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By Lauren Gill Brooklyn Paper The kids are all right. Brooklyn Bridge Park is wel- coming a new crew of goats to weed its verdant condo-filled fields this summer — two years after locals were shocked to see the last billies to graze in the green space leaving in a butcher’s truck. The new flock, however, will not be goats for the slaughter, park officials claim — they’re highly skilled workers with long careers ahead of them. “These are goats that have been trained to eat weeds and will be eating weeds into old age,” said
Photos by Jordan Rathkopf Rebecca McMackin, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s director of horti- culture. “They are not dairy goats and they are not goats for eating, they’re absolutely going back to Daredevil dogs! the farm.” The park is renting the four new Nubian goats — brothers Horatio, Big meal atop Wonder Wheel turns stomachs Eyebrows, Minnie, and Hector — from upstate farm Green Goats for two months, during which time By Max Jaeger they will devour invasive plants Brooklyn Paper JULY 4TH PREVIEW on a steep hill near Pier 3. Photo by Stefano Giovannini He took hotdogging to new INTERVIEW WITH By contrast, the 2014 herd were This goat will eat Brooklyn Bridge Park’s weeds this summer, but will not become food heights! unskilled, unwitting performers in itself, park honchos promise. A daredevil eating Nathan’s JOEY CHESNUT an art installation near the Manhat- atop the Wonder Wheel almost SEE GO BROOKLYN tan Bridge, and came from a Queens lost his head when one of the slaughterhouse. Organizers also de- The goats also have the added through the park. ride’s moving cars nearly rolled nied those goats were headed back bonus of dropping free, all-natu- The living lawn mowers are an when I thought he must have been 'V[[Z into him on June 24. Competi- to the abattoir, even after the butcher ral fertilizer as they work, she said increasingly popular option for struck and killed. It was an emo- tive eater and adrenaline junky came to retrieve them, claiming they — an act that’s generally frowned #SPPLMZO parks looking to do some weed- Crazy Legs Conti raised the bar tionally harrowing event.” would live out their days on an “ed- upon for people. whacking in precarious locations for downing sausages atop the Conti ducked just in time, and “It’s the most ecologically sus- — Green Goats is also renting out ucational farm.” ing the day, though the park still ride, but he almost did not live to the basket passed within a foot or Some critics are also ques- tainable method of weeding the eight animals to Prospect Park see his name in the record books, two of his head, photos show. tioning why the park is now us- berm,” she said, referring to the hasn’t hired one, she said. this summer . an organizer said. The death-defier set a record ing cheap animal labor instead of man-made hill. Park-goers can’t play with the But not everyone is sold — the “One of these cars just came by eating a dozen dogs during paying actual workers to weed the During their tenure, the animals goats, who have a job to do, but Parks Department recently cate- sweeping in — imagine the mo- One of the Wonder Wheel’s one three-minute revolution — hill, but McMackin claims they’re will sleep in a shed at the foot of they can view the hired hooves gorically refused to consider de- mentum, it’s several thousand moving baskets nearly an effort to psych himself up for the logical candidates for the job, the hill, which McMackin says from the Brooklyn Heights ploying them on the weed-covered pounds,” said George Shea, head strikes Crazy Legs, who Monday’s annual July Fourth hot- because less sure-footed humans is for their own safety. A sheep Promenade or through a fence roof of the Carmine Carro Com- of Major League Eating. “That’s ducked just in time. See DOGS on page 11 would take far too long. herder will look after them dur- along a nearby path that runs munity Center in Marine Park. YORK STREET An escape hatch for Dumbo Architect designs second York Street subway entrance BQE By Lauren Gill — station usage swelled from 6,000 rid- to create more room, and adding lighting Brooklyn Paper ers a day in 2009 to 9,300 last year, as the to the station’s tired exterior that would PROSPECT STREET Call it an exit strategy. neighborhood’s population has boomed fade in and out “to the rhythm of calm A Dumbo architect has drawn up plans with an inf lux of offices and residential respiration.” for a long-sought-after second egress to developments. Sherman says he dug up the original the York Street F station in the hopes of Sherman’s proposal is to construct a new plans for the station from the 1930s, and easing the insufferable rush-hour crowd- staircase and elevator from the plaza at the used them to guide his proposal. ing at the lone doorway of the packed foot of the Manhattan Bridge off Jay Street, In fact, the city intended to create two train terminal. near the end of High Street. entrances when it first designed the station SANDS STREET “On a daily basis the station is overly The location is a “no brainer,” he said, as part of the Independent Subway System congested and feels dangerous,” said Jeff because it is empty and boring right now, Sixth Avenue Line, with the second en-
Sherman, a Prospect Heights resident who and it is right near the far end of the plat- trance under the Manhattan Bridge. But, Delson or Sherman Architects MANHATTAN BRIDGE uses the station to get to and from his job form — which runs underneath Jay Street as he was wont to do, urban planner Robert A Dumbo architect designed this second exit for York Street station, at Delson or Sherman Architects on Jay — so no costly extensions to the train po- Moses foiled things by shoving the Brook- near the foot of the Manhattan Bridge on Jay Street, at the end of Street. “It seems like a new entrance is in- dium would be required. lyn–Queens Expressway in the way. High Street. evitable, it’s going to happen.” “It’s quite spacious and thoroughly un- Sherman says he has sent his plans to York Street station currently has only der-used,” Sherman said of the plaza. “Most real-estate tycoons and the Metropolitan HIGH STREET in the past that it wants the city to force ing office complex called Dumbo Heights one way in and one way out — up a ramp, people don’t even know it’s there, and put- Transportation Authority in the hopes of developers to pay for station upgrades nearby, and is reportedly set to buy a huge then a staircase, then through a single ting something in like an entrance might finding backers to make it happen. when their new buildings add a signif- empty lot next door to the station where opening in a ventilation tower on Jay activate a forgotten bit of public space.” So far, he has received words of encour- icant numbers of new riders. he could build new housing. Street — which locals say is already too His proposal also calls for renovations agement from developers but only auto- The most obvious candidate for York Kushner Companies, however, declined congested and would be a disaster in an to the lone current entrance, including mated responses to e-mails from the tran- Street would be Jared Kushner — Donald to comment on Sherman’s plan. emergency evacuation situation . adding three more turnstiles to the cur- sit authority, he said. Trump’s son-in-law — who is in the pro- The transit authority did not return a JAY STREETJAY
Delson or Sherman Architects And it is only getting more dangerous rent trio, relocating the information booth The state-run subway operator has said cess of redeveloping a massive five-build- request for comment. Summer fun! Sharks coming closer to Brooklyn beaches By Julianne Cuba very high along our shore, and that ters off Sheepshead Bay — next meal, Calamia said. known as pogies, shad, or men- tail fins to herd prey into small Brooklyn Paper is bringing sharks and whales much including three man-sized, Thresher sharks are not man- haden) are drawing more harbor bunches — even whipping soon- The sharks are circling! closer to shore, bringing the 200-pound thresher sharks — eaters, but they’re dangerous, the seals , which attract larger sharks , to-be snacks to stun them — but A bumper crop of bunker fish predators much closer to during Stella Maris Bait and line-caster said. naturalist Paul Sieswerda told this marine mammals sometimes churning along the coast is drawing the beach,” said captain Tackle’s annual Shark Tourna- “If you’re not careful when paper in the spring, attributing the swoop in to snatch a treat, ac- the ocean’s greatest predator closer John Calamia of Whatta ment on June 25, and they agree you’re catching them, you can swell of life to a cleaner harbor. cording to Sieswerda, a former cu- than ever to Brooklyn’s beaches, Catch. that surging bait fish numbers get hurt or bitten. They have very And threshers attract bigger rator for the New York Aquarium anglers and naturalists say. Anglers plucked 17 of have razor-toothed predators sharp teeth,” he said. sea creatures such as whales. and founder of advocacy group “That population (bunker) is the beasts from the wa- wading in closer to nab their But the burgeoning bunker (also The hunters use their over-sized Gotham Whale. BROOKLYN’S CHOICE FOR QUALITY, CONVENIENT MEDICAL CARE • 5 New Brooklyn Locations • Open 7 Days A Week • No Appointment Needed • Most Insurances Accepted 26 Court Street in Brooklyn Heights 330 Court Street in Carol Garden between Remsen and Montague between Sackett and Union ProHEALTHURGENTCARE.COM 1-888-500-5656 • MON-FRI: 9AM-9PM • SAT & SUN: 9AM-6PM 2 AWP Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 July 1–7, 2016 Welcome to the Brooklyn Bavarian Biergarten
