March 25–31, 2016 Including Canarsie Digest FREE SERVING BERGEN BEACH, CANARSIE, GEORGETOWN, MARINE PARK & MILL BASIN THE CHAIR APPARENT Furniture retail giant to replace funeral home, muffl er shop BY JULIANNE CUBA going to come down and say ‘We’re put- They’re moving everything — and the ting up homeless housing or halfway kitchen sink! houses.’ ” Developers will down the Parkside Instead, the retail furniture chain Memorial Chapels and the boarded- will move across Avenue V — from up Midas Muffl er Shop on Flatbush 2544 Flatbush Ave. to 2576 Flatbush Avenue near Avenue V to make room Ave., Buchanan said. for Raymour and Flanigan furniture Raymour and Flanigan bought the store, which is moving in from across Midas building last fall. It hasn’t yet the street. The news put to bed locals’ closed the deal with Parkside Memo- fears that the city would build a home- rial Chapels, but both parties have less shelter on the site, one resident signed a contract that will hand over said. the entire lot to the furniture chain by “We anticipated this could be a hor- 2017 , city records show. ror show,” said James Buchanan dur- It’s not clear what will happen ing a Community Board 18 meeting on to Raymour and Flanigan’s current March 16. “We would have this big lot building, which is about the size of fi ve
now, which is probably the largest lot basketball courts. Photo by Angel Zayas in Marine Park, that would be avail- Raymour and Flanigan leases the CHANGES ARE COMING!: A rendering posted shows the development that will replace the able, and we didn’t know if the city was Continued on page 11 Midas Shop and Parkside Funeral Home on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue V. Bicyclists rejoice! Board approves new Flatbush Ave. protected bike path BY JULIANNE CUBA on-details proposal to build a path It’s a bike lane made in heaven. connecting Marine Park to Jamaica A local panel unanimously ap- Bay Greenway via Flatbush Avenue proved a city plan on March 16 to back to the drawing board in January build a safe haven for bicyclists along — warning members would not ap- dangerous Flatbush Avenue, giving prove the plan without assurances cy- the go-ahead to new protected lanes clists on Flatbush would be separated Seein’ Dublin! around Floyd Bennett Field and Ma- from traffi c. Grace Walsh-Kemmis, Carmel Crimmins, and Séamus Walsh-Kemmis, who moved to rine Park Golf Course months after The Department of Transportation Brooklyn from Ireland seven months ago, celebrated their heritage at Park Slope’s St. pooh-poohing a similar plan they said answered last Wednesday, agreeing to Patrick’s Day Parade. For more, see page 2. Photo by Jason Speakman put bicyclists in harm’s way. reconstruct the sidewalk on the park- Community Board 18 sent a light- Continued on page 11
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NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD GL9C@J?<;9P:E>(D They stoop to conquer: The cast of “The Outs,” an online comedy series about a gay ex-couple, their friends, and their new love interests, lounges on some steps in Brooklyn. Not pictured: famed actor Alan Cumming, who plays himself on the show. Daniel Seung Lee Dropping Outs Online sitcom launches new season in Brooklyn By Julianne Cuba However, sometimes the streets can be tion Tom’s Restaurant, Goldman said. Broadway appearances in “Cabaret” and t is time to get in on “The Outs.” a little too active, said co-creator Sasha The show’s first season, all of which “The Three-Penny Opera” and his role The hilarious online sitcom about Winters, who plays Mitchell’s best friend can be viewed for free online, debuted on television’s “The Good Wife,” was an Ia gay couple who have broken up Oona. The filmmakers have sometimes in March of 2012. After a long hiatus, early supporter of the show, and played but remain in each other’s lives will hold had to shoo ardent fans away from the the creators are excited to show off the himself in the first season’s “Chanukah a release party for its much-anticipated camera, she said. new season to fans at the release party, Special” episode. He will also appear in second season at Littlefield in Gowanus “You never really know what it’s going they said. the new season. on March 30. “The Outs” is filmed almost to be like,” said Winters. “We’ve had peo- “It’s really exciting to finally be able The cast was a little intimidated at firs entirely in Brooklyn, and its creators say ple walk by and want to be in the scene.” to say this is what we’ve been hammering to have Cumming on set, but he was grea that shooting on the borough’s streets gives The two creators met as students at away at,” Goldman said. “Everybody will to work with, said Winters. the show an original, exciting atmosphere. Bard College, and they now live together be having drinks and celebrating the show “He’s so experienced and he’s alway “Shooting in Brooklyn is great — it’s in Clinton Hill. Most of the episodes coming back after three years. We always so nice to all of us,” she said. “He jus such a vibrant place, and there’s so much were filmed in nearby neighborhoods, and throw a good party.” genuinely enjoys working.” going on,” said co-creator Adam Goldman, keen-eyed viewers can see Park Slope, Audience members at the opening “The Outs” release party at Littlefield who also plays main character Mitchell. Gowanus, and Crown Heights locations on should keep their eyes open for one of the (622 Degraw St. between Third and Fourth “Wherever you’re shooting, it always has a the background. One of their favorite spots show’s biggest fans, actor Alan Cumming. avenues in Gowanus, www.littlefieldnyc unique personality.” to film was at the Prospect Heights institu- The Scottish performer, known for his com). March 30 at 8 pm. Free. Your entertainment guide Page 59 Police Blotter ...... 8 DRUMMING UP PRIDE: A pipe-and-drum band keeps Park Slope marchers stepping in time. Photo by Jason Speakman Standing O ...... 26 Letters ...... 36 Rhymes With Crazy ...... 37 It’s Only My Opinion ...... 38 TWO FOR GOOD LUCK A Britisher’s View ...... 38 Not For Nuthin’ ...... 38 Harbor Watch ...... 57 Brooklyn doubles up with a pair of St. Patrick’s Day parades Sports ...... 69 BY DENNIS LYNCH cluding more than 250 civil- Brooklyn commemorated a ians that the English killed. bloody Irish rebellion in two Park Slope’s affair started St. Patrick’s Day parades on after organizers wreathed a March 20. fi re department truck from HOW TO REACH US Scores of proud Gaels — Union Street’s Squad 1 in kilts and all — braved the honor of fi refi ghters who died Mail: foggy dew to celebrate Irish on 9–11. The engine led the pa- Courier Life heritage and the 100th anni- rade, followed by scout troops, Publications, Inc., versary of the 1916 Easter Ris- and Irish dance teams from 1 Metrotech Center North ing during marches on Fifth O’Malley School in Marine 10th Floor, Brooklyn, Avenue in Park Slope and Bay Park and Buckley School in Ridge, one leader said. Park Slope. N.Y. 11201 “It seemed a bit iffy at fi rst The pipes did hum, and General Phone: with the weather, but the drums did sound their loud (718) 260-2500 crowd really came out for it,” tattoo — Brooklyn’s Clann said Slope parade grand mar- Photo by Jason Speakman Eireann band and Staten Is- News Fax: ERIN GO BRAUGH!: (Above) Maeve Fitzpatrick and Devin Moore of Park (718) 260-2592 shall Mary Hogan, the national land’s Celtic Cross band kept president of the Ladies Ancient Slope show some green at the Slope parade on Sunday. (Below) Xaverian Slopers in time. News E-Mail: Order of the Hibernians, an High School’s Pipe and Drum band fi lled the streets of Bay Ridge — and In Bay Ridge, Grand Mar- [email protected] Irish fraternal organization. the hearts of revelers — with powerful traditional songs. shal James McHugh — for- Display Ad Phone: Organizers themed both mer chairman of the Saint (718) 260-8302 marches for the Easter Rising Anselm Catholic Academy Display Ad E-Mail: — the bloody Dublin insurrec- board of directors — led the [email protected] tion that helped kick-start the borough’s largest St. Paddy’s Irish War of Independence. parade down Third Avenue Display Ad Fax: Before the Park Slope pa- from Marine Avenue to 67th (718) 260-2579 rade, Consul General of Ireland Street. Classified Phone: Barbara Jones read rebels’ Xaverian High Schools (718) 260-2555 1916 proclamation declaring drummers kept time, and Classified Fax: Ireland’s independence. dancers from Buckley School (718) 260-2549 Ahead of the Bay Ridge pa- stepped to the beat. The pro- rade, organizers unveiled a cession’s mascot — the aptly Classified E-Mail: “remembrance stone” at Saint named labradoodle Seamus [email protected] Patrick’s Church for victims Butler — rode in style in a of the week-long uprising, in- 1960s Ford Mustang. Photo by Georgine Benvenuto :FLI@J:FLI@<:FLI@I8G?@: > GL9C@J? 2 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG Drop in the ocean City cuts East River Ferry price to match new boat service BY LAUREN GILL June of next year, adding four taxpayer-subsidized service. Ferry good news! new stops along the Kings DeBlasio dismissed that with Mayor DeBlasio fi nally County waterfront. Neither a wave of his invisible hand, unveiled the operator and ferry service will have free though. more details of his upcoming transfers to the state-run sub- “It’s called competition,” $55-million city-wide ferry ways and buses, however. he said. “People should re- service last Wednesday, but DeBlasio announced that spect that process.” the biggest reveal may have San Francisco outfi t Hornblower The new service will shut- DONE DEAL: East River Ferry riders can ride the high seas for the been for commuters who won’t Cruises and Events will run the tle straphangers between Bay price of a subway trip once the citywide ferry service gets underway even use it. Brooklynites who service and also take over the Ridge, Sunset Park, Brooklyn next year. Economic Development Corporation already ride the existing East East River Ferry — confi rming Heights, and Dumbo then onto River Ferry were thrilled to reports it had beaten out a joint Queens and Manhattan when learn their tickets will now bid by its existing operators it launches. It will add a leg to only cost 2.75 as part of the New York Waterway and Billy- the Bronx in 2018. Ferry faster than R train? plan — down from $4 on week- bey, and New York Water Taxi, Local pols had also de- days and $6 on weekends. which runs a service from Ikea manded a direct passage from BY DENNIS LYNCH liable, it seems the slightest “I’m thrilled!” said Gabri- in Red Hook to Manhattan. Brooklyn to Governors Island Seems like anything is bet- thing can cause delays,” said elle Nadig, who lives in beau- That may come as more good — which is currently only ac- ter than the R train. Doron Taleporos, who works tiful Greenpoint yet is some- news to East River Ferry fans — cessible from Kings County on Mayor DeBlasio’s new near to where the ferry times forced to sail over to Billybey is the company the city weekends during summer — 69th Street ferry to Manhat- would eventually dock. “Just weekend meetings in Man- had charged with maintaining but there were still no concrete tan will make at least four being on the boat would be a hattan for her fi lm production a Greenpoint gangplank that plans as of Wednesday. The stops — and take almost 15 much nicer ride.” company. “Having a reduced collapsed into icy waters in 2014 mayor’s offi ce said only that it minutes longer than Bay Taleporos plans to ride fare will help me save money due to a shoddy welding job that was still an “option” and Horn- Ridge’s Toonerville Trolley his bike from his home near for my business.” went undetected. blower will have to work out any — to get to Downtown Man- 74th Street and Fifth Avenue The city is cutting the fares But fans of carting around specifi cs with island offi cials. hattan, but at least one Ridg- to the pier on 69th Street and to allow for transfers with the stylish-yet-affordable Swedish The city also still could ite says it’s worth the wait, Shore Road. The ride should new fl oating transit network furniture may be less bouyed not say where it will put the because the R train is hell take about nine minutes, — which DeBlasio promised to — Water Taxi claims it will new Red Hook stop, which has on rails. just a couple minutes lon- tether to the price of a subway now have to fold because it been a months-long point of “It can be a painful com- ger than it would take him ride when it weighs anchor in can’t afford to compete with the Continued on page 6 mute on the train. It’s unre- Continued on page 6 F expre$$ Chamber lobbies Reviving service Albany for better to costly: Expert Brooklyn transit BY SHAVANA ABRUZZO BY JULIANNE CUBA They had a capitol time. Reviving express F train service is a A nearly 100-strong delegation from the pipe dream, because the resurrected Brooklyn Chamber of Com- orange bullet would negatively im- merce headed to Albany this pact other riders’ commutes or just week to advocate for the bor- plain cost too much, according to ough’s continued economic a former Transit Authority book- growth, including tax credits keeper and regular F train rider. for entrepreneurial veterans, The cash-strapped Metropolitan expanding the ferry service. Transportation Authority doesn’t F-TRAIN FUNDING: If the transit authority brings back the F train’s express service, Mom-and-pop owners and have the dough to run more trains it will either have to add more trains or cut service on the local lines, a transit expert other business folk brought Carlo Scissura on the line, so local riders would see says. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf Brooklyn to the doorsteps of fewer trains pulling up to their plat- their lawmakers and agencies, sharing their forms, the transit wonk said. 1970s to save itself money. The ex- money if the state doesn’t hurry up concerns and policy recommendations face- “The problem with the F ex- press tracks already exist, so restor- and pass a budget that funds the to-face at the March 14–15 forum. The Cham- press is there’s a limited number ing the service would not require agency’s $29 billion, fi ve-year capital ber’s manifesto includes supporting a higher of trains,” said Lawrence Little- signifi cant construction, according plan, Capital New York reported. minimum wage and more tourist kiosks in fi eld of Windsor Terrace. “If some to transit advocates and politicians The transit authority is consider- Brooklyn. go express, then there are fewer pushing for the restoration . ing reviving the express F service. The excursion wasn’t all business. trains and less service on local lines Littlefi eld agrees that the effort It fi nished a study on the matter last Brooklyn Night — a culminating recep- — unless you can increase the ser- to bring the service back would be year, but is refusing to release it un- tion showcasing more than 50 borough foods, vice. But the broader problem is the minimal considering the infrastruc- til its president signs off on the pa- beverages, and iconic brands — illustrated Metropolitan Transit Authority is ture is already there — but there is per. the commercial boom happening in Kings broke.” just not enough funding in the au- The authority declined to com- County, bragged the Chamber’s board presi- The F train used to run express thority’s budget to provide service ment for this article until the sand- dent and chief executive offi cer. to stops at Bergen Street, Church Av- for local and express F trains, he bagged study eventually goes pub- “This traditional ode to the great borough enue, Ditmars Avenue, Kings High- said. lic. highlights our critically important economic way, W. Eighth Street, and Coney The publicly-funded agency’s “We will have more to say once gains,” said Carlo A. Scissura, who called his Island–Stillwell Avenue, but the au- head has said the authority is dan- the report is fi nalized,” spokesman organization “an economic engine” that grew thority cut those services in the late gerously close to running out of Kevin Ortiz said. jobs and increased tax revenue. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 3 BROOKLYN NETS FAN OF THE WEEK THEY’RE NOT PUCKING AROUND: Team Rugged and the Moscow Penguins faced off on the ice for a good cause. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf WHAT AN ICE GESTURE Hockey teams raise money for blind BY JULIANNE CUBA New York — a division of the National It was a breakaway success! Federation of the Blind of New York Local hockey teams faced off at State that helps parents provide their Aviator Sports Center on March 12 children with the best possible educa- to benefi t families of blind children. tion and helps them get the best out of The showdown was particularly ex- life, said organization president Carl citing for one sightless woman who Jacobsen, Mindy’s husband. had never seen — or even heard — a Kids and participants had the op- hockey game, she said. portunity to win prizes in several raf- Photo by Jordan Rathkopf “I’ve never heard the sound of ice fl es during the game, including New skates, and it was fascinating how York Rangers tickets, New Jersey Shawn White, they sounded as the skaters came by Devils tickets, autographed hockey us,” said Mindy Jacobsen of Parents memorabilia, and gift certifi cates of Blind Children of New York. “Ev- to restaurants across Brooklyn and Fort Greene erybody was very excited and hav- Staten Island. ing a good time, and it was a noisy Team Rugged captain Tommy “Sean Marks, Joe Johnson — we’re getting game.” Needham also organized the event, Staten Island’s Team Rugged beat and he did a wonderful job making it there, the future’s bright.” city-wide squad the Moscow Penguins fun and enjoyable for everyone, Carl 8–7 during the Third Annual Rick said. Welch and Elaine Rink Memorial Ice “I appreciate everybody who came Hockey Fundraiser. and supported the effort,” he said. “It Get spotted in your Brooklyn Nets gear by our photographers, All proceeds from the event went was a fun event and I thank Tommy and we’ll put your picture in the paper! to the Parents of Blind Children of for all his efforts.” REPRESENT BROOKLYN! Call 800-4NBA-TIX or visit brooklynnets.com to purchase your tickets to the next Brooklyn Nets game! PHILANTHROPIC PUCKS!: Jared Delmar and John Lamash of Team Rugged get ready for a fund-raiser game against the Moscow Penguins at Aviator Sports Center on March 12. 