Oct. 5–11, 2018 Including Brooklyn Courier, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Courier, Brooklyn Heights Courier, & Williamsburg Courier ALSO SERVING PROSPECT HEIGHTS, WINDSOR TERRACE, KENSINGTON, AND GOWANUS THROWING SHADE Nature lovers condemn tower plan they fear will block Botanic Garden’s sunlight
BY COLIN MIXSON “A lot has been made of impact on A crowd of nature lovers stormed a re- the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, do we cent City Planning Commission meet- know if they’re here today?” asked ing to pan a developer’s request to re- commission member Larisa Ortiz. zone Crown Heights land near the Developer Cornell Realty Manage- Brooklyn Botanic Garden, claiming ment this spring resubmitted its pro- the 20-story towers the builder wants posal to rezone two lots on Carroll and to erect would cast harmful shadows Crown streets near Franklin Avenue over the green space. — where current restrictions limit But the group of professors, anti- buildings’ height to seven stories, gentrifi cation advocates, and Bo- largely to protect fl ora at the nearby tanic Garden members who spoke out garden — in order to erect the pair of against the project did not include any- high-rises, roughly one year after the one from the beloved horticultural fi rm withdrew an identical request museum — an absence that did not go amid fi erce opposition from critics as Castro de Canteli Fernando unnoticed by the 12-person panel con- faraway as England who condemned PROJECT ORANGE: An urban planner with the Brooklyn Anti-Gentrifi cation Network cre- ducting the crucial hearing as part of the scheme . ated these renderings based on development rights sought by Cornell Realty to show the the city’s Uniform Land Use Review In June, two private architectural potential impact of its two towers when the builder sought its rezoning in 2017. The render- Procedure. Continued on page 34 ings are not based on actual designs submitted by the developer. Woman dies after passing out at Hook’s Bklyn Crab BY ANTHONY ROTUNNO A woman passed out at Red Hook’s Brooklyn Crab restaurant and later died on Sept. 28. Police arrived at the popular Reed Street seafood eatery during lunch- time at 12:20 pm after a 911 caller re- ported 25-year-old Franchesca Li- zandro was struggling to breathe, and
found her unconscious and unrespon- Associated Press / Beth Harpaz sive, according to cops, who said she TRAGIC: A woman passed out at Brooklyn showed no obvious signs of trauma. Crab on Sept. 28, and later died, cops said. Paramedics then rushed Lizandro, who a Police Department spokes- ing to a separate department spokes- Hot mama! woman said may have been a restau- woman, who said Lizandro had a his- rant employee, to Methodist Hospital, tory of medical episodes related to Drag queen and native Brooklynite Shaquanda Coco Mulatta showed off a bottle where doctors declared her dead, au- asthma. of her hot sauce, which she promoted at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Chile Pep- thorities said. A manager at Brooklyn Crab said per Festival on Sept. 29. For more, see page 10. Photo by Trey Pentecost The medical examiner has yet to the restaurant would not comment on determine a cause of death, accord- the incident.
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NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD (D Artist Jeff Henriquez painted a depiction of Pablo Picasso’s studio — complete with ea- sels bearing replicas of the Red alert: Sara Caswell, Joe Brent, and Andrew Ryan, of the improvisational impressionist painter’s vari- chamber ensemble Nine Horses, will play at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Marine Park on Oct. 21 as part of the church’s fall music series. Emma Band returns to Good Shepherd music series ous abstract artworks — on By Kevin Duggan but he leaves plenty of space for violin- ments, eventually finding Ryan. Brent has performed in the Good heir music will bring Marine Park ist Sara Caswell and double-bass player The band has since toured the country Shepherd fall music series for the last together. Andrew Ryan to add their own unique and held residencies at a number of col- 11 years, performing with various jazz, T The improvisational three-piece touches, he said. leges, and is currently writing songs for bluegrass, and classical music groups, a wall of the handball court band Nine Horses will bring its intimate “I bring in a piece that’s maybe 90 a new album. One of those new tunes, and he is excited to see the audience sound to the Good Shepherd Catholic percent finished and then they’ll add “The Water Understands,” hints at a return year after year, he said. Church in Marine Park on Oct. 21, for the their part. And Sara will bring in bits that more elaborate direction, with a more “It is great to see that they still like second in a series of eight free Sunday are better than anything that I could ever expansive rhythm section and an entranc- me,” he said. “I hope to see a lot of the night concerts at the holy hotspot. The come up with. It’s hard to describe our ing video. same people I see every year and more.” three members of the group produce an music, but when you put us together in a Brent, a Queens native who now lives Nine Horses at Good Shepherd Catholic outside Prospect Heights’s PS appealing, genre-defying sound with ele- room that’s what comes out,” he said. upstate, is looking forward to playing at Church [1950 Batchelder St near Avenue ment of folk, classical, and jazz, said the Brent, who previously toured with pop the Marine Park church. S in Marine Park, (718) 998–2800, www. band’s mandolin player. musician Regina Spektor, met Caswell “The church is a gorgeous space and goodshepherdbrooklyn.org]. Oct. 21 at 5 “It’s tough to put it into any one while they played together in other proj- music sounds really beautiful in there. pm. Free. genre,” said Joe Brent. “Which may be an ects. The two started Nine Horses in 2012 It’s spacious so sound fills the room in a “Music From Good Shepherd” music attractive aspect for me, the fact that it’s and released an album, but quickly real- beautiful way. But it’s also not too big so series performs every Sunday at Good difficult to place.” ized that they needed a bass to comple- a small ensemble like us doesn’t get swal- Shepherd Catholic Church, Oct. 14–Dec. 9 elementary school as part Brent writes most of the band’s music, ment the higher registers of their instru- lowed up in the space,” he said. 9. Voluntary donations encouraged. of a months-long project to Your entertainment decorate the learning house’s guide Page 47 exterior with dozens of colorful murals organized by another local street artist who recruit- Police Blotter ...... 8 ed talented hands from near Standing O ...... 36 and far to complete the effort. Letters ...... 26 For more on the mural project and the vibrant creations it produced, see page 6. Photo by Jason Speakman Biz gone in a blink HOW TO REACH US Mail: Slope optical store shutters after 27 years serving neighborhood Courier Life 1 Metrotech Center North BY COLIN MIXSON without leaving their living health-food emporium Back to 10th Floor, Brooklyn, These eyes are closed. rooms — even when the lo- the Land sold his last supple- N.Y. 11201 The owners of a Park Slope cal shop found ways to offer ment this spring after nearly mom-and-pop optical shop shut the same products at an equal half a century in business. General Phone: the spot down last month after price, he said. And last year, the owner of (718) 260-2500 losing too many customers to “I would fi nagle a way to get Dizzy’s Diner closed its nearby News Fax: online and chain retailers they it to them for the same price, Fifth Avenue outpost he opened (718) 260-2592 claimed snagged their clients and they would still get it from in 2012 , claiming the second News E-Mail: without offering the type of them, because they’re sitting location drew too many cus- quality service the local opera- at home, just clicking away,” tomers away from the eatery’s [email protected] tion provided during its nearly SAD SIGHT: Visions of Park Slope Zimmerman said. Ninth Street fl agship. Display Ad Phone: three-decade run. closed on Sept. 20. But spectacle stores aren’t Many patrons congratu- (718) 260-8302 “They don’t know what Photo by Colin Mixson the only local businesses in lated Zimmerman on his 27- Display Ad E-Mail: they’re doing, they don’t fi t trouble, according to Zimmer- year run, he said, but the plau- [email protected] you the right way,” said Robert “It was a real mom-and-pop man, who said Park Slope’s dits have yet to soothe his pain Display Ad Fax: Zimmerman. “Here, we gave operation,” he said. once-bustling Seventh Avenue over calling it quits. you service, and I charged a lit- The eyeglass entrepreneurs is now full of darkened store- “Some people said, ‘If you’re (718) 260-2579 tle more.” prided themselves on their cus- fronts where entrepreneurs open for a year, you’re lucky,’ ” Classified Phone: Zimmerman and his tomer relations, which Zim- failed to make ends meet. Zimmerman said. “But I feel (718) 260-2555 brother Stuart opened the Vi- merman claimed left patrons Indeed, Visions of Park like I failed.” Classified Fax: sions of Park Slope boutique at with better-looking and better- Slope’s Sept. 20 closing came Former Visions of Park (718) 260-2549 180 Lincoln Pl. in 1991, bring- fi tting frames than that of their days before the owners of Tex- Slope clients can collect their records and prescriptions at Classified E-Mail: ing his wife, an optometrist, on competitors, but their personal Mex restaurant Santa Fe Grill board to hand out its fi rst pre- touch couldn’t compete with closed the eatery at 62 Seventh. Urban Optical [326 Seventh [email protected] scriptions while she was preg- the growing number of online Ave. on Sept. 28 following a 34- Ave. between Eighth and Ninth nant with their daughter, the retailers that let clients shop year run, and months after the streets in Park Slope, (718) 832– co-founder said. for frames and contact lenses proprietor of Seventh Avenue 3513, www.urbanoptical.com ]. 9IFFBCPE:FLI@ > 2 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT Anywhere but here! Locals to city: Keep cars off Promenade, send them above park during BQE fi x BY BRIANNA KUDISCH Transit offi cials must keep their hands off Brooklyn Heights’s beloved Promenade and return to the drawing board with their plan for re- routing Brooklyn–Queens Expressway traffi c during the looming repairs to its tri- ple cantilever , hundreds of fi red-up residents demanded at the fi rst of several public meet- ings about the job on Sept. 27. Some who showed up said they would rather vehicles be rerouted along Brook- lyn Bridge Park via Furman Street than see a six-lane highway replace the scenic esplanade for up to six years while the crumbling stretch of three-tiered expressway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street is shored up. “Why can’t the six-lane temporary roadway be built out to the west above Brook- lyn Bridge Park?” asked local Scott St. Marie, whose ques- tion was met with a more than 20-second ovation from the crowd, along with an audible “Oh, boy…” from transit chief Polly Trottenberg, who joined other city offi cials on a panel at the event. Department of Transpor- tation bigwigs claimed their studies showed a park-adja- cent roadway would be un- feasible, but the local council- man said he’d support further exploration of that option — even if laying down asphalt ROAD RAGE: (Clockwise, from top) Department of Transportation chief requires destroying the multi- Polly Trottenberg fi elded questions — and boos — throughout the three- million-dollar, noise-muffl ing hour affair. Scott St. Marie drew prolonged applause from attendees berms that meadow offi cials when he asked Trottenberg why expressway traffi c couldn’t be rerouted recently built along parts of above Brooklyn Bridge Park, instead of on the Brooklyn Heights Prom- the green space. enade. Hundreds of locals turned out to the meeting. “It’s not out of the question,” Photos by Caroline Ourso said Councilman Stephen Levin (D–Brooklyn Heights). this week to express their con- would cost between $3.2 and Trottenberg said. “A lot of peo- the thousands of big rigs that “If that wastes tens of millions cerns, they have all been vehe- $3.6 billion, is