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Including The Bensonhurst Paper Baroque music for the holidays Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications at 26 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11242 Phone 718-834-9350 © Brooklyn Paper Publications • 16 pages including GO BROOKLYN • Vol.26, No. 50 BRZ • December 15, 2003 • FREE ARENA SET FOR NETS By Deborah Kolben plan, being called Brooklyn At- Heights and is bounded by Flatbush The Brooklyn Papers lantic Yards for the Long Island Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Vander- Rail Road storage yards it would bilt Avenue and Dean Street. He wants to bring profes- replace, is a bold, glass-enclosed, In addition to the arena, the plans sional basketball to Brooklyn 19,000-seat arena at the nexus of include 2.1 million square feet of and on Wednesday developer Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, office space, 300,000 square feet of Bruce Ratner unveiled what Park Slope and Prospect Heights. retail space, 4,500 residential units could be the team’s next home Flanked by four sweeping sky- and six acres of open space. — an ultra-modern, glass-and- scrapers and marked with Gehry’s Ratner vowed to include a num- steel arena complex designed wave-like walls and sculptural de- ber of middle-income and afford- by renowned architect Frank sign, the plans also include a able housing units in the mix. Gehry for the corner of rooftop garden and running track Gehry, who is noted for his non-lin- Flatbush and Atlantic avenues. that would be used as an ice skating ear designs and innovative use of rink in the winter. materials, is perhaps the world’s In a press conference at Borough The design is a radical departure most famous living architect. He Hall, Ratner, joined by the mayor, for Ratner, president and CEO of For- designed the Guggenheim Museum borough president, former Knicks est City Ratner, whose previous proj- in Bilbao, Spain, and the Disney and Nets great Bernard King, a ects have included the highly success- Concert Hall in Los Angeles, which Brooklyn native, as well as Gehry ful, if not drab, Metrotech office opened in October. and a potential partner in purchas- campus in Downtown Brooklyn and This project would mark his first ing the New Jersey Nets, rapper the less successful, oddly designed foray into Brooklyn, although the Jay-Z, made public a colossal, $2.5 Atlantic Center mall, across the street world-renowned architect and win- billion plan to convert a swath at from the proposed arena. ner of the prestigious Pritzker the edge of Downtown Brooklyn Between Atlantic Center and Award said he was born in Brook- into an innovative complex of Flatbush avenue, Ratner is nearing lyn and lived on Flatbush Avenue apartments, offices and a state-of- completion on Atlantic Terminal, an and Avenue J in Flatlands. the-art arena. office, retail and transit hub — the Mayor Michael Bloomberg Ratner’s group is among three third largest in the city — with nine called the project the “capstone of bidding to purchase the Nets, subway lines and the Long Island renaissance for Brooklyn” and whose parent company, Yan- Rail Road converging there. Offi- hailed the project as a way to create keeNets, was dissolved Monday, cials said they expect most visitors jobs, housing and attract tourists to paving the way for an imminent to to the Nets arena to arrive by the borough. sale of the team. Ratner’s $275 mil- public transportation. Jay-Z, who was raised in the lion bid is reportedly the highest, Located above the Long Island Marcy Houses in Bedford-Stuy- but also the only one that would Railroad storage yard, Brooklyn At- vesant, has joined Ratner as an in- move the team out of New Jersey. lantic Yards includes roughly six vestor in the project. At the center of Ratner’s arena blocks extending into Prospect Gehry Partners LLP See ARENA on page 8 / Greg Mango / Greg Mango / Greg Mango / Greg The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Bringing pro basketball to Brooklyn was an early goal of World-renowned architect Frank Gehry stands beside his design for an arena that would be constructed atop the Long Island Rail- Brooklyn Developer Bruce Ratner is willing to pay Marty Markowitz, pictured at Wednesday’s announcement. road Terminal at Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues in Downtown Brooklyn. $275 million for the New Jersey Nets.
EARLY CB10 race DEADLINES To accommodate the holidays, edi- Stolen tree, broken hearts tions of The Brooklyn Papers to be distributed on Thursday, Dec. 18, pits Grimaldi and Friday, Dec. 26, will have early Grinch chops deadlines. • CLASSIFIED ADS: The deadline for both editions will be 5 pm down kids’ Tuesday, Dec. 16. vs. Eaton • DISPLAY ADS: The deadline for blue spruce Dec. 18 release will be 5 pm Mon- day, Dec. 15; for Dec. 26 release, By Jotham Sederstrom 10 am Wednesday, Dec. 17. By Jotham Sederstrom The Brooklyn Papers •WHERETOGO:For The Paper’s The Brooklyn Papers Capping a year that included shuffling membership Calendar of Events, the final Fresh from Thanksgiving opportunity to submit events rolls and the hiring of a new district manager, Com- occurring through Jan. 9 will be break, Lutheran Elementary munity Board 10 members will vote on Monday for a Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 5 pm. Material students returned to school new chairperson. may be faxed to (718) 834-9278. last Monday to find their The election, to be held Dec. 15 at St. Philip’s Episcopal • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: beloved blue spruce chopped Send letters as early as possible. Church Hall on 80th Street and 11th Avenue, will cast Craig To be considered for publication down, just days before it was Eaton against Judie Grimaldi, ideological and political oppo- this year, your letter must be to be dressed in Christmas sites vying for the board’s top-spot. received by Thursday, Dec. 18, at ornaments by kindergartners. One of the two, both of whom were nominated at last 11 am. Letters may be e-mailed to: [email protected]. The spruce presented a clean month’s general meeting, will replace three-term chairman slate each holiday season for the Stephen Harrison, who is prevented by board bylaws from • NEWS: What gets into a particu- elementary-school students to ex- seeking another term as chair. lar edition depends on many fac- tors, including timeliness. Send us press themselves. But beyond The first contested race in recent memory, the election could your news as early as possible. shape the board’s agenda for 2004, a year likely to be a busy Christmas, nearly all of the one for the board’s zoning committee, which is currently school’s 215 students earlier this chaired by Eaton. Since 1990, three of five chairmen, including year tied yellow ribbons to the tree INSIDE THE PAPER to honor soldiers sent to Iraq. Harrison, had previously led the zoning committee. Classifieds . . . . page 7, back page and GO 8 GO Brooklyn 8 pages ...... follows page 4 “The Grinch took our Christmas Last week, that committee released its three-year, 62-page Mango / Greg preservation zoning study, which calls for an overhaul of out- Home Improvement ...... GO 7-8 tree,” said Lutheran Elementary Parent ...... page 5 School Principal Lorraine Tuccil- dated rules that affect Bay Ridge’s small-town feel. Over the Police ...... page 3 next several months, the board will continue working on a draft Real Estate ...... back page lo, who discovered the ghastly of zoning changes they would like to see adopted by the city. stump on Thanksgiving morning “The biggest issue is completion of the zoning revue that Online at while driving past the school on we’ve done and that we’ve been working on for three years,” www.BrooklynPapers.com Ovington Avenue between Fourth Papers The Brooklyn Hear our editors and reporters discuss the news and Fifth avenues. Eaton said this week. “We feel that we’re close to a resolution every week in EDITORIAL ROUNDTABLE From left, Anna-Maria Trachuk, Caleb Janusz, Christine Kim, Briana Moses and Christopher Shields surround See CB10 on page 4 See GRINCH on page 3 stump where blue spruce once stood in front of Lutheran Elementary School at 440 Ovington Ave.
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By Deborah Kolben worked hard to ease tensions “Brooklyn’s bright future is The Brooklyn Papers and joined a coalition seeking to being built upon the strong restore peace to the community. foundations she laid with her If there’s one thing that In addition to supporting an talent, vision and leadership. friends and family members array of cultural institutions, We mourn her passing.” remember about Mary Pin- Pinkett fought for the revitaliza- When Shirley McRae bought kett, it’s that she knew how to tion of Fort Greene Park, and a house in Fort Greene eight put up a great fight. played an integral role in bring- years ago, she went straight to And it was with that same ing the first tennis courts to Pinkett and asked her how she tenacity, they say, that Pinkett, Bedford-Stuyvesant. should get involved in the com- the first black woman elected to After her retirement, Pinkett munity. the City Council, waged a long remained active in the commu- Before she knew it, McRae battle against stomach cancer. nity and spoke publicly at the had been appointed by Pinkett She died Dec. 4 at age 77. funeral of her council successor, to Community Board 2 where At a funeral service that at- James Davis, who was assassi- she now serves as chairwoman. tracted high-level officials in- nated in the council chambers “She was a powerful woman, cluding Mayor Michael last summer. very forceful and a woman of Bloomberg and former Mayor As a lifelong member of the great determination. You did not David Dinkins, among others, Berean Missionary Baptist necessarily always have to agree to Medgar Evers College Tues- Callan / Tom Church, Pinkett taught Sunday with her, but you most definitely day night, mourners remem- school and sang in the choir. It had to respect her,” said McRae. bered Pinkett as a pioneer in was at that church where Pin- “Mary Pinkett was a debater city politics and tireless fighter kett met and later married her and she knew she could use for social justice. husband, William, almost 50 those skills she learned in Sun- Mayor Michael Bloomberg years ago. day school and in church in called Pinkett “a pioneer in “Mary Pinkett served Brook- front of anybody she could get New York City politics.” Papers File The Brooklyn lyn with energy and distinc- her hands on,” said longtime “She served the people of Councilwoman