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By Natalie O’Neill iment” — putting them well nected bike lane opponents The Brooklyn Paper within legal time limits. MEAN claim it only became a fixed Like a bike with no brakes, Cycling path foes working part of the streetscape in Jan- the fight over the Prospect Park under the name Neighbors for Streets uary 2011. West bike lane just keeps go- Better Bike Lanes are reviv- That seemingly small fact The battle for Brooklyn’s byways ing. ing their lawsuit against the could push back a court-man- Opponents of the contro- high-profile bike lane, argu- dated four-month cut-off date versial lane are appealing a ing that last summer’s ruling The city started installing for filing lawsuits against gov-

File photo by Noa Cortes judge’s decision to dismiss by a Brooklyn Supreme Court the bright green bike lane in ernment agencies — giving new The Prospect Park West their case because they filed Justice Bert Bunyan was “le- June 2010 and says it began life to a case filed by bike lane Community Newspaper Group / Eli Rosenberg bike lane is one of the it too late , claiming the bicy- gally and factually erroneous” considering the path a perma- critics in March 2011, lawyer Shirley Worcester, 2, takes a sip of her steamed milk baby- world’s most controver- cle route should have been con- because he failed to consider nent street fixture that same Georgia Winston claims. ccino at Sit and Wonder cafe in Prospect Heights. sial pieces of asphalt. sidered a “temporary exper- the lane a “trial project.” month. But politically con- See BIKE LANE on page 3

HOW THE MONEY MOVES AROUND COFFEE … Power ’Point The city paid The state 1 the state $10 2 might give Greenpoint’s cleanup cash could million to settle $2 million of that a lawsuit for violat- cash to National FOR KIDS! ing pollution laws Grid so it can build a fuel controversial ‘gas’ reﬁ nery in Green- power plant point — promising in Greenpoint Cafes offering ‘Babyccinos,’ By Aaron Short build a profit-making plant that turns the money would go that turns sew- The Brooklyn Paper sewage fumes into power, a Depart- to neighborhood age fumes into espresso shots just for tots A power company might turn Brook- ment of Environmental Protection of- environmental energy. lyn’s farts into fuel by using money ficial told Greenpoint residents last projects. By Eli Rosenberg ing their bottles and juice boxes in the state promised to spend cleaning month. The Brooklyn Paper favor of “babyccinos” — mini de- up Greenpoint, a city environmental “The state was looking at the idea of insider revealed. using the environmental funds with the For access to the foul They grow up so fast. caf cappuccinos or frothy cups of Albany officials could give $2 mil- idea that it could be applied to the Na- 3 septic gas, National Grid Brooklyn’s obsessive coffee cul- steamed milk and foam. lion in grants slated for eco-friendly tional Grid pipeline,” Richard Muller, would pay the city $1 million ture is rubbing off on the borough’s Moms and dads in neighbor- projects in the neighborhood to Na- the agency’s legislative affairs direc- per year. youngest cafe-goers, with tots ditch- See COFFEE on page 9 tional Grid so the energy provider can See POWER on page 9 Slope’s ‘parking ring’ exposed eowners on the block allege. Angry Park Slope motorists Doormen accused of hogging precious spots “I don’t want to sound petty — claim the “parking ring” oper- but I can’t take it anymore,” said ates on Monday and Tuesday By Natalie O’Neill triggered a “Seinfeld”-style mini- their cars on street cleaning days neighbor Maura Collins, who is mornings after street cleaning

CNG / Natalie O’Neill The Brooklyn Paper war between drivers hunting for — but the doormen intentionally often forced to park around the ends on Montgomery Place at The doormen at 27 Prospect Park West allegedly create The doormen at a posh Park spaces, neighbors say. create un-parkable “half spaces” corner, or further, when alternate around 10:30 am. “half spots” on purpose — then move the cars forward to Slope building are running a park- Residents at 27 Prospect Park on Montgomery Place to save spots side parking hours end. “It’s just A doorman at 27 Prospect Park make room for each other. ing spot-saving scheme that has West pay their doormen to park for other tenants’s vehicles, hom- so galling.” See PARKING on page 4 SCHOOL’S OUT FOREVER City closes W’burg’s MS 103 PS 19 axed By Kate Briquelet By Aaron Short The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Paper Teachers in Clinton Hill are fu- The city is closing the book rious that the city will close their on PS 19. Gates Avenue middle school and A Department of Education replace it with a brand new mid- panel voted 9–4 to close the Ro- dle school — claiming the De- berto Clemente School during a partment of Education allowed highly charged five-hour meet- them to fail instead of answer- ing at Brooklyn Technical High ing their pleas for help. School last Thursday, ending the A city panel voted 9–4 last run of a primary school that served week to phase out MS 103 and Community Newspaper Group / Kate Briquelet Williamsburg’s Latino popula- create a new school for sixth, sev- MS 103 students (from left) Alexis Pascall, Tatyana Pacheco, tion for generations. Frizzell Sanders, and Najee Scott are heartbroken over the enth and eighth graders called MS Paymon Rouhanifard, of the Photo by Stefano Giovannini 351, which will take its place in Department of Education’s vote to close their school. Department of Education, justi- the building it shares with the el- fied the panel’s decision to shut- ementary school PS 56. but parents say the city never gave “We don’t deserve what we’re ter the S. Third Street elementary Put your paws up Officials cited MS 103’s inabil- their school a fighting chance by getting,” said PTA member Mo- because it was the “lowest rank- ity to turn around its poor grades, failing to provide the administra- nique Small. “Other schools are ing school in the entire city,” but Marley, a 5-year-old French bulldog, gets her nails done by pet pedicurist Marta Antil low attendance and lack of safety, tive support it needed. See MS 103 on page 9 See PS 19 on page 9 at the Wag Club’s “Valentine Doggy Spa Day” on Sunday in Brooklyn Heights. Landmarking Mustard, relish, condoms Williamsburg hot dog shop hands out prophylactics By Kate Briquelet promote his restaurant, and safe sex. got one high profile taker. their territory The Brooklyn Paper “This is for the greater good of all,” The sausage seller says “Jersey Williamsburg’s hot dog king is dol- he said. “The condoms are fun, the outer Shore” starlet Snooki was his first ing out a different kind of sausage cas- wrapper is hysterical and safe sex is a customer after he spotted her emerg- Slopers hope historic district will ing. good thing to practice.” ing from the Meatball Shop on Bedford The wiener aficionados at Crif Dogs This isn’t the first time kielbasa and Avenue with co-star Deena Nicole. curb development near arena are promoting their Driggs Avenue lo- contraception have come together. Af- Holding a handful of the new rub- cation by handing out custom condoms ter all, German immigrant and sau- bers, Shebairo claims he flagged down By Natalie O’Neill adorned with an eyecatching logo fea- sage-skin maker Julius Schmid cre- the pint-sized prima donna.

The Brooklyn Paper Barclays Community Newspaper Group / Kate Briquelet turing a scantily clad woman hugging a ated America’s first reliable form of “I was the creepy weird dude next to Preservationists and elected of- Center Crif Dogs employee Alina Pride giant frankfurter that says “eat me.” birth control using animal intestines her and said, ‘Hey these are for you,’” ficials are pushing to expand Park says that the wiener joint’s free Crif Dogs owner Brian Shebairo is in the 1880s. said Shebairo. Slope’s historic district — a move condoms have been flying off giving away the rubbers — which come Shebairo doesn’t have such huge am- The gal pals thanked him but denied that could protect the neighborhood’s the counter. inside a matchbook cover — for free to bitions — but he claims he’s already See CONDOMS on page 3 charm amidst a predicted wave of FLATBUSH AVE development sparked by the soon- to-open Barclays Center. Councilmen Steve Levin (D–Park Slope) and Brad Lander (D–Park Slope) FIFTH AVE Drivers crying ‘Fowl’ are throwing their weight behind a longstanding Park Slope Civic Council effort to extend the community’s al- Blast Fowler Square pedestrian plaza plan ready substantial landmark district to PRESIDENT ST include 12 blocks of buildings between By Kate Briquelet to get to Fulton Street. Fowler Square currently Fifth and Sixth avenues bounded by The Brooklyn Paper “This isn’t Amsterdam — we houses a statue of Fort Greene’s SIXTH AVE Flatbush Avenue and President Street A tiny Fort Greene street is need our street!” said longtime famous Civil War general Ed- — effectively barring non-contextual becoming a battlefield for pe- resident Joe Napoli. “There’s al- ward Fowler, but doesn’t see construction in the neighborhood any- destrians and motorists as the ready a war here between bikers, much other action. where near the arena. city prepares to turn the block drivers and people who never The Fulton Area Business “For people who live nearby, this into a plaza. even go near a car.” Alliance, which started push- is a pretty important thing,” said Some drivers are lashing out Under the plans, the Depart- ing for the plaza plans nearly Park Slope historian Francis Mor- against the city’s plans to demap ment of Transportation would two years ago , says eliminat- rone, noting that stadiums rarely rise SEVENTH AVE the teensy block of S. Elliott shut down the stretch of S. Elliott ing the roadway would bring so close to buildings with so much Place between Lafayette Ave- Place adjacent to Fowler Square new life to a dreary and forgot- Community Newspaper Group / Kate Briquelet history and unique style. “Without nue and Fulton Street to make — a largedly unused trianglu- ten piece of land. The city wants to transform Fowler Square — an un- protection, there’s every reason to The proposed expanded historic room for a pedestrian piazza, lar park cut off from the Smoke “This is a wonderful oppor- derutilized triangle on Fulton Street — into a popping think [future development] would be district (in red) and the current saying that it will make life Joint restaurant and a bodega by tunity to transform an under- pedestrian plaza. But residents are outraged that the See LANDMARK on page 3 (in black). miserable for motorists trying a short swath of roadway. See FOWLER on page 3 plans call for closing a segment of South Elliott Place. 2 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 February 17–23, 2012