chosen by city ple are going to hate what we travel it daily, forcing the city of dollars, then that obviously mently opposed to the tempo- offi cials. propose, but none of the alter- to send the trucks down local would be a shame, but this is a rary elevated structure,” said “What guarantee do we natives are loveable.” streets instead. four-to-fi ve-billion dollar proj- Brooklyn Heights Association have that you won’t run out Last week, the city also pro- Trottenberg, who fi elded ect. I would like to see every president Peter Bray. “One of money and the Promenade posed an option to repair the several boos from the crowd single option on the table.” thing that a number of people will not be restored,” he said. cantilever lane by lane that throughout the three-hour And a local civic guru in believe is that the decision has “I think all of us would appre- would not require turning the session, emphasized that the the standing-room only crowd already been made to go with ciate hearing on that issue.” Promenade into a speedway, meeting was the fi rst of many — which two attendees esti- that option.” Agency leaders, includ- and would only close it for up about the forthcoming project mated included between 1,300 Transportation Depart- ing Trottenberg, assured the to two years. — which is set to kick off in and 2,000 people, but a Trans- ment leaders previously prom- funds to rebuild the Prom- But transit honchos cau- 2021 after the state approved portation Department spokes- ised to build a new, wider enade would not disappear tioned that job would cost be- local transit leaders’ use of the woman claimed was more Promenade if they rip up the should they proceed with that tween $3.4 and $4 billion and streamlined designed-build around 500 — blasted offi cials existing infrastructure. plan — which she also said is could last until 2029 — three process earlier this year — for seemingly already moving But Bray questioned not a done deal, before admit- years after Transportation and that offi cials will continue forward with that plan despite whether there will be enough ting that no solution will be Department leaders said the to talk to locals and review all revealing it just weeks ago. cash at the end of the fi x to foot pleasant. expressway would start to options in order to devise a fi - “People came by my offi ce its bill if that option, which “We’re in circles of hell,” crumble beneath the weight of nal solution. DT COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 3 Rivendell School Rivendell School provides a warm, creative environment where children develop independence, respect for each other, and a lifelong love of learning. An inclusive Montessori school for children 2 - 6 serving the Park Slope / Gowanus community for forty years. 277 3rd Avenue RADICAL: The city recently unveiled renderings of the new skate park it is building on (bet. Carroll & President Streets) blacktop inside Red Hook’s Harold Ickes Playground. Department of Parks and Recreation Call to schedule a preschool tour 718-499-5667 www.rivendellnyc.org/admissions.html It’s rail cool Designs for Red Hook skate park revealed Housing How To BY COLIN MIXSON They gave this project a 1080 out of 10! City parks bigwigs revealed plans Bay Ridge Center for Red Hook’s inaugural skate park to civic gurus at a recent community- After Hours board meeting, where members agreed the tubular makeover of Harold Ickes 6935 4th Avenue Playground’s current blacktop ball Tuesdays in October 2018 fi eld will be totally radical. Doors open: 4pm; Presentations: 4:30pm “Right now it’s an under-utilized asphalt patch, and this is going to draw RSVP: Todd Fliedner 718-748-0650 x115 people to it,” said Glenn Kelly, chair- GNARLY: The new facility will boast a bevy man of Community Board 6’s Parks of spots to skate, including such beguilingly Committee, which got a sneak peak of Assisted Living 10/9 the designs on Sept. 19. named features as a slappy curb, twinke Last fall, offi cials moved forward roller, and tombstone bench. with the gnarly project by installing Department of Parks and Recreation a temporary BMX bike track inside Home Sharing 10/16 the Hamilton Avenue play space, af- and game tables, in addition to boast- ter Borough President Adams and Red ing chairs, benches, water fountains, NYC Rent Freeze Program and Hook Councilmen Carlos Menchaca and a bunch of new trees and shrubs and Brad Lander collectively chipped planted around its perimeter. Tax Exemptions for Property Owners: 10/23 in just more than $3 million to fund the Parks Committee members unani- new shred spot — the fi rst facility of its mously voted to endorse the plan, and kind in all of CB6, which also includes CB6’s full board is expected to give it NYC Department for the Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble the green light later this month. Hill, and parts of Boerum Hill. And once the panel approves the Aging Resources: 10/30 New renderings show the heart scheme, Department of Parks and Rec- of the .7–acre, asphalt park will be reation leaders in November plan to fi lled with a cornucopia of skateboard- begin the year-long process of choos- ing stuff, including a bowl, two quar- ing a contractor to construct the skate ter pipes, and grind rails, along with park — which Brooklyn Parks Com- other built-in components including a missioner Martin Maher previously slappy curb, hubba ledge, manual pad, said must be built without digging Euro gap, and twinke roller. below ground as the playground sits The park will feature amenities above the Battery Tunnel — with the for non-skaters, too, including two intention of opening the boarding zone boulders for youngsters to climb on sometime in 2021. 4 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT Beep’s quest for Ruth Pol wants Downtown building named for Justice Ginsburg BY JULIANNE CUBA James Madison High School, He’s down with RBG! where Independent Vermont Brooklyn’s Municipal Sen. Bernie Sanders also got Building on Joralemon Street his diploma, before graduat- could soon bear the name of ing from Cornell University Kings County’s own born-and- and then Columbia University bred U.S. Supreme Court Jus- Law School, where she was tice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, fi rst in her class. if Mayor DeBlasio signs off And following her time in on the renaming recently re- school, Ginsburg went on to quested by Borough President co-found the Women’s Rights Adams. THE HONORABLE: Supreme Court Project at the American Civil The beep penned a letter Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Liberties Union early in her le- to Hizzoner on Sept. 20 asking Associated Press / Stephan Savoia gal career. him to use his executive power The octogenarian known NEW NAME: Borough President Adams wants Downtown’s Municipal to christen Downtown’s stately, time ends. In this case, we can to don gloves and intricate Building renamed after Ginsburg. File photo by Ruth Brown columned structure across the honor the life and service of collars with her robes has be- street from Borough Hall for Ruth Bader Ginsburg during come a national sensation in Adams’s proposal, for local leaders including state the second female justice to what we hope will be a long her time on the court, earning which he also created an on- Sen. Brian Kavanagh, Coun- join the country’s top court in and active remaining life.” a recurring “Saturday Night line petition that by press time cilman Stephen Levin, and order to honor the 85-year-old Ginsburg — whose life pro- Live” portrayal by Kate McK- on Oct. 3 collected more than Assemblywoman Jo Anne Si- while she is still writing opin- vided the inspiration for two innon and such loving nick- 1,600 signatures after launch- mon also signed, according to ions on the bench, he said. fi lms this year, the documen- names as “Notorious RBG,” ing a week earlier, comes amid a mayoral spokeswoman, who “In an era where popular tary “RBG” and the forthcom- and after celebrating her 25th a growing controversy sur- said Ginsburg’s is the quint- culture puts performing art- ing drama “On the Basis of year on the bench in August, rounding the Supreme Court essential public service suc- ists and sports stars on a pub- Sex” — began her journey to the time is ripe to recognize and President Trump’s nomi- cess story and should be rec- lic pedestal, Ruth Bader Gins- the Supreme Court bench in her heroism and leadership, nee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh ognized. burg has risen to incredible her native Flatbush, where according to the beep. — whom multiple women have “There’s no question that levels of iconic admiration Adams said her childhood as “She has been a trailblazer accused of sexual assault — to Justice Ginsburg’s life and her and love,” Adams’s missive the daughter of Jewish im- and hero to many,” he wrote in fi ll its vacant seat. legacy of public service epito- read. “Society often waits to migrants is a “quintessential his letter. “She rose to the apex Hizzoner is reviewing mizes the very best of what recognize a lifetime of accom- New York story.” of her profession, staying true the request, which a slew of makes New York great,” said plishment until after that life- She went on to study at to her ideals and principles.” Brooklyn Heights pols and Marcy Miranda. IMAGINATION TAKES FLIGHT THIS FALL ON INTREPID ACCESS FAMILY PROGRAM–Heroes & Superheroes October 14 Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum this fall to discover history and science in Superheroes are not just in the comics–they are our exhibits and family-friendly programs. also in our communities! Learn about the real-life heroes of Intrepid and the superheroes they inspired. 11:00am. For children (ages 5–17) with learning and developmental disabilities and their families. Free. Register in advance. STORIES WITHIN–Traditions Aboard Intrepid October 18 Program is for individuals with dementia and their care partners. Educators lead small groups on a multi-sensory experience, including historic photographs, handling objects, singing songs and sharing stories. Free. Register in advance. EXHIBITS ON VIEW Intrepid A to Z Ports of Call A View from the Deep: the Submarine Growler & the Cold War Learn more at intrepidmuseum.org. MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH SPECIAL OFFER! 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DT COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 5 A canvas completed Artist wraps mural project at Prospect Heights school BY BRIANNA KUDISCH Underhill Avenue school last Talk about an art school! year after a neighbor saw him A local street artist turned working on another project in the exterior walls of a Pros- the area, and told him about NEW LOOK: (Above) PS 9 now boasts colorful artworks including positive pect Heights elementary the tragic death of a former messages such as “Learn,” and a portrayal of beloved egghead Bill Nye school into his latest canvas, student, Clara Ely, who died the Science Guy (right). Photos by Jason Speakman recruiting students and fellow from brain cancer at 6-years- creators to paint dozens of mu- old in October, he said. leaders so much that they ap- all sizes, including painted de- rals on the learning house that The artist then spoke to proached Beler about decorat- pictions of science guy Bill Nye, he said improve the minds of Ely’s father and PS 9’s princi- ing the school in even more Pablo Picasso’s studio, Lego fi g- its pupils as much as anything pal about painting a mural on murals — an offer the 25-year urines, and taxi cabs, the last they might learn inside. a wall near the school’s out- street artist pounced on, re- of which artists are putting the “There’s something very door garden to honor the girl, cruiting other talented hands fi nishing touches on this week, educational about a lot of and with their blessing got to to help in the effort, many of according to Beler. them, they have positive mes- work collecting donated sup- whom offered their time after And PS 9 is likely not the sages like love yourself,” said plies to create the tribute with seeing him document the proj- last Brooklyn school to get the Jeff Beler. “Parents will have the help of other muralists ect on social media, he said. technicolor treatment from a cup of coffee while looking and some pupils, which they “Everyone was chomping the