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Brooklyn Paper partment, but much of Downtown ing the struggle, but took her with a Dior and Hermes hand- Find more online every Wednesday at The rogue woke the woman That’s plucked up! the flora is donated, so A brute attacked a woman phone and ran, police said. bag. The looter also took three from her sleep at 8:35 am by Thieves are stealing he plans to put up signs on Henry Street on June 22 laptops, one iPad, clothing, a BrooklynPaper.com/blotter banging on the door of her rose bushes from Owl’s letting the misanthropes and tried to steal her purse, Carload suitcase, dufflebag, textbook, unit near Park Avenue, and Head Park and area front know they are tearing up but she managed to fend him A pilferer broke into a and Bobbi Brown makeup, The driver told authorities us everything.” she then got out of bed to yards, green thumbs warn. neighbors’ philanthropy, off and he only made off with woman’s car parked on Water according to a report. he picked up five passengers Two of the bad guys flashed find the guy in her living It’s a blooming shame — he said. her phone. Street on June 20 and hauled Blazer bandit by Boerum Place at 1:30 am. guns while one of the thieves room with her Playstation and the thefts are definitely But someone recently The 63-year-old victim told off several laptops, clothing, game console in his hands, a thorn in locals’ sides — pinched an entire brier Some sneak lifted a As he was driving, one of the took one of the victim’s wal- cops she was strolling near and makeup. jerks punched him on the side cops said. but that won’t uproot resi- from in front of a nearby man’s bag containing for- let and phone. Another punk Remsen Street at 7:30 pm The victim told police she of the head while the second The confrontation scared dents’ mission to beautify apartment on the corner of malwear and other items as then showed his gun, punched when the bruiser approached left her vehicle between Dock marauder took his iPhone, $30 the ne’er-do-well, and he Bay Ridge green spaces, Colonial Road and 68th it was sitting outside a build- the second victim in the nose, her from the opposite direc- and Main streets at 3:30 am, in cash, and before they all and pushed him into a metal dropped the property and one rosy planter said. Street too, and the prickly tion and grabbed her purse. but when she returned at 11 ing on Montague Street on fled, said police. fled, according to author- “It’s definitely sad to see situation is a sign of the June 20. gate, before fleeing, accord- He pushed to the ground, cut- am, she noticed that her be- Wrong note ing to a report. ities. — it’s a beautiful park, and present age’s wilted mor- Police said the victim OM-G those are planted by vol- als, one resident said. placed his bag containing a A thief stole a lady’s bag unteers,” said Dave Mat- “Stealing roses? Can’t Some baddie stole a wom- silk black blazer, tablet, wal- as she was busy singing ka- 88TH PRECINCT thews of the all-volunteer say I’m surprised — these an’s wallet out of her bag as Affordable Family Dentistry let, and $90 on the sidewalk raoke on Willoughby Street Fort Greene–Clinton Hill Owl’s Head Park Horticul- days you never know,” said she was aboard a crowded G near Henry Street at 5 pm, and on June 22. ture Group (and no rela- the man, who declined to in modern pleasant surroundings Road rage train near Lafayette Avenue left it. When he returned to re- Authorities said the woman tion to the popular singer- give a name. Two goons dragged a man on June 23. State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) trieve his belongings, he dis- was belting out some top songwriter). “It happens, Someone also nabbed out of his car, bashed him, The victim was standing Emergencies treated promptly covered they had been taken, tunes in the joint near Law- but we’re not discouraged, four miniature rose bushes and stole his phone on Hall inside the Downtown-bound Special care for children & anxious patients according to a report. rence Street at 10 pm when the and we’re going to continue and other plants from the Street on June 26. green bullet at 8 pm when opportunist took her tote bag to do what we do.” Narrows Botanical Gar- WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD Ciggie thief The victim told police the jerk edged up close to containing her credit cards, Rose rustlers have den this year, according Cops cuffed a tar-throated keys, birth certificate, and he was driving through a her, bumped into her, then • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) struck Owl’s Head Park to garden president Linda weasel who allegedly stole roadblock by Flushing Ave- ran out the door, according • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, reading tablet, and fled. Dahl. $2,000 worth of cigarettes nue at 4:39 pm when the pair four times this year — each Bonding Crowns & Bridges (Capping) to a report. Meantime, park volun- from a Clinton Street store Assault of brutes chased him. They time hitting the Colonial • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment After the encounter, the teers will continue to fight on June 11 and 18. A gaggle of goons with eventually caught up to the Road-side of the green- • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings woman dug into her purse and the good fight in this war The thief swiped 280 packs guns bashed two guys and man, took him out of his car, sward — with the latest • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) found that her wallet — con- of the roses — they’ll be of cancer sticks from the store stole their phones on War- and punched him in the face flower foul on June 18, • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) taining her cards and pass- Matthews said. out tending to the gar- near Joralemon Street before ren Street on June 23. before taking his cellphone port — was missing. Matthews suspects dens this weekend, Mat- they caught him. The victims told authori- and fleeing, according to a Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer Bad karma criminals think the theft thews said. ties they were walking from report. 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens Missed fare a corner store to another A sneak stole a good Sa- 624-5554 s 624-7055 A quintet of crooks bashed shop by Court Street at 2:30 Played maritan’s bag while she tried Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking and robbed a taxi driver on pm when five pirates ap- A would-be burglar broke to break up a fight in Com- The victim told cops she arguing over the use of a cer- and insurance plans accommodated Livingston Street on June proached them and snarled, into a woman’s Monument modore Berry Park on Navy left her purse on a park bench tain cab. 21. “Where is your phone? Give Walk apartment on June 26 Street on June 25. near Park Avenue at 8:14 pm The matter reached its dra- while she tried to mediate an matic climax when the sus- altercation. But during her pect hurled the can at the peace-making process, a victim, injuring his shoul- scoundrel snatched her bag der, cops said. and fled, said a report. — Colin Mixson — Lauren Gill 76TH PRECINCT 78TH PRECINCT Carroll Gardens– Park Slope Cobble Hill–Red Hook Illicit attire Cleaned out Police cuffed two teens A freebooter stole a bunch who they say swiped clothes of sports merchandise and off the shelves of a Flatbush other valuables from a guy’s Avenue boutique on June room at a self-storage facility 19. on Lorraine Street sometime Surveillance footage between June 18 and June 25, showed the two girls, ages police said. 16 and 17, inside the store be- The victim told police tween Park Place and Carl- the thief got into his stor- ton Avenue at 1 pm, stuffing age locker between Clinton clothing into a white H&M and Court streets by break- bag, according