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Sixth Street — This year, Demby hopes fined, modern skyscraper that tribute to the nearby Williams- age, Steiner says. pop up in eyecatching mod- even though Demby insisted to add small batches of beer, “will be more interesting than burgh Savings Bank — Brook- The building will also boast ern constructions or historic his event would be quiet and wine and gin to the mix by the typical rental box.” lyn’s answer to Manhattan sky- about 144 units of “affordable buildings. family-friendly. opening a 10-foot bar in the “I’m the anti-Trump, start- scrapers — with a series of housing.” “I’m sure Marty Markow- Rendering courtesy Dattner Architects “We have a lot of fami- center of the property, cor- ing with the hair,” said Steiner, architectural setbacks. But it’s the 50,000 square itz will be calling Apple to Steiner Studios will build a 52-story residential lies who come to our busi- doned off from the food in who along with running the “We didn’t want to build a feet slated for retail — includ- come on over,” he said. tower on a gritty section of Schermerhorn Street. nesses so this won’t be a a 30-foot by 50-foot pen in rowdy scene,” said Demby. time for the market’s April “This is really about show- 7 opening. casing local producers.” Bartenders would serve But the board — which eight to 10-ounce cups of has previously tried to beer from Brooklyn Brew- The need for speed ... bumps heighten outdoor drinking ery, Kelso, and Six Point, as regulations — voted 3–2 well as wine from Brook- against the Smorgasburg lyn Winery, and gin cock- Cobble Hill parents say Hicks Street crossing is accident waiting to happen plan, worrying that neigh- tails from Kings County Dis- bors living along Kent Av- tillery, Breuckelen Distilling, enue — who are already cross the street,” said Madeley ers and vice versa. and the New York Distilling By Kate Briquelet danger zones, including Henry outraged about intoxicated The Brooklyn Paper Rodriguez, the mother of a PS Even with stop lights and and Kane streets and Henry Company — whose distiller post-concert crowds — won’t can’t wait to introduce his Children walking to school 29 second-grader who has wit- a crossing guard, parents say and Baltic streets — a process welcome more potentially in- nessed several near-misses. “If the corner is an accident wait- that would require a months- gin to Smorgasburg’s thirsty will be hit by unseen, speed- toxicated visitors. masses. ing cars unless the city in- we don’t fix it now, something ing to happen. long study. “Saturday is a family day “There’s no better place stalls bumps and mirrors at bad is bound to happen.” “The neighborhood is A Transportation spokes- for many residents who live to have a gin and tonic than a dangerous Hicks Street in- Hicks Street has two lanes changing and the street is woman said that the agency [near the East River] and they on the Brooklyn waterfront tersection, Cobble Hill par- of northbound traffic and one not,” said Rebecca Katz, will look into extending take that time to play games at the Brooklyn Flea,” said ents claim. lane of southbound traffic, who lives near the intersec- the sidewalks on Kane and and relax,” said CB1 public New York Distilling Com- As a service road for the separated by a median that tion and doesn’t let her tod- Hicks streets and provide a safety committee member pany’s Tom Potter. Brooklyn-Queens Express- serves as an overpass above dler out of his stroller when temporary speed board in Rob Solano. “Anytime you Harry Rosenblum, co- way, Hicks Street attracts the highway. Pedestrians — they walk past. “Every week- the area. add alcohol to that environ- founder of the cooking school plenty of hurried drivers — many of them condo dwell- day, you see a bunch of kids Slowing down motorists ment, it changes the dynamic and store, Brooklyn Kitchen but in recent years, the cross- ers on Tiffany Place — say coming over the BQE with on their way to the BQE won’t of the venue.” said bringing Brooklyn-cen- ing at Kane Street has become crossing from the median is huge trucks racing by.” be easy — but parents say Smorgasburg’s appli- tric beer and spirits to Smor- packed with children heading particularly dangerous be- Community Newspaper Group / Kate Briquelet Officials with the Depart- the city must do something cation will go before the gasburg is a no-brainer, con- to PS 29 two blocks away, ac- cause motorists tend to hug Parents are calling for speed bumps and flashing ment of Transportation met before it’s too late. full board, where it would sidering the food festival’s cording to families. the curb and a tall fence ob- signs at a treacherous crossing on Hicks Street — with residents last week to dis- “Everyone is frightened, likely be approved so long as objective. “People are in a rush and structs views, making it dif- where they say some kids are dodging cars in or- cuss installing speed bumps on yet we have all this talk and Demby brings a petition with “The goal of Smorgasburg can’t see the little kids about to ficult for drivers to see walk- der to get to PS 29 in Cobble Hill. Hicks Street and other nearby no action,” Katz said. scores of signatures from res- is to support people mak- idents in favor of the food- ing things and they should and-alcohol plan and letters be able to highlight locally of support from public offi- made beverages, bitters, and cials, a CB1 source said. cocktails, in the same way The food-only offshoot of they highlight other locally P.O. closing sparks Columbia St. mail-strom the Brooklyn Flea opened last made food products,” said May in a lot adjacent to the Rosenblum. By Natalie O’Neill in the isolated neighborhood afford to pay employee sala- nearby spot for stamps. Clinton and Bush streets in Red munity’s frustration. East River and immediately A much smaller winter The Brooklyn Paper say the branch shouldn’t be ries, a spokeswoman said. “It’s a big inconvenience,” Hook, is 15 blocks away. “I feel bad for people in attracted thousands of hun- version of the Smorgasburg The federal government is stamped out. But residents are circulating said Norman Cox of the Co- The petition garnered 200 the neighborhood,” said Rita gry denizens who feasted on has already shacked up in- closing the only post office in The U.S. Postal Service a petition demanding the post lumbia Waterfront Neighbor- signatures in just 24 hours. Farone, who ran the post office spinach pupusas, tacos, lob- side the nearby Brooklyn the Columbia Street Water- must close its Columbia Street office near President Street re- hood Association. And post office employees branch for 17 years. “And now ster rolls, roasted garlic toast, Brewery on Sundays, where front District — but residents location by March 31so it can main open, saying they need a The closest post office, on say they understand the com- I gotta find another job.” corn flake cookies, and vegan beer is readily available.

pedestrians. It also claimed versed.” “It’s kind of sad,” he said. that Department of Transpor- The argument might hold The city expects to trounce BIKE LANE tation fudged data to make up in court, but it still makes bike lane critics in their ap- Making the lane seem more success- plenty of bike-riding neigh- peal. Continued from page 1 The lawsuit — which last ful than it really was. bors roll their eyes. “We are confident that the “The lawsuit clock started year earned international In August, Bunyan dis- “It’s like arguing about trial court’s decision in our better running only after Depart- headlines and fueled rifts missed the lawsuit based contraception: it’s already favor will be upheld on ap- ment of Transportation [in- amongst Park Slope neigh- on legal minutia — but also here — and everybody’s peal,” said Mark Muschen- stalled it] permanently,” said bors — alleged that the bike noted parts of the lawsuit using it,” said bike-boost- heim, senior council for Winston, who filed the brief lane turned the peaceful were “without merit.” ing neighbor Mitch Sonies. the city’s Law Department. choices in on Friday. street into a danger zone for Neighbors for Better Bike “They should get a life.” “The popular bike path con- Lanes now contends the judge Longtime cycling advo- tinues to enhance the safety “committed errors” and that cate Eric McClure was dis- of all who use Prospect Park life can BICYCLE the ruling “should be re- appointed by the appeal. West.” the tiny lot is flanked on two occur at sides by busy streets. FOWLER Kellogg said that the De- REPAIR partment of Transportation any age. Continued from page 1 ton Street from the one-way, will address traffic concerns utilized space,” said Phil- southbound S. Elliott Place. at a community workshop lip Kellogg, director of the Instead, they would be forced this week.. EXPERIENCED, LICENSED, PARK SLOPE PSYCHOTHERAPIST 7 DAYS business group. “If some- to turn left on Lafayette Ave- “The rehabilitation of body doesn’t want to sit in nue and travel one block until Fowler Square would be a CAN HELP YOU SORT OUT LIFE’S ROADBLOCKS. it, they don’t have to. The they reach S. Portland Ave- win for the neighborhood,” DOG DAY CYCLERY beauty is that it’s there for nue, where they can turn right said Fort Greene Associa- SPECIALIZATION IN LGBT ISSUES people to use.” 115 VAN BRUNT ST and reach Fulton Street. tion chairman Paul Palazzo. CERTIFIED IN FAMILY AND COUPLES THERAPY T 347.799.2739 But drivers fear they’ll Other called the proposed “It’s just a matter of making AFFORDABLE SLIDING SCALE. www.dogdaycyclery.com lose a speedy route to Ful- park unsafe for amblers, as it work.” OUT-OF-NETWORK INSURANCE ACCEPTED and quality of life — and At- lantic Yards has some bear- LANDMARK ing on that,” said Bray. $ANIEL"ROOKS ,#37s#ELL Levin — who has not taken FLAT Continued from page 1 altering the facades of their a strong public stand on the www.danielbrookspsychotherapist.com inconsistent with the historic buildings or demolishing their Atlantic Yards project — also character.” homes, but it won’t include re- refused to link the landmark- [email protected] Indeed, merchants and tail establishments on Flatbush ing push to the mega-devel- TIRES property owners near the new and Fifth avenues. opment, but said historic dis- home of the Brooklyn Nets The Civic Council has tricts can protect buildings that have already begun putting fought for years to imple- need to be saved. their land up for sale — rais- ment a three-phase Park Slope “As development increases SUCK ing concerns that a real-estate landmarking plan that initially throughout Brooklyn, it is gold rush near the arena will called for preserving almost more and more important to change the look of Park Slope every building in the neigh- preserve the historic character Need a Passport? 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But he says the historic Barclays Center opens its doors at 10 Grand Army Plaza. zone would help if an arena- in September, considering that influenced wave of develop- a similar proposal to expand a PROJECTS? ment hits Park Slope. landmarked district in South “It’s a tool for preserving Park Slope has taken about a architecture integrity, the year and a half with a sched- Passport Service Hours Call us to get ‘em done in no time! character of the streetscape uled final vote in April. 