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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 834–9350 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2007 WEB EDITION AWP/20 pages • Vol. 30, No. 21 • Saturday, May 26, 2007 • FREE INCLUDING ALL EDITIONS POLS TO YARDS FOES: YER OUT! Councilmen, Beep kick opponents off boards By Ariella Cohen “He got it off his chest pretty loudly, The Brooklyn Paper and more than once,” said one MARTY’S FREE CRUISE Markowitz appointee who was reap- Nine members of Community PAGE 18 pointed, but only after several peace- Board 6 were axed this week in a po- making meetings. litically-motivated purge over their Another appointee said Markowiz opposition to Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic (D–Park Slope), both strong supporters and will look to elected officials on told her last year that he would get rid Yards mega-development. of Ratner’s project. how to vote,” said Peter Flemming, a of all the board members who had vot- And a member of Community Board In Most years, the borough president and longtime member of CB6. Flemming ed against Ratner’s project. 2 who was not reappointed councilmembers review their appoint- was reappointed despite his op- “He pointed at my ‘Develop Don’t might have been the victim ments to the unpaid positions position to the Atlantic Destroy Brooklyn’ button and shout- of her opposition to condo without much fanfare — Yards project. ed at me that all the people who development in Brooklyn but this year, the rules Last year, CB6 voted down the project would be Bridge Park. changed, and some took a strong posi- gone,” said Celia Cacace, whose The nine members of worry about the rami- tion against At- seat on CB6 is not up for reap- CB6, which covers Park fications. lantic Yards — and pointment until next year. Slope, Boerum Hill, Carroll “My fear is that Markowitz made it Athird board member said Gardens, Cobble Hill and board members, who clear to several board Markowitz told him point blank Red Hook, were booted by are supposed to be pro- members that they that “no one is appointed for Borough President Markowitz tecting the interest of the would pay for their vote life,” and that appointees should and Councilman Bill DeBlasio Billcommunity, will be fearful Martyagainst the project. David See PURGE on page 15
Accolades for Bloomy: Not running Mango P. / Gregory The Paper’s Web site (For Borough President, that is) Paper The Brooklyn By Gersh Kuntzman ough president,” he said. The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Paper “You’ve got a great borough Our first swimsuit issue president in Brooklyn.” Why are you reading this newspaper in print Mayor Bloomberg was in Insectavora, from the famed Coney Island Circus Sideshow, dons a hot two-piece by Malia when you could be reading it on our award- Hear the entire exchange at Brooklyn twice this week — Mills in The Brooklyn Paper’s answer to Sports Illustrated. Flip to GO Brooklyn (page 9) to winning Web site? www.BrooklynPaper.com. see other locals in the hot suits for summer. That’s right, just six months after The Brook- conveniently when Borough lyn Paper’s Web site went live with its redesign, President Markowitz was on it has been named one of the best in the country vacation — leading at least a by the prestigious Suburban Newspapers of few people to speculate why America, an industry trade group. Hizzoner was spending so While we didn’t win the top prize in our much time pressing the flesh highly competitive category — non-daily news- in the borough. This show is for the dogs papers with circulations above 65,000 — we re- Officially, the mayor was on ceived honorable mention from the judges of Court Street on Monday to tout By Dana Rubinstein Madeline Smith, hasn’t been do- Brooklyn Paper. “Maybe they that their animal companions had the “Best Local Community Web site” award. improved high school gradua- The Brooklyn Paper ing her best to publicize the un- can walk on their hind legs, or any talents at all. The award is a tribute to the hard work of our tion rates and at the Borough usual event. Just take a bark out a tune, or maybe Brooklyn pet owners must Phillip Kellogg, a Fort Greene web designer Sylvan Migdal, our art director Leah Hall greenmarket on Tuesday to Em saunter through Fort m [there’s] a cat that can resident and the doting owner of a l Mitch and our Senior Editor Vince DiMiceli. talk about a new nutrition pro- think their animal companions in Greene, and you’re e do something.” Carlton (named for Carlton Av- But you don’t have to believe us. Believe the D gram (and buy four apples from are just talentless slobs. u bound to run into f Of course there is, f y enue, of course), said that his judges: “This paper and Web site, covering a sec- Ted King, a farmer from upstate After all, consider this piece one of her fliers but Brooklyn pet dog “does absolutely nothing — tion of one of the biggest cities of the world, does New York). of evidence: As of this printing, seeking “creative owners don’t have / Julie Rosenberg that’s his talent.” a fine job of providing local news for the residents But The Brooklyn Paper not one dog-owner (or cat- or and fashionable any faith in their of the area,” the judges said in a statement. wondered if there was some- parrot-owner) has signed up his pets, whose owners “best” friends. In- Meanwhile, Sharon Barnes, a The first-place site, plymouth.wickedlocal. thing else. Call it a hunch, but or her pooch for Bedford- can control them in deed, despite Brown- Clinton Hill resident and a self- com, is owned by Gatehouse Media, publisher we went right up to the term- Stuyvesant’s inaugural pet talent a crowded area.” stone Brooklyn’s seem- described pet-show aficionado, of 76 daily newspapers and 260 weeklies in 17 limited mayor to ask whether and fashion show in Fulton Park. And it’s not that the ing love for Mittens and lobbed an inter-species zinger at states. the consecutive visits have in- Paper The Brooklyn And the June 2 show-time is ap- qualifications are all that daunt- Princess (see dog stollers, mono- her dog Ginger (a male), calling A link to all the winners can be found at www. dicate that he was seeking Mayor Bloomberg in Brooklyn on proaching as fast as a greyhound ing. grammed scratching posts, and him a “scaredy cat.” BrooklynPaper.com. — Gersh Kuntzman higher office. Tuesday, where he said he’s not seek- chasing a rabbit. “I’m searching for pets that even pet ice cream), a lot of “He can’t perform,” said “I am not running for bor- ing the borough’s top seat. It’s not that the organizer, can do tricks,” Smith told The Brooklynites scoffed at the notion See PET TALENT on page 15 Jitney jilted! Duffield supporters Only 8 take maiden Hampton voyage ‘Hammer’-ing Jack By Mat Probasco da Eskenas of the Four Boroughs Neighborhood for The Brooklyn Paper Preservation Alliance. “This travesty must be stopped. It undermines our basic rights, stealing About four dozen Downtown residents, his- our property and historic homes.” torians and preservationists roundly slammed a Hammer spent most of the hearing with his city plan to seize 22 lots by eminent domain to head in his hands. make room for a park and underground parking Each of the 50-plus speakers seemed more res- lot — and they focused their anger on an ironi- olutely against the plan than the prior speaker. And cally named city official. many took shots at a controversial $500,000 study / Adrian Kinloch Jack Hammer, director of Brooklyn planning that rejected the claim that houses on Duffield and for the Department of Housing Preservation and Gold streets were part of the fabled fugitive slave Development, had the unenviable job on Tuesday route. of introducing the city’s plan to condemn houses “[The consulting firm] AKRF provided political that many believe were stops on the Underground cover for demolition of a historic site,” said Christa-
The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Railroad and hand them over to developers. bel Gough of the Society for Architecture of the City. Residents and supporters of Duffield Street rallied on Monday The goal of the hearing was to collect public Construction worker Jim Davis called the hear- at City Hall, one day before a hearing to determine whether comment — and there was plenty of it. ing a joke because “city underlings” had no power. the city could seize historic houses through eminent domain. “This is shameful and embarrassing,” said Lin- See DUFFIELD on page 5 / Tom Callan / Tom Williamsburg man winner by a hair! The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn ALL (EIGHT) ABOARD!: Eight people made the maiden voyage of the Hampton Jitney By Harry Cheadle Williams’s follicular feat may be with the Guinness Book’s regula- from Brooklyn to Montauk last weekend. Here, a few Brooklyn Heights residents get on The Brooklyn Paper the greatest on the planet. tions, the hair will be washed and board at Cadman Plaza West, the last stop before the bus is beach-bound. There’ll also be a barbecue. then measured three times by a Some people’s greatest tal- And why not celebrate? Yes, local doctor. Anything over 4.5 By Beethoven Bong Rizzuti and Von Stackelberg were two of ents remain hidden for their en- most people have nipple hairs — inches will break the record — for The Brooklyn Paper three people who got on at the Cadman Plaza tire lives — but this Saturday, but no one has a nipple hair like yes, there is a current record-hold- Doug Williams will put his on A three-quarters-empty Hampton Jitney stop, joining just five people who had boarded Doug Williams. er, Simon Mould of Great Britain. display and, he hopes, achieve made its maiden voyage from Brooklyn to at earlier stops in Park Slope and Boerum Hill. “It’s mostly a genetic gift,” said Trouncing Mould at his own Montauk last week — yet despite the low Eight passengers might sound low to the av- ever-lasting fame. the 25-year-old, adding that he game would, of course, come turnout, the bus ride was a resounding success erage Brooklynite, but it was fine by Jitney offi- Williams, you see, has a five- suspects — though this can’t be with worldwide publicity, but for at least one reason. cials. inch nipple hair. proven scientifically — that the that’s not why Williams got into “It’s wonderful traveling with Brooklynites “We’re psyched,” said Jitney spokeswoman That’s not a misprint. It’s a hair’s unusual length has some- the nipple-hair racket. instead of snooty Hamptonites,” said Angela Jennifer Friebely. single hair, growing from his left thing to do with his habit of eating “I am not attempting this Rizzuti, a Henry Street resident who got on the “Considering we made no advertisements, nipple, and it’s five inches long. at least one cheeseburger every record for the money,” he said. Jitney at Cadman Plaza, where it made the last the fact we have what we have is a positive be- On Saturday, the Williamsburg day (alas, he’ll never make the “It is enough for me to know of its four Brooklyn stops on Friday afternoon. ginning.” resident will have the hair official- Guinness Book for that). that I have inspired an entire Fellow rider Alexandra Von Stackelberg The Jitney plans to make four beach-bound ly measured and logged by the As with so many things in life, generation of young people to loved the convenience. “This is super. I go out stops in Brooklyn every Friday and return stops folks from the Guinness Book of size matters — but it’s not the HAIRY SITUATION: Detail of Doug Williams’s astounding grow long body hairs and every weekend,” she said. every Sunday until Labor Day. World Records, who believe only requirement. In accordance nipple hair. But is it a world record nipple hair? achieve their own dreams.” 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 May 26, 2007 Celebrate Summer AIR CONDITIONERS WHERE TO FOR ANY SIZE ROOM EDITORS’ PICKS SATURDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY May 26 May 28 May 30 May 31 June 1 Get grilled May march Brew you You might Pay your respects to the Celebrating their first have al- veterans and do some- year in business, the 5,000 BTU 8,000 BTU 12,000 BTU ready pulled thing withe your day off, Downtown Bar & Grill for a small room for a medium room for a large room take part in the King’s out your Sigrid Estrada kicks off their weekend madras shorts Country Memorial Day early with the Extreme parade, the longest-run- Question Ryan Pfluger FEATURING G.E., FRIEDRICH, WESTPOINTE & WINTAIR and flip-flops, Beer Weekend. 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SAT, MAY 26 Find Parent and Child events in Memorial Day Weekend FAMILY CALENDAR OUTDOORS AND TOURS in Brooklyn Paper Parent, p.15 EARLY BIRD WALK: at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. 8 am to 10 am. Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. PIER ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists (718) 287-3400. Free. Coalition hosts its 15th annual exhibit enti- ROCKAWAY PARADE: NY Transit Museum tled “Connections.” 1 pm to 6 pm. Event offers a nostalgia train ride to the Rocka- includes an outdoor curated crafts festival ways in celebration of the 75th anniversary along the Brooklyn waterfront esplanade. of Jacob Riis Park. Musical entertainment, 25 artisans sell their crafts. 499 Van Brunt antique cars and more. $30, $25 kids. 11 St. (718) 596-2506. Free. am. Call for reservations and meeting loca- tion. (718) 694-1600. MYSTERIES OF THE LULLWATER: Learn SUN, MAY 27 about the Lullwater, a larger-than-life float- ing exhibit of science and art. Prospect OUTDOORS AND TOURS Park’s Audubon Center. Noon to 5 pm. Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean CANOE EXPEDITION: The Urban Park Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. Rangers of the Salt Marsh Nature Center and scientists from the Natural Resources WARBLER WATCH: Sharpen your birding Group offer a day of adventure. Canoe trip skills with the Urban Park Rangers. See to White Island. Previous attendance at a how many birds you can spot on a walking basic canoeing program required. Children tour in Prospect Park. Noon. Meet at the under 12 not permitted. Bring lunch and Maryland 400 Monument, off of Wellhouse sun screen. 11 am. 3302 Ave. U. Call to reg- Drive, Prospect Park. Call for info. 311. ister. (718) 421-2021. Free. Free. NATURE FACTS OR FICTION: Learn if alliga- PERFORMANCE tors can live in the sewer and if bats really ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: 10th Anniversary are blind. Get the facts on a nature walk Mini Festival of New Puppet Theater from with the Urban Park Rangers. Noon. Salt The Lab. Program of avant-garde puppetry. Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. Call for $20. 3 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse, 38 Water info. 311. Free. St. (718) 254-8779. PEDAL BOATING: Cruise Brooklyn’s freshwa- BARGEMUSIC: Classical music concert fea- ter lake in a pedal boat. $15 for one hour, tures an all Beethoven program with the plus $10 refundable deposit. Noon to 5 Manhattan String Quartet. $35, $30 seniors pm. Enter Prospect Park near the Parkside $20 students. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, and Ocean avenue entrance. Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) www.prospectpark.org. 624-2083. BIRD WATCHING CRUISE: Learn about the his- Nanny Leibovitz: Artist John Barard’s photography exhibition, “Nan- DANCE AFRICA: 30th annual African dance tory of Prospect Park, from prehistoric times festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music. to present day, while touring one of Prospect nies of Brooklyn Heights,” is up at St. Francis College through June 2. Program includes performances, films, con- Park’s habitats for turtles and water birds. Stop by if you can find a babysitter. See Homer Fink’s column in our certs, workshops, arts, food and crafts. $20 $10, $6 kids. 1:15 pm to 2 pm. Enter park at to $45. 7:30 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287- Brooklyn Heights edition or online at www.BrooklynPaper.com 636-4100. 3400. www.prospectpark.org. GALLERY PLAYERS: “Victor/ Victoria.” 3 pm. BROOKLYN BRIDGE AT TWILIGHT: Big See Sat., May 26. Onion Tours takes a tour across the BARGEMUSIC: Classical music concert fea- OTHER THEATER: “Sitting in Limbo.” 6 pm. See Sat., Brooklyn Bridge and through Brooklyn tures an all Beethoven program with the May 26. Heights. Stops include Plymouth Church, Manhattan String Quartet. $35, $30 seniors BBQ FOR BARACK: Fundraiser for Barack Obama. Noon. Picnic House South in the AA Low Mansion and sites associated $20 students. 8 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, OTHER Prospect Park. Donations welcome. with Arthur Miller, Robert Moses and Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) SUNDAY PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for Norman Mailer. $15, $12 seniors, $10 stu- Noon. www.brooklynforbarack.org. 624-2083. Ethical Culture hosts a talk: “Memorial dents. 5 pm. Meet at southeast corner of INDIE MARKET: Collective of Brooklyn- Platform.” Members and friends remember ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: 10th Anniversary Broadway and Chambers street, lower based emerging designers show their those who have died with a candle-lighting Manhattan. (212) 439-1090. Mini Festival of New Puppet Theater wares of fashion, accessories, bath and ceremony. 11 am. 53 Prospect Park West. PERFORMANCE from The Lab. Program of avant-garde beauty, pet gear, home-goods and (718) 768-2972. Free. puppetry. $20. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Ware- more. 11 am to 7 pm. Smith and Union PIER ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists DANCE AFRICA: 30th annual African dance house, 38 Water St. (718) 254-8779. Street. www.brooklynindiemarket.com. Coalition hosts its 15th annual exhibit enti- festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music. tled “Connections.” 1 pm to 6 pm. Also, Program includes performances, films, con- “Unplugged in Red Hook with Paula certs, workshops, arts, food and crafts. $20 Jeanine and American Ghazal.” 3 pm. 499 to $45. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Additionally, Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free. BAM Cafe presents Gokh-Bi System, play- ing African music and American hip-hop. CIVIC CALENDAR INDIE MARKET: 11 am to 7 pm. See Sat., May 26. No cover. 30 Lafayette Ave. Also, Dance Africa bazaar. Noon to 10 pm. Lafayette MONDAY, MAY 28 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Avenue and Ashland Place. (718) 636-4100. Memorial Day Parade. The borough’s Community Board 6 forum. On the MON, MAY 28 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Salt Marsh Nature biggest and best march begins at 11 am agenda: rules that govern bars and res- Memorial Day Center hosts an open mic night. Sing, at Third Avenue and 79th Street and taurants. 78th Precinct stationhouse (65 dance, read a poem or whatever you do. 7 ends at John Paul Jones Park (Fourth Sixth Ave., between Dean and Bergen COMMEMORATIVE PARADE: The Green- pm. Refreshments served. 3302 Ave. U. For Avenue and 101th Street). streets), 6:30 pm. Call (718) 643-3027. Wood Historic Fund celebrates Memorial Day with a tribute to the Civil War veterans info, call 311. Free. TUESDAY, MAY 29 THURSDAY, MAY 31 GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Victor/ Vic- buried at the cemetery. Event features re- Fifth Avenue BID Steering Committee Community Board 6, Landmarks and enactors, an artillery battery, patriotic toria.” $18, $14 seniors and kids. 8 pm. 199 and Park Slope Fifth Avenue Merchants land-use committees. PS 32 (317 Hoyt 14th St. (212) 352-3101. songs, the 119th NY Infantry in a parade Association weekly meeting. Call (718) St., between Union and President and a wreath laying. 9 am. Green-Wood THEATER: One World Theater Production pre- 871-8340 for meeting time and location. streets), 6 pm. Call (718) 643-3027. Cemetery, 25th Street at Fifth Avenue. sents “Sitting in Limbo,” a reflection on local (718) 768-7300. Free. democracy and international power. $25. 8 pm. To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] or fax (718) 834-9278. Club Port Royal, 837 Union St. (718) 398-4830. See 9 DAYS on page 13
