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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260–2500 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2012 Serving Brownstone Brooklyn, Williamsburg & Bay Ridge AWP/14 pages • Vol. 35, No. 18 • May 4–10, 2012 • FREE AXIS OF BRUNCH Beep and diners support restaurants in sidewalk battle By Aaron Short customers indoors, but even though the The Brooklyn Paper eateries stepped back from the trenches It was all quiet on the Western omelet they found a powerfulp ally in brunch- front on Sunday after North Brooklyn’s loving Borough Presi- rebel restaurants retreated — hunkering THE WAR ON BRUNCH dent Markowitz. down and calling in reinforcements in- “Having brunch on cluding Borough President Markowitz the sidewalks of Brook- llyn is, in many ways, an in the ongoing War on Brunch. eextension of sitting on our Restaurant owners kept their out- stoops — a community experience that door tables safe behind the ramparts allows us to people-watch, get to know of their dining rooms until noon rather our neighbors, and enjoy the weather Photo by Bess Adler than risk tickets from city forces in the and fresh air — especially during the Neighbors of the Brooklyn Bridge say noisy construction is keep- escalating conflict over a little-known summer,” said Markowitz. “It’s hard to ing them awake late at night. regulation that bans eateries from serv- imagine New York City without it.” ing food to sidewalk patrons on Sun- Markowitz said he hopes to bring peace day mornings. to the Sunday morning dining scene, and Brunch mainstays Enid’s and Lokal urged legislators to rethink the largely ig-

— which suffered the war’s first casu- Photo by Stefano Giovannini nored rule that has banned outdoor Sun- Noisy nights alty when city inspectors accused the Enid’s hostess Alex Phillips holds a petition with signatures of 300 day morning brunch for decades. bistro of serving outdoor diners at 9:35 diners who oppose the city’s crackdown on serving brunch outdoors “Although the law is the law, perhaps am earlier this month — kept morning on Sunday mornings. See BRUNCH on page 6 Extremely loud Bklyn Bridge work goes on incredibly late By Natalie O’Neill He and other residents want the city Home wrecker The Brooklyn Paper to start any noisy construction work One of the most famous landmarks earlier and end it by midnight — but in the city that never sleeps is making the city says it must burn the midnight Williamsburg landlord demolishes sure its neighbors take that phrase liter- oil to avoid impeding the flow of traf- ally, according to groggy Brooklynites fic on the Brooklyn Bridge as it un- apartment while the tenant is out angry about late-night construction dergoes a major renovation. The drilling comes after engineer- on the Brooklyn Bridge. By Ben Lockhart tempt to force a tenant to ing — for performing ille- Extremely loud drilling at the base ing inspectors ranked the bridge as move out, a Williamsburg gal “renovations” that left her of the historic span begins at mid- “poor” in a condition report, prompt- and Aaron Short night and usually lasts until around ing a fix-up that will give the legend- The Brooklyn Paper resident told cops. two-bedroom abode near the 4 am, keeping residents of Cadman ary viaduct new ramps, approaches, A landlord punished for Jadwiga Bronte threat- corner of N. Eighth Street in Plaza West awake until the sun rises, and decking . strong-arming rent-stabilized ened to sue landlord Ja- shambles. according to sleep-deprived neigh- But it comes at a cost: it’s been driv- Photo by Ben Lockhart tenants broke into a Bedford mal Alokasheh — who lost “How in the 21st cen- bor Dan Lee. ing neighbors nuts for weeks, caus- Jadwiga Bronte says that her landlord’s workers destroyed Avenue apartment under the a 2010 housing court case tury can you just do this?” “It’s been hell,” said Lee. “We’re ing some of them to leave town, and her Bedford Avenue apartment when he said he was only auspice of home repairs and filed by angry tenants in an- she said. completely at their mercy.” See NOISE on page 6 going to fix a leak. trashed the place in an at- other Williamsburg build- See WRECK on page 6 MEET BROOKLYN’S NEWEST CHAMPS Paulie snags Bottoms up! This man brews borough’s a huge belt greatest homemade beer By Will Bredderman town of Donetsk. By Eli Rosenberg prize at the twice-yearly event, The Brooklyn Paper He pulped the Ukraini- The Brooklyn Paper which has become the prov- Next stop: Barclays Cen- an’s face so badly that the The war of the worts has ing ground for amateur brew- referee finally stopped the ter. been won by a rare-book seller ers across the city. carnage and declared Malig- A Bensonhurst-born boxer from Brooklyn Heights who Some Brooklyn Wort snatched a World Boxing As- naggi the winner by techni- winners move on to estab- cal knock-out. brews his beer with oysters. sociation title belt from the Douglas Flamm, who was lish larger-scale breweries Ukraine Master on Sunday, The referee said Sen- after winning the crown, but highlighted as a favorite by The paving the way for a defend- chenko couldn’t see out his Flamm, who snagged third ing bout at the Barclays Cen- left eye. Brooklyn Paper in the days be- place in last summer’s Brook- ter this fall — the first fight Sunday’s victory marked fore the Brooklyn Wort home lyn Wort, would not say if he to be held at the Brooklyn the fifth title win for the brewing competition, showed plans to quit peddling old cop- Nets’ new home. Southern Brooklyn scrap- the world that a good stout, ies of “Tropic of Cancer” for a In a near-repeat of the end per, as well as his 31st win much like a rare book, is hard chance at foamy greatness. of “Rocky IV,” Paulie “Magic in a 35-fight career. to find when he took first place “It was a lot of fun,” said a Man” Malignaggi pounded un- But it also means that one in the April 28 contest. still breathless Flamm. “You defeated Welterweight Cham- of Malignaggi’s dreams will Judges rewarded his always go into something like pion Vyacheslav “Ukraine now come true: he will get Photo by Steve Solomonson “Moyster” stout — brewed this hoping for the best, but it Photo by Stefano Giovannini Master” Senchenko for nine his first match in Brook- Brooklyn brawler Paulie Malignaggi won a welter- with half a dozen oysters, was a great surprise and nice Douglass Flamm sells rare books by day and rounds in Senchenko’s home- See BOXER on page 6 weight belt in Ukraine. shells and all — with the top to be so well received!” makes contest-winning stouts by night. Kruger sentenced BUY LAND Disgraced pol gets seven years for bribery & BUY SEA? By Daniel Bush overshadow whatever legacy and Colin Mixson I intended to achieve,” he said. East River ferry operator The Brooklyn Paper “My sentencing hasn’t begun, A federal judge sentenced but my punishment is well un- wants to accept MetroCards shamed state Sen. Carl Kru- derway.” ger to seven years in prison Yet Kruger, who once led the By Aaron Short on April 26, claiming that the state senate’s powerful Finance The Brooklyn Paper Committee, wasn’t as contrite pol’s scheme to accept close The operator of a ferry line that in an interview with this pub- to $1 million in bribes was a connects Greenpoint, Williams- lication moments before he “dagger into the heart of good burg, and DUMBO with Manhat- stepped into court. government.” tan wants to accept MetroCards — Photo Callan by Tom “If there’s anything I can Kruger accomplice Michael a proposal that could streamline Former state Sen. Carl Kru- say about this, it’s don’t stay Turano — the former lawmak- payment and lure more landlub- er’s alleged lover and son of ger last week. at the table too long,” Kruger Photo by Elizabeth Graham bers to commute across the East said. “If you stay at the table Community Board 18 District River, transit advocates say. too long, you lose.” Casey Petrillo and Jerry Simon want the owners of a Manager Dorothy Turano, Kru- pleaded guilty to accepting pay- New York Waterway, which Dorothy Turano, who prose- huge new beer garden to be good neighbors. ger’s longtime companion — offs from deeppocketed lob- runs the East River Ferry, has cutors say benefitted from Kru- received two years in prison for byists, told Manhattan fed- asked the MTA and the city to ger’s bribe-taking, didn’t show his role in the political corrup- eral Judge Jed Rakoff that he’d study how it can add ferry rides any remorse over what Kruger tion scandal. learned his lesson. onto MetroCards, creating a single A choked-up Kruger, who “My actions will forever See KRUGER on page 6 Garden fears pass that straphangers can use to commute on land and by sea. Greenwood Heights nabe “The idea of integrating the MetroCard system into the East Photo Callan by Tom The operator of a ferry ser- River Ferry system is something wary of new beer garden vice on the East River wants we’ve talked about in the past and to accept Metrocards. Hostile reception By Natalie O’Neill begin serving brews under the we are interested in exploring op- The Brooklyn Paper stars on 19th Street and Sev- tions and learning more from the city and the MTA,” said Billy- two forms of transit: a one-way Grimm clashes with new constituents Neighbors of a soon-to-open enth Avenue — but its oper- ators have not scheduled any bey Ferry Company CEO Paul ferry trip costs $4 and a monthly Greenwood Heights beer gar- Goodman. unlimited pass costs $140 — con- den have long-brewing fears meetings with the civic group in Bensonhurst at meet-and-greet that can play an advisory role in A spokeswoman with the Eco- siderably more than the MTA’s about the outdoor drinking liquor license applications. nomic Development Corporation, $2.25 single ride and $104 unlim- By Will Bredderman nity Council — a group that rep- Council members demanded destination — mainly be- Community Board 7 district which is subsidizing ferry service ited MetroCards. (The ferry also The Brooklyn Paper resents neighborhoods which fall to know how Grimm would fight cause getting in touch with manager Jeremy Laufer says with $9.3 million in city funds adds a $1 surcharge for bringing Rep. Michael Grimm’s new into Grimm’s new, expanded dis- for the interests of Bensonhurst, the venue’s owners is harder the owners of Greenwood Park over three years, said it is weigh- bikes onto boats). constituents aren’t welcoming trict — slammed the Republican which they called a liberal-lean- than getting the attention of a haven’t reached out to his group ing the idea. “It’s a bit early in the game him with open arms. Bay Ridge legislator for his po- ing neighborhood. busy bartender during happy to discuss permits for drinking, An MTA spokesman declined to get in the details,” the MTA More than 20 members of the litical views on Monday when he “How can you represent us, hour, critics say. live music, and dancing, and to discuss how it would reconcile spokesman said. Bensonhurst West End Commu- showed up to introduce himself. See GRIMM on page 6 Greenwood Park will soon See GARDEN on page 6 pricing differences between the See FERRY on page 6 2 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 