Mary Pinkett with Hillary Clinton in 1999. tion,” said Borough President friend and supporter Imogene Brooklyn with compassion, dedi- Marty Markowitz. Ferguson. cation and a fiery sense of pur- Hill, Fort Greene and parts of As a councilwoman, Pinkett pose for nearly 30 years,” he said Crown Heights, Prospect Heights served as the first chair of the in a statement issued Thursday. and Bedford-Stuyvesant. Committee on Aging, and also A lifelong resident of Crown Before being elected council- headed the committees on Civil Heights and graduate of Brook- woman, Pinkett got her start in Service and Labor, and Govern- lyn College, Pinkett was elected public service in the labor mental Operations. She also to the council in November 1973 movement serving as president served as a member of the Fi- and served for 28 years until term of the 15,000-member Social nance, Education, Land Use and limits prevented her from seeking Services Employees Union Lo- the Federal and State Legisla- re-election in 2001. cal 371 and as vice-president of tion committees. Pinkett represented the 35th District Council 37, the city’s During the Crown Heights district, encompassing Clinton largest municipal union. race riots in 1991, Pinkett
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Initially, it was believed that workers at the She later told cops that she Drive-up mug tion. Besides the engagement Smoked Salmon Platters Family Tree Service had accidentally cut it down. Earlier that was too afraid to turn around A man walking toward a ring, $150 in cash and a week, they had removed a 70-foot Atlantis tree from the rear of and could only say that the nearby N train early Saturday $3,500 pair of diamond ear- Lump Crab Cakes - Classic Seafood Salad the school’s property. voice was that of a man. morning was robbed by three rings were reported stolen. Joe Regina, who owns the tree service, said he hadn’t noticed Hammer head men after a car screeched to a The woman, who never 8618 Third Ave. (bet. 86th/87th) • (718) 836-0880 the six-foot spruce. Still, he offered to plant a new one if Tuccillo A man accused by an em- halt in front of him on the cor- caught a glimpse of her attack- could track one down. The problem is, after Dec. 1 a spruce is as ployee at a hardware store of ner of 63rd Street and Fort er, told cops she couldn’t recall Regular Store Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm tough to come across as a Hokey Pokey Elmo in a toy store. So stealing tools was so embar- Hamilton Parkway. whether he had an accent. far, said Regina, the search has been fruitless. “Why would anybody do something like that,” said Regina. “That’s like stealing the baby from the manger.” By Monday, another false rumor had spread through the halls — that the spruce had been thrown out by one of the janitors. Re- beca Baudille, 13, who had decorated the tree as a kindergartner, said the school was abuzz with the false information last week. “I thought that someone like one of the janitors had come and cut it down,” said Baudille, an eighth-grader. “I figured maybe it was dying.” Far from dying, some blue spruce trees can live to 600 years, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, which ranks the blue spruce as one of the most popular trees to decorate during the holiday season. The state tree of Utah and Colorado, it grows widely across the West, often at elevations reaching 11,000 feet. Nonetheless, it can be transplanted easily and with- stand extreme temperatures. The Lutheran Elementary tree was donated five years ago by a family whose child was attending the school at the time. Alone on the school’s front lawn, the tree was decorated each year fol- lowing Thanksgiving break, first by kindergartners and then by first- and second-graders. 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LUTHERAN CHURCH (SBRD), a set of city zoning “I think that people looking LUTHERAN CHURCH rules intended to preserve for a final legislative docu- neighborhood character, have regulations consider cyber exactly one week earlier. ment right now will be disap- paved the way for curb-cuts cafes as arcades, whose use is Doris Cruz, president of the pointed. This is about identify- and attached condominiums not permitted in Bay Ridge Alliance of Bay Ridge Block ing problems and discussing that have come to be called and Dyker Heights. Associations and a CB10 solutions. We’re not married “Fedders houses” for the ubiq- The zoning committee also member, wrote a letter to Har- to any of the solutions here. uitous front air-conditioner suggests that permits not be rison on Dec. 2 asking for as What we’re hoping is this will units that serve as a striking granted for sidewalk cafes on much as one month to review spur community discussion.” architectural attribute. commercial streets to busi- the study before scheduling a Already, Cruz and Jerry “In our opinion, the Special nesses that extend to the cor- hearing. She argued that be- Kassar, a co-chairman of state Bay Ridge District does not ner, abutting residential side cause of the document’s Sen. Marty Golden’s task force protect the character or scale streets. length, it would be difficult to on over-development, have of the residential or commer- Work on the study began in circulate among large groups suggested that