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BY NOAH HUROWITZ Flatbush Ave. Atlantic Yards, meet Pacifi c Park. The developers of the 16-tower speed limit to mega-development at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues have changed its name to “Pacifi c Park,” For- est City Ratner announced to the drop to 25 real estate website Curbed on Monday . The BY NOAH HUROWITZ name change Flatbush Avenue is getting the shifts the proj- go-slow treatment this fall. ect’s market- The Department of Transpor- ing focus from tation is lowering the speed limit the Long Island from 30 to 25 miles per hour along Rail Road train the second-longest Brooklyn road, yard along At- as well as two other borough thor- lantic Avenue, oughfares, as part of the city’s SO GREEN: This over which part Vision Zero push to reduce traf- rendering shows of it is supposed fi c deaths to zero by 2024. Road- the proposed de- to be built, to safety activists said that making the park it is busy, wide roads so-called “slow sign for 535 Carl- supposed to con- zones” is a crucial step towards ton Ave. Cookfox tain along a de- saving lives. mapped block “What’s really important about of Pacifi c Street between Carlton this program is that arterial roads and Vanderbilt avenues. are where roughly 60 percent of fa- The news came packaged talities are happening,” said Car- with new details about two of the oline Samponaro, a spokeswoman buildings that make up the de- for the car-critic group Transpor- velopment, which is being built tation Alternatives. “You have to by Forest City with the Chinese- tackle the streets that are causing government-owned developer the greatest harm.” Greenland, a majority partner in Check out this beefcake The slowdown will affect 7.8 the project. Construction is sched- miles of Flatbush Avenue and uled to begin in December on an We mean the burger, of course. Firefi ghter Mike Biserta of the Engine 279 in Red Hook, who shows off his love Flatbush Avenue Extension, from 18-story tower at 535 Carlton Ave. of the Mets on his biceps, plates a beef patty he grilled up during the fi refi ghter cook-off on July 30. For more the Manhattan Bridge to Marine between Dean and Pacifi c streets, mouth-watering action, see page 2. Photo by Stefano Giovannini Park, though the speed limit will Continued on page 17 Continued on page 19
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A and No trains at ACE AC 2014 Metropolitan 8 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 8–14, 2014 the galoot bashed him with the brick. the with him bashed galoot the Brooklyn, answered victim when the and from, where hewas victim the asked guy tough The approached. lowlife when the Water and Street Place ner ofAnchorage cor- onthe was ion and show pm, at 9:40 stated. police Dumbo, in 20 onJuly brick about a month and pocketed $1,271.20. pocketed and about amonth for cash worker stealing was 23-year-old the said streets Bond and Nevins between to July 1. legedly taking for al- Street a donut shop onLivingston from the till from June 13 port says. re- apolice card, acredit and a cellphone, for awalk. gone had bag his sidelines, the to turned when hefi and pm, 2 at 9:30 cops. to according 22, onJuly Park Bridge Brooklyn in basketball who playing was Avenue,son stated. cops York between Street Gold and Street Hud- on another entered then streets, Sands York between and Street onBridge ing tronic tablet, then booked report. apolice to according him, clocked it into a and build- behind up from came villain the and phone. Herefused his use hecould if asked 5:05 pm when the mugger approached and said. police York 22, onJuly and streets ofBridge corner the near Parks Bridge the oneof inside electronics stole his and face cifi batbaseball for blocking a sidewalk on Pa- bulance, offi bulance, Kings County to victim the transported paramedics and HospitalPacifi Center fl assailant inThe an am- bat, to according baseball a police report. a with driver the beaned and car the to shouted. supposedly guy him. at yelling started sidewalk fellow onthe at 3:15 prickly pmwhen the car his with of a pedestrian ramp near Fourth Avenue BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DUMBO–BOERUM HILL– c Street on July 27, cops said. 27, onJuly cops c Street The victim said he was leaving afash- leaving hewas said victim The Managers at the treat dispensary on dispensary treat at the Managers Police arrested the former employee of cash, in $100 contained knapsack The onPier playing hewas said baller The aman from stole abackpack A sneak elec- and acellphone took goon The at park the in hewas said victim The the in aman punched A no-goodnik A fi a with adriver clocked A pedestrian The salty stroller then sauntered over sauntered then stroller salty The “Move your f------car,” the belligerent front in parked hewas said victim The Anti-Brooklyn bias Anti-Brooklyn Avenue Flatbush towards c Street end blasted a guy in the face with a with face the in aguy end blasted I’m walkin’ here! 84TH PRECINCT Donut dupe cers said. Mean mug Bagged ed, on foot of course, down down ofcourse, onfoot ed, DOWNTOWN nished and re- wards Adams Street, police said. police Street, Adams wards to- Street Fulton down running off took piece. pricey on the try to at asked 3:15 pmand streets Lawrence and Bridge between police. to according 25, onJuly store elry jew- Mall aFulton from cross and chain report. apolice to according guy’s wallet, the and tablet, electronic an watch, aG-Shock sneakers, ofJordan pair a clothes, contained backpack Face North The bag. his grabbed and face, the in him of rapscallions tackled him,punched the intersection at 5:45 pm when the group said. thorities au- the 23, onJuly streets Gold and Nassau of corner the near backpack for his a man NYPD. the per aMetroCard, and port, herpass- cash, in $30 contained wallet The pay, to said. register police the she gotto behind. herfrom one bumped Lawrence and Bridge between store the in browsing streets at 3:30 pm offi enforcement when some-Fulton clothing Mall store on July law 22, a in she shopped while herpurse from know. donot who they folks to all 18, July and 25 June went outseven checks between State and Street Atlantic Avenue said report. apolice to according store, bagel