May 4–10, 2012 Food cart showdown Brick-and-mortar merchants turn tables in Ridge By Daniel Bush literature on the street. The Brooklyn Paper The standoff continued The simmering cold war throughout Monday and into between Bay Ridge’s food Tuesday, with Gentile ask- vendors and Fifth Avenue’s ing his bouncers and other brick-and-mortar businesses merchants to man the fold- boiled over on Monday morn- ing table. ing when merchants occupied Many residents defended two prime pieces of sidewalk Gentile’s gambit. used by popular neighbor- “They’re not paying rent,” hood gyro sellers — sparking resident Michael Kerrigonh a heated standoff that lasted said. “The hard-working peo- well into the night. ple here pay rent and contrib- Local merchants from a ute to the community.” new group called Save Our The standoff is only the Streets, led by Lone Star bar latest skirmish in a long-sim- owner Tony Gentile, set up mering feud between the two folding tables on both Fifth sides. Avenue and 86th Street at 7 Business owners have am — taking over the food long complained that food vendors’ spots — and sold carts pollute the sidewalk Photo by Elizabeth Graham and attract rowdy drunks. newspapers and cookbooks. Lone Star Bar owner Tony Gentile (center) formed They also handed out T-shirts Kassen, who pays $200 for and literature about how food a group called Save Our Streets to protest food a two-year permit allowing carts destroy neighborhood wagonsby setting up a table in the usual spot of him to sell on the street, cried businesses. Middle Eastern Halal Cart last Monday. foul, claiming he and his fel- But the irate vendors low vendors have done noth- vowed to reclaim their turf enue in March when a pair of pay anything.” ing wrong. — escalating the war for con- benches were illegally placed Islam Bauiomy, who lost Things got messy after the trol on the busy intersection on his usual spot. his longtime spot on 86th benches were mysteriously — with one food cart operator Yet Gentile says he will Street, complained that the put in: Kassen was backing promising to circle the block meet Kassen’s waiting game food carts are constantly un- into his new spot a few feet You’ll run out of room until merchants break down head on, and plans to stay der attack. from the benches when he hit their table and go home. put until the vendors leave “We don’t bother anyone,” Gentile with his cart, when “I’m going to wait and go Bay Ridge. Bauiomy said. “I’m here to the bar owner blocked his before you run out of options. back as soon as they leave,” “I’ll be out here every work. I have a family and path. said Sammy Kassen, man- night as long as I need to be we have to eat.” No charges were filed. ager of the Middle Eastern until they’re gone,” said Gen- Police said they won’t re- Gentile suffered minor in- Andersen® windows come in styles, shapes and sizes to fi t any purpose and Halal Cart, who was forced tile. “I pay $10,000 a month move Gentile’s folding tables juries. every personality. With natural wood interiors, low-maintenance exteriors and to move further down the av- in rent — these guys don’t because its legal to hand out — with Will Bredderman a host of elegant options, it’s no wonder professional builders and remodelers choose Andersen windows more often than any other brand. Dairy scary Raccoons are drinking up at school, neighbors say By Natalie O’Neill trash on Windsor Place near The Brooklyn Paper 11th Avenue. Careless custodians at a “It’s disgusting — it’s like Windsor Terrace school have the school serves them dinner turned the surrounding block every night,” said neighbor Visit our showroom today to see the complete line of energy-effi cient into a cafete- Pat Maliha. She said Andersen windows and doors. ria for hun- Courtesy of Pat Maliha school offi- gry raccoons Evidence! — and rotten cials are ig- milk is always noring the prob- on the menu, lem by failing testy enough, according to front of the school — many according to to drain milk Maliha, who claims a pushy dotted with bite marks. angry neigh- cartons before fella’ banged so hard on a District 15 superintendent bors. chucking them neighbor’s window that one Anita Scop said the district Residents say in the garbage Windsor Terrace resident is working with the school to the clean-up crew at and not placing the had to call pest control. remedy the trash trouble. PS 154 regularly tosses trash in dumpsters. A huge one spooked an- “The school is dealing with dozens of trash bags con- And a soon-to-open green other neighbor, who then the problem,” she said. Store Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, 7:30am to 5pm taining half-empty cartons market slated to open in the took a photo of the masked But Maliha said school of- of milk on the sidewalk in schoolyard could make the bandit. ficials have given her that an- & Thurs, 7:30am to 7pm, front of the school, attract- fat furballs even more ag- Maliha snapped some ev- swer for months — without Open on Saturday from 10am to 2pm ing families of chubby crit- gressive — and even better idence herself. Her photos taking action. ters that tear into the plas- fed, neighbors fear. show roughly 20 large white “They’re being bad neigh- tic bags and spread rotting The raccoons are already trash bags on the street in bors,” she said.

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til the agency could obtain more public health data, an- gering environmental watch- dogs. Register your child now ROW YOUR BOAT! The ban was lifted last for a fun and fulfilling summer spring, but the city bick- ered with community ac- of music! New study: Newtown Creek safe for kayaking, tivists over the health and safety risks for recreational dangerous for swimming … iffy for seafood boating and pressured state officials to stall funding for By Aaron Short more than six crabs per week, a proposed Greenpoint boat- Summer Programs for Kids The Brooklyn Paper the study said. house. The state approved the Boating on Newtown Greenpoint boaters wel- boathouse last October and its Creek is safe, but be care- comed the news. health assessment confirmed July 9 to August 24 ful around the seafood — and “The report confirms what that kayaking does not hold don’t take a dip, a new state we have always believed, that significant health risks. study concluded. with simple precautions the A spokeswoman for the Kayaking in the putrid creek is relatively safe for city’s Department of Envi- Register Greenpoint waterway is not kayakers and canoers,” said ronmental Protection did not • PRIVATE INSTRUCTION dangerous as long as paddlers Dewey Thompson, founder immediately return requests Children 6 years old and up develop their love Today! avoid drinking or touching the of the North Brooklyn Boat for comment. of music with instrumental and voice lessons. water and do not schedule boat Club. Environmental activists outings after big rainstorms, The Environmental Pro- called on government agen- when raw sewage floods the tection Agency required the cies to continue testing on • WORLD DRUMMING FOR KIDS creek, according to state health state to assess the health and the creek and add signage Children ages 6 to 9 explore the world as they and environmental officials environmental risks of New- to alert residents about fish- who analyzed water and sed- Photo by Moses Gates town Creek after the federal ing risks. discover the rhythms and traditions of many These kayakers in Newtown Creek are not risking cultures. iment samples along the 3.8- their lives, according to a state study. agency declared the water- “Much more needs to be mile waterway. way a Superfund site — done to educate everyday “Because people do not meaning it will undergo fishermen about these haz- usually submerge their heads said in their report . under age 15 refrain from an extensive cleanup im- ards so they don’t put the • JUNIOR ROCK WEEK in the water during these ac- Brooklynites should be consuming fish caught in plemented by the feds and health of their children or Students ages 7 to 11 play with seasoned For tuition and tivities, the presumed volume wary about eating anything the waterway. Men over age funded by the polluters — families at risk by consum- professionals in a week of fun learning financial aid details of incidental water consump- they catch in Newtown Creek 15 and women over age 50 in September 2010 . ing fish or crabs that may be and rocking. tion is lower than swimming, because of high bacteria lev- should limit their intake of Two months later, the De- toxic to their health,” said call the Registrar at and subsequently, the risk of els, said state scientists, who North Brooklyn seafood at partment of Environmental Mike Schade, an organizer illness can also be assumed recommended that women one meal of bluefish, carp, Protection suspended boat- with the Center for Health and • MUSIC ADVENTURES FESTIVAL 718.622.3300. to be lower,” the researchers under age 50 and children and bass per month, and no ing on Newtown Creek un- Environmental Justice. Children ages 18 months to 4 years experience an exciting week of singing, dancing, instrument playing, and learning about music. www.bqcm.org It’s the hipster Hilton • MUSICWORKS WEEKEND Kids and families discover the joy of music in workshops like Inside the Band, Songbuilding, Posh new Wythe Hotel opens in Williamsburg Storyhearing, Music at the Movies, and more! By Derrick Lytle for The Brooklyn Paper Now tourists won’t just visit Wil- Come to the Conservatory this summer! liamsburg — they’ll stay there. 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 The Wythe Hotel opened for busi- ness on Tuesday, offering 72 rooms boasting original details, modern street art, a restaurant serving sea- sonal fare, posh bars, a theater for film screenings, and skyline views of Manhattan from the roof of the neigh- borhood’s newest luxury hotel. The hotel is built around the skele- GENERAL& COSMETIC ton of a barrel and cask factory, con- SKIN CARE SPECIALISTS structed in 1901. The development company Two Trees — which played Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse a huge role converting DUMBO from Chemical peels a neighborhood of factories into a Photo by Derrick Lytle Spider veins booming residential and tech commu- The hotel has a hip restaurant run by the man behind Marlow & Laser hair removal Sons and Diner. nity with the borough’s highest rents Acne. Herpes — preserved some of the old while Warts. Moles adding up-to-date features. signers left the ceilings adorned with tel features audio inputs so guests Blemish removal Photo by Derrick Lytle A Williamsburg carpenter assem- some of the factory’s original south- can blast their favorite tracks from It’s hard to miss the new inn, bled the beds and desks using wood ern yellow hard pine beams. their iPods in their rooms using in- Keloids thanks to its four-story sign. salvaged from the building, while de- But it’s not all antique — the ho- the-wall speakers. 