2 Judge-Picking Dems Quit Panel As Grand Jury Turns up the Heat

Find a new home or a new job — in The Brooklyn Classifieds

INSIDE

Including The Bensonhurst Paper Dinner or a spa for Mom’s Day Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 26 Court St., Brooklyn 11242 Phone 718-834-9350 AD fax 718-834-1713 • NEWS fax 718-834-9278 © 2003 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 16 pages including GO BROOKLYN • Vol. 26, No. 19 BRZ • May 12, 2003 • FREE Water taxi, free no more, is back in biz

By Deborah Kolben half the time of the free ferry. what ridership was when the ferry was The Brooklyn Papers “If they stopped this I was going to move free, Baker said it could be enough for the to Staten Island,” said Denise Koster, who company to turn a profit. It’s little, yellow and different. And was among the many commuters scram- For the first month, all fares will cost it’s also a whole lot faster. bling to find new modes of transportation $4. Those fares will go up to $5 for a sin- A new fleet of taxicab-hued catamarans after the city Department of Transportation gle ride, but there will also be volume dis- awaited passengers boarding the ferry abruptly notified customers that starting counts — $45 for a 10-trip book, and $175 from Sunset Park to Manhattan this week. May 1 the ferry would be no more. for a monthly pass — starting in June. But the new color wasn’t the only A last-minute effort by elected officials, Those prices put the ferry out of reach change at the port. who contacted ferry companies up and for many customers who had grown ac- / Brad Horrigan New York Water Taxi took over the fer- down the eastern seaboard, resulted in the customed to the ride. ry service on Thursday morning after the Red Hook-based New York Water Taxi “I can’t afford to pay that much,” said federal government pulled its funding for taking over. Josephine Balestena, who lives in Bay the free ferry put in place following the at- “We’re Brooklynites so we wanted to Ridge and works as a receptionist in the tacks on the World Trade Center. make this work,” said Mark Baker, the Wall Street area. “We wouldn’t have

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn While passengers were still adjusting to ferry’s chief business operator, who was minded $3, but $4 is just too much. the $4 fare, none seemed to be complain- out at the 58th Street pier on the second “And there’s no big discount for the ing about the brand new fleet of 53-foot day of service, early Friday morning. monthly pass,” she added. Blossoms in bloom aluminum catamarans that skim across the On May 1, New York Water Taxi re- Balestena started riding the ferry after Loan Nguyen takes a photo of her grandsons Pen and Peter Nguyen on a Japanese Flowering Cherry at the Brook- bay from the 58th Street Pier to Pier 11 at ported carrying about 350 passengers each 9-11. She said she’s been afraid to return lyn Botanic Garden. Cherry blossoms peaked last week. Wall Street in less than 12 minutes, about way. While that number is less than half of See WATER TAXI on page 4 2 judge-picking Dems quit panel as grand jury turns up the heat