lent checks in the name of a Clinton Street ofMetroCards. worth $226 chase pur- to used been had card credit out his found goneat 10:15 then was pm, wallet the said. police enues 22, onJuly av- Atlantic and Fourth of corner the near Two rental cars were stolen promptly and neck his it from He hung from a store the into came Workers aman said a$25,000 with off made A shoplifter near standing hewas said victim The jumped galoots orfour ofthree A group gonewhen was herwallet noticed She shewas said shopper 24-year-old The awoman’s snatched wallet A sneak between store bagel ofthe owners The fraudu- in $9,265 wrote artist A scam henoticed said victim 24-year-old The aman’s snatched wallet A pickpocket Shopper lifting Mental rentalsMental Bagel bummer Diamond dash Picked off Picked Pile-on cials said. cials July 12 and 13, cops stated. cops 13, and July 12 Avenue lot onAtlantic between parking 10:53 pm the same night, police said. police night, same pmthe 10:53 it found goneat company the and 13 July Works pmon lot at the buggy,8:30 entered report says. day, next pmthe at 9:57 the it taken ticed no- company rental The areport. to ing Boerum Place at noon on and Street July Court lot between the in Ford, 12, accord- said. cops road, the hit had ride the onJuly 15, at 6am cellar the at 8 pm on July 9. When she went down in street Nevins and Bond complex between ofher basement the in Synapse nondale cording to the authorities. ac- 15, July 9and July between sometime ment of a Street Dean apartment building a psychological evaluation. a psychological for Center Medical Bellevue to taken and report. the to according times, several head workergency the in emer- an punched Hethen says. a report offi apolice punched then run, to tried accused The am. at 8:43 Street ofHavemeyer corner at the man turbed 30. onJuly Street Second onS. hend him appre- to worker emergency whoan tried offi apolice who say attacked they fl fourth at the off run to managed mark but the tim’s hands, vic- out ofthe bags the pry to tried denly ofshoppingbags. full hands her with and stranger the pm alongside wick Avenue Bush- and between building elevator ofthe the Humboldt Street at 1:45 police said. ing Avenue building’s elevator on July 29, aFlush- rode two the as of hergroceries How low canyou go? Someone parked the fi the parked Someone The second car, a Bavarian Motor Motor car, aBavarian second The The victim said she last saw the Can- saw the shelast said victim The base- A prowler the stole abike from The suspect was charged with assault assault with charged was suspect The Police said they approached man disturbed amentally cuffed Cops the dis- sud- lady shifty up, the rode pair the As sheboarded that reported victim The awoman rob to tried lady A desperate 90TH PRECINCT Bag handler Bag SOUTHSIDE–BUSHWICK Disturbed oor, according to cops. to oor, according — Matthew Perlman — Matthew cer in the head, rst vehicle, a cer and said. cops avenues 30, onJuly Wythe Kent and between Street onN.Eighth herdog ing walk- and astroller herbaby in pushing said. cops again, them but shenever saw at hernew apartment, her meet would they sap unlucky the ing tell- off, drove then villains The said. cers offi torcycle, scooter, cash, laptop, and hermo- as well woman’s as up the boxes, graffi with covered truck box and Morgan Avenue at Street Sutton 8:30 between apartment up the to am in a white fi help hermove. to The them treasonous trio on Craigslist and hired stated. Avenue onNassau sions police 29, onJuly awoman’s with posses- off movers drove off. ran two the and abox-cutter with him slashed robbed $200. grabbed and pocket victim’s front a headlock. in put him and behind from him grabbed oneofthem and them past kept walking victim for The adollar. him asked and up him to when menwalked at two 9am Street ofLorimer corner at the walking 1. ofAug. ing morn- onBroadway onthe aman stabbed Department. him with assault, according to the Police said. they lair, his her into pulling and victim the choking accused saw the scene onthe Cops states. a report AvenueBushwick Humboldt Street, and in distress at 4 am 3. onAug. at apartment Street Scholes his the home herinto dragged and awoman assaulted between Center, Hospital offi County Kings to bus the took victim The police. hetold agun, with running hair close-cut leg. the hit in was fi heard Avenue pmwhen at he 4:49 Manhattan standing between Leonard Street and offi NYPD 30, front of a Maujer Street building on July A robber attacked a woman as she was shewas as awoman attacked A robber shefoundthe that reported victim The as who oflowlifes hired were A trio second the broke free, victim the When the into hand put his man other The The victim and attacked guys oftough A pair told police that he was charged fellow and the cuffed Cops ofawoman acall to responded Police say he they after aman arrested Police with tank-top agray in He saw agoon hewas said victim 35-year-old The in hestood as shot aman A scoundrel Move it andlose it ve shots ring out, then he realized Stroller stalker Stroller Street attack Street Bullets fl GREENPOINT–NORTHSIDE 94TH PRECINCT cials said. cials Help! — Danielle Furfaro — Danielle ying cers said. ti and loaded ends ends showed - DT 9 AUG. 8–14, 2014, COURIER LIFE % '' J8E;8CJ ),M8CL< +%00 5@/<2=>3<7<5 00 ' #1]Z]`a %%%%%%%%%%*]fi),' %%%%%%%%%%*]fi*'' %%%%%%%%%%*]fi+), 00 00 00 4@=; A:7;47B2@3AAA67@BA /dS ;]c\bDS`\]\ bV A/D3C>B= =44 % & Ab >]`bOPSZZO %!`R/dS >]`bOPSZZO !E #bVAb >]`bOPSZZO '' 0@= EASY, EASY, cers describe the IS QUICK, BY NOAH HUROWITZ NOAH BY Police ask that anyone Offi The suspect swiped sev- Police are after a man LEGAL AND AFFORDABLE THE PROCESS NYPD clean-out seeks Hill on Clinton info Computer burglar strikes on Classon on strikes lice report. lice in cash from a fi a from cash in 3:38 pm, according to a po- puters along with $3,000 $3,000 with along puters time between 8:35 am and eral laptop and tablet com- tablet and laptop eral through a rear door some- low broke intobroke thelow abode on July 17. policeenue, said. 