artist, who said he’s been at them. I get thank yous on a completed in May. at the bit,” Beler said. approached by heads of other daily basis.” The fi nished piece, “Clara’s The months-long endeavor learning houses about similar Beler set his sights on the Garden,” impressed school resulted in some 73 artworks of projects at their buildings. THURSDAY OCTOBER 11, 2018 5:00 P.M. START TIME The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will hold its fi rst-ever 5K BROOKLYN RUNS Corporate Challenge. A portion of the proceeds will benefi t Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofi t organization that cares for the park. Participate in a fun, team building event that strengthens community in Brooklyn and promotes health and wellness in the workplace. www.brooklynruns.nyc 6 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT maimonides bone & joint center ', ! ) $ % ! " & *+ # '( ! " # $## $% 6010 & " &' & 718.283.7400 DT COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 7 78TH PRECINCT Lobby lurker PARK SLOPE Some sneak tried to swipe a guy’s package from the lobby of his Bridge Street apartment building on Sept. Loot and scoot 27, cops said. Somebody stole a scooter from The victim told offi cers he saw a 12-year-old boy at a Fifth Avenue the crook wearing a red hat and an playground on Sept. 18. orange-and-black jacket grab his The victim’s mother told police West Elm package from the lobby of her son was at the play space near his building near Lawrence Street Fourth Street at 3 pm when the vil- around 2:50 pm. lain snagged his ride and scooted When the weasel saw the vic- away. Cops searching for brute tim eyeing him, he dropped the box Authorities closed the case with- and brandished a box cutter, before out making any arrests, cops said. fl eeing empty-handed toward Wil- who smashed guy’s nose loughby Street, according to a re- Hard to handle port. A goon broke the handle off a BY ANTHONY ROTUNNO the victim reported to authorities man’s car door on Garfi eld Place on Police are hunting for some bruiser the same day, according to a Police Bad parking spot Aug. 29. who pummeled a guy and broke his Department spokeswoman, who A good-for-nothing broke into a The victim told police he left his nose inside The Woods bar in Wil- said detectives are now turning to truck parked on Joralemon Street ’06 Mini Cooper between Polhemus liamsburg last month. the public to help them locate the on Sept. 29, offi cers said. and Fiske places on Aug. 29, and The sports-loving fi end wear- suspect. The baddie swiped a cellphone, when he returned to it nearly three ing a white pinstripe New York Anyone with information re- glasses, and a tablet from inside the weeks later, he discovered some Yankees jersey started throwing garding the incident is asked to commercial vehicle near Adams jerk had snapped the handle off the punches at the 23-year-old victim call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577– Street around 12:30 pm, cops said. driver’s-side door. unprovoked around 1:45 am on 8477. The public can also submit The truck was left unattended Offi cials closed the case with- Sept. 8 inside the S. Fourth Street tips by logging onto the Crime and unlocked, according to authori- out making any arrests, authorities spot, according to cops, shattering Stoppers website at www.nypd- ties. said. his nose and giving him a concus- crimestoppers.com or by texting sion. tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then en- Sugar rush Rough ride The brute fl ed the watering tering TIP577. All tips are strictly Cops cuffed a guy for stealing en- hole following the attack, which confi dential. A cab driver socked a drunken ergy drinks from a Gold Street store man in the face on Fifth Avenue on on Sept. 24. Sept. 17. The suspect ran off with $1,077 The victim told cops he was ar- Fast one Data breach worth of Monster beverages and a guing with the cabbie between Lin- A pair of baddies stole a wad of Some lout broke into a guy’s vacuum from the store near Albee coln and St. Johns places at 10:40 pm cash from a teen at a Fulton Street Washington Avenue house on Sept. Square West around 8 pm after fl ee- when the driver slugged him right fast food joint on Sept. 28, police 26 and stole his electronics, police ing the shop through its fi re escape, in the honker, giving him a nose said. said. according to police. bleed and sending him sprawling to The 16-year-old victim told cops The victim told cops he left his — Julianne Cuba the ground. the two brutes came up to him in- apartment near Hall Street to go to work around 2 pm, and when he re- When police showed up, they dis- side the eatery near Flatbush Ave- turned around 6:30 pm, he noticed 76TH PRECINCT covered the victim “highly intoxi- nue around 3 pm, dragged him out- his laptop, music player, and sim cated and uncooperative,” offi cers side, pushed him to the ground, and CARROLL GARDENS-COBBLE HILL– said. card were missing. kicked and punched him, before RED HOOK Police closed the case without swiping $65 from him and fl eeing. making any arrests, according to a 84TH PRECINCT Fed Nix report. Package thieves struck several Pointed attack BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DUMBO– apartment buildings in separate in- Bike bandit A crook threatened a guy and BOERUM HILL–DOWNTOWN cidents this week. Here’s the run- A thief rode off with a man’s bike swiped his wallet inside a Cumber- down: he left on Prospect Park West on land Walk apartment building on Big spender • Someone stole a Samsung Sept. 16. Sept. 29, cops said. Some fraudster bought 126 bot- Chrome Book delivered to a wom- The victim told police he parked The 24-year-old victim was near tles of alcohol using someone else’s an’s Baltic Street apartment on Oct. his Beach Cruiser cycle between Myrtle Avenue around 9:30 pm when credit card inside a Flatbush Ave- 1. 10th and 11th streets at 10 am, and the sneak took out a pocket knife nue Extension liquor store on Sept. The woman told police that the returned about three hours later to with a red handle and demanded he 6, police said. gadget was delivered by Fed Ex to her building near Bond Street be- fi nd his pedal-powered ride stolen. hand over his wallet, according to The victim told authorities on tween 2:45 and 6 pm, but that she — Colin Mixson police. Sept. 28 that his credit-card com- never received it. The villain then grabbed the vic- pany called him and told him the criminal swiped his plastic inside • A thief took a package from tim’s wallet from his pocket and a man’s Amity Street building on 88TH PRECINCT the store near Johnson Street to pur- fl ed, offi cers said. Sept. 29. chase an estimated $32,430 worth of FORT GREENE–CLINTON HILL The robber took the parcel con- bubbly. Phone grab Bad memory taining a bathing suit from the ves- Police arrested a woman for al- tibule of the building near Henry Cops cuffed a woman who they Five-fi nger discount legedly pushing an elderly woman Street at 2 pm, cops said. said stole a teen’s phone on Flatbush Authorities arrested two teens • A jerk stole a woman’s pack- to the fl oor inside a Saint Edwards Avenue on Sept. 29, and then socked for allegedly stealing clothes from a age from in front of her Hoyt Street Street nursing home on Sept. 25. her in the face. Fulton Street boutique on Sept. 24. building’s door sometime between The 41-year-old suspect grabbed The 78-year-old victim, who po- The 16- and-17-year-old suspects July 19 and Sept. 21. the 17-year-old’s iPhone X from her lice said suffers from Alzheimer’s ran off with shirts and socks from The delivery containing an Am- hand near Fulton Street a little af- and only speaks Cantonese, told au- the clothing store near Bridge Street azon Fire Stick remote was stolen ter midnight, and then punched her thorities that the suspect pushed around 8:15 pm, and squirted pep- from the building between Baltic in the face, breaking her nose, ac- her, causing her to fall over and per spray at an employee, according and Douglass streets, cops said. cording to authorities. bruise her head. to a report. — Kevin Duggan 8 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT IT’S MORE THAN A CALL It’s a way to keep you and your community safe. 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Rudy and 3-year-old daughter ers who enjoy spicy food, so Thousands of spicy-food Amalia. there’s also that aspect,” said fans fi lled the Brooklyn Bo- More than 40 vendors set drag queen Shaquanda Coco tanic Garden on Sept. 29 for up stations inside the horticul- Mulatta, who sold her epony- its 26th-annual Chile Pepper tural museum at this year’s af- mous brand of hot sauce at the Festival, where the event’s fair, serving samples of salsas, bash. CHILE-D OUT: (From left) Katie, Rudy, and Amalia Ulin came all the way pairing of zesty cuisine with hot sauces, and spicy sweets And the festival’s fl avor from Manhattan to savor the spice at this year’s Chile Pepper Festival sizzling musical sounds kept including pepper-packed choc- wasn’t contained to cuisine — at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Doctor Nativo, in town from Guatemala, attendees fi red up all day long, olates. six musical acts from around rocked the crowd. 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The Al B’s concession Al B’s employees working counter, set up by neighbor- the lunch rush on opening hood booster the Downtown day said crowds swarmed the Brooklyn Partnership, will counter within its fi rst hours sell its treats from 7 am to 10 in business. pm, Mon. through Fri., mak- “There are a lot of people ing it an ideal place for busy coming by,” said worker Val- HUNGRY?: The new Al B’s food kiosk in Downtown’s Albee Square will serve grub during breakfast, lunch, and Brooklynites to fuel up with a entina Rodriguez, who lives in dinner, fi ve days a week. Photo by Julianne Cuba quick meal or a cup of joe, ac- Bushwick. “We get more move- cording to the head of the qua- ment in the afternoon, people on nearby Fulton Mall. working to redevelop parts of debut a second counter called si-governmental group. that live or study nearby.” “I’ve had the food, it’s very the Brooklyn Navy Yard , de- Willo B’s that will hawk Med- “Over the years, Downtown And one customer — who good,” said Herbert Barr. “I signed the colorful kiosk, ac- iterranean-inspired fare in Brooklyn has transformed into works for the partnership — think people should get out, cording to a rep for the part- Willoughby Plaza between Ad- a true 24-hour community,” that this newspaper found re- come down here, enjoy it and nership, who said the company ams and Pearl streets — steps said Regina Myer. “Offering a laxing near the stand on Mon- go shopping on Fulton Mall is also installing more seats, from where a gunman opened new way to eat out in the area, day raved about the burger he and check out the improve- umbrellas, and lighting in the fi re and injured another man these kiosks are just the latest bought there, calling the spot ments.” square as part of the project. as a nearby private school dis- signal that Downtown Brook- an ideal place to get good food Manhattan-based architec- And later this month, the missed its students Monday lyn is at the cutting edge.” fast during a day of shopping ture fi rm WXY, which is also neighborhood booster plans to afternoon. 