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Gentile believes commuters will he said. “Outside of myself, I think Once there, he and the rest of Bay opt for the fresh New York har- most people’s concerns will be how Ridge’s salty seafarers can expect to bor air and the scenic views of our much extra time it will take.” go from the 69th Street Pier to lower fine borough’s waterfront — even The B64, which runs along Bay Manhattan’s Pier 11 in roughly 43 if it takes them a bit longer to get Ridge Avenue from 13th Avenue to minutes on the “South Brooklyn” to work. But Taleporos believes the pier, might serve as that feeder line, which stops at Brooklyn Army the ferry’s success will depend on for some — especially in transit- Terminal, Red Hook, Atlantic Av- whether or not Bay Ridgites who starved Dyker Heights. It would enue, and Dumbo, before crossing live beyond walking distance to the take 25 minutes to get to the ferry Economic Development Coroporation Development Economic the river. 69th Street Pier will be willing to from 86th Street and 13th Avenue ALL ABOARD: The planned route. All in all, the trip will take him find a way there — and if the city on the B64. 17 minutes longer on the ferry than FERRIES on the R, that is if the R is running on time — as of writing this article The commute: Subway vs. Ferry Continued from page 3 on March 18, the R was experiencing contention between locals who want “significant delays” because of sig- Turns out the fastest way to get from Bay Ridge to City Hall will still be the R Train. it to go in Atlantic Basin and the city, nal problems at Atlantic Avenue– Here’s one Ridgite’s commute on “old reliable” would stack up against the mayor’s which would prefer the transit-starved Barclay’s Center. Trains arrive less proposed ferry system. nabe’s southerly shore. frequently but more regularly than Taxpayers will shell out $55 million the system average, according to R train Ferry for the new system, then $30 million a Straphangers Campaign report Walk from 74th Street Bike from 74th Street annually for six years to keep it afl oat. card that ranked the line 14th out of to the subway at 77th to 69th Street pier: Hornblower will pay for 18 new 150-seat 19 citywide. Street: 7 minutes 9 minutes ferries itself, though they may not be But Southern Brooklyn com- ready in time for launch, in which case muters could potentially shave 20 R train from 77th Street Take “South Brooklyn” ferry it will have to rent some. minutes off the ferry trip if they to Brooklyn Bridge–City to Wall Street–Pier 11: DeBlasio estimates around 12,000 hop off at the Brooklyn Army Ter- Hall: 35 minutes 43 minutes people will ride the new boats every minal and take a free transfer to a day, according to a Politico report — a Rockaway line before it makes its Walk from City Hall station Bike from Pier 11 to drop in the ocean compared to the mil- 16-minute beeline trip to Pier 11, ac- lions who commute via subway and bus cording to one local pol, who thinks to City Hall: 2 minutes City Hall: 6 minutes each day, and a quarter of the people speed is not necessarily what will he claims will ride on the $2.5-billion draw folks to the ferry anyway. 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The victim ended up in the hospital with stab wounds and a Some good-for-nothing broke into dislocated shoulder, said police. a Third Avenue nightclub on March 12 and stole a safe full of cash, police said. Bodega break-in The freebooter broke into the Two burglars broke into a Mer- maid Avenue bodega on March 14, club near 87th Street between 5 am The guy, who owns a small busi- police said. and 8 am by unknown means — 62ND PRECINCT ness near 64th Street, woke up Video shows the two knaves lift- there was no damage to any of the around 8 am to multiple texts and BENSONHURST—BATH BEACH ing a metal gate and breaking the doors at all — but once inside, he did e-mails from his bank that someone glass door into the deli near W. 22nd some major fi nancial damage. Shovel swinger had made up fake checks complete with the name of his business and Street just before 5 pm, police said. The crook managed to haul off Police arrested two men who his account numbers on them. The thieves somehow managed not a safe with $50,000 in cash in it, ac- they say hit a guy over the head with The fraudster managed to cash to wake the bodega owner sleeping cording to a police report. a shovel on 86th Street on March 16, $15,000 worth of the phony checks, in the back of the store. police said. police said. They grabbed some cigar boxes A subtle way in The guy was at Bay 17th Street and incense, left, and then came A not-so-subtle crook smashed his just after 12:30 am when he made back for some cigar wraps, accord- way into an Italian deli on Third Av- eye contact with the two suspects, 60TH PRECINCT ing to a police report. according to a police report. enue on March 14, authorities said. CONEY ISLAND—BRIGHTON BEACH— The burglar used a brick to shat- One said “What are you looking Deja vu at?” then hit him in face with the SEAGATE ter the front glass door of the eat- A thief broke into a boiler room shovel, gashing him near his left ery between 86th and 87th streets at a W. 23rd Street housing complex eye and sending him to the hospital, Terrifying robbery around 4 am, according to police. on March 14, police said. police said. Three crooks beat and robbed a For some reason he threw an iPad The bad guy broke a latch and woman in her W. Eighth Street pub- lock on the door to the boiler room sitting in the store to the ground, lic housing apartment on March 14, Burning sensation at the complex between Neptune then grabbed a cash drawer with according to a police report. Some maniac threw some sort of and Mermaid avenues around 3:30 $200 in it and fl ed. The victim answered a knock at liquid at a woman that burned her pm, according to a police report. the door of her apartment between face on Bay Parkway in broad day- The burglar stole two retractable Bag snatcher 86th Street and Avenue X around light on March 16, according to a po- “lifeline” safety harness winches. 10:15 am from a woman asking for A pilferer stole a woman’s hand- lice report. A similar, but more elaborate help, but when she opened the door bag from off her stroller at a Fifth The woman was near McDonald burglary took place at a boiler room two men — one of them masked Avenue store on March 17, police Avenue around 2:20 pm when the in the complex last week. — wielding a baseball bat and a said. guy rolled up on a bike, threw the liq- — Dennis Lynch handgun forced their way into her The woman was shopping at the uid at her face, and pedaled away, po- home. shop between Bay Ridge and Oving- lice said. She said the liquid caused The masked robber hit her in ton avenues around 3:30 pm when “pain and a burning sensation,” al- 61ST PRECINCT the back of the head with the hand- she left her bag unattended. She re- though she had no visible injures, gun and both followed her into her SHEEPSHEAD BAY—HOMECREST— turned to her stroller to fi nd her wal- according to a police report. bedroom as she crawled away from MANHATTAN BEACH—GRAVESEND let had been swiped, along with $50 them. They demanded money and in cash in it, according to police. Scared off jewelry, took $200 from a dresser in Don’t shoot Two teens tried to snatch a wom- her bedroom, and fl ed, police said. A brute stole a teen’s phone and Wedding band-it an’s purse on 79th Street on March threatened to shoot him on Avenue Some burglar broke into a guy’s 19, authorities said. Binder beating X on March 15. The 71-year-old victim was walk- Ridge Boulevard apartment on A binder-wielding cretin at- The teen told police he was in- ing home from the 79th Street train March 17 and got away with his tacked a woman jogging near her side of a diner near McDonald Av- station, and was between 16th and wedding band and other jewelry, ac- Bath Avenue home on March 16, ac- enue around 3 pm when the no- 17th avenues around 7:30 pm when cording to police. cording to police. goodnik approached and asked to the two delinquents ran up and tried The victim was at work from She was running down the street borrow his Samsung Galaxy Note 4. to grab her bag from her shoulder, 6:30 am until around 5:30 pm. He between Bay 43rd and Bay 44th But when the 14-year-old asked for according to a police report. returned to his home at Bay Ridge streets, across from the Lafayette his cellphone back, the miscreant She screamed and scared the two Avenue to fi nd the kitchen window High School baseball fi eld when the said, “Step back or I’ll shoot you,” off before they could hurt her or get maniac — who she said was a com- according authorities. unlocked and open. Then he found the bag, police said. his watch, a ring, and his wedding plete stranger — came up to her The bad guy fl ed with the teen’s ring were all missing, authorities swinging the binder. He pushed her phone in a gray Crown Victoria taxi Deadbolt deterrent with two other guys, police said. reported. to the ground and hit her multiple A burglar tried to break into an times, police said, then fl ed. Piggy bank bust 18th Avenue restaurant on March Where’s my bike? 20, but failed, according to police. More than he asked for A burglar broke into a woman’s A housebreaker ransacked a The owner of the restaurant near Some scumbag cut up a well-in- home on E. 12th Street on March 16 68th Street apartment on March 19, 66th Street discovered around 3:30 tentioned motorist after he inter- and stole her bike. according to a police report. pm that day that someone had tried rupted his argument with a woman The woman told police the lout The victim left for work around 3 to pry open the deadbolted door at on Oceanview Avenue on March 20, broke the lock on the garage door pm and came back to his apartment the back of his place. Then he traced police said. near Avenue Y around 1 pm and between Eighth and Ninth avenues a trail of three cut fences that led to a The man was in his car at a stop stole her pink and black road bike. around 11:30 pm to fi nd it turned backyard on 66th Street, said cops. sign at Brighton 12th Street when She reported the burglary on March upside down and the window in his he saw the man arguing with the 18, according to authorities. kid’s bedroom open. Wake up call woman who was with her child, No lock was found outside of the The thief grabbed $2,000 stashed A 20th Avenue business owner and yelled out to him from his car, garage and there was no damage to in his bedroom drawer, an iPad Air, discovered someone was writing “What are you doing,” prompting the door, but the woman has video a wallet, and even a piggy bank with fake checks in his name on March the ner-do-well to come at him with footage of the burglary, police said. $300 in it, police said. 16, police said. a knife. — Julianne Cuba 8 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG One fact is simple: poor planning or no planning will hurt your loved ones. Connors and Sullivan invites you to one of our FREE seminars to learn about elder law, trusts and estates law, and estate planning. Mon. March 28th Tues. March 29th Thur. March 31st Fri. 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Toyota on E. 13th Street and ignored then sent the vehicle careening into two parked cars. Photos by Mark Mellone The shooter fl ed in a black Nis- a stop sign on Gravesend Neck Road, san Pathfi nder, according to police. T-boning a Jeep and then plowing Police have made no arrests and through a fl orist’s window, police said. the investigation is ongoing, offi - The Jeep slammed into a parked car cials said. that hit a fourth parked vehicle, both of which were unoccupied, offi cials said. The Jeep’s driver went to Methodist Hospital with neck and back pain, po- lice said. His passengers — a 36-year- old woman, and their 2-year-old and 7-month-old — were uninjured, law en- forcement sources said. The 41-year-old driver who fl outed the stop sign went to Lutheran Medi- cal Center in critical condition for in- ternal bleeding, police said. 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Photo by Angel Zayas providing the highest quality ophthalmologic, ear, the furnishing store will reopen in its nose and throat and plastic and reconstructive FURNITURE new location. Continued from cover And the funeral home isn’t clos- surgery services. ing up shop either, it’s just moving up space, and offi cials there do not know Flatbush Avenue to the corner of Alton what will come of the storefront, a Place — an opportunity Parkside Me- Bay Ridge (B) 9020 5th Avenue, 3rd Fl. spokeswoman said. morial Chapel just couldn’t pass up, its 718-333-5120 The land is zoned for car lots, gas president said. stations, and other commercial uses, “Raymour and Flanigan made us Midwood (M) 1630 East 15th Street, Suite 203 city records show. Developers would an offer we couldn’t refuse,” said Ed need a pass from the city to erect hous- Goldstein, who plans to re-open the fu- 718-375-6933 ing, records show. neral home this Spring. “It’s a matter Offi cials could not confi rm when of dollars and cents.” Williamsburg (W) 101 Broadway, Suite 201 718-384-6933 Ophthalmology Ear-Nose-Throat General Ophthalmology (B,M,W) General Otolaryngology (B,M) Diseases of the Retina (B,M,W) Pediatric Otolaryngology (W) Vitreo-Retinal Surgery (B,M,W) Cancer and Non-Cancer Head and Neck Conditions (B) Cornea and External Disease (B,M,W) Otology (B) Cataract Surgery (B,M,W) Allergy (B,W) Pediatric Ophthalmology Balloon Sinuplasty (W) and Strabismus (B,M,W) Ocular Trauma (B,M,W) Plastic Surgery LASIK Consult (B,M) Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (B) ON DECK: The city’s proposed bike path. Department of Transportation Ocular Immunology Injectables, Fillers closely with the board to ensure that and Uveitis (M) and Tattoo Removal (B) BIKE LANE any and all changes to the design will be reviewed and approved, the spokes- Oculoplastic and Continued from cover woman said. Reconstructive Surgery (B,M,W) side of Flatbush Avenue for separated The board also voted to approve Glaucoma (B,M,W) pedestrian and bike paths — and got phase one of the city’s plans for the a round of applause from board mem- greenway’s protected bike paths, bers who said the new lanes are ex- which are scheduled for implementa- actly what they were looking for. tion this year and should be fi nished “They worked diligently, they by summer, said a spokeswoman. Learn more about came back to us with exactly what we These plans include bike lanes on New York Eye and Ear wanted,” said district manager Doro- E. 38th Street, Avenue V, Hendrick- Infi rmary of Mount Sinai at thy Turano. “Bicycle lanes on Flat- son Street, and Hendrickson Place. bush Avenue would be a disaster.” On Hendrickson Street — where there www.nyee.edu The separated path will establish is currently no existing sidewalk — a new link from Marine Park to the parallel parking will remain, and the Jamaica Bay Greenway on Flatbush department will create a three-foot Avenue, and on a separate track, the buffer separating a pathway for pedes- project will also enhance the existing trians and bikers from drivers. concrete path along Flatbush Avenue, On Hendrickson Place, metered 310 East 14th Street from Hendrickson Place to the Belt parking will be removed to accommo- New York, NY 10003 Parkway. Bicyclists should expect the date two-way traffi c and the bicycle city to break ground on the project this path. And parkside of Flatbush Ave- 212-979-4000 summer, said a Department of Trans- nue and Hendrickson Place, eight to 10 portation spokeswoman. additional parking spaces will be cre- And the department will work ated. M COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 11 Attention New Yorkers who want better hearing, your next stop is... M’Parker gets HearUSA to spin and win! S Brooklyn College student tries his Bay Ridge, 8115 5th Avenue luck on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Tuesday Brooklyn, NY 11209 BY JULIANNE CUBA It’s a puzzling move! 