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Published every Saturday — online all the time — by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington St, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2006 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 18 pages •Vol.29, No. 49 BWN • Saturday, December 16, 2006 • FREE RATNER’S $500M SLIP IS SHOWING Mega-project’s public benefit State to holdouts: drops again What’s yours is ours By Ariella Cohen The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Papers The Atlantic Yards project approv- Dear interested party: Bruce FINAL VOTE WEDNESDAY! Ratner is taking your home. Log on to BrooklynPapers.com Ho / Dennis W. ed last week by state officials would for the breaking news after the More than 30 property owners generate almost $500 million less in historic vote on Wednesday. tax revenues than its developer and within the footprint of the develop- its Albany boosters promised just er’s Atlantic Yards project were told five months ago. this week that state officials had com- 11 to seek “judicial review” of the “de- menced eminent domain proceedings termination” that the state could take Papers The Brooklyn Now the Empire State Development their property and turn it over to Ratner. Corporation says that the 16-skyscraper — beginning the condemnation of private property for the $4-billion No condemnations can take place residential and arena mega-development residential, office and arena project until the state’s Public Authorities would generate $944 million in tax mon- A Major party for Owens before it even wins final approval. Control Board approves the mega-de- ey over 30 years — $456 million, or one- The jargon-heavy letter — whose velopment. It is expected to consider Friends and supporters of Rep. Major Owens hosted a retirement bash for the 12-term congressman, who opted not to third, less than the ESDC said this sum- salutation was “Dear interested party” the plan on Wednesday. run for re-election this year. More than 400 people attended the soiree at the Grand Prospect Hall in Park Slope to mer when a slightly larger version of — told owners they had until only Jan. Lawyers said the condemnation toast, roast and fete the well-liked, but low-key, lawmaker. But what is Major Owens’s legacy? See page 12. Atlantic Yards was going through the notice would be moot if the PACB re- public approval process. jects the project. At that time, the city and state each The condemnations could also be coughed up an initial $100 million for in- blocked by a federal suit filed in Oc- frastructure improvements around the site, tober on behalf of 10 businesses and largely on the promise that this small in- residents within the 22-acre site vestment would later fill public coffers where Ratner plans to build. with Atlantic Yards tax revenues. The $200 One could-be-evictee said the no- Teacher killed by truck million is just a small part of a multi-bil- tice hadn’t yet reached him, but the lion-dollar public subsidy of the project in news had. the form of tax abatements, low-interest “I saw my property [on the list],” By Christie Rizk loans and reduced price for Ratner to ac- said Henry Weinstein, who owns a for The Brooklyn Papers quire publicly and privately owned land in building on Pacific Street and on one Brooklyn’s legal establish- the 22-acre Atlantic Yards footprint. Carlton Avenue. ment mourned a beloved Originally, Ratner claimed the project Weinstein, who is planning his Brooklyn Law School profes- would generate $6 billion in tax revenues. own lawsuit, copped a line from actor sor who was run down by a The latest numbers are in the final en- and gun owner Charlton Heston: “If vironmental impact statement approved garbage truck while crossing Mr. Ratner wants my deeds, he will Montague Street on Wednes- unanimously by the ESDC board last week. Page one of the state’s letter an- have to pry them from my cold dead See RATNER on page 12 day morning. nouncing condemnation plans. fingers,” he said. — Cohen Sara Robbins, 54, was at Montague and Henry streets shortly after 6 am when a private garbage truck hit her. Robbins was a well-known law librarian and professor at Brook- Callan / Tom A confused time of year lyn Law. She joined the faculty in 1985 after holding librarian positions at Yale Law School and Car- ONDAY NIGHT, HEPCAT, dozo School of Law.

Smartmom, and OSFO bought “Her thoughtful guidance, Papers The Brooklyn M a Christmas tree from the gen- generosity of spirit and kindness A Brooklyn Heights woman was struck and killed by a private sanitation truck early Wednesday tle Canadian man, who sell trees in front See TEACHER on page 12 morning. Sara Robbins, a professor at Brooklyn Law School, was dead at the scene. of the CVS drugstore. “The trees are from Nova Scotia,” the man told them. “But I live in Montreal.” For seven years, he has been coming SMART to Brooklyn, mom Civil War-era home is saved where he lives By Louise Crawford in a truck and By Christie Rizk Italianate mansion at 70 Lef- “I’m astounded and ab- sells trees 24/7 until Christmas Day, when he for The Brooklyn Papers ferts Pl. solutely thrilled,” said Patti goes back home. The LPC said it acted so Hagan, wiping away tears of Smartmom felt funny picking out a tree. A Civil War-era man- quickly because Morris, him- joy. Growing up in a secular Jewish family on sion set to be torn down self a resident of historic Dit- Various neighborhood his- the Upper West Side of Manhattan, her fam- for luxury condos was mas Park, had applied for a / Wildlife Conservation Society torical societies, preservation ily did celebrate Christmas — but a Christ- saved Tuesday by a city demolition permit on Dec. 8. committees and concerned mas tree? That was crossing the line. landmarks panel after a “This house has special neighbors testified on behalf of Sure, they thumb-tacked their red felt month-long crusade by its character and special histori- the 15-bedroom home (right). Julie Maher stockings to the non-working fireplace and Clinton Hill neighbors. cal value,” said LPC chair- “Do we really want to de-

left notes for Santa Claus. Her parents deco- Faster than a speeding man Robert Tierney. No one stroy these beautiful homes to McTaggart / Claire Hard to shop for? rated the house with foil-covered paper bells wrecking ball — and more on the panel questioned Tier- put up yet another luxury con- and velvet ribbons. And Christmas morning powerful than condo developer ney’s move to fast-track the do tower?” said Sharon Barnes, Simen, one of Prospect Park Zoo’s beloved Hamadryas baboons, was a gift fest — something she and her Christopher Morris — the vote. who lives nearby. opens up a Christmas present last week. The box contained fruits and equally Jewish twin sister Diaper Diva Landmark’s Preservation Com- The lightning fast discus- She did acknowledge the veggies (what, no Baboon Barbie?), and is just one way that zookeep- looked forward to all year. mission voted unanimously to sion and decision was unex- need for more affordable hous-

ers ward off the blues among animals in captivity. See SMARTMOM on page 12B grant landmark status to the pected, but not unwelcome. See SAVED on page 12 Papers file The Brooklyn BAM bash caps off hot 2006 By Lisa J. Curtis The event on And as she thread- blondes: Jessica Lange, Holly Hunter GO Brooklyn Editor Tuesday night ed her way through and Claire Danes. promised plenty the densely packed Some may think 2006 is winding The party’s pre- and post-show of bold-faced GIRL crowd, GO Girl’s decor, by Josh Hickey, echoed the down, but GO Girl’s party-studded names, what star-spotting Turkish theme of the evening’s dance year hadn’t hit its noisemaker- with fashion designer Narciso dreams came true. While Vegas might theater work in the BAM Opera House, blowing crescendo until she got her Rodriguez — who’s dressed a attract ho-ho-holiday nightlife addicts “Nefes,” which is choreographer Pina invitation to the Brooklyn Acad- few red carpet beauties in his still- like Paris, Britney and Lindsay, BAM Bausch’s ode to Istanbul (formerly emy of Music’s 2006 Next Wave young, but already-brilliant, career — attracted not one — but a trio! — of in- Constantinople). Gala. serving as gala chair. finitely classier, critically acclaimed See GO GIRL on page 10 Elena Olivo Stephanie Berger Stephanie Berger Shantala Shivalingappa with Jorge Puerta Armenta in Pina Bausch’s “Nefes” at the BAM Opera House. Narciso Rodriguez and Claire Danes at the gala. Dancer Rainer Behr in a sopping wet sequence from “Nefes.” 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM • (718) 834-9350 December 16, 2006 December 16, 2006 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM • (718) 834-9350 DTZ 3 babysitter

SantasHHaystack Jewels by Satnick’s Goth gang beats SUPER Gardens woman By Lilo H. Stainton HOLIDAY SALE The Brooklyn Papers POLICE BLOTTER A Carroll Gardens woman was brutally attacked and Naughty or nice, there’s no better place to robbed by a gang of Goth- looking teens roaming Court shop this holiday season than Haystack Up to Street on Dec. 1, police said. Home & Body. We’ve got stylish and fun On ALL 14KT Gold, The 36-year-old victim was Sing along to the gifts for everyone on your list...moms, dads, heading home around 10:45 pm * Diamond, Silver, when a large group of black- kids, grandkids, teachers, coworkers, 75 % clad youngsters blocked her song of the season babysitters, perhaps even Santa herself. Jewelry,Watches path, near Fourth Street. One girl stepped toward her, while The Brooklyn Papers OFF others snatched her bag. Two purse-snatchings within five days at two Atlantic Holiday store hours: suggested retail price and Giftware The first girl then punched Avenue malls prompted these humble lines of verse, sung Mon-SSat 11-88 the victim in the face and hurled to the tune of the holiday classic, “Jingle Bells”: her onto the hood of a parked Sun 12-66 14kt Gold Jewelry $25.00 and up* car. Others joined in, punching Last week in two malls It went from bad to worse and kicking the victim, until Two women lost their bags Diamond Jewelry $99.00 and up* At Atlantic Terminal HAYSTACK they bolted for the Smith/Ninth It cast a heavy pall A woman lost her purse Sterling Silver Jewelry & Giftware $15.00 and up* Street subway station. It made those spirits flag home & body The stolen items included a To a thief quite manual Watches $55.00 and up* black sport bag, valued at $80, a 130 Clinton Street ESQ., Wittnauer, Bulova-Accutron, pair of H&M pants worth $50, an Atlantic Center store She lost just her phone (betw. Joralemon & Livingston) A woman browsing shoes Caravelle, Anne Klein, Jay Lo, Trump umbrella, a $30 bracelet, a watch The other gal lost more 718 246 2510 worth $40 and a paperback book. On December Four A gift card to bemoan Cinema verite Her handbag picked right She’s hundreds dollars 187 State Street Jewels A quick trip to the snack bar through! poor-er (bet. Court & Boerum) • (718) 852-1421 cost one Court Street moviego- Oh, Christmastime, by Satnick er far more than the price of Christmastime, WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm; Sat: 11am - 5pm Christmastime popcorn. 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Sale ends Dec. 25th, 2006. midnight, the man returned to Christmastime Christmastime of his seat to find his Apple G4 gone. It happens every year If you shop at malls Brooklyn Heights Playa played If you don’t secure your Don’t say you haven’t BEFORE He thought he was going to stuff been forewarned score — but he ended up get- It’s sure to disappear. Don’t act oh so appalled! ting played. 718-222-8713 AFTER A 34-year-old Red Hook man — Gersh Kuntzman and Lilo H. Stainton leanonmebodyworks.com who left a Pioneer Street bar with a woman at least 10 years THE NATURAL CURL’S SECRET WEAPON his junior lost several credit cards after the woman led him to with a thief during a Dec. 5 at- a robbery attempt rather than tack, police said. back to her place, cops said. The robber rushed the 36- It all started around 3:30 am year-old woman as she stood at celebrate the holidays on Dec. 5 when the man and her door on Henry Street, near the woman left the bar, which is Second Place, at 10:40 pm. As with a gift of handcrafted jewelry near Van Brunt Street. Police she opened the door, he rushed say the pair jumped into a taxi her with a knife drawn, and in- and drove to Hamilton Street, sisted, “Gimme your wallet.” where they stopped at a gas sta- The victim complied, hand- tion to visit an ATM. ing over the billfold, which The man tried to withdraw contained several credit cards, a cash from the machine, but failed college ID and $33. The thief to do so. The apparent cash crisis grabbed the goods, and then prompted the woman to start slashed his victim with the screaming, “Give me the mon- knife anyway, cutting her on the ey,” as she ran from the ATM. right ankle, before bolting. Frustrated and confused, the man Butter fingered followed her outside. 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Stainton oyPod The 76-year-old victim was hattan, but ended at West Sev- The Brooklyn Papers A young woman lost her working in the main sanctuary at enth Street and Avenue U. cellphone and iPod to a teenage 62/68 BLOTTER St. Finbar’s Church, near Bath In the first heist, the 38-year- 68th Precinct thief who attacked her on 83rd Avenue, shortly before 1 pm, old victim hopped a Brooklyn- UNISEX Street on Dec. 7, police said. when a stranger walked into the bound train at Union Square, work for a local plumbing com- Street bank on Dec. 7, police Maybe the burglar had The 17-year-old victim was otherwise-empty church. The fel- settled into a seat and fell pany at 10th Avenue and 69th said. body-odor issues. walking between Ridge Boule- low — a white man in his mid- asleep. Street. The robber wandered into vard and Third Avenue, shortly 20s — asked when Mass would Around 4:30 am, as the train Whatever his motivation, po- The stolen goods included a the branch, near Bay Parkway, Grand Opening! lice arrested a shoplifter who after 3 pm when the robber next be celebrated, got his an- rolled into Avenue U, the man $500 demolition hammer, a 12- at 1:20 pm, handed the teller a swer and then left. was startled awake. That’s snatched nearly $60 worth of rushed up from behind and note and said, “I have a gun.” asked to use her cellphone. inch chisel and a 12-inch Ashort time later, the when he discovered his cell- shower gels from a pharmacy screwdriver, worth less than The woman responded by 7519 3rd. Avenue franchise on Third Avenue on But instead of making a call, woman realized her wallet — phone missing from his right $25 together. depositing $2,551 cash — and a with $46, credit cards, and her Dec. 7. he grabbed the phone and pock- front pocket. Brooklyn - NY 11209 dye pack — in a bag, and hand- Social Security card — was The thief tried to pocket eted it. He also snatched her Insurance job An hour later, at the same ing it over. missing from her bag. The more than a dozen bottles of iPod, and then ran off. No policy could protect a Bensonhurst station, a 24-year- tel: (718) 491-1100 • fax: (718) 491-1109 The robber ran off along purse was still resting where old man was awakened by a bath and shower cleansers from Blame game family-owned insurance com- 86th Street, heading toward pany on 13th Avenue from a she left it, on the church pew. fellow passenger as a thief the drugstore, at 93rd Street, Police are investigating a Bay 29th Street. Police are re- burglar’s visit last weekend, po- Mystery attack made a grab for his cellphone. around 4 pm. Bronx man to see if he stole viewing security footage from lice said. The victim had also boarded the But when he tried to leave, a more than $500 in tools from a the bank and investigating the Police arrested two teenagers The thief snatched office train in Union Square and 37-year-old security guard fellow plumber during a car heist. for allegedly assaulting a 36- blocked his path. equipment valued at $3,100 year-old man who was found in dozed his way back to Brook- burglary on Dec. 1. Toy gun mug lyn. The robber swung at the The 22-year-old victim from the firm, at 78th Street, af- a pool of blood inside a 68th guard, striking him in the face ter workers left after 11:30 am Three thugs rushed a 19- Street apartment on Dec. 8. Neither victim was hurt. parked his van at a gas station The day before, police arrest- STAIR LIFTS on Dec. 2. When a family year-old from behind as he STAIR LIFTS and leaving a bruise on the right on 65th Street, near Eighth Av- The 36-year-old victim was side of his jaw. member returned, at 7:20 am on walked along 63rd Street, near discovered in the flat, near 19th ed a trio of thieves who held enue, around 7:45 am, and another man at knife-point in a Pushing and kicking, the Dec. 4, he found a side door un- 20th Avenue, around 9:45 am, Avenue, around 9:40 pm. Po- ducked into the store briefly. subway station on 86th Street. FREE Estimate thief almost knocked the victim locked. police said. lice didn’t say how or where he When he returned to the vehicle In that incident, a trio of down as he bolted from the Police believe the burglars One thief struck him in the was injured, but rushed the man and in-home moments later, several tools thieves followed their victim store. broke in through a sidewalk head with a toy gun, knocking to the slated-to-be-closed Victo- were missing. There was no from the D-train station at 25th consultation But he didn’t get far. hatchway that led to the base- him to the pavement and leav- ry Memorial Hospital, on 92nd damage to the truck. Avenue, onto a Manhattan- Police Officer Anthony Pa- ment and left the office — ing a painful, bloody bruise on Street and Seventh Avenue. The victim suggested to cops bound subway at around 1:30 FREE Installation ternostro cuffed him moments loaded down with a Dell laptop, his skull. Another robber Two men, both 19, were ar- that his 22-year-old co-worker am. later on robbery charges. may be to blame. Both men a desktop computer and two reached into the teen’s pocket rested later that day. There rela- FREE Delivery computer monitors — through and plucked out a pair of head- tionship to the victim was not As the train neared Bay a side door. Neighbors never phones. Then all three bolted clear. Parkway, one thug pulled a saw a thing. along 20th Avenue, heading to- Burglar busted knife and demanded cash. ward the subway. It’s not clear what the thieves 62nd Precinct Talk about timing. scored from the victim. But DERMER Jamie-Lynn’s Holy heist An 80th Street resident re- they didn’t get far; police cap- Robber strikes A cleaning woman at a turned home on Dec. 11 just in tured the trio, ages 17, 20 and PHARMACY & SURGICAL Catholic church on Bay 20th time to find a would-be thief 23, on robbery charges mo- • 2064 Flatbush Ave. • (718) 377-4900 Athief armed with a note — Street lost her wallet to a thief breaking into his home, police ments later. Kitchen and possibly a weapon — stole who pretended he was there to said. more than $2,500 from an 86th pray on Dec. 9, police said. When the 53-year-old wo- Restaurant and More... man arrived at her house, near 14th Avenue, the prowler bolted. 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By Ariella Cohen The Brooklyn Papers A historic factory on the Red Hook waterfront had its first appointment with the wrecking ball last week, the first step towards making way for a developer’s grand retail and residential vision. Joe Sitt — whose Thor Equities is best known for its proposed $2-billion hotel, condo and amusement spruce-up for Coney Island — started demolishing the rusting steel cone of the long-dormant Revere Sugar refinery at the foot of Van Brunt Street. As three-story cranes reached around the iconic dome of the refinery for most of this week, a handful of residents looked on mournfully from the outdoor café behind Fairway, which is on a parallel peninsula on the scrappy Red Hook waterfront. Sitt has not revealed specifics of his plan — fueling suspicion among a small community of working artists and residents that the gates of gentrification will soon open and erase the gritty romance that drew them to the neighborhood in the first place. “Tearing down the sugar plant is like tearing down our Mount Rushmore,” said Chris Curen, who moved to a former brothel a few blocks from the waterfront refinery last year. “For the people who chose to live here and love Red Hook, it’s a beautiful piece of maritime architecture.” The multi-building facility dates back to the 19th century. After a state survey found it eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, preservationists had hoped that at least one structure could be saved to be later incorporated into the new development. Sitt has not yet applied for a rezoning to build housing on an industrial waterfront that he would share with the water taxi home port and an Ikea megastore slated to open in 2008. Another first for Nydia