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The pre- proj- public art whimsical ocratic, public space.” “A said. is,” dem- Falls ideal too. artist, the to important is available and interact with it.” work that makes people use integrates the space. And make about“We how thought to work ago,” were 10 years shesaid. there then here around kids that said. Hickey plore, actuallygive them something to ex- lic Fundwanted Arts to Pub- the and families, with Downtown, some of them ofnew residents thousands brought has cent years re- of boom construction nently.” “This should stay perma- ride. the ride herson ing watch- said, here,” Mullen putshould aplayground moment hesaw it. saw the for onesee- straight ran son Crystal Mullen’s 6-year-old Tuesday. 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Daniel Squad- agency’s transit The College student student College AUG. 8–14, 2014, COURIER LIFE DT 13 *EWISH #ENTER &LATBUSH "ROOKLYN was to come with up a display system that enough incorporated flexibility to show- case the broad spec- innovation, of trum entrepreneurship and the is that production City Maker York New says Movement,” Bradley Samuels, co- of SITUfounder Stu- the of creators the dio, exhibit. %AST TH 3TREET Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDGBrooklyn Navy Yard Factory tours give visitors 92 [63 Flushing Ave. between Ave. 92 [63 Flushing andCarlton Flushing avenues 907–5992]. Greene,in Fort (718) Wednesday hours, Exhibit noon–6 Sunday, through pm. behind-the-scenes entry into companies are based in the coun- Navy TheYard. Whiskey gets Wars you inside of Kings County Distill- high-end operating oldest York’s New ery, whiskey distillery. The IceStone making pro- the uncovers of tour factory cess tertops and surfaces composed of recycled glass and cement. is a friendly and diverse Con- diverse and a friendly is Flatbush Jewish Center Jewish Flatbush the by be inspired and us Join community. servadox Aron Cantor clergy, our of prayer traditional beautiful welcome We Keisler. Menachem Mr. and Schwartz in clergy our join will who Korenblit Aron Rabbi guest a is Korenblit Rabbi the book life. of in us seal helping educator. and host, columnist radio known well David Ehrenberg, President President Ehrenberg, David opportunity the have Visitors “Our challenge, as designers, hibit at BLDG 92 is designed to to designed is 92 ex- multimedia BLDG interactive, The at hibit history. rich this celebrate and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy mil- YardDevelopment Corporation for of our lot companies aresays, “A at sell to tech- industry, of intersection the apps and innovation.nology, They’re making not lions of dollars. 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Greenpoint pizza palace Paulie Gee’s — and much respect was is — Lulu’s due once a favorite production- night haunt of the Brooklyn Courier’s team. layout Then wretches ink-stained those started getting of the out offi when morehour, sit-down food options were avail- Whetherable. their sudden absence was the pepperoni that the broke back camel’s is not known. Photo by Stefano Giovannini “I know do not the de- “All I know is that the the that is know I said. Monteleone tails,” “All isrent too high and they year over a supposed prohibited that lease the in clause McGillion from running a “gay bar.” Williamsburg Democratic district leader hopeful led earlier this Monteleone said she did Nick Rizzo and Alicia Tyree lamentNick and Rizzo the impending Alicia Tyree closure of Lulu’s. DOUGH-SASTER: suit that proprietor John John not know whether the land- proprietor lord’s decision to cancel that the lease was related to a law- suit McGillion fi scene,” Dan scene,” Zajackowski said. “Not only is Greenpoint Greenpoint is only “Not Lulu’s opened on Frank-Lulu’s “Everyone in the neigh- the in “Everyone Greenpoint’s beloved beloved Greenpoint’s Lulu’s is on its lastLulu’s legs. BY DANIELLE FURFARO DANIELLE BY Manager: $ from free shows and pizzas didn’t pass muster with landlord with muster pass didn’t pizzas and shows free $ from Manager: Greenpoint pizza-bar pie and dry and pie pizza-bar Greenpoint York’s underground music music underground York’s Lulu’s is a real loss to New New to loss real a is Lulu’s out spots, theout but closing of fordable and low-key hang- andfordable low-key losing one of its more af- dos of all kinds.” types and delightful weir- bummer for “avant-garde lar said the closure is a big with One every regu- beer. and a free personal pizza offering free punk shows shows punk free offering a neighborhood hangout, ago and quickly became lin Avenue nine yearslin Avenue building owner. building Monteleone said of the the of said Monteleone to them it is just business,” business,” just is it them to borhood is really sad, but but sad, really is borhood ager Ani Monteleone. ness’s lease, said bar man- bar said lease, ness’s clined to renew the busi- the renew to clined because the landlord de- close for goodclose for on Aug. 9 beer-and-a-pizza joint will joint beer-and-a-pizza 16 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 8–14, 2014 a Jedi knight. knight. a Jedi capture Vader helps photographer. 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Thelays. litigants dropped activist lawsuits the for de- done in 2016. has It blamed originally pledged to be project, though Forest City City Forest though project, the entire 6,430-apartment 6,430-apartment entire the have until 2035 to complete complete to 2035 until have digs by 2025 . The developers digs 2025 by units of promised discount discount promised of units quires the creation 2,250 June with activists that re- that activists with June the deal they struck in late late in struck they deal the velopment fi ment is an effort by the de- the by effort an is ment apartments. The arrange- up of below-market-rate of below-market-rate up slated to be entirely made made entirely be to slated between Pacifi between ing will rise at 30 Sixth Ave. units, Forest City said. in June 2015, a third build- 300 about including Streets, land on July 1. Beginning Beginning 1. July on land cent of thecent project to Green- fi ing to the developer, which which developer, the to ing to four bedrooms, four to accord- tain 275 units, from studios studios from units, 275 tain Dean and Pacifi and Dean storiesreach and 17 con- Vanderbilt Ave. between to slated is building That begin on the building 550 at after that, construction will Forest City said. 