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Midwood native returns to Brooklyn to play Buzz Lightyear in Disney stage show BY JULIANNE CUBA He fl ew all around the galaxy, and now he’s back performing in his home- town. Midwood native Morris Beyda is re- turning to Brooklyn as Buzz Lightyear with the cast of “Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic” at Kings Theatre on March 25. The 30-year-old rug-cutter got his dancing start after he left Brooklyn for college, NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AFFORDABLE THREE FAMILY HOMES IN so he’s never had a chance to perform CONEY ISLAND, BROOKLYN in his hometown until now, and he’s beyond pumped, he said. Feld Entertainment Coney Island Homes is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 7 newly constructed three-family homes located in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn. These homes are offered through New “I can’t even tell you how excited I’ve HOMETOWN STAR: Morris Beyda York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) New Infi ll Housing Opportunities been, it’s been a full circle for me,” Beyda Program (NIHOP), with assistance from the Housing Partnership Development Corp. (HPDC) and New York State said. “I’ve been trying to get to New York ish Community Center — as the kick- Affordable Housing Corp (AHC). The location, size, price and targeted incomes of the homes are noted below. for a while to perform back home. This starter to his career, he said. † Maximum person household size is 6. Maximum income varies by household size. Eligible buyers should have a minimum of 5% of purchase price available for down payment, be able to afford all closing costs and qualify for 95% mortgage fi nancing. will be my fi rst time bringing a show to ”That’s what really got me into per- Brooklyn since I grew up here.” formances,” Beyda said. Home Square Total Annual Income* Range Estimated Subsidized*** Maximum Address Footage Minimum** - Maximum Sales Price Asset Cap Growing up with a strong religious Beyda spent a semester in Orlando background, Beyda’s early schooling with the Disney College Program, 3216 Mermaid Ave. 3,126 sq. ft. $66,000 – $89,712 $395,680 $227,649 consisted mostly of Hebrew and Jew- where he auditioned for the “High 2425 Mermaid Ave. 2,450 sq. ft. $67,200 - $89,712 $423,672 $234,647 ish learning. It wasn’t until he moved School Musical” tour on a whim — and 2427 Mermaid Ave. 2,450 sq. ft. $67,200 - $89,712 $423,672 $234,647 out of Brooklyn to attend Monmouth got the job, he said. 3566 Canal Ave. 2,880 sq. ft. $84,000 - $109,737 $522,672 $253,772 University in New Jersey that he be- “That was my fi rst-ever danc- 3568 Canal Ave. 2,757 sq. ft. $84,000 - $94,599 $522,672 $253,772 gan taking theater classes and taught ing job,” Beyda said. “I just went on himself how to dance. Beyda also cred- a whim just believing in how much I 2816 W. 16th St. 3,825 sq. ft. $98,400 - $130,260 $607,672 $269,397 its his summer gig — helping out with wanted to do this, and my work ethic, 2818 W. 16th St. 3,825 sq. ft. $98,400 - $130,260 $607,672 $269,397 kid’s performance groups at the Jew- Continued on page 16 * Income varies by household size. Income guidelines may be subject to change. ** Minimum incomes are approximate and are estimated based a purchaser contributing a 5% down payment. Larger down payments are required for 1 and 2 person households. Larger down payments may allow for lower minimum incomes. *** Price based on eligibility for subsidy. Qualifi ed applicants will be required to meet income, household size guidelines and additional selection criteria. Buyers must occupy a unit as their primary residence. Buyers will benefi t from a City sponsored 20 year property tax abatement. To request an application, mail a POSTCARD to: Astella Development Corporation, 1702 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11224. Completed applications must be returned by regular mail only (no priority, certifi ed, registered, express, oversized or overnight mail will be accepted) to a post offi ce Personal loan Solutions to fi t your needs. box number that will be listed on the application, and the application must be postmarked by May 23, 2016. Financial Lowest affordable rates. Applications postmarked after May 23, 2016 will be set aside for possible future consideration. Applications will be selected by lottery; applicants who submit more than one application will be disqualifi ed. One Flexible Monthly payment. Disqualifi ed applications will not be accepted. Eligible households that include persons with mobility impair- ments will receive preference for 5% of the homes; eligible households that include persons with visual and/or All outstanding debts. hearing impairments will receive preference for 2% of the homes. Current and eligible residents of Brooklyn Borrow what you need. Community Board 13 will receive preference for 50% of the homes. Eligible City of New York Municipal Em- ployees will receive a 5% preference of the homes. A general preference will be given to New York City residents. Bad Credit OK. No Application fees. Informational workshops will take place at the Coney Island Public Library located at 1901 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11224 on March 31st, April 14th, and April 28th, 2016. Each workshop will begin at 6:00p.m. Workshop attendance is NOT mandatory to purchase a home. No Broker’s Fee. No Application Fee. Owner Occupancy is REQUIRED. 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File photo by Stefano Giovannini • EPIC • Medicare Part D • Medicare Savings Programs Grinds her gears • Medicare Preventive Benefits Bushwick panel approves bike lanes, • Problems with your current plan despite local pol’s warnings of disaster • "Extra Help" Low-Income Subsidy BY ARMAND DIPHTHONG make the streets safer for motorists, • Medicare Advantage A local pol is trying to protect bike- pedestrians, and riders alike. If they riding Bushwick hipsters from them- are breaking the law, it is up to police • Understanding your health selves. to crack down, they said. The city is planning to install more “The fact is, there are bicycles in insurance options bike lanes in the inexplicably popular your neighborhood, and we want to transplant enclave, but the politician make it as safe as possible for every- says the rule-fl outing, beardo speed de- body on the road,” said spokesman mons will endanger longtime locals — Theodore Wright. 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(Top) Anano Kapanadze practices with a teammate be- fashion. “We had a bus ride back has been playing chess since fore nationals. (Above) Edeli Cuate makes her move during a scrimmage. “It all came down to the home and we all talked about third grade, said it was great Photos by Arthur De Gaeta last round, late Sunday after- our games and how we won, to see the whole team earn the noon, we were down, we won and we shared our mistakes win together. She is excited to “It’s a true victory because Edeli Cuate. “States prove all our games,” said coach El- with each other,” said junior see what will happen in At- we all came together to make that we’re able to do it, and iot Weiss. “It was a miracle.” Brian Arthur. “So when we lanta. this happen,” said junior now let’s see what happens.” Looking to get healthy & fi t? 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Photo by Louise Wateridge shine State. now,” says Dan, who has been with the Standing O wishes the band Alliance since its inception in 1999. by the Brooklyn Public Library at many more reunions — keep on The group, which merged with the MILL BASIN a gala event on March 8. The fest cel- jamming, Rockers! Chris4life Foundation, strives to ebrated the role of the tech industry in eradicate colon cancer and provide re- Three cheers our local economy, and the tech indus- sources and outreach to sufferers and Kudos to borough son Frank try’s reliance on the Brooklyn Public brary regularly and claims it helped to families. Bisignano. The Mill Basin gent was Library to foster the next generation of put him on the right path. Colon Cancer Alliance [www.ccal- honored for his contribution to tech employees and leaders. “I owe my success in part to the lo- liance.org, (877) 422–2030]. and innovation education in Brooklyn As a boy Frank visited his local li- cal library,” he said. Frank was named chief executive offi cer of First Data in 2013 after a dis- The gold watch, tinguished career in banking and fi - nance. Under his leadership First Data became a global innovator in technol- plus the lobby ogy, providing business development services to thousands of large and BOROUGH PARK small enterprises around the world, Not many people have done as including more than 17,000 businesses much for their community as and for- in Brooklyn. mer president of Maimonides Medi- It ain’t just books anymore, and the cal Center Pamela Brier. That’s why tech scene has found a new home at the when most people retire all they get is Brooklyn Public Library, as branches gold watch, a cake, and a “thank you evolve and add classes, meeting spaces, very much,” but our friend Pam got a and after-school help. lobby named after her. Frank was honored alongside other New hospital president Ken Gibbs notables, including Etsy, Clive Da- snipped the ceremonial ribbon on the vis, Eliot Feld, Roz Chast, Alan main lobby — now named after Pa- Dershowitz, Max Roach, Maurice mela — as trustees Steven Oppen- SNIP, SNIP THE RED RIBBON: Celebrating the dedication naming of the Pamela Brier Sendak, Lena Horne, Wendy Was- heim, Robert Machinist, Moshe Main Lobby, from left, Maimonides trustees Steven Oppenheim, Robert Machinist, Moshe serstein and Betty Comden. Wieder, Daniel Nelson, Jack Hi- Wieder, Daniel Nelson and Jack Hidary; President of Maimonides Ken Gibbs; honoree dary, Peter Rebenwurzel, Martin Pamela Brier; board chairman Eugene Keilin; and trustees Peter Rebenwurzel, Martin BATH BEACH Payson, Mort Klaus, Andrew Ko- Payson, Mort Klaus, Andrew Kohen, Erminia Rivera, and Frank Naccarato. hen, Erminia Rivera, and Frank Photo by Georgine Benvenuto Save the date Naccarato, and board chairman Eu- Give a pint, save a life, when the gene Keilin, shared in the confetti Brier,” he said. “It is impossible to to treat heart attacks, heart failures, 62nd Police Precinct hosts a blood and hoopla. count the number of lives she has and pneumonia. Its enhanced ser- drive on March 29 , 1–7 pm, at the sta- Pamela served Maimonides Medi- touched as the extraordinary leader of vices include the borough’s only full- tionhouse. cal Center for 20 years, having joined Maimonides Medical Center.” service cancer and breast centers, Donors should bring ID, eat and the hospital in 1995 as chief operating In addition to her many accom- the Payson Birthing Center — where drink before donating, be in good offi cer and executive vice president, plishments in expanding services more babies are delivered than at health and above 16 years of age (if a and becoming president and chief ex- to meet community needs, under any other hospital in the state — teen, parental consent required). ecutive offi cer in 2003. She dedicated her leadership the hospital gained among much more. Be there — the life you save may be her tenure to improving the health of a national reputation for outstand- Maimonides Medical Center [4802 your own or that of a loved one. all New Yorkers, said Gibbs. ing clinical care, placing it among 10th Ave. at 48th Street in Borough 62nd Precinct [1925 Bath Ave. at “There is no one quite like Pam the top 10 hospitals in the country Park, (718) 283–6000]. 20th at Bay 22nd Street in Bath Beach, (800) 933–2566]. 26 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG 1 )$ ! "# 2! $ % ( $ 3 & ! ' '# "( ( ' ' & " ' & ( & # )& ! )&# & ! *!& $( + ,-' . . ' & & / ..'0 ! " #" $ % ! & '() ((( *" !+ " $ ) , We got screened for colon cancer when we turned 50 and we’re so glad we did. Uninsured? Call 1-866-442-CANCER MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 27 City puts brakes ' ,&$ on Bridge exit )$$. .-, # $, $$, CUTTING THE SHORTCUT: Cars, trucks, and buses turning off the Manhattan Bridge often -- create traffi c jams along residential Concord Street, say locals. Photo by Louise Wateridge BY LAUREN GILL matter of time before one of the drivers What exit? zooming off the span plowed into one (,!"+$(#", The city will fi nally curb a contro- of the thousands of kids who attend versial decision to allow motorists school along Concord Street. &&*$ ('' ,&$ careening off the Manhattan Bridge The local community board voted to turn onto a residential Downtown in January to rescind its approval of street at all hours of the day — a situa- the perilous traffi c pattern after hear- tion locals believed to be so dangerous, ing their pleas — and extensive video one made the heartbreaking decision evidence — with members saying they to move to New Jersey after a truck made a mistake in endorsing it in the barreling off the span almost mowed fi rst place. her kids down. Transportation offi cials then vis- “Since that frightening incident ited site in January , but originally happened to us we have decided to opted only to replace the stop sign at move out of the area,” said former the bridge with a turn signal. Downtown resident turned Garden The neighborhood crusaders say Stater Leah Rosen, who used to live they’re pleased the city has now lis- near Concord Street — the treacher- tened to their appeal and changed its ous stretch in question — on Nassau decision. Street and had to cross the thorough- “It’s a step in the right direction,” fare several times a day. said Juan Salazar, who fought tire- The transportation department lessly against the 24-hour turn, writ- says it will return the turn onto Con- ing to offi cials and attending every cord Street to its previous opening Community Board 2 transportation hours of between 3 pm and 7 pm on committee meeting since it was intro- weekdays starting next month, after duced. making it a 24-hour free-for-all in Oc- Salazar says he would still like to tober last year. see the city do something to keep large -&$'$ Local residents had been demand- trucks and buses from turning down $$ ing the transportation department re- Concord Street, as it is designated for verse the all-hours turn since it was local deliveries only, but he realizes instated, arguing that it was only a that is more of an enforcement issue. 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Museum in Crown Heights on organize the project along A team of 50 kids came March 17 to help paint a new with other local commu- up with the concept after six mural celebrating the area’s nity, religious and public art months of researching the ar- diverse history and communi- groups. “It does not mark the ea’s history and speaking with DIFFERENT STROKES: (Above) Young Brooklynites joined Councilwoman ties. The mural focuses on the ending, nor the beginning, but local leaders, and an artist Laurie Cumbo (in green) at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to help paint past and present experiences the continuation of a story.” from public mural organiza- a new mural for Crown Heights. (Center) Designer Nathaniel James does of black, Caribbean, and Jew- The massive artwork, tion Groundwell then helped some coloring. (Left) The mural celebrates the neighborhood’s history ish residents of the area, which dubbed “One Crown Heights,” them create the fi nal design. and diversity. 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KnowHow2G0.org 800-433-3243 There are thousands of kids in foster care who will take you just the way you are. 888. 200. 4005 AdoptUSKids.org MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 35 +k_8m\%\jgcXeX[\_Xjg\kliYXgg\Xc To the editor, Just when I think the asinine Department of Transportation can- not outdo itself, it comes up with yet SOUND OFF TO THE EDITOR another stupid traffic-congesting theme — “beautifying” Fourth Av- enue (“Sunset Parkers: Plan to stick C 36 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG C\efi\jXpjÊ>ff[Yp\Ëkf8[\c\ alk into the grocery Adele song is so damn formu- Now, instead, they say, be something else by Adele. and there she is. Shop laic, it is unbelievable. I can’t “ ’Sup?” Explains Lederer: She’s not just popular, she has N for shoes, she’s shop- imagine any kind of emotional “We’re protesting.” redefined popularity. ping by your side. Need to process that went on during This can be an act of psy- “Hello” was played almost cross a lobby? Drive to Jersey? the recording of any Adele chological self-preservation. five million times in just its Drink yourself into a stupor? song other than, ‘Hey, remem- When poet Erica Gerald Ma- first 24 hours on Spotify. (Take My God — she is there, too: in ber that one song I wrote with son took her Toyota to the that, Taylor, honey.) Her al- the hotel, the car, the seedy the four sad piano chords and I dealership for some warranty- bum, “25,” sold eight million bar’s seedy bathroom, seep- belted the song title in the cho- required work, she had just units last year — more than ing through the pipes. She is rus? Let’s try that again.’ ” settled into the waiting room, any other album since 2011. everywhere, always ready to He’s anti-Adele for artistic when you-know-who started And I think you know start a conversation: reasons. But others are simply singing in the background. whose album that was. “Hello. It’s me.” staggering under Adele Over- The mechanic walked in and So now I’m taking my Of course it is. It always is. load. Mason practically burst into cue from my pal Hannah It is Adele. “Today I heard it” — we tears. Pazderka, whose family has Now I know there must be know what song “it” is — “four “This can’t be good news!” turned Adelemania into a some people — okay, several — RHYMES different places,” Yvonne she cried. “You’re going to tell game. who can’t get enough of Adele. Lederer, a marketing direc- me you have to rebuild my en- “Whenever we’re out shop- Her “Hello” video on YouTube tor in Westport, sighed. “She’s gine, right?” ping and Adele starts playing, has, well, lemme check — WITH CRAZY an entertaining singer, but He looked at her quizzi- it means we’ve probably been 1,337,105,261 views so far. C\efi\Jb\eXqp enough! I just feel like every- cally. there long enough, so someone Not bad. where I’m going she wants me Uh, no. invokes the ‘Adele rule’ and we But I was relieved to learn to be really upset about a past He’d just come out to say … have to leave,” she said. that it isn’t just me who is on words and you will find a tsu- lover, and I’m not going to go “Hello.” That one trick means the other side (as it were) of nami of similar sentiments, there.” “He asked me why I had spending less, less, and actu- Adele-mania. some laced with the kind of Ah, but where else can you that reaction and I said, ‘Some- ally heading out into the day, “The only reason she’s pop- venom usually reserved for go? Adele is harder to escape one Like You’ is playing right where it’s probably not nearly ular is because Amy Wine- Presidential frontrunners. than Mister Softee, and shares now. This is not a song for as gray and rainy as you house is dead,” is how lifestyle “On behalf of the British na- a certain stickiness. good times. This is the song thought it was. blogger Amanda Lauren put tion, I apologize,” wrote one In a desperate attempt to you hear when you need a new Hello to the outside. it, rather bluntly, in a phone guy. “I can’t take it anymore!” pare the Adele quotient down transmission. Play something Lenore Skenazy is a key- interview before using a very another said. in her life, Lederer and her else.” note speaker and author and strong word. “I hate Adele.” A bit more thoughtfully, friends have actually stopped The problem is that that founder of the book and blog Google those three little one blogger wrote, “Every using the word “Hello.” “something else” is likely to Free-Range Kids. Congratulations to Brooklyn’s Join Us! Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony 2016 Women of Distinction Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Our Keynote Speaker Ophira HONOREES Eisenberg Regina Andriolo, Esq. Lenore Friedman Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin Bazah Roohi Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comic, Anna Becker Bonnii Gargano Dr. Amy Lipnicki Carmen Gloria Rosario-Olmedo writer, and host of Nancy Colt Laura Glazier-Smith Diane Marino Dawn Simon NPR’s hit trivia comedy show, Ask Me Another. Sybil DeVeaux Lynn Harris Maria Teresa Nitti Stephanie Thompson She has appeared on The Late Late Show, The Today Show, Audrey Doorn Nataly Isikli Angelika Pisakhova Hafi da Torres Comedy Central, and VH-1. 