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tally of comments sent to the WHAT’S COOKING? Health Department: 13,268 peo- Parks: Off-leash law will be official ASAP ple wrote in support of retaining At KIDS COOK!, our ten-week program off-leash hours, while just 202 teaches children essential kitchen skills By Dana Rubinstein informal policy allowing Phil Abramson, a Parks De- called for them to be curtailed. and techniques. Kids learn how to measure, Indeed, no less a luminary The Brooklyn Papers dogs to run off-leash in city partment spokesman, said the sift, mix, whip, cut, grate and knead, than Park Sloper Jonathan as they prepare wholesome and delicious parks, after a judge ruled that agency is “in the initial The Parks Department process” of writing the regula- Safran Foer — who is not only foods from around the world. moved quickly last week to the agency does indeed have the greatest writer of his gener- tions that would, in effect, turn • Afterschool classes write into law its 20-year-old the right to do so. city parks into a 9 pm to 9 am ation, but also a dog owner — dog run, as they have been penned a Sunday Times op-ed • Private Parties since Henry Stern was the toga- in support of off-leash hours. • Fun & learning for ages 5-13 wearing commissioner. But Juniper Civic won’t let The Parks Department move sleeping dogs lie. Classes meet at 170 Hicks St. followed a Board of Health “Our constitutional rights are in Brooklyn Heights at stake,” said member, Kathleen vote to amend the Health Code To register, call Jane at (718) 797-0029 to allow for off-leash dogs Gerritson. “The rights of citi- throughout the city’s 28,000- zens, pedestrians of all ages, are www.kidscookbrooklyn.com acre emerald empire. not as important as an impudent The veritable doggie-bone bo- dog owner who wants to let nanza came as a triple-blow to dogs run wild? They have more the Juniper Park Civic Associa- Ho / Dennis W. than 40 dog runs in the city!” tion, the Queens community group that sued the Parks Depart- ment earlier this year, yet had a COMING FALL 2006 “fundamental misunderstanding

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F THERE WAS ANY DOUBT that Bruce Rat- Ratner’s project — a tiny down-payment on the put the “news” of the Ratner “downsizing” on its ner’s Atlantic Yards mega-development would billions of dollars of taxpayer subsidies that will front page, bought that lie). Ibe a bad investment of billions of dollars in tax- help Ratner acquire land cheaply, finance his proj- Ratner has trimmed the commercial component of payer subsidies, it was wiped away this week by ect with low-interest bonds, and make a nice profit his project — which means fewer new jobs and, new revelations that the project will generate far less thanks to deferred taxes. therefore, less tax revenue — but that was his plan all tax revenue than promised just five months ago. Three years ago, when Mayor Bloomberg and along. From Metrotech to Atlantic Center to Atlantic As The Brooklyn Papers reports this week, buried Borough President Markowitz signed onto this bad Terminal, Ratner has a track record of promising lots — not announced, but buried! — in a 2,000-page investment, Ratner was promising $6 billion in pub- of new office jobs and then not delivering. His three state document is the news that Ratner’s much-tout- lic benefit from the project. That dropped to $1.4 bil- office complexes are filled with public, taxpayer- ed “economic engine for Downtown Brooklyn” is lion this summer and is now $944 million. funded offices — the ESDC itself is housed in At- now projected to create $944 million in city and state The state says that the revenue shortfall is a re- lantic Center! — guaranteeing Ratner’s profit. tax revenues over the next 30 years. sult of a trim in Atlantic Yards’ overall square- Bruce Ratner’s goal all along has been to float Do the math: That means that the city and state footage. But that, too, is a lie: the Atlantic Yards fantasy revenue projections so that politicians and — whose annual budgets are tens of billions of approved last week by the Empire State Develop- the public would be wowed. But his shock and dollars — will see just $15 million a year in new ment Corporation is the same size as the original awe campaign has failed. revenues from Atlantic Yards. project (which later grew so that Ratner could then If Atlantic Yards is approved next Wednesday And at what cost? The city and state each “downsize” it and say he was “listening” to the by the state’s Public Authorities Control Board, all coughed up $100 million this summer to boost “community”— only the New York Times, which taxpayers will pay the price.

LETTERS Cristian Fleming Joan Millman is no kickback queen To the editor, And we should not omit the pos- beneficiary of a private PR rag. I have contributed $620 to Assem- sum, which was sighted several times Oopso facto It hardly would be worth mention- blywoman Joan Millman’s election in the backyards of 12th Street be- To the editor, ing, but there are so many writers and Opting out of campaigns over the last 7 or 8 years tween Eighth Ave and Prospect Park Your cover last week had a mis- artists living in Park Slope, and so — not in the last year as your recent West in the late summer. It came right spelled headline (“Ad-nauseum,” Dec. many of them would be so delighted home delivery article implied (“Donating to state up on my deck to the back door and 9). It should be spelled “nauseam.” I’m to receive a little attention for what pols pays off,” Dec. 9). was actually in a neighbor’s ground- a Latin teacher and that word — nau- they do. Every week, we deliver copies of Kuntzman’s interest in himself is, in Millman is well acquainted with floor apartment. Gail Hines, Park Slope sea — is first-declension. When you The Brooklyn Papers to homes effect, an indifference to others. Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc. throughout Brownstone Brooklyn. Fifth Avenue Committee’s comprehen- put it into the accusative case, which Rudolph Delson, Park Slope at 55 Washington St, Ste 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Our unique system limits deliveries sive offerings to the South Brooklyn the preposition “ad” governs, it be- Phone (718) 834-9350 to two Papers per building (eliminat- community; especially our Adult Edu- Save DUMBO comes “nauseam.” Editor’s note: The Brooklyn Papers ing the kind of clutter caused by cir- cation Unit located two blocks from To the editor, Thomas Murphy, Bay Ridge was more than ready to cease all cov- Established 1978. Copyright 2006. • Ed Weintrob, President (ext 105) cular and menu delivery services). her office. While The Brooklyn Paper’s interest The writer is a Latin teacher erage of Kuntzman’s book, “Chris- PUBLISHER Celia Weintrob We hope everyone appreciates The Assemblywoman and her staff in the potential landmarking of DUM- at Xaverian High School. mukkah: The Official Guide to the (ext 104) our free home delivery, but realize often refer students to our adult literacy BO is greatly appreciated, the recent World’s Most-Beloved Holiday” (be- EDITOR Gersh Kuntzman (ext 119) there are exceptions to every rule. programs and she is aware of the great article (“Finding History In DUMBO,” low), but we did not wish to deny SENIOR EDITOR /PRODUCTION MANAGER readers like Delson their say. If you’ve received The Paper at demand for adult education programs Nov. 25) skirts the real issue: Smart Grandmom Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) home and no longer want this in the community. Unless the city acts soon in desig- To the editor, GO BROOKLYN/BROOKLYN BRIDE EDITOR free service, you may “opt out” Her $2,000 grant helps FAC provide nating an historic district there, the I really enjoy reading Smartmom, Lisa J. Curtis (ext 131) of our delivery program by filling extra hours of instruction to residents name of the historic neighborhood even though I’m a 72-year-old grand- ART DIRECTOR Leah Mitch (ext 127) out the online form at BrooklynPa- from the neighborhoods in her distric- should be G-O-N-E. mother. She writes things that give me OFFICE MANAGER Charna Brown (ext 101) pers.com/html/about/optout.html tand we appreciate her support. Simeon Bankoff, Manhattan insight into the lives of my own daugh- The writer is executive director of the ters. She’s intelligent and fun to read. COMPOSITION OWNERSHIP: Copyright 2006 Brooklyn Paper Publications Christina Curran, Park Slope Inc. 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Finishing touch Brooklyn Navy Yard-based artists Nora Ligorano and Marshall Reese, masterminds of the political art series “Pure Products of America,” have collaborated on a new giftwrap just in time for the holidays. (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings December 16, 2006 A big step up from easily torn drugstore paper with sickeningly sweet designs, “The Party’s Over” are actually sheets of limited edition artwork printed on silver or gold currency foil paper. Although the giftwrap comes in those classic, festive colors, it’s only upon close scrutiny that the pat- tern reveals itself to be highlights of “the financial scandals, incompetence and falsehoods perpetrated by the Bush administration and their accomplices over the past four years,” write the artists — known collec- Rocking for God tively as Ligorano/Reese — in a statement. Very much in the vein of their previous contro- versial, satirical products — “Contract with Ameri- Fort Greene filmmaker documents unlikely success of indie Christian band ca Underwear” and “Blind Faith” snow globes — the sheets of giftwrap feature facsimiles of Jack By Karen Butler Abramoff’s American Express expense records, infor The Brooklyn Papers dictments of reporter Judith Miller and e-mail cor- respondence from Michael “Brownie” Brown. t first glance, one could mistake Their wrapping paper can’t help but make this “Danielson: A Family Movie (or Make year’s gift swapping soirees memorable as it will Aa Joyful Noise Here),” for a “This is likely trigger a strong reaction from the recipient — Spinal Tap”-type mock-umentary. whether it be fascination, joy or outrage. After all, it is a little hard to believe a “We like to play with double entendres, and we group of siblings cheerfully performing in- like things that are contrary, like ‘Ugly Beauty,’ for novative, Christian music at indie rock example, a song by Thelonious Monk,” Reese told clubs, while wearing outrageous costumes, GO Brooklyn. “[The paper] is all about Republican could be real. scandals. You’re presenting a gift wrapped with evi- But the tight-knit group of five brothers dence of ill-gotten gains ... We like the idea that and sisters and assorted friends and spouses you’re giving someone a gift that’s wrapped with known as the Danielson Famile really exists something unseemly.” and is actually quite successful, having “We did wrapping paper because it’s celebratory recorded five albums over a little more than in a way,” said Ligorano, the other half of the de- a decade and touring the world performing sign team that is being honored by Manhattan’s songs like “We Don’t Say Shut Up,” “Fetch Printed Matter, now through Jan. 3, with an exhibit the Compass Kids,” “Rallying the Domi- of their Pure Products. “We’re busting up the party, noes,” “Who the Hello,” “Farmers Serve the that’s the metaphor. Ripping up the party, starting Waiters,” “Ye Olde Battleax” and “Quest over. The gift is inside, and that’s change.” for Thrills.” “The Party’s Over” giftwrap is available for pur- Daniel Smith, the band’s songwriter and chase at Spoonbill & Sugartown [218 Bedford Ave. lead singer, has also gone on to record the between North Fourth and North Fifth streets in solo album, “Brother is to Son,” under the Williamsburg, (718) 387-7322]. The paper is sold by name Brother Danielson, and Smith most the roll, which includes two sheets of 25-inch by recently collaborated under the name 20-inch paper, for $7. For more information, visit Danielson with numerous other musicians the Web site www.pureproductsusa.com. — such as Deerhoof, — Lisa J. Curtis Sufjan Stevens, and Sereena-Maneesh — for the ambitious album, “Ships.” In his new film, Fort GIFTS