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more interesting after Senate he can fall back on his old Republicans proposed maps Albany seat, so long as he for new legislative districts wins this fall. that would cut Adams out of Besides Adams and Scis- Adams joins Beep race his Crown Heights-to-Sun- sura, several others are ru- set Park district . Adams said mored to be eyeing a run to By Daniel Bush the following year. black voters. Carlo Scissura, a special money [to be competitive],” he would move into the new replace Markowitz, who’s The Brooklyn Paper Adams announced his in- But Adams — a retired adviser and former chief of Scissura said. “It’s early and district if necessary, but ex- term-limited out of office in 2013, including state Sen. State Sen. Eric Adams tentions to run through his cop and founding member of staff to Borough President 2013 is a long ways off.” pects the proposal won’t be Daniel Squadron (D–Brook- wants your vote this fall — longtime chief of staff, Ingrid 100 Blacks in Law Enforce- Markowitz, reported raising Scissura said he would approved. lyn Heights), Assemblyman and next fall, too. Martin, who sent an email ment Who Care, and who is $127,000 in his first 100 days ease overcrowding in schools, City campaign finance of- Eric Adams Nick Perry (D–Flatbush) and The Flatbush Democrat is to a circle of supporters this perhaps best known for his as a candidate — the fast- bring manufacturing jobs ficials say Adams can open City Councilmembers Dom- throwing his hat in the ring week appealing for contribu- controversial “Stop the Sag” est of any Brooklyn Borough back to the borough and ex- a fundraising committee for tions for his currently penni- inic Recchia (D–Coney Is- for what’s expected to be a campaign to get kids to hike Hall hopeful in history, ac- pand ferry service to South- cifics, saying he’s still fo- the state Senate race and for less Beep campaign fund in land) and Letitia James (D– bruising race to replace Bor- up their pants — has no cash cording to the Campaign Fi- ern Brooklyn, among other cused on getting reelected the borough president race advance of a March 8 fund- Fort Greene). ough President Markowitz on hand and his opponent has nance Board. initiatives. as a state Senator this fall simultaneously — and if he raiser. deep pockets. “Let’s see who raises the Adams was short on spe- in an election that became loses the primary for Beep — with Aaron Short as Brooklyn’s highest-pro- “The road to Borough Hall file, but largely powerless, is long and can be rocky, but booster-in-chief. And he’s do- with your continued support ing it while running again for we [can] set a smooth course,” his seat in Albany. Martin said. “I’ve always wanted to be The three-term law- borough president,” said Ad- maker would be Brooklyn’s Teen dead in W’burg football stab ams, who faces a state Sen- first African American bor- ate election this fall and a ough president — potentially 90TH PRECINCT the bus collided with a parked Police say two gun-wield- he parked his fancy ride be- borough president election giving him a big boost from vehicle near Lincoln Place ing outlaws mugged a man tween by Fort Hamilton High Southside–Bushwick POLICE BLOTTER at 4:30 pm. on Carlton Avenue on Jan. School at 4 am. He came out- A violent thug fatally Thugged 27 for his cellphone. side at 11 am to find the in- stabbed a 17-year-old Bronx The victim told cops that side of his car on fire. Find more online every Wednesday at Two jerks robbed two boy in the parking lot of a he was near Atlantic Avenue women on Vanderbilt Ave- Cash heist Lorimer Street grocery store BrooklynPaper.com/blotter at 3:30 pm when two robbers nue on Feb. 13. on Feb. 11. approached him and rifled Thieves stole more than The women told cops that Police say Edgar Soto was ing it over, the man shot back, glasses from a bar-goer on through his pockets. $20,000 in cash and jewelry they were leaving the bar at the Key Foods near Grand “You’re going to have to take Fifth Avenue on Feb. 5. One of them ran off with from a Seventh Avenue apart- near Bergen Street at 4:20 Street at 11:30 pm when he got it from me.” The victim told cops that a Boost Mobile phone, $35, ment on Feb. 10. into an argument with the as- The thugs then punched a woman walked into Gin- am when two men came up and a Metrocard. Police say The victim told cops that sailant and several others. him in the face several times ger’s Pub, a gay bar near Fifth behind them and struck them they arrested one suspect she left her house between The man became enraged, and took his phone. Street, at 1:45 am and asked both in the face. The danger- shortly after. 68th Street and Bay Ridge ous duo ran off with one of Avenue at 11 am. When she stabbed Soto in his chest, Cell snatch the bar-goer for a dollar. The Driven to crime Custom Framing and ran away, according to lady turned her down — so the victim’s wallet. returned 12 hours later, she Ready-Made Frames cops. Soto’s sister called po- A thief swiped a woman’s the crook snatched her brown Cashed out Five swindlers in sun- found two diamond bracelets 374 7th Avenue cellphone on Cadman Plaza glasses snatched a trio of Posters & Prints lice and emergency workers glasses and ran away. A crook stole hundreds and $20,000 missing from (bet. 11th & 12th Sts) took Soto to Woodhull Hos- East on Feb. 9. motorcycles from a park- her dresser. Friendly Service Bad car-ma of dollars from a woman at 718-832-0655 pital, where he was declared The woman told police she ing garage on Park Avenue was near Red Cross Place at 7 A thief stole two vans a Flatbush Avenue ATM on on Feb. 12. Rob fresh dead at 12:14 am. Feb. 8. A sly thief broke into a Police are searching for the pm when the crook snatched parked on Ninth Street on The security guard told her iPhone and fled. Feb. 7. The victim told cops that cops that he was on the sec- Third Avenue Subway res- suspect, who they believe is she was withdrawing cash taurant on Feb. 8 and stole a 5-foot-5 Latino male who No service A worker from Good Shep- ond floor of the carport near herd Services — a social ser- from a Chase bank near Washington Avenue when a $300. was seen wearing a red hat, A crook stole a woman’s vice agency that helps youth Eighth Avenue at 1:25 pm white van drove in at 3:35 am. Owners told cops that blue jeans, and a black sweat- cellphone on Fulton Street — told cops that he parked when her child dropped A group of men jumped out of employees left the shop be- shirt. on Feb. 7. two silver-colored Ford vans something. the vehicle, lifted three chop- tween Bay Ridge Parkway The woman said she was CHINESE FOOD iPhone push near Fourth Avenue at 8 pm. While bending over to pick pers, and scrammed. and 76th Street at 1:30 am. near Hoyt Street at 6 pm it up, someone made off the A jerk stole a woman’s iP- He came back at 8:30 am the Toy gun When they returned at 9:30 hone while she was entering when the thief grabbed the next day and discovered they $420 she got from the ma- the next morning, they found DELIVERY her Montrose Avenue build- device. were gone — with no sign chine. Cops claim a teen thief the surveillance camera dis- ing on Feb. 12. Break-in of broken glass. Diner ditch brandished a fake gun on abled and cash missing from for South Slope & Windsor Terrace Cumberland Street on Feb. The victim told police she A crook swiped a treasure Three freeloaders ditched the safe and register. entering her building near Jersey getaway 8 and tried to scare another Any order $15 or over: trove of jewelry and electron- A perp swiped a cellphone their bill at a burrito joint kid into giving him money. Deli heist Graham Avenue at 3:30 am ics from a Pacific Street home on Flatbush Avenue on Feb. Thieves swiped cash — FREE Eggroll or when the perp pushed her from a woman on Fourth Av- The 12-year-old vic- on Feb. 7. enue on Feb. 7. 11. tim told police that he was and the register — from a Can of Soda into the lobby and took out The occupant said she left Workers at Burrito Bar Fifth Avenue deli on Feb. a gun. The victim told cops she near Greene Avenue at 3:30 her apartment between Hoyt was near Sixth Street at 1:10 told cops that the three jerks pm when the young crook 6. He said, “B----, give me and Bond streets at 7:30 am. came in to the shop between Any order $25 or over: pm when a man grabbed a wielded the phony pistol. Owners told cops that all your stuff!” so she gave When she came back at 7:30 Prospect Place and Seventh they left the store between up her purse and her phone, black iPhone from her hand. Police say they arrested a FREE Pint of Pork pm, her front door was ajar He then jumped into a green Avenue at 11 pm and enjoyed 14-year-old suspect. 79th and 80th streets at 9 pm. and he ran away. and jewelry, her laptop, DVD dinner and drinks. Fried Rice or Two car with New Jersey plates Bling sting When they returned at 12:45 Cans of Soda Cash grab player, and iPod were gone. and sped away. When it came time to pay am, they found the register, A crook stole $400 from Cash grab for their feast an hour later, An evildoer snatched more and $3,000, missing. — Natalie O’Neill the diners ditched the $131 than $6,000 in diamond neck- a man on Keap Street on A crook stole $5,700 from — Dan MacLeod

Any order $35 or over: Not including Lunch Special tab and fled. laces from a luxury jewelry Feb. 8. a diner at a Livingston Street FREE General Tso’s The victim told police he 76TH PRECINCT Jumped warehouse on Flushing Av- hamburger joint on Feb. 7. enue on Feb. 8 94TH PRECINCT Chicken or Three was near Hope Street at 12:35 The burger lover told Carroll Gardens–Cobble Cops say three teens beat pm when the man approached Hill–Red Hook A worker told cops that Greenpoint–Northside Cans of Soda cops that he was at restau- up a girl on Prospect Place he was in the store near and said, “I lost something, rant between Pearl and Smith iPunch on Feb. 8. Four-on-one you have it,” and then threat- Chauncey Avenue at 3 pm, FAST, FREE DELIVERY BY CAR streets at 10 am when the Two thugs attempted to The young victim told photographing his precious Four hooligans attacked a ened him. thief reached into his pocket, rob a man on Van Brunt Street police that she was near man on the Bedford Avenue L The victim took out his stones. grabbed the wad of cash, and on Feb. 3. Grand Avenue when the three He left the chains on the train platform on Feb. 11. wallet, and the thief grabbed fled. The victim told cops jumped her, punching and The victim told police he #1 GARDEN his cash and ran away. counter and when he returned Head game that he was near Sullivan kicking her, and leaving her two hours later, they were waiting for a train at the sta- with injuries that required tion near N. Seventh Street CHINESE RESTAURANT iPickpocket A thief stole a man’s head- Street at 3:10 pm when he gone. treatment at a hospital. at 6 am when the men ap- A thief grabbed a woman’s phones at the Pacific Street was approached by the two Cops said they arrested Jump the gun proached him. One spray- iPhone on Morgan Avenue subway station on Feb. 6. crooks. 221 Prospect Park West three teenagers. A punk simulating a gun painted him in the face, an- on Feb. 11, said cops. The victim told police he “Give me your iPad,” (Between 16th & Windsor Place) robbed a teen of his iPhone on other bit his fingers, and the The victim told po- was waiting for a Bay Ridge- one of the goons barked, — Eli Rosenberg Greene Avenue on Feb. 7. others threw him against a lice she was near Harrison bound R train at station near but the victim wasn’t bear- 718-831-1795 The 12-year-old victim pillar and punched him in Place at 3:40 pm when the Fourth Avenue at 4:20 pm ing any Apple products, so 88TH PRECINCT told police that he was near the face. 718-832-3068 man reached into her pocket when the crook grabbed the one of the would-be thieves Fort Greene–Clinton Hill Cumberland Street at 5 pm They then ripped his and took the phone. headphones and ran away. punched him in the face and Cops arrested a suspect fled. Mobile stickup when the perp approached jacket, took $83, and ran later that day. Wallet yanked Goon gang A tag-team of thieves held him and said, “Did you know out of the station toward N. A thief stole a man’s wal- up a Myrtle Avenue cellphone who jumped my cousin?” Seventh Street. Affordable Family Dentistry — Aaron Short Seven thugs attacked a let at a Smith Street phar- store on Feb. 10 — tying up a The thief showed off the woman on Baltic Street on Teen spirit in modern pleasant surroundings macy on Feb. 8. worker and running out with handle of a gun in his waist- Feb. 7. Four teenagers beat up a 84TH PRECINCT The victim told cops that cash. band, then yanked the kid’s State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) The victim told police she 15-year-old boy near the Lo- Brooklyn Heights– he left the wallet at the cash The employee told police cellphone before fleeing. Emergencies treated promptly was near Clinton Street on her rimer Street L train station DUMBO–Boerum Hill– register at the store between that the crooks entered the Special care for children & anxious patients way home at 4:15 pm when Help yourself on Feb. 7. Downtown Wyckoff and Bergen streets shop near Ryerson Street at Thieves boosted at least WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD at 5:40 pm. When he returned the gang of goons attacked The victim told police he iFight 1:15 pm. “Everything is go- three other vehicles this was leaving the station near • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) 30 minutes later, the billfold her — throwing her to the ing to be fine,” said one of • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, Bonding Thugs assaulted a man on week, including a plumb- Metropolitan Avenue at 5:30 was missing. ground, then punching and the miscreants, while flash- Crowns & Bridges (Capping) Fulton Street on Feb. 7 and kicking her. ing van filled with copper pm when the troublemakers • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment stole his iPhone after he re- — Daniel Bush ing a gun. wire: approached and started push- • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings Masked Cops say that the goons • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) fused to give up the device • Some knave stole a 2002 ing him. brought the frightened worker • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) without a fight. 