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The five-day escapade began Downtown Brooklyn borhood caregivers documents far more than that — a huge racial divide. Every Sunday night, when Dolphin 224A Atlantic Ave. nanny is black and all of the children are white. That, along with the way the jumped off the second-floor (Near Court St.) pictures are composed, recalls the turn-of-the-century work of photographers balcony of the apartment she Henry P. Moore and Rudolf Eickemeyer, Jr. shares with her human compan- Both men were known for their historic photos of freed slaves. Moore’s ion, Noriko Shinohara. 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A parking lot formed by the intersection But when the 8-month-old “We see this as similar to what we did The St. Francis College exhibit transports some of that cognitive dissonance of Pearl Street, Water Street and Anchorage Dolphin wasn’t back on Mon- to 21st-century Brooklyn Heights. The combination of titles, staging and the Place in DUMBO moved one step closer to on Willoughby Street,” where the DOT day night, Shinohara started to disconnection seen in the nannies eyes makes the viewer feel that the people in being reborn as a Paris-style plaza, thanks to closed a Downtown street to car traffic and worry, so she put up flyers the pictures are slightly out of sync with each other. a Community Board 2 vote last week. put out tables that have proven to be popu- around the neighborhood ad- GET A MAILBOX WITH BENEFITS While a study of nannies with and without their charges might have been The board’s transportation committee lar, said Christopher Hrones, the agency’s vertising a $100 reward. another option for Barnard, the path he chose should foster productive social OK’d a Department of Transportation plan transportation coordinator for Downtown Several days passed, punctu- in Brooklyn Heights dialogue. to replace all the parked Brooklyn. ated only by the the plaintive One place where productive dialogue is not happening is the hopelessly cars with tables and The difference in wailing of Dolphin’s pal, Kitaro class-ist Web site, “ISawYourNanny.com.” It’s by far one of the worst exam- planters starting in late this case is that the Jr, who stayed at the balcony A real street address, not a P.O. 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Artist lives dream While some of the tipsters might think director of the DUMBO food eateries whose Even after Shinohara found Only $25/Month Improvement District. customers have been enjoying al fresco COBBLE HILL they’re well intentioned, they are little Dolphin hiding under a car, it still Lighting it up more than fear-mongers. After all, a truly What’s the downside? Apparently none: eating. took three hours — and a can of the CB2 committee vote was unanimous. “That’s why we’re going to be more BAY RIDGE helpful person, upon seeing a horrific en- Dolphin’s favorite food — to Armed for dog counter, would intervene — not worry That doesn’t mean there wasn’t some proactive at Pearl Street,” Hrones said, coax the feline back home. minor concern. At least two members of saying the DOT would work with the And while Dolphin wasn’t in- FT.GREENE about running home to fire up the laptop. Kids locked out? Since the alleged incidents are vague, the DUMBO Neighborhood Association DUMBO Improvement District to “en- jured during her days as an alley it’s impossible to track down the nanny told the committee they were concerned courage more people to use the area.” cat, she did lose some weight. online at BrooklynPaper.com (or Mommy for that matter) who com- that a temporary plaza would delay long- The proposal now goes to a vote — and “She was a fat cat, but now The UPS Store® mitted the act, making the site nothing sought, neighborhood-wide renovation an expected approval — by the full com- she is very skinny and fit,” said more than a forum for self-congratulation. projects. munity board on June 13. Shinohara. 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Ran into our pal Karen Johnson, who’s not only the owner Phil Ashby has a new bird painting up at the Daphne But if she had been minding him more carefully, he would not have had the of the outstanding DUMBO bar, 68 Jay Street, but also head Gallery on Montague Street (between Henry and Clinton opportunity to pick up a book and hold it over the ledge and drop it from the of the DUMBO Neighborhood Association. She was wearing a streets). It’s part of his series, “the Pierrepont Street Birds.” … second floor down to the first floor. He was only about 2 years old. A fury T-shirt from the J Condo — but assured us she was not doing Last week, DA Charles Hynes took time out of his crime- rose to the nanny’s face and she smacked the c—p out of his hand. She PR for the 33-story tower. “I got it for free!” said Johnson, rush- fighting work to honor some Downtown heroes, including Todd slammed him in the stroller and looked at him with this evil face. Her harsh ing off to do her laundry. … What was the deal with those Taylor and James Barbieri, two Criminal Court officers who reaction to such a small child caused myself and the people in our party to would-be rap stars who parked their cars on the Remsen Street nabbed a man posing as a lawyer; and assistant district attorney be a bit speechless.” end of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade at 2:40 am last Charles Coleman, who acted when he noticed a man having a And so it goes. Even your friendly neighborhood Spiderman knows that week and screaming at the top of their lungs? Our spy says the seizure at the Modell’s on Fulton Street. Coleman’s life-saving “with great power comes great responsibility” — a point clearly missed by cops came and calmed everything down. … Interested in renting action on Feb. 6 prevented the man from swallowing his tongue. “I Saw Your Nanny.” Homer Fink is producer of Brooklyn Heights Blog out that ground-floor retail space in the Beacon Tower? 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Bamboo, Chinese Wisteria and Ribbon Grass week and 9 pm on weekends. — a wild grass that has achieved a certain ubiquity on well-tend- The news has Smith ed lawns around the borough — are invasive. Gubis sells bamboo Locals: Test soil at skate park Street shoppers excited for — but only with a metal-lined container to insure that the fast- the return of darkness. By Ariella Cohen Thomas Greene Park, which is between Douglass “The store is like an open growing roots don’t touch soil — but he doesn’t sell others. and Degraw streets, is one many tracts of land near Those are sold at Chelsea, where no such ideological bans exist. The Brooklyn Paper refrigerator in the middle of a the canal that was once a staging area for fuel re- dark hall. You can see all its “We don’t think of [species] as invasive, as much as beautiful,” Local officials want the city to test the soil at a fineries during the 19th- and early 20th centuries. said Rose DiCostanzo, adding that her garden center is “into beauty Boerum Hill playground that federal officials say contents even when no other The Environmental Protection Agency says that a lights are on,” said Kayla and class” and not politics. rests atop toxic waste before moving forward test done on the former Fulton Municipal Gas Com- DiCostanzo wouldn’t with a proposed makeover. Soyer-Stein, who passes by pany site shows that there is hazardous waste on the the store on her way home. ON OUR OTHER comment on Sunset’s park- As reported in The Brooklyn Paper, advocates site. “The difference is, a re- ing job, saying only that want to turn the under-used Thomas Greene Park on But the city Parks Department says it has fre- she wasn’t “bothered” by it. frigerator’s lights only come stoop Third Avenue into a skateboarder friendly play- quently tested the area. Others said any toxins on when you open the door.” Maybe she has a point. PAGES ground with new bathrooms and equipment. would be too far underground to cause any threat. American Apparel is the After all, there is plenty of But before any digging is done, the advocates Regardless, Parks spokesman Phil Abramson DUMBO green to be made on all this only store on Smith Street A new pearl want testing. added that the agency would test the soil again be- that remains lit all night, of- greenery. 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FT.GREENE borhood’s usual summer district manager for the Community Board 6, which cavation work,” said Basil Seggos, an investigator “You can’t ignore us,” Kids locked out? scent, eau du sewage. would eventually approve any redesign of the park. for the non-profit Riverkeeper. said Max Sugiura, the local BAY RIDGE Indeed, even when Gubis operations manager for the Armed for dog is parking his truck in front LA-based chain, which has of his competitor, his work- online at BrooklynPaper.com carved out a niche with its ers are doing the opposite. sexy, barely legal-style ad “We end up referring a lot of customers to Chelsea because campaigns. “The light is vi- we just won’t sell certain plants,” said Hope Kaufman, the land- brant and it sends a message scape architect who runs Gubis’s store. that we are vibrant.” Of course, some will THE KITCHEN SINK miss the light show. 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We ought to reinstate that frame of mind, that ac- has been in place for 11 years, Sachs in Manhattan, helped clean Fort Greene Park on Tuesday. tion. knowledgement of the debt we owe to so many.” and employees — 95 percent of “It’s part of the corporate Not only was there supposed to be an eternal flame on top, them, according to a company bonds or advise the wealthy how were relaxed, taking frequent culture,” says Natasha Dunbar, but when the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (that big white spokesperson — jump at the op- to hold onto their money. breaks to make calls or get cof- a financial analyst from Fort obelisk on top of the crypt) was unveiled in 1908, President- portunity to work outdoors During the day at Fort Greene fee. The only signs that they Greene. “Giving back.” (718) 230-8100 elect Taft came to the ceremony. That’s how important it was. rather than write code, trade Park, the Goldman workers work for the upper-crust firm At least this day. But history moves quickly: World War I followed closely on www.myrtlecarservice.com the heels of the monument’s completion, drawing attention to a whole new generation of veterans. And then there’s that human tendency to dwell on battles won, like the Battle of Yorktown, rather than battles lost, like the Battle of Brooklyn. The Parks Department’s Brooklyn Chief of Staff Marty Maher is doing his part, securing $4 million for the memorial, complete with an Soccer dad: Gridiron coach stole field “eternal flame,” and he’s built historical exhibits in the park’s visi- tors’ center because “it’s important for people to know the story.” By Dana Rubinstein Byer said he followed the The story goes something like this: At the time of the Revolu- The Brooklyn Paper coach into the adjacent school tion, there was no real American navy. Rather, there was a motley The city is investigating and confronted him about his “piss-poor attitude,” after which crew of renegade merchants who raided British ships and brought whether to discipline a high- back the bounty to the Americans. The British ended up capturing the coach launched into a thousands of the privateers, and put them on prison ships in Wal- school football coach who al- tirade. labout Bay during the war. legedly kicked two youth soc- Then, according to Byer, the “There were up to 1,000 men at a time on the Jersey … kept cer teams off a city-owned coach came out with his high- below decks,” said Maher. field two weekends in a row. school football players and tried “They had very poor sani- The disputed turf, Charles B. to intimidate the 6- and 7-year- ON OUR OTHER tary conditions. They had to Wang Field, is Brooklyn Tech- old soccer players. When Byer cook in this thing called the nical High School’s state-of- wouldn’t budge, the coach al- stoop ‘great copper.’ They were the-art soccer and football field. legedly tried to force another PAGES given sea-water to cook It sits adjacent to PS 753, and youth soccer league, Young DUMBO with, and salt and copper is has been used by local sports Rock Soccer Academy, off the A new pearl a poisonous mixture. Be- leagues for years without inci- field. dent. COBBLE HILL tween five and 15 men The following Saturday, when Lighting it up would die daily. That changed on May 12, Byer showed up to play, his team “They were freed if they when Jim DeBenedetto, varsity was locked out. So was Musa BAY RIDGE football coach for Brooklyn / Craig Dilger Armed for dog signed up for the British Kadiri’s, who runs the Young cause,” added Maher. “There Tech, allegedly told the two Rock Soccer Academy. PARK SLOPE youth soccer coaches to vacate. “They’re trying to deny the The rabbi painter are no recorded instances of anyone taking that up.” “He came out at about 9:15 little kids access to the field,” online at BrooklynPaper.com So this Memorial Day, am or so, and told me we said Kadiri. “To me, that’s sad.” consider having your picnic would have to leave the field by Councilwoman Letitia James Paper The Brooklyn 139 Montague Street • 718.858.5592 at the monument and toasting the boys in that dark crypt. 9:45,” said Bob Byer, who runs (D–Fort Greene) agreed to me- Two youth soccer teams allege they were not permitted to www.latraviatatogo.com • Delivery in Brooklyn Heights only Fort Greene Sports. Byer, who diate the dispute and on May 16 play at Charles B. Wang Field despite holding a permit. was coaching a group of 6- and issued a statement saying that a THE KITCHEN SINK 7-year-olds in soccer, said he protocol for use of the field had had a permit for the field. dispute. would not comment for this sto- The Greene Grape is hiring an office manager. So if you like been agreed upon. “I said, ‘Coach, we’re going Under the agreement, Brook- “I do not agree that the agree- ry. Neither would DeBenedetto. to sip Malbec while filing, this may be the gig for you. … Eat a to be finished by 10 am. Give lyn Tech has priority during ment has been reached,” said “The incident is under inves- brie-and-apple crepe and donate money to charity — at the same us 15 minutes or so, and we’ll scheduling conflicts, but local Byer. “I am considering legal ac- tigation, and we cannot elabo- time! Loulou, on Dekalb and Clermont avenues, is taking part be out of your hair.’ And he leagues do have the right to use tion to prevent these bullies from rate without compromising the in our pal Lenore Arons’s “Dining Out for a Cure” fundraiser, said, ‘No, I need to get started the field. ruining the only recreational out- investigation,” said Marge Fein- JewelsBy which means it will donate part of its June 19 receipts to the breast earlier than that.’ Then he It remains unclear whether let for the neighborhood.” berg, an Education spokes- SATNICK cancer fight. E-mail us at [email protected] turned and walked away.” the protocol will resolve the The Department of Education woman. We ❤offer quality service on all jewelry repairs or have Hartley F. Satnick your jewelry redesigned. 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BUY In Berlin, he did have gallery shows, and it was there that he DIRECT started painting his trademark forehead portraits. He became GROOMING • BOARDING well known for these cut-off faces, and even did a series of Sesame Street’s Bert, with his long, yellow forehead. He still has Dogs & Cats • Your Inspection Invited! some of those paintings, but he won’t make any more. Sidewalk vendor books it We Service the “I just can’t,” he said, “Bert is from my past and I won’t go I realized I got an office right here!” said um, Skibo helped to build the latter institution. back.” (He won’t, but collectors still wish he would; the Bert By Josh Saul Movie Stars! paintings fetch the highest prices in the crazy art market. Most for The Brooklyn Paper Skibo, who was born in Red Hook, but “I was an ironworker with Local 40,” moved to Park Slope when he was 9. said Skibo. “We built the big ones all over of Blum’s work is between $75 and $500, but the Bert paintings Looking for some Vonnegut or Twain, or Over 35 go for as much as $5,000). maybe an old National Geographic? You Since having that “Eureka” moment a New York City, and I even worked on the WE SHIP Years Exp. Blum’s other leitmotif is could go to the Brooklyn Public Library on decade ago, Skibo has been manning his back wing of the Brooklyn Museum.” ON OUR OTHER his ongoing series of rabbi Grand Army Plaza — or you could walk fence every day, selling an eclectic mix of Getting his inventory for free gives him PUPPIES & KITTENS! paintings. He began paint- right past the door to a book-covered stretch classics, textbooks, magazines and kids one advantage over the library, but even Ski- ing the long-faced, bearded books — whatever thumbed-through tomes bo admits that the massive institution to the Best Health • Home Bred • Temperments stoop of fence just up Eastern Parkway. FREE Kittens PAGES men when he lived in Is- That’s where a 55-year-old man named the neighbors drop off. west of his “shop” holds a distinct advantage. w/ Supplies DUMBO rael. The paintings are a Skibo — that’s the only name he gives, Ski- “Sometimes I don’t even see them, I’ll be For one thing, books are free at the li- 5 STAR A new pearl mix of whimsical and re- bo — has been selling books for 10 years, doing some business and I turn around and brary. And the central branch even undercuts COBBLE HILL spectful — and are often setting up shop between the Brooklyn Mu- there’s a box of books somebody just Skibo during their regular book sales. (718) 258-2342 Lighting it up more popular than the rab- seum and the Brooklyn Public Library. dropped off!” “I’ve always said, ‘Buy five books, get six,’ BAY RIDGE bis they depict. “I used to sleep in the park [before he Before he sold books at his current location but the library says, ‘Buy 10 books, get 13.’ It’s Armed for dog “The Lubavichers love started selling books], and then one morning between the library and the Brooklyn Muse- their way of trying to one-up me, I guess.” 2082 Flatbush Ave. Bklyn, NY FT.GREENE these paintings,” Blum said. Kids locked out? “I also sell them to people who have never met a Jew ◆ online at BrooklynPaper.com before. They are like icons ◆ of New York.” Blum’s e-mail address, [email protected], attests to his Behind the fence! ◆ connection to his heritage. He also does pet portraits, and for those he uses a realistic painting technique that captures the sit- By Josh Saul “It will be nice to have a ter’s mood and personality (even if it is a dog). for The Brooklyn Paper place to sit out and meet friends,” said library regular Connecting is what it is really about for Blum, whether con- Here’s some news that will necting to religion, a person in a portrait, or a neighborhood. But Ryan Holmberg. “There’s noth- that connection could soon be lost. “I pay old-school rent, but I have Brooklyn readers cheer- ing else like that in the area.” fear being kicked out at any time,” Blum told me. His fear may ing: The Brooklyn Public Li- Visitors have been forced to ◆ be reality, but for now, he stays content by reminding himself brary threw open its front doors use the staff entrances while the ◆ that he’s living his dream. this week after almost two years work was being done, but no ◆ of work on its front plaza. longer (now the staff entrance ◆ And soon, the new front en- will get its own renovation). Custom Framing THE KITCHEN SINK Callan / Tom trance — which faces Grand Library spokeswoman Ste- ◆ Ready-Made Frames File this under “O” for “Oy vey!”: Rabbi Shimon Hecht of Army Plaza — will boast public fanie Arck said the plaza will be 374 7th Avenue ◆ Posters & Prints tables and chairs, as well as Congregation B’nai Jacob on Ninth Street just announced a completely finished sometime (bet. 11th & 12th Sts) ◆ new addition to his family: He and his wife Sarah just had their some fountains. But the biggest in August, and the auditorium Friendly Service 12th child. That is not a misprint. Their latest daughter, Yhudith change will be underneath all will be done a month later. 718-832-0655 Bracha, was born on May 7. Now, how long will it take for some Paper The Brooklyn that: a new auditorium where The $15.7-million project hot-shot Slope writer to crank out the Orthodox Jewish version of Renovations are almost complete at the Brooklyn Public Li- the library will be able to hold was originally supposed to be “Cheaper by the Dozen”? E-mail us at [email protected] brary at Grand Army Plaza. performances and concerts. completed by last October.
