Show Them the Money! Seniors Still Stuck at Slope Old Folks’ Home Despite Pledged Payment
Aug. 12–18, 2016 Including Brooklyn Courier, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Courier, Brooklyn Heights Courier, & Williamsburg Courier FREE ALSO SERVING PROSPECT HEIGHTS, WINDSOR TERRACE, KENSINGTON, AND GOWANUS BLAZ SWEATS AT Y Police protest mayor at morning workout — say they’ll be back
BY COLIN MIXSON of the city’s 36,000 offi cers. “We like to Police want to help Mayor DeBlasio surprise him.” sweat every time he visits his Park DeBlasio relocated from the Slope Slope gym. to Gracie Mansion when he took of- Dozens of offi cers picketed Hiz- fi ce in 2014, but continues to lead a mo- zoner outside the Ninth Street YMCA torcade over to his old gym between early twice last week and again on Fifth and Sixth avenues most morn- Tuesday to demand a pay raise — and ings so he can engage in a leisurely they’ll be back soon when he least “workout,” often followed by a visit to expects it, according to their union a nearby patisserie — making him a spokesman. sitting duck for foes and journalists “It’s going to be a pop-up thing un- hoping to catch his attention. expectedly,” said Joseph Mancini of During their early morning rallies, the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Associa- the protesting patrolmen waved signs BLAZ AND BLUE: Protesting police offi cers follow Mayor DeBlasio to the Park Slope Y on tion, which represents around 24,000 Continued on page 11 Aug. 2. Photo by Paul Martinka Show them the money! Seniors still stuck at Slope old folks’ home despite pledged payment
BY COLIN MIXSON They’re not buying it. The outgoing residents of a tony Park Slope old folks’ home say they’re skeptical of a real-estate investment fi rm’s promise to pay them the $3.35 million they agreed to take in ex- change for vacating the ritzy property, which their landlord failed to cough up when it was due last month. Sugar Hill Capital Partners claims it is willing to front the cash Prospect Park Residence owner Haysha Deitsch agreed to pay his frail tenants so they Brace for it can afford to move to a new nursing home, yet just last week the fi rm got a Nikka gets a good scrub at the Great Dog Wash at Sean Casey Animal Rescue in Windsor Terrace on Aug. 6 but has us wondering: court order to stop Deitsch from using Are dog braces in our future? For more, see page 4. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf its money for that very purpose. Now Continued on page 22
A CNG Publication Vol. 36 No. 33 Vol. 36 No. 33 UPDATED EVERY DAY AT BROOKLYNDAILY.COM INSIDE NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD GL9C@J?<;9P:E>(D Power to the people: The play “Election Selection,” which This is some circular logic! lands in Coney Island on Aug. 19, brings together commu- nity activists, 1920s suffrag- ettes, 1960s drag queens, and modern-day refugees to battle political problems. Julia Staff The city should fi x the no- Election play stuffs in every topic toriously dangerous nexus at By Loren Noveck Clinton or Donald Trump. alk about political theater! “They’re both a little on the wrong side,” she says An exuberantly overstuffed play is using 30 — too busy fighting each other to deal with real issues, Tactors, 12 crew members, five live musicians, a which are represented in the play by a costumed monster traveling stage, a giant hand-cranked moving backdrop, representing global warming, war, and poverty. life-size puppets, masks, and a live-action Pikachu to The show is aimed at residents of the neighborhoods Flatbush, Atlantic, and Fourth convince New Yorkers to vote. “Election Selection, or where it performs, and while one message is that voting is You Bet!” is touring the five boroughs this summer, with important, Field thinks local organizing is even more so. three performances in Brooklyn starting Aug. 19 on the “We want people to vote and we want them to get Coney Island Boardwalk. involved in politics — we don’t want them just to vote, The show’s writer said that she wanted to address but to actually get involved, talk to each other about the every topic that might matter to voters this election issues, join together,” she said. “The theme of this play is avenues by turning the inter- season. that political power begins at the bottom: with your block “We have every single issue in our play!” said Crystal association, your zoning board, your community board, Field, who also plays an angry grandma in the show. your school board, your city council, your mayor — that’s “Election Selection” is a bonanza of ideas and ideals, where it starts.” tackling global warming, gun violence, health care, war, “Election Selection, or You Bet!” on the Coney Island the Middle East, immigration, discrimination against Boardwalk (at W. 10th Street in Coney Island, (212) section into a roundabout, says Muslims, affirmative action, civil rights, Stonewall, the 254–1109, www.theaterforthenewcity.net]. Aug. 19 at 6:30 economic crisis of 2008 and its aftermath, the gig econ- pm. Free. omy, police violence, violence against police, poverty — Additional performances in Herbert Von King Park all delivered with songs and a bit of time travel. (670 Lafayette Ave. between Marcy and Tompkins avenues Joke’s over: The embodiment of war, poverty, and pollution ram- This year’s presidential candidates only appear briefly pages through the audience while presidential candidates Wonder in Bedford-Stuyvesant), Aug. 21 at 2 pm; and in Sunset in a dream sequence, represented by Wonder Woman and Woman and the Joker stand aside, in the new musical “Election Park (Sixth Avenue at 44th Street in Sunset Park), Aug. 27 the Joker. But Field swears the play does not back Hillary Selection.” Julia Slaff at 2 pm. Free. a local transportation expert. Offi cials are trying to make Your entertainment some safety tweaks to Times guide Page 33 Plaza — the awkward trian- gular pedestrian island at the heart of the havoc — but this Police Blotter ...... 8 ring-leader says the best an- Standing O ...... 18 swer is to go full circle. Letters ...... 26 “That’s what roundabouts Rhymes with Crazy ...... 27 are for — they resolve strange geometries,” said Jonathan Sports ...... 39 Cohn, a transportation archi- tect at Perkins Eastman, who also lives a few blocks away in Park Slope. “This is a situation that calls for thinking outside the box.” Department of Transporta- tion offi cials are in the midst of redesigning Times Plaza — NOT TIMES SQUARE — TIMES CIRCLE: Michael Cairl, left, and Jonathan Cohn think it’s time to turn the danger- and the crossings around it — ous intersections at Times Plaza into a roundabout. Photo by Stefano Giovannini HOW TO REACH US following years of complaints by residents and pols, and and extend curbs out at each cross into the center of the “It slows traffi c because Mail: Cohn and several supporters corner to create a European- roundabout and exit in any di- they have to slow down to go Courier Life made their pitch at a commu- style roundabout. rection they please, Cohn said. around it and there are no left Publications, Inc., nity workshop last Wednesday Pedestrians could shuffl e “If you could go out to the cir- turns, so they all spur off,” said 1 Metrotech Center North night. around what would become cle, then you could go straight Park Sloper Michael Cairl, a 10th Floor, Brooklyn, Their revolutionary idea is short crosswalks over each to where you are going, you longtime member of local civic to turn the plaza into a circle street or, in one confi guration, wouldn’t have to cross more group the Park Slope Civic N.Y. 11201 than two times,” he said. Council. “Pedestrians only General Phone: The junction is one of the have to look in one direction for (718) 260-2500 most dangerous intersections oncoming traffi c.” News Fax: in Brooklyn — between 2010– And they have data to back (718) 260-2592 In the ‘Spotlight’ 2014, motorists injured 78 pe- up their argument — a well- destrians and cyclists there, placed roundabout can cut ve- News E-Mail: BY THE COURIER LIFE META killing or seriously hurting 13 hicle collisions at a single in- [email protected] FILM BUREAU of them, according to city re- tersection down by almost half, Display Ad Phone: It’s the part we were born cords. Around half of pedestri- according to the Federal High- (718) 260-8302 to play! ans mowed down by vehicles way Administration. Display Ad E-Mail: Television show “Last were crossing with a green But transportation honchos [email protected] Week Tonight With John light. didn’t come a-round to the idea Oliver” fi lmed at the Park It is even more perilous for — they are considering round- Display Ad Fax: Slope Courier’s Downtown drivers — car crashes injured abouts elsewhere in the city, (718) 260-2579 offi ce recently, using it as 289 motorists in the same pe- a department spokeswoman Classified Phone: a set for a newsroom sketch riod, killing or seriously injur- said after the workshop, but (718) 260-2555 starring Jason Sudeikis, ing 12. don’t think one is feasible at Classified Fax: Bobby Cannavale, and Rose Cohn and his fellow lords of Times Plaza because there isn’t (718) 260-2549 Byrne that aired on Sunday the ring say the traffi c-calming enough room. night. STARS IN HIS EYES: Jason Su- measure will make the cross- But Cohn disagrees — he be- Classified E-Mail: The Home Box Offi ce deikis reads one of our fi ne pub- roads far less hairy by forcing lieves the city could “take a bit” [email protected] Continued on page 11 lications. Community News Group drivers to slow down and elimi- off the block currently housing a nating left turns. Continued on page 22 :FLI@ GL9C@J? 2 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT Seventh Ave. gets stile-ish with new gates BY COLIN MIXSON Talk about a good turn. The Metropolitan Trans- portation Authority re- placed the four clunky old revolving-door turnstiles at the Seventh Avenue F and G stop in Park Slope with eight waist-high, horizontal ones last week, which is great news for local parents who say the lower, lighter gates are much more compatible with children’s puny bodies and still-forming muscles. “I like them much bet- SEVENTH HEAVEN: New turn- ter,” said Simone Procas, stiles at the Seventh Avenue sta- who’s lived in Park Slope tion. Photo by Stefano Giovannini for more than a decade. “My kids use these turnstiles, also lobbying the transit au- and they’re much easier.” thority to install elevators BREAK IT UP, YOU TWO!: Transit offi cials are hoping to separate notoriously adversarial pedestrians and bikers cross- The so-called “high-vol- there, citing the surround- ing the Brooklyn Bridge by adding more of the wooden walkway. New York City Department of Transportation ume” turnstiles, located at ing area’s growing senior station entrances on Sev- population and the station’s enth and Eighth avenues, proximity to Methodist Hos- are supposed to be 50 per- pital as reasons it needs a cent faster than their ver- handicap-accessible com- It’s planks-giving! tical counterparts, and the mute. four new entry points at the “With the hospital and Seventh Avenue end of the growing number of seniors, station in particular are ex- I think we have a strong City may expand Brooklyn Bridge walkway pected to increase capacity case,” said Lander. “It’s the there threefold, according right thing to do.” BY DENNIS LYNCH to transit authority spokes- But that won’t happen It’s time to end this vicious cy- woman Amanda Kwan. anytime soon, according to cle. Some adults with fully- a spokesman for the agency. The city may widen the grown limbs, however, don’t Seventh Avenue is not dangerously crowded wooden seem to fully appreciate the one of the 100 “key stations” walkway over the Brooklyn upgrade. where it says elevators Bridge, offi cials announced “It didn’t really bother are most needed — a list it on Monday — thrilling local me before,” said 17-year has been working its way cyclists, who say they’re sick Sloper Liz Gavril. “But I through since the enact- of dodging clueless selfi e-stick don’t have a problem with ment of the Americans with wielding, love-lock leaving the new ones.” Disabilities Act in 1990, ac- tourists on their commutes to “It doesn’t really change cording spokesman Kevin and from work. MURRAY ME: The Brooklyn Bridge promenade is usually packed with anything,” said Ninth Street Ortiz. The agency has since “Of course that’s a good tourists, some more famous than others. Photo by Jason Speakman resident James Johnson. upgraded 86 stops, and the idea,” said Carroll Gardener But many citizens had remaining 14 won’t be on- Brian Raymond, who rides the tracks over the girders above destrians and cyclists re- complained in the past about line until 2020, he said. span every day. “Coming back the vehicle lanes — creating ported to the city each year, ac- the slower upright gates, Lander hopes to get Sev- in the afternoon the tourists enough space for separated cording to a New York Times which were located closest enth Avenue on any subse- are out of control — no one re- bike and pedestrian paths, ac- report, but pedal-pushers say to the station’s entrances quent lists. ally respects the bike lane and cording to an agency release. the set-up is a disaster waiting and often became backed-up It won’t come cheap, there’s a mix of bikers yelling, A rendering shows a walled to happen — so much so that during rush hour, according though — Ortiz says install- using their bells, everything.” bike lane running through the one rider on Monday said he’d to Councilman Brad Lander ing elevators in the city’s The upgrade is no sure middle of the path, with pedes- just had such a hair-raising (D–Park Slope). aging subway stations can thing — Department of trian stretches on either side, time navigating the crossing, Residents fi rst pitched top $10 million per cab — a Transportation bigwigs are and crossings so tourists can he won’t attempt it again until the replacement gates dur- result of obtaining street fi rst launching a six-month, still snap photos in either di- the city makes it safer. ing a participatory bud- space, rerouting utilities, $370,000 study to see whether rection. “I’ll never ride over the geting session in 2014, and and reconstructing station the bridge can support more Roughly 10,000 pedestrians Brooklyn Bridge again,” said though his constituents ul- components to accommo- pathway before even consider- and 3,500 cyclists cross the 70-year-old Alan Santa Ma- timately voted to put money date the new amenities — ing appointing a 21st-century 133-year-old bridge each day, ria, a life-long Brooklynite, towards other projects that and Seventh Avenue will Emily Warren Roebling to according to the city’s latest after a trip on Monday. “Over year, the transit authority require no less than three make it happen. fi gures — sharing the thor- the decades it’s gotten more took the idea and ran with elevators to become fully If it all goes ahead, one way oughfare that is only 10 feet and more crowded, someone it, he said. compliant with the disabili- to expand the currently shared across in some stretches. is going to get hurt, bad — But Lander still isn’t sat- ties act. pathway at the center of the There are fewer than a for safety, there’s no question isfi ed that the station is suf- “A n elevator does not bridge could be to build more dozen collisions between pe- something should be done.” fi ciently navigable, and is come cheaply,” he said. DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 3 Cash splash at dog wash BY COLIN MIXSON but they were easily con- need — he recently rescued an They were soggy doggies! soled with treats,” said Helen imperiled goose from Ocean A dog-walking company Bowers, founder of Brooklyn Parkway with his own two hosted a pooch wash in Wind- Bark. hands — and locals say they sor Terrace on Saturday, The pet-care outfi t hosts were more than happy to chip scrubbing dozens of dirty dogs the Great Dog Wash annually in with donations. to raise money for an over- in order to keep pro-bono, no- “Sean Casey’s amazing,” crowded neighborhood ani- kill Third Avenue shelter Sean said Park Sloper Shai Navon, mal-rescue shelter. Some of Casey Animal Rescue afl oat. who got his hound Shoko from the pups weren’t exactly ex- This year, the canine stylists Sean Casey two years ago, and cited to be there, said an orga- bathed around 40 pups, rais- came around for the wash to nizer — but they were eventu- ing nearly $500 in the process. support the beloved institu- PUP’N FRESH: (Above) Bob Ipcar gives squeaky-clean Cosi kisses. (Cen- ally persuaded to take part. Casey is something of a tion. “He’s amazing, his shel- ter) Shai Navon helps hound dog Shoko dry off following his much-need- “Some of the dogs love it, neighborhood hero for his ter is incredible. It’s just an ed bath. 