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COOL BITES Chill out with these Our neighborhood’s independent voice ceviche concoctions Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 26 Court St., Brooklyn 11242 Phone 718-834-9350 AD fax 718-834-1713 • NEWS fax 718-834-9278 © 2002 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 16 pages including 4 pages GO BROOKLYN • Vol. 25, No. 31 BRG • August 12, 2002 • FREE INSIDE Cops eye drug dealers 68th Pct, Narcotics respond to Dahlgren Place complaints By Heather J. Wilson according to the commanding offi- Pontillo said, police have not discov- Pontillo could not say whether the The Brooklyn Papers cer of the 68th Precinct, Deputy ered anything out-of-the-ordinary. narcotics team from Brooklyn South Police are keeping a close eye Inspector Matthew Pontillo. “Some of this could just be that local was conducting an undercover inves- tigation. Brooklyn South Narcotics on the streets near the northern Pontillo said both the 68th Precinct youths are displaced,” Pontillo said. “It’s edge of the Fort Hamilton Army a private-home area, very residential, refused to comment on the matter. and Brooklyn South Narcotics have Pontillo, however, cautioned that the Base after residents complained of been patrolling the area, which is near but very safe. We had a meeting last worries are not baseless. drug dealing youths in the vicinity Victory Memorial Hospital and the week with the community and Council- “It is a complaint we often get,” of Dahlgren Place and 90th Street Dyker Beach Golf Course, since the man [Marty] Golden and since they re- Pontillo said. “We take investigative at a July 31 neighborhood meeting, complaints came in last week. So far, ported it, we’ve been investigating.” steps and follow a protocol.” In the meantime, residents in the area continue to talk about the influx of teens who speed in and out of the neighborhood on a regular basis, often walking into a particular house and quickly walking out with packages. One Dahlgren Place resident told Gentile plans The Brooklyn Papers of kids counting money, smoking marijuana and waiting for people to meet them at their car window on a regular basis — activity seen as possible drug dealing. William Ruiz kneels at a memorial made for the four Sunset Park family members who, a year for Sept.11 “These are young kids,” the resident ago Sunday, were killed by a drunken off-duty police officer on Third Avenue. BP / Tom Callan said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “They range in age from By Heather J. Wilson will also speak. 14 to 15 to 17. In the beginning, I saw The Brooklyn Papers Gentile will also collect old flags at people go into this house, get the stuff, the event, which he will present to lo- roll it in the car and smoke it.” Bay Ridge will honor the vic- cal veteran groups for proper retire- Pontillo said officers would contin- tims of Sept. 11 with a memorial ment. ue to investigate the area and anyone Family recalls march down Third Avenue on On Sept. 9, Gentile will hold a rib- who would like to report suspicious Sunday, Sept. 8, followed by a bon-cutting ceremony for a perma- activity should call the precinct at memorial service and candlelight nent Brooklyn Reading Room, which (718) 439-4211. vigil at John Paul Jones Park, will house photos, periodicals and “Certainly, kids, especially in the state Sen. Vincent Gentile other items related to the events of summer, during the week, have no announced this week. Sept. 11. The reading room will be at State Sen. Vincent Gentile has place to go,” Pontillo said. “Usually plans for Sept. 11. BP / Tom Callan DWI tragedy The next day, Gentile told The See GENTILE on page 7 they are just being disorderly.” Brooklyn Papers, he will cut the rib- bon to a memorial reading room with By Patrick Gallahue photographs, periodicals and books The Brooklyn Papers relating to the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Close to 100 people gathered Sunday, a year As this went to press, Gentile was ago to the day that a drunken off-duty police scheduled to announce the plans at an Cop pleads not guilty officer struck and killed four Sunset Park family Aug. 8 press conference. He said that members as they crossed Third Avenue, to deciding how to commemorate the remember the victims and call for societal and event and honor the memories of legal changes that might prevent such a tragedy those who perished required walking from happening again. a fine line between the neighbor- in DWI death of biker The intersection of Third Avenue and 46th Street had hood’s collective grief and the private been the site of previous vigils and furious protests in grief of the victims’ families. By Heather J. Wilson son will be acquitted in this matter.” toxicated, misdemeanor reckless en- the days after former cop Joseph Gray, now serving a “I think respect for the victims and The Brooklyn Papers Leaving Brooklyn Supreme Court dangerment, passing a red light and their families has been our overarch- five- to 15-year prison sentence, crashed his van into Thursday Wilson maintained the reckless driving. six-months pregnant Maria Herrera, 23, her son Andy, ing rule here,” Gentile said. “You A Staten Island police officer same somber facial expression he The defense contends Kiladitis have to do everything with a rever- pleaded not guilty this week to 4, and her sister Dilcia Pena, 16. held in the courtroom. He never ut- “unfortunately and tragically” is to Sunday’s scene, however, was more a demonstration ence and a respect for those who charges that he drunkenly ran a tered a word but to enter his plea. blame for the crash because he was were killed and the families of those of the tragedy’s evolution, its social implications com- red light causing the car-versus- Kiladitis was taken off life support speeding and raced through a red ing into focus. victims. motorcycle crash that took the at Lutheran Medical Center by his light. “It is horrid, because I have talked “I’m interested in seeing changes, I’m interested in life of a 21-year-old Bay Ridge parents on Saturday, June 22, three But Assistant District Attorney to families of those victims and Sept. seeing people stop drinking and driving, killing,” said man last June. days after Wilson, 43, of Staten Is- Maureen McCormick contends that 11 is going to be a very difficult time the victim did not pass through a red Victor Herrera, whose wife, son and unborn child were for them, and you don’t want to con- As police officer Victor Wilson land’s 120th Precinct, allegedly ran a killed in the accident. red light around 10:30 pm and struck light, although he was traveling fast. tribute to that but you want to tell left the Downtown Brooklyn court- “But he did not blow the red light. Among Sunday’s assembly were family members of Kiladitis as he rode his Kawasaki them we are not forgetting, and we room on Aug. 1, his lawyer ex- If you are speeding down a roadway victims in similar incidents, such as Kalliopi Kiladitis, are pulling together and we are here pressed his client’s sympathy for the ZX9. Kiladitis was heading west on and you don’t jump a red light, you of Bay Ridge, whose 21-year-old son Stefanos was family of Stefanos Kiladitis, thrown Fort Hamilton Parkway when Wil- killed by an off-duty police officer alleged to have been for you,” he said. don’t die,” McCormick said follow- Callan / Tom The Sept. 8 memorial march will from his motorcycle and killed after son slammed into him with the dri- ing the arraignment. driving while intoxicated, and Jamilah Hazim, whose proceed down Third Avenue from Wilson’s car struck him. He affirmed ver’s side of his 1995 Chrysler Cir- Wilson, McCormick said, was husband, Afif Hazim, was killed on the Throg’s Neck 86th Street to Cannonball Plaza at Wilson’s innocence, as his client rus, as he made a left turn from 88th drunk and is the one to blame for Bridge in 1999 by off-duty Capt. James O’Connor, 101st Street, beginning at 6:30 pm. stood silent. Street onto Fort Hamilton Parkway. blowing the red light and killing Ki- who was drunk at the time. Around 7:30 pm, Gentile said, the “We emphatically state that Mr. The12-year NYPD veteran plead- laditis. She said her prosecution team Last week, O’Connor pleaded guilty to charges of candlelight vigil service will begin. Wilson was not intoxicated,” said at- ed not guilty to second-degree vehic- Papers The Brooklyn manslaughter in exchange for a sentence of one to three would prove Wilson was DWI by Kalliopi Kiladitis, holding a photo of her Clergy from throughout the commu- torney Todd Greenberg, patting his ular manslaughter. He also pleaded submitting — for what she believes years in prison, to the Hazim family’s vocal displeas- nity will be invited to participate. client’s back as they exited the court- not guilty to charges of criminally is the first time ever in New York son, Stefanos, killed by an allegedly ure. The investigative methods employed against Offi- DWI cop. Several relatives of Sept. 11 victims room. “We are convinced Mr. Wil- negligent homicide, driving while in- See DWI DEATH on page 7 See TRAGEDY on page 7 Beep names Weber Pataki kids axed at Golden digs By Patrick Gallahue Golden’s state Senate campaign The Brooklyn Papers headquarters at Fourth Avenue and to education panel 93rd Street where the Pataki re- Young canvassers working election campaign occupies a small By Heather J. Wilson Levy. District 21 includes schools in Benson- out of Councilman Marty space. hurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Borough Park, The Brooklyn Papers Golden’s Bay Ridge campaign Mollie Fullington, a spokes- Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood. office to register voters on the Borough President Marty Markowitz an- Weber began his 38-year career in the city woman for the Pataki campaign, nounced Wednesday his appointment of Independence Party line for Gov. however, said the drive had simply public school system when he became a teacher George Pataki were sent packing longtime School District 21 Superintendent in District 15’s IS 293 in 1962. He was appoint- reached its proportional objective Donald Weber to the Panel for Educational ed assistant principal in 1979 in District 21’s PS after an article that ran in The and that the campaign was ready to Policy at a City Hall press conference. 38 and moved to PS 230 in 1981 in the same ca- Brooklyn Papers last week. begin filing for the primary. Newly hired Schools Chancellor Joel Klein pacity. Weber became superintendent in 1983. According to a source, the most- “At this point we’ve actually ex- will sit on the panel along with the five borough When he left in 2000, Weber took a position as ly teen-aged workers were told Fri- ceeded our goals in terms of out- president picks, all of whom had to be parents of principal of secular studies at Magen David day, the day after the story broke, reach, and we’re just preparing for public school students, and Mayor Michael Yeshiva on Avenue P in Gravesend, which he that the registration drive was can- the next step,” Fullington said. Bloomberg’s seven appointees. The 13-member held through last year. celled due to “bad press.” The registration forms must be panel will replace the Board of Education but Since January, Weber has served as the un- In an article headlined “Indy filed 25 days before the primary, serve only as an advisory body to the schools paid special assistant to the borough president $5.00,” The Papers reported that Fullington said, and as the deadline chancellor on educational policy issues. The on education and he will continue in that capaci- people were being hired to register nears, the campaign is “scaling panel will meet 12 times a year and serve at the ty, Markowitz said. voters in the Independence Party down operations.” discretion of the mayor and borough presidents. While Bloomberg announced his seven ap- and promote the campaigning gov- One former canvasser said the Weber, 61, served as superintendent of pointments to the advisory panel two weeks ago ernor at a rate of $6 an hour plus a employment term was initially sup- School District 21 and its 23,000 students for 17 — including Dr. David Chang, the president of $5 bonus for every valid voter reg- posed to run until Aug. 16, exactly years, before resigning in 2000 over a contract Polytechnic University in Downtown Brooklyn istered to the Independence Party. 25 days before the Sept. 10 primary. Councilman Marty Golden and Gov. George Pataki at Keyspan Park for the dispute with former Schools Chancellor Harold See WEBER on page 7 The workers were hired out of See FIRED on page 3 Cyclones game on Sunday. The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan

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Wilson But it was not until July 18, –––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Brooklyn Papers that Lerardi, 52, was recognized for his decades-long, self-ap- COLOMBO FROZEN YOGURT Eric Lerardi, president –––––––––––––––––––––––––– pointed job as the cemetery of Gravesend Historical watchdog, when Borough Pres- Hard Ice Cream and Italian Ices Society, did not set the ident Marty Markowitz, local Made Fresh on Premises kind of goals a normal kid elected officials, community –––––––––––––––––––––––––– might have during the members and Borough Histori- Ice Cream Cakes and Ice Cold Slush 1950s. an Ron Schweiger joined Lerar- Cones, Shakes, Freezes, Sundaes, The longtime Gravesend di to dedicate a new fence sur- resident become fascinated rounding the 345-year-old Banana Splits with cemeteries, particularly cemetery. the Gravesend Cemetery, lo- That fence, Lerardi said, had The Gravesend Cemetery at Gravesend Neck Road and McDonald Avenue just had a cated at Gravesend Neck been in the making since 1972, new fence installed. The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan FREE Vanilla or Chocolate Road and McDonald Avenue. when he founded the Gravesend Soft Ice Cream Cone After just one visit during an Historical Society at age 22. At Lerardi said. 6824 3rd Ave elementary school trip, and that time, he said, the resting The land she acquired was with this AD! one look at the garbage and ground was tainted by weeds, known as Gravesend, the only BAY RIDGE Limit 1 coupon per family. vandalism burying the Revo- rubble and graffiti. permanent settlement in early “It really had been neglected colonial America planned and Effective Sat & Sun, 8/10 & 8/11, 1-4pm only. lutionary War-era headstones 718-921-9818 of early Gravesend settlers, the for many years,” Lerardi said. directed by a woman. Moody’s Cannot be combined with other coupons. state landmark received the Even major community home still stands near the ceme- blessing of its lifetime: Lerardi cleanups, he said, did nothing to tery, where she is buried in an became its caretaker. stop the dumping of trash, and unmarked grave. “Back in the ’50s, back in eventually, the city simply aban- “These people deserve a dig- elementary school, I went as a doned taking care of the ceme- nified burial,” Lerardi said. little kid and you saw old tery. “These people settled this com- stones from the Revolutionary Not until Lerardi was able to munity and they should be re- War. 