Greene filmmaker J.L. Marian Smith Aronson offers a fasci- Mass appeal: The new documentary, “Danielson: A Family Movie (or Make a Joyful Noise Here),” directed by J. L. nating look into how the ground-breaking, faith- Aronson (at left), chronicles years in the lives of the members of the faith-based indie rock band Danielson Famile (above), led by Daniel Smith (far right). Sew original based New Jersey band has brought its message Bring your list to the one-day-only market at the to a secular audience. cause they are so differ- Aronson says he did not think it was nec- Micro Museum in Cobble Hill on Sunday. But “Danielson,” which be- ent from anything else in CINEMA essary to spend too much time elaborating rather than coming away with broccoli and milk, gan a limited engage- the music scene.” on what the family’s specific beliefs were. In you’ll be checking out the wares — jewelry, ment in Manhattan on “Danielson: A Family Movie (or Make a the film, the family talks about visiting women’s clothing, kidswear, housewares, hand- Friday, also explores REAL-igious Joyful Noise Here)” is being shown now churches of various Christian denominations printed stationery and more — of 20 independent through Dec. 21 at Cinema Village (22 E. 12th why they wear those Aronson says it is not St. between E. 12th and W. 12th streets in while they were growing up, and Smith says designers. The “Indie*Licious Holiday bizarre doctors’, nurses’ the group’s distinctive Manhattan). For screening times and ticket in- his songs are faith-based because his faith is Bazaar,” presented by the Ladies In- and tree costumes on sound, Christian messages formation, call (212) 924-3363 or visit the Web so important to him. dependent Design League, promis- stage; how the siblings or homemade nurse’s uni- site www.cinemavillage.com. “I think showing how they manifest their es to have one-of-a-kind gifts for

function as a creative John Ringhofer forms that make them so beliefs through their creativity was enough,” all of those still left on your holi- unit and as a family; different from other bands; Aronson reasoned. “That is who they are. In day list. how Smith has em- it is how unabashedly real they all are really into it,” Aronson not- many ways, Daniel regards the band as be- Among the temptations at barked on a respectable they are. ed. “What fascinated me was as much them ing his ministry.” the bazaar will be striking, solo career after his siblings’ break from “They are so authentic that I think people and that aspect of who they are.” And, yet, he has no desire to play the 14-karat gold necklaces by the business and while his friend and one- are confused and often scared by how au- Another facet of the family group that in- preacher like some other Christian performers. Erika Wei of Luka; a hand- time fellow band member, Stevens, who thentic they are,” he observed. “There are trigued Aronson was how they performed “Daniel sees himself as sort of telling sto- bag wrought from cotton lives in Kensington, finds more mainstream lots of people who dress up in uniforms and their faith-based music in rock clubs, not just ries about his own life and perhaps inspiring knit fabric, lined with success. often it comes with a sense of irony or just in churches or other venues where the audi- people by example, but that is not by far not printed cotton and accent- Starting with original footage he shot like a business plan, ‘We are going to pres- ences already shared their religious point of his first priority,” he said. ed with a floral applique during his four years following the band, ent this image to the world and maybe there view. For example, the record release party (pictured) by Erin Salez of the 32-year-old filmmaker, who previously is going to be some symbolism in our stage for “Ships” took place at Williamsburg’s Crisis of faith It’s By Erin; and flirty, feminine dresses by helmed the documentaries “Senior Picture” presence and we’re going to invent a kind of Northsix club last May, not in a house of While Smith is usually depicted in the Kpoene’ Kofi-Bruce of Mignonette Clothing. and “Punk Rock/Heavy Metal Karaoke,” cosmology.’ ” worship. film as a performer with unwavering vision, You might just find something for yourself — to also skillfully weaves in home movies, con- The filmmaker, formerly the marketing “I think most bands want to share their confidence and faith in what he is doing, wear to that office party or New Year’s Eve bash, cert clips, animation and interviews with director for the Knitting Factory, emphasizes music with as many people as possible, and there are moments towards the end when his perhaps? Smith and his family, as well as the adoring that Smith is not an “outsider artist” who is they were fortunate enough they found a siblings go off to start families of their own Refreshments will also be available in the and confounded club-goers who turn out for naive about the music business or how his secular audience that was receptive to what and focus on other careers where we see lounge as well as giftwrap service by Girls for their shows, to illustrate how the band has family band presents itself will affect its they were doing,” he said, adding that the some doubts about his own future arise. Gender Equity. It seems that the organizers of “In- evolved since its creation in 1994. popularity. For instance, Smith says in the film also allowed him the opportunity to “That was the crisis for him, and he did- die*Licious” have thought of everything, so it’s up “A good documentarian is always look- film that the band wears nurse uniforms in consider how pop culture and religious faith n’t know what would come next,” Aronson to you to remember your list. ing for a good subject, and I was familiar honor of the healing power of God, suggest- interact. recalled. “As he says from the film, he want- The “Indie*Licious Holiday Bazaar” will take with the band from having worked and been ing it should not be seen as a clever market- “I was interested in exploring what it ed to write these songs from a solo perspec- place on Dec. 17, from noon to 5 pm, at the Mi- in the downtown [Manhattan] music scene,” ing device. The tree costume Smith some- means to be a family and also a creative tive, but he didn’t know what would come cro Museum, 123 Smith St. at Pacific Street in Aronson told GO Brooklyn in a recent times wears on stage is meant to represent unit, and I guess I wanted to challenge peo- out. He didn’t know if anything would come Boerum Hill. Admission is free. For more infor- phone interview. “I was just fascinated as, I the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. ple’s assumptions about spiritual people and out. What is amazing is that he consistently mation, call (347) 729-4326 or visit the Web site think anyone who comes across them is, be- “It really comes from a deep place, and about Christians.” See DANIELSON on page 10 www.designleague.org. – LJC Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Celebrate at Royal’s New Year’s Eve With a Sumptuous Four-course Dinner at

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The Top Ten Reasons For DINING Lunetta (116 Smith St. between Dean and Pacific streets in Boerum Hill) accepts American Express, Mas- Buying My December terCard and Visa. Dishes: $3-$16. Dinner is available Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays. Subway: F or G to Bergen Street. www.lunetta- Best Buy Four Pack: ny.com. For more information, call (718) 488-6269. By Darrin Siegfried French fries — salty, vegetal and crunchy. Rosemary plays a starring role in 10 penne topped with braised lamb, one It’s less of a mess than three French of the entree-sized plates. The herb deepens the mineral quality of the meat hens, and sounds a lot less campy than — which is so tender it practically dis- solves into the sauce — and adds to “Seven Lords a-Leaping.” the tang of the slightly sweet-and-sour spicing. Any of the red wines on the mostly 9 Italian list (glasses: $8-$13, bottles: It’s better to give AND to receive, $26-$73) would pair beautifully with the dish, but the Lagrein, with its juicy,

so buy two. / Daniel Krieger berry flavors and touch of lemon, made a perfect partner. At Lunetta, one can start a meal 8 with “bruschetta,” a slice of grilled One size really does fit all... unlike that Italian bread from Manhattan’s Sulli-

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn van Street bakery that Shepard tops little red thong from last year. with several pungent spreads. You can taste the char from the grill in the “fire- roasted eggplant,” a tangy, chunky 7 blend of the vegetable, slivers of red Give it as a gift, and you know that onion and a piquant dressing. Shepard’s “panzanella” is a celebra- they’ll have good wine to pour when you tion of bread. Cubes of the Sullivan come to visit. Street loaves are tossed with d.o.p. buf- Lunar landing falo mozzarella (Mozzarella di Bufala, a fresh, unripened cheese from the Campania region of Italy). The cheese 6 releases a mild, nutty whey when it’s Do you really think that Santa wants Smith Street chef swaps his successful sliced that adds a creamy, delicate note to the mix. The bread is chewy but milk and cookies? Really? slightly softened in the center and Japanese eatery for Italian ristorante freshened with crisp leaves of celery. It’s the best rendition of this dish I’ve 5 By Tina Barry ard at work, in the back. had. It comes in its own handsome gift box, for The Brooklyn Papers The walls have gone from gray- Like the “panzanella,” ordering green to a warm ocher, the banquets meatballs outside of Grandma’s kit- so you don’t have to do Christmas Eve t was a sad summer day when I are now covered with tufted red leather chen can result in a sublime dish or a origami with that ugly wrapping paper. heard that chef Adam Shepard had and the only decorations on those disappointment. I love Shepard’s Iclosed his Japanese eatery, Taku. golden walls are fringed sconces. The small, light, pine nut-studded version, The food he served at the Smith Street decor is a little on the understated side with its simple sauce of fresh tomato restaurant, which he co-owned, was and that’s okay. The crowd filling the and meat stock permeated by the lemo- 4 such a highly evolved, personal ex- tables and the food on the plates are ny-nutmeg aroma of bay leaves. You can tell your fashionista friends pression of the cuisine. But when I enough of a distraction. And, if you love fried chicken, you heard that he opened Lunetta — an What’s on those plates makes joyful must order the “crispy chicken that “Wine is this year’s black.” They’ll Italian small plate and wine bar — in eating. The dishes are heavy with ‘agrodolce’ with toasted pignoli nuts.” its place, I was surprised and hungry herbs. It’s half a bird cut into pieces and deep- love it! for answers. “I’m using a trinity of rosemary, fried until the skin breaks off in brittle How do you switch from Japanese thyme and bay leaves in many of the shards and the flesh is juicy. The to Italian, just like that? dishes,” says Shepard. Rosemary, “agrodolce” is a simple sweet-and-sour

3 Was he simply jumping on the small / Daniel Krieger though, is the prevalent flavor and its syrup dotted with plump, wine-soaked Go on... treat yourself. Especially if plate gravy train? piney perfume works magic in many raisins and toasted pine nuts. You And, more important, would the dishes I tried. swipe the meat through the thin sauce you’ve been bad all year. food be as memorable as that of There’s a “contorni” (vegetable and sigh with pleasure. It’s that good. Taku? dish) of roasted beets and rosemary. There are only two dessert choices

The answer is an enthusiastic yes. Papers The Brooklyn It’s simply large chunks of the veg- and an occasional special each 2 Shepard’s new place, Lunetta (Ital- etable that are deepened and slightly evening. (One of the duo of sweets that Straight to the moon: Chef Adam You’re from Brooklyn now: when they ian for “little moon”), opened in early sweetened with walnut oil; the herb were offered on the night I visited was October, and, while I can’t compare Shepard (above) cooks up Italian dish- plays up its earthiness. biscotti from One Girl Cookies, a bak- say “Thank you”, you get to say, Japanese cuisine to Italian, what he’s es such as pumpkin ravioletti with ba- Rosemary appears again in wildly ery on Dean Street, the other was gela- serving is every bit as accomplished as con and mushrooms in his Boerum Hill delicious fried artichokes with lemon. to from the well-known purveyor, Il “Fugeddaboudit”. its predecessor, maybe more so. Which restaurant, Lunetta (top). Shepard slices the chokes thin, sprin- Laboratorio Del Gelato of Manhattan.) just goes to show, if a chef has talent kles them with lemon, then fries them But I miss Taku. and sources great quality ingredients, in the interior are minor. The layout re- until they’re potato chip crisp. The To dull my pain, I plan on dining 1 he can cook any cuisine. mains the same with the tables up rosemary plays a subtle note here, frequently at Lunetta. You get four delicious wines... and you Anyone who remembers Taku will front, a five-seat bar in the center, and lending a whiff of its fresh scent. The What can I say? Shepard’s food save 10%. feel at home here because the changes the open kitchen, with a view of Shep- dish is like a plate of the world’s best makes for good medicine.

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ty. (But she was grateful to not have Ho / Dennis W. to gulp down another Turkish “raki,” the clear licorice-flavored spirit that turns milk white when it is cut with water by those tea-totalers.)