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Landmarks Preservation Commission DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 5 Coney brush with fame BY MAX JAEGER area’s unsung history of scien- style with cartoonish fi gures, They drew on the People’s Play- tifi c innovation, she said. bold lines, and vibrant col- ground’s colorful past! “One hundred years ago, ors, and it features Granville An internationally ac- light bulbs were for the rich. T. Woods — who invented the claimed artist taught school People came down here and electric roller coaster and de- kids a little history — and saw light bulbs for the fi rst buted it in Coney — and Dr. how to paint in the traditional time. Immigrants arriving Martin A. Couney — who put freak-show banner style — as here on ships [in the early premature babies on exhibit part of the Coney Art Walls in- 1900s] did not see the Statue and charged 25 cents a peek stallation. 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A trio of baddies robbed a deliv- The victim had only communi- ery man as he was dropping off food cated with the guy via text and e- on Pacifi c Street on Aug. 2. mail and never actually met him, but Authorities said the delivery handed over the keys to his apart- guy was bringing food to the resi- Street ice cream shop and stole $500 ment between Leonard Street and dence near Nevins Street at 5:45 am out of its safe on Aug. 6. 90TH PRECINCT Manhattan Avenue for the weekend when one of the louts snarled, “Give A woman told police she was SOUTHSIDE–BUSHWICK around 3 pm on the July 29. me your money and don’t say any- walking her dog by Henry Street He stashed a cash box in a kitchen thing.” at 11 pm when she noticed the front Headache cabinet, but when he came home it The food dude then handed over door had been opened and called and the $1,000 in it were nowhere to A would-be robber beat up a man $90 and unspecifi ed electronics and 911. Police later discovered that the be found, police said. the cretins fl ed. The victim still fi lcher had taken $500 from the safe. on Marcy Avenue on Aug. 1, police made his delivery, cops said. — Lauren Gill said. The victim was coming off the 94TH PRECINCT train around 5:20 am and had just Ball bash GREENPOINT–NORTHSIDE A crew of crooks attempted to rob 78TH PRECINCT reached the Hewes Street intersec- a Schermerhorn Street shop on Aug. PARK SLOPE tion when a guy came up from be- Pharmacy folly 2 by bashing the worker behind the hind and tried to steal his cellphone Two louts tried to strong arm a counter, but failed to get their haul. from his hands. Slap happy Bedford Avenue pharmacy on Aug. The victim told police he was The victim resisted and got the A 34-year-old woman slapped 1, according to a police report. working in the store near Court phone in his pocket, but the lout did another lady around on Eighth Av- The manager was standing at Street at 12:15 am when the curs not like that, so he hit him over the enue on July 25. the front of the store near N. Third came in and attempted to take The victim told authorities that head nearly a dozen times with a Street around 5:31 am when the two money out of the register. she was between 14th and 15th blunt object, according to police. would-be robbers walked in, one One of the rogues hit the victim streets at 10:26 am, when she began holding a brown bag. with a hard ball, cutting his nose arguing with a stranger. The argu- Maspeth mugging One of them walked up to the and face, and another punched him ment escalated to fi sticuffs when A brute beat up a man and robbed manager, grabbed him by the neck, in the back of the head, according to the suspect allegedly started throw- whipped out a pistol from the bag, a report. The worms were still un- him on Maspeth Avenue on July 25, ing vicious slaps, before hurling the police said. and told him to open the safe. The successful though, fl eeing empty- victim into a locker and leaving her The victim was walking through manager could not get it open, so handed. with a nasty bump on her head. a park near Morgan Avenue around the baddie told him to take money The suspect fl ed following the at- 3 pm when the robber came up and from the register. Oldster grab tack, and the victim refused to press punched him repeatedly in the head A customer walking in spooked Some bandit snatched an 82-year- charges, despite fi lling cops in on the pair and they fl ed with empty and face. old man’s bag from his hands on details about the crime, police said. hands, law enforcement offi cials The fi end then grabbed his Hicks Street on Aug. 3. said. The elderly victim told authori- Bike bandit phone, $700, and $3,500 in money or- ders from his pockets and dashed, ties he was strolling by State Street A ne’er-do-well stole a man’s bike Not so smart at 5:30 pm when the knave came law enforcement offi cials said. from outside a Seventh Avenue gro- Police arrested one of four sus- from behind and grabbed his bag cery store on July 29 while he was pects who they say beat and robbed — containing his credit cards and inside perusing the aisles. Like them Apples? a guy after getting into an argument cash — from his hands and fl ed. The victim told police he locked A pair of burglars made off with with him on India Street on Aug. 8, his ride up outside the market $10,000 worth of laptops from a police said. Cut off near Carroll Street at 6:23 pm, and S. Second Street business on July The victim told police he was A woman’s night in the spotlight stepped away to go shopping for 30, according to a police report. walking home around 2:30 am near was cut short when a thief stole her food. A scant fi ve minutes later saw They broke into the place be- Manhattan Avenue when he got into pocketbook while she was singing him returning to a broken lock and tween Kent and Wythe avenues the dispute with the quartet. The karaoke in a Willoughby Street bar a missing bike, cops said. around 5 am, police said. four were yelling “you think you’re on Aug. 3. They went through a rear fi re es- smarter than us,” he told cops, and The victim left her purse on a ta- Lock and fl ee cape door, scooped up seven Apple then jumped him. ble at the joint near Lawrence Street A scoundrel jacked a woman’s bi- MacBook Pro laptops, and fl ed the They allegedly took his phone, while she hit the stage at 8:30 pm, cycle she left chained outside an At- way they came in, according to a po- $300, and a credit card, and hit him but when she returned for a break, lantic Avenue store on July 30. lice report. around his face and body before it was gone, police said. The victim told police she se- fl eeing. cured her ride outside the shopping Not a-muse-ing Almost snatched center between Fort Greene Place Time for a raise A miscreant tried to pull a and S. Portland Avenue at 12:15 Some villains robbed a band of its equipment stored in a Ten Eyck Some goon tried to rob a chic woman into his car on Dean Street pm, and returned later to fi nd the N. Seventh Street clothing store on Street practice space on July 31, po- on Aug. 4, but couldn’t get a hold of chain had been broken and her two- Aug. 2, but failed to hang on to his lice said. her and stole her phone instead. wheeler stolen, cops said. haul, police said. The band members locked up the The woman was near Bond Street The scoundrel walked in to the space between Morgan Avenue and at 5 pm when the lowlife grabbed her Bad credit store between Berry and Wythe by the left hand and tried to pull her Cops arrested a 20-year-old man Bogart Street around 8 pm and re- avenues around noon and stuffed into his vehicle, police said. for allegedly using a woman’s credit turned around 5 pm the next day to a bunch of pricey threads into his The lady resisted and she avoided card number to fund an illicit shop- fi nd no damage to the door, but all backpack. When an employee con- the kidnapping, but the creep did ping spree on June 1. the gear gone. fronted him, he punched the victim manage to grab her phone before The victim told police her bank The thieves got away with four in the face and split down the street, fl eeing. account showed two unauthorized pairs of headphones, six micro- a police report read. withdrawals at 3:50 am, despite her phones, seven guitar pedals, drum Employees caught up to the thief Cold hard cash credit card still being in her posses- equipment, recording equipment, and got the clothes back, but the A thief broke into a Montague sion. — Colin Mixson and more, a police report stated. perp got away. — Dennis Lynch 8 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 9 Ragusa goes on the defensive olitical rivalries trump But that misses the point ally appear on the ballot. vote for Democratic presi- party lines. PARTY LINE — Ragusa’s lack of support Harris collected 10 sig- dential nominee Hillary P Incumbent 47th As- undermined Democratic ef- natures — the minimum re- Clinton in November. sembly District Democratic forts, said Brannan, who has quired — but the Board of Instead, they’re writing in committeeman Charlie Ra- not announced his intentions Elections tossed three of “reparations now” — joining gusa is fending off attacks for the Bay Ridge seat. them, because the signatories a handful of black activists from primary challenger “Billy Thai was right. Both were not actually members of who believe people of color Billy Thai, who says Ragusa Charlie Ragusa and Mark the party, which is one of two deserve recompense for slav- has failed to support fellow Treyger have a history of re- requirements for signing the ery and systemic racism in Democrats’ bids for offi ce. fusing to support Democrats petition. the U.S. Ragusa said he didn’t back in general elections. This is But the party still has her But mainly, they just don’t the attempts because the as- a fact. But I’m not sure what back, according to its New like Clinton, who they ac- pirants were his political ri- any of this has to do with me,” York political director, who cused of tokenistic support of vals. TALKING BORO POLITICS said Brannan. called her apparently weak the Black Lives Matter move- He didn’t endorse Jamie WITH JULIANNE CUBA Ragusa also did not sup- petitioning a “technical er- ment and possessing positions Kemmerer in his 2014 bid port former Councilman ror.” too close to her husband’s. against state Sen. Marty founder Justin Brannan’s Domenic Recchia’s failed “We’ve endorsed Pam Har- “I should not be support- Golden (R–Bay Ridge), or turf if Brannan runs for his congressional bid against ris for Assembly, and she has ing them. Using the Black Andrew Gounardes’s 2012 old boss Councilman Vin- Michael Grimm — but that’s the Working Families Party’s Lives Matter movement to challenge to the senator , be- cent Gentile’s Bay Ridge seat because he just didn’t think full support,” said Ari Ka- help get a platform for herself cause both were members in 2017. Recchia would be a good con- men. “While she won’t ap- without addressing the issue, of the Bay Ridge Democrats, “Unfortunately we’re at gressman, he said. pear on our ballot line due to which is the police killing of which has a history of ani- odds with them. This is what • • • a technical error, we’ll make unarmed people,” she said. mosity with Ragusa’s own it’s all about. Unfortunately The Working Families sure that every WFP voter in “When President Bill Clin- United Progressive Demo- it’s a longstanding thing. It’s Party has endorsed Assem- the district knows that she ton was in offi ce, he is the cratic Club. complicated, it’s not me alone, blywoman Pam Harris is our candidate and the best architect of kicking women Thai previously called I’m part of a group,” said Ra- (D–Coney Island) — even voice to fi ght for our progres- and families off of assistance Ragusa a racist for challeng- gusa. “They’ve done things to though she cannot run on its sive values.” after fi ve years, the architect ing his petitions to get on the Mark Treyger, they’ve done party line come November. • • • for mass incarceration, for ballot — a common practice things to Bill Colton — Jus- The group endorsed Har- Brooklyn Democratic which our people have been among candidates. tin Brannan is involved — ris in her race against Kate power couple Council- unfairly subjected. She and Ragusa said the mud- he wants to run for Council. Cucco for the 46th Assembly woman Inez Barron (D– her husband appear to be of a slinging originated from his We’re going to do the same District on July 20, but she Canarsie) and Assem- like mind and have not been longtime rivals, and said he’s thing when he runs for Coun- did not get enough signatures blyman Charles Barron of benefi t to African-Ameri- ready to take the fi ght to club cil. It’s tit for tat.” from party members to actu- (D–East New York) will not can people.” Great rates like ours are always in season. 18-Month CD % 1.25 APY1 $5,000 minimum deposit To qualify you must open a Flushing Bank Complete Checking Plus account. Get the complete access and control you desire with a competitive interest rate and banking on-the-go with our Flushing Bank Mobile2 app. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. 1 New money only. APY effective July 5, 2016. 