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/ Jeff Bachner / Jeff / Tom Callan / Tom The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn LEFT: Catholics visibly demonstrated their faith this cross. Above, Dorothy Connor prays at St. Thomas Korean Traditional Music & Dance Institute of NY per- week, beginning the penitential Lenten season — which Aquinas church on Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue in formed Sunday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This is Penance & joy leads to Easter on March 23 — by receiving on their Park Slope. RIGHT: In advance of the Chinese new year the 4706th year on the Chinese calendar; it’s the Year of foreheads ashes of burned palms in the shape of a celebration, which began on Thursday, members of the the Rat, the first year in the 12-year lunar cycle.

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Battling panhandlers between the bridges By Mike McLaughlin RATNER A The Brooklyn Paper A grocer in DUMBO has posted signs urging customers not to give money to the panhandlers who congregate near the entrance — the latest salvo in an ongoing war against beggars in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. “We’ve heard from more than half our cus- tomers that they’ve been harassed by panhandlers BIG LIAR! in front of the store,” said Maik Fawzy, the man- ager of Peas & Pickles, the neighborhood’s largest supermarket. “We’ve actually had loyal customers who stopped coming here because of it.” By Dana Rubinstein The signs encourage patrons to report “harass- The Brooklyn Paper Pols must hit ment” to the store’s management and reminds cus- It’s official, direct from Forest City Rat- Vinoly Ratner in wallet tomers that it’s better to donate to legitimate charities ner Companies: the Atlantic Yards develop- EDITORIAL / PAGE 12 than to individuals on the street. The plan for the Domino Sugar factory site, in view of the Williamsburg Bridge, would include a glass er is a liar. tower atop the landmark factory buildings (near center), as well as a number of other residential towers. The anti-panhandling notices are the latest ex- Forest City Ratner now admits that its Braun in a legal document that surfaced this ample of DUMBO’S ongoing struggle with begging. claim of a tax revenue windfall — a justifica- week. At a DUMBO Improvement District meeting tion for the government’s support of the $4 Braun himself previously stated in court that in October, neighborhood residents implored the billion project — was actually concocted by the $4.4 billion number came from the state. police to crack down. Ratner’s paid consultant, and was not based “[M]y statement in my prior affirmation that But John Kenny, a crime prevention officer from on an analysis by state officials as the devel- the ‘environmental impact statement for the the 84th Precinct, told the audience that begging is a DOMINO EFFECT oper repeatedly claimed. project estimates that the project will create … First Amendment right — though there are limits “The $4.4 billion figure is in the report of a $4.4 billion in net tax revenues for the city and against aggressive cadging. Kenny’s advice for cur- consultant who had been retained by [Forest the state over 30 years’ is mistaken, because tailing the problem was the same as that on the Plans on the table, advocates spar City Ratner Companies] and does not appear ‘[t]here is simply no projection at all regarding signs in Peas & Pickles — stop giving handouts. in the state’s [Final Environmental Review the net tax revenues contained in the EIS.’” “People who understand panhandling have come Statement,]” said Ratner attorney Jeffrey The revelation appeared in a footnote to a fil- to the neighborhood to explain that the only thing By Mike McLaughlin in the complex to make way for Kersavage was also upset that the ing in a lawsuit challenging the validity of the you can do if you want these people to go away is The Brooklyn Paper nine residential towers. iconic, neon Domino sign might not state’s environmental review. It was first report- stop giving them money,” said Tucker Reed, execu- The matter is ostensibly about ar- be maintained. ed on Wednesday by Atlantic Yards Report. tive director of the DUMBO Improvement District. Preservationists and affordable- chitecture right now, but the devel- “We’d like to keep it, but it’s not housing advocates battled this Prior to this latest admission, the developer Around the same time, a new Web site, DUM- oper hopes the 30 percent of apart- a simple thing to figure out where to James, Yassky: had said that the 16-skyscraper-and-arena devel- BOwatch, made vague promises that it would take week over a proposal to convert ments at below-market rates and put it or how to support it,” said opment, the largest in Brooklyn’s history, would pictures of all panhandlers. the Domino Sugar site in Will- public access to the waterfront will Lappin. generate a total of $5.6 billion for the city and Given the anti-panhandling attitude in DUM- iamsburg — including three land- sweeten the $1.2 billion deal. Supporters of the project say the Ax Yards funds state and that once city and state contributions BO, it’s no surprise that at least one of the mendi- marked buildings — into a devel- “We want to harmonize preserva- possible loss of the sign does not The Brooklyn Paper were factored in, $4.4 billion in net revenue. cants had a strong opinion about the new Peas & opment with more than 2,200 units tion with affordable housing and outweigh the hundreds of sub-mar- Two city councilmembers are not giving Ratner executives had said the jaw-drop- Pickles sign. of housing. creating an open public space,” said ket rate units the development ping number came from the state’s own Final “That sign can kiss my ass — and so can you,” The Landmarks Preservation Mike Lappin, president of CPC Re- would provide. up on their bid to withhold hundreds of mil- Environmental Impact Statement, written by he told a Brooklyn Paper reporter on Friday. Commission, which held a hearing sources. “It’s very difficult to get a devel- lions of dollars in city and state subsidies the Empire State Development Corporation. His fellow panhandler said she doesn’t think the on Tuesday, is being asked to ap- But for aesthetes, it was a visual oper to make that kind of commit- from the Atlantic Yards mega-development, Critics said the news was yet another ex- pair bothers anyone — even after the male half of prove the plans for the sugar refin- cacophony. ment,” said Monsignor Alfred LoP- despite an initial rejection by the council. ample of Ratner’s untrustworthiness. the team had just been ticketed by a cop from the ery, which was built in 1884. Pro- “The proposed glass box addi- into of Catholic Charities Brooklyn Councilmembers David Yassky (D–Brook- “The whole project has been built upon 84th Precinct for disorderly conduct at the corner posed renovations include adding tion, plunked on top of the land- and Queens. “So we realize there lyn Heights) and Letitia James (D–Fort Greene) lies,” said Daniel Goldstein, spokesman for of Washington and Front streets. five stories of glassed apartments on mark, is simply too large and lacks are tradeoffs you have to make.” asked the council’s Finance Committee to take Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn. “It’s hard “I’m just out here trying to get mine like every- top of the existing 12 floors of the the compositional organization and The Landmarks Preservation up the matter of those Atlantic Yards subsidies to imagine that’s the only misinformation that one else,” she said. landmarked factory. the arrangements of details that Commission did not rule on the pro- while considering a resolution calling for the they publicized over the past years.” They would not reveal their names. The developer would also de- would relate it to the landmark,” posal, which also requires rezoning state to end property-tax exemptions for Madi- Neither the Empire State Development — with Adam F. Hutton molish several non-landmarked — said Lisa Kersavage, a director at the plant from manufacturing to res- son Square Garden. Corporation nor Forest City Ratner would but, to some, historical — buildings the Municipal Arts Society. idential. See YARDS SUBSIDIES on page 13 comment for this article. Slope baby doc beaten PAY-TO-PARK PLAN CHEERED

By Ben Muessig By Mike McLaughlin A commission studying commuters park in neighbor- for The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Paper Mayor Bloomberg’s plan — hoods with ample mass transit which would charge drivers and finish their trips to work A gun-toting robber broke into a A new facet of the city’s con- Park Slope doctor’s office on Jan. $8 to enter Manhattan below on the subway, thus avoiding gestion-pricing plan would add the “congestion” fee. 28, hospitalizing a 67-year-old pe- 60th Street during business a fee for Brooklyn drivers look- hours — has recommended Residents would be charged diatrician for a handful of cash — ing to park their cars on their implementing the neighbor- between $75- and $125-a- but the beloved doctor, practicing own blocks — and if Monday hood parking permit system year for the placard allowing on 13th Street for nearly 30 years, night’s meeting on the propos- by next March as a proactive them to park in their neigh- isn’t letting the beating deter him al is any indication, many res- strike against the “park-and- borhood. from his medical mission. idents would line up to pay it. ride phenomenon,” where See PAY on page 13

“I’ll be back as soon as I can get / Ben Muessig up and walk,” Dr. Vasudev Gabbur told The Brooklyn Paper in an ex- clusive hospital room interview this week. Gabbur was doing paperwork in his office when a man with a pistol Paper The Brooklyn Hil, Bam split B’klyn burst through the front door. Gabbur Veteran Park Slope pediatrician Dr. Vasudev Gabbur was beaten bloody while doing paperwork in his 13th Street office. gave the man all of the money in the By Dana Rubinstein Clinton narrowly won the primary in the office — about $100. Not satisfied, The Brooklyn Paper state’s biggest Democratic county, but Obama the bandit demanded that Gabbur at which point Gabbur attempted to tured ring and pinky fingers on his

did take the popular vote in two prized con- / Adrian Kinloch open the office’s safe. escape, but the thief beat him to the right hand, a fractured left leg, lacer- Brooklyn Democrats were far more di- gressional districts — both represented by “I told him I didn’t know the ground and eventually fled. ations to his head and internal bleed- vided than their counterparts statewide, combination or how to open it,” Bloody and dazed, Gabbur stum- ing. Gabbur lost so much blood dur- splitting their votes 50 percent to 48 percent staunch Clinton supporters. Gabbur said. “He said, ‘You’re ly- bled onto 13th Street. Two passersby ing the assault that he needed a in favor of their own junior senator, Hillary Fifty-nine percent of Rep. Yvette Clarke’s ing, I’ll kill you.’ Then he started — whose children were former pa- transfusion. He remains hospitalized Clinton, over Illinois rival — and former 11th district, which runs through Park Slope,

hitting me with his gun.” tients of Gabbur’s — spotted the at Lutheran Medical Center, though Brooklynite! — Barack Obama on Tuesday. Kensington and Crown Heights, went for Paper The Brooklyn After pistol-whipping Gabbur, the doctor and called police. he is expected to be released next The statewide vote was 57 percent to 40 Obama, while 44 percent went for Clinton. Jo Anne Simon highlights the benefits of parking robber made a call on his cellphone, The attack left Gabbur with frac- week. See BEATEN on page 6 percent in favor of Clinton. See BAM AND HIL on page 13 permits, at Monday night’s meeting. 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 February 9, 2008 shoprico.com WHERE TO EDITORS’ PICKS SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY February 9 February 10 February 12 February 14 February 15 Love run A sweet Because of all the choco- Valentine’s late hearts you’ll be eat- ing on Valentine’s Day, Whether you’re cele- today offers a chance to brating today or simply do something good for waiting for the candy to the one inside of you. All go on sale, Valentine’s participants in today’s 5K Day events are happen- Valentine’s Day run in Pros- It’s Pat! ing all over the borough. Prom night pect Park will be treated Turn to page 7 to find ‘Freaks’ out to a commemorative T- Tonight, Trekkies and out about Brooklyn’s If Valentine’s Day wasn’t shirt and refreshments. theater buffs alike will be romantic meals and quite the event you Tonight is the eighth Runners can pre-register flying toward the inti- where to buy hand- were hoping for, stop annual “Freak’s Ball,” at Slope Sports (70 mate BAM Harvey crafted chocolates, like by Studio B in Green- featuring performances Seventh Ave. at Lincoln Theater at warp speed the Champagne truffles point tonight for a for- by Bustle in Your Hedge- Place in Park Slope) from to catch the opening from Jacques Torres mal “prom party” fea- row (featuring Dave 3 pm to 5 pm on Feb. 9. night of Patrick Stewart (pictured). turing live DJ sets and a Dreiwitz of Ween) and in “Macbeth.” The show performance by rapper 10 am at Prospect Park (enter Tom Hamilton’s Ameri- park at 15th Street and runs through March 22, Princess Superstar (pic- can Babies. The ball is Prospect Park West). $12. For so if you haven’t bought tured). But leave your Best Of borne from an online information, call (718) 230- tickets yet, now is the flask at home; this time community devoted to 4686 or visit www.active.com. time to engage. around the punch is live music in NYC. already spiked. 8 pm at the BAM Harvey Sofas 372 & 384 atlantic bklyn 718 797 2077 8 pm at Southpaw (125 Fifth Theater (651 Fulton St. at 10 pm at Studio B (259 Banker Ave. at Sterling Place in Park Rockwell Place in Fort St. at Calyer Street in Green- Slope). $25. For information, Greene). $30-$90. For infor- point). Price TBD. For infor- call (718) 230-0236 or visit mation, call (718) 636-4100 or mation, call (718) 389-1880 or www.spsounds.com. visit www.bam.org. visit www.clubstudiob.com.