78TH PRECINCT A gun-wielding thug Ford van from Washington One shouted, “You can get to the back of the store and Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer The victim said he was robbed a man on First Place Avenue on Feb. 7 — driving jumped here or you can step Park Slope tied him up with duct tape. near Flatbush Avenue Exten- on Feb. 8. off with $23,000 in tools and outside, but either way I’m 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens They snatched $412 and three sion at 3:50 pm when three Bad blade The victim said he was copper piping. going to kick your a--!” 624-5554 U 624-7055 phones before fleeing north crooks approached and one A thug sliced a man on passing Henry Street on his The Queens plumber told The group kicked, hit, and Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking 14th Street on Feb. 11. way home from the bar at on Grand Avenue. police that he parked near and insurance plans accommodated of them said, “Give me your struck him with a stick be- iPhone.” But instead of hand- The victim told cops he around 10:30 pm when a man Hit-and-run Park Avenue at noon. When fore they ran away. in a green mask approached was walking to his cousin’s A cold-hearted thief he returned half an hour later, Beat down apartment near Prospect Park him from behind. boosted a delivery van from his vehicle was gone. West at 11:55 pm, when three “Give me what you got,” Greene Avenue on Feb. 7 and • A bandit stole a brand- Police arrested four sus- gangsters wearing black and the goon demanded, pointing ran over the driver when he new sedan from Carlton Av- pects who they say beat up Why Choose yellow approached. the gun. The victim gave up tried to stop him. enue on Feb. 7. a man outside a Berry Street “You down with the $60 and the thief fled. The victim told police that The victim told cops he bar on Feb. 11. Kings?” one of them Bar slug he parked near Waverly Ave- parked near Fulton Street at The victim told police he got into an argument with “A Good Plumber”? asked. A troublemaker slugged nue at 10:20 am, leaving the 1:30 pm. When he returned the group outside Viva Tora The poor guy said he a woman in the face at a wa- keys in the ignition. Ten min- that night, his $12,000 Nis- near N. Fourth Street at 4:05 wasn’t — but that he wasn’t tering hole on Atlantic Ave- utes later, a crook was in the san Sentra was gone. am. really against them, either. nue on Feb. 11. driver’s seat. • Some goon drove away One of the bullies then The victim told police The hapless deliveryman with a 1987 Buick parked The thugs allegedly pointed to the victim’s yellow she was lounging at Last jumped in front of the ve- on Washington Avenue on punched, kicked, and hit him and black shoes and asked, Exit near Clinton Street at hicle to stop the thief, but Feb. 7. with a wooden stick before “Why you rockin’ those col- around 11 pm when the thug the ruffian ran him over and The victim told police fleeing. Cops arrested them ors then?” whacked her, causing her lip sped off. that he parked near DeKalb a short time later. The thugs then started to to bleed. The victim dislocated his Avenue at 10 am. When he iGrab returned the next morning, punch him — and one slashed hip and was transported to A jerk stole a woman’s — Colin Mixson his $1,000 blue sedan was him with a razor blade be- Kings County Hospital by iPhone on Lorimer Street gone. fore running away. emergency responders. in Feb. 9. 77TH PRECINCT • A thief nabbed a mo- A Good Plumber Inc., with over 20 years of experience in The victim told police she Bike bandit Apple pry torbike on Park Avenue on the plumbing and heating industry has built our reputation Prospect Heights A quick-moving thief Three marauders allegedly Feb. 3. was near Conselyea Street at on recommendations. That reputation has grown due to our swiped a sweet bicycle from Bike clip attacked a man on Hanson The victim told cops that 11 pm when the thief grabbed reliable, honest and affordable service. Honesty means never a shop on Fifth Avenue on A jerk driver clipped a cy- Place on Feb. 11 and swiped he parked near Clermont Av- her phone from her hand and recommending work that is unnecessary and giving you an Feb. 8. clist on Washington Avenue his iPod Touch. enue at 6 pm. When he re- ran down Meeker Avenue. accurate price before we do the work…no hidden fees. At A Good A manager at R & A Cy- on Feb. 8. The victim told cops he turned three days later, Drums solo cles told cops that someone The victim told cops that Plumber Inc., we believe customer service is about exceeding the was near Flatbush Avenue his white 1993 Honda was A thief stole a drum set snatched a light-weight Pin- she was pedaling north near at 9:39 pm when the rob- customer’s expectations before, during, and after the job! gone. from a car parked on N. 12th arello road bike — made of St. Marks Avenue at 8 am bers threatened him with a — Kate Briquelet Street. carbon fiber — from the when a white Honda turned razorblade. One of the goons The driver parked her rear of the shop near Park left and struck her. The driver s$RUGAND"ACKGROUND4ESTED s&ASTAND#LEAN3ERVICE sliced his forehead, while an- 68TH PRECINCT car between Berry Street %MPLOYEES Place between 4 and 6 pm. did not stop. other broke his headphones and Wythe Avenue at 9 pm s(OME0ROTECTION0LANS The crook likely entered and snatched his device, he Bay Ridge–Dyker Heights s0ROFESSIONALLY4RAINED-ECHANICS School swiped on Feb. 10, but when she re- s&ULLY3TOCKEDh7AREHOUSEON through the back door and said. Hot wheels turned to the location three used a rope to hoist the bike A school bus hit a parked s3TRAIGHT&ORWARD0RICING 7HEELSv car on Underhill Avenue Police arrested a trio of hours later, she saw both win- onto the roof, he said. A flamer set fire to a s"EST7ARRANTIES!ROUND s&ULLY,ICENSEDAND)NSURED on Feb. 8 — and then sped 20-something suspects at BMW parked on Shore Road dows were broken and her Shady, shades away. the scene. on Feb. 5. drums were missing. Our Professionally Trained, Clean and Courteous Staff Can Handle: A crook swiped some eye- A witness told cops that Calling collect The victim told cops that — Aaron Short s$RIPSs,EAKSs#LOGSs0IPINGs7ATER(EATERSs"OILERS s"IOLOGICAL$RAIN4REATMENTSs-AIN3EWERSs2ENOVATIONS s"ACK &LOW0REVENTORSs2EMOVALOF6IOLATIONSs7ATER&ILTRATION)NSTALLATIONS tographic evidence and issue.” problematic that finally broke even called the cops (to no Residents of the building down and bought a private s5NDERGROUND0IPE,OCATINGs&ULL#OLOR3EWER,INE)NSPECTIONS avail). did not confirm the existence spot nearby. A Good Plumber Inc. PARKING... A doorman at 27 Prospect of the alleged parking ring. “What can you do?” he $ Continued from page 1 none existed before. Park West told The Brook- But some drivers say some- said. “There’s really no law West allegedly leaves gaps lyn Paper that his colleague thing must give. against it.” Phone: 718-648-6838s&AX718-646-4659 25 Off Neighbors are so fed up of wasted curb space in front that the Montgomery Place George is in charge of park- “It’s frustrating,” said Mi- Indeed, a police spokes- !GOODPLUMBERNY GMAILCOM Any and behind each vehicle he Block Association even put ing operations on Tuesday cheal, a resident and mer- woman said cops — and even parks — keeping other driv- mornings. chant, who asked that his meter maids — can do noth- WWWAGOODPLUMBERCOM the problem on its Septem- NYC Licensed Master Plumber #1948 Plumbing Job ers from getting a spot on George refused to discuss last name be withheld being to stop the space-saving ber meeting agenda. When You Need A Good Plumber…Call Us! With This Ad their block. When it comes allegations of spot-saving cause he didn’t want to make agreement. Cannot be combined with time to park another one car, Other residents have gone earlier this week. his neighbors at 27 Prospect “It’s not criminal,” said any other offer. the doorman simply moves to greater lengths — Collins “I don’t know what they’re Park West mad. Detective Cheryl Crispin. 718-648-6838 "0 the first car forward — cre- claims she has confronted talking about,” he said. “I He said parking — and “But it’s certainly not very ating a parking spot where the doormen, snapped pho- have no comments on your spot-saving — became so neighborly.” INSIDE DINING | PERFORMING ARTS | NIGHTLIFE | BOOKS | CINEMA

THEATER In the round A classic — and controversial — play that ties Adolf Hitler to Ronald Reagan is hitting the stage (er, hitting the round) at Brooklyn Col- lege this month. “A Bright Room Called Day,” by award-winning playwright Tony Kushner, tells the story of the rise of Hitler through the eyes of a young actress in the 1980s during the AIDS crisis, and how inaction by those who could have stopped him paved the way for the Ho- locaust to unfold. “When Hitler came Photo by Steve Solomonson to power, nobody really knew what he was going to do. Nobody took it that seriously,” said Mary Beth Easley, artistic director of Brooklyn College’s theater department. “The whole thing is a call to action,” (718) 260-2500 February 17–23, 2012 The entire play — which will be performed The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings in the round, with the audience surrounding the actors who are arranged in the center of a circle — takes place in a single room. . “A Bright Room Called Day” at Walt Whitman Theatre [2900 Campus Rd. at Hil- lel Place in Midwood (718) 951-4500] on Feb 23-March 4, 7:30 pm. $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and $6 for students. For more information, visit www.brooklyncenter. Brussels sprout com — Dan MacLeod OPERA ‘Wright’ on! Hallelujah! Pop star composer Rufus Wainwright is finally in Brooklyn poised to unveil his original operatic score in the New York City Opera’s production of “Prima Donna,” which will open at BAM on Feb. 19. Set in Paris in 1970, “Prima Donna” tells the Our love affair with mini cabbage story of Regine Saint Laurent, an aging op- By Juliet Linderman Brussels sprouts are green and fresh,” said Eat your veggies: Pictured right, era singer, played by ac- for The Brooklyn Paper Brooklyn Fare Market General Manager server Katie Smail shows off Five claimed vocalist Melody Omar Diallo, who increased his weekly Leaves’ famous sweet and spicy Moore, trying to come to all ‘em Breuckelen sprouts. shipment from two-and-a-half cases to Brussels sprouts. terms with her successes That classically stigmatized veg- five cases beginning in December 2011. and her failures. C etable formerly famous for its abil- “Of every six grocery orders I process “This story is both ity to inspire upturned noses at the din- now, at least five of them include Brus- looked because of that sad and triumphant and ner table is finally getting the positive sels sprouts; they’re on lots of menus right childhood stigma. melodramatic and all press it deserves, in Brooklyn and be- now; people just love them.” But now, it’s your the things