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BY JULIANNE CUBA tors’ money, manipulate of-a-kind album for $2 mil- yer Benjamin Brafman — He went from the Bay to big the stock market, and en- lion and later tried to sell it admitted how badly they house. rich himself,” said Richard on eBay. wanted to sock him in Sheepshead Bay’s least- Donoghue. “He will now He even offered a bounty the face. The habitually favorite son Martin Shkreli pay the price for repeatedly for a lock of Hillary Clin- smirking fraudster is also will spend the next seven violating the trust placed ton’s hair in September — famed for having one of years behind bars, a federal in him by his investors, his prompting judge Kiyo Mat- the world’s “most punch- judge announced at his sen- employees, and the public.” sumoto to revoke his bail able” faces. tencing on March 9 — more Shkreli, the so-called and send him to the Metro- No longer smirking, for- than six months after a “Pharma Bro” who once politan Detention Center in merly smug Shkreli report- jury convicted him of fraud ran the drug company Ret- Sunset Park. edly sobbed in court prior for running a multi-million rophin, earned one of his But Shkreli stood on to his sentencing. dollar Ponzi scheme under several nicknames as “The trial for none of those many And before March 9, the guise of a hedge fund. Most Hated Man in Amer- offenses — prosecutors when Shkreli learned his Shkreli will fi nally be ica” when he jacked up the charged the 34-year-old fate in court, Matsumoto where he belongs after price of a drug for AIDS pa- with eight counts of fraud in forced the former hedge- years of stock manipula- tients from $13.50 to $750 June, and a 12-person jury fund manager to cough up tion and defrauding his in- per pill overnight in 2015. convicted him for three of a $75,000 fi ne and hand over vestors out of more than He continued to gain those counts in August . $7.3 million in forfeiture MUGSHOT: Many people — including one po- $10 million, said the United infamy when he trolled a Before the case kicked — including his Wu Tang States Attorney for the East- journalist and the popu- off in Brooklyn federal Clan album, “Tha Carter tential juror and even his own lawyer — ex- ern District of New York. lar hip-hop group Wu Tang court , several potential V” album by Lil Wayne, pressed a desire to punch convicted fraud- “Shkreli told lie af- Clan online, then pur- jurors — and at one time and a Picasso painting, ster Martin Shkreli in the face. ter lie to steal his inves- chased the musicians’ one- even Shkreli’s own law- Continued on page 12 Associated Press / Seth Wenig Meet the new boss at the Six-O Deputy Inspector Joseph Hayward has cer at the 60th in 2015, wants to tackle him to talk about this controversy, the been the commanding offi cer of the 60th the opioid crisis as a means of reducing Brooklyn CLEAR program that aims Precinct for three weeks, but he already petty crime. And he doesn’t believe the to counsel low-level drug offenders as has big plans to keep reducing crime in alleged rape of a suspect committed by opposed to locking them up, continuing the busy, seaside area. Hayward, who two Brooklyn South Narcotics detec- his predecessor Inspector William Tay- previously headed the 68th Precinct tives within the precinct is bringing lor’s success in the precinct, and why he and also worked as the executive offi - down his offi cers. We sat down with loves being a cop.
Adam Lucente: What’s reports from the day before, of that nature. Then it’s deal- detail, people retire. So you’re your day-to-day here? which is usually crimes that ing with personnel issues. It’s constantly looking over per- Joseph Hayward: You happened, or petty issues, constantly changing: people sonnel issues and making sure
CNG / Adam Lucente come in, review the complaint like lost property and stuff get promoted, people go into Continued on page 12
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Wings spread Thousands of students ral- Chow down on Buffalo foods at Brooklyn festival By Alexandra Simon saucy, spicy chicken wings are a famil- dition as Buffalo,” said Marren. “Some Buffalo frisbee game. uffalo fans, won’t you come out iar sight to down-state New Yorkers, purists won’t look at a barbecue pizza Chacko’s organization, City Fair, has lied for stricter gun laws dur- tonight? but some of the other dishes may be as pizza, but I don’t look at it that hard- previously celebrated Colorado food, B Brooklynites can get a belly- new, including “garbage plates,” a multi- core. I just feel you just have to have a and next plans to highlight dishes from full of the cuisine and culture of New option tray often including a cheese- healthy respect for how it’s made, and Cleveland, Ohio. But for this session, he York’s second largest city at the “Buffalo burger, french fries, pasta salad, beans, give a s---.” decided to go closer to home, and to help City Fair,” at the Bell House in Gowanus and coleslaw — “beef on weck,” a roast Marren said he is thrilled at being able Brooklynites appreciate the food culture on March 24. The six-hour wild wing- beef on a roll — and loganberry drinks, to relive some nostalgia and give people on the far side of the state. ing school walkouts across ding distills a weekend trip to the city a soda made with hybrid raspberry and the experience of eating the food he grew “I think it’s just a great way to get nearest Niagra Falls into a delicious after- blackberry flavors, which the Fair will up with. a sense of the food and entertainment noon, for those who are home-sick for serve spiked with booze. “I’m most excited to have a lot of and really, the people of Buffalo,” said Buffalo or those who want to explore a Heading up the production of the authenticity under one roof — that’s what Chacko. “Buffalo has passionate resi- new town, said the event’s director. Buffalonian buffet is chef John Marren, we’re aiming for, and we’re trying to dents, and the mixture of food and com- “This is a good snapshot of that who owns the restaurant Buffalo’s Famous make sure it’s authentic,” he said. “In the edy and entertainment and attendees — the borough on Wednesday weekend,” said Varghese Chacko, who in Kensington. The 10-year transplant last decade, everyone agreed that Buffalo it’s going to bring a great mix of Buffalo lives in Park Slope. “Our plan is to give from that city says that he is no purist has a top 10 food culture — if you’re a flavor to new people.” both people who live in New York City — his hometown’s food can be served foodie this is an opportunity to check out “Buffalo City Fair” at the Bell House or who are from Buffalo a sense of that anywhere, as long as the chef has a strong a reputable food culture." [149 Seventh St. between Second and Third food and culture.” appreciation for its origin. Several bands and comedians from avenues in Gowanus, (718) 643–6510, First on the menu is Buffalo’s most “It doesn’t need to be made in Buffalo, Buffalo will perform during the festival, www.thebellhouseny.com]. March 24; 1–7 famous food — buffalo wings! The but it needs to be made in the same tra- and visitors can play “kan jam,” a beloved pm. $10. — one month to the day that a gunman killed 17 people Your entertainment when he opened fi re inside a guide Page 45 Florida high school. “Enough is enough — I want my voice to be heard,” Police Blotter ...... 8 said Tyler Ovenden, a senior Standing O ...... 34 at Brooklyn Tech. “There are Letters ...... 36 all these shootings, and no The Right View ...... 38 one has spoken up.” Impassioned pupils from Harbor Watch ...... 41 the Fort Greene high school joined kids from Packer Col- legiate Institute in Brook- lyn Heights, PS 321 and the four schools within the John Jay Educational Campus in Park Slope, Fort Hamilton High School in Bay Ridge, Midwood’s Edward R. Mur- row High School, and other HOW TO REACH US borough learning houses at demonstrations across Kings Mail: County. Courier Life Participants in the 17-min- Publications, Inc., ute walkouts — which were 1 Metrotech Center North timed to refl ect the number of lives lost in Florida, but went 10th Floor, Brooklyn, Photo by Caroline Ourso on for much longer in many SKIPPED TO MAKE A STATEMENT: (Clockwise, from top) Pint-sized protestors from Park Slope’s PS 321 N.Y. 11201 cases — brandished signs General Phone: and shouted chants demand- marched as part of the student-led walkouts on Wednesday. Hundreds of students, many from Fort Greene’s (718) 260-2500 ing common-sense gun legis- Brooklyn Tech high school, rallied for gun control outside of Borough Hall. A pupil from the John Jay Educa- News Fax: lation, including new laws to tional Campus joined the borough-wide call to reform fi rearm legislation. (718) 260-2592 ensure assault weapons, such as the semi-automatic AR-15 ident Trump’s decision ear- don’t want to have guns.” join the walkout at Edward R. News E-Mail: assault rifl e the 19-year-old lier this week to disavow his Borough President Ad- Murrow, where he also spoke [email protected] Florida shooter used in his previous pledge to push for ams, who led students and about the need to tighten gun Display Ad Phone: deadly rampage, don’t fall tighter gun laws and instead other residents in an after- regulations. (718) 260-8302 into the wrong hands. move toward a National Ri- school rally at the Prospect But despite Hizzoner’s Display Ad E-Mail: And some young protes- fl e Association–backed pro- Park Bandshell that followed involvement, kids who par- [email protected] tors expressed fears that their posal to arm and train teach- many of the morning walk- ticipated in the demonstra- classrooms could become fu- ers who could defend students outs, urged Brooklynites to tion at the public high school Display Ad Fax: ture targets if legislators do during an attack. stay vigilant in their fi ght for were still marked absent from (718) 260-2579 not act. But the last thing many lo- lasting reform. class, according to Alam, who Classified Phone: “As a student, the situa- cal students want is more fi re- “Now is that moment. We said she would have appreci- (718) 260-2555 tion is very scary,” said Tasia arms in classrooms, accord- must do something about ated a free pass from the lead- Classified Fax: Alam, a freshman at Edward ing to another Brooklyn Tech guns,” he said. “This rally is ers of the city’s education sys- (718) 260-2549 R. Murrow. “I would hate to teen, who said even his educa- just the beginning of a move- tem. see myself in that situation, tors recoiled at the thought. ment for national change on “I would have done it ei- Classified E-Mail: and gun control is being han- “I don’t want my teachers this critical issue.” ther way, but I would prefer if [email protected] dled in a very poor manner.” to have guns,” said Nicolas And Mayor DeBlasio re- I wasn’t marked absent,” she The rallies followed Pres- Killmer. “Even my teachers turned to Kings County to said. :FLI@J:FLI@<:FLI@I8G?@: > 2 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 MBRBG PARK SLOPE HORROR-CRASH AFTERMATH Thorough examination DA to comb medical history of motorist who killed two kids in Park Slope before pressing charges BY COLIN MIXSON Kings County’s top prosecu- tor must probe the medical history of the woman who last Monday killed two children af- ter she ran a red light and col- lided with them in Park Slope SURVIVED: The family of stage actress Ruthie Ann Miles announced before he can charge her, he her unborn baby will live after a motorist smashed into a pregnant said. District Attorney Eric Gon- Miles last Monday in a deadly crash that claimed the life of her young zalez indicated that a seizure daughter and another boy. Associated Press / Andy Kropa may have led Staten Island resident Dorothy Bruns to plow her Volvo sedan into the kids and their mothers, who Small miracle survived along with another struck man, and said he is ex- amining the motorist’s health Pregnant Slope-crash survivor’s records to determine whether her decision to get behind the unborn baby will live, family says wheel constitutes a criminal violation of the law. CALL A DOCTOR: District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is probing the medi- BY COLIN MIXSON seizure may have led her to “It’s a real tragedy, but we cal history of Staten Island resident Dorothy Bruns before pressing any A Tony Award–winning ac- plow into the victims — do- have to make sure this woman charges against the woman after she killed two children and injured tress’s unborn child will gooders donated more than should have been driving in three adults by driving her sedan into the victims as they crossed Ninth survive after a driver ran $400,000 to an online fund- the fi rst place,” Gonzalez said. Street in Park Slope on March 5. Community News Group / Colin Mixson over the pregnant woman on raiser in support of Miles Various reports citing March 5 in a harrowing Park and her kin, far exceeding anonymous law-enforcement records, looking for documen- vice trucker who hit and killed Slope collision that claimed the $5,000 goal set by the sources indicate that Bruns, tation of that,” said Daniel a 27-year-old