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BY JULIANNE MCSHANE ters must be released to the this year which went unre- inform them about the Gra- was responsible for doing so . He wants to make them spill public as quickly as possible, ported for weeks put Brook- vesend oil spill — which Residents’ frustrations and the beans on oil spills. according to a pair of bills lynites’ lives in jeopardy. dumped more than 27,000 gal- the legitimate health threats News of environmental ca- being pushed by a Southern Locals were enraged ear- lons of fuel into Gravesend the spills posed were both sig- lamities like petroleum and Brooklyn councilman, who lier this year when agencies Bay overnight — and then nifi cant reasons he proposed chemical leaks in coastal wa- says that an oil spill earlier and local pols fi rst failed to passed the buck about who Continued on page 12 DeBlasio sez ‘booze cruise’ boats should ship out of Sheepshead Bay
BY JULIANNE CUBA Party off! Controversial party boats that attract raucous crowds at Emmons Avenue piers in Sheepshead Bay will be shipped off to a new berth at season’s end, Mayor DeBlasio declared at a town hall meeting in the once-quaint fi shing village last night. “I know there’s been some real concern about late-night activity, that’s very disruptive and does not belong in a resi- dential neighborhood,” Hiz- zoner said during the gather- ing at the Connie Lekas School on Avenue Y between Haring and Batchelder streets. “Every- one has a right to enjoy a party boat, just not in the middle of a residential neighbored in the middle of the night. So we’re go- ing to make a change. This cur- rent party boat season is about to end, we will over the win- ter, fi nd a new location for put- SHIP SHAPE: Mayor DeBlasio share a light moment with Sheepshead Bay ting the late night party boats residents during a town hall Thursday night discussing party boat activ- away.” ity in the area. Photo by Jon Farina Hot dog! Locals have been complain- ing for years about the so- The quality-of-life problems the pier , but things took a turn Lou, at left, a dog found abandoned in Bay Ridge last month, poses called “booze cruises” wreak- slightly improved in 2015 af- for the worse this summer — with his new sibling Andrew Piorkowski at his new Manville, N.J., ing havoc because of the late ter Assemblyman Steve Cym- prompting Councilman Chaim home after a pack of loving Ridgites took him from abandoned to night loud noise, fi ghts, trash browitz (D–Sheepshead Bay) Deutsch (D–Sheepshead Bay) adopted. For more, see page 4. Photo by Christine Piorkowski left behind the next morn- proposed legislation to ban the to draft his own bill that would ing, and increased congestion. liquor-slinging vessels from Continued on page 3
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After Fri, 7 pm and 9 pm; Sat., 5 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm; ticipate and put on a full-body jumpsuit, the your cell quickly, before your captor returns it all, I was sweating profusely and coming Sun, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm. $95–$110. an archaic law that bans dancing in es- tablishments that do not have a special, Your entertainment hard-to-get license as long as those clubs guide Page 37 and bars enact certain basic security measures, a rep announced at a Sept. 14 City Hall hearing on the statute. Police Blotter ...... 8 “The DeBlasio administration Standing O ...... 20 strongly supports repealing the current Letters ...... 30 cabaret law,” said Lindsay Greene, a se- Column ...... 32 nior advisor for the Offi ce of Housing and Economic Development. “There are bet- Harbor Watch ...... 35 ter ways than the current law to create a strong and healthy nightlife economy.” In June, Greene refused to say whether Hizzoner backed a bill by Councilman Ra- fael Espinal (D–Bushwick) that proposes abolishing the 1926 cabaret law, citing a pending lawsuit on its constitutionality. The pol introduced the measure that month, arguing the statute was put in place to target black jazz clubs and has HOW TO REACH US been used as a way for police to discrimi- nate against minority groups ever since. Mail: But now DeBlasio will sign legislation Courier Life to scrap the old law, on the condition it is Publications, Inc., replaced with one that requires nightlife 1 Metrotech Center North businesses maintain surveillance cam- 10th Floor, Brooklyn, eras and ensure security personnel is properly licensed and registered. N.Y. 11201 Attendees erupted in a vigorous bout General Phone: of “jazz hands” — raising their hands and (718) 260-2500 wiggling them rapidly — in approval fol- News Fax: lowing the announcement, because clap- (718) 260-2592 ping is not allowed in Council chambers. The Department of Consumer Affairs News E-Mail: currently enforces the cabaret law, but [email protected] the police department will be in charge of Display Ad Phone: ensuring haunts are up to code under the (718) 260-8302 new legislation. Display Ad E-Mail: Espinal worried this change will give TUESDAY NIGHT FEVER: Mayor DeBlasio shows off his signature dance move, “The Smackdown,” [email protected] cops free reign to target clubs and bars since they can use camera checks as a at the Park Slope Armory after he won the Democratic nomination in 2013. Display Ad Fax: way to gain entry, but Greene claimed Associated Press / Kathy Willens (718) 260-2579 police will only investigate businesses Classified Phone: when there is reason for concern. they start swinging and swaying them- Smackdown” in 2013, choreography in (718) 260-2555 Dance advocates spoke follow- selves,” said Mercedes Ellington, the which Hizzoner licks his hand and bangs Classified Fax: ing Greene’s testimony, including one granddaughter of jazz legend Duke El- it on the ground. (718) 260-2549 woman with plenty of experience getting lington and the fi rst black dancer in the But before the mayor can make bust- down who suggested the “dance police” revered June Taylor Dancers troupe. ing the move legal for all, Espinal needs Classified E-Mail: might lighten up if they tried cutting a DeBlasio, despite his gangly 6-foot-5 to amend the bill and then Council has to [email protected] rug themselves. frame, is somewhat of a dance pioneer vote on it, which is expected to happen in “Maybe they’ll feel a little better if himself, most famously creating “The December. :FLI@J:FLI@<:FLI@I8G?@: > 2 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 MBRBG Locals hand out kosher goodies to celebrate Jewish New Year BY JULIANNE CUBA baskets fi lled with those and her with open arms. They gave out food as sweet as other kosher goodies, includ- “This country opened the the New Year! ing herring, pomegranates, door for me, they gave me ev- Community members and and chocolate — the perfect erything and fi rst they gave local politicos lent a hand treats to usher in the year me freedom. We started to do passing out baskets stuffed 5778, said Be Proud’s founder this seven years ago — but I with kosher food just in time Raisa Chernina. said I don’t think, until my for Rosh Hashanah — which “It was absolutely great,” last breath, it will be enough celebrates the Jewish New she said. “So many sweet stuff I give back to this country,” SHANA TOVA!: (Left) Dora Uchitel is ready for the Jewish Near Year Year — during the Be Proud for a sweet year — just you said Chernina. thanks to the Be Proud Foundation’s kosher food giveaway on Sept. 18. Foundation’s seventh annual name it.” And if only everyone can (Center) Be Proud Foundation founder Raisa Chernina speaks during the food giveaway at Cats on the Chernina, who immi- give back as much as Cher nina event. (Above) Rabbi Mark Zarkh hands a neighbor a basket. Bay on Sept. 18. grated to America from Be- and the Be Proud Founda- Photos by Georgine Benvenuto Oldsters who may not be larus more than 30 years ago, tion then the world would be able to afford the holiday sta- said her main goal in life is to a better, sweeter place, said a nizations like the Be Proud Zarkh. “I wish we could be as ples — such as apples, honey, give back as much as she can Brighton Beach faith leader. Foundation and more car- sweet as possible to each other and challah — took home to the country that welcomed “I wish there more orga- ing people,” said Rabbi Mark in the upcoming year.” PARTY BOATS Continued from cover limit the number of boats by re- quiring they provide enough parking for guests. Skippers have fought back against the boat-banners, ac- cusing them of being bigoted since most of the party-boat passengers are black. DeBlasio didn’t specify where the boats would dock — some locals have pitched mov- ing them to the federally run Canarsie Pier — but so long as they are out of the bay, that is good enough, said a board member of the Sheepshead FLOATING AN IDEA: (Above) May- Bay-Plumb Beach Civic Asso- or DeBlasio told Sheepshead bay ciation, who has been fi ghting voters that he would would move the boats for years. the raucous party boat industry “I’m very happy. I think (right) out of the neighborhood they might take our suggestion Photos by Jon Farina and make them pick up pas- sengers as Canarsie Pier,” said Tom Paolillo of the Sheepshead would be great.” and schools, along with the fol- the Sheepshead Bay inlet. forts to bring Russian-speaking Bay-Plumb Beach Civic Associ- DeBlasio, who was joined by lowing: • DeBlasio pledged to spend translators into the poll sites on ation. “It’s a viable alternative, Deutsch (D–Sheepshead Bay), • Hizzoner announced that $20 million for improvements election days. which allows the boats to stay also discussed a handful of the Department of Environ- to the medians along Kings • He announced a clean-up of docked in the bay but pick up other quality-of-life issues, in- mental Protection would deploy Highway between E. 23th and graffi ti along Sheepshead Bay their passengers where there’s cluding a promise to improve skimmer vessels twice a year to E. 27th streets. Road, Coney Island Avenue, ample parking. I think that the district’s roadways, parks, clean the trash that builds up in • He doubled-down on his ef- and Avenue Z. BG COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 3 Ridgites rallied to save abandoned pooch BY JULIANNE MCSHANE knew that they had to help “He put on some weight and His dog days of summer are be- when Elias told them that he he fi lled out,” Christine Abood hind him! was planning on bringing Lou said. “He was super hungry — A kind-hearted pack of to a shelter, where she worried he just wanted to eat all day, Ridgites rallied around a for- the dog would be put down. every day.” saken pooch who was left The couple offered to take Lou fi nally found a loving, tied to a fence in the pouring Lou home, and that night Mc- permanent home on Sept. 12 rain last month, bringing him Mahon posted a photo of Lou with Abood’s neighbor, who from abandoned to adopted in with information about how saw a post about Lou on Face- a matter of weeks. The Ridgite he was found on the “Lost and book and quickly fell in love. who originally found the pup Found Pets of Brooklyn” and “I just thought he was the said he felt a connection from “Bay Ridge Pets” Facebook cutest thing,” said Christine the moment he saw him. groups with her phone number