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After years of more than 12 months after he bought the historic QUALITY Is Not An Extra At looking like a letter-toting piece of cinema, critics say. meat to area canines, mail carriers “He pledged all of these renovations, but it have finally fought back. looks the same as it did before,” said moviegoer They’re now armed with pepper Tom Brice, who said the news stories of Nico- spray. laou’s purchase of the theater last year led him to EVERYTHING The arms race began last year, Matthew Lysiak believe that big changes were coming. when a mail carrier in Bay Ridge “Families used to go to the movie theater to YOU SEE IS became a living cliché after getting / Matthew Lysiak get away from life, but who wants to go to that INCLUDED! bit in the rear pouch by a German Shepherd. dingy looking Bingo hall?” he asked. TAX ABATED “He went to drop-off the mail and the dog just took a bite out Nicolaou told The Brooklyn Paper that he un- of him,” said a postal source. “He had to go directly to the emer- derstands the community’s concerns, but blamed COME VISIT OUR gency room.” the usual suspects — the city bureaucracy — for SPECTACULAR The mailman has chosen to remain anonymous (we’ll call the delays. 1 & 2 FAMILY him Junk Mail), and like most things in the United States Postal Paper The Brooklyn The city threw the blame back at Nicolaou, HOMES Service, many details must remain shrouded in secrecy. But we Alpine slide: The Alpine Cinema was bought last year by a new owner who prom- who only applied in March for a permit to re- From $789,000 do know the route: a dangerous stretch on 88th Street between ised a four-star renovation, but customers give his efforts two thumbs down. place his 50-year-old air conditioning and heat- Corner Bloomingdale & Amboy Rds Colonial and Ridge avenues. ing system. That permit has been granted, yet the Junk Mail’s description of the beast conjured up images of Cujo. work has not begun. 718-227-1600 www.opal-ridge.com “It was a big dog — the kind of dog that is a dangerous Nicolaou promised to make fast work of ren- OWN A HOME REALTY weapon,” said Junk Mail. “This kind of dog is on the attack ovations, which will include a new lobby ceil- when it sees people.” ing, a new lobby carpet, and an entirely new It certainly wasn’t the first time a dog took a bite out of a local electrical infrastructure for the 86-year-old the- mail carrier. Nationwide, there have been more than 3,000 report- Black sky blues ater. He also vows to partition off some interior ed case of dog-bites-mailman, according to government stats. space to create two additional theaters — though In an effort to go into the belly of the beast, Yellow Hooker the Department of Buildings has not yet given embedded himself with one Bay Ridge postal worker as he nav- him a permit for that work. Harbor igated the dangerous mail receptacles (often within fenced-in Nicolaou said the repairs and renovations yards where dogs roam). As in so many combat pursuits, the key would cost $1 million. At this point, his contrac- to survival was an awareness of your environment, explained in Bensonhurst tors will work only at night and in the morning, Postal worker Tyrone Johnson. Motor Inn By Michael Giardina The business district of 86th Street is so as not to require him to close during the criti- “A lot of times your vision is impaired by obstructions such cal summer season. Movie theaters typically • 25 years in as fences or even doors,” said Johnson. “If you can’t see the dog for The Brooklyn Paper to blame for Bensonhurst’s horrid air quality. Delivery trucks run rampant on take in 40 percent of their year’s box office in business coming, you need to listen.” Bensonhurst residents had a simple the three months between Memorial Day and the booming blocks at every hour mak- Johnson, who has been delivering mail for more than two reaction to a new report that the air in Labor Day. ing the area an infestation of smog and • Ample parking years, says that people their neighborhood was filthy: Tell me “This summer we have committed to having a hassle for residents. on premises wouldn’t believe the risks something I don’t know. all the big films coming out,” said Nicolaou. ON OUR OTHER letter carriers face, especial- “The trucks, and the highway, it all “You can feel the thickness,” said “We will have ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘Trans- • 24 hour security ly when putting the mail adds to the problem,” said Lorraine formers,’ ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Harry Potter’ and more.” through the door slots while John Fruente, 15-year resident of 25th Sarutto, an 18-year resident of Bay 17th stoop Avenue. “Sometimes you choke or you But everyone’s a critic: Residents believe they • Convenient PAGES anxious dogs lay in wait. Street. “The air is a garbage dump. I’m have waited long enough — especially given location (off Exit He asks for owners to really have a hard time breathing.” smelling gas fumes in my bedroom.” DUMBO The release of the American Lung that the Alpine is the only show in town. 5 on the Belt A new pearl throw him a bone. The state Department of Environ- Association “State of the Air” report “It is a year and he has done nothing with the Pkwy, B6 bus COBBLE HILL “The owners need to get mental Conservation has five air moni- theater,” said another moviegoer who gave only these dogs under control this month sent local civic groups into a stops in front) Lighting it up frenzy. One group — Concerned Citi- toring sites set up across Brooklyn, the first name Matthew (and who is not this re- before something serious none of which are in Bensonhurst. Ju- FT. GREENE zens of Bensonhurst — even set up a porter). “The place is not a theater. It’s a s—t • Kids locked out? happens,” said Johnson. nior High School 126 on Leonard Street shack.” “At least three mailmen monitoring station for six hours at the PARK SLOPE notoriously grimy corner of 86th Street in Greenpoint is the only site that moni- Community expectations were heightened at have been seriously bit The rabbi painter and 18th Avenue. tors particulate matter in Kings County. the announcement last May that Nicolaou had 1730 Shore Parkway within the last two years “When an 18-wheeler would pass, Yet despite the lack of sites, the DEC bought the beloved theater for $6 million. The (between Bay Parkway & 26th Avenue) online at BrooklynPaper.com around here.” the needles went sky high,” said Ade- has made progress in pollution control. announcement was such big news that two local Johnson says he carries line Michaels, member of the group. The JHS 126 site has recorded drops in lawmakers — Councilman Vince Gentile Phone: (718) 946-9200 Mace, but luckily, has never had to use it. “Diesel exhaust caused it.” particulate matter from 15.27 to 14.46 (D–Bay Ridge) and state Sen. Marty Golden Fax: (718) 266-0888 “I have been nipped a few times, but nothing real serious, She said that trucks that idled at the micrograms per cubic meter over a five- (R–Bay Ridge) — held bizarre back-to-back yet.” light also caused the indicator to jump. year span — so now we’re just below press conferences to crow about their role in Man’s best friend is rarely to blame, according to Richard New York was 17th on a list of top the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding a buyer for the last moviehouse in a Gentles, the director of administrative services at the Brooklyn polluted cities, with Brooklyn’s air get- standard of 15 micrograms. neighborhood that once had a half-dozen. Animal Care Center. ting a failing grade, mostly due to parti- “We’ve made significant strides,” Now, despite the delays, Nicolaou reiterated “Just use common sense,” said Gentles. “Most people don’t cles of soot mingling with the stuff we said Thomas Panzone, a Conservation his commitment to making his million-dollar know how to approach a dog, and then they get bit.” breathe. department spokesman. “And we need baby a real contender. OPEN A spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Ani- Small particles are a big problem for to continue to develop new ways in “We are here for the long run and we will give VEGAS mals agreed that owners need to act more responsibly, but says Brooklyn. Particulates can get lodged in which to build upon this process.” the people the theater they deserve,” Nicolaou 7 DAYS that the spray is downright inhuman. your lungs, causing wheezing, coughing, Bensonhurst residents will cough to said, promising “a grand reopening” this fall. 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Meeting Hall • Fitness Room • 4 Jacuzzi Rooms • Free Wireless Internet Lenore Arons, has now ca- City intent on installing lanes joled 14 local restaurants into DATE RESTAURANT Secure Limited Parking • View On The Bay • Close To Restaurants donating a portion of one By Harry Cheadle The plan is also backed by night’s take to the fight June 4 Bogota Latin Bistro The Brooklyn Paper Borough President Markowitz against the dread disease. 141 Fifth Ave., at Douglass Street Convenient Location A city proposal to put bike and Councilman Bill DeBlasio As The Stoop has been re- (D–Park Slope). porting, Arons has been put- June 5 No No Kitchen lanes on both sides of Ninth 293 Seventh Ave., at Seventh Street But some residents, led by ting the squeeze on local Street in Park Slope now ap- eateries to participate in her pears to be unstoppable. Ninth Street Block Association June 7 Blue Ribbon head Robert Levine, oppose the month-long event, “Dining 280 Fifth Ave., at First Street A Community Board 6 com- Out for a Cure.” mittee voted unanimously bike lane, claiming it will not decrease accidents and “I started out doing this not June 11 Bonnie’s Grill * on May 17 to approve knowing if anyone would par- 278 Fifth Ave., at Garfield Place the plan for new might interfere with the common prac- ticipate,” said Arons, who lanes from Third lives on Lincoln Place. “But June 12 Lobo Avenue to Pros- tice of double- 188 Fifth Ave., at Sackett Street parking to drop in a few weeks it blossomed pect Park West, to this huge event.” June 13 Miriam while adding a off groceries. Levine is also Seven other Park Slope 79 Fifth Ave., at Warren Street left-turn lane restaurants have donated gift in the middle a member of certificates that will also de- June 13 Miriam * of the street. the community vote a portion towards finding 229 Court St., at Baltic Street The result would board. a cure for breast cancer. put Ninth Street Such opposi- Participating restaurants in June 14 Aunt Suzie’s on what the city tion was strong Park Slope will donate 10 to 247 Fifth Ave., at Carroll Street calls a “road diet,” enough last month 15 percent of their total re- June 18 Melt ** dropping it from an under- that the full community ceipts during their night of the 440 Bergen St., at Fifth Avenue used four-lane road to a two- board tabled the discussion at fundraiser (see chart). lane street. its last meeting, choosing in- 200 Fifth, a well-known June 19 Loulou In addition to rubber-stamp- stead to send the proposal back Slope eatery, will chip in on 222 DeKalb Ave., at Clemont Avenue ing the city plan, the CB6 com- to the committee for a second June 25. discussion. “It is the right thing to do,” June 20 Cocotte mittee also added its own wish 337 Fifth Ave., at Fourth Street list: a bike lane along Prospect That move set up last week’s said Mark Gerbush, owner of Park West and a study on dou- re-approval, and a likely “yes” the restaurant. “Some people June 21 Beast 8 mi. to JFK • 20 mi. to LaGuardia ble-parking. vote from the full board on are unfortunate, and it’s good 638 Bergen St., at Vanderbilt Avenue The bike lane’s backers were June 13. to give back.” Aron’s is optimistic that June 25 200 Fifth BY CHOICE HOTELS crowing over the results. The board vote is irrelevant “It’s a good outcome,” said fundraiser will be a success. 200 Fifth Ave., at Union Street anyway, as the DOT says it “My hope is that there are 3218 Emmons Ave. Bklyn, NY SHEEPSHEAD BAY committee member and trans- will go ahead with the bike enough people that love good June 27 Biscuit BBQ * portation activist Aaron Na- lane regardless of the vote — food and will go out to eat,” 230 Fifth Ave., at President Street parstek. “I think rational voices just as it did earlier this month (betw. Coyle & Bragg) E-mail: [email protected] said Arons. * serving lunch, too. **reservations necessary for parties of 6 or more prevailed. The community board when the agency started in- To purchase a gift certifi- has some good suggestions for stalling bike lanes in Fort cate, contact Lenore Arons at Al Di La, Brooklyn Fish Camp, Johnny Mack’s, Long Tan, Stone Park Café, 12th Street Bar & Grill and Two Boots are also selling gift certificates that Fax (718) 368-3963 Tel: (718) 368-3334 how to make sure the proposal Greene, despite that communi- [email protected]. will really work.” ty board objection. will raise additional money for the fight against breast cancer. Boxing day in Slope for newspapers / Julie Rosenberg CitySolve The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn The Park Slope Civic Council wants to replace private news- boxes (left) with the one on the right. By Michael McLaughlin “We do a lot of overall quali- for The Brooklyn Paper ty-of-life work,” Pienkny said. The Brooklyn Paper withdrew The Park Slope Civic Coun- all of its street boxes last year and cil wants to reduce by half the before that did not have boxes at number of free publications the corner of Seventh and Ninth available on some busy street because of the unusual clutter corners, claiming that their there, publisher Ed Weintrob said. boxes are unattractive and a The Paper nonetheless be- nuisance. lieves that “excessive restrictions “The sprawl of unfettered on box placement, including al- newspaper boxes presents an lowing government or even a eyesore and, to some degree, a well-intentioned civic group to public nuisance,” said Civic determine where newspapers Council Second Vice President may circulate would be a threat to Ken Freeman. freedom of speech in our commu- The epicenter of the contro- nity,” Weintrob said. versy is the northeastern corner Freeman denied that the of Seventh Avenue and Ninth Council had censorship in mind. Street, where there are 16 “This is not a campaign kiosks holding periodicals such against free newspapers,” he as the Village Voice, Hoy, and said. “We’re looking for those the Onion, plus advertising cir- publishers to be our partners.” culars, Learning Annex cata- A working partnership sounds logues and other publications. good to the Onion. In July, the Civic Council “We never have a problem plans to install a modern mod- with people who want to con- ule that holds eight titles. About solidate. We just like to have five containers would be re- the opportunity to be included moved and the remaining three in the process,” said Sebastian would be relocated to less- Mei, the Onion’s city manager. crowded corners. The Civic Council effort is Talk of consolidating newspa- certainly not the first fight for per boxes began at a Civic Coun- control of city sidewalks. In cil brunch at the Prospect Park Manhattan, several business im- YMCA about three months ago, provement districts forced news- but complaints date further back. paper owners to sell or distribute “I’ve been on the Council for their products in all-in-one boxes five years. From the outset, this similar to those that the Civic was an issue,” Freeman said. Council wants to now use in Park Bruce Pienkny, a Civic Slope. Council member who was at Residents said the corner of that brunch, was commissioned Ninth Street and Seventh Avenue to create the new bin. It didn’t is occasionally littered with news- hurt that he works for the street papers from the boxes, which furniture company, City Solve. sometimes get filled with trash. Identity thefts running rampant By Estlin Howard The Brooklyn Paper Last week provided Park Slopers with an object lesson in why they need to guard their personal papers as three people reported identity thefts that resulted in losses of thousands of dollars, cops said. One man, a 44-year-old resident of Eighth Street, told cops that Sprint reported that an account had been opened in his name. Al- most $600 had been rung up before the theft was noticed, cops said. Sprint said the man’s Social Security number had been used to open the account. Another man told 78th Precinct cops that he didn’t notice what was going on in his name until he started applying for jobs. At that point, he discovered that two bank accounts had been opened in his name, two credit cards had been accepting charges and $3,000 had been withdrawn from a bank. The Union Street man said he’s hired a lawyer and is trying to clear his name. And another resident of Union Street told cops that someone with- drew close to $5,000 from Commerce Bank with her business account check card, even though the card itself never left her possession. 4 BRZ THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 May 26, 2007 YELLOW HOOKER… Continued from page 3 Dylan Gottesman and Bash Naran, are “Using Mace or pepper spray is extremely making a series of Bay Ridge films soon to be dangerous and cruel,” said Beth Daphne. available at www.beyonddreamsentertainment “They shouldn’t ever use it when there are .webs.com. Anything has to be better than Purse-jack on 86th St more humane ways to keep them safe.” “Brooklyn Rules,” the new movie featuring Daphne says that she saw someone get pep- Freddie Prinze Jr. (check out the scene By Lilo H. Stainton Dirty thieves per-sprayed once and it wasn’t pretty, and be- where he clumsily folds his slice while sitting and Michael Giardina 62nd Precinct An elderly woman lost her at ) as a Bay Ridge lieves that instead of weapons, mail carriers L&B Spumoni Garden 62/68 BLOTTER jewelry, checkbook, and even boy with a indefinable accent. … The The Brooklyn Paper should be better trained to deal with their his- Taj her vacuum cleaner in a break- , at 7315 Third Ave., knows how to Flat footed toric arch-enemies. Mahal in at her West 10th Street apart- treat its guests. Our source tells us that one of 68th Precinct A woman’s purse was “I think postal employees should be trained $450 — and the wallet with afternoon, he found the bars ment on May 18, police said. the waiters dealt with a crying baby by pick- snatched and her foot run over to better understand a dog’s body language,” $350 in cash and credit cards. pried away from a basement The 67-year-old woman Daphne said. “Most dogs aren’t looking to bite ing her up and rocking her back and forth Astranger in a car stole a on May 20. window and a safe inside emp- came back to her apartment, people; they are just defending their territory.” while the parents enjoyed their Tandoori teenager’s purse when she Friend turns foe It all went down when she tied. No one saw the thief, who which is near Avenue P, at She also would like to sweeten the pot a lit- chicken. I hope they gave at least 20 percent! went to talk to him early on What started as a friendly was shopping in an 86th Street left behind a screwdriver and around 8 am. The thieves had tle bit with a small bribe. … The Committee to Save Bay Ridge May 19, police said. visit on May 18 ended with the department store. At around 2 sledgehammer. rummaged broken her front “Spraying dogs could just make them an- United Methodist Church is considering The man in the unknown car caller in the hospital and the pm, a female thief snatched her grier,” Daphne said. “I would advise the carri- buying the centurion landmark at the corner of pulled up to the corner of 82nd host in jail. Sneaky thief purse and fled the store, which door. ers drop the Mace, and instead arm themselves Fourth and Ovington avenues. Committee or- Street and Fifth Avenue around The 34-year-old victim Someone snatched nearly is near New Utrecht Avenue. There were no witnesses to with dog treats.” ganizer Kathleen Walker said she wants 1 am and managed to get the stopped by his friend’s house, $3,000 in valuables from a 65th The victim chased after the the odd morning break-in. Johnson rejected that Neville Chamberlain- preservation groups and other locals to band young woman’s attention. When on 86th Street and Fort Hamil- Street home without leaving thief, who jumped into her red One bad block style appeasement. together. All it will take is just $12 million! … the New Jersey native walked ton Parkway, around 7:30 pm, any obvious clues, police said. pickup. In the process of trying Two blocks of 71st Street “Some carriers give snacks, but I don’t The Stoop understands the need to work up to the car to talk to him, he police said. It’s not clear what The burglar sneaked into the to stop the thief, the victim’s saw at least three break-ins last think it is right,” Johnson said. “If the dog is through the night on resurfacing Third Av- grabbed her purse and drove off. sparked the disagreement, but building, which is between left foot was run over by one week, cops said. used to getting treats and God forbid you run enue, but couldn’t the jackhammering wait un- The teen’s Gucci purse, with for some reason the resident got Third and Fourth avenues, be- of the pick-up’s tires, police In the first case, on May 15, out, you are in big trouble.” til morning? … Congratulations to Tara Cer- a gold buckle, held a bottle of angry, picked up a metal pipe tween 11:30 am and 9:30 pm said. a woman came home to her nacek, who won The Stoop’s “Hero of the perfume, a cellphone and a blue and struck the visitor several on May 17. The 42-year-old victim was 71st apartment to discover that THE KITCHEN SINK Week” award for her tireless work placing terry-cloth designer wallet, with times in his left arm. When the 22-year-old resi- unable to get a good look at her thieves had taken her property. abandoned animals with new owners. Her credit cards, a Garden State dri- While the victim was sent to dent got home, she saw no sign attacker but did get her plate The 50-year-old returned to What a surprise! The Brooklyn Young store, Happy Pets, which is at 9818 Fourth ver’s license and her Social Se- the hospital, Police Officer Igor of a break-in, but also saw that number, GMA–N01. Cops are her apartment, which is near Republicans have endorsed Rudy Giuliani Ave., has placed more than 100 shelter ani- curity card. Ubavin arrested the 48-year-old her desktop computer, personal- asking anyone who saw the in- 19th Avenue, at around 11 am. for president. Next, they’ll come out in favor mals into loving homes. Boutique rob suspect and collected the pipe ized iPod, and digital camera cident to call the 62nd Precinct. The thieves had broken the pad- of tax cuts! … Two ambitious school kids, Email us at [email protected] as evidence. were missing. The thief also It was like a rain shower From behind locks on her bedroom window took $450 in diamond jewelry spoiling the Big Day. Or at least Cash missing Awoman’s purse was swiped and taken $1,500 in cash, and and a designer watch. dampening the planning phase. Here’s another reason to not on 65th Street near the intersec- more than $2,400 in jewelry Ablack-hatted thief dashed visit New Jersey. Car swiped tion of Bay Parkway on May 19. and electronics, police said. into an 86th Street bridal shop A Bay Ridge man lost Thieves stole a 2005 Mer- The 25-year-old victim was One day later — and just one and snatched the purse of a $7,000 to a burglar who broke cury from Third Avenue on walking at around 9:30 pm block over — another 71st woman on May 17, police said. into his home while he was May 18, police said. when a perp rushed her from be- apartment was ransacked, also Loose Dentures? The 37-year-old woman had across the Hudson River for 24 The four-door Montego was hind and snatched the pocket- in a break-in that netted thieves put her purse down inside the hours, police said. parked near 93rd Street at 9 pm. book. The purse had $120, in- a nice bit of jewelry. shop, near 12th Avenue, just af- The 22-year-old left his When the owner, a 45-year-old cluding her passport, police said. In that case, the tenant had GO AHEAD.... ter 5 pm. The 6-foot, 180-pound home, at 71st Street and 11th Staten Island man, returned just The thief fled down West returned to her apartment, man, with a black hat, snatched Avenue, around 1 pm on May 20 minutes later, the gray sedan Sixth Street before the woman which is near 18th Avenue, at Eat what you want! the Coach leather bag, worth 17. When he returned the next was gone without a trace. could identify him. around 9:30 am to find that thieves had broken open a base- Visit Dr. Tony Farha in the morning, ment door to gain access to her first-floor apartment. They took have the “Mini-Implant System” placed in $3,500 in cash and jewelry, po- less than two hours, then go out and enjoy your lice said. Ridge to get own Jack Bauers And one day after that, a favorite lunch. No more messy adhesive or pastes. man who didn’t trust anyone else with his money, not even By Matthew Lysiak fictional star of the television drama “24,” the banks, had his 71st Street As recently demonstrated by Dr. Tony could only dream of: a state-of-the-art mo- The Brooklyn Paper apartment robbed of cash and on ABC & Fox News bile analytical laboratory that can identify An elite anti-terror response team fo- shiny jewelry. toxic chemical, biological or radiological The thieves broke in through cused on chemical, biological, and radio- contaminants, all while navigating the busy logical attacks will soon be stationed at the front door of the apartment, drive-through at Nathan’s on Seventh Av- which is near 16th Avenue, at Fort Hamilton — as long as some final enue and 86th Street. hurdles are cleared. around 10 am. They swiped But having the search for WMD expand- $20,000 in cash, including • This advanced system is FDA-Approved. The so-called “Weapons of Mass De- ed to Brooklyn isn’t a done deal yet. some of his prized family jew- struction Civil Support Team” would be a “The team is in the forming stages and is • It is a one-step, non-surgical procedure. els, police said. 22-member elite terror response unit com- actively hiring,” Fossella aide Britta Vander A neighbor saw the perps • No sutures, nor the typical months of healing. prised of Army and Air National Guard per- Linden told Community Board 10 last Mon- leave, but was unable to get a sonnel that could be deployed at a moment’s day. “We are extremely optimistic that it is good look at their faces. • No pain or discomfort. notice in the event of a suspected chemical, going to happen.” • Affordable (Payment Plans available and Insurance coverage) biological, or radiological attack. Rep. Vito Fossella (left) and Major Gen- Fossella and Rep. Peter King (R–Long Jewelry thieves The squad would rush to the scene of an eral Robert Knauff. Island), both pushed for the local tactical A man walked into a 86th Dr. Tony is recognized as a Professor of the Mini Dental Implant. attack and assist emergency personnel in de- team, but said there are a few remaining street jewelry store and walked termining the exact nature of the problem. state is surrounded by grass-chewing cows hurdles, including inserting language into out with a tray of rings totaling $10,000 on May 15, police Pols say that while we haven’t faced the not al Qaeda-targeted skyscrapers. It’s locat- federal legislation to increase the number of Call today for your FREE Consultation ticking-clock scenario just yet, post 9-11 authorized toxic units nationwide from 55 to said. *ONLY $495 New York needs to be ready for everything. ed at Stratton Air National Guard Base in 57, and securing additional funding. The The thief came into the store, “We must always be prepared,” said Rep. upstate Scotia, just outside of Albany. language passed the House last week. which is near 20th Avenue, at FOR DENTURE! 718-833-6895 Vito Fossella (R–Bay Ridge). “A civil sup- That unit was up and running on 9-11, King said the funding would be a piece around 5 pm, and asked to see a port team would ensure that New York has but its team didn’t arrive in Manhattan until of cake, too. tray that held 12 rings. 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By Harry Cheadle issued through his publicist, about the game, at least. get on base, Shakespeare plans team’s first marching band. The Brooklyn Paper George Shea. As usual, Kuntz- “The only thing I’m nervous to use the old hit-and-run play. More than 20 aspiring members man refused to speak to the about is that they may hurt “We’ll play small ball,” the of the so-called “Band in the Normally, the only exercise press directly. He also refused to themselves somehow,” said Sand” showed up at Keyspan Brooklyn Cyclones beat re- TRIPLE-THREAT manager said. “Most writers COVERAGE address whether his six-year hit- Dave Campanaro, media rela- aren’t power hitters.” Park, but the team hasn’t decid- porters get is from tapping on ting streak was showing any tions manager for the Cyclones, ed how big this band will be. keyboards and stuffing their Yeah, and they’re real fast, signs of ending. and the team’s shortstop. “I too. Let’s hope the Cyclones don’t craws with free food in the Worse, Shakespeare admitted think the fact that a couple of get a knuckleball pitcher (who press box — but on Saturday he did not know who was pitch- them have called me and asked Ups and Downs wants to hear some tuba player night, June 2, they’ll find out ing yet. to borrow a glove gives you an The Cyclones held open au- risking serious injury to play what life between the foul DIMICELI The Cyclones’ front office idea of how prepared they are.” ditions last week for musicians “Flight of the Bumblebee” lines is really like. SHAKESPEARE KUNTZMAN team is clearly not worried — If the writers can manage to who want to be part of the every fifth day?). The reporters will be facing off against the Cyclones’ front iceli to cause the least amount office in a charity baseball of damage,” Shakespeare said. game starting at midnight — “They have enough problems just one of 12 games the Cy- clones’ staffers will play in a communicating at the office. I 24-hour charity marathon. want to play them in left and The reporters vs. staff game right with a normal human be- comes in the middle of that all- ing in center.” day death march, so the writers When approached about his might have a chance to win — manager’s comments, DiMiceli if they can overcome their exploded. “I gotta hear that team’s poisonous chemistry. from a reporter?” the renowned When asked about his strate- loose cannon snapped. “Shake- gy for the big game, manager speare never comes to you face Ed Shakespeare — the Cy- to face, like a man!” clones’ columnist for The Meanwhile, Kuntzman’s en- Brooklyn Paper — spent most tire career has been dogged by of his time upraiding two of his rumors, though he denied any most high-profile players. rule-breaking on his part. “My general gameplan is to “The only performance-en- see where I can put [Brooklyn hancing drugs I’m on is my Paper Editor] Gersh Kuntzman mother’s brisket,” the reclusive and [Senior Editor] Vince DiM- slugger claimed in a statement DUFFIELD… Continued from page 1 “Construction always wins,” he said. “Developers will spend more to force you out … than to buy you out.” Davis said the only power to stop the land grab is in the hand of the governor. On Wednesday, Councilwoman Letitia James (D–Fort Greene) said AKRF never checked with the New York State Historic Preser- vation Office about the properties’ possible abolitionist ties. AKRF apparently asked only if the office had files about the houses — it does not — but never asked for an opinion. “This is a major omission on the part of the city and their consult- ants,” said Simeon Bankoff, executive director of the Historic Dis- tricts Council. “The government agency [that] is tasked to make this exact determination was not even consulted. That seems negligent.” Seizing the houses under eminent domain isn’t just an argument about our nation’s history. At the hearing, Aviva Jakuvowitz said it would cost her high-tech company, Track Data Corp., more than $100,000 to relocate the 20-year-old business and its 100 employees. “We came to this neighborhood when there were crack vials on the floor,” Jakuvowitz said. “Finally the neighborhood has changed, and now the city wants to take our building.” Public comment is still being taken through May 30, and the De- partment of Housing Preservation and Development must take ac- tion within 90 days.