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By Heather J. Wilson built, and view it as an inva- the Department of Environ- action, we are going to refer it board meeting. the pollution. This is not a Seminara could not be do that,” Nelson said. “We will The Brooklyn Papers sion of one of the last quiet mental Protection, the Depart- to the community board,” Nilsen and area residents healthy situation, and we have reached for comment by press work with the councilman and neighborhoods. ment of Highways, the Depart- Quaglione said. “There is also reported to Golden that been talking for years about time. the community on this.” Mary Nilsen, a resident Nilsen wrote, “The commu- ment of Transportation and the some confusion amongst them constant dirt from the construc- this.” But state DOT spokes- Nelson said retaining walls on Dahlgren Place at 90th nity hears the noise of tractor- mayor’s Community Assis- as to what they want. They tion and trucks on the express- With about 60 signatures on woman Jennifer Nelson said often become graffiti canvass- Street, can hardly hear her- trailers barreling down the hill, tance Unit. would have to bring it to the way keeps the neighborhood her recently started petition, unless the alignment of the es, and can sometimes be an self think. downshifting, honking the Golden spokesman John board and Marty will go to that streets in constant upheaval. Nilsen said the fight for peace highway was moved closer to eyesore. In the home in which her horns 24 hours a day, seven Quaglione said that although meeting along with the state Tour buses going to and return- and quiet is just beginning. property lines or funding is “But it depends on the struc- husband was born and in days a week. To add to the sit- there is an apparent movement DOT.” ing from Atlantic City only add Joanne Seminara, a CB10 somehow provided by some- ture we are putting it on,” Nel- which she has lived for nearly uation we hear every police- on the block among some resi- Quaglione said that meeting to the situation, Nilsen said. member, is helping Nilsen or- one other than DOT for the son said. “There are some in 30 years, Nilsen claims the man pulling motorists over, the dents for a retaining wall, there would take place during a “Hospitals in the area bring ganize a block association, wall, the sound barrier is not Long Island that are beautiful, noise emanating from the screeching of brakes and nu- are some residents in disagree- CB10 Transportation commit- traffic and it is getting noisier which will give the residents going up. but the purpose of it is to pre- Gowanus Expressway keeps merous accidents …” ment over the issue. tee meeting sometime in Sep- and noisier,” Nilsen said. “But more clout in pushing for the “If Golden was able to get vent sound. But in this case, getting louder and louder — The letter was also sent to “Before we recommend any tember, before the Sept. 23 full it is not just the noise, it is also wall, Nilsen said. funding for the wall, we would the state would not pay for it.” turning her once peaceful neighborhood into an ear-ring- ing mess. Nilsen and other area resi- dents met with Councilman Marty Golden and members of the 68th Precinct on July 31 at the corner of Dahlgren Gentile: Too much digging going on Place and 90th Street to dis- cuss the possibility of erecting By Heather J. Wilson ously, further exuberating the ects on city property and is in nesses and residents. two are completed at the same In January 2003, phase two manager Nanette Posman, a retaining wall along the ex- The Brooklyn Papers traffic woes of residents and charge of the Fifth Avenue “We just didn’t want to time, shortening at least by a will begin, placing Fifth Av- however, said no such upgrade pressway on Dahlgren Place ultimately creating a neighbor- project, said Gentile’s com- overload the community,” third, the overall duration of enue from Bay Ridge Parkway Water main installations was going on. between 92nd and 86th streets hood of dust and orange cones. plaints are just plain absurd. Monahan said. “Our Fifth Av- the project.” to 86th Street under construc- “We are not upgrading the in order to muffle traffic noise. throughout Bay Ridge and “Nobody argues the fact that For one, said DDC enue project has been one of The Fifth Avenue project tion. Phase two is slated to be system. We have already done “I have no intentions of Dyker Heights, the recon- the projects need to be done, it spokesman Matthew Mona- the most publicly discussed consists of three segments. completed within a year. everything they asked us to do, moving, and I don’t run away struction of Fifth Avenue is just the combination of the han, the agency has worked and thoroughly aired … of any Segment one, which targets Gentile’s assertion that Bay which was to relocate our ca- from a problem, I solve it,” and a small excavation on projects at the same time,” diligently to design the recon- of the projects [under] the Fifth Avenue from 65th Street Ridge is being overcome by ble from the street to the side- Nilsen said. “That is my phi- Fifth Avenue by Time Gentile said. “My point is the struction of Fifth Avenue as the DDC.” to Bay Ridge Parkway; seg- construction was also fought losophy and that is why we walk,” Posman said. Warner Cable are burying combination and the thought of agency’s most well-planned, Monahan said that although ment two, which targets Fifth by Time Warner Cable. Ac- While the sewer construc- are doing this now — we are having all of them at the same innovative projects. Gentile has never been in con- Avenue from Bay Ridge Park- cording to Gentile, Time Warn- the community in a blanket tion scheduled for Bay Ridge trying to get a sound barrier time causes the cumulative ef- The 72-inch watermain in- tact with the DDC concerning way to 86th Street; and seg- er Cable recently informed for the service road to the of construction, and state fect of not being able to get stallation along 86th Street in the project until now, Council- ment three, which targets Fifth Community Board 10 that ex- Parkway rerouted the B1 bus Gowanus.” Sen. Vincent Gentile wants around, not being able to Bay Ridge, which was sched- man Marty Golden “was in- Avenue from 86th to 98th cavation on Fifth Avenue be- from its current route until July Nilsen wrote a letter to to know why. park.” uled to be worked on now, has strumental in helping to forge streets. tween 88th and 89th streets 23 and detoured the 92nd Golden on July 23, stating that Gentile is asking city agen- But the city Department of been set aside until 2005, the consensus on [the $19.3 Segments one and three be- will occur between July 22 and Street B8 bus from July 24 to many of the residents in the cies to explain why the several Design and Construction Monahan said — an example million project]. He helped es- gan on Jan. 21 and will be Aug. 30, in order to upgrade Aug. 19, Monahan said the in- area have lived there since the repair and construction proj- (DDC), which oversees and of the DDC’s commitment to tablish the bookend approach, completed by the end of No- the cable system. conveniences have been kept Gowanus Expressway was ects are taking place simultane- coordinates construction proj- providing relief to local busi- so that phase one and phase vember. Time Warner public affairs See DIG on page 6 Gateways to honor Sterling biz By Heather J. Wilson which will honor a merchant improve various aspects of cynicism the group experi- number of empty storefronts store,” Regan said. “We need The Brooklyn Papers for the upkeep of their busi- their business. Next month, enced when they first began have been looming along the those services in that area.” ness. Gateways will hold a public reaching out to various mer- avenue for some time, said Regan said Bay Ridge Av- Gateways to Bay According to Gateways ceremony to award a plaque chant strips in Bay Ridge Regan. enue, and neighborhood Ridge, a grassroots member Catherine DiMiglio and flag to hang outside the three years ago. Founding “We have quite a bit of businesses in general are be- organization that brings of Town and Village Travel, storefront of the winning member Victoria Hofmo said space that is empty,” she coming more aware of the together northern Bay located on Bay Ridge Av- business. that over the years, merchants said, noting that Fidelity public’s appreciation for Ridge residents and mer- enue at 69th Street, the or- “We have always wanted have increasingly become in- Mortgage on Third Avenue merchants who look to add chants in an effort to ganization is looking to rec- to see that strip rejuvenated,” volved in the organization, has been advertising the appeal to the area. make their part of the ognize those merchants said founding member Joan cleaning their storefronts, available space while seek- “They are welcoming our neighborhood thrive, is “who try a little harder and Regan. “We thought this in- keeping the sidewalks in front ing public opinion on what opinions and they are im- keeping a close eye on who go that extra mile. centive, the Sterling Award, of the stores and restaurants type of businesses residents proving their stores. That is area businesses. “I think this award will would work well to help see clear, replacing awnings and would like to see. what we were looking for In June, Gateways began make merchants more aware that happen. The businesses working with residents and “A lot of people have told when we started this and it soliciting businesses on Bay that people are looking at jumped right on board. We the organization to make vari- us they would like to see a has been so nice to see the Ridge Avenue between what they do,” she said. were really happy with the ous other improvements. coffee shop, where you could changes,” said Regan. “They Shore Road and Fifth Av- Approximately 33 busi- response.” Gateways to Bay Ridge enjoy the waterfront. I would will take pride in this award, enue to take part in the orga- nesses agreed to take part in The positive response to hopes the business improve- love to have a bakery down and perhaps say, ‘Oh gee, nization’s 30-day Sterling the competition, and have the competition is a refreshing ments will entice new busi- here, a butcher, an Italian that was not so difficult to Linda Dahl (left) and Victoria Hofmo on Fourth Avenue will be award- Business Award competition, since early June worked to contrast, Regan said, to the nesses to the area, since a grocer, a neighborhood book do.” ing businesses that “try a little harder.” The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan

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www.conEd.com 6 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM August 12, 2002 Spies duo stashing safe By Heather J. Wilson 93rd Street and Third Avenue. Armed mugger The Brooklyn Papers Police suspect the hotel room A 52-year-old woman was was broken into while the Around 6:20 am on Aug. 3 62/68 Blotters attacked by an armed man guests were out at a nearby around 11:30 pm on Aug. 1 on in the backyard of a house on nightclub. When they returned 13th Avenue at 80th Street, a Avenue around 1:25 am on Aug. 72nd Street at Fourth Avenue. $33G from home to their hotel room around 10 Police said the attacker, a woman witnessed two men at- 1 was car-jacked by a man A hefty chunk of cash was pm, they noticed the electricity tempting to hide a safe. wearing a ski mask and threat- man in his 20s, placed a blunt stolen from a residence on Fort was out, and proceeded to sim- object to the woman’s back and After the woman yelled at ening a gun, police said. Hamilton Parkway at 90th ply go to bed. The next day, po- The masked man reportedly said, “Freeze! Don’t move and the men, police said, the duo Street around 9 pm on Aug. 3, lice said, the victims awoke to a give me your money.” The man made motions with his hand fled in an unknown direction. according to police. lighter suitcase. then took $30 from the from underneath his shirt, as if Upon further investigation, po- Burglars reportedly removed The unknown persons stole woman’s hand and fled east- lice discovered the pharmacy he had a gun. $33,000 from the residence by credit cards, military IDs, dri- bound on 72nd Street. After giving the mugger $40, adjacent to the yard had been forcing open the front door and ver’s licenses and a debit card Nasty mugger burglarized. The bandits entered the victim was told to get out of breaking the doorjamb. from the guests. the pharmacy through the rear his vehicle, which he did. The car- Sight unseen A 21-year-old deliveryman window by removing the iron jacker drove away down 62nd Window shop was robbed by an armed man gate over the window and pry- Street toward Ninth Avenue. A home on 72nd Street at While entering his residence around 12:30 pm on Aug. 1 on ing the window open. Basement trash Colonial Road was burglarized on 68th Street at 10th Avenue 72nd Street at 10th Avenue. Once inside the pharmacy, the around 2:30 pm on Aug. 2. The around 9:30 pm on Aug. 2, a The bandit asked his victim, A basement bedroom was men removed the safe, $550 in bandits reportedly entered 50-year-old man was pushed “Do you want to buy a bike?” found ransacked around 2:30 cash, $1,400 in cigarettes and through a window and made off from behind by an unknown The victim replied, “No.” pm on Aug. 2 in a house at Ov- $240 in syringes, police said. The with $200, a necklace valued at man who put a gun to his back. The robber then said, “OK, ington and 10th avenues. safe was recovered from property $500, and a Dell Laptop valued Police said the unknown then give me your money.” Police said one or more bur- at 81st Street and 12th Avenue. at $2,850. man proceeded to take the vic- While the victim dug glars broke into the basement by tim’s bag, which contained Police have no suspects. Hotel hell through his pockets for cash the New president forcing the entrance open, possi- $500 and a driver’s license. antsy mugger slashed the pock- Car-jacked bly with a crow bar. The home- A nice weekend at a hotel left The man could not describe the ets with a knife, cutting the vic- Incoming Bay Ridge Business and Professional Women’s Club President Cheryl A 35-year-old man parking owner is still investigating guests with fewer items than they suspect because he never saw tim’s hands in the process. The Heiberg-Kamen (left) receives the gavel from outgoing President Theresa Fazzolari his car on 62nd Street at Eighth whether anything was stolen. came with at a guest house at him. perp then used his knife to slash the victim’s bike tires, and then took off on his own bike in an unknown direction. Mug trio Three men brandishing guns and knives threatened a 46-year- old man around 11 am on Aug. 5 while the victim was walking on 71st Street at 18th Avenue. Police said the three men re- moved an unknown amount of money from the man’s pockets and fled in an unknown direc- tion. DIG… Continued from page 4 to a minimum in terms of such a large project. Greg Ahl, a CB10 member who owns Ahl-Tone Commu- nications on Fifth Avenue at 67th Street, as well as other Fifth Avenue merchants say they are getting fed up with the everyday, unavoidable dust storm. The city never allowed the Department of Sanitation to spray water because of the stage-one drought emergency that began on April 1 and end- ed in early June. City agen- cies, Sanitation Department officials said, are not exempt under any city-imposed water restrictions. Ahl said that although the construction is heavy these days in Bay Ridge, the Fifth Avenue infrastructure does need to be improved. Since the onset of the Fifth Avenue reconstruction, the DDC has been filing com- plaints made by residents and merchants whose properties have been negatively affected by the work. Richard Walvh, a Bay Ridge resident who was walk- ing his dog on Fifth Avenue at 73rd Street in May claimed his dog, Chip, was injured by stepping in “quick dry tar” that apparently was not dry. The recently tarred area had no barricades around it, Walvh said. “They never paid for it,” Walvh said of his $118 veteri- narian bill. Vincent Venetucci, a Bay Ridge business owner on Fifth Avenue at 90th Street, said the digging up of the old sidewalk damaged his cellar door and the tile in front of his wheel chair access ramp. “They should have had everyone open up their cellar doors. [Time Warner Cable] ripped up the sidewalks and laid down their cables, and then came Keyspan and they laid down their gas line and DDC ripped everything out. The area still looks like a war zone,” Venetucci said. George Karavitis, a com- puter store owner on Fifth Av- enue at 69th Street, made a claim blaming construction work for a leaky water line he said somebody tried to cover up. “I have proof, I took pic- tures,” Karavitis said. “I had replaced this line five years ago and usually they last 40 years. I had to pay out $2,900 to get it fixed, and I had a vio- lation from the DEP for hav- ing the leak.” Karavitis said the leak sprouted after before the DDC sidewalk replacement phase began, meaning Keyspan most likely damaged his water line when they were replacing their gas line a couple of months back. The leak, he said, was found to be wrapped with a plastic bag — a makeshift repair job. “It is not uncommon for those along the run to claim there is something different with their property than before we got there,” Monahan said. “It is not uncommon for some of these claims to be outstand- ing for a long time.” Monahan said neighbor- hood businesses and residents are informed on a monthly ba- sis via a DDC newsletter, not- ing where the construction projects are and where they are heading. The DDC has also set up a local office on Fifth Avenue at 79th Street. August 12, 2002 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRG 7 TRAGEDY… Continued from page 1 A ‘Night Out’ to remember cer Victor Wilson, of the 120th Precinct, charged with running By Heather J. Wilson a red light and striking Stefanos Kiladitis as the young man rode his motorcycle, have already come under fire. The Brooklyn Papers The Pena-Herrera, Hazim and Kiladitis families, in addition Bay Ridge and Dyker to others who have lost loved ones because of drunk drivers, Heights residents who have united their voices to urge the state to pass stricter laws turned out for National against drunk drivers and for more equitable adjudication of Night Out Tuesday did not the existing laws. have to look far to remem- On Aug. 4, 2001, Gray, a 72nd Precinct police officer, ber why they should be struck and killed the Pena-Herrera family members after a grateful for the opportuni- daylong drinking binge. Last May, Gray was sentenced to the ty to mingle with commu- maximum of only five to 15 years in prison, because, despite killing four people, the deaths were considered the result of nity members and recog- single criminal act for which New York State law mandates nize public safety. concurrent sentences. The 69th Street Pier was Gov. George Pataki has proposed legislation, which he chosen as the staging area for Mango / Greg dubbed the “Pena-Herrera bill,” that would allow for consecu- the 68th Precinct events for tive sentences if more than one person is killed or injured by a just that reason, according to drunk driver. Another point in the bill would increase the Frank Grassi, president of the maximum penalties for first-degree vehicular manslaughter precinct community council. Mango / Greg from 15 years, to 25 years in prison. The maximum punish- Grassi said the breathtaking

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn ment for second-degree manslaughter would be raised from view of the Statue of Liberty At left, crime prevention pamphlets are handed out by an auxiliary police offi- seven years to 15 years. and the Lower Manhattan sky- While Ciprian Perez, a cousin of the Pena-Herrera victims, cer on the 69th Street Pier during “National Night Out.” In Bensonhurst, line were silent reminders that lauded some of the items in the bill Sunday, he complained especially since Sept. 11, com- above, neighborhood kids have a blast with police officers from the 62 Precinct.