Piorkowski. “[Abood] brought “I saw the sadness and the in the hope of fi nding someone him over to meet my other pain in this dog, and it really who could take Lou in perma- dogs and they instantly con- did hit me on some type of nently, since she could not. nected, and I thought it’d be a personal level,” said Anthony “The only thing that I re- cute match.” Elias. “It’s tragic that some- gret is that I couldn’t have Piorkowski said that Lou body could leave a life out kept him,” McMahon said. is thriving in his new home — there to fend for itself.” “Between his size and his age even if he prefers sleeping on Elias found the 20–30 pound — puppies are a ton of work. the fl oor to his dog bed. dog — dubbed Lou by his sav- I knew there was some place “He’s doing really well,” she ior — tied to a fence with an DOWN IN THE DOGGY DUMPS: When he was abandoned in Bay Ridge, better for him that wasn’t with said. “He’s active and running old, ripped harness and leash Lou was malnourished and injured before he was fi nally adopted into a me.” and healthy. But he doesn’t al- outside the Taco Bell at Fourth loving home on Sept. 12. Photo by Christine Abood While waiting for a perma- low himself to be spoiled.” Avenue and 87th Street on nent home, Lou stayed with a The Ridgite who fi rst found the night of Aug. 18. He said like a little baby and you could next two hours in the rain, friend of McMahon’s in New Lou said he is glad Lou found he could tell that the young see it in his face, he was still a walking Lou up and down Jersey, who said the pup had a home, and that he would pup had been mistreated, or puppy,” he said. 85th and 86th Streets be- a diffi cult adjustment at fi rst, gladly go back and do it all at least had suffered, looking After he untied Lou from tween Third and Fourth ave- and that he was scared of her over again. malnourished and like he had the fence, Elias brought him nues to try to fi nd his owner. four other, bigger dogs — two “I would do it again, be- suffered broken bones in his into the Taco Bell to make Eventually, he bumped into pitbulls, a rottweiler, and a cause I know that my heart legs, Elias said. sure his owner had not sim- another pair of Ridgites and beagle — but soon started was in the right place,” Elias “He wasn’t properly cared ply left him outside. When told them about his plight. playing with his new siblings, said. “I am defi nitely touched for, and he was still very nobody inside claimed the Mallory McMahon said she and more than anything else, knowing that Lou is safe and young. He was whimpering dog, Elias said he spent the and her partner, Alan Holt, he ate. sound.” People with Medicare, Mark Your Calendars! FEATURING ... 108th BIRTHDAY SALE! Open enrollment LOOK FOR OUR CIRCULAR is October 15 to IN TODAY’S PAPER! December 7, 2017. During this period, you can enroll for the first time and sign up for or switch your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and/or Medicare Advantage Plan. All changes are effective January 1, 2018. 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One survivor who was born ered at Holocaust Memorial “I am proud, as I am every in modern day Ukraine and Park in Sheepshead Bay for year, to have joined so many now lives in Sheepshead Bay the 14th-annual Holocaust Re- members of the community, believes it’s important to re- THEY REMEMBER: (Above) Pavel Vishnevetskiy and Councilman Mark membrance Day on Sept. 17 to including Holocaust survi- member each year what hap- Treyger at the 14th-annual Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Sheep- honor the lives of the millions vors, in remembrance of all pened more than 70 years ago, shead Bay Holocaust Memorial Park on Sept. 17. (Center) Holocaust sur- of Jews who were slaughtered who were lost as a result of an said 82-year-old Izea Katzap’s vivors speak. (Left) Igor Tokar, Gilda Blyumen, and Michael Blyumen join by the Nazis. It was an honor unspeakable tragedy that oc- son on his behalf. the remembrance day. Photos by Jon Farina to be surrounded by Shoah curred just 78 years ago,” said “He lost pretty much his survivors, their children and Treyger, whose own grandpar- whole family, and he’s a child memories of all those lost.” vivors, to ensure that such a grandchildren, and veter- ents were World War II veter- survivor,” said Arik Katzap. And what made the memo- tragedy never happens again, ans who risked their lives to ans and Holocaust survivors. “He came to the memorial rial even more special was said the neighborhood’s coun- help stop the atrocities, said “At a time when we continue because of the importance of having young children there cilman. Councilman Mark Treyer to see hate of all kinds rear its it and to commemorate the to carry on the stories of sur- Continued on page 25 Injured? Need a Lawyer? Auto s Bus s Truck s Taxi Subway Accidents s Slip/Trip & Fall Nursing Home Neglect s Wrongful Death September is National Preparedness Month! 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Police arrested MARINE PARK—MILL BASIN—FLATLANDS— him the next day, at 5:15 pm at W. BERGEN BEACH Eighth Street, near Surf Avenue. Heist fell fl at Beauty beast Cops arrested a man for a failed A crook stole more than $1,000 bank robbery attempt at an Avenue worth of beauty products from a U bank on Sept. 11. Brighton Beach Avenue drugstore Police say the suspect entered the on Sept. 12. The perp swept some of the fi nancial establishment near E. 66th he sent to vendors on behalf of the shelves clean at the store at Co- Street around 1 pm and started de- business, causing them to pay extra Running, and gone ney Island Avenue just after 8 pm, manding money, stating to employ- cash, which he then pocketed. An oppotunistic car thief ees, “Give me the money,” before throwing Dove, Garnier, and Pan- The employer said he discov- pounced in an instant and drove off fl eeing without anything, accord- tene shampoos, conditioners, and ered that the man had been swin- in a black 2013 Infi niti left running ing to a police report. Authorities outside a body shop on Bay 19th styling products into a black Nike dling vendors for approximately six apprehended him 30 minutes later, Street on Sept. 13. bag. months, and that he illegally pock- and found he was in possession of According to a police report, the eted nearly $1,975. drugs. car’s owner had gone into the shop Swindler’s twist between Bath and Benson avenues A fast-talking con man fl eeced a Gang attack Window shopping around 7:45 am and came back out woman on Sept. 13 when he called Four robbers attacked a man at A crook broke into a man’s work soon after to fi nd his car gone. The her at her Brighton Seventh Street the intersection of Stuart Street and truck parked on Fifth Avenue on report made no mention of whether home and told her she won a federal Avenue U on Sept. 14. Sept. 12 and stole nearly $1,200, a or not the car was unlocked. grant and that she had to send $800 The victim told police that he Social Security card, three credit in iTunes gift cards to receive the was walking in the area around 8:35 cards, and a wallet. Dangerous delivery money, investigators said. pm when he was approached by the The victim told police he parked Two brutes attacked a man who The degenerate made the call four men asking for the time. Cops his 2007 Isuzu NPR outside a store- thought he was delivering food to to the woman, who lives between say when he pulled his phone out he front at Senator Street just after a house on Bay 13th Street on Sept. Brightwater Court and Brighton was assaulted. 4 pm. Police found the thief had 17, tackling him to the ground and Beach Avenue, around 4 pm. The man said he was held by one punched in the driver’s-side door kicking him before stealing his wal- She sent the criminal the amount of the goons, as another took his lock to enter the truck, where he let and the $30 inside. requested and then reported the in- credit card from wallet and said, stole the items. The victim arrived at the listed cident to police when she didn’t “What’s the PIN number and how address near Shore Parkway 8:20 hear anything back within the next much money do you have on the pm when the good-for-nothings ap- two days. card?” The frightened man handed 62ND PRECINCT proached and promptly tackled, over his PIN, but when the crooks punched, and kicked him, leav- BENSONHURST—BATH BEACH Phantom withdrawal demanded they go to the bank to- ing him with a laceration on the A miscreant withdrew $200 from gether, he managed to fl ee, and his top of his head and knee and elbow a man’s bank account at an auto- assailants fl ed in the opposite di- Gone in a snap scrapes. mated teller machine on Neptune rection. Authorities say the crooks A sneak thief stole almost $1,100 They then snatched his wallet Avenue on Sept. 13 without ever also got away with his wallet, smart- from the 63rd Street home of a man from his front pocket and fl ed up stealing the man’s card, according phone, and identifi cation card. she met on Snapchat on Sept. 15, ac- Bay 13th Street towards Shore Park- to police. cording to police. way. The thief used a fraudulent card Robbed and cut After a night out, the man paid to withdraw the money from the Two goniffs slashed a man for for the pair to take a cab back to his Parking shock machine near W. Fifth Stree at 11 his neck chain on Flatbush Avenue home at 17th Avenue at 4:30 am. A miscreant stole a 2017 gray am, according to police. on Sept. 15. Once inside, the seductress told Mazda at Bay 19th Street the night The victim said he has no idea The victim told police that he the man to take a shower and go of Sept. 12. who ripped him off, and that he only was near Avenue H around 7:30 pm, to the bedroom, while she made a The owner of the car parked it became aware of the withdrawal when one of the crooks approached phone call outside. between Benson Avenue and 86th when his bank notifi ed him of it be- him and complimented his chain. After the man had been waiting Street around 9 pm, only to return fore it closed out his card and issued Cops say seconds later the other cul- for a while, he went back into the the following day at 7:45 am to fi nd a new one. — Julianne McShane prit grabbed the victim from behind kitchen and noticed a drawer that the car missing. as the violent admirer lunged at him had contained $1,080 was open and The victim told cops the doors 61ST PRECINCT and snatched his chain off. empty, and that his female guest had been locked, but investigators When the victim attempted had fl ed. found no broken glass in the area SHEEPSHEAD BAY—HOMECREST— to fi ght off his attackers, he was Soon after, police said, she where the car had been parked. MANHATTAN BEACH—GRAVESEND slashed across the left side of his blocked his number — and likely face, police said. his Snapchat. 