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These highly trained specialists CROWNS 414 Seventh Avenue perform minimally invasive pro- Dr. Jeffrey Farkas, Director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Maimonides, prepares to uti- bet. 13th & 14th Sts. cedures that can help reduce and lize the Merci Retriever, a device that enables him to remove life-threatening blood clots. BRIDGES www.jackirwindds.com even reverse stroke symptoms. PORCELAIN VENEERS (718) 768-8372 Under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Evening Hours Mon-Fri Farkas, the service uses interven- to speak and experiencing biplane angiographic system and risk factors, including the num- BLEACHING Most Insurance & Union Plans tional techniques alone or in com- paralysis who had their symp- advanced imaging capabilities bers that measure your blood accepted as full or partial payment. bination with surgical or medical toms reversed on the spot,” said designed specifically for navigat- pressure, cholesterol, and blood DENTURES MetLife, UFT, DC37, PBA, Delta, Blue Cross, therapy to ensure the best possible Dr. Farkas. “Full recoveries are ing the brain. This futuristic tech- glucose (sugar). The experts at Aetna, CIGNA, Unicare, Guardian, Healthplex, Mgmt. Bfts. 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Service plays an important role perts that includes physicians and ing; sudden trouble walking; Dr. Farkas navigates the in treating those strokes, as nurses from Neurology, Neuro- dizziness or loss of balance or Merci Retriever from a small well. Using the same minimally surgery, Emergency Medicine coordination; sudden trouble puncture in the groin up to the invasive approach, physicians and Vascular Surgery, in addition seeing with one or both eyes. brain, snares the blood clot and enter the vascular system of the to Interventional Neuroradiology. Stroke is the third leading then removes it. Many patients brain and seal-off bleeding ves- Specially trained therapists round cause of death and the leading undergoing this procedure have sels. This helps many patients out the team of experts, ensuring cause of disability in the United minimized damage, and some avoid the additional risks of that each stroke patient has the States. If you suspect someone is have complete recoveries. The open brain surgery. optimal outcome. Because of experiencing any of the above Merci Retriever can be used on The $2.5-million Intervention- these outstanding patient out- symptoms for even a brief peri- FINEST DENTAL CARE patients up to eight hours after al Neuroradiology Suite offers comes, Maimonides is consis- od, call 911 and go to the nearest onset of stroke symptoms. high-tech diagnosis and a full ar- tently rated among the top five stroke center immediately. Superior Services for Adults & Children FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Farkas is among the most ray of interventions, including percent in the nation for stroke For more information on risk New! Periodontist (gum specialist) on premises. experienced in the country in the procedures such as intracranial services. factors and treatment of stroke, use of this revolutionary device. stenting that aid in stroke preven- One of the best defenses go to the Maimonides Web site at 10 Plaza St. East, Suite 1F “We’ve had patients unable tion. The suite is equipped with a against stroke is learning your http://www.maimonidesmed.org Most TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS Evening (bet. Flatbush & Vanderbilt Aves) Insurance appointments accepted available. (718) 622-8020 Start the process months before Methodist’s new ED opens COURTEOUS AND leaving to get your shots New York Methodist hospital son who greets everyone who COMPREHENSIVE New York Methodist Hos- NEW YORK METHODIST HOSPITAL walks in. • Yellow fever Plus pital recently unveiled its After visiting the receptionist, DENTAL CARE patients will enter the new 4,200- • Typhoid MEDICAL ADVICE newly expanded and renovat- Provided at our spacious, FOR TRAVELLERS ed Emergency Department square-foot ED waiting room, • Hepatitis (ED) at a ribbon cutting cere- which is complete with three flat- modern and friendly office screen televisions, a water foun- Malaria prevention mony held in the hospital’s • new ED entrance. tain and two handicapped-acces- Providing Excellence in All Phases of Dentistry sible bathrooms with baby- Guests at the event enjoyed changing tables. A separate wait- –– BROOKLYN HEIGHTS FAMILY PRACTICE –– tours of the new facility and COSMETIC DENTISTRY: Porcelain Laminates, Tooth Color Fillings, ing room is available for pediatric 185 Montague Street, 3rd Floor learned about the hospital’s new Metal Free Crowns. Porcelain Inlays, Onlays, Tooth Whitening patients and their families to en- Hours: Mon-Sat • (718) 624-6185 ED system known as the Sim- IMPLANT DENTISTRY: Surgical Placement and Restoration ple Medical screening And sure comfort and convenience. Along with separate adult PERIODONTICS: Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment of Gum Disease Rapid Treatment (SMART) program. and pediatric waiting rooms, ROOT CANAL THERAPY: Using State of the Art Rotary Instrumentation SMART was created to the hospital’s ED is equipped CROWNS, BRIDGES, PARTIAL & FULL DENTURES quickly assess the severity of a with a pediatric triage room and DERMATOLOGY two adult triage rooms. As part INVISALIGN PROVIDER patient’s illness or injury and promptly treat and discharge of the SMART program, the Emergency Patients are seen on the same day! patients who do not need ad- At the Emergency Department ribbon cutting are (from left); triage areas are staffed with a mission to the hospital. Richard Lagnese; Joseph Bove, MD; V. Peter Mastrorocco; triage nurse and two physician LASERS assistants who also triage, eval- EUGENE D. STANISLAUS, D.D.S FOR THE REMOVAL OF... NYM is one of only a few Steven Silber; Rev. John E. Carrington, chairman of the uate, treat and release patients. LAMUEL A. STANISLAUS, D.D.S Hair, Broken Blood Vessels, Wrinkles, institutions in the metropolitan Board of Trustees; and Colleen McManus. Before area to use the program. The physician assistants are 189 Montague Street, Suite 800B - 8th Floor Spider Veins (face & legs), Age Spots, Acne Scars, Stretchmarks “SMART is a new and inno- also able to begin immediate di- Brooklyn Heights • Telephone: (718) 857-6639 vative program that allows our door,” said Mark J. Mundy, pres- tients and patients brought via agnostic assessments (laborato- BOTOX & RESTYLANE – OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ident and CEO of NYM. ambulance, but also permits ry, electrocardiogram or X-ray FOR WRINKLES nurses and physicians to treat patients in the most efficient The newly renovated and ex- family members or friends to testing) of patients. LIPOSUCTION way possible,” said Joseph panded ED features a state-of- visit their loved ones while they “All of our additions and Totally under local anesthesia. Bove, MD, chairman of emer- the-art, 45-bed adult unit and a are in the ED,” said Dr. Bove. renovations were created with Abdomen, lovehandles, thighs, gency medicine at NYM. 10-bed pediatric unit. The in- In addition to larger adult the community’s needs in mind hips, male breasts. “Thanks to our new space and creased space allows for one and pediatric ED units, the hos- and I am very thankful for their After patient per room and up to two pital now has a new ED regis- patience throughout this con- General and Implant Acne • Spider Vein Treatment new program, New York Chemical Peels • Botox • Collagen Methodist hospital will be able to visitors per bedside. tration area equipped with three struction process,” said Dr. Dentistry Genital Warts • Herpes • Moles produce the best results in tim- “The larger space not only walk-in registration desks and a Bove. “Our ED is now more FREE LIPOSUCTION CONSULTATION ing, treatment and care for every allows us to accommodate a patient reception desk, staffed dignified, sophisticated and patient who walks through our larger number of walk-in pa- 24 hours a day by a patient liai- community oriented.” ––––––––– Day & Evening Appointments • Affordable Fees Jeff C. Strachan, DDS Many Insurances and Credit Cards Accepted 189 Montague St., Suite #800A ALAN R. KLING, M.D. Brooklyn Heights BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST ––––––––– Conditions Related To Hair, Skin & Nails Lutheran again ranked one • Bleaching/ZOOM 2 (718) 783-0504 27 8th Avenue 1000 Park Avenue Office • Cosmetic Dentistry • Crowns & Bridges (corner Lincoln Place) (at 84th Street) Park Slope, Brooklyn New York City, NY (917) 753-3314 • Endodontics & Root Canals of New York’s top hospitals Emergency • Periondontics • Oral Surgery (718) 636-0425 (212) 288-1300 • Prosthodontics • Implants Lutheran Medical Center www.strachandds.com • Treatment of Gum Disease The May Ellen and Gerald Ritter Diag- LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri: 8am to 6pm • Fixed & Removable Bridges nostic Cardiology Center (cath lab) is ex- Saturday: By appointment only • Emergencies Seen SAME DAY PSYCHOTHERAPY pected to perform more than 700 proce- involvement and ongoing support. vanced heart procedures. Lutheran also dures in 2007. “We’re thrilled with the growing volume hopes to be authorized to perform angioplas- CHANGE YOUR LIFE, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, Through the aid of the Cardiology Cen- of patients coming to our lab, we’ve been ty procedures within the lab in the coming Affordable Family Dentistry FEEL BETTER! ter, Lutheran was able to perform its first able to meet the demands and treat more year. Dr. Rafael Mendez, Ph.D. is a long time community activist and Social Therapist Automatic Defibrillation Device implanta- community members than we ever anticipat- Up until now, the lab has been perform- in Modern Pleasant Surroundings with 30 years experience. He works with people from all walks of life on issues tion this week. The implantable device goes ed, said Robert Zaloom, MD, Lutheran ing procedures that diagnose heart prob- State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) of diversity, interracial relationships, anger, depression, career issues and more. into a patient suffering from Sudden Cardiac Medical Center cardiologist and director of lems; this approval would allow the lab to Emergencies treated promptly INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES / GROUP THERAPY Death Syndrome, a disease that causes the the May Ellen and Gerald Ritter Diagnostic begin to treat the heart problems it finds. Special care for children & anxious patients Dr. Rafael Mendez, Ph.D. heart to stop beating without warning. It Cardiology Center. Through a balloon catheter, or with a tiny WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD 104-106 South Oxford Street, Fort Greene • www.socialtherapygroup.com “Heart disease kills 30 percent more resi- structure called a stent that holds opened the FREE CONSULTATION. CALL 718-797-3220 then automatically detects the abnormal • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) A 30-11 heart rhythm and shocks the heart so that it dents of Southwest Brooklyn than in the rest walls of clogged arteries, angioplasty helps • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, Bonding Crowns & Bridges (Capping) begins to beat again. of New York City. Thanks to the support of heart patients avoid surgery by repairing the • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment It’s Never too late. Take a Chance! Lutheran’s most passionate supporter of Vincent Rohan and the May Ellen and Ger- damaged arteries. • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings the initiative to bring a new cath lab to ald Ritter Foundation, we are able to provide Lutheran Medical Center coordinates car- • Impant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) LIFE CAN CHANGE Brooklyn was Vincent Rohan, the president the newest technologies to help change this diovascular efforts with Lenox Hill Hospital, • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) Extensive Exp. in working with trauma survivors & those of the May Ellen and Gerald Ritter Founda- statistic. home to the Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer whom suffer with depression, anxiety & sleep disorders. tion. The foundation donated $1 million for Due to the hospital’s successful results, Institute of New York, among the leading 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens Groups, Couples & Individuals Psychotherapy the lab. Rohan, also a member of Lutheran combined with an increase in patient vol- cardiovascular care programs in the nation. 624-5554 624-7055 HealthCare’s Board of Trustees, has spear- ume, Lutheran Medical Center expects to be Both hospitals formed a partnership specifi- Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking Lillian Engelson, LCSW 917 972-7138 headed the advances in cardiology at awarded approval from the New York State cally to develop an integrated cardiovascular and insurance plans accommodated Insurance reimbursement • PVT Brooklyn Office Lutheran Medical Center through personal Department of Health to perform more ad- services program located in Brooklyn. May 26, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 AWP 7
Wonder drugs and doctors who work wonders. Two reasons why Maimonides is in the top 5% of all stroke centers in the nation.
Its full name is tissue plasminogen activator, or people in the New York area than Dr. Steven Rudolph stroke care, HealthGrades®, the nation’s largest inde- tPA for short. It is very effective in treating ischemic and his staff. Dr. Rudolph is a nationally acclaimed pendent rating system, ranked Maimonides in the strokes. Those strokes caused by clots that block specialist with an outstanding track record in pio- top 5% in the nation and second-highest in all of New blood fl ow to the brain. neering new advances in stroke therapy. York State. Obviously, in a situation where every second Should the patient require additional treatment, Wonder drugs and doctors like Steven Rudolph counts, it is critical that highly knowledgeable phy- it is important to know that Maimonides also offers who work wonders. sicians and experienced the MERCI Retriever, a revolutionary tool in stroke Is it any wonder at the fi rst sign of a stroke more nurses be involved in every intervention that can actually remove the blood clot and more people from Brooklyn are uttering what step along the way. And up to eight hours from the onset of a stroke. could be the four most important words of their there are no more qualifi ed Because of Maimonides’ total commitment to lives: “Take me to Maimonides.”