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn that it was “still out in limbo.” Perez said the families need to munity unity is sacred. apply pressure to rectify “the lack of accountability and lack Pairing up for the first time residents Grace Sano and Rose Downes said the event attracts police department,” he said. Night Out festivities outside boli said, there was a great of equality in handing down justice.” with the Bay Ridge Community From the beginning, the Pena and Herrera families, as well Lancella, who attended Na- seniors because it provides “This has always been a pretty the stationhouse on Bath Av- turnout. Council, the 68th Precinct as members of the Sunset Park community, protested the tional Night Out for the first them with an opportunity to enue and Bay 22nd Street, po- “It was like a community brought about 600 people to the tight community.” seeming inequities regarding Gray’s treatment. time, the Aug. 6 event made it get safety information in an en- lice had already cooked 300 block party,” Amato said. “We event between 7 pm and 10 pm. Entertainment included a Last year, Gray was freed without bail after arraignment clear that the community and vironment where they can in- hamburgers and 600 hotdogs. had a dance contest, the weath- Peter Killen, president of nine-piece oldies band “Cover and angry Sunset Park residents took to the streets confronting the Bay Ridge Community the precinct were working to- teract with others their age. II Cover,” presented by Golden In between all the eating, er was good and really, the officers from the precinct in occasionally violent demonstra- Council, Steve Harrison, gether — providing some “A lot of them are looking as part of his “Concerts in the Community Affairs Officer place was packed.” tions along Third Avenue and in front of the Brooklyn chairman of Community peace of mind, Sano said. for this kind of information Park” series sponsored by Mary Amato said lots of min- Well after 9 pm, when the Supreme Court steps on Adams Street. Board 10, state Sen. Vincent “We came here to hear some and we have it all right here,” Health Plus and Lutheran gling was going on. event was slated to end, com- A judge eventually reversed the decision, following the out- Gentile, Councilman Marty music,” Sano said. “But this Downes said while sitting be- Medical Center. Also perform- According to Louis Trim- munity kids danced to the DJ, cry, and forced Gray to post a $250,000 bond. Golden, Deputy Inspector does make you feel safer.” hind the center’s display of in- ing were karaoke singers Jim boli, president of the 62nd interacting casually with Furthermore, during the course of the trial it was disclosed Matthew Pontillo, the com- Colleen Downes, director of formation regarding senior and Jeanine Ling stationed at Precinct Community Council, precinct officers. that officers sought to give Gray a “benefit” after he was first manding officer of the 68th social services for the Bay safety and their own services. Fort Hamilton Army Base and more than 500 kids turned out “The community responds arrested. Precinct, and police officers Ridge Center for Older Adults, “It has been a very good the Air Force Color Guard for this year’s event, the most to this,” Trimboli said, noting When one of the prosecutors, Assistant District Attorney joined community members said the senior citizen turnout turnout this year so far.” from McGuire Air Force Base. ever. Perhaps, he said it was that the event allows commu- Maureen McCormick, asked, “Was there any discussion on the windy pier to enjoy was impressive this year. Sit- And the night was young, The 68th Precinct’s Law Ex- the DJs, the gift giveaways, the nity and law officials to meet among police personnel about what test he should take, what music, police and military unit ting along the sides of the pier Downes added. plorers set the stage for a 9-11 variety of informational in an informal environment test he could most likely beat?” retired highway patrol officer demonstrations, informational — some fishing while others By 8 pm, the pier was memorial tribute. booths, the magician and the and interact in a setting other Martin Finkelstein responded, “There was some discussion.” presentations by local health listened from afar to the band packed with people, including barbecue cooked by both than a community meeting. Following another question by defense attorney Harold and civic organizations, and and speeches by local officials Bay Ridgite Robert Treqillies, Burgers & dogs precinct and Fire Department “Our efforts are ongoing, Levy as to whether it was his intention to help Gray “beat the simple chit chat. — senior citizens made up a a father of two. Meanwhile, hardly two personnel. and we are constantly reaching case,” Finkelstein replied, “Thinking back to the time, my in- For longtime Bay Ridge large chunk of the attendees. “I am here to support the hours into the 62nd Precinct’s Whatever the cause, Trim- out,“ he added. terest was to give the subject a benefit.” In addition to pushing the bill, the Pena and Herrera fami- lies each have separate lawsuits filed against the NYPD and the Patrolman’s Benevolent Association for allegedly violat- ing the family’s civil rights. Sunday’s memorial was a solemn return to a site that had been the epicenter of the community’s discontent. Beep to fund fence for Narrows garden The day after the crash, more than 200 people gathered at the same intersection for a vigil to memorialize the family. As By Heather J. Wilson Markowitz and working with old will benefit from restoring of course, had no idea the cops garden were all damaged by a were caught by police and put news of Gray’s release without bail spread, however, the The Brooklyn Papers Bay Ridge state Sen. Vincent a playground, building a new were there. They were profuse- number of young men in their to community service work in peaceful vigil became more aggressive as the crowd chanted Gentile, some of the money skating rink, planting new trees ly apologizing and we think teens to mid-20s. The vandals the garden. “justicia” and “Officer Gray is a murderer.” Joan Regan, president of was freed up, and Regan was or creating a year-round out- the guy worked for the city. The following day, close to 2,000 people marched on the the Narrows Botanical told the gardens would be giv- door theater,” Markowitz said. “We opted, instead of press- 72nd Precinct stationhouse on the corner of 30th Street and Gardens in Bay Ridge, en $75,000. “Our parks are what help to ing charges, to have them there Fourth Avenue. That protest led to shoving matches and scuf- hardly needs to argue the “I was ecstatic to get any- make Brooklyn such a won- on Saturday morning doing fles between police and protesters. necessity of a fence to pro- thing,” she said. derful place to live and play community service with us,” he The tonic of time may have mellowed some tempers over tect the oasis she oversees. But not as ecstatic as she and they need our continued fi- said. “I would like to put a big the past year but as was repeatedly stated during the speeches In just one minute, Regan was on Aug. 5, when nancial support.” dunce cap on them while they from the Pena and Herrera family members on Sunday, the could tell several sad stories Markowitz announced that as Regan said how impressed are working. It is hard to walk grief remains, although it seems to have developed into ac- involving the 4.5-acre piece of part of a $6.5 million alloca- Markowitz was when he saw through there and see a plant tivism. parkland created and cared for tion for the borough’s parks in Narrows Botanical last month. ripped out. And the saddest part “You are going to hear certain ways that these four young by community volunteers, and fiscal year 2003, Narrows “He thought it was so nice,” about this, is these are middle individuals will be remembered,” Perez said to the crowd. the vandalism it has suffered in Botanical would be receiving she said. class people. They have money.” “There were certain things that shortly after the accident were the past five years. In fact, just the $200,000 after all. Just a couple of days before The Narrows Botanical said, such as ‘laws must change.’ Thus far, the laws have not this week Narrows Botanical “The borough president’s finding out about the funding for funds will cover fencing for changed. I am requesting of the elected officials to please ex- suffered a recent robbery of office felt this project was wor- the fence, Regan said, a Dyker the fragrant path, which will peditiously move to change these laws.” lily pads on Aug. 4. thy, so the borough president Heights couple was caught steal- receive a 3-foot-tall wrought- The gathering was joined by Borough President Marty So it came as welcome re-allocated for [the Narrows ing lily pads from the Narrows iron fence, hoop fencing Markowitz, and at a service delivered under the Gowanus Ex- news when on Monday, Bor- Botanical] fence,” said Botanical lily pond. around all the trees, and gates pressway by Councilman Angel Rodriguez. ough President Marty Mark- Markowitz spokesman An- Helen Bruno, the education- and archways for all three en- Markowitz and Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Julius lowitz announced funding for drew Ross. al instructor with the garden, trances with the engraved let- Spiegel announced that the PS 1 playground, right in front of a new fence around the gar- Among the parks for which was walking her dog on gar- ters “NBG.” the intersection, would be renamed in honor of the victims. dens to help keep out vandals. Markowitz has set aside fund- den grounds when she saw two Established in 1995, Narrows It was last year around this ing is the Wollman Rink in people removing plants, put- Botanical includes rose, butterfly time, after hearing that the gar- Prospect Park, which will re- ting them in bag and then plac- and moon gardens, as well as dens would be receiving ceive $2 million this year and ing them in a sport utility vehi- meadow hillsides, a native plant $200,000 for a new fence via $1 million next year for the de- cle. Bruno called head center, a fragrant pathway, the capital funding from former sign of a new skating rink. In gardener James Johnson, who lily pond, pine, dogwood and GENTILE… Borough President Howard addition, the city Department of said the couple proceeded to redwood groves, a rock wall Golden, that Regan believed Parks and Recreation is getting do some more thieving, dig- garden and tree arboretums, all Continued from page 1 the safety of the gardens would $850,000 for the restoration of ging up some rare bamboo created, maintained and sus- the AMICO Senior Center at 5901 13th Ave. and will re- begin to turnaround. But after the four bronze eagle statues on plants and placing them in a tained by volunteers and mem- main open to the public for visits and reflection, Gentile Sept. 11, and the city budget the Martyrs’ Monument Plaza bag, until 68th Precinct police bers who live in the area. Guard change Col. Kewyn L. Williams (left), the new garrison com- said. crunch, Regan was told the in Fort Greene Park. officers arrived on the scene. Back on Jan. 6, the gardens’ “The room was donated by AMICO, and we have trans- mander of Fort Hamilton, during change of command money for the fence had to be “Our parks are an oasis for “They responded immedi- pathways were defaced with formed that room into a very nice place with carpeting and retracted. people throughout the bor- ately,” Johnson said. “We kind graffiti, and the posts, fences, ceremonies with outgoing commander Lt. Col. Rodney furniture,” Gentile said. “And that’s not only for the seniors’ Then, after pleading with ough. Brooklynites, young and of staked them out, and they, lanterns and sculptures in the W. Gettig on the base Thursday. Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan use but for the general public’s use. I would like to see class trips to this room to talk about the incident and look at the books, and hopefully those kids can have some interaction with the older generation. It’s really another way of never for- very passionate about the New be some funding from the move by Marty Markowitz.” time proclaimed his shock that getting.” York City school system. I mayor,” Markowitz said. Santa Maria, who has Levy would fail to support a Gentile said that Bay Ridge summertime programs have think I have something to of- “There has to be some way to known Weber at least 15 years, superintendent who was been incorporating planning for the event in their children’s WEBER… activities. fer.” allow this member to have said he met him long before he named “Superintendent of the Continued from page 1 Markowitz said a number of A product of the city public more of an ability to get their became superintendent of Year” by the state Council of “We have been giving the names of the victims, and each child has been making a poster with one victim’s name on it,” and Marita Regan, a longtime candidates were interviewed schools, Weber graduated from job done and represent the par- School Board 21, when Weber School Superintendents for his for the unpaid position. In fact, Bensonhurst’s Lafayette High ents.” was running day camps for innovations in education just Gentile said. “The children will be doing what is appropriate Bay Ridge resident and 40- for each victim on the poster. It is really going to be some- year veteran of the city school he said, his office hardly had to School. He holds a bachelor’s Weber’s first priority, summer school. prior to his resignation. degree in American Civiliza- Markowitz said, is to convene “He has always been con- Weber had applied for the thing they have generated and marchers will then be walking system — he made it clear that advertise that the borough tion and a master’s in Elemen- a Brooklyn Educational Sum- cerned of children’s welfare. It position of schools chancellor with them. So if we have 3,000 walkers, each person will they would not be allowed to president was looking to fill tary Education from Adelphi mit in the fall to make sure that is marvelous we got someone after Rudy Crew announced he have one name.” talk to the press, or anyone the seat. Gentile said that activity has helped the participating chil- “There is no such thing as University. parents from all over Brooklyn who knows education. At one was leaving New York City, else, about the city schools sys- Weber lives in Manhattan still have a voice in helping to time he wanted to run for the but withdrew his application dren “be a part of history.” tem, except for the schools being shy and living in Brook- “And they are expressing their sentiment and their sorrow lyn,” Markowitz said on Beach with his wife, who has shape important policy deci- Assembly, but the kids would after Levy, selected as interim chancellor. been a public school teacher sions. After the summit, Weber not let him go,” Santa Maria chancellor, expressed interest for those who died,” Gentile said. “We give the supplies, the Wednesday. “Candidates just So on Wednesday, the first for almost 30 years. His step- will hold monthly educational said. in continuing on. posters, the names and they provide the creative aspect.” question asked of the five bor- came forth.” son will be a junior at Mid- town meetings with