Tickets NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN $20-$35 Compiled by Susan Rosenthal Jay SAT, FEB 9 SUN, FEB 10 OUTDOORS PERFORMANCE EARLY BIRDING: in Marine Park. 8 am. Salt CHAMBER MUSIC: Brooklyn Friends of Cham- Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. (718) ber Music presents the music of violist Kenji 421-2021. Free. Bunch. $20, $10 students. 3 pm. Lafayette ICE SKATING: at Prospect Park’s Wollman Rink. Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Oxford $5, $3 kids and seniors. $6 skate rental. St. (718) 625-7515. Sessions at 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; 7 JAZZ JAM: Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium pm to 10 pm. Enter park at Lincoln Road hosts a Jazz Jam to benefit Pan African Elombe and Ocean Avenue. (718) 965-8999. Brath and his wife Nomsa. $25. 3 pm to 7 EXPLORE THE LULLWATER: Take a winter hike pm. Jazz 966, 966 Fulton St. (917) 535-9781. along the Lullwater. 1 pm. Audubon Center, GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Wild Party.” 3 Prospect Park. (718) 965-8999. Free. pm. See Sat., Feb. 9. TAKE A HIKE: Join the Urban Park Rangers for a nature hike along Prospect Park’s Lullwater OTHER Trail. Enjoy the beautiful winter scenery and PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Cul- learn about the park’s flora and fauna. Wear ture offers a talk: “The School to Prison comfortable walking shoes and dress for the Pipeline.” Patricia M. Krueger is speaker. 11 weather. 1 pm. Call 311 for information. Free. am. 53 Prospect Park West. (718) 768-2972. YOUNG SCHOLARS LECTURE: Congregation PERFORMANCE Beth Elohim presents Shira Kohn in a talk: “A MUSIC OFF THE SHELVES: Brooklyn Public Gentlewoman’s Agreement: Jewish Sororities Library’s Central branch presents “John in Postwar America.” 11 am to 12:30 pm. 274 Corigliano: Mr. Tambourine Man.” Soprano Garfield Pl. (718) 768-3814. Free. Amy Burton and members of the Brooklyn GLUTEN-FREE COOKING: The Center for Philharmonic perform. 4 pm. Grand Army Kosher Culinary Arts offers a class in main- DEFYING THE LAWS Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. taining a gluten-free diet. Learn how to BROOKLYN MUSIC WIDE OPEN: Music and dis- make pizza, cookies and bread ... all gluten- cussion artist series. Today: Dafnis Prieto free. $70. 11 am to 2 pm. 1407 Coney Island OF GRAVITY Quartet, The Gentile/Romano Duo and The Ave. (718) 692-2442. Daniel Kelly Quartet perform. 7 pm. Belarusian INDIE MARKET: Camp Lounge hosts a holiday Church, 401 Atlantic Ave. (718) 369-6931. gift market. Noon to 6 pm. 179 Smith St. Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 2pm GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Wild Party,” a (718) 852-8086. Roaring ’20s musical. See review, p. 9. $18, CABIN FEVER CURE: Get off the couch and $14 seniors and children 12 and younger. 8 explore the secrets of Fort Greene Park. 1 pm. 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101. pm. Enter park at Myrtle Avenue and DEBRA’S LIVING ROOM: Performance of Washington Park. (718) 722-3218. Free. “Liaisons.” See story, this issue. $20, $10 COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: High school stu- students and seniors. (Cash only.) 8 pm. 14 dents and their families are invited to attend Prospect Pl. Seating is very limited. Advance a one-day special event that offers help in tickets at SMARTTIX (212) 868-4444, A triple threat: On Saturday, Feb. 16, Brooklyn Center for the Perform- completing and electronically filing federal www.smarttix.com. ing Arts at Brooklyn College presents “3 Mo’Divas,” a musical perform- aid applications. 1 pm to 4 pm. Medgar 2007-2008 SEASON Evers College, 1650 Bedford Ave. (718) 284- OTHER ance including works by artists from Bach to Beyonce. 4700. Free. DESIGNERS SHOWCASE: Local designers’ HISTORY CLUB: Guest lecturers Joseph Cun- Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College fashion and jewelry. 11 am to 5 pm. St. ningham, engineering historian, and Robert Ann’s Church, 157 Montague St. (718) 763- 421-2021. Free. and boxed meal; $20 dance lesson and Lobenstien, general superintendent of oper- 2900 Campus Road, Brooklyn (on-site paid parking available) 7654. RECEPTION: Madarts Group show “Thur- event. 8 pm. Kingsborough Community ations with the MTA, discuss the beginnings College, 2001 Oriental Blvd. (718) 368-5596. RECEPTION: St. Joseph’s College Council for tine.” 8 pm. 255 18th St. For info, of NYC’s electrical power supply. 1 pm. Salt Tickets and info: www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org Box Office: 718-951-4500 (Tues - Sat, 1pm-6pm) the Arts presents “Facing Self: There’s a www.madarts.org. Free. KOSHER COOKING: The Center for Kosher Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. (718) Story Here.” Noon to 3 pm. 245 Clinton NEW MOON BALL: Salsa with your sweet- Culinary Arts offers a class in Indian cook- 421-2021. Free. heart. Percussionist Chino Nunez and his ing. $70. 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. 1407 FILM: Congregation Beth Elohim presents Program support provided by: Ave. (718) 636-6876. Free. RECEPTION: In collaboration with the Carib- orchestra plays. $30 includes dance lesson Coney Island Ave. (718) 692-2442. “Tierney Geron: The Mother Project.” $5 bean Dialogue Series at the Brooklyn Public donation. 6:30 pm. 274 Garfield Pl. (718) Library’s Business branch, Nina Talbot pres- 499-6208. ents her exhibit: “The Vendors of Newkirk.” KOSHER COOKING: The Center for Kosher 1 pm. 280 Cadman Plaza. (718) 623-7000. Culinary Arts offers a class in hors d’oeuvres Free. CIVIC CALENDAR and small starters. $70. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. AND HOWE: The Urban Park Rangers explains 1407 Coney Island Ave. (718) 692-2442. Community Board 1. Full board. Senior Join us this February for a new six-week course from Rohr Jewish Learning Institute how Richard and William Howe command- TUESDAY, FEB. 12 CLOSING SALE: Underbridge Gallery closes ed the British land and naval forces during Gowanus Canal Watershed Facility Plan Center (211 Ainslie St., corner of Man- today. Discounts on all images by David the NY campaign of the Revolution. 1 pm. Report. PS 58 (330 Smith St., at Carroll hattan Avenue in Williamsburg), 6:30 pm. Sokosh, Robert Goldstrom and Clinton Fort Greene Visitors Center, Myrtle Avenue Street), 6:30 pm. Call (718) 643-6140 for Call (718) 389-0009 for info. Irving Jones. 111 Front St., gallery 202. (718) and Washington Park. (718) 722-3218. Free. info. Community Board 11. Full board. Holy 596-0390. LECTURE AND FILM: Tabla Rasa Gallery offers Community Board 10. Environmental Family Home (1740 84th St., between a talk: “Art and Global Survival.” 2 pm. Committee. CB10 offices (621 86th St., 17th and 18th avenues), 7:30 pm. Call Presentation is followed by a showing of at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Bay Ridge), (718) 266-8800 for info. MON, FEB 11 the Academy Award-winning documentary 7:30 pm. Call (718) 745-6827. film, “An Inconvenient Truth.” 224 48th St. Economic Development Corporation. KNIFE SKILLS: The Center for Kosher Culinary 72nd Precinct Community Council. (718) 833-9100. Free. On the agenda: Public comment on the Arts hosts a talk on the proper and safe way Monthly meeting. Mariem Heim Center CLOSING PARTY: Galeria Janet Kurnatowski scope of the Environmental Impact State- to hold, handle and use knives. Learn how (4520 Fourth Ave., at 45th Street in Sun- ment for rezoning of Coney Island. Lin- to chop, slice, dice, mince and more. $50. hosts a party for Katsuhisa Sakai’s exhibit: set Park), 7:30 pm. Call (718) 965-6311. “Wood And Stone.” 6 pm to 9 pm. 205 coln HS (2800 Ocean Pkwy., at West 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. 1407 Coney Island Ave.(718) 692-2442. Norman Ave. (718) 383-9380. Free. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 Avenue in Coney Island), 6 pm. Call (212) 312-3718 for info. ROSEMALING SOCIETY: Mid-Atlantic Society DANCE PARTY: Cajun-Zydeco Dance Party. 90th Precinct Community Council. Live music with the Voodoobillies. $20 meets for an art session. 7 pm. 59th Street Monthly meeting. 30 Montrose Ave. School District 20. Monthly meeting. Church, 749 59th St. (718) 853-1734. Free. adults, $5 children under 12. 6:30 pm. (between Union Avenue and Lorimer Edward B. Shallow School (6500 16th Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 FAMILY WORKSHOP: Families First presents Street in Williamsburg), 7:30 pm. Call Ave., at 65th Street in Bensonhurst), 7 “Balancing Life, Work, and Parenthood: A S. Oxford St. (718) 625-7515. (718) 963-5309 for information. pm. Call (718) 759-3921 for info. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Celebrate the Lunar Workshop.” Workshop is for working par- ents or stay-at-home parents seeking a pro- New Year, The Year of the Rat. 7 pm. Salt To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected]. Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. (718) See 9 DAYS on page 10