parts of District cial community,” the study 1999, after interviews with like her own. 10 be considered for landmark reads. “The SBRD actually people who had originally “There’s a difference be- status. encourages design of new de- drafted the Bay Ridge zoning. tween reading 60 pages and Harrison said that the issue velopment out of character Following 11 public hearings reaching a common conclu- would likely be added to future with the neighborhood. The on the subject and a lengthy sion,” said Cruz. drafts of the study. community is losing open survey of every block in the Judie Grimaldi, vice presi- The zoning study will be space. The off-street parking Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights dis- dent of the alliance, and also a further discussed at the public required by our zoning is trict, the CB10 Zoning and member of CB10, said that the monthly meeting of CB10 on woefully inadequate.” Land Use committee conclud- document was vague, and neg- Monday, Dec. 15, at 7:15 pm, The main solution put forth ed that new zoning needed to lected to include a block-by- at St. Philip’s Episcopal by the study is “like-for-like be devised. block analysis of the neighbor- Church hall, 1072 80th St. at zoning,” which would main- Zoning has been an unwa- hood. Last week, she and 11th Avenue. tain the current size, use and vering presence since long be- population density of build- fore the community board’s ings standing today, so that inception in 1978. That year, whatever exists on a particular however, the board approved lot should guide the develop- the Special Bay Ridge District 8618 4th Ave. ment of whatever would re- as an appendix to existing place it on that lot. zoning rules. Though it served (bet. 86th & 87th Sts.) As far as developers who to limit building height, it also seek to combine adjacent lots regulated everything from (718) 748-1977 FREE DELIVERY 10:3010:30 a.m.a.m. and build larger structures, the landscaping to curb cuts. (718) 748-1918 (min. $10.00) study calls for a permit “It was created to stop process through which they high-rise buildings, which it would have to first get ap- did successfully,” said Greg Fourth & Ovington Avenues proval for their project before Ahl, whose father, Charles, Fourth & Ovington Avenues being allowed to combine the helped draft the guidelines as lots. the community board’s first The study also suggests chairman. % zoning out internet cafes, Some of the 40 people who 50 OFF which have been the cause of attended the Dec. 8 hearing at Roll or much consternation in the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Handroll Only neighborhood because of in- Church, on 80th Street at Sushi or Sashimi stances of youth violence in Fourth Avenue, said there was- $ 50 and around several of them n’t enough time beforehand to each over the last six months. The thoroughly read the 62-page ALL DAY LONG 2 Come One, study suggests that zoning study, which had been released Come ALL! 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A lawyer specializing in elder law, Grimaldi has served on the board’s Senior Issues committee. “I Day & Evening Hours may be the antithesis of Craig Eaton,” she said of her roots as a Most Insurances and Credit Cards Accepted social worker. SESQUICENTENNIAL Though political opposites, Grimaldi said Rosemarie O’Keefe, ALAN R. KLING, M.D. a Republican candidate last year for the Bay Ridge City Council seat, is her “community mentor.” BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST “That should tell you that I’m about the community and not the Marking the naming of Bay Ridge 150 Years Ago!! politics,” said Grimaldi, who has two sons. “When I’m accused of 27 8th Avenue 1000 Park Avenue being political, it’s about as far from the truth as you can get.” (corner Lincoln Place) (at 84th Street) Celebrations below take place on Bay Ridge’s Birthday, Nonetheless, in a scramble to find solid footing in a short, one- Park Slope, Brooklyn New York City, NY month campaign, board members have started stumping for the (718) 636-0425 (212) 288-1300 candidates. Eaton acknowledged that while he hadn’t been cam- Tuesday, December 16, 2003 paigning himself, other members have made phone calls on his behalf. “This shouldn’t be a campaign,” he said. “I think the commu- nity board has a decision to make and I’m confident they’ll make the right decision.” PSYCHOTHERAPY “This is almost what you would expect on a closely divided board,” said Harrison. “I don’t know what they’re divided on, but It’s not just what you’re EATING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS based on who they were appointed by, it doesn’t surprise me at ... It’s what’s eating YOU! all.” Support group for bingeing, compul- 10:00 AM – Special US Postal Cancellation Ceremony at The Bay Ridge Half of the board’s appointments are made by the borough sive eating and body image problems. Post Office 68th St. and 4th Avenue president, with the remaining half appointed by local council Cheryl Pearlman, CSW Comprehensive therapeutic members, all but one or two by the council member from Bay Psychotherapist Ridge’s 43rd district. Each year, half of the members come up for programs help your family 12:00 PM – Official Unveiling, Bronze Tablet Commemorating the 150th Specializing in eating disorders