Happily, Joseph and Diane Papers The Brooklyn Steinberg of Pine Ridge Winery Fan of Pina: Oscar-winning actress served as gala vice chairs, so there was Jessica Lange, with daughter Shura some scrumptious vino to help the par- Baryshnikov, smiles for photogra- tygoers transition from the three-and-a- phers at the post-show dinner. half-hour program to dinner. Prior to the show, the first annual Richard B. Fisher award was pre- was struck by how “very human this sented to Bausch, in honor of her show is. This is my favorite perform- artistic achievements. The award, a ance of hers.” glittering shillelagh by local artist Danes, who will dance in Tamar Ro- Chris Piazza, was titled “The Snow goff Performance Projects’ “very inti- Queen’s Walking Stick.” At first, GO mate work” “Edith & Jenny” at PS 122 Girl was shocked by the implication. in January, explained that attending But the title wasn’t a joke on the sen- “Nefes” was a homework assignment ior dancemaker’s age, but a reference from her own choreographer and she

to Fisher. Ho / Dennis W. found the piece to be “brilliant.” Other VIPs spotted in the crowd in- GO Girl wondered about how cluded Boerum Hill native Jonathan such a “brilliant” work comes to be, Lethem, who’s currently serving time so she posed the question to one of as the Friends of BAM chairman; Bausch’s dancers, Pablo Aran Gi-

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I always say Daniel and I the band’s performance style could be exploit- After he gained the family’s trust, and they have a really great friendship, but at the end of ed as a curiosity, it is no wonder it was a little established some ground rules (like no filming the day, we’re business partners. We never lose leery of Aronson when he approached the the band members while they actually wor- sight of that. My business is to make a film members about five years ago and told them he shipped in church), Aronson started shooting in about him, and his investment in that business

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Free. nature with naturalists from the Pros- BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Per- tion house, 28th Street and Neptune Sat., Dec. 16. front of state Supreme Court and Bor- erd series presents Antonio Vivaldi’s AUDITION: Brooklyn-Queens Conser- pect Park Audubon Center. 3 pm to 4 ough Hall, corner of Montague and forming Arts at Brooklyn College pres- Avenue. (718) 266-4653. Free. “Gloria” and Handel’s “Messiah.” pm. Enter park at Lincoln Road and ents Christmas in the Caribbean, fea- vatory of Music offers full scholarship Court streets. (718) 866-6815. Free. Donations encouraged. 6 pm. Good for studies in the Conservatory’s Cer- Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. HANUKKAH PARTY: Congregation B’nai turing talent from University of the OTHER Shepherd Church, Avenue S and Brown WEDS, DEC 20 West Indies. $20 to $40. 8 pm. Walt tificate Preparatory Program. Tryouts ICE SKATING: The Wollman Rink is Jacob hosts a singing, dancing, drink- PETS VISIT SANTA: Puppy Paradise Street, Marine Park. (718) 998-2800. from 4 pm to 6 pm. 58 Seventh Ave. open. $5, $3 seniors and children. Whitman Theater at Brooklyn College, invites pet owners to pose with their MENORAH LIGHTING: Live band, deli- ing and eating party to celebrate the SCRIPT TEASE: Improvised scenes, sto- (718) 461-8910. cious treats and prizes for kids during $5.50 skate rental. 10 am to 1 pm; 2 holiday. Kids are invited to participate one block from the intersection of furry or feathered friends and Santa ries and musicals based on audience HANUKKAH PARTY: Candle lighting, Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony. pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 10 pm. Prospect in a Lego menorah-building contest. Flatbush and Nostrand avenues. (718) Claus. Receive one free 4x6 portrait. suggestions. $7. 7 pm. Impact Theater, Israeli dancing for children and adults, 5 pm. In front of state Supreme Court Park. Access through the Park- Also, carnival booths with prizes, face 951-4500. Packages available for purchase. 11 190 Underhill Ave. (718) 228-9441. latkes and donuts. 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. and Borough Hall, corner of side/Ocean avenues entrance or the painting, crafts and cotton candy. $5 am to 4 pm. Puppy Paradise, 2082 IMPACT THEATER: “Serpent Song.” 3 Congregation Mount Sinai, 250 Cad- Montague and Court streets. (718) Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance. admission; free for kids. 7:30 pm. 401 Flatbush Ave. at Avenue P in Marine pm. See Sat., Dec. 16. man Plaza West. (718) 875-9124. Free. 866-6815. Free. (718) 287-5252. Ninth St. (718) 832-1266. Park. (718) 252-7877. www.puppy- COMEDY: “Steal Away.” $20. 4 pm. See MENORAH LIGHTING: Live band, deli- CONCERT: Brooklyn High School of the INTRO TO BIRDWATCHING: Audubon paradise.com. FREE. Sat., Dec. 16. Society takes you on a tour of Pros- OUTDOORS AND TOURS CRAFTS FAIR: Brooklyn Society for cious treats and prizes for kids during Arts hosts a band concert. $5. 6 pm. Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony. 345 Dean St. (718) 855-2412. pect Park. Find out why the park has BIRD COUNT: Join a tradition over 100 Ethical Culture hosts a fair featuring CHILDREN been designated an important bird years in the making. The Christmas jewelry, pottery, art prints, toys, sta- 5 pm. In front of state Supreme Court FOOD TASTING: Graze Restaurant hosts DANCE: Creative Arts Studio presents and Borough Hall, corner of Montague area. Noon to 1:30 pm. Enter park at Bird Count is a nationwide bird census tionery, mirrors, hats, candle holders, “The Nutcracker.” $12. $6 children. 2 a beer and food tasting at Downtown and Court streets. (718) 866-6815. Free. Bar and Grill. Tonight’s theme is Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. that helps conservation researchers paper art, stained glass and more. pm and 4 pm. PS 29, 425 Henry St. (718) 287-3400. Free. track the long-term health of bird popu- Also, Brooklyn artists participate to (718) 797-5600. PROSPECT PARK IN LIGHTS: Holiday “Young’s Victorian Christmas.” $35. lighting installation, with performers 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 160 Court St. lations. 8 am to 10 am, noon to 1 pm raise money to be sent to Doctors SING-A-LONG: Sing with Gina, an PERFORMANCE and 3 pm to 4 pm. Audubon Center, Without Borders for their work in representing the best of Brooklyn’s (718) 625-2835. actress and singer. $6/person, diverse ethnic and cultural communi- BALLET: The Vicky Simegiatos Dance Prospect Park. (718) 965-8999. Free. Darfur. Concerned artists, photogra- $14/family. 11 am to noon. Spoke the PETS VISIT SANTA: Portraits for pets Company performs “The Nutcracker.” BIRDING 101: Join the Urban Park phers and writers will provide artwork. ties. Today, trumpeters from The Brook- and their owners. 11 am to 4 pm. See Hub, 295 Douglass St. For informa- lyn Philharmonic, steel drumming from $25-$35. 7 pm. Poly Prep Country Day Rangers as they offer insight into the 11 am to 4 pm. 53 Prospect Park tion, visit www.ginasing.com. Sat., Dec. 16. School, 92nd Street and Seventh art of birding. 1 pm. Salt Marsh West. (718) 768-2972. the Sesame Flyers Music group, dance CHILDREN’S THEATER: “The Velveteen and more. 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Park Circle, Avenue. Bay Ridge. (718) 680-0944. Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. (718) ART EXHIBIT: University of Delaware Rabbit”, the classic story about a toy 421-2021. Free. MFA candidates present an exhibition Prospect Park. (718) 965-8999. Free. THURS, DEC 21 CHILDREN rabbit and his quest to become real, is ANGRY MIND, UGLY LIFE: Vajradhara BATTLE PRATTLE: Urban Park Rangers of photography, ceramics, printmaking presented by the Ridge Repertory Com- ART MAKING: Brooklyn Museum hosts Meditation Center hosts a talk on how Brooklyn College pres- hosts a walk in Fort Greene Park. and sculpture. 11:15 am to 5 pm. pany. Children $8, $12 adults. 1 pm and YIDDISH SERIES: “Arty Facts.” Explore the galleries, to solve the anger problem. 7 pm to Learn about the park’s Revolutionary Brooklyn Artists Gym, 168 Seventh St. 4 pm. Bay Ridge Jewish Center, Fourth ents the National Yiddish Theater- enjoy a family activity and create art 8:30 pm. Midwood Martial Arts and War history. 1 pm. Meet at the visitor (718) 858-9069. Free. Avenue and 81st Street. (718) 836-3103. Folksbiene series. Program includes based on “Head, Shoulders, Knees center, high on the hill near the Myrtle RECEPTION: Brooklyn Arts Exchange Fitness Center, 1302 Ave. H. (718) Yiddish music and culture for non- and Toes.” Appropriate for ages 4 to CLASSICAL MUSIC: Brooklyn Symphony 258-KICK. Free. Yiddish speakers. Today’s program is the Avenue and Washington Park presents paintings by artist Lara Hoke. Orchestra features Benjamin Britten’s 7. 11 am to 2 pm. $8 adults, free for STILLNESS WITHIN: Lecture: “The operetta “The Witch.” 2 pm. Levinson entrance. (718) 421-2021. Free. 4 pm to 6 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) “Young Person’s Guide to the Orches- kids ages 12 and younger and mem- Power of a Peaceful Mind.” 7:30 pm Theater, one block from the intersection WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts Meet Santa: Puppy Paradise in- 832-0018. Free. tra” and Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker bers. 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) 638- to 9 pm. Lucky Lotus Yoga, 184 of Flatbush and Nostrand avenues. Call the Metro Tour Service and takes a vites pet owners to bring their READING: Vox Pop hosts a reading and Suite.” $15 suggested donation; chil- 5000. DeKalb Ave. (718) 522-7119. Free. for reservations. (718) 951-4600. Free. walk through Fort Greene, Clinton Hill furry or feathered friend and signing by Ayun Halliday, author of “Dirty dren free. 3 pm. Church of St. Ann and KEEPER CHATS: Prospect Park Zoo and Brooklyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 Sugar Cookies: Culinary Observations, the Holy Trinity, Clinton and Montague FILM: Cafe Steinhof hosts its holiday film BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Cinema Tro- hosts an inside look into the life of pm. Meet at Marriott Hotel Brooklyn, pose for a free 4x6 portrait with Questionable Taste.” Bring a plate of streets. (718) 852-0677. series “Christmas Light and Dark,” pical” with a screening of “Sisters” their zookeepers. Learn about the (2005), $10, $7 children and seniors. 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. Santa, now through Dec. 21. cookies, and take home a plate of JEWISH PLAY: “Who Stole The Light?” a featuring old classics. Today: “A Christ- endangered Bali Mynah at 11 am. cookies. Also, kid’s reading. 7 pm. 1022 mas Story” (1983). Call for time. 422 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 Lafa- Also, talk about the Mata Mata at 3 DISCOVER TOUR: Explore the secrets of time travel adventure in an original yette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. www.bam.org. nature with naturalists from the Pros- Cortelyou Rd. (718) 940-2084. Free. play for the whole family (appropriate Seventh Ave. (718) 369-7776. Free. pm. $6, $2.25 seniors, $2 children pect Park Audubon Center. 3 pm to 4 HAITIAN PARTY: Brooklyn Society for for children K-6). $10 students, $15 PETS VISIT SANTA: Portraits for pets MENORAH LIGHTING: Live band, deli- ages 3 to 12. Flatbush and Ocean DRUM AND DANCE: La Troupe Makan- and their owners. 11 am to 4 pm. See cious treats and prizes for kids during pm. Enter park at Lincoln Road and dal, a center for Afro-Haitian drum Ethical Culture hosts a fundraiser for adults. 3 pm. Kane Street Synagogue, avenues. (718) 399-7339. Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. its Haitian arts program, co-sponsored 236 Kane St. (718) 875-1550. Sat., Dec. 16. Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony. LEFFERTS HOMESTEAD: Kids are invit- and dance, presents “Vodou Drama of 5 pm. In front of state Supreme Court ICE SKATING: The Wollman Rink is open. Death and Rebirth in Three Parts.” by the Neges Foundation. $50 TOT GROUP: Union Temple offers a ed to make arts and crafts the old includes food and dancing. $10 for and Borough Hall, corner of Montague fashioned way. 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. $5, $3 seniors and children. $5.50 skate $15, $10 students and seniors. 8 pm. Jewish activity group for kindergarten- and Court streets. (718) 866-6815. Free. rental. 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; 7 dance lesson only. 9 pm. 53 Prospect age children featuring crafts, games, MON, DEC 18 Children’s Corner, inside Prospect South Oxford Space, 138 S. Oxford ART EXHIBIT: Brooklyn High School of pm to 10 pm. Prospect Park. Access St. (718) 953-6638. Park West. (718) 768-1282. stories and music. 17 Eastern Parkway. Park’s Willink entrance, Flatbush through the Parkside/Ocean avenues BENEFIT PARTY: WAGMAG (Williams- Call for time. (718) 638-7600. Free. MARTY’S MENORAH LIGHTING: the Arts hosts a fine arts and preserva- Avenue and Empire Boulevard. (718) tion arts exhibit. 5:30 pm. Free. Also, entrance or the Lincoln Road/Ocean CHILDREN burg and Greenpoint Monthly Art BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Borough President Markowitz lights the 789-2822. Free. Avenue entrance. (718) 287-5252. ART MAKING: Brooklyn Museum hosts Guide) benefit presents artwork do- giant menorah in front of the state instrumental concert. $5, $3 students. presents “Sun Tales from Egypt.” Kids 6:30 pm. 345 Dean St. (718) 855-2412. “Arty Facts.” Explore the galleries, nated from local artists and galleries. learn how the sun played an impor- Supreme Court building, followed by a PERFORMANCE enjoy a family activity and create art Tickets to the drawing are $150, and tant role in the land of the pharaohs. performance by the stars of the Broad- PETS VISIT SANTA: Portraits for pets SUN, DEC 24 JAZZ: Brooklyn Public Library’s Park based on “Head, Shoulders, Knees include a guarantee of original art- Appropriate for ages 6 and older. $4, way musical, “That Time of Year.” De- and their owners. 11 am to 4 pm. See Slope branch presents a performance and Toes.” Appropriate for ages 4 to work. 7 pm to 9 pm. Front Room Gal- free for members. 3:30 pm to 5 pm. licious treats and prizes for children. Sat., Dec. 16. Christmas Eve with saxophonist Michael Blake. 2 pm. 7. 11 am to 2 pm. Also, drop-in art lery, 147 Roebling St. (718) 782-2556. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Corner Montague and Court streets. 5 Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street. (718) making workshop in conjunction with pm. (718) 866-6815. Free. WINTER WILDLIFE: Join the Urban Park 832-1853. Free. the “Annie Leibovitz” exhibit. 2 pm to OTHER PETS VISIT SANTA: Portraits for pets FRI, DEC 22 Rangers in a walk around Fort Greene Park. 1 pm. Meet at the Fort Greene BALLET: The Brighton Ballet Theater pre- 4 pm. $8 adults, free for kids ages 12 SUN, DEC 17 HOLIDAY SALE: Ladies Independent and their owners. 11 am to 4 pm. See sents “A Winter Fairy Tale,” based on and younger and members. 200 Design League presents a holiday Sat., Dec. 16. Last Night of Hanukkah Visitor Center, near Myrtle Avenue Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” Re- Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. bazaar. Fashion, jewelry and accessory and Washington Park entrance. (718) commended for ages 4 and older. HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY: Brooklyn Pu- OUTDOORS AND TOURS designers sell their one-of-a-kind gifts. MENORAH LIGHTING: Live band, deli- 421-2021. Free. $10. 2 pm and 5 pm. The Leon blic Library’s Brooklyn Heights branch FOREVER EVERGREEN: Join the Urban Noon to 5 pm. Micro Museum, 123 TUES, DEC 19 Goldstein Performing Arts Center, presents a musical performance by Park Rangers in a pre-winter walk Smith St. (347) 729-4326. Kingsborough Community College, Steel Impressions, a steel pan drum around Prospect Park. 1 pm. Meet at DYKER LIGHTS: Time’s Up, an organiza- MEDICAID TALK: Learn about changes 2001 Oriental Blvd. (718) 368-6680. band. 11 am to 1:30 pm. 270 Cadman Audubon Center, near the Lincoln tion for skaters and bikers, hosts a ride to Medicaid eligibility. 9 am to 11 am. NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of Plaza West. (718) 623-7100 Road entrance to Prospect Park. (718) to see the miracle mile of Christmas Sephardic Nursing Home, 2266 LIST YOUR EVENT… Music presents “Don Juan in Prague.” FAMILY MOVIE: Brooklyn Public Library’s 421-2021. Free. lights and decorations in Dyker Cropsey Ave. (718) 745-7508. Free. To list your event in Where to GO, please give us two weeks notice or more. Send Petr Kofron conducts. Sung in Italian Central branch presents “Polar PROSPECT PARK IN LIGHTS: Holiday Heights. Ride is approximately 23 BRAILLE WORKSHOP: hosted by Helen your listing by e-mail: [email protected]; by mail: GO Brooklyn, The with English dialogue. $20 to $60. Express.” 11 am. Grand Army Plaza. lighting installation, with performers miles. 4 pm. Meet at Manhattan’s City Keller Services for the Blind. 10 am to Brooklyn Papers, 55 Washington St., Suite 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater, 651 (718) 230-2100. Free. representing the best of Brooklyn’s Hall, SW corner of Chambers and 11 am. 57 Willoughby St. (718) 522- 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we can- Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. MAKE-YOUR-OWN-CRAFTS: Brooklyn diverse ethnic and cultural communi- Centre Streets, lower Manhattan. Call 2122, ext. 343. Free. GOSPEL MUSICAL: “Follow the Star,” Free Space hosts a do-it-yourself holi- ties. 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Parkside and for info. (212) 802-8222. HANUKKAH PARTY: Family event fea- not take listings over the phone. composed by Bishop Nathaniel day crafts event. $10 per family, $3 Ocean avenues. (718) 965-8999. Free. HEALING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS: tures Chinese buffet dinner, home-