718-636-0425 27 EIGHTH AVE (AT LINCOLN PL) PARK SLOPE, BKLYN “I support it — it brings 212-288-1300 people to our streets and into 1000 PARK AVE (AT 84TH ST) our shops,” said Paul Basile of MANHATTAN, NY ALAN KLING, MD Gowanus parties saved the Gowanus Alliance . “We DAY AND EVENING HOURS Board-Certified Dermatologist like it when people use the PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT CARLY WALLIS, PA By Natalie O’Neill outdoor alcohol permits. ers and are back in full swing the event, saying he prefers to canal — as long as it’s done INSURANCE ACCEPTED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES The Brooklyn Paper “It’s a welcome addition with local food vendors, beer, wait until Community Board safely.” Gowanus’s once-embat- to the neighborhood,” said and turntables spinning on 6’s official full board vote tled canal-side dance party is board member and bar owner the grassy, half-acre lot un- on May 9. back — and this time the civic Lou Sones. “It’s an appropri- til 9 pm. Organizers threw But a website for the group in charge of watchdog- ate location and it’s not going the parties last year with a 9 event offers a few more de- ging boozy bashes is feeling to keep anybody up.” pm curfew and a legit beer tails about the promoter’s the beat. The support of CB6’s per- license — but did not go be- shows. UNLIKE THOSE BIG BANKS, A formerly illegal out- mits and licenses committee fore the community board “We haul out our big blue door dance fest–turned–le- helps legitimize a formerly for approval. sound system, get some amaz- git daytime romp is slated to underground bash that did Promoter Mark Connell ing local food vendors, and WE WORK TWICE return to the former Brook- not have proper liquor and told the civic group last week set up a bar,” it reads. lyn Yard party site on Carroll sound permits two years ago, that the family-friendly par- That’s fine by business- and Bond streets — and for when landlords abruptly shut ties won’t bother anyone be- boosting Gowanus residents, AS HARD FOR YOU. the first time ever the dance it down. cause they will be held more who are happy to see banks series has won support from a The Sunday parties, now than a block from residential of the waterway slated for Community Board 6 commit- dubbed “Gowanus Grove,” buildings. 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Seventh Cops say a crazed driver van parked on Sterling Place on Prospect Park West on told cops that she left her head and chest. Street on April 23. beat up a cyclist on Seventh on April 26. April 19. Find more online every Wednesday at 2005 Honda CR-V parked Grand theft Street on April 29. The 31-year-old victim A worker at the Union BrooklynPaper.com/blotter between Clifton Place and The victim told police she The victim told cops he was told cops he parked a white Street facility told cops she Greene Avenue at 5 pm. A thief stole $10,000 from was near the entrance to the riding his bike near Fifth Av- U-Haul near Fifth Avenue set her bag down inside of an When she returned at 9 pm a second-floor Hewes Street Bedford Avenue L train sta- enue at 5 pm when an aggres- at 6:05 pm, then helped his office at around 11 am. When her pad. When she went to am when the crook stopped her the next day, her car wouldn’t business on April 25. tion at 6 pm when the crook sive driver cut him off. The friend carry some furniture she returned to it at 6:30 pm, get the jewelry on April 19, and demanded she hand over start. Cops said that video sur- yanked her bag and fled. cyclist then tapped on the car into an apartment. He came she discovered her wallet and it was missing. her wallet and cellphone. • A thief stole a catalytic veillance from the build- Mac moved — Daniel Bush ing between Broadway and — to warn the driver he was back 20 minutes later and dis- checkbook were gone. Bar rat converter from a CR-V on A thief stole a laptop, cam- too close — but the angry mo- covered a laptop, some text The thief later used checks Clifton Avenue on April Harrison Street caught the A jerk snatched a purse masked burglar breaking in era, and backpack from a torist stopped the car, stormed books — and even his heart- to make a $3,000 purchase. from a bar-goer on Fifth Av- 88TH PRECINCT 28. burn medication — gone. The 25-year-old victim at 10 pm, taking the safe, and Wythe Avenue apartment out, and whacked the cyclist Jewelry jacked enue on April 26. Fort Greene–Clinton Hill told cops that he left his fleeing down Broadway. on April 25. in the head, police say. Acura vanishes A perp swiped some ex- The 36-year-old victim iHad CR-V between Classon and The tenant told cops she The poor pedaler fell to the A crook swiped a car pensive jewelry from a home told cops she was in the wa- Kia keyed Gun-wielding muggers Franklin avenues at 12:30 am. left her apartment near N. ground and the violent thug parked on Sixth Avenue on Prospect Park West some- tering hole near Carroll Street A thief stole a Kia parked robbed a man on Washing- When he returned at 11:15 Eighth Street at 5 am, but continued to punch him, ac- overnight on April 23. time between November and at 11:30 pm when she hung on S. Second Street overnight ton Avenue on April 22. am, his car was not running when she returned at 5:30 cording to police. Passersby The 31-year-old victim April. her purse on a hook under on April 9. The 64-year-old victim properly. pm, her kitchen window then pulled the enraged mo- told cops he parked his black The 65-year-old victim the bar, then walked away The driver told cops she told police he was between was open and her belong- torist away from the cyclist 2006 Acura near Berkeley told cops she placed some for a couple hours. That was — Eli Rosenberg parked her car near Driggs Fulton and Gates avenues at ings were gone. and he drove away, leaving Place at 7 pm, then came back gold necklaces in a safe spot enough time for the thief to Avenue at 4 am, but when 10:55 pm when two men ap- the biker with gashes on his at 9 am. That was enough inside her home near Car- grab it — along with a bra, 68TH PRECINCT she returned at 1 pm the next Heavy metal proached him, one of whom face and a bloody nose. time for the crook to swipe roll Street at around 8 pm medical gloves, and $400 day, it was gone. A thief stole pipes, cop- spun him around, brandished Bay Ridge–Dyker Heights Cops arrested a 54-year- the $25,000 ride, leaving no on Thanksgiving. She later cash inside the bag. a firearm, and said, “Gimme Nissan swiped per wires, and steel stair old suspect the same day. sign of broken glass. hired contractors to fix up Bad ride Close to home A thief stole a Nissan pans from a Kingsland Av- everything.” Two creeps mugged a man A pickpocket snatched a The victim gave them parked on Scholes Street enue construction site over- wallet from a straphanger at knifepoint on 96th Street on April 26. night on April 25. his iPad and wallet and the after following him from the on Seventh Avenue on men fled. The driver told police he The manager told police he April 25. train on April 22, according parked his car near Water- locked up the site near Beadel The 22-year-old victim Target-ed to cops. bury Street at 10 am, but The victim told police Street at 3 pm, but when he SATNICK’S FINE JEWELRY told cops she was riding a A crook snatched a wom- when he returned two hours returned at 7 am the next day, Coney Island-bound F train an’s purse in the Atlantic Ter- that he was exiting the 95th later, it was missing. Street R train station at 10:35 the padlock was broken and near Ninth Street at around minal Mall on April 12. — Aaron Short the materials were gone. 9:15 pm, when she discov- The 28-year-old victim pm when he noticed the men Mother’s Day Sale ered her brown leather wal- told cops she was the Tar- were following him. When Cash swiped let — full of credit cards — get on Flatbush Avenue at he reached his home between 94TH PRECINCT A crook stole $4,000 from gone. She later called her 2:30 pm when she left her Third and Fourth avenues, Greenpoint–Northside a Manhattan Avenue busi- they stopped him, flashed bank and discovered some- bag unattended in her cart. Hot pocket ness on April 26. * one had used a card to make When she returned, it was a knife, and demanded he Cops said the thief cut the Three thugs robbed a 75% OFF a $104 purchase. gone. hand over his MacBook, wires to video cameras and UP TO 14-year-old boy on Have- cellphone, and wallet — a an alarm at the business near — Natalie O’Neill Phone snatch value of $2,124. meyer Street on April 24. Suggested Retail Price India Avenue at 4:06 am. He A jerk stole a kid’s cell- Staten bashing The victim told police he ON ALL 14KT. GOLD, DIAMONDS, SILVER 84TH PRECINCT phone on South Portland Av- was near N. Ninth Street at 3 then drilled a hole through A jerk smashed the win- the rear bathroom wall, en- Brooklyn Heights– enue on April 24. pm when the perps pushed JEWELRY, WATCHES AND GIFTWARE The 13-year-old victim dow and mirror of a Staten him into a parked car. tered the building, and took DUMBO–Boerum Hill– Island man’s Mercedes- Downtown told cops he was between S. The ringleader said, the cash, police said. Elliott and Hanson places at Benz on 13th Avenue on “What’s in your pockets?” BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!! Beat down April 28. Copper caper 8:10 am when the bandit ap- But before the victim could A thief stole several cop- on select Chamilia beads A group of thugs mugged a proached him from behind, The victim said he parked (of equal or lesser value) answer, the thief reached in per sheets and a hand truck woman on Willoughby Street wrenched his Blackberry the car near 86th Street at 6:40 and took out $20. Then he from a Lombardy Street 187 STATE STREET on April 27. cellphone out of his hand, pm, and returned at 11:20 pm punched the teen in the stom- The victim told police she and fled. to see that a weasel had bro- ach and the trio fled on N. sheet metal shop overnight on April 26. (Between Court and Boerum Streets) was near Bridge Street at 6:50 Projecting ken his passenger-side win- Ninth Street. pm when 10 crooks grabbed dow and rearview mirror. Bottle rocket The manager told police her purse, threw her onto the A crook stole a projector Mirror, mirror he locked up his warehouse 718-852-1421 sidewalk, and ran away. from a university on Wil- A 28-year-old woman al- A thug busted the mirror near Varick Avenue at 3 pm, Store Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am to 6:30pm; Sat, 11am to 5pm loughby Avenue between legedly bashed a man’s head but when he returned at 9 Boutique blues April 16 and April 24. off a man’s parked car on 13th with a glass bottle on Meeker Crooks robbed a cloth- Avenue on April 28. am the next day, the goods Brooklyn’s Most Trusted Jeweler! Representatives from Pratt Avenue on April 28. were gone. ing store on Fulton Street University told cops that they The victim told police he The victim told police he ***All sales are final and may not be combined with any other discount or previous sale. Engagement on April 27. noticed a projector from a left his vehicle between 75th was outside of a bar near N. 