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By Matthew Lysiak The Brooklyn Paper Tear down that wall, Mr. Cunningham — or is it Mr. Moore? That was the refrain from a chorus of residents who came to last Monday’s Community New wall Board 10 meeting to support a man who claims he is being ter- rorized by his mysterious next- door neighbor. The unneighborly spat goes back more than five years, but this cold war recently went nu- clear after Robert and Cheryl Cunningham began building a Cinder blocks 60-foot-high cinderblock wall at their home at 123 87th St. The wall is only inches from their neighbors at 127 87th St., Matthew and Jean Gershon. Needless to say, the wall did- n’t go over well with the Ger- shons. “It is blocking our windows and we can’t get light or air,” said Matthew Gershon. “We are asking for someone to help us Callan / Tom stop him.” More than 40 people showed their support at the meeting, at which Gershon spoke at length
about the situation on his block. Paper The Brooklyn “In May 2006, workers re- Cinderblocks for a 60-foot-high wall sit on the property of Robert and Cheryl Cunningham (left), who have allegedly had a moved wooden plants from our spat with their neighbors, Matthew and Jean Gershon, for five years. Office of Vito Fossella yard and broke our kitchen win- But congressman doesn’t fall for the trick dow,” he said. “The Cunning- talked about the situation, say- wall is simply the beginning of eras and high-powered spot- enues shared one unanimous hams have aggressive dogs, ing that he was the one being a house being built on a lot he lights that he says Gershon had opinion: that the man living at which defecate on our property, terrorized by an “insane” neigh- claims not to own. City records, directed at his property. 123 87th St. was bad news — By Beethoven Bong and give him directions on how to wire the and are rude at every chance bor. though, show that there is no lot “That crazy man shines regardless of what he called for The Brooklyn Paper portion that he owed. they get.” But this Bay Ridge Republican wasn’t Department of Finance between his and the Gershons’. those lights at my bedroom himself. Mail scammers who tricked a Bay Ridge The Department of Build- fooled. One clue? The word “VOID” appeared records show that “Moore’s” “I don’t know why people window so we can’t sleep,” “He has been known to use woman out of nearly $10,000 went after a ings’ Web site lists 44 com- property is indeed owned by the think I am the owner of this Moore said. “He also likes to nine times on a copy of the check that he plaints against the Cunning- aliases,” said neighbor Angelo bigger fish this week — the woman’s con- made, even though it was invisible on the Cunninghams. There is no property,” the man said, while videotape what is going on in- gressman, Rep. Vito Fossella. hams’ property. One 2002 Biondo who lives three houses original check. The company told him it was a mention of a John Moore in giving orders to the men build- side of my house.” down. “Everybody knows this The five-term lawmaker said he received the violation for working without a fraud prevention tactic. city records. ing the structure on the proper- But if the CB10 meeting was man compromises the integrity same letter as his constituent, telling him that he permit remains open. Still, “Moore” said he does- ty. “I am just the victim of one any indication, residents along Fossella didn’t follow through with the A spokeswoman for the de- of our neighborhood.” had “won” $250,000 in a “Super Seven Contest” scam — but took action against the scammers n’t understand why everyone is man’s craziness.” the quiet tree-lined block be- (see photo above) — the same scam reported in partment said that the wall ap- upset with him, and that the Moore pointed to video cam- tween Ridge and Colonial av- Another neighbor, Charles by alerting his constituents to be more aware. pears to be legal, given the Miller, said he expected the The Brooklyn Paper last week. “The mail scam sent to me is common “The offer seemed too good to be true, existing zoning. But the spokes- large turnout at the board meet- among con artists and victimizes countless peo- woman, Kate Lindquist, added which tipped me off right away,” Fossella ple every year,” Fossella said in a statement. ing, “because our neighborhood said. “I can understand how some people get that “in light of the communi- has seen enough.” “We need to be vigilant in watching out for ty’s concerns, we will audit the convinced that this is a legitimate offer.” them and careful not to fall for their tricks.” Library finally (re)-opens its doors Still, there must be a chance Here’s how the scam works: “Winners” like permit application again.” for a diplomatic resolution to Fossella urged residents to contact the ap- That wasn’t enough for Ger- performances and concerts. Fossella receive what appears to be a substan- propriate agencies — such as the Federal By Josh Saul this stand-off? No, not really. tial check for $3,985 and a letter saying the shon. “This guy has all of these for The Brooklyn Paper “It will be nice to have a place to sit out and “I have had enough of this Trade Commission, the United States Postal violations, and we are being meet friends,” said library regular Ryan Holm- winner can claim his prize if he pays “the tax- Service Police or his office — if they are tar- Here’s some news that will have Brooklyn crap,” Moore said. “I am look- es” on the award. brushed off,” he said. “When is berg. “There’s nothing else like that in the area.” geted by this scam or a similar one. enough, enough?” readers cheering: The Brooklyn Public Library Visitors have been forced to use the staff entrances ing to move away soon.” Skeptical, Fossella called the phone number “Con artists are always searching for new Enough may already be threw open its front doors this week after almost while the work was being done, but no longer (now Moore didn’t say where he on the letter, which appeared to be from an ways to scam innocent people and steal their enough, according to the man two years of work on its front plaza. the staff entrance will get its own renovation). would go, but it would certainly area code assigned to Eastern Canada. hard-earned money,” he said. “The best way to who lives at 123 87th St., who And soon, the new front entrance — which Library spokeswoman Stefanie Arck said the come as a relief to Gershon, so The operator told the congressman to de- protect yourself from being conned is to edu- told The Stoop that his name faces Grand Army Plaza — will boast public ta- plaza will be completely finished sometime in Au- long as Moore makes sure to posit the check and then call back so that the cate yourself about the latest scams and to was not Cunningham, but bles and chairs, as well as some fountains. But the gust, and the auditorium will be done a month later. take his wall with him. company could obtain his “tax information” know what to look for.” “John Moore.” He invited this biggest change will be underneath all that: a new The $15.7-million project was originally sup- “I’ll believe it when I see it,” reporter into the house and auditorium where the library will be able to hold posed to be completed by last October. Gershon said.
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(718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings May 26, 2007 Follow suit Check out GO Brooklyn’s first ever swimsuit issue!
Marco! Polo!: Jelena Vukovic, captain of the women’s water polo team at St. Francis Col- lege, wears a suit by Williamsburg designer H. Fredriksson. She might be heading to Ser- bia for the summer, but she said she’s still excited to hit the beach!
Photos by Gregory P. Mango DUMBO dolls: Alexis Asher is wearing a Pool boy: Dusko Radovanac, in American Island wear: Coney Island’s Dick Zigun, in trunks by American Apparel, and Insecta- Malia Mills suit and Vincent Diorio, bar man- Apparel, was the goalie for the men’s water Fun in the sun: Alexis Asher, a boxer at Gleason’s Gym and a personal trainer, was a vora, wearing a suit from Malia Mills, bring high fashion to the shore. “Now that I ager at ReBar, wears one by American Ap- polo team at St. Francis this year and plans 2007 Golden Gloves champion. But here, in another suit by Malia Mills, she’s catching have this suit,” Insectavora told GO Brooklyn, “I’m going to the beach every day.” parel as they soak in the sun in DUMBO. to spend the summer traveling. some golden rays near the Brooklyn Bridge.
sonally from April to September, features modestly priced beer and hot dogs, unrivaled eye-candy and, quite unlike the Red Hook Pool, a toilet from which ho- bos have been known to flee. The patio is a tight squeeze, and on some nights, the Yacht Club can feel like 200 drunks having a bare- knuckle brawl in a cattle pen, but that’s part of its Pool queue charm. Sadly, meddlesome neighbors recently forced the bar to ditch its gas grill — according to manager Tim Morrow, it was a health code violation — which With city swimming holes closed ’til nearly means the hot dogs are now boiled. But let’s be honest, after a half-dozen Old Milwau- July, how can Brooklyn keep its cool? kees you won’t be able to tell the difference. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory By John O’Connor — to remain idle throughout the molten days of early Sometimes tourist attractions are attractions for a reason: for The Brooklyn Paper summer, finally opening on June 28. The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory’s stellar reputation is, in- So with another pool-less four weeks ahead of us, deed, well deserved. Their chocolate-chocolate-chunk ice Roxanna Velandira ehold, the local miracle: the Red Hook Pool, a GO Brooklyn offers a list of places where you can find cream is faultless, the butter pecan incomparable and even magnificent, sprawling body of water on Bay respite from the sweltering temperatures and pustulant the peaches and cream (a flavor to which I’m not normally BStreet that is an oasis for Brooklynites during the aromas of spring. inclined) had me nodding my head in admiration. Saharan summer days. Such expertise means a limited menu of only eight Absurdly and sadistically, though, the Parks Depart- The Gowanus Yacht Club flavors, but that’s a small price to pay for what’s essen- ment allows this treasure — and every other city pool This well-shaded outdoor establishment, open sea- See COOL on page 12
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How our meat is raised, naturally, makes all the difference. In fact, all of the meat we serve in Brooklyn – beef, chicken and pork – is free of antibiotics and added growth hormones, fed a vegetarian diet and raised humanely. We think meat raised naturally, tastes better. Serving naturally raised meat is another step in our ongoing Food With Integrity journey – bringing you the best ingredients from the best sources. – ALl MEATS SERVED IN Br0oKLYN ArE NATUrALlY RAiSeD – MEXICAN GRILl MONTAGUE b/w COURT & CLINTON (brooklyn heights) WHAT’S IN YOUR 10 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM May 26, 2007 EMERGENCY GO BAG? / Gregory P. Mango P. / Gregory The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Babes in soy land Cobble Hill’s Hibino is on a roll t’s no joke. Emergencies like fires, floods and blackouts
By Tina Barry chette in all sorts of eateries. But chefs Mango P. / Gregory Ihappen, and most New Yorkers are not prepared. That’s for The Brooklyn Paper Masaru Fukuda’s and Hirohisa Hayashi’s why everyone in your family needs a GO BAG – a collection (alumni of Sushi Samba in Manhattan) ucky for me, I dine out often. I’ve preparation elevates the fish’s lush fatti- of supplies ready to carry if you have to evacuate your home. come to expect a high level of cui- ness and intense flavor with miso (fer- Lsine and most of the time, that’s what mented soybean) marinade. The soak Paper The Brooklyn I’m served. The downside of all that ex- drew out the meatiness of the fish. The Something’s fishy: House-made tofu, at left in a customized milk jug, is cellent eating is fewer “eureka” experi- flesh was luxuriously fatty — more foie just one of the tasty innovations that chefs like Hirohisa Hayashi, above, at Here’s what should be in your GO BAG: ences during meals — those moments af- gras than fish — with a delicately nutty, Hibino are turning out. ter I take a bite of barely-sweetened, something that golden pool of sauce enhanced with bonito flakes grilled yellowtail, although their rice catches me off DINING miso sauce to (dried, smoked “bonito,” a type of tuna) bases studded with woodsy pieces of guard and, for a swipe each forkful and then with its pungent partner. In its shiitake mushrooms came as an agree- few seconds, I stop Hibino (333 Henry St., at Pacific Street through. Broiling pure form, the custard was silky and able surprise. in Cobble Hill) accepts cash only for now. hearing the clank- Entrees: $11–$20. Lunch is served Mon- the steak crisped delicately milky with a pleasant nutty I cast a forlorn look at the bottom of ing of dishes and day through Friday from noon–2:30 pm. the edges and taste. With a drizzle of the salty, fishy my empty bowl after making quick hum of conversa- Dinner is available Monday through Satur- seared the rim of liquid, the cream became assertive, like work of the “Beef Kakuni.” The ma- day. Closed Sunday. Subway: 2,3,4, 5 to tion. It’s just me Borough Hall; F, G to Bergen Street. For fat just below it. a strong fish pudding. hogany colored meat, braised in a deep, communing with information, call (718) 260-8052 or visit The rest of the The dessert tofu fills the same small nut-rich sauce and sweetened with the food. www.hibino-brooklyn.com. meal was enjoy- jar. The pudding is the pale yellow hue of caramelized vegetables, was sand- Such a moment able, if not as tran- whipped butter and has the freshness of wiched between a buttery disc of happened last scendent as the heavy cream, a fluff of which crowns the daikon radish, the root’s sharp edges Your GO BAG should be a sturdy, easy-to-carry container weekend at Hibino, a Japanese restau- salmon. The fried “Shrimp Toji Maki bottle. Dull cookies accompany the softened by its braise in the sauce. like a backpack or suitcase on wheels. Keep it easily rant that opened in April in Cobble Hill. Spring Roll” didn’t wow me, and crusty dessert: they’re cute, but a three-day-old Shavings of sharp white scallion and a The meal began with a pot of sooth- brown triangles of “yuba” (shredded tofu bagel has a moister crumb. few stalks of jade green broccoli rabe accessible. Keep a second, smaller supply kit in your car. ing “genmaicha” tea (green tea steeped skin) that came filled with the curd, The Obanzai and tofu dishes may brightened the arrangement. The only with roasted brown rice) followed by shrimp and egg were light, but rather differentiate the eatery from the innu- thing missing: a glass of steely sake. “Obanzai,” Kyoto-style small appetiz- greasy and bland. merable Japanese places nearby but Sake, cocktails and wine will be of- WANT TO LEARN MORE? Take our interactive Readiness ers, then the eatery’s signature house- House-made tofu, prepared twice that doesn’t stop diners from ordering fered next week when the owners ex- made tofu. We tried a few sushi rolls daily, is a treat as an appetizer as well sushi. Large platters of traditional pect their liquor license is granted. Quiz at www.nyredcross.org/brooklyn10 and you’ll receive and chased them with a stack of fabu- as dessert. Both versions are served in Japanese rolls and “oshi” sushi (rice In its short tenure, Hibino has be- a free 16-page Family Preparedness Guide. Plus you’ll be lous braised short ribs. Then, there it charming, tiny milk bottles printed with pressed into rectangular molds) ap- come a destination for sushi enthusiasts was: the salmon. the restaurant’s logo. Hinata, the restau- peared on many tables. I preferred the and local families alike. It’s that mix of eligible to win a fully-stocked Red Cross GO BAG for two. Now, I’ve had salmon pan-seared, rant’s cheerful manager, instructed us to velvety texture of the fresh, raw tuna East and West, new and old(er) that broiled, baked, steamed and in bro- taste the savory opener without soy topped oshi to another with subtle makes Hibino so distinctly Brooklyn. Get Ready, Brooklyn! Alex Garcia, chef at Carniceria — “We want people to go nuts here; eat the new restaurant in the former tons of meat, take wine home, just have GET A KIT • MAKE A PLAN • BE INFORMED Porchetta space on Smith Street — has All beefed up a great time,” said Rivero mentioning come clean about his checkered past. the special take-home bags he’ll give www.nyredcross.org/brooklyn10 For the first time, he’s speaking pub- diners who don’t finish their bottle. Be- licly about his 2003 arrest for allegedly sides steak, there are Nuevo Latino- being part of a drug ring based out of a style appetizers like bleu cheese, crab Midtown restaurant where he was and roasted corn arepas and wild mush- working. room paella, as well as lush desserts “It was a moment of real despair,” like crepes with Nutella-like chocolate Garcia told GO Brooklyn. “And I just hazelnut filling and dulche de leche felt embarrassed.” sauce. Garcia was found guilty of money So, for Carroll Gardens’ diners, it’s laundering but served no time. in with the beef and out with the pig. “The only thing I’ve ever been is a / John Barclay Pork is so last year anyway. chef,” he said. “I was never a drug Carniceria (241 Smith St., at Dou- dealer. The crime was money launder- glass Street in Carroll Gardens) accepts ing and not what it looked like.” MasterCard and Visa. Entrees: $17– Still following his passion, Garcia $23. Dinner is available daily. Lunch will The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Sponsored by a grant from the New York City Council has teamed up with restaurateur Marco be served from 11 am – 4 pm begin- ®2007 Arnie Levin from cartoonbank.com. All Rights Reserved. Rivero, whose last chef was fiery petit bles in Garcia’s first restaurant, but Rivero called “really big plates” of ning May 28. Brunch will be available larcenist (alleged, that is) Jason Neroni. opening the Argentinean steak is their grilled meat. Paired with it, Rivero is starting mid-June. Subway: F or G to Garcia and Rivero have been pals first project together since. offering bold “New World” wines that Bergen or Carroll. For information, call since the days when Rivero waited ta- Carniceria will be serving what top out at $46 per bottle. (718) 237-9100. — GO Brooklyn
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Alma (187 Columbia St., at Degraw Street in Red Hook) is open Saturday and By Darrin Siegfried wines that are dry (low in sugar) yet smell Sunday from 10 am–2:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday from 5:30–10 pm and and taste of ripe fruit. Many of these are Friday and Saturday from 5:30–11 pm. terrific warm weather wines, delicious by y g y For information, call (718) 643-5400. here’s an old poem that I came Haz ,hot,hun r across that only someone in the themselves or with light foods. Some of The Cherry Tree (65 Fourth Ave., at Bergen Street in Boerum Hill) is open wine trade could truly appreciate: them are absolutely wonderful “food Monday through Thursday from noon–2 T am, Friday and Saturday from noon–4 am it’s the lament of an old man who has spent wines”, matching well with a wide range of Where to chow down when the mercury is up and Sunday from noon–midnight. For in- his entire life in the wine business, traveling, dishes. The white wines from Germany and By Julianna Bunim formation, call (718) 399-1353. tasting, learning and buying. He knows the Alsace come immediately to mind. If you Laila Lounge (113 N. Seventh St., for The Brooklyn Paper haven’t tried Choucroute Garnie, “real” sau- between Wythe Avenue and Berry Street soil of the vineyards the grapes have grown in Williamsburg) is open daily from 6 pm. in, he knows the cellars they were made in. erkraut with several cuts of fresh and smoked ou can barely roll a stroller down For information, call (718) 486-6791. He has worked with great Chefs matching pork and pork sausages with a cold, crisp the street these days without run- L&B Spumoni Gardens (2725 86th St., at Avenue V in Bensonhurst) is open wines perfectly with their dishes. He has Riesling or Pinot Blanc, you’re missing out Yning into a restaurant with out- daily from noon–11 pm (pizza counter is filled his cellar with outstanding wines from on one of life’s great pleasures. door seating. So now that summer’s open until 1 am). For information, call (718) 449 -6921 the best vintages, cellared them so that they The fermentation process stops naturally upon us, GO Brooklyn’s Juliana Pacifico (269 Pacific St., at Smith are at their peak, ready for the enjoyment when either all of the available sugar has Bunim has put sidewalk service to the Street in Cobble Hill) is open Sunday and and pleasure of his guests, and all anyone been turned into alcohol or when the alco- test and come up with the borough’s Monday from 11:30 am–10:30 pm, Tues- five best al fresco options. day through Thursday from 11:30 ever asks him is: “Is it dry?” hol level has become high enough to kill off am–11pm and Friday and Saturday from the yeast cells. Different strains of yeast can 11:30am–11:30pm. For information, call There is no doubt that the question I am Thin-crust pizza (718) 935-9090. asked more often than any other is: “Is it survive in varying concentrations of alcohol. at the Cherry Tree / Gregory Cross / Gregory dry?” but when I ask, in return, “What do A wine maker can stop the fermentation by “The amount of outdoor space is you mean by dry?” not one person in one chilling the wine and then filtering the yeast rad,” Cate Reilly, a Boerum Hill resi- snapper ceviche under the stars year- hundred actually knows what they mean. out, leaving intact a desired level of residual dent, told GO Brooklyn. “But I really go round, and during the summer months Here’s what “dry” means with wine: not sugar. Fortified wines such as Sherry, here for the $5 beer bongs and the Irish there’s no better place to pair a cold sweet. Period. Sweet wine is never dry, and Madeira, Marsala and Port have pure alco- bar manager.” While we’re sure those beer with the “tamale del dia” (corn dry wine is never sweet. It’s that simple. In hol added to stop fermentation, preserving are both great, we’re drawn to this bar’s Paper file The Brooklyn husks with steamed corn and a choice big patio for the pizzas baked outside in Outward bound: Cobble Hill’s Pacifico offers top notch Cal-Mex fare, and of sauces) and soak up the sunset. Once order to fully understand the difference their naturally high levels of sugar. a brick oven — they’ve got nine vari- eating it on their stunning patio makes it that much better. you’re satiated, head downstairs to bar between dry and sweet, and how wines get In the United States, sweetness in wine is eties, but the “Di Verdi,” loaded with B61 to shoot pool and peruse the jam- that way, we really have to take a look at most often thought of as something to mozzarella, tomato sauce, goat cheese, mer movies on the patio provide a ca- ning outdoor patio. Start with those juicy packed jukebox. fermentation. avoid, and I can’t understand why. We con- pesto, Parmesan, tomato, onion and sual backdrop for this minimalist hip- grilled pork ribs and the white sangria, Fermentation is the process wherein sugar sume far more sugar in its many forms than spinach, is the most popular pie. Also, ster locale. If cooking isn’t your speed, but don’t leave without sipping one of A perfect square meal is converted into alcohol by the action of the people of any other nation, yet we can’t check out the pig roast on the first Satur- don’t miss “Bloodys and Barbeque” their notoriously strong margaritas. The at L&B Spumoni Gardens. yeast, giving off CO2 and heat as byprod- imagine drinking a wine with more than a day of each month — it puts that hibachi every Sunday at 3 pm on the patio. homey backyard is also great for large At this long-standing Bensonhurst ucts. More sugar, potentially, equals more trace of it. Cola drinks contain the same on your fire escape to shame. Free hotdogs — regular and soy —and groups. Tequila taste test, anyone? institution, thankfully little has plenty of drink specials should carry changed in over 60 years. The outdoor alcohol. As a rule, grapes from cooler cli- amount of sugar that you’d get if you took Do-it-yourself barbeque you right into work Monday morning. Manhattan views picnic tables are still overflowing with mates have less sugar at maturity than grapes your morning coffee with five sugars! Even at Laila Lounge at Alma devotees who make the trek for much- from warmer areas do. This disparity in the dessert wines aren’t that sweet. Most of us Balmy evenings are the perfect time Cal-Mex ribs Peel your eyes away from postcard- loved Sicilian squares. No fancy top- amount of sugar in the grapes is why so will admit that we’ve enjoyed a slice of pizza, to haul your groceries over to Laila, at Pacifico worthy views to dig into a heaping pings here — only pepperoni, sausage, many German wines, for example, can be a hot dog or a hamburger with a cola, right? where the backyard grill is open to all. Pacifico is one of the only Mexican bowl of mashed-to-order guacamole. In mushroom and anchovies. Bring your perfectly dry at 8 or 9 percent alcohol, while Why not try a wine that’s about one tenth Splurge on your own steak and make places that not only offers fresh veggie- Spanish, the word “Alma” means appetite and indulge in several Napa Valley wines often come in at mouth- as sweet? up for it during happy hour with two- loaded burritos, delicious salmon, unique “soul,” and there’s no doubt this place squares, but make sure and leave room numbing 15 percent yet still have residual A bit of residual sugar in your wine can for-one beers, $4 glasses of wine and salsas like sweet pineapple, and the best has it. The deck’s retractable roof al- for the namesake spumoni — home- sugar in them. Still, sugar levels before fer- often help to balance the flavor of a dish. margaritas. Rotating live DJs and sum- damn ribs in town, but does so on a stun- lows diners to nibble zesty scallop and made in vanilla, pistachio or rainbow. mentation do not always directly relate to Two weeks ago, I wrote about Vouvray and sugar levels after fermentation. mentioned a dish with a simple cream nothing, but it’s not enough. According The sweetness that we taste in wine is sauce that complimented the wine beauti- to Creag and Tranese the sun will reflect from the sugar in the grapes that is not fully: that “just a touch” of sweetness was off of water and sand — and just about transformed into alcohol during fermenta- just what the dish needed. It’s all about bal- anything else — and can do damage tion. This is called Residual Sugar. What is ance, really... but that’s what we’ll talk from below (chin burn, anyone?). often confusing for people who are just about next week. Perhaps the worst, and most common, beginning to learn about wine is learning to y p offense of all is stepping out “for just a few minutes” without sunscreen. differentiate the taste of sweetness (sugar) Red White & Bubbly: fine wines, Be ond the ale Whether running out for an afternoon with the taste of fruit. There are plenty of great spirits, no attitude! coffee, taking the dog to the park or walk- Skin doctor says it pays to be a shady lady ing across the neighborhood for lunch, if you’re outside without sun protection, By Emily Farris you’re doing damage to your skin. 211 Fifth Avenue for The Brooklyn Paper “Most people think ‘Oh, I’ll only be (bet. Union & President) PARK SLOPE out for 20 minutes’ and don’t put on sun- t’s finally summer and I can’t wait screen,” Creag said. “But it’s amazing Open: Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm, Sun, 12-8pm to show some skin. how much damage you can do in 20 I But each year, the transition from minutes. And, it’s cumulative.” ÜÜÜ°Ài`Ü Ìi>`LÕLLÞ°VÊUÊÈÎÈ{ÈÎ scarves to sundresses becomes more To erase at least the top layer of daunting. Even at 25, I notice the little damage, Tranese and Creag suggested lines around my a facial with a peel. In an act of indul- eyes, the over- gence, I opted for the deep cleansing grown freckles on BEAUTY facial ($110). In an act of bravery, I opt- the back of my ed for my first-ever bikini wax — a hands and the LOMA Wellness Center (71 Carroll “deep bikini” at that ($40). St., at Columbia Street in the Columbia near-scales on my Street Waterfront District) is open Sun- After a surprisingly non-so-painful pasty legs. Throw day from 10 am–4 pm, Tuesday and wax, and a heavenly facial, both from in a dry winter Wednesday from 11 am–8 pm, Thurs- aesthetician Jennifer Paulick, I left with day and Friday from 11 am–9 pm and with a Brooklyn Saturday from 10 am–6 pm. Closed less hair, tighter skin and a new appre- “Combining Spa & Wellness with Medicine” radiator and soon Monday. For information, call (718) 797- ciation for sunscreen.