to police. ing through the roof’s mesh Satisfied with their loot, wire. The sneak took his Na- the girls fled without paying, tional Football League Steel- but were collared by police ers, Colts, and Saints jerseys; on Fifth and Flatbush ave- 25 NFL fitted hats; an au- nues after a brief search, thentic Major League Base- cops said. ball umpire shirt and jacket; a Car hop pair of Nautica sneakers; and a Barnes and Noble tablet. Officers are looking for a mystery vandal wanted for Home shopping hopping up and down on Police cuffed two men who the hood of a man’s brand- they say swiped home items new Chevy on Fourth Ave- from a Beard Street furni- nue sometime overnight on ture store in two separate in- June 13. cidents on June 23. The victim told police that • Officers say a 58-year-old he left his car between Sixth guy put 11 flatware boxes and and Seventh streets at 6:04 a duffle bag in his bag and pm, and returned at around then left the store at 2 pm. the same time the next day • And a 55-year-old guy to find some jerk had used stole six different sets of the hood of his 2016 Chevy sheets from the store at 11:01 as a trampoline. am, but security held him un- Bike bandit til police came, according to a report. A thief rode off with a man’s bike he left chained up Backseat driver on Fifth Street on June 12. Police cuffed a 22-year- The victim told police old woman for damaging the that he secured his bike be- inside of a taxi on Hamilton tween 13th and 14th streets at Avenue on June 26. 5 pm, and returned just before The driver told officers midnight to find that a crook the suspect was acting dis- had snatched his wheels, but orderly in the backseat. She kindly left the lock. got out of the car between Van Sale is void Brunt and Bowne streets at 3:50 am, at which point she Cops arrested a 38-year- she reached into the car and old checkout lady who they damaged the driver’s identi- say gave her pals a pass on fication card display case by their $585 tab at the register cracking and dislodging it, ac- of a Flatbush Avenue chain cording to authorities. store on June 13. A security guard told po- Over the lice he saw the suspect be- counter hind the checkout counter of Two dopes tried to steal a the retailer between Atlantic bag full of non-prescription and Lafayette avenues at 5:30 Playtime in Sunset Park. This #ilovebrooklyn moment captured by Cierra Prado. drugs from a Court Street pm, where she was swiping drugstore on June 26, po- items handed to her from ei- lice said. ther friends or family mem- The shoplifters started bers, but then hitting void, be- to leave the store between fore letting them walk off with First and Second places with WE LOVE BROOKLYN, TOO. their ill-gotten goods. $583.86 worth of drugs, in- iPunks cluding packages of Allegra, NYU LANGONE AND NYU LUTHERAN HAVE OVER Two teen troublemakers Nexium, and Plan B Step One snagged a smartphone from at 6:15 pm, but a store man- 60 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH. a Seventh Avenue store on ager stopped them and got June 12. the stuff back, according to An employee told police authorities. that he was inside the busi- Break in To learn more about our locations in Brooklyn, including ness between Garfield Place A jerk threw a rock through and First Street at 6:15 pm, a woman’s car window while two emergency departments, visit nyulangone.org where he spotted the two de- it was parked in a lot on Ham- linquents snatch an iPhone 5 ilton Avenue on June 24 and and flee. stole her bag, police said. Crazy taxi The nogoodnik broke the Cops busted a cabby who passenger-side window of the they say hurled an aerosol can vehicle parked between Court at another taxi driver inside and Smith streets at 11 am a Butler Street garage on and took the woman’s Gu- June 14. cci bag containing her Apple The victim told police he iPhone 5, Connecticut driv- was inside the taxi hanger be- er’s license, three credit cards, tween Third and Fourth ave- $30, and a gun permit, ac- nues at 5:18 pm when he be- cording to authorities. came and the suspect started — Julianne Cuba July 1–7, 2016 Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 5 You found shoes in the freezer It’s never too early (or too late) to talk about Alzheimer’s support. Call our 24-hour Helpline. We’re here anytime you need to talk. 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Bureau Nadler next goes up against Brooklyn Paper Republican astrophysicist Meet the new reps, same Philip Rosenthal — also run- as the old reps. ning in opposition to Nadler’s Brooklyn opted for the support of the Iran deal — and classics in Tuesday’s con- Independent Mikhail Itkis. gressional primary, effec- 12th District tively re-electing longtime Greenpoint-and-Queens congress members Nydia Ve- congresswoman Maloney bur- lazquez, Jerrold Nadler, and ied Manhattan marijuana ac- Carolyn Maloney — who are tivist Peter Lindner, convinc- not expected to face serious Rep. Jerrold Nadler. Rep. Carolyn Maloney. ing 11,700 Democrats to pull challenges in their heavily the lever for her while just Democratic districts — by 1,300 went for Lindner, ac- Lee hoped to mobilize not enough to outweigh her landslide margins. Here’s cording to state board of elec- 60-percent take. the breakdown: Asian voters in the major- tions data. Still, it was an un- Velazquez goes on to face 7th District ity-Latino district who felt expectedly good turnout for businessman and perennial Two-decade incumbent Ve- Velazquez was not repre- the unknown challenger, who also-ran Allan Romaguera, lazquez fended off challenges senting their interests, and couldn’t cobble together any- from Manhattan banker Kurzon aimed to unseat the who she trounced 56,000 to where near the 1,250 signa- Youngman Lee and Man- first-ever female Puerto Rican 1,000 the last time they faced tures he needed to get on the hattan attorney Jeff Kurzon, rep by alleging she was too off in 2014. primary ballot in May, scrap- gaining nearly 9,500 of the close to big banks and belt- 10th District ing through with a special dis- roughly 15,000 ballots cast in way politics. Nadler obliterated his first pensation from the Board of the district that winds from But neither challenger challenger in 20 years, tech Elections. Bushwick to Downtown and could muster enough votes, entrepreneur Oliver Rosen- Now Maloney only needs south to Sunset Park, unof- instead splitting the appar- berg, gaining 24,000 ayes to to best Republican business- ficial election-night results ently anti-Velazquez bal- Rosenberg’s 2,700, prelimi- man Robert Ardini in the main show. lots, which in aggregate were nary returns show. The 24- event this fall. Growing pains Supertall developer closing a Flatbush Ave. Ext. lane By Lauren Gill ers “non-rush hours” — be- Brooklyn Paper tween 7 am and 4 pm — ac- Brooklyn’s soon-to-be tall- cording to spokesman James est building isn’t just pushing Corral. into Downtown’s skyline. But the thoroughfare is ArchitectsShop The developer behind the pretty much busy at all hours This is what Flatbush Avenue Extension will look like forthcoming “supertall” tower — especially when Barclays after the supertall tower is done. Until then, build- plans to close a lane of traf- Center hosts big events — and ers will periodically close one of the strip’s traffic fic on Flatbush Avenue Ex- locals are already shuddering lanes while they work. tension for up to three years at the thought of traffic back- while it builds the gargantuan ing up for years to come. the parking spots in front of the agency later walked that high-rise between Dekalb Av- “It’s the closure of one lane Junior’s near the corner of back and said the developer enue and Fleet Street, its rep of traffic on a very highly DeKalb would remain open has neither applied for nor re- revealed during a Community trafficked avenue for those throughout construction. ceived the okay. Board 2 transportation com- two to three years,” said com- JDS still need to get the It does not need to run the BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES mittee meeting last week. mittee member Juliette Cul- department’s approval for the lane closure by the community Builder JDS Develop- len-Chung. closure, though its chances board — just the city. Free bereavement support services for adults who have had a loss ment plans to take over one Neither the developer or look good — the agency’s Bor- When it’s done, the nee- (Loved one is not required to have had hospice care) of three Prospect Heights- Department of Transportation ough Planner Abigail Ikner dle-like tower will rise 1,066 Contact our Bereavement Department at 347.226.4823 bound traffic lanes and the would say how far down the actually told the meeting that feet and incorporate the land- parking spots adjacent to it strip the closure will extend, the proposal had already been marked Dime Savings Bank during times the city consid- through Corral did say that given the green light, though at the base. 