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On, and will tell you about the size opening day on, and on — for and location of their homes, of the world-famous roller Before I could say “blimey!” a minute and 50 seconds of ag- paintings on the walls and coaster with its own address — a jolly worker huddled and ony and ecstasy — the mighty collectables. And success is 834 Surf Ave. — always makes barricaded me into the sec- Cyclone wrapped my guts often measured by the love IT’S ONLY me think of my maiden voyage ond car of the first freighter. around hairpin turns, pun- and respect one receives on the wavy snake, rumored Pleased as punch, I announced ishing plunges, a half-dozen from his family and commu- MY to have inspired a mute rider my maiden voyage to the two 180-degree spins, 16 direction nity. to speak his first words: “I’m young lads bobbing in front of changes, 18 track cross-overs, Me? gonna be sick.” me like corks. and 27 elevation changes, be- I measure it by all of the OPINION Most summers I was con- “You’ll have a heart at- fore running amok like a run- above plus something I like tent to watch — with more tack!” kvelled one, as the car- away horse and bringing me to call “lifestyle.” JkXec\pG%>\ij_Y\`e chills than thrills — squeal- riage began to trundle — past with clotted brain and jellied To me, lifestyle includes ing air-saluters dip-n-drop, an ominous sign reading, limbs to a clean finish at home the seats to entertainment authorities there seem to do surge-n-soar, twist-n-turn, jolt- “Last warning. Remain seated plate. venues, wonderful restau- very little about all of our n-jerk while I sat on a bench and hold bars at all times.” That summer, besotted rants and, of course, vaca- complaints. and funneled funnel cake into We shrieked like banshees me rode the Cyclone multiple tions. Sgt. Tahmooressi was my north and south (Cockney all the way to the top, where times in a row, several times Regular readers of this the last straw. An acciden- for mouth). But every dog has the gangly giant lumbered a week, and I felt like magic column know that my room- tal wrong turn with a gun in his day, and one year I im- steadily for the next several — not to mention a bonafide mate and I have taken many his car landed the marine in pulsively bought a ticket and yards and lulled me into a Brooklynite — when its oper- journeys and cruises. We a Mexican prison where he trekked through a tunnel to a false sense of security — before ator posted my column about have been all over numerous was held and treated poorly Norman Rockwell-esque plat- going ape. that first ride outside my beau- parts of the world and have for seven months. I won’t form kitsched with two carni- It zoomed headlong into an tiful behemoth. sailed on 105 cruises. (Yes! waste your time with expla- val-style carriages crammed abyss at 60 mph, and just at Follow me on Twitter @ I said “105”). Even though nations. You can Google the with tittering thrill seekers. brink of no return took mercy BritShavana there were cruisers aboard name “Tahmooressi” your- who have sailed on twice self and learn all of the dis- that many, the captain of gusting details. Put the facts our last ship was very im- together and you will under- pressed with my total. When stand why Mexico is off my Afaldgjfek_\KildgYXe[nX^fe I told him that I met someone travel list. aboard with at least three And now we are supposed times that amount, he asked to be impressed with the re- X]k\ik\iifi`jkXkkXZbj`e9iljj\cj me a one word question. cent statements by the cur- “Who?” rent president of Mexico, the have to say that, after this want to go about their daily I responded with “You!” former president of Mexico, most recent terrorist act, I lives in peace. He was still laughing when I and many of the current @am starting to agree with What does it say about a ran into him that evening. Mexican elected officials Donald Trump more and culture that harbors crimi- s¬s¬s who are attempting to influ- more about banning immi- nals and says nothing? Including the many ports ence Americans to not vote gration until we can improve Limousine liberals love of call plus the numerous for Donald Trump. our methods of vetting poten- to compare Donald Trump to flights to America’s southern After hearing what The tial citizens. Hitler, but it is the Islamic ter- neighbor, Carol and I have Donald had to say about After witnessing the car- rorists that act like Hitler. visited Mexico at least 30 or Mexico, even if only half of nage that took place at the Donald Trump says what 40 times. But never again. it becomes true, President airport and train stations everyone else is thinking but When we travel to any Trump will be applying a in Brussels this past week, I too afraid to say out loud. country and spend five great big hurt to our south- firmly believe we have to put Not for Nuthin™, but the bucks there, we will have ern neighbors. It is no won- the brakes on an open-arms sound of “President Trump” added five bucks to its econ- der they do not want him policy that welcomes any per- has started to sound better omy. Mexicans and the Mex- in the Oval Office, and the sons without thoroughly in- NOT FOR and better. ican government are not more they shout, the more vestigating their motives. I send my prayers to the good neighbors and they I’m a listenin’. The terrorist in Brussels families and victims of the will never again see five They are doing a pretty hid in plain sight for the past NUTHIN’ recent bombings and pray dollars of mine. We seemed good job of influencing me to several months and no one that we will be able to put a to always know about the change my vote. At this very in the Muslim community AfXeeX;\c9lfef stop to this Islamic terror net- illegals crossing into the moment I am considering in which he walked freely work before our country — or United States. We always a change of mind and I just turned him in. Are these the As a result of their open- any other country — suffers knew about anchor babies. might be voting for Trump. type of people that we want to ness, their countries have another terrorist bombing We know about the illegal I am StanGershbein@Bell- welcome onto our shores? been over-run by radicalized and the loss of more innocent sneaky coyotes who are paid south.net, an American who Brussels and France openly Islamic terrorists that wan- lives. to escort Mexicans across likes what Donald Trump welcomed Muslims into their tonly commit acts of terror on Follow me on Twitter @ our borders. A corrupt gov- says only like so many Amer- countries by the thousands. innocent individuals that just JDelBuono. ernment? Yes! Google how icans we wish that someone many Americans are kid- else was saying it. 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The following are some of support as you make this simple ways to make that ad- big adjustment in your life. justment period a little eas- ier to swallow: Embrace positive results Go slowly Just because you have Some people are capable adopted a new diet does not of going cold turkey when ad- mean you will see immedi- justing to a new diet, while ate results. Fad diets meant others must take a more grad- to last just a few weeks may Protein is an important component in health and something women need to fuel healthy bodies. ual approach. Unless a health produce immediate results, condition that requires im- but such results likely will mediate change is driving not withstand the test of your dietary changes, take time, and you may even gain things slowly so your body weight when you revert to acclimates to its new diet some of your old eating hab- Protein is important over time. Such an approach its. The right diet will pro- may make your efforts more duce long-lasting results, but successful over the long haul you must allow for some time than making more sudden, before such diets lead to sig- drastic changes. For exam- nifi cant weight loss. In the to women’s health ple, suddenly cutting your meantime, place more em- daily calorie intake in half phasis on how you feel than rotein is used to build icine and the United States protein than women who are may force you into old, un- the fi gure that shows up on and repair muscle tis- Department of Agriculture sedentary to help fuel the re- healthy habits when hunger your bathroom scale each P sue and promote neu- recommends that all men and covery of muscles after their pangs inevitably arise. But morning. Upon adopting a rological function, but it women over the age of 19 con- workouts. gradually reducing your ca- healthier diet, you will start also can encourage fat loss, sume .8 grams of protein per Muscles actually are loric intake over time may to notice how much better deliver essential nutrients, kilogram of body weight, but built outside of the gym. make it easier for your body you feel than you felt when and improve metabolic ac- that number can be custom- During physical activity, to adjust, decreasing the like- eating a diet fi lled with fatty, tivity. Because protein can ized depending on how active muscle tissue is torn and lihood that you will relapse unhealthy foods. Remind increase satiety better than a person is. broken down. Amino acids into bad habits. yourself of this extra hop in some other foods, it also can Because high-protein in protein will help repair your step as you continue on be a good way to curb crav- foods also may be high in muscle tissue to grow back Explain your the path to a healthier life- ings and help cut out some saturated fats, it’s best to stronger. motivation style. extra calories. choose protein sources that Adults, especially mar- Although protein is an im- include essential amino ac- Fends off ried men and women and Don’t give up portant component of a nutri- ids and are relatively low in hunger pangs parents, may fi nd adjusting Your adjustment period tious diet, some women do not saturated fat. 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This edgeable in those treat- method has been used ment modalities. successfully for many WRONG! As a rheumatologist, years, says Dr. Goldman. Dr. Goldman special- And, “It still works.” izes in the treatment When patients see of arthritis; one of only Dr. Alan P. Goldman Dr. Goldman they are a handful practicing in assured of receiving Brooklyn. expert evaluations. Dr. Board-Certified Arthritis Specialist Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory ill- Goldman’s office offers ness that causes joints x-rays, and a number of Has The Latest to swell. Symptoms in-office treatment pro- include morning stiff- cedures. Should patients NON-SURGICAL Treatments: ness and swelling, often need physical therapy, Treatments May Include Medicines, Injections & Other Therapies. in the hands, elbows, or arrangements can be wrists, he says. Perhaps made for this, as well. because there are so few Dr. Goldman also rec- “Caring,Not Just Curing” rheumatologists in the ommends that people borough, when people age 60 or older come in to experience these symp- be checked for osteopo- t3IFVNBUPJE"SUISJUJT t5FOEPOJUJT t/FDL1BJO toms, they often “see a rosis. People who are thin surgeon first,” says Dr. t0TUFPBSUISJUJT t-ZNF%JTFBTF t4IPVMEFS1BJO or who smoke are espe- Goldman. But this often cially at risk, he notes. t#VSTJUJT t(PVU t-VQVT doesn’t make much sense, he explains. Dr. Goldman is a t$BSQBM5VOOFM4ZOESPNF t-PX#BDL1BJO t1TPSJBTJT"SUISJUJT “When you have stom- Harvard graduate who ach pains, you don’t has studied at Bellevue New portable ultrasound technique from Israel! Hospital-New York Uni- go to a surgeon before Excellent for intractable tennis elbow and achilles tendinitis! seeing a gastroenterolo- versity Medical Center gist,” he explains. “When and Gouverneur Hos- you have chest pains, pital in Manhattan. 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Bellevue; Rheumatology Fellowship - N.Y.U.; Even those who suffer Academy of Sciences. Member, American College Of Physicians; Fellow, American College Of Rheumatology MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 49 FOCUS ON GRAND Health OPENING SPECIALIZING IN Customized Facials with Dermatologica Products Hair Removal Facial & Body Vein Removal Rosacia Acne Scars s Facial Massage Skin Tightening/Wrinkles Our Advanced CUTERA XEO Laser System allows us to treat both dark & light skin patients By Licensed Esthetician Alla Kimmel Botox, Fillers, Liposuction by: Dr. Zakir Sabri Board Certifi ed Plastic Surgeon Eating healthy means fi nding a balance that includes the right fats and carbohydrates. 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That may be ing carbohydrates and fats altogether. linked diet and nutrition with a decreased incidence disease usually found in older individuals that de- of AMD. AMD is a leading cause of blindness in the stroys a person’s ability to read or see small print. because New Year’s dieters are too of- The key is to fi nd good fats and carbs US and around the world. Now, there is hope and In order to stay healthy the retina needs carotinoids ten choosing diets that are impractical that provide a host of benefi ts. Good help for this condition. Knowing the symptoms and such as Lutein and Zeaxanthine. These are found and not conducive to long-term success. fats, such as monounsaturated fats, risks of this disease can help patients to get timely in green leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach. Some may stop eating certain foods or polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3 help and prevent vision loss. It is also the only con- The AREDS studies found that supplements which dition that research has proven that taking vitamins contain 500 mg Vitamin C, 400IU Vitamin E, and 80 ingredients entirely, while others look fatty acids, help to manage mood, and antioxidants can prevent progression of the mg Zinc, 1000 mg of omega3 fatty acids and 12 to diets that require a level of commit- maintain mental acuity, fi ght fatigue, disease. Adding certain nutrients to your diet helps mg of the carotenoids reduced the progression of ment beyond busy adults’ capabilities. and control weight. Good fats are decrease the progression of macular degenera- moderate and advanced macular degeneration by tion. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are important nutrients 25%. Although the results of the addition of ome- Many fad diets target fat and car- largely found in olives, nuts, legumes, found in green leafy vegetables. Other important ga 3s and carotenoids were inconclusive, many re- bohydrates, but dieters may not know soy, and fatty fi sh. Keep total fat intake nutrients to eye health are Vitamin C, E, zinc and searchers believe that these are helpful in reducing that fat and carbs are necessary for a to 20 to 30 percent of your calories. omega-3 fatty acids. advanced changes in macular degeneration. healthy metabolism. According to Dr. Good carbs are complex carbohy- Eating a healthy diet helps your eyes, your brain Other supplements found helpful in maintain- and your general health. ing good health are Vitamins A, E, B complex and Walter Willett of the Harvard School drates. They’re starches that take a lon- It is said that “you are what you eat”. Many of omega 6 fatty acids. Ginkgo biloba has also been of Public Health, low-fat diets don’t ger time to metabolize in your diges- my patients, in an attempt to control their health, found effective for glaucoma. The omega3 and 6 work for many people. In fact, dozens tive system. Good carbs will raise blood come into the offi ce with a bag full of vitamins and fatty acids were found useful in treating dry eye of studies have found that low-fat di- sugar, but they will keep it at a stable nutrients. Where to begin? Do vitamins and other syndrome. To date no vitamins have been found nutrients help stave off eye disease? Is there some- to prevent cataracts. ets are no more healthy than moder- level for an extended period of time. Com- thing to the adage, “too much of a good thing”? But, yes, do be careful. Too much of a good ate- or high-fat diets and may, in fact, plex carbs usually contain a lot of fi ber, What vitamins and nutrients delivered through thing can be detrimental. Check your vitamins be worse. Foods that are low in fat may which can help keep a person feeling full food and supplements aid in the health of your carefully as there may be some overlap between eyes? multivitamins. be full of ingredients that can be det- for long periods of time. Plus, they help The only two major studies supported by the Along with good nutrition, an annual visit to your rimental when eaten in high amounts. keep digestion moving smoothly to help National Eye Institute (NEI) are the AREDS1 and eye MD is essential to assure continued eye health. Processed low-fat foods can be made you avoid constipation. Fibrous vegeta- AREDS2 studies. These studies essentially identi- Visit Brighton Eye at our state-of-the art eye care to taste better with copious amounts bles, fruits, whole grains, and beans are fi ed nutrients that are helpful in slowing down the facility for all of your eye health needs. of salt or sugar. 