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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260–2500 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2012 Serving Brownstone Brooklyn and Williamsburg AWP/14 pages • Vol. 35, No. 23 • June 8–14, 2012 • FREE FAST & FURIOUS Pol: We need cameras to catch speeders in Greenpoint By Aaron Short “Drivers along McGuinness Boule- between 2005 and 2009, according to The Brooklyn Paper vard need to know that the eye in the state data. A Greenpoint lawmaker wants to MEAN sky is watching and they’ll be held ac- Lentol said the locations of the cam- tame traffic on one of Brooklyn’s dead- countable for breaking the law,” said eras would change during the tempo- liest streets by catching speeding driv- Streets Lentol. “It will be as much to their ben- rary pilot program. ers on camera. efit and safety as anyone else’s.” But before the cameras hit the street, Democratic state Assemblyman The battle for Brooklyn’s byways The proposal calls for at least two Lentol needs to win over his peers in Photo by Stefano Giovannini Joe Lentol introduced a bill last week cameras that would monitor Queens– Albany. Assemblyman Joe Lentol wants drivers on McGuinness Boulevard that would bring several cameras to hicles exceed the city’s 30-mile-per- bound and Williamsburg–bound traf- Upstate legislators have stymied to reduce their speed — and he thinks cameras will force them to McGuinness Boulevard — a danger- hour speed limit, according to a 2012 fic on a boulevard where vehicles have speed camera legislation in the past, obey the speed limit. ous roadway where two-thirds of ve- study . struck 13 cyclists and 44 pedestrians See FAST on page 5 Bow to the Queen Wimbledon forces back hot dog contest; eaters fear heat

By Daniel Bush of the legendary July 4 man-versus-dog The later start could mean that gustatory The Brooklyn Paper competition. giant Joey “Jaws” Chestnut’s 2009 world Coney Island’s hotdog-eating contest is Major League Eating president George record of 68 hot dogs and buns (HDBs) in going from high noon to high tea. Shea was fuming that his contest was placed 10 minutes will be tough to beat if the San The Nathan’s Famous International on the back burner by ESPN, which will air Jose star and his 19 opponents are forced Hot Dog Eating Championship will take the event live at the later hour rather than to drink more liquid than usual to stay hy- place at 3 pm instead of its traditional compete with the tennis match and Queen drated during the hottest part of the day — noon start time to accommodate an his- Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. potentially resulting in less stomach room toric Wimbledon quarterfinals that co- “Tennis is not as respected and elegant for frankfurters, according to Shea. incides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubi- a sport as competitive eating,” said Shea. “The heat is really what they have to lee — forcing the world’s top stomachs to “The only sport more fundamental than worry about,” he said. “It could depress play second fiddle to the world’s top ten- competitive eating is competitive breath- the numbers.” nis players and compete in fiercer mid-af- Associated Press / Carl de Souza ing, and that’s dangerous because it can Competitors fear the hot dogs and buns ternoon heat that could alter the outcome Queen Elizabeth can watch now. cause hyperventilation.” See QUEEN on page 11 Courtesy Fruin Tom Park heating up A rendering of the watertower project in DUMBO. Kickballers lobbying for grills in McCarren Light tower By Aaron Short Gilroy Field and around the Mc- though restaurants abound in the The Brooklyn Paper Carren Park track, arguing that park’s northwest and southeast Hungry kickball players are the area is “underfed.” border, there are only one or two Artist brightens the skyline urging the city to install grills in “Something needs to be done regular street vendors inside the bustling McCarren Park, claim- about the lack of food availability park offering more accessible co- By Natalie O’Neill — a glittering 14-foot Plexi- ing greater access to hot dogs and in McCarren,” he said. “There’s mestibles. The Brooklyn Paper glas-and-steel sculpture shaped burgers will improve their play. not enough to keep up with de- Dailey believes that public An artist is turning an un- like the common rooftop util- Brooklyn Kickball League mand and what we have is of lit- grills will keep his players per- der- appreciated Brooklyn icon ity fixtures — will light up

Commissioner Kevin Dailey tle nutritional value.” forming at peak levels on lazy Photo by Stefano Giovannini into a statement about finding the DUMBO skyline beside has approached Councilman Kickball players have been Sunday afternoons. Kickballers want grills to be installed in McCarren Park, beauty in gritty urban environ- the Manhattan Bridge start- Steve Levin (D–Greenpoint) to known to fuel their bodies with “It’s a matter of basic biology like this new outdoor cooking fixture in Williamsburg’s ments. ing next week. request charcoal grill stations near suds more than sports drinks, and See GRILLS on page 11 Cooper Park. Tom Fruin’s “Watertower” See TOWER on page 6 Barron gets Cups runneth over Towns nod Slope’s Tea Lounge wants to go international By Natalie O’Neill “People have shown interest The Brooklyn Paper all over the world.” Incumbent gives surprising Park Slope’s answer to Spiel says nothing will Starbucks is about to be- change at the sprawling flag- endorsement in House race come a bit more like, well, ship shop on Union Street Starbucks. near Seventh Avenue, where By Aaron Short gave his blessing to Barron The Tea Lounge — the comfy couches host freelanc- for The Brooklyn Paper on Sunday , saying he hopes neighborhood’s longtime ers, musicians — and just Councilman Charles Bar- the firebrand pol — who was home for laptop-clacking about any Park Sloper look- once his bitter rival — will ing to escape the house for a ron landed the endorsement Courtesy of Amadi Ajamu writers and mommy meet- of retiring Rep. Ed Towns, succeed him in Congress be- Retiring Rep. Ed Towns (left) endorsed Councilman up groups — will become a couple hours. giving the charismatic and cause of his history as a po- Charles Barron in the race for his seat. chain with in-the-works fran- But the shop’s new transi- controversial Canarsie pol- litical maverick. chise locations under consid- tion to a franchise business itician a major boost in his “Independent voices are eration in Long Island, Vir- model will allow would-be

House race against state As- needed more than ever in to- support to Charles Barron, the interests of the people of ginia, and Kuwait, said owner Photo by Bryan Bruchman partners to tap into their own semblyman Hakeem Jef- day’s political environment,” who has been an independent this district at heart.” Jonathan Spiel. Jonathan Spiel, owner of Tea Lounge, enjoys a creative and entrepreneurial fries. Towns said in a statement. voice over the years. He is Barron — a former Black “This could turn into cup of coffee in front of his soon-to-be chain spirit by making small com- Towns (D–Fort Greene) “That’s why I am giving my unselfish and definitely has See TOWNS on page 11 something big,” Spiel said. shop. See TEA on page 12 Hungary no more RATS! Greenpoint landlord folds planned eatery Rodents running wild By Aaron Short is the neighborhood’s strong op- closed last December. The Brooklyn Paper position to any type of liquor li- Jakab had hoped to turn the near arena, locals say A Greenpoint landlord dropped cense at this location due to the sleepy street corner into a foodie residential character of the area,” destination for Central European his proposal to open a Hungarian By Natalie O’Neill he wrote in a May 29 letter. cuisine — but Newell Street res- restaurant in his Newell Street The Brooklyn Paper building last week because of Neighbors said they were “de- idents argued that the restaurant loud opposition from neighbors, lighted” by his decision. should not be allowed to stay Big fat rats are building elaborate underground schoolteachers, and nuns. “We’re feeling a great sense open late or serve booze across colonies, gnawing through trash cans, and even Peter Jakab informed Commu- of relief,” said Saint Stanislaus the street from a Catholic school climbing into cars near the under-construction nity Board 1 that he will rescind Kostka parish sister Dorothea and a block from a church. Barclays Center arena, where a booming rodent Aaron Short / Community Newspaper Group his liquor license application for Jurkowski. “Prayer works. We Diplomatic relations fell apart infestation has gone from gross to totally out of Sisters Colette and Doro- his storefront on the largely res- prayed very hard.” two weeks ago when Jakab and control, neighbors say. thea from St. Stanislaus Ko- idential block and will instead The building had been the restaurant critics failed to reach “It’s a huge, insane invasion,” said Emilia Sher- stka parish in Greenpoint convert the ground floor of the longtime home of the Conti- an agreement over the proposed Photo by Elizabeth Graham ifova, who lives in north Park Slope. “They’re get- successfully fought to keep building near the corner of Driggs nental, a rowdy restaurant and eatery’s operating hours. Denise Morales points to a rat hole that ting bigger and bigger — and more brazen.” a Hungarian restaurant from Avenue into an apartment. bar that catered to the area’s Pol- Jakab did not return calls for neighbors filled with dirt to keep the Residents have long blamed the infestation — opening on Newell Street. “The reason for the withdrawal ish population for years until it See HUNGARY on page 11 nasty critters away. See RATS on page 12