the idea of step- 9797 or visit www.lomawellness.com. / Daniel Krieger But for Tranese, the skin is only a re- ping out in a flection of what’s on the inside. And swimsuit, or even that’s the idea behind LOMA. “It’s the a short skirt, becomes a cruel one. Canyon Ranch mentality in an urban As a pasty gal who’s never had a tan setting.” that didn’t come from a bottle, I was Paper The Brooklyn And while Canyon Ranch sounds sure I was on top of the sunscreen Made in the shade: Staying out of the sun is the key to looking young, nice, when it comes to your skin you’d game. When I sat down to talk with Dr. as our writer learned. do better to save your time and money Louis Tranese and Donna Creagh of by just using — and reapplying — sun- PHYSICIAN-DIRECTED the newly opened LOMA Wellness summer sun offenses. and go out all day long, which is simply screen. Center in the Columbia Street Water- “Reapplication is key,” Creagh, not the case.” “It’s hard to go back and fix the dam- MASSAGE THERAPY • FACIAL/SKINCARE SERVICES • LASER HAIR REDUCTION front District, though, I quickly learned LOMA’s spa director, advised. “Some And that big, floppy hat that I thought age,” Tranese admitted. “It’s easy to pre- LASER FOTO-FACIAL REJUVENATION • ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS that I’m guilty of some of the worst people think they can put on sunscreen was the perfect sunshade? It’s better than vent the damage from ever occurring,” LIFE-STYLE MODIFICATION PROGRAMS • SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICAL THERAPY • PAIN MANAGEMENT • NUTRITION COUNSELING ACUPUNCTURE • AESTHETIC/PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY 71 Carroll Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 • 718.797.9797 • www.lomawellness.com Happening beats A lot has changed since Sound System, and developed stuff,” Johnson, who will per- Calvin Johnson (pictured) be- a rich catalog of solo material. form some of these staples on gan playing music in the early Given this legacy, Johnson’s June 1, told GO Brooklyn. 1980s. Indie rock got popular, latest creative endeavor seems Though a number of John- think green zines died and iPods changed particularly apt. It’s a record son’s shows are taking him to the record industry. called “Calvin Johnson & the rural areas, he told us that he But at least one thing re- Sons of the Soil” on which he never tires of visiting Brooklyn. mains the same: Johnson, now covers his own songs. Re- “I love playing New York,” in his mid-40s, is still consid- leased last month on K, the al- he said. “ I also love playing in “ ” ered a pioneering figure on the bum features 11 new versions the middle of nowhere. I just independent music scene — of some of Johnson’s best love playing.” and not for nothing. Over the tracks from over the years. Calvin Johnson will per- past two decades, Johnson The idea for the project came form on June 1 at 8 pm at founded K Records, one of the from a few fellow K artists and Don Pedro’s (90 Manhattan most influential independent collaborators. “They had the Ave., between Boerum and HIGH record labels of all time, front- idea that instead of playing my McKibben streets in East RATING ed classic indie rock bands songs acoustic, I should have a Williamsburg). For informa- ZAGAT Beat Happening, the Halo ‘real band’ and could play songs tion, visit www.toddpnyc.com. Benders and Dub Narcotic from whenever, not just my solo — Joe Pompeo
Energy Saving major food groups (check the USDA The place has a lively cast of regu- FUN pyramid if you don’t believe me): cof- lars. “Everyone from movie stars to COOL... fee, beer and corn dogs. Which is an- the homeless,” according to owner The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory (2 other way of saying it’s making a hard Pepe Montero. Don’t miss the bar’s Continued from page 9 Old Fulton St., at Furman Street in DUM- pitch for a place in that black heart of 60th anniversary on July 7. BO) is open Monday through Wednesday tially a religious experience. I’m not lying from noon–10 pm, and Thursday through yours. when I say tears sprang from my eyes as Sunday from noon–11 pm. For information, Readings in the air-conditioned Mugs Ale House I sank tooth into the hot fudge sundae. call (718) 246-3963. store, cookouts in the shaded backyard In one of the greatest swindles in re- As veteran employee Brian Terrazas Freebird Books & Goods (123 Colum- and musical performances abound, as cent history, the delightfully frosty, tradi- bia St., at Kane Street in the Columbia put it, “We make everything here our- Street Waterfront District) is open Monday does a general feeling of bliss. “Now tional 20-ounce pint glass has been re- $ selves, so it’s personal.” through Friday from 2 pm–10 pm and Sat- that it’s spring, people can just hang- placed in New York by 14- and urday and Sunday from 10 am–10 pm. out in our backyard to drink and read Ceiling Fans For information, call 718-643-8484 or vis- 16-ounce glasses, yet without a con- & up Liberty Heights Tap Room it www.freebirdbooks.com. and relax,” said co-owner Samantha comitant drop in price. These new 99 Steely Dan cover bands, hip-hop The Gowanus Yacht Club (323 Smith Citrin. I suppose I should mention “pints” have thicker sides and bottoms, karaoke, extraordinarily powerful A/C St., at President Street in Carroll Gardens) there’s also an admirable collection of so they appear to be the real thing. That is open Monday through Thursday from 4 and rivers of Sixpoint Ale make Liber- pm–midnight, Friday from 4 pm–2 am, used books. is until you hold a 20-ouncer in your Specialist in Lamp Repair & Chandelier Restoration ty Heights one of the best — and Saturday from 2 pm–2 am and Sunday hand and it feels like a Big Gulp. strangest — places to pass an intolera- from 2 pm–midnight. For information, Montero’s Bar & Grill There are no fake pints at Mugs, and Floor & Table Lamps · Lamp Shades · Ceiling Fans · Mirros bly hot evening. On various occasions, call (718) 246-1321. Thousands of years ago, give or The Liberty Heights Tap Room (34 chilly beers are $4 instead of the ubiqui- Tables · Decorative Accessories I’ve encountered what appeared to be a Van Dyke St., at Dwight Street in Red take a few days, glaciers carved tous $6 outrage you find elsewhere. bar mitzvah after-party; a geriatric bik- Hook) is open Thursday and Friday from 4 Brooklyn out of the Earth’s crust. Not “We’re kind of a throwback,” bar- er convention and a lodge meeting of pm and Sunday and Sunday from 1 pm. much later, Montero’s opened. An old For information, call (718) 246-8050. tender Sean Wyberg told GO Brook- (718) 436-2207 the Independent Order of Oddfellows. longshoreman’s haunt with a world- Montero’s (73 Atlantic Ave., at Hicks lyn. “I guess a lot of bars are hoping There’s also a beautiful marble- class collection of nautically themed Street in Brooklyn Heights) is open daily the customers don’t notice the differ- Family Owned and topped bar, scrumptious pizza and tow- from noon–4 am. For information, call bric-a-brac, Montero’s has a mighty 1073 - 39th St. ence, but it’s obviously not the same.” (cor. Ft. Hamilton Pkwy) Operated for over 30 years ering “Super Nachos” that seems at first (718) 624-9799. air conditioner as well as that “old sight to be the breastwork of a castle. Mugs Ale House (125 Bedford Ave., New York” feel you hear so much Amen, brother. at North 10th Street in Williamsburg) is open daily from 2pm–4 am. For informa- about these days. To wit: a man was As you can see, the next month prom- Freebird Books & Goods tion, call (718) 486-8232. stabbed to death here in the 1980s. But ises to be quite tolerable, despite the Mon. & Tues. 9-5:30; Wed. CLOSED; Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. & Sun. 10-5 Freebird hawks three of the four don’t worry, it’s much safer now. Parks Department’s tardy pool openings. May 26, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM AWP 13 An Exceptional meal.
BROOKLYN Nightlife Compiled by Chiara V. Cowan system, Mouth Sewn Shut, Strong Intention, BAY RIDGE Disassociate, Death Cycle, Disnihl, 5 pm, $12; May 31: Chinese Stars, Foreign Islands, Team Robes- Kitty Kiernan’s pierre, The Golden Error, 7 pm, $10; June 2: Car- 9715 Third Ave. at 97th Street in Bay Ridge, bomb, Nassau Chainsaw, 7 pm, $10. (718) 921-0217, www.kittykiernans.com. May 26: Andy Clayburn and Cary Scope, 10 pm, FREE; June 2: Mike, John and Tom, 10 pm, FREE. GREENWOOD HEIGHTS The Wicked Monk Living Room Lounge 245 23rd St. at Fifth Avenue in Greenwood 8415 Fifth Ave. at 84th Street in Bay Ridge, Heights, (718) 499-1505. (718) 921-0601, www.wickedmonk.com. Saturdays: DJ Kirt, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Cult May 26: Dirty Jersey, DJ Pepe, 9 pm, $5; May 27: Movie Night, 8 pm, FREE; Mondays: Concerts on Smash, Terminal One Memorial Day celebration, 9 the big screen, 8 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Open pm, $5; June 1: Rainbow Fresh, 8 pm, DJ Eric, 9 mic Night, 8:30 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Live music, 8 pm, FREE; June 2: DJ Kyle, 9 pm, $5. pm, FREE; Fridays: Karaoke, 8 pm, FREE. Marco Polo RISTORANTE BEDFORD-STUYVESANT PARK SLOPE Pioneer of the fine restaurant movement in Brooklyn Food 4 Thought Bar4 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at MacDonough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 443-4160. 444 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-9800. 345 Court Street (at Union Street) 718-852-5015 Saturdays: Open mic, 9 pm, $6; Tuesdays: Philo- May 27: Adam Kolker, 7 pm, Dave Scott Quintet, 9 sophically Phat Tuesdays, an open discussion, 8 pm, Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Free Valet Parking • pm, $5. donation suggested; Wednesdays: Game Night Visit our website www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com (Cash Flow), 7 pm, FREE. Barbes Triple threat: Electronic trio Client bring their slick sounds to Williamsburg’s Luna Lounge on June 1 in sup- Sistas’ Place 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, port of their new record, “Heartland.” Opening bands will be Heartthrob and Midnight. (718) 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in Bedford- Stuyvesant, (718) 498-1766, www.sistasplace.org. Sundays: Stephane Wrembel, 9 pm, $10 suggested Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Hook, (718) 797-3007, www.thehookmusic.com. burg, (718) 782-0437, www.theluckycat.com. May 27: The Drums of Brazil’s Quilombos with donation; Tuesdays: Slavic Soul Party, 9 pm, $10; Slope, (718) 768-2972, www.bsec.org. Carlos “Caca” Oliveira, 3 pm, $10. May 26: Cocktail Twist, 8 pm, $10 suggested dona- May 26: Black Metal Ritual 2007 featuring Engorge, Mondays: Joe McGinty’s Keyboard Karaoke, 10 pm, 5(*,1$ 23(5$ &203$1< tion, Delta Dreambox, 10 pm, $10 suggested dona- June 1: Frank & Nancy Moccaldi and friends, 8 pm, Deimos, Nephillim, Agrath, Discordia, Pax Santana, 7 FREE: Tuesdays: Jezebel Music Open mic Night, 7 tion; May 27: The Quavers, 7 pm, $10 suggested $10 adults, $6 children. pm, $TBD; June 1: Emergenza Festival with I.Decide, pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Hot Popcorn featuring 3UHVHQWV ,Q,WDOLDQZLWK BOERUM HILL donation; May 28: Balkan Overflow with Greg 8:30 pm, Grey Garden, 9 pm, When Distance Fails, Binky Griptite & The Melomatics, 10 pm, $TBD; 16$$*/* )XOO2UFKHVWUD Squared, 10 pm, $10 suggested donation; May 29: Perch Cafe 9:30 pm, Seven Second Delay, 10 pm, Steve Thursdays: Vic Thrill, 10 pm, $5; May 26: Tin Star Hank’s Saloon Jenny Scheinman, 7 pm, $10 suggested donation; 365 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope, (718) Lieberman, The Gangsta Rabbi, 10:30 pm, Chiba- Sisters, 9 pm, Electric Slide (DJs back-to-back), 11 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill, May 30: Russ Lossing Group, 8 pm, $10, Kris Davis 788-2830 www.myspace.com/theperchcafe. Ken, 11 pm, $15; June 2: Emergenza Festival with Br pm, $TBD; May 29: You Need a Band Hosted by Ed < (914) 835-2153. lyn Arts Council hosts “Getting RESOURCE FAIR: 18th annual “Coma Como en su Casa” PARTY: Celebrate the birthday of it Down in Writing: A Workshop Brooklyn Family Support Fair Alfred T. White, the original de- for Immigrant Artists.” Topics hosts “Making the System Work (eat like at home) 9 DAYS... veloper of the Riverside Apart- include preparation of docu- for You.” 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. ments. Potluck, bring any dish ments essential for an artist’s New York City College of Tech- Continued from page 2 to share. Noon to 4 pm. 24 career: the artist statement, nology, 285 Jay St. (718) 642- Pepper Steak – $9.20 • Paella – $14.70 project narrative and personal 8512. Free. WALKING TOUR: Naturalist Steve Joralemon St. (212) 848-4402. Free. biography. 6 pm to 8 pm. DROP IN CLINIC: Harriet Rothkopf Lobstertail stuffed with crabmeat – $29.90 Brill leads “Wild Food and Eco- Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Heilbrunn B’32 Nursing Center logy Tour” of Prospect Park. CONCERT: Sponsored by the Green-Wood Historic Fund. Army Plaza branch. (718) 625- offers an asthma inhaler assess- $12 suggested donation, $6 0080. Free. ment. 3 pm to 6 pm. 161 Ash- Annual concert features the Private dining room for parties children ages 12 and under. Band of Long Island, with Fan- CONCERT: Children’s Chorus of land Pl. (718) 488-1281. Free. 11:45 am to 4 pm. Prospect fare Trumpets from the United Bay Ridge. 7 pm. Good She- PANEL DISCUSSION: “Who Owns Park’s Grand Army Plaza En- States Merchant Marine Aca- pherd Lutheran Church, Fourth Brooklyn? From Farms to Brown- trance. Reservations required. demy. Michael Flamhaft con- Avenue between 74th and 75th stones” discusses Weeksville’s ducts. 2 pm. Green-Wood streets. (718) 745-8520. Free. heritage. Explore the historical Cemetery, 25th Street at Fifth OPEN READING: Featuring Laura framework and contemporary Avenue. (718) 768-7300. Free. Lonshein Ludwig. $8. 7 pm. views on gentrification, displace- Serving the community for 20 years Green Pavilion Restaurant, 4307 ment and responses to neigh- Remember 18th Ave. (518) 622-9747. borhood changes. 6 pm. Brook- TUES, MAY 29 BARNES AND NOBLE: Reading lyn Historical Society, 128 Pierre- 4408 5th Ave. (bet. 44th & 45th Sts.) (718) 438-2009 the most Magic moments: The Rhapsody Players take the stage for and signing with Michelle Gold- pont St. (718) 756-5250. Free. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: a dance at St. John’s Church in Bay Ridge on June 1 with berg, author of “Kingdom WORKSHOP: Citizens Committee Open 7 days, 6am-midnight • important Hypertension Awareness Week. Coming.” 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh for NYC hosts a three-part series: 9 am to noon. Preferred Health hits of the ’50s and ’60s — refreshments will be served but Ave. (718) 832-9066. 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Spe- 718-624-4743 www.congregationbethelohim.org Full day: 8:30 am–3:30pm Our Camp Outdoor,Traveling Extended hours til 6:30 pm cialty programs in sports (6 Director: Dana Rosenbloom Preschool Division weeks) and theater (two week in- See CAMPS on page 15 1 Early drop off 8:00 am • Variety of programs for campers age 3 /2 to 15 Ages: 3 to 5-1/2 • Safe, fun, stimulating environment Day Camp Directors: Maura Lorenzen and Daily Trips to: Jaci Israel • Very flexible registration; accommodating 9 Swimming at a lake, pool and June 18 through July 27 week season the beach. Weekly hikes and trips to Museums, Full Day (9 am – 3 pm) and Half Zoos, Playgrounds, The Aquarium, Liberty Science Day (9 am – 12:30 pm) • Free morning transportation from most Bay Ridge Center, Bowling and a special trip to Sesame Place Activities: swimming, weekly and Brownstone Brooklyn areas trip for 4- and 5-year-olds, fully • Established 1992 equipped nursery school class- •Experienced, rooms. 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Park Slope DAY Day Camp CAMP at Berkeley Carroll Locations in Windsor Terrace, Park Slope, Kensington, Bay Ridge ‘ ummer E (718) 788-7732 S th loh IN Be im www.parkslopedaycamp.com THE City’ e-mail: camp@parkslopeday- camp.com Director: Ronny Schindler Ages: entering P K - 9th grades y Cam July 2– Aug. 31 Our campers will explore m Full day (8 am - 4 pm), early a their interests, stretch their p dismissal optional for young D imaginations, and nurture their D s kids; Extended hours (until 6:30 pm) available talents by participating in a wide Transportation: free morning shuttle from all Brownstone array of camp activities. Brooklyn neighborhoods and Bay Ridge Activities: outdoor camp with Information: sports, trips, gymnastics, drama, [email protected] nature, Olympics, sports acade- or 718-789-6060 x6620 my, travel camp (featuring overnight trips). SummerSummer 20072007 Poly Prep Summer 2007 Camps 9216 Seventh Ave., Bay Ridge Day 718-836-9800, ext. 322 TERRIFIC 3 Years www.polyprep.org School, 2 Year LOWER Director: Michael Junsch to Bus available (extra fee) Olds TWOS Kindergarten Summer Experience Inc. DAY CAMP Day Camp A fully licensed and certified preschool CLASSES July 2 – August 10, 2007 Ages: Pre-K through Grade 10 ■ 2-4 year old programs ■ 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, Full & Half Day programs, Professional Full day: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Our popular pre-nursery program Activities: Arts, dance, sports, ■ Licensed teachers afternoons or full days Staff, Fully equipped classrooms, swimming, and special events on ■ ■ for your toddler, accompanied by our 25-acre grounds ■ Optimal educational equipment ■ Spacious Classrooms Swimming in Temple pool, ■ ■ a parent or caregiver. 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Daily 60- or 90-minute sessions Ages: 5-9 July 2nd - Aug.13th Active outdoor sports, arts & crafts, Mature, qualified staff Activities: Enrichment and re- BRAND NEW LOCATION! medial courses. Can be com- The Hannah Senesh School nature, gymnastics and music. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NEW bined with Day Camp at a re- 341 Smith Street and First Place Trips twice a week in & around NYC for youth entering 9th grade duced price. Sports Camps v Specialists in Supervised & Instructional: r Several one week sessions Ages: 6 – 16 Swimming, Soccer & Tennis For Tots & Lower Camp Full day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm call Maura Lorenzen or Jaci Israel at: Activities: Each week focuses Dramatics • Ballet • Dance • Pony Riding • Trips • Crafts on a different sport (soccer, Judaic Study • Karate • Computers & Much, Much More!!! squash, basketball, and baseball) 499-6208 Delicious & Nutritious Lunch Provided 8th Ave. & Garfield Pl. – Park Slope Computer Camp For Elementary & Travel Camp Several one week sessions Dates: 4 Two-Week Sessions. Hours 9am-3pm. Cost $500 per session. Ages: 5 – 12 Extended Session 8am-6pm. Extra $300 per session Children of all faiths and ethnic call Bobbie Finkelstein at: Full day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm backgrounds are welcome! 768-3814 x210 Activities: Digital imaging and Contact: Michoel Goldin (718) 928-4192 • [email protected] photography software, explo- Checks made payable to Camp Gan Israel, 117 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. www.congregationbethelohim.org ration of new technology, and Administration fee of $100 per child. Camp is closed July 4th and July 24 (Tisha B’Av) create your own Web site. 