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A group of Park Slope ac- tors will recite all of the Bard’s comedies during “Shakespeare-a-Thon,” a three-day extravaganza of Elizabethan wit and wordplay at the Gal- lery Players theater on July 1–3. The event is the lat- est in a series of readings organized to commemo- rate the 400th anniver- Paul Molnar sary of the playwright’s death, but organizers say they plan to continue the marathon readings next year. “It’s a special year, but we’ll be doing it on an ongoing basis,” said Dominic Cuskern, an actor and producer of “Shakespeare-a-Thon.” The Park Slope actor says that speaking Shake- (718) 260–2500 Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings July 1–7, 2016 speare’s lines — and hearing them spoken — is the best way to grow into loving his work. “Shakespeare never expected his plays to be read [silently] by anyone,” said Cuskern. “Espe- cially by people who want to learn and under- stand his language. The best way to do it is to speak it out loud, in front of people.” Those who attend the three-day event will be rewarded for their attention, he said. “You get fabulous characters, and get to hear the most beautiful language,” said Cuskern. ‘Jaws’ On Friday evening, the group will read the plays “Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “The Comedy of Errors.” Saturday will feature “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” “The Tam- ing of the Shrew,” and “Much Ado About Noth- ing.” On Sunday, “The Merchant of Venice,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “As You Like It,” and “Twelfth Night” will conclude the series. Cuskern hopes that a diverse crowd of Shake- for life speare fans will stop by for the readings. “Shakespeare has a wide appeal, we’d like anyone to come,” said Cuskern. Champ Joey Chestnut bounces The group has already finished the Bard’s history plays, and plans to read through his 10 tragedies on Aug. 5–7, and to tackle the five back from a love-lorn defeat “romances” on Oct 30–Nov. 1. “Shakespeare-a-Thon” at Gallery Players [199 14th St. between Fourth and Fifth avenues By Julianne Cuba EVENT in Park Slope, (914) 414–5236, www.galleryplay- Brooklyn Paper ers.com]. July 1–3. At various times. Free. Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July — Alexandra Simon he way to a man’s stomach is through International Hot Dog-Eating Con- his heart. test [1310 Surf Ave. between Stillwell T A rejuvenated Joey “Jaws” Chestnut Avenue and W. 15th Street in Coney is ready to reclaim the glorious Mustard Belt Island, (718) 333–2202, www.nathans- at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of famous.com]. July 4 at noon. MUSIC July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island. The eight-year winning in the best shape it’s ever been in.” streak of the hot-dog eating legend came Chestnut, a native Californian, has been to an end last year — because of a broken practicing extensively over the past year to Heart rocker heart, he told this newspaper. prepare himself for the fierce competition At the start of the 2014 contest — be- against fellow Californian Matt “Mega- He is not a head-scratcher. fore scarfing down 61 wieners and buns in toad” Stonie, who stole the Mustard Belt Big-haired rocker Ron Gallo will surge onto 10 minutes for his eighth straight win — right out of his jaws. The once-undefeated a Bushwick stage on July 5, an intimate follow- Chestnut popped the question to his girl- wiener-eater is confident he can take back up to recent gigs at the Bonnarro festival and at the throne, but knows he cannot afford to Milwaukee’s Summerfest. His music may come friend and fellow competitive eater Neslie KuntzmanGersh Ricasa. She said yes. But like ketchup on get cocky — Stonie has showed some se- He wants the trophy back: Joey “Jaws” Chestnut lost in 2015 after an undefeated with sophisticated titles — his upcoming album, a hot dog, the duo didn’t work, and they rious talent, said Chestnut. eight years. This year, he is ready to take back the title. broke up right before the 2015 competi- “I’m pretty confident, I think I can do due out in August, is ti- tion, said 32-year-old Chestnut. it. If I’m close to what I’m capable of, it tled “Heavy Meta” — but “We broke up before July 4 last year, shouldn’t be a problem. I can’t underes- help me find my rhythm — the breathing, But Chestnut loves the taste of Nathan’s the music comes straight that’s why it sucked, one of the reasons timate Stonie, he’s a great eater,” he said. and standing up straight, and remember- Famous frankfurters — he would just prefer from the primitive side why. We both got cold feet and the wedding “He’s surprised me in the past.” ing to ‘chew, chew, chew,’ ” Chestnut said. some condiments thrown on top, he said. of rock ’n’ roll. was coming up and we just weren’t getting From the moment Chestnut shoves that “And don’t get lax and try to swallow big “I don’t like ‘em, I love ‘em! They are the “I know some chords, along,” he said. “I’m definitely in a lot better first frank and bun into his mouth, he just chunks because then my throat gets tired. best hot dog without a doubt, they really are,” and I utilize about one place than I was last year in so many ways. keeps focused on his rhythm, and makes sure Just try to find that perfect rhythm, get all said Chestnut. “I like them multiple ways. scale,” Gallo admits. I feel really good this year. I’m actually re- his whole body — from his mind down to his my muscles working together in my throat, Raw onions and mustard, I like that quite a “I’m trying to evoke pri- mal sounds from the in- ally healthy. I’ve lost weight, I’ve been run- digestive tract — are in sync, he said. my esophagus. And don’t focus on the taste bit, but I’ll put anything on a hot dog — cole Clement Giles ning and working out. My body is probably “I think about all the little things that of the food.” slaw, sauerkraut, bacon, cheese.” strument as opposed to being gentle and playing with finesse. That’s a lot more fun for me than learning scales.” About 50,000 people come out each In the battle of head vs. heart, Gallo lands year to see the tower dance through the solidly on the side of the latter. “I lean that way streets and attend the festival, which entirely,” he said. is filled with games, rides, and tradi- Gallo and his band bring a primal energy to tional Italian food booths. the stage, whether playing a coveted spot on the Getting Giglio with it! Non-Catholics will not be able to Bonnaroo Festival lineup, or an intimate gig at lift the tower — an honor only given Bushwick’s Alphaville. to longtime members of the commu- “It doesn’t matter where we play,” said Gallo. Italian fest wants the hip kids to join in nity — but they can still enjoy the fes- “Ultimately it’s going to be the same thing en- tival atmosphere of the Giglio Feast, ergy- and effort-wise.” By Alexandra Simon ing crowds. said Stone. A self-described musical late bloomer, Gallo Brooklyn Paper “Williamsburg is a hipster neigh- FESTIVAL “Young people in the area can get says that his early exposure to music was lim- borhood — lots of people go. You do the opportunity to socialize — and ited to Top-40 radio and ’90s one-hit won- ipsters are welcome at the have Italian Catholics, but you have “Italian Giglio Feast” at Our people like to be around the lifting of ders. “There’s really not much in those early feast! those people who are new who might Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the Giglio,” she said. “It’s a festival – years to take from beside the obvious stuff,” [275 N. Eighth St. between Have- he chuckles. H A century-old religious festi- not have grew up in neighborhood, meyer Street and Meeker Avenue between the eating, drinking, clap- val in Williamsburg wants the skinny- and they’re curious,” said Carolyn in Williamsburg, www.olmcfeast. ping, singing, dancing, and the oppor- Gallo, who spent his formative years in Phila- jean set to join in the celebration. Or- Stone, a spokeswoman for the festi- com, (718) 384–0223]. July 6–17, tunity to meet new people.” delphia, sees some parallels between that city and ganizers of the Giglio Italian Feast at val. “Everyone will be able to enjoy at various times. Dancing of the The festival also features a mini- the Brooklyn of today: “gentrification, develop- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church even if they’re not part of the heri- Giglio, July 10 at 2 pm. Free. Giglio tower for kids to lift, on July ment, artisanal chemistry coffee shops, boutique Photo by Stefano Giovannini in Williamsburg say that everyone is tage or history.” 