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By Joe Jordan go to highest bidder The Mac Support Store for The Brooklyn Paper CGARDENS Preparations to tear down the 108-year-old “Green Church” By Mike McLaughlin rise on the larger Atlantic Avenue site, but 168 7th Street and 3rd Avenue continue to move forward, but The Brooklyn Paper has learned The Brooklyn Paper those talks collapsed last May. that the Bay Ridge United Methodist Church’s plans also in- Besides that snafu, other opportunities to Brooklyn, NY 11215 The latest attempt to fill one of the last sell the land have come to naught. In Novem- clude tearing down the church’s limestone parsonage next door Big projects dead zones in Downtown Brooklyn is com- ber, an auction for the Pacific Street proper- — and one family is praying for a higher authority to step in. 9–6 Weekdays ing soon with an auction for Boerum Hill ties didn’t net a buyer. Last year, all the land 718-312-8341 10–4 Saturday “We’re afraid our walls are going to collapse,” said David Kim- property. was for sale with a combined asking price ball, whose 360 Ovington Ave. limestone townhouse shares a wall Five contiguous lots — two on Atlantic Av- of about $20 million. raising CG ire www.macsupportstore.com with the Green Church parsonage. enue and three on Pacific Street — between Despite previous miscues, the auctioneer “It’s bad enough the church has to go, but they’re also planning knows he’s han- By Mike McLaughlin on taking down the corner limestone, which is next to our house, Smith Street and Boe- rum Place are remark- dling some (poten- The Brooklyn Paper to make room for their new church building,” Kimball added. tially) coveted land. The current plan for the site calls for the erection of a new able mostly for being Foes of unchecked development in vacant so long amid an “It’s one of the Carroll Gardens claimed a partial victory church for the Methodist congregation on land that overlaps a last remaining op- parking lot and the current parsonage at 362 Ovington Ave. array of bustling antique last week, as the city agreed to consider shops to the east and portunities in the restricting construction on several blocks GET A MAILBOX WITH BENEFITS The remainder of the parking lot and the soon-to-be demolished Downtown Brook- church will be sold to Abe Betesh of Abeco Management Corp. new condos, bars and in the heart of the neighborhood and reit- lyn area to acquire and turned into residential units on the corner of Ovington and restaurants to the west erated its support for a study that could in Brooklyn Heights a significant as- Fourth avenues. on Atlantic Avenue. lead to a rezoning of the entire area. semblage of prop- The crumbling Green Church has been at the center of a see- The parking lot, warehouse and empty erties,” said Law- The coalition led by Councilman Bill saw battle over the past two years between the congregation — DeBlasio (D–Carroll Gardens) might have A real street address, not a P.O. Box lot — all across the rence Samberg, the which wants to sell — and preservationists and local elected offi- nibbled on a taste of success, but they did- Package notification street from the House managing director cials who adore the structure. n’t exactly bring the city to its knees. of Detention — may of Sheldon Good Full-service mail & package receiving “There’s a lot of confusion about what we’re trying to do,” said The Department of City Planning reaf- look bleak to the aver- & Co., the auction Bay Ridge United Methodist pastor, Rev. Robert Emerick. “Some- firmed it would evaluate zoning Carroll Mail holding & forwarding age passerby, but for house handling the one said we’re looking to take the money and run. Not so. We are Gardens to prevent “out-of-scale” construc- developers, the Feb. land. Call-in Mailcheck a part of the community and want to continue serving Bay Ridge.” tion, a commitment it made to Borough 14 auction is a rare The minimum E-mail notification But Kimball is concerned / Noelle D'Arrigo President Markowitz in November, but said bid is $16 million. that not only will the demoli- chance to acquire land it would not immediately launch that “The prices have Only $25/Month tion of the parsonage change in one of Brooklyn’s process, contrary to a request by DeBlasio. strengthened [in the the character of Ovington be- hottest areas. “We are committed to pursuing it, but … KITCHEN cause it’s the anchor for a row “This is a strategic area] because there we are unable to commit to a precise time- of 12 limestones on the block. location,” said Michael were two or three frame,” City Planning said in a statement. He’s also worried about the Guerra, executive vice Paper The Brooklyn leases signed by A sign announces the auction. On another front, the Department of SINK structural stability of his own president at Prudential national retailers in Buildings batted away the lawmaker’s bid house once the parsonage Douglas Elliman. “It’s the immediate vici- for an immediate moratorium on new con- Greenpoint: Our pal Kon- a fulcrum. The area pivots around Smith nity,” like Urban Outfitters, said Brian comes down. struction over 50 feet tall, because, under ® rad Gan, a resident of Green- Emerick downplayed the Street, the courts and Atlantic Avenue.” Leary, managing partner at Massey Knakal. state law, declaring a moratorium requires a The UPS Store point, just got promoted to oper- danger. Not only are these properties blessed with “The value [of the five parcels] may have lengthy environmental review and an ations manager at Supreme Cuts, “I’m not a demolition ex- a prime location, they are also zoned for a increased because of it.” (Massey Knakal amendment to the zoning code. The UPS Store of Brooklyn Heights a major distributor of pre-cut pert,” he said, “but our archi- variety of uses. was the broker for this land last year.) But the tangible, bright spot for DeBla- 93 Montague Street (at Hicks St) veggies. Now, Konrad, about The sites are zoned for residential and There’s a consensus that the seller has a tect says the [Kimball] home sio was City Planning’s announcement 718-802-0900 that shipment of baby corn we will stay intact. Our interior commercial use, with restrictions for contex- hot commodity to unload, but the experts from that First through Fourth places — were discussing … DUMBO: wall will be refurbished as tual building on Atlantic Avenue. If a devel- disagree about the effect of the jail, which blocks where the houses are set far back Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 7pm | Saturday: 10am to 5pm | Sunday: 10am to 3pm Great to see that the city has their exterior wall.” oper merges them into one uber-lot, zoning the city plans to reopen and enlarge. from the street, creating large lots that theo- placed its new recycling cans on Meanwhile, Emerick has rules would allow bigger buildings than on “The jail will definitely have an effect in retically could be developed with taller the corner of Front and Washing- begun being far more ag- the individual lots. terms of the fact that not everyone wants to buildings — could soon be rezoned as “nar- ton streets. But they made The gressive about reminding “Hopefully, the auction will bring in de- live next to a jail,” said Hum. row” streets, which would reduce new Sink wonder, how come they elected officials to stay out velopment that blends in nicely with what’s Others disagree. building heights and densities on those I’ll be your bridge from where you are don’t have the name of our local of church business. over there and that caters to residents’ “I don’t think it has any effect. It hasn’t blocks. councilman on them? … Park Twice this month, Emerick needs,” said Carl Hum, president and CEO impacted anything around it. Condos are That change from the current “wide to where you want to be Slope: Ran into our new film- has led a group of parish- of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. selling out at record levels all around it,” street” standard, would trim about about making pal Josephine Decker as ioners in protest in front of the Initially, there was talk that a hotel would said Leary. two floors off the height allowed. ELLEN she made her way home to Park offices of Councilman Vince Slope on the B69 bus last week, Gentile (D–Bay Ridge) and GOTTLIEB which was sort of funny because Assemblywoman Janele Hy- ASSOCIATE BROKER her new documentary on bisexu- er-Spencer (D–Bay Ridge) — 100% Recycled ality, “Bi the Way,” has just been both of whom have sought to & FSC Papers selected to be in the South by block the sale and demolition Tired of the usual Southwest Festival in Austin, Vegetable Inks of the “Green Church.” lunchtime fare? with Low VOCs Texas in March. 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Upside down window at 6:30 am, allowing the The 6-foot-2, 220-pound perp entry. Cops said the burglar may Shabbat Shalom! have entered through a kitchen A burglar ransacked a man’s front door to be opened. 62nd Precinct entered the storage area in the Seventh Avenue apartment on The hooligan took the first Presented by window. back of the eatery — located near Feb. 1 and left it in such disarray thing he saw — a woman’s pock- B’nai Avraham Bond Street — around 1 pm, and BENSONHURST of Brooklyn Heights Overnite larceny that the victim couldn’t identify etbook — and fled from the block proceeded to search through Some things only make sense what was stolen. between Smith and Hoyt streets. Savings gone ££ÇÊ,i“Ãi˜Ê-Ì°ÊUÊx™È‡{n{ä pockets and took some of the Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin at 1:30 in the morning. The thief pried his way into Luckily for the 37-year-old A middle-aged man returned www.bnaiavraham.com more expensive clothing. The For instance, in the wee hours the cellar of the building, which victim, her bag did not contain to his 77th Street apartment to stolen items included a digital of Feb. 3, a man harassed and is between 11th and 12th streets, anything valuable. find his life savings and jewelry Candle music player, a hooded coat, and robbed a 23-year-old and his sometime after 10 pm. — Mike McLaughlin stolen by thugs who entered some debit cards. girlfriend who were walking The burglar looted the cellar through a rear basement on Jan. The thief’s actions were re- Lighting through the drive-through of a and the upstairs apartment, tak- 24. corded by security cameras, but 68th Precinct popular fast-food restaurant at ing unknown property from the The 43-year-old returned to he escaped before anyone no- Terumah the corner of Gold and Tillary 86-year-old victim’s home. his apartment, which is near 14th ticed the crime. BAY RIDGE / DYKER HTS Fri., Feb. 8, before 5:03 pm streets. The perp, however, was Suitcase cash Avenue, at around 8 am to find Tetzaveh Willow break-in picked up by cops a few minutes A thief pinched $1,600 from a Held up that the thugs had busted through later. Fri., Feb. 15, before 5:12 pm A woman’s Willow Place suitcase in an apartment on Two gun-wielding men who a basement door, swiped cash and apartment was broken into on The couple was paying for Union Street on Feb. 2 were outfitted with two-way ra- jewelry, and fled through the Jan. 28 while she was at work. their midnight snack, when the The victim, a 49-year-old dios charged into a popular Fifth same door, police said. Visit us The 34-year-old victim left her crook approached them, snatched man, said somebody came Avenue restaurant and threatened Rim job apartment — which is between $40 from the man, and reached to kill everyone before making online at: through his back door between Thugs stole the tires and rims State and Joralemon streets — at down and squeezed the woman’s / Suzanne Bolduc noon and 4:30 pm and stole the off with $5,700 on Jan. 30. right off a 2008 Infinity coupe BrooklynPaper.com around 8 am and returned at 10 behind. He then ran away, but not cash he kept in his suitcase. The robbers herded the three pm to discover that her laptop far enough. When cops arrived — and left the fancy car sitting The man couldn’t remember employees and four patrons into on milk crates on Jan. 25. was gone. and searched the area, they found if his door was locked, but there the back of the restaurant, which Upon further examination, a suspect and put him in cuffs. The 31-year-old victim made were no signs of a break-in at the is located between 89th and 90th the sad discovery when he re- The $40, however, was not recov- apartment, which is between streets, and made them all lie on ered. turned to his vehicle, which had Third and Fourth avenues. the floor. been parked on 64th Street near Rough customer Out the front After taking their wallets, 24th Avenue, at around 8 pm the A routine transaction at an At- Wildlife Conservation Society cellphones and IDs, one of the following day. A man broke into a St. Marks perps yelled, “If we get caught lantic Avenue drug store turned Place apartment through the rear The thieves rolled off with the and you testify, we know where violent when the customer pulled window and stole a laptop com- Baby joey hot wheels, yet left the car un- Harbor Motor Inn you live and we will kill you!” a gun and emptied the register on puter on Jan. 28. touched. One of the robbers then called Jan. 30. The 24-year-old victim said Christy, a Prospect Park zoo kangaroo, has had a joey, which an employee by name and de- An awakening The middle-aged customer en- his living room window was is a fancy way of saying her pouch has put up a “No Vacan- manded that he hand over mon- A woman was awakened by a tered the store, near Third Av- broken between 9:45 am and 6 cy” sign. Christy is seen here with her new son or daughter, enue, at around 1 pm, and ap- pm. The hoodlum stole his com- ey from the Super Bowl pool flashy dressing intruder who who remains unnamed until zoo experts can determine the and register before fleeing in an swiped a jewelry box from her proached the counter to ask for puter and escaped through the tot's gender. The zoo’s male ’roo, Junior, is the father. cigarettes. He even gave the clerk front door of the building, which unknown direction at 11:45 pm. 77th Street apartment on Jan. 23. some money, but when she start- is between Fourth and Fifth av- The robbers were apparently The 54-year-old was sleeping ed to give him change he said, enues. communicating with someone in her apartment, which is near “Don’t close the register.” He streets, he stole the laptop and his wallet, one of the muggers outside the restaurant through 16th Avenue, at around 1 pm displayed a silver handgun and Game on! $25. — Mike McLaughlin said, “Don’t move,” and his ac- their radios. when she was startled by the threatened, “Scream if you want, A man entered a popular complice took the wallet, which Police are currently analyzing perp, who was wearing a black