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A woman who says police let the man who sexu- Days later, police cir- on a new central AC ally assaulted her on 16th Street walk away revealed culated surveillance video the shocking details of the attack and the investiga- showing a man resembling system this summer tion to this newspaper. The victim agreed to speak the individual they released on the condition of anonymity. at the scene and asked Park Slope residents for help track- or By Natalie O’Neill screamed. ing him down. The Brooklyn Paper The creep then took off “They should have held She knew someone was running and a neighbor, who onto the guy, taken a photo GET UP TO following her. happened to hear her yell, or at least gotten his ID,” the It was just before 5 am on dashed out of his house to victim said. May 23 and the soft-spoken give chase. Two 72nd Precinct officers $700 OFF 22-year-old had just got off The good Samaritan says involved in the incident have the train on Fourth Avenue on he caught up to the man near since been placed on “modi- her way home from work at a Fourth Avenue, grabbed him, Witnesses say police fied duty” pending an inves- a new ductless Manhattan nightclub. and called the cops. released a man who tigation. Cops are still look- As she neared Sixteenth Shocked and flustered, the groped a woman near ing for the suspect. Street, she sensed someone woman walked to her home Fourth Avenue. The victim says she has AC system* behind her — then she felt less than a block away to calm since worked with different, a hand reach underneath her down. more helpful officers to cre- skirt and grab her. “I was scared — I felt lost,” on the block ten minutes later, ate a sketch of the attacker in She turned around to con- she said. “I just wanted the but the officers quickly re- an attempt to prevent similar front her attacker — she’d situation to go away.” leased the man detained by assaults against women in the read about self-defense in a At her apartment, she neighbors. neighborhood one year after rape prevention class — but splashed water on her face Witnesses say they told the a spree of sexual assaults in the stocky man, who wore and walked over to the win- officers the victim was just Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, a baseball cap pulled down dow. That’s when she saw a steps away, but they never Greenwood Heights, Sunset over his eyes, grabbed her black unmarked police car came to her door. Park, and Bay Ridge. again, this time, from the roll past with lights flash- The victim, cops would “It all happened so quickly,” front. ing. It didn’t stop. later say, wasn’t at the scene she said. “Everything changes “Get off me!” she A second cop car parked the moment they arrived. in a moment.”

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Street. Community Newspaper Group / Will Bredderman “They both sell the same Customers of the Middle Eastern Halal Cart say they love sitting and eating on thing, but I know there’s seat- the benches that were bolted onto the sidewalk at the wagon’s old location. ing here, so I come here,” said Michael Rodriguez, as he de- molished a platter of food on the gyro cart. over the bench’s apparent eco- city fees for al fresco din- one of the benches. “I think it helps them,” nomic advantages. “They’re ing. Kassen got his for free His friend Kyle Stefano he added. “You always see good for business, but they — and the group that is re- agreed that the seats have the people sitting here eat- shouldn’t be here.” sponsible for street furniture made the Middle Eastern ing the food.” But hungry kids aren’t the in the area isn’t going to do Halal Cart more appealing Yet this tur naround re- only ones using the chairs: a thing about it. than its rival. mains an unsavory deal for during a visit to Fifth Ave- “We’re not talking about 50% OFF “Instead of having to stand cart manager Sammy Kas- nue and 86th Street last week, benches anymore,” said Pat over there, we can sit here,” sen, who still wants the street a handful of homeless peo- Condren, whose group re- he said. seats removed. ple were spotted relaxing on fused an offer by Bay Ridge Ahmad Ibrahim, another “Leaving them just shows the benches. drug store owner Habib Jou- MEMBERSHIP regular, said the benches anybody can do whatever they Brick-and-mortar restau- deh to pay for the removal. were a business booster for want,” said Kassen, skimming rants pay nearly $3,000 in “We’re moving on.” +33% OFF INITIATION LESS THAN $845 Walk, Williamsburg! FOR UP TO 11 MONTHS MEMBERSHIP EXPIRING MAY 1, 2013 Pedestrian street fair returns to Bedford Avenue By Aaron Short can look forward to a roadway dotted OVER 250,000 SQ. FT. OF FACILITIES The Brooklyn Paper with pedestrians playing schoolyard AQUATICS, SQUASH, RACQUETBALL, FREE WEIGHTS Pedestrians will frolic freely on 10 games, small concerts, and scrabble PERSONAL TRAINING, WALLYBALL, CARDIO, SOFTBALL blocks of Bedford Avenue on Saturday contests for the whole family. + when Williamsburg’s biggest retail cor- Businesses on the temporarily car- 160 HOURS OF GROUP FITNESS CLASSES, SPINNING ridor becomes a pedestrian mall. free blocks can set up sidewalk vend- BOXING, DANCE, PILATES, ZUMBA, MARTIAL ARTS Williamsburg Walks — an annual ing tables in front of their stores and YOGA, JUNIOR SPORTS, AND SPA multi-weekend, multi-block street party bars can even extend their sidewalk — is back, and this year the celebra- cafes to the curb. OFFER ENDS JUNE 18 tion will expand its length and dura- There’s a new kissing booth on Bed- tion, stretching two additional blocks ford and N. Sixth Street, sponsored by BRING THIS AD FOR A FREE VISIT to Metropolitan Avenue and growing the hip sex shop Shag, and a speaker’s LIMIT 1 FREE VISIT PER PERSON, PHOTO ID REQUIRED, MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD, FREE VISIT MUST BE USED BEFORE JUNE 18, 2012. from a two-weekend festival to a three- corner at N. Eighth Street for storytell- Saturday bash. ing, politicking, and stand-up comedy “We really focused our energy in cre- — a perfect feature for the neighbor- ating passive spaces,” said Williamsburg hood’s aspiring Al Frankens. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS 43 CLARK STREET 718 625 0500 Walks organizer Ryan Kuonen. “We’re Williamsburg Walks [Bed ford Ave. PROSPECT PARK 17 EASTERN PARKWAY 718 789 4600 hoping that the magic of Williamsburg If North Brooklynites are lucky, Ela- between N. 12th Street and Metro- TRIBECA 80 LEONARD STREET 212 966 5432 will create the performances, theater, nard Jones of the band Immortal politan Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) EASTERNATHLETICCLUBS.COM and music on Bedford Avenue.” Twins will once again stroll down 384-2248, www.williamsburgwalks. The parties will run from 3 pm to 8 THIS INTRODUCTORY SALE IS VALID ONLY ON YOUR FIRST VISIT TO THE CLUB AND ONLY APPLIES TO NEW INDIVIDUAL ADULT ANNUAL Bedford Avenue playing his guitar org ] June 9, 16, and June 23, 3–8 MEMBERSHIPS. NOT ALL FACILITIES AT ALL LOCATIONS. pm on June 9, 16, and 23 and amblers during Williamsburg Walks. pm. SaturdaySaturday inin thethe ParkPark The Brooklyn Hospital Center Community Health Fair