woman cross- the life of her 4-year-old family friend who organized who fatally hit 1-year-old Flanzig, a Manhattan-based ing Ashland Place at DeKalb daughter and another 1-year- the initiative. Joshua Lew and 4-year-old attorney who represents pe- Avenue in Fort Greene , even old boy. And big-hearted donors Abigail Blumenstein as they destrians and cyclists. though police said the victim The family of Broadway showed similar support for crossed Ninth Street at Fifth Prosecutors may also inves- had the right of way at the performer Ruthie Ann Miles the Lew family, contributing Avenue with the other vic- tigate whether Bruns suffered time of the incident. on March 8 confi rmed she did more than $210,000 to a sepa- tims, suffered from numerous previous seizures or other de- In January, oil-truck not lose her unborn baby in rate online fund-raiser set up medical conditions, including bilitating episodes, and if she driver Philip Monfoletto ran the deadly crash via a Twit- after the death of their boy. multiple sclerosis. herself could have known that down 13-year-old cyclist Kevin ter post that also thanked lo- Many well-wishers left If true, the deadly crash her physical health could af- Flores while behind the wheel cal well-wishers for their con- heart-warming words of en- mirrors a January 2017 inci- fect her ability to drive, Flan- of his big-rig in Bedford- cern following the incident. couragement with their fi - dent in East Flatbush that left zig said. Stuyvesant , killing the boy. “Ruthie is now out of ICU nancial pledges, expressing pedestrian and father Marlon “If you know with some Gonzalez slapped Monfoletto and healing, by all accounts it condolences and hopes for a Palacios dead after a driver reasonable degree that your with a criminal-misdemeanor is a miracle our second child speedy recovery. diagnosed with multiple scle- ability to operate a vehicle is charge for operating the is unharmed,” the post read. “I’m so sorry for your rosis plowed into him at high compromised, it can still rise heavy-duty vehicle with a sus- “We are extremely grateful loss,” said Gail Eve Malat- speeds on Linden Boulevard. to that level of being reckless, pended license, but failed to for your kindness and gener- esta, who donated to the fund- Gonzalez charged that motor- even without a doctor,” he bring felony charges against osity.” raiser for the Miles family. “I ist with reckless manslaughter said. the trucker, whose license had Miles, 34, was crossing wish I could give more, and I in February, after investiga- But if the alleged seizure been suspended nine times Ninth Street at Fifth Avenue wish I could give you some- tors alleged that his neurolog- that caused Bruns — whose when the collision occurred with her daughter Abigail thing more meaningful than ical disorder directly contrib- driver’s licence was revoked — one suspension short of the Blumenstein when Staten Is- money. My thoughts are with uted to the crash — and that by the Department of Motor 10 needed at the time of any ar- land resident Dorothy Bruns your family.” he ignored his doctor’s orders Vehicles after last week’s col- rest to warrant more serious drove through the crowded In 2015, Miles won the not to get behind the wheel be- lision at the urging of police consequences. crosswalk, striking the pair Tony Award for Best Fea- cause of his condition. — to lose control of her vehi- And last July, Action Cart- along with Miles’s friend tured Actress in a Musical And the district attorney’s cle in Park Slope is deemed an ing garbage-truck driver Jose Lauren Lew, her son Joshua, for her performance as Lady investigators can now be ex- isolated incident, the district Nunez smashed into cyclist and another man at 12:40 pm. Thiang in “The King and I.” pected to comb Bruns’s medi- attorney may fi nd it harder Neftaly Ramirez, killing him Both youngsters died before Critics also recognized cal past to fi nd out whether to build a case, according to before driving away without rescuers arrived, according the Arizona-born, Hawaii- doctors issued her similar Flanzig. alerting authorities . Separate to police, who said emergency raised actress for her tal- warnings before she drove Gonzalez’s decision not to investigations by the police responders rushed the adults ent in other roles, including into the victims, potentially immediately charge Bruns af- and the district attorney , how- to nearby Methodist Hospital her portrayal of the shoe-ob- issuing subpoenas to uncover ter the deadly crash followed ever, concluded that Nunez in critical condition. sessed wife of a former Fili- documents that could be used his similar reactions in the didn’t know he ran over Following the fatal col- pino dictator, Imelda Mar- against her, according to one wake of other fatal collisions Ramirez, and the motorist lision — for which offi - cos, in the 2013 off-Broadway personal-injury lawyer. in the borough. walked away with a summons cials did not immediately production of “Here Lies “They’re going to be talk- Last month, he did not for driving the truck without charge Bruns , claiming a Love.” ing to doctors, subpoenaing charge the United Parcel Ser- the correct class of licence. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 3 9 MONTH CD % 1.40 APY1 16 MONTH CD % 2.10 APY1 OUT OF ORDER: The students say many sinks and other bathroom facilities are not work- ing. Photo by Caleb Caldwell 60 MONTH CD Higher learning, % lower maintenance 2.50 APY1 Students blast Brooklyn College for janky campus BY ADAM LUCENTE More like Brokelyn College! Dozens of Brooklyn College stu- dents protested their campus’s abys- mal conditions along with roughly 100 pupils from other schools in the City University of New York’s portfolio on Monday at a rare open meeting of the school system’s board of trustees at the Flatbush campus. “At Brooklyn College the infra- structure is crumbling,” said Cor- rinne Greene, a junior studying the- ater. “I can’t overemphasize that.” The students complained that they are sick of the missing ceiling tiles, broken bathrooms, and lack of ad- equate funding at Brooklyn College. Faculty agreed, slamming Gov. 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New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit at Northfield Bank. The maximum account Greene, “The symbol of our school, re- 200 followers. There’s also a Facebook balance for these CD’s is $250,000. cently stopped functioning.” page called Fixing Brokelyn College . 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The party at- Clancy Brothers, the Chief- good,” said Ridgite Beverly tracted Irish people of all tains, and the Furey Brothers, Malmbeck. ages, according to the event and got everyone dancing, ac- Another Ridgite succinctly chair, who said everyone en- cording to Thorsen. summed up the party, calling OLD FAVORITES: (Above) The Brooklyn Bard’s Donal Nolan played some joyed themselves. “They were absolutely fan- it nothing short of a smashing classic Irish tunes with the bands entertaining at the early St. Patrick’s “The youngest was a 2-year- tastic,” she said. success. Day festivities at the Danish Athletic Club on March 9. (Center) Beverly old and the oldest was 95,” said And after everyone worked “The food was excellent, Malmbeck enjoyed the carrots and potatoes, which were reportedly Christine Thorsen, who hails up an appetite on the dance the music was grand, and ev- cooked perfectly. 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Police arrested two girls who The woman, who lives near Ave- enth Avenue on March 10, and had Police are reviewing camera nue U, reported to cops on March 11 two knives on him — one of which they say attempted to steal an esti- footage of the incident. that someone withdrew $983 from was sticking out of his pocket in mated $3,000 worth of clothes and her account, even though she still plain view. cosmetics from a Bay Parkway store Mr. Sandman has her debit card, according to the on March 9. The woman told offi cers she was Good-for-nothings robbed two report. Authorities say the girls tried to near 92nd Street at around noon sleeping straphangers in separate • The bandit withdrew funds bypass the registers at the store at when the man began annoying and incidents aboard late-night trains from an E. 59th Street man’s ac- scaring her by poking her leg re- Shore Parkway just after 5:30 pm. bound for Coney Island from the dis- count on March 4. peatedly, causing her to fear for her tant isle of Manhattan on March 4: Police say the man, who lives safety when she also saw the knife • A woman said she got on a Q near Avenue U, noticed two days 72ND PRECINCT sticking out. train at the Times Square station at later that someone made two differ- 4 am and fell asleep. When she woke ent withdrawals from his account, SUNSET PARK–WINDSOR TERRACE Not a joy ride a few hours later at the Stillwell Av- totalling $986. Cops say he is also Cops cuffed a man who they say enue station, her iPhone X, debit still in possession of his debit card. Pocket picking drove his 2010 Chevrolet Impala and credit cards, and cash were • The thief hit another E. 59th A pack of punks stole $1,000 from while intoxicated on Third Avenue gone, cops said. Street resident’s account three dif- a drunk man’s jacket pocket on on March 10. Police say the weasel made pur- ferent times between March 3 and Eighth Avenue on March 11. Offi cers say they found him at chases on the woman’s cards, and March 6. The theft occurred between 58th 78th Street just after 3:15 am after a they were unable to locate the phone The victim, who lives near Av- and 59th streets just after 11:30 pm, local called in a wellness check for via the Find My iPhone app. enue J, told authorities that some- and the thieves fl ed on foot on 59th one pocketed $1,480 of her money the man, who was asleep in his car. • A man told offi cers he boarded a Police found the keys in the ignition Street towards Seventh Avenue af- D train at the W. Fourth Street sta- via cash dispensers between those terwards, the victim told police. dates. and vomit on the fl oor next to the tion at 4 am and nodded off. He also • The scammer then stole $1,002 driver’s side door, said cops. woke later at the same station to from a Bergen Avenue woman on They knocked on his window un- Side hustle fi nd someone had cut open his front March 4. til he woke up and opened the door, A 34th Street warehouse em- left pocket and right back pocket on The victim, who lives near Ave- telling the offi cers he felt dizzy, and ployee stole goods from his place of his pants, police reported. nue M, told cops that a sneak made had pulled over after he left a bar work to sell on eBay and other sites, The snake got away with the two withdrawals from her bank ac- nearby until he felt better to drive, a fellow employee reported to police man’s wallet and a metal necklace, cops said. Police took him to the pre- according to cops. He cancelled his count around 9 pm, said cops. on March 5. cinct, where his blood alcohol con- debit cards, police noted. The disgruntled worker stole an text was 0.085 — 0.05 over the legal estimated $2,300 worth of postcards Stop and shopped limit, according to authorities. A prowler stole two designer sun- and T-shirts from the warehouse at 61ST PRECINCT glasses from a car parked on May- Second Avenue, the other employee SHEEPSHEAD BAY—HOMECREST— fair Drive South sometime over- 62ND PRECINCT reported around 11:25 am. night on March 5. MANHATTAN BEACH—GRAVESEND The owner told police that he left BENSONHURST—BATH BEACH Pass the pistol his vehicle parked near Basset Av- Delivery car theft enue that night, and the next day Welcome home Police arrested a pair of men who Three miscreants beat up a food noticed that his pricey shades were A marauder stole $300, credit they say had a loaded gun at a Fifth deliveryman and stole his car on missing. and debit cards, and jewelry from Avenue store on March 6. Batchelder Street on March 5. Cops say the man reviewed his a woman’s Highlawn Avenue home Offi cers nabbed the duo between The victim said he was dropping surveillance system and found on March 10. 