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Trot- thetold New tenberg have that not all Times York will faster-than- with roads 35-miles-per-hour speed limits limits to 25, lowered and will it that take time for crews to replace all the speed limit signs and re- roads along lights time getting adjusted. Speed Flatbush Avenue is FlatbushAvenue lim- speed Lowering zones“Slow are a Continued from cover only go down to 30 from from 30 to down go only 35 along the stretch be- Park Prospect tween and the Brooklyn Bo- tanic Garden, where fatally a hit a driver . woman in July among the deadliest in borough, the roads having seen 11 fatalities between 2008 and 2012, according to a Depart- of Transportationment press release. its is component a key of the transportation to efforts department’s drivers in reckless rein com- considered is and the many, by mon-sense said. head agency’s en- critical widely and dorsed of Vi- element roads said Zero,” sion Hill Cobble czar and Trotten- Polly resident berg. are “We glad to work closely with local bring- in communities life-saving these ing corridors to measures across the city.” Photo by Stefano Giovannini Stefano by Photo The Brooklyn-bound up- Brooklyn-bound The pm and 5–6 am from Aug. 4–Aug. 20 so the Authority can install sign new sup- ports and signs. willperlevel reopen 5 at rush accommodate to am hour traffic, and the Staten Island-bound upper level will reopen 6 am, at accord- ing to a press release from Authority. the Harlem Gospel Choir Coney Island Library Mermaid Ave 1901 Brooklyn atAugust 5:00 13 Wednesday, LincolnCenter.org/LCLocal Music and danceMusic from Egypt and the Greater Arab with on a focus World, the Egyptian musical cinema the 1940s–‘60s. of Macon Library Macon at Street Lewis Ave. 361 Brooklyn August 9 at 2:00 Saturday, UPCOMING PERFORMANCE: Lincoln Center Local 2014 is made possible by support from the Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Fund, Disney, Fund, Disney, Rockefeller the Blanchette Hooker Lincoln Center Local 2014 is made possible by support from City. York Casino New United Airlines, and Resorts World FREE Zikrayat The transit agency be- The upper level bridge’s reduce congestion on the the on congestion reduce bridge, the because drivers will to pull to have longer no she said.side, gan accepting plastic from commercial drivers in Oc- tober 2013 and other motor- ists should get the privilege said. she weeks, within 9 between closed will be No words by No words by 16 months. No babbling by No babbling by 12 months. Soon you’ll be able cross to the Narrows using your credit card whenever you visit the Rock. Giving drivers more op- CHARGE!: tions for how to pay will to pay tions how for also toll could workers take down their tag number and send them a bill, that but proved hazardous the for staff, said.Glave There not have been any serious incidents said Glave toll but recently, workers occasionally get clipped passing by motor- ists. 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LISTEN UP: Kayla Lorenzana is ready the make rules to while wearing a police cap at the Night National 60th Precinct’s Out shindig, held at the pre- cinct. - Sergeant Karen Brennan of the Domestic Vio- this time rst cers was the the was cers ocked to the the to ocked cers — and this BY VANESSABY OGLE Kids fl Kids “The rapport with the Lorenzana said that the the that said Lorenzana “They were more than more were “They The hosted events, by The National Night Night National The It is a good thing having having thing good a is It Brooklyn’s ‘Night Out’ Out’ ‘Night Brooklyn’s cers, are who usually with New York’s Finest York’s New with said. they’re busy working,” he he working,” busy they’re best part, because usually usually because part, best police offi police swer questions.swer too busy on the to job an- offi a chance to hear from the the from hear to chance a night, because it gave locals locals gave it because night, was his part favorite of the the cops and community communication between between communication out there.” lot of informationlot was given Island the for fi “A daughters. his with year Precinct’s event in Coney Coney in event Precinct’s zana, attended who the 60th swers,” said Joseswers,” Loren- try the to you right get an- happy tohappy answer and you the questioning. questioning. the with offi with time, was it residents doing to their neighborhood offi theirto neighborhood great opportunity to meet step to some tunes, and talk visitors said the offered a a chance to grab grub, two- grub, grab to chance a local precincts,varied but lynites across the borough cers. est Brook- on Aug. 5 gave hosted by New York’s Fin- York’s New by hosted Out Against Crime events fun a crime! isn’t Coney Island Avenue. at National Night Out Against Crime, held at the 61st Precinct on lence Unit in the 61st Precinct poses with youngster Rita Teehan SMILING SQUARED: SMILING &"4:'*/"/$*/(07&3#"/,40/-0$"5*0/&"4:'*/"/$*/(ÇÇÉ/0$3&%*5/0130#-&. 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Stk# 3881, 18k mi. 24 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 8–14, 2014 graduate work. under- their support to tuition college in Award of$30,000 Scholars ceive Science the ler Institute for Comparative Genomics. Genomics. for Comparative ler Institute postdoctoralbeen working with Anthony Caragiulo, fellow a New York. in has She Preserve River Gorge at the Mianus the to Mountains Museum’sAppalachian South the from range its expanded recently Sack- cies of millipedes ( million 50 than model. anew mathematical using more stars to 120,000 proximately fl to scientists enables that simulator space a Celestia, the in ofstars number the ing expand- on worked Astrophysics, of ment Museum’s Depart- the in afellow Riedel, volcanoes. and zones subduction ics, clues about tecton- plate together piece to culation that occurs in the Earth’s mantle fl the understand to mica of position com- chemical the studied and lene Martin science. anthropology, astrophysics and planetary topics including neuroscience, evolution, 10 through 12 workedManhattan on various History ofNatural Museum can on research June 5. Students in grades Program Colloquium held at the heldat the Colloquium Program Mentoring Research Science the during