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Proud to be the official hometown hospital of the Barclays Center 4 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 June 8–14, 2012 Cops hunt for mugger named Andy The victim told police Cops say they arrested a 84TH PRECINCT Nailed Someone swiped a wom- that she left her apartment 16-year-old suspect later that Brooklyn Heights– an’s wallet in a Jay Street nail POLICE BLOTTER between Henry and Hicks day. — Eli Rosenberg DUMBO–Boerum Hill– salon on June 2. streets at 10:59 pm and Downtown The victim told police that Find more online every Wednesday at returned to find that her 68TH PRECINCT A seemingly polite crook she entered the store near Ful- checkbook missing several BrooklynPaper.com/blotter checks. Bay Ridge–Dyker Heights named Andy asked a man for ton Street at 7:40 pm. When When she made an in- cash on Atlantic Avenue on she was ready to leave an hour Need to quit May 28 — then punched the Subway heist a shopping spree with one of quiry with Citibank, she A pair of punks robbed a later, she realized her wallet her cards. found that the missing checks victim and stole his wallet. was missing. A quick thief ran off with Duane Reade pharmacy on The victim said he was a straphanger’s phone at the The 54-year-old victim were made payable to the sus- 86th Street of $8,000 in mer- near Third Avenue at 3:20 Gap flap Hoyt and Fulton streets sub- told cops she set her wallet pect, who withdrew $1,050, chandise — including $384 am when the crook ap- A scoundrel stole $100 way station on May 29. — full of credit cards and a according to police. of Nicorette gum — on June proached and said, “Hi, my from a shopper at the Gap The victim told police Virginia nursing license — — Colin Mixson 2, cops say. name is Andy, can I have store on Fulton Street on he was riding an East New on a counter at C-Town Su- An employee told po- some money?” according June 3. York-bound 3 train at 7:45 pm permarket near Fifth Avenue 88TH PRECINCT lice that one of the thieves to a police report. The victim told cops that at 4:30 pm, then accidentally bounded over the unstaffed Affordable Family Dentistry when it pulled into the sta- Fort Greene–Clinton Hill When the man refused, she entered the store near tion. That’s when the crook left it there. counter of the pharmacy be- in modern pleasant surroundings Andy punched him in the Gallatin Place at 3 pm. When grabbed his cell and fled from She realized it was gone Bad brains tween Fourth and Fifth av- three hours later and retuned face, grabbed his wallet, she was ready to leave at 4:40 the train. A gun-toting crook threat- enues at 6:09 am while the State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) to the shop, but it was no- and fled, police said. pm, she realized the cash was Oy-phone ened and robbed a man on other kept lookout. Emergencies treated promptly missing from her purse. where in sight. She later Clermont Avenue on May After stuffing the gum and Bike theft A bike-riding crook stole learned that someone charged Special care for children & anxious patients Pickpocket 30. other pharmaceutical good- WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD A robber swiped a $1,600 a woman’s iPhone on Wil- $137 to one of her cards. The 23-year-old victim ies into a bag, the two fled Someone bumped into a loughby Street on May 29. • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) bike from an Atlantic Ave- Nip, duck! told cops he was near Park the scene. woman in a Fulton Street • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, Bonding nue apartment sometime The woman said she was An angry hospital worker Avenue at 12:30 am when Crowns & Bridges (Capping) Shopping spree over Memorial Day week- store on May 25 and walked near Duffield Street at 1:15 beat up a colleague on Sixth the crook walked up to him, • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment pm when the thief pedaled Someone stole a Bay Ridge • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings end while the tenant was off with her wallet. displayed a silver and black Street on May 27, cops say. woman’s credit cards while • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) away. The shopper told police up, grabbed the cellphone, The 48-year-old victim gun, and said, “If you turn • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) she was in Owls Head Park The victim said he left the she was inside of the store and biked away. around I’m going to blow told cops he was discuss- on May 31 and proceeded to Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer apartment between Hoyt and between Pearl and Jay streets your brains out.” iPhone pinched ing haircuts with a fellow X- run up $548 in charges that Bond streets at 8:45 am on at 12:55 pm when she felt ray technician at New York After the kid handed over 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens A thief grabbed a man’s day, police say. 624-5554 624-7055 May 25. When he returned at someone collide with her. Methodist Hospital near Sev- $80, the thug fled. U iPhone on Fulton Street on The victim said she was 3:30 pm on May 27, the front Two minutes later, she re- enth Avenue at 6:30 pm when Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking May 31. Smoked out in the park at noon when she and insurance plans accommodated door was open and his pricey alized her wallet was miss- a third employee overheard, The victim said he was Police arrested a cane- bike was missing. ing from her purse. got offended, and shoved him hung her unzipped purse on near Adams Street at 5:20 pm wielding bandit who they her baby’s stroller. When she when the thief grabbed his into a chair. The worker then choked him, leaving scratches say robbed and beat a man reached in later, her wallet cellphone and ran away. on DeKalb Avenue on May and checkbook were gone. — Daniel Bush on his neck, cops said. CAMBA’s Annual Shona Benefit Sale The poor technician was 31. Police say the eager crook The 30-year-old victim used the cards at a Radio Shack CAMBA Shona Gallery | 19 Winthrop St. | Brooklyn, NY 11225 then rushed to the emer- 78TH PRECINCT gency room which, thank- told cops he was at Brook- on Fifth Avenue beetween 51st Park Slope fully, wasn’t too far away. lyn Hospital near Ashland and 52nd streets at 1 pm, and Place at 6:20 pm when a man again 16 minutes later at Jim- — Natalie O’Neill Public Sale: Swiped card approached him and asked my’s Sportsware on Fifth Av- A scoundrel stole a credit for a cigarette. After the enue between 54th and 55th June 15-17 | 1 - 6 pm | Free card from a Union Street res- 76TH PRECINCT victim pulled out his wal- streets. ident between May 25 and Carroll Gardens–Cobble let by accident, the bandit — Will Bredderman » Opening Reception: June 14 | 6 - 9 pm | $75 May 29 and then charged Hill–Red Hook snatched it away, beat him $1,925 to it. with a cane, and took $40 The victim told cops he Slap happy from the wallet. 94TH PRECINCT Buy affordable sculptures discovered someone had Police arrested an 18-year- The victim stayed at the Greenpoint–Northside snatched a credit card from old man who they say slapped hospital with minor injuries. a woman on Baltic Street on Pizza sliced from Zimbabwe. his apartment near Eighth Cops arrested a suspect at Police say a 28-year-old Avenue, then racked up June 1 — and then slapped the hospital. Proceeds support CAMBA’s vital programs him with possession charges restaurant worker sliced more than a thousand dol- Phone gone his coworker’s face with a lars on it. after finding weed and Xa- and services to 45,000 individuals and nax in his backpack. A crook stole a fancy pizza cutter inside their Man- families in Brooklyn and beyond. Bicycle getaway The victim told police that phone right out of a wom- hattan Avenue pizzeria on 40 percent of all sales is tax deductible. Cops say a bike-riding she was between Clinton and an’s hands on Myrtle Ave- May 31. thief and an accomplice stole Court streets at 4:43 am when nue on May 30. The two dough boys got See our Sculptures a man’s cellphone on Fifth the suspect smacked her in The 27-year-old victim into an argument in the eatery Avenue on May 30. the face. Cops said the perp told cops she was at Navy near Calyer Street at 3 pm, The 37-year-old vic- ripped a button off of one of Street at 10:10 pm when when the suspect grabbed a tim told police he was near the officer’s uniforms, and the thief approached her, pizza wheel and slashed the St. Johns Place at 5:25 pm stated, “I would rather die snatched her phone from victim’s face from his fore- when a crook grabbed his than be arrested.” her hand, and fled into the head to his left eyebrow, cops black iPhone and handed it When they searched his nearby housing projects. reported. to a partner on a bike, who backpack, they found mar- Waverly why? Paramedics took the vic- then peddled away with the ijuana and Xanax, cops tim to Woodhull Hospital for fancy gadget. said. Three jerks stole a teenag- treatment and cops arrested Cops arrested one of the er’s wallet on Waverly Ave- the suspect. Shonasculptures.com Check fraudster nue on May 31, police said. suspects, an 18-year-old Stick job 718.284.9064 male, the same day. A 16-year-old boy was The 15-year-old victim or 718.287.2600 arrested for stealing checks told cops he was between A robber held up a man Bad checkout from a woman’s Summit DeKalb and Lafayette ave- at gunpoint on Driggs Av- [email protected] CAMBA.org A jerk swiped a wallet Street apartment on May 21 nues at 4:15 pm, when the enue on June 1 — and took from shopper on Ninth Street and writing himself checks three brutes took his wallet off with his cash. on May 28 and then went on for more than $1,000. forcibly. See BLOTTER on page 6

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By Aaron Short tor” Spatzer — a third-year time — if someone kicks it to remain vigilant of runners The Brooklyn Paper hurler widely considered to her, she’s going to catch it,” on base and offensive play- Female kickball pitch- be the league’s most diffi- said Mathlete utility player ers’s kicking tendencies — ers have turned sexist ste- cult pitcher to face. Sarah “Plus One” Koniar- even when opponents try to reotypes upside down, go- “You have to have some- ski. “You don’t want to kick psyche them out. ing from under-appreciated one on the mound who can it to Adrian unless you want Milk Believe rookie afterthoughts to in-demand control the tempo of the game to get out.” pitcher Abi “New Girl” Bock, hurlers whose skill and savvy and is a pitcher the team can Spatzer and other female who is 4–0 this year, has reg- determines which teams see trust,” said Spatzer, whose aces, including American ularly battled hecklers trying postseason glory at McCa- earned run average is un- Blood star Wendy “Push to take her off her game. rren Park. der 2. Pop” Gallo, Pony Boys roller “People from the other In the early years of the Spatzer mixes devastating Courtney “The Italian Stal- team sometimes tell me I’m Brooklyn Kickball League, curveballs both inside and lion” Kessler, and the New a bad pitcher — it’s mean,” teams regularly put their outside of the plate — then Frontiersmen’s double-bar- said the roller, who mixes a least powerful kickers, often jams kickers when they least relled threats Jordan “Moun- repertoire of change-ups and women, on the pitching mound expect it with fastballs right taintop” Peak and Jessica junk pitches that lead to play- — using the position as a way down the middle. “All-American” Seibert, are able ground balls. “I try to to appease league rules requir- The result is often a foul- highly coveted when teams go right over the plate and ing teams to keep six female ball or a harmless pop-up, are short players and need to not make it too bouncy, but players on the roster and four and sometimes even a strike- add a body to fill out their if you throw a bad pitch it’s on the field at all times. out, which happens when a roster. bad for the other team.” LIVE LARGE AT THE MAYNARD But in recent seasons, top kicker fouls the ball away Seibert, a fifth-year starter, Male pitchers have come tier teams have realized that three times during a plate has built a reputation as one to respect female pitchers — defense wins ball games — appearance. of the best control pitchers in at least more than they re- New co-ops for $290K in Crown Heights and a good pitcher is the key- “The goal is for them to the league. She consistently spect their rivals at the plate stone to a good defense. foul out or pop up because throws strikes off the cor- — because well-placed cur- 1509 Bergen Street at Schenectady. 1,308 SF “Too many people un- it is hard to hit a fast cur- ners of the plate, releasing veballs have a way of rolling derestimate the value of a veball,” said Spatzer, who the ball just before her arm over gender lines. two BR w/rec room. 4 blocks from ‘A’ express at good pitcher,” said League played softball in college but touches the mound. “One of the most beauti- Commissioner Kevin Dai- mastered her pitching while “I try to get as low as possi- ful feelings I have had in my Utica and 20 mins to lower Manhattan. ley. “A pitcher covers the bowling during the league’s ble,” she said. “If you bounce life is striking out a grown bases, knows where the ball winter offseason. “My de- Photo by Stefano Giovannini it too much, kickers won’t man in kickball,” said male is, and makes good plays in fense behind me is solid. I New Fron tiersmen pit- swing.” Pirates reliever Zach “Mari- OPEN HOUSE the field.” trust them.” cher Jessica Seibert is Winning pitchers com- ano” Shopsin, who often Few do it better than Math- And they trust her. known for her excellent municate with their de- closes games for his team’s Sunday 2-4pm • Weds 5:30-6:30pm lete Adrian “The Denomina- “She is on point all of the control. fense constantly and always female hurlers. Greg Todd, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The Corcoran Group 347.225.4590 I www.corcoran.com/gdt