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Flushing Bank is a registered trademark 10 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT SIGN OF THE TIMES: Police offi cers brought gym-themed placards to protest Mayor DeBla- sio outside the Park Slope Y — and they say they’ll be back. Photo by Paul Martinka police offi cers locally and across the POLICE country as state law requires,” said president Patrick Lynch. Continued from cover The city has cut a deal with other reading “Just another dumbell [sic] uniformed workers for an 11 percent in the gym” and “ ‘Workout’ contract raise over seven years, but union with cops,” and parked a truck-borne bosses say that isn’t enough for New billboard across the street from the Y. York’s Finest. New York cops earn more on aver- The mayor is still open to nego- age than many of their counterparts tiations with the offi cers, a spokes- in other large cities, according to the woman said — just not, presumably, city, but union members argue that outside the Y. the cost of living here is so high that “Our door has always been — and they’re actually worse off. continues to be — open to the PBA “New York City police offi cers — to negotiate a long-term contract, as who protect the biggest city in the we’ve done with nearly the entire city country every day — deserve and will workforce to date,” said mayoral press fi ght for a rate of pay equal to other secretary Freddi Goldstein. The segment’s broader message — WE’RE ON TV! that the Fourth Estates’s thankless but vital role in keeping a close eye Continued from page 2 on local government and other power show’s honchos looked at several other players cannot be replaced by listicles newsrooms around the city, according and funny tweets — resonated with the to the man who pulled the offi ce out Park Slope Courier’s editorial staff- of obscurity and made it a star, but ers, who sit through hours and hours only one had the look of an authentic of community board, Council, and newspaper bullpen, worn in by hard- other hearings every week to write nosed reporters through decades of important stories that won’t get half shoe-leather journalism and speaking the views of “Is it ‘sauce’ or ‘gravy’?” truth to power. (Also, it’s pretty large, But, they had to admit — that cat- which is what the producers really raccoon idea sounded pretty great, needed). too. “They liked the depth, you could “Animal stories are a pillar of make it look like a busy newsroom,” community journalism,” said deputy said location scout Brad Reichel. “It editor Ruth Brown. “I’d run it if the looked like the cliched bullpen.” cat-raccoon was rabid or saved from The scene is a spoof of the 2015 certain doom by fi refi ghters. Or in a movie “ Spotlight ” — which chron- costume contest!” icles the Boston Globe’s real-life in- You won’t catch any actual Brook- vestigation into the coverup of child lyn Paper reporters in the clip — they sex abuse by Catholic clergy — and were all sent home for the day in fa- Tribune Publishing’s much-mocked vor of more attractive actors — but recent rebranding as a digital media fans of the offi ce’s early, indie work company named Tronc. may recognize cameos by the vending In the sketch, Sudeikis, the editor machine, desk decorations, and that of the fi ctional Chronicle, spikes in- phone-speaker conference-call doo- vestigative reporter Cannavale’s big hickey in the meeting room. expose in favor of Byrne’s clickbait- Caribbean Life editor Kevin Wil- friendly story about a cat that looks liams’s desk also gave a breakout like a raccoon. The company is later performance in its debut role as Can- renamed Chorp. navale’s workspace. DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 11 HERE IT IS — YOUR WEEKLY TRUMP-DATE! Yuuuuge news! Trump back at Schnitzel Haus BY CAROLINE SPIVACK They’re making Bay Ridge great again! Owners of German restau- rant Schnitzel Haus have re- turned a controversial photo SOLD!: Developer Jared Kushner is the proud new owner of the massive Watchtower complex. of Republican presidential Associated Press / Seth Wenig nominee Donald Trump to its rightful place on their wall after bowing to complaints to remove it last week . Restau- rateurs removed the signed New Trump tower! headshot of the Donald that graced the eatery’s walls for nearly a decade after patrons WINNING: The photo of Don- Donald’s son-in-law buys Watchtower HQ kvetched that the divisive ald Trump is back on the wall at White House hopeful’s mug Schnitzel Haus. was ruining their appetites. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf in Dumbo, has big, beautiful plans for it But then they got fl ak from conservatives for bowing to “Don’t people have more im- BY RUTH BROWN His family fi rm Kushner He already bought fi ve of liberal pressure, and so, fed portant things to do?” He is making this offi ce build- Companies paid $340 million their other buildings in 2013 up with the hoopla, the own- Trump gave the signed ing great again. for the two-city-block-sized for $373 million, and has since ers decided to put the picture photo to the Urbans in 2007 Donald Trump’s son-in-law building and three neighbor- turned those into an offi ce back up on Aug. 6 — because after visiting the recently and campaign advisor, devel- ing Columbia Heights proper- and retail mega-hub dubbed their First Amendment opened restaurant to wish oper Jared Kushner, bought ties, in partnership with fel- Dumbo Heights, which is now rights trump all, one said. them luck on their business the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ low developers Aby Rosen and home to online craft e-tailer “At the end of the day, it’s venture, but no one com- iconic Watchtower headquar- Livwrk, a source with knowl- Etsy. our restaurant, and it’s our plained about it until the Don- ters in Dumbo last Wednes- edge of the deal claimed. Kushner is also rumored right and privilege to have it ald got the Republican party’s day, which he plans on turn- The headquarters building to be purchasing a massive up,” said Amber Urban, who nod in the 2016 presidential ing into a tremendous, classy is most famous for its iconic vacant parking lot at Jay and operates the German gast- race. They took it down after offi ce complex by September 47-year-old neon red “Watch- Front streets from the reli- stätte with her husband. “It’s complaints from customers next year. tower” sign — the name of gious organization, where he not up to others what we can and bad reviews on websites “Over the next year, we’ll the church’s newsletter — could build a thousand units and can’t do. It’s our choice.” such as Yelp.com. begin transforming the prop- but a spokesman for the com- of new housing. The company But the controversy did Since this paper fi rst erty into one of the marquee pany refused to say whether it is indeed under contract to not stop there — someone broke the story last week, peo- urban offi ce campuses any- would survive the makeover. buy the land but hasn’t closed used lipstick to scribble a ple from across the country where in the country, let alone The Witnesses have been the deal, the source claimed. mustache and devil horns on have called Urban to exercise New York City,” said Kushner, based in Brooklyn for more The property mogul also the real-estate mogul’s face their own First Amendment who is married to the Donald’s than 100 years, but are selling owns the Observer newspa- on Aug. 7, Urban said. The rights, she said. daughter Ivanka Trump and off the organization’s Dumbo per, where he recently penned losers ought to fi nd a better “I got into an argument is reportedly an incredibly in- properties before relocating up- an opinion piece defending his use of their time, she said. with one man from Texas fl uential fi gure in his Presi- state this year , and Kushner is father-in-law against accusa- “It’s a picture on the wall over the phone — it’s just in- dential bid. snapping the structures up. tions of anti-Semitism. for god’s sake,” Urban said. sane,” she said. Serving the Dental Needs for the Carrol Gardens and beyond for over 30 years! 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DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 17 Brooklyn’s Biggest Booster STANDING by Joanna DelBuono Bang the drums & strike up the band BENSONHURST Toot those fl utes for the new mu- sic teacher and director of the band at Bishop Kearney High School, Anas- tasia Rege. This Music Woman has new and BROOKLYN HEIGHTS exciting ideas in store for the students come September. A big welcome She plans on imple- The Brooklyn Bridge Park menting a cappella Conservancy and Standing O group “The Tiger send congratulations to Sylvana Tones” and revamp- Durrett on her election to the ing the marching Board of Directors. band repertoire to Chairman of the Board Mark incorporate modern Baker shared the news with musical arrange- Standing O and said, “We’re de- ments. As a drum- lighted to add Sylvana Durrett to mer, she plans to THE FUTURE IS HERE: Dr. Lisamarie Colon-Ramierez, Registered Nurse Merilyn the Conservancy board.” beef up the drumline and work on some Regollo, Dr. Diana Contreras, Physician Assistant Natacha Cohen, Operating Room Sylvana is the co-founder fun beats and showy numbers with the Technician Agnes Diamante, and Registered Nurse Dianna Norman use the da Vinci of Maisonette, an online mar- “heartbeat of the band.” surgical system. ketplace for baby and child set “I am very excited to be joining to launch in early 2017. She be- Bishop Kearney as a member of the gan her career at Vogue Maga- Fine Arts Department not only as a DaVinci is operating at Lutheran zine. Among her many credits music teacher but also as the band di- include producing the annual rector,” she said. SUNSET PARK sion of the system. Costume Institute Benefi t at the Anastasia received a Bachelor of The advantages of robot-assisted Metropolitan Museum of Art, Music in Vocal Performance from the Put those robot hands together surgery, Dr. Contreras points out, and Vogue’s latest feature docu- University of Connecticut and a Mas- for NYU Lutheran Medical Cen- include three-dimensional vision, mentary “The First Monday in ter of Music in Vocal Performance ter’s Robotoic Surgery Team greater magnifi cation and dexterity May.” from CUNY Brooklyn College Conser- — bringing the best and most ad- of instrumentation, fi ner control, “I am delighted to join Brook- vatory of Music, Brooklyn. vanced treatments to the borough. ability to work in multiple areas or lyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Standing O says, “Welcome and One of the latest upgrades to hit the quadrants, smaller incisions, and esteemed Board of Directors,” good tunes.” healing center is the installation of less pain. said Sylvana Durrett. “Since Bishop Kearney High School [2202 the da Vinci surgical system, one “We’re proud to offer patients in moving to the borough, the park 60th St. at Bay Parkway in Benson- of the most advanced technologies Brooklyn the latest innovation in has been incredibly meaningful hurst, (718) 236–6363]. used in robot-assisted surgery. Dr. robotic surgery, a minimally inva- for me and my family and I am ea- Diana Contreras — chief of wom- sive treatment option that has many ger to support the board, the Con- MILL BASIN en’s services, associate chief of ob- benefi ts, including faster recovery servancy, and the greater com- stetrics and gynecology, and direc- times and less blood loss,” she said. munity in furthering this worthy See you in September tor of robotics at NYU Lutheran “Patients do better and feel better.” mission.” It’s that time of year again when — is responsible for ensuring that Now that’s what health care is Brooklyn Bridge Park Conser- parents are gearing up for that fi rst day all surgeons and other staff on the all about — doing better and feeling vancy [334 Furman St. at Jora- of school and the good guys at Kings team are properly trained and fully better. lemon Street in Brooklyn Heights, Plaza Shopping qualifi ed in robot-assisted proce- NYU Lutheran [150 55th St. and (718) 802–0603]. Center have pro- dures using the da Vinci Xi, which First Avenue in Sunset Park, (718) vided some much- is the latest and most advanced ver- 630–8600]. needed assistance. ent of the New York Landmarks On Aug. 8 the mega Conservancy grant totaling $25,000. mall provided 2,000 with a strong sense of self-worth. to benefi t research in the country’s The grant is awarded to historic re- backpacks fi lled to Kings Plaza Shopping Center [5100 number one and number fi ve killers — ligious properties, and the money the gill with pencils, Kings Plaza at Avenue U in Mill Basin, heart disease and stroke. will assist with reconstruction of books, and other (718) 253–6844]. Designed to promote physical activ- the brick masonry and roof replace- necessary items to ity and heart-healthy living, the three- ment. some kids and local BORO WIDE mile walk creates an environment that’s “These grants mark the 30-year pols, who will distribute the scholar fun and rewarding for the entire family. milestone of our Sacred Sites Pro- satchels to need-based children in their Save the date “I’m a pharmacist by trade and I gram and demonstrate, once again, constituency. We hear that the American Heart love what I do because I can help so that maintaining landmark religious Those on the receiving line included Association announced Paul Zag- many people get, stay, and live well,” buildings preserves our history and Public Advocate Tish James; Bor- ami, Regional Vice President of Wal- said Paul. “I am honored to chair this benefi ts the wider community,” said ough President Adams; state Sen. greens, and Dr. Salman Azhar, year’s walk.” Peg Breen, president of the New York Jesse Hamilton, Roxanne Persaud, Vice-Chairman of Department of Neu- Register at www.brooklynheart- Landmarks Conservancy. and Kevin Parker; Council members rology, Service Chief of Neurology, walk.org, www.heart.org., or call 1 Located in the Greenpoint Historic Chaim Deutsch, Alan Maisel, and and Director of the Comprehensive (800) AHA–USA1. District in Brooklyn, the red-brick Jumaane Williams; and Assembly Stroke Center at NYU Lutheran, will Union Baptist Church was completed members Jaime Williams, Pamela serve as co-chairmen of the Brooklyn GREENPOINT in 1863 and is among Brooklyn’s fi n- Harris, and Dov Hikind. Heart and Stroke Walk, scheduled est Early Romanesque Revival-style Starting the school year off right for Sept. 18. Hooray! church buildings. helps minimize academic stress, The Heart Walk is the American Congratulations to the Union Union Baptist Church [151 Noble St. lessen anxieties, and empowers youth Heart Association’s fund-raising event Baptist Church for being the recipi- in Greenpoint, (347) 687–2686]. 