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The spill “was nearly swept under “When an oil spill, sewage over- the rug, if not for the vigilance of envi- fl ow, or any other related ecological ronmental advocates and the media,” disaster endangers water or shore- Gentile said. line quality, the city should use all the The councilman’s two-bill “Shore- tools at our disposal to expeditiously front Notifi cation Package” demands notify the Council, affected Council that three city agencies — the Offi ce members, and affected Community of Emergency Management, Depart- Boards of such toxins,” he said. “Local ment of Environmental Protection, elected offi cials are better equipped to and Department of Health and Men- disseminate this information to resi- tal Hygiene — must notify local af- dents than offi cials in Albany.” fected Council members and commu- The legislation does not require nity boards of the hazards “as soon as the agencies to disseminate this infor- practicable,” according to the text of mation to the news media — despite the bill. the fact that the media, and this paper The fi rst bill requires the city De- in particular, played a key role in let- s !RTHRITIS OF THE 3PINE s &RACTURES partment of Environmental Protec- ting the public and local elected offi - tion and Offi ce of Emergency Man- cials know about the Gravesend spill s #ERVICAL -YELOPATHY s (ERNIATED $ISC agement to report oil spills to the — because of the diffi culty in specify- Council and community boards. 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Democrats and other self-pro- Wright in turn split his hind bars for tax fraud, and “Seeing the corruption in claimed “progressive” clubs vote, instead of consolidating was well known for threat- the house was horrifying. It say party boss Frank Sed- it behind one candidate, and ening to break a reporter in became evident that there is dio alone decided who would Seddio didn’t give his commit- half— had apparently been much work that is needed in replace Daniel Squadron tee’s members a say, casting mulling a run to replace Rep. order to clean up the Assem- in the state Senate when he all of Brooklyn’s votes for Ka- Dan Donovan (R–Bay Ridge) TALKING BORO POLITICS bly,” said Baumel. “Citizens didn’t allow Brooklyn com- vanagh. for a while after some former WITH JULIANNE CUBA deserve representatives who mittee members a say and put The autonomous move does constituents made it clear they look out for their best inter- all his weight behind machine no favors to the voters, and es- wanted him back in offi ce. ests. I am running with the in- favorite Brian Kavanagh (D- pecially not to the very few And now, he’s expected to hold Malliotakis (R–Bay Ridge) tention to increase transpar- Manhattan). women who align with True a rally to make some noise for will face a Democratic chal- ency and accountability.” Squadron resigned from Blues in Albany’s upper house, his campaign in Staten Island lenger for her seat up in Al- Malliotakis’s campaign Albany’s upper house in Au- said Cobble Hill resident Ei- on Oct. 1. bany if she doesn’t succeed in would not comment if she gust after an important peti- leen Naples, who was a candi- But Donovan — who also ousting Mayor DeBlasio in still plans to seek re-election tion-fi ling deadline for would- date for the seat as well . faces a handful of Democratic November. for her seat if she doesn’t suc- be candidates, eliminating the “The reason I got into the challengers — isn’t worried Bay Ridgite Adam Baumel ceed in ousting incumbent De- ability for the Brooklyn and race was because I thought about his predecessor’s run, registered his campaign com- Blasio, but said “that’s nice,” Manhattan residents in his more than just two people said his spokeswoman. mittee with the State Board of when asked about her likely district to elect a successor. should be picking the candi- “We’re not really con- Elections, though he has not Democratic challenger. Naming the next legislator date. I had some support from cerned about a challenge from yet raised any money. • • • instead fell to both boroughs’ county committee in Brook- a felon who was one of the most Baumel, a 29-year-old More than a dozen Brook- county committees and, due lyn, but they didn’t ultimately liberal members of Congress,” Navy veteran, had previously lyn Democrats blasted Kings to complicated and arcane get to vote — they should have said Jessica Proud. “Voters worked for Bay Ridge Council County Democratic Party’s election laws, the decision ba- had some voice instead of no won’t be duped by him again.” candidate Justin Brannan’s chairman at the group’s fi fth- sically rested with Seddio and voice at all,” said Naples, a for- • • • campaign, and interned for annual post-primary break- Manhattan Chairman Keith mer domestic violence pros- Republican mayoral candi- Assemblyman Michael Bene- fast at Junior’s Restaurant Wright. ecutor with the Kings County date Assemblywoman Nicole detto (D–Bronx). 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Please contact the plan for further details H3387_160706_161216 Accepted CST15186F MBRBG COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 17 WELCOME MTA, VERIZON, PORT AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES TURN YOUR POWER ON ‘Little Caribbean’ is A Natural Approach To Living home on Flatbush Healthy & Pain Free In the care of Dr. Vincent Adamo... Pols designate district in honor of immigrants s BACK PAIN BY ALEXANDRA SIMON s NECK PAIN between Flatbush Avenue and Empire Visiting the Caribbean is about to get Boulevard. Passersby will know they s FOOT, KNEE, HAND, a lot easier. are in the quarter thanks to new pro- SHOULDER PAIN JOIN US FOR OUR Local pols will designate the city’s motional signs that will be displayed s HEADACHES fi rst-ever “Little Caribbean” district throughout it, the Caribbeing presi- s SCOLIOSIS FREE on Sept. 28, offi cially commemorat- dent said. ing parts of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens The moniker is similar to those for s DIABETES NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE and Flatbush for their robust com- other ethic enclaves such as Little Italy EDUCATION CLASSES s FIBROMYALGIA munities of immigrants from the re- and Chinatown, according to Worrell, s ADD/ ADHD/ AUTISTIC DISORDER gion.The recognition will ensure the who said it is a designation in name s SPORTS INJURIES fast-gentrifying neighborhoods retain only and does not mark the district s NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE their Caribbean history and identity, for historic protection under the city’s EDUCATION according to the woman who spear- Landmarks Preservation Commission. headed the naming initiative. But the mayor and city Council sup- Most Insurance Plans Accepted “Our communities are rapidly port it, along with the borough presi- Sliding scale fees for uninsured patients changing, especially in Prospect-Lef- dent, who said he is looking forward to Q All Major CC ferts Gardens, and it’s very important christening the area and the fl urry of Q -ILITARY $ISCOUNTS now to put our stake in the ground and activity the naming will bring to the make a collective effort to preserve surrounding nabes. and protect Caribbean culture for gen- “I’m proud to be a longtime sup- erations to come,” said Shelley Wor- porter of Little Caribbean, and I’m ,)6% (/,)34)# s $2 6).#%.4 !$!-/ rell, the founder of cultural advocacy even prouder that this designation is Chiropractic & Holistic Care group Caribbeing. coming to fruition. Brooklyn is the epi- Kings County’s Caribbean popula- center of the Caribbean Diaspora, and 446 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11209 tion is second only to that of the region this branding promises to have an in- 718-921-5483 itself and formally recognizing it will calculable value on the economic devel- increase awareness of the local com- opment and cultural pride of Flatbush WWWYOUTUBECOMVINCENTADAMO s WWWLIVEHOLISTICNET munity, ensuring it continues to thrive, and East Flatbush,” said Borough Pres- Worrell said. ident Adams. “Brooklyn has the largest and most The designation follows the bor- diverse Caribbean population outside ough’s 50th-annual West Indian Amer- of the region,” she said. “One of the ican Day Parade , a milestone that goals of Little Caribbean is to increase proved Brooklyn’s long-time Carib- visibility and sales for small business bean community deserves its own hub, along the corridors, in addition to Worrell said. showing Caribbeans back home that “Right now we are witnessing a we are united here.” number of changes. The West Indian Little Caribbean will include Flat- American Day Carnival just cele- bush Avenue between Empire Boule- brated 50 years of existence, signify- vard and Nostrand Avenue, Church ing that the Caribbean community has Avenue between Flatbush and New a strong foothold in Brooklyn, central WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN FOR THE SAME PRICE! York avenues, and Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn in particular,” she said. PRICEDPPR IN MID $200s New Townhomes • 3 Bedrooms • Magnificiant Clubhouse • 2.5 Baths • Outdoor Pool • 1 or 2 Car Garage • Basketball Court • Finished Basement* • Tot Lot *available per plan OVER 80% SOLD OUT MASTERMIND: Shelley Worrell, founder of cultural advocacy group Caribbeing, spearhead- VISIT TODAY CALL 914914-461-9208 461 9208 WWWWWW.MAPLE-FIELDS.COM M ed the movement to designate parts of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush as “Little Caribbean.” Photo by Caleb Caldwell 18 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 MBRBG JONG S. KIM, 86 member for 3 years NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT MR. KIM. ELDERSERVE HEALTH IS NOW NEW NAME, SAME GREAT CARE. RiverSpringHealthPlans.org MBRBG COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 19 Brooklyn’s Biggest Booster STANDING by Joanna DelBuono SUNY Medical Center gets new prez PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN Three cheers to Dr. Wayne Riley, who has been inaugurated as the 17th president of the State University of New York Medical Center. “SUNY Downstate is the academic health science center of the American Dream. My vision going forward is for COBBLE HILL us to strengthen our ties to the commu- nity and I will do everything I can to Stop the presses spread the word about the greatness of Standing O welcomes Amelia this institution,” said Riley, adding, “At Poor, a sixth grader at MS 51 in Park Slope, to the world of jour- nalism. The savvy Cobble Hill tween has joined the 2017–2018 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, a group of talented young journalists, ages 10–14, from across the world. Amelia will be reporting SNIP THE RIBBON!: From left Anthony Simeone, Maria Vullo, Peter Boger, Emmanuel “news for kids, by kids” through- Guerrero, Anthonie Marshall, and Leonard Stekol cut the ribbon on the new Ridgewood out the year with coverage of cur- Savings Bank location. Photo by Caleb Caldwell rent events, breaking news, en- tertainment stories, and sporting the end of the day, it’s not just about get- events from her hometown and ting the degree — it’s how you use your Multiplying the good in the nabe on the national stage. degree to change and impact your com- “We were extremely impressed munity. I want to thank Chairman Carl CLINTON HILL The new location offers residents with the quality of the applica- McCall, Chancellor Kristina John- varied fi nancial services, including tions this year and are delighted son, and the SUNY Board of Trustees Hip, hip, hooray! Anthony Sim- banking products, loan and mort- to welcome these 44 young jour- for this opportunity.” eone, executive vice president and gage products, business banking nalists to the Scholastic News “We have been so pleased to see the chief lending offi cer at Ridgewood services, and will further the bank’s Kids Press Corps,” said Suzanne rapid pace with which President Riley Savings Bank, held the scissors mission to “multiply the good” in McCabe, editor of the Scholastic is immersing himself into the Down- that snipped the ribbon and signaled life, in banking, and in the commu- News Kids Press Corps. state Medical and Brooklyn commu- the grand opening of the lending in- nity. nity,” said H. Carl McCall, chairman stitution’s 35th branch on Sept. 12. “We are honored to be able to of the board. Maria Vullo, superintendant of make this a reality,” said Laura HIV education and prevention, and re- Chancellor Johnson added her sal- banking; Peter Boger, chairman Carter. duction of tobacco use. utations, and said, “President Riley is and chief executive offi cer; Emman- The branch is open Monday, “The program has an overarching committed to ensuring that future med- uel Guerrero, assistant manager; Wednesday and Friday, 9 am to 5 goal of reducing avoidable admission ical professionals are encouraged, chal- Anthonie Marshall, branch man- pm; Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm; and Sat- to the hospital and the emergency de- lenged, and supported during such crit- ager; Leonard Stekol, president urday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. partment by 25 percent,” says Larry ical years in their academic growth.” and chief operating offi cer; Laura Ridgewood Savings Bank [1035 McReynolds, executive director of Elected offi cial Congresswoman Carter, plut other staff and elected Fulton St. and Downing Street in Family Health Centers at NYU Lan- Yvette Clarke (D–Prospect Letters offi cials were there to cheer him on. Clinton Hill, (929) 666–4420]. gone and executive sponsor of the Gardens) weighed in on his appoint- NYU Langone Brooklyn PPS. Adding, ment and said, “On behalf of the peo- “We’ve reduced potentially prevent- ple of the Ninth Congressional District cal Center [450 Clarkson Ave. at New The hospital participates as NYU able ED readmissions by more than of New York, I am honored to welcome York Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gar- Langone Brooklyn Performing Pro- four percent above statewide projec- Dr. Riley to Brooklyn. I am certain dens; (718) 270–1000]. vider System, which includes the Fam- tions and we achieved a 20 percent re- that we will have many opportunities ily Health Centers at NYU Langone duction in behavioral health-related to work with each other to improve the SUNSET PARK and more than 200 primary care and admissions.” quality of health for every family we mental health providers, social ser- Emergency rooms often serve as a proudly serve.” Better care and outcome! vice organizations, nursing homes, main source of healthcare for under- Prior to joining SUNY Downstate in Thanks and kudos to NYU Lan- pharmacies, and other community- served populations without access to April of this year, Dr. Riley served as gone Hospital–Brooklyn for pro- based organizations. primary care. In the Emergency De- clinical professor of medicine and ad- viding high-quality healthcare with “We work with community groups partment, patients are assessed and junct professor of healthcare manage- measurable outcomes to the borough’s who know the patients and are trusted stabilized by a multidisciplinary team ment and health policy at Vanderbilt underserved populations. by them,” says Alessandra Taverna- including doctors, physician assis- University, and before that, as presi- Working with primary care pro- Trani, director of the system. tants, and nurses. dent and chief executive offi cer and pro- viders and community organizations, The projects, designed to address “As we face the prospect of a fessor of medicine at Meharry Medical the hospital is midway through a fi ve- specifi c needs are: value-based payment system, which College. He is also president emeritus of year, federally funded demonstration System transformation: develop- shifts financial risk to hospitals, the American College of Physicians — project called Delivery System Reform ing an integrated care-delivery sys- such tools will facilitate ongoing the nation’s largest medical specialty Incentive Payment. The initiative tem including three Emergency De- monitoring of performance in de- society representing internal medicine is sponsored by the U.S. Centers for partment-related initiatives. livering high quality patient care,” and other subspecialties. Medicare and Medicaid and adminis- Clinical improvement: focusing said McReynolds. Standing O says, “Welcome tered by the New York State Depart- on improving behavioral health, and NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn aboard.” ment of Health. It began in April 2015 asthma and diabetes management. [150 55th St. at First Avenue in Sunset State University of New York Medi- and is set to conclude in 2020. Population health: working on Park; (718) 630 –7000]. 20 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 MBRBG WHO, ME?: This former Congressman and convicted felon may be running for offi ce again. But he did serve his time. fi eld stepped down from POLITICS his post and handpicked his ally Kalman Yeger Continued from page 16 to replace him . District Attorney’s of- Russian-language fi ce. “I’m disappointed media mogul Gregory in the result, I’m not Davidzon, along with surprised a lot of seats Brighton Beach dis- are getting replaced this trict leaders Ari Ka- way. There’s only fi ve gan and Margarita Ka- women caucusing with gan, endorsed Hikind on Democrats in the state the independent “Our senate, that’s abysmal Neighborhood” line for especially for a state like the November general New York.” election. But Yeger has also re- Endorsement ceived his fair share of round-up endorsements, including South Brooklyn’s from Greenfi eld, Coun- Russian community is cilman Mark Levine throwing its support be- (D–Manhattan), Assem- hind Yoni Hikind — blyman Peter Abbate Assembylman Dov Hi- (D–Bensonhurst), and kind’s (D–Midwood) son the hefty law enforce- — for the open Midwood ment union, the Patrol- Council seat, after Coun- men’s Benevolent Asso- cilman David Green- ciation. “I’m very worried, I MISSING just feel like something’s not right,” she said. “I Continued from page 10 don’t trust the home, A care center admin- why didn’t they tell me istrator refused to an- the truth right away?” swer questions about the Wayne Anhalt is ap- case and how it keeps proximately 6-feet tall track of patients, claim- with dark hair and brown ing she legally was not eyes, his mother said. able to comment. Have you seen him? But Anhalt — who Police ask anyone with has been driving around information about this in search of her son and missing person to call calling hospitals to see if (800) 577–8477, sub- he was admitted — said mit tips at www.nypd- something seems fi shy crimestoppers.com , or and demands to know text 274637 followed by why she was left in the TIP577. All calls are MAX dark. strictly confi dential. REMEMBERANCE Continued from page 25 “Educating our youth about the atrocities of the Holocaust is essential to ensuring that history will never repeat itself. 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MBRBG COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 31 B`ZbXjj1K_\j`e^c\dfdËjlg[Xk\[gcXpYffb hen Emma Johnson was hear a lot, but for Emma it’s a As she went out into the to dating, single moms should growing up, she was cer- mission: She doesn’t want any world, she found herself face facts: If they are earning a N tain of one thing: She moms to be downtrodden just drawn to the stories of women living, they will be less needy would never be a single mom. because they’re not married. like her, women whose Plan A and hence more attractive. After all, she’d been raised After all, she says, 57 percent did not work out. Some were And by the way, she says, “You by one. And while she appreci- of millennial moms are single. thriving, many weren’t. So probably already had a hus- ates her mom’s hard work and And they’re so young that we five years ago she started a band, so why are you in such a how it paid off — “My broth- don’t even know yet if the mar- blog, “WealthySingleMommy” rush to find another one?” ers are really good guys, we ried ones will stay hitched. which just may go down as one She profiles women like all turned out okay.” — bottom Commonplace or not, single of the most radical ideas on- the stay-at-home mom of three line: They were broke. Emma motherhood often elicits the line. We are so used to Barely who was pregnant with her didn’t ever want to be scrimp- gloomy assumptions Emma Making It Single Mommies fourth when her husband ran ing and scraping and sad like set out to bust: You’re a failure. that the idea that a mommy off with another woman he’d that. So she left Illinois for the You’ll never make a decent liv- can be single, wealthy, and also knocked up. At first, the big city (well, Astoria), became RHYMES ing. You’re screwing up your fine is rewriting an entire de- abandoned wife was declar- a journalist, found a great guy, kids. You won’t find love. mographic’s story. ing, “ ‘I’m going to take him for got married, had the kids… WITH CRAZY Her own story proves the In her book as on her blog, all he’s worth!’ She was in that And now she is a single power of positive doing. Real- Emma uses journalistic re- angry, miserable spot,” Emma mom of two. C\efi\Jb\eXqp izing she’d have to be a bread- search to provide strategies recalls. But for all that, she What happened? winner from now on, “I just for finding work, getting over went and got her real estate li- Shortly into the marriage, buckled down.” She started guilt, and demanding a decent cense, started working and a her husband was on assign- in October, “The Kickass Sin- calling all her editing contacts life. For instance, how do you year later was making about ment as a cameraman in gle Mom: Be Financially Inde- and threw herself into work. keep a father involved in his $100,000. “Now she looks awe- Greece when he fell off a cliff pendent, Discover Your Sexi- She hired childcare and deter- kids’ lives? some and she started to date,” and suffered a brain injury. est Self, and Raise Fabulous, mined not to feel guilty about You let him. Emma reports. Things never went back to Happy Children.” it — “I can’t make money if “When dads only get week- More amazingly, the mom normal. In fact, they grew har- “For a long time I was al- I’m cleaning my house and end visits with their children just posted a photo of her, her rowing. Before the kids were ternatively livid, confused, doing laundry all the time.” they are much more likely to ex, the “other woman” and the even in kindergarten, the cou- overwhelmed, accepting and She also ditched the idea that drop out of the picture,” Emma five kids they have between ple divorced. And that is how thrilling in that role — a pro- kids needed a stay-at-home learned. But if you start cus- them, out for a day at the wa- Emma started her journey to cess that I have seen count- mom. She did the research tody negotiations assuming a ter park. become the person who you’ll less women go through in my and learned that, empirically, 50–50 childcare split (so long Kickass single moms may find in the title of her honest, work, which is now committed “The things that hurt kids are as the dad is not abusive), it is be the silent majority we just wrenching and ultimately to the empowerment of single conflict between parents in- much more likely the ex will haven’t heard of — untill now. stand-up-and-cheer memoir mothers,” she writes. side or outside a marriage.” become and remain involved. Lenore Skenazy is founder and self-help book coming out Empowerment is a word we Not having a mom who works. Similarly, when it comes of Free-Range Kids. 