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Comedy, June Day Camp Program FAMILY CALENDAR Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, noticed a man looking up at one couldn’t wait to get home. But Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. June 18-29 of the tall London Pines that now she wished she’d paid “University Professor of Speech & Communications” FRIDAY, MAY 25 Door-to-Door Transportation hang over Eighth Avenue. So more attention or that her father ZOO SHOW: Prospect Park Zoo’s Wildlife 718-434-9697 For further information, go to had been a more Theater Players perform musical shows 917-318-9092 A45 www.gilsports.com patient teacher. about conservation and nature lessons. Smartmom won- Shows are subject to cancellation for weath- er. Prospect Park Zoo (450 Flatbush Ave., at SMART ders whether any Empire Boulevard), 10:45 am–4 pm, free. Photography of what she tries to Call (718) 399-7339 for information pass on to the Oh TEXTILE ART: Kids can learn about Bojagi, a KAREN LANDMANN mom So Feisty One and traditional Korean cloth-wrapping technique, and create their own Bojagi-inspired place- CHILDREN’S MOBILE By Louise Crawford Teen Spirit will be mat. Brooklyn Children’s Museum (145 PHOTOGRAPHER remembered. Brooklyn Ave., at St. Marks Avenue), 3:30 There’s so much pm, free. Call (718) 735-4400 for information. she asked him what he was she wants to share. Sometimes MODERN DANCE: Stomping, gravity-defying dance at The Streb Lab for Action looking at. they show little interest. Other Mechanics (51 N. First St., at Kent Avenue), “I think there’s a Nashville times they’re all ears. 7 pm, adults $20, children $10. Call (718) Warbler in the tree,” he said. “I For instance, OSFO loves to 384-6491 to reserve tickets. can’t see it, but I hear it whistle. hear about the Stay Up All Night SATURDAY, MAY 26 It’s very distinctive.” Club, the club Smartmom and ZOO SHOW: See Friday, May 25. Smartmom closed her eyes her friend, Best and Oldest, in- JUNGLE BOOK: Marionette version of Capture Your and listened. Then she tried for a vented when they were 11. On Kipling’s classic. Puppetworks (338 Sixth Child’s True Smile minute or so to locate the bird. Ave., at Fourth Street), 12:30 and 2:30 pm, sleepovers, they’d try to stay up $7 children, $8 adults. Call (718) 965-3391 Call for Holiday Packages 917-488-8383 “There it is,” the man said. as late as possible, while playing to make reservations. 718.369.0244 nikibistudio.com “It’s in the middle there. It’s wild games of Truth or Dare. A25 BUILD TOYS: Build vehicles with spinning A43 yellow.” The dares were way more fun wheels and moving parts inspired by an “Jungle Book” is the new Puppetworks show. See May 26. Still, Smartmom couldn’t than the truth. Smartmom re- exhibit at the Transit Museum (corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street), 1 find it. She asked the man if the members running naked up and pm, adults $5, children $3. Call (718) 694- MODERN DANCE: See Friday, May 25. ZOO SHOW: See Friday, May 25 Nashville Warbler is a rare find, down the stairs of her apartment 1600 for information. Performances at 3 pm and 7 pm. PASS THE REGENTS and he said it was. MONDAY, MAY 28 building because she refused to BIRDWATCHING CRUISE: Tour Prospect Park’s SUNDAY MAY 27 She kept looking. But most- lake on the electric boat. Prospect Park EDIBLE PLANTS: Steve “Wildman” Brill guides tell her friend the name of a boy JUNGLE BOOK: See Saturday, May 26 ly, she was looking at the bird- Audubon Center/Boathouse (enter at you through Prospect Park and demon- 6 hr prep class - Expert Teachers she had a crush on. Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard BUILD TOYS: See Saturday, May 26 watcher and having her own strates what plants are edible. Bring a knife, The other night, OSFO had gate), 1:15-2 pm, adults $10, children $6. MODERN DANCE: See Friday, May 25. digger, work gloves, notepad, and weather- flashback. Smartmom’s father Call (718) 287-3400 for information. Class size is limited! two friends sleep over. After mid- Performance at 3 pm. appropriate clothing. Meets at the Grand is an avid birdwatcher and he night, she could hear giggles and PAPER CUTTING: Workshop on Polish paper- STORY TIME: An hour of stories, songs, and Army Plaza entrance, 11:45 am, adults $12 REGISTER NOW used to take her on walks in the girlish trills coming from the bed- cutting art called Wycinanki. Kids can create play. P.S. Bookshop (145A Front St., at Pearl children $6. Call (914) 835-2153 to register. Ramble in Central Park. She their own placemat in the traditional Wyci- Street), 4–5 pm, free. Call (718) 222.3340 room. When Smartmom knock- nanki style. Brooklyn Children’s Museum (145 for information. — Compiled by Susan Rosenthal Jay For course schedules & location was never able to see the birds. ed on the door to ask them to set- Brooklyn Ave., at St. Marks Avenue), 3 pm, Her father tried to teach her to tle down, OSFO said, “Don’t free. Call (718) 735-4400 for information. To list your kids event, e-mail information to [email protected]. Please visit us on the WEB! use his binoculars. come in! We’re playing Truth or “Find the bird, then press the Dare.” Smartmom left it at that. binoculars to your eyes. It’s Achip off the old block. birdwatcher on Eighth Avenue. way through high school. A regu- style,” he said, taking the guitar scanned the tree looking for that NETWORK4LEARNING.COM simple,” he’d say. Yet when Smartmom lec- Teen Spirit used to love lar Joni Mitchell, the Upper West into his bedroom. little yellow bird. But it wasn’t, and she was tures her about her favorite Smartmom’s little lectures about Side was her Laurel Canyon as Still, she knew she was pass- “Find the bird with your never any good at it. Not being modern artists or the history of Broadway musicals and contem- she sang, “I could drink a case of ing the torch. While she still loves eyes. Follow its song…” able to find birds, Smartmom the labor movement, OSFO porary poetry. Lately, however, you…” with that old guitar. to play her old songs every now “There is goes,” the birdwatch- found herself frustrated and puts her fingers in her ears. he’d rather do just about anything Teen Spirit asked if he could and again, it’s Teen Spirit’s turn to er exclaimed. Smartmom bored on these Central Park ex- “BORING!” she says just as than listen to his old mom. play it. Before she knew it, they harness the power of the instru- scanned the tree. And then, final- peditions especially when her Smartmom gets going. ET THE OTHER DAY, were walking up to Music Mat- ment she bought at We Buy Gui- ly, she saw it. The tiny yellow But that’s all right. She may he asked to look at the ters to buy a new set of strings. tars on West 48th Street in 1973. Nashville Warbler flew from one Child Care not seem like she’s listening, Yblonde wood acoustic Back home, she showed him Standing on the stoop of the branch of the tree to another. unique puppet show but she probably is. And one guitar Smartmom keeps in a some old guitar licks. He lis- Montauk Club, Smartmom was What a delight it was to see. balloons and face painting Maxine Home Based day, she’ll remember — just hard case under her bed. tened politely, but declined to all eyes. She tried to remember And Smartmom couldn’t perfect for kids 2-8 like Smartmom did with that Smartmom finger-picked her give it a go. “It’s not really my her father’s advice as she wait to tell her father. for over twenty five years Childcare Service Located in the Brownsville “cheerful nuttiness!” - N.Y. Times section of Brooklyn. 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Brooklyn Friends School is proud to announce that the Upper School has been authorized to offer the INTERNATIONAL PET TALENT... Continued from page 1 cording to Nicole Boone, a Park Slope-based pro- Barnes. “He just does basic things, like ‘Sit’ and fessional dog walker. BACCALAUREATE ‘Stay’ and ‘Down.’” “I know one woman whose cat catches balls in Then there are those pets whose skills her paws — she’ll also bat the balls back at DIPLOMA PROGRAM. are best kept behind closed doors. you,” said Boone. “If you put a bis- Take Nelson, a friendly Park cuit on the noses of some dogs, Slope mutt who lives with they’ll toss it up in the air and This premier academic curriculum for juniors writer Mo Willems, and catch it in their mouths. who, believe it or not, “re- And, I have dogs who are and seniors will begin in September 2007. lieves himself on com- extraordinary Frisbee mand.” players, or amazing “We have a code word, jumpers.” which is the Dutch word If Boone is describ- Academically ambitious and highly motivated for pee,” said Willems. “If ing an animal like yours, we say this word, he will ei- you owe it to your pet to students are encouraged to apply. ther pee or poo on the street.” show him or her off at Yet while Nelson is the talk of Smith’s talent show. After all, the neighborhood, he’s not signed the top animal will win a kibble- up for Smith’s talent show. packed gift basket (and his owners Of course, it’s not Nelson’s fault. Indeed, it is get a dinner for two at Brook’s Valley Cafe on BROOKLYN FRIENDS SCHOOL not the animals that are untalented, but the “own- Tompkins Avenue). Preschool - Grade 12 Quaker independent school ers” who have no ability to appreciate their com- The Pet Talent and Fashion Show, June 2, Ful- panions’ true gifts. ton Park (Fulton Street and Lewis Avenue), 2–5 pm. 375 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 But there are talented pets out there, at least ac- For information, e-mail [email protected]. Spotto (left) and Sister can do amazing things! (One block from Brooklyn Borough Hall) 718-852-1029 ext. 232 www.brooklynfriends.org Park project, which is strongly ponents is less about retribution include 2,250 units of below-mar- backed by Markowitz and Coun- and more about packing the ket-rate housing. He has alleged PURGE... cilman David Yassky (D–Brook- community boards for the next that a vote against Atlantic Yards lyn Heights). stage in the borough’s growth. is a vote against affordable hous- Continued from page 1 tech Business Improvement Dis- Goodman was not available “It’s not healthy for the same ing, which he could not abide. consider that fact when going trict, declined to criticize the to comment, but an ally in the people with the same old cus- And he felt the board “under- against the political will of the Beep, saying he had no idea why fight against the waterfront de- toms and habits to be making cut” him when the city rezoned elected officials at whose pleas- he was not reappointed. Ratner is velopment linked her dismissal the decisions in a changing bor- Fourth Avenue but did not man- ure they serve. the largest property owner in the to her outspoken stance against ough,” said DeBlasio, who dis- date affordable units. PARK SLOPE The dismissed CB6 mem- Metrotech BID area. the plan to build condo build- missed one board member, “I came to the board with [a bers are Jerry Armer, Angela “I have enough trouble read- ings to finance the upkeep of Madelaine Murphy, a vocal crit- plan to maximize affordable Beni, Pauline Blake, Bill Blum, ing my own mind,” said Armer, the development’s open space. ic of Atlantic Yards as well as a housing] and said I want to make Al Cabbad, Barbara Longobar- who had been on the board for “I think it’s shameful that proposed residential rezoning of that happen,” he said. “They did- LITERACY di, Madelaine Murphy, Marilyn 20 years. Yassky [kicked off] the one true the Gowanus Canal area. n’t help me make it happen. … I Oliva, Theresa Ricks. Markowitz, who was on va- park advocate that CB2 had,” DeBlasio said he supports At- want board members who will The so-called purge came six cation when the appointment said Judi Francis, president of the lantic Yards because it is slated to help me achieve my goals.” months after the 50-member letters went out and the contro- Brooklyn Bridge Park Defense CB6 approved a striking public versy began, said in a statement Fund. LEGAL NOTICES Where Kids Learn to Read, Spell, objection to Bruce Ratner’s that he based his appointments But Yassky denied that on “the need for fresh perspec- Brooklyn Bridge Park had any- IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE To the Defendants above named mega-development: a resolu- FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. CASE tives to be heard.” thing to do with it. Please note that a hearing in this matter has been tion that stuck a thumb in the NO.: 2007-DR-22-081 Comprehend and Communicate borough president’s eye by de- “I use my best judgment in “There were a wide range of scheduled for Friday, June 22nd, 2007 at 9:30 am, NOTICE OF HEARING claring that the project would appointing those I feel would views on the project,” he said. Georgetown County Courthouse, in Family Court STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY cause “irreparable damage to make the best contribution to “That was not a factor. The is- (3rd floor) located at 129 Screven Street, Tutoring: Pre-K to Adult OF GEORGETOWN the quality of life in the bor- each district and to Brooklyn as sue is there are a lot of people Georgetown, SC. ough of Brooklyn.” a whole,” he added. who are eager to serve on the Jackson Bromell and Dorothy Bromell, All nine of the dismissed At least one member of Com- board and I wanted turnover.” Plaintiffs, vs. Anthia Bromell, Keith Vaughn, Jan B. Bromell, P.A., 417 Wood Street, 258 Sixth Avenue, Corner of Garfield CB6 members voted for the munity Board 2, Mary Good- Even as some criticize John Doe, Defendants Georgetown, South Carolina 29440 Markowitz and the councilmen critical motion. man, was also not reappointed. IN THE INTEREST OF: Anatashia Marie 843) 546-6818 (843) 545-7271 www.parkslopeliteracy.com (718) 768-3526 Armer, a former CB6 chair- Goodman was a vocal opponent for the purge, others say that the man who works for the Metro- of the state’s Brooklyn Bridge dismissals of Atlantic Yards op- Vaughn and Keith Tyrell Vaughn, minors By Jan B. Holmes May 15, 2007 under the age of twelve (12) years BP21 16 DTZ, PSZ THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 May 26, 2007 Pregnant or need a GYN Exam? M.E.T.H.O.D. CANNED Call MWS OB/GYN For modern, private and caring service. Rapper collared for pot at Battery Tunnel By Lilo H. Stainton Sources said MTA Bridges while she did her shopping. Metropolitan Women's Services The Brooklyn Paper and Tunnel police, who patrol the She not only lost her boss’s OB/GYN tunnel, had stopped the Staten Is- POLICE BLOTTER card, but $100. 76th Precinct land singer’s tricked out SUV at Very catty Angela Wilson, M.D. around 10 pm because it had ex- pired license plates. Closer in- Awoman who had hung up Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method shop on May 17, police said. a four-door white Subaru with an her purse on a barroom hook re- Man was nabbed on May 17 spection revealed a scent of other The sticky-fingered shopper unknown plate, heading down 55 Greene Ave. Suite 2B, Ft. Greene wrongdoing: apparently, the po- turned to it a few hours later to near the Brooklyn entrance to the wandered into the boutique, near Lefferts toward St. James Place. found the bag gone. For Appointment Call 718-398-8100 Battery Tunnel with a car filled lice caught wind of the weed. Congress Street, at around 5 pm. Police found four 45-caliber Open Days ~ Evenings ~ Weekends “It was like something out of The 26-year-old woman was with marijuana, police said. The clerk was helping another cus- shell casings and collected the at a popular bar on Fourth Av- ‘Cheech and Chong,’” one officer tomer when the thief snatched the victim’s bloodstained pants as enue between Carroll and First was quoted in the New York Daily denim duds from a table near the additional evidence. streets at around 9 pm on May News, referring to two pot-loving door and dashed out, cops said. 12. She lost $60, a Metrocard icons from a prior generation. Car crimes There was no description of with $30 on it and various credit “He rolls down the window At least one car was stolen the thief available. But employ- and debit cards. and the smoke would choke a ees at the store said vendors in from the streets of Fort Greene horse,” the officer continued. the 78th Precinct, which includes and another vandalized while Conned Ed Police declined to comment Park Slope, have been robbed by parked inside the Atlantic Center Someone stole a $4,000 air officially on the bust, but several the man before. Mall parking garage, police re- conditioner recharger unit from published accounts say Method Method Man ports show. the Con Ed plant on First Street Man, who is known to his moth- Chain reaction It took thieves less than 10 on May 15. er as Clifford Smith, was the bag — without the wallet — Police nabbed a man who minutes on May 8 to unload crys- The security guard at the facili- charged with marijuana posses- on Douglass Street. tried to swipe a pendant valued tal figurines valued at more than ty, which is between Third and sion and driving under the influ- at $8,000 from a Willoughby $1,000 from a 2005 Hyundai Fourth avenues, told cops that Worker struck Street jewelry store on May 19, parked in the lot next to the mall, ence (of the marijuana) and driv- ATransit Authority worker nothing unusual occurred that day ing an uninspected car. police said. near Flatbush Avenue. The 47- — except for a “suspicious” green was robbed while walking home The faux-shopper wandered year-old owner had left the 2005 Method Man has a new album on Court Street before dawn on and white truck that entered the The Brooklyn Community Chorus scheduled for release this summer. into the store, near Smith Street, at sedan at 5:40 pm, but when she plant at around 5:40 pm. May 10, police said. 5 pm, and asked to look at the returned minutes later, the door presents Teen targeted The victim was a National Ri- The two men inside the truck costly item, with its heavy chain. was unlocked and the window signed in as J. Poetorreal and R. fle Association member, but that A posse of four thugs stole a Once the jewelry was in hand, the rolled down. Gonzalez, and the guard let them night he was only armed with his cellphone from a teenage boy on man tried to run. Instead, he was The missing African-style fig- in, even though “she had never identification card. President Street on May 7, police restrained until Police Officer urines had names like “Rumba,” seen them before,” cops said. The 54-year-old man was Shine the Light! said. Washington Mosquera came and “Close to My Heart,” “My The pair left the facility three nearing Garnet Street, just before The 14-year-old victim was arrested the 28-year-old man, who Chores,” “Petals of Love,” and hours later with the Robin Aire 5:30 am, when a stranger came walking home from school just af- tried violently to resist being hand- “My Pretty Flowers.” Cool Tech unit in the back of up and punched him in the left Spring Concert ter 4 pm when he was attacked, cuffed, Mosquera said. And on May 17, a 2005 Jeep their truck, police believe. near the corner of Smith