By Patrick Gallahue The Brooklyn Papers Two longtime members of the Brooklyn ANOTHER B’KLYN Democratic Party’s judicial screening panel abandoned ship on Tuesday as calls for reform got louder and a special grand jury’s investigation into the judicial selec- JUDGE IS AXED tion process moved forward. Barry Kamins and George Farkas, both Court lord $15,000 in back rent. By Patrick Gallahue Street attorneys, resigned from the screening The Commission on Judicial Con- The Brooklyn Papers panel, with Farkas saying the screening panel duct ordered Mason removed from Capping an already horrific week the bench in June and the Court of was “flawed.” for the borough’s judiciary, the state Appeals supported the decision on “I believe that certain people’s participation in Court of Appeals on Thursday ordered May 1. the committee itself leaves the committee sub- Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice The commission report had noted ject to potential criticism,” Farkas told The Reynold Mason to step down. that Mason was uncooperative during Callan / Tom Brooklyn Papers. “And the bottom line being, I Mason, 52, had been accused of il- the investigation and “that he failed to believe, the entire system of selections has very legally subletting his apartment for 10 respond to six letters seeking his re- serious flaws in it. And the screening committee years to his brother-in-law, depositing sponse to the allegation of misconduct.” happens to be part of the system.” the money paid to him into an escrow Paul Gentile, Mason’s attorney, did He declined to name anyone he believed did / Tom Callan / Tom not belong on the screening panel. account and refusing to give the land- See ANOTHER JUDGE on page 5 Papers The Brooklyn “A number of things have occurred, a lot of it Democratic boss Clarence Norman in the public eye, some of it which will come (above) addresses party faithful in the into the public eye, such as who gets inter- Marriott after protestors, some dressed viewed and what a particular applicant is enti- in judges robes, rallied outside. The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn tled to before being interviewed,” said Farkas. BRIBE JUDGE CASES After Civil Court Judge Margarita Lopez Tor- res was shunted aside for an interview last year with the screening panel because she hadn’t ARE UNDER REVIEW been referred by the county leader, Assembly- man Clarence Norman, two members threatened The Brooklyn Papers Protest at Dem dinner The state Office of Court Adminis- to leave the panel. With District Attorney Charles tration has even set up a hotline for By Patrick Gallahue This year’s dinner, however, featured The protest was organized by Alan “I’ll let you guess who those were,” he said, people to report suspicious verdicts. Hynes building a case against The Brooklyn Papers factions holding separate events and the Fleishman and Liz Daly, state commit- hinting that it was he and Kamins. “As of the time of the arraignment Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge dinner itself was greeted with a protest tee members, also known as district Lopez Torres has claimed that she has been at there were under 10 cases that we’ve What a difference a year makes. from a group of elected officials and ex- leaders, of the 52nd Assembly District odds with the county party ever since she refused Gerald Garson for allegedly ac- identified as being improperly routed cepting gifts to fix divorce cases, While last year’s Kings County De- ecutive committee members. The protes- of Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights. to hire a legal secretary referred to her by Norman, to Judge Garson,” said David Book- mocratic Committee dinner featured a tors waved placards outside the New Among the 20 or so to attend the and in another instance, one referred by Bushwick court overseers have turned their staver, a spokesman for the Office of few intentional absences by reformers attention to the disgraced jurist’s York Marriott Brooklyn Thursday night, protest rally were Brooklyn Heights Assemblyman Vito Lopez, a party loyalist. Court Administration. There have been and party dissidents, the party stood gen- Councilman David Yassky and Park Lopez Torres once again declared her candi- past rulings. reading, “Order in the Courts” and “Jus- See UNDER REVIEW on page 5 erally united and fired back at criticism. tice is not a family affair.” See DINNER PROTEST on page 5 See QUIT on page 5 19th-century Brooklyn Eagle morgue comes alive online

By Patrick Gallahue The Brooklyn Papers The fragile pages of the Brooklyn Eagle, once threatened by age at the Brooklyn Pub- lic Library, are now preserved in cyberspace. / Tom Callan / Tom Under headlines such as “An Aggressive Campaign: Women Suffragists Are Forging Right Along” and “Plymouth Church and the Slavery Question” the pages offer a fascinating glimpse into the then-contemporary past The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn of Brooklyn in the vernacular of the times. The New York Power Authority plans to turn Owl’s Head plant (pictured) into an electrical generator. The Web site, which the library is still testing, but which The Brooklyn Papers got an exclusive look at this week, also captures the freshness of Brooklyn’s evolving narrative Water treatment plant at 150 years ago, including the opening ball of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1861; the inauguration of the Brooklyn Bridge on May 24, 1883 and Brooklyn’s transformation from Owl’s Head to power up city to borough on Jan. 1, 1898. “The Eagle online will offer patrons a new By Deborah Kolben mer’s drought, numerous residents thority (NYPA) announced this widow into history,” said Brooklyn Public Li- The Brooklyn Papers contacted elected officials and the week that it would be installing a brary executive director Ginnie Cooper. city Department of Environmental small generating unit at the Owl’s The Web site features editions from January Nearby residents have been Protection (DEP) to find out what Head Park facility that would both 1841 through December 1902, that are, incred- Mango / Greg complaining for years about was wafting from the northwest eradicate the smell and produce ibly, keyword searchable. There are also spe- foul odors coming from a wa- corner of Bay Ridge. electricity by harnessing the gas cial compilations by subject for African-Amer- ter treatment facility in Owl’s With summer nearing once byproduct from the water treat- ican History, BAM, the Brooklyn Bridge, Head Park, next to the 69th again, those residents may soon be ment plant. consolidation, the draft riots, Walt Whitman Street Pier. able to breathe a sigh of relief, and “It’s an elegant solution to the and more. When a particular edition is ac-