develop and grow. re-appointment. In June, Councilman Vincent Gentile, a Democ- Couples & Families • Children/Teen Groups rat who Golden replaced in the state senate, opted not to re-ap- (718) 636-3099 Psychiatric Eval. • Educational Planning Anniversary of Bay Ridge at the Brooklyn Public Library – R27-38 point 10 mostly Republican members. The 50-member board is 121 Prospect Place • www.letsdevelop.com 73rd St. and Ridge Blvd. currently marked by 23 Gentile members whose re-appointment MEN’S GROUP 718-622-4142 is controlled by Gentile. R27-04 12:45 PM – Artillery salute and fireboat display at Narrows Botanical Despite Eaton’s desirable position on the zoning committee, A safe, open forum in Park Slope the cards may be stacked in favor of Grimaldi, who is supported to reduce isolation; improve com- Experienced Psychotherapist by Gentile. munication; deepen relationships; Gardens, located at Shore Rd. and 73rd St. – Music provided and redefine what it means to be Specializing in “It took him for there to be Asians, Muslims and women on by Xaverian High School Students a man in these shifting times. Gary Depression • Relationship Issues the board — he’s definitely bringing diversity,” said Grimaldi. Singer, CSW 718.783.1561 Parent/Child Counseling W52 “But I hope I’m not being viewed as the messenger of Vinnie GLADYS STOLERMAN 7:00 PM – Concert and Birthday Celebration in the Laurence Laurenzano Gentile’s agenda.” FEMINIST PSYCHOTHERAPY Sliding Scale Neither Golden nor Gentile would comment directly on the individuals/couples/children Theatre at Ft. Hamilton High School, 83rd St. and Shore Rd. election. specializing in the reduction of stress, (718) 596-5728 “He just thinks that it’s good that there are contested races,” relationship crisis & school problems for BROOKLYN HEIGHTS LOCATION Birthday Cake* R27-05 said Gentile spokesman Scott Gastel. “With the end result, which persons of all lifestyles. DR. GEORGINE GORRA, D.S.W. * Donated by Jean Danet French Pastries 7526 5th Avenue is determined by the board, he looks forward to working with Doctor of Social Work whoever is elected.” 718-783-8247 Parking • Ins. Reimb. 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Iri Te In response to a recent col- at e n umn about girls and Attention- h o Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder T r (AD/HD), several readers urged parents to be skeptical Bishop Ford sleuths. Understand that what looks like an inability to fo- cus, for example, might be in- PARENT tertwined with a learning dis- helps her 6-year-old daughter stincts, the mother says. She High School ability, a rare vision problem, focus and triumph over her learned that motto the hard Parent-to-Parent a hearing disorder or food al- learning disabilities. way after briefly accepting her lergies. “Keep asking questions un- daughter’s ADHD diagnosis 500 19th Street “Be a champion for your til you find the answers that by two health-care providers. child,” says a mother who has make sense and result in suc- The girl was only 3, which is found that a special teaching cess for your child.” atypically young. The child Brooklyn, NY 11215 environment, not medication, And trust your own in- was prescribed Ritalin after an inadequate 10-minute exam, (In our newly air-conditioned theatre) she says. A mother suggests that par- ents need “more than one road to travel” other than medica- Get Holiday tion to help their kids. Her son was being evaluated for ********************* AD/HD when a friend sug- gested a different route — Camp Fun testing by an optometrist who specializes in perception and Friday, April 30, 2004 – 8pm processing problems. The child has 20/20 vision, but This School Break now wears prism-based glass- Order tickets now – great Christmas present!!! es to retrain his eyes. Teacher observations help- By Betsy Flagler TICKETS: $100 (VIP - includes cocktail reception) This school break your child can re-live some ed the optometrist’s diagnosis: summer fun with holiday camp while you’re at work. The child acted up during old son needed stimulant med- $50 They’ll play sports, swim, build friendships and have journal time and while writing ication but she found that cut- a blast.Camp is from 8AM-6PM, December 26, 29, 30 information from the black- ting out food coloring was $25 & January 2nd. Fee is $35 per day. board. Within a month with enough to help him focus. the new glasses, the boy has “He would have forgotten his jumped three reading levels head if it was not connected. Half the proceeds will be donated to the and pays more attention in He is a different child since class. food coloring is out of his Captain Vincent Brunton Scholarship Fund Hurry, openings Other possibilities and tips diet.” are limited. from parents to consider when Specific observations from ********************* your child cannot concentrate you and your child’s teachers Call (718) 875-1190, ext 250 for include: will help pinpoint problems and more information and to enroll. •Children with overactive solutions. Call Barbara @ 718-360-2501 for reservations (hyperthyroid) and underac- A child’s teacher can make Open to boys and girls, tive (hypothyroid) conditions observations but cannot legal- kindergarten through sixth grade. can have difficulty with con- ly tell a parent that her child centration