61st and 62nd streets at 2:40 pm. off an order near Avenue T at 8:30 a bandit leaving a white vehicle The woman told police she re- pm when three men punched him around 1:52 am, entering his car, turned to the home between W. Didn’t get far in the face and took the food from 13th Street and Stillwell Avenue and taking off with the items, ac- Police arrested a pair of goons his hand. They they then got in his cording to the report. at around 8:30 pm, when she found Black Honda Accord and drove off who they say kicked and broke a — Alexandra Simon that a burglar had entered the home towards Ford Street, cops said. glass door at a Fourth Avenue deli through the back door. There were no signs of forced entry, and the on March 11 before attacking the bo- Jerks rob boy 68TH PRECINCT house was not ransacked, accord- dega employee. The duo struck the store between Two jerks pushed a young teen BAY RIDGE—DYKER HEIGHTS ing to the report, but the woman 53rd and 54th streets just before 2 and stole his bike on E. 19th Street said she may have left the door un- on March 10. am, shattering the glass door before Package deal locked, according to the report. The 13-year-old boy said he was punching and kicking the victim, A jerk stole a package of four iP- riding his bike near Avenue Z at 3:30 causing lacerations to his left hand hones from a man’s 13th Avenue Mystery ride pm when two men came up to him. home on March 8. Someone stole a 1998 BMW from and fi nger and redness and swelling One said “get off,” pushed him off The man told police that FedEx Benson Avenue at some point be- to his head, police reported. his two-wheeler, and then fl ed on Av- delivered the package containing tween March 8 and 9. The pair fl ed on foot after, but enue Z with the bike and made a left the pricey smartphones to the door The driver parked the car at the employee identifi ed them with turn onto Ocean Avenue, according of his home near 71st Street just af- Bay 29th Street at about 3:30 pm on offi cers present about an hour later, to the police report. The other man ter 9:35 am, but that the thief nabbed March 8, and someone told her at 7 at Sixth Avenue and 51st Street, ac- fl ed in the same direction on foot, it soon after. am the next day that the car was no cording to authorities. cops said. — Adam Lucente 8 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 MBRBG '''&4 ".%"A ! . 1-917-246-2888. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 9 It’s about Times! 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Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn’s namesake cross- wait more than a century for an “The work done by Mrs. ing in 1851, published its bet- obituary in the New York Times. Roebling at this time was far when Mrs. Roebling worked equality, book smarts, and ter-late-than-never report as Brooklyn Public Library too great for any woman and on Brooklyn Bridge.” loyal friendships, but her- part of a series on pioneer- her health has never been the Roebling’s obituary in the alded her work on the bridge ing women whose legacies the performer Marsha P. John- same since then,” the news- Eagle — printed next to arti- as her biggest feat. paper’s then-predominately son, and mathematician Ada paper reported on March 1, cles about typhoid victims and “Of attractive personality, white male newsroom failed Lovelace. 1903. “Dr. Clark, the family how some female teachers in tactful, gracious and winning to recognize in their eras, But Roebling’s death at 59 physician, traces the men- Brooklyn opposed someone of in manner, she was a prom- including black investiga- in 1903, more than 50 years af- tal and physical exhaustion, their own sex leading the bor- inent fi gure in social and tive journalist Ida B. 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We gotta by the Nieberg Family the best people to be in those spots. get the message out there and educate AL: What are some of the goals you people not to leave their stuff in cars. had in mind when you came back here AL: The last thing I wanted to ask to the 60th? was about the trial of the two detec- JH: I’m hoping to continue Inspec- tives who allegedly raped a woman tor Taylor’s good tenure here reducing in their custody in this area. Did that crime. He had a good deployment strat- have any effect on morale here? egy of having fi xed posts — foot posts JH: Nah, I don’t really know too in areas of high crime that showed a much about that. They weren’t 60th police presence, especially during the Precinct cops, they were from outside. summertime. AL: Do you think the 60th has been AL: Is there anything you think unfairly lumped in with them because you bring to the table that’s unique? they weren’t 60th Precinct offi cers? JH: I feel that in the 68th we had JH: Nah. You’re the fi rst person to a good deployment versus narcotics, bring that up. Nobody’s really brought especially opioid addiction and her- that up since I got here. oin addiction. The 60th is part of the AL: Do you think that’s a problem CLEAR program that the 68th is a that’s pervasive in the police force, part of, where fi rst-time offenders and having sex with people in custody? low drug offenders for controlled sub- JH: Nah. I think the punishment stances, that’s gonna call them a coun- would be very severe if anybody was selor to try and talk to them and get to do that. them affi liated with a rehab facility so AL: Why have you stayed a career NIEBERG MIDWOOD CHAPEL, INC that they can get help instead of pun- police offi cer as opposed to moving on ishment in jail. I think the 68th had a to something else? has relocated to very successful strategy towards com- JH: I love this job. 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PARTY LINE interested in this too.” — is still a hero among some They may be coming back Marty Golden’s (R–Bay Gounardes is still putting Brooklynites, who started to Brooklyn. Ridge) challenger, Andrew the kibosh on the rumors and calling on him to run again New York City’s First Lady Gounardes, might run for insists that no one is trying to in 2016 just weeks after his re- Chirlane McCray is consid- what would become a vacant change his mind. lease from jail . ering throwing her hat in the seat if disgraced Assembly- “Nothing has changed in The former Marine, federal ring to run for offi ce after woman Pamela Harris (D- my plans whatsoever — still investigator, and tax-dodger her husband fi nishes his sec- Coney Island) steps down from 100-percent focused on run- has been campaigning under ond mayoral term — and that her post , despite him repeat- ning for the state Senate,” he the same slogan as President could take her and Hizzoner edly denying that he plans to said. “No one has asked me to Trump, but Donovan criti- back to Brooklyn. switch ballots . now switch a race, I’ve been cized him for his more left- Before she and Mayor De- “Andrew’s considering — TALKING BORO POLITICS very clear to everyone.” leaning voting record and Blasio moved from Park Slope that’s a fact,” said Gounardes’s WITH JULIANNE CUBA • • • affi liation with former Presi- into Gracie Mansion , DeBla- Democratic competitor to re- It’s dueling polls and pols. dent Obama. sio had been the neighbor- place Golden, Bay Ridge jour- A convicted felon running “Grimm’s poll is as laugh- hood’s councilman and the po- nalist Ross Barkan. position of District Leader again to take back his old seat able as his attempts to bury litical power couple lived there It would be harder for Gou- against Councilman Mark from Rep. Dan Donovan (R- his liberal voting record as through his time as public ad- nardes to oust Golden, the in- Treyger (D–Coney Island). Bay Ridge) put out a poll that one of the most reliable votes vocate . cumbent since 2003 — whom There may be wrangling shows him in the lead of the for Obama,” said Donovan’s McCray hasn’t said what he also ran against and lost to behind closed doors between race — but the incumbent is spokeswoman Jessica Proud. she’d run for, just that she’s in 2012 — than it would be for two rival political clubs — calling his bluff and claims “He is an established liar and eyeing the possibility in 2021 . him to fi ll Harris’s shoes. Treyger’s United Progressive it’s just a big joke. cheat, and this desperate poll “Although I am not actively But other rumors suggest Democratic Club and Bran- The one-time Rock-to- full of absurdities shows he planning to run for offi ce right Gounardes is being persuaded nan’s Bay Ridge Democrats. Ridge representative’s poll , hasn’t changed one bit.” now, I do not rule out the pos- to stay in his fi ght to unseat It makes sense McCreight conducted by consulting fi rm Donovan’s own poll , con- sibility of running in the fu- Golden because his fellow Bay is eyeing the seat, and the two Big Dog Strategies, shows ducted by marketing research ture,” said the First Lady. “As Ridge Democrats club member clubs have a history of ani- that 35.2 percent of voters consultant and pollster Barry a staunch advocate for better and newly elected Council- mosity that dates back years, questioned by phone in early Zeplowitz and Associates, representation in our elected man Justin Brannan (D–Bay said Barkan. March would cast their bal- shows the incumbent hand- offi cials, I encourage women to Ridge) wants to reserve Har- “It’s their district, they have lots for him in the June Repub- ily taking the lead, with 60 run for offi ce all the time. And ris’s seat for his chief of staff a say. It’s a lot of internal dy- lican primary, while just 34.1 percent of locals saying they how can I encourage others if Chris McCreight, who once namics. 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The music major who runs the Facebook page complained that many of his pro- fessors are adjuncts only working part time, making it diffi cult to get help learning new pieces of music, for ex- ample. “I pay money to go this university, Bill de Blasio Mayor and they don’t have full-time staff. I Gregg Bishop can’t ask one of my teachers for help,” Commissioner said Allan Randall. Construction of a new perform- ing-arts center has been pushed back BROKEN SCHOOL: Students want this many times over the past few years, ac- boarded-up side entrance to Roosevelt Hall cording to Randall and Greene. fi x e d . Photo by Caleb Caldwell And students aren’t the only ones lamenting conditions at the school. make upgrades. Brooklyn College itself admits the fa- Greene said she believes the dem- RECERTIFY cilities are in need of a makeover. onstration by students from across “Most of the buildings at Brooklyn the city university system will make SNAP ONLINE. 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If you need assistance in any other languages, call 311 NYC.GOV/ACCESSHRA BANG THE DRUM: Brooklyn College music student Allan Randall plays his drum to chants of “CUNY fi rst or Cuomo fi rst?” at the protest. Photo by Caleb Caldwell 16 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 MBRBG Marching to keep seniors well-fed and safe Bay Ridge Center and Meals on Wheels join forces for annual March for Meals BAY RIDGE CENTER meals, and each one needs a enrich the lives of seniors. They’re making sure Bay driver and a helper. It is the With more than 1,000 active Ridge’s seniors are not forgot- helper who goes into people’s members, the Bay Ridge Cen- ten. homes to personally deliver ter is the largest and most ac- The Bay Ridge Center and the meals. As many of the el- tive program serving seniors Meals on Wheels will hold its derly are housebound, “Some- in southwest Brooklyn. 23rd annual March for Meals times, that helper is the only The walk will follow a 1.9- event in the neighborhood on person the resident sees all mile course starting at the March 24. day.” In a sense, these helpers center’s address at Fourth and Todd W. Fliedner, deputy not only bring meals, but also Ovington avenues to Third Av- executive director of the cen- make informal safety checks enue, from Third Avenue to ter, says the need for the home to be sure the homebound are 83rd Street, onto 83rd Street to deliveries continues to grow. okay. Fifth Avenue, and then from “About fi ve years ago, we He notes a recent study of Fifth Avenue back to Ovington were delivering 400 meals a Meals on Wheels participants Avenue. day. We now deliver 650,” he — conducted by Brown Uni- Registration begins at 10 said. versity’s Center for Gerontol- am, with kick-off ceremonies But the demand is even ogy and Healthcare Research, starting at 10:30 am, and the greater because the popula- and funded by AARP — which PARADE FOR PROVISIONS: Participants at last year’s March for Meals. march offi cially starting at tion is aging. demonstrated that participa- Bay Ridge Center 11 am. Prizes will be awarded Bay Ridge, he says, is a tion in the traditional Meals at 12:30 pm. All funds raised “naturally occurring retire- on Wheels program has a posi- They ate healthier foods, and for adults 60 years and older go to the Bay Ridge Center’s ment community.” These are tive impact on the health, well- experienced reduced rates of in southwest Brooklyn. These Meals on Wheels program and people who have lived in the being, and social connected- hospitalization and falls when programs promote well-being, other services that support same place their entire lives. ness of homebound seniors. compared to seniors who did support independence, and en- neighborhood seniors. As a result, the neighborhood Key fi ndings from the study not receive the service. courage their involvement in Bay Ridge Center [6935 has the third largest popula- were that seniors receiving Baby boomers continue to community life. Since 1976, the Fourth Ave. between Oving- tion of seniors in all of Brook- daily meals exhibited improve- age — a population increasing staff has been aided by enthu- ton and Bay Ridge Avenue in lyn, he says. ments in their mental health, at the fastest rate in history — siastic volunteers. Bay Ridge, (718) 748–0650 X That’s why the Bay Ridge were less lonely, and felt less and will increase by 50 percent Together, they work with 115, www.BayRidgeCenter. Center added a new delivery isolated. They felt more con- in the next 15 years, he says. community organizations, lo- org]. Open Mondays – Fridays, route in December. Currently, fi dent about living indepen- The Bay Ridge Center pro- cal businesses, schools, and 8 am–4 pm. it has six vehicles that deliver dently in their own homes. vides services and programs social service organizations to — Camille Sperrazza Pawn Trades | Jewelry Buyers (We Will Pay Immediate Cash) | Bring in your Jewelry Furniture, Old coins & More CASH FOR YOUR GOLD 20 Month CD Turn your jewelry box into a cash machine... We’ll pay top dollar on the spot for your unwanted or broken gold jewelry and scrap gold, no appointment necessary! 