When the smell became partic- unplug their noses. problem,” said Michael Saltzman, cessed, readers can browse the front page and Papers File The Brooklyn ularly pungent during last sum- The New York State Power Au- See OWL’S HEAD on page 7 See EAGLE on page 4 The Brooklyn Eagle heralds formation of Greater New York with special sections in 1898. 2 BRZ THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003 Virtually invisible hearing aids To advertise in

• Digital and programmable hearing aids at competitive prices • Wide variety of models available the Health, Mind • Many insurance plans accepted • 3-year warranty available, 45-day trial period & Body Section, • Complete hearing evaluations by NY State licensed & board certified audiologists please call • Hearing protection devices for musicians and dentists Helping the world hear better (718) 834-9350 EXPERIENCE THE BELTONE DIFFERENCE. Call today to schedule your FREE consultation BORO AUDIOLOGY CLINIC 129 5th Avenue (between St. John’s Place & Sterling Place) 718-622-3500 Also, office in Bensonhurst at 8210 18th Avenue Se habla español • 10% off for Senior Citizens New instrument to battle cancer Diabetes? New York Methodist Hospital IMRT is often useful in the treat- Hospital. Much of the program gy allows us to measure and “IMRT is a tool that enables life,” said Dr Rafla. ment of patients with recurrent takes place during the plan- verify the exact amount of ra- the physician to hit the tumor For more information, or for Are you caught between these two health A new and powerful tool tumors who have been previ- ning stages. A thorough evalu- diation administered to the with a strong force while mini- a referral to a physician affiliat- problems? Then you may qualify for Look AHEAD, to treat, and often eliminate, cancer is now avail- ously treated with radiation ther- ation of the patient, which may site,” said Maged Ghaly, MD, mizing the potential for compli- ed with New York Methodist a National Institutes of Health research project apy. include X-rays, magnetic reso- radiation oncologist at New cations. This program signifi- Hospital’s Institute for Cancer studying the long-term benefits of weight loss in able at New York Meth- IMRT enables the treatment nance imaging, CAT scan, York Methodist Hospital. cantly increases the probability Care, call (866) 411-6626. people with type 2 diabetes. odist Hospital. team, composed of radiation clinical examinations, en- Before radiation is delivered of cure and a good quality of Intensity modulated radiation oncologists, radiation physi- doscopy results, surgical notes to the site, treatment is simulat- Physical exams, medical tests, and educational therapy (IMRT), which recently cists and radiation therapists, and other diagnostic modali- ed using a reproduction of the programs are provided at no cost to volunteers became available in the United to hit the tumor with a series ties, is used to determine the body called a “phantom.” “It’s who qualify. States, enables radiation oncol- of beams from different an- best course of treatment. a little like a rehearsal. We sim- ogists to target tumors with gles, which are carefully To assure that the tumor site ulate the treatment plan and ac- Before After For more information, call great precision and to deliver mapped before treatment. is reached with precision, a 3- curately measure the doses of high-dose radiation beams to “IMRT is not just a technol- D image of the targeted area is radiation that will be adminis- the tumor sites without affecting St. Luke’s-Roosevelt ogy, it encompasses a full pro- created and data about the area tered to the patient,” said surrounding healthy tissue. gram,” said Sameer Rafla, is delivered electronically to Pamela Ross, RTT, coordinator (212) 523-8037 A variety of cancers may be MD, chairman of radiation on- the treatment-planning com- of radiation oncology at New treated using IMRT, including cology at New York Methodist puter system. “This technolo- York Methodist Hospital. cancer of the breast, prostate, Overweight? head and neck, upper abdominal tumors and brain tumors. Hernia relief at MMC