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DT COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 25 Promenade lovers crave a car-free existence Transit offi cials must keep their hands off the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and return to the draw- ing board with their plan for rerout- SOUND OFF TO THE EDITOR ing Brooklyn–Queens Expressway traffi c during the looming repairs to its triple cantilever, hundreds of LETTERS AND COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS fi red-up residents demanded at a recent public meeting (“Anywhere well-attended community advisory to he heard. Peace and tranquility re- Selecting and separating by abil- but here! Locals to city: Keep cars meetings more than fi ve years ago stored! tunneler alert ity and merit, so as not to slow down off Promenade, send them along (ending in 2012 due to the retirement from Brooklyn the progress of those most able, is not Bridge Park,” by Brianna Kudisch, of the State DOT guy Peter King). the same as racism, as the deliberate online Sept. 28). Creating it when many of us had Making the BQE into a tunnel segregation by race. To falsely por- Some said they would rather ve- advocated for it, and even before the is both unrealistic and expensive. tray it as such is a destructive nar- hicles be rerouted along Brooklyn park was built, would have let them This is very reason why the attempt rative that pits one group against an- Bridge Park via Furman Street use federal dollars. Costs on tunnels to build the Westway to replace the other, and serves to divide us just as than see a six-lane highway replace has also come down in the interim due Miller Highway on Manhattan’s west much as our Divider-in-Chief in the the scenic esplanade. Here’s what to better and more machinery — that side didn’t happen, plus it was found to White House does on a national ba- some of our readers think: is the only good news while we waited be an environmental disaster. Speak- sis. For there is no equivalent of a for our elected offi cials to wake up. ing of the Big Dig, not too long after it racist Southern governor standing Encouraged to see 1,300-plus fel- This solution will improve trans- opened, it actually sprung leaks forc- in the doorway of these schools, bar- low Brooklynites turned out, even if portation overall (unlike the city’s ing all the traffi c using it to relocate ring any group because of the color I found New York City Department of plan, which only repairs the problem until that problem was fi xed, which of their skin. To use our children as Transportation’s solutions wanting. but does improve Brooklyn’s current shows what can happen when you ei- colored chess pieces in this manner Tunneling is today an acceptable if patterns of vehicles — particularly ther cut corners, or try to be cheap on is to deny the truth and essence of more expensive way — and won’t re- the vehicles that just pass through); construction, which I fear the same Dr. King’s exhortation that we need quire rebuilding in 75 years (or ever). it takes noisy, polluting trucks off of can happen if that is to be done. Unfor- to judge people by the content of their Forcing higher tolls for trucks at the the BQE triple cantilevered roadbed; tunately, the traffi c has to be relocated character and not the color of their Verrazano will cut heavy volume, al- it allows for the incremental repair to somewhere until the highway con- skin. lowing local traffi c to use a reinforced and less-invasive repair of the road- struction is done, so alternative routes To throw merit out the window, (but not restructured) cantilever. A lot bed, and improves Fourth Avenue, will be needed whether anyone likes however, is a destructive segregation of heavy through traffi c can be tun- too, where people now live (it had them or not. Tal Barzilai of sorts — a reverse segregation by neled or diverted. This can be done, been mostly an industrial street, now from Pleasantville, NY ability, a punishing of those who are people. Time for cheapo, spendthrift loaded with condos). high-achievers, no matter their race fi xes to be discredited, along with This is the only reasonable thing A plan to desegregate middle or class. For when we select and ca- timid DOT visions. Let’s build for the to do, and better late than never. Let’s schools in Park Slope and sur- ter to lower common denominators of 22nd century and beyond. just do it! The Verrazano must also be rounding neighborhoods that city ability, we are indeed watering down blogger Bill from Boerum Hill tolled both ways to also cut down on offi cials signed off on will most our standards, our goals, and what the traffi c — that is a basic, no-brainer dramatically shake up the student we’re aiming for — no matter what A tunnel would be nice but may — but the tunnel will improve trans- body that fi lls coveted seats at Fifth New York City Schools Chancel- cost $10–15 billion dollars at least — portation for the ages and must be Avenue’s MS 51, according to a lo- lor Richard Carranza claims to the more likely $20 billion or more — re- done now, or it will never be done, and cal parent who blogs about edu- contrary. By not aiming for the top, quire taking residences, and not be we will never be rid of the traffi c that cation (“Not your father’s middle by not upholding our highest stan- fi nished for 20 years. There are four will only increase with the heavy load school: MS 51 may see most-radical dards, we fail our best and brightest subway tunnels that make it unfea- of new housing (15,000 units and more changes in plan to diversify Slope- students. Instead of spreading the sible. High truck tolls already make just Downtown) in today’s pipeline area classrooms, expert says,” by wealth, we are in effect spreading the trucks avoid the Staten Island-bound (with no plans for any other transpor- Colin Mixson, online Sept. 25). poverty, as we short-sightedly rob Pe- side. Frank from Furter tation improvements in the works). The initiative to desegregate Dis- ter to pay Paul. Anon from Brooklyn Heights trict 15 schools calls for eliminat- Yes, of course there is racism in Leave it to the ever negative Frank ing admissions standards that re- our society. Yes, of course these is to provide false information, again. Calling all the tunnelers, calling served spaces for high-performing poverty born of a class system that The tunnel idea, cooked up by a local all the tunnelers! Replacing the can- students, and instead setting aside is a product of our economic system. guy, Roy Sloan, is brilliant. Sloan’s tilevered structure would be a very more than half of desks for low-in- But to falsely paint merit admission tunnel — the one that primarily goes grave mistake — because it’s a hid- come or vulnerable pupils. We’ve standards as being examples of rac- down Fourth Avenue, beginning at the den gem. Let’s fi rst share how we learned what some locals think: ism is a misleading and damaging Navy Yard and commencing where can work around it, literally. In the narrative that divides and diverts the BQE meets the Verrazzano Bridge scheme of it, a tunnel is a worth-while This change is necessary to im- us from focusing on the wider social — was broadly estimated to cost $2.5– endeavor and far superior to another prove diversity and adhere to the context and causes. If the children of 3.5 billion the time they ran the fi rst cantilever. We go under starting Constitutional prohibition on seg- poverty are portrayed as not having where we are already subgrade, from regated schools. However, everyone to have the where-with-all to break “the ditch,” south of Atlantic, we go should take note the 2010 census out of the cycle of poverty then it is through the hard rock under Brook- showed 47-percent white, 25-percent the class economic system that needs LET US HEAR FROM YOU lyn Heights (perfect for tunneling) black, 28-percent Latino, and 12-per- changing, not the merit based stan- Submit letters to: Vince DiMiceli, Edi- and reconnect to the north of Brook- cent Asian in New York City. There- dards of schools. Of course the many tor, Courier Life, 1 MetroTech Center lyn Heights. There would be multiple fore, a 25-percent split between the generations of poor New Yorkers who North, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or e-mail tubes that connect seamlessly to the designated groups for each school is have prevailed despite poverty might Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges impossible. In the end, all children to [email protected]. Please be an argument against that analy- while the main tubes reconnecting need a chance to succeed, and dis- sis. include your address and tele phone directly to the BQE. When doing so, persion of ethic and social-economic But in the absence of some such number for so we can con fi rm you there’d be no interruption in traffi c, groups is one of many issues to ad- radical social change, our goal sent the letter. We reserve the right no disturbance to the surrounding dress. should always be to maintain color- to edit all correspondence, which neighborhoods, no more traffi c to Looks like the DOE is addressing blind high standards, not to water becomes the property of Courier be seen, no more exhaust to breathe this issue now, and the hope is for a them down in a search for a false di- Life. 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DT COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 33 “Buildings of this scale GARDEN in such close proximity have raised serious concerns about Continued from cover shadow impacts on the Gar- fi rms tapped by local activ- den and its priceless plant col- ist organization Movement to lections and public programs,” File photo by Zoe Freilich Protect the People released a chief green thumb Scot Med- PUSHED: The city extended the deadline for written comments on its study that showed Cornell’s File photo by Taylor Balkom bury wrote in a May e-mail plan to replace the House of Detention with a massive new jail. towers would darken parts of COULD BE NEXT: This Franklin Av- to the garden’s roughly 18,000 the Botanic Garden for hours enue factory could be replaced by members. “BBG is strongly on some days — contradicting a complex as tall as 40 stories. advocating to maintain the Locals given more time a similar report the builder site’s current zoning.” conducted in 2017 that showed dered if a pro-development But some opponents wor- its structures posed no danger mayor forced garden leaders ried that if offi cials grant Cor- to comment on jail plan to the green space. to keep mum on the project nell a rezoning, they will set But the latest study did lit- by threatening to withhold a precedent that will pave the BY ANTHONY ROTUNNO inmates on Rikers Island in tle to change the minds of gar- funding for the green space way for Continuum’s hulking Offi cials are giving locals half over the next decade. den bigwigs, who didn’t show — whose operation is paid for development and others to more time to provide written But in order to break up to the Sept. 26 city-plan- in part with cash from the De- rise. comments on the city’s plan ground, offi cials must fi rst ning hearing to oppose the re- partment of Cultural Affairs. “We feel once it’s built the to replace Atlantic Avenue’s sign off on a rezoning of the zoning request because they “Could it have impact on new zoning, people will start House of Detention with a jail current House of D lot and previously adopted a neutral city funding, has the city proposing bigger buildings to eight times its size, setting a three companion sites in stance on Cornell’s planned frightened them into not the south and the accumula- new Oct. 29 deadline for feed- Manhattan, Queens, and the towers after its fi rst shadow speaking out?” asked Julia tion of shadowing will really back. Bronx, as part of a collective report convinced them the Bryant. “The garden appears build up,” Pratt School of Ar- The two-week extension of Uniform Land Use Review high-rises will not hurt their to be unable to speak up for it- chitecture adjunct professor the previous Oct. 15 deadline Procedure — which could plants, according to a spokes- self.” Brent Porter said before the came weeks after a public start as soon as the end of woman. Botanic Garden brass have commission. meeting on the scheme drew the year, after locals’ written “The Garden publicly not kept completely silent The City Planning Com- a standing-room-only crowd comments are received and stated earlier this month that about developments proposed mission has until mid Novem- of people who largely blasted Department of Correction it would not take a position for its immediate neighbor- ber to deliver its verdict on Mayor DeBlasio’s proposal to offi cials host wrap up simi- on the [Cornell project], be- hood, however — bigwigs em- Cornell’s up-zoning proposal build a jail as high as 40 sto- lar community meetings in cause it is farther away and its phatically opposed a second, — which Community Board 9 ries with the square footage those three outer boroughs. early-morning summer shad- larger project that builder and Borough President Adams of roughly 24 football fi elds, Comments on the proposal ows will have little impact on Continuum Company pro- have already recommended and with about half a foot- can be submitted to Howard the Garden,” said Elizabeth posed at the site of a nearby against — and Council is ex- ball fi eld’s worth of space for Fiedler at 75-20 Astoria Blvd., Reina-Longoria. 