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HEALEY FUNERAL HOME “Serving Brooklyn Since 1904” higher power Feds: EPA can spare century-old building BY JULIANNE CUBA tion Agency’s project manager Chris- This Protection Agency is doing dou- tos Tsiamis. “And the EPA’s jurisdic- ble duty! tion includes the fate of building.” Federal offi cials overseeing the Last November, the city kicked-off ongoing cleanup of the Gowanus Ca- its lengthy Uniform Land Use Review nal could save the so-called historic Procedure in an attempt to seize the Gowanus Station building from the privately owned Butler Street prop- wrecking ball as city leaders seek erty and an adjacent Nevins Street to raze the structure in order to in- parcel through eminent domain to stall a subterranean sewage tank on make way for two underground ves- the land it occupies, according to the sels that would hold a combined 12- man spearheading the scrub. million gallons of raw waste and “Because it’s a Superfund site, if storm water so neither spills into the sª!FFORDABLEª#OSTSªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªsª0ERSONALIZEDª!TTENTION an underground tank is built at the canal during rain storms. sª.EWLYª2ENOVATEDª&ACILITIESª sª&ULLYª(ANDICAPPEDª!CCESSIBLE location where the building stands, The Landmarks Preservation sª!MPLEª0ARKINGªª sª.EWª3HOWROOM then that location becomes part of Commission in December decided site,” said the Environmental Protec- Continued on page 26 sª%XCEPTIONALª1UALITYªª#ARE 2005 West 6th Street 718-743-1388 The source for news in your neighborhood: Visit us at: www.JohnJHealey.com Manager: John LaGreca John J. 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Dr. Anna-Maria Rivas McGowan — a senior engi- neer for the federal agency’s Complex-Systems Design de- partment — kicked-off her Kings County tour at Crown Heights’ MS 61 on March 8, where she spoke to more than 100 students before leading a WOMAN OF THE HOUR: (Above) Dr. Anna-Maria Rivas McGowan, a senior engineer at NASA, visited students from The Dr. Gladstone Atwell School question-and-answer session in Crown Heights on March 8, where she was presented with a proclamation for her work at the space agency.. (Right) Students ahd a ball asking about her work to advance McGowan questions. Photos by Caleb Caldwell our understanding of the uni- verse. a proclamation commending aeronautics at Indiana’s Pur- gan, then landed in Down- MetroTech campus on March And following her visit her commitment to interga- due University before earn- town, where she addressed 9, before blasting off back to with the middle-school schol- lactic exploration. ing a doctorate degree in de- students and faculty of New her offi ces at the space agen- ars, the astronauts of tomor- The Trinidadian-Ameri- sign science in engineering York University’s Tandon cy’s Langley Research Cen- row presented McGowan with can McGowan, who studied at the University of Michi- School of Engineering at its ter in Virginia. Courier Life Classifieds call (718) 260—2555 20 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 MBRBG decision on whether to save the build- HIGHER POWER ing in the next few months, Tsiamis Continued from page 18 said, once it receives recommenda- tions from its archeologist and city not to move forward with a request to and state offi cials, who all will weigh protect the Gowanus Station build- in on how pricey and challenging it ing because its members claimed the may be for engineers to preserve the brick Beaux Arts structure lacked entire structure. architectural merit after undergoing “I will have to make a decision, several alterations since it was built then pass it onto the city,” he said. in 1913. “I made it very clear that, from an The agency instead gave the city’s engineering point of view, it would Department of Environmental Pro- be very expensive to try to save the tection the go-ahead to demolish the building and put the retention tank building that once supplied the city in same parcel of land.” with water, and a spokesman for that If the city doesn’t acquire the department said it plans to bulldoze private land on Nevins and Butler most of it and save only a few deco- streets by 2020, the Feds will move rative elements, pending the outcome forward with installing the sewage of the eminent-domain application. tanks where cleanup leaders origi- “If DEP does acquire the property, nally proposed they go: in the grave we will look to save the Gowanus Sta- of the nabe’s beloved Double D pool, tion plaque as well as other ornamen- which must be exhumed in order to tal features and incorporate them, purge toxins buried beneath the play where feasible, into the EPA–man- space, but will be rebuilt at its long- dated retention-tank facilities,” said time site if the city’s eminent-domain Edward Timbers. THEY DON’T MAKE ‘EM LIKE THEY USED TO: Back in the day, the city marked many of its proposal passes. But the ultimate power to pre- building with signage that didn’t let people forget what it was for. Photo by Jason Speakman And in other news on the canal, serve any historically signifi cant the slow-going cleanup that began in building within the Superfund site state’s Historic Preservation Of- in consultation with those agencies, 2016 is inching along, according to lies with the Feds as the overseer of fice, the Environmental Protection makes his assessments as to how to Tsiamis, who said engineers are still the cleanse, and Environmental Pro- Department, and the Landmarks proceed and eventually we, EPA, installing bulkheads along the fetid tection Agency bigwigs will consult Commission at a Feb. 27 meeting have to make a decision based on that waterway in order to resume a pilot with their own archeologist to make of local watchdog organization the input, and the public’s, of course,” dredging-and-capping program in a fi nal call regarding Gowanus Sta- Gowanus Canal Community Advi- Tsiamis said. “We are taking into March that was originally supposed tion’s fate, according to Tsiamis. sory Group. account the public’s wishes and the to wrap this April, but was delayed And the decision may differ or “There’s an archaeological com- engineers’ challenges, and trying to when workers’ too-powerful equip- confer with the city’s, according to ponent as part of the Superfund pro- come up with something that makes ment started creating fi ssures in the cleanup manager, who explained cess, and so that is why the EPA is in- sense.” nearby land and buildings shortly af- the process alongside reps from the volved — it has an archaeologist who, The federal agency will make its ter the job kicked-off last October. 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Roebling’s chief claim Roebling, who passed to fame lies in the park away at the couple’s which she took in super- home in distant New intending the building Jersey, always preferred of Brooklyn Bridge.” living in the County of The Times piece pub- Kings, which she consid- lished on March 8, 2018 ered her home until her similarly touted Roe- dying day, according to bling’s achievements the Eagle. at a time when women “A lthough circum- were often overshad- stances compelled her owed by men, sourc- to reside elsewhere she ing some of its material made no secret of her from biographies writ- liking for Brooklyn and ten about her husband, announced in public who became bedrid- that she looked upon it den inside the couple’s has her home,” the pa- Brooklyn Heights apart- per reported. “She was ment after contracting a frequent visitor here Cassions Disease, or the and numbered many bends, while working on warm, true friends the crossing. among the residents of Roebling then as- this borough, to whose sumed her role oversee- interests she was ever ing the project, keeping loyal.” her ailing husband up to Last year, members date with daily morning of Brooklyn Heights’ progress reports before Community Board 2 taking off for the site of recognized Roebling’s the in-the-works bridge contribution to and pas- — where more than 20 sion for her former home men died during its con- by voting to co-name a struction — to chat with street near where she journalists, politicians, and her husband once and engineers as she lived “Emily Warren shepherded the massive Roebling Way.” MAX LEGACY: Without her, we might not have had this. 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The 12th annual luncheon recog- They’re golden nized our pal Margaret for her support Raise those champagne of the organization’s Read New York glasses and let’s toast Carmine City program. Santa Maria and his lovely wife The ceremonies were hosted by Sharon on their 50th wedding Cheryl Wills, anchor at NY1 Live, anniversary. and celebrated the achievements of ex- The happily-ever-after-pair traordinary female were married on March 16, 1968 business leaders, at the Colonial Mansion in Ben- whose professional sonhurst and honeymooned be- accomplishments neath the silvery moon on a are matched by cruise to the Bahamas. Their love their commitment produced two beautiful children to philanthropy. MANNING UP!: Members of Man Up, Inc. the winners of this year’s Golden Trowel — daughter Dana Grace Sgroi ReadNYC is Award, gather for a photo op. and son Carl. United Way’s signa- Sanding O wanted to know ture program that what it takes to be married for so helps students in Park volunteers are exceptional long. Carmine said his friends, the city’s most challenged neighbor- who have known him as Zorro hoods read on grade-level. BOROUGH WIDE Friends of William Sheridan since childhood, told him, “It “It’s imperative that we give the Playground, a volunteer group isn’t going to last.” next generation the opportuni- The Partnerships for Parks based in South Williamsburg led But Carmine has had the ties they deserve. I’m proud that Na- honored the borough’s dedicated by Bia Sampaio, Francesca Mc- last laugh — not only did it last tional Grid is committed to empower- volunteers at its fi fth annual My Culloch, Tim Daly, Kathleen Ag- but they “made it to the golden ing other to live their full potential,” Park Awards Reception on March aton, and Meghan Jablonski. years.” said Margaret. 13. The three groups from our fair The Tim Tompkins Leader- Sharon added, “It’s unbeliev- “We launched ReadNYC fi ve years town — the Red Hook Conser- ship Award recognized the Red able.” ago,” said Sheena Wright, president vancy, Friends of William Sheri- Hook Conservancy, formerly the The lovebirds will be celebrat- and chief executive offi cer at United dan Playground, and Man Up! Friends of Red Hook Recreation ing their golden anniversary at Way of New York City. Inc. — were presented with awards Center, which is led by Marlene their favorite watering hole, Gar- National Grid (1 MetroTech Center by Sabina Saragoussi, director of Pantin. giulo’s Restaurant, in Coney in Downtown). Partnerships for Parks; Heather All parks groups were self- or Island on March 31 with Dana, Lubov, executive director of City peer-nominated and vetted by a her husband Michael Sgroi, and FORT GREENE Parks Foundation; and New York Partnerships for Parks selection their three children, Alexa, Mi- City Parks Commissioner Mitch- committee that focused on the nomi- chael, and Vanessa; and Carl, She’s their Muse ell Silver. nee’s achievements in the past year. his wife Lori Augustine-Santa Sending welcomes to Deborah The 2017 Golden Trowel Partnerships for Parks is a pub- Maria and their three children Bradley Kramer, the new Head of Award was awarded to Man Up! lic-private partnership between Jake, Cassandra, and Dean, School at Muse Academy. Inc., in East New York, led by Kevin City Parks Foundation and the city’s along with a bevy of friends and “For the past two decades, she Williams, Dominique Carson, Parks Department that supports and good wishers. taught at the core curriculum pro- Chawana Holloway, Ashley San- champions neighborhood volunteers Standing O is raising the crys- gram at Columbia University,” said abria, and Dante Reeves. by giving them the tools they need to tal fl ute and wishing the couple Crocker Coulson, board member at The Community Parks Ini- advocate and care for their neighbor- many more years of happiness Muse. He adds, “Under her leadership, tiative award was presented to hood parks and green spaces. and joy! Muse will offer an exceptional pro- gram in which rigorous academics are combined with music and arts to de- arts, and that music is a language that Steele, who will head the department of Stony Brook University and com- velop children’s full creative potential everyone should learn to speak.” surgery at the New York-Presbyterian pleted his residency in surgery at St. and passion for learning.” She is also the founder and artis- Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. At Muse Academy she will create a tic director of SPEAKmusic, a con- Dr. Steele specializes in robotic sur- “We are very happy to have Dr. Steele model program that demonstrates how sortium of performers and composers gery, and his arrival coincides with join our medical staff,” said Dr. Steven music and performing arts can accel- from Juilliard, Curtis, and Colum- the new robotic surgery system used Silber, chief medical offi cer at Method- erate academic development and un- bia who are dedicated to outreach, ed- to perform minimally invasive proce- ist. “He has an excellent skill set and leash creative thinking throughout all ucation, and transformation through dures at the hospital. his expertise in robotics and hernia re- disciplines. the arts. Dr. Steele is the only surgeon in pair is a great demonstration of NewY- “I am excited to apply the principles Muse Academy [126 St. Felix St. in Brooklyn utilizing this cutting-edge ork-Presbyterian’s commitment to pro- of integrative, inquiry-based educa- Fort Greene, (929) 400–1751]. technology. He has more than 10 years viding the most advanced medicine to tion that I used at Columbia, to small of experience performing general, lap- our Brooklyn communities.” children whose hearts and minds are PARK SLOPE aroscopic, and robotic surgical proce- Standing O wishes Dr. Steele suc- so open and receptive to learning,” dures and has been named a Castle cess. said Deborah. “It is my belief that our More welcomes Connolly Top Doctor for the last two New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn youngest children must be engaged Standing O is sending out “Hello and years for his work in those areas. 