Maimonides Medical Center Maimonides, a third of all ab- This allows the doctor to see According to the National dominal procedures are per- the hernia on a monitor. Other PROSTATE PROBLEMS? formed by surgeons trained in small incisions are made so the Center for Health Statistics, minimally invasive technology. doctor can insert specialized 5 million Americans suffer Laparoscopic hernia repair instruments into the body. Have a weak urine flow? with abdominal hernias. is less invasive than the tradi- For more information on The only effective treat- tional “open” method of re- services and treatment options Often feel a sudden urge to urinate? ment for hernias is surgery. pairing a hernia. at the Minimally Invasive and For most patients, this in- A small telescope is linked Laparoscopic Surgery Center volves a surgical approach to a special camera that is then at Maimoindes, the call (718) Have difficulty starting urination? that involves a large incision inserted inside the abdomen. 283-8860. and a significant level of pain. At Maimonides Medical Brooklyn Vein-Laser Center If you answered YES to any of these questions you may benefit from the TherMatrx Center’s Minimally Invasive microwave thermotherapy treatment now being offered by Dr. Francis E. Florio, M.D. and Laparoscopic Surgery The Vein Center (MILS) Center, patients are at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Exclusively for Treatment This treatment for enlarged prostate is done in the physician’s office and does not involve benefiting from the latest in of Varicose Veins of All Sizes. surgery. Call us now for a preliminary screening. abdominal hernia surgical Treatment of On Site techniques performed by su- Venous Disease Vascular consultation Spiders and Facial Spiders. Leg Ulcers. perbly-trained physicians, led Varicose veins • Spider veins Venous ultrasound testing by Celia Divino, MD. Venous ulcers • Phlebitis Non-surgical and surgical management Dr. Francis E. Florio A hernia occurs when the 17 years experience 355 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (718) 238-1818 layers of the abdomen weaken, Elke Lorensen, M.D. resulting in a bulge or tear. Board Certified Vascular Surgeon National clientele www.thermatrx.com Virtually every abdominal procedure, including those for a 585 Schenectady Ave. Suite E For an appointment call: 263 7th Avenue (718) 499-7755 www.floriomd.com host of hernias, can be per- Brooklyn, NY 11203* (718) 363-6994 Suite 5E http://[email protected] formed laparoscopically. At *#3, 4 train to Utica Ave., then B46 to Winthrop St. or (917) 887-7783

REPORTED IN THE 10/21/02 EDITION OF MODERN HEALTHCARE MAGAZINE BASED ON A STUDY BY SOLUCIENT

Meet the Interventional Team that Made us “One of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals in the Nation”

Clockwise from top left:

Joseph N. Cunningham, MD Cardiothoracic Surgeon Chairman, Department of Surgery

Edgar Lichtstein, MD The Sunrise approach to senior living fosters a social and comfortable environment. Cardiologist Chairman, Department of Medicine

Jacob Shani, MD A Home-Like Alternative Interventional Cardiologist Chairman, The Cardiac Institute for Seniors at Sunrise Robert Frankel, MD Interventional Cardiologist

amilies today are in search of a positive chatting with friends in the bistro with Sinatra Sunil Abrol, MD Fliving environment for their senior family playing on the jukebox. It’s joining a group Cardiothoracic Surgeon Maimonides members. Yet, they know that the setting outing or relaxing by a bright sunny window. Alvin Greengart, MD MEDICAL CENTER of a nursing home is not always a good choice. It’s a warm, caring atmosphere that promises Director, Non-Invasive Testing 4802 Tenth Avenue At Sunrise, our approach to senior living is new friendships. Mikhail Vaynblat, MD Brooklyn, NY 11219 different—and better. Call or visit a community located near you Cardiothoracic Surgeon www.maimonidesmed.org Sunrise is an unmatched living environment today. See how we can help you and a senior in Yisachar Greenberg, MD that is beautiful beyond compare. It’s residents your life. Ask about our short-term program. Interventional Cardiologist To make our team part of your care, call:

Israel Jacobowitz, MD THE CARDIAC INSTITUTE Cardiothoracic Surgeon 1-800-682-5558 Zvi Zisbrod, MD Cardiothoracic Surgeon