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The bee is open to students in the ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th grades who attend local schools and after school programs. FORT GREENE Strike up the band Congrats to Tatiana Viscun, faculty member at the Brooklyn Music School. The melody-mak- ing academic will receive a Civic Award from Councilwoman Lau- rie Cumbo (D–Fort Greene) on Oct. 6, at the Brass, Pipe Organ, and the Piano concert at Hanson SHOP, SHOP, HOORAY!: The newest DII Store in Brighton Beach celebrated its grand Place Church of SDA in Fort opening. Greene. “Congratulations to Tatiana for this acknowledgement of her A ‘Convenient’ grand opening! incredible talent and work. I am thrilled that her generous com- There is also a mini bee for students BRIGHTON BEACH Sheepshead Bay Rd., we’ve ensured mitment to her craft and to her in the fourth, fi fth and sixth grades. DII and other community retailers students is being recognized,” Prizes include: $1,000, a laptop com- It’s here! DII Convenience have both continuity of operations said the councilwoman. puter, an iPad mini, and other cash Store has opened its doors at a new and state-of-the-art facilities to call “Tatiana is an extraordinary prizes. location. home.” pianist and exceptional mu- The bee is part of the ministry’s The neighborhood store that Founded in 1967 by Rubin Schron, sic teacher. She is an intuitive, helping hands initiative and seeks to boasts everything from housewares Cammeby’s is a privately-held real insightful, and talented piano promote life-building skills and char- to apparel relocated to a modern, estate company with a portfolio of teacher whose dynamic sessions acter as well as foster social develop- state-of-the-art, 11,900-square-foot offi ce, residential, and industrial can integrate elements of the hu- ment. space, complete with parking spaces real estate assets throughout 14 man body and nature into the art It’s free to enter — so don’t delay. for customers. states. of the piano,” said colleague Bob To download the word list and reg- “We are pleased to begin wel- In addition to occupying the Martin, Ph.D. ister visit http://restorationtime.com/ coming new and existing customers ground-fl oor retail space, DII En- Tatiana was born in Chely- SpellingBee.php to this new ultra-modern location,” terprises has moved its corporate abinsk, Russia, began playing pi- The Temple of Restoration [490 Pa- said Morris Dweck, principal at headquarters to a 6,000-square-foot ano, at 4 years old, studied at the cifi c St. at Third Avenue in Boerum DII Enterprises. “This is a major space on the third fl oor of the of- Special Music School in Krivoy Hill, (718) 757–0954]. upgrade from our previous space at fi ce component. Of the offi ce compo- Rog, Ukraine, and obtained her 532 Neptune Ave.” nent, 30,000 square feet are already Bachelor of Music degree at the MARINE PARK “The businesses which have occupied. The building’s retail base State Music College and her Mas- long operated on the site 532 Nep- has two storefronts still available ters from the State University of Walk for the cure tune Ave., where the next phase of for lease. the Arts in Chisinau, Moldova. Don your pink trainers and caps our retail development is planned, Parking for DII customers is As a teacher, she strives to in- and join the Women’s Council of Re- have been an important part of available inside the building’s park- troduce her students to a broad altors Brooklyn Chapter to help raise our vision from the beginning,” ing arcade. range of musical possibilities, funds for breast cancer research. said Jacob Cohen, executive vice DII Convenience Stores [626 helping them develop a deep ap- Meet in the parking lot at Avenue S president of development at Cam- Sheepshead Bay Rd. in Brighton preciation of the piano. and E. 33rd Street at 9:30 am on Oct. 13. meby’s. “By fi rst constructing 626 Beach, (718) 265–7099]. Brooklyn Music School [126 If you beat the crowds and register by St. Felix St. in Fort Greene, (718) Oct. 8 you will score an event T-shirt. 638–5660]. It’s $15 per person (checks payable to been elected chair of the Board of Di- tive director. “Toni’s experience, con- Fillmore Cares) as well as plenty of rectors at the Brooklyn Arts Coun- nectivity, and insight into our borough sponsorships available. So come on cil. Currently, Standing O pal Toni is have already been invaluable, and it of an emeritus member. down and visit the Pink Tent — all the Director of Regional is both natural and fi t- “I am deeply grateful to the mem- proceeds will be donated to Pat’s Pink and Community Affairs, ting for her to take the bers of our board and staff for their Party. Corporate Affairs for Con helm.” incredible support, commitment and Contact Robin Snyder at Sweet- Edison Company of New Toni added her joy at friendship,” said Dr. Schutte. [email protected] or (718) York, Inc. and most re- the nomination and said, Brooklyn Arts Council [20 Jay St. 646–3600. cently served as vice chair “It is truly an honor to #616 in Vinegar Hill, (718) 625–0080]. of the arts council’s board be elected to lead BAC’s . . . VINEGAR HILL of directors. Board of Directors.” “We’re thrilled to see Toni succeeds Dr. Great news! Take a seat! Toni step into this new Thomas F. Schutte as Standing O now has its own Fa- Welcome and bienvenue to Anto- leadership role,” said the chairman, who will cebook page. Follow the O at Stand- nia (Toni) Yuille Williams. She has Charlotte Cohen, execu- continue in the capacity ingO@StandingOBKBooster. 36 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT Sunday, 10/28/2018 11 am-2 pm 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 EXCELSIOR SCHOLARSHIP YOU MAY BE ABLE TO ATTEND WWW.CITYTECH.CUNY.EDU/OPENHOUSE CITY TECH TUITION-FREE! 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WE MAKE HOUSEHOUSE HOUSE CALLS.CALLS. CALLS. FREE TRI-STATE! 1029 WEST JERICHO TURNPIKE, SMITHTOWN, L.I. Estimates! 38 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT FOCUS ON Health Smart sugar substitutues for diabetics onitoring glu- cose levels in Mthe blood to en- sure they are at an ac- ceptable level is a vi- tal task in a diabetic’s life. Unstable levels can mean the differ- ence between living a healthy life or illness and even death. Eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated Though aging increases a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes, a healthy lifestyle that includes routine exercise and a healthy with plenty of water, and possibly using diet can help men and women reduce that risk signifi cantly. Sugar substitutes mean that medication or insulin injections are a few of diabetics can occasionally the ways to maintain indulge in sweet treats. one’s glucose levels. How to reduce your When a diabetic eats, the sugar in her food is digested into glucose. Sugar is normally used by cells for energy. Insulin is a hormone that is se- creted by the pancreas and helps regulate the me- tabolism of carbohydrates and fats while removing excess glucose from the blood, which could prove risk for diabetes toxic. Individuals who have no insulin production (type 1 diabetes) and those whose insulin is ineffi - illions of people across your risk for a host of ailments, Focus on fi ber cient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream (type the globe suffer from dia- including type 2 diabetes, heart Adding more fi ber to your diet 2 diabetes) may have to take insulin and regulate M betes, a term used to de- disease, and stroke. According is another way to prevent or de- their sugar intake to keep the body in balance. scribe a group of metabolic dis- to the American Diabetes Asso- lay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Although having diabetes means a lifelong reg- eases in which a person has high ciation, losing as little as 10 to 15 Foods that are high in fi ber tend imen of watching what you eat, it does not mean blood pressure resulting from the pounds can make a signifi cant to make people feel fuller, reduc- you can’t enjoy your diet. Thanks to a wide variety body’s cells not responding prop- difference for people looking to ing the likelihood that you will of sugar substitutes, most diabetics can indulge in erly to insulin or inadequate in- reduce their risks of developing overeat. Fiber also helps the body desserts and other foods in moderation. sulin production. According to type 2 diabetes. When attempt- control its blood sugar levels, and For those ready to satisfy their sweet tooth, researchers at Australia’s Baker ing to lose weight, recognize fi ber can lower a person’s risk here are some sweeteners that are approved by the IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, that making lifestyle changes of heart disease. Many foods in- American Diabetes Association. if the spread of type 2 diabetes is a more effective way to shed clude fi ber, but some high-fi ber Sucralose: This sweetener, which often goes continues at its current rate, there pounds and keep weight off than foods include beans, fruits, nuts, by the brand name Splenda(R), is one of the more will be roughly 439 million adults fad diets that may promise quick and vegetables. popular supplements. The body does not recog- with diabetes across the globe in weight loss but tend to be less ef- nize sucralose as a carbohydrate or a sugar, which the year 2030. Though some cases fective at keeping that weight off Avoid refi ned means it will not be metabolized as such. Sucral- of diabetes cannot be prevented, over the long haul. Successful carbohydrates ose is heat-resistant, which means it can be used a healthy lifestyle can prevent or weight loss typically involves a for cooking and baking. Studies have shown that di- delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. combination of physical activity Stevia: Relatively new to the commercial mar- ets rich in refi ned carbohydrates Type 2 diabetes is the most and a healthy diet. Include physi- ket, stevia is an all-natural sweetener, unlike increase a person’s risk of devel- common form of diabetes, occur- cal activity as part of your daily many of the other sugar substitutes. It comes from oping diabetes, while additional ring because the body does not routine several days per week, a South American plant of the same name and has studies have shown that diets use insulin properly. Initially, the taking it slow at fi rst if you have a strong track record of safety. The sweetener has rich in whole grains protect the pancreas will make extra insu- not exercised regularly in quite zero calories and no glycemic index. lin to account for the body’s resis- some time. As your body begins body against diabetes. Research- Saccharine: Saccharine is also safe, but dia- tance to insulin, but over time the to adapt to exercise, you can grad- ers examining the results of sev- betics must only consume it in small amounts. It pancreas cannot produce enough ually increase the intensity of eral studies that explored the re- also can be mixed with hot or cold food. insulin to maintain normal blood your workout routines. lationship between whole grains Aspartame: This sweetener also has zero cal- glucose levels. The risk of devel- Adopting a healthy diet is and diabetes found that eating ories and is found in many foods and beverages. oping type 2 diabetes increases another way to lose weight and an extra two servings of whole However, aspartame is best avoided when baking as people age, and while there maintain that weight loss. A diet grains each day can reduce a per- because it loses sweetness when heated. is no way to halt the aging pro- low in calories and fat is a good son’s risk of type 2 diabetes by Acesulfame potassium: A little goes a long cess, there are many other ways start. Men and women who need as much as 21 percent. Refi ned way with this product because it is much sweeter for men, women, and children to to lose a signifi cant amount of carbohydrates, which can be than sugar. It is also usually combined with other reduce their risks of developing weight may want to work with a found in white bread, white rice, sweeteners because it can have a bitter aftertaste. type 2 diabetes. dietitian or nutritionist to create mashed potatoes and many ce- Not all sugar substitutes are good for diabetics, a