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Mark Herlihy Airman aced the Marine challenge HARBOR WATCH listed advisor. Deploying overseas for the “The course was extremely fi rst time as a member of the benefi cial because instead of Air Force’s security forces having to wait two-and-a-half can be a daunting experience years to go to Airman Lead- for a young airman with less ership School, I was able to HEAD OF THE CLASS: Navy Petty Offi cer 1st Class Christopher Thomas is a master-at-arms and recruiter as- than two years of service. complete a course very simi- signed to recruiting station in San Antonio. He is pictured here speaking with future sailor Aaron Sandoval. However, Airman 1st lar to ALS before many of my Petty Offi cer 2nd Class Giselle Christmas Class Colby Morin, a member peers,” Morin said. of the 66th Security Forces Morin was the only secu- HARBOR WATCH ticed as a corpsman, but when terrorism and force protection Squadron, said he relished rity forces member to volun- Anyone who knows Navy Petty he had an opportunity to at- planning and execution, ensur- the opportunity to take on teer for the course. Offi cer 1st Class Christopher tend master-at-arms school, he ing the safety of all hands. a new challenge. He volun- “If we aren’t effective lead- Thomas, a master-at-arms and decided to change his rate. “Thomas is an exemplary teered to attend the Marine ers who possess good leader- recruiter assigned to Navy Re- Thomas said working as a and professional sailor with Corps’ Lance Corporal Sem- ship qualities and traits, we cruiting District San Antonio, master-at-arms gave him the an incomparable work ethic,” inar shortly after arriving can’t lead the airmen behind knows he is not afraid to talk to experience he would need later said Navy Cmdr. Jeffrey Reyn- to his deployed location in us,” he said. “This class im- people — unless he has to talk when he became a Texas state olds, the commander of Navy Southeast Asia. proved my leadership abili- about himself. This humility police offi cer. Recruiting District San Anto- “The fi ve-day seminar ties and better prepared me has served him well in both his “Being a [master-at-arms] nio. “He represents the very was an opportunity for me to become the airman the Air military and civilian careers. gave me the opportunity to best that a sailor can be, is an to grow professionally and Force wants and needs.” In 2003, Thomas joined the train as a K-9 handler and a outstanding Navy ambassador learn more about the Marine Before attending the semi- Navy, a decision he attributes jailer, so I now have my K-9 and in the local community, and is Corps, whom we were work- nar, students complete an on- to not having much as a kid jailers’ licenses for the state,” an indispensable asset to my ing side-by-side with provid- line course called “Leading growing up here. he explained. command.” ing security at the installa- Marines.” The course and “I came from a low-income In 2007, Thomas left ac- tion,” said Morin, who grew seminar are prerequisites for household, so I knew the Navy tive duty and decided to join Canvasser up in Barre, Mass. promotion to corporal within would be the only way I would the Navy Reserve; it was dur- recruiter program the Marine Corps. be able to afford college and ing this time that he also went The Canvasser Recruiter Ahead of peers Air Force Chief Master maybe someday fulfi ll my through the rigorous training program is a temporary recall The goal of the seminar is Sgt. Carl Oestmann, who childhood dream of becoming to become a civilian police of- program designed for eligible to enhance small unit leader- was Morin’s deployed secu- a police offi cer,” he said. fi cer. sailors to join the Navy’s re- ship and ensure a better un- rity forces squadron man- After eight years as a police cruiting force. derstanding of Marine Corps ager, lauded Morin for ac- Varied career offi cer and Navy reservist, he Recruiters are the face of ethos, leadership fundamen- cepting the challenge in an Thomas is a man of few decided to enter the Canvasser the Navy to the civilian world tals, and the total Marine email to Air Force Chief words when broached with the Recruiter program. and connect qualifi ed individ- concept for Marine Corps Master Sgt. Scott Pepper, the topic of his personal life, but a A consummate profes- uals with careers in 72 ratings lance corporals. The semi- 66th Security Forces Squad- sailor who has worn so many sional, Thomas routinely uti- within the active and reserve nar is run at the unit level by ron superintendent. hats has a lot to tell. During his lizes his years of practical ex- components. an organization’s command “The Marines for the fi rst fi rst tour in Bahrain aboard perience in law enforcement As a recruiter, Thomas said sergeant major or senior en- Continued on page 36 the USS Tarawa, he appren- to help the command’s anti- Continued on page 36 MBRBG COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 35 “I have an associate’s de- NAVY gree in criminal justice and I’m currently attending the Continued from cover University of the Incarnate he feels he has been given Word working towards a bach- an opportunity to give back elor’s degree. If not for my wife, to the Navy that has served who supports me and helps him so well throughout his take the brunt of the family re- career. sponsibilities, I would not be “I enjoy working as a po- able to get it all done.” lice offi cer and enjoyed my With the bravery of a mas- time as a [master-at-arms], ter-at-arms, Thomas has faced but I have no regrets about the challenges of recruiting. switching over to recruiting,” His tenacity was recognized he explained. “In recruiting, by his leaders, and in June I have been able to connect he was promoted to the rank with people in a different way of petty offi cer fi rst class that can change their lives for through the Meritorious Ad- the better.” vancement Program. While recruiting seems to Through MAP, sailors have come easily to Thomas, may be promoted based on he admits that it has been a their readiness to take on diffi cult journey at times. the next level of responsibil- “It is not a job everyone ity and not solely on their ad- can do, you have to be willing vancement exam scores. to put yourself out there and “I was so surprised to be shake hands with new people MAPped,” Thomas said. “I every day,” he said. “I had to have taken the exam many learn to pay attention to de- times, so it was such a great tail and be willing to learn feeling to have my hard work DYNAMITE WORK: Sgt. Brittany Wildman sets a C4 explosive charge as part of her cavalry scout training. from my mistakes.” recognized this way.” Looking towards the fu- Work-life balance ture, Thomas plans to com- Frequently, recruiters will plete his degree and submit a point to how diffi cult it can be package to convert to the Full One charge at a time in fi nding a balance. Time Support Navy Career Thomas is no different, he Recruiting Force program admits; he had to learn to juggle and ultimately hopes to ad- She’s protecting and leading the cavalry scouts work, family life, and school. vance to chief petty offi cer. HARBOR WATCH No one else in her family serves “In Sergeant Wildman I for Bravo Flight, 66 Security Army Sgt. Brittany Wildman in the military — she’s the recognized the latent trifecta AIRMAN Forces Squadron. from Woodstock, Ohio, joined fi rst— however, the recruiter of adaptability, audaciousness By attending the course Continued from cover the Army to protect her fam- made her feel that the Army and relentless pursuit of a goal. and providing feedback to ily and to safeguard her coun- could be her extended family What she needed was encour- time invited [Air Force] E-3s leaders in his deployed unit try’s way of life. However, she and was where she belonged. agement and some direction,” to participate in their Lance , Morin was able to infl uence quickly learned that a desk job And while Wildman doesn’t Schilling said. “From there, Corporal Seminar,” the chief decision-makers on whether was not her style. have any ill feelings toward the I knew she’s self-actualized wrote. “Not only was he other airmen will attend the On July 30, the former cyber- cyber branch — on the contrary, enough that those traits would [Morin] removed from shift seminar at that location in space operations specialist grad- she learned quite a bit — it just land her in the right mission for these days to learn and the future. uated from the Cavalry Scout, wasn’t what she wanted to do. space with like-minded indi- broaden his perspective, he “His feedback was valu- 19D military occupational spe- “When I joined the Army, viduals. As indeed it appears went beyond other airmen able in us assessing having cialty M3 Bradley/Humvee I wanted to be the boots on to be doing. I’d predict the 82nd by completing fi ve Marine future [Expeditionary Secu- course, and she is attending the the ground, however, females is merely a stop on the way to Corps online tests before the rity Forces Squadron] air- Basic Airborne Course before were not allowed to be in these something bigger.” course began.” men attend,” Oestmann said. going to her next duty assign- roles,” Wildman said. Wildman knows she’s not The course included Ma- ment with the 82nd Airborne Di- “So, I went with this new the fi rst female soldier to tran- Tackling challenges rine Corps-led physical train- vision at Fort Bragg, N.C. MOS that I knew nothing sition to a combat arms branch, Morin encouraged others ing and a long run with the The Army’s offi cial re- about,” she added. “I would and that really wasn’t her rea- to take on similar joint pro- local sergeant major on grad- cruiting website said cavalry quickly learn that a desk ‘com- son to make the move. It’s sim- fessional military education uation day. scouts are the “eyes and ears” puter job’ was not my style.” ply something she has wanted opportunities. A two-time security of the commander during bat- Wildman began pester- to do since joining the Army “It was a great opportu- forces squadron airman of tle. They engage the enemy in ing her unit career counselor and is thankful for the oppor- nity to learn more about our the quarter and the 66th Air the fi eld, track and report en- about her options of switching tunity. She offers the following mission partners and how Base Group Airman of the emy activity and direct the em- to a more tactical career fi eld. advice to others, regardless of they perform the mission at Quarter for October 2016, ployment of weapon systems to “Then one day the door their gender: home and while deployed,” he Morin spoke about how the their locations. opened up, and I was able to “For the last several years, said. “There was a lot of