John McMahon, MD Visit our website at www.sunrise-al.com Cardiothoracic Surgeon Mill Basin / 718-444-2600 Sheepshead Bay / 718-616-1850 5905 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 May 12, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRZ 3 A Paper Bay Ridgites call cyber Dad, Who is God? apology An article in last (need help with that one?) week’s edition of The cafes pedophile haven Bay Ridge Paper, headlined “Rumble in By Deborah Kolben real concern about the recent Ever since the complaints @ the Ridge,” may have Nab Sunset Park Discovery Time given the wrong im- The Brooklyn Papers proliferation of cyber cafes is started rolling in about cyber pression about a char- not about kids playing com- molester: p. 7 cafes in Bay Ridge attracting Bay Ridge United Church The arrest this week of a puter games, but about drugs, thugs and other un- ity boxing match be- Sunset Park child molester tween 68th Precinct grownups who lurk nearby. to his apartment. seemly characters, Communi- Sunday, 11:00 AM who preyed on young Martin Fairhurst, 26, was ty Board 10 Chairman Ste- and 72nd Precinct po- boys playing video game Fairhurst was released from lice officers that raised arrested this week at his home prison two years ago after phen Harrison has been on a much-needed cash to machines has piqued the on 49th Street in Sunset Park serving four years for fondling crusade to have the business- Ages 3-12 help pay the medical concern of some Bay and charged with sodomizing a 7-year-old boy in 1996. es, which offer computer ter- bills of two police offi- Ridge residents who fear four boys, ages 11 to 14. The News of the Sunset Park ar- minals for a few dollars an cers. new cyber cafes in the area boys say Fairhurst offered rest only fanned the flames hour, rezoned as arcades. We teach what we live: We sincerely regret will attract a similar cal- them free quarters to play the over the issue of cyber cafes Harrison says that despite the well intentioned iber of sleaze. video game machines at a in Bay Ridge. the “cafe” moniker, the recent God Loves everyone but ultimately mis- “This is where the danger video store on Eighth Avenue “An internet cafe with an slew of new cyber cafes in leading representa- lies,” said Peggy Pierce, a at 46th Street. He then al- arcade atmosphere, what are Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights Using the stories of the tion. In an effort to Ridge resident and communi- legedly engaged them in con- adults doing there?” asked are more like arcades than cast a light-hearted ty board member who said the versation and lured them back Pierce. coffeehouses. He visited the and fun tone to the Matrix LAN Party Cyber Old & New Testaments, article, The Paper went Cafe, on Fort Hamilton Park- too far, and because way between 70th and 71st songs, crafts and mission projects of some of the word- streets, on April 3 along with ing, it might have Councilman Vincent Gentile seemed that the ac- and Deputy Inspector tions of some of Matthew Pontillo, the com- BAY RIDGE UNITED CHURCH those in attendance manding officer of the 68th was less than appro- Precinct. 636 Bay Ridge Pkwy (75th St.) priate. That was ab- “Although the computers solutely not the case. can be used for different 718.836.4978 The Paper, Editor things, it appears that they are Neil Sloane and re- used almost exclusively at email: [email protected] porter Deborah Kol- these places for arcade-style games,” said Harrison. “The