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By Daniel Bush appear in January — meaning that Photo by Elizabeth Graham The Brooklyn Paper Storobin will have the shortest fresh- Republican attorney David Storobin claims victory as Brook-  Talk about seeing red! man term a healthy person not un- lyn Republican boss Craig Eaton and state Sen. Marty Golden Republican rookie David Storobin der indictment has ever had. stand by his side. won the closest state senate election But Storobin shrugged off the net in Brooklyn’s history last week, but loss, claiming that winning was worth every penny. two borough senators and a new “Su- to just three votes after several hun- his risk won’t earn him any financial per Jewish” seat encompassing Mid- dred absentee ballots and affidavits “I didn’t do it for the money,” rewards — he’ll be getting a trun- wood, Borough Park, and Homecrest were tallied, and both sides contested cated legislative salary that won’t Storobin said, who admitted that he when they redistricted Brooklyn ear- 300 additional ballots, delaying the even cover a $50,000 personal loan spent all of the $148,000 he raised lier this year — the district Storobin outcome even further. he made to his fledgling campaign, for the special election. “The money is expected to run for next. Fidler took a brief 87-vote lead af- Albany officials confirmed. I’ll get paid didn’t play a role in my Fidler raised more than $335,000 ter most of the remaining ballots were Storobin beat Councilman Lew decision to run.” for the special election and still had counted, but a judge ordered the city to Fidler (D–Marine Park) by 16 votes State senators normally draw an $87,420 in his campaign account in count 119 votes that the veteran law- as the race to replace prison-bound annual salary of $79,500, but Sen- mid-April, according to the state maker claimed Storobin’s campaign ob- ex-pol Carl Kruger came to a close ate Republican spokesman Scott Reif Board of Elections. tained illegally — and Storobin jumped on May 31. Once he’s sworn into of- said Storobin will only get paid for The seasoned legislator entered ahead again by 27 votes. fice this week, he will start earning the six months he’s in office. the race as the presumed frontrun- Storobin ultimately won by 16 votes $45,300 in taxpayer dollars through Storobin could have collected a ner, but Storobin — the vice presi- last Thursday after the city finished a December, about $4,700 less than larger paycheck if his battle with Fi- dent of the Kings County Republican state-mandated hand recount. the out-of-pocket sum he gave his dler didn’t drag on for two months Party — sent shock waves through Kruger resigned in December campaign in January. after the March 20 special election, the borough’s political circles by hours before pleading guilty to ac- He won’t have an opportunity to Reif explained. emerging with a 120-vote lead on cepting nearly $1 million in bribes. recoup the money over time either. Albany leaders divvied up Kru- election night. He was sentenced to seven years in Kruger’s old district is poised to dis- ger’s old stomping grounds between But his margin of victory shrank prison least month. BLU-RAY DISC 60” PLASMA + PLAYER WITH BUILT-IN Two sick criminals 1080p HDTV BUILT-IN Wi-Fi Greenpoint police hunt Mucinex thieves     

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By Will Bredderman The Brooklyn Paper On the move e’s called himself Black Elvis — now he’s dubbed himself the King Brooklyn is getting a new dance festival H of New York. that will help showcase some of the borough’s Nineties hip-hop legend Kool Keith unestablished talent. Thornton is known for going by differ- The quaint town of Manhattan has long domi- ent names, and now, on what he claims is nated the dance scene, but with the first ever Brook- his last album, he’s given himself the sta- lyn Dance Festival, the professional movement tus of royalty — but this time it’s no pen scene will get a bona name, he says. He’s going to prove once fide local showcase in and for all he’s the city’s only royal rap- the borough of kings. per — to an audience at Brooklyn Bowl “I think the dance in Williamsburg on June 14. scene in Brooklyn is “I am the King of New York,” the growing, with BAM in- Bronx-born 48-year-old rapper said. “I creasing in that area and walk around New York, I rap around New Mark Morris,” said Ta- York, I write about New York.” mia Santana, the execu- On the King’s latest offering of rap tive director and founder music, “New York” is one of the album’s of the modern, jazz, con- Courtesy Brooklyn Dance Festival featured songs — the music video shows temporary, and African danceBodies festival. in motion:“It’s been the sides of the city Keith says most peo- really experimental and streetThe based, first Brooklynbut it’s get- ple don’t film: strip ting more established.” Dance festival is clubs, chop shops, The two-day festival willcoming act as a showcaseto the and Flatbush Ave- MUSIC of local talent, giving sevenSchermerhorn dance groups the nue Extension. stage and hopefully a chanceTheater for greater on expo-June “I show New York Kool Keith at Brooklyn Bowl [61 sure, including Brooklyn 16outfits and such 17. as the Ja- Wythe Ave., between North 11th and mal Jackson and DeMa dance companies. from a rat’s point of North 12th streets in Williamsburg. view,” Keith said. “I (718) 963–3369. www.brooklynbowl. The Brooklyn Dance Festival at the show the outskirts, com] June 14, 6 pm. $12. Schermerhorn Theater [160 Schermerhorn St. I keep it raw.” between Hoyt and Smith streets. (718) 313– Keeping it raw 8037]. June 16 at 8 pm and June 17 at 2 pm. is what hip-hop is all about, according $25. — Eli Rosenberg to Keith, who redefined the genre in the late eighties with his crew, the Ultramag- netic MCs, and pushed its boundaries even further in his 18 albums as a solo artist — and it’s what modern rappers fail to DISCO do, he says. “We got too many cartoon characters these days, these guys walking around Still kool: Nineties hip-hop legend Kool Keith comes to Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg on June 14 before reuniting with with Donald Duck on their shirts, and his old crew, the Ultramagnetic MCs, at Music Hall of Williamsburg on July 17 as part of the Northside Festival. Stayin’ alive skinny jeans, and green glasses,” Keith complained. Not only does the self-proclaimed in- tiques contemporary hip-hop as being de- hamburger, hamburger.’ That sh-- is like Who said roller disco was dead? But that doesn’t mean he’s naming any ventor of “horrorcore” — a style of rap rivative, redundant, and juvenile. first grade,” he said. The old-school dance parties are making a names. “Cartoon characters don’t deserve based around bizarre B-movie themes — “The songs are all chorus, just a re- That’s why the emcee is taking a break hit comeback this summer at the DeKalb Mar- to be mentioned.” say rappers are not serious enough, he cri- peated lyric all the time. Like ‘hamburger, from rapping about remote-controlled alli- ket’s Down & Derby Roller Disco, where fans gators and being born on Jupiter, and instead in tube socks and neon tank tops are lacing up mounting an attack on the state of hip hop on their four-wheelers for a evidence of the depth and intelli- his latest release, “Love and Danger.” roll down memory lane gence of “Liquid Swords,” which On “Vacation Spot,” he accuses rappers on a makeshift outdoor The ‘Swords’ is mightier is considered one of the greatest of acting like giant monkeys and calls rap skating rink. albums — of any genre. “dog doo,” on “Supremacy,” he depicts in- The disco’s founder Wu Tang Clan’s lyrical leader GZA will take students “Everything that Wu Tang dustry executives as manipulative racist Vince Masi said his par- of rap on a crash-course of a classic. has ever put out is lyrically so- white men, and on the final track, “Good- ties prove the 70s-era phisticated, but ‘Liquid Swords’ bye Rap,” he ridicules new rappers and phenomenon is stayin’ Unlike “Paradise Lost” and is at a whole other level,” Mogh- deejays and says, “I quit rap — I threw alive. “Ulysses,” “Liquid Swords” is adam says. “It’s foundational, hip-hop in the garbage.” “I wanted to bring one classic you’ll be on your feet it’s one of the most classic rap Keith says he’s dead serious about end- it back,” said Masi, a through the whole thing — and albums in history.” ing his almost three-decade long career Courtesy of Vince Masi former Greenpoint res- you’re likely to want more. And Moghadam believes as an emcee. ident who launched his disco at the market on The decision of the Wu Tang Music Hall of Williamsburg is “I’ll make beats, but I’m not going to Flatbush Avenue Extension at Willoughby Street Clan’s spiritual leader to per- perfect for appreciating GZA’s record any more,” Keith said, citing the in May. “It’s still a very do-it-yourself party and form his 1995 masterpiece in its gifts. lack of competition needed to keep him- the DeKalb Market is a very DIY venue.” entirety comes out of a grow- “It’s a great venue for hip- self creative. He added that he’s not sure Last month’s event drew hundreds of peo- ing recognition of hip-hop’s in- hop because acoustics are such if he’ll ever tour again — meaning that ple who crowded a small plywood dance floor tellectual credibility according that you can actually hear the his appearance at Brooklyn Bowl on June ringed by vendors selling food and beer. to Mahbod Moghadam, one of lyrics, as opposed to other ven- 14 could be one of your last chances to The company rents out 300 pairs of quad skates, the founders of rapgenius.com, ues,” Moghadam says. ever catch him live in Brooklyn. but encourages revelers to bring their own. a site committed to analyzing All the better to benefit from Even though he references the Brook- Masi started throwing roller disco parties hip-hop as genuine art — and the Genius’s research — feel the lyn Bridge and Junior’s Restaurant on the at the former Studio B on Banker Street in its headquarters is on Kent Ave- From Wikimedia joy and the hurt. song, “New York,” and tells the listener Greenpoint in 2006, but stopped after the club The Genius: GZA will perform the entirety of his “Liquid nue, just a few blocks from mu- GZA at Music Hall of Wil- “you can call me BK,” Keith says he hasn’t shut down in 2009. He continued the trend in sic hall of Williamsburg. Swords” album at Music Hall of Williamsburg on June 14. liamsburg [66 North Sixth St. much performed in New York’s most pop- Los Angeles, Denver and other cities before “Everyone right now is get- between Kent and Wythe av- ulous borough. returning to Brooklyn this year. ting into the academic work of tertainment, it’s literature. The references to everything from enues. (718) 486–5400. www. Still, he says he’s looking forward Down & Derby Roller Disco at the DeKalb analyzing rap lyrics as poetry,” only difference is it’s something hip-hop history to the Bible (or musichallofwilliamsburg.com] to taking the stage at the Williamsburg Market [138 Willoughby St. at Flatbush Av- says Mahbod Moghadam, him- people care about.” B.I.B.L.E.) to Brooklyn streets June 14, 11 pm. $34.75. venue. enue Extension, (412) 613–4707] June 15, July self a rapper. “It’s not just en- Moghadam points out GZA’s to the Wu’s own discography as — Will Bredderman “It should be good, they got the bowling 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21 at 6 pm. $10 ($5 in alley and everything,” Keith said. advance). — Daniel Bush