18 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT a statement. RESIDENCE Sugar Hill claims it is still CIRCLE prepared to fund the settle- Continued from cover Continued from page 2 ment itself so it can fi nally the tenants and their loved take control of the building PC Richard and Son electronic ones say they don’t believe and turn it into condos, but store on Flatbush Avenue, either party is good for the refuses to say how, when, or which developer Greenland greenbacks. why it won’t just allow Dei- Forest City Partners already “I don’t know whether they tsch to use the down pay- plans to tear down and replace really mean it,” said Nancy ment. with an offi ce tower as part of Richardson, whose 93-year- In the meantime, the frail its Pacifi c Park megadevelop- old friend AnneMarie Mogil residents say they’re stuck ment. lives in the Prospect Park in the middle — they’ve al- The agency has its own pro- West home. ready put down deposits on posal for the plaza and the sur- Deitsch claims he intended new nursing homes, but can’t rounding streets, which offi - to pay off the residents — who afford to leave until someone cials revealed at the meeting fought a high-profi le court coughs up the cash. — including installing pedes- battle to stay in the building “We’re screwed at the trian islands in the middle of for two years before fi nally moment,” said Richardson. each thoroughfare for people agreeing in June to leave for “[Mogil] could move in there IN LIMBO: A handful of old folks are still living in Prospect Park Resi- who get stuck crossing, widen- the handsome sum — using tomorrow, but not unless that dence, because no one has paid them to leave. ing sidewalks and extending a security deposit Sugar Hill money comes through.” File photo by Jason Speakman curbs to shorten the passage put down in 2014 to nab the The residents’ loved ones across streets, and adding two ritzy 134-unit building and are also worried Deitsch is for months.” owns on Fourth Avenue. new crosswalks on Flatbush turn it into condos. still shopping around for an- But Deitsch’s attorney Prospect Park Residence Avenue. But Sugar Hill obtained other buyer willing to pay said that if his client is try- itself already has $10 mil- About two dozen locals a court order last Thursday more than the $76.5 million ing to pull the rug out from lion in liens tied to wrongful also shared their suggestions, preventing him from dipping he agreed to sell it to Sugar Sugar Hill, nobody told him death suits he is in the midst which included turning the into the down payment, ac- Hill for two years ago. They about it. of fi ghting, so the attorney intersection of Flatbush and cusing him of crying poverty claim they’ve seen him lead- “I am not aware of him hopes an attachment order Fourth avenues into a “Barnes to secretly spend their cash ing parties of well-dressed showing the building to other on his other investments will Dance” crossing — where sig- behind their backs. professionals through the buyers,” said lawyer Joel light a fi re under Deitsch’s nals stop traffi c in all direc- “Rather than respond to building. Drucker. “The parties right butt. tions to allow pedestrians good-faith efforts to reach “We’ve seen him bringing now are Sugar Hill and Dei- “At this point, putting a to cross an intersection any resolution, the seller is re- through groups of people, 15 tsch, and are close to a settle- lien on 1 Prospect Park West which way. fusing to negotiate, threaten- people at a time, and walking ment.” doesn’t really put any pres- There is still no schedule ing bankruptcy, and seeking through the building start- The residents’ lawyer sure on him,” said attorney for the actual construction, to wrongfully retain Sugar ing with the roof,” said Rich- is now trying to place a Fred Millet. “We wanted to but the agency will next take Hill’s down payment for its ardson. “Why is he doing $3.35-million lien on some come up with something out- its proposal to relevant com- own benefi t,” the fi rm said in this? And he’s been doing it other properties Deitsch side the box.” munity boards. 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A ritual wire meant to unwind Sabbath rules has bent three Jew- ish communities out of shape, SOUND OFF TO THE EDITOR with one insisting its eruv — pro- nounced ay-roov — allows more mobility on holy days, another LETTERS AND COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS corralling the claim, and a third in a bind after vandals wrecked us all special powers to avoid doing ers, the speeches from the Demo- on other stations, work on this stair- its long-standing sacred string in something sinful. Everyone is pro- cratic National Convention were case ceased. There has not been any a neigboring district (“Neighbor- tected by the special magic dust. positive, hope-fi lled, and inclusive. work there in some time. Since work hood dis-cord: Spat over Crown Martin from Park Slope It comes to mind that those who has started on Coney Island-bound Heights eruv spills into Park continue to solely denigrate the folks platform, they will eventually have Slope” by Colin Mixon, online July I hate to be the one to say this, and their ideas as oppositional, dark to tear down the staircase on the 28). but this nonsense is just a little too and wrong, and do so without offer- 86th Street side of the station. That Congregation B’Nai Jacob close for comfort for your own John ing any real or substantive ideas could be some time. in Park Slope said the yobs who Wasserman. If you don’t mind my in contrast, I can only arrive at the The MTA needs to return to the yanked its chain should get knot- reminding you all, a year ago I sug- conclusion that those folks are sim- Avenue X station and complete the ted because the tangle is between gested (in extreme detail) we build ply driven by hate, by a self-serving work on the staircase. Without this the Modern Orthodox and Hasidic walls for exactly these reasons and blindness, bigotry, and insecurity staircase it is a big inconvenience for Chabad-Lubavitch in adjacent or purposes. John Wasserman driven by fear and hate. everyone who transfers between the Crown Heights over an eruv run- from Prospect Heights I was born with my senses work- B1 bus and the F train. ning parallel to its consecrated ing overtime, so the last thing I Ronald Cohen cord, a drama-free thong that has Is this a cult? Honey Pooter need or want would be sensation- Gravesend allowed observers to carry needful from Williamsburg alist noise that is empty of value. Buddin’ out things in public for 20 years. And yet my inner voice says chill, To the editor, Readers stuck to their online rit- I thought that the string theory there is still so much that can and Corpse fl ower or Hillary’s ual: was recently debunked. will happen between today and elec- speech? Man from Newkirk Plaza tion day. It is interesting to note that the Why? We know this doesn’t affect So I will continue to try to fi nd morning after the Democratic Na- us non-believers, but if this religious How do they not see this as purely and listen to varied voices, to be best tional Convention, the two top sto- confl ict starts to affect us, there will superstitious? prepared to vote. I do know that I ries in the city were Hillary’s accep- be hell to pay. Ian from Williamsburg will vote with an informed and con- tance speech and the blooming of the Bkmanhatman from Nubrucklyn sidered mind and heart; and that I corpse fl ower. Bad timing will vote for the candidates who I No matter which one you viewed Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. To the editor, strongly believe will think and act — it stunk! Robert W. Lobenstein This is what people waste their time Patricia Smith, whose son Sean as representatives of me, of “we, the Marine Park with? Some imaginary line? Just to Smith was killed in the 2012 Beng- people,” and not bid for the monied • • • bypass the rules of their religion? hazi affair, blasted Hillary Clinton interests that currently rule much, To the editor, We know these Jews don’t follow the at the Republican Convention as a if not all of governance. When we were drafted during rules anyway. Unless it means they lair. Barry Brothers the Korean War, Hillary was play- get a holiday. I saw a Hasid smoking Why didn’t she write a book in at Homecrest ing with her dolls. We received $80 a a cigarette (shouldn’t that be against the time about Hillary’s dereliction of month, and more for overseas. the religion?) with a latex glove on, duty and incompetence? Why does she Thatzhola! After the military, we began our and when he was done threw the have to wait until Hillary was about To the editor, careers, and I chose teaching. In or- glove on the street and sped away in to secure the Democratic nomination A reader stated as fact that a Hat- der to teach in the city in those days, his SUV. How is that kosher? for president? Elliott Abosh zolah ambulance refused to take an you had to pass a series of exams, ScottP from Sunset Park Brighton Beach injured child to Kings County Hospi- and if you failed one, you were fi n- tal. It is the fi rst time I have heard ished. Strings will be pulled. Bull Clinton of this. By the mid-1950s, many people Jill from Williamsburg To the editor, If it did happen, in Hatzolah’s de- had a yearly salary of $4,000, and Bill Clinton was disbarred from fense, there must be an explanation. the total sum of the salaries of a cop, More evidence of the stupidity of practicing law in Arkansas and There must be another side to this fireman, and teacher over 20 years religious fanaticism. was also disbarred from practicing statement. wouldn’t add up to the $150,000 Jose from Windsor Terrace law in front of the Supreme Court Of course after the tragic “acci- that Hillary Clinton is supposed over the Monica Lewinski incident, dent” involving Gavin Cato, chaos to make for a speech. How much No one needs to worry about the for which he paid a $25,000 fi ne and ensued in the city, thanks to Mayor money did the party which hired string, I’ve sprinkled magic dust all an $850,000 settlement. He was also David “do nothing” Dinkins. her pocket? over the neighborhood that gives fi ned $90,000 for giving false testi- There is a fi ne line between an- I’d like to read a transcript of one mony in the Paula Jones case. archy, and law and order. of those speeches, for I want to know So Bill Clinton, a disbarred law- Ruth Weiner what her super-message is. It surely yer and president who was fi ned and Sheepshead Bay exceed the knowledge of Einstein, LET US HEAR FROM YOU impeached for lying under oath, asks Aristotle, and Diogenes, and the wis- Submit letters to: Vince DiMiceli, Edi- the American people to believe him MTArrgghh! dom of Confucius. tor, Community Newspaper Group, 1 when he says the best thing for the To the editor, At a senior affair in Florida, an MetroTech Center North, Brooklyn, NY country is four years of Hillary. Some months back, the Metro- elderly lady said that she was pres- Just wanted to make sure I had it politan Transportation Authority ent when Hillary kicked off her 11201, or e-mail to editorial@cnglocal. right! Hope Green started work on the Manhattan- shoes and said she wished she had com. Please include your address and Brooklyn bound F line at Avenue X. As part a dad’s World War I gas mask. No telephone number for so we can con- of this work, they removed the comment. fi rm you sent the letter. We reserve ‘We the people’ staircase on the Avenue X side of I have a question for people voting the right to edit all correspondence, To the editor, the station where the B1 bus stops for Hillary because she’s a woman: which becomes the property of Compared to the hate-fi lled noise exist. Would you go to a beauty parlor to fi x Courier Life Publications. that comes out of the mouth of Don- Eventually they started building your teeth? George Manos ald Trump and his staunch support- a new staircase. When work began Bay Ridge 26 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT Gfb\dfej\of]]\e[\ik_i\Xk[f\jeËk\o`jk ur governor wants us They do — on “Law & Or- neighborhoods compared Neeson movie — or maybe to panic about a prob- der,” because that makes blocks with registrants on The Simpsons. F lem that does not exist: for an exciting plotline: The them to those without and But making legislation Sex offenders preying on kids creep outside the playground, found no difference in the based on that fantasy is worse playing Pokemon Go. preparing to pounce, or the number of sex crimes com- than mere grandstanding. About a week ago, state criminal mastermind online, mitted. Far from reassuring parents, Sens. Jeff Klein (D–Bronx) stalking children by decoding That’s because even it scares them even more by and Diane Savino (D–Coney their posts. But in real life, though we have heard that making it sound as if our kids Island) proposed legislation which is as horrifying as it is people on the registry are in- are in constant danger the banning Level 2 and 3 sex of- mundane, the vast majority of satiable child molesters, the second they step outside. fenders from playing the pop- sex abuse occurs at the hands surprising truth is that they These laws ignore the won- ular new phone game. The of someone in the child’s life: have a very low level of recidi- derful fact that, in fact, it is senators also demanded that a relative, family friend, or vism. About five percent end the opposite: Kids today are the game’s developers elimi- RHYMES other trusted adult. up back in the slammer for safer than they’ve been in 50 nate any Pokemon within 100 “Stranger danger” sounds the same crime — lower than years. (And it isn’t just be- feet of the home of a registered WITH CRAZY like a huge threat, but the FBI any other criminals other cause they’re “helicoptered.” sex offender. stats on children abducted than murderers. Adults are safer today, too, Not to be outdone, Gov. C\efi\Jb\eXqp for nefarious purposes show So the sex offender reg- and we don’t helicopter them.) Cuomo jumped on the Poke- exactly what percent were istry itself is a failed idea, a Crime is back to the level it wagon 48 hours later to make snatched by registered sex of- way of labeling hundreds of was in 1963. The real danger an even tougher, first-in-the- along, cartoon creatures sud- fenders? thousands of people who are, kids face is in not going out- nation law: From now on, even denly appear on your phone. In 2009: Zero. for the most part, not going side. Obesity and diabetes are a Tier 1 sex offender found You “catch” them by tapping And in 2010, it was less to hurt anyone, much less a on the rise, not child rape. playing Pokemon while on pa- the screen. than one percent. Even the stranger. In fact, my guess is Making it seem as if reg- role could end up in prison. Now, I realize that anytime group that put the missing that you probably know some- istered sex offenders are con- That means that if you hap- a politician mentions new and kids’ pictures on the milk car- one — a friend, or a friend of stantly on the prowl for tots and pened to be an 18-year-old who harsher sex offender restric- tons, the National Center for a friend — who is on the reg- only harsh new laws can save got a sext from your 16-year- tions, many voters cheer. That Missing and Exploited Chil- istry, even though you know them is a lie. The new legisla- old girlfriend, and this got you is why politicians keep pro- dren, has labeled stranger they aren’t a threat to any- tion is pointless. Gov. Cuomo, labeled a low-level sex offender posing them. danger a “myth we have been one. and Sens. Klein and Savino are (which is already crazy), you But these laws will not trying to debunk.” Add to this the idea that guilty of a new political crime: could play a game on your make our children safer, be- What’s hard to believe or registrants are going to use Fear-pokemongering. phone and end up in prison. cause they are based on the even understand is that reg- Pokemon as predator helper Lenore Skenazy is author It should be noted here that incorrect idea that registered istered sex offenders pose and you have created a fantas- and founder of the book and Pokemon is more like soli- sex offenders pose a big threat very little threat to children. tical scenario that would be blog Free-Range Kids, and a taire than poker. 