ben sincerely apolo- Callan / Tom Worship Celebration for All gize for not more sights, sounds and smells are thoughtfully assessing like those at any video or pin- Sunday, 11 AM the effect the article ball arcade, so it is not surpris- would have before it ing that, in addition to attract- Childcare provided was published. ing children and teens, they The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn also tend to attract the same It’s a quiet Saturday night at Matrix LAN Cyber Cafe on Fort Hamilton Parkway and 70th Street. See CYBER on page 7 Gentile delays naming picks for CBs 10,11 By Deborah Kolben The Brooklyn Papers Borough President Marty Markowitz announced new community board appointments and reappointments at all 18 boards in the borough this week, except for Community Boards 10 and 11. That’s because Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst-Dyker Heights Councilman Vincent Gentile, who only took office in March, needs more time to make his decisions, which affect nearly one-quarter of CB10 this year. He has three appointments to CB11. He has until the end of the month to make his recommendations. And Borough President Marty Markowitz refused to release the list of his ap- pointees to CB11 and CB10, until the entire list is complete, even though the terms of half the members of all community boards ended on March 31. According to the New York City Charter, half of the 50 community board members are appointed by the borough presidents and the other half are appointed based on the recommendations of the city councilman and the geographical percentage that their districts overlap with the community board districts. This year, Gentile has 12 appointments or recommendations for renewal to make for CB10 (Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst) all of who were originally appointed by Marty Golden, the former Re- publican councilman who defeated Gentile in the race for the state senate seat in November. Among those up for reappointment by Gentile is Marianne Teta, a Republican and former School Board 20 president who is a potential opponent for Gentile in the November council race. Gentile’s three Bensonhurst appointments to CB11 are also holding up that list from being released, even though the other council members have already made their decisions. “It won’t be an easy choice, but there’s something to be said for having new blood every now and then. And this may be the then,” Gentile said when asked if the list would include many new appointments. Councilman James Oddo, the council’s Republican leader, whose district includes Staten Island and a small swath of Bensonhurst, reappointed Eileen LaRuffa, a community activist, and Vincent Chirico, a neighborhood attorney. He also replaced Sebastian Miceli, who died in June from cancer, with Steve Camastra, the owner of Mona Lisa bak- ery on 86th Street and 15th Avenue. Camastra started attending community board meetings when he got frustrated with the process of applying for a sidewalk cafe permit over a year ago. Paying By Check Councilman Domenic Recchia, whose district includes sections of Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Sea Gate, Gravesend and Bensonhurst reappointed both David Gordan and John Raffaele. Councilman Simcha Felder whose district includes sections of Mid- A Big Pain InThe Neck? wood, Borough Park, Ditmas Park and Bensonhurst reappointed Shirley Fineman, Corrado Manfredi and Gary Pollack. John DiVeglio Feel Better Instantly With A Visa Check Card From THE bank. was not reappointed because he is no longer able to attend the monthly meetings due to health reasons. Felder has not yet announced DiVeglio’s replacement. What a relief it will be to avoid all the hassle – with a Visa Check Card from None of the appointments are official until they are rubberstamped by Markowitz, who said this week that he takes the community boards SI Bank & Trust! No need to show your driver’s license or credit card. No more writing very seriously, “Our community boards are the backbone of Brooklyn,” he said. a check...then waiting to get it approved. Just hand them your Visa Check Card from THE bank. It automatically turns THE bankcard into more than an

••••••• ATM card. It’s also a check card you can use to pay for things massage ® ••••••• anywhere that accepts Visa – from restaurants to gas stations to Grand Opening! facials supermarkets and more. Your payment will be automatically Experience our beautiful, ••••••• hair deducted from your checking account. It works exactly like a check. But without the sparkling new day spa ••••••• nails pain in the neck. 10 TH SERVICE FREE! ••••••• Feel better fast. Get your Visa Check Card now at any of THE bank’s convenient branches. For details, just call THE bank at (718) 447-8880.