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But can we some of the biggest chosen a song to bored 10-year-old 7 pm at the Knitting read Shakespeare as names in new media sing karaoke style to Factory [361 Metropolitan daughter of a goat well as the beep? art. go along with a per- Ave., (347) 529–6696. bk. farmer who wanders Reading from a chil- formance of a story knittingfactory.com) $10– Austin, playing with 1 pm–6 pm at the Active $12. dren’s version of Space. (566 Johnson they’ll tell based on firecrackers and Shakespeare’s great- Ave., at Stewart Avenue. the theme of the scratching old lotto est hits (a selection of www.566john-sonave. night, guilty plea- tickets, until she finds com) Free. the bard’s rated G sures. The evening a woman trapped in a stuff), the prez will will feature comedi- hole in the forest — make an appearance ans David Hill and her new friend. at Greenlight Book- Kevin Allison. 8 pm at Automotive store. High School (50 Bedford 7:30 pm at Union Hall [702 Ave. at North 13th 11 am at Greenlight Union St. at Fifth Avenue Street. www.rooftop- Bookstore [686 Fulton St. (718) 638–4400. www. films.com) $12. (718) 246–0200]. Free. unionhallny.com]. $5. NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN FRI, JUNE 8 MUSIC, JUNE JAZZ AND A TASTE OF BARBADOS: Johnson Hall at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Clinton Hill will fi ll with the sounds of jazz and the aroma of food on the fi rst Friday Find lots more listings online at in June. That evening, June Jazz at BrooklynPaper.com/Events St. Mary’s is proud to host The Danny Mixon Jazz Ensemble combined with pm. Kings Highway Library [Ocean “A Taste of Barbados” on June 8, be- Avenue and Kings Highway in Mid- ginning at 7:00 p.m. with music begin- wood, (718) 375–3037]. ning shortly after 8:00 p.m. $25. 7 pm. Johnson hall - St. Mary’s Episcopal CONCERT, WAYNE TUCKER PER- Church [230 Classon Ave. in Clinton FORMS ON TRUMPET: Wayne Hill, (718) 638–2090]. Tucker performs on trumpet. Free. 3:00 pm. The Pier [499 Van Brunt MUSIC, JESSICA JONES AND St. in Gowanus, (718) 596–2506/7]. Clear Healthy Skin MARK TAYLOR QUARTET CEL- www.BWAC.org. EBRATE RELEASE OF “LIVE AT THE FREIGHT” AT BROOKLYN MUSIC, OMNI ENSEMBLE: Gala isn’t it time you call? FRIENDS SCHOOL: Join tenor sax- concert featuring David Amram ophonist Jessica Jones and French on fl utes and horns. Refreshments horn player Mark Taylor as they served; followed by concert. $40 Medical Services we accept: celebrate the release of their new ($70 per couple; $25 for students). 6 album. $15, $10 for kids. 7:30 pm. pm. Outdoor concert [690 E. 18th St. GHI, HIP, 1199, AETNA, CIGNA, UNITED, OXFORD, Brooklyn Friends School [375 Pearl between Glenwood Road and Fos- St. in Downtown, (718) 852–1029], ter Avenue in Flatbush, (718) 859– HORIZON, HEALTHNET, MEDICARE, BLUE CROSS, www.brooklynfriends.org. 9439], www.omniensemble.org. MAGNACARE, AMERICHOICE, ELDERPLAN DANCE, NINETIES NOCTURNE: Nos- STREET FESTIVAL: Sponsored by Kings talgia for everyone’s new favorite de- Bay Y. Free. 11 am–3 pm. [Nostrand cade comes on full force at this party Made-up opera: The Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Compa- Avenue between Avenue U and Cosmetic Services Botox, Restylane, Avenue V in Sheepshead Bay, (718) celebrating the naive decade. Free. ny’s (from left to right) Valerie Grehan (Peep-Bo), Caitlin Dono- Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, Laser Hair Removal, 9 pm. Legion Bar [790 Metropolitan 648–7703], www.kingsbayy.org. Ave. in Williamsburg, (718) 387–3797]. van (Yum-Yum), and Devon Huhn (Pitti-Sing) are the tree maids in FOLK DANCING: Presented by the Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Vein Removal, Torn “The Mikado,” a comic opera set in Japan, which has endured as Polish American Folk Dance Com- Earlobe Repair, Keloid Surgery… the most popular of “Savoy Operas,” playing on June 16 at the St. pany. $15 ($10 children, students SAT, JUNE 9 and seniors). 3 pm. Warsaw Polish Coolsculpting Trim Fat, No Needles, No Downtime Ephrem Auditorium in the Fort Hamilton area. National Home [261 Driggs Ave. SALES AND MARKETS and Eckford Street in Williamsburg, (718) 907–6199], www.pafdc.org. TAG SALE: New and used items (Rain 254 Prospect Park West, Park Slope THE MAGIC FLUTE: See Mozart’s clas- brooklyn.com. NAOKO STOOP: The author reads from dates, 6/3 and 6/10). Free. 9 am –5 sic opera with a 38-piece orchestra. CONCERT, MOS DEF AND THE pm. Cadman Towers Bld. (101 Clark the latest children’s selection “Red 136 West 17th Street, NYC 3 pm. Regina Hall [1210 65th St. at BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC!: Knit Cap Girl.” RSVP required. Free. St. between Henry Street and Cad- 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights, (718) man Pl. W. in Brooklyn Heights). Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) joins the 4–5 pm. PowerHouse Arena [37 Main 259–2772], www.reginaopera.org. Brooklyn Philharmonic in a celebra- St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) BOOK AND DVD SALE: Help the Javier Zelaya, MD ART EXHIBIT KICK-OFF: NYCATA/ tion of Lena Horne and other musi- 666–3049], www.powerhousearena. 718.832.3313 Friends of Clinton Hill raise funds UFT Artist Teacher Exhibition. Free. com. Verna Broughton, PA to benefi t programs the library cians from Bedford-Stuyvesant. 3:30 pm. Callahan Center Gallery, Free. 8 pm. Bedford Restoration branch. There will be family activi- 718-489–5272, www.sfc.edu. ties, books, DVD, VH and CD’s on Plaza [1368 Fulton St. in Bedford- WORKSHOP, TEQUILA SUNRISE: Stuyvesant, (646) 397–2765]. MON, JUNE 11 sale. Free. 10 am–4 pm. Clinton Hill Join bartenders Mike Mikos and Library [380 Washington Ave. at Wil Petre for a hands on cocktailing GEC’S 2ND GOLF OUTING: The Guild Lafayette Ave. in Clinton Hill, (718) class on tequila, which they promise for Exceptional Children (GEC) will 398–8713], www.brooklynpublicli- SUN, JUNE 10 host their second Golf Outing. The is good for more than just shots. brary.org/branch_library_detail. event will be held at Marine Park Golf Register your child now $45. 5 pm. Sycamore [1118 Cor- THEATER, “HE SAID, SHE SAID” jsp?branchpageid=265. Course. Bartolo A. Allegretti, Sr. Vice telyou Rd. between Stratford and AND “THE INTERVIEW”: A collec- for a fun and fulfilling summer tion of short plays by Alan Magill President/Treasurer of Bayside Fuel OTHER Westminster roads in Ditmas Park, Oil Depot Corporation is the Event ART, SONYA STUDIO STROLL: Artists (347) 240–5850], www.sycamore- and Janet Kwassman. Free. 2:30 Chairperson. Over 100 golfers are of music! of 35 Claver Place: The Artists of 35 expected to attend. Registration & Claver Place will open their studios to BBQ will take place at 11 a.m., fol- the general public as part of the 2012 lowed by a 1 p.m. Shot Gun Start. Din- SONYA Stroll. Beginning in 2005, the ner and Award Ceremony will begin residents here have participated in CIVIC CALENDAR at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the annual SONYA Studio Stroll. South TUES, JUNE 12 Community Education Council Team Low Gross, Longest Drive, and Of the Navy Yard Artists (SONYA) Closest to the Pin; there will also be a Summer Programs for Kids Community Board 1 meeting. Full District 20. Monthly meeting, is a non-profi t organization of visual Putting Contest. 11 am. Marine Park board meeting. Free. 6:30 pm. appointment of Lisa Sarnicola, artists living, creating, and/or exhibit- Principal PS 506. 7 pm. PS 176 Golf Course [2880 Flatbush Ave., (718) ing in the Ft. Greene, Clinton Hill, Swingin’ Sixties Senior Center [211 833–6633 x 228]. July 9 to August 24 Ainslie St. at Manhattan Avenue in [1225 69th St. at 12th Avenue in Wallabout, and Bedford Stuyvesant FILM, STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL: neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Free. 12 Williamsburg, (718) 389-0009]. Dyker Heights, (718) 759–3921], www.cec20.org. Cobble Hill Cinemas. $7. 4 pm. pm – 6 pm. 35 Claver Place (35 Claver Cobble Hill Cinema [265 Court St. Pl.), www.35claver.com. WED, JUNE 13 between Butler & Douglass streets Register ART, BROOKLYN WATERFRONT Community Board 6 meeting. To THURS, JUNE 14 in Cobble Hill, (718) 596-9113], • PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ARTISTS COALITION PRESENTS discuss issues in Park Slope, Carroll Community Board 8. Monthly www.cobblehilltheatre.com . “CELEBRATE”: Join the Brooklyn Gardens, Red Hook and other meeting. 7 pm. Berean Missionary GROUP, BARBERSHOP CHORUS: Children 6 years old and up develop their love Tod Waterfront Artists’ Coalition for neighborhoods. Free. 6:30 pm. Baptist Church [1635 Bergen St. at For women, rehearsals are weekly. of music with instrumental and voice lessons. their 20th year anniversary at the John Jay High School building [237 Rochester Avenue in Bedford- If you love to sing, please join ay! pier exhibition space. 1 pm. Brook- Seventh Ave. in Park Slope, (718) Stuyvesant, (718) 46-5574], www. the group. In Bay Ridge. 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into a deep appreciation and debate of the human condition: the dancers 9 DAYS... search for gratifi cation, the audience’s sense of Continued from page 8 curiosity and the human SINGALONG: Come clap, bodies’ holes as connect- dance, sing or just watch! ing points to an exterior $2.50. 11:00. The Moxie and lonely world. $10. Borsch brunch Spot [81 Atlantic Ave. 8 pm. Invisible Dog [51 between Hicks and Bergen St. in Boerum Hill, Henry streets in Brooklyn (347) 560–3641], www. Loosen your belt for Russian cuisine Heights, (718) 923-9710], theinvisibledog.org. themoxiespot.com. MUSIC, THERESA ANDERS- SON, LUCIUS: A stunning By Aaron Short Buffalo Cantina went out of busi- vocalist and a talented The Brooklyn Paper DINING ness. He snapped the space up in WED, JUNE 13 multi-instrumentalist, three days, removing layers of black POETRY PROJECT: Memory Theresa is best known n Russia they eat brunch, too. Mazelle (247 Starr St. at Wyck- epoxy and linoleum from the floor Arts Cafe is a series for for her live shows, where off Avenue in Bushwick. www. people living with Al- she crafts complexly lay- Bushwick restaurateur Yury mazellebk.com) 5–11 pm, week- to reveal the original tile work, and zheimer’s, caregivers and ered songs using bevy of I Maze is bringing a taste of Brigh- days, 11 am–4 am, weekends. adding factory lights with mercury public, providing enter- drums, stringed instru- ton Beach to Wyckoff Avenue with Closed Mondays. glass above the bar, resulting in a tainment, light refresh- ments and looping ped- his new cafe, Mazelle, but leave warm industrial look. ments and the opportu- als. $15. 8 pm. Bell House nity to chat. Free. 6 pm. [149 Seventh St. at Third