7 at 6 pm. hotels, fancy restaurants, farm-to-table.” Carrying history: About 125 welcome to join the festivities, which The annual feast, now in it’s 113th for its 70-foot tower, which is carried “The Children’s Giglio tower is Ron Gallo at Alphaville (140 Wilson Ave. be- men carry the tower at the Ital- last from July 6 –17, and that even the year in Brooklyn, celebrates the story by a 125-man platoon while a brass about 20 feet tall this year. About tween Willoughby Avenue and Suydam Street ian Giglio Feast, at Our Lady of most recent arrivals to the neighbor- of San Paulino, a kidnapped bishop. band plays music (sometimes including 60 kids lift at a time, and they take in Bushwick, www.alphavillebk.com). July 5 at 8 Mount Carmel Catholic church. hood can join the dancing and sing- The 12-day festival is most famous the theme song to the film “Rocky”). turns,” said Stone. pm. $10. — Bill Kopp BROOKLYN’S Critically Acclaimed Wine List TWEET SPOT %LEGANCE WITHOUT %XTRAVAGANCE Parties welcome for all occasions 95 FOLLOW OUR Special 3 Course Dinner Menu $29 pp DAILY UPDATES ON Music : Thurs. - Sun. th th th 1464 86 Street (between 14 & 15 Ave.) Fine Japanese cuisine, plus full sushi bar, for $10 /PEN $AYS s ,UNCH s $INNER s .OON n -IDNIGHT s 0RIVATE 0ARTY 2OOM FREE MIN lunch or dinner DELIVERY 718-236-9883 162 Montague St, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn Heights (718) 522-5555/58 Fax: (718) 522-7555 WWWTOMMASOINBROOKLYNCOM Established 1971 twitter.com/Brooklyn_Paper www.nanatori.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 AWP Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 July 1–7, 2016 WHERE TO EDITORS’ PICKS SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 7 Old glory Funny stars Call it dad rock if you We need no excuses like, but Sting is play- to see some funny ing Coney Island ladies, but if you also tonight with Peter want to contribute to Gabriel, and it is a good cause, drop No more going to be awesome. Boom boom by the comedy show Whore- pencils The pair have 22 Happy birthday, “Harriet.” The Man- ticulture Grammys between America! The Macy’s hattan show, hosted School’s out for sum- them, and there is no by Farah Brook and Tonight, catch some mer! But before you fireworks show funny ladies for no opening act, so you returns to the East Blair Socci, jumps the blow the school to can look forward to river to raise funds for reason but the laughs. pieces, consider the River this year, and The country comedy the former lead sing- the barge launching the Newtown Action hardworking teachers ers of the Police and Alliance, a group that duo Reformed and all they give up in pyrotechnics from just Whores (pictured), Genesis playing sepa- south of the Brooklyn opposes gun vio- order to deal with rately, together, and lence. Tonight’s show launch the new rebellious kids all day. Bridge means that monthly variety show switching off to show- Pier 1 of Prospect features Ilana Glazer If you have trouble case each other’s big- from “Broad City” “Up ’n’ Coming” with imagining it, go see Park will offer stun- some saucy tunes and gest hits. ning views of the (pictured) and plenty “The Animals,” a play more. stand-up perfor- set entirely inside an 7:30 pm at the Amphi- rockets’ red glare. mances from Amber theatre at Coney Island elementary school The lights bloom just 8 pm at LIttlefield (622 Nelson, Anna Drezen, Boardwalk (3052 W. 21st Degraw St. between Third teacher’s lounge, after sunset, but an and token fellows St. between Surf Avenue early afternoon picnic and Fourth avenues in where educators can and the Boardwalk in Nick Turner and Erik will ensure you have Gowanus, www.little- finally reveal their Coney Island, www.coney- fieldnyc.com). $12 ($10 in Bergstrom, among human side. islandlive.com). $65–$255. the best viewing spot. advance). others. 8:30 pm at Brooklyn 8 pm at Jack Theater (505 9 pm at the Cobra Club [6 Bridge Park, Pier 1 [enter Waverly Ave. between Wyckoff Ave. between at Furman Street at Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Jefferson and Troutman Fulton Street in Dumbo, Avenue in Clinton Hill, streets in Bushwick, (917) (718) 222–9939, brooklyn- www.jackny.org). $18 ($13 719–1138, www.cobra- bridgepark.org]. Free. DISCOVER THE for teachers). clubbk.com]. Free. SOUND OF NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN FRI, JULY 1 ART, “AGITPROP!”: This exhibit ex- plores the legacy and continued use of power and politically engaged art. $16 museum admission. 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Find lots more listings online at Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in BrooklynPaper.com/Events Prospect Heights, (718) 638–5000], www.brooklynmuseum.org. SPORTS, BROOKLYN CYCLONES VS. SAT, JULY 2 CONNECTICUT TIGERS: Starting at $10. 7 pm. MCU Park [1904 Surf MUSIC, EVERYDAY PEOPLE: Enjoy an Ave. at W. 17th St. in Coney Island, eclectic mix of hip-hop, Afrobeat, (718) 449–8497], www.brooklyncy- R&B, and reggae at this celebratory clones.com. party. Part of the Summerstage se- ries. Free. 7–9 pm. Herbert Von King MUSIC, MAIMOUNA KEITA DANCE Park (Marcy and Lafayette avenues COMPANY: The African dance in Bedford-Stuyvesant). company hosts a master class to show and teach attendees tradi- MUSIC, “THE ROB-A-LOU BOLD tional West African dances. Part of SCHOOL ROCKABILLY SHOW”: the Summerstage series. Free. 7–9 Associated Press / Patrick Semansky $15. 9 pm–1 am. Shooting Gallery pm. Herbert Von King Park (Marcy Put your hands up: The members of onetime-boy band Arts Annex [1208 Surf Ave. at W. and Lafayette avenues in Bedford- New Edition will sweep into Barclays Center to delight all the 12th Street in Coney Island, (718) Stuyvesant). 372–5159], www.coneyisland.com. candy girls on July 9. “THE WIZARD OF OZ”: A marionette ART, “SUMMER ANAGRAM” OPEN- adaptation of the classic fantasy tale. ING RECEPTION: A group exhibit Great for children 4 years and older. work that can be taken apart and COMING SOON TO $10 ($9 kids). 12:30 pm and 2:30 recombined around new formulas. pm. Puppetworks [338 Sixth Ave. Free. 7 pm. Nurture Art Gallery [56 at Fourth Street in Park Slope, (718) Bogart St. between Harrison Place 965–3391], www.puppetworks.org. and Grattan Street; basement gal- BARCLAYS CENTER Tune in to our new radio COLONIAL LIFE: Learn about the lery in Bushwick, (718) 782–7755], nurtureart.org. traditions, dress, and games of the FRI, JULY 8 SAT, JULY 22 colonial people and Native Ameri- FILM, “THE 400 BLOWS”: The French cans who lived in the Fort Greene Embassy hosts a free outdoor MUSIC, DEMI LOVATO AND NICK MUSIC, ONE AFRICA MUSIC FEST: area centuries ago. Free. 1 pm. Fort screening of François Truffaut’s station every week! JONAS: $40–$126. 7 pm. With Wizkid, Davido, Diamond Greene Park Visitor Center [Enter iconic New Wave fi lm. In French with Platnumz, Stonebwoy, Flavour, park at Myrtle Avenue and Wash- English subtitles. Free. 8:30 pm. ington Park in Fort Greene, (718) Transmitter Park (West Street be- and more. $65–$155. 7:30 pm. 722–3218]. tween Kent Street and Greenpoint SAT, JULY 9 MUSIC, BARGEMUSIC CONCERT: A WITH Avenue in Greenpoint), www.french- one-hour, family-friendly concert, culture.org. MUSIC, NEW EDITION AND SAT, JULY 23 followed by a discussion with the THEATER, “ROCK ’N’ ROLL RABBITS KENNY ‘BABYFACE’ ED- musicians. Free. 4 pm. Bargemusic AND THE FREAKS TAKE BACK EVENT, TAPPED — THE ULTIMATE MONDS: $59–$150. 8 pm. [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton CONEY ISLAND”: $15. 10 pm. CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL: $42. Street and Furman Street in Dumbo, Shooting Gallery Arts Annex [1208 12:30 pm and 5 pm. (718) 624–2083], www.bargemu- Surf Ave. at W. 12th Street in Coney sic.org. Island, (718) 372–5159], www.coney- THU, JULY 21 CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY: island.com. TUE, JULY 26 Target First Saturday celebrates In- BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH — SPORTS, ROC NATION SUMMER dependence Day with programing VINTER VUNDERLAND: A mid- CLASSIC CHARITY BASKET- MUSIC, G-EAZY AND LOGIC: inspired by the exhibition Agitprop! summer cabaret of winter-themed BALL GAME: $16–$155. 8 pm. $40–$125. 7 pm. and our refreshed American Art music, burlesque, drag performance, collection. With music by Pablo Hel- and storytelling. $15. 10 pm. Side- guera and DJ Chela; performances shows by the Seashore [1208 Surf 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights by Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and Ave. between W. 12th Street and Bread and Puppet Theater; and doc- Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island, (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. umentary “Keepers of the Game.” (718) 372–5159], www.coneyisland. VINCE DIMICELI GERSH KUNTZMAN com. See 9 DAYS on page 10 The Community News Group is proud to introduce Brooklyn Paper Radio. 