you want op- Photo courtesy of Glenn Petry yond. That’s right: it’s the year of the Brussels sprouts are one of the most typical rags to era to be,” Moore said. “There’s so much honor Brussels sprout — and any way you versatile and dynamic winter vegeta- riches vegeta- in it; it’s about self-discovery, late in life.” slice, dice, quarter, deep fry or sautee bles — kept company through the ble story.” Both Wainwright and Moore explained that while it, these miniature cabbages are mak- chilly months of by the likes of tur- opera gets a bad rap, seeming boring, inaccessible and ing their way onto menus at the best nips, squash, kale, parsnips and beets, antiquated, “Prima Donna” is quite the opposite. restaurants in the borough, and selling among others —and chefs and restaura- A lot of the time it’s more akin to a foot- out every night. teurs are embracing the Brussels sprout ball game, other times it’s the most sensitive “We go through a case a day, it’s really renaissance with open arms, and a flower on earth,” Wright said. amazing,” said chef Jamison Blanken- diverse flavor profile. “Prima Donna” at BAM [30 Lafayette ship, whose restaurant Chuko in Pros- “It’s cabbage in a little ball, but Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Fe- pect Heights is lauded for having some it isn’t as tough; its leaves are lix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100]. of the borough’s best Brussels sprouts. much more tender,” said Jimmy Feb. 23-29, 7:30 pm, $25. For info, visit “We can go down the street and find Clark, chef de cuisine at The www.bam.org. — Juliet Linderman them on every menu; it’s amazing that Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights, the public loves this dish so much, con- where he’s been serving sprouts sidering Brussels sprouts have never since the restaurant opened in been all that intriguing.” 2009. Clark said that sprouts MUSIC Primarily cultivated in central Califor- have been a best-seller on the nia, Brussels sprouts are are loaded with menu since the very beginning, Vitamin C, fiber and anti-oxidants, in ad- and that the rest of the borough is dition to having other distinctly healthy finally catching on to the craze. properties — a factor some Brussels “You can cook them whole, shred ‘Whiskey’ fun sprouts purveyors credit for the vege- them, braise them, make sauerkraut or table’s noticeable increase in popularity kimchee, use just the leaves — Brus- The Man in Black is back — in spirit, anyway. over the last six months to a year. sels and kale you can really do anything In honor of the late country rock legend Johnny “People are really starting to orient under the sun with. And they’re very Cash’s would-be 80th birthday, the Bell House themselves around fresh vegetables, and hip right now; they used to be over- is throwing a massive bash hosted by honky tonk rockers Alex Battles and the Whisky Re- Photos by Stefano Giovannini bellion, complete with with — you guessed it — bacon. But that’s a sing-along of Cash’s not all: these pan-fried Brussels served with greatest hits. a liberal sprinkle of thick, savory, smoky ba- “Johnny Cash was The best spots for sprouts never anybody except con bits are also generously adorned with plump pink pomegranate seeds, adding a Johnny Cash,” said Bat- You don’t have to tell us twice to eat our vegetables. Like the rest of the borough, we’re having a full-on love af- sweet, sour and fresh pop to every bite. tles. “There are so many fair with Brussels sprouts this winter, and here are a few of our very favorite spots to chow down on these magnifi- Prime Meats [465 Court St. at Luquer artists who spend their cent miniature cabbages. Streets in Carroll Gardens, (718) 254-0327] lives imitating other art-

Photo by Katie Kovach ists, trying to figure out Five Leaves, $8: These Brussels sprouts The Vanderbilt, $5: There’s a reason the Vinegar Hill House, $8: Everything at who they are, but Johnny are topped with whole pecans that gives this Vanderbilt’s Brussels are perhaps the most Vinegar Hill House is scrumptious, and the Cash was always strong and vulnerable, he was happy dish a toasty, nutty flavor — not to men- celebrated in Brooklyn. These little guys are tender, lightly fried Brussels sprouts are no and sad — and he’s just the coolest guy.” tion a serious crunch. Additionally, these quartered and lightly deep fried, leaving the exception. Slathered in thick, tangy whole- Battles and the Whisky Rebellion will croon lightly fried mini cabbages are tossed with outside leaves hot, crisp and oily, and the in- grain mustard and topped with toasted hazel- Cash’s iconic San Quentin set, during which a few sprigs of salad greens, providing a sides warm and tender, but never too soft. nuts, these Brussels are satisfying and flavor- he serenaded the inmates at one of the coun- healthy and fresh-tasting topping to this Then, they’re tossed in a vinaigrette made with ful without being too heavy or overpowering; try’s most notorious maximum-security pris- sweet, sticky, spicy, mouth-wateringly de- Sriracha, honey and fresh lime, with a spare the perfect side to any dish. But take warn- ons, placing a special emphasis on authenticity; licious side dish. sprinkle of cilantro and sesame seeds ontop. ing: you might not want to share. Battles’s deep and gritty voice (and a couple of Five Leaves [18 Bedford Ave. at Lorimer The Sriracha kick lingers on the tongue, and Vinegar Hill House [72 Hudson Ave. be- stiff drinks) makes this reenactment a faith- Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-5346] in the back of the throat, just long enough to tween Front and Water streets in Vinegar ful interpretation of the genuine article, even bring some heat, while the honey and lime Hill, (718) 522-1018] though he and Cash look nothing alike. Chuko, $7: These quartered and lightly complement each other, creating a versatile “Cash’s songs are real fun to sing along to,” fried brussels (pictured) are sweet, salty, and flavor trajectory that includes sweet, spicy, No. 7, $6: Brussels sprouts with chili Battles said. “My dad had a Johnny Cash tape spicy all at the same time, making for the salty, smoky, and sour at once. and garlic — simple, sophisticated, largely that we listened to in the car, and he would most flavorful veggie side dish you can pos- side. This Asian-fusion reimagining of the The Vanderbilt [570 Vanderbilt Ave. at absent of bells, whistles, and heavy sauces, play it over and over again until I learned all sibly hope for. Slathered in tangy fish sauce Brussels sprout is indicative of the vegeta- Bergen Street in Prospect Heights, (718) allowing the integrity of the versatile veg- the songs by heart. and topped with slightly crumbled honey ble’s resurgence: it’s crept its way into ev- 623-0570] etable to shine. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. between roasted peanuts and thinly sliced hot chili ery cuisine. No. 7 [7 Greene Ave. between Cumber- Second and Third avenues in Gowanus, (718) peppers, these brussels are hot and crispy on Chuko [552 Vanderbilt Ave. at Dean Street Prime Meats, $7: In typical Prime Meats land and S. Oxford streets in Fort Greene, 643-6510] Feb. 24, 8 pm. $20 ($15 in ad- the outside, and perfectly tender on the in- in Prospect Heights, (718) 576-6701] fashion, these beautiful Brussels are tossed (718) 522-6370] vance). For info, visit www.thebellhouseny. com. — Colin Mixson

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$10. 10pm. Sycamore [1118 Cor- Photo by Rick Meyerowitz Island Public Library [1901 Mermaid and recycle. telyou Rd. between Stratford and Ave. at West 19th Street in Coney Westminster roads in Ditmas Park, Star spangled: Join Maira Kalman, author of “Looking at Lin- coln,” for a Presidents’ Day reading and party at powerHouse Island, (718) 265-3220], www.brook- (347) 240-5850], www.sycamore- lynpubliclibrary.org. brooklyn.com. Arena on Feb. 20. WORKSHOP, BOOKBINDING FOR To learn more, visit www.thinkgreen.com. OTHER BEGINNERS WORKSHOP: $25. 6 dent’s Day. Free. 3 pm. Power- pm. WORD [126 Franklin Street be- TAX HELP: State Sen. Marty Golden is SUN, FEB. 19 sponsoring income tax preparation House Arena [37 Main St. at Water tween Milton and Noble streets in for seniors; by appointment only. Street in DUMBO, (718) 666-3049], Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], www. Free. 9 –11:30 am. District ofﬁ ce PERFORMANCE www.powerhousearena.com. wordbrooklyn.com. [7408 Fifth Ave. at 74th Street in Bay THEATER, “FOLLOW THE LEADER”: BEGINNER’S ESL: 6:15 to 9:15 pm. See Monday, Feb. 20. Ridge, (718) 238-6044]. 8:30 pm. See Friday, Feb. 17. MON, FEB. 20 TAX HELP: Need help with ﬁ ling your THEATER, “FOLLOW THE LEADER”: returns? LIU Brooklyn is offering to OTHER WORKSHOP, COMPUTER BASICS: 8:30 pm. See Friday, Feb. 17. prepare forms for seniors, disabled READING, MAIRA KALMAN AND Adults learn basic skills. No experi- people and low-income families. MARGARET MCNAMERA: Au- ence necessary. Free. 1 pm. East- Appointment necessary. Bring valid thors of “Looking at Lincoln” and ern Parkway Public Library [1044 WED, FEB. 22 photo ID, social security cards for “George Washington’s Birthday,” Eastern Pkwy. at Kingston Avenue WORKSHOP, HOMEWORK HELP: dependents and self; income re- respectively, will celebrate Presi- in Crown Heights, (718) 778-9330], Children get after school help with www.NYParenting.com cords including W-2s and 1099s and assignments. Free. 4:30 pm. East- if possible last year’s returns. Free. ern Parkway Public Library [1044 10 am to 2 pm. Long Island Univer- Eastern Pkwy. at Kingston Avenue sity [DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in Crown Heights, (718) 778-9330], in Downtown, (718) 780-4062]. CIVIC CALENDAR www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org. CITIZENSHIP PREP: For immigrants TUE, FEB. 21 MON, FEB. 27 WORKSHOP, TANGO LESSONS: For planning on applying for US citizen- adults and youngsters interested in ship. Registration required. Free. Marine Park Civic Association, Community Board 14 Youth Monthly meeting; 8 pm; IS 278, ballroom dancing. No experience 10:30 am–1:30 pm and 1:30–4:30 Services Committee, Monthly and no partners necessary. Spon- 1925 Stuart St. at Fillmore Ave. meeting; , 7pm; Community pm. Prospect Park YMCA [357 Ninth (718) 336-7343. sored by the FIAO Beacon pro- St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Board 14 office, 810 E. 16th St. at gram. Pre-registration for young- (718) 768-7100], www.ymcanyc.org. Avenue H; (718) 859-6357; www. sters required. Free. 6 pm–9 pm. WED, FEB. 22 cb14brooklyn.com. READING, MARTHA SOUTHGATE: Community Board 13, Monthly IS 96 [99 Ave. P at W. 11th Street in The author discusses her new book meeting; 7 pm; Coney Island Community Board 10, Monthly Bensonhurst, (718) 232-2266]. “The Taste of Salt.” Free. 4 pm. Hospital, 2601 Ocean Pkwy. at meeting; 7:15 pm; Knights of BEGINNER’S ESL: 6:15 to 9:15 pm. See Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Shore Parkway; (718) 266-3001; Columbus, 1305 86th St. at 13th Monday, Feb. 20. branch [Flatbush Ave. at Eastern www.brooklyncb13.org. Avenue; (718) 745-6827. THEATER, “FOLLOW THE LEADER”: Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in 8:30 pm. See Friday, Feb. 17. Park Slope, (718) 230-2100], www. To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] brooklynpubliclibrary.org. See 9 DAYS on page 8