parents In fact, Santa Maria noted, Queens Borough President Gentile said the Bay Ridge memorial events would precede ough presidents by the press Markowitz said Weber has wood High School this Sep- throughout the borough. at one point in his career, it Helen Marshall appointed Evi- Sept. 11 because so many activities are planned throughout outside City Hall was whether demonstrated great expertise in tember and his two other “This is good for the city was parents that expressed an ta Belmonte; Manhattan Bor- the city on that date. their appointees would have education and an understand- children are graduates of the and education,” Carmine Santa outright affection for Weber. ough President C. Virginia To participate in the Bay Ridge march and memorial activ- the freedom to speak publicly ing for students’ needs and the city public school system. Maria, president of School Weber tendered his resigna- Fields appointed Jacquelyn ities or for more information, call (718) 491-2350. on educational policy issues. need for parent input. Weber will be given a desk Board 21 told The Papers on tion as superintendent in July Murch Kamin; Bronx Borough “The only service New York “Donald understands stu- and telephone at Borough Hall, Wednesday. “Mr. Weber 2000 after Levy refused to sign President Adolfo Carrion City provides where con- dents do best when parents are but that is about the extent of comes from the system and off on his contract for the 2000 named Natalie Gomez-Velez; sumers can’t speak for them- full partners in the schools,” his provided and paid for re- knows the system. He has a lot school year. and Staten Island Borough selves is education,” Mark- Markowitz said. sources. of information to give; a lot of The refusal was a slap in the President James Molinaro ap- owitz said. “Their voices will At the press conference “There should be some as- expertise to lend to the board face to the school community, pointed Joan McKeever- Seek names be heard.” Wednesday, Weber said, “I am sistance. I am hoping there will … I think this is an excellent said Santa Maria, who at the Thomas to the panel. of those of Wilson’s blood showed his McCormick said Wilson’s under the influence, be fired. members of a Sunset Park alcohol level to be around .015 .015 reading indicated that his “If their boss or duty captain family with his van after a day- — well below the legal limit, blood-alcohol level was at least deems them unfit for duty, then long drinking binge. DWI DEATH… McCormick said. .10 at the time of the accident, that is it. It has nothing to do According to police offi- lost on 9-11 said. “This one is according to “I’m grateful we got any- considering how much alcohol with a Breathalyzer,” a police cials, Wilson has not yet been Continued from page 1 The Brooklyn Papers City — the results of a field NHTSA. Anything on NHT- thing,” McCormick said about a body can metabolize each official said last month. “Be- scheduled for a departmental sobriety test taken with a SA’s conforming products list the manner in which Wilson’s hour. In six-and-a-half hours, fore, they would let it go hearing. He was suspended in- Brooklyn Remembers, a group formed by portable machine at the scene can be used.” blood-alcohol level was tested McCormick said, Wilson’s through the legal steps first and definitely, without pay, follow- community boards 10 and 11 to create a monu- of the crash. According to police, Wilson the night of the accident and blood had lost the alcohol of then they would do a depart- ing his indictment. ment in memory of local Sept. 11 victims, is McCormick said that in the failed a field sobriety test after the .11 percent they will at- more than six standard drinks. mental investigation. With this Eltherios Kiladitis, the vic- seeking the names of residents from Bay Ridge, past, field sobriety tests were hitting Kiladitis. The field test tempt to use in court as the One standard drink contains policy it is automatic.” tim’s father, said at his son’s Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and deemed unreliable and there- indicated Wilson’s blood-alco- only evidence he was drunk. 10 ounces of beer, a 4-ounce Police officials said the poli- wake on June 26 that Kiladitis Gravesend who perished in the World Trade fore inadmissible in court. hol level was at .11 at 12:34 Kiladitis’ best friend, 25- glass of table wine, a 2-ounce cy — effective May 17 — was wearing a helmet at the Center attacks. Through technological ad- am, about two hours after the year-old Anthony Kostandi, glass of sherry or port or 1 notes that officers cannot con- time of the accident and rode vancement, however, the Na- 10:40 pm crash, McCormick has charged that police on the ounce of hard liquor. sume intoxicants to the extent his bike cautiously with his The location of the monument will be the tional Highway Traffic Safety said. The legal limit is .10. A scene helped Wilson dodge the To that, defense attorney that they “become unfit for friends on a normal basis. His 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge, where the com- Association (NHTSA) and blood alcohol content of .05 or legal procedures of blood-alco- Greenberg said, “Proper police duty.” son had just turned 21 three munity gathered to watch the horrific events state public health laws have higher indicates a person is hol testing the night of the ac- procedure was followed and it The policy is a result of a re- days before the accident. unfold last year and where many vigils were deemed them to meet the ap- “under the influence,” while a cident. is all going to come out.” cent incidents in which off- McCormick acknowledged held. propriate standards for use as level of .10 or higher is consid- “[Friends] told me they Wilson could be the first po- duty officers have been arrest- on Thursday, “It appeared the Submit names to: Brooklyn Remembers, evidence in court. ered “intoxicated,” according were giving [Wilson] water,” lice officer dismissed from the ed on drunken driving charges, helmet was not conforming,” 9201 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209 or call “It has been an issue of to the district attorney’s office. Kostandi said, having left the force under a new policy that capped by the conviction of meaning it was not Depart- (718) 491-1705 or fax (718) 921-4526. whether or not this machine is Six-and-a-half hours after scene of the fatal accident to mandates officers that cause former cop Joseph Gray who ment of Transportation ap- reliable enough,” McCormick the crash, around 5 am, a test follow Kiladitis to the hospital. serious injury while driving was convicted of killing four proved. 8 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM August 12, 2002

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She’s not afraid of Optimal educational equipment Spacious Classrooms the water, but she won’t Exclusive outdoor facilities Enriched Curriculum even let my husband take her to swim lessons. Also, Indoor Gym facilities Caring, loving environment she refuses to help me clean up at home, even though she helps at day care. If she’s Summer Program Available this contrary at 4, what’s she going to be like when she’s 14?” — a mother Call: 230-5255 ¥ 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) A: A teenager declared her- self the “Queen of Contrary” at age 4. Her mother recalls: “I asked her, ‘Could you not be con- trary for just one hour?’ She didn’t know what contrary meant, but when told she brightened and said, ‘I am the Queen of Contrary.’ We have Give your child tried to embrace the fact that this is part of her and help her know appropriate limits.” The teenager, who admit- a sound Catholic tedly recognized herself in this mother’s question, advises: “The girl needs choices, but the parents shouldn’t let her PARENT just get away with everything, their frustrated child is likely education! either.” Parent-to-Parent to try, and decide ahead of When a 4-year-old decides time how to respond. who will take her to swim- If a mother decides she ming lessons and where mom wants to be the decision-mak- Our Lady of Refuge, a middlestates accredited will sit and when she will er, a public location such as a clean up, several readers want pool can be an overwhelming, school, is proud to offer such an education! to know: Who’s in charge? painful starting point for a new “This girl is running the parenting philosophy. Instead, show,” says Thomas W. Phe- Phelan suggests, start at home Early lan, PhD, author of “1-2-3 ON ATHOLICS ARE ELCOMED where your child cannot use N -C W ! Magic: Effective Discipline public embarrassment to ma- Childhood for Children 2 to 12” (Child nipulate the situation. Management, 1996). “She’s And whenever your child Center the queen.” tests the new regime with re- Limited registration available First, the mother has to de- marks such as, “You are a Our Lady of for grades - Nursery to 7th. cide whether she wants to take mean mommy,” don’t get into agical Years Early Childhood charge, then adopt a new parent- By Betsy Flagler a debate with her, Phelan says. Center, located at 230-60th Street Nursery Program for 3 years old ing philosophy and stay with it, “Too much talking springs M says Phelan, a clinical psycholo- Refuge School them what they can and cannot from the heat of the moment,” in Brooklyn, has a Universal Pre- Pre-K Program for 4 years old gist. His discipline program — do,” says a reader. “In a family, he says. “If you get into rea- 1087 Ocean Avenue Kindergarten for 5 years old. a warning of “That’s 1” and a Kindergarten Program. There are still someone has to be the parent. If soning and pleading, the kid timeout by the count of “3” to Brooklyn, NY 11230 the parents don’t take that re- knows she has you.” Art, Computer, Music, Gym Classes. interrupt the behavior — is vacancies for September, 2002. Choose in the Flatbush area sponsibility, the child will.” In many cases, parents see based on his view that parents After School Program available Dana Chidekel, PhD, au- more cooperation in about a from three (3) sessions, each 2 1/2 hours Telephone: (718) 434-2090 talk far too much when they’re thor of “Parents in Charge” trying to enforce rules. week. Phelan, during 30 years long. To apply, go to P.S. 314 on 60th Street PASTOR: FR. MICHAEL A. 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She’ll feel like a brat to eligible. For further information, call us at because they’re afraid of in- you if you don’t get the behav- over the household. 718-439-0450. First come, first serve! at (718) 434-2090 for Registration Information. “The wording of the moth- tense displays of emotion. ior you want,” he says. “What- er’s letter suggests they’re al- To remedy the problem of a ever you do, pick a method lowing this little girl to tell child who has taken charge, that makes sense, is well Chidekel says, be empathetic, thought-out and stick with it.” choose your battles, channel her lively energy and prepare Can you help? your child for any changes “My daughter nursed my you decide on — for example, grandson for two years to try that dad will take her to swim- to prevent the severe asthma Ready for ming lessons next time. her older son had. During “If the child is a little dictator, those first two years, he would Having a Baby? tell her, ‘You might want to con- eat only baby cereal and a few trol everything, but Mommy strained baby foods. Now he’s Kindergarten? and Daddy need to make these 4, and his mother still resorts decisions,’” says Chidekel, a to strained baby food when What makes our Jewish day school so More than 5,000 babies are born each year at our mother and clinical psychologist she thinks he hasn’t eaten Payson Birthing Center. near Los Angeles. enough that day. He does eat special? Small classes, a child-centered Phelan, whose followup granola bars, corn dogs, pizza, Maimonides’ Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is here for you! book to “1-2-3 Magic” is “‘I french fries, chicken nuggets approach, a creative curriculum that never get ANYTHING!’ How and dry cereal. But I think if PCAP is designed to assist women who do not qualify for Medicaid. to Keep Your Kids from Run- she cut off all sweet foods, he makes learning fun, and a warm nur- Citizenship is not required. ning Your Life,” (Child Man- might try other foods like turing faculty. agement, 2001), agrees with spaghetti and hot dogs.” Chidekel that parents too often — a concerned grandmother. There’s still time to register for PCAP provides: give into such tactics as tem- If you have tips or a ques- per tantrums, badgering and tion, call our toll-free hotline Kindergarten at Hannah Senesh!  Free pregnancy testing  Dental care pouting. 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BROOKLYN EVENTS CALENDAR: GO 2 Seitz Sharon Island hop The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings (718) 834-9350 • August 12, 2002 “The Other Islands of New York,” a documentary based on the 1996 book by Park Slope authors Sharon Seitz and Stuart Miller, airs Aug. 13 at 8 pm on WNET, channel 13. Four of New York City’s five boroughs are on islands but there are more than 30 others in the city’s waters. This new documen- tary includes interviews with Seitz and Miller about the is- lands’ obscure, fascinating and occasionally infamous histo- ries, residents (Mae West, Boss Tweed and “Grandpa” Al Lewis, among them) and wildlife. The hour-long documentary is poorly edited and in dire need of more footage of the islands as they look today, but it’s guar- anteed to pique your interest — and maybe even inspire you to The acid hit the waters for a closer look. For instance, Broad Channel (pictured) in Jamaica Bay was formerly called “Little Cuba” in its heyday, referring to its speakeasies and summer lifestyle that mirrored Havana in the 1920s — making it a popular destina- tion for well-to-do New Yorkers during Prohibition. Now you can take Cross Bay Boulevard — or the A train — there to enjoy the picturesque houses on stilts and the scent test of bayberries. — Lisa J. Curtis Summertime is the right time THEATER to try ceviche — whether you are eating out or Head games ‘cooking’ at home Kings County Shakespeare Company shows audience By Tina Barry chunks and Prince Hamlet’s point of view for The Brooklyn Papers is “cooked” by the acids By Paulanne Simmons t’s late summer and by now all the food in lemon or for The Brooklyn Papers that I longed for during the cold winter lime juices or a Imonths has begun to bore me. mixture of both s its second offering in this season dedicated to themes I didn’t think I’d ever have enough of until it’s firm and of revenge and conscience — the first was “The Tem- big green salads brimming with fresh- opaque. (The Ecuadori- Mango / Greg Apest” — Kings County Shakespeare Company is pre- from-the-farmers market lettuce and per- an version often replaces senting “Hamlet,” directed by Jemma Alix Levy. fect cucumbers; or delicate, cold pea soups the lemon and lime with the Featuring the company’s veteran Equity troupe, “Hamlet” tinged with mint or burgers hot off the juice of an orange.) The fish cooks in a mat- runs from Aug. 9 through Aug. 24 at St. Francis College’s grill. Yet, after so many impromptu picnics ter of minutes or several hours depending on Founders Hall in Brooklyn Heights.