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However, in rare When she awoke at the Oh, the CR-V A 20-year-old suspect shot Hypothyroidism prevents your body cases, more potent treatments or surgical Jay Street stop, her bag was Three Hondas CR-Vs had a man and woman on Hum- from producing enough thyroid hormone. procedures may be necessary. If you be- missing. catalytic converters stolen boldt Street on April 29, ac- by crooks between April cording to cops. It often causes inexplicable weight gain. In Purse swiped lieve you have a thyroid condition, it is im- 26 and April 28. Here’s the Witnesses told police that addition, early signs may include increased portant to get tested as soon as possible. A crook stole a woman’s rundown: the victims were near Moore sensitivity to cold, constipation, low heart purse from a Fulton Street FREE Left untreated, these illnesses can lead to • A crook stole the ex- Street at 4:57 am when they restaurant on April 26. rate and fatigue. If hypothyroidism is not pensive converter worth ap- got into an argument with the life-threatening conditions such as cancer The victim told cops she proximately $1,200 from a gunman and a second man. detected early on, it is possible that it and heart disease. was inside the eatery at Pearl 2004 Honda CR-V on Wil- The suspect then allegedly will cause slow speech, chronic low body An estimated 60 million Americans have Street at 1:15 pm when she left LESSON loughby Avenue overnight shot the victim in his chest her purse unattended. When temperature, depression, and in women, a thyroid condition, so if you find that on April 26. and stomach, and the second she returned 20 minutes later, IN DESIGNING FOR PRINT abnormal menstrual cycles. you’re one of them, there’s no need to The owner told cops he man struck the victim in the Conversely, hyperthyroidism is the term despair. 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But when the chamber mixed emotions when their parted ways with former children leave home.” CEO Carl Hum earlier this But Scissura’s time at year, Scissura expressed in- Borough Hall wasn’t with- BEEPED OUT terest and emerged as a fa- out its pratfalls — the city Waste Equals Energy vorite candidate to run the fined Markowitz $2,000 last Scissura to run Brooklyn Chamber borough’s business associa- year because Scissura repre- tion in the past two weeks. sented his boss as a personal Waste Management produces enough By Aaron Short and were it not for this in- Mayor Bloomberg said lawyer when the Borough The Brooklyn Paper credible opportunity I would there is “no one better to President bought a house. renewable energy to power over Carlo Scissura will not be running,” he said. take the helm.” Scissura is one of several “He represents the best former Markowitz staffers be Brooklyn’s next Borough The Dyker Heights attor- 1 million homes, simply by ney has been actively cam- of everything Brooklyn has who have recently left Bor- President — the fund-rais- to offer and has continually ough Hall for prominent po- ing frontrunner has dropped paigning for the top job in the making energy from waste. county since last fall. turned big ideas into real sitions. his campaign to assume the action and results,” said Former deputy Borough Scissura raised $127,000 presidency of the Brooklyn Bloomberg. President Yvonne Graham In addition to our waste- Chamber of Commerce, in- since the beginning of this Scissura credited his ex- took an associate commis- stead. year — cash he says will be perience in Borough Hall sioner job in the State De- to-energy plants that Borough President returned in full to his con- for helping him understand partment of Health under the Markowitz’s right-hand tributors. the needs of small business Cuomo administration. man said abandoning his He faced considerable owners, entrepreneurs, and And former Markowitz use trash as clean- quest to succeed his term- Carlo Scissura is drop- obstacles in the race for ping out of the race to shopkeepers — and says he spokesman Eric Demby limited boss in 2013 was “a the Kings throne, as rivals learned a lot from Markow- co-founded the Brooklyn burning, renewable tough decision.” become Brooklyn Bor- Assemblyman Nick Perry ough President. itz, his mentor and friend. Flea — the antiques mar- “My primary focus was (D–Flatbush), State Sen. The Beep expressed re- ket that has brought thou- fuel, we capture doing good, positive things Dan Squadron (D–Brook- gret that his top aide would sands of shoppers to the Wil- to grow Brooklyn, and being that’s why the chamber won lyn Heights) and State Sen. be leaving his office. liamsburg waterfront, Fort the president of the cham- out.” Eric Adams (D–Prospect The Beep compared his Greene, and DUMBO. methane from our ber allows me to do that,” “I do things based on what Heights) have all contem- relationship with Scissura Scissura starts his new said Scissura. “In the end, contributions I can make, plated a run for the seat. to a “proud parent who has job in September. landfills to generate heat and electricity. We plan to double The choice waste-based energy production by 2020, further of history tapping the power of waste as a Pick which preservation resource. project gets big bucks To learn more, visit www.thinkgreen.com. By Natalie O’Neill the bulkhead at the Green- The Brooklyn Paper point Manufacturing and De- A giant corporation will sign Center, fixing the syn- donate millions of dollars to agogue’s roof, or replacing revitalize several cherished the library’s doors — and the Brooklyn landmarks — if four most popular projects enough history buffs vote will divvy up the cash. for them, that is. “It’s a fascinating thing to Nine iconic Brooklyn do,” said Brooklyn historian places including the Brook- Francis Morrone. “Buildings Each woman’s unique lyn Public library’s main in desperate conditions — Photo by Elizabeth Graham branch and Park Slope’s Con- like the synagogue — should accomplishments gregation Beth Elohim syna- be taken care of first.” gogue are facing off against Contest promoters say Wheely good time will be highlighted in 31 other historic New York voters should log on and City structures in an “Ameri- vote — and do it for the Nolan Lubomski, 13 months, of Park Slope, checks out the driver’s seat of a a keepsake publication can Idol”-style contest to de- children. garbage truck at PS 295’s Touch-a-Truck fundraiser in Greenwood Heights termine how the bank and “It preserves history so on April 28. Children had the chance to scope out nearly 20 heavy duty on May 24, 2012. financier American Express our kids know what it looks vehicles including a police car, two fire trucks, a cement mixer, a garbage will spend $3 million slated like,” said Katie Jackson, a truck, and even a trolley from Green-Wood Cemetery. for renovation work. spokeswoman for Partners Brooklynites can vote in Preservation, the organi- Gala Reception for their favorite preserva- zation in charge. tion projects — such as re- Anyone above age 13 is will feature and celebrate some of the turning the B&B Carousell allowed to vote once per day Making to Coney Island, rebuilding through May 21. borough’s outstanding women. better Free Coffee choices in Ditmas Park’s own train life can sentinel now out of jail Coney Island By Eli Rosenberg occur at ON*UNE s PM The Brooklyn Paper Ditmas Park’s beloved subway sentry Coffee the 2012 Honorees: Train Man was released from any age. sGale Stevens Haynes sGeneva Farrow sMercedes Narcisse jail this week after a month- long stint in the slammer — sPat Singer sCecilia Clarke sDoris Palazzo but it is unclear if commuters EXPERIENCED, LICENSED, PARK SLOPE PSYCHOTHERAPIST sMatti Berkowitz sEileen O’Connor sIjana Nathaniel at the Cortelyou Road station CAN HELP YOU SORT OUT LIFE’S ROADBLOCKS. sSharon Myrie sSusan Doban sMary Sansone will hear his booming voice Marlene Hochman Cathie Gearity Irina Yuryeva once again. SPECIALIZATION IN LGBT ISSUES s s s Coffee, whose given name sAida Leon sDoreen Garson sDr. Monica Sweeney CERTIFIED IN FAMILY AND COUPLES THERAPY is Charles Jones, was taken sYonnette Fleming sEllen Salpeter sChristine M. Coley from the Cortelyou Road sta- AFFORDABLE SLIDING SCALE. tion, where he alerts commut- sCatherine Hodes sSusan Pulaski ers about oncoming trains, Photo by Elizabeth Graham OUT-OF-NETWORK INSURANCE ACCEPTED sJosephine Sanfi lippo sSandra Chapman on March 22 for violating an Coffee the Train Man order of protection filed by a was released from jail For Information Call: Stephanie Stellaccio woman he allegedly punched this week, but its un- $ANIEL"ROOKS ,#37s#ELL  during a confrontation at the clear if he will return to Offi ce: (718) 260-2575 [email protected] station last December. Cortelyou Road. www.danielbrookspsychotherapist.com He spent the last month at the Brooklyn House of De- [email protected] tention because he couldn’t human version of Penn Sta- pay the $1,500 bail, but was tion’s big board, notifying ultimately sentenced to hustling commuters when time served, Daniel Ades, the next train is departing. his court-appointed attor- Yet Ades is unsure if Cof- ney, said. fee will be going back to Cor- “I wish that Coffee didn’t telyou Road. have to make the choice be- As a result of the plea deal, tween getting out of jail right Coffee agreed to stay away away or fighting the charges,” from his accuser — who uses said Ades, who persuaded a the Cortelyou Road stop. Cof- criminal court judge to lower fee isn’t forbidden from re- the bail from $1,500 to $1,000 turning to Cortelyou Road, — a fee that was still beyond but any interaction with the Coffee’s means. woman could put his liberty “The purpose of bail is in jeopardy again, Ades ex- to guarantee that someone plained. returns to court, but when Straphangers said they someone can’t afford bail it were happy to hear that Cof- means that they are held in fee was out of jail — and hope jail unless they plead guilty. he returns soon. We would have loved to have “The neighborhood really made the prosecutors prove felt his absence these past Health Plus and Amerigroup this case to a jury, but to do few weeks. People have been that Coffee would have had wondering what happened have become one health plan. to remain in jail until the end to him and asking if he’s all of the week and potentially right,” said Ethan Wagner, beyond because he couldn’t a Ditmas Park resident and afford bail.” Columbia graduate student A lengthy prison stay who’s been working on a doc- the same great products — would have certainly affected umentary about the Train Ditmas Park straphangers, Man. “Coffee’s been a part they’re not changing. who rely on Coffee’s early- of everyone’s daily routine warning system. for so long that it seemed as But now they’re backed by a team Coffee spends most morn- though something was miss- ings at the Cortelyou Road ing from our mornings while that has more doctors, more stop earning a living as the he was gone.” hospitals and more choices than ever. HealthPlus Amerigroup: th venue rt HealthPlus Amerigroup is an HMO 7ASupplies New York has a with a Medicare contract. 