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There’s less www.bqcm.org discovery, less surprise. ort Greene-based humorist Ba- AS: Is your book having a con- ratunde Thurston’s new book, versation with other books, such as F “How to Be Black,” is part mem- Christian Lander’s “Stuff White Peo- oir, part cultural guidebook that will ple Like?” Or should readers some- help you make friends with back- thing altogether different? grounds different from your own. BT: I don’t believe in books talk- Thurston, a stand-up comedian ing with other books. That’s a fright- and a digital editor for faux news- ening world in which books have paper, The Onion, has been touring become self-aware and artificially the country over the last few weeks, intelligent. and we were lucky enough to catch For people who like “Stuff White up with him during a few slow hours People Like,” “Who’s Afraid of Post- in San Francisco. Blackness,” by Tourey, “Negrope- Aaron Short: How is working at dia,” by Patrice Evans, or “Ask A Check out our exciting new the Onion different from working for Mexican,” by Gustavo Arellano, this a reality-based newspaper? book will be very interesting to them Baratunde Thurston: We invest as well. Also, if you like the Bible or Summer Workshop Series! more in fact-checking, and I think The Dictionary, either of those are a we enjoy it a lot more. Most people good gauge for what you might find who work for reality-based news- in my book — a lot of chapters and ENROLL NOW! Photo courtesy of Harper Collins papers don’t seem to be very happy Race riot: Brooklyn satirist Baratunde Thurston ‘s new memoir, a lot of words. these days. We have more fun. We What do you miss most about “How to be Black,” is hot off the presses. AS: JUNIOR ROCK WEEK don’t actually have to report, which Brooklyn when you’re on the road? July 9-13: For rockers ages 7-11 is convenient. And where’s the first place you want AS: How does it feel to live in Presi- but it is pretty racially diverse. Amer- racial lines there’s a tendency to see to go when you come back home? MUSICWORKS dent Obama’s post-racial America? ica itself is pretty segregated. that person as a universal spokesper- BT: I miss my bed, which is in July 28: ages 6-9; July 29: ages 13-17; August 4-5: ages 6-13 BT: There’s a lot in that question. Brooklyn has more types of races son for their people. Don’t necessar- Brooklyn. There’s nothing about my Interactive family programs on rock, jazz, improv, music in film and songwriting You’ve made it sound like President than the other places I see, and they’re ily base your friendship around that, bed that’s Brooklyn except that it Obama OWNS America, but that’s closer together. I live in Fort Greene. or you’ll be removed from the Friend spends more time in Brooklyn than MUSIC ADVENTURES FESTIVAL not how the country works. And I see many more flavors of Amer- category and placed in the Annoy- I do. Other than going to my bed, or July 30-August 3; August 13-17; August 20-24: For children 18 mo.-4 yrs. post-racial is a nonexistent thing, ica walking in those few blocks than ing-People-I-Know pile. my couch, I also really like Smith so that’s difficult to describe. That’s in most of the rest of America. But AS: Is it harder for white people to Street and the restaurants there, and SCHOOL OF IMPROV INTENSIVE like asking what it’s like to live in maybe that’s just because we have make black friends or for black peo- a Thai restaurant called National in August 6-10: For teens in high school the belly of a dragon or snow angel. less space, so we have to share. ple to make white friends, and why? Fort Greene — there’s nothing over Race is still an issue. Race plays a AS: What can Brooklynites learn And where do Latinos and Asians $10 and it’s amazing. I especially miss TEEN ROCK INTENSIVE part in many outcomes for people. from reading your book about mak- fit into your analysis? brunching in Brooklyn. It’s a way of August 11-12 It’s pretty much the same America ing new friends with backgrounds BT: It’s hard for all of us to make Na- life. Soco on Myrtle and Grand is in most ways. different from their own? tive American friends because we’ve very very delicious. And Char No. Features jazz-rock guitarist Mike Gamble AS: How is Brooklyn different BT: If they’re reading my book in pub- done a good job of wiping them out. 4 on Smith Street for Whiskey. Al- from the rest of the country when lic, they’re going to make instant friends AS: How has Facebook and other ways whiskey. 718.622.3300 www.bqcm.org it comes to race relations? or instant enemies. Don’t tell black peo- social networking platforms affected Baratunde Thurston’s “How to 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 BT: Brooklyn is probably better ple you’re trying to become back, just how we make new friends? Be Black,” is now available at your than the rest of the country in most merely understand it better. BT: We can pre-stalk them in ways local bookstore. For info, visit www. ways. I’m not a historian of Brooklyn, When people make friends across that we did not have the ability to do baratunde.com.

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can will serve tacos and margar- itas to Williamsburg revelers late into the night. Do the brew: Our friends at The Local (hey there, Kuntzman!) report that the DeKalb Market will g p boast a brand new wine-and-beer It’s food ossi time license when it reopens this spring. Cheeky Sandwiches, Robicelli’s cupcakes, indie designer duds and This week’s helping of steamy, meaty dining news now craft suds too? Forget the Ful- ton Mall, come April, we’re not grass-fed patties peddled at new- veggie and seared rainbow trout square food event space. Caramel- leaving Willoughby Street. comer Burgersmith (which quietly options all grace the highly cus- ized banana and maple oatmeal So meaty: Bay Ridge’s Burger 'PPEJFJO$IJFG opened for business a week ago tomizable menu. for every one! Bistro has ruled the neighborhood’s By Sarah Zorn on the corner of Baltic and Smith Give me some honey: In Happy trailers: 3rd Ward’s by- ground-protein scene since 2010 Streets, in the old Faan space) are other expansion news, cozy Cob- gone Goods truck, a restored 1946 — think antelope, elk, kobe, veal enough to make you melt. The cow ble Hill café Ted and Honey has trailer that briefly peddled burgers, osso bucco, shrimp scampi, and our area restaurants double is ground daily at nearby butcher opened a spacious new eatery dogs, and fried green tomato sand- of course, donut — so it was only down, Brownstone Brook- shop Paisanos and griddled on a cast called BLDG 92 at the Brooklyn wiches on the corner of Metropol- a matter of time before Brown- F lyn gets meatier, and Carroll iron f lat top, before being slapped Navy Yard Center. They now itan Avenue and Lorimer Street, stone Brooklyn angled for a taste. Photo by Bess Adler Garden’s builds a better burger in on special Portuguese muffins from have a full-fledged catering di- will see new life as an art deco- Park Slope will add to its growing Sweet as honey: Chris Ted Jackson (with his child this week’s scrumptious serving Cape Cod. Vegans and pesco-pollo vision as well — Parker Red Cu- styled Mexican eats truck called bounty of culinary riches with a Sofie Jackson), owner of Ted and Honey cafe in of gossip. vegetarians will also find their per- linary Events — which exclu- Zona Rosa. According to dnainfo. 1,000 square foot Fifth Avenue Cobble Hill, recently opened an eatery in the Brook- Moo-sic to our ears: The fect patty — turkey, quinoa-nut- sively supplies food to the 8,000 com, the owners of Mesa Coyoa- outpost this March. lyn Navy Yard Center.

deliver the Paumanok By Bill Roundy Lecture. Free. 6:30 pm. BAR SCRAWL Long Island University 9 DAYS... [DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in Downtown, (718) Continued from page 6 488-1624], www.brooklyn. y liu.edu. Kolache craz THURS, FEB. 23 THEATER, “FOLLOW THE BLACK MIGRATIONS: Key- LEADER”: 8:30 pm. See note speaker Dr. Jo-Ann Friday, Feb. 17. Breakfast pastries take Brooklyn Graham discusses Black History month, followed By Sarah Zorn by a performance by the FRI, FEB. 24 Choir and black Theater TAX HELP: 10 am to 2 pm. for The Brooklyn Paper students. Free. 10 am–2 pm. New York City Col- See Saturday, Feb. 18. utumn Stanford is the lege of Technology Klit- WORKSHOP, FUN FRIDAYS: Queen of Kolaches. gord Center Auditorium 4 pm. See Friday, Feb. 17. No clue what a [285 Jay St. at Tillary MUSIC, ESNAVI: Free. 8 pm. A Street in Downtown, (718) BAMCafe [30 Lafayette kolache (pronounced ko- 260-5102], www.citytech. Ave. between Ashland la-chee) is? cuny.edu. Place and St. Felix Street That’ll hardly come as TALK, BLACK MIGRA- in Fort Greene, (718) 636- surprise to Stanford — the TIONS: A lecture. Free. 4129], www.bam.org. owner of the upcoming 10 am. New York City THEATER, “THE UNEX- College of Technology PECTED GUEST”: A per- Brooklyn Kolache Co. in Klitgord Center Audito- formance by the Narrows Bed Stuy — whose mission rium [285 Jay St. at Tillary Community Theater. $20. statement is to get the bor- Street in Downtown, (718) 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Audi- 260-5102], www.citytech. torium [97th St. at Fourth ough hooked on the sweet cuny.edu. and savory Czechoslovakian Avenue in Bay Ridge, WORKSHOP, ENGLISH (718) 482 3173], www. pastries so popular in her CONVERSATION: 1 pm. NarrowsCommunityThe- home state of Texas. See Tuesday, Feb. 21. ater.com. “Kolache’s are an ob- WORKSHOP, BOOK DIS- THEATER, “FOLLOW THE CUSSION: For adults; session there — you can call for titles. Free. 2 pm. LEADER”: 8:30 pm. See find them in any donut Gravesend Public Library Friday, Feb. 17. shop or gas station at the [303 Ave. X between side of the road,” Stam- Photo by Elizabeth Graham West First and West Sec- A whole lotta kolaches: Autumn Stanford, owner ond streets in Gravesend, SAT, FEB. 25 ford said. “They’re made (718) 382-5792], www. with a slightly sweet, of the Brooklyn Kolache Company, shows off her brooklynpubliclibrary.org. PERFORMANCE chewy, yeasty homemade savory and sweet kolaches. WORKSHOP, CROCHET: THEATER, “THE UNEX- dough wrapped Adults meet every week PECTED GUEST”: 8 pm. around fillings like delicious to eat.” and work on their proj- See Friday, Feb. 24. DINING ects. 2 pm. Midwood THEATER, “THE UNEX- strawberry, cottage That being said, Stamford Public Library [975 E. 16th PECTED GUEST”: 8 pm. cheese, poppy seed Brooklyn Kolache Co [520 fully expects the bulk of her St. between Avenues J See Friday, Feb. 24. or cherry, or even DeKalb Ave. between Skillman business to come from har- and I in Midwood, (718) Street and Bedford Avenue ham, egg, hot dog, ried morning commuters. 252-0967], www.brook- OTHER in Bedford Stuyvesant]. For lynpubliclibrary.org. TAX HELP: 9 –11:30 am. See or jalapeno.” more info, visit www.brook- “The other thing that TAX HELP: 6–8 pm. See Sat- Saturday, Feb. 18. lynkolacheco.com. urday, Feb. 18. “It’s like an ul- makes kolaches perfect TAX HELP: 10 am to 2 pm. tra-portable, grab- for New York is that they’re BEGINNER’S ESL: 6:15 to See Saturday, Feb. 18. and-go, self con- made in advance and just 9:15 pm. See Monday, Feb. 20. 