10% OFF ••••••• All services steam room in May! ••••••• waxing ••••••• free manicure & pedicure (with purchase of other services) THE bank for you. gift certificates available Sapphire Spa Member FDIC. www.sibk.com 9220 fourth avenue • (718) 491-0264 open 7 days • 10am-10pm 718-447-8880 www.sibk.com 4 BRZ THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003 Ed Weintrob / We were softer then, but not for long The first issues of The Brooklyn into some trouble right away. Our Our preview took some secretaries to the movie city’s daily newspapers were deadline, their cover featured a pic- more than a handful wouldn’t stop, Paper, back in 1978, were nothing first edition featured a roundup of issue’s cover pic- and chatted over coffee afterward. closed by a lengthy strike, and ture of the pontiff and this headline thinking us “Moonies.” like today’s. lunch spots — since our readers tured a secretary We’d hand flowers to arriving of- some people assumed we were a — “Pope dies, details tomorrow.”) The free concept, however, was I was looking for an opening in left the area at 5 o’clock, lunch was about to pour a fice workers on National Secre- temporary “strike” paper. (In those The second thing involved the destined for widespread acceptance, Brooklyn’s newspaper market and the big deal. In an otherwise com- pot of coffee over taries Day in April and we spon- days, New Yorkers we so desper- Rev. Sun Myung Moon, self-pro- and it now dominates the weekly found one Downtown, where no plimentary review of Capulet’s on her boss’ head. sored a Best Secretary Contest, ate to read a newspaper every day claimed Korean messiah, right-wing newspaper business — there are weekly publication served the Montague Street, our critic men- We were big on which generated a tremendous re- that when the dailies would be political aspirant and cult-leader even several free dailies, though not area’s tens of thousands of office tioned that the wait for service at office worker fea- sponse. struck shut, which happened with whose legions were dispatched in New York. Acceptance did not workers (daytimers, we called them, lunchtime was a long one. The pro- tures, which in Giving out free flowers was some frequency, entrepreneurs throughout the city distributing come overnight; getting there re- most living in various Brooklyn prietor was displeased. those days meant great in cementing our good rela- would start “strike” papers, em- Moon’s literature — and flowers. quired creativity and determination. neighborhoods). We figured we’d Fortunately, others were happier. women. When “9 to 5” came out tions with Downtown’s gatekeep- ploying some of the strikers and We were the first major “free” Stubbornness, really. leave residents of the ’hoods near- A Montague Street retailer knew ex- — the movie in which Jane Fonda, ers, but it compounded a challenge giving readers their daily fix. One newspaper in Brooklyn, and many Meanwhile, our featurey and est Downtown to the existing pub- actly which day The Paper came out Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton play particular to that period. publisher, an old acquaintance op- people didn’t understand the con- Downtown-centric approach lasted lications. — around noon, office workers a trio of office workers who wreak Two things coincided with The erating on the tightest of budgets, cept — how could we make money, about two months. More on that in Our product was “soft,” featur- would beginning showing up with revenge on their (male) boss — Paper’s launch. borrowed time on our typesetting giving it away? In our first weeks, a future column. ey but not fluffy. Even so we ran his ad in hand. Features Editor Laurie Brockway First, within a few weeks, the equipment; when the Pope died on as we offered Papers to passersby, [email protected] Xaverian grad elected to council– in Japan