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her to settle the dispute with her landlord individually. GARDEN... WRECK... This isn’t the first time Northside renters accused of Continued from page 1 by storming an upcoming Continued from page 1 ‘If you have any belongings Alokasheh of harassment. when the civic watchdogs civic meeting to protest the Bronte claims she and a there, just take them.’ ” In 2010, tenants claimed tried to contact the owners 700-seat beer garden and roommate began subletting But Bronte said that’s im- Alokasheh deliberately un- to check the plans, they got outdoor concert hall. the rent-stabilized unit for possible, claiming she has dermined the foundation of no response. Greenwood Park co- $700 per month from a pre- talked with him in person their N. Eighth Street rent- The group’s opinion won’t owner Ted Mann — who vious tenant last June, then several times and even let stabilized building in hopes make or break Greenwood happens to be the son of started paying rent directly him borrow her DVDs. of attracting wealthier resi- Park’s chances at a liquor li- gun-slinging power-rocker to Alokasheh in November Bronte says she has no lease dents, forcing city inspectors cense — the State Liquor Au- Ted Nugent — didn’t re- after forging an agreement for the space, and insists she to bar renters from return- thority makes the final rul- spond to calls and e-mails by e-mail. began paying Alokasheh in ing home for nearly a year. ing and bar owners are not seeking comment. The landlord allegedly checks several months ago. A housing court ruled that required to gain board ap- His business partner Mi- promised to fix a leak on April But Bronte claims Alokasheh Alokasheh could no longer proval or even appear be- chael Esposito said the venue 26, but when Bronte returned never cashed them, often say- manage the building. fore a committee. But the should open in a month. to her fourth-floor apartment, ing he lost them or that she had But pro-tenant activists perceived lack of respon- “We’re just taking care she found her walls and parts spent so much on renovations say she has a case, and that siveness has raised warn- of a couple more things,” of her ceiling strewn about the that the rent was covered. Alokasheh’s actions will have living room, her front door ing flags for some neighbors, Esposito said. The city issued Alokasheh big ramifications. who worry the bar owners Mann is no newcomer pulled off its hinges, and her bathtub laying on its side in a permit on April 23 to add “This is demolishing the will lure a rowdy crowd, then to dining and nightlife — new plumbing pipes to her unit apartment,” said Kurt Hill, an go missing rather than deal he owns the popular neigh- the kitchen. But Alokasheh insists his and replace its fixtures — a organizer with the People’s with the aftermath. borhood spots Cubana Social $17,570 job, according to the Firehouse, a Williamsburg “There’s going to be a workers did no wrong and that in Williamsburg, No Name Department of Buildings. tenants rights group. “He’s whole bunch of drunk guys Bar in Greenpoint, and Gold Bronte doesn’t even reside in Clearly dissatisfied with going to have trouble. We’re walking down the street — Coast deli in Bay Ridge. the apartment. Photo by Ben Lockhart going to take the building we’re worried about noise and Considering his track re- “She is not my tenant,” said the work, she called the cops safety,” said neighbor Jerry cord, Greenwoodsmen are the landlord, who has owned on Tuesday, but an officer told Bronte searches her trashed apartment for personal property. away from him.” Simon. “Why not make your- hoping for the best. the building since 2009. “I self available and have a dis- “I’ve heard some con- don’t even know this person — cussion about it?” cerns — but I’ve also heard my tenant left over six months was not a Staten Island leg- ees remained suspicious. ing to give him a chance to Some bar critics are hop- some positive things, too,” ago. She claims she had some islator. “Most of the people here prove himself. ing to force that discussion Laufer said. belongings there. I told her, GRIMM... “You will have a Brook- are Democrats,” said resi- “He speaks well, and I’ve lyn congressman, not just a dent Harriet Goldstein. “Be- heard good things about Continued from page 1 cording to the city’s Board Staten Island congressman,” cause of the Tea Party and him from people who live the Sunday brunch ban. when the overwhelming ma- of Elections. Grimm said. “Just because I because he’s from Staten in Staten Island,” said Ma- Enid’s co-owner Ashley jority of us here are Dem- The Marine and former live in Staten Island doesn’t Island, which is more con- ria Messina-Walsh. “I don’t James has already collected ocrats and you are a Tea FBI agent said he showed up mean I won’t represent your servative, he can’t relate care what he is or where he’s BRUNCH... Party Republican?” asked at the Bensonhurst West End needs.” to us.” from, as long as he keeps his 300 signatures over the past Continued from page 1 way for Brooklyn brunchers two weeks against the city one woman, who wished not Community Council that he But some meeting attend- Still, others were will- promises.” the City Council could take a and pedestrians heading to crackdown and a law she con- to be identified. Grimm was about to an- second look at this one,” he and from Sunday services to siders outdated. swer, but the woman pelted said. “I am hopeful everyone share the same sidewalk.” “People want to enjoy the transit system. let’s have ‘one card to rule him with more questions, un- can find common ground on And Markowitz isn’t the weather and have a bite to And Boston residents get them all!’ said Transportation til he interrupted her. around Beantown by buying Alternatives spokesman Mi- this issue, and figure out a only Brooklynite questioning eat and I don’t see that our “You asked me a question, FERRY... a CharlieCard, which allows chael Murphy. “There should particular sidewalk is caus- let me answer it,” Grimm Continued from page 1 seamless,” she said. unlimited travel on buses, be one transit card that peo- ing any kind of traffic jam,” snapped. “I’ve earned that she said. “I don’t see a prob- In addition to addressing The city-backed ferry subways, commuter trains, ple can use on the MTA, the respect.” MetroCard pricing, the au- service set sail in June lem with other sidewalks in Grimm admitted that his and ferries in the harbor. ferries, the PATH, bike share, the neighborhood either. The thority must also determine 2011, generating consider- Transit advocates lauded and commuter rail. A seam- NOISE... core beliefs were the same how to install card-swiping able excitement among res- only thing I see is our custom- as the Tea Party, but said the idea and called on other less public transportation ex- Continued from page 1 noise is impacting residents ers enjoying themselves.” equipment comparable to the idents in North Brooklyn and transit agencies to join the perience would be a welcome he was first and foremost ones at subway stops at ferry DUMBO, who use the boat even sleep in the bathroom, — but declined to comment But Community Board 1 a champion of New York discussion. development for New Yorkers some said. further. public safety committee chair- landings. to commute to Wall Street “To paraphrase Tolkien, and regional commuters.” City’s needs. And both the MTA and and midtown Manhattan in And it’s expected to last The Department of Trans- man Tom Burrows, who is “I am fair and I am prag- New York Waterway would as little as 15 minutes. through the summer. portation, which is heading leading the fight against matic, and I will fight for have to determine how to pro- So far, 715,000 riders have Such noisy, late-night con- the project, said closing the brunch rule-breakers, said ille- what’s good for the commu- struction is allowed in the bridge during the day would gal sidewalk noshing degrades nity,” Grimm said. cess transfers. paid for a trip across the East event that daytime work displace tens of thousands of quality of life, equating eater- Grimm’s cross-har- “If there’s a free connec- River since its launch — a tion, one of the two entities number that far exceeds the BOXER... “would result in unreason- motorists into DUMBO and ies that violate the rule with bor district was limited to able delay or increased ex- Brooklyn Heights — slowing the kinds of petty crime po- Staten Island, Bay Ridge, would have to give up a free ferry company and the city’s Continued from page 1 ter promised me that if I win penditure for a necessary traffic to a crawl, impeding liced under the NYPD’s “bro- Dyker Heights, and a small trip,” said a ferry spokes- expectations. lyn since he made his pro- against Senchenko, the first public improvement,” ac- emergency responders, and ken windows” strategy. amount of Bensonhurst un- man. If MetroCard machines fessional debut in an under fight there will be my de- cording to city noise code . prolonging the bridge reno- “Often the acts of one have til March, when senate Re- Greenpoint resident Te- appear at ferry landings, New card fight at the former Key- fense of the title.” In this case, the city has vation project, according to a deleterious effect on others publicans expanded his do- resa Toro, who commutes York wouldn’t be the first city span Park in 2001. Malignaggi, whose face obtained permits to drill be- a spokeswoman. who have not been an issue,” main to include most of to work on the ferry, says to link its marine transit with “I’ve always wanted to appears in banner ads for the tween 11 pm and 6 am. Lee is now urging the city said Burrows, who has be- Bensonhurst, Bath Beach that MetroCards have proven its trains and buses. have a big fight in Brook- new arena, said his next bat- “We aren’t allowed to to begin the project after rush come the General Patton in and portions of Gravesend their worth by making trans- San Franciscans use a lyn,” Malignaggi told this pa- tle will be his shot at the his- start any earlier than that,” hour and wrap it up earlier the War on Brunch. “As long and Sheepshead Bay. fers between buses and sub- transit debit card called a per before the fight. “I had tory books. Sabrina Lau, the project’s li- for the health and sanity of as certain operators act with Yet Bensonhurst may not ways more convenient — and “Clipper,” which allows rid- my first fight 11 years ago in “I want to be the answer to aison, wrote in an e-mail to residents. impunity to operate outside be as liberal as some may she thinks the same would ers to pay for trains, buses, Coney Island, and I’ve always the trivia question, ‘Who had a neighbor. “It’s so loud,” he said. “And the law, strict enforcement think: in 2008 Sen. John Mc- be true for boats. trolleys, and ferries from one had a sour taste in my mouth the first fight at the Barclays She later told The Brook- this is only the start of a sum- may be necessary to prevent Cain won Bensonhurst over “You encourage more rid- source while keeping track because I never had another Center after it opened?’ ” he lyn Paper she’s aware that mer full of noise torture.” further violations.” President Barack Obama, ac- ers when you make transfers of the different fares for each fight here. The Barclays Cen- said. “Paulie Malignaggi.”