your nightclub attire at home. In- The restaurant fits in well with Photo by Stefano Giovannini New York Memory Center Avenue in Gowanus, (718) stead, cozy up to the dimly lit the cuisine that I grew up with other neighborhood hot spots, such Scotch eggs with paddlefish caviar is the house specialty. [199 14th St. at Fourth 643–6510], www.thebell- bar and snack on borscht, a plate and I felt it was the right time for as Bodega Bar, Pearl Billy Social Avenue in Gowanus, (718) houseny.com. of Moscow salami with dark rye it,” said Maze. “I want people to Club, and Northeast Kingdom. 499–7701], www.alzpo- etry.com. bread slices, and Caliente — a come here and have great drinks But the food is very different. cumbers in-house, infuse their own tails. Even their version of scotch BRIGHTON BALLET: 25th FRI, JUNE 15 mix of mango juice, tequila, and and have a good time.” Maze and his do-it-yourself whiskey, vodka, and tequila, and eggs comes with an elegant and sa- Anniversary Gala Con- MOVIE NIGHT: 6:15. See Fri- hot sauce. Maze found the corner storefront comrades pickle beets, cabbage, enthusiastically put caviar in prac- vory touch of paddlefish caviar — cert. $25–$75. 6:30 pm. day, June 8. “I want to introduce people to in November after the tex-mex chain onions, asparagus, eggs, and cu- tically everything except the cock- Maze’s favorite dish. Kingsborough Commu- ART, MARK TRIBE, RARE nity College [2001 Orien- tal Blvd. at Oxford Street EARTH: 6 pm – 9 pm in Manhattan Beach, (718) opening reception. 12 368–5000]. pm – 6 pm. See Friday, June 8. READING, PEOPLE’S POPS: BAR SCRAWL By Bill Roundy 55 recipes for ice pops, MUSIC, MARISSA NADLER: shave ice, and boozy NPR calls her music, pops from Brooklyn’s “dreamy, melancholy, and coolest pop shop: The utterly captivating.” Pitch- Family sausages purveyors of the tastiest fork say that her songs are popsicles in the borough “as gorgeous as they are discuss their journey elliptical and haunting.” from pop-up pop shop to Check out this acclaimed Coluccio son comes to Bay Ridge brick-and-mortar success singer songwriter along story. Refreshments will with “Faces on Film” at be served. Free, RSVP. 7 Union Hall. $12. 8 pm. By Sarah Zorn pm. PowerHouse Arena Union Hall [702 Union St. for The Brooklyn Paper [37 Main St. at Water at Fifth Avenue in Park Street in DUMBO, (718) Slope, (718) 638–4400], here’s new hope for Bay 666–3049], www.power- www.unionhallny.com. housearena.com. DANCE, PAQUERETTE Ridge locals nostal- READING, ‘KINGSTON - FRANCOIS CHAIG- T gic for the sight NOIR’ LAUNCH: Come NAUD, CECILIA BEN- of hanging salamis, launch the latest in the GOLEA: 8 pm. See Thurs- imported olive oil, “noir” collection, this day, June 14. one from sunny Jamaica. and giant wheels of Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight parmigiano reggiano Bookstore [686 Fulton St. SAT, JUNE 16 between S. Elliott Place cheese. DAD’S DAY: In honor of dear A.L. Coluccio, an and S. Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) old dad, children of all Italian grocery store and 246–0200]. ages enjoy a jazz festival, salumeria, will open on 8613 MAGIC AT CONEY: Presti- a live performance by Third Ave. this August — digitation for the whole harpist Brandee Younger, a documentary entitled, a first-time solo venture family. Variety show highlights internationally “We Will See Tomorrow” for Louis Coluccio of the known, award-winning and reading of “When famed D. Coluccio and Sons magicians, illusionists, Louis Armstrong Taught in Bensonhurst. escape artists, mentalists Me Scat” by Muriel Wein- stein. Free with museum “My grandfather and and close-up magicians. $10 ($7.50 for children admission. 1:30–4:30 father opened D. Coluccio under 12). 9 pm. Side- pm. Brooklyn Children’s and Sons 50 years ago this show by the Seashore Museum [145 Brooklyn fall,” he said. “I became in- (1208 Surf Ave. at W. 12th Ave. at St. Marks Avenue spired by their courage and Street in Coney Island), in Crown Heights, (718) www.coneyisland.com. 735-4400], www.brook- entrepreneurial spirit, and lynkids.org.