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Tawil, BS: Brandeis University, MD, Syracuse University, Board Certifi ed in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 51 FOCUS ON Health Tricks to eating less xercise and healthy eat- designed to help people eat ing are the main com- less, and some of these may E ponents to shedding be more manageable than oth- pounds and maintaining that ers. There also are additional weight loss over the long haul. strategies people can take to Although bodies and dietary curb unhealthy eating habits: needs vary from person to Drink more water. Dehy- person, medical professionals dration symptoms can mimic typically advise adults to con- the symptoms of hunger. Before sume a certain amount of calo- reaching for a snack, try a tall ries per day to maintain long- glass of water. Also, consume term health. water before a meal and you The National Health Service will be less likely to overeat. Using a smaller plate that is fi lled with food can trick the brain into thinking it ate a larger meal, helping diners advises the average adult male Use a smaller plate. It’s needs approximately 2,500 calo- possible to trick the brain into to eat less as a result. ries per day to keep his weight thinking you’re eating more constant, while the average than you really are by reduc- satisfi ed and can put down your Start with a protein-fu- make a real difference. adult female needs 2,000. Re- ing the size of your plate. A fork. eled breakfast. Breakfast is Don’t eat while dis- ducing caloric intake slightly full plate sends the signal that Dole out portions in ad- touted as the most important tracted. Eating while involved can serve as a catalyst to los- you’re eating a lot. vance. When eating meals or meal of the day, and there is in an important conversation ing weight. A healthy weight Eat slowly. Rushing snacking, pre-select portion evidence that selecting pro- or while watching an engag- can reduce the risk of certain through a meal may cause you sizes and keep the larger pot of tein-laden foods for breakfast, ing television program can di- diseases and conditions, such to overeat. Focus on the bites food or bag of chips in the pan- rather than simple carbohy- vert attention away from how as diabetes, heart disease, and you take and savor each one. try. Out of sight, out of mind, drates, may suppress appetite much you are eating, so stay arthritis-related joint pain. Slowing down also will help and you probably won’t miss throughout the day. Choosing focused on the amount of food There are dozens of diets you recognize when you are the extra food. an omelet over a bagel might you’re eating. Believe Me When I Say, Colonoscopies Are Critical 9PAF?EKI@CCF#D; with colon cancer is not just tients in Brooklyn are more March is Colorectal Can- from a medical perspective. aware of colon cancer and the cer Awareness Month, a re- I speak to you as a patient, as screenings available to pre- minder to all New Yorkers I recently had a colonoscopy vent it. Just last year, Brook- that the risk of colon cancer myself. And unfortunately, I lyn hospitals in our health can be greatly reduced by get- also speak to you as a person care system performed more ting a colonoscopy. In New who lost a loved one to colon than 7,500 colonoscopies! York City, according to the cancer. That is why I strongly Those with colon cancer HYPERLINK “http://c5nyc. urge all New Yorkers 50 and often have no symptoms un- org/” New York Citywide older to get a colonoscopy til the disease has reached Colon Cancer Control Co- once every 10 years. Those advanced stages, and by the alition (C5), which includes with a family history of col- time symptoms present, treat- the HYPERLINK “http:// orectal cancer, like myself, ment can be difficult or inef- www.nychealthandhospitals. should discuss with their phy- fective. Signs of colon cancer org/hhc/html/home/home. sician whether they should be may include: shtml”NYC Health + Hospi- screened younger than 50. A change in bowel habits, tals, colorectal cancer is the Here in Brooklyn we serve including diarrhea, consti- second deadliest cancer, kill- a diverse population of pa- pation or a change in consis- ing approximately 1,400 peo- tients and I’m glad to say co- tency of stool ple each year. If caught early, lon cancer awareness and the Rectal bleeding or blood ninety percent of colorectal work of the C5 coalition in in stool cancers are curable. NYC has helped close the dis- Persistent abdominal dis- Af_eKi`ccf#D;#;`i\Zkfif]>Xjkif\ek\ifcf^p#EP:?\Xck_"?fjg`kXcj& As a gastroenterologist parity in colon cancer screen- comfort, such as cramps, gas :fe\p@jcXe[ practicing at NYC Health ing rates that exists in most or pain + Hospitals/Coney Island, other parts of the country A feeling that the bowel mended age for a colonos- colonoscopies are available at I’ve seen a promising trend among blacks, whites, Asians does not completely empty af- copy or have family history all 11 public hospitals. Visit in colon cancer awareness, and Hispanics. In New York ter a bowel movement of colorectal cancer, I urge www.nychealthandhospitals. diagnosis, and treatment – City, the colonoscopy screen- Weakness or fatigue you to reduce your risk of org or call 311 to find an NYC but we must push to do bet- ing rate is now the same Unexplained weight loss colon cancer and schedule Health + Hospitals location ter. However, my experience across ethnic groups. Pa- If you are at the recom- your colonoscopy. Affordable near you. 52 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG FOCUS ON HEALTH =ifdGi\m\ek`fekfKi\Xkd\ek# E\nPfibD\k_f[`jk?fjg`kXc?\cgj GXk`\ekj?fe\`efeFjk\fgfifj`j Osteoporosis affects more sium, and vitamins C and K manufacture strong bones be- ication for an extended period didates for an advanced, mini- than five million Americans, are all important nutrients cause it’s needed to produce of time, have poor vision de- mally invasive spinal proce- mostly women, over the age of to promoting strong bones— collagen—a protein that makes spite correction, manifested dure called kyphoplasty. 50. The disease occurs when some of these nutrients do not up the primary tissue in bone. an estrogen deficiency at an “On the road to a long and the bones become less dense come from dairy products at In addition, studies have found early age, or have a history of happy life, effectively address- over time, as the body loses its all!” says Karen Kupinski, that a higher intake of vitamin either thyroid disease or rheu- ing osteoporosis can make all natural ability to replace “old R.D., NYM’s director of clini- C leads to lower bone loss. Ba- matoid arthritis. the difference in preserving bone” with “new bone.” This cal nutrition. “To foster bone nanas are full of potassium Using an advanced, pain- the ability to enjoy the ‘golden eventually results in thinner, health, a balanced diet is l vi- and magnesium—two addi- free imaging technique called years.’” noted Martin Zonen- more fragile bones. tal.to consider incorporating tional bone-promoting nutri- dual-energy x-ray absorpti- shayn, M.D. chief of neurosur- So what to do? Since child- non-dairy foods to their diets ents. Cruciferous vegetables, ometry (DXA), radiologists at gery at NYM. “For those who hood, many people have been as well.” including cabbage and broc- NYM can evaluate a person’s do not have osteoporosis, there taught that the key to develop- Ms. Kupinski identifies coli, also contain high levels of bone density to confirm a diag- are ways to minimize the risk ing strong bones is to “drink several types of food as good magnesium. nosis of osteoporosis or deter- through proper nutrition. And milk” because it (and other sources of bone-boosting nu- While these dietary mea- mine the risk of developing the for those who should develop dairy products) contains cal- trition. Fatty fish, including sures can reduce the risk of condition. If a DXA screening the disease, we offer a full cium and (usually) vitamin D. salmon, sardines, tuna, and osteoporosis, regular osteopo- confirms a diagnosis of osteo- spectrum of treatment options. These nutrients may help aid mackerel provide calcium rosis screening also plays an porosis, physicians frequently There’s no reason for osteopo- in osteoporosis prevention, but and vitamin D. Greens such important role.. Regardless recommend bone density med- rosis to get in the way.” New York Methodist Hospital as kale, spinach and mustard of dietary habit, osteoporosis ications (called bisphospho- Patients who are interested (NYM) nutritionists note that greens are an especially good screening is recommended for nates), or hormone therapies. in finding a physician who spe- they are only some of the wide source of calcium, but they’re all women over the age of 65, Patients with osteoporosis who cializes in the diagnosis and variety of foods containing nu- also loaded with vitamin K— and may also be prudent for have already sustained one or treatment of osteoporosis are ad- trients the body needs to sup- which is associated with lower women with a first-degree rel- more fractures in the vertebrae vised to contact New York Meth- port skeletal health. rates of hip fracture. 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Glenn Slaughter Air Force honors fi rst ladies in fl ight HARBOR WATCH When she joined the WASP Before there could be women program in 1944, Haydu said fl ying combat missions in training was being acceler- Iraq and Afghanistan, there ated. were the pioneers of the Army “They wanted to experi- Air Forces of World War II. ment with the women to see On July 5, 1943, the Wom- if they could eliminate one en’s Auxiliary Ferrying of the phases of training, so Squadron, or WAFS, and the we went from the Stearman, Women’s Flying Training De- which is an open cockpit bi- SNIP THE RIBBONS FOR MOMS-TO-BE: US and Cambodian engineers and locals celebrated the completion tachment merged into a sin- plane, in primary [training], of the Prey Sbat Health Center facility maternity ward improvement project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. gle unit for all female pilots. and after about 60 to 70 hours Leslie Waddle The new group called itself of that, we went directly into the Women’s Airforce Ser- the advanced, which was the HARBOR WATCH ernment is what brought us Villarreal said, “Improv- vice Pilots, or WASP, with its AT-6 [Texan] — that’s 650 United States and Cambodian to Prey Sbat,” said Command ing the medical facilities pilots known as WASPs. horsepower comparted to 220 engineers celebrated the com- Warrant Offi cer 5 Daniel Vil- available to mothers and The women paid their horsepower,” she said. pletion of the Prey Sbat Health larreal. working to make newborn ba- own way to travel to basic During training, the Center Facility maternity Villarreal is the 8th The- bies of this area as healthy as training at Avenger Field women had to pay for their ward improvement project ater Sustainment Command’s they can be are most certainly in Sweetwater, Texas. More dress uniforms and their with the local community on Command Chief Warrant Of- shared desires of both of our than 25,000 women applied, room and board, but were March 16, with a ribbon-cut- fi cer and represented U.S. countries. Aside from commu- even some from Canada, issued men’s coveralls that ting ceremony. Army Pacifi c and Angkor Sen- nity health benefi ts that will England and Brazil, said they nicknamed “zoot suits,” The project was sponsored tinel 2016 as keynote speaker result from this new build- Bernice “Bee” Falk Haydu, a Haydu said. There were six by Angkor Sentinel 2016, an during the ceremony. ing, the U.S. Navy Seabees WASP pilot from Montclair, women per bay in the bar- annual bilateral exercise Builder 1st Class Frank and Royal Cambodian Army New Jersey. Only 1,830 U.S. racks, with one latrine, one hosted by the Royal Cambo- Guerrero, a U.S. Navy Seabee Engineers who worked here women were accepted into sink, one shower, and one toi- dian Armed Forces with par- who worked on the project, will also take home with them the program. Of those, 1,074 let. If the winds kicked up, the ticipants from U.S. Army Pa- said, “Working with the Royal new friendships and a deeper earned their wings. women would lie on the bot- cifi c and Idaho Army National Cambodian Army was great. appreciation of the people of To qualify, applicants had tom wings of the airplanes Guard units. The improve- They have their way of doing Cambodia.” to be at least 5-foot-4, pass to help keep them down, she ments were completed by Sea- construction, and we have The 26-day project wrapped- Army physicals, and have a said, “because they needed bees from the U.S. Navy Mobile ours, and what was great was up the Seabees’ six-month mis- pilot’s license, Haydu said. more weight to keep the air- Construction Battalion Three, that we both joined those ways sion in Cambodia. Women also had to have at planes on the ground.” U.S. Pacifi c Fleet, and Royal together.” Angkor Sentinel 2016 be- least a high school diploma After graduating, the Cambodian Army Engineers. He said, “Every day we’d gan on March 14 and runs and be age 18 to 35. women would go to either Fer- The engineers leveraged come out to work and we’d al- through March 25, at the “Most of the women were rying Command or Training the project as a chance to ways have a crowd of locals, Training School for Multi-Na- college graduates, but the Command. Lucile Doll Wise train and build relationships curious, and some even came tional Peacekeeping Forces toughest part of the training was a pilot at Ferrying Com- together while improving the to try to help, and they are the in Kampong Speu Province. was you started out in a ba- mand, and she said she fer- ward by adding necessary re- reason why we are here, so it It includes other U.S. Army sic aircraft and then you’d go ried aircraft from factories stroom facilities. was really great to see that and Royal Cambodian Army to a medium and then an ad- to air bases and points of em- “The quality of our part- our work made a difference to engineer expert academic ex- vanced,” Haydu said. barkation. nership with the local gov- them, too.” changes and events. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 57 US troops train scouts in Latvia HARBOR WATCH lated battlefi eld on a dome For more than a year, sol- screen while using headsets diers across the Army have to communicate with fi re rotated in and out of Europe support specialists running conducting interoperability the scenario. training in support of Opera- Fire support soldiers tion Atlantic Resolve, a mul- walked the scouts through tinational demonstration of the simulation, and assisted continued U.S. commitment when necessary in order to ATTENTION: Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel Allyn addresses cadets of the West Point military to the collective security of certify them to conduct the academy. David Vergun North Atlantic Treaty Orga- live-fi re range. nization allies. “For the scouts, the battle- Recently, soldiers of Head- fi eld is never ideal,” Antonio quarters and Headquarters added. “As much as we would Cadets get the 411 Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd like to have forward observ- Cavalry Regiment, took a ers everywhere, sometimes new approach to interopera- there are going to be sce- Integrity, leadership, & character at the Academy bility training by combining narios where the scouts are elements of their own ranks out on their own and it’s just HARBOR WATCH best way to prepare for com- He concluded his reply to enhance and develop fi re what they do, it’s their job. If What’s the most important at- bat. with this tip: “Take stock of support skill sets on March they ever need to call for fi re tribute a young leader should Allyn replied: “Be care- the opportunities you have to 12, at Adazi Military Base in and we’re not around, I think seek out that will help him or ful what you wish for. Com- prepare. It’s coming.” Latvia. everyone feels better know- her succeed in the future and bat is an unforgiving environ- Allyn noted that he often Soldiers in the fi re sup- ing now they can if they need win in an increasingly com- ment. While it’s an incredible fi nds that when he interacts port element developed a cer- to.” plex world, a cadet asked. teacher, it isn’t something I’d with junior leaders, he most tifi cation process allowing Once on the range, teams “Being leaders of charac- have folks hoping they’d expe- often learns more than he im- the scout reconnaissance pla- rotated through fi re mis- ter,” Vice Chief of Staff of the rience.” parts. toon to call for indirect fi re. sions during the live-fi re cer- Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn re- The general said he and “You need to soak up what “My philosophy has al- tifi cation. Each team mem- sponded. other leaders wake up every you learn from them as well ways been you don’t truly ber served a specifi c purpose Allyn spoke to cadets of the day trying to do their best to as being a good mentor. That’s know something until you as they shot azimuths with a U.S. Military Academy, West ensure they have all the skills, the beauty of leadership. It’s a can teach someone,” said 1st compass, took notes, plotted Point, New York, ROTC ca- wisdom, and knowledge so give and take opportunity.” Lt. Mark Antonio, a 3-2 Cav- points on a map and called dets, and soldiers at the ninth that when that call comes, The awesome thing about alry fi re support offi cer. “For for fi re to the mortar platoon annual West Point Leader- they can lead effectively and the U.S. military is we are my [fi re support specialists], on the radio. ship and Ethics Conference ensure mission success and “one of the only professions it’s a huge benefi t to them. “Given the tasks that we at the George Mason Univer- survival of their troops. in the world that grows our Teaching other people solid- assigned to them, they’ve sity campus in Arlington, Va. “That’s ultimately what leaders from within, from the ifi es the skills they already been really coming through on March 17. The theme this each of us does each day.” ground up. We don’t import know.” with pretty timely correc- year was “Living an Honor- Another great aspect of them. What an incredible op- The program combined tions and pretty timely fi re able Life.” serving in the U.S. military, portunity,” he added. classroom and hands-on missions,” Antonio said. Inspiring leadership is he said, “it’s the only profes- The general then discussed training, building up to a live- “Overall, I’m really im- the “exponential variable sion I know where every day a common debate about fi re certifi cation through use pressed with how the scouts that delivers readiness and you’re trying to work your whether or not leaders are of the Latvian’s Joint Termi- are doing.” mission success,” the gen- way out of a job. You’re trying born or made. nal Air Controller simulator. Sgt. Nicolas Schroeder, eral said. Inspiring lead- to develop leaders below you to He said he grew up in Ber- The JTAC simulator al- a 3-2 Cavalry infantryman, ership has as its character take your job.” wick, a rural part of Maine, lowed scouts to conduct basic said he feels confi dent in his foundation. He commented: “I’ve been and “didn’t know diddly about fi re support missions in real- team’s ability to call for fi re “Character is the founda- ‘killed’ in training events leadership” when he went to time while using the same after the training. tion of trust, and trust is the more than probably any other West Point. “What I’ve learned equipment they would on the “I think they did good, foundation of effective lead- senior leader in the Army. since has enabled me to be a battlefi eld. especially with this not be- ership,” he continued. “If you Guess what? In every case, more effective servant to the Scouts used a light- ing our main job and mili- don’t have those ingredients, the unit still accomplished nation.” weight longrange designator tary occupational specialty,” you’re leading by your rank their mission because we de- Whether young people rangefi nder to view a simu- Schroeder added. and position and not by the ac- veloped the leaders below us choose the military or just ceptance and trust and