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Lifelong Cesar “Vinny” Ventura grew preparation up as one of four bilingual Ventura said his whole HELPING OTHER SOLDIERS: Human Resources specialist Army Sgt. Isabel Giron provides support for the well- siblings in a Hispanic immi- life — from his childhood in being and welfare of soldiers. Staff Sgt. David Overson grant family in Los Angeles, Los Angeles to a brief stint in Calif. the Navy from 1997 to 2001, HARBOR WATCH Giron is no different than service, Giron has earned the “Mijo, can you come tell and then enlisting in the Air Army Sgt. Isabel Giron is the many young soldiers, in a respect and admiration of her me what they’re saying to Force in 2003 — prepared him consummate professional, sense. At the age of 19, she ex- coworkers. me?” his mom would ask in for his assignment at Misawa modern-day soldier, doing perienced a combat zone fi rst- “Sgt. Giron is a rock-star Spanish. Air Base, Japan. He’s built what she does best — helping hand during a deployment to soldier and a fantastic noncom- His parents didn’t speak partnerships with complete other soldiers. Afghanistan in 2014 while as- missioned offi cer,” said Army English, so they relied on strangers, many of whom A human resources spe- signed to the now inactivated Staff Sgt. Keith Thomas, a hu- Vinny and his brothers to have become like family. cialist at the Joint Multina- 159th Combat Aviation Bri- man resources specialist who translate for them while run- He now serves as a verti- tional Readiness Center at gade. works with Giron. “She’s the ning errands around town. cal inspections planner with Hohenfels, Germany, Giron “Deploying to Afghanistan go-to [noncommissioned of- “ ‘Sí,’ ” he’d respond. “They the 35th Fighter Wing’s in- is responsible for providing was quite the experience,” she fi cer] for many of the soldiers said, ‘Thank you!’ ” spector general’s offi ce. In support that affects soldiers’ said. “I learned a lot about my throughout [the Joint Multi- Those trips around town this capacity, he organizes, overall welfare and well-being fellow soldiers.” national Readiness Center] taught him the importance of trains, and oversees the while assisting leaders with and 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry understanding intercultural wing inspector general’s in- keeping soldiers combat-ready Small world Regiment.” communication. He spent a spection team. It’s not this and effective. Now enjoying her time As it is for many soldiers, lot of time exploring comics job, though, that earned him Giron enlisted in the Army in the heart of the Bavarian life can be diffi cult at times, and graphic novels for the respect among his Japanese in 2013 from her hometown of countryside, 23-year-old Gi- but Giron said she always re- easy reading and eventually counterparts. Oklahoma City, Okla., shortly ron appreciates everything minds herself why she contin- discovered anime in high The Misawa veteran dedi- after graduating from high the Army has to offer. ues serving — her family. school. cated hundreds of hours forg- school. “The best thing I like about “My family has always “I liked it [anime] so much ing friendships and strength- “I wanted to be part of the Army is traveling,” she been my motivation, and will I wanted to watch it without ening the U.S.-Japan security something bigger,” she said. said. “The Army will take you continue to be,” she said. “I the subtitles, so I just learned alliance over the past four “In high school I had a best anywhere. Wherever you go, do this for them. When I feel Japanese,” he said. “Today, years with airmen with friend who had enlisted in the you will always fi nd someone like giving up, or I am having every country I visit, I learn the Japan Air Self-Defense Army, and he always told me who you used to work with. a hard day, I always think to the basics of their language Force’s 3rd Air Wing, earn- how great it was. So when I Though large, the Army is a myself, ‘You are making them and culture, so I can really ing him the Special Class had the opportunity, I took it. small world.” proud; they are looking up to connect with them according Continued on page 42 And I’m so glad I did.” After fi ve years of Army you.’ ” MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 41 LANGUAGE He’s running Continued from cover Award from the JASDF Area Defense Command, on Dec. 13. “His contributions to our bilateral relationship far exceed anything Misawa-specifi c—he’s made an im- pact on the entirety of the Area Defense Command and to freedom our nation,” said JASDF Warrant Offi cer Tsuyoshi Endo, former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and former Senior Noncommissioned Offi cer Association Savors new life as U.S. soldier president. HARBOR WATCH Dreaming Building a family After enduring countless hard- When Maker fi rst arrived From planning bilateral dining-outs and tug-of- ships and overcoming unimagi- in the U.S. in 2001, he settled in war competitions to helping JASDF Airmen win Eng- nable obstacles, Air Force Air- Concord, N.H. Not only did he lish language competitions in Tokyo, Ventura’s deep man 1st Class Guor Maker found want to survive, but he wanted understanding of his host nation’s language and cul- his way out of war-torn South to thrive. ture cemented relationships and netted him two life- Sudan and into the U.S. nearly 20 “I wanted to change my life, long friends. years ago. help my parents back in South “Vinny-san is like family to me,” said JASDF War- As one of roughly 20,000 chil- Sudan, and give my future chil- rant Offi cer Junji Miura, the 3rd Air Wing command dren uprooted by the gruesome dren a better childhood than the chief. “He’s part of our inner circle. He always tells us, second Sudanese civil war, Mak- one I had,” he said. “And the only ‘If you ever need anything, just ask,’ and that same er’s childhood was far from nor- way to do that was through edu- sentiment is absolutely true for us. He can call us at mal. After losing 28 family mem- cation and determination.” any time, day or night, and we’ll be there for him.” bers, including eight of his nine Maker started with the basics Miura and Endo hold Ventura in such high regard that siblings, 8-year-old Maker set — learning English by watching he’s met their spouses, and their spouses have met his out on foot from South Sudan to childrens’ cartoons and spend- wife. He’s even cooked his favorite Italian dish for them. live with his uncle. ing plenty of time with other SERVING HIS NEW COUNTRY: Gour “It was delicious!” Miura said. “He really can “The country I came from high school kids, listening to Maker, a trainee at Air Force Basic cook!” was torn apart by war,” said their conversations and absorb- Military Training, completes the one The two warrant offi cers aren’t the only Japanese Maker, who is attending train- ing all that he could. and a half mile run portion of the Air he’s developed close friendships with at Misawa. There ing at Joint Base San Antonio- “Within a short amount of Force physical fi tness test on Jan. 30, are many similar stories, all leading back to his dedi- Lackland, Tex., to become a den- time, I was able to communicate 2018. cation to enhancing quality-of-life initiatives and re- tal assistant. “It was all I knew effectively with other students siliency for airmen. growing up, nothing else. I’ve and teachers, order food, and re- “I like to see and experience other countries’ mili- seen people die in front of me, ally get by on my own,” he said. Stateless taries and how they operate,” he explained. “Learning but I knew no matter what, I had While learning English was Following his year of train- their language is a key part to that experience. My in- to make it.” a crucial step on his personal ing, he qualifi ed to run the mar- telligence analyst training made it easier and helped During his harrowing jour- journey, Maker’s high school ca- athon in the 2012 London Olym- me better decipher the intricacies of each language ney, he was captured and en- reer really took off when one of pics. I’ve encountered.” slaved twice: once by Sudanese his teachers introduced him to Even though South Sudan Ventura likened it to self-aid buddy care training, soldiers, and once by herdsmen. running. was offi cially an independent where airmen learn basic medical combat survival “When I was captured, I “Running was always just nation, it was not yet a member skills. was forced to be a slave la- natural and easy for me,” he of the International Olympic “We do it so often in preparation for the real deal borer,” Maker said. “I would said. “It was a great high school Committee, and Maker was not that now it just comes so natural,” he said. “Language wash dishes or do anything experience and it helped me meet yet a U.S. citizen. is the same way. When it comes to understanding lan- else needed to get by. I slept in a a lot of friends, build confi dence, “State senators from New guage and culture, you really can’t have one without small cell and rarely got to eat … and it was genuinely fun.” Hampshire and Arizona pre- the other; it’s better for both sides if we embrace both but not always.” After winning the National sented my case to the Senate in as one.” Twice escaped from enslave- High School indoor two-mile Washington, D.C., so the Inter- ment, he fi nally joined his uncle title, Maker received a scholar- national Olympic Committee al- Constant learning in Khartoum after three per- ship to compete at Iowa State lowed me to run in the Olympics Not only can Ventura speak Japanese fl uently, but ilous years. However, Maker’s University, where he allowed without a country,” he said. he’s also learned some 400 of the roughly 1,200 kanji journey to safety was far from himself to dream of things that After the 2012 Olympics, characters in the Japanese writing system. over. had never been done before. Maker set a new goal for himself. “I pick up something new every time I go off base or During a nighttime attack on “When I got to college in 2005, “I wanted to try to do more for interact with my Japanese friends,” he said. his uncle’s home, he was beaten I remember hanging a piece of my country, and the 2012 Olym- One friend, Noriko Ohtani, who works in the U.S. unconscious by a soldier who paper on my wall that said I was pics only strengthened my con- Relations Section at the 3rd Air Wing, said Vinny is smashed his jaw with a rifl e. going to run in the Olympics in viction to accomplish my goal.” her 911 emergency contact, “Always!” “My mouth was shut for two 2012 for South Sudan,” he said. Maker’s dream became a re- “When I fi rst came to Misawa, I had never worked months and I could only con- “I thought ‘Why not me? Why ality in Rio de Janeiro, when he with the Ministry of Defense,” she said. “It scared me, sume liquids because my jaw can’t I do it?’ ” was one of three athletes to rep- really, honestly, but after talking with Vinny-san, he was broken,” Maker said. “We Maker graduated with a resent South Sudan in the 2016 helped me realize I didn’t need to be scared. I felt com- fl ed to Egypt after that, and the bachelor’s degree in chemistry Olympics. fortable talking with other military members from United Nations treated my inju- and reached All-American sta- that day forward.” ries.” tus as a student athlete. Serving Thanks to Ventura, Ohtani said, she’s been success- After two years of fi lling out Ready to start his new life, The next chapter in Maker’s ful in her position here and been able to build really paperwork at U.S. Citizenship Maker planned to head to Flag- life began when he decided to strong relations with other U.S. service members. and Immigration Services of- staff, Ariz., to train for the 2012 join the Air Force to serve the “I’m just so thankful we met,” she added. fi ces in Egypt, Maker and his un- Olympics. country that gave him so many With a tearful grin, Endo echoed Ohtani’s senti- cle’s family were fi nally granted The same day he left for Ari- opportunities. ment saying, “I’m super, super, super … appreciative permission to enter the United zona in 2011 was the day South “All of the things I’ve accom- of everything Vinny-san has done for me, my family, States. Sudan offi cially gained its inde- plished have derived from the op- and my airmen. Even after I retire next month, and he “I was very excited to come to pendence. portunities the U.S. has afforded moves on to his next assignment, I would like to keep the U.S.,” he said. “Looking back “I drove the whole way cele- me,” he said. “With the support this relationship going. I can’t imagine a world where at everything my family and I brating and it was a very special and opportunity this country we’re no longer friends.” endured, it is a miracle that we day that I will always remem- has given me, I’ve been able to Finding it hard to say the right words, Miura ges- made it out of there.” ber,” Maker said. completely change my life.” tures at Endo signaling he agrees, “He’s like family.” 42 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16–22, 2018 MBRBG 3007 Farragut Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11210 (corner of Nostrand Ave.) LAB TESTS SONOGRAMS EKG’S *À>ÀÞ NO i>Ì Ê >ÀiÊ iÌiÀ]Ê INSURANCE? 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And Buffalonians, for some reason, call a simple beef sandwich on a roll “beef on weck.” Photos by Taylor Balkom Wings spread Chow down on Buffalo foods at Brooklyn festival By Alexandra Simon saucy, spicy chicken wings are a famil- dition as Buffalo,” said Marren. “Some Buffalo frisbee game. uffalo fans, won’t you come out iar sight to down-state New Yorkers, purists won’t look at a barbecue pizza Chacko’s organization, City Fair, has tonight? but some of the other dishes may be as pizza, but I don’t look at it that hard- previously celebrated Colorado food, B Brooklynites can get a belly- new, including “garbage plates,” a multi- core. I just feel you just have to have a and next plans to highlight dishes from full of the cuisine and culture of New option tray often including a cheese- healthy respect for how it’s made, and Cleveland, Ohio. But for this session, he York’s second largest city at the “ Buffalo burger, french fries, pasta salad, beans, give a s---.” decided to go closer to home, and to help City Fair ,” at the Bell House in Gowanus and coleslaw — “beef on weck,” a roast Marren said he is thrilled at being able Brooklynites appreciate the food culture on March 24. The six-hour wild wing- beef on a roll — and loganberry drinks, to relive some nostalgia and give people on the far side of the state. ding distills a weekend trip to the city a soda made with hybrid raspberry and the experience of eating the food he grew “I think it’s just a great way to get nearest Niagra Falls into a delicious after- blackberry flavors, which the Fair will up with. a sense of the food and entertainment noon, for those who are home-sick for serve spiked with booze. “I’m most excited to have a lot of and really, the people of Buffalo,” said Buffalo or those who want to explore a Heading up the production of the authenticity under one roof — that’s what Chacko. “Buffalo has passionate resi- new town, said the event’s director. Buffalonian buffet is chef John Marren, we’re aiming for, and we’re trying to dents, and the mixture of food and com- “This is a good snapshot of that who owns the restaurant Buffalo’s Famous make sure it’s authentic,” he said. “In the edy and entertainment and attendees — weekend,” said Varghese Chacko, who in Kensington. The 10-year transplant last decade, everyone agreed that Buffalo it’s going to bring a great mix of Buffalo lives in Park Slope. “Our plan is to give from that city says that he is no purist has a top 10 food culture — if you’re a flavor to new people.” both people who live in New York City — his hometown’s food can be served foodie this is an opportunity to check out “Buffalo City Fair” at the Bell House or who are from Buffalo a sense of that anywhere, as long as the chef has a strong a reputable food culture." [149 Seventh St. between Second and Third food and culture.” appreciation for its origin. Several bands and comedians from avenues in Gowanus, (718) 643–6510, First on the menu is Buffalo’s most “It doesn’t need to be made in Buffalo, Buffalo will perform during the festival, www.thebellhouseny.com]. March 24; 1–7 famous food — buffalo wings! The but it needs to be made in the same tra- and visitors can play “kan jam,” a beloved pm. $10. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16-22, 2018 45 BY THE WAY Irish rock band Waysties returns home By Adam Lucente t’s the ultimate bar band! On St. Patrick’s Day, a whiskey- Isoaked Irish rock band will belt Flirty and dirty: Comedy duo Reformed Whores, who once out tunes from the Emerald Isle and recorded an album titled “Ladies Don’t Spit,” will sing a penis- Celticized ’80s hits from the stage of the focused tune at the “C---- Against Glocks” show. Mindy Tucker Way Station bar in Prospect Heights. But the band is not just here for the holi- day — the Waysties is the official house Laughing band of the Dr. Who-themed watering hole, and its members met while bellied up to its bar. The bar’s owner said that he saw a potential hit in bringing together at danger some of his Irish music-loving regulars. “They were sitting at the bar lament- ing that they couldn’t find people to play Telling dirty jokes with. I said ‘Great, I want you to form a band,’ ” said Andy Heidel. “I had a band sitting in front of me that didn’t know for disarmament they were a band yet.” By Bill Roundy least one penile punchline The members quibble about the Getting way-sted: Robare Pruyn and Sarah Storm of the Waysties, who met the other mem- hese comedians on tap. details, but all agree they were Way bers of their Celtic rock band at the Way Station, and will play there on St. Patrick’s Day. are feeling cocky! “If you’re looking for Station regulars who played their first Kate Lindsay T A group of 50 a comedian who has a show there on St. Patrick’s Day in 2012, Erin’s tunes drew her in. by Men Without Hats, with the famous funny men and women dick joke and hates guns at Heidel’s request. The band has played “There are songs about drinking and riff played on mandolin, goes over par- will deploy their best dick — that’s every comedian regularly there ever since, and will play fighting and death. They’re really good ticularly well, said Berg. jokes this month to raise in New York,” he said. with other Irish acts on March 17. stories with beautiful music,” said the In the years since the band formed, cash for a gun control So he and Grimaldi The band’s regular appearances have singer, guitarist and bodhran player — a most of its members have moved to group, with a name we just chose their favorite created a strong bond with the audience, type of Irish drum. Philadelphia, but their connection to the cannot spell out in this comedians to join the according to the Waystie who sings and The Way Station may be more Way Station and its nerd-friendly crowd newspaper. The comedi- “penises against pistols” plays guitar, banjo and Irish bouzouki. intergalactic than it is Irish, but the has kept them all coming back. an behind “C---- Against event, while trying to be “When you play regular sets for the Celtic tunes go well with its atmo- “Most of us are giant nerds,” said Glocks,” happening at sure to have a diverse same community of people, it develops sphere, according to the band’s man- Pruyn. “The bar is the type of place Littlefield on March 28, lineup. a really strong culture of regulars,” said dolin player. that attracts people we get along with said that he wanted to “We were careful not Robare Pruyn. “It has the quality of a “There’s a really good crowd of regu- by default.” make use of an abundant to just have male come- family.” lars, and the Way Station has a bit of an The Waysties at the Way Station resource that might oth- dians,” he said. “We want The Waysties are united by their old-timey vibe,” said Noam Berg. “This [683 Washington Ave. between Prospect erwise go to waste. to have the female per- love for the Way Station and by their suits Irish music.” Place and St. Marks Avenue in Prospect “I don’t know why, spective on the dick.” passion for Irish music. Member Sarah In addition to traditional ballads, the Heights, (347) 627–4949, www.theway- but I tend to write a dis- The list of “wangs Storm, who lives in Ditmas Park, said Waysties also blend Irish music with stationbk.com]. March 17 at 8 pm. $5 proportionate amount of against weapons” per- that the full-blooded subject matter of pop hits. Its rendition of “Safety Dance” suggested donation. dick jokes,” said Matt formers includes Janelle Koff. “I want to use my James, Josh Gondelman, dick jokes to help the Jo Firestone, and com- world. I mean, they aren’t edy music duo Reformed doing anything — like Whores, along with 45 my dick itself. It’s just others. Each comedian sitting there.” will get a minute or two Going green Koff, who also writes to tell their schlong-cen- for “The Daily Show,” tric routine. By Adam Lucente appropriately named actor Gregory sees the show as a way to All of the proceeds rin go hurrah! Grene will read a modern Irish fairy stand firm for an impor- from “phalluses against St. Patrick’s Day falls on tale alongside the song and dance. tant issue without being firearms” ticket sales will Ea Saturday this year, so you “Claddagh” at On Stage at preachy. go to Everytown for Gun can get Guinness-ed up for the Irish Kingsborough [2001 Oriental Blvd. at “I wanted to do some- Safety, a lobbying group holiday without worrying about work Quentin Street in Manhattan Beach, thing that helps the prob- for universal background the next day! And Brooklynites have (718) 368–5596, www.onstageatk- lems without being sanc- checks. plenty of options for going green, in ingsborough.org]. March 16 at 8 pm. timonious,” said Koff. “I “I’ve donated to them concert halls, movie theaters, and $32–$37. wanted to do something before,” said Koff. “They classic pubs. Here are some of the helpful and stupid.” seem like a very direct, borough’s coolest happenings for St. Gold stars! Koff initially planned simple advocate for gun Paddy’s Day. Get drunk and laugh at the Flashy tattoos: Choose one of these 11 bits to include just 30 come- safety.” of Irish ink as your free tattoo at Dromedary screen during the midnight screen- dians, but the show’s pro- “C---- Against Bar on St. Patrick’s Day. Olivia Pakitsas Fancy footwork ing of “Leprechaun 4: In Space” at ducer, Cassie Grimaldi, Glocks” at Littlefield Start your St. Patrick’s Day week- Nitehawk Cinema. The 1996 classic “Leprechaun 4: In Space” at convinced him to make (635 Sackett St. between end early with a visit to the stage about an Irish leprechaun marrying a Nitehawk Cinema [136 Metropolitan the phallic show big- Third and Fourth ave- at Kingsborough College. At the space princess and murdering space Ave. between Berry Street and Wythe ger and longer. There nues in Gowanus, www. “Claddagh” show on Friday night, marines has received an astounding Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 782– was some stiff competi- littlefieldnyc.com). March Celtic rock band the Prodigals will 0 percent on movie rating site Rotten 8370, www.nitehawkcinema.com]. tion, said Koff — every 28 at 8 pm. $15 ($12 in provide the music for a tapping band Tomatoes, so you may need some March 16 and 17 at 11:45 pm. $12. jokester in the city has a advance). of traditional Irish dancers. And extra Guinness to get through it. Continued on page 47 46 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16-22, 2018 24-7 Happy St. Patrick’s Day IDGEVIEW BR DINER Brooklyn’s Landmark Diner still going strong Irish ayes!: Celtic band the Prodigals will play Irish tunes old and new at “Claddagh” at On Stage at Kingsborough on March 16. The Prodigals ' BVW`R/dS\cSj0`]]YZg\ 24-7 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16-22, 2018 47 PLAGUE ON PAINT Exhibit celebrates artists affected by AIDS Goblin, lead them up and down: Dancers with “The Dream Project” will sail high overhead in the adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” opening in Dumbo on March 23. Photo by Jason Speakman By Julianne Cuba “All the artists in the show have e is giving their art new life. been very deeply touched by the A new exhibit will show- AIDS epidemic, all have friends who Dreaming Hcase a dozen under-recog- died from it or also have friends who nized artists who were affected by are still living with the disease,” said the devastating HIV and AIDS epi- Weinberg, who contributed his own demic of the 1980s, and the subse- portrait of Lida to the show. in Dumbo quent collapse of the East Village The artists, who mostly worked in art scene. “Painting to Survive expressionist and figurative paintings High-flying high concept (1985-1995),” opening on March 18 at the time, used their art to express at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists their feelings about the deaths that for a ‘Midsummer’ show Coalition in Red Hook, brings their surrounded them, and to challenge important work back to the spotlight, the indifference of the government Back to life: (Top to bottom) Marc Lida’s By Julianne McShane the fairy kingdom, a move said the show’s curator. towards the disease, said Weinberg. 