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Modernized ‘Midsummer’ doesn’t move The Butcher of Flatbush Ave. Extension his tale of lovers lost in the woods has gotten it- T self turned about. I made the perilous journey to the distant island of Man- hattan to catch the New York Classical Theatre’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Central Park. Its upcoming move to the more elegant environs of Brook- lyn’s Prospect Park on July 6, will require some adaptations and improvements, but I’m afraid this heartfelt production will still lack an overall artistic vision. The outdoorsy show sends James Bartolozzi audience members scampering through the woods to keep up with star-crossed lovers Hermia and Lysander as they attempt to elope, only to be followed by a jealous Demetrius and love- sick Helena. It’s Red hot Soon a group of amateur actors, a gang of fairies, and a misplaced love potion leads to Indian funk fusion band a whimsical and magical esca- pade through the woods. Director Sean Hagerty offers brings the party to Slope a peculiar smorgasbord of tradi- tional Shakespearian storytell- By Lauren Gill esque output with a lineup of ing and 21st-century references. Brooklyn Paper horns, drummers, and guitars. The show keeps to a (slightly- And Red Baraat’s expansive trimmed version of) the original his band is bhang-ing! sound will get crowds from ev- text, but includes joking shout- A Brooklyn party band will ery background moving, no mat- outs to “Hamilton” and to Don- take over the Prospect Park ter their taste in music, accord- ald Trump’s wall, which throws T James Bartolozzi bandshell for a free show starring ing to Jain. the audience out of any attempt a custom blend of funk, Indian “I think it’s universal,” he said. Get in line: Brooklyn party band Red Baraat will play a mix to create a consistent world. This Bhangra music, rock, jazz, and “For this band there’s something of Bhangra beats, funk, and hip-hop at the Prospect Park muddled setting is reflected in bandshell on July 7. hip-hop on July 7. The sound of for everybody to grab onto.” the show’s costuming, which Arden Miranda the Red Baraat band was born from Red Baarat will not be the only sets 16th-century cloaks and They have but slumbered here: Puck delivers a love po- New York’s eclectic music scene, band kicking out the jams at the writer Bhi Bhiman, Arabic and venue’s killer soundsystem and crowns alongside skinny ties tion to the lovers in the Classical Theatre’s outdoor produc- according to its founder. Prospect Park show. Jain co-cu- South Asian blend musician Falu, into Brooklynites’ ears. and slacks. tion of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” “It’s kind of capturing the es- rated the night along with the and rocker Shilpa Ray. “It’s such a great venue, the The attempts to represent cur- sence of being a New Yorker,” Bric Celebrate Brooklyn! team, The event marks the second sound is awesome,” he said. “I’m rent American culture makes the said drummer Sunny Jain, who choosing a mix of world artists time that Red Baraat has per- just looking forward to having choice to use an all-white cast production enjoyable enough. and idle theme. formed the band in 2008 while for fans to dance to. The evening formed at the bandshell. The band the band onstage and playing for stand out all the more. The cast works well as an en- “A Midsummer Night’s living in Clinton Hill. “Every- will feature performances from played the lush venue as open- Brooklyn.” With this cast, does the pro- semble, and clearly loves per- Dream” in Prospect Park’s Long thing coexists and you walk down Indian electronica fusion producer ers for Dr. John in 2011, an ex- Red Baraat’s “Brooklyn Mela” duction fairly represent the di- forming the show. Meadow [enter at Grand Army a block and see hip-hop or jazz Kersh Kale, South Asian music perience Jain remembers fondly. at Prospect Park Bandshell (Ninth versity of the modern world? Their enthusiasm is conta- Plaza, at East Drive and Flatbush or rock.” maker DJ Rekha, Queens rapper And he says that he cannot wait Street and Prospect Park West in Not really. gious, and the audience chuck- Avenue in Park Slope, (212) 233– The eight-piece band produces and Das Racist member Heems, to pump Red Baraat and some of Park Slope, www.bricartsmedia. Those new to Shakespeare les along, but those seeking true 6496, www.newyorkclassical. its multifarious, Empire State- San Francisco-based singer-song- his favorites’ tunes through the org/cb). July 7 at 6:30 pm. Free. will probably find this kooky artistic value can skip this weak org]. July 6–10 at 7 pm. Free. 10 AWP Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 July 1–7, 2016 streets in Williamsburg), With Drawing Boards, Kino [1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th 6:30 pm. The Paper Box [17 brooklyncyclones.com. thexcomedy.com. Kimono, and Very Fresh. St. in Coney Island, (718) TUES, JULY 5 WED, JULY 6 Meadow St. between Bog- MUSIC, JOSH RITTER, MAR- CONEY ISLAND LASER $8. 8 pm. Shea Stadium (20 449–8497], www.brooklyn- MUSIC, LI DAIGUO AND RICK TINYBOP KID’S PLAYGROUP: art and Waterbury streets THA REDBONE, BIRDS OF 9 DAYS... 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Light snacks partner or prior experi- in Park Slope, (718) 965– $10 ($8 in advance). 8 pm. DAY” ON A LOOP: Watch FAMILY, STORY TIME: A enue in Prospect Heights, [1208 Surf Ave. between W. will be provided. Free. 4–5 ence required. For older 8900], www.bricartsmedia. Sunnyvale (1031 Grand the movie about America Brooklyn Heights librarian teens. Free. 6:30 pm. Target (718) 638–5000], www. 12th Street and Stillwell Av- pm. Tinybop Inc. [540 Atlan- org/cb. brooklynmuseum.org. St. between Morgan and kicking alien butt over reads stories. Free. 10:30 Brooklyn Community Gar- enue in Coney Island, (718) am. Pier 3 Greenway Ter- tic Ave. between Third and COMEDY, IT’S A GUY THING: SPORTS, BROOKLYN CY- Vandervoort avenues in and over! With $3 cans of den [933 Bedford Ave. at Three gals who don’t get 372–5159], www.coneyis- race in Brooklyn Bridge Park Fourth avenues in Boerum CLONES VS. CONNECTI- land.com. Williamsburg), www.sunny- “America” beer all day. 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PARK: Free summer of the Prospect Park Lake. ebrate the sitcom “Sein- from local vendors. Free. 6 cyclones.com. MUSIC, THE BEACH BOYS: a family-friendly screening, Union Hall [702 Union St. at yoga on Sunday morn- Free. 11 am–1 pm. Prospect feld” with Jennifer Keishin pm. McCaren Park (N. 12th with complimentary pop- COMEDY, THE WEEKEND On America’s birthday, sum- Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, ings in July from Yogas- Park Audubon Center [Enter Armstrong. Get behind- St. between Bedford and corn! Free. 8 pm. Metrotech (718) 638–4400], www. DROP: A rootin’-tootin’ mer heroes the Beach Boys weekly standup show in Wil- ole. Bring your own mat. park at Lincoln Road and the-scenes info and explore Berry avenues in Williams- Commons (5 MetroTech unionhallny.com. will bring the fun, fun, fun liamsburg. Hosted by Ca- Free. 10 am. Prospect Park Ocean Avenue in Prospect the world of fans who keep burg), www.summerscreen. 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Speak with a Flushing Bank representative for more details. 2 Flushing Bank Mobile Banking is available to all Flushing Bank online banking users. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark July 1–7, 2016 Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 11 Two kids from another country invade my house hat is it like to have exchange students, one from when I was growing up, is ticated (read: cool) than the cided to plunge in again Chinese music around the two teenage boys Germany, one from China. still going strong. In fact, it rest of us. and chose Eric from China, apartment. Talking to them W you never met before Or, as I liked to say: If your has been around for more So I called the New York and Matteo from Germany. about everything from move in and stay for the whole country has been at war 3IZNFTXJUI than 70 years, sending kids office, and immediately an Why two? Donald Trump to Chair- school year? with America — or may be to and from more than 40 outreach coordinator was Why not? man Mao. Listening to the Funny you should ask, as some day — our home is countries. Back in my day, telling me how much I’d love The exchange kids shared changes in their vocabu- the two boys we’ve had liv- your home! four international kids at- being a host. It is a volunteer a room and dinners were lary, from “We are seldom $3";: position. All we really needed lively. Did you know that winning the game” to “Our ing with us for the past 10 Why? Well, two years ago, By Lenore Skenazy tended my high school and months are leaving today. I when our older son was head- it was like they were from to qualify was an empty bed in China 13 is bad luck, but team sucks.” Feeling a swell am hoping the goodbye will ing off to college, I joking- Planet Maturity. and a desk. Bingo! so is 14 — so some Chi- of pride as they got to know Since it was already late in nese buildings have three the city, deal with the sub- not be as hard as I worry it ly-not-jokingly told my hus- his age. the American Field Service, Simply by braving life the application process, we had 12th floors? Or how about way, discover “South Park” will be. band that we should replace Then I started Googling the same exchange student in a foreign country, they just two kids for us to choose this German fact: Instead of and grow — literally. Yes, The young men were our him with another kid about around and found out that program that was around were so much more sophis- from: A “German boy who “Happy Birthday” when the they are going home skinny, loves movies” or an “Italian cake comes out, they blast but taller. boy who loves basketball. some obscure ’80s American Just a few days ago I got “Get the Italian,” said my pop song. Our German kid up very early and was sitting husband. was shocked to find this was in our living room at 5 am Women: Give peace a chance Thus did Giovanni come to not also the practice in Amer- when the front door opened live with us for a year. ica when we celebrated my and our German student husband’s birthday. Mean- roup dynamics never ultimately beat out the com- shunning each other one mo- He moved right into our walked in. older son’s now-empty bed- time, the boys made him a change. The kinds of petition. And certainly not ev- ment are giggling and holding He had been unable to room, and went right off to cake and wrote “Happy Birth- sleep as thoughts swirled behaviors I see on the erybody engages in them so hands the next. Adults need to G public high school with our day” in Chinese characters about going home, and how playground always remind me Fearless overtly. But we often justify remember that emotions are younger son. They were both along with, “Alles Gute zum changed he felt. So he had of the kinds of behaviors I saw in our children actions that fleeting, and that everybody juniors. They were both ev- Geburtstag.” That’s a lot to taken a long walk through in the office or that I see now Parenting are ultimately not at all serv- can act badly sometimes, but erything: They both played write in blue icing. our Queens neighborhood, at meetings or at parties. Ev- ing the greater good when we we keep moving forward. basketball, watched basket- But of course, there were which is now his Queens eryone wants to be noticed, By Stephanie Thompson give rise to labels and hearsay, Women need to set the ex- ball, talked basketball … But some downsides, starting neighborhood. and heard, and, most impor- when we legitimize the silly ample of how to get along. We they also explored the city — with the fact that neither By tomorrow, he will be tantly, to be the best. complaints that young girls need to be our best role-model lowed to have an individual “shunners” tend to be more my son said he’d never seen of the boys loved my cook- back home with his real par- A friend told me once I’d have with one another. selves for our children and for half as many neighborhoods ing, except for barbecue emotion in a group, you must explicit, but adults still do ents. But for a year, he was be a terrible mother to girls. I want to scream “Get other adults. We need to set chicken. get other people on your side. as he did once Gio arrived our boy — they both were — I’ve often thought about that plenty of shunning. along!” from the rooftops aside petty grievances and jeal- — and cracked up at inside- So I made a lot of chicken. How can you know you’re in homesickness and health, when in the midst of watching I love women. I have a va- these days to kids on the play- ousies. We need to be honest jokes and remained SnapChat I also bought truckloads of right unless the numbers sup- school work and skateboard- friends stress and strain over riety of friends, old and new, ground, to parents, to politi- with each other about our feel- friends when Gio went home Chips Ahoy! There was also port you? ing, and the daily doings that the social lives of their daugh- that I value greatly. And yet cians on the campaign trail. ings and not hide behind the last June. extra laundry, of course. And turn a stranger into a son. ters. It isn’t that boys don’t 2. Gossip I am amazed sometimes at I want to take the example of fears of not fitting in. We need But once your kid leaves, at school, one of them slacked I hope I can hold it together have social issues. Mothers Gossip is the first step to- myself and others for how we these ridiculous girl feuds and to be understanding of our dif- you’re back at square one, if off and we had to deal with when we say goodbye. can’t relate to boys in the ward getting people on your allow ourselves to fall into use them to show how petty we ferences and focus on our com- you don’t like being lonely. the teachers and the princi- Lenore Skenazy is a key- same way, and that little bit side. Telling people the secrets these patterns. They’re sur- can all be, how short-sighted. monalities, for our children and (Did I mention I work from pal and a bit of hookey. But note speaker and author of separation may give you that you know about some- vivalist, I suppose, ways of So often, the same girls who for our communities. home? Just me and my com- the upside? and founder of the book pause before you insert your- one, or the negative things, being aggressive so we will are ganging up, gossiping, and Please. puter.) So this year we de- Hearing German and and blog Free-Range Kids. self into the middle of things. especially if you’ve ever heard I have no idea what I’d do, but them talk badly about oth- judging from how I’ve dealt ers, can really help turn peo- with my own social anxiet- ple against the person who is ies and issues, I imagine it resisting agreeing with you. wouldn’t be pretty. 3. Shunning The things I remember Simply refusing to let most about growing up that someone play because they I still see now can be bro- won’t go along with the group ken into a number of cate- seems to be the most effec- gories: tive way to ensure that ev- 1. Ganging Up eryone is in agreement with You’re never really al- the leader or leaders. Younger DOGS... Continued from page 1 canal” admitted he may not dog–eating contest, Shea said. be able to get his numbers The emcee of munch tried to as high as the big dogs, but talk Conti out of it, but said he can get higher in other re- he respects his guts. spects. “It was heroic, but I thought “When Joey eats that many he was taking unnecessary and my personal best is around risks with his life,” Shea said. 26, I have to do something that “I begged him not to do it, but Joey can’t do, and I thought he did it anyway. If we would there was something to go- have lost him, it would have ing skyward,” said Conti, who been horrible and tragic, but once ate his way out of a “pop- not horrible and tragic enough corn sarcophagus.” for him to not do the stunt — And in the spirit of those a daredevil like that, you can’t who looked to the heavens be- talk him out of it.” fore him, he took the great as- And Conti better hope the tronaut drink Tang with him competitive-eating gods smile to wet his wieners — but he on his near self-snackrifice, almost needed astronaut di- because he’ll have his work cut apers too, he said. “I figured if it was good out for him on Monday. enough to go into space,” He ate just 22 dogs in he said of the powdered or- 10 minutes during a quali- ange drink. “When I got back fier on June 25 — well be- down, I thought I involuntarily hind a record-setting 73.5 put wet myself but it turned out away by longtime contestant it was just Tang.” Joey “Jaws” Chesnut, who is July Fourth Nathan’s looking to reclaim the crown Hot Dog-Eating Contest underdog Matt “Megatoad” at Nathan’s Famous (1310 Stonie snatched last year , Surf Ave. between Stillwell Shea said. Avenue and W. 15th Street The so-called “Evel in Coney Island). July 4 at Knievel of the alimentary noon. Free. t '! ( #" $" $ # t )*# &!