from well-heeled lobbyists and cepted the bribes. KRUGER... developers including Richard The normally brash Brighton Lipsky, Aaron Malinsky, and Beach Democrat, who professed Continued from page 1 ished. They lived in a million- Carl’s highs and lows hospital CEO David Rosen. his innocence for nearly a year, and her son had allegedly done dollar mansion with a movie Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill theater.” By Colin Mixson with the state if he agrees to pay back $450,000 of as she watched the court pro- November, Harrington tells U.S. District The case against Kruger for The Brooklyn Paper threw a fund raiser his ill-gotten gains as part of ceedings from behind a pair 2008 Judge Jed Rakoff that he has of dark sunglasses. unfolded a web of deceit and State Sen. Carl Kruger’s fall for the pol. the plea deal hammered out with Kruger, forms 100,000 documents and 30,000 “The streets of Brooklyn are lies last March, when federal from grace had many twists and After a week federal prosecutors. a “Gang of Three” recorded phone conversations to safe now,” Turano said sarcasti- prosecutors charged him with turns. Here’s a rundown of the of tight-lipped si- with a handful of establish his case. Jan. 11, 2012 cally to a friend as she left the offering his political clout to pol’s career and downfall: lence, the pol- other legislators itician finally Prosecutors say that Kruger Gov. Cuomo announced that courtroom. “Really good.” the highest bidder. and threatens to the disgraced ex-pol’s vacant seat Prosecutors claim lobbyists February, 1994 speaks out about used the bribe money to pay for Both Kruger and Michael abandon the thin will be filled in a March 20 spe- funneled thousands of dollars Carl Kruger is elected to the the FBI’s probe a multi-million dollar home in Turano were able to leave Democratic ma- cial election, setting the stage court free men: their prison in payoffs to a dummy cor- state Senate in a special elec- into his campaign, Mill Island that he shares with jority, which had for a showdown between Coun- sentences are scheduled to be- poration that Michael Turano tion. claiming that he’s an longtime companion Dorothy just taken con- cilman Lew Fidler (D–Marine gin on June 26. founded so Kruger could help For the next 14 years, he main- innocent patsy. Turano, the District Manager tains an office on Avenue U and trol of the cham- “All I know is that of Community Board 18, and Park) and Brighton Beach at- Federal prosecutors say them on a litany of legislative ber, handing power puts forth a litany of bills, such I’m a victim in this whole son Michael Turano, who the FBI torney David Storobin. Kruger used his bribes to fi- matters, including: back to the GOP. nance a lavish lifestyle that • Delaying the expansion of as one forcing pedestrians to shut thing,” Kruger said. outed as Kruger’s lover. The Democratic lead- The business owner is charged Jan. 27, 2012 included a super luxury Eng- a bill that included a five-cent off their iPods when preparing ership buckles under his threats with lying to investigators after Dec. 21, 2011 State GOP leaders unveiled lish-made Bentley automobile deposit on bottled water. to cross the street. and makes Kruger the power- he claims that he had lied to the Kruger resigns from the state their proposal to redraw the • Altering the Alcoholic Kruger is a Democrat, yet he and the garish seaside man- ful chair of the Finance Com- informant about Kruger’s alleged borough’s nine state senate dis- Beverage Control Law so gro- manages to fit in well with the Senate so he can keep his pen- sion on Mill Island he shares mittee. “pay to play” tactics. tricts, but their new map doesn’t with the Turanos. cery stores could begin selling GOP leadership in the state Sen- sion. He then tearfully pleads include Kruger’s old stomping “Year after year Kruger wine with expanded hours, ate, and becomes the first Dem- July 12, 2010 guilty to federal corruption accepted bribes to help the • Going to war with Ameri- ocrat to be given a committee A Sheepshead Bay business- April 19, 2011 charges in Manhattan federal grounds — a swath of real es- Turano family,” said U.S. At- can Indian reservations to de- chairmanship in a Republican- man tells an FBI informant that Kruger is arraigned for pock- court, ending months of spec- tate between Brighton Beach and torney Michael Bosworth. “For mand that they pay a state sales run house. Kruger would fix his problems eting nearly $1 million in bribes ulation over whether he had ac- Mill Basin. what? They weren’t impover- taxes on cigarettes. INSIDE DINING | PERFORMING ARTS | NIGHTLIFE | BOOKS | CINEMA

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It’s more exciting than taking a tour courtesy FiveMylesPhoto of of the Brooklyn Brewery or shop- and ambience of Wall- ping on Bedford Avenue. EVENT E’s apartment — if he lived in Park Slope. 211 Ainslie St. between Manhat- “Yang has done fabulous practical palaces Underground Rebel Bingo Club at the built out of recycled aluminum cans and puts tan and Graham avenues. Monday, Bell House [149 Seventh St. between Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 pm. First and Second avenues, in Gowanus lights inside so they transcend their usage, (718) 963–3793. (718) 643–6510] May 5, 10 pm. $5–20. so they become luminous gorgeous environ- Visit www.rebelbingo.com ments,” said curator Hanne Tierney. THE MOXIE SPOT Ornate as it is, the installation calls attention to Who said bingo is an old person’s the sheer volume of waste created every day. game? The Brooklyn Heights com- Chin Chih Yang “Commissioned Installa- munity center (pictured) runs the tion” at Five Myles [558 St. Johns Pl. between borough’s premiere kid-friendly Classon and Franklin avenues, Prospect bingo contest. Children aged four Heights, (718) 783–4438]. Opens May 5, 1—6 to 10 compete for toys, books and pm. — Aaron Short other prizes. 81 Atlantic Ave. between Hicks and Henry streets. Sunday at 6 pm. (718) 923–9710. CLEAN FIFTH AVENUE BINGO HALL ‘Rebel’ bingo One of the most competitive bingo halls in the borough. Hard-core gam- ers at the Park Slope venue square Ultimate numbers game comes to Williamsburg Wash this off six nights per week. Crowds are bigger here than they are at nearby By Daniel Bush Cleanliness is next to artfulness. Union Hall. The Brooklyn Paper Park Slope’s Open Source Gallery will smell 416 Fifth Ave. between Seventh like an industrial laundromat this month thanks and Eighth streets. Wednesday on’t bring your grandma to to Artist Patrick Cadenhead’s fresh installation through Sunday at 7:15 pm. (718) this bingo party. “Spring and Renewal,” opening on May 5. 788–1691. D Fans of the Underground The works consist of Rebel Bingo Club — which puts wooden panels caked ST. COLUMBA ROMAN on secretive, bingo-themed in Tide, fabric softener, CATHOLIC CHURCH boozefests run by Williamsburg and borax crystals, Classic church basement-style residents Freddie “Fortune” So- while a speaker emits bingo at its very best. Winning bingo rensen and James “Flames” Gor- the sounds of your cor- at St. Columba is harder than shoot- don — will dust off their score ner cleaner. The cen- ing under par at the nearby 18-hole cards at the Bell House’s upcom- terpiece is a sculpture Marine Park Golf Course. ing math bash on May 5. that resembles a wash- 2245 Kimball St. between Av- ing machine that pumps “We’re taking bingo back from Photo courtesy of Patrick Cadenhead enue U and Avenue V. Mondays the grannies,” said Gordon. “This out soapy suds. at 6:45 pm and Tuesdays at 11 am. is all about having fun and letting The art space will keep its windows open, (718) 338–6265. go of your inhibitions.” but a whiff of the show might catch some visi- — Daniel Bush In Gordon’s modern take on tors by surprise. the classic senior center game, “I’m trying to hit that line where it’s slightly scantily-clad dancers announce uncomfortable and you don’t know if you’re go- the winning numbers to hundreds ing to stay or go,” said Cadenhead. “I added the of participants who compete for fountain element to up the smell factor. There was mirrored disco balls, megaphones some concern that it might not smell enough.” and other party prizes. Open Source’s Monika Wuhrer insists it won’t “The atmosphere is a lot like overhwelm, claiming the works evoke a “reli- the Roman Coliseum,” said Gor- gious cleansing process” of getting rid of one’s don. “It’s very gladiatorial.” burdens. Gordon and Sorensen launched Photos Chambers by Tom “He thinks very much about life and death the club in 2008, after stumbling Not for grandma: Members of the Underground Rebel Bingo Club will dust off their score and religion, he doesn’t want this to be obvious, across unused bingo equipment in cards at an upcoming party at the Bell House on May 5. but he said that’s something in the back of his a church basement in London. head that is permanent,” said Wuhrer. The British TV producers Since then, the club has spread shows, which are staged at dif- cous late-night shindigs. “Spring and Renewal” at Open Source and childhood friends brought to cities around the world, in- ferent venues every two months, “This is not something you Gallery [306 17th St. between Fifth and Sixth the concept to Glasslands Gal- cluding Los Angeles, Madrid, draw up to a thousand revelers. should come to for regular bingo,” avenues, Park Slope. (646) 279–3969] Opens May 5. 7—9 pm. www.open-source-gallery. Photo by Bess Adler lery on Kent Avenue after mov- and Beijing. But he warned older bingo en- he said. “Leave that to your grand- ing to Brooklyn two years later. Gordon said the Brooklyn thusiasts to steer clear of the rau- mother.” org . — Aaron Short

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Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe THEATER, “A COMEDY OF ERRORS”: pass: Friday, May 4: $65, Saturday, Francis College [180 Remsen St., Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12th 8 pm. See Friday, May 4. May 5: $65, Sunday, May 6: $65. between Court and Clinton streets streets in Williamsburg, (718) 963- PARK SLOPE FLEA MARKET: Peruse 11:15 am. Wythe Hotel (80 Wythe in Brooklyn Heights, 718-489-5272], 3369], www.brooklynbowl.com. antiques, collectibles, vintage, Avenue at North 11th Street in Wil- www.sfc.edu. crafts, and furniture. 8 am–6 pm. liamsburg), www.foodbookfair.com- NERD NIGHT: Join your fellow nerdy PS 321 [180 Seventh Ave. between monspacestudio.com. New Yorkers for a night of trivia, SAT, MAY 5 First and Second streets in Park CAROUSEL: Noon–5 pm. See Friday, presentations and prizes! Featured TOUR, BIRD WALK: Visit the park Slope, (917) 991-7807], www.park- May 4. Presentations Include: The Con- and see dazzling birds before they slopefl eamarket.com. NEW YORK CITY MENTAL HEALTH struction of Alien Worlds, By Joel fl y away. Led by the Brooklyn Bird GREENWOOD-STOCK!: Greenwood FILM FESTIVAL: The theme for this Green Atlantic Yards: Why Brook- Club. Free. 8–10 am. Prospect Park Playground’s third annual spring eighth annual event is Crisis Inter- lyn’s Biggest Controversy is as Noir Audubon Center [Enter park at shindig will be fi lled with music, vention- Interacting with the Police as Chinatown, By Norman Oder The Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue goodies and bargains. Free. 9 am and features seven fi lms with a Q&A Internet is Totally Screwed, Let Me in Prospect Park, (718) 287-3400], – 5 pm. Greenwood Playground to follow with fi lmmakers, and a free Show You How, By Erik Cabetas. 7 www.prospectpark.org/audubon. (East fi fth street and Ft. hamilton lunch. $5 ($10 at the door). Noon–5 pm. Galapagos Art Space [16 Main parkway in Windsor Terrace), www. pm. St. Francis College [180 Rem- St. at Water Street in DUMBO, TOUR, NAVY YARD TOUR: Tour Brooklyn’s Navy Yard with the well- friendsofgreenwoodplayground. sen St., between Court and Clinton (718) 222-8500], www.galapa- org. streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) gosartspace.com. read folks from Urban Oyster, be- cause one of the only places history ARTS AND CULTURE FEST: The Cre- 489-5200], https://www.sfc.edu. THEATER, “A COMEDY OF ERRORS”: has stopped repeating itself is the ative Side launches a one-of-a-kind “ZORA RETURNS TO HARLEM”: 2 Family friendly production of Navy Yard. $18 and up. 1 pm, 2:30 market for artists, craft makers and pm. See Friday, May 4. Shakespeare’s play about mistaken pm. Brooklyn Navy Yard Center [63 designers. Free. 10 am– 4 pm. Park- READ WITH WILBUR: Children ages identity, love and marriage. The- Flushing Ave. in Navy Yard, (718) side Plaza (Parkside Ave. at Ocean 5-12 read with Wilbur, a specially ater 2020 uses actors and puppets Avenue in Flatbush), www.artscul- trained therapy dog. This event is in this fast paced 90 minute ver- 907-5992], bldg92.org. turefest.com. fi rst come, fi rst serve, so sign up sion of the classic. $18. 8 pm. The THEATER, “LITTLE WOMEN”: $10. COVENANT BALLET THEATRE RES- in advance. 2 pm. Grand Central Cranberry Street Theater Space [55 2:30 and 7:30 pm. Fontbonne Hall CUETHON: A fun opportunity for Library [135 E. 46th St. between Cranberry St. between Henry and Academy [9901 Shore Rd. at 99th dogs and their owners to walk and Lexington and Third avesnues, (212) Hicks streets in Brooklyn Heights, Street in Bay Ridge]. raise money for two great causes! • 621-0670], www.nypl.org/locations/ (718) 624-3614], theater2020.com. DANCE, PAUL TAYLOR: Taylor 2 CBT Dance Academy is the offi cial grand-central. THE FIREWORKS ENSEMBLE: Cel- features the artistry of the world- school of Covenant Ballet Theatre LITTLE WOMEN: A stage adaptation ebrate National Chamber Music renowned choreographer. $25. 8 of Brooklyn, a non-profi t arts or- of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. month with this amplifi ed and pm. Kingsborough Community Col- ganization dedicated to provid- $10. 2:30 pm. Fontbonne Hall [Font- contemporary band. $5-$10. 8 pm. lege [2001 Oriental Blvd. at Oxford ing excellent, professional dance bonne Hall Academy 9901 Shore Brooklyn Conservatory of Music [58 Street in Manhattan Beach, (718) instruction and performances. • Rd. (718) 748-2244]. Seventh Ave. between Lincoln Place 368-5596], www.onstageatkings- Sean Casey Animal Rescue aides FILM SCREENING: The Loving Story and Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, borough.org. unfortunate animals in the interest with fi lmmaker Nancy Buirski: This (718) 622-3300 or email: rfrank@ DANCE, PAUL TAYLOR’S TAYLOR 2: of a higher quality of life. $25. 10 documentary fi lm tells the dramatic bqcm.org], www.bqcm.org. The accomplished company per- am. Marine Park [Avenue U and E. story of Richard and Mildred Lov- MUSIC, BADBADNOTGOOD: Young forms numbers from Taylor’s mas- 33rd Street in Marine Park, 718-891- ing, an interracial couple living in 21 and under jazz musicians are terworks. $25. 8 pm. Kingsborough 6199], www.covenantballet.org. known for putting a spin on pop Community College [2001 Oriental PLANT SALE: Fundraiser benefi t- See 9 DAYS on page 11