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Considering the eco- But Alliance spokesman our season is beyond sh Eugene Patron sa infuriating.” t Bishop Nicholas nomic hardship of the past few supporting, not hindering,By Daniel lo-n BuPaper years, Prospect Park should be cal businesses.” The Brookly lic food truck confab iwilld that acrossben- the BrooklynSusan Povich, had to who say plans abou to arriage from The majority of Catho efit the community. makeials whoher popular voted Redfor same-sexHook m Melissa Murphy, owner of SeventhBrooklyn Avenue we nearHere’s First what parishioners from Lobster Po churchgoers in “There are concerns every Sweet Melissa Patisserie on Street,ree with agreed. Bishop DiMarzio’stime decision there is a bigto change,”ban state said officat the rallies,und bristles truck a at regular these spoke to disag “I am payingt toso muchban moneyparticipating Patron. in church“But we and strongly school be- functions:accusations. Nicholas DiMarzio’s edic ono votedrent, andfor same-there is a truck lieve that having something so politicians wh “We are all responsible busi- @=;;/97<5=447 exciting happening at the park ness owners. We clean up after A3F;/@@7/534 at church events only increases interest in — and ourselves, accrue our fair share cial appearances ns from any of expenses and between us, and to decline donatioproves of gay politician who ap See FOOD Williamsburg, on page 11 winning site is Themarriage. ‘digital divide’ op Catho- The borough’s t lines last week lic grabbed head “I’m proud of the Mayor’swhen park-Wi-Fi he made the proclamationslature’s plan cuts off most of “Churchesboro don’t following the state legi bishop. [His posi- ::=EA/;3 A3F “Everybody have to be in- By Aaron Short67AB=@71D=B3B=/ tion] is perfect.” rry. “I completely should be able to volved in politics. one, The Brooklyn Paper couples to ma ock disagree [with the Maureen Cant get married, no I don’t think that Carroll Gardens Southern Brooklyn isBut on thenot allwrong members ofstance his fl that bishop]. Relation- matter who it is.” David Palmer and Susannah Bortner just want son Donovan’s agree with the bishop Martinez, the church should ger-beatingside of the skills!digital divid in the coffin” of ships should be Richard beloved teddy bear back unharmed. Someone responded to y’s mug the law is a “nail be saying these atch Beverly Bradle Mayor Bloomberg announced that hat would based on love — Dyker Heights things.” their “Lost” poster by posting a ransom note below it. elet (right) can m the city and AT&T wouldtraditionale. provide free marriage t ez, most important don’t mix religion said Bloomberg, who made hisHumberto fortune Chav Not even reporter Kate Briqu wireless services in 20 parks,destroy includ- “the single man history.” and politics.” building technology to help the finan-Sunset Park ing Prospect Park, McCarreninstitution Park, and in hu my Kim Belk,cial industry. Brooklyn Bridge Park. “I take what I need from Williamsburg ore what I don’t “We’re digitally behind — there’s Carmel’s parish school in Wil- Downtown, But none of those locationsreligion are south and ign schol- updated several ll Gardens already little bandwidth here A3F;/@@7/53 B and the of 15th Street — leaving residentsagree fromwith,” said Carro 5/:7H7<5A/;3 liamsburg returned a $50mblyman acciola, who at- thephone [bishop] service is terr s and schools to Windsor Terrace to Sheepsheresident Amy C “I don’t think that ngs,” advised parishe arship check from illiamsburg),Asse a Hearts & g theseGiordano, thi ible, or honors from Joe Lentol (D–W executiverefuse director any ”awards ofsaid the Renee Sun- " KARATE CHOPfeeling digitally duped. tends mass at Sacred should be sayin setz, Park a mem- BID. “We need to bringo free supported the‘Kidnappers’ r. want $10,000 in on Summit St. adStephen Bay Church said Humberto Chave state officials wh gay nups supporte l position also A city program to bring wireless Bloomberg defended the program oll Street. “He’s a Wi-Fi toal theHelp commercial strip andd barred Sun- them from The controversia Internet into the parks will only in a weekly r Street at Carr ber of Our Lady of Perpetuset ’tPark, think and the bring measure, the community an up events suchcupcakes fromfor marriage toddler’s darling Sensei teaches self-defensewould classes give Newadio Yorkers address, a reason sayingbit out to itof touch.” in Sunset Park. “I don appearing at special from sparked an outcry benefit the ultra-hip northern DiMarzio to par withd in pol- other neighborhoods.” equality advocates, many of whom “get outside and enjoy our beautifulOther critics said church should be involve as graduations, thoughvice nots.By Daniel Ng lebration at Bor- part of the borough, where Wi-Fi k belt hrust the church A Parks Department spokesman said are planning a ce is practically everywhere already.Bedford-Stuyvesant parks,” while also blac doing their shouldwork not have t t en- itics.” that AT&T’s his wireless attending contract religious does not ser oclamationfor The Brooklyn Paper on page 11 in crime-plagued Fortsnap-kick Greene to includePark self-de- te tha ounced Shortly after his pr See CATHOLICS women to strike and who instarted them. into the center of a deba DiMarzio annprecluder Gov. the An-city from expanding Wi- of Mt. t her body- — and capti- was released, Our Lady A beloved stuffed animal lost by Susannah Bortner isn’t willing to Kate Briquele any attacker who comes their way fense moves“And on in a allnice of summer “These day, there’s gulfed lawmakers edict two daysFi afte to otherhe parksbill le- through other arrange- a traumatized 2-year-old in a Cob- l arts classes held simply no better place in the world,” Jennifer Aguirrie can enjoy Wi-Fi take that chance. The Brooklyn Paper —with martia toning classes in March. vated thein public Brooklyn — for Bridge much of Park, drew thanks Cuomo signedments, tbut there are no plans to do so ble Hill playground last month is es! ce itself. “I would gladly bake 10,000 cup- Sayonara, thiev in the greenspa id things make me crazy. You have last month.to an initiative to get 20 city at this time. facing torture and a painful death cakes,” Bortner said, thinking of master is so ugh!” sa on page 11 A local karate “Enough is eno See KARATE parks outfitted this summer. As a result, the digital chasm between — unless the tot’s horrified mother her toddler, Donovan, and his lost gings in Fort year-old Brownstone Brooklyn fed up with mug Beverly Bradley, a 42- North and Southern Brooklyn could meets the “kidnapper’s” demand for bear, Mr. Bear. “There is a part of times every he’s teaching % Greene Park that s widen. Studies have shown that individ- $10,000 worth of cupcakes. me wishing this is real.” By J.J. Despain and Gluten- and peanut-free, no Alas, it likely is not. !" less. See Aaron Short WI-FI on page 11 But there are a million stories in The Brooklyn Paper It might just be a joke — but $ the naked city — few more grip- lic officials, including Mayor ping, heart-rending and less-plau- New York Waterway launched Bloomberg, cut a ceremonial ' "he BQE on-ramp. ribbon and boarded a 76-foot tic Avenue at t its much-anticipated ferry fleet “The new ferry service will 7::031@3/B32 lso no longer makeSee catamaran in Williamsburg to K<3E1@=AAE/:9E The B63 bus will a f Atlantic Ave- BEAR on page 11 on Monday, shuttling Manhat- augment growth of Brooklyn ! $and the park entrance tan-bound commuters across celebrate the ship’s maidenPanel voy- neighborhoods approves and make it eas- more Columbiapedestrian-friendly Street. at Atlantic Ave entrancea U-turn at the basetorerouted o park onto park age to Midtown — the result of bound traffic on =/<232 city plan to reroute Fou toward the Manhat- A K(6317BGE7::1 Byen Fourth Thomas and Tracy back from July 15 to For cars headed on page 11 -way bike path at Co- has been pushed PACIFIC traffic down Pacific betweand Haru Coryne , cars headed Down- See sidewalk and two een Atlantic Ave- s into effect later or around July 29 Flatbush avenues goe ange,The Brooklyn intended Paper enue will no longer % & lumbia Street, betw rance. Barriers town on Fourth Av nue and the BQE ent this month and the ch The walls are closing in on " # % s and the bikeway,Samantha Bard, owner WHO LOVES THE SUN? will separate car lane to unclog the triangle whereRep. Anthony Flatbush, Weiner. vent e lane ofof south- Shag, does it. ntic Avenue will help pre which will replace on The Democratic firebrand energize iPods and phones (among of Atla other things). r 6. whose cyber romps with at least A planned revamp for the base A opleBrooklyn face designerwhen they is leaveselling Pie solar-powered bikinis that six women has left his personal the “Frogger” style escape pe life and political career in sham- bles — and has made him a raun- Ready for a charge? ' # chy gift that keeps on giving to local tabloids andattled late-night their delivers news, arts, butjokesters most of— them is within b a hair’s and features Designer’s solar bikini can power your iPod !&"rld”). (Spanish for “wo was breadthevictions of in resigning, court andsement political settled to ByThe Natalie Boardwalk O’Neill makeover insiderswith Central said on Amu Tuesday. By EspressoAlex Rush with your hotNY1. dog? final summer . Theirst Brooklyn reported Paper by stay on for a The Brooklyn Paper f ts in mo- Weiner’s impendingt stipulates decision that The transformation se comesThe agreemenas fellow Democrats — iPods. The whole country tralmay Amuse- t when their Most bikinis only charge havetion the a vision beef of Cen with groin-includingthey cannot President protes Obama — the libido, but a Downtown de- erio Ferrari who . 31. Italian shopsThe Solarto Bikini, reshape made by An- Tweetingments CEO Rep. Val Anthony encouragedleases end the on Sheepshead Oct Bay signer has invented a sun-pow- that he would t that they drew Schneider, h Fulton and Livingston streets, Weiner, t old usbut las Brooklynitest year DemocratBut to most step stilldown insis as “Wein- ered bikini that can also charge become l. ets sewn into the fabricas USB of sock- the linedspace the suit with 40 paper-thin say hislike “scandal” the Boardwalk is really, to ergate”are enters getting its a third raw week.dea Coney Islandbottom piece. Boardwalk Schneider,e is leasing who the piazza than beer garden, summer. H panels called photovoltaic cells. um, nomore big like thing. an Italian “If it was“We me, developed I would a resign,” ng some- Joshua Gabriel shows off the Anthony Weiner at the sh lives on Red Hook Lane betweenk landlord Cen- Obama told NBC’s “Today Show By Alex Ru from Boardwal ernational,The panels the convert the sun’s ra- There’sa beachfront been plenty dive. of ith so why are they bringig the same Austrian-styled bar Der Kommissar in Park Slope. The Brooklyn Paper tral Amusement Int diation into electricity that can moralizing“Why over Weinergate,can’t you sit down won Juneone 14. else “Obviously, in who is doin what he hat just t runs Luna oy a coffeedid was highly inappropriate. Muraco, He’s ” whose Italian company tha but sendingyour sexynewspaper photos and — enj thing?” said Carl A new ice cream parlor t rol of the stripSee BIKINI of the beach?”embarrassed himself — he’sl likely ac- be re- Island Board- Park and took cont on page 11 via phoneand or theInternet great —view has Beer Island bar wil opened on the Coney phase of an last year. become pretty “normal,” say time. knowledged that — and he’s dem- Gonzalez’s and entertainment, walk could be the first hould be a said Ferrari at the barrassedncom- placedhis wife by and Merlo family.” an make any — faster, better that would trans- “The Boardwalksit s outside, re- borough singles,But sexthe thera-news of the i business. “It doesn’t Italian invasion ayground’s place where you can pists and shop owners. is an addedWeiner’s lurid online romanceseryone outSlope bar offers two for $6 17<=LA/72 ing Italian invasion sense to be kicking ev ngs.” " form the People’s Pl nto a ha- :/F/<23<8=G/1/>>C1 “I’ve done it,” said Sa- lfirst Board- came to light on May 27, In the doghouse $ Merlo, who blow to the old-schoowhen he tr to bring in the same thi re the ne places pooch Napoleon in honky-tonk waterfrontng ibrunchers co-owner Michele mantha Bard, owner of By Meredith Deliso tille Day celebration on Turns out new poststh business are illegal tweet of hisied groin toGonzalez send to a a 21-year-soft and core Merlo a The BrooklynVisiting Paper Parisienne Gentry La ven for espresso-lovi EB635CG opened the shop wi S hag, a sex toy shop in Wil- ez. Julio Gonzalez, co-owner old Seattle co-ed, but acciden- a mock guillotine in the annual Bas ME67167A3F/1B:G6=easeBy wants Dan it.MacLeod partner Julio Gonzal an Ital- liamsburg. “If you stood on The WeinerSmith jokes Street haven’t on Julyyour 10. mind out of the gutter). who controls the l The Brooklyn Paper The duo plans to open of Coney’s Cones, saysthe corner that of Bedford Av- tally sent the picture to his 50,000 teur opened alled Da Ponte has some of the gone limp yet. The good news is that this An- An Italian restaura his shop enue andn North Seventh Twitter followers. thony elatoVerizon cafe, broke on theian law seafood — and spot cgroundlish,) network a yet-to- of high-speed In- The Park Slope bar Der Weiner is a lot more palat- Coney’s Cones, a g (“by bridge” in Eng best ice cream andStreet, italia I bet eight out of The seven-term legislator ini- Ko able than the congressman. the citypen let threeit do so — when it ternet andnd an T inter- tially lied that his Twitter account mmissar is capitalizing on be named beer garden, a Mundo ices in town. 10 people would say they the Midwood congressman’s Saturday, and plansinstalled tot will o give20-foot-tall the Fiberglass those polesled areV in cables. historic But districts, some of had been hacked, but finally came “There’s mo Verizon has installed a national food court cal have, too.” fall from grace with — what said griller Joshuare kick Gabriel. to them,” more restaurantspoles tha /<433:<3FB in historic districts in Green- and the company broke the law clean about sending the raunchy new pole on historic Mil- Or how about else? — a hot dog special fea- “They’re =/@2E/:9/<B/:7point and Flatbush without get- by failing to clear them with the nine photo and having online relations l,” Simpson said. ton Street in Greenpoint. 