and quick, thrown together dinners, as de- the amount and the thickness of the pieces. Papers The Brooklyn “It was a very conscious choice,” said Renee Bucciarelli, licious as they are, I’m sated. I still want to If whole shrimp, large pieces of lobster, the word spelled cebiche, comes from the associate artistic director of the Kings County Shakespeare eat cool, light, easy to prepare dishes, but I calamari, scallops or clams are used, they Spanish verb cebar, “to saturate.” Company (KCSC). “We talked about it soon after 9-11 … crave complexity. More layers of flavors. must be briefly boiled or gently poached, Two Brooklyn restaurants that serve ce- Shakespeare wrote ‘Hamlet’ in the style of a revenge play. It Something spicy. then marinated for a short time to insure viche are El Conquistador #1 in Park Slope, Ceviche at home has madness, a perpetrator, a ghost and an avenger driven What I want now that the pieces are where chef Jose Palaguchi serves a number mad by trying to figure out whether or not he wants revenge. is ceviche. fully cooked. of Ecuadorian-style ceviches, and the Latin The ceviche mariscos recipe is adapted from But Shakespeare changed the nature of the beast. It’s the first Ceviche (also The dish is eat- Grill in Cobble Hill, where chef Arturo chef Arturo Tellez of the Latin Grill. The success time someone in English drama asked the question, ‘What is DINING of the dish depends on the freshness of the fish. spelled seviche and en as an appetizer, Tellez serves a delightful Mexican rendition. Go to a quality fish market (I’ve recommended the price we pay when we decide to get revenge?’ It’s been pronounced seh- El Conquistador #1 (412 Fifth Ave. be- sometimes with My husband and I braved the brutal said that this is the first great tragedy after the Greeks.” tween Seventh and Eighth streets) accepts three on GO 2), and take a sniff before you buy. VEE- cheh) is a Visa, MasterCard and American Express. En- crackers, or as an heat to sample El Conquistador’s rep- Fish or shellfish should have almost no odor. If it Bucciarelli’s other principal contribution was the decision Latin American dish tree portions of ceviche: $9. Entrees: $6- entree with white utably delicious shellfish ceviche. While smells fishy, it isn’t fresh. to cast two women as the gravediggers. made by marinating $13.75. For information, call (718) 832-0895. rice. we waited for our order, we downed ice- “The ratio of women’s parts to men’s parts in a typical Latin Grill (254 Court St. between Kane fish or shellfish in cit- and DeGraw streets) accepts cash only. Ce- Some historians cold Coronas and watched Spanish soap Shakespearean play is about 3-to-17,” she said. “We look for rus juice and serving viche appetizer: $7.50. Entrees: $8.50-$14.50. believe the dish operas in the multi-mirrored, wood-pan- Latin Grill ways to cast women in men’s roles that support the text with it cold or cool. Other For information, call (718) 858-0309. originated in Peru eled dining room. Ceviche Mariscos a result that may be an enrichment of the text.” ingredients vary ac- or Ecuador, while Year-old El Conquistador #1 serves a But gender bending is not the only thing that makes this cording to region, but others believe that half-Ecuadorian and half-Italian menu. Adapted from Chef Arturo Tellez’s recipe staging unique. Levy has clearly approached “Hamlet” by a a mixture of fresh herbs, tomatoes or tomato ceviche is Arabian, imported to Peru by Ara- The Ecuadorian side is heavy on fish dish- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced road she believes has previously not been taken. The compa- juice, and sometimes chopped peppers and bian immigrants and then re-interpreted by es, sopas (soups) and multi-ingredient ny established itself as a non-traditional interpreter of “Ham- onions are added. With its fresh, vibrant fla- Peruvians living along the coastal areas. carnes (meat dishes). The Italian half fea- 1 red onion, diced let” with its 1992 production “Genet/Hamlet,” which fused vors, ceviche works like a cold shower on a There are several theories regarding the tures inventive pasta dishes, simple grilled 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced Shakespeare’s tragedy with Jean Genet’s prison novel, “The tired palate. origin of the word ceviche. One theory is or sauteed pesce (fish) and traditional 1/4 cup lime juice Miracle of the Rose.” And Levy’s direction is certainly in this Most often prepared with mildly flavored that it derives from the Peruvian mispro- chicken, veal and beef entrees. 2 tbsp. ketchup vein. fish such as red snapper, sea bass, sole or nunciation of English-speaking visitors Shrimp or a combination of shrimp and “The story is so well known that people tend to view it as tilapia, the fish is sliced thin or cut into small saying, “See the beach.” Another is that other shellfish are the ingredients most of- 1 ounce Sangria soda (found in Spanish mar- a complete story about a guy who goes crazy because he sees ten found in Ecuadorian ceviche. Ecuador- kets) or mix 1/2 ounce of fruity red wine the ghost of his dead father. There’s a girl who goes crazy. born Palaguchi serves three different with 1/2 ounce of plain seltzer There’s a weird relationship with his mother. And everyone shrimp-based ceviches. On the weekend, 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into chunks dies in the end,” Levy said. “I’m trying to make the story new he offers cocktail de camarones or shrimp 1 cup medium-large shrimp, peeled and de- again by allowing the audience to see it through Hamlet’s cocktail. Of the ceviches we tried, this veined eyes … We’re trying to approach Hamlet as a new play so “cocktail,” amusingly presented in a cock- 1 cup calamari, cleaned every piece comes to light as a surprise.” tail glass complete with big, lemon-fla- One way of achieving her goal is by leaving open the ques- vored shrimp hugging the rim, had the 1 Bay leaf tion of whether or not Hamlet is actually insane, because, said most unctuous consistency and the richest Salt and pepper Levy, “Hamlet himself doesn’t know.” flavor. Whole tender shrimp were mixed Lightly poach shrimp and calamari in water sea- Another way is by focusing on the question of what exact- in a sauce made thick with avocado soned with a little salt and bay leaf. Slice calamari ly the ghost is — angel, devil or hallucination. “Hamlet him- chunks, the flavors brightened with the ad- into rings. Mix diced ingredients omitting the avo- self doesn’t know, and we want the audience to go on his dition of lemon and a lot of lime juice. cado to create a salsa and mix with liquid ingredi- journey,” Levy explained. Small pungent pieces of red onion gave ents. Add the shrimp and calamari. Cover, refriger- In this production, the ghost never appears onstage but is the dish a little spice and parsley imparted ate and let ingredients sit for one to two hours. represented by a beam of light and the offstage voice of Dan a fresh, herbal note. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Shortly be- Snow (who also plays the Player King). Served in a porcelain bowl topped with fore serving mix in avocado. Serve with crackers. Unlike many interpreters of “Hamlet,” Levy does not be- a kitschy-looking lobster, ceviche mixto, a lieve there is much that is particularly unusual about Hamlet’s combination of shrimp and clams, was relationship with his mother, Gertrude. redolent of good olive oil and briny, deep on a matching lobster plate, turned the dish “Gertrude loved her son a little more than she should, but shellfish flavor. Crunchy corn kernels and into a meal. Palaguchi finishes the ceviche there’s nothing incestuous in their relationship,” said Levy. Just chillin’: Jorge Cruz Barrios, chef Arturo Tellez, Miguel Angel Aguilar and diced red onion gave the dish textural in- mixto with a traditional Ecuadorian top- “Hamlet is a normal son. She annoys him because she’s his Netzahualpilli Jimenez at Latin Grill with the ceviche mariscos. (Above) The ceviche terest, and a splash of Tabasco sauce inten- ping of maiz tostada or corn nuts — large, mother. He wants to protect her because she’s his mother. at El Conquistador #1 is a cocktail of shrimp, red onion, olive oil, lemon, ketchup, sified the shellfish flavor. A platter of deep-fried kernels of corn that taste like Their relationship is very typical.” Tabasco, avocado and cilantro. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango white rice, perfectly steamed and placed See CEVICHE on page GO 2 See HAMLET on page GO 2

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Tellez’s ceviche mariscos credits include Octavius Caesar in (shellfish ceviche) that he jokingly refers to as “Julius Caesar” at the Public The- I Back Pain I PMS I was pale and had palpitations and stomach problems. After learn- an “Acapulco Cocktail,” is served as an appe- ater’s New York Shakespeare Festi- ing Dr. Chen’s Qi Gong methods, my health improved enormously. tizer, but could easily make a light lunch or val and the title role in “Romeo and I Sciatica I Immune Disorders After having a bald spot for many years, my hair returned. My own mother did not recognize me and my friends were amazed. supper. Following the ceviche with the chef’s Juliet” at the St. Louis Shakespeare I Arthritis I Fibroids/Cysts –STUART L. NY FIRE DEPARTMENT fried plantains dessert — his are very sweet Festival and Hudson Valley Shake- and crusty and come topped with a rich vanil- speare Festival. I Neuralgia I Stress I was suffering severely from arthritis. The first time I visited Dr. Chen I was using a walker and crying from the pain. After my sec- la ice cream — makes a memorable meal. The production features the cho- I Allergies I Depression ond visit, I no longer needed a walker, but only a cane. After my The “Acapulco Cocktail” a mix of shrimp reography of Erika Kinetz; and the third visit, I was smiling and I had no need for the cane. I Asthma I Fatigue and tender rings of calamari, had less citrus costumes of Rebecca Dowd, who – JOSEPHINE QUEST BROOKLYN, NY and pulpier tomato than the Ecuadorian ver- dressed the actors in turn-of-the- I Diabetes I Impotence Dr. Chen not only helped my back pain, but my sion. It, too, was served in a large glass, a century Edwardian clothing. Dowd allergy never occurred again! I Migraines ... and more – DR. MONICA S. milkshake glass in this case, ringed with made this decision, said Levy, “be- BROOKLYN MEDICAL CENTER DIRECTOR shrimp and lime wedges. cause clothing of that time was Tellez’s shrimp and calamari were lightly very restrictive to women, and it re- Call 1-800-860-4051 now! Grand Master lemon-flavored, and the sauce had the sting of flects the restrictions on women in Dr. Warner Chen hot chili peppers. Each bite of the ceviche, with the play.” 66 Willoughby St., #2F, Brooklyn Host of health talk shows its bright herbal notes, lushness of the avocado Levy, who was a dra- (bet. Lawrence & Bridge Sts) World class Qi Gong teacher and heat of the peppers played a wonderful hav- maturg and text coach NYS Licensed Acupuncturist oc in my mouth. Instead of rice, this ceviche for last season’s “The THEATER Skulking around: Kings Coun- 19 West 34th St., #1018, NYC & Chinese Herbal Expert comes with Saltines. It works. 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But this ance, and a panel discussion on “Hamlet Post not knowing, between heart and is her first time directing 9/11: Conscience and Revenge,” featuring sever- head,” she said. “For him, it comes pays to purchase a membership here or al Shakespearean scholars including William find a Costco member and tag along. for KCSC, and directing Heller of New York University, Brother Edward down to justice or revenge. That is Fish Tales [191A Court St. between “Hamlet.” Wesley of St. Francis College and Dick Riley, who the same question most of the Bergen and Wyckoff Streets, (718) 246- co-authored “Bedside, Bathtub and Armchair Levy is grateful for Companion to Shakespeare” with Park Slope au- world is facing after Sept. 11. What 1346] The Zagat survey recently voted the opportunity to direct thor Pam McAllister, on Aug. 18. is the difference between justice NEW FALL 2002 this attractive store No. 1 for service and this play, which, she and revenge, and which is more placed it among the top 40 shops in said, contains “some of appropriate?” Brooklyn for quality. The fish here is the the most beautiful language ever the part of the Kings County Bucciarelli believes Hamlet COLLECTIONS freshest you’ll find anywhere. written.” Shakespeare Company.” comes down firmly on the side of Park Slope Seafood [215 Seventh Ave. “It’s unusual for someone as Like Bucciarelli, Levy believes justice. between Third and Fourth streets, (718) young as I to have a chance to di- this is a timely and called-for pro- “An eye for an eye doesn’t JUST IN FROM: 832-7638] This shop stocks a large selec- rect Hamlet,” said the 29-year-old. duction. work,” she said. “An eye for an eye tion of fresh fish at reasonable prices. “It’s a huge undertaking, and it “‘Hamlet’ is a story about a man leaves you with a pile of dead bod- Anne Klein Francesco Biasia New Frontier shows a huge amount of faith on caught between believing and not ies.” Basler Garfield & Marks O1O Bianca Gispa Olsen Europe compiled by Chetta B. In the Wash Pibra HERE O Susan Rosenthal Colette Mordo Isda & Co. 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Phil’s NY Talks and Walks www.aarons.com • Free Parking • (718) 768-5400 Learn about history, architec- BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music invites kids to learn how the ture and people of the neigh- program of Beethoven, Bach Brooklyn Bridge was built. $8. OPEN: Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00pm, Thur 9:30-9:00pm borhood. $12, $10 students and Brahms. $35. 7:30 pm. 10:30 am. Meet inside Blimpies AARON’S and seniors. 6:30 pm. Meet at Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) Restaurant, 38 Park Row, lower southeast corner of Broadway 624-2083. Manhattan. (888) 377-4455. and Chambers Street, lower FIREWORKS: Weekly Friday fire- YOUTH THEATER: Alliance of Manhattan. (212) 439-1090. works show. Live music, Resident Theaters presents Jay Strauss OPENING: Exhibit “NY Under- karaoke and giveaways. 9:15 “Baba Yaga and the Kind Little ground” features photographs pm. Boardwalk between West Girl,” a shadow puppet play by Jamel Shabazz. 7 to 10 pm. 10th and West 12th streets. featuring a storyteller and a fid- Latin weekend (718) 372-2592. Free. dler. $3. 11 am. South Oxford The Secret Gallery, 474 Smith Space, 138 South Oxford St. St. (212) 677-2516. Free. ROOFTOP FILMS: “What is Paper On Aug. 9, at 7:30 pm, Si Se (pictured) will fan Mache?” $6. 9 pm. 265 (718) 398-4290. YOGA: Movement Arts Center AQUARIUM: “Corals of the the flames of her red-hot pan-Latino flair on a and Friends of Mother Cabrini McKibbin St. (877) 786-1912. YOUTH THEATER: “Baba Yaga Caribbean.” NY Aquarium triple bill with Mexican songstress Ely Guerra and Park offer a workout. 