wanted to experience the Photo by Elizabeth Graham FILM, AFGHAN WOMEN: THURS, JUNE 14 New York-based docu- same joy and excitement Hunk of meat: Louis Coluccio, holding a big panc- they felt.” mentary fi lmmaker Kath- etta, will open A.L. Coluccio Italian Family Grocery MUSIC, THE DOUGH leen Foster will screen Bay Ridge residents will ROLLERS: The Dough Store and Salumeria on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge and discuss her fi lms have plenty to celebrate as Rollers, recently having Afghan Women. $9 sug- this August. toured with Bob Dylan gested. 7:30 pm. Union well — Coluccio plans to and Queens of Stone, keep the same signature prod- are bringing their rotat- Docs (322 Union Ave. ing band to Union Hall, in Williamsburg), www. ucts and commitment to qual- cio said. “Everything will be uniondocs.org. ity his family store is known DINING seasonal and clean and simple, heavily infl uenced by their love for blues music, they THE GILBERT AND SUL- for, as well as bolster appeal from our roasted chicken to our try to play a wide range LIVAN LIGHT OPERA A.L. Coluccio [8613 COMPANY’S “THE MI- to a new generation with a few Third Ave. between salads and sides to an amazing of genres. $8. 7:30 pm. contemporary twists. porchetta sandwich.” Union Hall [702 Union St. KADO”: A comic opera 86th and 87th streets in set in Japan, which has Bay Ridge]. at Fifth Avenue in Park That means the ability to Coluccio said he is looking Slope, (718) 638–4400], endured as the most pop- sip cappuccinos and espres- to connect with the commu- www.unionhallny.com. ular of “Savoy Operas.” sos in a small café up front “We’ve been going over a nity and build relationships DANCE, PAQUERETTE 8 pm at at St. Ephrem — or take out a variety of menu of Italian American fa- with local businesses as well - FRANCOIS CHAIG- Auditorium (7415 Fort Brooklyn Inn [138 Bergen St., at Hoyt Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 522– prepared foods from chef Mi- vorites that I love and grew up — great news for neighbors NAUD, CECILIA BEN- Hamilton Parkway.) $25 GOLEA: Pâquerette adults, $20 seniors and 2525]. Open Mon–Fri, 4 pm–4 am. Sat, Sun, 2 pm–4 am. chael Kogan, of the nearby with, which Michael will put a concerned about the prove- welcomes the audience students. Owl’s Head wine bar. great modern spin on,” Coluc- nance of their food. “So happy we tried Faros!” “The service was friendly and accommodating; the atmosphere was clean and open;Most of all, the food was PHENOMENAL!” — Yelp reviewer, Dec. 2011

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Kickball players largely approve of any plan that GRILLS... would add grills near their Old Glory — now with fangs ball fields. Continued from page 1 the always-crowded green “It’s a great idea, but it has — people get hungry when space. to be safe,” said Recession Ag- Artist repaints fl ag mural in Kensington, but adds a message they run around in the sun,” “The park is already over- gression’s Amanda Donelan. he said. “Barbecuing is as saturated with athletic ar- “My only fear is the ball fly- By Eli Rosenberg mains on the loose. American as George Wash- eas where aerobic needs are ing and hitting the grills — for The Brooklyn Paper LoBaido said he isn’t go- ington striking out Benedict great, and there’s a shortage you always have to be careful A Staten Island artist ing to stop looking for the Arnold. We need it. People of passive park space to just around an open flame.” whose wall-sized American wall scrawler. are hungry and when peo- sit and hang out,” said Wil- And New Frontiersmen ace flag mural was defaced with “I have private investiga- ple are hungry they don’t liamsburg resident Meredith pitcher Jessica Seibert says that the words “Patriotism makes tors looking into this for free, play better.” Chesney, whose hair salon even the league’s vegetarians me sick” last month has found and a forensics guy who used The city does not permit Miss Mousey Brown borders would join the fun. a way to protect his Kensing- to be a Navy spy in San Fran- barbecuing anywhere in Mc- the park. “I see a major clash “You can grill tofu and ton artwork from future van- cisco helping me out,” said Carren Park, but park-go- coming down the pike if the seitan,” she said. “This is dals — he’s added a fierce, LoBaido. “This thing ain’t ers have illegally brought city goes that route.” Brooklyn — half the peo- 10-foot-long bodyguard. dying down — I know I’m their own portable char- A clash over grilling in ple here are vegan and the Scott LoBaido returned to not going to let it down.” coal grills to several parts McCarren Park wouldn’t be other half like bacon because McDonald Avenue near Cor- LoBaido said the mural of the field for years with the area’s first barbecue bat- it’s trendy.” telyou Road to paint a mas- tagger went too far by writ- little incident. tle: newly installed grills in A Levin spokesman said sive rattlesnake, as well as the ing “Patriotism makes me But some North Brook- Williamsburg’s Cooper Park the councilman has not taken phrase “Don’t tread on me” sick” on his flag. lynites say that it will be sparked a flare-up between a position on barbecuing in atop the unpatriotic scrawl last And this artist knows difficult for the city to find fans of outdoor cooking and McCarren Park, but is open Friday — references to a ban- something about taking an appropriate area for per- park neighbors who fear lit- to hearing more about spe- ner once used by the Navy things too far. manent cooking fixtures in ter and smoke. cific proposals. known as the Gadsen flag. LoBaido was arrested in But the additions weren’t 1999 for hurling horse ma- just for show — they were a nure at the Brooklyn Mu- Photo by Derrick Lytle seum as he protested an direct threat to the man who Staten Island artist Scott LoBaido says the vandal who defaced his flag mu- exhibit showcasing a black defaced his mural several ral committed a hate crime — so he painted a message to warn would-be Virgin Mary statue made out weeks ago, LoBaido said. taggers not to mess with his art. “Don’t tread on me, and of elephant dung. don’t tread on this flag,” said The muralist said he would a paint-speckled LoBaido as provoked and now it’s com- ing to track down the van- of the vandalism taken from applaud the vandal if he had he finished his mural add- ing at you.” dal with the help of cops a nearby security camera, put his statement on anything ons. “This snake has been LoBaido has been try- who have access to footage but the bearded vandal re- else but his flag.

Commissioner Ray Kelly ad- “The contrast couldn’t be “It helps Barron with se- Support the Bed-Stuy vancing meaningful mari- any clearer.” nior citizens who are the most TOWNS... juana arrest reform legisla- Democratic District likely to vote in parts of the Campaign Against Hunger tion that will dramatically Leader Chris Owens (D– district where Ed and Charles Continued from page 1 while sparing the incum- improve the lives of tens Prospect Heights), who is are known but where Hakeem Panther who ran an impres- bent much criticism. of thousands of New York- not backing anyone in the is unknown,” he said. “Turn- 3RD ANNUAL sive but ultimately unsuccess- But Barron says it was a ers each year,” said Jeffries race, says the endorsement out is going to be very low, ful 2006 campaign against mutual rival more than kind spokeswoman Lupe Todd. is a big deal for Barron. so every vote matters.” PLANTER Towns — said his campaign words that won him the en- is experiencing a “momen- dorsement. The outspoken AWARDS DINNER tum swing.” Councilman says he earned world record of 69 HDBs in Hosted by “He is extremely power- Towns’s nod in part because 10 minutes at an air-condi- ful and influential and I am of the incumbent’s feud with QUEEN... tioned bar in Manhattan Flat- Fox 5 Reporter tremendously appreciative,” Brooklyn Democratic Party iron District while his former said Barron. “We go back a boss Vito Lopez, who backs Continued from page 1 eating federation in 2010 — competitive eating peers did Tai Hernandez ways — we knew even if we Jeffries. won’t have the same flavor and then showed up at that year’s battle in Coney Island. were on different sides of the Lopez stymied Towns’s feel if they’re re-cooked by the contest anyway, rushed the ESPN — which has aired political fence, we needed to bid to succeed his son , Dar- scorching afternoon sun. stage and was arrested. the decades-old contest at the unite for the district.” ryl Towns, as a Democratic “The temperature might The Japanese competitive original Nathan’s on Surf Av- Honoring The sitting lawmaker’s district leader in Bushwick change the texture of the hot eating legend was unceremo- enue at Stillwell Avenue since backing is a coup for Bar- last year, reigniting tensions dogs and prematurely toast the niously removed from the Na- 2003 — reached an agree- PASTOR DEBORAH K. VALENTINE ron, who also picked up the between the powerful rivals buns, making them harder to than’s Wall of Fame before ment last month with Major New Life Missionary Christian Church & support of the city’s largest that date back decades. go down,” said Patrick “Deep grabbing headlines again last League Eating to broadcast public employee union, DC “It’s important that we Dish” Bertoletti, who came in year when he set a disputed the event through 2017. 37, last week. don’t have a person that Vito second to Chestnut last year JOHN SAMUELSEN, TWU Local 100 Jeffries, the presumed controls — it’s not good for by downing 53 HDBs. frontrunner, has racked our district,” said Barron. Still, Bertoletti vowed to Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Giando on the Water up a slew of support from “Both of us are concerned beat Chestnut, who wolfed 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm unions, public officials, and with Vito’s influence. It down 62 HDBs in 2011 to HUNGARY... church leaders over the past will have a detrimental claim his fifth straight cham- 400 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn two months throughout the impact.” pionship . Continued from page 1 erything. I think he will be district, which stretches A Jeffries spokesman said “I’m going to challenge Joey comment. much happier with the resi- For tickets and information, visit from Fort Greene to Canar- Towns’s endorsement of Bar- this year,” Bertoletti said. “I’m Community Board 1 mem- dential unit.” BedStuyCampaignAgainstHunger.org or call (718) 773-3551 ext:151. sie and now includes Coney ron was not a surprise when sick of seeing him win.” ber Mieszko Kalita said the The liquor license cancel- Island, Mill Basin, Marine reached on Sunday and said Another victory would give restaurateur’s retreat is a lation is the second about- The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger is a 501 C-3. For more information about the Park, and Flatlands, thanks the nod shows his rival “con- Chestnut six Mustard Belts, smart economic decision. face in North Brooklyn in Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger or to donate, please visit BedStuyAgainstHunger.org. to recently redrawn bound- summating a shotgun mar- tying a previous record set by “It’s a very remote place — the past two months. ary lines . riage with a sworn political Takeru Kobayashi. it’s really a residential block A Manhattan nightclub Both candidates appeared enemy.” Kobayashi, of course, has and I do not believe the res- owner pulled his plan for a to be courting Towns’s en- “Hakeem Jeffries spent been consumer non grata at the taurant would have a chance discotheque on N. First Street dorsement by campaigning today in Albany with Gov. contest since he refused to sign of survival there,” said Kal- last month after staunch com- for change in Washington Andrew Cuomo and Police a contract with the competitive ita. “It’s really away from ev- munity opposition.