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Eager to get the ordeal over Avenue apartment on Jan. 31 When the 26-year-old victim that she had placed her pocket- and stole a computer. rolled up his sleeve to look at his used the opening to unlock the A thief broke into a car book in a closet and starting with, she gave him the money at parked on 85th Street and stole 8:30 pm, and he promised to re- The thief damaged the front watch (which would have told front door to the home, which is making coffee for the group. door to get into the first-floor him that it was 6:30 am), one of between Smith and Hoyt streets. construction tools on Jan. 30. When she returned a half hour turn soon to the court between The 57-year-old victim told Smith and Adams streets. residence sometime between the perps displayed a firearm and Once inside, he grabbed a later, the wallet, which contained 8:15 am and 9:15 pm. said, “Gimme what you got.” purse belonging to a 27-year-old cops that he had parked between $200 and credit and debit cards, The man never returned, so Fourth and Fifth Avenues at the woman called the company Once inside the apartment, The man relinquished his woman, who saw him fleeing was missing, police said. which is between 11th and 12th watch, but when he reached for down the street on two-wheels. around 7:20 pm. Sometime after where the impostor said he that, a thief broke the passenger- Elderly love worked. An employee told the side window and took tools val- An elderly woman was woman they’ve received several ued at $3,580. hugged and robbed by a com- complaints about this masquer- Apt robbed plete stranger on West 11th ader defrauding people in other GOTCHA! A man’s car is stolen, Street on Jan. 22 — and, yes, the courts. — Harry Cheadle A thief made off with $1,790 events occurred in that order. worth of jewelry, video games The 68-year-old was near Av- and sneakers from a 68th Street 78th Precinct enue S, at around 9:05 am, when but he catches thief next day apartment on Jan. 31. the thug unleashed his inner sen- Police say the burglar made sitive side by embracing the vic- PARK SLOPE his way into the empty apart- into a gas station. tim in a bear hug, then searching By Dana Rubinstein ment, which is located between through her pocketbook and Family feud The Brooklyn Paper The owner ran outside and grabbed the keys Eighth and Ninth avenues, A man’s 15th Street apartment from the driver, who proceeded to run away. swiping her wallet. A man was foolish enough to leave the keys through the adjoining garage The thug pocketed the wallet, was sacked on Jan. 30 and he Not content to call it square, the Mercedes sometime before 8:40 am. blames his estranged daughter in his Mercedes — but he got his revenge over owner flagged down a passing cop, and officers which contained $30, credit and and her boyfriend for the crime. the thief who drove off with the car the next day. chased the guy into a subway station near Met- Watch that bag debit cards, and fled, knocking Someone, possibly the daugh- The 45-year-old Mercedes owner had parked ropolitan and Union avenues where Officer A thief grabbed the pocket- the victim to the ground in the ter and her mate, used a key to the green, eight-year-old E320 on Meserole Nicholas Sofokles collared the 21-year-old al- book of a woman after she left it process, police said. enter the apartment between Street, between Manhattan and Graham av- leged car-stealer and Staten Island resident. on the table of an 86th Street fast See POLICE on page 6 noon and 3 pm and steal a bo- enues, at around 3:30 am on Feb. 2, leaving the “I was driving, but my friend stole the car nanza of gadgets. keys in the ignition while he ran inside. and gave it to me,” the perp told the cops, ac- When the father returned to Upon returning 10 minutes later, the vehicle cording to the police report. the apartment, which is between was gone. 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You’re going U. at East 33rd Street in Call (718) 488-1624 for info. Sheepshead Bay) Free. Call (718) “I know how to explain to be late!” she screamed and 421-2021 for info. this,” she told OSFO, who fi- she really meant it. SUNDAY, FEB. 10 2 pm: Concert with Gustafer SUNDAY, FEB. 17 nally got the concept. “Two more minutes,” he Yellowgold. Southpaw (125 Fifth Teen Spirit hasn’t mentioned begged. 2 pm: “Jumpin’ Juniper Show.” Ave., at Sterling Place in Park Brooklyn Arts Exchange (421 Fifth Slope). $10. Call (718) 230-0236 Gustafer Yellowgold performs Hepcat much. That’s probably “No,” she said. Ave., at Eighth Street in Park for info. because he feels a little freer “Please” he pleaded. at Southpaw on Feb. 10. Slope) $10, $8 kids 12 and young- without his dad’s tough love of “NO,” she said it so loud the 2 pm: “Flora and Fauna in the er. Call (718) 832-0018 for info. 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In a related story, a bidding war has By Dana Rubinstein Oh, yeah, I forgot. It was mine. By Gersh broken out over my first cast, the one The Brooklyn Paper It’s one thing to be puffing up Eighth ANKLE Kuntzman signed by Borough President Marko- Avenue to catch the B69, but it has witz. In the two months since his son was killed cycling across turned out to be quite another thing to point, calling me “El loco gringo.” I’d To raise money for Markowitz’s the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve go on a beach vacation — crutches and like to think they’re impressed by my “Camp Brooklyn” charity, I put this Hindy has shepherded nearly $40,000 in donations to a group all — when you have a broken ankle. attempt to make the best of a bad situ- priceless collectible — a journalistic, working to make city streets safer for bikes. On the plus side, just as in Brooklyn, ation, but I fear they are just making medical and political heirloom — on Most recently, Bobby Gagnon, owner of the Gate, a Park the people of this seaside paradise have fun of me. eBay with a starting price of $2. Slope bar that Steve Hindy called his “local pub,” donated opened their hearts to me and my tobil- Ever the optimist, my wife had told As I write this, the bidding, which $3,500 — from the sale of Brooklyn Brewery’s Winter Ale — lo roto (the local argot for “broken an- me from the start that my role on this closes on Saturday at midnight, has to Transportation Alternatives. kle”). And unlike in Brooklyn, the love trip would merely be to sit by the pool topped $100, a frenzy of activity fu- Hindy’s son Sam accidentally biked onto the Manhattan I’m feeling down here is pure. These with a margarita and a book and she eled, no doubt, by the rivalry between Bridge’s upper level, which is reserved for cars and trucks, on people love my broken ankle for what it would take care of everything. Councilmembers Bill DeBlasio (D–Park Nov. 16. When he realized his mistake, he turned around, struck is, not simply because it’s attached to Loyal readers of this column know Slope) and Simcha Felder (D–Borough a concrete barrier, and fell to the lower level, where he was hit the still-functioning leg of the man re- that I don’t “sit” by anything, margari- Park). by a car. The devoted cyclist was 27. cently named “Editor of the Year” by ta or not, and just let other people “take Both pols aspire to higher office — Indeed, the morning of his death, Sam Hindy sold his car to one the Suburban Newspapers of America care” of everything (though I am en- DeBlasio to the borough presidency, of his father’s colleagues at the Williamsburg-based brewery. (have I been mentioning that award too joying Park Slope author Nicole Felder to city comptroller — so it’s “He was committed to going totally green,” said Steve Hindy. often? Tough luck. No one asks Marissa Krauss’s “The History of Love”). clear that both men think that winning “So we immediately thought of Transportation Alternatives Tomei to stop talking about her Oscar And the margarita turned out to be a my cast is a springboard. when this tragedy struck us.” for “My Cousin Vinny.”). complete lie! The day we landed, all Indeed, nothing shows a deep inter- Transportation Alternatives’ Executive Director Paul Steely On the negative side, where do I be- the bars, restaurants and supermarkets est in the concerns of the electorate White promised that the money, donated by friends and col- gin? Ever try to walk on a beach in had police tape around every single more than winning my sweaty, leagues of the Hindy family, would go towards preventing such crutches? Getting to the water involves bottle of booze. My Spanish isn’t too Markowitz-signed cast. tragedies. a Herculean (actually Sisyphus is the good, but even I could read the sign: But why let them get off easy? Help appropriate mythological metaphor) “No alcohol sales permitted until Feb. me raise money for “Camp Brooklyn” effort as my crutch poles sink deeper 4 due to the election.” — and show up my wife, who said the and deeper into the sand. The locals Turns out, all of Quintana Roo was / Julie Rosenberg auction wouldn’t raise more than $5 — having its state presidential election by driving up the price. Bid today! and the authorities have banned alco- Kuntzman’s ankle is expected to be BEATEN… hol sales (my limited Spanish left me in a cast for at least four more weeks, unsure whether the two-day Prohibi- putting in jeopardy whether he will be Continued from page 1 Correction tion was designed to encourage a sober free of this Fiberglas hell in time to col- All of 13th Street was shocked at the attack on Gabbur. The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn decision-making process or to discour- lect his Editor of the Year award in “He’s so dedicated,” said Eva, whose children have been going Last week’s story about the rise of Despite an ankle injury that would deter lesser men, our Editor of the Year concierge services in Brooklyn (“Jeev- age a drunken revolt when the winner Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on Feb. Gabbur for the 15 years. “You don’t find doctors like him any- hits the beach in Mexico this week, cast and crutches be damned. es, be a dear and get my laundry,” Feb. — a choice between Senor Corrupto 21. Watch for updates. In the mean- more. Usually doctors put the money before the patient, but not 2) incorrectly referred to Sharon Bea- and Senora Incompetento — was an- time, you have until Saturday at mid- him. He’s the opposite.” son, the owner of All About Brooklyn, nounced). cohol. She’s a smart kid, what can I say?) — broadcast in Spanish on Fox Sports night to bid on his cast, which is signed For Gabbur, payment is less important that treatment. When pa- by Borough President Markowitz. as an “aspiring accountant.” She is a My 6-year-old was savvy enough to Anyway, I showed at least six bar- Mexico — for the first time since I was tients cannot afford to pay, he doesn’t charge. Because of that policy, former accountant. Also, the role of the see that something was wrong. tenders my American passport — an indi- 15 without so much as a beer. It’s a good Go to http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBay many patients liken him to the Slope’s version of Albert Schweitzer. cation that I was ineligible to vote in their thing, though, because if I had been ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280197010864 Developers Group at One Brooklyn “No beer during the election?” she to bid. All money from the winning bid “It doesn’t matter to me whether they have money,” he told Bridge Park was mischaracterized. The asked. “That’s the OPPOSITE of what it election and should therefore be allowed drunk, I would have run naked down the will go to Camp Brooklyn (no, really!). The Brooklyn Paper. “I actually feel bad when I ask them for company is doing sales and marketing should be.” (Note to child welfare authori- to waste myself away again in Margari- street when Los Gigantes won. For information on the charity, visit www. money — even when it’s just a small amount.” for the development. The Brooklyn ties: I have NO IDEA how she could pos- taville — but it was all for naught. That wouldn’t have been very good brooklyn-usa.org/Pages/whats_happening Anyone with information about the assault are asked to con- Paper regrets the errors. sibly understand this central truth about al- As a result, I watched the Super Bowl for my tobillo roto. _in_Brooklyn/campbrooklyn_info.htm tact the 78th Precinct at (718) 636-6411.

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ART Kiss this A good kiss is unforgettable, and to prove it, Lori Baker and David E. Brown are displaying 76 photo- graphs of kisses from their personal collections at Williamsburg’s City Reliquary now through March 31. Baker and Brown, who live in Carroll Gardens, are committed amateur photographers. When they met, they discov- ered they were drawn to the strange allure of ver- nacular, or found, pho- tographs. Looking through City Reliquary their collections, they found a variety of photos with kissing as the sub- ject, and decided to develop a collection that evolved into their first show. “We would go into junk stores,” said Baker, “and (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings February 9, 2008 spend hours sorting through bins of photos, hoping to come across a kissing photo. It was like panning for gold.” The photos in the exhibition span the 20th centu- ry, the majority hailing from 1930s to the ’60s. The photos include a couple kissing at a lake, an older couple smooching — while the woman holds a cig- arette in her hand, and a man holding and bussing his pregnant wife. “This exhibit is a new and strange thing,” added Baker. “It’s great, but my collections all feel so per- sonal. There’s a vulnerability in showing these to the world. Love “We’re very happy that it’s up at The City Reli- quary,” added Brown, “as it’s an organization dedi- cated to collections and collectors in New York.” “76 Kisses” will be on display until March 31 at the City Reliquary (370 Metropolitan Ave. at Have- meyer Street in Williamsburg). For information, call (718) 782-4842 or visit www.cityreliquary.org. bites — C.W. Thompson CINEMA Heartbeats and good eats / Robin Lester abound on Valentine’s Day The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn

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This Valentine’s Day, menu will require all of your concentration. buco and chicken rollatini. probing look at relationships that’s as far from those gratuity, lovebirds can indulge in a gourmet, though, thanks to a special menu from chef Options include appetizers like Hudson Valley To finish things on a sweet note, Laura’s typically sappy Hollywood chick-flick romances as three-course meal — including a glass of Octavio Simancas, the Fort Greene restau- foie gras with heirloom apples and white will be serving Italian gelato. it’s possible to be. “pink champagne” — at Archives Restaurant rant will be creating an even more amorous grapes, oysters or a warm artichoke heart sal- “A lot of people get engaged here, because In a small Czech town where the ratio of women to in the Brooklyn Marriott in Downtown setting. For $32 per person, diners will get a ad and entrees such as grilled and braised they feel like this is a special place,” Leone men is 16 to 1, young factory worker Andula (the de- Brooklyn. three-course meal — with a bonus amuse duck with truffled potatoes or Scottish salmon. said. “Once you come, you always want to lightful Hana Brejchová, sister of Forman’s then-wife, Chef Ralph Romano is offering starters bouche at the start of the meal and truffles at Desserts will be announced day of by chef come back again.” Jana Brejchová) is desperate to find a man. First, she like a roasted chestnut soup with foie gras the end — with choices like spinach salad Dopkin Polo and, if your date doesn’t do it al- Laura’s Gourmet Bistro (1235 Prospect and her friends flirt with a trio of middle-aged re- cracklings or a candied beet salad. Romano’s with watermelon and hearts of palm; chick- ready, are sure to make you swoon. Ave. at Reeve Place in Windsor Terrace) ac- servists at a party, then Andula falls for a young piano main courses include braised pork shank en with mascarpone, polenta and mushroom Dressler (149 Broadway at Driggs Av- cepts American Express, MasterCard and player, whom she goes to bed with. However, when with parsnip puree, a surf-and-turf plate or sauce; a mint-pesto crusted leg of lamb; and enue in Williamsburg) accepts American Visa. The restaurant serves dinner Tuesday a smitten Andula arrives at his parents’ home to roasted cod. The dessert, however, is worthy desserts like molten chocolate cake or sweet Express, MasterCard and Visa. The restau- See VALENTINE on page 8 continue their relationship, she discovers that true love is far more complicated than she thought. Forman’s breakthrough film — it was nominated for the 1966 Best Foreign Film Oscar — “Loves of a Blonde” explores first love with a frankness rarely seen onscreen, eschewing the sentimentality that lat- er crept into even his better American films, with the notable exception of that underrated, bitingly satiric gem “The People vs. Larry Flynt.” “Loves of a Blonde” plays at BAMcinematek in Handcrafted hearts conjunction with a complete retrospective of Forman’s films at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan Feb. 14-28, which includes his two Oscar-winning films for Woo them with chocolate treats made in Brooklyn Best Picture and Best Director, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Amadeus,” along with early, pre- By Linnea Covington son, to a less-than-year-old-kosher chocolate of JoMart Chocolate in Marine Park. “We “Blonde” features from Forman’s native Czechoslova- for The Brooklyn Paper store in Park Slope. help people celebrate their lives.” kia, “Audition” and “Black Peter.” If your sweetheart swoons for cocoa, Brook- BAMCinematek presents “Loves of a Blonde” s we write, the heady scent of home- lyn offers seemingly endless forms of hand- CaryMo Chocolates Feb. 15-21 at the BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 made chocolate treats is wafting from made temptation. You can ply your lover with Confectioner Cary Becraft presents a trio of Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene. Aevery corner of the borough. Among the a simple milk chocolate heart, or a white handcrafted chocolate hearts this Valentine’s Tickets are $11; seniors, students and children sweets emporiums we visited for freshly chocolate truffle infused with rose water or Day. Becraft, who learned to make chocolate are $7.50. For more information, call (718) 636- made Valentine’s Day gift-giving ideas were ganache bursting with Champagne flavor. while working at the River Cafe in DUMBO, 4100 or visit www.bam.org. For information on S.W.A.K.: At Jacques Torres Chocolate in DUMBO, sexy a 61-year-old chocolate shop in Midwood “Most of what we sell is for someone to started CaryMo Chocolate Candies and Con- the Museum of Modern Art retrospective, visit “Champagne kiss” truffles are infused with Taittinger bubbly. that has been handed down from father to give to someone else,” said Michael Rogak See CHOCOLATE on page 8 www.moma.org. – Kevin Filipski