7 pm. offers workshops, live Mother Cabrini Park, President and the Kind Little Girl.” 11 am. Monterrey rockers Jumbo, at Celebrate Brooklyn. See Sat., Aug. 10. Caribbean music, storytelling Street near Van Brunt Street. and more. $9.75. 11 am to 4 On Aug. 10, at 7:30 pm, Afro-Cuban trumpeter (718) 403-0388. Free. DANCE: Company d, noranew- danceco and Parallax Dance pm. West Eighth Street and Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros celebrates 50 BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music Surf Avenue. (718) 265-FISH. program of Beethoven, Martinu host a concert. 8 pm. See Sat., years with New York’s Machito Orchestra while Aug. 10. PUPPETWORKS: “Pinnochio.” $7, and Schubert. $35. 7:30 pm. $6 children. 12:30 pm. 338 film clips from the early days of the Palladium float Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) HAMLET: Kings County Shakespeare Company. 8 pm. See Sat. Sixth Ave. Reservations sug- across the movie screen. 624-2083. gested. (718) 965-3391. CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: pres- BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- The performances take place at the Prospect ents film “Jailhouse Rock” star- SAT, AUG 10 UM: Science workshop. $4. 1 Park band shell, located at Ninth Street and ring Elvis Presley. $3. 7:30 pm. to 4 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. Loser’s Lounge performs before (718) 735-4400. Free. Prospect Park West. For more information, call movie. Prospect Park Band- OUTDOORS AND TOURS (718) 855-7882, ext. 45, or visit the Web site at shell, Ninth Street and Prospect OTHER AUDUBON CENTER: Nature www.celebratebrooklyn.org. Rain or shine. Admis- Park West. (718) 965-8999. DRAMA GROUP: Drama group THURSDAY ✦ AUGUST 8 ✦ 7:30 FRIDAY ✦ tours. Also, electric boat tours. THE WHOLE MALE: Park Slope $3 per ride. Prospect Park. Call for actors and writers. 2 to 4 sion is $3. AUGUST 9 ✦ 7:30 FILM SERIES: on a giant 50-foot screen Food Co-op offers a holistic for information. (718) 287-3400. pm. Grand Army Plaza location. SI*SÉ BUDWEISER LATIN approach to health and vitality. PEDAL BOATING: On the lake in Call. (347) 423-2294. JAILHOUSE ROCK SI*SÉ MUSIC SERIES 7:30 pm. 782 Union St. (718) Elvis Presley’s best film… Prospect Park. $10 per hour. 11 BAMCINEMATEK: Feature films “Butterflies and Dragonflies.” avenues. 10 am to 1 pm. (718) Cutting edge Latin 622-0560. Free. am to 4 pm. Rentals behind of Ken Loach. Today: “Riff-Raff” in Cinemascope! alternative music SEASIDE CONCERT: Borough $8, $6 members. 11 am. Meet 748-9621. Wollman Center. (718) 282-7789. (1991). $9. 2, 4:30, 6:50 and at the Tennis House, Prospect LOSER’S President Marty Markowitz 9:10 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. BAMCINEMATEK: Feature films BIKE RIDE: Moving for a Better Park. (718) 788-8500. of Ken Loach. Today: “Raining LOUNGE hosts the 24th annual concert Environment takes a moonlight (718) 636-4111. ELY GUERRA series. Tonight: ABBA The Music, METEOR MEDITATION: Discussion Stones” (1993). $9. 2, 4:30, All-Star tribute to The King ride in Prospect Park. Meet at 9 BOOK WORMS: Book club dis- of the Leonids meteor shower. Presented in collaboration w/ with original supporting band cusses “Arctic Dreams” by 6:50 and 9:10 pm. 30 Lafayette the Latin Alternative pm. Grand Army Plaza. (212) 7 pm. Salt Marsh Nature Center, Ave. (718) 636-4111. members. 7:30 pm. Seaside 802-8222. Free. Barry Lopez. 7 pm. Salt Marsh Music Conference Park at Fifth Street and Surf 3302 Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. BROOKLYN CYCLONES: play JUMBO Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. Free. Avenue. (718) 469-1912. Free. PERFORMANCES (718) 421-2021. Free. Hudson Valley Renegades. 5 SATURDAY ✦ AUGUST 10 ✦ 7:30 DANCE: Company d, noranew- OUTDOOR THEATER: Lite CHILDREN pm. Call for ticket information. BUDWEISER LATIN MUSIC SERIES danceco and Parallax Dance Company presents production PUPPETWORKS: “Pinnochio.”12:30 Surf Avenue between 17th and PALLADIUM MAMBO DANCE PARTY host a shared concert of new of Carlo Gozzi’s “The King SUN, AUG 11 pm. See Sat., Aug. 10. 19th streets. (718) 449-8497. dance works. $10. 8 pm. Stag,” a fable of magic, READING: Spiral Thought RAY SANTOS ORCHESTRA Williamsburg Art Nexus, 205 intrigue and romance. 3 pm. OUTDOORS AND TOURS PERFORMANCES Magazine hosts a reading. 8 North Seventh St. Reservations Roosevelt Memorial Hill near OUTDOOR THEATER: Lite pm. Shakespeare’s Sister, 270 featuring CHOCOLATE / suggested. (718) 599-7997. the Long Meadow, Prospect RACE: Prospect Park Track Club Company production of Carlo Court St. (718) 832-2310. Free. GALAPAGOS ART: Variety show Park. (212) 414-7773. Free. hosts a race. 9:30 am to 2 pm. Gozzi’s “The King Stag.” 2 and NELSON GONZALEZ Love 4 Sean benefit. $15. 8 CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: pres- Meet in Bartel Pritchard Lot, 5 pm. Prospect Park Tennis Classic Mambo on a giant dance floor + film clips from back in the day on a giant pm. 70 North Sixth St. (718) ents Palladium Mambo Dance Prospect Park. (718) 871-3391. House. See Sat., Aug. 10. MON, AUG 12 screen. Presented in collaboration with the Caribbean Cultural Center 782-5188. Party. $3. 7:30 pm. Prospect NOSTALGIA TRAIN: NY Transit BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music RISING CAFE: Jan Bell and BQ Park Band shell, Ninth Street Museum takes a trip back in BIKE REGISTRATION: Assembly- SUNDAY ✦ AUGUST 18 ✦ 4:00 program of Beethoven, Martinu SATURDAY ✦ AUGUST 17 ✦ 6:00 Easys perform. No cover. 9 pm. and Prospect Park West. (718) time on the museum’s 1920s D- and Schubert. $35. 4 pm. man Cymbrowitz offers a bike BENEFIT CONCERT $40 SURPRISE SHOW 186 Fifth Ave. (718) 622-5072. 855-7882. Type Triplex train. Board at Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) and scooter registration drive. BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music 59th Street/ Columbus Circle 624-2083. 10 am to 2 pm. District office, CAPLETON program of Beethoven, Bach and ride to Coney Island. $30, 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road. $25 members. 10 am. Call for HAMLET: Kings County Shakespeare The greatest Irish FRI, AUG 9 and Brahms. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Company. 2 pm. See Sat.. (718) 743-4078. Free. &FRIENDS Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. information. (718) 694-5139. SHAKESPEARE DAY CAMP: “A true danchall prophet” – Reggae Movement CAMPING TRIP: Salt Marsh Nature DANCE: Company d, noranew- WALKING TOUR: Brooklyn OTHER Kings County Shakespeare rock band since Center camping sign-up. Trip danceco and Parallax Dance Center for the Urban FLEA MARKET: 76th Street, Company hosts “You Gotta Produced by Jammins Productions takes place at Gerritsen Creek. host a shared concert of new Environment hosts a tour between Fifth and Sixth Have Bard!” at the U2 & The Pogues Call between 10 am to noon. TICKETS AT TICKETMASTER.COM (866) NYC-HAWK. 212-307-7171 OR 718-941-4629 plus rock/soul singer/ PUCCI SPORT: Outdoor perform- ance features a blend of sports Authentic Japanese Food in Park Slope songwriter Gavin DeGraw and dance. 11 am. Brower Park, Prospect Place and SATURDAY & SUNDAY ✦ AUGUST 24 & 25 ✦ 4:30 Brooklyn Avenue. (212) 360- 8290. Free. BENEFIT CONCERT $37.50 CAROUSEL RIDE: Free rides every Friday. 11 am to 3 pm. Prospect Inaka Park at the Children’s Corner, Inaka CAKE / MODEST MOUSE / Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard. (718) 282-7789. Sushi House BAMCINEMATEK: Feature films Our experienced Sushi Chef of Ken Loach. Today: “Hidden Serving fine Italian Cuisine prepares the freshest Sushi FLAMING LIPS / Agenda” (1990). $9. 2, 4:30, & Sashimi to order! 6:50 and 9:10 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4111. Parking is available. Dine in or take out. Sukiyaki, Yosenabe & Shabu DE LA SOUL / KINKY DANCE: Young Dancers in Reper- DON’T MISS THESE WEEKDAY SPECIALS! Shabu prepared at your table tory performs. 2:30 to 4 pm. IS Mondays: Receive a complimentary appetizer with purchase of an entree Cult fave smorgasbaord 220, 49th Street and Ninth Tuesdays: Wine lover’s night – Any bottled wine on list 1/2 price Combination Teriyaki & Tempura Available Avenue. (718) 567-9620. Free. Produced by Metropolitan Entertainment Thursdays: Martini Madness – ALL martinis $1.00 GARDEN CONCERT: Brooklyn A light, healthy meal for the entire family. TICKETS AT TICKETMASTER.COM, 212-307-7171 OR HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM Conservatory of Music hosts its All specials valid 5pm to 10pm excluding holidays third annual series of outdoor 236 7th Ave.(bet 4th & 5th Sts.) Latin Music Series Sponsor Major Media Sponsor Co Sponsors Additional Promotional Partners concerts. Today: bassist Eric Lemon performs jazz with his quartet. 5 to 7 pm. Conserva- Opescatoré (718) 499-7856 Newspaper Partner Radio Partner Hotel Partner Presented in partnership with Celebrate Brooklyn! is Celebrate Brooklyn! supported in part by public is a program of tory’s garden, Seventh Avenue Continuously serving lunch and dinner funds from the Cono’s at Lincoln Place. Also, concert 301 Graham Avenue (cor. Ainslie St.) (718) 388-0168 outside Carvel and Mojo Cafe Mon. - Sat. Noon - 10:30pm, Sun. 5pm - 10:30pm by The Jambalaya Brass Band. 5 Williamsburg • • Open 7 days 11am-11pm FREE DELIVERY • Catering Available • Major Credit Cards August 12, 2002 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 3

PIZZERIA & LUNCHEONETTE Celebrating Facts of life 34 Years! ‘Access Upheaval’ proves that nothing is more suited to musical comedy than pols

By Paulanne Simmons for The Brooklyn Papers 531 Henry Street • CARROLL GARDENS wo years ago, Theater for the New City took on polluters (718) 834-0863 • FREE DELIVERY T(“Biotech”). Last year, the com- pany searched for compassion and OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 12noon-10pm sanity in an insane world (“The Pa- tients Are Running the Asylum”). This year, they are challenging the War on Terrorism and the Bush Ad- ministration. “Access Upheaval” is a musical Elegantly Casual – Not Stuffy comedy with some very serious and Serving your Family & Friends since 1964. timely messages. Written and directed by Crystal Field, a veteran of street and protest theater, the play depicts Acting up: Theater for the New City presents “Access Upheaval” in three the lives of three very different native Brooklyn venues in August. (Above) The President of Worldcon Corpora- New Yorkers. THEATER Craig Meade plays an African- tion (Primy Rivera) is a puppet, too. (At left) Two old circus performers American born at 113 W. 103rd St. in (Mark Marcante and Terry Lee King) are spiritual guides to three young Theater for the New City’s pro- men trying to find the right path in a post-Sept. 11 world. Jonathan Slaff duction of “Access Upheaval” will Parties for up to 200 Harlem. Alexander Bartenieff plays have three performances in Brooklyn: an Italian-American born at 3570 17th Aug. 11 at 2 pm, at Herbert von King ----- Ave. in Bensonhurst. And Michael tic, unisex creature who envisions the very entertaining theater, it is also a Park (Marcy and Tompkins avenues in Enjoy piano music nightly Bedford-Stuyvesant); Aug. 16 at 8 pm, ----- Vazquez portrays a “New Yo-Rican” world as it should be, and Digger call to action. The play speaks for at Coney Island Amusement, Board- born at 2504 Zerega Ave. in the South borhoods are wracked by paranoia, (Mark Marcante), an itinerant bum those who cannot speak for them- walk at West 10th St.; and Aug. 24 at Park in our private lot Bronx. racism and the desire for revenge. At who teaches the hard realities of life selves, or speak but are not heard. 2 pm, in Prospect Park’s Oriental ----- Pavilion (enter the park at Ocean Av- Each man has his own cultural her- the same time, corporate greed de- and the difficulties in changing them. And you don’t have to agree with all enue and Lincoln Road). All perform- Pastry & Espresso? itage, which is reflected in the music stroys the economy, budget cuts crip- In a manner more slapstick than di- its premises to recognize that here ances are free. For more information, that surrounds him — gospel, Sicilian ple the educational system and real dactic, Butterfly and Digger provide are opinions that need to be ex- call (212) 254-1109. Visit our tarantellas, Latin rhythms. But they all estate interests make affordable hous- the spiritual guidance the men need to pressed. Pastry Shoppe come together when the chorus ing no more than a dream. prevail. It is community as expressed “Access Upheaval” features the croons, “Be proud of your race. Take President George W. Bush, por- in the city’s small, flourishing gardens exuberant and earthy music of sented by funny, lifelike masks. your place little fella.” trayed by a puppet, declares war from that can save New York City and the Joseph Vernon Banks; and scenic de- All of this makes the production The three men celebrate birthdays behind and above the stage. Masked country. And community is made up of sign by Walter Garbo, who created appear so spontaneous it takes an ef- and graduations. They grow up and actors portraying Vice President Dick individuals — the individuals onstage the movable flats and set pieces, and fort to realize all the organization and RESTAURANT look for employment. Bartenieff Cheney and Osama Bin Laden argue and the individuals in the audience. Mary Blanchard, who designed the industry that lie behind the very intel- Michael’s scalps tickets in front of Madison over which side God is on and com- But with its wicked humor, straight 9-foot by 12-foot running screen, or ligent antics seen on stage. 2929 Avenue R (at Nostrand Ave.) • (718) 998-7851 Square Garden. Vazquez becomes a plain about their respective heart and from the ’hood dancing and spirited “cranky,” which provides continuous Like this country, street theater is teacher. Meade ends up a doorman, kidneys. The FBI and CIA enter music, “Access Upheaval” has the movement behind the actors. very much “by the people and for the www.michaelsofbrooklyn.com • who says ruefully, “I can always catch dressed in black and sing “Homeland spoonful of sugar that makes the medi- Theater for the New City travels people.” As long as companies like a taxi — when I’m in uniform.” Security Blues.” cine go down. And the talented, ener- with crates and shopping bags. A Crystal Field’s Theater for the New Life goes on with its ups and In the meantime, the three young getic performers make sure it does in- wheelchair is transformed into a push- City keep creating community-based downs until the men’s world is shak- men camp out at the foot of the deed go down in a most delightful cart for a vendor selling Italian ices. theater that is vital to our civic wellbe- en by the events of Sept. 11, after Brooklyn Bridge where they meet way. Familiar figures like “Martha Stew- ing, it will most certainly remain alive which New York City’s diverse neigh- Butterfly (Terry Lee King), an idealis- “Access Upheaval” is not only heart” and John “Ashcraft” are repre- and well. The