1985 painting “The Saint,” depicts the gay hat the Puck? meant to remind audience “I think they are spectacular “The ’80s was a tumultuous nightclub of the same name. And Audrey A new dance members of the effect of great paintings, and all should be time, with Ronald Reagan and then Anastasi’s “Carl with Dove” is an oil on theater piece will industry on the natural canvas piece from 1990. Both will be on W better known,” said art historian George Bush. Reagan didn’t men- present an aerial and alle- world, said McHugh. display at “Painting to Survive.” and artist Jonathan Weinberg, who tion the word ‘AIDS’ until his last gorical take on Shakepeare’s “If Oberon’s goal is to lives in Connecticut. “These are art- months,” he said. “It’s as if there was now, and they probably would have “A Midsummer Night’s build at whatever cost, and ists whose work has been ignored a war was going on, and painting been if the government had been Dream,” with flying Titania is Mother Nature — because it sold out of fashion — this was a way for us to cope.” more responsive.” fairy figures representing if they’re at a conflict, what phenomenon of amazing painting The epidemic cost the world a “Painting to Survive (1985–1995)” the nations of the North happens?” she asked. “In going on and then suddenly it all generation of art, said Weinberg. at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists American Free Trade my mind, nature has the shut down.” “The work they might have made, Coalition [481 Van Brunt St. near Agreement. “The Dream power to destroy all, and Two of the artists — Marc Lida we also lost the people who were Beard Street in Red Hook, (917) Project,” opening at the if we upset nature, then and Richard Hofmann — died from part of the audience, might have lost 603–2154, www.bwac.org]. Opening Gelsey Kirkland Arts Center we’re done. We are using the disease, but each artist in the their critique and advice and rich- reception March 18 at 1 pm. On dis- in Dumbo on March 23, will Shakespeare’s text and the show has a personal connection to ness of their lives,” he said. “Marc play weekends through April 14; 1–6 feature trilingual actors conflict he created, but it, he said. and Richard should be alive right pm. Free. exploring the relationships we’re putting our own larger between the United States, context on top of that.” Mexico, and Canada, in a The cast members will story inspired by President deliver their lines in English, Trump’s hardline stance French, and Spanish, but Celebrate St. Paddy’s in the Ridge! against immigrants, said the McHugh promised that the show’s director. physical storytelling — By Julianne McShane meal of corned beef and cabbage, “We’re digging into the including aerial choreogra- his is a lucky weekend to be in boiled potatoes and carrots, or shep- darkness of what’s hap- phy — will help all audience Bay Ridge! herd’s pie, starting at noon. Then pening between our three members understand the T Before the Celtic holi- suck down some Guinness and stick countries, and what happens piece — even if it does not day gets going, you can indulge in around for the free Irish seisún, a when we don’t get along?” give any easy answers. some New Orleans-style hot jazz jam session of traditional tunes from said Katie McHugh, who “I think the conversations tunes courtesy of the Grand Street local Celtic musicians, which starts has worked across North that we’re beginning in this Stompers at Brooklyn Firefly (7003 at 2 pm and runs until 10 pm. America. “Trump is making piece through the medium Third Ave. at Ovington Avenue). On Sunday, work off your hang- all of these decisions that are of Shakespeare will hope- The eight-member group puts a mod- over and your hunger by strolling putting our borders at risk.” fully spark conversations ern spin on songs that have filled to Paneantico (9124 Third Ave. at The show focuses on for people to talk about their the streets of the Big Easy since 92nd Street) for its $6.75 loaf of the play’s warring magi- political and social fears and the 1920s. The free, two-hour event Irish soda bread. And keep your cal couple, the fairy rulers what is actually happening kicks off on Friday night at 8 pm. Irish ears smiling with a visit to the Oberon and Titania, who in with our borders,” she said. And Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day! appropriately colored Greenhouse this version represent the “I want this piece to be a At the top o’ the mornin’, start your Café (7717 Third Ave. between 77th battling forces of capitalism catalyst for conversation.” day with a jog along Shore Road and and 78th streets), which will host and Mother Nature, respec- “The Dream Project” a post-run refueling stop at Bagel a free, three-hour show of classic tively, as well as Canada at the Gelsey Kirkland Boy (8002 Third Ave. at 80th Street), Celtic tunes by local singer Tommy and America, with Oberon’s Arts Center (29 Jay St. at where you can buy a bright green Andersen beginning at 6 pm. And servant Puck standing in for Plymouth Street in Dumbo, bagel in honor of the saint who drove amble over to the Wicked Monk the cafe will serve a special holiday Mexico. During the fight www.yonderwindow.co). out the snakes. (9510 Third Ave. between 95th and menu, so you can load up on one between king and queen, March 23–24 at 7 pm, March After dressing in kelly colors — 96th streets) where you can chow final meal of corned beef and cab- Titania wreaks havoc on 25 at 2 pm. $18. and digesting your green carbs — down on a signature St. Paddy’s Day bage before the weekend is out. 48 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16-22, 2018 24-7 FRI, MARCH 16 SUN, MARCH 18 ART, “DON’T ‘DIS’ THE THEATER, THEATRESPORTS: ABILITY”: An exhibit of A zany ensemble of pro- more than 100 pieces of fessional actors presents art by individuals on the improvisational theatre autism spectrum. Free. as a competitive sport. Noon–6 pm. RXR Realty $10 (Free for adults). 12 [470 Vanderbilt Ave. be- pm. Gallery Players [199 tween Fulton Street and 14th St. between Fourth Atlantic Avenue in Clinton and Fifth avenues in Park Hill, (917) 757–1019], www. Slope, (212) 352–3101], strokesofgeniusinc.org. www.galleryplayers.com. ART, “HAND LUGGAGE” MUSIC, WILL MASON ELEC- OPENING RECEPTION: TROACOUSTIC QUINTET: A collaborative project by $20 ($15 in advance). 8 pm. Pirmin Hagen and Chris- Roulette [509 Atlantic Ave. tine Katscher, in which they at Third Avenue in Boerum follow pre-determined Hill, (917) 267–0363], www. Jean genie: Singer Demi Lovato will model the world’s least- instructions about how to roulette.org. practical pair of blue jeans during her concert with DJ Khaled set up the exhibit. Free. DINING, VODKA AND PICK- on March 16. Associated Press / Amy Harris 7–9 pm. Open Source Gal- LES FESTIVAL: Get unlim- lery [306 17th St. at Sixth ited tastes of vodka mixed Avenue in Park Slope, (646) drinks, all the pickles you COMING SOON TO 279–3969], www.open- can eat, art, music, and a source-gallery.org. raffl e. $50–$75. Noon and BARCLAYS CENTER THEATER, “THE WINTER’S 3 pm. Grand Prospect Hall TALE”: Arin Arbus directs [263 Prospect Ave. be- this production of Shake- How suite it is: A Hollywood producer (Robert McEvily) puts tween Fifth and Sixth av- FRI, MARCH 16 FRI, MARCH 30 speare’s late tragicomedy, the moves on his old flame (Taylor Graves) in the Neil Simon enues in Park Slope, (917) which features a jealous comedy “Plaza Suite,” playing through March 25 at Gallery 543–9094], www.vodkan- MUSIC, DEMI LOVATO SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- picklesfestival.com. AND DJ KHALED: $49– king, a missing daughter, Players in Park Slope. Bella Muccari LANDERS V TORONTO and a hungry bear. $90– FILM, “THE BLOT”: The 1921 $499. 7:30 pm. MAPLE LEAFS: $15– $100 ($20 people under silent drama about the $350. 7 pm. 30). 7:30 pm. St. and Second Avenue in plight of teachers, writ- SAT, MARCH 17 THEATER, “ASSASSINS”: SAT, MARCH 17 Sunset Park), www.indus- ten and directed by Lois Theater 2020 presents Ste- trycity.com. Weber, gets a live piano SPORTS, BROOKLYN SUN, APRIL 1 OUTDOORS, BIRDING accompaniment. With the NETS V DALLAS MAV- phen Sondheim’s musical FAMILY, SHE’S ON POINT SPORTS, BROOKLYN BASICS: A two-session short “Mabel’s Strange ERICKS: $17–$3,000. about fi gures who tried to — A CELEBRATION OF course that will teach you Predicament,” for which 7:30 pm. NETS V DETROIT PIS- take out U.S. Presidents. GIRLS IN SPORTS: The to identify some of the 200 Charlie Chaplin created his TONS: $17–$3,000. 6 $40 ($30 seniors and stu- species of birds that reside event honors the achieve- “Tramp” character. Free. pm. dents). 8 pm. St. Francis in Green-Wood. $40. 10 ments of female athletes 12:30 pm. Brooklyn Public SUN, MARCH 18 College [180 Remsen St. am. Green-Wood Cem- by introducing young girls Library’s Central branch between Court and Clin- etery [Fifth Avenue and and boys to sports, with SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- [10 Grand Army Plaza, TUE, APRIL 3 ton streets in Brooklyn 25th Street in Greenwood demonstrations and talks LANDERS V CARO- between Eastern Parkway Heights, (718) 489–5200], Heights, (718) 210–3080], from professional athletes LINA HURRICANES: SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- and Flatbush Avenue in www.sfc.edu. www.green-wood.com. and coaches. Free. 11 $16–$400. 5 pm. LANDERS V PHILA- Prospect Heights, (718) MUSIC, “THE BROBOT am–3 pm. Sunset Park Rec- DELPHIA FLYERS: MUSIC, FROZEN TEARS: A 230–2100], www.brooklyn- JOHNSON EXPERI- reation Center [43rd Street $15–$450. 7 pm. concert of visual art and publiclibrary.org. MON, MARCH 19 ENCE”: A sci-fi hip-hop spoken word illuminating at Seventh Avenue in Sun- MUSIC, MARTIN MCQUADE: solo concert and concept the heartbreak in Schu- set Park, (718) 972–2135], SPORTS, BROOKLYN The crooner performs the piece about the origins of bert’s song cycle “Winter- www.nycgovparks.org. NETS V MEMPHIS WED, APRIL 4 music of songwriter Frank a future race of Hip-Hop reise.” $20 ($10 students TALK, COMMUNITY VIO- GRIZZLIES: $9–$2,557. Loesser. Free. 1:30–4:30 MUSIC, LORDE: $39–$99. androids. $20–$25. 8 pm. and seniors). 4 pm. The LENCE PREVENTION: 7:30 pm. pm. The Gulf Coast [6901 8 pm. Bushwick Starr (207 Starr Old Stone House [336 Learn de-escalation skills Third Avenue at 70th St. between Irving and Third St. between Fourth and basic self-defense Street in Bay Ridge, (347) TUE, MARCH 20 Wykoff avenues in Bush- and Fifth avenues in Park techniques. Free. Noon. THU, APRIL 5 662–6644]. wick), www.thebushwicks- Slope, (718) 768–3195], Fort Hamilton Public SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- tarr.org. theoldstonehouse.org. Library (9424 Fourth Av- COMEDY, “A LOVE LETTER LANDERS V PITTS- SPORTS, NEW YORK TO MYSELF” VARIETY THEATER, “PLAZA SUITE”: MUSIC, PARK SLOPE CHAM- enue at 94th Street in Bay BURGH PENGUINS: ISLANDERS V NEW SHOW: A diverse group The Gallery Players per- BER PLAYERS: Chamber Ridge), www.caeny.org. $20–$600. 7 pm. YORK RANGERS: $81– of powerful women read form Neil Simon’s comedy music by Vivaldi, Carr, “THE FUR BENEATH MY $750. 7 pm. love letters to themselves classic about three couples Hindemith and Pavan. $20. WINGS”: Pet advocate on stage, interspersed WED, MARCH 21 who stay in the hotel suite. 7 pm. Greenwood Baptist Hartford Hough discusses with stand-up comedy. SAT, APRIL 7 $25 ($20 seniors and stu- Church (461 Sixth Street his new book about our SPORTS, BROOKLYN $24–$40. 8 pm. Union Hall between Sixth and Seventh relationship with animals. NETS V CHARLOTTE dents). 8 pm. Gallery Play- [702 Union St. at Fifth Av- SPORTS, ULTIMATE Avenues in Park Slope). Free. 1 pm. Lafayette HORNETS: $11–$3,000. ers [199 14th St. between enue in Park Slope, (718) FIGHTING CHAMPI- ART, FEMININE DIVINE: A Avenue Presbyterian 7:30 pm. Fourth and Fifth avenues 638–4400], www.union- ONS 223: $81–$750. in Park Slope, (212) 352– celebration of female art- Church (85 S. Oxford St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort hallny.com. 6:15 pm. 3101], www.galleryplay- ists, featuring a gallery Greene). THU, MARCH 22 ers.com. show and music perfor- FREE FITNESS AND FUN: A THEATER, “THE VISITA- mances, followed by a MON, MARCH 19 SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- SUN, APRIL 8 weekly full body workout TION”: An immersive play dance party. Free. 7:30 LANDERS V TAMPA of low-impact aerobic, with READING, “CONSIDER SPORTS, JORDAN about two priests in 1682 pm. Acoustik Garden BAY LIGHTNING: $20– Lounge (1515 Atlantic Ave. African and world dance IT PURE JOY”: Jennifer BRAND CLASSIC: $15– investigating a witchcraft Jones Austin discusses her $600. 