Street. eye socket and tried to steal his Doggone Jag Cherokee disappeared entirely. One brute asked him for the time, wallet. The victim struggled with The 43-year-old victim told cops Big burg then the other three stepped up his attacker, but the man man- Talk about a return to reality. that she’d parked her car at 8 pm Thieves knew which Fourth Performing the music from the Renaissance, Classical, Folk and knocked him to the ground. aged to unzip the man’s jacket ABrooklyn Heights woman near the corner of Classon and Avenue apartment to hit on May Once on the pavement, the attack- and slide out his billfold. came back from vacation to find Willoughby streets. When she 18, walking off with close to and Pop styles, with a special tribute to Stephen Sondheim. ers punched and kicked the boy The thief, described as a 5- that her Jaguar was missing from returned the next day, the vehicle $7,000 in jewelry and electron- and snatched his cell. foot-9, 160-pound black man, a State Street garage, police said. was gone without a trace. ics, cops said. The teen said all the boys dressed in black, ran off with the The 67-year-old woman left The tenant of the unit, which were black, around 5-foot-6 and man’s Transit Authority ID card town on May 1, at 5:30 pm, and 78th Precinct is between 11th and 12th streets, Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 140 pounds. and Metrocard, plus health insur- returned at noon on May 19. told cops that sometime between Shove rob ance information, credit cards When she went to check on her 5:30 pm and early the next 7:00 pm and his NRA card. car, at the garage near Willow Mayhem, theft morning, a thief or thieves broke It certainly wasn’t the roman- Smith St. mug Place, the 2002 green luxury ve- Aman and woman pulled the in and cleaned him out. tic evening anyone might have hicle had disappeared. old distraction trick at a popular Lost in the robbery were an envisioned. The streets may be safer these Japanese restaurant on May 16 iPod, a digital camera, necklaces The Old First Reformed Church A trio of thugs violently days, but certainly not crime- 88th Precinct and walked out with more than worth $1,900 and a pair of dia- robbed a woman on Hoyt Street free. Especially at 4 am. $600 in cash and goods. mond earrings worth $4,000, (at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street) as she headed to her boyfriend’s That was the unpleasant truth Bread thief The couple had entered the cops said. home on May 10, police said. learned by a 31-year-old woman restaurant, which is on Seventh The 46-year-old was near the who lost her purse to a pair of He asked for bread, but he Avenue between Garfield Place Bikerman thief corner of Sackett Street, just before thugs who attacked her at the cor- wasn’t talking babka. and First Street, at around 7:30 Someone stole a fancy bicycle Tickets:$10 ($8 for Students and Seniors) 9:30 pm, when someone shoved ner of Douglass Street on May 6. The thief with the silver gun pm. The woman created a distur- from the basement of a Prospect her from behind. She fell to the The woman was walking wanted his dough in greenbacks bance and demanded a larger table Place house on or around May pavement, knocking her chin on home around 4 am when a and managed to extort $60 from while her male partner — who 18, cops said. Marlene Clary, Director the ground and causing damage to stranger threw her up against a a Fort Greene woman walking was carrying a garbage bag! — The victim told police that he her teeth. wall. Another man then swiped home on Greene Avenue on May rummaged around on the floor. rarely double-locks the basement with a guest appearance by Asecond thief swiped her bag her purse and both attackers ran 16, police said. The woman then left the restau- door. That oversight apparently al- and removed the wallet, which off with her non-driver ID card, The 32-year-old victim was rant, followed by her male com- lowed a thief to break in and take the Berkeley Carroll Orchestra held a driver’s license, credit an ATM card, her Social Securi- near the corner of St. James panion, still toting the garbage bag. his $500 Raleigh mountain bike cards, $350 and tickets to the ty card and $40. Place just after 11 pm when a Seconds later, a waitress no- sometime between 9:30 pm on Museum of Natural History. The stranger appeared. He pulled a ticed something amiss and said May 18 and noon the next day. pair, plus their female accom- 84th Precinct silver gun from his pocket and to one of her diners, “Didn’t you insisted, “Give me the bread.” Lab rat plice, dashed off, but dropped have a bag?” That’s when the Amicrobiology technician at When she gave him the cash, 42-year-old woman checked and Just business the 5-foot-10, 180-pound black New York Methodist Hospital Aman in business attire and a noticed that, indeed, her handbag didn’t need to look very hard to man ran off. He was wearing a had been taken. black hat, and toting a briefcase, blue sweatshirt that night, she said. realize that someone had stolen burst into a boutique on Liv- The $100 handbag had con- her purse while she was grab- ingston Street, near Flatbush Av- Trick and steal tained a fancy Nokia cellphone, a bing quick breakfast on May 19. enue, on May 19 and threatened Aplea for help turned out to wallet, various credit cards, and at The lab worker told cops that Schneider Children’s Hospital the employees if they didn’t give be cover for a crime when two least $250 in prepaid gift cards. she had slipped out of her work him money, police said. thugs stole a wallet from a man Beat and mug area at around 1 am for a bite. nd A 29-year-old worker told walking on Adelphi Street on Two thugs knocked a woman When she returned, the Coach cops that the man came in at 10 May 17, police said. to the ground and then stole her leather bag, which contained to Open 2 Location in Brooklyn am and insisted, “Don’t move. The 30-year-old was coming purse and cellphone just after $120, a Razr phone and a nifty Give me all the money, or else it home about a half-hour after midnight on May 14, cops said. leather wallet, was gone. won’t be good.” midnight from a bar on Dekalb The 25-year-old Clinton Hill Office fiend Avenue. When he reached Instead of testing the visitor’s woman was walking down Aman’s co-worker smacked Greene Avenue, right near his commitment, the employee Garfield Place between Fifth and him in the face and stole his cell- home, two strangers walked up. turned over $75, and the man ran Sixth avenues at 12:30 am when phone on May 20 — but later One said, “Hey brother, can you off on Livingston Street. the two men approached from ended up behind bars. Physicians and parents in North Brooklyn will soon have easy help me out with something?” Cops described the thief as a behind. One of the perps hit her The Bronx man told cops that But then the second one 50-year-old, 5-foot-6, 150-pound on the head, knocking her to the the beating took place in front of access to the top pediatric specialists from the only children’s pulled out a black gun, and the black man, dressed in all black ground, where the other thug 210 Fifth Ave., which is between hospital on Long Island - Schneider Children’s Hospital. The and carrying the case. tone changed. The pair went helped himself to her bag and Union and President streets at Charity hit through his pockets, pulled out phone. around 6 pm. Consultation Center at Williamsburg will offer a wide array his wallet and ran off. The bill- The pair ran off towards Just a few minutes later, the al- It was a fundraiser — even fold held $50, credit cards, a Vir- for the thief. Fourth Avenue, cops said. The leged perp was collared by cops specialized services for children in areas such as: ginia driver’s license, and a per- woman lost credit cards and mis- and charged with robbery, posses- Aman swiped a designer sonal check for $1,100. purse with nearly $1,500 in cellaneous papers. sion of stolen property, resisting ar- goods from a charity benefit High life burg Cars washed rest, menacing and harassment. Cops said the 46-year-old perp while the owner was putting the A Fulton Street resident may At least three cars — all old was drunk. Adolescent Medicine finishing touches on the May 19 have gotten lucky, but the bur- models — were swiped off Park — Estlin Howard event, police said. glar who visited his apartment Slope streets last week. 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BBush’s firing of nine U.S. Attorneys in his dis- hewing to some party line. In the rush to get the proj- ••• missal of nine members of Community Board 6 for ect approved before Gov. Pataki left office, many Councilman Bill DeBlasio, who gets to nominate the sin of thinking independently about Bruce Rat- not-so-minor details were blown off: a handful of board members, pending the borough ner’s Atlantic Yards mega-development. Like traffic. Like transit. Like the project’s massive president’s approval, dismissed one opponent of At- Indeed, in both cases, people lost important jobs be- environmental impact. Like the use of state condemna- lantic Yards, telling this newspaper that he did so be- cause they contradicted the very elected officials who tion power to seize privately owned homes and turn cause, in his view, her vote against Atlantic Yards appointed them to their positions — positions where them over to Ratner for private profit. Like the massive was a vote against affordable housing. independence is a vital part of the job description. taxpayer-backed subsidies that virtually eliminate any While DeBlasio tried to appear candid and reason- New York’s 51 community boards — each com- risk and guarantee a handsome profit to Ratner. able, his reasoning is flawed. As this newspaper has prised of 50 people with a stake in their neighbor- On all these issues (and others) independent-minded noted, the “affordable housing” component of At- hoods — rarely make headlines, but they remain a community board members bucked the elected offi- lantic Yards is a sham: the below-market-rate units vital cog in our democracy. While the board mem- cials who lined up like ducks behind Ratner and point- are being created with tax subsidies that line Bruce bers’ role is only advisory, they are often the first ed out genuine flaws in the project. Ratner’s pocket, and a far-less-dense alternative pro- people to whom residents turn when a sinkhole has The fact that SOME of these flaws were later posal included MORE affordable units. opened up or, more important, when elected officials remedied speaks volumes about the importance of ••• aren’t listening. independent thinking. Turnover on community boards — like any leader- And they have a City Charter-mandated role in Borough President Markowitz shamefully denied ship position — isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and giv- taking a first look at most development and land-use that his dismissals were linked to the ousted board ing different citizens the opportunity to serve on the projects. members’ opposition to Atlantic Yards, but many boards is reason enough to make changes. But to target The boards typically represent a broad cross-section members of Community Board 6 spoke out about individuals because their opinon on a specific project is of their communities. Local business owners, home- the Beep’s increasing vindictiveness towards anyone different from the official who appoints them is wrong. owners, renters, developers, any number of special in- who bucks him when Ratner’s business is at stake. The community board is supposed to be a place terests, senior citizens, newcomers, rich and poor — The image of Markowitz shouting at community for free expression, not the mouthpiece of our elect- they are all represented on a good community board. board members is quite in contrast to the sweetness- ed officials — who have plenty of oportunities to Atlantic Yards provides the perfect case-in-point and-light he projects to the general public, a cheer- make their voices heard. Cristian Fleming LETTERS Without Arab contributions, we’d be in the Dark Ages To the editor, Arab character. Think of Sahadi’s, Rashid ! project. As a business owner, he didn’t have wet plastic covering is unsafe and also ad- When I first heard of the Gibran Acade- Records, all the wonderful groceries and all MORE ONLINE ? to; and as a passionate consumer of micro- vertises that a private home is empty or un- my coming to Park Slope, I was excited. the restaurants here. BROOKLYNPAPER.COM brews, I still choose not to support his posi- occupied, a signal for home break-ins. I’m familiar with Gibran and any child who Downtown Brooklyn has two Arab * tion with my hard-earned dollars. Throwing paper in my front yard is hard- Delivery Opt out gets to study his works is truly priviledged. churches, three mosques, countless Arab- Readers sound off on stories Lumi Michelle Rolley, Park Slope ly the “exchange of ideas and information” Every week, we deliver copies of The Brooklyn Paper to homes throughout Gibran inspired many, dared to challenge owned businesses and is home to the Arab- that appeared exclusivly on The writer is producer of the Web site, that your columnist wisely champions. NoLandGrab.org Brownstone Brooklyn. Our unique sys- modern thought and was a complete vision- American Family Support Center. The ‘The Stoop’ John Murray, Bay Ridge ary. Would anyone dare close a Da Vinci Arabness of this neighborhood is part of tem limits deliveries to just a few pa- school? Or what about an Einstein one? what drew me, an Arab-American, back to pers per building (eliminating the kind Anti-academy feeling is driven by Arab- the neighborhood that my great grandpar- tree, whose roots were plucked from the Thank Ratner! Witness this crime of clutter caused by circular and menu hills of Lebanon, yet am I deeply rooted To the editor, delivery services). phobia. But the Arabphobes should never ents knew and loved. To the editor, We hope everyone appreciates our forget what Arabs have contributed to OUR I believe the Gibran Academy will be a here, and I will be fruitful.’” In your May 12 issue, you published As usual, the media paints the Jehovah’s Those words were from Khalil Gibran. free home delivery, but realize there are civilization, such as architecture, philoso- wonderful addition to our neighborhood. photos of the Flatbush Avenue buildings Witnesses in the worst possible light. exceptions to every rule. phy, language and calligraphy, music (such Dave Hall, Boerum Hill Jerry Krase, Park Slope that are being torn down by Bruce Ratner In your story about the Watchtower Soci- (“Yassky to city: Hold Ratner account- So, if you’ve received The Paper at as the harp, lyre, zither, drum, tambourine, ety’s plans to sell many of its Brooklyn home and no longer want this free To the editor, flute, oboe and reed instruments), astrono- Bagel battle joined able”). Seeing those buildings coming down Heights buildings (“Selloff,” May 12), you service, you may “opt out” of our deliv- my, medicine, navigation and geography, Although I have plenty of choice words made me so happy. That blight should have wrote that “the Witnesses stand to make a ery program by filling out the online horticulture, crafts (like glassware, ceram- of my own concerning how ineptly the To the editor, been torn down 50 years ago, and Ratner lot of filthy lucre from the sale of these form at BrooklynPaper.com/html/about/ ics, textile weaves, detailed mosaics, tiles, Khalil Gibran International Academy was Alocal businessman expanded into should be given a medal. buildings.” optout.html carvings and paintings) and mathematics. announced by the city and the disgraceful Brooklyn using a name that made potential The sooner this area is rebuilt the better. Having once stayed overnight in the The Moors ruled Spain from 711 to press coverage (“Timeline of a debacle,” customers cringe, “Arena Bagels” (“Fight It is amusing that the people who are Standish Arms before the gut renovation 1492. Who do you think were guiding the May 12), I went online to gather a few more over Arena … Bagels!” The Brooklyn An- against the rebuilding of this area are the was done by the Witnesses, I can tell you boats of Christopher Columbus? Arabs. thoughtful ones from the person for whom gle, May 19). new arrivals. I’ve lived in Brooklyn all my that it was a “roach hotel.” The walls and Send a letter Without the Arab contributions to our this school is named. But the issue at hand isn’t your colum- life — 66 years and going strong — and ceilings literally were crawling with the By e-mail: [email protected] civilization, we would not exist as a civi- “Safeguarding the rights of others is the nist’s assertion that Atlantic Yards oppo- sent my kids to school here. filthy creatures. By mail: Letters Editor, The Brooklyn lized world. Josh Cohen, Park Slope most noble and beautiful end of a human nents bullied a business owner. The issue is Alvin Pankin, Downtown After the departure of the previous occu- Paper, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY being. I believe in you, and I believe in this: there’s really nothing worse for busi- pants, the Witnesses redid everything and 11201. ness than ticking off potential customers be- To the editor, your destiny. I believe that you are contrib- made it habitable by clean people. It re- By fax: (718) 834-9278. One letter writer to The Brooklyn Paper utors to this new civilization. I believe that fore they walk through the door. Simcha’s bill is good mains a “Class A” building. says that no one wanted the Khalil Gibran you have inherited from your forefathers And your columnist erred when he All letters must be signed and include To the editor, Would the media have preferred for us to the writer’s home address and phone Academy in Boerum Hill. That’s not true. I an ancient dream, a song, a prophecy, equated the Arena Bagels issue with the I commend your actions to prevent and have left the buildings as the slums they number (only the writer’s name and live in Boerum Hill and am thrilled to have which you can proudly lay as a gift of grat- Brooklyn Brewery boycott — which is still discourage littering (“Law would destroy once were, so that they could then criticize neighborhood are published with the let- the school on my street. itude upon the lap of America. I believe on as far as I am concerned. my livelihood,” The Brooklyn Angle, May us as having been slum-lords, doing nothing ter). Letters may be edited and will not This neighborhood has been beautifully that you can say to the Founders of this Brewery owner Steve Hindy took a pub- 5). But why should flyers, papers, etc, be al- toward neighborhood improvement? be returned. The earlier in the week you Arab since the 1920s, and it still retains an great nation, ‘Here I am, a youth, a young lic position of support for Bruce Ratner’s lowed to be tossed in my front yard? The Willard Parker, West Haven, Conn. send your letter, the better. HELP THE PLANET. GO GREEN. Green Power is energy generated from renewable resources like wind, water, sun or biomass. It’s great for the environment, reducing pollutants that contribute to global warming. And it’s easy to choose a Green Power energy supplier. Call 1-800-780-2884 or visit us online. 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