in- seminar broke down barri- “When I was little it was al- chase my childhood dreams.” I have been told by everyone formation sharing between ers between the young ser- ways a dream of mine to be a Wildman said. that it will never happen, or I us that was benefi cial to ev- vice members. soldier,” Wildman said. “As I Her role model and motiva- would never make it, and that it eryone involved.” “In addition to attending grew up I learned my ‘why’… tor throughout this process has was unrealistic to want to join Morin’s supervisor here the seminar and having an and simply put — it’s my fam- been retired Army Lt. Col. Dan the combat arms, especially to said he was not surprised to opportunity to change any ily. I could never imagine some- Schilling, a 30-year special op- leave cyber for that.” Wildman learn he accepted the chal- misconceptions they might thing bad happening to them erations veteran. While he did said. “Despite being told by just lenge to broaden himself have had about the Air Force, or my home. I feel that it is my not infl uence Wildman’s deci- about everyone to throw in the while deployed. we served right alongside duty to protect them and my sion to become a cavalry scout, towel, I never gave up and here “He is a go-getter and if them, securing the base,” he country’s way of life from those he is someone she looks up to I am as a 19D.” there is a mountain to climb, said. “I think through it all who threaten it.” and she aspires to have the “My long term goal is to he’ll be the fi rst one to attack they had newfound respect She credits her recruiter for same experiences he had when be the Sergeant Major of the it,” said Staff Sgt. Cody S. for the Air Force and what we her decision to join the Army. he served in the military. Army,” Wildman said. Hoffman, the element leader bring to the fi ght.” 36 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 MBRBG WWW.BROOKLYNDAILY.COM PUBLISHED BY CNG • 1 METROTECH CENTER NORTH • 10TH FLOOR • BROOKLYN, NY 11201 Before the fright: Our brave reporter prepares to be kidnapped by an eerie attendant in the escape room game “This is Real.” Photo by Stefano Giovannini ‘Real’ scary Our reporter survives a serial killer–themed escape room By Alexandra Simon doorman confiscated my bag and phone, — repeatedly — to taunt you with sadistic off an adrenalin high. I would not have got- t is terrifying, it is gross, and it is a lot blindfolded me, bound my hands behind threats, as well as communicate with fellow ten through it without testing my limits and of fun. my back and led me down a long hallway to prisoners who are trapped in rooms nearby, a partner. I “This is Real” is a scary, serial kill- a seat. So far, I was fine. But once I fought without attracting outside attention. 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After Fri, 7 pm and 9 pm; Sat., 5 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm; ticipate and put on a full-body jumpsuit, the your cell quickly, before your captor returns it all, I was sweating profusely and coming Sun, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm. $95–$110. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22-28, 2017 37 WHO NEEDS A DRINK ‘Dr. Who’ bar owner creates nerdy cocktails By Bill Roundy t’s just what the Doctor ordered! The owner of Brooklyn’s Ifavorite nerd bar is bringing his fantastic, science-fictional concoc- tions to the masses. Andy Heidel, who Chase waterfalls: Iceland’s rugged scenery provides inspiration to artists of all kinds, said the country’s First Lady. Anjali Kiggal opened the “Doctor Who”—themed bar the Way Station in Prospect Heights six years ago, has writ- ten “The Cocktail Guide to Cool as Iceland the Galaxy,” a tome filled with 100 recipes inspired by Festival celebrates the nerd franchises from “Alien” to “The X-Files,” along with chill Nordic nation drinking advice and stories from behind the bar. We chat- By Julianne Cuba sagas. You don’t need any ted with Heidel before his ext stop is materials to tell a good launch party for the book, hap- Reykjavik! story.” pening at his bar on Sept. 30. N The island But now Icelandic cul- Bill Roundy: Who is thee nation of Iceland will sail into ture thrives in many cat- audience for “The Cocktaill Williamsburg next week, egories, and the festival Guide to the Galaxy?” showing off its cuisine, art, has something for every- Andy Heidel: People like me.e. design, and culture at the one, said Reid. Visitors can Nerds. Geeks. Pretty much every four-day Taste of Iceland sample Icelandic dishes at thirsty nerd there is in the galaxy. Doctor’s orders: Andy Heidel will host the book launch party for his “Cocktail Guide to the festival starting on Sept. 28. Greenpoint eatery Norman, Galaxy” at his Doctor Who–themed bar in Prospect Heights on Sept. 30. BR: Are nerds a noticeably Leading the charge is the view a collection of short Photo by Caleb Caldwell heavy-drinking group? country’s First Lady, Eliza Icelandic films at Nitehawk AH: They are here at the Way it as easy as possible for them — with- So: half Jack Daniels, half Captain Reid, who will lead a talk Cinema on Sept. 28, and Station! out creating an entire home bar — to Morgan, top it off with Coca-Cola! about the Nordic nation’s hear a free concert of BR: It’s not just recipes — there create a cocktail. Others were inspired by classic literary scene at bookstore Icelandic bands Fufanu and are a lot of tips for drinking novices So I talk about parts, instead of cocktails or well-known cocktails, Spoonbill and Sugartown Mammut at the Knitting in the book. 1.5 ounces. When the measurements like the [Star Trek–inspired] Warp on Sept. 30. Iceland boasts Factory on Sept. 30, among AH: I’ve noticed that this bar has are so minute, if you don’t have a Core Sex on the Breach. I came a rich storytelling tradition, other events. been a lot of nerds’ first experience at jigger at your house, you’re already up with the name — it’s one of my and its beautiful scenery And Brooklynites who a bar. And so there’s a lot of education stunted in your process. But when favorite names — and said ‘Let’s go offers the perfect inspira- enjoy this taste of Iceland that goes along with that, like how I talk about parts, you can use a to the Sex on the Beach, and let’s tion for young writers, said should hop on a plane to to properly tip, and what is proper measuring spoon, a cup, anything! make it better, and not as cloyingly the Canadian-born wife of explore the very hipster-like bar etiquette. So I wanted to include And [I wanted] to have ingredients sweet, and fun.’ Iceland’s President Guðni area of Grandi, said Reid, that in the book, to train these young which are easy to find, all across the BR: Or the Escape from New Jóhannesson. which has a similar feel to thirsty drinkers, who are gonna be country. York, which is a Manhattan varia- “Iceland is a really inter- Williamsburg. going out for their first time how to BR: How did you come up with tion. esting and inspirational “I’d almost say the entire have a great time, either at the bar, the recipes? AH: Exactly. Some already place for people who enjoy capital city would have a or at home. And I just really broke AH: It’s funny. Some of the inspi- existed here at the bar, like the writing and the written bit of a Brooklyn feel to down how to make the cocktails in ration came from the name itself, like Sonic Screwdrivers, and the Shirley word to visit,” said Reid, it, lots of great cafes, great the simplest way possible. Some of the Captain Jack from “Dr. Who.” Temple of Doom, and so I used that who is an author and writer coffee, used bookstores, my customers get stressed out when it People drink Jack and Coke, people as my starting point, and then went herself. “The natural envi- little houses with brightly comes to recipes, so I wanted to make drink Captain Morgan and Coke. on from there. ronment and landscapes, painted aluminum siding on The toughest cocktail that I tried they are very inspirational, them. There’s little shops to make that would relate to a fran- hot springs and waterfalls, and design shops and art chise was the Fantastic Four. And but it’s also a strong literary galleries everywhere,” said A cosmic cocktail I’m like: ‘I’ve got a great name, the heritage in the country.” the First Lady. “The Grandi Fantastic Four, and I can’t come up That heritage began hun- area, which is an area down or his cosmic cocktail guide, with this cocktail that represents dreds of years ago, when the by the harbor, a little past Andy Heidel whipped up this everybody [on the team].’ And that’s small island lagged behind that, redeveloped a lot now: Fcocktail based on the super- why I gave up and just made a joke mainland Europe, and the artisanal cheese shops, local villain musical “Dr. Horrible’s cocktail. Clear glass, stick of gum, Icelanders had little but sto- restaurants, bean-to-bar Sing-Along Blog.” couple of rocks, fill it with kerosene ries of hope and progress, chocolate makers, brewery, Felicia Laundry Day and light it on fire! 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(718) 368-5596 www.OnStageAtKingsborough.org Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn 24-7 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22-28, 2017 39 FAMILY HARMONY Band of brothers sings of Brooklyn By Julianne McShane t’s a double-take on Americana! A literal band of brothers Iwill serenade Brooklynites with Appalachian folk–style tunes about New York City next weekend, at a free concert in Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier Six on Sept. 23. Identical twins Adam and David Moss are the Brother Brothers, an acoustic band Just ink about it: Chef Fred Hua, from Vietnamese eatery Nha playing as part of the third annual Minh, will serve a pork stew and squid ink taco at this weekend’s Brooklyn Americana Music Festival, Taco Takeover in Bushwick. Photo by Erin Lefevre taking place at seven stages along the Brooklyn waterfront on Sept. 21–24. The twins, who hail from Peoria, Illinois and moved to Brooklyn in Taco time! 2012, are excited to honor their new home — and major sources of musical Bushwick fest elevates inspiration — at the festival. “We sing songs about New York It’s a bro down: Identical twins David and Adam Moss, who make up the Brother Brothers the tasty Mexican treat and us,” said Adam, who lives in band, will perform on Pier Six at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sept. 23 as part of the Brooklyn Ditmas Park. “A lot of our songs are Americana Music Festival. Photo by Caleb Caldwell By Lauren Gill eatery Nha Minh, which emotionally inspired by the city.” Some of their favorite New York- all over the world, Adam said. t’s a folded fiesta! is making a special, off- The energy of the city makes it a inspired tunes include “Tugboats,” a The brothers each pursued indi- A celebration of menu taco for the event. special place for the music scene, said song inspired by David’s early days in vidual music careers for several years, I Mexico’s most per- The restaurant will serve the other Moss. the city, watching tugboats chug along but decided to take the plunge and har- fect food will spice up a pork stew and squid “There is so much music going on the East River during the dark, early monize as one in March of 2016. Bushwick venue the ink creation, which will [in Brooklyn] and so many great tal- morning hours on his way home from “It was just kind of the logical con- Well this weekend. The expand people’s idea of ents,” said David, a Bedford-Stuyvesant work as a bartender. clusion,” said Adam. “We always sang Taco Takover on Sept. what the Mexican meal resident. “There’s so much to hear and “I would bartend at nighttime and harmonies together very effortlessly. 