Shakespeare Playground in Shakespeare Company. 8 pm. Prospect Park. Curriculum See Sat. Pearl Room includes costume-and prop- making, stage combat, story- LIST YOUR EVENT… telling, dance and more. THURS, AUG 15 Children 8 to 13 are invited to To list your event in Where to GO, please give us as much notice as sign up. 10 am to 2 pm. $175 BABY TALK: Health Plus offers a possible. Send your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, per week. Call to enroll. (718) talk “Taking Care of Your New 26 Court St., Ste. 506, Brooklyn, NY 11242; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. 858-7583. Baby.” 10 am. 241 37th St. Listings are free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we DANCE LESSONS: Federation of (718) 491-7483. Free. cannot take listings over the phone. Italian American Organizations PUPPET SHOW: at the Salt Marsh offers tango and ballroom Nature Center. 10:30 am. 3302 dance lessons. Teenagers and Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. Restaurant adults welcome. 3 to 5 pm. Boerum Hill. Clinic offers free
R&B FEST: Metrotech outdoor AT UG Beacon Community Center, lunchtime concert series. and low-cost vaccinations for S , A 17 Seth Low IS 96, 99 Ave. P. (718) Today: Reggae music with dogs and cats. Call for appoint- 259-2828. Free. Toots and the Maytals. Noon to ment and van location. (212) OUTDOORS AND TOURS Oyster Bar BAMCINEMATEK: Feature films 2 pm. Metrotech, corner of 876-7700, ext. 4303. 1776 BATTLE WEEK: Memorial of Fritz Lang. Today: “You Only Flatbush and Myrtle avenues. Remembrances takes place at Garden Dining Live Once” (1937). $9. 4:30, (718) 636-4100. Free. Eighth Street and Third RI UG 6:50 and 9:10 pm. 30 Lafayette Cross / Gregory JAZZ: Marco Rizo Latin Jazz Quar- F , A 16 Avenue, a burial site for some Ave. (718) 636-4111. tet performs. Noon. Also, Young of the fighters of the First Available for Private Functions CONCERT: 20th annual Martin Dancers in Repertory performs. CAROUSEL RIDE: Rides every Maryland Regiment. 10 am. Luther King Jr. Concert pres- IS 220, 49th Street and Ninth Friday. 11 am to 3 pm. After ceremony, participants ents Teena Marie, Kool and The Avenue. (718) 567-9620. Free. Prospect Park at the Children’s travel in a procession, led by a 8201 Third Avenue Corner. (718) 282-7789. Free. Gang’s JT Taylor. 7 pm. Bring BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- fife and drum corps, to Old Brooklyn, NY 11209 your own seating. Wingate UM: Walk-in workshop features BAMCINEMATEK: presents the Stone House. Open house at Field, Winthrop Street and Papers The Brookllyn “Window Hanging Art.” Learn feature films of Ken Loach. 11:30 am. JJ Byrne Park, Tel: 718.833.6666 Fax: 718.680.4172 Kingston Avenue. (718) 469- how to make faux stained glass Today: “Ladybird, Ladybird” Fourth Avenue and Third 1912. Free. windows. $4. 1:30 to 4:30 pm. (1994). $9. 2, 4:30, 6:50 and Street. (718) 768-3195. Free. JEWISH LECTURE: Congregation Stamp of 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735- 9:10 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. WATERFRONT RAILWAYS: NY B’nai Avraham invites members 4400. Free. (718) 636-4111. Transit Museum hosts a tour of the community to prepare BAMCINEMATEK: presents the BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- beginning in DUMBO, with its for the High Holy days. feature films of Ken Loach. UM: Workshop “Kidz Cook” system of “ghost” tracks. Then Tonight’s lecture “Practical approval Today: “My Name is Joe” (1998). invites kids to learn how to travel to Sunset Park, Bush Teshuvah.” 8 to 9 pm. 117 $9. 4:30, 6:50 and 9:10 pm. 30 make chocolate. $4. 2, 3, 3:45 Terminal, the Brooklyn Army Remsen St. (718) 802-1827. Actor Terence Stamp answered audience ques- Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4111. pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) Terminal and a floating barge Free. 735-4400. Free. • • • Fort Greene • • • tions on Aug. 2 before a screening of “Poor Cow,” WINE TASTING: Taste Southern dock at 50th Street. $20, $15 • • • Fort Greene • • • the opening night film of the Ken Loach film series at Italy wines at Scotto’s. 5 to 7 GARDEN CONCERT: Brooklyn members. 11 am. Call for reser- pm. 318 Court St. (800) RED- Conservatory of Music presents vations and meeting location. TUES, AUG 13 the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Stamp will return to WINE. Free. The Jambalaya Brass Band. 5 (718) 694-4263. BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place, for more SHAKESPEARE: The Shakespeare to 7 pm. 58 Seventh Ave. (728) PEDAL BOATING ON THE LAKE: FILM SERIES: St. Francis College 622-3300. Free. presents the film “Panic questions on Aug. 14 after the 6:50 pm screening of Project performs “Falstaff,” a in Prospect Park. $10 for one Room.” Noon and 5 pm. 180 play with masks and puppets, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: hour rental plus $10 deposit. Remsen St. (718) 489-5272. William Wyler’s 1965 psychological thriller “The Col- adapted from “The Merry Prospect Park Alliance invites Noon to 6 pm. Wollman Free. lector.” Stamp won best actor at the Cannes Film Wives of Windsor,” “Henry IV” one and all to help keep Pros- Center. (718) 282-7789. pect Park green. Volunteers are BAMCINEMATEK: Feature films Festival that year for his performance as a psycho- Parts 1 and 2 and “Henry V.” 6 REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST: pm. Fort Greene Park, needed at numerous special Brooklyn Center for the Urban of Fritz Lang. Today: “You and events, such as the NY Phil- Me” (1938). $9. 4:30, 6:50 and pathic butterfly collector. — Lisa J. Curtis Cumberland and DeKalb Environment hosts a tour of avenues. (212) 332-9183. Free. harmonic performance, or to Holy Cross Cemetery. Hear sto- A short walk from BAM 9:10 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. work with children at the (718) 636-4111. YOGA: Movement Arts Center ries of Irish immigrants of the Carousel, Lefferts Homestead RECEPTION: St. Francis College and Friends of Mother Cabrini 1840s to 1900s. $8, $6 mem- and Park Slope Park offer a workout. 7 pm. or the Prospect Park Audubon bers. 11 am to 1 pm. Meet at presents photographs by Avenue. (718) 946-0234. Free. Grass performs bluegrass Center. 6:30 pm. Litchfield Villa, Shoaib Siddiqui “In My Mind’s Mother Cabrini Park, President gate, Brooklyn Avenue and OR LIBRARY PROGRAM: Brooklyn music. $10. 8 pm. Good Street near Van Brunt Street. 95 Prospect Park West. (718) Beverly Road. (718) 788-8500. Eye.” 6 to 9 pm. 180 Remsen Coffeehouse, 53 Prospect Park 965-8960. Free. BY BUS: From Downtown Brooklyn, B38 from Fulton St. (718) 489-5272. Free. Public Library offers a kids’ (718) 403-0388. Free. GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Big program. Multiple locations West. (718) 768-2972. FAMILY FUN: Brooklyn Children’s Mall. From Park Slope, B69 from 8th Ave. CONCERT IN THE PARK: BARNES AND NOBLE: presents Onion Tours takes a walk include Third Street Playhouse, TWILIGHT TOUR: Audubon Patricia Curtis, author of “The Museum presents Ogans Afro through this Victorian “City of BY TRAIN: N, M, R, Q to DeKalb Ave., G to Fulton Councilman Marty Golden and Center hosts a tour of bats, Brazilian Ensemble. 6:30 pm. Lutheran Medical Center host Carroll Park, Sunset Park and Indoor Cat,” reads from her the Dead.” $12, $10 students St., A to Lafayette Ave. Owls Head Park. Call for nighthawks and other creatures new book “City Dog.” 7:30 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735- and seniors. 1 pm. Meet at main a concert series. Tonight: origi- of the night. $3. 6 to 8 pm. nal band night with Next Tribe. schedule. (718) 230-2458. pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 4400. Free. entrance, Fifth Avenue and 25th Free. Audubon Center, Prospect 832-9066. Free. BROOKLYN CYCLONES: plays Street. (212) 439-1090. 7:30 pm. Bay Eighth Street Park. (718) 287-3400. Park at Cropsey Avenue. (718) SEASIDE CONCERT: Brooklyn Hudson Valley Renegades. 7 PROSPECT PARK TOUR: Tour 238-6044. Free. JAZZ: Arlee Leonard Quartet per- Borough President Marty Marko- pm. Call for ticket information. guide Matthew Wills leads an WEDS, AUG 14 forms. No cover. 7 to 11 pm. witz hosts the 24th annual con- Surf Avenue between 17th and expedition around Prospect Try our GE CAMPAIGN: Park Slope Co- Pumpkins, 1448 Nostrand Ave. mussels op hosts an open meeting for cert series. Tonight: Jay Black 19th streets. (718) 449-8497. Park. $12. 1 pm. Meet at Arch MOJITOS BAMCINEMATEK: Film featuring (718) 284-9086. members and non-members. and the Americans, Ben E. King, BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music at Grand Army Plaza. (718) smooth & Learn about genetic modifica- Terence Stamp: “The MEDIATION: Learn sahaja yoga. 7 Johnny Maestro and the program of Poulenc, Debussy 499-1748. sophisticated grilled tion of food. 6:45 pm. Co-op Collector” (1965). $9. 4:30 to 8 pm. 522 A Court St. (718) Brooklyn Bridge. 7:30 pm. Sea- and Brahms. $35. 7:30 pm. salmon meeting follows at 7:30 pm. and 6:50 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. 833-5751. Free. side Park at Fifth Street and Surf Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) PERFORMANCES Sol Elixirs 782 Union St. (718) 622-0560. (718) 636-4111. MOVIE NIGHT: Carroll Park pres- Avenue. (718) 469-1912. Free. 624-2083. GOSPEL CONCERT: at The Free. INSTRUMENT SALE: Old-Time ents feature film “Life is MEET YOUR MEAT: Park Slope STREET THEATER: Theater for the Salvation Army. 6 pm. 252 86th SEASIDE CONCERT: Council Music Store of Cincinnati, Ohio Beautiful.” 8:45 pm. Carroll and Food Co-op presents a video New City presents its produc- St. (718) 238- 2991. Restaurant •❖ Bar •❖ Lounge member Recchia hosts the sets up shop in Brooklyn for Court streets. (718) 855-6975. and shows what happens to tion “Access Upheaval,” a CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: pres- annual summertime music one evening only. 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Sunday 3-10pm Lunch: Mon-Sat 11am-3pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 4:30-11:30pm; Sunday: 11:30am-11pm 4 August 12, 2002 din’ Ri the es PR man on mark Cyclon By Gersh Kuntzman ried two banners onto the for The Brooklyn Papers field; one banner — a generic with Gersh Kuntzman one reading, “Let’s Go, Mets!” Finally we know who the UPs — concealed a more hostile best pitcher on the Cyclones bedsheet that mocked a Mets is: It’s the team’s public rela- & utility man who had recently tions manager Dave Camp- DOWNs gotten into some problems with anero! Of course, that the law. Once on the field, I Acting class depends on what kind of pulled away the generic, happy In B’klyn, pitching you’re talking a- banner, revealing the controver- bout. If you want to strike sial banner beneath. Another Wooster Group veterans’ new theater out a bunch of Staten Island year, I carried a banner com- Yankees, then Kevin Deaton plaining about the bathrooms at work presents Acting 101, or does it? is your man. But if you want Shea during the infamous M. winning’s Donald Grant years). to win at those completely The Cyclones’ version of By Kevin Byrne fixed baseball-toss games on this venerable tradition will for The Brooklyn Papers the Coney Island midway, begin at 3:30 pm when the get Campanero. Keyspan Park gates will im Strahs peers into the the thing No one expected to find a open. Anyone with a banner Magic Eight Ball in his new star when Campanero — even non-ticketholders — Jhand, waiting for the arranged for three Cyclones can participate simply by reg- words to appear. After a mo- pitchers — Brandon Kentner, istering in advance. E-mail ment, he acknowledges the Tim McNab and Wayne Ough [email protected]. toy’s pseudo-prophetic powers — to accompany a New York Since the team’s announce- by announcing, “The answer is Post reporter to the infamous ment, fans have been trading ‘Yes,’ by the way.” milk-bottle toss a few blocks Scott Kazmir BP / Gary Thomas memories of their favorite Ban- But what was the question? from Keyspan Park. Only ner Day creations. Three stand- The image of a message Kentner was able to success- bullpen that made a delightful outs include, “The Mets are like bubbling up from the dark is fully knock down all three of pop when they hit the catch- fine wine. Always in the cellar,” an apt one for encompassing game operator Dennis Vour- er’s leather. The next day, he “When the Mets play/The other Strahs and his dramaturgy. His deris’ weighted milk bottles was at Keyspan, getting a team learns/How to play base- is a theater where “contempo- with a single toss of a bean- warm welcome from fans who ball/From John Stearns,” “To rary is the absolute” and a bag. But he failed on several watched him toss for a half- Err is human. To forgive is a play’s seemingly random col- other attempts. hour (and leave a large hole in Met fan.” That last banner actu- lection of words mean exactly When all three pitchers the back fence of the bullpen ally won the top prize in 1965, what they say, but what they were done throwing the bean- after a blistering fastball sailed because the irrepresible Tug say has little meaning. bag as hard as they could, a bit higher than he wished). McGraw was judging that year. Seated next to collaborator Campanero walked up and The Cyclones said publicly Hometown boy Michael Stumm, Strahs seemed lightly tossed the bag of beans. that Kazmir, who will wear comfortable being interviewed He knocked over all three No. 29, will be “worked into” Not that hometown fans on the set of his show “How to milk bottles on his first try. the pitching rotation in the next need a new rooting interest, Act,” housed in the spare back- “It was total dumb luck,” week or so. But Brooklyn fans but there’s finally a New York- room of Chicago’s Lunar Campanero told The Papers. can’t wait to start hearing that er on the Cyclones roster — Cabaret last month. On Aug. 11, “They were firing it in like loud pop move from the Washington Heights native Stumm and Strahs will bring they were trying to strike out bullpen to the playing field. Domingo Acosta (hey, that their one-act show to Combus- Mike Piazza. But that kind of Banner day only took a season and a Body as instrument: Marissa McKown and Michael half!). Acosta, a graduate of tive Arts, a 7-month-old theater game demands a light touch.” It’s baa-aack! Banner Day, in Williamsburg. Stumm in a scene from “How to Act,” on stage at Com- Give that man an over- baseball-mad George Wash- that celebrated and infamous ington High School, joined the The set consists of several bustive Arts in Williamsburg beginning Aug. 11. stuffed teddy bear! Mets tradition dating back to large photographic cutouts and Cyclones from the Mets