meal plan that is likely to pro- reals, cause sustained spikes in however. The Mayo Clinic warns that sugar alco- Shed those extra duce the best results and address blood sugar and insulin levels, hols, particularly mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, pounds any vitamin or nutrient defi cien- which can increase a person’s can increase blood sugar levels. These products Being overweight increases cies they might have. risk of diabetes. also may cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea. DT COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 39 FOCUS ON Health Navigating holidays with diabetes mid a season of sweets then you can develop a plan and special foods, it to avoid them or eat them in A sometimes can be chal- moderation in advance of ar- lenging for diabetics to main- riving at a family gathering or tain their dietary discipline. holiday party. But eating certain foods in Eat a healthy snack. moderation can help people Prior to going to a holiday with diabetes enjoy the fl avors party, eat something that of the holidays without com- will satisfy your hunger to promising their health. avoid overeating once you are The Centers for Disease there. Control and Prevention says Ask about foods. Don’t more than 29 million people be shy to ask the host or host- in the United States have dia- ess about what will be served. betes, while another 86 mil- This will help you develop a lion adults have pre-diabetes. strategy that will fi t your meal One in four people with diabe- plan. tes do not know they have the Limit alcohol consump- disease. tion. Only drink in modera- Managing diabetes is more tion and eat something be- than just avoiding candy and forehand to prevent low blood cookies. Foods with a lot of fat glucose levels later. Avoid The availability of sugary treats during the holiday season can tempt diabetics to deviate from their healthy or those that are high in car- drinks with high calorie mix- diets. bohydrates also can be prob- ers or ones packed with extra lematic. Such foods may not be sugar. ble. If you bring a baked good, blood-sugar levels like a the next. Exercise, revisit so easy to avoid come the holi- Bring a dish. Make consider recipes with reduced hawk. Monitor your levels meal plans, and cut portion day season, but the following something that is diabetic- sugar or ones that use a sugar more closely so you can see sizes. are a few tips to help men and friendly and bring it to the substitute. how holiday foods are affect- Diabetics cannot stop mon- women with diabetes main- party. Chances are someone Control your por- ing your levels and so you itoring their diets just because tain their health through the else attending the party is tions. Fill up your dish with know if you need to make any the holidays have arrived. holidays: diabetic and will appreciate healthy foods, leaving only a adjustments. With planning and diligence, Anticipate foods. Certain having a healthy choice as small spot for something in- Rebound quickly. Ex- it’s possible to enjoy the foods foods are staples of the holi- well. dulgent. perts advise that if you go and fl avors of the holidays day season. If you anticipate Opt for fruit. Choose fruit Test diligently. Now is overboard on a particular without compromising your potentially problematic foods, over sweets at the dessert ta- the time to monitor your day, get back on your feet health. Safe and healthy ways to shed pounds aintaining a healthy weight is a great way to of dealing with boredom. If you routinely respond avoid sickness and disease. According to the to stress by eating, fi nd a healthier way of coping, M Obesity Education Initiative, sponsored by whether it’s going to the gym for a workout or tak- the National Institutes of Health, as people become ing the dog for a walk. In addition, don’t respond to overweight and obese, their risk for developing a boredom with food. If boredom is setting in, pick up host of ailments, including coronary heart disease, a book or call a friend and plan an activity together. type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and hypertension, increases. Eat at home But the consequences of being overweight or Even though many restaurants now provide calo- obese are not only physical. Psychological side ef- rie information on their menus, dining out does not fects like anxiety and low self-esteem have been afford adults the opportunity to control their diets linked to overweight and obesity as well. With such as much as eating at home does, as dieters can con- serious consequences linked to being overweight, trol each and every ingredient that goes into their it’s no wonder so many men and women are looking meals when eating at home. to shed pounds. As adults embark on their weight-loss journeys, Don’t forget to exercise they can expect to encounter a host of “miracle” A healthy, low-calorie diet is only half the for- solutions to weight loss that will promise skinnier mula to healthy and sustainable weight loss. Adults waistlines seemingly overnight. But the best way to looking to shed weight also must commit to routine lose weight is to do so safely and nutritiously: exercise if they want their weight loss to be both Eating only when hungry is one way adults can lose weight healthy and lasting. Men and women, especially Avoid short-term diets and keep pounds off. those people who are considerably overweight, Short-term diets rarely lead to long-term weight should take things slowly at fi rst, gradually com- loss. When attempting to lose weight, men and ment that requires a lifestyle change, not temporary mitting to more vigorous exercise as they lose women should want to shed pounds and keep those and diffi cult-to-maintain restrictions. weight and their body grows more acclimated to pounds off. Short-term diets may require dieters daily exercise. to make unreasonable sacrifi ces to produce rapid Eat only when you’re hungry Losing weight can be diffi cult, but adults who weight loss. But such sacrifi ces can rarely be made Eating only when you’re hungry may sound obvi- commit to healthy and nutritious weight loss are over the long-haul, and doing so might even be un- ous, but many people eat as an emotional response more likely to lose weight and keep the weight off healthy. Approach your diet as a long-term commit- to diffi cult situations, while others may eat as a way than those who look for quick fi xes. 40 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT Happy. Healthy. Loved. These are the dreams we have for our children. with pride and love. ! " # $ ! Call: 1-888-FIDELIS ! Fidelis Care is a top-rated plan in the 2017 New York State Consumer’s Guide to Medicaid and Child Health Plus. ' ` (1-888-343-3547) TTY: 711 To learn more about applying for health insurance, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace, visit www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777. 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Insulin of diabetes, excessive body not produce enough naturally. also affects other metabolic weight and not enough exercise However, the rest of the pub- processes, such as the break- are the culprits in insulin re- lic may be less knowledgeable down of protein or fat. sistance. about the role of insulin and its If insulin is not being pro- Eating a healthier diet and impact on overall health. duced in the right amounts, the becoming more physically ac- Insulin is produced in the result is high blood sugar, or tive can help reverse the condi- pancreas of the human body. Its hyperglycemia. Chronic hyper- tion. most important function is the glycemia is the hallmark of dia- Too little glucose in the way it interacts with glucose betes mellitus. blood (hypoglycemia) can make (blood sugar) to allow the cells Complications of high blood a person feel irritable, tired, or of the body to use that glucose sugar include damage to the confused. Low blood sugar can as energy. nervous system, kidneys, eyes, lead to loss of consciousness. Insulin can be viewed as a and the extremities. That is why it is crucial that type of key that unlocks the Type 1 diabetes occurs when blood sugar concentrations re- cells and enables glucose to en- the pancreas fails to produce main relatively stable. ter. The pancreas senses when enough insulin. Supplementa- Without insulin, the body there is a spike in glucose in tion with insulin will be neces- could not effectively make use the bloodstream and reacts by sary to avoid drastic changes in of the energy obtained through producing insulin. blood glucose levels. eating and drinking. Insulin According to the Hormone When a person has type 2 helps unlock cells so that glu- Health Network, insulin also diabetes, cells fail to respond cose can be used to its full po- works to ensure the liver stores to insulin properly. This is re- tential. BRIGHTON EYE 718-339-6868 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Millie R. 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What’s more, diabetes lion people in the United can put individuals at risk of D States and close to three developing conjunctival bac- million people in Canada. terial infections (pink eye), as While diabetes can be accom- well as corneal erosions, cor- panied by many different symp- neal defects, and subsequent toms, some people are surprised dry eyes. to learn that diabetes can affect According to the American the eyes and vision. Diabetes Association, people Changes in vision are with diabetes are at a 40-per- sometimes the earliest warn- cent greater risk of suffering ing signs of the presence of from glaucoma than people diabetes or pre-diabetes. Dia- without diabetes. The longer Routine eye examinations can help doctors diagnose diabetes early. Such examinations also are important in betic eye disease is its own someone has had diabetes, the the management of the disease and the prevention of vision loss. stand-alone condition, and the more common glaucoma is. National Eye Institute points Diabetics also are 60 percent to check for illness. Pressure • Damage to nerve tissue tes may need to see their eye out that diabetic eye disease more likely to develop cata- on the eye will be tested, as • Health of the retina, and doctors more frequently and comprises a group of eye con- racts. Vision checkups and glaucoma can cause elevated whether there are any tears or have a greater number of di- ditions that affect people with care are an important part of pressure. The doctor also will detachments lated exams to ensure eyes are diabetes. These may include living with diabetes. check for any clouding of the While many of the vision still in good health. retinopathy, macular edema, Routine eye examinations eye lens. loss problems associated with To keep diabetes in check, cataracts, and glaucoma. 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Con- care providers can work to- can experience xanthelasma, ing a comprehensive dilated including any leaking blood trolling diabetes slows the on- gether to ensure that all symp- or yellowish collections of eye exam, eye doctors will vessels or fatty deposits set and worsening of visual toms of diabetes are treated ef- cholesterol around the eye examine all areas of the eye •Swelling of the macula symptoms. People with diabe- fectively. Lower blood-sugar levels without use of medication iabetes is a disorder in then makes cells less respon- Exercise which the body cannot sive or immune to its effects. Many people with type 2 Dproperly store and use Diabetes treatment can in- diabetes are carrying around the energy found in food. To clude a combination of strate- extra weight. Exercise can be more specifi c, diabetes gies, including the following help them shed pounds and compromises the body’s abil- non-drug remedies: maintain healthier weights. ity to use glucose. 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The event includes a business expo with networking followed by a dinner and awards ceremony. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:00-9:00PM El Caribe 5945 Strickland Avenue Mill Basin, Brooklyn TO NOMINATE, VISIT www.SchnepsCommunicationsEvents.com/nominate/ For sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities please call Lori 347.225.3657 or email [email protected] 46 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5–11, 2018 DT WWW.BROOKLYNDAILY.COM 1 METROTECH CENTER NORTH • 10TH FLOOR • BROOKLYN, NY 11201 Horse back Red alert: Sara Caswell, Joe Brent, and Andrew Ryan, of the improvisational chamber ensemble Nine Horses, will play at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Marine Park on Oct. 21 as part of the church’s fall music series. Emma Band returns to Good Shepherd music series By Kevin Duggan but he leaves plenty of space for violin- ments, eventually finding Ryan. Brent has performed in the Good heir music will bring Marine Park ist Sara Caswell and double-bass player The band has since toured the country Shepherd fall music series for the last together. Andrew Ryan to add their own unique and held residencies at a number of col- 11 years, performing with various jazz, T The improvisational three-piece touches, he said. leges, and is currently writing songs for bluegrass, and classical music groups, band Nine Horses will bring its intimate “I bring in a piece that’s maybe 90 a new album. One of those new tunes, and he is excited to see the audience sound to the Good Shepherd Catholic percent finished and then they’ll add “ The Water Understands ,” hints at a return year after year, he said. Church in Marine Park on Oct. 21, for the their part. And Sara will bring in bits that more elaborate direction, with a more “It is great to see that they still like second in a series of eight free Sunday are better than anything that I could ever expansive rhythm section and an entranc- me,” he said. “I hope to see a lot of the night concerts at the holy hotspot. The come up with. It’s hard to describe our ing video. same people I see every year and more.” three members of the group produce an music, but when you put us together in a Brent, a Queens native who now lives Nine Horses at Good Shepherd Catholic appealing, genre-defying sound with ele- room that’s what comes out,” he said. upstate, is looking forward to playing at Church [1950 Batchelder St near Avenue ment of folk, classical, and jazz, said the Brent, who previously toured with pop the Marine Park church. S in Marine Park, (718) 998–2800, www. band’s mandolin player. musician Regina Spektor, met Caswell “The church is a gorgeous space and goodshepherdbrooklyn.org]. Oct. 21 at 5 “It’s tough to put it into any one while they played together in other proj- music sounds really beautiful in there. pm. Free. genre,” said Joe Brent. “Which may be an ects. The two started Nine Horses in 2012 It’s spacious so sound fills the room in a “Music From Good Shepherd” music attractive aspect for me, the fact that it’s and released an album, but quickly real- beautiful way. But it’s also not too big so series performs every Sunday at Good difficult to place.” ized that they needed a bass to comple- a small ensemble like us doesn’t get swal- Shepherd Catholic Church, Oct. 14–Dec. Brent writes most of the band’s music, ment the higher registers of their instru- lowed up in the space,” he said. 9. Voluntary donations encouraged. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5-11, 2018 47 DEAD OF NIGHT ‘Nightfall’ brings surprises to Cemetery By Julianne McShane they encounter them. Several small hey’re taking a leap in the stages will feature more elaborate dark. performances, including Brooklyn T Thousands of candles will a cappella quartet the Apple Boys, light up Green-Wood Cemetery for artists operating a pyrophone — an two nights of artistic surprises, as organ whose notes are accompa- circus performers, musicians, and nied by quick bursts of flames — storytellers ply their trade among and contortionist and dancer Miss the tombstones. The performers of Ekat, who will perform in a dress the “Nightfall” event on Oct. 19 and created with Rooftop Films, which 20 are not out to spook graveyard will serve as a screen for old black- visitors, but instead aim to enchant and-white films while she dances. them with wonders in the dark, Bindlestiff’s co-founder said according to the artistic director of the cemetery will give attendees Rooftop Films, which will screen a quiet space to contemplate the short films at the event. enchantment around them and the “The theme is nightfall in the The edge of night: Sword swallowers, locals who came before them. sense of the timelessness that’s fire performers, musicians, and contor- “Knowing that all these per- created when you’re wander- tionists will surprise visitors at Green- manent residents aren’t watching Wood Cemetery’s “Nightfall” event on ing around after dark,” said Dan the show but are there for it is Oct. 19 and 20. Maike Schulz Nuxoll. “It’s more a vibe of mys- touching,” said Williamsburg resi- tery and encountering the unex- throughout the cemetery and go dent Keith Nelson. “Just to be in pected, as opposed to stuff that’s wherever their feet take them,” that much nature and quiet in the horrifying.” he said. middle of Brooklyn is magic.” Guests will be welcomed with Sword swallowers, hula-hoop The cloak of nightfall will also You’re fired: Fire-breathers will light up the “Nightfall” party in Green-Wood Cemetery on Oct. 19 and 20. Maike Schulz a “musical experience,” and see a artists, magicians, mentalists, enhance the beauty of the grave- short, as-yet-unnamed film before and stilt-walking ballerinas from yard, said Nuxoll. ness of the space,” he said. “It Cemetery (500 25th St. at Fifth wandering into an evening adven- the borough’s Bindlestiff Family “One of the things we want to becomes even more mysteriously Avenue in Greenwood Heights, ture, according to Nuxoll. Cirkus will stroll through the grave- tap into is the timeless quality of beautiful in the evening.” (718) 768–7300, www.green-wood. “They’ll really spread out yard, performing for attendees as Green-Wood and the mysterious- “Nightfall” at Green-Wood com). Oct. 19 and 20 at 8 pm. $80. Nightmare before XXX-mas Burlesque show pays tribute to Tim Burton By Julianne Cuba t’s showtime! A group of drag and bur- Ilesque performers will kick off the Halloween season this weekend with a sexy, spooky show honoring the filmmaker behind “Beetlejuice,” “Edward Scissorhands,” and “The Nightmare Behind Christmas.” Melon head: A Forever Ink patron shows off her work during one of the tattoo The troupe behind “Madness: A bar’s “Ink and Drink” events. Forever Ink Tattoo Bar Drag & Burlesque tribute to Tim Burton,” at Coney Island USA on Oct. 5, are all big fans of the direc- Honeydew tattoo tor’s freaky films, said the recently crowned Mr. Coney Island, who By Colin Mixson a melon,’ ” said Ricardo Rivera, will also perform in the show. hey are ripe for the inking! who owns the Forever Ink tattoo “As a troupe we’re very into A Flatbush Avenue parlor and bar in partnership with the aesthetics of classic early ’90s, Twatering hole is giving his brother Roberto. artsy, spooky Halloween stuff, wannabe tattoo artists the opportu- For canvases, the bar gives its all of us enjoy light horror,” said nity to learn the tricks of the trade newbie tattoo artists honeydew Lee Valone, who lives in Flatbush. The ’juice is loose: Mr. Coney Island Lee Valone might dress up as Beetlejuice for the Oct. 5 bulesque and drag tribute to Tim Burton movies. on a melon — and grab a shot — melons, which “heal” in a way “We’re all into the aesthetics of during its weekly “Ink and Drink” that mimics human flesh, where- things that are a little bit creepy. strip out of) outfits inspired by Audiences should expect the events held every Thursday night by the tattooed lines develop over We’re really representing different Burton’s gothy, over-the-top cos- adults-only show to be only PG-13 and Saturday afternoon. the course of about a day, accord- characters from Tim Burton mov- tumed characters, according to in terms of frights, said Valone. For the $35 price of admission, ing to Rivera. ies and representing his aesthetic Valone. “I’ll possibly impersonating patrons are given a tattoo gun, five Have a drink and tattoo a melon as a filmmaker and illustrator.” “They can expect nostalgia, Tim Burton himself, why not?” stencils, and a stiff drink, along at Forever Ink Tattoo Bar [1051 Several guest stars, including they can expect to be delighted by he said. “It’s going to be a little with a melon to practice on and Flatbush Ave. between Duryea Doll Body and Foxy Belle Afriq, costumes and performance,” he spooky, but not scary.” a little advice to get them started, Place and Beverly Road in Ditmas will join the members of Valone’s said. “I was raised on Tim Burton “Madness” at Coney Island according to one tattoo artist. Park, (718) 284–4029, www.tat- troupe Beefsquad, so audiences movies so it’s a good excuse to be USA (1208 Surf Ave. at W. 12th St. “We usually tell them, ‘Don’t toosbrooklyn.com] Thursdays at 8 can expect a about a dozen per- playful and have some fun for the in Coney Island, www.coneyisland. take it too seriously — it’s just pm; Saturdays at 2 pm. $35. formers to dress up in (and then Halloween season.” com). Oct. 5 at 9 pm. $15. 48 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5-11, 2018 24-7 BUSINESS, BROOKLYN STYLE Cozy coffee and decadent treats at Cappuccino Café 9P:8D@CC<JG 24-7 COURIER LIFE, OCT. 5-11, 2018 49 The best reads — handpicked by OUT OF THE BOX some of the best Dancing on the ‘Cardboard Stage’ Bklyn bookstores By Alexandra Simon Greenlight Bookstore’s pick: hey are treading the card- “Ponti,” by Sharlene Teo boards! In her exhilarating and haunt-aunt- T A new multimedia dance ed debut novel, Teo moves pastpast show about feeling powerless in the the usual tropes about teen-een- face of city and national politics will age girls to explore the toxicxic storm the stage of Triskelion Arts friendship between fatherlessess in Greenpoint on Oct. 18–20. The Szu and acid-tongued Circe.e. Bay Ridge-raised choreographer of Szu lives in the shadoww “Cardboard Stage” said that after of her beautiful, but cold-- the presidential election of 2016, she hearted mother Amisa,, was compelled to create a piece that who acquired fame for would express her feelings. her portrayal of a woman “There was a lot of political talk who maintains eternal and a lot of protests going on at the youth by devouring men. time, and it was the start of what we The novel, which shifts see now,” said Nicole Philippidis, backwards and forwards inin time,time, the artistic director of 277 Dance is wrought by lush prose and dark humor. A story Project. shaped by loneliness, Teo welcomes us to the “strangeness The name of the show was of living with and loving other people.” inspired by a common sight at politi- — Itiola Jones, Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. cal protests, said Philippidis: card- between S. Elliott Place and S. Portland Avenue in Fort board signs. Greene, (718) 246–0200, www.greenlightbookstore.com ]. “At these protests there were Falling down: The new multimedia dance show “Cardboard Stage,” opening at Triskelion always cardboard — everywhere I Arts on Oct. 18, deals with feelings of power and powerlessness in times of change. Community Bookstore’s pick: “Ninth Satoshi Tsuchiyama looked I would see cardboard signs,” Street Women,” by Mary Gabriel she said. will enact the day-to-day struggles said Philippidis. In “Ninth Street Women,”men, The protest signs are one of the of life in a rapidly changing city, “It’s fun, it’s wonderful live music Mary Gabriel brings the down-own- most potent ways to getting people’s against a background of ever-chang- and visual media, and a culmination town art scene of postwar NewNew attention, said Philippidis — and they ing abstract visuals created by film- of talented artists working together,” York to vivid life via the storiesries use the same material that sidewalk maker Jennifer Klein. she said. of the women who played vitalital dancers perform on. For music, the choreographer “The piece speaks to everyone roles in its history. While thehe “When you can have something teamed up with her musician brother and it doesn’t matter who you are critics of the period lionizeded to say — you can speak it or scream John Philippidis, a founding mem- or where you’re from — you’ll find the male artists that dominat-t- it, but as soon as you write it down ber of the indie-folk band Burlap to something in this show and leave on ed the galleries and museumm you have an audience and a place to Cashmere. He created a soundtrack a high of a shared experience.” collections, painters