Dec. 16: Bill Ware’s Pups Vibes, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Dec. 18: Jaime Aff Session, Crossroads Saloon Pete’s Candy Store 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Dec. 19: 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in BROOKLYN Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, Jaime Aff Trio, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. Dec. 20: Elon Dixon Trio, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Saturdays and Fridays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. www.petescandystore.com. Midnight, $5; Dec. 21: Jaime Aff Trio, 9:15 pm, Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; Dec. 16: 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Dec. 22: Arturo Rebecca Pronsky, 9 pm, Trixie Whitley, 10 pm, O’Farrill Trio, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; WILLIAMSBURG Andy Friedman and the Other Failures, 11 pm, Dec. 23: Arturo O’Farrill Trio, 9:15 pm, 10:40 FREE; Dec. 17: Laura Vecchione, 8:30 pm, pm, Midnight, $5. Black Betty Stephen Clair, 9:30 pm, Nels Andrews, 10:30 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Street pm, FREE; Dec. 18: Monday Evening Stand-Up, Nightlife 7:30 pm, In the Trees, 9:30 pm, Curtis August, Southpaw in Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, Compiled by Chiara V. Cowan www.blackbetty.net. 10:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 19: Bingo, 7 pm, Randi 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Russo, 9 pm, Erika Simonian, 10 pm, Matt Lydon, Slope, (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. Saturdays: DJ Concerned, 11 pm, FREE; Sun- days: Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Marquand and 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 20: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, Yarn, BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Five Spot Dec. 17: One World Tribe, DJ Ceiba, a holiday 10 pm, Gabe Rothschild, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 21: benefit for Mumia Abu-Jamal and other Class- DJ Greg Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Rev. Restaurant Vince Anderson and his Love Choir, 10:30 pm, Sam Rosen, 8 pm, CJ Boyd, 9 pm, Mary War Prisoners, 6 pm, $10 in advance, $15 day of Halvorson & Jessica Pavone, 10 pm, Extra Life, Food 4 Thought 459 Myrtle Ave. at Washington Avenue in FREE; Tuesdays: Hot Rocks, 10 pm, FREE; the show; Dec. 19: G.A.M.E. Rebellion, Dragons 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 22: Group of Names, 7 pm, 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at MacDonough Clinton Hill, (718) 852-0202, Fridays: The Greenhouse with DJ MonkOne and of Zynth, and more, 8 pm, $8; Dec. 20: The Olive Juice Music Night with music from Lisa Li Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 443-4160. www.fivespotsoulfood.com. DJs Emskee and MC G-man, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. Wreckroom, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 21: Hymns, The Lund, Jack Lewis and The Cutoffs, The Wowz, Saturdays: Open mic, 9 pm, $6; Mondays: Fade 19: Holiday Party with The Dead Betties/Big Saturdays: DJ Kenny Parker from Boogie Down Coydogs, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, O Pioneers, Major Matt Mason USA, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 23: to Black Mondays a.k.a. Movie Night, 8 pm, Fun, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 20: Hype of the States, Production, 9 pm, $5; Mondays: Open turnta- Rob Lichter (fourth from left) and his band will perform the New York pre- 9 pm, $8; Dec. 22: Styles P., GC and the Soul Mas Rapido!, 9 pm, FREE. FREE; Wednesdays: Game Night, 7 pm, FREE. bles (bring your own needles, headphones and miere of their rock opera, “Odyssey!” at the BAMcafe on Dec. 21, fol- Mafia, 10 pm, $12. Time TBD, FREE. vinyl) hosted by DJ Copa, 8 pm, FREE; Stain Sistas’ Place Tuesdays: Hot Damn Tuesdaze (comedy) hosted lowing a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s classic “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Tea Lounge Galapagos 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in by Les Boogie, 10 pm, $5; Wednesdays: Soul f’ 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Wil- 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in Park 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in liamsburg, (718) 387-7840, www.stainbar.com. Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 498-1766, Real, an open mic showcase hosted by Anisa Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, Slope, (718) 789-2762, www.tealoungeny.com. Mondays: Paint Stain, 5 pm (often accompanied www.sistasplace.org. with Da Feel (live band), 9 pm, $5. 6 pm, FREE with $7 food drink minimum; Dec. www.galapagosartspace.com. GREENPOINT 19: Live jazz jam, 8:30 pm, $5 suggested dona- Dec. 21: Ridd Quartet, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, FREE; by the jazz guitar of Noboru, 8 pm), FREE; Dec. 16: Robert Rutledge, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $25 Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. tion and $7 food/drink minimum; Dec. 20: Dec. 22: Bootyjuice, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, FREE. Wednesdays: JAMstain, an informal open mic in advance, $30 day of the show. Reign 16: (Backroom) Hybrid, 8 pm, $13 in advance, Alexander Seeler & Rory Kelly, 8:30 pm, $5 sug- hosted by singers/songwriters, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 46 Washington Ave. at Flushing Avenue in Club Exit gested donation and $7 food/drink minimum; Two Boots $15 day of the show, One Ring Zero with Scott 16: Terrance McManus, 8 pm, Steev Richter and Solomon’s Porch Clinton Hill, (718) 643-7344, 147 Greenpoint Ave. at Manhattan Avenue Matthew, 10 pm, $10, (Frontroom) Get Presents Dec. 22: Poetic Notion, 8 pm, $5 suggested 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Mario Marchese, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 17: Stain’s 307 Stuyvesant Ave. at Halsey Street in www.myspace.com/reignlounge. in Greenpoint, (718) 349-6969, and Get Involved “A Pageant of Christmas and www.club-exit.com. donation and $7 food/drink minimum. Slope, (718) 499-3253, 3rd Annual Affordable Art Fair, 5 pm, $TBD, Russ Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 919-8001. Saturdays: “Your Space Saturdays” with DJ Politics,” 7 pm, $5; Dec. 17: Off-Stage Fright Funk and Chest Rockwell, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 18: Saturdays: DJ Dance Party, 10 pm, $15 (ladies www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. Tuesdays: Open mic, 8 pm, $5 (ladies FREE Hud, 11 pm, FREE before 12:30 am, $20 after Productions presents “A Very Faggots Chanu- Vincent Sperraza, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 19: Arslan and FREE until 11 pm); Fridays: DJ Dance Party, 10 Brooklyn Lyceum Dec. 16: Sufferin’ Succotash, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. before 10 pm). 12:30 am. kah” with The New York Howl, The Isle of Friends, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 21: Cold Reading Trio, pm, FREE. 21: Renee Manning Quartet, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Klezbos, The O’Debra Twins, and Soce, The 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 22: Mike Nicolai, 8 pm, FREE. Slope, (718) 398-7301, www.gowanus.com. 22: Michael Louis, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 23: Sputnik Schatzy, 10 pm, FREE. Elemental Wizard, 8 pm, $5; Dec. 18: Monday BOERUM HILL Europa Night Club Sundays: Brooklyn Songwriters’ Exchange, 8:30 Night Burlesque presents “Nice-n-Naughty” 262 Taaffe Pl. at DeKalb Avenue in Clinton pm, $5; Dec. 16: Denise Barbarita, Chubby Trash Bar Hill, (718) 398-6666, www.barsputnik.com. 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in with Trixie Little & The Evil Hate Monkey, Lady Hank’s Saloon Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, Behemoth, 9 pm, $8; Dec. 17: Dawn Landes, 6 Union Hall 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williams- Saturdays: French Beats International, 9 pm, Miss Astrid, Dr. Lucky and Little Brooklyn, 9:30 burg, (718) 599-1000, www.thetrashbar.com. 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Boerum www.europaclub.com. pm, $5. 702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, pm, $5; Dec. 21: Reggae keyboard legend FREE; Wednesdays: Around the Way and Dec. 16: Kindergarden, 8 pm, Devola, 9 pm, Hill, (718) 625-8003, www.hankssaloon.com. Saturdays: VIP Dance Party, 10 pm, FREE before (718) 638-4400, www.unionhallny.com. Glenn Adams to play in rare birthday perform- Electric Soul with DJ Kwame Akbar, 9 pm, FREE; Loafass, 10 pm, The Divide, 11 pm, The X’s, Mid- Sundays: Shotgun Shack, 6 pm, Sean Kershaw 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Tuesdays: Cafe Steinhof Dec. 16: The Onion’s Obligatory Holiday ance, 8 pm, $7 with RSVP at nomadicwax.com, Dec. 21: DJ Nicole Leone, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 22: night, $7; Dec. 17: The Buroughs, 9 pm, Ghost and the New Jack Ramblers, 10 pm, FREE; Karaoke Night, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Sexy 427 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street in Park Slope, Charity Party benefiting 826NYC, 8 pm, $15 Mashup Culture with resident DJ London Broil, $10 at the door, The Inbetweens, The Barbarian Runner (CD Release Party!), 10 pm, Queens Mondays: Live band kuntry karaoke with Rob Progressive/Dance party, 10 pm, FREE before (718) 369-7776, www.cafesteinhof.com. suggested donation; Dec. 19: The XYZ Affair, Pockit Records and Blunted Funk present Horde and Bootyjuice, 10 pm, $7. Denim Rockers, 11 pm, $6; Dec. 18: Ben Warren, Ryan and the Brooklyn Country All-Star Band, 10 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm. Dec. 20: J. Walter Hawkes Trio, 10:30 pm, FREE. The Couriers, 8 pm, $7; Dec. 22: Subinev.com pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Mobscenity, 10 pm, Worange Drexler, DJ Scottie B., DJ Tommy presents Mussels, El Jezel, Alina Simone, Tim Laila Lounge 8 pm, Dead Rabbit, 9 pm, Baptized X Fire, 10 FREE; Dec. 16: The Spines, 9 pm, The Yams, 10 Moye and DJ Kevin Erickson, 9 pm, FREE, The Williams, 8 pm, $7. pm, $6; Dec. 19: Deek Jenkins, 8 pm, Achyllis, 9 pm, The Brimstones, 10:30 pm, Thee Lexington Ravages, The Soundscapes, Lost Highway, Time PARK SLOPE Cattyshack 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in pm, Lean Seasoned Beef, 10 pm, The Press, 11 Arrows, 11 pm, The Arkhams, Midnight, FREE. TBD, $TBD. 249 Fourth Ave. at Carroll Street in Park Slope, Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, pm, Umami, Midnight, $5; Dec. 20: DJ Mojo Bar 4 (718) 230-5740, www.cattyshackbklyn.com. PROSPECT HEIGHTS www.lailalounge.com. presents Heavy Creatures, 8 pm, John Wiley, 9 pm, The World Without Magic, 10 pm, I’m In You, FLATBUSH 444 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street in Park Saturdays: Shack 249 with DJs BK Brewster, Mondays: Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: BRIGHTON BEACH Slope, (718) 832-9800. Daryl Raymond, and more, 10 pm, $5, $7 after The Backroom Blue Grass Tuesday, 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: 11 pm, $6; Dec. 21: Bunson Large, 8 pm, The Dog Show, 9 pm, John Hovorka & the Dawn of Dec. 17: Josh Roseman’s Water Surgeons, 8 11 pm; Mondays: Chump Change, 10 pm, (At Freddy’s) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue Jezebel Music Showcase with an open mic, 7:30 Cornerstone Pub Mechanized Farming, 10 pm, The Highway Stars, National pm, 10 pm, $5 (includes both sets). FREE; Tuesdays: Trivia Night, 7 pm, FREE; in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, pm, Live music, 8:30 pm, FREE; Fridays: OHM 1502 Cortelyou Rd. at Marlborough Road Wednesdays: Karaoke with Sherry Vine, 9 pm, www.freddysbackroom.com. and special guests, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 16: Mr. 11 pm, The Live Ones, Midnight, $6; Dec. 22: Restaurant The Barrens, 8 pm, Voices of Extreme, 9 pm, in Flatbush, (718) 940-9037, FREE ($2 after 10 pm), Oink Boys Party (ladies Dec. 17: Knit Night, 6:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 19: McGregor, 9 pm, Chairlift, 10 pm, $TBD; Dec. 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Barbes Thomas Lunch, 10 pm, Trusty, 11 pm, Cosmos www.cornerstonepub.com. welcome with sexy boys), 10 pm, $5; Thursdays: Minimalist Brooklyn Chick Jazz, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 22: The Elemental Tri-Force, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. Second Street in Brighton Beach, (718) 646- 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, Sunshine Band, Midnight, $7. Saturdays: Alegba & Friends, 9 pm, FREE (do- Shitkickers, 8 pm, FREE ($5 after 9 pm), Poison 21: Kings County Opry with a song circle, Alex 23: Kitty Cat with Darling DJs YanaCat and 1225, www.come2national.com. (718) 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. Ivy (glamorously dirty rock ‘n’ roll), 10 pm, $5; nation suggested); Tuesdays: Dan Pratt Quartet, Battles and the Whisky Rebellion, Dock Oscar KittyBeat, 10 pm, FREE. Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, FREE (donation suggested); Thursdays: Sundays: Stephane Wrembel, 9 pm, $8 sug- Fridays: R.P.M. with DJ Lug Nut, 7 pm, FREE, Union Pool 9 pm, FREE (with $65 prix fixe dinner); Fridays: gested donation; Tuesdays: Slavic Soul Party, 9 and the Chenango County Line, 8 pm, FREE. Stephane Wrembel, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: DJ Cirrah Fridays, DJs and burlesque, 11 pm, $5 ($7 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, FREE pm, $10; Dec. 16: Judith Berkson’s Platz The Lucky Cat Juicee spins Music That’ll Make You Thirsty, 10 after midnight); Dec. 16: Lipstick Optional, 10 Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484, (with $50 prix fixe dinner); Sundays: Live Russian pm, FREE. Machen, 6 pm, $8 suggested donation, Andy pm, $5 ($10 after 11 pm); Dec. 21: Sweet RED HOOK 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Williams- www.myspace.com/unionpool. music and dance show, 7 pm, FREE (with $50 Statman, 8 pm, $8, Polka Freak Out, 10 pm, $8 Tooth’s Disco Cult, 9 pm, $3; Dec. 22: Frisky burg, (718) 782-0437, www.theluckycat.com. Dec. 16: Flaming Fire (CD release show), Brian De- prix fixe dinner). suggested donation; Dec. 17: Barbes Classical Friday, 11 pm, $5 ($7 after midnight). The Hook Mondays: Joe McGinty’s Piano Parlor and key- Vox Po p with Michi Wiancko, 7 pm, $8 suggested dona- wan, Antonius Block, Khabarta, Matthew Thurber, 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red board karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Jezebel 8 pm, $TBD; Dec. 22: Treasure of the Sea’s 1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford Road in Flat- tion; Dec. 18: Smokey Hormel Western Combo, Music Open Mic Night hosted by Dave Cuomo, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS bush, (718) 940-2084, www.voxpopnet.net. Magnolia Hook, (718) 797-3007, “Farewell to Pluto” Swing Night, 10 pm, $15. 10 pm, $8 suggested donation; Dec. 19: 7 pm, FREE, Organ Grinder Tuesday, 10 pm, Sundays: Open mic, 7 pm, FREE with 2- Napoleon Maddox, 7 pm, $8 suggested dona- 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street in Park Slope, www.thehookmusic.com. Magnetic Field (718) 369-4814, www.magnoliabrooklyn.com. Dec. 16: Emergenza Festival with Loomer, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 16: The Welfare Poets, 9 pm, $TBD; drink/snack minimum; Dec. 16: Dirty Sugar, 7 tion; Dec. 20: Gerald Cleaver & Uncle June, 8 Dec. 17: Shul of Rock, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 22: Zebulon 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Mondays: Monday Night Football, 8 pm, FREE; Fri- The Riffsurfers, 8:30 pm, Bound by Substance, 9 pm, Ellsworth, 8 pm, FREE. pm, 10 pm, $8 per set; Dec. 21: Gabriel Kahane, Bronx River Parkway, 10 pm, DJ Daniel/ESP Pro- 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue in Heights, (718) 834-0069, days: Live music, 9:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 22: Christ- pm, Madia Crime, 9:30 pm, Jimmy’s Ring, 10 8 pm, $8 suggested donation, Matt Munisteri, ductions, 10:30 pm, FREE. Williamsburg, (718) 218-6934, www.magneticbrooklyn.com. 10 pm, $8 suggested donation; Dec. 22: The mas Carols with The Church Girls, 9:30 pm, FREE. pm, Amountboyz, 10:30 pm, $15; Dec. 22: www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. Dec. 16: Magnetic’s Four-Year Anniversary Party FORT GREENE Curcha-chestra, 8 pm, $10, The Mandingo S.A.P. in Association with New Money New York Dec. 16: Black Warriors, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 17: with Knife Fight and more, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 18: Ambassadors, 10 pm, $8 suggested donation; Melt Presents Down the Chimney, 9 pm, $15. Northsix Marianne, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 18: James Elisa Flynn, 8 pm, FREE; Dec. 21: The Poor BAM Cafe Dec. 23: Ed Pastorini’s 101 Crustaceans, 7 pm, 440 Bergen St. at Fifth Avenue in Park 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williams- Jameson, 9 pm, We Only Do It For The Man’s Roses, 8 pm, $6; Dec. 22: IfWhen and (At the Brooklyn Academy of Music) 30 $8 suggested donation, Forro for All, 9 pm, $8. Slope, (718) 230-5925. Hope and Anchor burg, (718) 599-5103, www.northsix.com. Chocolate Mousse!, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 19: Yah more, 8 pm, $6. Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Saturdays and Fridays: Meet and Mingle, 11 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Dec. 16: Lebowski Fest featuring Bling Kong, Supreme & Bohemian, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 20: Greene, (718) 636-4100 www.bam.org. Biscuit pm, FREE. Hook, (718) 237-0276. Hair Supply, The Prayers and the Tears of Arthur Salt & Samovar, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 21: Burton CLINTON HILL Dec. 16: Oratai Ensemble, 10:30 pm, FREE; 230 Fifth Ave. at President Street in Park Saturdays: Karaoke hosted by Dropsy Dozzman, Digby Sellers, 8 pm, $15; Dec. 17: Rainer Maria, Green Trio, 9 pm, Hypercolor, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. Dec. 21: Rob Lichter and his band perform their Slope, (718) 399-2161, The Perch Cafe 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays and Fridays: Karaoke Balthrop, The Jealous Girlfriends, 9 pm, $15. 22: Big Lazy, 10 pm, FREE. The Chocolate Bar rock opera “Odyssey,” following the 7 pm www.nightanddayrestaurant.com. 365 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope, hosted by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. screening of the film “2001: A Space Odyssey” Sundays: John McNeil and Bill McHenry, 8:30 (718) 788-2830. 45 Waverly Ave. at Park Avenue in Clinton in the BAM Rose Cinemas, $10 for screening, Hill, (718) 643-6373. pm, $6 and $7 food/drink minimum; Mondays: Dec. 16: Deadra Hart, 8:30 pm (two sets), $5 concert is FREE; Dec. 22: TamarRaqs Winter Debra and Mary’s Night on the Town, 8:30 pm, SHEEPSHEAD BAY Dec. 17: Hot Chocolate Sundays featuring suggested donation; Dec. 18: Zach Brock Trio, Solstice Hafla, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 23: Dr. Israel, 9 $10 ($5 for students) and $7 food/drink mini- Russell Taylor along with DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry, 9 8:30 pm (two sets), $5 suggested donation; Anyway Cafe TALK TO US… pm, FREE. mum; Wednesdays: Songwriters Showcase Dec. 19: Amy Cervini Quartet, 8:30 pm (two pm, $TBD. To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include hosted by Staci Rochwerg, 8:30 pm, $5 sug- sets), $5 suggested donation; Dec. 21: Kelsey 1602 Gravesend Neck Road at East 16th name of venue, address with cross street, phone number for the public to call, Web site Night of the gested donation and $7 food/drink minimum; Jillette Group, 8:30 pm (two sets), $5 suggested Street in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 934-5988, address, dates, times and admission or ticket prices. Send listings and color photos of per- Dakar Cafe Dec. 16: Kris Davis, 6 pm, $5 suggested dona- donation. www.anywaycafe.com. 285 Grand St. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Cookers tion and $7 food/drink minimum, Maria Mondays: Open Mic, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: formers via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax at (718) 834-9278. Listings are Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.dakarcafe.net. 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Cangiano with Octavio Brunetti and Victor Puppet’s Jazz Bar Jazzy funk with Karin Okada and guests, 9 pm, free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. Sundays: DJ Contra Sounds, 6 pm, FREE; Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. Prieto, 9 pm, $10 and $7 food/drink minimum; FREE; Wednesdays: Grace Garland, 9 pm, The listings are correct as of press time. Contact the venue before you go to confirm Tuesdays: African musical guests, 9:30 pm, Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Live Dec. 17: Reading & Poetry Series hosted by Carl 284 Fifth Ave. at First Street in Park Slope, FREE; Thursdays: Susan Tobocman, 9 pm, event details. FREE; Fridays: Live DJ, 10 pm, FREE. jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. Rosenstock with Richard Howard & Rika Lesser, (718) 499-2627. FREE; Fridays: Eric Nicholas, 9 pm, FREE. 12 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM • (718) 834-9350 December 16, 2006 SNL catches BCAT bug Skit pokes fun at boro’s community access TV