7 pm. at Albany Avenue in Crown movements. Free. 2 pm. $35. 2:30 pm. accusation, performed Restoration Plaza [1368 battle with a life threaten- throughout the Wyckoff Heights), https://divine. splashthat.com. Fulton St. at Marcy Avenue ing illness, and the power SAT, MARCH 24 House, the oldest building of faith and community THEATER, “THE WINTER’S in Bedford-Stuyvesant, MON, APRIL 9 in NYC. $40. 8 pm. Wyck- to transform desperation SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- TALE”: 7:30 pm. See Fri- (718) 636–6996], www.res- off House [5816 Clarendon torationplaza.org. into joy. $5. 7 pm. Brooklyn LANDERS V CHICAGO SPORTS, BROOKLYN Rd. at E. 59th Street in East day, March 16. ART, OPENING RECEPTION: Historical Society [128 Pier- BLACKHAWKS: $31– NETS V CHICAGO Flatbush, (908) 420–9858], THEATER, “ASSASSINS”: 8 repont St. at Clinton Street $495. 7 pm. BULLS: $35–$3,000. pm. See Friday, March 16. “Unreality Bomb” is a sur- visitationexperience.com. vey of painting and sculp- in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 7:30 pm. MUSIC, RUST DUST: Country, MUSIC, “THE BROBOT ture that concerns itself 222–4111], www.brooklyn- SUN, MARCH 25 blues, and original tunes. JOHNSON EXPERIENCE”: with the combination of history.org. Free. 8 pm. Sir D’s Lounge 8 pm. See Friday, March abstract and fi gurative ex- COMEDY, SIDE PONYTAIL: SPORTS, BROOKLYN FRI, APRIL 20 [837 Union St. between 16. NETS V CLEVELAND pression. Free. 5 pm. Five- The Monday night comedy COMEDY, MARTIN LAW- Sixth and Seventh av- THEATER, “PLAZA SUITE”: 8 CAVALIERS: $105– Myles [558 St. John’s Place show welcomes Dan Perl- RENCE: $39–$129. 7:30 enues in Park Slope, (718) pm. See Friday, March 16. between Classon and man, Trey Galyon, Sarah $3,000. 1 pm. pm. 623–9065]. THEATER, “THE VISITA- Franklin avenues in Crown Squirm, and more. Free. DANCE, “CLADDAGH”: The TION”: 9 pm. See Friday, Heights, (718) 783–4438], 8 pm. Friends and Lovers MON, MARCH 26 Irish rock group the Prodi- March 16. www.fi vemyles.org. (641 Classon Ave. between SAT, APRIL 21 gals provides the music for ART, “DON’T ‘DIS’ THE READING, BROOKLYN Dean and Pacifi c streets SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- world-champion Irish and ABILITY”: Noon–6 pm. WRITERS SPACE READ- in Crown Heights), www. LANDERS V FLORIDA SPORTS, PREMIER BOX- tap dancers, linked by a See Friday, March 16. ING SERIES: Work from fnlbk.com. PANTHERS: $15–$350. ING CHAMPIONS: modern-day Irish fairy tale. FILM, “BABE”: Kids can enjoy science writer David Ber- COMEDY, COMEDY MON- 7 pm. $57–$657. 6 pm. $32–$37. 8 pm. On Stage the fi lm about a pig who reby, poet Terrence De- DAY: Open mic and at Kingsborough [2001 wants to be a sheepdog. gnan, and fantasy sports stand-up. Free. 9pm. Oriental Blvd. at Oxford With arts and crafts ac- guru Dave Major. Free. Freddy’s Bar [627 Fifth 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights Street in Manhattan Beach, tivities provided by BRIC 7:30 pm. Books Are Magic Ave. between 17th and (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. (718) 368–5596], www.on- Arts! Free. 10 am. Industry (225 Smith St. at Butler 18th streets in Greenwood stageatkingsborough.org. City Factory Floor (274 36 Street in Carroll Gardens). Continued on page 50 24-7 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 16-22, 2018 49 and Troutman streets in ple St. between Hicks and Bushwick), www.cobra- Henry streets in Brooklyn clubbk.com. Heights, (347) 799–1701], www.brooklynheightscom- WED, MARCH 21 edynights.com. MUSIC, CHRIS BROKAW: ART, “UNRESOLVED (IS- With Monotrope and SUES)” OPENING RECEP- Thurn and Taxis. $10. 8:30 TION: An exhibit of new pm. Union Hall [702 Union glass artists from Israel. St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Continued from page 49 repont St. at Clinton Street Free. 6 pm. Agnes Varis Slope, (718) 638–4400], Heights, (718) 768–0131], in Brooklyn Heights, (718) Art Center at UrbanGlass www.unionhallny.com. www.freddysbar.com. 222–4111], www.brooklyn- (647 Fulton St., between THEATER, “SPRING history.org. Rockwell and Ashland BREAKIN’”: A satirical TALK, WHY LOCAL POLI- places in Fort Greene). show in which entitled TUES, MARCH 20 TICS MATTER TO YOU: TALK, “FREEDOM OF EX- millennials explain how to OUTDOORS, SPRING EQUI- A civics refresher on how PRESSION, THE NEVER- turn Spring Break into a NOX CELEBRATION AND to infl uence your state ENDING FIGHT”: Civil chill-ass existential rager! EGG BALANCING CERE- and city government. liberties experts refl ect on Electric mayhem: The exuberant time-traveling hip-hop musi- Free. 9 pm. The Count- MONY: On the fi rst day of With New York State Sen- the history and ongoing cal “The Brobot Johnson Experience” will hold its final perfor- down Theater [141 S. Fifth ate District 20 Candidate struggle for freedom of ex- St. between Bedford and spring, join urban shaman mances at Bushwick Starr on March 16 and 17. Maria Baranova Mama Donna Henes in Zellnor Myrie and City pression. $10 ($5 for mem- Driggs avenues in Wil- standing 360 eggs on end. Councilman Brad Lander. bers). 6:30 pm. Brooklyn liamsburg, (973) 525– Free. Noon. Bailey Foun- Free. 6:30 pm. We Work Historical Society [128 Pier- 2052]. tain [Grand Army Plaza in (195 Montague St. be- repont St. at Clinton Street Downtown, (718) 513– NIGHTLIFE, HOT MESS Prospect Heights, (718) tween Cadman Plaza and in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 2547], www.drafthouse. DRAG COMPETITION: FRI, MARCH 23 857–1343]. Clinton Street in Brooklyn 222–4111], www.brooklyn- com/nyc. A competition for club queens, daddy kings, strip- FILM, “PRESSURE” PRE- Heights), persist81.org. history.org. THEATER, “THE WINTER’S READING, 14TH ANNUAL teasers, art monsters, and VIEW: A preview of COMEDY, “S--- SHOW!”: TALK, #METOO IS JUST TALE”: 7:30 pm. See Fri- NATIONAL BLACK WRIT- more. The performer with the coming-of-age fi lm Ophira Eisenberg and THE BEGINNING: This day, March 16. ERS CONFERENCE: 10 loudest audience reaction about teens in Harlem Emily Flake present a town hall meeting asks DINING, FRENCH WINE am. See Thursday, March wins the title of Mx Hot comedy show of parents how #MeToo can sustain a AND FOOD TASTING: 22. and Brooklyn during the Mess and $100 cash. Free. talking about their horrible bigger movement? Free. Featuring wine, food, and DINING, RUM AND REVO- crack epidemic, followed 10 pm. House of Yes (2 kids. With Aminah Imani, live music. Free. 7:30 pm. LUTION: A rum tasting by a discussion with fi lm- 6:30 pm. BRIC Arts Media Wyckoff Ave. at Jefferson Iris Bahr, Roz Chast, and Le French Tart (579 Fifth and history talk with food maker Abdu Danridge. House [647 Fulton St. at Street in Bushwick), www. more. $10 ($8 in advance). Avenue between 16th and drink expert Tonya Free. 12:30 pm and 6:30 Rockwell Place in Fort houseofyes.org. pm. Medgar Evers Col- 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Greene, (718) 683–5621], Street and Prospect Av- Hopkins. $45. 7 pm. The lege (1650 Bedford Ave. Union St. at Fifth Avenue www.bricartsmedia.org. enue in Park Slope). Old Stone House [336 Third St. between Fourth between Crown and Mont- in Park Slope, (718) 638– FILM, “WHIP IT”: Catch the TALK, PETE HAMILL: A con- THURS, MARCH 22 gomery streets in Crown 4400], unionhallny.com. versation with author Pete and Fifth avenues in Park cult hit starring Ellen Page READING, 14TH ANNUAL Hamill in celebration of Slope, (718) 768–3195], Heights), www.pressureen- COMEDY, THE HAND OF as beauty pageant con- NATIONAL BLACK WRIT- the upcoming reissue of theoldstonehouse.org. tertainment.com. COMEDY: A comedy show testant who joins a roller ERS CONFERENCE: A his debut novel, “A Killing TALK, “A SOCIALIST RE- named for the severe wrist derby team under the four-day writing confer- for Christ.” Free. 7:30 pm. VIVAL?”: “Jacobin” editor tendonitis of host Claudia name “Babe Ruthless.” ence with readings, panels, SAT, MARCH 24 Bhaskar Sunkara talks with Cogan. With stand-up With a post-screening talk Brooklyn Public Library’s and workshops. $35 ($25 FILM, “COCO”: Catch the comedian Hari Kondabolu from Aparna Nancherla, from members of Gotham Central branch [10 Grand students). 10 am. Med- sweet story of a music- to discuss socialism’s pros- Phillip Henry, Wanjiko Eke, Girls Roller Derby. $12. Army Plaza, between gar Evers College [1650 obsessed Mexcian boy pects for becoming a vi- and the musical genius of 6:45 pm. Alamo Draft- Eastern Parkway and Flat- Bedford Ave. in Crown who travels to the land of able force in American pol- Reformed Whores. $5. 7:30 bush Avenue in Prospect house [445 Albee Square Heights, (718) 804–8883], the dead, which wone the pm. Cobra Club (6 Wyckoff Heights, (718) 230–2100], itics. $5. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn West between Willoughby www.centerforblacklitera- Academy Award for Best Historical Society [128 Pier- Ave. between Jefferson and Fulton streets in www.brooklynpublicli- ture.org. brary.org. Animated Film and Best SPORTS, PING PONG MAD- Song. Free. 11 am. Industry FUND-RAISER, NEVER NESS: Come with your City Factory Floor (274 36 AGAIN — A NIGHT squad or meet new folks St. and Second Avenue in TO BENEFIT STONE- and grab a game at this Sunset Park), www.indus- MAN DOUGLAS HIGH weekly table tennis series, trycity.com/events. SCHOOL: A night of com- which will conclude with a TALK, GREENPOINT STREET edy and music, with ticket tournament on March 22. TREE STEWARDSHIP sales benefi ting the Stone- presents Free. 6–8 pm. City Point SUMMIT: Learn how to man Douglas High School [445 Albee Square West take care of street trees in Victims Fund, Everytown, between Willoughby and Greenpoint from a panel of and March for Our Lives. Easter Sunday Dinner Fulton streets in Down- experts, followed by lunch. $25 ($20 in advance). 7:30 town Brooklyn, (718) Free. 12:30 pm. St. John’s pm. Bell House [149 Sev- 673–8800], www.citypoint- Lutheran Church (155 Mil- CHOICE OF APPETIZER enth St. at Third Avenue in brooklyn.com. ton St. between Franklin Gowanus, (718) 643–6510], Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit Plate, Penne Vodka, FILM, FLEXING KING: A Street and Manhattan Av- www.thebellhouseny.com. screening of the movie enue in Greenpoint), www. Caesar Salad, Stuffed Mushrooms, Lobster Bisque MUSIC, THE GLASS STATE: “Flex is Kings,” followed greeninggreenpoint.com/ The fi rst of four shows the by a dance competition events. CHOICE OF ENTREE Glass State will perform judged by the crowd. DINING, BUFFALO CITY in honor of the impending Ticket price includes food FAIR: A celebration of the Flame Roasted Rack of Lamb With Au Jus and Mint Jelly closing of Hank’s Saloon. and wine. $25. 6–9 pm. upstate city that gave us Free. 8 pm. Hank’s Saloon Bklyn Commons Bushwick Roast Rack Of Pork With Apple Brandy Glaze buffalo wings, beef on [46 Third Ave. at Atlantic (7 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at weck, garbage plates, Boneless Shell Steak ($8.00 Extra) Grilled with Herb Butter Avenue in Boerum Hill, Broadway in Bushwick), and Loganberry cocktails. (718) 625–8003], www.exit- www.bingewave.com. $10. 1–7 pm. Bell House Chicken Francaise Egg Battered, Sautéed with White Wine, Shallots, Lemon, Butter fi ve.com/hankssaloon. THEATER, “CURSE OF THE [149 Seventh St. at Third COMEDY, COMEDIANS Broiled Salmon With Citrus Chive Sauce STARVING CLASS”: Sam Avenue in Gowanus, (718) YOU SHOULD KNOW: Shepard’s play examines 643–6510], www.thebell- Shrimp Scampi White Wine, Garlic, Lemon Butter Sauce The Chicago-style stand a rural family trapped in houseny.com. up showcase features Jo a grotesque farce of the (Entrees Served With Potato or Rice and Fresh Vegetable) FAMILY, “FLIGHT SCHOOL Firestone, Mike Recine, American dream. $28 ($20 THE MUSICAL”: A charm- Kerry Coddett, Josh John- students and seniors). ing musical about a pen- CHOICE OF DESSERT son (Conan), and more. 7:30 pm. Actors Fund Arts guin who wants to learn $10 ($5 in advance). 9 pm. Center (160 Schermerhorn to fl y. $12. 2 pm. On Stage Cheesecake U Seasonal Fresh Fruit U Apple Strudel U Tiramisu The Gutter [200 N. 14th St. Street between Smith and at Kingsborough [2001 Ice Cream or Sherbet U Chocolate Mousse U COFFEE or TEA between Berry Street and Hoyt Streets in Down- Oriental Blvd. at Oxford Wythe Avenue in Williams- town). Street in Manhattan Beach, burg, (718) 387–3585], MUSIC, TREASURES OF (718) 368–5596], www.on- ADULTS CHILDREN’S MENU thegutterbrooklyn.com. PARADYCE: The neo-soul stageatkingsborough.org. $ 00 FILM, “UNHOLY ROLLERS”: band plays every Thursday DINING, SUMO STEW: $ 95 21 Members of Gotham Girls night. Free. 8–10:30 pm. 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