and schoolwork. has AD/HD, says Marina Shu- •Several parents say bert, a special education 30 Third Avenue they’ve eliminated dyes, food of Brooklyn (bet.Y Atlantic & State) teacher. colorings and some preserva- If your child is screened, tives to help their children set- there are important factors to For more information call 718-875-1190 tle down and concentrate. A know, she says: What tests B’’H mother was told her 9-year- were used? Was a parent ques- tionnaire sent home? Was the child’s pediatrician contacted? Were classroom observations conducted? Ask for a clear explanation of Looking for just test scores, Shubert suggests. Farbrengen For more information on AD/HD and testing, go to LD online’s Web site at the right school www.ldonline.org. Alan Koenigsberg, MD, a In honor of Yud Tes Kislev psychiatrist, says when a school refers a child to a pedi- for your child? atrician, it’s for a full evalua- tion based on the screening The liberation of the Alter Rebbe from the child has received. Join us for an informative evening in “I think many parents still Brooklyn Heights hosted by don’t quite understand that imprisonment in the year 5559 (1798). parents of children in the teachers never put kids on meds,” he says. “They are Yeshivah of Flatbush simply letting the parents know about observable symp- Elementary School toms the child is experienc- ing, much the same as if the Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:45pm child were squinting and they Guest Speaker recommended the parents • Learn about the Yeshivah’s outstanding Torah Studies program, take the child for an eye inculcating a love of Torah and Mitzvot. exam.” Gershon Jacobson When the problem is • Explore the Yeshivah’s dynamic and innovative General Studies AD/HD, medication is often program. (Founder & Editor of The Algemeiner Journal) helpful, but it is only part of • Enjoy a multi-media presentation of our Elementary school classes the treatment picture, says in action. Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD, Gershon Jacobson has been a highly • Hear about the range of enrichment/remediation programs designed co-author of “Understanding to meet the individual needs of our students. Girls with AD/HD” (Advan- respected journalist since age 18. He • Meet our Educational Administration, Pupil Personnel Staff and tage Books, 2000). school parents. In addition to medication is a graduate from Columbia School • Question and answer period to follow. that seems to turn on the inat- tentive brain, the treatment of Journalism and is still a working Refreshments will be served plan needs to include: coun- seling to boost self-esteem, a journalist 54 years later. For further information and to RSVP, healthy diet, accommodations call 718 377-466 ext. 190 or e-mail [email protected] in the classroom, a routine of meals, and bedtime and fami- Yeshivah of Flatbush, 919 East 10th Street, Brooklyn ly support, experts say. Can you help? “My granddaughter is 2-1/2 years old and talks mostly Congregation B’nai Avraham goobledygook. If we can’t guess what she wants, she gets Day frustrated. 117 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights “She loves to listen to books and seems to compre- School, hend what we say, but does not make her wants known by Motzei Shabbat Inc. saying real words. When her mother was 14 months old, A fully licensed and certified preschool she talked in complete sen- tences. Should we be con- Saturday, Dec. 13th, 8pm - 10:30pm cerned?” — a grandmother I 2-4 year old programs I 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, Parents concerned about their children’s calorie intake Delicious food * L’Chaim’s * Everybody Welcome * No Charge I Licensed teachers afternoons or full days can obtain a copy of the new Parent To Parent newsletter I Optimal educational equipment I Spacious Classrooms “Getting Over Overeating” by sending a long, self-addressed, I Exclusive outdoor facilities I Enriched Curriculum stamped envelope and $2 to RSVP: Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin (718) 596-4840 I I Newsletter, P.O. 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George Fontas, a co- pm, will include a formal cer- Fifth Avenue at 76th Street, celebrate the 150th anniver- chair of the Bay Ridge emony with elected officials the bakery has prepared cakes sary of its naming Tuesday Sesquicentennial Committee, and a salute by the Army Ju- and other pastries five times with a trio of commemora- said that shortly after the nior ROTC Cadet Corps. larger. “We’ve done wedding tive events culminating in event, artillery blasts courtesy Fontas said the biggest draw cake’s that feed close to 1,000 what organizers are calling of the Fort Hamilton Army will be an 1853 re-enactment people,” he said. the largest birthday party base will greet a New York skit featuring students from Originally called Yellow the area’s ever seen. City Fireboat display on the Fort Hamilton High School’s Hook, the neighborhood’s name The Dec. 16 party, said Ted bay near 73rd Street. drama department. was changed after an outbreak General, a co-chairman of the The night ends with a bash And don’t forget the cake. of yellow fever compelled Bay Ridge Sesquicentennial landowners to distance them- Committee, will feature a con- selves from the stigma