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Harness the to school this year are digital, as studies have found David Stillman, an author, “I can’t imagine life with- strengths of both A part of the new genera- handwriting and analog tools speaker, and expert on Gen Z. out technology, as I use it study tools tion known as Generation Z. remain important elements of That is, physical and digital. throughout the day, even at According to the same Born in the years of 1995 to communication when it comes He fi nds “Gen Z students are school,” he says. “However, study, 61 percent of respon- 2012, this group is defi ned by to learning. adept and fl uent with technol- when I’m studying for that dents use both digital devices the fact that they grew up with According to a recent ogy, yet they still value and big test or trying to remem- and handwritten notes when a widespread usage of technol- study commissioned by Post- see the benefi ts of non-digi- ber something from class, I it comes to school work. In ogy from a very young age. it, 85 percent of Gen Z stu- tal practices such as writing find it helps to actually write fact, 81 percent stated that Laptops, software, apps, and dents feel they learn best things down with pen and pa- things down.” they would feel restricted if digital devices have granted when they use both digi- per and especially communi- By understanding how they could only work on digi- them powerful tools to access tal and non-digital tools for cating face-to-face.” these students think, commu- tal devices. nearly the entire bank of hu- schoolwork. His son, Jonah Stillman, nicate, and learn best, parents Before the start of the man knowledge. However, it The study underlines how a 17-year-old high school stu- can set them up for success as school year, talk to your stu- is important to understand this group lives in a “phigi- dent who writes and speaks they head back to school. Continued on page 30 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 29 MARK MORRIS DANCE CENTER EDUCATION per would feel more out of place, if not DIGITAL overwhelming.” Continued from page 29 Remember how dent about his needs and fi nd digital Gen Z communicates and non-digital tools that complement with others one another. Perhaps he would prefer While Gen Z has spent years tex- to open a textbook and fl ag key points ting and tweeting, electronic commu- SATURDAY,SU ,S SEPTEMBER 10 to remember rather than download the nication is not the only medium. In 9AM - 55PMPM e-book on a tablet. On the other hand, fact, 84 percent of these students said he may prefer an e-book but learn best they prefer face-to-face communica- when he can jot down key facts on pa- tion, according a study called “Gen Z per. @ Work,” conducted by Gen Z Guru Find a note-taking solution that and the Institute for Corporate Pro- works. ductivity. An in-person meeting works Handwritten notes helped 93 per- well for these students. Therefore, con- cent of students keep up with school- sider setting up a weekly after-school work in a typical week. Whether they session with a teacher, or review les- prefer to type lecture notes or write sons with a tutor or peer. them out longhand, students will bet- Understand there is a time and ter recall and retain important in- place for digital devices, but balance is CELEBRATING formation when they extract key de- key. Some students may be distracted 15 YEARS tails from a dense outline of notes. in classrooms by the temptation to text Therefore, as students review their friends and browse social media, while notes, they should jot down facts and other students fi nd digital devices are Performances by Mark Morris Dance Group reminders on sticky notes. Not only helpful for tasks like researching in- Raffle prizes & discounted dancewear does the act of writing enhance re- formation for a report or reading cur- FREE EVENT tention, but the notes can stick and rent events. Dance & Fitness classes for all ages restick to organize ideas in a note- Meet The School faculty & staff FOR ADULTS book or on a desk, as well as be used Reach your goal Beer garden with live music & KIDS as fl ash cards. You’re 42 percent more likely to get “Using sticky notes is ideal as it something done if you write it down, Food from local vendors taps into exactly how Gen Z has been according to research from the Domin- trained to communicate,” says Still- ican University of California. Encour- SUPPORTED IN PART BY mmdg.org/openhouse man. “From social media posts to aging students to write down their texts, they typically write in sound goals is a way to help them achieve in bites. Giving them a full sheet of pa- the new school year. 30 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT EDUCATION Millennial parents prep for college crunch h, the plight of par- millennial parents. in, say, exotic Bora Bora, ents with college- This is the genera- right? Well, it’s the same A bound children. tion, born between 1981 for college. If you have a According to the just- and 1997, whose partic- 529 Plan through Fidel- released ninth annual ular revelation from the ity, for example, its free national “College Sav- 2008 recession was how 529 Online Gifting Ser- ings Indicator Study” tough it is paying off vice lets friends and fam- conducted by Fidelity In- their own student loans ily contribute to your ac- vestments, while more while trying to establish count — with a private parents than ever before a career (56 percent who dashboard provided for are socking away money graduated with such debt you to send invitations to fi nance their chil- remain saddled with it). and track gifts. dren’s college educations So it’s understandable, Reallocate pre- — 69 percent nationwide, as the study found, that school dollars. If your up fi ve percent from last they “appear particu- child has aged out of year — they’re still on larly determined to help day care and afterschool track to save just 27 per- their children” avoid care, that’s an average of cent of their stated goals the same plight — spe- $730 in monthly fees that by the start of freshman cifi cally, by planning on could instead be squir- year. covering eight percent reled away in a dedicated Even non-math whiz- more than the 66 percent college savings account. zes can see what’s de- of their offspring’s col- One other fi nding to scribed as “the chal- lege costs than parents emerge from the study: lenge ahead” implied by overall. 70 percent of all par- these two numbers: $232 “Millennials have retirement and college 93 percent of parents us- And the best part? Fed- ents say they need more (the median monthly weathered challeng- products at Fidelity. ing one of these state- or eral income taxes are de- “guidance” on the whole amount parents report ing conditions for much Here are some ideas state-agency-sponsored, ferred on any earnings, subject. According to saving) and $31,231 (the of their adulthood, and you might not have dedicated college ac- and separate state tax de- Fidelity, one of its most current average annual have adopted smart sav- thought of to keep from counts say it helps keep ductions may also apply. popular resources is cost of tuition and fees at ing habits at a higher rate underfunding your own them on target. Savings Get with the trend. an interactive, online private colleges). than their older counter- kids’ higher education: can be used for tuition, You’ve heard of wedding College Savings Quick Of particular interest parts,” says Keith Bern- Consider a 529 Plan. books, and other educa- registries set up to help Check that lets you see may be the behavior of hardt, vice president of According to the survey, tion-related expenses. fi nance a honeymoon how you’re progressing. CBEKIDS Af t e r S c h o o l FALL' CBECBE(KIDSKIDS After After School School Center, Center, FallFall trimestertrimester beginsbegins Wednesday,Tuesday, September September 13th. 16th. Quality enrichment program with classes in: Fashion Design Bit Bots Papermaking Floor Hockey Instructional Swim Gymnastics Jewelry Private Music Lessons (piano, violin, voice & group guitar) Homework Help and much, much, more Mini Camps during school vacation breaks. Register Now! www.cbebk.org/afterschool DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 31 EDUCATION Foods that can fuel academic success hat do the foods your ners in the U.S. traditionally and DHA — that are so cru- children eat have to do have more protein than other cial to optimal brain health W with the grades they meals, so eating last night’s and function. It’s important bring home? Surprisingly, leftovers in the morning is a to know where your fi sh oil more than many people think. fun brain-boosting breakfast comes from and how it is puri- Research shows that cer- option. fi ed. Nordic Naturals special- tain vitamins and nutrients izes in purifi ed, molecularly support brain health and de- Incredible distilled oils that come in var- velopment. That means the carbohydrates ious formulations, including a snacks, meals, and supple- Some examples of healthy variety of options for children. ments your child consumes complex carbohydrates to in- Learn more at www.nordic- can give her an academic edge, corporate into your child’s naturals.com. in the classroom and in life. diet are brown rice, quinoa, Lauren Zimet, director of and oats. These types of carbs Vivacious veggies the Early Insights Healthy elevate levels of serotonin in and fruit Foundations Program and a the brain, which has a calm- Real, whole foods like fresh mother herself, understands ing effect. Need bread? Look fruits and vegetables support how food can empower the for organic options so you can brain health while calming body and brain. Here are feel confi dent your child is the nervous system during Zimet’s top picks for brain consuming the nutrients she times of stress. Blueberries, foods that can help support needs and not the additional raspberries, and strawberries your child’s learning and de- chemicals that are commonly oil. Eat more meals with cold- own healthy seed-nut snack are full of antioxidants and velopment: found in conventional breads water fi sh like salmon to get mixes, then package in bag- vitamin C, which research and grains. more omega-3 essential fats, gies or small containers. Also, shows helps regulate corti- Powerful proteins which play an integral role in try swapping traditional pea- sol, a hormone responsible Protein for breakfast and Fantastic fats promoting cellular health and nut butter for other nut but- for stress. And don’t forget ba- lunch will not only curb hun- Did you know the brain brain development. ters like almond or cashew for nanas! Not only are they full ger pangs throughout the is about 60 percent fat? That a healthier take on PB&J. of potassium, but they also school day, but will also help means when your kids eat Mighty nuts help the body produce hor- sustain mental energy and healthy fats, it can support and seeds Super supplements mones that help reduce stress level moods. Kid-friendly pro- brain function. Pack snacks These nutritional pow- Omega-3 fi sh oil supple- and promote better sleep. tein ideas include eggs; or- with nuts, seeds, and avocado. erhouses provide generous ments are becoming more ganic chicken, turkey, or beef; When cooking, replace un- amounts of calories, fats, com- and more recognized as part By paying a little attention non-GMO nitrate-free turkey healthy hydrogenated oils with plex carbohydrates, protein, of a healthy family diet. They to the foods your child eats, bacon; and beans. Have left- healthier options such as ex- vitamins, minerals, and fi ber. are a convenient source of the you’ll be set for a healthy start overs from last night? 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Julia Staff Election play stuffs in every topic By Loren Noveck Clinton or Donald Trump. alk about political theater! “They’re both a little on the wrong side,” she says An exuberantly overstuffed play is using 30 — too busy fighting each other to deal with real issues, Tactors, 12 crew members, five live musicians, a which are represented in the play by a costumed monster traveling stage, a giant hand-cranked moving backdrop, representing global warming, war, and poverty. life-size puppets, masks, and a live-action Pikachu to The show is aimed at residents of the neighborhoods convince New Yorkers to vote. “Election Selection, or where it performs, and while one message is that voting is You Bet!” is touring the five boroughs this summer, with important, Field thinks local organizing is even more so. three performances in Brooklyn starting Aug. 19 on the “We want people to vote and we want them to get Coney Island Boardwalk. involved in politics — we don’t want them just to vote, The show’s writer said that she wanted to address but to actually get involved, talk to each other about the every topic that might matter to voters this election issues, join together,” she said. “The theme of this play is season. that political power begins at the bottom: with your block “We have every single issue in our play!” said Crystal association, your zoning board, your community board, Field, who also plays an angry grandma in the show. your school board, your city council, your mayor — that’s “Election Selection” is a bonanza of ideas and ideals, where it starts.” tackling global warming, gun violence, health care, war, “Election Selection, or You Bet!” on the Coney Island the Middle East, immigration, discrimination against Boardwalk (at W. 10th Street in Coney Island, (212) Muslims, affirmative action, civil rights, Stonewall, the 254–1109, www.theaterforthenewcity.net]. Aug. 19 at 6:30 economic crisis of 2008 and its aftermath, the gig econ- pm. Free. omy, police violence, violence against police, poverty — Additional performances in Herbert Von King Park all delivered with songs and a bit of time travel. (670 Lafayette Ave. between Marcy and Tompkins avenues Joke’s over: The embodiment of war, poverty, and pollution ram- This year’s presidential candidates only appear briefly pages through the audience while presidential candidates Wonder in Bedford-Stuyvesant), Aug. 21 at 2 pm; and in Sunset in a dream sequence, represented by Wonder Woman and Woman and the Joker stand aside, in the new musical “Election Park (Sixth Avenue at 44th Street in Sunset Park), Aug. 27 the Joker. But Field swears the play does not back Hillary Selection.” Julia Slaff at 2 pm. Free. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 33 CLASSY CARNIES Sideshow school will teach carnival tricks By Laura Meltzer ant to run away and join the circus? Then step right up! W Coney Island sideshow performers will offer a peek behind the curtain this summer, revealing classic carny tricks like fire breathing and sword swal- lowing during a three-day session starting on Aug. 22. The Coney Island Sideshow School will give 10 students the opportunity to learn a whole host of death-defying — or at least very dangerous — feats. “We teach sword swallowing, fire eating and breath- ing, the human blockhead — hammering a nail into your face — walking on glass, laying on a bed of nails, putting Et, two brutes!: The cast of “Julius Caesar,” opening on Aug. 13, has a your tongue into a mousetrap, the electric chair act, and bloody rehearsal in Narrows Botanical Garden. Photo by Steven Schnibbe the blade box,” said Adam Rinn, dean of the school. Those glamorous talents do not come cheap (the class costs $1,000), but Rinn says that it can have grand Stab in the park rewards, whether students go on to a life in the sideshow or not. Outdoor ‘Julius Caesar’ is “Some have gone on to work at Sideshows by the Seashore, our show,” he said. “Others have traveled the taking down the patriarch world performing what they’ve learned here — and oth- ers are the weird uncle who, instead of vanishing a coin By Julianne Cuba not totally resemble Caesar’s at a family get-together, hammer a nail into their nose.” eware the ides of betrayer. Rinn himself is a graduate of the institution. The November! “She’s not necessarily Coney Island native stumbled upon his first sideshow on B If you would like Cassius, but she’s definitely a the famous Brooklyn boardwalk as a teen, and immedi- Flame on!: A student of the Coney Island Sideshow School to see a cathartic beat-down dark character,” he said. ately knew he wanted to make a career of it. breathes fire during a previous session of the dangerous skills of ambitious politicians, And at the end of the play, workshop. Eliza Rinn “It just appeared one day — colorful banners, a little lend your ears to Bay Ridge it is Portia, the wife of Caesar- teaser show in front,” he recalled. “I paid my admission Students do have to sign a waiver, but Rinn said that theater company Act-Out!, slayer Brutus, who takes the and was transported into another world. And I really no one has ever been injured in the school’s 16-year his- which will present five per- crown. liked that world.” tory. He works with each student to make sure they are formances of Shakespeare’s “It seemed only fitting After taking the classes and spending a few years up for the challenge, which may not be easy to master. “Julius Caesar” starting Aug. that a female triumphs,” said mastering the tricks of the trade, Rinn took over as the “It’s important to be patient and work with the stu- 13. The absurdity and vit- Artzer. school’s dean. Of all the excitement the show to offer, dents at their level,” he said. riol of this year’s presidential The Act-Out! company Rinn said he finds it most thrilling when he sees his So how do you teach someone to swallow fire? election inspired the group has performed a Shakespeare students succeed. “Very carefully,” said Rinn. to choose Shakespeare’s trag- play at the Narrows Botanical “It’s very rewarding when the students conquer their Coney Island Sideshow School at Sideshows by the edy of political betrayal and Garden each summer since fears and hit the ground running,” he said. “After each Seashore [1208 Surf Ave. at W. 12th Street in Coney assassination for its annual 2010, with audiences stretch- session, I get a slew of emails thanking me and telling me Island, (516) 225–3287, www.coneyisland.com]. Aug. production in Narrows ing out on the grass to watch what a life-changing experience sideshow school was.” 22–24, 10 am–3 pm. $1,000. Botanical Garden, says the the show. For this perfor- show’s director. mance, the cast will guide the “We picked it this year audience to surround Caesar because it’s set in politi- for the assassination. cal turmoil in Rome, and it Despite the bloody end Once upon a mattress seems that is the theme in of the play, Artzer said that our election this year — a re-reading the centuries-old By Sarah Iannone writer and world-traveller who finds lot of betrayal and a lot of tragedy gave him some peace hey’ve made their bed — now himself continually returning to the political games going on,” of mind about the current elec- you can lie in it! giant bed in his hotel room — which said Michael Artzer, who also tion cycle, because it made T A Clinton Hill theater is in this case can fit about 30 people. plays Caesar. “And there are him realize that even the vil- inviting audiences to stretch out ont The character moves through the conspiracies and a lot of judg- lains of the piece are doing the 30-foot-wide mattress that takes world with a great deal of priv- ing of the other character and what they think is right. up the entire stage of its latest pro- ilege and ease, and much of the pointing fingers. It seemed “No one’s intentionally duction, “Quiet, Comfort,” playing 45-minute show consists of choreo- only appropriate.” screwing up, no one’s inten- through Aug. 27 at Jack. Bringing graphed movement that represents The company is keep- tionally making bad choices,” the audience onto the sleeping sur- the effortless way he travels around Give it a rest: Director Alec Duffy, bottom ing the show faithful to the he said. “In terms of the elec- face is a way to break down barriers the world, said Duffy. The combi- right, and the cast relax on a bed the size Bard’s script — it is set in tion for America, they’re just and change their expectations, says nation of dance, text, and music is of the entire stage. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf Rome, not the District of doing what they think is right. the show’s director. aimed at sending viewers into a sort their country or even their birth Columbia, and the charac- Everyone is entitled to that “I’m hoping that being on a bed of dreamland. town. Those people are not present ters wear period-appropriate in some way, so it makes me will allow the audience to open up “We’re really looking to create in the text, said Duffy, but they are togas. But Artzer has made judge the political candidates to something that doesn’t quite feel an experience that hypnotizes the implicit in the world all around us. two changes to reflect the a little less harshly.” like a ‘play’ but more like an experi- audience in a way through lighting, “We’re trying to kind of bounce current election — both nods “Julius Caesar” at ence — something unexpected,” said sound, the text, and will transport some of those ideas off the wall that to the glass ceiling-breaking Narrows Botanic Garden Alec Duffy. “We want to give the them into a different world,” said we’re building around the bed,” said candidacy of Hillary Clinton. [7200 Shore Rd. between Bay audience the freedom to enjoy the Duffy. the director. First, Artzer cast a woman Ridge Avenue and 72nd Street text in any number of ways — lying But as the lead character bounces “Quiet, Comfort” at Jack (505 in one of the lead roles — in Bay Ridge]. Aug. 13, 14, down with eyes closed, sitting up among the audience, he shares his Waverly Ave. between Fulton Street Cassius, a conspirator against and 21 at 7 pm. Aug. 20 at 2 watching it.” struggles and hesitations about trav- and Atlantic Avenue in Clinton Hill, Caesar, although he said that pm and 7 pm. $10 suggested “Quiet, Comfort,” by Japanese eling so much, when many people www.jackny.org). Aug. 12–13, 17–20, the Democratic nominee does donation. playwright Toshiki Okada, follows a never get the opportunity to leave and 23–27 at 8 pm. $18. 34 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 24-7 FRI, AUG. 12 SUN, AUG. 14 ISABAHLIA LADIES OF EL- OUTDOORS, HUNT FOR EGANCE FOUNDATION KING BOLETE MUSH- FARMERS’ MARKET: Pe- ROOMS IN PROSPECT ruse and purchase healthy PARK: “Wildman” Steve food and products from Brills leads a search for local producers. Free. the savory summer mush- Noon–5 pm. (Rockaway room. Meet at the Grand Avenue and Sutter Avenue Army Plaza entrance of in Brownsville), www.resto- the park. Reservations rationplaza.org. required. $20. 11:45 am. CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS Grand Army Plaza [Union SIDESHOW: Experience Street between Flatbush the thrill of a traditional cir- Avenue and Prospect Park cus sideshow, with freaks, West in Park Slope, (914) wonders and human curi- 835–2153], www.wildman- osities! $10 ($5 kids). 1–8 stevebrill.com. MUSIC, BLOODY MARY I once caught a fish this big!: Hip-hop artist Flo Rida will lay pm. Coney Island Museum down the flow at the SummerSlam Concert at Barclays Center (1208 Surf Ave. at W. 12th CALLAS: The opera singer on Aug. 18. Associated Press / Greg Allen Street in Coney Island), performs live in the gar- www.coneyisland.com. den. Free. 3–4:30 pm. Sycamore [1118 Cortelyou BROOKLYN FAMILY FUN Rd. between Stratford and DAY OLYMPICS: A day of COMING SOON TO Westminster roads in Dit- family activities with giant mas Park, (347) 240–5850], infl atable bowling, hula www.sycamorebrooklyn. BARCLAYS CENTER hoops, three-legged races, com. badminton, and more. MAGIC AT CONEY: A magi- Free. 1–4 pm. Sunset Park cal variety show featuring SAT, AUG 13 THU, SEPT 8 Recreation Center (4200 illusionists, escape artists, Seventh Ave. between 41st MUSIC, BARBRA STRE- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL — mentalists and close-up and 44th streets in Sunset ISAND: $105–$615. 8 magicians. $10 ($5 kids). TUROK, THE FIRST Park), bit.ly/FamilyFun- pm. A super suplex: Jasin “The Ripper” Karloff (bottom) hurls his noon. Sideshows by the FLIGHT: $42–$125. 7:30 DayBK. opponent to the ground. Karloff will take the ring again on Seashore [1208 Surf Ave. pm. SPORTS, BROOKLYN CY- Aug. 19 at St. Finbar’s Church along with soon-to-be suplexed between W. 12th Street WED, AUG 17 CLONES VS. WEST VIR- Nephtali Rodriguez, from the reality show “Married At First and Stillwell Avenue in GINIA BLACK BEARS: MUSIC, BLINK-182: $40– FRI, SEPT 9 Sight.” Brian Krieger Coney Island, (718) 372– Starting at $10. 7 pm. MCU $75. 7 pm. 5159], www.coneyisland. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL — Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. com. TUROK, THE FIRST 17th St. in Coney Island, BROOKLYN HOMEBREW 8900], www.bricartsmedia. THU, AUG 18 FLIGHT: $40–$115. 4 pm (718) 449–8497], www. TAKEDOWN: Twenty-fi ve SAT, AUG. 13 and 8 pm. brooklyncyclones.com. org/cb. of Brooklyn’s fi nest home- MUSIC, WWE SUMMER- THEATER, “THE WINTER’S TOUR, WALT WHITMAN MUSIC, PETER EVANS AND brewers compete. Come SLAM CONCERT: With TALE”: Shakespeare’s WALKING TOUR OF FORT JOE MCPHEE: A show of down for this all-you-can- Flo Rida and special SAT, SEPT 10 rom-com presented by GREENE PARK: Explore tiny instruments, with a drink celebration of beer. guest Jason Derulo. the New York Classi- the neighborhood’s con- pocket trumpet and pic- $20. 1–3 pm. Hill Country $35–$90. 7 pm. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL — cal Theatre. Free. 7 pm. nection to the Brooklyn colo trumpet. $15. 8 pm. Barbecue [345 Adams St. TUROK, THE FIRST Issue Project Room [22 Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier poet. Tour includes special at Willoughby Street, (718) FRI, AUG 19 FLIGHT: $40–$115. 4 pm 1 (Old Fulton St. and Fur- musical performances by Boerum Pl. at Livings- 885–4608], www.hillcoun- and 8 pm. man Street in Columbia professional opera sing- ton Street in Downtown, trybk.com. EVENT, WWE MEET & Heights), www.nycgov- ers of Whitman’s poetry. (718) 330–0313], www.is- SPORTS, BARK IN THE GREETS: $125. 1 pm parks.org. Free. 11 am–12:30 pm. Fort sueprojectroom.org. PARK: Bring your dog to and 3:30 pm. SUN, SEPT 11 Green Park Momument CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SPORTS, DREAMLAND MCU Park to cheer on the CIRQUE DU SOLEIL — (Willoughby Avenue at SPORTS, BROOKLYN Brooklyn Cyclones. With ROLLER DISCO: Roller SAT, AUG 20 TUROK, THE FIRST diva Lola Star hosts a Cumberland Street in Fort CYCLONES VS. WEST a mini pet adoption fair, FLIGHT: $40–$115. 1:30 weekly skating dance party Greene), www.fortgree- VIRGINIA BLACK BEARS: photo ops, and a chance EVENT, WWE MEET & for grown-ups. $6. 7:30–10 nepark.org. Starting at $10. 6 pm. MCU for dogs and their own- GREETS: $125. 10 am, pm and 5:30 pm. pm. LeFrak Center at Lake- NORTH SUMMER STROLLS: Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. ers to go on the fi eld and 12:30 pm, and 3 pm. side [171 East Dr. at Ocean With a rock climbing wall, 17th St. in Coney Island, strut their stuff in the MON, SEPT 26 hula hoops, bubbles, give- (718) 449–8497], www. Avenue in Prospect Park, “parade of pooches.” $10 SAT, AUG 20 (718) 462–0010], www. aways by local businesses, brooklyncyclones.com. for one person and up to SPORTS, PRE-SEASON, lakesidebrooklyn.com. and more. Free. 5–9 pm. ART, “SPREAD LOVE, IT’S two dogs. 2 pm. MCU Park SPORTS, WWE NXT NEW YORK ISLAND- (Fifth Avenue between MUSIC, DR. DOG: The psy- THE BROOKLYN WAY” [1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th TAKEOVER — BACK ERS VS PHILADELPHIA Dean Street and Sterling chedelic pop group per- OPENING RECEPTION: St. in Coney Island, (718) TO BROOKLYN: $25– FLYERS: $15–$700. 7 Place in Park Slope), www. forms. Part of BRIC’s Cel- Spanish art collective Boa 449–8497], www.brooklyn- $130. 7:30 pm. parkslopefi fthavenuebid. pm. ebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Mistura has created four cyclones.com. com. murals in Park Slope de- Free. 7:30 pm. Prospect SPORTS, BROOKLYN CY- picting quotes from the SUN, AUG 21 Park Band Shell [Prospect MUSIC, NANNE AND CLONES VS. WEST VIR- SAT, OCT 1 Notorious B.I.G. At the Park West and Ninth Street ANKIE: The Dutch folk- GINIA BLACK BEARS: SPORTS, WWE SUMMER- singers perform a reper- gallery, the group exhibits SPORTS, ESL ONE NEW in Park Slope, (718) 965– Starting at $10. 4 pm. MCU SLAM: $30–$555. 6 pm. toire of historical songs silkscreen prints and video YORK: E-sports tourna- 8900], www.bricartsmedia. Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. about Henry Hudson and of the mural project. Free. ment. $49. Time TBA. org/cb. 17th St. in Coney Island, New Amsterdam. Free. 2 7–9 pm. Open Source Gal- (718) 449–8497], www. MON, AUG 22 MUSIC, DIE SPITZBAUM: pm and 4 pm. Waterfront lery [306 17th St. at Sixth brooklyncyclones.com. SPORTS, WWE MONDAY Oktoberfest comes early Museum Barge [290 Con- Avenue in Park Slope, (646) SUN, OCT 2 when this oom-pah band ELEGANCE MEETS DESIGNS NIGHT RAW: $25–$130. over St. near Reed Street 279–3969], www.open- FASHION LAUNCH: plays the Summer Music 7:30 pm. SPORTS, ESL ONE NEW in Red Hook, (718) 624– source-gallery.org. Brooklyn designer Ketura Series at Aces Outdoor YORK: E-sports tourna- 4719], www.waterfrontmu- COMEDY, “JUICE — COLD- Israel launches her shoe Patio. $10. 8 pm. Aviator ment. $49. Time TBA. seum.org. PRESSED COMEDY”: A line. Free. 5 pm. [207 East SAT, AUG 27 Sports and Events Cen- DANCE, “OUT OF MANY, healthful summer comedy 39th St. between Linden ter [3159 Flatbush Ave. in MUSIC, PROPHETS OF WE ARE ONE”: An eve- series that blends nourish- Boulevard and Church MON, OCT 3 Floyd Bennett Field in Ma- RAGE: $30–$70. 7 pm. ning of rhythmic Carib- ment with art and laughter. Avenue in Flatbush, (347) rine Park, (718) 758–7500]. bean folk, African, Kumina, With fi ve stand-up come- 567–6348], www.emdfash- SPORTS, PRE-SEASON, FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS!: reggae, jazz, and modern dians, original art, and ioninspired.com. SAT, SEPT 3 NEW YORK ISLAND- When the sun goes down, dance, as well as live drum- garden-fresh beverages. ERS VS NEW JERSEY the sky lights up with fi re- ming. With dancers from $20. 8 pm. House of Juice MUSIC, ASAP NEW DEVILS: $15–$700. 7 MON, AUG. 15 YORK: A showcase of works! Free. 9:30 pm. Luna Jamaica and New York. [642 Rogers Ave. between pm. Park (West 10th St. and $25. 7 pm. Kumble Theater Parkside and Clarkson av- CITYPARKS GOLF: Kids aged Filipino music talent. the Boardwalk in Coney Is- at Long Island University enues in Prospect Lefferts 6 to 17 learn the proper $55–$155. 5 pm. land), lunaparknyc.com. [DeKalb and Flatbush av- Gardens, (347) 974–1985], use of equipment; the ba- TUE, OCT 4 MUSIC, “DIDO AND AE- enues in Downtown, (718) www.houseofjuicebk.com. sics of the sport and hone WED, SEPT 7 SPORTS, PRE-SEASON, NEAS”: The Brooklyn 488–1624], www.brooklyn. BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH up on skills. Online regis- NEW YORK ISLAND- Music School Playhouse liu.edu/kumbletheater. — MAIM THAT TUNE: tration required. Free. 9:30 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL — presents the opera about MUSIC, ANDRA DAY, SON Strippers perform to the am to noon. Kaiser Park TUROK, THE FIRST ERS VS NEW YORK the aftermath of the Trojan LITTLE: The R&B song- worst songs they can fi nd. (Neptune and Bayview FLIGHT: $42–$125. RANGERS: $15–$700. War. $10–$20. 