(+ & ( t &! # ***! ( +*! ,- !" # ## $ #%& FIND YOUR WORLD ONLINE AT BrooklynPaper.com 12 AWP Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 July 1–7, 2016 Cyclones fans herald Reyes’s controversial return By Laura Amato around abusing people, but you mance wasn’t exactly domi- for Brooklyn Paper don’t know the circumstances. nant during his team’s 1–0 win Jose Reyes’s controversial We were not there.” over Hudson Valley . He went return to the Mets did not faze Fans came out to Brook- 0-for-3, including a strikeout fans during his first appear- lyn in droves for the chance and a fielder’s choice, before ance with the Cyclones on to see Reyes, who hit leadoff leaving the game in the sev- June 26. and started at third base. The enth inning. Major League Baseball sus- Cyclones sold more than 2,500 tickets in the first hour after an- The lack of production pended the former all-star (and didn’t stop fans from chant- 2003–2011 Met) for violating nouncing Reyes would be join- ing the squad. The official at- ing “Jose!” throughout the its domestic abuse policy — tendance on Sunday was 7,851 matchup. police arrested Reyes last year — an early-season best. The Mets are hoping to after he got into a fight with his Indeed it was tough to find move the 33-year-old to dou- wife at a Four Seasons hotel in anyone who wasn’t excited ble-A Binghamton or triple-A Hawaii, but a judge dropped about Reyes’s return. One fan Community News Group / Laura Amato Las Vegas as soon as possi- the charges because the spouse Bronx native Angelique Dones (left) bought tickets has been hoping for a home- ble. It may be a few weeks un- wasn’t cooperating with prose- for both of Jose Reyes’ games with the Cyclones at coming since the shortstop til Reyes makes his Citi Field cutors. The Colorado Rockies left the Amazins five years MCU Park on June 26 and 27. released him last Thursday, and debut, but fans are hopeful ago, he said. that the reunion can help the Mets announced they’d take “I’ve been waiting a few pre-game nerves but was ple like me a lot here in New him in on June 25. Reyes is en- jump-start the recently ane- years for this, he’s my favor- thankful for the warm re- York. I see people calling my titled to another shot and should mic Mets offense. In the end, ite player of all time,” Queens ception, he said. name, and that’s a good feel- only be judged on his baseball native Michael Marca said. “I they’re simply happy to have merits, one fan said. got tickets as soon as I could. “It’s a little bit emotional,” ing — it means people still Reyes back. “Everybody deserves a sec- I saw the news and planned said Reyes, who is still un- like me. They know this is “How ever he can make ond chance,” Brooklynite Jean to come out with a couple of dergoing counseling for last the first time I got in that kind the team better, that’s what Kelso said. “It’s something out friends.” year’s incident. “I don’t know of trouble.” Associated Press / Kathy Kmonicek we’re looking forward to,” said of baseball. It’s not right to go Reyes admitted to some what to expect. I know peo- But Reyes’s return perfor- Jose Reyes in the dugout with Cyclones skipper Tom Gamboa. Bronxite Angelique Dones. the squad from the moniker Mayor DeBlasio has al- the Staten Island “Rage,” as made famous by the boys in ready cast his vote, announc- in road rage, a common con- the Bronx to something more ing the team should be named dition on the Island. Chatting with Clones manager on air befitting of team the plays on the “Captains,” because the A shout out could also be the Rock. ballpark where it plays is right made to the two Staten Island- By Vince DiMiceli baseman Peter Alonso will pletely out of the stadium, Nick Sergakis, who is “off to And who better to name next to the iconic Staten Is- ers who are now cast mem- Brooklyn Paper start adding up to wins. measured at 500 feet,” Gamby a very good start for us.” the team than the throngs of land Ferry Terminal, where bers and writers on “Saturday Cyclones manager Tom “We like the talent that the said. “He is one of the most • • • Islanders with internet access Islanders regularly use 19th Night Live,” Colin Jost and Gamboa joined hosts Vince Mets got out of the draft,” the prolific home run hitters in We won’t have the Yankees — the Evil Empire of the New century technology to travel Pete Davidson, in which case DiMiceli and Gersh Kuntz- skipper said. “Once we get college baseball.” to kick around anymore. York-Penn League will allow to Manhattan. the team would be named the A more likely name for Staten Island “Clowns.” man on Brooklyn Paper Radio our full squad here the fans The Cyclones then lost to Gamboa then cheered some The most hated team in fans living in bucolic Staten and claimed the team’s slow will be pleased with the tal- of the players already on the baseball — the Staten Island Island to submit their favor- the team will probably have We could keep going with the Connecticut Tigers 3–2. something to do with the this, but we are running out start to the season was an ab- ent we put on the field, and I team, including shortstop Yankees — is looking to be ite names for the boys in blue. But Gamboa said help is now-under-construction New of space. can promise them we’ll have Colby Woodmansee , whom he hated less, as team manage- erration, and new blood in the on the way. The best six names will then York Wheel, a 660-foot ob- It is unclear what will form of recent signees such much more offense than we “I’m told in Alonzo’s last says is good with the bat and ment announced this week it be voted on by fans, and a new servation wheel akin to the happen to Scooter the Holy as Florida Gators star first- had last year.” college at bat hit a ball com- the glove, and second baseman is going to change the name of name will be chosen. London Eye on the Thames Cow, the team’s beloved River in England. So we are mascot named for Hall of betting on the “Wheelers.” Fame Yankee shortstop and Of course, also being con- “Money Store” pitchman Phil structed next door is a new “Scooter” Rizutto. Smooth operator mall known as Empire Out- This is not the first time lets , so the “Emperors” is not fans have been asked to name out of the question. a team. Back in 2000, when Legendary Bed-Stuy rapper Big Daddy Other names being tossed the Queens Kings were mov- around our newsroom are the ing from St. John’s University “Guzzlers,” for Islanders’ in Queens to a new ballpark Kane performs outside Albee Square love of traveling by car; the in Coney Island, the public “Coneheads” for Islanders’ was asked to come up with By Lauren Gill guy more than still has it,” said graffiti artists creating new love of saving the parking a name. This reporter, of Brooklyn Paper Andrew Kalish of local busi- works, a hip-hop dancing spots in front of their houses course, voted for the Thun- He got the job done! ness group Downtown Brook- workshop, and a sneaker for themselves; “Killers,” be- derbolts — named for the Co- Legendary Bedford- lyn Partnership, which orga- design contest — harkening cause the Island is home to ney Island roller coaster seen Stuyvesant-born rapper Big nized the show to celebrate back to the block’s days a hub weird waterways known as in the Woody Allen classic Daddy Kane entertained shop- its 10th anniversary. of hip-hop culture. “Arthur Kill,” “Great Kills,” “Annie Hall” that was ille- pers and commuters with a Hundreds of people turned And Kane hasn’t forgotten “Kill van Kull,” and our fa- gally knocked down by the free show on Fulton Mall out for the outdoor party, ac- his roots — the Grammy win- vorite, “Fresh Kills,” (which city shortly before the team last Friday, and the word- cording to Kalish, which took ner was very humble and spent is where the world’s largest moved in. smith showed off just as much place just a stone’s throw away plenty of time chatting with garbage dump was); and, nat- Instead the team was charisma as when he used to from where Big Daddy first fans, according to Kalish. urally, the “Italian Stallions,” named for another famous Photo by Stefano Giovannini spit his rhymes in rap battles battled his longtime collabo- Developers razed Albee named for about 35 percent Coney coaster, mostly be- Bedford-Stuyvesant native Big Daddy Kane returned to his old stomping in Kings County’s streets, ac- rator Biz Markie outside Al- Square Mall in 2007 and a of the population. Some new cause the most important vote ground in Albee Square on Fulton Mall last Friday, giving a free performance cording to organizers. bee Square Mall. swanky new shopping plaza is fancy team names don’t have went to then-mayor Rudolph for locals. “He put on a great show, the The bash also featured slated to open there soon. an “s” at the end, so we offer Giuliani. July 1–7, 2016 Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 13 14 AWP Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 July 1–7, 2016 America’s beverage companies are giving you even more beverage choices — many with fewer calories and in smaller portion sizes. And our new signs are reminders to help you find the balance that’s right for you. See what else we’re doing at BalanceNewYorkCity.org