city that presented their research gathered the across from scientists teenage 100 than search. grants to continue with their scientifi scholarship onreceiving ford-Stuyvesant of Brighton Beach, and Manhattan, (718) 769–5100]. Manhattan, tory [Central Park West and 79th Street in Hats off to Hatzalah to off Hats MIDWOOD BOROUGH WIDE Three scholarship amigos are winners School Alam y though galaxies in real time, from ap- Standing O says, “Go Brooklyn teens.” Brooklyn “Go Osays, Standing These three scientifi three These invasive spe- apotentially studied Isis ofAdric supervision the under Sarah, Standing O pal Shafi The teens were part of a group of more ofmore ofagroup part were teens The The amazing students from the the from students amazing The American Museum of Natural His- Cheers and congratulations to Shafi STANDING of East New York, ofEast United United to donate to gelt of ton a raised Boraria stricta Boraria eul worked with Ce- worked with eul Isis Wyche re- will c amigos Sarah Hamerling ) that has has ) that uid cir- Yachad Yachad Ameri- ofBed- c re- c eul eul in age equipment — that races to emergencies emergencies to races equipment —that age tri- with equipped up motorcycles supped “ambucycles” — uses that group medic dollars. million $1 than more raised and or- Hatzalah ganization United the by hosted race thatannual hosted second- this in competed and ran, more raced, sters than 300 young- people challenged developmentally The 8. onJune eventLives Island heldon Roosevelt Hatzalah Mazel tov to the graduate andguide tage’s apprentice program with Dr. Paul Radensky and Loren Silber. Loren and Dr. with program Radensky tage’s Paul apprentice THE APPRENTICE: The funds raised support the emergency emergency the support raised funds The PARK SLOPE PARK ing all fi all ing with 15 other high-schoolers represent- May, in ended and along February in gram of pro- biweekly the attended and survivor locaust seminarsManhattan. that began in Lower Holocaust the to Memorial seum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Mu- at the program apprentice the from omore Edie is the granddaughter ofaHo- granddaughter the is Edie forsoph- Slope Move tassels over the , at the 5K charity Race to Save Save to Race charity 5K , at the Edie Hecht ve boroughs and from diverse Edie Hecht celebrates her graduation from the Museum of Jewish Heri- on her graduation onhergraduation Brooklyn’s Biggest Booster by Joanna DelBuono Brooklyn needs safer streets.” safer needs Brooklyn entries. 1,600 nearly pro- occupant prevention. vehicle as impaired-driving and tection well as safety torist bicycle, mo- and pedestrian, ofbasic aware competition. the to submission for her Mineola in Restaurant Press enport Dav- at the luncheon at aspecial dined and York. ofAmerica-New Association bile Automo- by the hosted Video Contest and Traffi 2014 Annual ner ofthe win- place second chosen for being 204 of PS Avenue MinMidwood). 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Arabic and fantasy with reports news and stories scenes drawn from personal cal that production blends SYRIA”: bowl.com. 963–3369], www.brooklyn- (718) Williamsburg, in streets 11th 12th N. N. and between Ave. [61 Bowl Wythe Brooklyn POETICS): friendsandloversbk. Heights), www.facebook.com/ Crown in Street Dean at Ave. (641 Classon Lovers and TIGO: VER- MAKEOUT LIGHTS, www.brooklynbowl.com. (718) 963–3369], liamsburg, Wil- in streets 12th N. and in Park Slope). Slope). Park in West Park Prospect and enue Av- Flatbush between Street (Union Plaza Army Grand pm. 8am–4 Free. mances. perfor- live and drop-off, prepared foods, compost seasonal produce, meats, MARKET: SALES AND MARKETS AND SALES $10. 8 pm. Friends $10. Friends 8pm. ev’s orchestral adven- ev’s orchestral An immersive theatri- immersive An 150 vendors sell- 150 vendors Farm-fresh $5. 11:59 $5. pm. New design- New eas.com. MUSIC, GIANT PANA GUE- MUSIC, INNER SITUATION: NOCTURNAL WILDLIFE: LASER DEAD GRATEFUL THE Chil- OPERATOR: ATRAIN BE “OUT AND ART, “COLOR” fl 928–6603], www.brooklyn- (718) Greene, Fort in enues av- Vanderbilt and Clermont between Ave. [176 Lafayette pm. 10 am–5 Free. more. and food, antiques, crafts, ing 750–5560]. 750–5560]. Bay, (212) Sheepshead in Street 27th E. and Avenue [Emmons Park Tucker pm. 3–6 Bay. Free. the on Music of (718) 421–2021]. Park, Marine Uin Avenue [3302 Center Nature Marsh Salt 7pm. Free. denizens. nocturnal the for look to park the tour and rangers the with com. 372–5159], www.coneyisland. (718) Island, Coney in enue Av- Stillwell and Street 12th W. between Ave. [1208 Surf Seashore the by Sideshows $15. 10 pm. beforehand. party disco ’n’ roll rock with Dead, Grateful the by music to set SHOW: museum. 1600], www.mta.info/mta/ (718) 694– Downtown, in Street Schermerhorn at Place [Boerum Museum Transit York New pm. 2–4 admission. museum with Free track. of miles virtual over it operate and car asubway of control take older and 10 years dren bwac.org. www. (718) 596–2506], Hook, Red in Street Reed St., near Brunt [499 Van Coalition ists 2–6. Brooklyn Waterfront Art- Free. shows. summer two Coalition’s Artists Waterfront Brooklyn the at art works OF ORDER”: ea.com. OUTDOORS AND TOURS AND OUTDOORS SUN, AUG. 10 PERFORMANCE Laser and light show show light and Laser OTHER More than 900 900 than More Join Part Part With TRAIN: COMEDY, NIGHT COMEDY, MAGIC: SACK COMEDY: UP COMEDY, STAND Weekly &DRAW: DRINK ART, COMEDY, COMEDY NIGHT AT NIGHT COMEDY, COMEDY MUSIC, NERD KARAOKE: MUSIC, REGGAE NIGHT: SAFETY: SUMMER portable Bring NSWAP: STOP WILLIAMS- FLEA BROOKLYN 8 pm. Littlefi 8 pm. advance). in ($5 $8 medians. co- guest and Cenac Wyatt concerts.com. www.brooklyn- 222–0600], (718) Street, Winthrop at enue Av- Brooklyn of [Corner Park Wingate 7pm. Free. Priest. Maxi and Gyptian performers featuring Series Jr. Concert King Luther Martin the of Weekly comedy show hosted hosted show comedy Weekly www.freddysbar.com. (718) 768–0131], Heights, 18th in streets Greenwood 17th and between Ave. Fifth [627 Bar Freddy’s 9pm. Free. com. www.littlefi 855–3388], (718) Gowanus, in avenues Fifth and Fourth between St. 4999], www.macripark.com. (718) 599– Williamsburg, in Avenue Metropolitan at Ave. Union [462 Bar Park Macri pm. 10:30 minimum). (2-drink Free materials. own your bring or provided, paper and crayons, fi museum. www.jcm. (718) 467–0600], Heights, Crown in Avenue Kingston at Pkwy. Eastern [792 Museum Children’s ish Jew- The 10 am. ($10 seniors). $13 safety. pedestrian and street of rules basic the learn bk.knittingfactory.com. 529–6696], (347) liamsburg, Wil- in Street Havemeyer at Ave. [361 Metropolitan Factory Knitting 9pm. Free. friends. and Buress nibal Han- with funnies Sunday Weekly BAR: FRONT THE tionbk.com. www.waysta- 627–4949], (718) Heights, Prospect in Place Prospect and Avenue Marks St. between Ave. ton Washing- [683 Station Way The 10 pm. Free. Coulton. Jonathan and Tom Lehrer, Giants, Be Might They as such acts nerdy from songs sing to anight present Karaoke of Kings the and Rude Joe www.brooklynbowl.com. 