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Reserve Now For Mother’s Day Nowhere but here * Special Mother’s Day Menu * Restaurant defi nes fresh Hudson Valley cuisine By Sarah Zorn strip away the idea of imposing sine that developed there is basi- for The Brooklyn Paper French technique, say, or South- DINING cally an extension of their natural ern cuisine upon these ingredi- resources,” he added. “And if it hap- hat defines cuisine here in ents, so we can discover what Parish Hall [109A North Third pened in California, why couldn’t St. between Wythe and Bed- the Northeast? they want to be on their own. ford Avenues in North Wil- it be here, where the food we grow AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE & W “A lot of amazing food The dishes that express them- liamsburg, (718) 782–2602]. is every bit as interesting? grows and grazes in Northern selves will help us draw upon the Of course, it doesn’t hurt that WOOD-FIRED BRICK OVEN PIZZA New Jersey, Pennsylvania, truth of the Northeast.” Weld has his own farm in up- (La Pizza di Napoli) and the Northeast of To Weld and his Parish Hall and chickweed ($26), and a salt- state New York to furnish such New York, yet there chef, Evan Hanczor, that means aged duck with parsnip, beet sauce, an exploration — sending truly are no dominant, cul- a dogged refusal to imitate es- and braised leeks ($25). homegrown fruits and vegetables tural traditions to tie tablished culinary practices and “Basically, we’re trying to avoid straight to the dinner plates of it all together,” said sticking to bare-bones amalgams doing anything that pulls out of Parish Hall’s patrons.

Photo by Bess Adler George Weld, owner of of local dairy, grains, proteins and another area’s tradition. We’re not “I want to treat my guests just From the northeast: Evan Hanczor is beloved Williamsburg breakfast produce, like in a roast chicken over turning our Hudson Valley duck as I would if they came for din- bringing Hudson Valley ingredients to spot, Egg, and now the recently Cayuga barley, storage vegetables into an Italian bolognese sauce, ner my apartment,” he said, “and Parish Hall on North 3rd Street in Wil- opened Hudson Valley region-in- and wild mustards ($17), lamb with for example,” he said. that means serving food from liamsburg. spired Parish Hall. “We want to flax and nettle pesto, carrot sauce, “Look at California — the cui- places I feel good about.” Daily specials featuring traditional wine & handcrafted pizza & pasta By Bill Roundy WE DELIVER BAR SCRAWL Open 6 days a week for dinner. Closed Mondays. 552 COURT STREET Kafka and papa (between W. 9th & Garnet Streets) 718-875-1384 Writer’s daddy issues take stage www.lunarossabrooklyn.com By Will Bredderman The Brooklyn Paper Since 1985 ans of Oedipal anxiety and existential terror F rejoice! “Letter to My Father,” an hour-long solo show that res- urrects Czech writer Franz Kafka, puts him behind a desk, and has him read an unsent STEAKHOUSE message he wrote to his father while on his deathbed, opens May 10 at Magic Futurebox Theatre on 33rd Street between Second and Third avenues in Greenwood Heights. “Basically it says, ‘You have emotionally abused me my entire life and because of that I am a shell of a human being, but it’s not you, it’s me. It’s my fault I’m so sensitive,’” said director James Ruther- ford . “Kafka’s father was like Photo courtesy of Off Off PR a god to him, and the piece by The metamorphosis: For one hour, actor Michael being so personal for Kafka Guagno becomes the great Czech author Franz GREAT STEAKS is also so personal for anyone Kafka in “Letter to My Father.” who hears it.” Rutherford decided to bring rectly into headphones linked mind,” said Rutherford. GREAT VALUE the letter’s intensity closer to to a microphone on the desk If all this sounds a little Open 7 Days for Lunch, Dinner, & Private Parties the audience by piping it di- where actor Michael Guagno odd, and, well, a little un- — a Park Slope resident mak- comfortable, then Rutherford ing his Brooklyn debut — sits accomplished his goal. Reserve Early for Mother’s Day ART and speaks. “This isn’t the kind of play “Letter to My Father” at Rutherford said that he where the lights go down and 9519 Third Avenue, Bay Ridge the Magic Futurebox The- found Magic Futurebox — the audience forgets they ex- atre [55 33rd Street be- a 20,000 square foot ware- ist for a couple hours. It’s an (Between 95th & 96th Streets) tween Second and Third house — to be the ideal lo- overwhelming sensation and Avenues, Greenwood 718-745-3700 The Double Windsor [210 Prospect Park West at 16th Street in Windsor Heights. (646) 470–6321] cation. it’s impossible to not step back Terrace, (347) 725–3479]. Open Mon-Thu 3 pm–2 am; Fri, 3 pm–4 am; Sat, May 11, 7pm. Visit www. “It’s an incredible space, a little bit and consider your www.EmbersBayRidge.com noon–4 am; Sun, noon–2 am. Visit www.dwbrooklyn.com. brownpapertickets.com . really wild. I think of it as be- own relationship to your fa- ing like the inside of a human ther,” the director said.

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MUSIC Now taking reservations for Mother’s Day The Brooklyn Folk Festival in Downtown Brooklyn [345 Jay Street, between MetroTech Roadway and Willoughby Street, (718) 395–3214]. Feluccio Just folkin’ around! May 18 – May 20, $20 day pass or $45 weekend pass. Visit www.brook- Banjos and spit-fi lled harmonicas heading Downtown lynfolkfest.com By Eli Rosenberg The Brooklyn Paper co-owner of Red Hook’s Jalopy verybody is jumping on Theater. “People are making the banjo-wagon! their own clothes and building E Brooklyn’s annual their own bicycles and there’s a homegrown folk festival is real interest in studying what back and still growing in its went before. So people are look- fourth year, evidence of a ing for the music of the past to steadily expanding folk resur- put their own take on it.” gence that has made Brooklyn Not that music is the only Authentic Italian Cuisine & — not that other borough to the thing the festival is offering. west — the city and perhaps Last year’s banjo toss — in Neopolitan Pizza country’s folk capital. which participants competed to “The modern folk mu- chuck a banjo furthest into the sic movement in New York East River — is out, but this CRAFT BEER & WINE City started in the 30s and it year’s festival will include an never really died out,” said Eli entire banjo-themed carnival, Look for us on Facebook & Yelp Smith, the festival’s founder, a harmonica battle-off, a read- Open Tues-Thurs 5-11, Fri 5-12, Sat 12-12 who teaches banjo and hosts ing and a workshop or two, and the Down Home Radio Show . a tribute to onetime Coney Is- BRUNCH: Sat, Sun, 12–3 pm, 2 courses, “But it is back in a major way Photos by Elizabeth Graham land resident and folk legend Unlimited Mimosas, $13.95 per person now — and instead of being Folk frolicking: The fourth annual Brooklyn Folk Woodie Guthrie, who would located in the Village it’s cen- Festival is sure to be a foot-stompin’, banjo-pickin’, have turned 100 this year. 364 Prospect Avenue tered in Brooklyn now.” slow-talkin’, square-dancin’ and perty singin’ good And it might be the thing The Brooklyn Folk Festi- time, says festival founder, Eli Smith (left).. you need to take the edge off (corner of Seventh Avenue) val will take place this year in your hyper-New York mind. an old hardware store on Jay shooting musical groups as codes like Gerrard’s, Smith but in terms of the place where style of music, but its appeal “Folk is straight up music 718-768-0202 Street, which will be dressed the Blind Boy Paxton, the said the majority of performers a large scene of diversity and strikes upon something dis- that gives us a certain feel- up as a 1940s streetscape, and Whiskey Spitters, and leg- in the festival’s three nights of talent in terms of American tinctly modern, the festival’s ing of ease in our crazy mod- will feature such straight- endary bluegrass singer Alice music will be from the vibrant folk is located — it’d have to organizers say. ern world here in New York,” Gerrard, who will be coming scene here in New York. be here,” said Smith. “There’s a desire to go back said Smith. “Just seeing some in from North Carolina. “In the South there’s a lot of Folk may be a traditional to the roots of everything right down home, homemade music WAH Center Despite a few far off zip old-time music and bluegrass, and seemingly antiquated now,” said Lynette Wiley, the makes people feel good!” (Williamsburgh Art and Historical Center) is pleased to present Spring Fling International Juried Art Show Saturday, April 21st - Sunday, May 27th Brooklyn slavery shocker 135 Broadway, Bedford and Broadways"ROOKLYN .9 718-486-6012 or 718-486-7372 Troupe uncovers the borough’s not-so-abolitionist past By Eli Rosenberg cuses on the borough’s history, he prom- The Brooklyn Paper ises the past remains relevant today. “One of the things we’re trying t’s said that history often repeats to show in our theater piece is that itself and it most certainly will the struggle is not over,” said Gre- I this month in Fort Greene. iss. “If you look at the stuff going on The Irondale Ensemble’s theatri- in Arizona around immigration, or cal production “Color Between the the gay rights movement — the past Lines” will bring the abolitionist isn’t over. History gets written by the movement back to life in the first dominant class and if we just accept public history project on the anti-slav- it as it is, we’re only giving ourselves ery movement in Brooklyn — but sit a small part of the story.” tight, because history is never as neat As part of the grant, Irondale, the and tidy as it is remembered. Brooklyn Historical Society and the After winning a $2 million grant Weeksville Heritage center will un- from the city of New York for a project veil permanent exhibitions around the that would celebrate Brooklyn’s aboli- borough to denote spaces involved in tionist past, the producers of Irondale Photo by Gerry Goodstein issues around slavery in 2013. said they spent three years uncovering Past and present: The Fort Greene-based theater troupe, Iron- Irondale Ensemble’s “In Pursuit the anti-slavery efforts in Brooklyn to dale Ensemble is known for taking on hard topics.. of Freedom: Color Between the write the narrative — and they were Lines” at the Irondale Center [85 surprised by what they found. on a slave economy. Emancipation was ries of vignettes about 19th century South Oxford St. between Lafayette “One of the eye openers is that in 1827, but the commercial structure of characters — both real and fictional Avenue and Fulton Street in Fort -ARTIN((,EFF #INTHUS Brooklyn actually came to abolition Brooklyn was very much tied to slav- — strung together into a narrative Greene, (718) 488–9233] April 26 – late,” said Terry Greiss, the executive ery — the banks owned mortgages on examining Brooklyn’s growth re- May 24, Tuesdays at 7 pm, Wednes- Orpheus in the Forest, (4’ by 6’), oil director of the socially motivated the- slaves and sugar was big here.” lated to its ties to slavery. day–Saturday at 8 pm. $35 ($10 on atre troupe. “Brooklyn itself was built Irondale’s play consists of a se- Greiss said that while the show fo- Tuesdays). Visit www. irondale.org .