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St. at Union Street in Carroll Gardens) Paper file The Brooklyn molten chocolate cake with a caramel like sweet pea, spinach and mint soup, accepts American Express, Discover, crunch gelato. Paired with a long walk baked acorn squash, prosciutto- MasterCard and Visa. The restaurant sea bass and even chocolate cake with down Fifth Avenue, Fiore is serving up wrapped halibut and herb-scented Cor- CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY! serves lunch and dinner daily. For in- “cajeta” (caramel) sauce — will be a recipe for romance. nish hen, diners even get a complimen- formation, call (718) 852-5015 or visit served. To top it all off, each couple will Tempo Restaurant & Wine Bar tary box of chocolates from the www.marcopoloristorante.com. be treated to a glass of sparkling wine and (245 Fifth Ave. at Carroll Street in neighboring Jacques Torres shop to Piramide’s famous tableside guacamole. Park Slope) accepts American Ex- bring home. Piramide Owner Tim Judge said, “[Our Valentine’s press, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Water Street Restaurant (66 Water If you can’t get away for a romantic Day menu is] basically letting our chef Dinner is served daily. For informa- St. at Main Street in DUMBO) ac- weekend, a Valentine’s Day dinner at Pi- have a lot of fun with good ingredients.” tion, call (718) 636-2020 or visit cepts American Express, Discover, ramide in Park Slope is the next best Piramide (499 Fifth Ave. at 12th www.tempobrooklyn.com. MasterCard and Visa. The restaurant thing. Thanks to chef Freddy Luna, au- Street in Park Slope) accepts American serves lunch and dinner daily. For in- thentic Mexican food — three-fish ce- Express, Discover, MasterCard and Water Street Restaurant formation, call (718) 625-9352 or visit viche, chicken with hazelnuts, a Chilean Visa. The restaurant serves lunch and At this bi-level DUMBO institution, www.waterstreetrestaurant.com.

mation, call (718) 788-GIRL or visit the glass at chocolates being lovingly craft- Web site www.thechocolategirl.net. ed by hand. CHOCOLATE... Jacques Torres Chocolate is locat- Chocolate Room ed at 66 Water St. at Main Street in Continued from page 7 At the three-year-old Chocolate DUMBO. For more information, call fections in 2000. This year, she will Room in Park Slope, three heart-shaped (718) 875-9772 or visit the Web site make a white chocolate heart with a truffles are returning specialties for www.mrchocolate.com. Enjoy one of our signature facials, rose-scented marshmallow center; a Valentine’s Day. There is Antoinette, a salt-and-pepper caramel wrapped in a sexy bite of white chocolate with dark JoMart Chocolates massages, body treatments or nail milk chocolate heart; and a dark choco- chocolate ganache infused with rose The largest selection of care together in a private room - just late heart with creme de cassis, a black water; Charlotte, a cartoon heart of handcrafted Valentine’s currant liqueur. (They’re $10 for a box swirled milk and dark chocolate sur- chocolates is found at you and your sweetheart. of three.) rounding a basil-apricot core; and Don- JoMart Chocolates in Afraid to buy it before you try it? na, a dark chocolate heart with a rich Marine Park. You can CaryMo is offering a chocolate tasting currant center that glitters with copper choose from a variety Why not RELAX this Valentine’s Day? on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 5 pm to 7 dust. Purchase these hearts individual- of sizes of heart- Escape to d’mai, together. pm, at the Greene Grape (765 Fulton ly or by the pound ($40 per pound). shaped boxes from the St. at South Oxford Street in Fort Also featured is the Fritz Knipschildt seven-pound, lace-cov- Greene). For more information, call Valentine box, which comes in two ered monster ($192) to a (718) 797-9463 or visit the Web site sizes, large with 23 pieces ($35) and three-and-a-half ounce metal- www.greenegrape.com. small with 17 ($29). lic red box ($4.50). CaryMo’s chocolate heart trio is Chocolate Room owners Naomi Sweet surprise: JoMart Choco- All of the chocolate has been made available at Stinky Brooklyn (261 Josepher and Jon Rayson are also offer- lates in Marine Park offers the on the premises since 1946, and owner Smith St. at Degraw Street in Carroll ing, for the third year running, a three- greatest variety of sweet gift ideas Michael Rogak happily tempts his cus- Gardens). For more information, call course chocolate tasting ($28 per per- in the borough. tomers with a heart-shaped raspberry (718) 522-7425 or visit the Web site son) by chef Jennifer Jupiter. The ganache truffle infused with Cham- www.carymochocolate.com. tasting is held only on Valentine’s Day pagne ($22.50 per pound), milk choco- in their intimate cafe. There will be peanut butter and almond ($10.50). late bouquets of half-a-dozen roses Chocolate Girl three seatings at 7 pm, 8:30 pm and 10 The seven-year-old DUMBO choco- ($9.50), three-and-a-half to four ounces Celebrating its first Valentine’s Day, pm. late shop offers a special “Champagne of dark and milk chocolate handcuffs the Chocolate Girl store will serve up The Chocolate Room is located at kiss” truffle: dark chocolate infused ($7.95) or cupids ($9) and dozens of kosher dark chocolate in the form of 86 Fifth Ave. at Prospect Place in with Taittinger rose Champagne and other amazing chocolate creations. roses ($4), records that read “Just for Park Slope. For more information and topped with a sassy red “kiss.” (A box Patrons can also enjoy the window the record, I love you” ($18), keys (to reservations, call (718) 783-2900 or of 12 truffles is $18, 25 for $33, and 50 that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse 157 Fifth Avenue (between Lincoln and St. Johns) Park Slope, NY 11217 TEL 718-398-2100 your heart, of course, for $2) and hand- visit the Web site www.thechocolate for $55). of the delicious, rich chocolates being Open 7 days www.dmaiurbanspa.com Extended Hours painted flower lollipops ($3). roombrooklyn.com. If you feel your relationship is ail- made. Owner Tziporah Avigayil Jaeger will ing, it’s possible that Torres’s “Love The sky’s the limit; at JoMart, spe- also offer heart-shaped boxes filled Jacques Torres Chocolate Tonic,” a sinful hot fudge sauce avail- cial orders are welcomed. with whatever chocolate your Valentine Jacques Torres shows his festive spirit able in a seven-ounce jar, might hold JoMart Chocolates is located at desires ($36 per pound). with two signature, heart-shaped boxes; the cure for just $9. 2917 Ave. R at Nostrand Avenue in Chocolate Girl is located at 383 Sev- one is filled with 35 bonbons ($49) and In the European-style cafe the seat- Marine Park. For more information, CALL TO ADVERTISE: (718) 834-9350 enth Ave. between 11th and 12th the other is filled with seven truffles in an ing is quaint but limited; however, you call (718) 375-1277 or visit the Web streets in Park Slope. For more infor- assortment of three flavors: coconut, can stand and catch a peek through the site www.jomartchocolates.com. 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That is, it shoprico.com at’s off — from fedoras to breathes zesty, new life into the American Leather cloches, from feathered seven-year-old musical. With- Baronet Hcaps to top hats — to The out being gimmicky, the BDI Gallery Players, for reviving the show creates its own frisson. Calligaris flamboyant musical, “The Wild Glancing back to the original DellaRobbia Party.” The production kicks off production at the Manhattan Fontana Arte the New Year in high theatrical Theater Club in 2000, the musi- Maria Yee style and stirs up a real musical cal arrived like the proverbial Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams tempest in Brooklyn. rose with a thorn. The critics, Robert Abbey With music, book and lyrics without totally panning its pre- Jennifer Maufrais Kelly Thayer Coggin by Andrew Lippa, posh lighting miere, were hesitant in giving it Ladies man: Jonathan Hack (center) as Burrs in The Gallery Players production of “The Wild by John Eckert, Jazz Age cos- a thumbs-up. Many felt that Party,” on stage through Feb. 24 in Park Slope. 372 + 384 atlantic ave tumes by Summer Lee Jack, its sizzling content and any- brooklyn 718 797 2077 art lighting furniture decor this is racy stuff, made racier by thing-goes attitude was too friv- And its bebop verse rhythms aspects of his role, and was also and Act Two brings the grand choreographer Brian Swasey olous and verged on vulgarity. (along with some dog- a good fit as “a very scary total to 19. My favorites? Per- and musical director Jeffrey Nonetheless, the critics and gerel) poses challenges to even clown.” True, he was a tad haps the powerhouse solo, “An Campos. This musical is, mark public eventually came round. the most astute creative team. shorter in physical stature than Old-Fashioned Love Story,” opaedic Group ly Academic Orth you, a kind of dark par- And the show went on to win Furthermore, its subject matter Sterling — and my first im- belted out by veteran Gallery Brooklyn’s On Park Slope... e In the Heart of able about the Roaring Twen- the Outer Critic Circle Award — sex (of all varieties), booze pression was that he was mis- Players actor Tauren Hagens as Now Has An Offic ties, and how its razzamatazz for Best Off-Broadway Musical and hot jazz — makes any cast in his lead role. However, Madelaine True, in Act One, as down-spiraled — stage-adaptation a tough bet. To his bulldog determination and the predatory lesbian. fast. Derived from be sure, the work can turn tenacity made him ultimately The jazz-inspired songs de- Joseph Moncure THEATER trashy in a nanosecond under right for the part. velop the characters and the March’s 1926 nar- the wrong direction. But to Michael Jones exudes hu- story simultaneously, and The Gallery Players presents “Wild rative poem, the Party” through Feb. 24, Thursdays, Fridays Freeman’s credit, he takes the mor, a caddish wit, and a cer- more than a few numbers in work is freshly and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 3 spicy material and gives it lots tain urbaneness as Mr. Black. the show are memorable — imagined under the pm. Also, 2 pm matinee performances will of jazzy substance. Without tak- But like every other character and hum-able. be offered on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. The sane and sober di- Gallery Players is located at 199 14th St. ing the narrative poem verba- on stage, one wouldn’t want to What works against the pro- rection of Neal between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park tim, he’s able to retain enough turn one’s back for very duction, in my view, is its sheer Freeman. Slope. Tickets are $18, $14 for seniors. of the language, and injects the long with him at the party. In length. After two-and-a half- Tickets can be purchased by calling The- Forgive my clob- aterMania at (212) 352-3101 or by visiting necessary adrenaline, to fit the short, nobody can be trusted in hours, the show sagged under bering you with so the Web site www.galleryplayers.com. two-act structure. this place where anything will its own musical weight. Aren’t many names, but The acting? I found that the be done for kicks. there a few scenes that might credit must be giv- principals were well cast, but Not surprisingly, the music is be cut, or trimmed, an iota? I en where its due. In compensa- and a Drama Desk Award for some supporting actors were the thing in the show. realize I’m nitpicking. But tion, I’ll briefly outline the sto- Best Music. uneven in their performances Forget spoken dialogue. This is even with the intermission, the ry, which centers on a quartet What I like about this partic- of various musical numbers and a totally sung-through musical show seemed like a marathon of characters. In this new ular revival is that the creative scenes. Outstanding was Nicole — and Andrew Lippa’s music of songs. University Orthopaedic Associates adaptation, Queenie, a gor- team seems to adhere more Sterling, playing Queenie. In and lyrics coalesce like a I would have liked a more An Affiliate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center geous vaudevillian dancer, and closely to the actual text of many respects, the part of charm. The opening number, sangfroid finale as well. This is Burrs, her abusive beau, decide March’s book-length poem. Queenie is the lynchpin to any “Queenie is a Blonde,” sets the no happily-ever-after story, and FF cÜÉáÑxvà ctÜ~ j xáà to throw a wild party, which The former, and more la- production. And, fortunately, tone of the piece and calibrates perhaps a more visually chill- pushes their love-hate relation- vish, MTC production seemed Sterling has the voice and the emotional energy of the rest ing tableau in the last ship over the edge. more intent on the high-gloss the talent for the flapper-fatale. of the scenes. But it is the sec- tragic scene would heighten • Sports Medicine 718-270-2045 The other couple? They are effects, or perhaps dramatical- Another notable perform- ond song, “The Apartment,” the theatrical power. • Hand Surgery your stereotypical pretty boy ly appropriating to the stage ance was turned in by Julie that better captures the lack- This is my second visit to • with his hard-boiled doxy. The the fashionable illustrations of Cardia, as Kate, the epitome of adaisical personality of Quee- The Gallery Players this sea- Neck and Back Pain setting is the Big City. And, Art Spiegelman’s 1994 publi- a Jazz Age demimondaine. nie (who sleeps till noon). This son. And I must admit that they • Podiatry once the party gets underway, cation of “The Wild Party.” Cardia turns social climbing song strikingly spells out the have succeeded, once again, in • Pediatric Orthopaedics there will be a lot of two-timing The Gallery Players produc- into a sleazy art, and even out- sexual tension, and hidden jeal- bringing first-rate talent into • Physiatry among this foursome. tion takes up that slack, and does Queenie, at times, with ousies, between her and Burr. their intimate, no-frills venue. I have no major quarrels with you get a much meatier ren- her seductive glances. The show is a veritable feast This might not be a flawless • Occupational Medicine the current production. In fact, dering of March’s work here. Jonathan Hack as Burrs, su- of songs. Sixteen numbers production, but snub this “Wild • Acupuncture one of the main reasons it March’s poem is a slow burn. perbly inhabited the romantic zigzag through Act One, Party” at your own risk.