The Brooklyn Papers If satire is the sincerest form of flattery, then “Saturday Night Live” gave a wet kiss to the would-be celebrities of Brooklyn Community Access Television last weekend. On the program, Williamsburg resident Kenan Thompson served up a gentle — though a bit too accurate — spoof of DENTISTS DENTISTS some of the channel’s eccentric personalities. Thompson’s near-sighted character, Mason Lemmings, hosts his own BCAT show, “Buyer Beware,” which is taped in his garage. (It should be noted that the folks at NBC used ROOT CANAL GENERAL & COSMETIC Affordable Family Dentistry a “Brooklyn Information and Culture” logo on screen instead EXTRACTIONS DENTISTRY in Modern Pleasant Surroundings of BCAT’s exciting new “bugs” featured in the Dec. 2 edi- PERIODONTAL WORK Advanced sterilization and infection control tion of The Brooklyn Papers). State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) The segment — punctuated by Thompson screaming out CROWNS Jack Irwin, D.D.S. Emergencies treated promptly “Consumer alert! Consumer alert! The peaches up at the 414 Seventh Avenue Special care for children & anxious patients Bushwick farmers market are nasty!” with little provoca- bet. 13th & 14th Sts. tion — wasn’t too funny, but it certainly tickled the folks at Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson (top, right) and Maya Rudolph WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD BRIDGES www.jackirwindds.com the Fort Greene-based BRIC, which produces all of in a segment called “Buyer Beware” — which made light of BCAT’s PORCELAIN VENEERS (718) 768-8372 • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) BCAT’s programming. non-professional sets. But the station’s class and dignity shine through Evening Hours Mon-Fri • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, “Once you’ve been satirized on ‘SNL,’ it means you’ve during this week’s episode of the hit program “Reporter Round- BLEACHING Most Insurance & Union Plans Bonding Crowns & Bridges (Capping) made it,” said Greg Sutton, BCAT executive producer. table,” featuring (from left) Tom Tracy, Jotham Sederstrom, Gersh accepted as full or partial payment. • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment Sutton was reminded that Thompson was making fun of Kuntzman, Patrick Gallahue and Vince DiMiceli. DENTURES MetLife, UFT, DC37, PBA, Delta, Blue Cross, • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings BCAT. Aetna, CIGNA, Unicare, Guardian, Healthplex, Mgmt. Bfts. Fund, United Concordia, Ameritas. • Impant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) “Public access television makes an important contribu- LAMINATES • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) tion to Brooklyn life,” he said. “And as with all contributions, it gets satirized. Any mention of public access is fine Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer by me. It came from a loving place.” 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens Thompson’s take on BCAT shows may not be entirely accurate. After all, The Brooklyn Papers Editor Gersh Quality Dentistry 624-5554 624-7055 Kuntzman and Senior Editor Vince DiMiceli donned tuxe- Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking dos and celebrated the year’s top stories with champagne Gentle care in our ultra-modern office and insurance plans accommodated toasts, on the year’s final Reporter Roundtable program. It will be cablecast on channel 56 (Time Warner) and channel • Cosmetic Dentistry • Cosmetic Laminates 69 (Cablevision) on Saturday, Dec. 16, 9 pm; Monday, • Reconstructive & Bonding Dec. 18, 1 pm; Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1:30 and 9:30 pm; and Dentistry • Advanced Sterilization Thursday, Dec. 21, at 2 pm. • Gums & Implants • Behavior Modification Joining Kuntzman and DiMiceli on the program are for- • Bleaching • Sealants mer Papers staffers Jotham Sederstrom of the Daily News and Patrick Gallahue, who is now Brooklyn bureau chief of • Nitrous Oxide • Fluoride the New York Post; and Tom Tracy of the New York Post’s (Sweet Air) •Preventative Dentistry Courier-Life Publications. RONALD I. TEICHMAN, DDS Saturday & Evening Hours 357 Seventh Avenue at 10th Street VOX POP 768-1111 / Dennis W. Ho / Dennis W. The legacy of Ho / Dennis W. Major Owens The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn TOOTH Papers The Brooklyn We attended Sunday night’s farewell gala for Rep. Major Norva Butler, Crown Heights Lucy Koteen, Activist Owens (D-Crown Heights), who chose not to run for a “It’s education. He did so much “He was great on peace issues PAIN . . . work for the common people. and a strong opponent to the We’ve Moved! 13th term and will leave office on Dec. 31. As we sipped Bush agenda. And he was a . . . may be a debilitating and He physically wired the schools, cocktails and downed the delicious oxtail stew at the strong opponent of Atlantic life-disrupting entity. My name is when Verizon refused to do it Grand Prospect Hall, we asked Owens’s biggest support- because there was asbestos. Yards. He came to rallies and Dr. Jeff C. Strachan, practicing ers a simple question: What is Major Owens’s legacy? And he helped get the coal- even rapped and sang at clinical dentistry for more than PARK SLOPE FAMILY — Gersh Kuntzman burning furnaces out.” one.” twenty years. I can relieve your affliction quicky, and in most cases, the same day. 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Dr. Andrew Warshaw Ho / Dennis W. Ho / Dennis W. www.strachandds.com Ho / Dennis W. • Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Sari Rosenwein Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri: 8am to 6pm; Saturday: By appointment only • Root Canal Therapy Dr. Doug Pollack • Implant Restorations • Laminates • Bleaching Hours by Appointment The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn • White Fillings • Bonding Sat. & Eve. Available Papers The Brooklyn COURTEOUS AND • Fluoride • Sealants Yvette Clarke, Congress- Chris Owens, son Letitia James, City Council- Major Owens, 12-term Free Consultation • Cleanings • Crowns woman-elect “His legacy is what he taught woman (D-Prospect Heights) congressman COMPREHENSIVE 24 Hr Phone Service • Bridges • Dentures “He built a bridge of rights for me: the importance of having “He was the leader of the pro- “I spent my time and energy DENTAL CARE the disenfranchised to the a vision and clarity about why gressive movement, a coali- organizing people. I certainly • Non/Surgical Gum Care 21st century. He fought for a we do public service. It wasn’t tion of African-Americans, lib- didn’t do it by raising money; Provided at our new spacious, progressive agenda, from op- about accumulating power or eral whites and Latinos, a fundraising was my greatest modern and friendly office Financing Available posing the war, to supporting raising money. It was really coalition of conscience on so- failure. I’m most proud of my Insurance Plans Welcomed 789-5700 the Americans with Disabilities about the public. It doesn’t cial issues. He coined the term amendment that got funding Providing Excellence in All Phases of Dentistry Act to his cornerstone, which make you the best politician, ‘empowerment.’ That was the for 107 historically black col- was uplifting educational stan- but it makes you a great pub- first time I heard that word in leges. It’s up $4 billion since COSMETIC DENTISTRY: Porcelain Laminates, Tooth Color Fillings, dards for our children.” lic servant.” the political context.” that passed.” Metal Free Crowns. Porcelain Inlays, Onlays, Tooth Whitening FAMILY MEDICINE IMPLANT DENTISTRY: Surgical Placement and Restoration PERIODONTICS: Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment of Gum Disease TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS Wednesday. That obscure body Bruno and Pataki, supports the ROOT CANAL THERAPY: Using State of the Art Rotary Instrumentation is controlled by just three men: project. COMPUTERIZED DENTAL X-RAYS RATNER… Gov. Pataki, Senate Majority But Silver recently voted Leader Joe Bruno (R-Rensse- against two of the governor’s pet CROWNS, BRIDGES, PARTIAL & FULL DENTURES Start the Continued from page 1 “Combine that with the rev- laer) and Assembly Speaker projects: the West Side stadium Emergency Patients are seen on the same day! ESDC officials said the enues from the economic de- Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan). last year and the Moynihan sta- process months before shortfall was due to a recent velopment we see already Assemblyman-elect Hakeem tion project earlier this year. EUGENE D. STANISLAUS, D.D.S eight-percent downsizing of springing up in the surrounding Jeffries (D-Prospect Heights), is A spokesman for Silver de- one of many leaders who is clined on Wednesday to com- LAMUEL A. STANISLAUS, D.D.S leaving to get your shots Ratner’s Xanadu. area as investors anticipate the “The project has been scaled arrival of the Nets arena, and calling for a delay in the vote. ment on the tax revenue short- 189 Montague Street, Suite 800B - 8th Floor down,” said ESDC spokes- we’re looking at a very healthy “All we can do now is ask fall. Gov. Pataki also took a Brooklyn Heights • Telephone: (718) 857-6639 • Yellow fever Plus woman Jessica Copen. “In par- tax base for Brooklyn’s future,” for more time to address these pass. MEDICAL ADVICE he concluded. concerns,” he said. “The plan is still being OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT Typhoid ticular, when you scale down • FOR TRAVELLERS commercial space, the revenue The state’s Public Authori- Many project opponents looked at,” said John Sweeney, • Hepatitis is affected even more.” ties Control Board is expected have pinned their hopes on the a spokesman for the governor’s The eight-percent reduction to consider the project on Sphinx-like Silver, who, like budget office. • Malaria prevention in overall square-footage that occurred between the approval Now in Park Slope! –– BROOKLYN HEIGHTS FAMILY PRACTICE –– of the draft and final impact can’t see what’s so historically 185 Montague Street, 3rd Floor statements returned the project, significant about them,” he said. Hours: Mon-Sat • (718) 624-6185 whose size had been increased twice, back to its original, SAVED… And then he complained that eight-million-square-foot di- the empty house was costing him mensions. Continued from page 1 Since then, it has changed $17,000 a month to maintain. But Copen said that coming in the area, but concluded: hands a few times, and been But with the LPC vote loom- mercial space in the project — “What Clinton Hill really needs renovated, but it has always re- ing, he changed course, vowing which generates more jobs and, is really not more condos.” tained its original character and to work with “the community” SKIN CARE therefore, more tax revenue — The 152-year-old home, architecture — a big selling to ensure that “the house re- had been cut 44 percent. which sits between Classon Av- point for the LPC. main as it is on the outside.” At least one independent an- enue and Grand Street, has seen Residents were outraged After the hearing, though, FINEST DENTAL CARE alyst questioned that. its share of history. The most fa- when they learned that Morris Morris said he was angry that mous resident was Reverend area residents had gone “behind Superior Services for Adults & Children “On the face, it seems like a was planning to destroy it. large revenue falloff given the Major Jealous Divine — Father For more than a month, Mor- [his] back” to the LPC. New! Periodontist (gum specialist) on premises. amount of space being cut Divine to his followers — who ris dodged reporters and resi- “I feel betrayed,” he said. back,” said Doug Turetsky, a bought the house in 1939. dents, but he did show up at this Morris’s architect, Robert 10 Plaza St. East, Suite 1F spokesman for the city’s Inde- Father Divine was the leader week’s hearing. First, he disput- Biviano, had other issues on his Most mind. Evening (bet. Flatbush & Vanderbilt Aves) Insurance pendent Budget Office. of the International Peace Mis- ed the home’s historic value. appointments accepted Comptroller Bill Thompson, sion Movement, and an early “I did some research to find “It’s back to the drawing available. (718) 622-8020 who has endorsed Ratner’s $4- activist for racial equality. out who lived in this house and I board,” he said. billion plan, declined to comment on the shifting numbers. But Borough President Mar- ongoing, police said. An I.E.S.I kowitz, the highest-profile PSYCHOTHERAPY booster of a project whose spokeswoman had no comment. champions include Mayor TEACHER… Area residents were not sur- Bloomberg and Gov. Pataki, prised by the fatality. Henry CHANGE YOUR LIFE, CHANGE did not lessen his enthusiasm Continued from page 1 Pratt Institute Graduate School Street has long been a conduit YOUR WORLD, FEEL BETTER for Atlantic Yards, $500 million will be greatly missed,” of Information and Library Sci- for sanitation trucks heading to- shortfall or not. Brooklyn Law said in a state- ence, and she frequently lec- wards Atlantic Avenue. The “Dr. Mendez helped me get out of my head and into my life. trucks often leave slicks of oily He has helped me challenge the dominant culture “As the hub of an enhanced ment posted on the school’s tured on copyright issues and and create the life I want.” – Gary B., client and vibrant Downtown Brook- Web site. law library administration. garbage that pedestrians and bi- cyclists slip on, residents said. Dr. Rafael Mendez, Ph.D. is a long time community activist and Social Therapist, lyn, Atlantic Yards will be both City Councilman David Robbins was pronounced Laser & Skin Care Clinics And according to Transporta- who has worked for over 30 years in the diverse communities of New York City. He of Brooklyn Heights a tax generator and magnet for Yassky (D-Brooklyn Heights) dead at the gruesome scene. works with people from all walks of life on issues of diversity, interracial relation- investment,” the Beep said in a knew Robbins from his days She was buried on Thursday in tion Alternatives, Henry Street is ships, anger, depression, career issues and more. statement. “Even with the teaching at the Brooklyn her native Ohio. one of the three most dangerous Individuals / Couples / Group Therapy height reductions that I and Heights-based legal institution. The driver of the truck, stretches in Brooklyn Heights. Dr. Rafael Mendez, Ph.D. others called for, which pre- “She was as sweet a person which is registered to I.E.S.I., a Since 1995, six pedestrians have 104-106 South Oxford Street, Fort Greene, Brooklyn serve every unit of affordable as you could possibly know,” private carting company based been hit — though not all fatally www.socialtherapygroup.com housing pledged, we’re looking he said in a muted voice. in the Bronx, was not arrested. — at the intersection of Henry CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION: 718-797-3220 at a billion dollars in new tax Since 1987, Robbins had An investigation into whether and Montague. A30-11 revenues for Brooklyn. been a Visiting Professor at he was criminally negligent is Robbins was the seventh. December 16, 2006 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM • (718) 834-9350 BWN 12A