com- to be ready to step up when we commit to being “servant-lead- mitment of those that you go down. That’s what we do. ers, that’s what we want them lead.” That’s an awesome and amaz- to try to do,” he said. “We want That’s true no matter what ing opportunity.” to sustain the momentum of the vocation chosen. The world is far different a generation that believes in “There are some who think today than it was in 1981 when giving back.” you can fl ip the switch on or he entered the military, Allyn He added that as a father of off of being a standards-based, said. Today, it’s much more two college-age kids, one who’s values-based leader of charac- dangerous. a senior at West Point and one ter,” Allyn said. “Those lead- “Yet, our force is just half who’s already graduated and ers are one event away from the size of what it was then. is serving a year abroad, “I failure. You can’t surge char- So we are going to be heavily know the mindset of this gen- acter. You have to build it and involved in maintaining sta- eration, and it’s incredibly in- live it every single moment of bility around the world. How spiring.” every single day.” much instability develops into “We want to build on that A soldier from 3rd Infan- open combat, we don’t know. momentum and help young try Regiment (The Old Guard) Hopefully we can keep that people realize their full poten- READY, AIM, FIRE: Sgt. Josh Shea uses a Vector Rangefi nder to ob- then asked Allyn about the from happening.” tial,” he concluded. serve targets during a live-fi re exercise. Sgt. Paige Behringer 58 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG WWW.BROOKLYNDAILY.COM PUBLISHED BY CNG • 1 METROTECH CENTER NORTH • 10TH FLOOR • BROOKLYN, NY 11201 They stoop to conquer: The cast of “The Outs,” an online comedy series about a gay ex-couple, their friends, and their new love interests, lounges on steps to a Brownstone. (Inset) Famed actor Alan Cumming, who plays himself on the show. Daniel Seung Lee and Associated Press (inset) Dropping Outs Online sitcom launches new season in Brooklyn By Julianne Cuba However, sometimes the streets can be tion Tom’s Restaurant, Goldman said. Broadway appearances in “Cabaret” and t is time to get in on “The Outs.” a little too active, said co-creator Sasha The show’s first season, all of which “The Three-Penny Opera” and his role The hilarious online sitcom about Winters, who plays Mitchell’s best friend can be viewed for free online, debuted on television’s “The Good Wife,” was an Ia gay couple who have broken up Oona. The filmmakers have sometimes in March of 2012. After a long hiatus, early supporter of the show, and played but remain in each other’s lives will hold had to shoo ardent fans away from the the creators are excited to show off the himself in the first season’s “Chanukah a release party for its much-anticipated camera, she said. new season to fans at the release party, Special” episode. He will also appear in second season at Littlefield in Gowanus “You never really know what it’s going they said. the new season. on March 30. “The Outs” is filmed almost to be like,” said Winters. “We’ve had peo- “It’s really exciting to finally be able The cast was a little intimidated at first entirely in Brooklyn, and its creators say ple walk by and want to be in the scene.” to say this is what we’ve been hammering to have Cumming on set, but he was great that shooting on the borough’s streets gives The two creators met as students at away at,” Goldman said. “Everybody will to work with, said Winters. the show an original, exciting atmosphere. Bard College, and they now live together be having drinks and celebrating the show “He’s so experienced and he’s always “Shooting in Brooklyn is great — it’s in Clinton Hill. Most of the episodes coming back after three years. We always so nice to all of us,” she said. “He just such a vibrant place, and there’s so much were filmed in nearby neighborhoods, and throw a good party.” genuinely enjoys working.” going on,” said co-creator Adam Goldman, keen-eyed viewers can see Park Slope, Audience members at the opening “The Outs” release party at Littlefield who also plays main character Mitchell. Gowanus, and Crown Heights locations on should keep their eyes open for one of the (622 Degraw St. between Third and Fourth “Wherever you’re shooting, it always has a the background. One of their favorite spots show’s biggest fans, actor Alan Cumming. avenues in Gowanus, www.littlefieldnyc. unique personality.” to film was at the Prospect Heights institu- The Scottish performer, known for his com). March 30 at 8 pm. Free. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25-31, 2016 59 GET FOLKED UP B’klyn Folk Fest is an authentic hootenanny By Lauren Gill t’s a show that’s all folk! The Brooklyn Folk Festival will Ishine a light on the borough’s flour- ishing folk scene with three jam-packed days of performances and workshops, Songs of the Rev.-olution: Rev. Billy will launch his new book and starting on April 8 at St. Ann’s Church album at a concert on April 10 in Bushwick. Photo by John Quilty in Brooklyn Heights. The organizer of the eighth annual festival says that it will offer the borough’s true-blue folk musicians a rare chance to show off Earth father their finger-picking skills. “Most festivals that are called folk Rev. Billy’s new album festivals are actually singer-songwrit- ers or indie-rock,” said Red Hook musician Eli Smith. “It’s hard for a lot preaches green gospel of folk musicians to get gigs at festivals — there’s so much talent to draw on By Allegra Hobbs mission is to exorcise the that aren’t getting calls.” e’s not saving insatiable desire to buy But the Brooklyn Folk Festival souls — he’s sav- and consume, which may focuses on bona-fide folk, blues, and Hing the planet! give the Earth a fighting jazz artists, said Smith, and the bor- An anti-consumerist chance. ough of Kings is bubbling with so Jam on: Red Hook musician Eli Smith is the organizer of the Brooklyn Folk Festival, which preacher and his choir of “We’re constantly hyp- will fill St. Ann’s Church with twang on April 8–10. Photo by Louise Wateridge much foot-stomping talent it needs its activist performance art- notized by the incredible own festival to celebrate it all. of Queens. Paxton will play his rous- banjo, which is attached to a rope, ists will hold an early marketing of corporate cul- “The core of it is the great talent ing blend of jazz and blues-influenced is then pulled back and given to the Earth Day concert and ture,” said Talen. “We’re here in Brooklyn,” he said. “Brooklyn folk during Saturday’s prime slot of next contestant — each of whom gets book launch in Bushwick, constantly led to the next as a whole has a lot of great folk musi- 10 pm. And civil rights activist Mattie rubber gloves to protect their hands in order to spread the word product.” cians as well as people who are fans of Jones will travel from Kentucky to lead against the toxic water. Smith said about bad shopping hab- But the anti-shopping folk music.” a sing-along of freedom songs, just that the light-hearted event is a pivotal its that are destroying the advocate says that he has Smith has booked more than 30 like she did when marching alongside moment in the weekend for festival- environment. The group’s no problem if the next authentic folk musicians for the week- Martin Luther King, Jr. goers to literally let loose. charismatic frontman says product someone buys is a end extravaganza, including Brooklyn The festival will take over St. Ann’s “It’s like a euphoric moment of that a light-hearted song- copy of his book. stalwarts Feral Foster, Spirit Family Parish Hall, except for a special Sunday catharsis throwing that banjo,” he said. and-dance is the best way “There’s no conflict Reunion, and Smith’s own band, the afternoon event, when it moves to the Brooklyn Folk Festival at St. Ann’s to hammer home a life- there. We’ve always used Downhill Strugglers. Gowanus Canal for its infamous banjo Church [157 Montague St. at Clinton and-death message. the phrase ‘shopping’ in But Smith also looked outside the toss competition. Contestants each get Street in Brooklyn Heights, www. “We’re bringing humor the sense of supermalls borough, recruiting Jerron “Blind Boy” a chance to heave a banjo deep into brooklynfolkfest.com] April 8–10 at and music to the fight for and extravagant consum- Paxton from the northern hinterlands Brooklyn’s nautical purgatory. The various times. $25–$85. the Earth’s health,” said erism and fossil fuels. The Rev. Billy Talen of Rev. book is $14 and the album Billy and the Church of is free to most people,” Stop Shopping. “There’s he said. Pop goes the journal nothing like a good song The choir has also to open up people’s souls, brought its religious fer- By Dennis Lynch Brooklyn comedian Wyatt Cynac. and a little laughter goes a vor to the environment t is no page-turner! Each has created an original piece long way.” of Brooklyn’s parkland, An all-star group of journal- for the show, and each will be accom- The Windsor Terrace objecting to the use of Iists, photographers, and sto- panied by music from a five-piece reverend and his choir toxic herbicide spray with rytellers will create an ephemeral incarnation of the Magick Magick will perform the show protest songs in Prospect “live magazine” at the Brooklyn Orchestra, with violin, cello, piano, “The Earth Wants You,” at Park last August, and Academy of Music on April 5. “Pop- percussion, and harp. Some of the the Market Hotel concert meeting twice with depart- Up Magazine,” a multi-media collec- narrated stories will also incorporate venue on April 10, and also ment honchos to make its tion of true tales about technology, projected photo-essays, short films, release a new album and a harmonies heard. art, business, fashion, and food, is and sound clips. book with the same name. Another protest from the a unique interpretation of a general But the only way to experience the Story tellers: The “Pop-Up Magazine” The multi-media mes- preacher at Grand Central interest magazine, said the show’s show is to buy a ticket — it will not show is never recorded, but this photo sage about the evils of Terminal last year ended in creative director. be filmed or recorded. Fagerstrom from a rehearsal shows contributors Stacey consumerism has a spe- his arrest by Metropolitan “That’s why a ‘magazine’ seems and his team ask audience members Baker and Alec Soth. Sam Wolson cial Mother Earth-theme Transit Authority officers, to work best as a framework for what to put away their phones, in order them the story,” he said. “It feels — cutting down on plastic and he later sued the city our show is — it’s all non-fiction to avoid recordings, and so that the very intimate. It’s not about sending consumption and curbing agency for violating his stories, and all very different,” said audience can engage wholeheartedly a link or a video — it’s about making gas-guzzling vehicles are rights — a suit that was Derek Fagerstrom. “A magazine is with the people, music, and images a deep connection with each other, important steps towards settled for $58,000, said contained between two covers — on stage. and of course we do want to make it environmental salvation, Talen. ‘Pop-Up Magazine’ is contained on The live nature of the piece special for the people who come out said the reverend. “The Earth Wants stage for one night only.” means that audience members have to see it.” “There is a very short You” at the Market Hotel The “performed journalism” show to become storytellers themselves “Pop-Up Magazine” at the list of primary causes for (1140 Myrtle Ave. between will feature 14 performers, includ- to describe the night to friends, said Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard the Earth’s crisis, but con- Jefferson and Troutman ing the producer of National Public Fagerstrom. Gilman Opera House [30 Lafayette sumption is always one of Streets in Bushwick, www. Radio’s “Radiolab” show Molly “If you don’t have a link to a Ave. between Ashland Place and Saint them,” he said. markethotel.org). April 10 Webster, columnist Lindy West, Youtube video of the show or what- Felix Street, www.bam.org, (718) 636– The choir’s ultimate at 9 pm. $12. chef and author Samin Nosrat, and ever it is, you are tasked with telling 4100]. April 5 at 7:30 pm. $25–$70. 60 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25-31, 2016 24-7 INTERNATIONAL KOSHER COUNCIL ષ ॶ Happy Easter Shangri La The Only All-Vegan Asian Fusion Restaurant in Bay Ridge Prix Fixe Menu $40 At Shangri-La, we uphold these standards with the food we serve. APPETIZERS Specializing in Vegetarian Chinese-styled dishes that are always fresh and full of taste, we feature everything from meat (Choose One) altarnatives to savory vegetable-based dishes. 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It is like a By the Egg-cellent Egg-hunting We love a parade home away from home for these Committee This Brownsville egg hunt songs.” rooklyn is hopping with starts with a parade, with Kohler, a German-born, Texas- Easter egg hunts! marching bands, mounted raised fraulein who splits her time Bienvenue! Welcome!: Karen Kohler will introduce the audience to cabaret tunes Grab a basket and patrols, and classic cars. The from Weimar Germany at her show on March 26. Photo by Jason Speakman B between Prospect Heights and head out to one of these ovoid- parade ends at Betsy Head Winslow Park in Connecticut, has tackle issues that remain relevant cal climate. Songs from pre-WWII tracking actitivies. Field, where kids can hunt for worked on the cabaret show with today, including women’s rights Germany are also appropriate for Easter eggs, and enjoy live Sullivan since 2004. The show, and gay issues. the current political atmosphere, Fun for everybunny entertainment, face painting which won BroadwayWorld’s “It was a sad, hopeless, disil- she said. The annual Easter egg hunt and a rock-climbing wall. “Best Revue” award in 2013, really lusioned time,” said Karen Kohler. “When Hitler came on the scene in Shore Road Park — hosted Easter parade starts at Zion came alive when the two women “That’s why people must have felt people were laughing at his jokes by state Sen. Marty Golden Triangle Plaza [1501 Pitkin Ave. introduced an element of gender- they had nothing to lose and started and message. He is so extreme! – includes much more than a at Legion Street] on March 26 bending, said Kohler. pushing the parcel. Anything went: Then it got darker, and before you hunt. It also has games, music, at 11:30 am. Egg hunt at Betsy “For that second show I came nudity, banana skirts… Performers knew it people were being exiled… an Easter Bonnet contest, and Head Field (Blake Avenue at on stage with a tux. It changed became uninhibited and daring in It is eerily relevant to our political a chance for photos with the Bristol Street in Brownsville] at everything,” she said. expressing themselves. That’s what scene right now, don’t you think?” Easter Bunny. 12:30 pm. Free. The cabaret show includes a cabaret is all about — real con- “From Vienna to Weimar” at Easter Egg Hunt at Shore variety of Teutonic tunes, rang- nection.” the Union Temple of Brooklyn (17 Road Park [Shore Road at 79th Spin the eggs ing from 1870s Austrian operet- It is fitting for the show to Eastern Pkwy. between Grand Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 238– This egg hunt will have tas to German cabaret songs from take place inside a Jewish temple, Army Plaza and Underhill Avenue 6044]. March 26, 2–4 pm. Free. thousands of eggs, and kids the 1930s. Some of the songs are said Kohler, because it contains in Prospect Heights, (718) 638– will track them down in groups sung in German, but most are in many songs from Jewish compos- 7600, cabaret.union-temple.org]. Climbing the walls of 10. Also there will be the English, with original translations ers — such as Kurt Weill — who March 26 at 7:30 pm. $30 ($25 in Kids ages 4 to 12 can hunt Easter Bunny (how does he by Jeremy Lawrence. The lyrics fled Germany due to the politi- advance). eggs in all three dimensions, get around so fast?), and music since the colorful orbs may be from Baby DJ School, a music hidden high on the walls of this program for infants. rock-climbing gym. The pint- Easter Egg Hunt at McGolrick sized candy seekers can burn Park (Russell Street between Bay Ridge keeps on hopping! off some of their sugar energy Nassau and Driggs avenues in by climbing after all the eggs Greenpoint), March 26 at noon. By Dennis Lynch and the Good Yeggs follow them are found, and everyone gets $20 for egg hunt. Rain location: ay Ridge’s biggest day may at 11 pm with a mix of original and a tote bag to carry home their St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 be in the rear-view mirror, cover tunes. treasures. Milton St. between Manhattan Bbut there are plenty of rea- Or you can head to the Wicked Easter Egg Hunt Avenue and Franklin Street in sons to keep on truckin’. Monk (9510 Third Ave. between Eggstravaganza at Brooklyn Greenpoint) at 2 pm. We wanted to extend our spe- 95th and 96th streets) at 11 pm to Boulders [575 Degraw St. at cial Saint Patrick’s Day-themed catch New Jersey cover rockers Third Avenue in Gowanus, www. Hopping with hops Bay Ridge Nights for another week Johnny Drama. These boys from brooklynboulders.com]. March There is no innocent but alas laddies, it seems most of the Garden state will stay on stage 26 at 10 am. $20. children’s activity that Bay Ridge is still recovering from until 3 am, so no matter where you Williamsburg cannot turn into a last weekend’s parade — and the start your night, you can still end Farm-fresh eggs celebration of drinking! Today, parties afterwards. your night — or your early morn- There is an egg hunt every hipsters will hunt for eggs at But on Saturday, one local pub ing — with a bang. day this weekend at the Green seven bars along Grand Street, is keeping the Irish fires burn- Plenty of Bay Ridge’s great res- Meadows Farm in Floyd Bennet discovering prizes like brewery ing! Traditional Irish trio Brooklyn taurants will serve up a special Field, where kids can also enjoy tours and movie passes inside Bards will fiddle around the stage Easter brunch on Sunday, but the hay rides, photos with bunnies, each plastic orb, sipping drink at Red, White, and Brew (8910 Greenhouse Cafe (7717 Third Ave. and a petting zoo. specials, and checking it all off Fifth Ave. between 89th and 90th between 77th and 78th streets) has Green Meadows Farm Easter on a happy hour app. streets), starting at 4 pm and will (6802 Third Ave. between 68th flipped that tradition on its head by Egg Hunt at Aviator Sports and Great Egg Hunt at Burnside staying until 8 pm. There is no Street and Bay Ridge Avenue) for serving Easter dinner starting at 11 Events Center [3159 Flatbush [506 Grand St. between Union green beer, but buckets of domestic a double-header starting at 10 pm. am. 