22 and 23 will not only can be, according to its do and so many people to meet, so the I would ride my bike home along the It’s been obvious that we’ve needed to showcase the tortilla- chef. energy is really inspiring.” unfinished Brooklyn Bridge Park at 4 do it, we just had to wait until we were enclosed pieces of heav- “I’m very much excit- Adam plays the five-string fiddle, am, and I would stop in the park and ready to do it. We had to know that we en, but also margaritas, ed to help the general while David strums the cello and gui- take a minute and absorb the fact that I could go on the road and not fight.” Modelos, and plenty of public look at tacos in tar, and the two sing all their songs live in New York City,” said David. The Brothers Brothers at Brooklyn salsa, making the event a different light,” said in harmony, branding themselves as Another song, “Come Back, Bridge Park Pier Six (Atlantic Avenue an ideal summer sen- Fred Hua, who owns the “twin harmonies — literally,” with a Darling,” was inspired by a classic at Furman Street in Brooklyn Heights, doff, said the party’s Morgan Avenue eatery. style that combines Appalachian folk New York night out, the kind where www.bkamf.com). Sept. 23 at 4 pm. organizer. Other Brooklyn taco and bluegrass traditions. it’s easy to meet fellow revelers from Free. “It’s the perfect way purveyor will include to celebrate the end of Williamsburg’s La summer and beginning Esquina, Kimchi Grill, of fall in New York,” which has locations in said Kate Levenstien, the Prospect Heights and Bay Ridge gets girl power! head of event company Carroll Gardens, and Cannonball Productions. Oaxaca Taqueria, which By Julianne McShane tury opera, in which a gypsy woman’s Those with tickets to has several restaurants his weekend is full of strong curse wreaks havoc on two genera- the takeover event can across the borough. women fighting and singing in tions of a noble family. Even opera enjoy unlimited tacos, After sampling the TBay Ridge! novices can enjoy the show — Ridgite chips and salsa, and many offerings, attend- Get ready for a wonderful Friday and cast member Nathan Baer will beer, and each attendee ees can cast a vote for night by grabbing a blanket and a bas- narrate the performance, providing will get a mini-margarita their favorite crunchy ket and spreading out in John Paul insights about Verdi, his opera, the glass upon entry, which munchie, as will a panel Jones Park (101st Street between era in which it is set, and the tensions they can fill with tequi- of expert judges. Fourth Avenue and Fort Hamilton and relationships that underlie each la and cocktails made And Levenstien prom- Parkway) for an under-the-stars scene. Plus, light refreshments will with the blue agave– ises that the takeover screening of “Wonder Woman” at be served at a reception following the based liquor. Each of the will not be a cheesy take 7 pm. The movie, which came out concert, where you can meet the art- weekend’s four two-and- on Mexican culture. earlier this year, stars Gal Gadot in ists. The $20 show kicks off at 7 pm a-half hour fiestas will “We really wanted it the role of Amazon Princess Diana, and runs for 90 minutes. also have an nacho-eat- to be authentic as pos- an expert fighter who leaves an all- And on Sunday … opa! Stroll over ing contest, bobbing for sible, so there’s nothing woman island protected by the Greek to Ridge Boulevard for the last day of churros, and music from there that’s stereotypi- gods in an attempt to end World War the free, four-day Holy Cross Greek a mariachi band. cal,” she said. One. 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The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus CONDUCTOR MARK MANGINI We perform a mixed repertoire of musical theater, folk and classical music, and present two concerts annually. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at Kingsborough Community College in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. FREE PARKING CONTACT STEVE FRIEDMAN AT SIGHT READING NOT REQUIRED! 718.338.9132 24-7 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22-28, 2017 41 man, Catherine Cohen, FRI, SEPT. 22 and Pillars of the Commu- ART, PHOTOVILLE: A free nity. $8 ($6 in advance). 8 pop-up photography vil- pm. Union Hall [702 Union lage built of shipping St. at Fifth Avenue in Park containers, featuring work Slope, (718) 638–4400], from more than 500 art- www.unionhallny.com. ists, workshops, outdoor projections, and a beer THURS, SEPT. 28 garden. Free. Noon–10 pm. Brooklyn Bridge Plaza BLOOD DRIVE: Support Hal- (Water Street between ley’s Comets at this annual Old Dock Street and Old blood drive. A photo or Fulton Street in Dumbo), signature ID is required. www.photoville.com. Eat a well-ballanced meal ART, “AFTER YOU’RE before giving blood. Free. DONE” OPENING RE- 1:30–7 pm. Greenhouse CEPTION: An exhibit of Cafe [7717 Third Ave. at photos that look behind- 77th Street in Bay Ridge, Shape of your dragon: “Game of Thrones” actor Ed Sheeran, the-scenes at the sets, 1-800–688-0900], www. who also sings a little, has three nights of sold-out perfor- props, and devices of the nybloodcenter.org. sex industry. Free. 6–8 mances at Barclays Center on Sept. 29–Oct. 1. THEATER, “A WONDERFUL pm. Pioneer Works [159 LIFE” AUDITIONS: Nar- Pioneer St. between Imlay rows Community Theater COMING SOON TO and Conover streets in Red will hold auditions for its Hook, (718) 596–3001], fall musical “A Wonderful pioneerworks.org. Life.” Please bring 32 bars BARCLAYS CENTER RELIGION, TASHLICH BY of sheet music in your key, THE WATER!: Rabbi Bob Who was that masked woman?: In the comedy “Signature two copies of headshots, Judd will lead the cer- Move,” screening at Nitehawk Cinema on Sept. 23–24 as part and resumes. Free. 7–10 MON, SEPT 25 SAT, OCT 14 emony, followed by a of the theater’s “Representation” series, a Muslim lesbian pm. Shore Hill Commu- welcome the Sabbath ser- nity Room [9000 Shore SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- SPORTS, PREMIER BOX- falls in love with the daughter of a Mexican luchadora. vice. Bring a bag of bread Rd. at 91st Street in Bay LANDERS V NEW JER- ING CHAMPIONS: crumbs and a blanket. Ridge, (718) 482–3173], Erislandy Lara vs Ter- SEY DEVILS PRE-SEA- Free. 6 pm. [Shore Road at narrowscommunitytheater. rell Gausha. $57–$375. SPORTS, NY COSMOS fi eldnyc.com. SON: $22–$105. 7 pm. 77th Street in Bay Ridge, com. Time tba. (718) 836–3103], www. VS NORTH CAROLINA COMEDY, SIDE PONYTAIL MUSIC, KINGSBOROUGH brjc.org. FC: Brooklyn’s pro soc- COMEDY: The Monday MUSICAL SOCIETY CHO- FRI, SEPT 29 THEATER, “ANNIE”: The cer team takes on North night comedy show wel- FRI, OCT 20 RUS AUDITIONS: The Gallery Players present Carolina, and Spongebob comes Myq Kaplan, Simon MUSIC, ED SHEERAN: Chorus is seeking new the upbeat musical based Squarepants and other Taylor, Daniel Simonsen, Sold out. 7:30 pm. SPORTS, BROOKLYN choral singers to perform NETS V ORLANDO on “Little Orphan Annie,” Nickelodeon charac- and more. Free. 8 pm. ters will roam the stands. its mixed repertoire of MAGIC: $60–$400. featuring the hit songs Friends and Lovers (641 Proceeds from a jersey Classon Ave. between theater, folk, and classi- SAT, SEPT 30 7:30 pm. “Tomorrow,” and “Hard Knock Life,” among others. raffl e will go to Hurri- Dean and Pacifi c streets cal music. Free. 7:30 pm. MUSIC, ED SHEERAN: $30 ($20 seniors and kids). cane Harvey relief efforts. in Crown Heights), www. Kingsborough College Sold out. 7:30 pm. SAT, OCT 21 8 pm. Gallery Players [199 $10–$50. 7 pm. MCU Park fnlbk.com. Campus [T-8 building, 14th St. between Fourth [1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th second fl oor, room 8207 SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- in Manhattan Beach, (718) and Fifth avenues in Park St. in Coney Island, (718) TUES, SEPT. 26 SUN, OCT 1 LANDERS V SAN JOSE Slope, (212) 352–3101], 449–8497], www.nycos- 338–9132.] SHARKS: $tba. 7 pm. mos.com. MUSIC, ED SHEERAN: www.galleryplayers.com. FLU SHOTS: Councilman Alan MUSIC, LUIS FONSI: $79. 8 Maisel, in conjunction with pm. Kings Theatre (1027 Sold out. 7:30 pm. SUN, OCT 22 SUN, SEPT. 24 Brookdale Hospital and Flatbush Ave. between SAT, SEPT. 23 Mount Sinai Hospital, is Beverly Road and Tilden WED, OCT 4 SPORTS, BROOKLYN MUSIC, ROMAN BORGMAN MUSIC, MARTIN MCQUADE: offering fl u shots. Must be Avenue in Flatbush), www. NETS V ATLANTA OPERA THEATRE: Roman The crooner celebrates the over 18 years of age. By kingstheatre.com. MUSIC, BRUNO MARS: HAWKS: $27–$315. Borgman Opera Theatre tunes of George Gershwin, appointment only. Free. $160–$1,200. 8 pm. accompanied by pianist 3:30 pm. will perform the most thrill- 3–6 pm. Councilman Alan FRI, SEPT. 29 ing scenes and arias from Pete Sokolow. Free. 3–6 Maisel, District Offi ce THU, OCT 5 Giuseppe Verdi’s master- pm. Gulf Coast [6901 Third [2424 Ralph Ave. between MUSIC, CHRISTIAN WOLFF: MON, OCT 23 piece “Il Trovatore.”” $20. Ave. at 70th Street in Bay Avenues N and O in Flat- Composter Christian Wolff SPORTS, BROOKLYN MUSIC, IMAGINE DRAG- 7 pm. Trinity Lutheran Ridge, (347) 662–6644]. lands, (718) 241–9330]. presents his new work and NETS V MIAMI HEAT ONS: $39–$300. 7 pm. Church (9020 Third Ave. at MARKET, BEVERLY SQUARE COMEDY, RISK! AND debuts a duo with Michael PRE-SEASON: $8–$127. 91st Street in Bay Ridge), WEST YARD SALE: The BAWDY STORYTELLING: Pisaro. $15. 8 pm. Issue www.rbopera.com. neighborhood associa- An incredible live show of 7:30 pm. Project Room [22 Boerum TUE, OCT 24 ART, FAB FIVE FALL SHOWS tion hosts a six-block yard sex-related true stories Pl. at Livingston Street sale in Victorian Flatbush, from some of New York’s SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- OPENING RECEPTION: in Downtown, (718) 330– where you can fi nd every- best performers. $15. 7:30 SAT, OCT 7 LANDERS V ARIZONA The Brooklyn Waterfront 0313], www.issueproject- Artists Coalition launches thing from kids clothes and pm. Bell House [149 Sev- room.org. SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- COYOTES: $tba. 7 pm. fi ve new exhibits: “Mate- toys to antique treasures. enth St. at Third Avenue in MUSIC, BLONDE REDHEAD, LANDERS V BUFFALO rial Matters: Innovations Free. 10 am–5 pm. Bever- Gowanus, (718) 643–6510], BEACON, BEARCAT: $40 ley Square West (Beverley www.thebellhouseny.com. SABRES: $tba. 7 pm. WED, OCT 25 in Clay, Glass, Wood and ($35 in advance). 8 pm. Road between Marlboro Metal,” “Photography COMEDY, RACHEL AND Pioneer Works [159 Pio- SPORTS, BROOKLYN Road to Coney Island Av- Pop-up,” “Interactive,” RACHEL’S QUEER BLACK neer St. between Imlay and SUN, OCT 8 NETS V CLEVELAND enue in Ditmas Park). “Grand Installations,” and BAT MITZVAH: Hosts Ra- Conover streets in Red CAVALIERS: $90–$650. SPORTS, BROOKLYN the annual “Really Afford- MARKET, ATLANTIC ANTIC chel Joravsky and Rachel Hook, (718) 596–3001], 7:30 pm. Pegram celebrate their rite NETS V NEW YORK able Art Show.” Free. 1–6 FESTIVAL: Brooklyn’s pioneerworks.org. pm. Brooklyn Waterfront largest street festival will of passage with a night of KNICKS PRE-SEASON: Artists Coalition [499 Van stretching over ten blocks sketch comedy, stand-up, $15–$140. 