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The Brooklyn Papers Coney Island’s “rendezvous NEW ARRIVAL BRIEFS of the elite” is on its way back. Anna Corinna “City Tote” A group of real-estate devel- PRESS RELEASE OF THE WEEK opers have a plan to create a Available in Black, Java, grand eatery and catering hall at the former Child’s Restaurant, a Blue, Tan & Plum long-shuttered city landmark that earned its swanky nick- shoes handbags jewelry accessories gifts name during Coney’s 1920s Sanitation heyday. www.BURKETALON.com “We want people getting married there — walking down the aisle and looking out to the ocean on one side and is this year’s the Parachute Jump on the other,” said Charles Bendit, chief executive at Taconic Invest- Loose ment Partners, which signed a long-term lease over the sum- The landmarked Child’s restaurant, on the Riegelman Boardwalk in Coney Island. Scrooge! mer, but only announced it this Dentures? week. rooftop dining.” But Taconic is still facing a being looted by a homeless man. for The Brooklyn Papers Taconic imagines the Rooftop dining would be a challenge. The restaurant is at Fresh graffiti covered the GO AHEAD.... The Sanitation Department is dreaming of a wasteless 25,000-square foot, 14-foot- return to Child’s earlier life as a West 21st Street, far the Stillwell metal doors blocking the build- Christmas — and to make it happen, the agency wants you high-ceilinged Art Deco build- flapper-era eatery with dancing Avenue subway station and the ing’s five entrance arches. Eat what you want! ing as an upscale keystone of under the stars. amusement district. It’s even a “Hopefully, it’ll get better to abandon some cherished holiday traditions. Visit Dr. Tony Farha in the morning, This week, the agency won our coveted “Press release of the the multi-billion-dollar revival “Child’s always tried to cre- few blocks west of Keyspan soon,” said Captain Bob, a that is expected to sweep Coney ate itself as a step up from the Park. Coney Island tour guide who have the “Mini-Implant System” week” award for sending out advice on how to make the eight placed in less than two hours, days of Hanukkah, seven days of Kwanzaa and the mega-con- over the next several years. rest of Coney Island,” said Right now, its closest neigh- regularly takes groups of “This is beachfront New Michael Immerso, author of bor is a public service agency tourists to the faded landmark. then go out and enjoy your sumerism of Christmas day more environmentally friendly. favorite lunch. No more messy adhesive or pastes. Certainly, “New York’s Strongest” are in the unenviable posi- York City,” Bendit said. “Imag- “Coney Island: The People’s and an overstuffed Dumpster “I know I want to get in tion of cleaning up after our celebrations, but what’s next? The De- ine it lit up with cafés and Playground.” that on a recent Saturday was there.” — Ariella Cohen As recently demonstrated by Dr. Tony partment of Environmental Protection telling us not to roast chest- on ABC & Fox News nuts on an open fire (it contributes to smog, you know)? The Parks Department telling us to stop jogging (carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas)? The Health Department telling us not to stuff our- selves with holiday snacks (oh ho ho ho, they already do that!)? • This advanced system is FDA-Approved. Perhaps, but Sanitation chief John Doherty did offer some • It is a one-step, non-surgical procedure. handy suggestions for keeping the holidays clean this year: DeBlasio: Kids like milk fat • No sutures, nor the typical months of healing. •Give your loved one some music lessons or coupons for • No pain or discomfort. services like pet-sitting or house-cleaning. The Brooklyn Papers year since the city made the low-fat move. “Kids don’t get enough fluids as it is. So • Affordable (Payment Plans •Give to a charity on behalf of a friend — and don’t bother City Councilman Bill DeBlasio hates to “By their own numbers, that’s 50,000 even if it has some fat, we need to encour- available and Insurance coverage) with a card. Just mention it casually when you’re under the fewer boxes of milk given out in schools age milk drinking,” he said. mistletoe (now we’re getting festive!). say he told you so — but he did: Dr. Tony is recognized schoolkids are drinking a lot less milk every single day,” he said. “I’m amazed.” “If consumption goes up again, they can • Bake some goodies (no waste there — except on your waist). DeBlasio’s general welfare committee stop there,” DeBlasio added. “They’ll have as a Professor of the Mini Dental Implant. •Give the gift of fitness in the form of a gym membership. Af- ever since the city did away with full-fat held a hearing on the matter this week. 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If you really (D-Park Slope). drinking soda when they get out of school,” students from eating our nutritious meals.” want to save New York’s Strongest from the real backbreaking But DeBlasio didn’t know how much less DeBlasio said. He said the healthier lunches were being work, you’re going to have to wolf it down. milk kids would consume until he received He’s calling for the Department of Edu- consumed by 64.5 percent of students, up Christmas at Plymouth After passing through your system, it’s DEP’s problem. a letter from the DOE last month that said cation to bring back one-percent-fat choco- from 63.8 percent last year. — Paul Koepp milk drinking is down 10 percent in the one late milk, despite the added sugar. — Gersh Kuntzman Congregational Rev. David C. Fisher, Senior Minister Bruce Oelschlager, Minister of Music CHECKIN’ IN WITH... This Sunday, Dec. 10, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service and Christmas Pageant featuring the children and youth of Plymouth Ellen Freudenheim HURST HUMBUG retelling the story of the Nativity. Sun., Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m. The ultimate Brooklyn booster has found a new love: Queens! Author Ellen Freudenheim — No holiday lights on 86th Street Christmas Carol Service who established legitimate Brooklyn street cred with traditional carols and congregational singing. with her three books, “Brooklyn: Where to Go, Harp prelude begins at 5:30. for The Brooklyn Papers Locals are crying in their ough to almost non-existent — What to Do and How to Get There,” “Brooklyn: Holiday Lights? Humbug, eggnog. and this is the result.” Sun., Dec. 24, 6:00 p.m. A Soup to Nuts Guide” and “Brooklyn: The Ulti- “Bensonhurst is known for Feuer was quick to point out mate Guide to New York’s Most-Happening say the merchants of Benson- decorations,” said resident Steve hurst. that consumers don’t travel to Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Borough” — has now put out her first travel Dessin. “People come from all Bensonhurst for the lights, they The holiday lights that usual- of lessons and carols. Harp prelude begins at 5:30. guide without the word “Brooklyn” in the title. over to see the lights. I can’t un- come for the shopping. ly rise shortly after Thanksgiv- The Park Slope resident has just released derstand why they aren’t up.” “86th Street is strong, lights ing are noticeably absent this Dessin believes the lights or no lights,” he said. “Queens: What to Do, Where to Go (and How year — and local officials say Not to Get Lost) in New York’s Undiscovered stimulated business by putting Dessin wasn’t as cheery. they may become a permanent would-be shoppers in the holiday Borough,” and will be signing copies on Dec. 17 ghost of Christmas past. “I find it hard to believe that from 4 to 6 pm at the Community Bookstore mood. Now, he wants answers. there could be that many While in previous years the “It’s kind of dreary here (143 Seventh Ave., between Carroll and Garfield Board of Trade, a representative scrooges in Bensonhurst,” he without them,” he said. said. —Matthew Lysiak streets). This week, she checked in with The group for local business, had Feuer blamed the recent lack Brooklyn Papers Editor Gersh Kuntzman. little problem gathering the Orange Street, between Hicks and Henry, of holiday cheer on demograph- Brooklyn Heights • 718-624-4743 needed funds for the lights, ic changes that have transformed many merchants appear to have Brooklyn’s “Little Italy” into a played Scrooge this year. cultural melting pot. Hookers to www.plymouthchurch.org Q: You’re the author of all those A: I’m happy in Brooklyn. Just because you The lights extended from Feuer cited many benefits of Brooklyn-boosting books, yet now love Paris doesn’t mean you move to Paris. 18th to 24th Avenue on 86th a diverse community, but men- you’re writing about how great I don’t think the boroughs need to be in street and merchants are typi- tioned one drawback: the lack get red light Queens is. Isn’t that like Marty competition. cally asked to donate $100. of a cohesive trade association. Markowitz running for Queens bor- Q: Is there any downside to Queens? “This year … there has been “It is sad,” Feuer said. “Over The Brooklyn Papers ough president? almost no interest,” said Com- the last 30 years, I have watched A: I did keep getting lost. I get all turned A new traffic light will be The Most A: No. Queens and Brooklyn should be munity Board 11 District Man- our Board of Trade dwindle from around in Queens. ager Howard Feuer. one of the strongest in the bor- installed at a Red Hook inter- united as counterweights to Manhattan. It’s Q: How should Brooklynites treat section where a pedestrian Memorable Funeral true, though, that Queens is much more di- was struck and killed by a van verse than Brooklyn, now. In some neigh- Queens? Ft. Greene can offer your loved one A: They should go there and discover things earlier this year, Department borhoods, you can’t even count the ethnici- of Transportation officials said ties on one hand. It’s exciting to see the for themselves. It breaks down barriers. When I wrote my first book, people from this week. Enjoy the serenity of globalization in front of you. It’s cool to And already, residents are meet these people from all over the world. Brooklyn Heights didn’t even know where a comfortable chapel Sunset Park was. That’s how Brooklynites Mad Ave High clamoring for another. located in the historical Q: You really fell in love with Queens, think of Queens now. Well, Jack- “People use Van Brunt Street didn’t you? son Heights is much more than ble for the Pepsi Generation, the like a drag race,” said Tina Lu- Fort Greene-Clinton Hill area. By Ariella Cohen ongo, a resident of the gentrify- A: Brownstone Brooklyn is the Jackson Diner. The Brooklyn Papers “Real Thing” and the brand pushed by Markowitz himself, ing neighborhood. “The streets Services customized to meet your needs. now so upscale that it’s be- Q: So Queens really is “the Brooklyn Borough Presi- have gotten crazy.” coming less edgy. Real estate “Brooklyn.” new Brooklyn,” isn’t it? dent Markowitz, best known He hopes that the school will The DOT decided to install Serving Fort Green-Clinton Hill is so expensive that Seventh for marketing the borough, the light at the intersection of Avenue is turning into Mon- A: Everything is the “new” help expose the borough’s large for over 40 years everything, given enough time. now wants to create a black population to an Van Brunt and Sullivan streets, tague Street, where it’s just public high school near PS 15, after monitoring real-estate brokers. But in a When I moved to Brooklyn, industry that is now Park Slope was not what it is specializing in ad- 89 percent white, ac- traffic on the two way corridor Robert F. Cranford Funeral Home place like Jackson Heights [a vertising — and cording to the Bureau all summer. Queens neighborhood], there today. If I was starting out to- 203 DeKalb Ave. (bet. Adelphi & Carlton) day, I would look to live in he’s already set of Labor Statistics. Red Hook residents began are falafel joints next to sari (718) 625-4656 Jackson Heights or Sunnyside aside $2 million to “What I want to pleading with the city to install shops, next to synagogues, next [a Queens neighborhood]. do it. do is simple,” Mar- the light after the Fairway gro- FUNERAL DIRECTORS: to an Argentinean steakhouse. The largest historic district in The inventor of kowitz said. “Very cery store started causing traffic Robert F. Cranford & Eva J. Cranford And there’s so much art in the United States is in the “Leaving Brook- few people in ad- after its May opening, and the Queens. Long Island City [a Ridgewood [a Queens neighbor- lyn: Fuhgeddaboudit” vertising are Afri- subsequent death of Janett Queens neighborhood] has so hood]. There is row after row of limestones. highway sign is now in can-American. One Ramos in July. many major museums. PS 1 is a MOMA af- discussion with city schools reason why people “I can’t wait for the light,” filiate. The Noguchi Museum is there. The Q: Limestones? We got limestones in Chancellor Joel Klein about cre- aren’t making careers in said crossing guard Dominga Fisher Landau Center is there. The Museum Brooklyn! ating the new facility. In addition the field is a lack of exposure Hernandez. “I put my hand up of Moving Image is nearby. A: Yes, but the ones in Queens are afford- to the standard curriculum, the to the field. It’s a rich profes- to stop the traffic and the cars • Local & Long Distance Services school would offer classes in sion and Brooklyn has some pass behind my back.” Atlantic City, Q: So why don’t you move? You able. • Airport Transportation marketing, graphic design and creative minds that should The light should be installed Foxwood and know, “Brooklyn: Love it or leave.” Q: Ouch. other skills associated with the know about it.” by January, the DOT said this • Medical Pickup & Drop Off Mohegan Sun — with Akosua Albritton trillion-dollar industry responsi- week. — Ariella Cohen Casinos