7:30 pm. stress Andra Day performs, $15. 10 pm. Sideshows by avenues in Coney Island), 7:30 pm 7 pm. Brooklyn Music School closing BRIC’s Celebrate the Seashore [1208 Surf www.CityParksFounda- Playhouse [126 St. Felix St. Brooklyn! Festival. Free. Ave. between W. 12th tion.org. 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights between Lafayette Avenue 7:30 pm. Prospect Park Street and Stillwell Av- FILM, FLICKS ON THE and Hanson Place in Fort Band Shell [Prospect Park enue in Coney Island, (718) BEACH — “PURPLE (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. Greene, (718) 638–5660], West and Ninth Street in 372–5159], www.coneyis- RAIN”: Free. 7:30 pm. brooklynmusicschool.org. Park Slope, (718) 965– land.com. Continued on page 37 24-7 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 35 THE RICE GUYS Jollof competition at African food fest By Alexandra Simon t is time for the great jollof-off! Chefs at the New York City IAfrican Food Festival this week- end will determine — once and for all — which country makes the best Face your fears: The cast of the comedy musical thriller “South by South version of jollof, a spicy tomato-based Death” cower as they await their grisly fate. Photo by Stefano Giovannini rice meal that originates in West Africa. The founder of the festival, which takes place in the Brooklyn Navy on Aug. 13–14, hopes that the Stab at fame showdown will bring together parti- san fans of the hotly-debated dish. Musical comedy slasher “The idea is, as much as it is a sensitive topic — it’s a fun thing,” mocks festival scenesters said Ishmael Osekre, who organized the festival. “There’s a huge rivalry By Dennis Lynch with the victims when the deed between Nigeria and Ghana — and t’s got horrible deaths by is done, achieving social media throw in Senegal and the Ivory Coast the score! fame in the process. — on who makes the best jollof. It’s African food 101: A vendor at a preview for the New York City African Food Festival, I Murder on the dance “There’s this notion with personal for some people, but for us happening Aug. 13–14, hands out dishes to visitors. Organizers want newbies to floor! Drowning in a Port- success and ‘making it,’ how it’s really all fun and games.” African cusine to sample the continent’s many varieties. New York City African Food Festival A-Potty! Burning alive in a you get people’s attention and The contest, at 2 pm on Aug. 14, to make popular African dishes, ingly common in Brooklyn. African camping tent! These grue- the absurdity some go to get will be judged by professional chefs, including a variety of vegan options. dishes include such a variety that some deaths and more will to that end,” Singer said. “A but the contestants are amateurs, cho- On Sunday, Senegalese chef Marie- even picky eaters will find something come to toe-tapping life in the reasonable jump is, what’s the sen to represent their home coun- Claude Mendy and South African to dig into, he said. campy slasher musical “South craziest thing one could do in tries through the festival’s Facebook cook Coco Reinharz will demon- “I want to bring people together By South Death,” debut- that pursuit?” page. In order to encourage entries strate their cooking techniques. for a quality African food experi- ing at National Sawdust in Singer and Saltiel have from home cooks, the dishes will be Guests can also buy food from ence in a short period of time,” said Williamsburg on Aug. 26. The woven bits of their own expe- graded based on flavor, not on creat- about 20 African food vendors, Osekre. “People are going to discover creators of the horror satire, rience at musical festivals into ing towers of food or artful smears of including Brooklyn restaurants Buka, things they didn’t know existed. This which is set at a trendy music the play — no murders, but spices, said Osekre. Madiba, Ghenet Brooklyn, Awash, is really a showcase of our culture, festival, said the story was plenty of other frustrations. The cook-off is part of a two-day and Bunna Cafe, among others. The our people, and our food. No one will just “sitting there waiting to “There are certain elements weekend festival designed to intro- festival will also include some non- be left out.” happen.” and environmental factors that duce Brooklynites to the vast range of culinary examples of African culture, New York City African Food “I’ve always been a fan come from experience, like the continent’s cuisine. The first day including fashion sales, DJs spinning Festival at Duggal Greenhouse in of slashers, so I figured — how crowded everything is, will feature cooking demonstrations music, and a hookah tent. Brooklyn Navy Yard [Building 268, why not set one at a music how hard it is to get from one from popular African chefs Pierre Osekre wants the festival to chal- 63 Flushing Ave. at Carlton Avenue festival?” said musician and place to another, the insane Thiam and Grace Odogbili, who both lenge common perceptions about in Fort Greene, (646) 638–7000, playwright Jared Saltiel said. amount of sensory input, the run catering companies in Brooklyn. African food, and to introduce people www.nycafricanfoodfestival.com]. “Toby [Singer, the other cre- drug use,” Singer said. The chefs will show visitors how to a cuisine that is becoming increas- Aug. 13–14. Noon–8 pm. $30–$50. ator] was in a musical theater The two musicians have headspace, so we said, ‘How composed about 20 songs for about a slasher musical?’ and the musical, and will lead the we laughed for 10 minutes electric four-piece pit band, straight and it just sort of which may appear on the Saying goodbye to the Ridge! appeared — who the charac- stage-within-the-stage. The ters would be and what the music reflects the variety of By Dennis Lynch catch a local production of William general storyline would be.” performers at the fictional fes- ime to boogie away! Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” The The protagonist of “South tival, including one song that It is this Bay Ridge report- Act-Out! company will perform the By South Death” — a painter transforms as different acts Ter’s last day at the helm of Bard’s 417-year-old tale of power named Sarah — finds herself take the festival stage, Singer Bay Ridge Nights. It sure has been hungry Romans at the Narrows in the middle of a “Scream”- said. a wild ride — and we are going out Botanical Garden (Shore Road style murder spree when her “It starts as straightforward with a bang! Once more, here is between 71st Street and MacKay jaded New York friends drag rock, then we have this ‘bou- the undisputed, number one guide Place) at 7 pm on Saturday and her to the fictional Didgeridoo gie’ Afro-pop band come out to nightlife in Bay Ridge — and as Sunday. Arts Festival on a remote so the accompaniment chang- always, it’s a good one! And if there is one thing I have island. Not long after they es underneath, then we have My tenure as a nightlife colum- learned in my time writing Bay arrive at the three-day affair, this typical [electronic dance nist is not the only thing ending Ridge Nights, it is that the folks a murdering psycho wearing a music] deejay freakout thing this week — the last installment of at the Wicked Monk (9510 Third mask of pop superstar and fes- happen — all interwoven with this year’s Summer Stroll (Third Ave. between 95th and 96th streets) tival headliner “Ciley Myrus” a creepy version of the song to Avenue between 80th and 90th know how to party. These devoted starts violently murdering indicate some murder-y things streets) happens on Friday from 6 revelers bring in bands from around people in Sarah’s circle. happening,” he said. pm to 10 pm. Summer is not yet over, the tri-state area on Saturday nights, The characters meet their “South By South Death” but this means its days are numbered and this week they have summoned demise in classic slasher fash- at National Sawdust [80 N. — so get out into the avenue and writer Jeffrey Folmer, who stars each Jersey Shore’s most electric cover ion — mostly “people walking Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in enjoy it while you can! year in a Philadelphia production of band, Tragic Remedy. The band will off where they shouldn’t walk Williamsburg, (646) 779–8455, This next show is heaven-sent! On “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The holy make its Wicked Monk debut at 11 off to,” Singer said. Sarah and www.nationalsawdust.org]. Friday night, Schnitzel Haus (7319 guitar-strummer will perform his pm, and promises to make you dance her crew have to unmask the August 26 and 28 at 7 pm, Fifth Ave. between 73rd and 74th original tunes from 7 pm to 10 pm. your butt off with classic soul, hair- killer, who takes callous selfies $20. streets) will showcase singer-song- On Saturday afternoon, you can metal, and pop-punk all night long. 36 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 24-7 FRI, AUG. 19 SPORTS, PRO WRESTLING BAM! FUTURE STARS INITIATIVE: Reality televi- sion stars and professional wrestlers collide in Brook- lyn, with stars of “Married At First Sight” and “Ameri- can Grit” battling, as well Continued from page 35 in Brooklyn Heights), www. as Brooklyn’s own Bone- saw Jessie Brooks and Coney Island Beach (Near nycgovparks.org. former WWE wrestling star the Boardwalk at W. 10th FILM, MOVIES AND MALT James “Little Guido” Mari- Street in Coney Island), — “MANHATTAN”: See tato. $5. 5:30–7:30 pm. www.coneyislandfunguide. the Woody Allen classic St. Finbars Catholic [1825 com. comedy in the front yard Bath Avenue Brooklyn, NY of the Coney Island brew- COMEDY, “NIGHT TRAIN 11214, 718 –256-0818]. WITH WYATT CENAC”: ery. Free. 7:30 pm. Coney TOUR, BATTLE OF BROOK- Hosted by Brooklyn-based Island Brewery (1904 Surf LYN NEIGHBORHOOD comedian Wyatt Cenac, Ave. at W. 17th Street in WALK: Commemorate “Night Train” is a weekly Coney Island). the 240th anniversary of show that features comedy the Revolutionary War’s from the best local and in- “ THURS, AUG. 18 largest battle by tour- ternational stand up come- INGENIOUS ing the locations where it dians. $5. 8 pm. Littlefi eld SPORTS, KAYAKING: Glide [622 Degraw St. between along the waters. No was fought. Meet at the Fourth and Fifth avenues in experience necessary. Park entrance. Free. 6 pm. ” Free. 5:30 pm to 6:30pm. Grand Army Plaza (Union BUBBLE WIZARDRY. Gowanus, (718) 855–3388], www.littlefi eldnyc.com. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier Street between Flatbush 2 (enter at Joralemon and Avenue and Prospect Park -THE NEW YORKER Furman streets in Brooklyn West in Park Slope). TUES, AUG. 16 Heights), www.nycgov- MUSIC, “KEYS OPEN MUSIC, COUNTING CROWS, parks.org. DOORS — THE HID- ROB THOMAS: Travel FILM, “A LEAGUE OF THEIR DEN LIFE OF LAURA back to the ’90s with two OWN”: The fi lm about a PALMER”: The band a of that decade’s biggest professional all-female place both wonderful and acts. Tickets start at $25. baseball league in the strange performs its live 6:45 pm. Coney Island Am- 1940s screens in Brooklyn audio-visual-movement phitheater (3052 West 21st Bridge Park. Movie be- piece about the death of Street at Surf Ave in Coney gins at sunset. Free. 6 pm. “Twin Peaks” character Island in Coney Island), Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier Laura Palmer. $20. 7 pm. www.coneyislandlive.com. 1 [Furman Street at Old Morbid Anatomy Museum MUSIC, A SOUND AFFAIR: Fulton Street in Dumbo, [424 Third Ave. at Seventh Senator Marty Golden (718) 222–9939], www. Street in Gowanus, (347) Telecharge.com or 212.239.620021 hosts an outdoor concert. brooklynbridgepark.org. 799–1017], www.morbidan- atomymuseum.org. For grgroups or birthdays call 866.642.9849 Free. 7 pm. Dyker Beach TALK, “1776 — REVOLU- 340340 W 50t50thh St.St. Park [86th Street at 14th TION AND EMOTION”: MUSIC, JETSTREAM: $10. New World StagesStages Avenue in Dyker Heights, Professor Nicole Eustace 8 pm. Aviator Sports and (718) 238–6044]. looks at the pivotal role of Events Center [3159 Flat- GazillionBubbleShow.comGazillionBubbleShow com WATERFRONT WORKOUTS: emotion in reordering so- bush Ave. in Floyd Bennett A pilates mat class with ciety in the decades lead- Field in Marine Park, (718) the Fitness Guru. Free. 7 ing up to the Revolution. 758–7500]. pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Pier 6 [Atlantic Avenue at Historical Society [128 Pier- SAT, AUG. 20 Furman Street in Brooklyn repont St. at Clinton Street Heights, (718) 222–9939], in Brooklyn Heights, (718) FAMILY DAY: Assembly- www.brooklynbridgepark. 222–4111], www.brooklyn- woman Diana C. 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Loughlin basketball star proves himself BY LAURA AMATO was one of just two actual New York City basketball New Yorkers to compete for isn’t dead — it’s just evolv- Team New York City (the re- ing. mainder were metropolitan- At least that’s what Bishop area standouts, including a Loughlin forward Keith Wil- handful of New Jersey play- liams thinks. The senior ers). standout did his best to lead Williams rarely sat down Team New York City to a during the game — grab- victory over Team USA at bing a few moments of rest the sixth annual Big Strick whenever he could. He was Classic at Gauchos Gym in drenched in sweat by the time the Bronx on Aug. 6, but the the final buzzer sounded, but squad dropped the matchup he also relished the opportu- 156–129 despite his efforts. nity to compete. Williams took the game per- “We competed hard sonally, because he was out throughout the entire game to disprove naysayers that and that’s what really was claim basketball is dying in important,” Williams said. the five boroughs. “The quarters were long so “They say New York is that was kind of tough and down basketball-wise, but we just didn’t have many I wanted to come out here guys to play.” and prove it’s not,” Williams The Big Strick Classic said. “I have a killer instinct was the latest opportunity and I feel like I’m the best for Williams in a summer player in New York. So that that has been chock-full of was really my mindset going big-time hoops moments. He in, to show that.” played with New Heights on It was an exhausting four WHERE THERE’S A WILL: Bishop Loughlin’s Keith Williams has spent his summer getting better on the court, the Amateur Athletic Union quarters for Williams, who looking to prove that the New York City hoops scene is just as strong as ever. Photo by Robert Cole Continued on page 41 Former Bishop Ford star transferring upstate to Siena BY LAURA AMATO got at Siena and with coach down roots at Siena. She’s marching in with the Ali [Jacques] when she was “I really like what coach Saints. recruiting me again this Ali is doing at Siena because Former Bishop Ford bas- time, it was different than she’s building,” Jones said. ketball star Aaliyah Jones before,” Jones said. “I know “I like the fact that she’s is leaving Fordham Uni- whatever obstacle I face, growing a program and versity to join the Saints at she’ll always be there to sup- that’s the kind of team I al- Siena College — a program