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Jalopy Theatre Co- [315 lumbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Red Hook, 395–3214], (718) OTHER www.jalopy.biz. RUB: Seventh[149 St. at Third Av- enue in Gowanus, 643– (718) www.thebellhouseny. 6510], com. BAMcinematek Chris Marker Marker Chris BAMcinematek series. 2 pm. BAM Rose $14. Cinemas [30 LafayetteAve. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street, (718) www.bam.org/ 636–4100], metrotech. screening. Free.pm. 8 Owl’s Head Park (Colonial Road and 68th Street in Bay Ridge), www.nycgovparks.org. FILM, “LEVELFILM, FIVE”: MUSICIANS: MAKE WE MUSIC, INSIDE”: “OUTSIDE, ART, MUSIC, KELLI RAE POWELL FILM, “ANNIE”: FILM, Outdoor “Amid The “Amid Noise $10. 9 pm. Union $10. Weekly comedy Martin McQuade OTHER Every week brings all Storytelling from co- from Storytelling URDAY 3UNDAY PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE FRI, AUG. 15 FRI, AUG. THURS, AUG. 14 AUG. THURS, THE BROOKLYN SOUND MACHINE: Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) www.unionhallny. 638–4400], com. OF THE SAMURAI”: THE OF screening. Free. 9 pm. Brook- lyn Bridge Park, Harborview Lawn (Enter at Old Fulton Street Furman near Street in Dumbo), www.brooklyn- bridgepark.org. LIVE!”: medians and authors, includ- ing Jamie Kilstein, Chris Geth- ard, Matty Blake. 7:30 $10. pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, 638–4400],(718) www.union- hallny.com. BENNETT: with pianist Pete Sokolow. pm.Free. Hunter’s 7–10 Steak and Ale House [9404 Fourth Ave. at 94th Street in Bay Ridge, 238–8899]. (718) And Haste” album release show. $25. 8 pm. Brooklyn WytheBowl [61 Ave. be- tween and N. N. 12th 11th streets in Williamsburg, (718) www.brooklyn- 963–3369], bowl.com. STANDUP: series. Free. 8 pm. Goodbye Blue Monday Broad- [1087 betweenway, Lawton and Dodworth streets in Bedford- Stuyvesant, 453–6343], (718) www.myspace.com/goodbye- bluemondayinc. BEACH: new shows with outrageous acts. 9 pm. Sideshows $12. by the Seashore Surf [1208 Ave. between 12th Street W. and Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island, www. 372–5159], (718) coneyisland.com. ing episodes of cult comedy Development.” “Arrested Free.8:30 pm. Videology(308 Bedford Ave. at S. FirstStreet www.videol- Williamsburg), in ogy.info. MUSIC, THE MAR BONFIRE, MUSIC, ESCORT AND THE FILM, “GHOST DOG THE WAY TALK, “TELL THE BARTENDER MUSIC, THE SONGS OF TONY MUSIC, SOJA: MUSIC, FREESTANDINGCOMEDY, DANCE, BURLESQUE THE AT Critically Acclaimed Wine List Mar- $10– Free c Street in Pros- OTHER Win free drinks and Free. 5 pm. Coney Live screening and Wednesday Night PERFORMANCE WED, AUG. 13 AUG. WED, Italian Restaurant Italian PARK: Tours: Learn about the his- tory, ecology, and design Park Bridge Brooklyn of from scholars and commu- nity members; see website for schedule. Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 (Enter at Old Fulton St. near Furman Street in Dumbo), www.brooklynbridgepark. org. RIED”: Q&A with Jason Nash and others. $8. 8 pm. Bell House Seventh[149 St. at Third Av- enue in Gowanus, 643– (718) www.thebellhouseny. 6510], com. BINGO: frozen bananas while watch- REITER, TOM CURREN: TOM REITER, 8 pm. Brooklyn$12. Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12thstreets in Wil- liamsburg, 963–3369], (718) www.brooklynbowl.com. ING LOT KARAOKE: shot when you sing metal a song. pm. 10 Bar Matchless Manhattan[557 Ave. at Dri- ggs Avenue in Greenpoint, 383–5333],(718) www.bar- matchless.com. CHOIR: Island Library Mermaid [1901 Ave. between 19th and W. 20th streets in Coney Island, 265–3220),(718) www.bklyn- library.org. Free. 8:30pm. Videology (308 Bedford Ave. at S. First Street www.videol- Williamsburg), in ogy.info. door screening. Free. 8:30 pm. Valentino Pier (Coffey Street and Van Dyke St. in Red Hook), www.nycgov- parks.org. vel superheroes including Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Hulk appear in this live show special effects,featuring pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles and more. $25–$100. 7 pm. Atlantic [620 Center Barclays Ave. at Pacifi pect Heights, (917)www.barclayscenter.com. 618– 6100], TALK, BROOKLYN BRIDGE BRIDGE BROOKLYN TALK, FILM, NASH “JASON IS MAR- DEVELOPMENT ARRESTED MUSIC, DONAVON FRANKEN- DONAVON MUSIC, MUSIC, HEAVY METAL PARK- MUSIC, HARLEM GOSPEL LIVE!: UNIVERSE MARVEL FILM, “MADAGASCAR”: Out- For ReservationsFor 718-236-9883 Pup- 0RIVATE 0ARTY 2OOM !VAILABLE s /PEN $AYS ! 7EEK Elegance without Extravagance without Elegance With Trivia .OON TO -IDNIGHT s WWWTOMMASOINBROOKLYNCOM Local bands, OTHER 1464 86 Street between 14 & 15 Avenues, Brooklyn Avenues, 86 & 15 Street between1464 14 Producers Michael Enjoy our Three course dinner menu $28 menu dinner course Three our Enjoy Harmony, sing- Conroy Warren leads PERFORMANCE Free entry before 7 pm. 0ARTIES WELCOME FOR ALL OCCASIONS s /PERA AND 0IANO &RIDAY 3AT TUES, AUG. 12 AUG. TUES, SING: ing, and high-energy pop, funk,and rock and roll. Free. 10:30 am. 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Brownsville Danny boxer Jacobs, left, Rich Kane, Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions picture-perfect story.’ ‘It the writes — Brownsville boxer and cancer survivor survivor and cancer boxer — Brownsville Danny Jacobs on his shot at a world title title at a world shot on his Jacobs Danny Brownsville’s Brownsville’s • Danny Jacobs has The Brownsville boxer The last time Jacobs “I had the skills. I had Jacobs ready to to ready Jacobs BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI seize world title title world seize TAKING ON THE WORLD: THE ON TAKING will look to win his fi rst world title at the Barclays Center on will look win his fi to Aug. 9. never beennever more ready to seize the opportunity to champion.be world a steps intothe ring to face the with Fletcher Jarrod vacant World Boxing As- middle-sociation world titleweight on the line theat Barclays Center the on on Aug. 9. Brooklyn-bred be boxers Sadam Ali, Zach- also ary and Ocho, Edgar will San- tana card. thehad at a shot world title was back in 2010, in againsta bout Dmitry Pirog. was It the lone loss of of his career. Jacobs lack on loss the blames mental toughness the at time. is it as the natural talent to be a world strong champion at that as mental my state but level, wasn’t Jacobs said. “That’s now,” I feel likewhy I’ll be time this successful more ve Continued on page 37 Organizers also took up up took also Organizers sign the is that think “I game, During Tuesday’s Williams 6-foot-8 The Williams played his col- He was to mentor came in contact with you,” you,” with contact in came Malikwrote in her poem. fu- with help to collection a neral costs. Queensbridge players, wholost 124–104 on June 29, all black wore stripes their on shoulders. of the type of person that Stixx was, the type of fam- ily he comes from, and how they all together stick and they are here en mass right to supportnow him,” Diaz said. announcer tournament Chisholm talked to Brawley Williams,the about crowd mentioning he helped how songet a gig Chisholm’s Globetrot- Harlem the with ters. was the one of circuit’s most well-liked and consistent He got hisplayers. nick- name from his build slender growing and up tweeted, was consid- He ered of streetball’s one best big men. Williams enjoyed court. being than more nothing the on “Thank another god for day alive #blessed” the night died. he before lege ball at the University of Missouri-Kansas a Di- City, vision I school, and played professionally overseas. He was still playing in fi summer ball tournaments, according to his cousin Er- nest Washington. would younger and players was de- Williams fun-loving and scribed as a said jokester. happy-go-lucky Diaz him let never forget that he Photo by Steve Schnibbe Steve by Photo Hoops in the Sun the in Hoops July 24 after suffering a heart court-side suffering attack after 24 July lled making connections making connections lled short was lived, it ful- but fi and game this through who those to love showing smile and his personality. He personality. his and smile smile.’ you make always could ‘I want people to remember his his remember to people want ‘I — Ranate Williams, widow of James ‘Stixx’ Williams, who died who died Williams, ‘Stixx’ James of widow Williams, — Ranate • “Your purpose“Your and The league honored honored league The destiny been have may ing poem by female street- ova- standing a with him a female and mov- tip-off, a by before tion Malik, poem ing Milani half- at baller prayer a of moment time. CROSSING STIXX: THE RIVER James “Stixx”(Avove) Williams, seen here competing at Hoops in the Sun, was remembered Proat City Nike where he had a heart attack on the court on at the ageJuly 24 of 34. (Right) Smush Parker bows his head as prayers are said coach for Wil- ve liams when play resumed fi later. days lling lling the ve days later to Pro City tournament tournament City Pro “I’m just looking down down looking just “I’m Hundreds of fans, The 34-year-old Browns- The streetball institu- BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI ttingly in their usual black black usual their in ttingly James ‘Stixx’ Williams, age 34, suffered heart attack at tournament at heart attack 34, age suffered Williams, ‘Stixx’ James Hoops community mourns mourns community Hoops streetball legend Williams legend streetball extended family fi paying their respects to his his to respects their paying ers, coaches and organizers many of the circuit’s play- bleachers. two young daughters, with middle section of the far is survived this by wife and memorial to Williams, who ning was in a many ways games to go on. 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He He soon. so resuming play struggled with the idea of of idea the with struggled director Ray Diaz said he he said Diaz Ray director in here, honestly.” “You can feel“You his presence aunt Dolores Butler said. court,” Williams’s great great Williams’s court,” ning up and down this this down and up ning and I can just see him run- and white uniforms. fi lyn’s X-Men with X-Men both teamslyn’s the court against Brook- His Queensbridge team took took team Queensbridge His tournament resumed play. remember Williams as the the Williams as remember at Baruch fi teammates packed the gym the packed teammates friends, and family, former the hospital. hospital. the rest and died on the to way 24. into cardiac He went ar- at Baruch College on July pro-am hoops tournament playing the at Nike Pro City back to the bench while lapsed suddenly heading Grady basketball star basketball col- Grady ville and native former loved. liams died doing what he he what doing died liams tion James “Stixx” Wil- “Stixx” James tion 36 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 8—14, 2014 July atMCUPark 30 4 Auburn Cyclones 9 fi for the home Rosario gled fi of- front Clones’ ofthe part as ago weeks two team the batting .409 since joining went three-for-three and is who Conforto, run. other an- Clones the home, giving throw shortstop’s the beat able was Chavez to and tag, Abreau’s Osvaldo under in slid for home. 