rook- New Doctor K their first season at Shea Stadi- ie league team in Kingsport a seemingly random jumble of the whole show and sings back- amples range from the anecdot- um, will make its debut at hand props: a fake mustache, a ing vocals and plays second al to shoving his fingers up his The Mets see him as the last week. Pitcher of the Future, but to Keyspan Park before the Cy- “It’s great to be playing in key, a pistol and other theatri- ukulele on several of the songs. nose and threatening to blow up clones’ game this Sunday. cal flotsam. Like everything The melancholy songs were his head. The audience walks the Brooklyn Cyclones, flame- New York City again,” said throwing hurler Scott Kazmir Back in the fabled days of Acosta, 21, who played two else about the show, these added by Stumm, who was away from this bizarre and of- Met ineptitude, the annual items seemed both appropriate given free reign over the text is the Man of the Moment. years at Palm Beach Junior ten amusing production with a “Banner Day Doubleheader” and incongruous at the same by the playwright. The charac- great deal of information and Kazmir, the Mets’ No.1 College after graduating high was one of the most hotly an- time. It is a fine line to walk, ter in performance is really an very little knowledge of acting pick in the 2002 draft, finally school. He was born in the ticipated dates on the team’s but it’s one that Strahs and amalgam of its two creators: techniques. came to terms on a contract on Dominican Republic, but schedule. Originally run as a Stumm have trod a long time. the words of Strahs and the For Stumm that is the point, Aug. 2 — and the 18-year-old moved to Washington Heights parade between innings of a With a professional associa- presence of Stumm. or as much of a point as there from Cypress Hills High when he was 11. Sunday twinbill (remember tion that stretches back to the “He’s certain facets of me can be, to the show. School in Texas pocketed a “I always thought I’d have those?), Banner Day was Wooster Group’s 1983 produc- and he’s certain facets of Jim,” “What all acting classes The return of former Cyclones like John Toner cool, $2.15-million signing to wait until the big leagues to bonus, the highest the Mets eventually scrapped by Mets play in New York,” he said. In tion of “North At- should address is how do you (above) has left our columnist — and many fans — have ever offered. management because the fans’ his first outing in Saturday lantic,” Strahs and act like a human being,” said wondering about the team’s future plans. BP / Thomas Stumm are in sync THEATER Stumm. “How much does being On Saturday, Kazmir was at bedsheet sentiments were be- night’s drubbing by Hudson with each other’s a human being have to do with Shea Stadium, throwing 97- coming too rude. (Full disclo- Valley, Acosta retired all six performance aes- Combustive Motor Corporation and what you are on stage? For hey are, after all, in it to win it. So, after a lackluster mile-per-hour fastballs in the sure? This reporter once car- Renegades he faced. thetic. Their collab- Wholesale/Chicago present “How to Act” most actors, very f—- little.” first half of the season, the Cyclones are taking a at Combustive Arts [250 Varet St. between page from the playbook of the hated Staten Island oration on “How to Bogart and White streets] at 8 pm on Aug. “Barry is using words to T Act” is a good ex- 11, Aug. 15-18, Aug. 21, Aug. 23, Aug. 28 emphasize the body, and more Yankees and bolstering their lineup with the ghosts of Cy- and Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Tickets are $10. For clones past. ample. For the most more information, call (718) 390-8825. often than not in its most em- part, the play is an barrassing form,” said Strahs, With the recent addition of pitcher Jason Scobie and acting class that the sitting next to one of the life- beloved outfielder Frank Corr, the Mets organization has audience has paid sized photos of naked men now demoted nine former Cyclones from higher levels of the minor league system to Brooklyn in hopes of giving A winning week to attend. Stumm plays Barry, an explained Stumm. “He’s very that serve as the show’s back- eccentric acting teacher whose real. He’s a guy who is offer- drop. “If you are going to be the 2002 team some much-needed punch. Returning Cyclone John Toner — who has been feast- By Gersh Kuntzman lengthy diatribe to his students ing us salvation. He simply, a) concerned with the body, it’s for The Brooklyn Papers includes pep talks, hygiene ad- doesn’t know what it is, and b) got to be the whole body … ing on short-season A pitching since returning to Keyspan vice, an overview of 2,000 years needs to pay the rent and c) Barry wants to say, ‘Your park in July — has had the biggest impact so far. Official- ly, Toner was demoted from the Mets’ full-season Class-A Cyclones 3 of theater history and an odd as- he’s willing to work out his ass—-. Where is it?’” farm team in Columbia, S.C., to get more at-bats, but even Tigers 2 sortment of ukulele tunes. notion of salvation in public.” Stumm, along with director he won’t deny that he’s back in Brooklyn to bring home Thu., Aug. 1, at Brooklyn Marissa McKown, who plays Barry the moralist describes Stefan Brun, picked up on the another pennant. what to embrace as well as Starter Kenny Chenard’s the near-silent role of “stage emphasis on the corporal dur- “We’re trying to put a winning ballclub on the field,” manager,” is present on stage for avoid in the world, and his ex- ing rehearsals. He described five scoreless innings set the Toner said. “That’s the primary focus throughout the en- pace and rightfielder John his process as one of “coding” tire organization. Remember, this ballpark is a starting and of creating a gestural lan- Toner’s towering homer in the point for building a new generation of Met fans. Winning sixth did enough damage to guage to layer on the unen- does that.” SmallTownBrooklyn.com cumbered words. get the Cyclones a win over In addition to Toner, Jay Caligiuri (who has since re- the league’s best team. Brook- “My apprenticeship was turned to Columbia), infielder Joe Jiannetti and relievers served at the Wooster Group,” lyn’s first run came in when Chad Bowen, Chris Sherman, Rylie Ogle and Ryan Olson Jimmy Anderson’s RBI single said Stumm. “As a group, we have, at various points in the season, been re-fitted for Cy- didn’t care too terribly much knocked in Chase Lambin, clones uniforms. who had singled. for stage directions. The no- Toner said he was happy for the chance to play every tion being, that your own are The Oneonta Tigers got their day, but Corr was clearly put off by the re-assignment only runs in the eighth off reli- always more fun. Imagine the from Columbia — where he was getting plenty of at-bats Don’t go to the joy of getting a chunk of text able reliever Rylie Ogle. and hitting a very respectable .300. But righty Brandon Kentner that is completely, let’s call it, So why is he — and Toner and the rest — back in DMV unprepared! attitude free.” closed the door, stranding the Brooklyn? Clearly, someone in the Met front office wants tying runs in both the eighth The combination of words Brooklyn to win another championship. and gesture provides much of and ninth innings. “There is only one reason why Frank Corr is in Brook- Cyclones 1 Get the information you need in the humor in “How to Act”; lyn,” his aunt — whose name I’ll keep anonymous — said Barry’s grandiloquent speechi- on a fan Web site. “They want to win, period.” Tigers 0 SmallTown Brooklyn’s Town Hall fying coupled with a finger It’s clearly paying off in the standings — the Cyclones Fri., Aug. 2, at Brooklyn wag or arm sweep. He is opened the season 17-19, but then won eight of their next Returning Cyclones hero Cyclone Kevin O’Brien turns a double play against the preening, and is not let in on 10 — but the moves may be costing the fans at Keyspan Jason Scobie flirted with a no- Hudson Valley Renegades on Sunday. BP / Gary Thomas [email protected] the joke. But Strahs insisted Park their self-respect. hitter for 6-1/3 before giving (718) 222-8209 that he’s not a parody. Not everyone, it seems, loves a winner. up a double in the seventh. 0) regained the league’s strike- Chase Lambin’s double. “Barry’s saying, ‘Come on, Ever since the Cyclones dugout started looking suspi- After Scobie got the next out lead by blowing away nine Alhaji Turay knocked in people, get this. Go with me ciously like it did during the 2001 New York-Penn League batter to fly out, heavy light- Renegades in his six innings. John Toner for the go-ahead here. I’m trying to teach you.’ championship season, more and more fans have been ning and torrential rain can- Frank Corr drove in both run in the eighth. W34 And the laughter is a confir- grumbling that demoting last year’s heroes is a cheap ploy celled the game. Cyclones runs, without getting Cyclones 7 mation that he’s not getting his that not only undermines the team’s integrity, but also a hit. The Cyclones had scored IronBirds 5 point across.” makes other players feel marginalized. on Joe Jiannetti’s two-out sin- John Toner went 3-for-3. Re- The title of the show is mis- “The Mets [are] sending [the 2002 Cyclones team] a gle in the sixth. turning Cyclone relievers Chad Tue., Aug. 6, at Aberdeen leading. “How to Act” teaches message that they have no faith in their abilities,” said sea- With the win, the Clones Bowen (one unearned run in It was a game the Cyclones little by way of Stanislavsky or son ticket holder Pat Witt. took two of three from the best two innings) and Chris Sherman tried to give away, as the Adler. But it does remain a play orse, though, is the impression that the Cyclones team in the league. (a scoreless ninth) finished up. ‘Birds trailed twice and tied about giving and receiving are trying to pad their lineup, a notorious prac- Cyclones 3 the game twice. knowledge, albeit in a fractured tice undertaken by the Staten Island Yankees Renegades 8 W Renegades 2 With the game tied at 3 in form. Stumm summed up the Cyclones 4 during their ultimately unsuccessful playoff run last year. the eighth, Alhaji Turay hit a production by saying, “There’s Sat., Aug. 3, at Hudson Valley Mon., Aug. 5, at Hudson Valley “I didn’t like ‘ringeritis’ last year when Staten Island did two-run homer, but the Iron- almost so much information it’s it and I don’t like it now,” said Alec Daitsman, another A late-inning comeback Starter Miguel Pinango was Birds came back with two runs impossible to get to. Barry gets season ticket holder. hit hard, yielding 4 runs in the gave the Cyclones their fourth to almost none of it.” “To stack the team for the purpose of winning shows no win in five games and moved in the home half of the inning, fourth inning. thanks to a two-base error by Strahs added, “And that integrity,” added a fan, who gave his name as Ed. “Do the Chase Lambin hit a homer the team to just three games pitcher Domingo Acosta. may be the absolute truth powers that be think the fans in Brooklyn are that shallow and Alhaji Turay and Joe Jian- back of the first-place about information.” that they only support winners? Please don’t adopt the netti each drove in a run in the Williamsport Crosscutters. But in the ninth, with the “Information is completely sleazy attitude of the Skankies.” loss. Starter Omar Anez looked game tied at 5 and two outs, catcher Joe Hieptas singled useless,” continued Stumm. “Or The arrival of former players has ramifications far be- Cyclones 2 good, giving up solo runs in it doesn’t exist. Information is yond self-respect. For every old Cyclone who returns to the first and third. home Ender Chavez with the possible to get to, but think of the lineup, that’s another slot taken away from a new Cy- Renegades 1 The Cyclones tied the game go-ahead run. Brooklyn added what you have to wade through clone trying to climb up baseball’s farm system ladder. Sun., Aug. 4, at Brooklyn in the seventh, when the another run and then quelled to get it — television, street sig- And at the Class A level, these games are supposed to be Again, the Cyclones were team’s RBI leader, Corey an IronBirds rally in the bot- nage, the computer. It’s like …” about player development, not winning. on the wining side of a pitch- Ragsdale, knocked in another. tom of the ninth to secure the “Tower of Babel,” said Then again, winning is a big part of player develop- ers duel, as Kevin Deaton (3- He was later driven home on victory. Strahs, cutting him off. He illus- ment, argued manager Howard Johnson. trated his point by picking up a “It’s very important not to diminish the importance of round toy from the set. “Strange winning anywhere in the organization,” Johnson this plastic balls popping up. But week. “If we need to bring guys down to smooth out our they’re really contemporary. Be- edges, we’ll do that. Minor league baseball is not ALL cause that little piece, that little about player development. It’s also about developing win- triangle of plastic is really float- ning players.” ing up in a different position But ever since Toner, Jiannetti, Caligiuri and Corr filed every time. It’s doing it now.” “change of address” forms with the Columbia, S.C., post WHO’S A BUM! SENECA SMOKES “How to Act” can be a hard office, promising newcomers like Ender Chavez, Brian play to pin down or even cate- Harper and Chase Lambin have seen far fewer at-bats, The Papers’ Pick for Cyclones Player of the Week Tax Free Discount Cigarettes gorize. Its own message jumps which means far fewer chances to impress Met brass or just work out some kinks. This one was a dogfight. Had he done this through- Cartons start at just $11 from the practical to the meta- out the season, he might have physical, from word to action. Most, of course, are far too polite to complain (especial- Last week, The Papers fea- All major brands plus many value brands. Is this a play that examines the ly when complaining only earns you a seat on the pine). tured a story on Cyclones out- earned his second “Who’s a “Of course I want to play, but I also want this team to fielder Alahaji Turay’s big bat Bum” award this year. Full line of chew, cigars, snuff and pipe tobacco. craft of acting? A performance piece that exemplifies a dis- win,” Chavez said. “I just play hard when I get a chance, and attitude, and later during And if he keeps up the Call Toll Free 1-877-234-2447 trust of language? An indoor but the most important thing is winning.” the week, ’Haj was spotted by good work, maybe he’ll get tent show by a modern-day That much is clear. our sleuths — get this — another. In the meantime, this Or visit our website at: huckster? Gersh Kuntzman is also a columnist for the New York / Gary Thomas

BP signing autographs. week’s winner is John Toner. www.senecasmokes.com Outlook Unclear. Try Again Post and Newsweek.com. His Web site is at www.gersh.tv. Later. Toner had impressive numbers again this week, featuring a .429 average.