7:30 pm. THU, OCT 26 Brunt St., near Reed Street along Atlantic Avenue, and Manischewitz. $10 ($8 SAT, SEPT. 30 in Red Hook, (718) 596– with 12 entertainment in advance). 8 pm. Little- MUSIC, POWERHOUSE FILM, “SIGNATURE MOVE”: 2506], www.bwac.org. stages, a display of antique fi eld (635 Sackett St. be- MON, OCT 9 2017: With The A Muslim lesbian cares FAMILY, BREUKELEN buses, and hundreds of tween Third and Fourth av- Weeknd, Migos, Lil Uzi for her mother and falls SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- COUNTRY FAIR: A day- vendors. Free. Noon–6 enues in Gowanus), www. Vert, and more. $61– in love with the daughter LANDERS V ST LOUIS long extravaganza with pm. Atlantic Avenue [Be- littlefi eldnyc.com. $511. 7 pm. of a luchadora. $12. 11:45 BLUES: $15–$140. 1 pm. games, crafts, pony rides, tween Fourth Avenue and am. Nitehawk Cinema [136 a puppet show, local Hicks Street in Boerum Hill, WED, SEPT. 27 Metropolitan Ave. be- FRI, OCT 27 food, music, and dancing. (718) 875–8993], www.at- WED, OCT 11 Free. 1–5 pm. The Wyck- lanticave.org. MUSIC, “BEING AND BE- tween Wythe Avenue and MUSIC, TIM MCGRAW Berry Street in Williams- MUSIC, KATY PERRY: off House Museum [5816 COMING”: Composer AND FAITH HILL: $69– Clarendon Rd. at Ralph Peter Evans debuts a new burg, (718) 384–3980], $30–$420. 7 pm. MON, SEPT. 25 $411. 7:30 pm. Avenue in Canarsie, (718) ensemble. $25 ($20 in www.nitehawkcinema.com. 629–5400], wyckoffmu- TALK, ASK ME ANOTHER: advance). 8 pm. Roulette ART EXHIBIT: Students, ages FRI, OCT 13 SAT, OCT 28 seum.org. Ophira Eisenberg hosts [509 Atlantic Ave. at Third 4–13 display the wonder- ART, “THINGS WITH the National Public Radio Avenue in Boerum Hill, ful work they created over MUSIC, HALSEY: $39– MUSIC, FALL OUT BOY: FACES”: A one-night show show that combines a talk (917) 267–0363], www.rou- the summer at the Ridge $300. 7 pm. $50–$210. 7 pm. and sale of sculptures, and a game show, with lette.org. Creative Center. RSVP bowls, lamps, and planters special guest Melissa COMEDY, WHO LET THE required. Free. 5:30–7:30 pm. Redeemer St. John 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights by artist Dave Zackin. Free. Joan Hart. $25 ($20 in ad- DOGS OUT?: A comedy 6–9 pm. Brooklyn Clay [673 vance). 7:30 pm. Littlefi eld show benefi ting animal [939 83rd St. between Sev- (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. Fifth Ave. at 20th Street in (635 Sackett St. between rescue groups housing enth and Tenth avenues Greenwood Heights, (718) Third and Fourth avenues animals displaced by hur- in Dyker Heights, (718) 635–1394], bklynclay.com. in Gowanus), www.little- ricanes. 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Baked: USDA Choice Beef ... Bone-In Bone-In ... Sliced Fresh ... Whole Grade A Fresh Homestyle or Italian Breast 5 Lb Pkg 2 Lb Bag ... Easy Peel T-Bone, Shell or Cutlets or Whole Grain: Individuallyy Quick Frozen 26-30 Ct Per Lb Center Cut t8FTUFSOt Pork Perdue Baked Breast Strips or Cookin’ Good AquaStar Porterhouse PerduePPerddue t(SBJO'FEt Chicken Breast Chicken Raw White Pork Spareribs Chicken Wings Shrimp Steaks Chops t1PSLt Drumsticks Nuggetsgg or Thighs $199 $999 $1499 14 Oz Pkg 25-26 Oz Pkg ... Frozen: General Tso’s, Homestyle or Whole Grain Breast Strips, AssAAssortedortorortedd Honey BBQ, Popcorn, Buffalo Sriracha, Sabrett Sweet Chili Chunks or Glazed: Bourbon, Buffalo or Honey BBQ Beef Perdue Franks Fully Cooked Chicken YOUR CHOICE! t8FTUFSOtt 88FFFT YOUR TTUUFFSSO $ 99 CHOICE! $ 99 $ 99 t(SBJO'FEt ¢ $ 99 $ 99 t1PSLt lb. 6 FamilyFamily Pack lb.b. 1 FamilyFamil Pack lb. 1 99 lb. Jumbo Pack 3 6 By The Bunch ... California 5-12 Oz Bag ... 50/50 Blend, Arugula, 6 Oz Cont 8 Oz Pkg ... Thick Steak Cut or Baby Spinach, Butter Bliss, Field Greens, 11 Oz Bag Sliced or Whole Portabella Capsp Broccoli Assorted Organic Hearts of Romaine, Italian, Fresh Giorgio Premium Romaine, Mediterranean, EarthboundE thb d FarmF By The Head ... Crisp Spring Mix or Very Veggie or Chopped Blueberries Mushrooms Iceberg Lettuce Regular or Light Caesar Kits Salad Kits By The Pound ... Large 32 Fl Oz Btl ... Assorted Dole Leafy Protein or Smoothie Beefsteak BolthouseB lth FarmsF Salads Green Beverages $ 98 $ 98 Cabbage $ 48 Tomatoes 2 1 2 Each ... Large Seedless Super Grown By Locally Owned New York State Family Farms 5 Lb Bag 2 Lb Bag ... US #1 All Purposep or Russet Cucumbers $ 98 Jumbo Gala, Red Delicious or ¢ 2 28 lb. Green Giant 2 Lb Bag ... US #1 Navel Lil’ Chief YOUR YOUR Oranges Eastern Yellow Onions CHOICE! CHOICE! McIntosh Apples Potatoes YOUR ¢ $ 98 ¢ CHOICE! $ 98 $ 98 98 1 88 ea. 1 1 6 Count Pkg Aged 9 Months ... Store Cut TraditionalT or Flavored 15 Oz Pkg 22-24 Oz Pkg ... 8” Baked AssortedAssoAs rted ApplApplep e CrispCrispp oro YellowY or White Yellow or White Reduced Sodium Regular or No Sugar Added Apple Assorted Boar’s Head Muf ntownM f t or AApplepplep CruCrumb,mb,, SSwSweet Potato or Loaf NewN YorkY k SStatettt t Above The Restt Pumpkin KeyK Food TysonT Cornbread Kretschmar Coconut Cakes Honey Maple Glazed Sharp Bakery Cheddar Turkey Custard Ham Donuts AAmerican RotisserieR Pies ChickenC Breast 7” YOUR YOUR Cakes $ 99 CHOICE! $ 99 2/$ $ 99 CHOICE! $ 99 lb. 2 4 Sold By The Piece 5 3 ea.3 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 lb. 7 Sliced To Order lb. 4 Sliced To Order ea. 5 lb. 7 Sliced To Order ea. 9 128 Fl Oz Cont 18.5-19 Oz Can 202 Lb Bag 68 Fl Oz Cont 282 Oz Can 14.5-24 Oz Jar 5 Oz Can 20 Oz Bag ... Split Top Wheat or 11.5 Fl Oz Squeeze Btl 5 Oz Can Corn, Canola or Vegetable Assorted PParboiled Pompeian CCrushed, Plum or Puree Assorted In Water or Oil 16 Oz Bag ... 100% Whole Wheat Regular, Light or Olive Oil In Water or Oil ProgressoP PregoP KeyK FoodF d ChickenChC i k off the Sea Extra Virgin Bread Solid White Wesson Traditional UrbanU Meadoww Olive Oil CentoC Pasta Bumble Bee Hellmann’s Oil Soup RiceR TomatoesT Sauce Chunk Light Mayonnaise Tuna With Club Card. With Club Card. $ 999 3/$ Tuna $ 99 4/$ 4/$ With Club Card. Limit 2 Offers. Limit 4 Offers. 9 5 Must Buy 3. 1 5 5 Must Buy 4. Limit 1 Offer. 5/$ 2/$ $599 $799 5 5/$ 5 With Club Card. CCardd With Club Card. Card With Club Card. Limit 2 Offers. WithW Club Card. Limit 2 Offers. LimitLi 2 Offers. Must Buy 5. 4 Limit 4 Offers. Must Buy 2. 4.5 Oz Box 20 Oz Squeeze Btl 6.8-26.5 Oz Pkg ... Assorted 1.5 Oz Pkg ... Assorted 222 Oz Bag ... Potato or 19-20 Oz Pkg ... 6 Pack 606 Fl Oz Pkg ... 10 Pack 19.2 Oz Pkg ... 6 Pack 64 Fl Oz Btl ... Assorted 7.5-15.17 Oz Pkg Kellogg’sK ll ’ 224 Oz Bag ... 100% Whole Wheat Assorted Pop SecretP S t Assorted Grape Jam or (Excludes: Single Serve, Pies AAssorted For Tots Fruit Juice or Welch’sW l h AssortedA Fresh Stacks, Welch’sW l hh’ & Any Items Priced Over $6.99 Cereal Stroehmann Thomas’ThT ’ ((Excludes: Super V & Organic) Popcorn Munchables,M Bits or Normal Retail) In A Cup Dutch Country Bread Bagels Mott’s Fruit Grape 16-201626 0O Oz BBag CapriC Sun Rolls Ritz Jelly Entenmann’s BBakery Light: 100% Whole Wheat Apple oro Multigrain, Brick Oven White or DDrinks Full Line ¢ StonegroundS g 100% Whole Wheat 2/$ $ 99 Juice Crackers 89 ArnoldArrnoold BBreadreaeaad 7 4 2/$ 2/$ Sale! 202 OzOz BaBagg ...... RegularRegulag r orr WheatWheW 5 5 Sara Lee AArtesanortesanana o BBreadreeeaad MIX & 2/$ $ 89 2/$ 3/$ 99 2/$ MATCH! 4 1 4 WithW Club Cl b Card. Ca d WithW Club Card. Card 9 5 LimitL 2 Offers. Must Buy 2. With Club Card. Limit 2 Offers. LimitL 2 Offers. Must Buy 2. 100 Ct Box 12-17 Fl Oz Btl 192 Fl Oz Pkg ... 16 Oz Btls 72 Fl Oz Pkg 180 Fl Oz Pkg ... All-Day, 12 Oz Cont Regular 473.24 Fl Oz Pkg Assorted 67.66 Fl Oz Btl ... Assorted Assorted Drinks or 144 Fl Oz Pkg 12 Oz Light or Extra Btl or 1441 Fl Oz Pkg Centennial IPA or Pilsner LiptonLii t HalfH Liter Btls Sparkling Ice Lipton,L Mug, Mtn. Dew, SnappleS l 12 Oz Assorted Beer Extra Can 121 Oz Assorted Beer FoundersF d Urban Meadoww CoronaC Tea Nestle Drinks Iced Tea 15 Pack Honey Bags PepsiP or 12 Pack Heineken or 6 Pack Coors Pure Life MMist Twst Amstel 12 Pack With Club Card. Water 5/$ $ 99 $ 999 $ 9999 2/$ 2 Liter 12 Pack Plus Deposit Plus Deposit Limit 1 Offer. 5 6 8 Where Applicable. 18 Where Applicable. 5 Must Buy 2. 28 Pack $14.99$14 99 OriginalOi i lPi Price $ 99 4/$ $ 99 - $2.00 Mail In Rebate $ 99 YOUR $12.99 Final Price 2/$ 2 5 12 CHOICE! After Rebate 9 WithW Mail In Rebate. 5 16 Oz Pkg PlusP Deposit Where Applicable. 7.6-11 Oz Pkg ... Assorted PlusP Deposit Where Applicable. 14 Oz Pkg PPlus Deposit Where Applicable.le. 128 Fl Oz Cont Plus Deposit Where Applicable. 8 Roll Pack ... White Assorted As Available (Excludes: Toppers & Sliders) Beer Battered Onion Rings 21.12 Oz Pkg White Revive 24 Pack or AssortedAsssorted 48 Fl Oz Cont 8.5-10.388 Oz Pkg 8.4-16.4 Oz Pkg ... Assorted or 20-32 Oz Pkg ... Assorted 24 Double Roll Pack or Bounty Assorted (Excludes:( Naturally) KeyK FFoodd AssortedA T.G.I.T G I FFriday’sid ’ Pancakes, French Toast or 484 Oz Pkg White Revive 45 Loads, Key Food Prepriced: 20 Roll Pack or Basic McCainMCi RRegular or Scent Free Friendly’s Frozen LeanL Cuisine Anytime (Excludes: Nutrigrain & Gluten Free) Bleach 24 Double Roll Pack Paper Towels Vegetables Appetizers Eggo Potatoes OxiO Clean MarcalM Ice Cream FavoritesF StainS Remover or Waf es 122.5-1501 Fl Oz Cont ... Assorted $ 69 BBath 2/$ 3/$ $ 99 2/$ ArmA & Hammer 1 11 5 3 6 LLaundry TissueT 2/$ DDetergent YOUR 2/$ 5/$ 5 $ 99 CHOICE! $ 99 With Club Card. 6 10 Limit 4 Offers. Must Buy 2. 5 7 8.7 Oz Apple Jacks 6 Oz Cont 1 Dozen Crtn 20.25 Oz Family Size Lucky Charms 11 Oz Assorted Pebbles 12 Ct Box ... Extra Bold: YOUR 59 Fl Oz Cont ... Assorted 4.2-5.3 Oz Cont ... Assorted 9 Oz Cinnabon 18 Oz Cont ... Quick 24.5-30.6 Oz Cont ReguRegReRegularlarr or Decaf Deecaf CHOICE! Assorted Grade A White 20.25 Oz Cinnamon Toast Crunch 12 Oz Alpha Bits (Excludes: Organic) Simplypyp 100 or Regularg 10.5 Oz Frosted Flakes or Old Fashioned 20 Oz Raisin Bran Assorted DonutDoD nun t HHouse orr NounosN Eggland’sE l d’ Best 21.6 Oz Honey Nut Cheerios 9.3 Oz Froot Loops Bloopers (Excludes: Gluten Free) (Excludes: Decaf) Chobani 21 Oz Original Cheerios 8.7 Oz Froot Loops 11.5 Oz Waffle Crisp AssortedAssoAssAs ortedted Tree Ripe Yogurt Large Kellogg’sK ll ’ 14.75 Oz Golden Crisp Eight O’ Clock Eggs GeneralG l MMillsill Quaker PostP t Maxwell House K-Cup Coffee Orange Greek Cereal Cereal Cereal Oats Coffee Yogurt or With Club Card. $ 99 Juice $ 99 2/$ 2/$2/$ With Club Card. 2/$ Limit 4 Offers. 5 Limit 3 Offers. 5 5.3535 OOz CConttA ... AAssorted 1 4 Must Buy 2. 4 Flipsp MIX & MIX & 3/$ MATCH! 2/$ $ 99 $ 99 10/$ MATCH! 10 4 6 1 10 With Club Cl b Card. C d LiLimitii itt4 4 OffOffers.ff Must Buy 3. With Club Card. Limit 4 Offers. Must Buy 2. With Club Card. Limit 3 Offers. We reserve the right to limit quantities to one can or package on sale items. Items offered for sale are not available in case lots. Alcoholic beverages may not be available in all locations. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Some Items Not Available in all Locations. 1942_PG1_9-22-17 52 COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 22–28, 2017 MBRBG