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Smithing,” said. “I lost that kind to playingof element streetball, that one-on-one stuff.” ing a winner and showing up a delivered Smith in games. late victoryagain Bas- Big Apple for ketball with its playoff hopes City Pro on the line against at defending Bell to Sean champion game the in last week. Smith buried a three- play with side left the to from pointer left 1:37 hisgive team a three-point lead. On the next possession he drove multiple drew paint, the into defenders, and found an open teammate a baseline for jumper theto put contest of reach. out situations a lot. I’ve been for- been I’ve lot. of the game, to make have you a the best decisions on the court,” Smith said. “I’ve beenin those situations and games many win to tunate that’s I tried what to do today.” continuing succeed, to tinuing to continuing and improve, to to harder and harder it make al- he’s what just It’s him. doubt done. ways rst foray intorst profes- foray proves Smith is is Smith proves Strong summer uss Smith delivered an- toother his blow critics, which is what he does ev- None of that has changed. changed. people al- know why “I don’t has that of None The 6-foot Smith averaged for great that’s think “I alongPeople the ques- way Smith was drafted 47th over- much play didn’t Smith ready for the NBA the for ready R ways doubt it,” he said “I seem seem “I ery chance he gets. said he it,” doubt con- am I ways and well do always to sistently doubted.” star Molloy and native Williamsburg The Archbishop former has left a lasting impression fi his with basketball. sional 16.0 points and a league-leading 6.4 assists to go along with 5.0 rebounds while playing point guard the for Orleans New Peli- Sum- NBA recent the in cans mer League in Las The Vegas. effortsrookie’s earned him a se- lection to the All-League second team.peo- Smith he showed felt he couldple do the things needed said. he to be a NBA point guard. me,” to happen to that I could“It showed run a pick and roll, get guys It involved. brought out some elements of my game.” tioned ifSmith was good enough the for NBA. stayed He hisfor senior season Louis- at polished more become to ville after leading the Cardinals to a national championship the year There areprior. still improve- ments to be made, like improv- ing his free throw shooting and turnovers. limiting all in the second round the by being before 76ers Philadelphia traded Orleans to New point for guard Pierre Jackson, tore who Orlando the during Achilles his Summer League. returned He City last York home to New week re- up-close an people gave and become.minder good how of he’s work to competing because college, by in Louisville streetball at time stayed he lost the He made over summer. out for up could he as leagues many as in City cir-around the York New cuit because he tried to stay in playing shape. He played at the Entertainers Basketball Clas- Park, Rucker at sic Hoops in the Photo by Steve Schnibbe Photo by Steven Schnibbe He knows he can’t his let ulti- Ja- chance,” second a have “I dreaming of raising the over belt his head, and expects an emo- tional night if that dream comes prepared better is Jacobs true. ca- his in point this at that do to and he doesn’t knowreer, if this chance will come aroundagain. mate goal once more. get away cobs said. “Most get people don’t a second chance. This is it.” Williams’s family and Williams’s friends packed the “I want people to remember his smile and his Williams’s early death has been hard on his “Tomorrow is not promised,” former Long Is- personality,” Ranatepersonality,” Williams said. “He could al- make smile.” ways you family, andfamily, the streetball community’s outpouring and supportof love them for has eased their pain a little reminds It bit. them he was and of who that the impact he made will not be forgotten. land University star Mike Campbell said. “It’s evi- “It’s said. Campbell Mike star University land dent. These guys are just dropping right before our things put just in It perspective reallyeyes. to take yourself.” of care bleachers at the Pro City Nike tournament when play re- sumed on July 29. REMEMBERED: titlerst in world front of his He remembers as a kid “It writes the picture-perfect to have everything go my way. way. my go Jacobs said. “I couldn’tstory,” everything hadhave a better opportunity have to toI know take I have advantage of it.” cer and returning to the ring allhave built to up this moment Jacobs — thefor chance to win his fi hometown fans. ghts. All one but Williams Continued from page 35 Jacobs Continued from page 35 them win that night of the Clone Wars, triumphing by a Jedi-mind-bending over the Connecticut 8–1 Tigers. clones wore Darth Maul emblems on their uniforms the for game, and going the Dark over to Side clearly helped King Henry mugs for the camera alongside a Sith Lord during “Star Night Wars” on Aug. 2 at MCU Park. The Cy- For king and empire and king For The struggles of beating can- The hard-punching Jacobs, Williams is the most recent streetball player to to player streetball recent most the is Williams “I don’t believe my son is gone,” Richard son believe is“I my gone,” don’t Wil- She said it was hard to come back toBaruch, where “I knew always he was a very popular but guy, Williams was of respect shown plenty on social cal knockout. seven-straight fi seven-straight techni- or knockout by been has life as taken him. He’s won won He’s him. taken as life dream and still of where in awe on the other hand, is living the ent view for the for view circuit’sent players. in the last four years. It has put things in a differ- a in things put has It years. four last the in and Tyrone Evans “Alimoe” all have passed away Franchise” Stickland, Troy “Escalade” Jackson, Jackson, “Escalade” Troy Stickland, Franchise” die at a youngdie at age. Legendary man big John “The beautiful kid.” beautiful liams said. believe “I he is don’t gone. He was a Richard said the family still feels a sense of shock. she is currently taking classes. Williams’s father Ranate Williams. Williams. Ranate is looking down, watching all this,”said his wife heart and it comforts me a little to know that he he that know to little a me comforts it and heart just to see it now, afterjust to see now, his it death, touched it my family with Williams’s all-star game jersey. and Gersh Park did the same while presenting the in the Sun in the Bronx had of silence, a moment Kemba Walker, and the at localKemba Walker, tournaments. Hoops media, including from NBA and Gibson Taj players ship he won yearsship he won ago. still him owed pair a of sneakers from a champion- 44 DT COURIER LIFE, AUG. 8–14, 2014 © 2014MARVEL Additional feesmayapply. Weekday Kids TicketsJust$15! AUG. 13 –17 Restrictions andexclusionsmayapply. Nodouble discounts.Subjecttoavailability. 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