like be seen or heard,” she said. “People for the show, and will perform it live “Cardboard Stage” at Triskelion Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, make makeshift stages all the time, during the three-night run. Arts [106 Calyer St. between Elaine De Kooning, and and as soon as you place it on the The evening combines several Banker Street and Clifford Place in others were making work floor, people will stop and watch it. different art forms with a display of Greenpoint, (718) 389–3473, www. every bit as innovative It carves out a space for a voice.” talented dancers to express feelings triskelionarts.org]. Oct. 18–20 at 8 and powerful as anyone In the show, a half-dozen dancers that everyone has felt at some point, pm. $22 ($18 in advance). in the art world then or since.eAneminently An eminently readable and necessary corrective to the creation myth of the macho American postwar painters! — Samuel Partal, Community Bookstore [43 Seventh Ave. between Carroll Street and Garfield Place in Park Donuts? Yes, do! Slope, (718) 783–3075, www.commu nityb ookst ore.net ]. By Bill Roundy Lee’s “BlacKKKlansman,” where we Word’s picks: he food at Alamo Drafthouse could chomp our way through some “Indecency,” by Justin Phillip Reed Cinema is much better than it new dishes. The force of these poemsoems Tneeds to be. The new Ethiopian-spiced Berbere sent me flying over the edgeedge Once you settle into your seats at Wings ($14) — created for “Black of what I thought I knewnew the Downtown movie theater, you are Panther” and added to the permanent Say cheese: Instead of a donut photo, about language and power.wer. a captive audience — so the kitchen menu — were a little dry, so I stole a please accept this picture of the squash Reed takes seemingly every-ry- could get by with a basic burger slice of my friend’s Squash and Goat and goat cheese flatbread, taken from an day spaces (the body, SSt.t. and nachos. Instead, the bar serves Cheese flatbread ($16), which was Alamo press release announcing the new Louis) and turns them intoto menu. Alamo Drafthouse a Brooklyn cocktail as good as you excellent. For dessert, I decided to a kind of electric shock onn will find outside the Clover Club, indulge in the donuts ($9). versus Klansman action on screen. So the page. He writes aboutt the draft list runs to 40 beers, and Readers, that ring of fried dough I cannot provide a picture of that fried sex, race, masculinity, the food menu features appetizers, was the best thing I ate that week. Just perfection. Instead, I quietly elbowed violence, and (in)justice entrees, and desserts that you would the right amount of crunch, a soft, my buddy to offer him a bite — and without giving you room order even without a movie. still warm interior, sprinkled with thus ensured that when the lights to hide from the truths That food menu recently got an sweet cream, sitting on a “blueberry came up, there were only crumbs he uncovers. Any reader upgrade, dropping a few dishes and compote” — a tart jelly that cut right remaining. who ventures into these adding a dozen new items, includ- through the sweetness. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema [445 pages will be irrevocably changed.hanged. Brace ing a chili-cheese dog, a steak salad, Alamo has strict rules against Albee Square West between Fulton yourself. and a fried chicken sandwich, among talking, texting, and cell phone use and Willoughby streets Downtown, — Hilah Kohen, Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Street other items. 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A new translation of the Euripides tragedy about a THURS, OCT. 11 king who tries to restrain the followers of Dionysus. OUTDOORS, BROOKLYN $30–$75. 7:30 pm. BAM RUNS 5K: Followed by Harvey Theater [651 Fulton an awards ceremony and St. at Rockwell Place in reception in the LeFrak Fort Greene, (718) 636– Center at Lakeside. A por- 4100], www.bam.org. tion of the proceeds will THEATER, “THE DANGER — benefi t the Prospect Park A HOMAGE TO STRANGE Alliance. $20–$1000. 5 pm. FRUIT”: Stacey Rose’s Prospect Park LeFrak Cen- dystopic ghost play follows ter at Lakeside (171 East the interracial couple He Drive in Prospect Park), and She into an in-be- brooklynruns.nyc. Hey Ms. Tambourine Woman: Florence and the Machine will tween world that houses READING, RON CHERNOW play Barclays Center on Oct. 9 as part of its “High as Hope” black souls who left the ON ULYSSES S. GRANT: Award-winning historian tour. Associated Press / Jack Plunkett earth in violent ways and constantly seek their way and biographer Ron Cher- home. $18. 8 pm. Jack (505 now discusses the larger- COMING SOON TO Waverly Ave. between Ful- than-life Union general ton Street and Atlantic Av- and president. $10 ($5 for enue in Clinton Hill), www. members). 6:30 pm. Brook- BARCLAYS CENTER jackny.org. lyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton MUSIC, DRINKING SONGS!: Street in Brooklyn Heights, Opera on Tap presents an FRI, OCT. 5 WED, OCT. 24 (718) 222–4111], www. evening of boozy tunes. brooklynhistory.org. MUSIC, BRUNO MARS: SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- $10 suggested donation. THEATER, THE CHURCH OF $81–$236. 8 pm. LANDERS V FLORIDA 8 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park THE ALIEN LOVE CHILD PANTHERS: $15–$185. PRESENTS THE PAS- 7 pm. Slope, (718) 965–9177], Splitting up: The four-day Dumbo Dance Festival will feature SAT, OCT. 6 www.barbesbrooklyn.com. SION OF REVEREND YO- performances from 70 dance troupes, including the Jennifer LANDA: A workshop pro- SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- Muller’s The Works company (pictured), who will dance at the duction of a musical about LANDERS V NASH- FRI, OCT. 26 SAT, OCT. 6 opening gala on Oct. 11. Steven Pisano the life of trans-femme VILLE PREDATORS: MUSIC, NICK CAVE AND genderqueer interfaith $41–$230. 7 pm. ART, BWAC FALL ARTS THE BAD SEEDS: $19– music minister Rev. Yo- SHOW, OPENING RECEP- at Third Avenue in Boerum landa. $12 ($8 in advance). $99. 7:15 pm. TION: The Brooklyn Wa- SUN, OCT. 7 Hill, (917) 267–0363], www. 7 pm. BRIC Arts Media SUN, OCT 7 terfront Artists Coalition House [647 Fulton St. at closes its 40th season with FAMILY, BUS FESTIVAL: The roulette.org. MUSIC, ROMEO SANTOS: SAT, OCT. 27 Rockwell Place in Fort six different exhibits. $5 New York Transit Museum $79–$450. 8 pm. Greene, (718) 683–5621], MUSIC, KEITH URBAN: suggested donation. 1–6 brings its vintage bus fl eet MON, OCT. 8 www.bricartsmedia.org. $35–$99. 7:30 pm. pm. Brooklyn Waterfront to Brooklyn Bridge Park for MON, OCT. 8 Artists Coalition [499 Van a day of education, hands- COMEDY, BUTTERBOY: A DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL on activities, photo ops, weekly stand-up comedy OPENING GALA: The SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- Brunt St., near Reed Street SUN, OCT. 28 and more. Free. 10 am. show hosted by Aparna four-day dance spectacular LANDERS V SAN JOSE in Red Hook, (718) 596– Brooklyn Bridge Park Plaza Nancherla, Maeve Higgins, opens with performances, SHARKS: $21–$252. SPORTS, BROOKLYN 2506], www.bwac.org. (17-31 Water St. in Brook- and Jo Firestone. $10 ($8 a buffet dinner, and a 1 pm. NETS V GOLDEN ART, RECEPTION AND lyn Heights), www.nytran- in advance). 8 pm. Little- party. $100. 7 pm. Gelsey BOOK SIGNING: An ex- STATE WARRIORS: fi eld (635 Sackett St. be- Kirkland Arts Center [29 hibition of drawings by sitmuseum.org/BusFest. $152–$2,250. 5 pm. tween Third and Fourth av- Jay St. at Plymouth Street TUE, OCT. 9 Paul McDonough, who will READING, “BLANKET FORT”: The authors of this enues in Gowanus), www. in Dumbo, (718) 330–1234], MUSIC, FLORENCE AND also be available to sign littlefi eldnyc.com. gkartscenter.org. WED, OCT. 31 his book, “In the Studio.” guide to blanket forts will THE MACHINE: $49– COMEDY, SIDE PONYTAIL Free. 3 pm. Tabla Rasa Gal- construct a big tent and $129. 7 pm. SPORTS, BROOKLYN COMEDY: The Monday lery [224 48th St. between sign books. Free. 1:30 pm. FRI, OCT. 12 NETS V DETROIT PIS- night comedy show wel- Second and Third avenues PowerHouse Arena [28 TONS: $20–$818. 7:30 comes Tawanda Gona, FILM, IMAGINE SCIENCE THU, OCT. 11 in Sunset Park, (718) 833– Adams St. at Water Street pm. in Dumbo, (718) 666– Lisa Ann Chanoux, Jeff FILM FESTIVAL OPEN- MUSIC, NIKKI MINAJ, 9100], www.TablaRasaGal- 3049], www.powerhouse- Arcuri, and more. Free. 8 ING NIGHT: And evening FUTURE: $36–$182. lery.com. arena.com. pm. Friends and Lovers of fi lm, virtual reality, and 7:30 pm. THU, NOV. 1 READING, LIT CRAWL immersive works. $12. 7 FILM, “DOCTOR WHO” PRE- (641 Classon Ave. between BROOKLYN: A literary bar pm. Issue Project Room SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- MIERE: Watch the debut Dean and Pacifi c streets crawl in Crown Heights, [22 Boerum Pl. at Livings- SAT, OCT. 13 LANDERS V PITTS- of the science-fi ction in Crown Heights), www. with readings every hour at fnlbk.com. ton Street in Downtown, BURGH PENGUINS: show’s new season, with MUSIC, GORILLAZ: $89– various hotspots, followed (718) 330–0313], www.is- a brand new Doctor! The $160. 8 pm. $21–$512. 7 pm. by a party at Franklin Park sueprojectroom.org. at 9 pm. Free. 6–9 pm. Way Station will also unveil TUES, OCT. 9 its newly renovated time MUSIC, ACTIVE LISTENING: FRI, NOV. 2 Franklin Park (618 St. Johns MUSIC, MODEST MOUSE: Pianist Lior Willinger per- SUN, OCT. 14 Pl. between Classon and machine today. Free. 1:45 pm and 8 pm. The Way $49–$65. 8 pm. Kings The- forms 10 world premieres MUSIC, PHIL COLLINS: SPORTS, BROOKLYN Franklin avenues. in Crown from composers con- Station [683 Washington atre (1027 Flatbush Ave. $96–$306. 8 pm. NETS V HOUSTON Heights), pen.org/lit-crawl- cerned with social justice Ave. between St. Marks between Beverly Road and ROCKETS: $73–$1,999. brooklyn-2018. Tilden Avenue in Flatbush), issues. Free. 9 pm. Spec- Avenue and Prospect Place 7:30 pm. FUND-RAISER, A MYSTIC www.kingstheatre.com. trum NYC [70 Flushing Ave. THU, OCT. 18 in Prospect Heights, (718) FUND-RAISER PARTY: Garage A, at Cumberland 627–4949], www.waysta- MUSIC, SO SO DEF 25TH The New Collectives hosts Street in Fort Greene, (561) tionbk.com. CULTURAL CURREN$Y SAT, NOV. 3 a night of music, magic, WED, OCT. 10 379–2320], www.spectr- KAIJU BIG BATTEL: Cos- TOUR: $49–$150. 7:30 SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- and drinks to raise cash TALK, “IMMIGRANT umnyc.com. for its upcoming musical tumed monsters battle it pm. LANDERS V NEW JER- WOMEN, LABOR, AND “Zodiac Math.” $25 ($20 in out in the ring! $15 ($30 SEY DEVILS: $21–$820. THE QUEST FOR GENDER advance). 6 pm. MITU580 VIP). 3 pm. Bell House SAT, OCT. 13 FRI, OCT. 19 7 pm. JUSTICE”: Experts discuss (580 Sackett St., Unit A, [149 Seventh St. at Third the experiences of immi- FUND-RAISER, SIP & SHOP SPORTS, BROOKLYN between Third Avenue and Avenue in Gowanus, (718) grant women workers and FOR A CAUSE: A pop-up NETS V NEW YORK WED, NOV. 7 Nevins Street in Gowanus) 643–6510], www.thebell- the struggle for safe and market that raises cash KNICKS: $107–$655. thenewcollectives.com. houseny.com. just work environments for breast cancer aware- FAMILY, DISNEY ON ICE 7:30 pm. MUSIC, PEOPLE MUSEUM: MUSIC, FRANK SINATRA free from sexual harass- ness. $5 (Free with RSVP). PRESENTS MICKEY’S $13 ($10 in advance). 8 pm. TRIBUTE SHOW: Martin ment and violence. $5. Noon. The Tillary Hotel SEARCH PARTY: 7 pm. C’mon Everybody (325 McQuade performs Sina- 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Histori- [85 Flatbush Ave. Exten- SAT, OCT. 20 $18–$101. Franklin Ave. between Clif- tra hits accompanied by cal Society [128 Pierrepont sion in Downtown, (347) MUSIC, J BALVIN: $39– ton Place and Greene Av- pianist Dan Furman. Free. St. at Clinton Street in 782–8252], pinktobershop. $500. 8 pm. THU, NOV. 8 enue in Clinton Hill), www. 4 pm. South Brooklyn Brooklyn Heights, (718) eventbrite.com. cmoneverybody.com. Foundry [6909 Third Ave. 222–4111], www.brooklyn- MUSIC, ONEBEAT: The FAMILY, DISNEY ON ICE TINDER LIVE! WITH LANE between Bay Ridge and history.org. World Music Institute hosts TUE, OCT. 23 PRESENTS MICKEY’S MOORE: An improvised Ovington Avenues in Bay MUSIC, THE ECSTATIC a performance mashing MUSIC, TIDAL X BROOK- SEARCH PARTY: 11 am interactive comedy dating Ridge, (718) 333–5287]. 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