10? That’s how many folksout of turing two “Anthony Weiners” than most. Andmeatier we’ll keepand sellingheftier ting permission to do so. Landmarks Preservation Com- with a “It’s not clear at ale to walk into the Neighbors are not happy. we interviewed who said t least five other women . for $6 a collisionthem with a The telecommunications gi- mission — even though it got they had either Weiner held firm then that broke his elbow in until the joke“You gets should old.” be abl to do.” plus our original At about six-and-a-half streetSomeone has be- needspark to and tell know him what ents and deeper than ant says that it is installing the permits from the Department he would not step down, claim- ceived nude or risquésent photos or re- rogue skater — says the 3@A079 ous” accid poles as access points to its under- of Transportation. ing he hadn’t use congressional inches, this wiener a little big-F=48=55that this joke is neverAt least going three “seri % via phone or Internet. ger than 1=;3/16/=B71;7average (of! course, we the park this year, computers or phones for his cy- s, towho get old.simply have occurred in a cyclist who In Greenpoint,Neill neighbors “It’s not taboo; it’s not mean theers average and hotrollerblader dog. Get ich involved By Natalie O’ even weird,” said skate- ber dalliances. e lane”Der is Kommissar actu- one [ of wh klynSee Paper don’t know the “bik Ave. at 15th Street in on page 11 The Broo POLE on page 11 But more r alkers 90 percent 559 Fi See BIKES ts is demanding See SEXT em evelations have congressionalally equip reservedment. forLisa w Slope, (718) 788-0789] fth A group of cyclis on page 5 erged: Park symbols on the IA Weiss, . that the city paint bike come forward92.@A AD< disputing W a Democratic volunteer Park in the wake D<:2; from Las Vegas, claimed that site TMZ published pictures that car lanes in Prospect er’s claims that he never used5.C2 hes — and park she and Weiner had phone sex Weiner, clad only in a towel in the of several bicycle cras ein- safer ning. on congressman’s p Congressional gym, apparently Cyclist Mark Simpson wants officials are liste line in August, 2010. Andrivate the web- sent to ano office ther w conditions in Prospect Park. 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Supporters devised a re- been playing Russian Rou- in much worse condition than fate of 23 other city schools as gling middle school was likely form program, but were shot lette with principals and yet we’re in.” United Federation of Teachers to improve, but argued that MS down by the city. the only solution is to close The decision came during a demonstrators and their sup- 103 was dysfunctional to the Critics say the school’s fail- schools, not save them.” chaotic night of school closure porters booed and chanted point of no return. ure is unsurprising, consider- Current MS 103 students Camp turns votes at Brooklyn Technical “All day, all week, occupy the “Parents are crying out ing the push to close other low- will graduate over the next two High School in Fort Greene, DOE!” and “Boycott Walcott!” for better options and this performing institutions. years, but the school will stop where the Department of Ed- — referring to Schools Chan- isn’t good enough,” said the “This is a travesty,” said taking rising sixth graders. city’s chief academic offi- cer, Shael Polakow-Suran- *,Ê-"* ÊUÊ7 -",Ê/ ,, 110 years old sky. “This is about build- 110 Years of Summer ing something new from 9Ê, ÊUÊ ,,"Ê, - the ground up.” Fun for Kids Department of Education This is an exciting time to be in- values and skills that help people lead officials said it’s often wiser volved with Surprise Lake Camp, cel- fulﬁlling lives and become assets to SURPRISE LAKE CAMP to start from scratch than try to mend a broken school. ebrating its 110th birthday! their communities. THE BEST IN JEWISH CAMPING “It’s not always our belief From the Gala at the Marriott Mar- Surprise Lake Camp is committed that helping a school exter- quis in NYC on March 10, 2012 to to providing scholarships for families s-ILES.ORTHOF.9# nally will do anything,” said s"OYS'IRLSn special parties, give-aways and sur- that cannot afford the full fee. spokesman Frank Thomas. Located only 60 miles from New s(IGH,OW2OPES#OURSE “Often you’ll need a new pro- prises at camp during the summer, s FT#LIMBING4OWER gram and school culture.” it will be a summer to remember for York City SLC camp sits on 500 beau- s'ORGEOUS(IKING4RAILS MS 103, also called Sat- everyone. tiful wooded acres surrounded by an s/LYMPICSs#ARNIVAL ellite Three, dropped in This year’s honorees are long-time enormous expanse of undeveloped- s)SRAELI$AY progress reports from a B s3PORTS4OURNAMENTS Board members Joy Henshel and Mil- state parkland. in 2008-09 to a C the next The sparkling, 30-acre lake is nes- s-USIC4HEATER year, followed by a D in 2010- ton Herson, plus SLC’s very own snake s/VERNIGHTS carrying, Hawaiian shirt-wearing, tled between two rugged mountain Fun & Friendships since 1902 11. Only 19 percent of students performed at grade level in favorite hiking guy, Whammy (Joel ridges. $1,000 Savings English during the last school Kaufman). Additionally, they have miles and year, and 34 percent were at for ﬁrst-time campers Whammy was chosen for his deep miles of gorgeous hiking trails with grade level in math, accord- breathtaking views of the Hudson Scholarships available ing to city data. "ÕÀÊ >« `7ÌiÀÊ love of the camp and his ownbrand based on need Parents say things went bad Ê >« of fun that he brings to so many dif- River, and beautiful campsites for UÊ6>ÀiÌÞÊvÊ«À}À>ÃÊvÀÊ February 20–24 cookouts and overnights. in 2010, when former princi- V>«iÀÃÊ>}iÊÎ½ÊÌÊ£x ferent areas of camp. 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“My third-grade son will be back to the city — a process they the environmental grant. forced to stay in a terrible school,” cynically call “recycling.” The fart factory has had its PS 19... said PS 19 parent Monica Batista, POWER... “Oh hell no! You gotta be detractors long before the state one of 40 who attended the hear- crazy!” said Greenpoint resi- finding fiasco. Continued from page 1 school progress report. Only one in ing. Continued from page 1 lution laws . dent Laura Hofmann. “If Na- National Grid wants to put said when a new school opens in five students scored proficient lev- Community advocates say the tor, told North Brooklynites at a So far, the state has dis- tional Grid could think that our the facility on Greenpoint Ave- the building it will keep the Ro- els in reading comprehension and Department of Education should meeting at the Newtown Creek tributed $8 million to several money could be used so a city nue next to the wastewater treat- berto Clemente name because math, city statistics show. get more input from parents before Wastewater Treatment Plant. environmental initiatives in agency could get more money, ment plant’s Visitor’s Center. But Parents and teachers argued “it’s been around so long and opening a new school at Roberto When finished, the anaero- Greenpoint, including a pro- that’s absurd!” the city already plans to put a that the Department of Education the community feels connected Clemente and add a dual-language bic gas plant, dubbed “the fart posed $3-million boathouse A National Grid spokeswoman tree-lined park with an elegant to the school.” has not provided enough support program for English- and Span- factory” by The Brooklyn Pa- — but the New York State En- for the school to succeed, point- would not say if the utility com- fountain at the location — spark- But neighborhood leaders called ish-speaking youngsters. per, will collect swamp gas from ergy Research and Development ing to the dearth math and sci- pany is seeking the state grants, ing opposition from critics who the vote a “travesty” and urged the “From a cultural standpoint, Authority has not yet allocated ence teachers and the fact there sludge processed at the Newtown but noted that it is exploring “ad- want a Greenpoint with more city to take the 378-child school is no librarian. we can only hope that the ad- Creek sewage plant, clean it, and the remaining $2 million. ditional sources of funding.” green space. off its closure list. But they couldn’t sway city ministration has the cognizance convert it into about 550 mil- If National Grid follows The company is close to se- And when it comes to environ- “The community needs to be a officials, who ruled that PS 19 of mind to understand the im- lion cubic feet of utility-grade through with its gas-to-gas plan, curing a contractor for the proj- mental issues in North Brook- partner to improve our city’s schools will eliminate its kindergarten, portance that the school’s name natural gas per year — enough the power company would pay ect and will bankroll the bulk of lyn, neither the city nor National instead of being treated like pawns,” first, and second grade classes holds for this community,” said to heat 2,500 homes. the city $1 million annually for the renewable energy endeavor Grid are particularly popular — said Community Board 1 member over the next three years. Start- Williamsburg community leader The money set aside for en- access to the sewage fumes. itself, she said. both are considered potentially Esteban Duran. ing in 2013, the new school will Jason Otano. “Future iterations vironmental projects in Green- Critics say the plan stinks, A spokeswoman for the New liable parties for decades of con- The struggling S. Third Street start bringing in students. of P.S. 19 should continue to pay point comes from a $10-million blasting government bureaucrats York State Energy Research and tamination in Newtown Creek, school had a remarkably high atten- Some Williamsburg parents homage to this great Latino hu- payout issued to Albany by the for shuffling money owed to the Development Authority said the which caused federal officials dance rating of 94 percent, but re- say the city’s plan leaves their manitarian.” city after settling a lawsuit in community from the city, to the organization has not yet received to declare the toxic waterway a ceived an “F” grade in its 2010-2011 preteens in limbo. — with Kate Briquelet 2008 for violating a bevy of pol- state, to an energy company, and a request from National Grid for Superfund site. 10 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 February 17–23, 2012 February 17–23, 2012 The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 11 12 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 February 17–23, 2012