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ARTS 10 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM February 9, 2008 Super National ‘Boxer’ band sells out two nights at BAM By Adam Rathe a little highfalutin for us.” community of musical cross-pol- The Brooklyn Paper Formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, lination. Everybody sees shows, the band relocated to Brooklyn but it’s not that kind of scene.” hen local rock bands be- in the late ’90s and has become And while Brooklyn might not What’s up ‘Next’ gin selling out the usual a part of the local fabric. have a small-town indie rock in- Wvenues — Galapagos, Berninger praised Boat on Smith frastructure, the National isn’t ex- While The National will take the stage at the Southpaw, The Music Hall of Street as his favorite bar, and actly small time. “Boxer,” the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Williamsburg — they tend to Bryce Dessner, The National’s band’s fifth record, was released Opera House on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, there are move on to the super-sized con- guitarist, pals around with Dit- in May and has become a staple 175 shows that comprise “Brooklyn Next,” and cert halls of Manhattan and sta- mas Park crooner and indie mu- on top 10 lists and the iPods of you can be sure to find your new favorite band diums across the country. sic mascot Sufjan Stevens. Still, clued-in music fans. With Ber-

at one of them. The National, however, is tak- Berninger said that there wasn’t ninger’s deep voice and remark- Nicholas Burnham Held across the borough at venues like Grand ing a step sideways. able lyrics and the tight talent of National goes local: The National will play the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Feb. 22 and 23. Dakar Cafe in Clinton Hill, Southpaw in Park Instead of playing for the rest of the band (Dessner and Slope and Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg, a room of wild, MUSIC his brother Aaron as well as Bryan Fans might be surprised to the most interesting stuff comes ways thought that while there the series — now in its second year — is de- crowd-surfing fans — and Scott Devendorf, also broth- learn that despite the songs of love from, the awkward little details are moments like that in our The National will play at 8 pm on Feb. 22 signed to create a sense of community between like they’ll do on tour and Feb. 23 at the Brooklyn Academy of Mu- ers), The National has gained and loss that fill “Boxer” and the of normal people talking about songs, it was never accurate,” he the up-and-coming bands of Brooklyn and with Modest Mouse sic’s Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafa- national attention and a rabid lo- band’s other records, Berninger is- something.” said. “I don’t think of ‘Boxer’ as BAM, one of the borough’s cultural behemoths. and R.E.M. this sum- yette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene). cal fan base. n’t writing autobiographical lyrics. Berninger cited influences being a depressing record at all. Both shows are sold out. For information, call Groups like Turntables on the Hudson (playing mer — on Feb. 22 and (718) 636-4100 or visit www.bam.org. “We’re starting to worry that “I look for lyrical inspiration like Nick Cave and Tom Waits We might be darker than some a Feb. 20 party at Southpaw) and The A-Bones 23, everyone who we’re playing New York too [everywhere],” he said. “I don’t — “people who have no fear of bands, but I never thought of us (playing Feb. 23 at Magnetic Field in Brooklyn goes to see the band much,” said Berninger. “We’ve have a process, and it actually sounding like an a—hole” — as mopey.” Heights) are drawn into the clubs thanks to a grant will be seated, and a mosh pit a strong musical community — played 25 venues in the city, and takes me quite a long time to and said that his band is too of- And with a sold-out crowd that makes it possible for smaller venues to pay the will definitely be discouraged. making the borough fertile we’ve done them all once or write lyrics that aren’t bad. I will ten pegged as precious and sad packing the seats in BAM’s opera bands more than just a cut of the bar’s business. On those evenings, the band ground for up-and-coming bands. twice.” Still, the Feb. 22 date at steal from wherever I can find it, by critics. house, it’s unlikely that the audi- “It seems like BAM’s mission is to nurture the will be taking the stage at the “I don’t have a sense of there BAM sold out and the second conversations or eavesdropping “We’ve been described as a ence will be mopey either. Brooklyn music scene,” said Andy McDowell, Brooklyn Academy of Music’s being a Brooklyn scene now. It’s show, which is also completely on people at a bar. That’s where dark, morose band, but I’ve al- “I don’t know what the at- owner of Pete’s Candy Store. “There are a lot of opera house to play two sold-out just a huge place where a lot of full, was added to mosphere will be like,” said great acts that aren’t necessarily getting the kind of shows as part of BAM’s people live and make music,” he meet still-strong Berninger, “but we’re looking attention or pay that they should, and this provides “Brooklyn Next” series. But for said. “There’s not this tight-knit demand. forward to it.” for the bands to perform. It’s also a chance to attract a group that’s used to playing at acts that might not play at a place as small as ours.” rock clubs, BAM’s gilded halls Similarly, in putting the series together, BAM can be a bit daunting. is able to work with nightclubs and musicians “We were really flattered that it might not otherwise have a chance to, when they asked, so it’s some- The algo-rhythm such as the White Rabbits (pictured) which will thing we’re nervous about, be- The National’s “Boxer” has topped plenty of play the BAMcafe on Feb. 16. cause we’re used to loud clubs Take the sensitive, slightly the anthemic, edgy sound the swagger of former “Brooklyn Next” runs through Feb. 24 at where people are drinking a lot,” “Best of 2007” lists, but if you’ve never heard maudlin sound of The of Interpol, another band Smiths frontman Morrissey, venues around the borough. Prices vary. For said Matt Berninger, the band’s them, you won’t understand why. GO Brooklyn Cure, which was epito- of New York gloomsters. whose wit made albums information, call (718) 636-4100 or visit singer and a Prospect Heights breaks it down for you, explaining the charm of mized by 1989’s “Disinte- Toss in… like 1988’s “Viva Hate” The National’s “Boxer.” www.bam.org. — Adam Rathe resident. “We never expected to one of the best bands in the borough. gration,” and add… classics, and you’ll have… do that kind of a show. It seems

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Performing Arts at Brooklyn Continued from page 2 TEMPTING TAPAS: The Center for AUDITION: Community Theater College presents “3 Mo’Divas.” Kosher Culinary Arts offers a class holds auditions for its Spring SAT, FEB 9 SUN, FEB 10 Program includes music from fession. $25, $15 members. 7 in tapas, a Spanish culinary tradi- 2008 production of Agatha show tunes to spirituals. $25 to pm to 8:30 pm. 250 Baltic St. tion. $70. 10 am to 1 pm. 1407 Christie’s “And Then There CONCERT: Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music MUSEUM TOUR: highlighting the contributions of $75. 8 pm. Walt Whitman (718) 237-1862. Coney Island Ave. (718) 692-2442. Were None.” 7:30 pm to 9:30 and the Brooklyn Museum present jazz legend African-Americans to transportation. 3 pm. See Theatre at Brooklyn College, COOKING LIGHT: The Center for pm. St. Patrick’s Auditorium, Taj Mahal. $25 and $50; students and seniors Sat., Feb. 9. one block from the junction of 97th Street and Fourth Avenue. $15. 8 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. Flatbush and Nostrand avenues. TUES, FEB 12 Kosher Culinary Arts offers a class on how to use techniques (718) 482-3173. (212) 209-3370. (718) 951-4600. for enhancing the flavor of food. MUSIC: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch hosts a SAT, FEB 16 GALLERY PLAYERS: presents SENIOR EVENT: Bay Ridge Chap- “Wild Party,” a Roaring ’20s ter of AARP meets. 2:30 pm. $70. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 1407 celebration of composer and violinist Leroy Jenkins. Coney Island Ave. (718) 692-2442. WEDS, FEB 13 Wadada Leo Smith, Myra Melford, Thomas Buckner AUTHOR TALK: Ishmael Beah, author of “A musical. See review, this issue. Shore Hill Housing, 9000 Shore $18, $14 seniors and children Rd. (718) 748-9114. YEAR OF THE RAT: Brooklyn Bo- and Flux Quartet perform. $10, $7 students and Long Way Gone,” and his mother, Laura SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Adults 60 seniors. 7 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Simms, will speak at the Brooklyn Public 12 and younger. 8 pm. 199 BUSINESS TALK: CAMBA offers a rough President Marty Marko- 14th St. (212) 352-3101. witz hosts a Chinese New Year and older are invited to an art MUSEUM TOUR: The New York Transit Museum Library’s Central branch. 4 pm. Grand Army business workshop: “Starting a class. 1 pm to 3 pm. 1:15 pm. ANDREA’S LIVING ROOM: Per- Home-Based Business.” Learn celebration to benefit Camp hosts a guided tour highlighting the contributions Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. St. Charles Jubilee Older Adult of African-Americans to transportation. 3 pm. CONCERT: Brooklyn Public Library’s central formance of “Liaisons.” See what steps are involved in the Brooklyn. $50 includes dinner at Services, 55 Pierrepont St. (718) Pacificana Restaurant. 6:30 pm. The New York Transit Museum, at the corner of branch hosts a concert by Sweetbeatz, a kid- story, this issue. $20, $10 stu- planning and execution of a busi- 855-0326. Free. Taj Mahal performs at the dents and seniors. 8 pm. 340 ness based out of your home. 6 813 55th St. Reservations neces- Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, (718) friendly band. 1 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) sary. (718) 802-3531. AFRICAN HERITAGE: Exhibit host- 694-1600. Free. Brooklyn Musuem on Feb. 9 230-2100. Free. Eighth St., Apt. 4. Advance pm to 8:30 pm. 884 Flatbush tickets at (212) 868-4444, Ave. (718) 282-2500. Free. ed by The Urban Divers Estuary SUPPORT: The HAMS Harm Re- Conservancy, The Harlem River www.smarttix.com. NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of duction Network offers a free- Ecology Center and its Environ- Media Mobile Project. Docu- cology Conference Room, 506 page. $20, $25. 8 pm. Howard GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Third PERFORMANCE mentaries, art and more. 3 pm Sixth St. (718) 780-3593. Free. Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafa- Friday with the Park Slope Food SUN, FEB 17 to 9 pm. Gowanus Community BROOKLYN SWEETHEARTS: Bo- yette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Co-op presents Rufus Cappa- METROPOLITAN OPERA: Live Center, 420 Baltic St. (718) 797- rough President Marty Markowitz LESBIAN HOLIDAY: Party at Her- docia, on his five-string electric transmission of the Metropolitan SALON SERIES: Brave New World 2752 or (347) 224-5828. Free. and his wife Jamie invite Brooklyn story. Music, treats, prizes, cello. $10 at door, $6 for chil- Opera:Live in HD. Today: “Manon Repertory Theater presents Impress that Special Someone MEDITERRANEAN COOKING: The residents married for over 50 photo booth, more. $5. 8 pm. dren. 8 pm. 53 Prospect Park Lescaut.” BAM Cafe serves lunch Sartre’s “No Exit.” $18 includes Center for Kosher Culinary Arts years to a vow re-affirmation cer- 484 14th St. (718) 768-3953. West. (718) 768-2972. two hours prior to the screening. brunch at 12:30 pm; reading at explains how to prepare varia- emony and champagne recep- NEW WORK FEST: Brooklyn Arts $42, $40. Brunch at 11 am; 1 pm. Issue Project Room, 232 GALLERY PLAYERS: “Wild Party.” screening at 1 pm. Runs 3 hours, this Valentine's Day with... tions of the traditional regional tion. 2 pm to 4 pm. Brooklyn 8 pm. See Sat., Feb. 16. Exchange hosts a festival of new Third St. For tickets visit 41 minutes with 3 intermissions. www.bravenewworldrep.org. cuisine and street foods. $70. Marriott, 333 Adams St. RSVP SPA DAY: Body by Brooklyn offers works. $15, $5 students and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 1407 Coney seniors. 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music necessary. (718) 802-4488. Free. a holiday special: Unlimited use Ave. (718) 636-4129. Island Ave. (718) 692-2442. HOLIDAY MOVIE: Valentine’s night of spa facilities on Valentine’s (718) 832-0018. presents Patrick Stewart in AUDITION: Community Theater GALLERY PLAYERS: “Wild Party.” BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” $30 Valentines for Two popcorn and movie: “How to Day. Also, jazz from 6 pm to 9 presents Patrick Stewart in Shake- holds auditions for its Spring Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” 7 pm. pm. 275 Park Ave. For details, 8 pm. See Sat., Feb. 16. to $90. 3 pm. Also, post-show speare’s “Macbeth.” $30 to $90. dialogue with Patrick Stewart. includes a relaxing soak in rose scented water, 2008 production of Agatha Salt Marsh Nature Center, 3302 visit www.bodybybrooklyn.com Christie’s “And Then There 2 pm and 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Free for ticket holders. BAM Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. or call (718) 569-0830. Theater, 651 Fulton St. Call for Were None.” 7:30 pm to 9:30 SAT, FEB 16 Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. a full body massage, and champagne MUSIC: Singer/songwriter/guitarist ticket info. (718) 636-4100. (718) 636-4100. pm. Salem Lutheran Church, Avi Fox-Rosen performs folk, SALON SERIES: Brave New World ENGLISH SWORD DANCING: Half 450 67th St. (718) 482-3173. jazz and world music at Con- FRI, FEB 15 OUTDOORS NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy Repertory Theater presents Moon Sword of NYC and 11 gregation Beth Elohim. $10. 8 Sartre’s “No Exit.” $18 includes of Music presents Patrick SENIOR CINEMA: Brooklyn Aca- EARLY BIRDING: at Marine Park. 8 other English folk dance groups pm. 274 Garfield Pl. (718) 768- am. Salt Marsh Nature Center, dinner at 7:30 pm; reading at 8 Stewart in Shakespeare’s demy of Music invites moviego- from around the country per- 3814, ext. 218. 3302 Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. pm. Jalopy Theater, 315 form. $8, $4 students and sen- Cupid's Wish “Macbeth.” $30 to $90. 7:30 VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER: Love ers (65 years of age and older) pm. 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OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT Pols must hit Ratner in wallet