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Relay for Life by Theresa’s TALEGGIOAND0OMEGRANATEYOGURTDRESSING ART, MARK TRIBE, RARE Hearts foundation, Inc. Portobello Grigliato Crema Di Piselli EARTH: Solo exhibition of $25. 6:30–10:30 pm. Gar- Grilled Portobello with fried polenta topped 3PLITPEASOUPWITH3CAMORZA#HEESE works by Mark Tribe, video fi eld’s Lounge [274 Fourth WITHGOATCHEESESAUCE and print artist and per- Ave. at First Street in Park Strudel Con Formaggi E Asparagi former, featuring photo- Slope, (347) 739-9342]. Cocktail di Gamberi &RIEDSTRUDELSTUFFEDWITHRICOTTA SCAMORZA graphs of lush landscapes #HILLED3HRIMPCOCKTAIL!DDITIONAL ANDASPARAGUSWITH,EMONHONEYSAUCE found in contemporary Ravioli di Spinaci Con Gorgonzola Paccheri Con Polpettine video games and a video FRI, MAY 11 Homemade pasta filled with spinach and ,ARGERIGATONIWITHFRESHTOMATO BASIL of a militia training ground Badbadnotgood SPRING SHOWCASE: pre- RICOTTAINAGORGONZOLASAUCE !NDMINIVEALMEATBALLS in Upstate New York. Free. 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Salmone Tornado Vitello Piccata READING, EGAN IN BK: practice in culture, science atre.com . als, rags and strings, 3ALMONOVERABEDOFSPINACHWITHLOBSTERSAUCE 6EALTOPPEDWITHARTICHOKESINABUTTER Jennifer Egan reads in a ART, MARK TRIBE, RARE and society. Marion Nestle ART, MARK TRIBE, RARE featuring the works of EARTH: 6 pm – 9 pm open- Filetto di Trota in Crosta Di Pane LEMONSAUCE “messiah”-themed evening is Paulette Goddard Pro- HT Burleigh, Scott Jop- in Cobble Hill as part of the EARTH: 6 pm – 9 pm ing reception. 12 pm – 6 &ILETTROUTWITHCRUSTEDBREADWITHAREDWINE fessor in the Department opening reception. 12 lin, Dvorak and Bermel. pm. See Saturday, May 5. REDUCTION PEN’s World Voices of In- of Nutrition, Food Studies, Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Galletto Al Forno Con Fichi ternational Literature festi- pm – 6 pm. See Saturday, THEATER, “A COMEDY OF and Public Health at New May 5. Public Library’s Central Costoletta Di Maiale "RAISEDBABY#HICKENSERVEDWITHDRYlG val. $15 / $10 for PEN mem- York University and is the branch [Flatbush Ave. at ERRORS”: 8 pm. See Fri- 'RILLED&RENCHPORKCHOPWITHCARAMELIZED bers and students. 8 pm. BINGO NIGHT: Bring your day, May 4. FRESHHERBSANDBALSAMICSAUCE author of “Why Calories luck. $3. 6:45 pm. St. Eastern Parkway in Grand PINEAPPLEWITH!PRICOTBRANDYSAUCE Invisible Dog Art Gallery Count: From Science to Army Plaza in Park Slope, [51 Bergen Street in Cobble Columba RC Church - Au- Bistecca alla Griglia Politics.” $15 per panel. ditorium [2245 Kimball St. (718) 230-2100], www. 'RILLEDSIRLOINSTEAK!DDITIONAL Verdure Parmigiano Hill, (347) 560-3641], www. 3-day pass, $215. Day brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ SAT, MAY 12 theinvisibledog.org/about. Avenue U and Avenue V Petto Di Pollo Con Spinaci ,AYERED0ORTOBELLO EGGPLANT ZUCCHINI pass: Friday, May 4: $65, in Marine Park, (718) 338- branch_library_detail. 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Over 25 vendors TOUR, NAVY YARD TOUR: 1 complete with food and winning books from the pm, 2:30 pm. See Saturday, Stops could include: The ART, MARK TRIBE, RARE Ezra Jack Keats Bookmak- Hotel St. George, Plymouth EARTH: 6 pm – 9 pm entertainment provided 345 Court Street at Union Street May 5. by Extreme Rhythm DJ En- ing competition, as well THEATER, “A COMEDY OF Church of the Pilgrims, and opening reception. 12 as a performance by the in Carroll Gardens sites associated with Seth pm – 6 pm. See Saturday, tertainment, 50/50 raffl es; ERRORS”: 3 pm. See Fri- tickets and a night out. Brooklyn Youth Choir, a day, May 4. Low, George Washington, May 5. reading of the book, work- Arthur Miller, WEB DuBois, All proceeds will be sent www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com MUSIC, CONCERT: Broadway READING, ALEXANDRA shops and a book signing and Gypsy Rose Lee. This The author to St. Judes Children’s show tunes featuring se- MOSCA: Hospital and Relay for Life. by author/illustrator Mela- !LLMAJORCREDITCARDSACCEPTEDs&REEVALETPARKING tour ends at BHS with a be- discuses cemeteries as a lections from “The Music $20 ($25 at the door). 6:30 nie Hope Greenberg. 1 Man,” “Showboat,” and hind-the-scenes tour of the gathering space and cul- –4 pm. Brooklyn Public Li- building and free admis- p. Garfi eld’s Lounge (274 “Carousel”. $12 ($5 Teens; tural site. Free. 7 pm. Old Fourth Ave. between Gar- brary’s Central branch [Flat- Free for children). 3 pm. sion to the museum. $18. Stone House [336 Third bush Ave. at Eastern Park- 11 am. Brooklyn Historical fi eld and Carroll streets in Regina Hall [1210 65th St. St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Gowanus), www.making- way in Grand Army Plaza in at 12th Avenue in Dyker Society [128 Pierrepont St. Slope, (718)768-3195], Park Slope, (718) 230-2100], at Clinton Street in Brook- morease.com/mothers- Heights, (718) 259-2772], www.theoldstonehouse. day.com. www.brooklynpubliclibrary. lyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], org. https://www.reginaop- DANCE-AROUND: For chil- org/branch_library_detail. era.org. www.brooklynhistory.org. jsp?branchpageid=265. TRANSPORTATION INVEN- dren. $2.50. 11. The Moxie MUSIC, SOUNDSCAPES: The Spot [81 Atlantic Ave. ART, CELEBRATE: Opening Grammy Award-winning TIONS: 1:30 pm. See Satur- WED, MAY 9 reception for instillation day, May 5. between Hicks and Henry Brooklyn Youth Chorus WORKSHOP, TANGO streets in Brooklyn Heights, of various artists, includ- performs a set of indie- CLUB, CHESS CLUB: Club LESSONS: Learn the (718) 923-9710], themoxies- ing works by Audrey Frank classical pieces by Bryce forming for children 6 to 10 one,two,three, dip from pot.com. Anastasi. Free. 1–6 pm. to meet and play; A coach and Aaron Dessner of The instructor Carmine Santa WORKSHOP, CROCHET: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists National, Shara Worden of will be on hand to help Maria. Presented by the Coalition [499 Van Brunt students hone their game Adults meet every week My Brightest Diamond, and Federation of Italian Or- and work on their projects. St., near Reed Street in Brooklyn. skills. Admission fee pro- composer Missy Mazzoli. ganizations of Brooklyn. 2 pm. Midwood Public Red Hook, (917) 655-2980], vides for the coach, sup- Free. 8 pm. Roulette [509 Free. 6 pm. 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Move your business BINGO NIGHT: Prizes and EARTH: 6 pm – 9 pm open- Local [61 Bergen St. be- ing the death of a loved 1:30 pm. New York Transit to DUMBO, Brooklyn. fun for the whole family. ing reception. 12 pm – 6 tween Smith Street and one. Pre-registration re- Museum [Boerum Place Free. 6. The Moxie Spot pm. See Saturday, May 5. Boerum Place in Cobble quired. Free. 4:30–6 pm. at Schermerhorn Street Find out how by visiting, [81 Atlantic Ave. between Hill, (347) 618-8687], www. 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