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Or at named Gezer, which means was mighty cranky about it as Until last year. least that’s what they proba- carrot in Hebrew. it was the first time he’d ever MARTMOM DECIDED bly should have done. Her Jewish consciousness missed Christmas with his that she was sick and For Smartmom, this was was raised, thanks to friends family. Worse, Smartmom tired of spending every major turning point in their had no idea how to do Christ- S long marriage. who lived in a kosher house Christmas out in California. off-campus and lit Hanukkah mas in New York. As far as Gingerly, she brought it up For the first time, Hepcat candles to celebrate the Mac- she was concerned, a New with her man while he was seemed to recognize that it cabean miracle. York Christmas was presents cooking dinner. was important to invent holi- Smartmom’s romance with in the morning, a movie, and “Well, I guess it’ll just be day traditions with his family Hanukkah ended years later dinner at a Chinese restaurant. me, Teen Spirit and OSFO,” in Brooklyn. when she and Hepcat were If only for her beloved Hepcat said somewhat defen- Last year, instead of trying dating and he invited her to ex- Hepcat, she had to figure out sively. Smartmom was aghast to recreate a California Christ- perience Christmas Hepcat- how to celebrate his special that he planned to split up the mas in Brooklyn, they worked style. The family home in holiday 3,000 miles away family during the holidays, hard to make it their own. northern California was deco- from his home. but she decided, uncharacter- On Christmas Day, which rated top to bottom with Mexi- At the last minute, they de- istically, to take a wait-and- was also Hanukkah, they can creches, Advent calendars cided to buy a tree, but they see approach. opened presents before going and a live tree decorated with didn’t have any ornaments. Teen Spirit came in from over to Diaper Diva’s, where LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER is proud to have received the 2006 handmade ornaments and They bought colorful lights dining room, where he’d ob- they lit the menorah, ate lox glass balls from the 1950s. and hung Teen Spirit’s action and bagels with Ducky, Bro- Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ from viously been overhearing the N CHRISTMAS mor- figures on the branches. On delicate discussion. in-Law, Groovy Grandma and HealthGrades,® one of the nation’s leading health care rating organizations. ning, Smartmom felt Christmas Eve, they hung their “Dad, I’ve always wanted their cousins. Afterwards, socks on the windows in the to see what Christmas was they went to see “King Kong” This award ranks Lutheran Medical Center among the top 5% of all O like she’d died and went to shiksa heaven. What living room. like in Brooklyn,” he said. at the Pavilion. hospitals in the nation. magic, what fun — and what Smartmom spent too much Hepcat had that stoic look After the movie, Smart- fresh baked cinnamon buns! time worrying that Hepcat on his face that usually indi- mom was tempted to order Dressed in bathrobes and slip- and Teen Spirit would be dis- cates that he is in a great deal from Szechuan Delight, but In fact, Lutheran Medical Center is the ONLY hospital in Brooklyn, Queens, pers, the adults watched as appointed. And in a way they of pain. they had too much risotto left Staten Island and the Bronx to achieve this award, which recognizes Hepcat’s nieces reveled in the were. Their Brooklyn Christ- “Well, I guess it’ll just be over from the previous night’s delights under the tree. mas seemed a cheap imitation me and OSFO,” he said. Now Christmas eve dinner. those hospitals that provide the best overall outcomes for patients. After they were married, of the one in California. They he had that pleased-as-punch To say they had it all ways Hepcat and Smartmom never really hadn’t bothered to in- expression obviously confi- at once would be an under- Lutheran Medical Center also received the 2006 HealthGrades missed a Christmas in Califor- fuse it with their own special dent that he could rely on his statement. As a family they nia. Soon they had Teen Spirit style. little girl to stick by him. cobbled together a Christmas Excellence Awards for Gastrointestinal Care, General Surgery Care, with them, who loved sitting Hepcat was relieved to re- “No way!” OSFO scream- that was eclectic, eccentric by a roaring fire on Christmas turn to California the next ed from the dining room. and fun — just the way they Pulmonary Care and Stroke Care. morning as he and his cousins year, with baby OSFO in the “I’m not spending Christmas like it. explored their voluptuous Bjorn, and vowed never to without Mom and Teen Spir- Louise Crawford also writes Best rated health care that’s close to home — everyone deserves it. And Christmas stockings. spend Christmas in New York it.” At that, Hepcat looked “Only the blog knows Brooklyn.” now, Brooklyn has it. To reach a Lutheran HealthCare physician, call 1-718-630-RXRX (7979). Medic! Victory must be saved: Pols By Dana Rubinstein And Lyn Hill, a spokes- can state Sen. Marty Golden said that thanks to an expansion The Brooklyn Papers woman for Park Slope’s New and Republican Rep. Vito Fos- of the hospital’s maternity ward, York Methodist Hospital, said sella have been issuing Dickens- it can now accommodate 2,000 Bay Ridge leaders are her facility expanded its emer- ian predictions of pregnant more births. That’s 500 more fighting to save Victory gency department by 50 per- women giving birth in the back newborns than Victory wel- Memorial Hospital on the cent, making room for 20,000 seats of cars as they travel to comed into the world last year. grounds that four neighbor- more annual visits. distant hospitals. The politicians’ concerns ing medical centers won’t Gorman and Hill’s comment “Right now, maternity servic- don’t just conflict with the neigh- be able to handle a surge of were inoculation to local politi- es at Lutheran and Maimonides boring hospitals. They also stand new patients — but the cians’ claim that Victory must are at, or near, capacity,” said in contrast to the state’s Health 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220 stay open — despite a state pan- Gentile, whose affection for Care Facilities report. other hospitals say they are el’s finding that it is no longer Victory began in 1959, when he “Victory can close as an inpa- 1-718-630-RXRX (7979) ready for action. needed because other centers was born there. tient facility without disruption www.LutheranMedicalCenter.com “We do have the capacity to could handle the overflow. “If the other two hospitals are to access to or availability of handle increased need,” said Ever since the report came at or near capacity, where do care,” said the report. “Sur- Neal Gorman, a spokesman for out last month, elected officials these 1,500 mommies go to have rounding institutions can defi- Lutheran Medical Center, in such as Democratic City Coun- their babies?” asked Gentile. nitely absorb Victory’s current Sunset Park. cilman Vince Gentile, Republi- The answer? 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