fter hearing two major lawsuits — behind Ratner’s lies (see page one of this he smokescreen behind which so “[M]y statement in my prior affirma- one challenging the state’s unjustifi- week’s Paper for proof of the most re- many pro-Atlantic Yards legislators tion that the ‘environmental impact state- Aably lax environmental review, the cently documented Ratner lie). T have been hiding was the central lie ment for the project estimates that the other decrying the state’s use of its con- Councilmembers Letitia James and that the project would bring in $4.4 bil- project will create ... $4.4 billion in net demnation power to hand privately David Yassky have put forward a resolu- lion in tax revenues to state and city cof- tax revenues for the city and the state owned property over to the profit-making tion that asks the state legislature to with- fers over the next 30 years. Lies about the over 30 years’ is mistaken, because Forest City Ratner — judges have turned draw $700 million in subsidies to Rat- extent of job creation were exposed early ‘[t]here is simply no projection at all re- a blind eye to egregious misuses of state ner’s Nets basketball arena. on. garding the net tax revenues contained in power surrounding the $4 billion Atlantic The James-Yassky resolution is mod- As we’ve pointed out many times, the EIS.’” Yards project. eled on a similar resolution, which re- Ratner’s public revenue estimates are a At long last, an admission that the With judges punting, the most potent cently passed the council, that asked the fantasy. In fact, the state admitted as original sin of Atlantic Yards — the in- challenge to Ratner’s taxpayer-funded state to curtail a 25-year-old, $300 mil- much last year, when it downgraded the flated tax revenues that so many elected payday rests in the legislatures, which lion, tax subsidy to Madison Square Gar- revenue projection to just $944 million officials used to cover their tracks — have the power to turn off the torrent of den. over the same 30 years — a mere $15 was a lie. taxpayer dollars. The council is vengefully pursuing the million per year, a drop in the bucket for It’s time to stop this charade. Our For Ratner, Atlantic Yards has always Garden in retaliation for the Garden’s a state and city whose annual budgets are elected officials — and everyone with been about the money — not jobs or successful opposition to another govern- in the tens of billions. open eyes — should know now that housing, not urban design or athletic ex- ment giveaway — to the owners of the But you don’t have to believe us or the they’ve been lied to. It’s time for them to cellence, but the massive sums expected New York Jets, who hoped to build a sta- state. For the first time ever, Ratner has respond in the only way they can: Stop to flow from the public trough. dium on Manhattan’s West Side. If the finally admitted that he was lying all this sweetheart deal before Ratner for- As it becomes increasingly evident council was acting out of real concern for along. mally acquires the state-owned rail yard both how costly this boondoggle will be taxpayer resources, it would turn its at- As the Atlantic Yards Report first report- on which he hopes to build, and before in the end and how little the public will tention to Ratner instead of the Garden, ed this week, buried in a footnote in a re- Ratner and other state agencies ink the benefit given the cost, it will be increas- since Ratner’s windfall far outdistances cent legal filing is this admission from a subsidy deals that prop up this oversized

ingly difficult for elected officials to hide the Garden’s. Ratner lawyer: white elephant of a project. Cristian Fleming

LETTERS Councilman DeBlasio is no fan of our Armory story

To the editor, Yassky and Assemblywoman Joan Mill- What are the city’s contingency plans to residents of the block are children, children accident while walking across Fifth Avenue slowly I was getting better. I strongly disagree with your misleading man, and their diligent staff people, work- evacuate the city in the event of the next ter- who will have to pass through broken glass, at Third Street. And any time my aches and pains would article about the Park Slope armory ing at the behest of the Southwest Brooklyn rorist attack, blackout, transit strike or natural cigarette butts and puddles of vomit on their The ambulance took me to the trauma flare up, Dr. Lyon was there to assure me to (“Wreck center: Park Slope armory is emp- Local Development Corporation and the At- disaster? The ferries provided the only means way to PS 32. Even if the owner tries to unit at Lutheran Medical Center with a trust in my body’s ability to heal. ty after $16M rehab,” Jan. 26). lantic Avenue Betterment Association, did in and out of the city (besides walking over avoid a rowdy bar, there will still be people large gash in my head and unable to move In the end, Dr. Lyon was right. On Dec. I was disappointed that The Brooklyn Pa- all the groundwork and led the meeting that the bridge) when these emergencies occurred. smoking cigarettes and talking on cell- my arm or leg. After being surrounded by 31, 11 months and three weeks after I was hit per asked me for a comment about the Ar- got Sanitation to re-think this issue. New York should be thinking of expand- phones, and our brownstone stoops will residents and medical students for a day and by that disappearing car, I ran in the five-kilo- mory’s timeline and my response was ig- On Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue, ing commuting options, not limiting them. look so inviting to them. a half, a man appeared at my bedside who meter New Year’s Eve Fun Run in Prospect nored. So, to set the record straight, the Sandy Balboza of the AABA and I made LoriAnn Decio, Gerritsen Beach Police were called to his bar on Smith exuded that perfect blend of quiet confi- Park, bidding farewell to the most painful process is moving along and we are expect- sure to tell merchants that our electeds were Street a couple of weeks ago, at 3 am, to dence, calm compassion, and deep knowl- year of my life and welcoming this new year ing an announcement on the operator shortly. with the community all the way. break up a fight! We come home from busy edge of both traditional and cutting-edge of health and happiness and being healed. Your article represents just one narrow Bette Stoltz, Prospect Heights Unwelcome neighbor workdays to enjoy the peace of our homes. treatment options. So with Dr. Lyon’s help, I expect to see viewpoint. Numerous community leaders The writer is president of the Southwest To the editor, That is our right. He was like a beacon in that long, painful Gersh out there on Dec. 31, 2008. are extremely enthusiastic about the Armory Brooklyn Local Development Corporation. Mary Hedge, Carroll Gardens After reading your article about Jim Ma- night. That man was Dr. Thomas Lyon — Peter Wohlsen, Park Slope and about the timeline for its unveiling. mary’s plan to open a bar on Hoyt Street The writer is a member of Hoyt Street Alliance. Gersh’s new ankle man. Bill DeBlasio, Park Slope (“Bar fight is brewing on Hoyt Street,” Jan. As I lay on my bed before going into sur- The writer is a member of the City Council. Upset with Ferry loss 26), the residents of Hoyt Street would like gery, I asked Dr. Lyon if I would ever run To the editor, to respond to Mr. Mamary’s comment that Ankling for recovery again (I’m a runner). He told me that within Send a letter As a loyal rider of the New York Water the size of the proposed bar is “an inherent To the editor, a year, I would be at 99.5 percent, and, yes, More credit needed Taxi ferry from the Brooklyn Army Termi- constraint on it getting out of hand.” I hope Gersh Kuntzman’s ankle is feeling I should be able to run again. By e-mail: [email protected] To the editor nal to Wall Street, I am extremely upset and There are only six homes on the east side better. I just read about the “affair” his ankle When I woke up, Dr. Lyon had inserted a By mail: Letters, The Brooklyn Paper, Your recent article about the Department disappointed with the decision to suspend of the block, and four on the west, and the is having (“My ankle is having an affair,” titanium peg in my shattered leg, manipulat- 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY 11201. of Sanitation’s decision to stop writing tick- this valuable service. combined existing wine bar and proposed Feb. 2) and I encourage it to keep cheating! ed my splintered shoulder to avoid surgery, All letters must be signed and include ets against storeowners with A-frame signs The ferry is a vital addition to our mass new bar will occupy just over 50 per cent of Trust me when I say that under the care and left my broken pelvis to heal on its own. the writer’s home address and phone After a few weeks in the hospital learn- number (only the writer’s name and neigh- (“City throws out tickets for mom and transit system, not only helping to alleviate the east side of the block. It will completely of Dr. Lyon, Gersh’s ankle will be back to borhood are published with the letter). pops’ sandwich boards,” Jan. 19) didn’t traffic congestion on our highways, but also change the character of our block. normal before he knows it. ing my new role as Tiny Tim (hobbling on Letters may be edited and will not be give credit where credit is due. providing a fast, relaxing and safe commute We are also bordered on each side by a Here’s how I can be so certain: Last Jan- one leg with one crutch), I was sent home. returned. The earlier in the week you send Two of our electeds, Councilman David to and from work. church and a school. Fifty percent of the uary, I was struck by a car in a hit-and-run Months of physical therapy followed, but your letter, the better.