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FAMILY, DISNEY LIVE!: com. “Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic” fea- SUN, MARCH 27 tures unforgettable music and moments from Disney MUSIC, HANDEL’S MES- adventures. $25. 1 pm and SIAH: Parts 2 and 3 of 7 pm. Kings Theatre (1027 Handel’s great work, with Flatbush Ave. between a full chorus, orchestra and Beverly Road and Tilden soloists. Free. 6 pm. Visita- Avenue in Flatbush), www. tion of the Blessed Virgin kingstheatre.com. Mary Church [98 Richards St. at Verona Street in Red JOURNEY TO THE CROSS: Hook, (201) 562–9890], An interactive, walk- www.facebook.com/schil- through journey of the fi nal lerchorusnyc. days of Jesus. Each per- son will receive a headset TALK, A JEW IN THE NEWS- ROOM CONFERENCE: with instructions to guide An exchange of informa- them along the 45-minute tion and ideas from those journey. Free. 4–6:15 pm. who report on and com- Gateway City Church [257 ment about news involving Bay Ridge Ave. between Better have her money: Rihanna will talk that talk and sing Jewish themes. $20 ($15 Third Avenue and Ridge that song at two concerts at Barclays Center this week, on in advance). 10 am. East Boulevard in Bay Ridge, March 27 and March 30. Associated Press / Rich Fury Midwood Jewish Center (718) 921–4673]. [1625 Ocean Ave. between ART, “NIGH” OPENING RE- Avenue K and Avenue L in COMING SOON TO CEPTION: A solo exhibi- Midwood, (718) 338– tion of sculptures by Stella 3800], www.iljb.org. It hangs low: Gil Yefman’s “Tumtum” is like a giant knit BARCLAYS CENTER Diming Zhong. Free. 7–10 FAMILY, ARTY FACTS: Chil- pm. Peninsula Art Space sweater made of eyeballs and various dripping body parts, dren ages four to seven (352 Van Brunt St. at Sul- hanging as part of the “Signal” exhibit of artwork that defies and their caregivers ex- FRI, MAR 25 FRI, APR 8 livan Street in Red Hook), the gender binary, on display at Smack Mellon gallery in plore the galleries, enjoy www.peninsulaartspace. Dumbo. Etienne Frossard a team activity, and make COMEDY, KATT WIL- 31ST ANNUAL ROCK com. their own art in each 90- LIAMS: $57.50–$130.50 THEATER, “PERICLES”: minute “Arty Facts” class. AND ROLL HALL OF 8 pm. Pericles combines the ad- Brooklyn Children’s Mu- $10 per family of 4. 11 am FAME INDUCTION venture of an “Odysseus” SAT, MARCH 26 seum [145 Brooklyn Ave. at and 1 pm. Brooklyn Mu- St. Marks Avenue in Crown SAT, MAR 26 CEREMONY: Inducting in the Mediterranean with CONEY ISLAND OPENING: seum [200 Eastern Pkwy. events that are seemingly Delayed from last week- Heights, (718) 735–4400], at Washington Avenue in SPORTS, BROOKLYN Cheap Trick, Chicago, miraculous. $55–$85. 7:30 end, it’s the opening of www.brooklynkids.org. Prospect Heights, (718) NETS VS INDIANA Deep Purple, N.W.A., pm. Theatre for a New Luna Park in Coney Island! “LIGHT — A DARK COM- 638–5000], www.brooklyn- EDY”: A show about an museum.org. PACERS: $35–$4,000. and Steve Miller. $55– Audience, Polonsky Shake- The season kicks off today 6 pm. speare Center [262 Ash- with the “Blessing of the 11-year-old’s adventures in $505. 7 pm. land Pl. between Fulton Rides” at the Wonder a world without light. $18. MON, MARCH 28 Street and Lafayette Av- Wheel, where the fi rst 96 10:30am. Triskelion Arts SUN, MAR 27 enue in Fort Greene, (212) visitors will get a free spin [106 Calyer St. between TOUR, KINGS THEATRE SAT, APR 9 Banker Street and Clifford MUSIC, RIHANNA: $30– 229–2819], www.tfana.org. in honor of the Wheel’s HISTORIC TOUR: Explore 96th year. The fi rst 100 Place in Greenpoint, (718) the Kings Theatre on a $170. 7:30 pm. SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- COMEDY, COMEDY AT POSTMARK CAFE: Every riders at the Cyclone also 389–3473], www.triskelion- guided tour, where you’ll LANDERS VS BUFFALO Friday night is comedy get a free ride. Free. 11 arts.org. learn about the history and MON, MAR 28 SABRES: $45–$1,000. night at Postmark! Get a am. Deno’s Wonder Wheel JOURNEY TO THE CROSS: architecture of the former Park [1025 Boardwalk at 10:30 am–12:30 pm. See movie palace and its new SPORTS, WWE MONDAY glass of really good wine 7:30 pm. W. 12th Street in Coney Friday, March 25. life after a $95 million res- NIGHT RAW: $25–$130. from Good Wine for a $2 donation. Beer also avail- Island, (718) 372–2592], “THE IRON GIANT”: The toration. 11 am. Kings The- 6:30 pm. www.wonderwheel.com. atre (1027 Flatbush Ave. SUN, APR 10 able. 7:30 pm. Postmark last Sunset Park Cinema Cafe [326 Sixth St between THEATER, “ALICE IN WON- Club of the year features between Beverly Road and DERLAND”: Puppetworks the heartbreaking robot Tilden Avenue in Flatbush), TUE, MAR 29 SPORTS, NEW YORK Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (718) 768– presents a marionette ad- movie. Kids can build their www.kingstheatre.com. SPORTS, NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS PHILA- 2613]. aptation of Lewis Carroll’s own robots with Sunset FILM, “RACE — THE POWER ISLANDERS VS CARO- DELPHIA FLYERS: $25– classic, featuring an origi- Spark at 10:30 am; fi lm OF AN ILLUSION”: The LINA HURRICANES: THEATER, “DOUBLE FALSE- HOOD”: Letter of Marque nal song score and scenery starts at 11:45 am. Free fi rst in a series of screen- $15–$935. 7:30 pm. $1,000. 7 pm. based on the original illus- with RSVP. 10:30 am. In- Theater Company presents ings and discussions about trations. $10 ($9 children). dustry City Factory Floor the PBS series about myths a play that might have 12:30 and 2:30 pm. Pup- [241 37th St. between and misconceptions sur- WED, MAR 30 been written by William MON, APR 11 petworks [338 Sixth Ave. Second and Third avenues rounding the concept of Shakespeare and John MUSIC, RIHANNA: $30– at Fourth Street in Park in Sunset Park, (718) 417– race. Free. 6:30 pm. Brook- Fletcher, about an aristo- SPORTS, BROOKLYN Slope, (718) 965–3391], 7362], www.rooftopfi lms. lyn Historical Society [128 $170. 7:30 pm. cratic villain who exploits NETS VS WASHING- www.puppetworks.org. com. Pierrepont St. at Clinton his social privilege to ART OF YOGA WORKSHOP: TALK, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Street in Brooklyn Heights, TON WIZARDS: $25– scheme his way around THU, MAR 31 Yoga teachers lead partici- AND RESPONSIBILITIES (718) 222–4111], www. beautiful women. $20 ($50 $4,000. 7:30 pm. pants through downward — FROM STREET TO brooklynhistory.org. SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- VIP). 7:30pm. Irondale dogs and warrior poses THE BENCH: Learn tips ART, “PRESENTING SHAKE- LANDERS VS COLUM- Center [85 S. Oxford St. at alongside a live string and strategies on how to SPEARE — 1,100 POST- BUS BLUE JACKETS: Lafayette Avenue in Fort TUE, APR 12 quartet. $10–$20 (includes conduct yourself during ERS FROM AROUND $15–$935. 7 pm. Greene, (718) 488–9233], museum admission). 9 am. a stop-and-frisk from a THE WORLD”: Legendary MUSIC, DURAN DURAN: www.irondale.org. Brooklyn Museum [200 panel of experts, including graphic designers Milton SAT, APR 2 $30–$185. 7 pm. THEATER, ONE FLEW OVER Eastern Pkwy. at Washing- representatives from the Glaser and Paul Davis dis- THE CUCKOO’S NEST: ton Avenue in Prospect NYPD, Civilian Complaint cuss and show examples SPORTS, NEW YORK Gallery Players presents Heights, (718) 638–5000], Review Board, prosecu- of their iconic work. Free. ISLANDERS VS PITTS- WED, APR 13 the award-winning play www.brooklynmuseum. tors, and defense attor- 7 pm. Theatre for a New BURGH PENGUINS: about life in a mental insti- org. neys. Note: this is not a Audience, Polonsky Shake- $15–$935. 1 pm SPORTS, BROOKLYN tution; where following the EAT, LEARN, PRAY: Have policy discussion or debate speare Center [262 Ash- NETS VS TORONTO rules is seen as the only breakfast and to partici- about the stop-and-frisk land Pl. between Fulton way to prove your sanity. program. Free. 11 am. Bor- Street and Lafayette Av- SUN, APR 3 RAPTORS: $25–$3,500. pate in engaging discus- $18 ($15 seniors and chil- sions led by our Rabbi. ough Hall (209 Joralemon enue in Fort Greene, (212) SPORTS, BROOKLYN 8 pm. dren). 8 pm. Gallery Play- An abbreviated Shabbat St. in Downtown). 229–2819], www.tfana.org. NETS VS NEW OR- ers [199 14th St. between service follows. Free. 9 am. ART, “SIGNAL”: An exhibit of COMEDY, “ASK ME AN- LEANS PELICANS: Fourth and Fifth avenues Bay Ridge Jewish Center 11 artists who create work OTHER”: Hosted by $35–$5,000. 1 pm. FRI, APR 15 in Park Slope, (212) 352– [8025 Fourth Ave. between that challenges the gender Ophira Eisenberg, this 3101], www.galleryplay- 80th and 81st streets in binary and explores a con- rambunctious hour blends SPORTS, JORDAN ers.com. MON, APR 4 Bay Ridge, (718) 836– tinuum of self-defi nition. brainteasers and local pub BRAND CLASSIC: The THEATER, “PIONEERS 3103], www.brjc.org. Free. Noon–6 pm. Smack trivia night with comedy #GOFORTH”: Actors are Mellon [92 Plymouth St. SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- best high school bas- EASTER CELEBRATION: This and music. $25 ($20 in LANDERS VS TAMPA suspended in a net above two-day long celebration at Washington Street in advance). 7:30 pm. Bell BAY LIGHTNING: $15– ketball teams face off. the audience for a play uses Brooklyn Children’s DUMBO, (718) 834–8761], House [149 Seventh St. at $935. 7 pm. $10–$85. 1:30 pm. about making choices and Museum’s permanent col- www.smackmellon.org. Third Avenue in Gowanus, the limitations placed on lection to explore Easter NIGHTLIFE, SMASH: Bago- (718) 643–6510], www.the- the young. $18. 8 pm. Jack symbols and icons. Make shotta birthday celebra- bellhouseny.com. 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights (505 Waverly Ave. between egg prints on Saturday tion. $20. 10 pm. Tropical COMEDY, “NIGHT TRAIN (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. Fulton Street and Atlantic and make Egg Tunes on Paradise Ballroom [1367 WITH WYATT CENAC”: Avenue in Clinton Hill), Sunday. Free with museum Utica Ave. between Foster Hosted by Brooklyn-based www.jackny.org. admission. 10 am–5 pm. Avenue and Farragut Road comedian Wyatt Cenac, 64 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25-31, 2016 24-7 “Night Train” is a weekly Prospect Lefferts Gardens, www.thebattleintheapple. show that features comedy (718) 522–2613 x 015], com. from the best local and in- www.impacctbk.org. MUSIC, SWINGADELIC: The PROGRESSIVE TEMPLE BETH AHAVATH SHOLOM ternational stand up come- MUSIC, “LA TRAVIATA”: swing band plays, with a 1515 46th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 dians. $5. 8 pm. Littlefi eld Opera in the Slope pres- one-hour dance lesson at presents [622 Degraw St. between ents Verdi’s “La Traviata,” 7 pm. $20 ($17 students Fourth and Fifth avenues in with Anna Skibinsky as and seniors, kids free). 7 Gowanus, (718) 855–3388], Violeta, a full cast of sing- pm. Brooklyn Society for www.littlefi eldnyc.com. ers, and with a 16-piece Ethical Culture [53 Pros- MODERATELY DIFFICULT orchestra. $25 ($22 in pect Park West, between TRIVIA: Every Monday, the advance). 7 pm. PS 321 First and Second streets in Lodge hosts a session of Auditorium [180 Seventh Park Slope, Brooklyn, (917) its 14-week trivia league, Ave. at First Street in Park 292–1404]. with a mega-prize at end Slope, (718) 407–9872]. COMEDY, CATHOUSE: A and weekly prizes as well. MUSIC, MICHAEL PETROSI- new monthly variety show. Free. 8 pm. Sycamore [1118 NO’S PETRIO LIVE JAZZ Tonight’s lineup includes Cortelyou Rd. between TRIO: Free. 8 pm. The Reformed Whores, Aparna Stratford and Westminster Room at Dizzy’s (230 Fifth Nancherla, Julio Torres, roads in Ditmas Park, (347) Ave. at President Street in and Sebastian Conelli. 240–5850], www.syca- Park Slope). Free. 7:30 pm. Industry morebrooklyn.com. TALK, “UNSILENCED”: A City Distillery (33 35th St. MUSIC, “SONG OF SILVER open-mic for fi ve-minute between Second and Third GEESE”: A multilingual, rit- true stories about speak- avenues; Sixth Floor in ual music drama composed ing up for yourself or your Sunset Park), drinkicd.com. for dancer-improviser Sa- community. $10. 7:30 pm. MUSIC, “EVIDENCE — THE toshi Haga, Jen Shyu’s core Pioneer Works [159 Pio- BALDWIN SUITE”: A mul- ensemble Jade Tongue, neer St. between Imlay and timedia tribute to novelist and the Mivos Quartet. Conover streets in Red and social critic James $25 ($20 in advance). 8 pm. Hook, (718) 596–3001], Baldwin, conceived by Roulette [509 Atlantic Ave. pioneerworks.org. drummer William Hooker. at Third Avenue in Boerum $25 ($20 in advance). 8 pm. COMEDY, “HOW I LEARNED SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 Hill, (917) 267–0363], www. THERE’S NO BUSINESS Roulette [509 Atlantic Ave. roulette.org. LIKE SHOW BUSINESS”: A at Third Avenue in Boerum 2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. comedy show about show Hill, (917) 267–0363], www. TUES, MARCH 29 biz, with Julian Fleisher, roulette.org. (Doors will open and seating will begin at 1:30P.M.) Jason Diamond, Akilah TALK, BOROUGH PRESI- Hughes, Adam Wade, and SAT, APRIL 2 Admission: $25.00 in advance by date of 4/8/16 DENT ADAMS PRESETNS more. $10 ($6 in advance). A WOMEN’S HISTORY 8 pm. Union Hall [702 MUSIC, “WARNINGS, WIS- $30.00 after 4/8/16 MONTH CELEBRATION: Union St. at Fifth Avenue DOM, AND WIT”: A con- A full day of panel discus- in Park Slope, (718) 638– cert of musical warnings by PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PTBAS SOCIAL HALL sions, workshops, and 4400], www.unionhallny. chamber choir Ensemble resources. Free. 9 am–8 com. Companio. $20 ($10 stu- SEATING IS LIMITED pm. Brooklyn Borough dents and seniors). 7:30 Hall (209 Joralemon St. pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal between Court and Adams THURS, MARCH 31 Church [199 Carroll St. at Worship services on Fridays at 8:00pm streets in Downtown), ART, THURSDAY NIGHTS Clinton Street in Carroll & Saturdays at 10:30am brooklyn-usa.org/event/ AT THE BROOKLYN MU- Gardens, (718) 625–4126], womens-history-month-2. SEUM: Free admission to stpaulscarrollst.org. PTBAS is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism and a welcoming, inclusive congregation. BLOOD DRIVE: Hosted by the museum’s many ex- MUSIC, DARLENE LOVE: The Follow us on Facebook at Ptbas1515@ facebook.com, Www.PTBAS.org or (718) 436-5082 the 62nd Precinct. Donors hibits and galleries every legendary vocalist behind must bring ID, eat and Thursday evening, spon- “Christmas Baby Please drink before donating, and sored by Squarespace. Come Home” performs. be in general good health Free. 6– 10 pm. Brook- $40. 8 pm. Brooklyn Cen- and over 16 years of age. lyn Museum [200 Eastern ter for the Performing Arts BROOKLYN Free. 1–7 pm. Precinct Pkwy. at Washington Av- at Brooklyn College [2900 CENTER for the PERFORMING [1925 Bath Ave. in Benson- enue in Prospect Heights, Campus Rd. between Hil- hurst, (800) 933–2566]. (718) 638–5000], www. lel Place and Avenue H in ARTS MUSIC, BIANNUAL INTER- brooklynmuseum.org. Midwood, (718) 951–4500], AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE NATIONAL ELECTROA- TALK, “THIS PLACE”: Pho- www.brooklyncenter.org. COUSTIC MUSIC FESTI- tographer Stephen Shore WEST POINT DAY: Fort Ham- VAL: Cutting-edge work discusses his participation ilton Army Base is hosting from masters and emerg- in the exhibition of pho- this event to highlight the ing talent. Free. 7 pm. tos of Israel and the West military academy to local Brooklyn College Studio Bank. Free. 7 pm. Brook- parents. Registration rec- 312, Roosevelt Hall Exten- lyn Museum [200 Eastern ommended. Free. 9:30 sion [2900 Bedford Ave. Pkwy. at Washington Av- am–1 pm. Fort Hamilton between Campus Road enue in Prospect Heights, Army Base (Seventh Ave. and Avenue I in Midwood, (718) 638–5000], www. and Poly Place in Dyker DARLENE (718) 951–4500], www.bc- brooklynmuseum.org. Heights), www.hamilton. music.org. FUND RAISER, FRIENDS OF army.mil. READING, MANHATTAN- PS 15 GALA: A benefi t for READING, ARTIE BENNETT: VILLE READING SERIES: the Patrick F. Daly Magnet The author of “The Butt LOVE A monthly Crown Heights School of the Arts. $65. Book” will share and read showcase for emerging 7 pm. Pioneer Works [159 from all four of his popular Sat, Apr 2 at 8pm; $40 writers. With novelist Al- Pioneer St. between Imlay illustrated books. Free. exandra Kleeman, Deirdre and Conover streets in Red Noon. The Bookmark Coyle, Aurvi Sharma, and Hook, (718) 596–3001], Shoppe [8415 Third Ave. at Morgan Beatty. Free. 7:30 pioneerworks.org. 84th Street in Bay Ridge, pm. Manhattanville Cof- MUSIC, BROOKLYN SYM- (718) 833–5115]. fee [167 Rogers Ave. at PHONY ORCHESTRA: TARGET FIRST SATURDAY: St. Johns Place in Crown The Orchestra celebrates Free admission to the Heights, (646) 781–9900]. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brooklyn Museum, with 331st birthday with per- fi lm screenings, and dance WED, MARCH 30 formances of some of the and musical performances. composer’s most beloved Free. 5–11 pm. Brook- MUSIC, BIANNUAL INTER- works. Free. 7:30 pm. lyn Museum [200 Eastern NATIONAL ELECTROA- Brooklyn Museum [200 Pkwy. at Washington Av- BrooklynCenter.org COUSTIC MUSIC FESTI- Eastern Pkwy. at Washing- enue in Prospect Heights, or VAL: 5 pm. See Tuesday, ton Avenue in Prospect (718) 638–5000], www. 718-951-4500 March 29. Heights, (718) 638–5000], brooklynmuseum.org. Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College BROOKLYN HOUSING CRI- www.brooklynmuseum. DANCE, BROOKLYN DANCE SIS HELP NIGHT: Free org. 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AN ACTIVITY OF THE GREATER NEW YORK AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION. 68 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25–31, 2016 MBRBG • ‘We are the city • ‘We want to say we champions. We had a are the No.-1 team great season.’ in the state.’ — Xaverian’s Brandon Leftwich — South Shore coach Anwar Gladden Jefferson earns state crown BY TROY MAURIELLO “Shamorie was in foul trou- Jefferson star Shamorie Ponds ble, so I feel like me being the had to watch a quarter of the second-leading scorer on the fi nal game of his illustrious team, I had to step up,” Dunn high-school career from the said. bench, but he still exerted his Dunn ended up leading infl uence on the game. The Or- Jefferson with 21 points, but ange Wave was up by 15 mid- Ponds was not far behind him way through the third quar- with 16. Smith added 15 points ter when Ponds picked up his — 10 of them came in the sec- fourth foul with 4:47 left in the ond half. frame. As he took a seat, the Ponds pushed the Orange Jefferson leader stared right Wave ahead early and Dunn at seniors Rasheem Dunn and closed things out late — a Curtis Smith. role reversal for the Jefferson “I just gave them a look, stars. and they know what the look “I couldn’t really get off means, like it’s time for you to a good start — Shamorie guys to turn up and bring one got off to a good start,” Dunn home for the team,” Ponds said. “And then once the game said. started fl owing … I just fol- Aquinas got as close as fi ve lowed suit.” with 2:04 to play in the game, Ponds scored 10 points but Dunn and Smith combined in the fi rst half as Jefferson for 21 of Jefferson’s 35 second- looked like it was going to roll half points to help secure the to an easy victory early on. It state Federation boys’ basket- carried a 37–24 lead into half- ball Class AA championship, time. 72–65, at the Times Union Cen- The lead was up to 15 when ter in Albany on March 19. FREQUENT FLYER: Jefferson’s Curtis Smith soars to the hoop against Aquinas. Photo by Ken Maldonado Continued on page 71 Elmont denies Tele its state fi nal berth BY TROY MAURIELLO “This was the group that I Devin Ballour (21 points) and Telecommunications coach least really expected to make senior Matthew Smiley (seven Chris Weil feels like he’s go- it this far, but as the season points). ing out a winner — despite his progressed, I knew we had But the comeback — and ef- team’s 17-point loss to Elmont something special,” Weil said. forts to tamp down Elmont’s in the state Federation class A An early Elmont run (24–3) dominant frontcourt boys’ basketball semifi nals. turned Tele’s seven-point lead play — took all of the gas that Weil, who has spent 25 into a 10-point defi cit, but the was left in Tele’s tank. The Yel- years coaching at Tele, an- Yellow Jackets squad (26–4) low Jackets led briefl y twice nounced to his team earlier in fought its way back into the in the third quarter and were the season that this would be game. down just one point going to his fi nal year on the sidelines. “We were very lethar- the fourth. But Elmont served His Yellow Jackets responded gic, and I think that when we a knockout punch when it hit with the fi rst city champion- started missing some of the Tele with a 13–1 run to open up ship in school history as a re- shots, we didn’t really play the fi nal frame. Jalen Burgess tirement gift, but could not with as much enthusiasm af- scored 17 points and K.C. Ndefo add a Federation crown. The ter that,” Weil said. had 12 points and blocked four remarkable run came to an Tele fought back from as shots. end when Tele fell to Elmont many as 11 down to take a lead Tele scored just fi ve points BIG D: Telecommunication’s Devin Ballour takes a shot in traffi c against 61–44 at the Times Union Cen- midway through the third in the fi nal quarter of what Elmont. Photo by Ken Maldonado ter in Albany on March 18. quarter — fueled by senior Continued on page 71 M BR B DTG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25-31, 2016 69 Lions couldn’t claw Ponds turned back in semifi nals hype into history BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI hamorie Ponds deliv- The game and the situation ered — on everything. were familiar. The ending — S The Jefferson guard not so much. didn’t wilt under heated Xaverian reached the state expectations that come Federation tournament by with being the face of Chris hanging close in the fourth Mullin’s fi rst St. John’s re- quarter and grinding out cruiting class. Instead he is wins. But the team couldn’t thriving. There is no rest- work that magic in a 54–43 ing on his laurels. Instead loss to Aquinas Institute in there is only motivation to the Class AA boys’ basketball keep anyone from catching semifi nals at the Times Union him or tearing him down. Center in Albany on March “The [target] was on my 18. Xaverian got within two back, so I had to just work JOE points with 1:26 to play in the every day,” Ponds said. “I third quarter, igniting hopes know people were after me.” KNOWS of a comeback win — but it No one can touch him failed to capitalize. now. He was New York by Joe Staszewski “We played a lot of games City’s best player all season, like this,” Xaverian coach Jack a PSAL Class AA champion, Alesi said. “When we got it a and is now state Federation fashioned, blue-collar put two-point game I said, ‘Okay, FORKED ROAD: Xaverian’s Brandon Leftwich tries to split the Aquinas winner after the Orange backs. we are just going to slush our defense. Photo by Ken Maldonado Waves’ 72–65 win over Aqui- “He’s so good from all way through this again,’ but nas Institute at the Times three levels — deep three, we didn’t.” ers — including Jamir Jones, bounded us.” Union Center in Albany on mid-range game, and also Xaverian expended a ton who is headed to Notre Dame. In the third quarter, the March 18. The league cham- fi nishing moves with both of energy trying to rebound The Lil’ Irish out-re- Clippers squad (18–12) got pionship and Federation hands,” Long Island Lu- from trailing 17–6 after the bounded Xaverian 33–17 back to the way it played ear- title are both fi rsts for his theran coach John Buck said. fi rst quarter and 29–20 at the for the game. The Clippers lier this postseason — when East New York school. “He’s such a gifted scorer.” half. Alesi credited Aquinas guarded bigger teams well it won its fi rst Catholic High Referees gave Ponds (16 But Ponds is much more with exposing his team’s lack all season, but Aquinas (24–4) School Athletic Association points) a rare night off in than that. His basketball of outside shooting. was a different animal. title since 2005. Defensive the fi nal when they saddled intelligence and unselfi sh- “They challenged us to “They were more physical stops led to transition baskets him with his fourth foul in ness become more and more shoot the ball,” he said. than us,” senior guard Nyon- and sparked a 13–5 run that the third quarter. Team- evident each time he plays. His club struggled to de- tay Wisseh said. “We usu- got Xaverian as close as 34–32 mates Raheem Dunn and He gets his points while fend the more physical Aqui- ally use our athleticism to get with 1:26 to go in the quarter, Curtis Smith took Jefferson also getting his teammates nas lineup, which features the rebound. Today, it wasn’t thanks to a three-point play home after Ponds carried involved. Ponds will often four Division-I football play- working. They just out-re- Continued on page 71 them the night before. defer early in games before Ponds was named the doing whatever it takes to tournament’s most valuable close out wins. player. It was just another mo- “That’s just what he ment in a season where the does,” Pollard said. “There stage, the expectations, and are some times that he get South Shore falls to Ossining the hype were never too big. 40, 50 [points], but he likes His demeanor was per- to facilitate and follow the BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI on a Tsahai Corbie (13 points) fect for handling all of it, game plan. Then second This one hurt. jumper with 5:03 to go in the something that should half he puts that dagger in It took South Shore more game. It appeared it could be a carry over when he deals somebody’s heart.” than 30 minutes to solemnly one-possession game, but Jor- with the buzz of arriving at Soon Ponds’s metaphori- emerge from the Times Union dan Washington’s potential St. John’s. cal blades will fi nd Big East Center’s locker room following three-point play was erased “He’s just a cool guy,” teams’ tickers — continu- a 67–51 loss to eventual cham- by an offensive foul call on the Jefferson coach Lawrence ing to win over the hearts of pion Ossining in the state Fed- next possession. Ossining’s “Bud” Pollard said. “When St. John’s fans. eration Class AA girls’ basket- Jaida Strippoli hit a trey right everyone is going 110, he is But the low-key Ponds ball semifi nals in Albany on after, and the Pride rolled to a going his speed and his pace, isn’t trying to increase the March 18. A year ago, the Vi- win. and he is very effective.” already high expectations kings squad lost a heartbreak- “I feel like the momentum Ponds scored 23 points for his time with the Red ing overtime game to Christ changed,” Corbie said. in his fi rst game at Car- Storm. Once he puts on a the King in its fi rst trip up- FLYING HIGH: South Shore’s Sele- The Vikings (23–5) never nesecca Arena. He recorded St. John’s jersey, nothing state. South Shore was happy found an answer to Ossining’s 31 points and 12 rebounds at that he’s already accom- na Philoxy takes the ball strong to to be there and was playing in frontcourt duo — Seton Hall- The Garden in the city title plished means anything in the Dick’s Nationals tourna- the basket in the state Federation bound senior Shadeen Samuels game and tallied 27 more his eyes. ment after. This year, the team Class AA semifi nals. scored 26 points and freshman points in a Federation semi- “I’m just going to star planned on doing more than Photo by Ken Maldonado Aubrey Griffi n, daughter of for- fi nal win over Long Island over from scratch, get in the just showing up, but the season mer NBA player Adrian Grif- Lutheran. What is special gym, and work,” he said. came to screeching halt. We missed an opportunity to fi n, added 22. is how he does it. Ponds displays no ego, “We want a state champi- win the state.” South Shore forward Selena There are long threes, no fear, and never any panic onship,” Vikings coach Anwar South Shore, which trailed Philoxy (21 points) did her best mid-range jumpers, scoop- — there is just calm, confi - Gladden said. “We want to say by as many 15 points midway to keep her team in the game, and-spin layups using both dence, and clear results. we are the No.-1 team in the through the second quarter, but only Corbie was in double hands, and even some old- Ponds delivers. state, and the girls’ knew that. pulled within seven points Continued on page 71 70 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25-31, 2016 DTM BR B G JEFFERSON Whitehead, Seton Hall Continued from page 69 Ponds went to the bench with his fourth foul at the 4:47 mark of the third bow out early in NCAA quarter, but that’s when Aquinas (25– 4) made a comeback. BY TREY RODRIGUEZ sive all year. Sometimes you just Aquinas had the lead down to just Former Abraham Lincoln star Isaiah don’t make shots.” eight after three quarters — its three- Whitehead surprisingly cooled off, The Pirates came into the game point shots began to fall, and leading and Seton Hall’s journey to the big after upsetting the heavily favored scorer Jalen Pickett (21 points) started dance came to a quick end. Villanova in the Big East fi nal at fi nding his way to the hoop. No.-11 seeded Gonzaga upset the Madison Square Garden. However, “I told those guys at halftime, the No. 6 Pirates 68–52 in the fi rst round the team never seemed to truly get go- only chance they [Aquinas] got is if we SUPER SLICK: Jefferson’s Shamorie Ponds of the NCAA Tournament on March ing against Gonzaga and was unable leave those shooters open,” Jefferson dribbles up the court against Aquinas. 17 in Denver, Colo. to signifi cantly cut into the Bulldogs’ coach Lawrence “Bud” Pollard said. Photo by Ken Maldonado Whitehead, who was the most lead in the second half. “And we left those guys open, and they valuable player of the Big East tour- “We wanted to win so bad,” White- made shots. That started their run.” ond-straight night, Jefferson got some nament, couldn’t fi nd the bottom of head said. “We really sped the game Even as Ponds re-entered the game contributions from its supporting cast the net, shooting four-for-24 and fi n- up when we really didn’t have to.” with 6:04 left in the fourth quarter, — namely Malachi Faison (six points), ishing the night with just 10 points. Gonzaga’s main production came Aquinas was in the game for good. Marques Watson, Eric Massingale, “I feel it was an off night,” White- from Lithuanian big Domantas Sabo- The team had the ball down four, 67– and Jordan Morgan (four points each). head said. “I faced some of the tough- nis, who contributed 21 points and 16 63, with 1:30 remaining, but Earnest “They were great. Marques, Ker- est defensive groups in the country rebounds for the Bulldogs. Sabonis Edwards missed an open three that ome Grant, Eric, all those backup playing in the Big East. This is proba- showcased his versatility, constantly would have cut the lead down to one. dancers performed well,” Pollard said. bly my worst shooting performance.” going over either shoulder and pun- Dunn continued his close-out ef- “Usually we’re ‘Shamorie and the Mir- Whitehead was coming off a fi ve- ishing Seton Hall. forts with a pair of clutch free throws acles’ … but those backup dancers re- game stretch averaging 26 points per “He’s a great player,” said White- to push the lead back up to six with 45.4 ally performed.” game heading into the big dance, in- head of Sabonis. “He fi nishes around left to play, and Aquinas wouldn’t get The story of the night, however, was cluding a big 33-point outing against the basket. He rebounds with the best back to within seven in the fi nal min- the trio Jefferson senior-stars ending DePaul. His hot shooting came to end, of them. You just have to take your ute. Dunn connected on all fi ve of his their high-school careers on top. but he did distribute eight assists in hat off to him. He had a terrifi c game. free throws in the fourth quarter. “These guys are nice kids,” Pollard the team’s losing effort against Gon- He really didn’t make a lot of mis- But the three stellar seniors could said. “Whoever says nice guys fi nish zaga. takes.” not do it all by themselves. For the sec- last doesn’t know these guys.” “He had some good looks,” said Former Bishop Loughlin guard Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard. “He Khadeen Carrington had eight points got to the rim — he just couldn’t fi nd and four steals for the Pirates. Desi A half-court trap and some scrappy it. I give him credit, though. He kept Rodriguez, a former forward for Lin- OSSINING play allowed the Vikings to rally. The being aggressive. He’s been aggres- coln, added eight points of his own. team turned the Pride over and forced the Continued from page 70 ball out of Griffi n and Samuels’s hand. fi gures with her. South Shore scored six of the last points, and Leftwich had 11. Jalen “Today I thought [Philoxy] was tre- eight points of the third, cutting the XAVERIAN Pickett tallied 20 points for Aquinas. mendous,” Gladden said. “She domi- Ossining lead to 49–41, but it could not Hawkes and Vito chipped in nine Continued from page 70 nated on the boards. She rebounded. overcome 16 turnovers and Ossining apiece. She assisted.” getting the important hoops when it from Brandon Leftwich. It was a disappointing end to a fan- Ossining’s length and ability to clog needed them. “We thought we would just push tastic underdog run as the No. 4-seed the middle bothered the Vikings offen- “I thought they fought and competed the ball — and them — with our legs,” from Brooklyn-Queens, but players sively for most of the half. The Pride (27– for the game,” Gladden said. “I just Leftwich said. “We were a little low know the good times will wash away 2) used an 11–2 run to grab a 32–17 lead thought we couldn’t get key stops when on legs.” any heartache felt in Albany. with 4:27 to go before the break. Grif- we needed to. We had some key turn- A layup by Aquinas’ Jason Hawkes “We know tomorrow morning fi n and Samuels combined for 30 of the overs.” at the buzzer set an ominous tone. — or in a couple nights, after we get team’s 37 fi rst-half points. The loss hurt but didn’t discourage And David Vito’s consecutive threes over the loss — we will think back,” South Shore, whose point guard Des- South Shore moving forward. Gladden were too much for Xaverian to over- Leftwich said. “We are city champi- tiny Philoxy was in foul trouble, had to expects his club, which is losing just two come, putting Aquinas up 49–36 with ons. We had a great season and have play from well behind for the fi rst time seniors, to be the dominant team in his 3:02 left in the game. a lot to think about. At the end of the all season. It slowly crawled its way league again next season. The returnees Wisseh lead Xaverian with 12 day, I’m still getting a ring.” back thanks to an improved effort on are determined fi nally get the program the glass. The team scored the last fi ve over the hump at a Federation tourna- points of the second quarter — includ- ment. ing a bucket by Scott with four-tenths “Next year,” Selena Philoxy said. of a second remaining — to go into half “We are going to comeback and take time down 37–28. states.” ing an unexpected title run for the Yel- ELMONT low Jackets. Tele ran away with the Brooklyn A Continued from page 69 Southwest division with a 14–2 league ended up being a competitive game record. The Yellow Jackets team won with a forgettable fi nish. eight of its fi nal nine games head- Weil and Ballour both noted that ing into Albany — the only loss came closing games strong has been a part of against eventual league AA runner-up the team’s mantra all season, and they Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 9. expected that to continue in Albany. Weil is proud to hang it up after this “Like coach said, second half, we year — even though his fi nal season always come out strong,” Ballour said. ended a day earlier than he hoped. “For us not to pull it off this time is “I got the city championship, we surprising.” made it to the semifi nals in the state,” That surprise from not getting it Weil said. “So I can retire a happy man UP UP AND AWAY: Xaverian’s Nyontay Wisseh takes the ball to hoop against Aquinas in done late mirrored what ended up be- now.” the state Federation Class AA semifi nals. Photo by Ken Maldonado M BR B DTG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 25-31, 2016 71 Odds of a child becoming a top fashion designer: 1 in 7,000 Odds of a child being diagnosed with autism: 1 in 68 Some signs to look for: No big smiles or other joyful No babbling by No words by expressions by 6 months. 12 months. 16 months. 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