port me. Even if I’m not out ways wanted to be around. that recruited her during on the court, she’s going to It’s not a set team, and she’s high school. She spent the be there supporting me and still working and growing first two seasons of her col- giving me the best advice for with her players.” lege basketball career in my future and me as a per- Jones initially selected the Bronx, but after facing son.” Fordham over Siena because her fair share of challenges Jones’s high-school ca- it was closer to home, but her in back-to-back years, the reer was filled with ups and first two seasons with the guard decided she needed a downs — she transferred to Rams were far from perfect. change of scenery. It’s been Murry Bergtraum after lead- She played just three a long and winding road for ing Bishop Ford to a class AA games as a freshman before Jones, but now she’s confi- Federation championship in suffering a season-ending dent she’s finally found the 2013 — but the former Cou- injury and averaged just 9.4 SAINTS-SATIONAL: After two years at Fordham, former Bishop Ford hoops perfect fit. rier Life all-Brooklyn player minutes per game as a soph- star Aaliyah Jones is taking her talents to Siena College. Fordham Athletics “I feel like the support I of the year is ready to put Continued on page 41 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 39 :P:CFE relationship with the coach- WILLIAMS ing staff and good academ- heading to Seton Hall ics. I just want to fit and feel Continued from page 39 at home.” BY LAURA AMATO “It was a lot harder than I expected it circuit, and college programs Williams knows that there One of the top high-school basketball to be,” Philoxy said. “I didn’t want to say have flocked to the Lions star is plenty of basketball in his players in the city is officially off the ‘no’ [to other schools], but then I didn’t over the last few weeks. immediate future, and he’s de- market. want to give up the biggest chance that I Williams picked up offers termined to shine a spotlight South Shore standout Selena Philoxy had and that was at Seton Hall.” from Oklahoma State, DeP- — not only on Loughlin, but committed to Seton Hall last week after The Pirates wrapped up the season aul, Minnesota, and Cincin- all of New York City hoops. making a visit to the school, and the dom- 23–9 last year, earning a No. 8 seed in the nati over the course of the It can be a lot of pressure, inant forward is nothing short of thrilled National Collegiate Athletic Association summer. He hasn’t made any but Williams wants to repre- with her choice. tournament. concrete commitment yet, but sent his city any way he can, “I just liked everything about it,” Philoxy is anxious to add her mark he’s determined to prove that no matter what the final score Philoxy said. “The coaches were great, to Seton Hall’s recent string of success the interest is warranted. reads. the assistant coaches, it was all good. I and has already developed a relationship “It’s a long list [of schools],” “I need to be a leader think I can fit right in.” with her future teammates, meeting the said Williams, who averaged more,” Williams said. “I feel Philoxy was a force to be reckoned squad on her visit. She expects to play ei- 16 points and 7.4 rebounds like I’m getting better at that. with on the court last season, leading ther a three or a four once she joins the per game with the Lions last At first it was tough, but I’m South Shore to a second-straight Public Pirates’ roster — a positional change she winter. “I’m looking for a starting to get more used to it Schools Athletic League class AA title. made during the amateur season this program where I can have a and that makes it easier.” She averaged a double-double in her first summer. season at South Shore — transferring in Philoxy isn’t lacking for confidence from Academy for Careers in Television either — certain that she’ll be able to and Film in Queens — with 11 points and make the transition to the college game 10.5 rebounds per game. with ease. and butter. He racked up 11 It was more than enough for Seton “My right hand makes all the differ- SZAPUCKI strikeouts in his mot recent Hall to take notice. ence,” Philoxy said. “Most people can’t Continued from page 40 start at Tri-City, no-hitting “Seton Hall came to all the games,” stop me. It’s my right hand and my abil- the ValleyCats in the first Philoxy said. “They really just followed ity to pass.” feel confident in that pitch five innings on Aug. 6. me everywhere, and they were calling al- But before Philoxy officially becomes now.” “I can’t teach you that most every day.” a Pirate, she’s got a bit of unfinished But Bryk Jr. has to keep part, but the rest I can teach,” Philoxy — who played for the Lady high-school business to tend to. South that confidence in check, he Bryk Jr. said. “Thanks to God Choz Amateur Athletic Union team this Shore came up short of a state title last said. for giving him that lightning summer — also considered Siena and re- year, falling 67–51 in heartbreaking fash- “He comes in smiling and bolt for an arm but also for ceived offers from Albany, Manhattan, ion to eventual champion Ossining in the he goes, ‘That was a filthy his upbringing. He’s a great and Georgia State before committing New York Federation semifinals. change-up.’ I go, ‘Yup. Yes it kid on and off the field.” to the Pirates. Still, it wasn’t easy mak- Now that her college future is set, was.’ At the same time I had The sky is the limit for the ing the final decision. After all, this one Philoxy is focused solely on making sure to make sure to humble him southpaw, but right now, the choice would dictate her entire college her senior season culminates with a state and make sure that he knows Cyclones coaching staff is career. championship. that his numero uno is his simply happy Szapucki is in Philoxy also knew, however, that sign- “The decision is a lot of weight off my fastball.” Brooklyn. ing with Seton Hall would open up plenty shoulders,” she said. “Now I only have to He may be expanding his “For a young kid, he gets of basketball opportunities, including focus on bringing a chip back to school pitching arsenal, but, make right after it,” Gamboa said. the chance to compete in the Big East. again. I have to be a leader, get us back no mistake about it, the “He’s got a good future ahead That helped make the decision a bit eas- to the Garden. We’re coming after states fastball is Szapucki’s bread of him. I’m glad he’s here.” ier. now.” DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 41 Cyclones 14 CYCLONES Tri-City 3 Aug. 8 at Tri-City Continued from page 40 That’s one way to come back from man Taylor Jones on a ball hit by a lopsided loss. Blake Tiberi — allowed Cone to score. A day after giving up 18 runs, the It was the only run Brooklyn scored Cyclones responded with an offen- off Chavez. sive outburst, notching a 14–3 win at It looked like the one run might Tri-City on Monday night. The win hold as Clones starter Thomas Sza- was Tom Gamboa’s 100th as Cyclones pucki no-hit the ValleyCats for the manager. It was also the most runs fi rst fi ve innings and struck out 11. the Clones have scored all season. Marcos Almonte led off the Tri- Brooklyn jumped out to a fi rst- Ciry sixth with a walk, stole second, inning lead as Michael Paez led off and advanced to third on a Brandon with a walk, moved to third on a Nick Brosher throwing error. With one Sergakis double and scored on Colby out, Brauly Mejia doubled to center, Woodmansee’s sacrifi ce fl y. Pete tying the game and ending Szapucki’s Alonso followed with a run-scoring night. It was the fi rst earned run Sza- double and Ali Sanchez singled to BIG-TIME BAT: Kevin Martir built his baseball reputation on his ability to connect on hit pucki has given up all season. right to put runners on the corners. after hit, but he’s found it hard to maintain that same success with the Tri-City ValleyCats Back-to-back singles by Robinson Gene Cone’s single scored Alonso and this season. Greg Fisher and Jones off reliever Taylor Henry moved Sanchez to third. gave Tri-City a 2–1 lead. Tyler Wolfe The Cyclones then stole a run — padded the Tri-City cushion with a literally. Arnaldo Berrios struck out, solo home run off Henry in the sev- but Cone stole second and Sanchez The swing of things enth inning. stole home to give the Cyclones a 4–0 Ty Williams took the mound for lead. Brooklyn in the eighth and struggled Tri-City cut the lead in half in the Former Grand Street baseball star down the stretch. Robinson worked second. Taylor Jones singled on a a leadoff walk, moved to second on sharp ground ball to Llanes and then a wild pitch, advanced to third on a moved to second on a throwing er- hoping to get back on track passed ball, and scored on a Spencer ror by the pitcher. Two batters later, Johnson double. Spencer Johnson hit a two-run homer BY LAURA AMATO that’s a big difference.” Dustin Hunt pitched three shutout to left fi eld. He’s trying to hit his stride. Martir has been doing his best to innings to pick up the save for the Val- Brooklyn got the runs back as Former Grand Street Campus base- make sure his struggles at the plate leyCats. Woodmansee led off the third with a ball star Kevin Martir is in the midst don’t affect the rest of his game and, so single and Alonso followed with a two- of his second professional season play- far, he’s succeeded. Tri-City 18 run homer of his own to left-center. An ing with the Tri-City ValleyCats — In fact, it’s his presence behind the Cyclones 4 Ali Sanchez double chased the Valley- the class A, shortseason affi liate of plate that has helped keep his confi - Aug. 7 at Tri-City Cats starter, but the hits kept coming the Houston Astros — but the catcher dence at a comfortable level. Nobody scores 20 runs against the as the Cyclones scored fi ve more runs hasn’t found immediate success at the Martir has started six games as Cyclones and don’t you forget it! and led 11–2 after three innings. plate. catcher for the ValleyCats and — in 52 The ValleyCats scored 13 runs in Gabriel Llanes kept the lead safe It’s a strange predicament for Mar- innings of work — notched 57 putouts the fi rst two innings as the Cyclones — giving up three runs in six-and- tir whose reputation as a hitter was a and only two errors. received an 18–4 thumping on Sun- two-thirds innings — despite allow- major part of his college game at Mary- “I love catching,” Martir said. “I’ve day. ing 11 hits. The righty improved to land, but the former Wolves star is de- been blocking balls — being a wall The ValleyCats jumped out to a 3–5 on the mound with a 3.28 earned termined to maintain his focus. back there — and that makes me feel a 6–0 lead in the opening frame on fi ve run average. Baseball is a mental game and Mar- lot better about myself.” hits, a walk, and a hit batter before an tir knows that if he focuses on what Martir is determined to spend the out was even recorded. Thirteen bat- Cyclones 3 he’s doing wrong, he’s never going to fi nal few weeks of the regular season ters came to the plate in an eight-run Vermont 0 start doing anything right — espe- working on his game, but he wants to fi rst inning. Aug. 9 at MCU Park cially when it comes to hitting. help Tri-City win as well. The Valley- The Cyclones scored twice in the The Cyclones cruised to a second “When you start failing and you Cats won the New York–Penn League second, but the ValleyCats answered straight win, defeating Vermont 3–0 start thinking too much, like, ‘What title in 2010 and 2013 and captured the with fi ve more runs. A single and at MCU Park on Tuesday on the arm am I doing wrong?’ It’s not going to division crown in 2014. walk ended starter Erik Manoah’s of starting pitcher Harol Gonzalez end well,” Martir said. “You can’t start Martir wants to help lead this squad night. The righty surrendered 10 runs who tossed seven shutout innings. spazzing out mentally, and that’s kind to a championship and he considers it on eight hits while walking four and “Harol is too good for this league of the hard part. You have to under- his personal responsibility to make only recording three outs. Manoah is but he sure is fun to watch,” Gamboa stand that it’s a game and you have to sure the ValleyCats execute the best de- now 5–2 with a 5.48 earned run aver- said. stay mentally strong, put whatever fensive attack possible. After all, they age. Dillon Becker entered, but also Brooklyn’s bats gave Gonzalez a happened behind you.” do say defense wins championships. struggled with control, walking four lead to work with as a pair of singles Martir hit .218 in 37 games with the “I see everything and I call the of the six batters he faced before being from Desmond Lindsay and Michael Greenville Astros last season, racking pitches. So if a pitcher starts getting removed. Adam Atkins was greeted by Paez and a Jay Jabs walk loaded the up 27 hits and driving in 16 runs. smoked, it’s almost as if it’s on me,” a two-run single off the bat of Chuckie bases with one out. Brandon Brosh- Things haven’t come quite as easily Martir said. “Having this team win is Robinson which gave Tri-City a 13–2 er’s broken bat single to shallow cen- at Tri-City. incredibly important to me.” lead in the bottom of the second. ter scored two runs. In his fi rst 50 at bats with the Val- Martir isn’t worried about his per- In the fi fth, Spencer Johnson’s Gonzalez was dealing for the Cy- leyCats, Martir posted a .160 batting formance at the plate. The hits will home run off Alejandro Castro ex- clones, retiring the fi rst 10 Lake Mon- average with just eight hits and 16 come — he’s certain — but right now tended the lead to 15–2. Castro gave sters that came to the plate. Vermont strikeouts. he’s simply focused on being a wall up two runs in two innings of work. put two runners on to begin the sixth. He’s struggled to fi nd a rhythm at behind home plate. If he can keep on The Cyclones found a bit of offense A fl y out and groundout put the run- the plate, facing off against top-tier tal- building that wall, he knows the foun- in the sixth as Nick Sergakis scored ners on second and third with two ent on the mound and in the fi eld. dation will be laid for the rest of his ca- Pete Alonso with a two-out single. It outs. That was as close as the Lake “When you’re playing in college, reer. was one of three hits on the night for Monsters would get as Gonzalez guys wouldn’t make certain plays and “The big thing is my defense and Sergakis. struck out Eli White to end the in- you’d fi nd holes easier,” he said. “Now that’s the only thing I really care A single and a sacrifi ce fl y gave ning. in pro ball, you smack a ball and the about,” Martir said. “I want to just Tri-City an 18–3 lead in the eighth. A Lindsay led off the Brooklyn sixth left fi elder is going to make the catch. keep moving forward and going hard. run-scoring single from Blake Tiberi with a homer to left off Ivan Andueza The pitchers that we face now, their I know I’ll start to fi nd my holes and I’ll in the ninth accounted for the fi nal to extend the lead to 3–0. breaking balls are a lot sharper and be good.” run of the game. — David Russell 42 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12-18, 2016 DT LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE SAVE MONEY BY SHOPPING IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 43 48 COURIER LIFE, AUG. 12–18, 2016 DT