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Sen. Velmanette Assemblyman Joe Montgomery Lentol (D–Williamsburg) (D–Prospect Heights) It’s a good idea to give I am supportive of the pay everyone raises, the jud- Slope Y bids to run the Armory raise. ges and the legislators. We have not gotten a Sen. Marty Golden raise, not even a cost of living adjust- By Dana Rubinstein member of the Park Slope announcement — and that the (R–Bay Ridge) ment, in 10 years. … I know how to do The Brooklyn Paper Civic Council’s Armory Com- Y will be the chosen one. I am not concerned about things that many junior members don’t The Prospect Park Y in mittee. “This complex is direct- The YMCA has a long- making raises for the legis- have the experience to do. So speaking Park Slope is one of just two ed toward sports programs for standing presence in Park lature a priority of this leg- for myself, I can say I’m worth it. bidders vying for the chance younger people. The Y fits that Slope. It began operating in islative session. Raises for [mission] better than anyone 1891, and has been at its pres- our judges should be among the priori- Assemblyman Vito Lopez to operate an enormous rec else.” ent site, on Ninth Street be- center inside an old Eighth ties, [along with] an agenda that will cre- (D–Bushwick) The city had promised to tween Fifth and Sixth avenues, ate more jobs for New Yorkers, that will No comment. Avenue armory that the city turn the armory, which is be- since 1926. spent $16 million to rehab, reduce the taxes, and address the needs tween 14th and 15th streets, Councilman Bill DeBlasio that are pressing here in New York. Assemblyman The Brooklyn Paper has over to a private operator by (D–Park Slope), who not only learned. Hakeem Jeffries 2006. But the Department of organized the funding to rehab Sen. Marty Connor (D–Fort Greene) The news that the armory- Homeless Services, which is the armory, but has been a The overwhelming major- turned–recreation center could administering the bidding member of Y for at least 10 (D–Brooklyn Heights) be run by the Y cheered one process and which will contin- years, wouldn’t comment on My real income is $88,000 ity of my colleagues in civic leader who has grown ue to maintain a small women’s the bidding process, but called after 30 years on the job. the legislature are hard- frustrated by years of delays shelter in the building, pushed the Y “a core institution in our … If the bill had an exorbi- working, decent and committed public and the city’s inability to keep back the process at least twice. community.” tant salary, I’d oppose it. servants whom I believe deserve a pay neighbors informed. A source closely involved in DeBlasio said that a formal Anything that went significantly above raise. “The YMCA is probably the the rec center project said that The Park Slope Armory underwent a $16 million renovation announcement should be coming what city councilmembers make [I’d op- best fit,” said Tom Miskel, a the city is gearing up for a big that converted it into a recreation center. soon. pose], unless we make the job full-time, Assemblywoman which I have a bill to do. Janele Hyer-Spencer (D–Bay Ridge) Sen. Eric Adams I am a “no” vote. It’s my (D–Park Slope) first year, and I don’t feel Legislators have not re- it’s appropriate to come in Heights swastika bomber is indicted ceived an increase in pay and vote for a pay raise. I can understand since 1999. This is an un- colleagues, many of whom have done acceptably long period work, who feel they deserve a raise. But I The Brooklyn Paper from the explosives and his connection gogues, buildings and cars in Brooklyn whole of society, not just the individuals without a raise for what can’t, in good conscience, vote for it. to a swastika graffiti attack in September. Heights with swastikas, and leafleting A Brooklyn Heights man — arrested or groups targeted.” should be considered a full-time job. The The bomb charges against Ivalyo cars with messages saying, “Kill all the last month for having an apartment filled Ivanov’s court-appointed attorney, work of a state senator or state assembly- Assemblyman Bill Colton Ivanov, 37, carry a maximum sentence of Jews,” in September. (D–Bensonhurst) with bombs that were discovered after he 25 years. District Attorney Charles Hynes said Adrian Lesher, from Legal Aid, criti- man is a year-round endeavor. No comment. accidentally shot himself — was slapped Ivanov faces additional hate crime he would aggressively prosecute Ivanov, cized the indictment as a public-relations with a 132-count indictment stemming charges for allegedly tattooing two syna- calling his crimes “attacks against the stunt. Sen. Diane Savino (D–Bay Ridge) No comment. Assemblyman Jim Brennan Sen. Carl Kruger (D–Brighton Beach) (D–Park Slope) No comment. Information available to us last year indicated that Assemblywoman Joan the legislative base pay Viva el mercado! Millman (D–Cobble Hill) proposal might range between $96,000 I have never had a job and $98,000, although as stated before By Mike McLaughlin The decision to dig in culminates months of where I waited 10 years there is no proposal before us at this The Brooklyn Paper hand wringing that began after the city decided to for a pay raise. time. I would support a salary increase in put the vending sites, where the food hawkers that range. The Latin American food vendors in Red have been operating for decades, up for open bid. Hook Park will continue their struggle with the At the time, the Parks Department said its “request city to set up stands in a once-outcast location for proposals” would be written to give the existing that became a weekend haven for foodies. vendors a leg up. But the RFP unveiled last month Despite significant hurdles, the vendors decid- would bar the purveyors from setting up folding ta- ed to submit a proposal under the city’s new bles, tarps and grills as they have been doing. Instead, / Tom Callan / Tom open-bidding process for vending permits at the vendors must get mobile units, licensed by the BAM AND HILL… Red Hook ballfields, on Bay Street, between Health Department, which cost $15,000–$30,000. Clinton and Henry streets. “For a corporation, that’s pocket change,” said Continued from page 1 “They decided to stick on, which is good Fuentes. “But for hardworking people holding Obama also had a decisive win in the 10th news,” said Cesar Fuentes, who acts as spokes- down two other jobs, it’s a lot.” district, which runs from Brooklyn Heights The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn man and advocate for the 13 vendors. The city says it wants a lively marketplace, but through East New York. Rep. Ed Towns also Red Hook food vendors discuss new rules for licensing with One of the food vendors, Rafael Soler, added: a spokesman recently suggested that the city is campaigned for Clinton. NYC Parks members (from right) Phil Abramson, Gabrielle “We tried to keep it together because when every- less concerned with who actually runs it — the Eric Demby, who lives in Towns’s district Ohayon and Melissa Auerbach. one is together, we’re stronger.” longtime vendors or a new corporation. and last week was still torn between Clinton and Obama, ultimately voted for the junior senator from Illinois. “The whole idea that Obama is a movement Other people in the audience is really appealing to me,” said Demby, who said the permit plan won’t make once worked as the spokesman for Borough PAY-TO-PARK a dent unless the city cracks President Markowitz, a Clinton supporter. down on parking abuse by gov- Alan Fleishman, a Democratic district leader Continued from page 1 (D–Cobble Hill) and David ernment employees in Down- and Clinton partisan, said opinions like that are Neighborhoods that fit the Yassky (D–Brooklyn Heights) town Brooklyn. particularly prevalent “in the brownstone and bill include, Brooklyn Heights, — are behind the plan, even The mayor recently an- African-American communities,” many of which are located in the two congressional dis- Boerum Hill, Downtown and with its admitted limitations. nounced he would reduce the “It’s a mathematical impossi- tricts that went for Obama. Park Slope. number of placards issued to Most of the 75 people in at- bility that everyone could park Meanwhile, Fort Greene Councilwoman Leti- on the street … We’re not talk- tackle this perennial problem. tia James, who was just as indecisive as Demby tendance at St. Francis College Nonetheless, residential park- on Remsen Street supported the ing about a reserved space out- last week, went in the opposite direction. plan in the hopes that it would side your front door,” said ing permits have been a priority “I voted for Hillary,” said James. “I heard allow them to actually park their Yassky. “We’re talking about for many neighborhood groups. that Barack told people somewhere out west cars on the street when they ar- making it a little easier.” For the first time, they seem that he didn’t want to take away their guns, and rive home. But some critics say the pro- within reach. I’m a staunch gun control advocate.” / Tom Callan / Tom “Free parking is not a divine gram is just another handout to But the city will be hard- Indeed, according to news reports, Obama right,” said Jo Anne Simon, a denizens of well-heeled neigh- pressed to convert its concept told a crowd in Idaho, “We’ve got a lot of Boerum Hill activist. “This is borhoods. into a workable system by next hunters in downstate Illinois. And I have no in- about residents having the abili- “They already have mass spring. tention of taking away folks’ guns.” ty to park in their own neighbor- transit. They already live in a “If we’re talking about im- Like James, Councilman David Yassky

The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn desirable area, now the city is (D–Park Slope) supported Clinton, and was one hoods without being crowded plementing residential parking Bachner / Jeff and having non-residents use saying they should have a car,” permits in the short term, we of thousands who were delighted with her vic- tory, particularly since he wasn’t entirely sure So. Slope meters their neighborhoods as a com- said Mandy Harris, one of about need to keep it simple,” said 10 people wearing T-shirts say- she would win. muter parking lot.” Bruce Schaller, a deputy com- Simon referred to a Down- ing, “Windsor Terrace is not a “There’s a lot of enthusiasm in Brooklyn for Parking is giving some South Slopers even more of a town Brooklyn Council study parking lot.” missioner for the DOT. both candidates, so, honestly, I didn’t know how headache than usual, thanks to 68 new parking meters being that said 46 percent of cars That T-shirt captures the That’s easier said than done. it would turn out,” he said. Paper The Brooklyn installed along Seventh Avenue, between 10th and 15th parked on Downtown streets dread of some in Windsor Ter- The city will have to figure out Aside from Clarke’s and Towns’s districts, Jeanne Heifetz of Park Slope does some streets. Residents are less than thrilled. “It’s outrageous,” said during the day were commuters. race that their neighborhood how to deal with visitor parking, the rest of the borough — from the Bay Ridge last minute campaigning for Barack Oba- Alan Gottesman, who likes to park his car along the avenue. Local pols — including would have to absorb would-be what hours the plan would be in to Williamsburg — was a clean sweep for Clin- ma on Tuesday. “The neighborhood doesn’t have enough parking for the resi- councilmembers Letitia James parkers if nearby Park Slope operation, and how to set neigh- ton: dents. This takes away even more.” — Dana Rubinstein (D–Fort Greene), Bill DeBlasio opts for permits. borhood boundaries. • In the Brooklyn portion of the largely Man- Heights morsel of the 13th CD, which also en- hattan-based 8th CD, represented by Clinton compasses Staten Island and is represented by supporter Jerry Nadler, Democrats voted 59 per- the city’s only Republican congressman, Vito cent for Clinton and 41 percent for Obama. Fossella, the result was Clinton 68 percent–Oba- • In the Brooklyn portion of Anthony Wein- ma 32 percent. er’s 9th CD, 73 percent of Democratic voters In the much more sparsely attended Republi- Foes eye ‘supreme’ after a Ratner win supported Clinton, and 27 percent voted for can primary, Sen. John McCain (R–Arizona) Obama. Weiner, too, is a Clinton partisan. His surprised no one by taking 53 percent of the district extends into Queens. vote. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney By Gersh Kuntzman accepts maybe 1 percent of quired under eminent domain law. jurisdictional grounds. Johnston, an ESDC spokesman. • In the 12th CD, which encompasses was a distant second with 25 percent and Texas and Dana Rubinstein them,” said Anderson. They also argue that the area But New York state courts In another decision, a state Williamsburg and Sunset Park and slivers of Rep. Ron Paul came in third with 8 percent. In the case in question, the around the Vanderbilt rail yards are notoriously unsympathetic judge ruled last month that the land in between, and is represented by Clinton Romney withdrew from the race on Thursday. The Brooklyn Paper plaintiffs, including Develop where Ratner plans to build his to challenges to eminent do- ESDC’s environmental review endorser Nydia Velazquez, the hometown sena- “We were expecting McCain would do well Opponents of Bruce Ratner’s Don’t Destroy Brooklyn’s Xanadu is not blighted at all. main law. And, while 42 states of the mega-project was legally tor trounced Obama, taking 65 percent of the across New York, and we were pleased that he Atlantic Yards mega-project Daniel Goldstein and Freddy’s Last week, the appeals panel have passed legislation since sufficient. That decision is also vote, to his 35 percent. did,” said Matthew Walter, the spokesman for vowed to take their fight all the Bar, argue that the state’s eco- declined to weigh in on either 2005 designed to counteract the being appealed. • Similarly, in the Bay Ridge and Dyker the New York State Republican Party. way to the U.S. Supreme Court nomic development arm broke argument. Kelo decision, New York State after a federal appeals court the law when it condemned pri- “Federal judges may not in- is not one of them. ruled unanimously in favor of vately owned properties and tervene in such matters simply Ratner praised the decision, the developer on Feb. 1. Experts turned them over to Ratner. on the basis of our sympathies,” his second major court win in as Times that “banks aren’t com- say, however, that this latest de- Eminent domain — the seiz- the court wrote. “Just as emi- many months. pletely out of the market and feat is most likely the end of the ure of private land for public nent domain has its costs, it has “Atlantic Yards will bring YARDS SUBSIDIES… the bond market is still there. road for the lawsuit. benefit — has traditionally been its benefits.” thousands of affordable homes But the risk is continued delay.” “The odds are extremely slim used to build public projects like Matthew Brinckerhoff, who and needed jobs to Brooklyn,” Continued from page 1 days after Ratner’s lawyers re- “The credit markets are in Opponents scoffed at the de- that the Supreme Court will hear highways or government build- represented the plaintiffs, said he said in a statement. “We be- “If we are going to say this vealed that ongoing legal chal- turmoil at this time,” Andrew veloper’s implicit suggestion the case,” said Michael Rikon, ings. However, the High Court’s he was “certainly disappointed” lieve, and the courts have re- lenges to the project are likely to Silberfein, the executive vice that legal challenges to the con- an eminent domain expert who about Madison Square Garden, landmark 2005 Kelo decision ex- by the ruling. peatedly agreed, that these are we should say it about Atlantic create “significant difficulties president and director of finance troversial project were to blame represented plaintiffs who fought panded the notion of “public “We believe the decision is real benefits that will have a sig- Yards, too,” said Yassky, who said and cost increases in concluding for Forest City Ratner Compa- for his financial woes. the use of eminent domain when benefit” to include the effects of wrong,” he added, vowing to nificantly positive impact on the the bond financing that is essen- nies, said in the affidavit, refer- “We’re in court to defend the the measure would be re-intro- Ratner built the Metrotech office economic development on a will bring the case to the borough and the city.” tial to the arena’s completion.” ring to the fluctuating costs of community’s rights,” said Dan- complex in Downtown a genera- “blighted” community. Supreme Court “to re-examine The Empire State Develop- duced, this time as a freestanding That revelation came in court borrowing money. “[There] is a iel Goldstein of Develop Don’t tion ago. “That’s it.” Opponents of the 16-skyscra- the use of eminent domain.” ment Corporation, the state’s resolution, not an amendment. papers asking a state appeals serious question as to whether Destroy Brooklyn, one of the Steven Anderson, director of per-and-arena Atlantic Yards proj- Brinckerhoff added that he economic development arm, According to the council- panel to expedite opponents’ ap- [the state] will be able to pro- plaintiffs in the suit. the anti–eminent domain Insti- ect, slated for Prospect Heights, would re-file the case in state also praised the court. members’ calculations, the pro- peal of a recent court decision ceed with the financing for the In addition to the environ- tute for Justice’s Castle Coali- argue that a publicly financed bas- court because the federal courts “We are excited about con- posed arena for the Nets will get that found that the Empire State arena while the appeal is pend- mental review case, another tion, agreed. ketball arena that will largely ben- have consistently declined to struction moving forward on this close to $700 million in subsi- Development Corporation’s en- ing before this court. pending lawsuit challenges the “The Court gets something efit a private developer was not take up the substantive issue in important, transformative devel- dies from the city and state. vironmental review of the mega- Sal Galatioto, a sports indus- state’s use of eminent domain. like 8,000 petitions a year and the kind of “public benefit” re- the case, preferring to rule on opment project,” said Warner The resolution’s failure came project was legally sufficient. try banker, told the New York — Dana Rubinstein 14
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