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KIDS • SCHOOL • STYLE • TEENS • CAMPS • MUSIC “I want franchisees to be creative,” Spiel said. “In PARENT the south, for example, someone might want to add ice tea with lemonade to the menu.” Cafe owners looking to open a Park Slope-approved business elsewhere in the world can shell out $25,000 and a five percent royalty fee for the right to operate under the Tea Lounge name, use the java joint’s logo and looks, and Leaving the kids home alone train workers under the shop’s coffee-making program. Some longtime patrons say they don’t mind their home- ruly fearless parenting member that, well, something and someday might as well be in to play. town coffee shop expanding, as long the new locations is a goal in the same could always happen. now, as my eldest gets ready I don’t want to be scared of retains some of its soul. T way reaching the wall So I wave goodbye and to go off to middle school. It’s the world I live in and I don’t “I like anything that’s homemade and comfortable — when you’re 20 yards away blow a kiss as they scurry off Fearless not going to get any easier to want my kids to be, either. I if they go to Long Island, I hope they keep that,” said is in Bikram yoga. If you are to play on the computer. trust these tykes to take care don’t want to warn them pro- patron David Moody. not an idiot, you know it’s “Be good boys,” is my last of themselves, to heed my fusely not to answer the door The pending expansion comes four years after a be- unreachable. But you still reminder, knowing full well Parenting hissing warnings when I’m or the phone, or not to talk to loved Tea Lounge outpost at Seventh Avenue and 10th have to try. that cramming a bunch of in- By Stephanie Thompson not around to hiss. In fact, it strangers, and build up their Street closed down amid a rent dispute. I have given up babysitters formation into the brain and might get harder. I’m hoping expectation that something — with Ben Lockhart for my boys, trusting them expecting it to stick at the last practice will make perfect (or scary should happen. on their own for hours now minute never works. things: because it’s cheaper tion alleviating the psychic at least tolerable) by the time I may be a fool, but I want when we go out. I leave my boys alone sans and easier. cost of booking the babysitter they’re considering deviance them to imagine the world as But I don’t do so com- the cute young girls for the We save hundreds of dol- and hoping she shows. on a grand scale. a mostly friendly place. pletely fearlessly. same reasons highly sought- lars in babysitting fees with I also justify the decision Besides, the more you sit And crime usually hap- RATS... “What if something should after research analyst Harry our newfound leave-the-kids- because I figure that I have to and stew and imagine the cor- pens with people we already happen?” I think before I re- Balzer claims most people do alone strategy, not to men- leave the kids alone someday nucopia of horrors that could know, a statistic that has se- Continued from page 1 befell them if you should verely diminished my belief evidenced by frequent rodent sightings and rat-roadkill leave them to their own de- in “stranger danger” to a trace dotted streets — on the soon-to-open basketball stadium, MON, JUNE 11 Prestidigitation for the whole vices, the more you create amount. saying the huge construction project disturbed the critters Noon: Storytime. Come hear family. This variety show kids who rely on you to make My kids are understand- FAMILY CALENDAR a few stories with a simple boasts an amazing array and pushed them into surrounding neighborhoods. Find more online at BrooklynPaper.com/calendar craft to go with it. $2.50. The of internationally known, sound decisions for them — ably thrilled when we go out. Health Department records prove that rodents are on Moxie Spot [81 Atlantic Ave. award-winning magicians, who can’t imagine that they They have sleepovers with the rise in communities near the arena, with bait and FRI, JUNE 8 SUN, JUNE 10 between Hicks and Henry illusionists, escape artists, can trust themselves. the friends whose fearless extermination applications more than tripling in parts 10–11 am and 3–6 pm: Noon–5 pm: Carousel. streets in Brooklyn Heights, mentalists and close-up And that is far scarier than parents are on board offering magicians. $10 ($7.50 for of Park Slope, Fort Greene, and Prospect Heights since Children’s concert. Featuring Celebrate the 100th birth- (718) 923-9710], themoxies- any trouble my boys might such freedom. The kids get Barclays Center construction began in 2010. Miss Nina; A musical perfor- day with free rides all day pot.com. children under 12). Sideshow by the Seashore [1208 Surf get into at this age. gleam in their eye when they Requests for city exterminators spiked from 127 in mance for kids with a pink and fun at the Children’s Now, they rebel by eating ask what time we’re leaving, guitar; followed by arts and Corner. Free. Prospect Park TUES, JUNE 12 Ave. at W. 12th Street in 2010 to 510 in 2011 in the 11217 zip code — which in- Coney Island], www.coneyis- crafts events as part of FAB Children’s Corner [Enter at 9:30 –10:45 am: Little chocolate chips (sloppily leav- and when we’ll be back. cludes parts of the three arena-flanking neighborhoods, land.com. Friday celebrations. Free. Flatbush Ave. and Ocean Learners club. Story-time, ing a trail I can call them out When I see that gleam, according to the city’s most recent available statistics. Putnam Triangle Plaza [22 Avenue in Park Slope], www. playtime and arts and crafts on later), or they watch shows I sometimes make the idle for children 2 years old FRI, JUNE 15 The uptick infuriates neighbors and business own- Putnam Ave. between Fulton prospectpark.org/calendar. and their mothers and or 4 pm: Teen time. Get to- on Netflix with a few too many threat to call a babysitter, but ers who say Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner and Street and Grand Avenue in Noon: “The Wizard of Oz”. caregivers. $125 per month. gether with friends and read curse words, or they fly down instead slowly leave while his company, Forest City Ratner — which last year paid Clinton Hill, (718) 928-3322], Presented by UpBring Musi- St. Anselm’s Church [365 books, play games and listen the stairs on couch cushions. reassuring myself that I hae for 600 rat-proof trash cans in an attempt to thwart the www.fballiance.org/news/ cal Theater, featuring actors 83rd St. between Third and to music. Free. Greenpoint In fact, I am happily obliv- made the right decision. fab-fri-arpil-20-2012. problem — ought to step it up and bait the entire perim- 6 to 10 years old. $10. The Fourth avenues in Bay Ridge, Public Library [107 Norman ious to what they do in the “REACH for the wall, Brooklyn Friends School [375 (718) 745-7643]. Ave. at Leonard Street in eter of the construction site. SAT, JUNE 9 Pearl St. in Downtown, (917) Greenpoint, (718) 349-8504], few hours we leave them on REACH for it,” I’ll whis- Barclays Center spokesman Barry Baum said the arena 12:30 and 2:30 pm: “The 753—3291], www.upbring- WED, JUNE 13 www.brooklynpubliclibrary. their own. per in my head like I do at has had a rodent abatement program in place since con- Jungle Book”. Rudyard Ki dance.com. 9 pm: Magic at Coney. org. But that’s where the work yoga class. “Fearless, fear- struction began and that stadium officials have worked toward being fearless comes less. All I can do is try.” with city and state agencies to rid the area of rats. “We have expanded the program on site and have also FREE KID’S MEAL EVERY NIGHT!! placed traps in the rail yards,” he said. “We have also worked to educate the community on how to help pre- With a Dinner Entrée or Special SUMMER AT get a Free Kid Combo, Pizza, Pasta or Mac & Cheese vent rodent habitats.” After 5:30p, Applies to Deliveries! 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