of the cert by the Fort Hamilton word yellow. In a Dec. 16, High School Symphonic Band 1853, meeting at a schoolhouse and a two-tiered birthday cake on Third Avenue at 73rd Street, big enough to feed several residents including the mayor of hundred. Brooklyn voted to change the The celebration begins at name, which was first proposed 10 am, inside the Bay Ridge by James Weir, a florist living in Post Office, on Fourth Avenue what was then the township of at 68th Street. There, residents New Utrecht. will have a one-day-only op- “The neighborhood is really portunity to get their mail can- going through a metamorpho- celed with a special postmark. sis,” said Susan Pulaski, presi- Traditionally a circle with dent emeritus of the Bay Ridge wavy lines, the special pictori- Historical Society. al postmark will instead fea- “I guess the biggest thing is ture a silhouette of Bay Ridge to see how it’s changed. First it homes behind the Verrazano was a farming community, then Narrows Bridge. Elected offi- a summer community for the cials will also be on hand, in- rich and then it was transferred cluding Councilman Vincent to a middle-class community Gentile, who will pass out the Mango / Greg after the trains came through.” first 100 stamped envelopes to The last time Bay Ridge be postmarked. celebrated its birthday, the “It’s important to take such City of New York was begin- a momentous occasion seri- ning to recover from an eco-
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By Kevin Filipski connection, so we thought it afforded a cross- for The Brooklyn Papers fertilization of baroque-era Irish music and baroque-era music presented in Ireland. t. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble has pro- “The program will be an interspersing of grammed a trio of baroque concerts for Handel [selections from his oratorios Sits 2003-04 season at the Brooklyn Mu- “Solomon,” “Jeptha” and “Joshua”] and harpist seum of Art. Is Brooklyn ready for an entire Siobhan Armstrong will do sets from the early series of music from three centuries ago? St. works of Turlough Carolan, a blind Irish harper Eastman House Courtesy of George Luke’s director of artistic planning, Elizabeth and composer,” Ostrow explained. “One set, Ostrow, thinks so. ‘The Meeting of Traditions,’ uses well-known “[Baroque] has always been a great hit in Irish folk tunes set by various composers, in- Kids at work Brooklyn,” Ostrow told GO Brooklyn. cluding verses written by Jonathan Swift.” “We’ve had our Brooklyn patrons asking for The season’s second concert, “Baroque and The newly refurbished Brooklyn Historical Soci- it, so we just decided to be Beyond: Musical Transi- ety (128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn very daring and do a whole tions,” is scheduled for Feb. Heights) unveils its latest exhibit, “Let Children Be season of it.” 8. “This is a concept I’ve Children: Lewis Wickes Hine’s Crusade Against But Ostrow admits that “People now tend wanted to do for a long time Child Labor” on Dec. 13. it’s not really a stretch for the — music from the baroque Hine’s 25 gelatin silver prints capture children at chamber to just play baroque to associate to the classical eras,” said work in New York City, from 1906-1916, as music. “Baroque is really the Ostrow. “You rarely get to newsies, bootblacks, pieceworkers at home and fac- heart of our chamber ensem- hear music from both eras, St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble members (seated) Myron Lutzke and Louise Schulman and tory laborers. The exhibit will be on display through ble,” she said. “We do it re- baroque music along with the music which March 7. markably well — we have a fell in between: ‘steel gal- (standing) Mayuki Fukuhara, Krista Bennion Feeney and John Feeney. Also on display is “Brooklyn Works: 400 Years number of players who have with the holidays, lant,’ the change of style of Making a Living in Brooklyn,” featuring re-cre- worked in the original-instru- from baroque to classical. available in stores by the Dec. 13 perform- homecoming for us.” ated environments of tenement buildings and sugar ment field, but we play on and this music is “This program is mostly ance. This is perfect timing as Bach’s set of six Although the ensemble is excited at begin- refineries, advertisements and products manufac- modern instruments. So we in chronological order — J.S. concerti has become as synonymous with the ning a new partnership with Zankel Hall, the tured in Brooklyn and more. can come at it from both Bach, [Giovanni] Pergolesi holiday season as “The Nutcracker.” newest performance space at Carnegie Hall Brooklyn Historical Society admission is $6, $4 sides, so to speak. festive, certainly.” cello pieces, J.C. Bach, “If baroque is the (where “Baroque and students and seniors, and the museum is open “The intent was to do the C.P.E. Bach [both men were heart and soul of the Before” is presented Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 — Elizabeth Ostrow, first two programs, ‘Baroque J.S. Bach’s sons], and the St. Luke’s Chamber MUSIC on Dec. 18 and “Bar- am to 5 pm, Fridays from 10 am to 8 pm and and Before’ and ‘Baroque St. Luke’s Chamber Haydn ‘Sixth Symphony.’ Ensemble, then the oque and Beyond” on Sundays from noon to 5 pm. For more informa- Ensemble director of The St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble per- and Beyond,’ and take the They’re wonderful pieces ‘Brandenburg’ con- forms “Baroque and Before: The Celtic Tradi- Feb. 5), Ostrow said tion, call (718) 222-4111. — Lisa J. Curtis audience in directions you artistic planning and they’ll show how music certos are the heart tion” on Dec. 13 at 2 pm in the Cantor Audi- playing at the Brook- wouldn’t think of for the moved toward melodies and and soul of that,” said torium, Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern lyn Museum of Art Parkway at Washington Avenue in Prospect baroque era,” said Ostrow. harmonies.” Ostrow. “Historically, Heights. Tickets are $25, $18 for museum has no equal. “The third program is sort of a standard St. As for “A Baroque Feast,” the season’s final the ‘Brandenburgs’ members, $10 student and senior rush seats “We absolutely love Luke’s baroque program.” concert, on May 9, the title speaks for itself. have nothing to do available one hour before the concert. A se- playing there: it’s a EVENT ries pass, good for the Dec. 13, Feb. 8, and “Baroque and Before: The Celtic Tradition” “The third one will be the best of the with the holidays, May 9 concerts at the museum is $60. For wonderful auditorium, opens the season on Dec. 13, and is an exam- baroque that we’ve done over the years,” said but people now tend more information, call (212) 594-6100 or visit it has a great acoustic ple of the ensemble’s different direction. Ostrow. “I hope that people come to all three to associate baroque www.orchestraofstlukes.org. and a great feel,” said “The first program is not at all what you’d of the concerts, but after they get some music with the holi- Ostrow. “The ensem- Jingle Bell Jam think of as baroque music,” said Ostrow. “In baroque they don’t know [at the first two], days, and this music ble sounds marvelous, 17th- and 18th-century Dublin, which was they’ll get to hear some real favorites.” is festive, certainly. and they love to play there — it has an intima- The Third Annual Jingle Bell Jamboree, a family probably the main city in Great Britain outside The St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble’s “Bach did not write these concertos to be cy and casualness that is valued by everyone. holiday concert, sing-a-long and toy drive, will take of London at that time, it was very cosmopoli- baroque connection isn’t limited to its upcom- played consecutively, but they show off the re- “And we love our Brooklyn audience: we place Dec. 14 at 4 pm at the Old First Reformed tan: many composers stayed there and had ing concerts; its latest recording on the group’s markable ensemble playing of the group, and see the same faces and we get the sense that Church (729 Carroll St. at Seventh Avenue) in Park works premiered there, like Handel and [Ar- own St. Luke’s Collection label, of Bach’s cel- the soloists as well: trumpet and flute and we’re speaking to them individually, which is Slope. cangelo] Corelli. It was an Italianate baroque ebrated “Brandenburg” concertos, should be harpsichord. So the CD is a sort of festive especially rewarding.” Performers include The Brooklyn Community Cho- rus, Brooklyn Technical High School Chorus, Spoke the Hub Dance, the Old First Men’s Group and the PS 321 Ele- Hit the Quarterdeck mentary School For those featuring seafood of fish, soups and prepared snapper and Chilean sea bass — Chorus with a prominently on their holiday seafood that I wanted to offer.” pounds of sparkling little neck big finale sing-a- menus, it would seem Quarterdeck Since opening, he has risen in clams, lobsters, Prince Edward Is- long, led by Jin- Gourmet Seafood Market is heav- the early morning hours to haggle land mussels, thick lobster gle Bell Jam en sent. with fishmongers at the Fulton bisques, Cajun seafood gumbos founder and pro- Carroll Gardens residents Law- Fish Market in Manhattan, and his and New England or Manhattan ducer Ethan Sch- rence Tramontano and his wife catch is housed in the 1,100- clam chowders. lesser (pictured with Borough President Marty and business partner, Elizabeth, square-foot Quarterdeck, de- Quarterdeck Gourmet Sea- Markowitz in 2001), who began the jam “as a way retail food veterans with 20 years scribed by Tramontano as “sort of food Market (8616 Third Ave. at to bring healing after the 9-11 tragedy.” of experience, opened their market New England looking” with its 86th Street) accepts Visa and Unwrapped toys will be collected by the Park
/ Greg Mango / Greg on Bay Ridge’s Third Avenue in wood-paneled walls and wooden MasterCard. The store is open Slope Civic Council as part of their ongoing holiday June. rafters. Monday through Friday, 9 am to toy drive. “I noticed that there were only Shoppers are reeled in with the 7 pm, and Saturday, from 9 am Suggested donation is $5, with proceeds going to a few fish markets in the neigh- promise of 35 varieties of impec- to 6 pm. For further information, non-profit arts organizations that provide services to borhood,” said Lawrence, “and cably fresh fish — everything call (718) 836-0880. the community, according to Schlesser. For more in-
The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn none of them carried the selection from wild Alaskan salmon, red — Tina Barry formation, call (917) 514-4591.