By Deborah Kolben who moved to Staten Island but few knew he had married a their home into a campaign to win public office in Japan. a black woman from Brooklyn “I almost fell off the chair The Brooklyn Papers from Brooklyn a decade ago. Japanese woman, mastered the headquarters and hit the streets. Currently, the only other West- elected to the Athens City when I read the story,” said Bianchi’s childhood friends, language, or that he held politi- While Inuyama only boasts erner in public office is Marutei Council in Greece. Robert Windorf, an executive With a Brooklyn accent, and peers from Xaverian High cal aspirations. a population of 73,000, it is a Tsurunen, a native of Finland. “Brooklyn’s world domina- at World Hunger Year Inc. and a penchant for leather jack- School, on Shore Road and The last they heard, Bianchi popular tourist destination from So what does Japan’s first tion continues — first Greece fellow Xaverian graduate who ets and gold chains, and 71st Street, were stunned to was living in California pro- nearby Nagoya. The 25-mem- Brooklyn councilman miss most and now Japan. Who knows now lives on Long Island. talk of “busting chops,” read that their old pal had won ducing television shows includ- ber council is not known for about his native Bensonhurst? what country a Brooklynite can “He was a good student, not Anthony Bianchi isn’t political office in Japan. ing “The Jeffersons” and “One being boisterous, but this boy “Pizza, bagels, friends, fami- try and conquer next,” said a an intellectual but a guy inter- exactly what you’d call a But according to Bianchi, Day at a Time.” from Bensonhurst says he’s ly and the atmosphere,” Bian- wide-eyed Markowitz, who is ested in theater and journalism poster boy for international it’s been a natural process that But Bianchi, 44, decided to plans to shake things up. chi said. already busy planning a Bor- and karate, and always had a diplomacy. started back in 1989, when he move to Japan in the late 1980s In addition to publishing the Back in New York, Bian- ough Hall bonanza for Bianchi. love of everything Japanese,” So how exactly did this guy moved to Japan for what was following his passions for council’s minutes on the Inter- chi’s mother and son, Mathew, While the event for Jarvis said Windorf, who couldn’t from Bensonhurst land a seat in supposed to be a one-year stint karate and Zen. And after years net, Bianchi said in an email to from a previous marriage, were brought together the city’s black help chuckling when he saw a the Inuyama City Council in as a teacher for JET, a program of teaching English in Japan, The Brooklyn Papers that he rejoicing at his victory. and Greek communities, one can recent photo of Bianchi in Japan this week? that places native English Bianchi decided he was ready hopes to broadcast the sessions But no one seemed happier only imagine what Markowitz Japan sporting a black leather A lot of hard work, a whole speakers in Japanese public for something else. on television in order to open than Brooklyn Borough Presi- has planned for Bianchi. jacket and gold chain. lot of charm, and a great cam- schools. So he and his wife, Keiko, the council up to the public. dent Marty Markowitz who According to the 2000 cen- “He was a real Brooklyn paign manager, explained Japanese campaign poster Many friends back in Brook- who is also his campaign man- Bianchi is the first American just a month ago hosted a sus, there were 20 Japanese guy,” he added. “Some things Bianchi’s mother, Frances, for Anthony Bianchi. lyn knew Bianchi loved Japan, ager, turned the first floor of and only the second foreigner blowout bash for Yvette Jarvis, people living in Bensonhurst. never change.” WATER TAXI Continued from page 1 to the subways, but on Thursday morning she did just that. The ride now takes her nearly an hour. The free service from the 58th Street pier to Pier 11 at Wall Street was put in place with Federal Emergency Management Agency funds right after 9-11 and was run by New York Water- way, which is now under investigation for defrauding the government of hundreds of thousands of dollars in subsidies. With less than two weeks notice, the Transportation Depart- ment announced that after almost two years, FEMA would be pulling its funding for the ferry. With subway service returned to normal and congestion eased on the Gowanus Expressway, a FEMA spokesman said the agency was no longer authorized to fund the service. NY Waterway dubbed the route too unprofitable for a pay-per-use service. Despite the relatively small number of riders, Brooklyn politi- cians came out fists first fighting to restore the service. “It’s the wave of the future,” said Bay Ridge Councilman Vin- cent Gentile who was instrumental in brokering the deal with New York Water Taxi. Councilman David Yassky, chairman of the council’s water- fronts subcommittee, has been a leading proponent of more ferry use in Brooklyn and the rest of the city. “Considering the size of this city and the great waterways we have available we should use ferries much more than we do,” said Evan Thies, a Yassky spokesman. New York Water Taxi, with a homeport at the Beard Street Pier in Red Hook, as well as in Manhattan, started service in September 2002. Water taxis from Fulton Ferry Landing near Brooklyn Heights carry commuters to Pier 11, Pier A at Battery Park, and North Cove at the World Financial Center. Riders on the Sunset Park ferry can continue on to those destinations for an additional dollar. During the morning commute, the company will run between Sunset Park’s Brooklyn Army Terminal and Pier 11 every 20 minutes from 6:40 am until 9:40 am and will then run again from Manhattan every 20 minutes from 4 pm until 7 pm. A free shuttle bus to the ferry will continue from Bay Ridge, but will be discontinued in Sunset Park due to lack of use. The more than 500 parking spaces will remain free at the Brooklyn Army Terminal at least until August. New York Water taxi would not guarantee that the parking would remain free after the summer. “If they start charging for parking, that would really kill the ferry,” said Koster. For more information about the new ferry service, contact New York Water Taxi at (212) 742-1969 or visit the company’s Web site at www.nywatertaxi.com. EAGLE Continued from page 1 select clips from the newspapers of the day. The site was paid for with a $239,000 grant from the Institute for Mu- seum and Library Services and was constructed by the Brooklyn Public Library with Online Computer Library Center, a nonprofit research organization. The digitization of the Brooklyn Eagle was performed concurrently with an expansion and upgrade to the Brooklyn Public Library’s Brook- lyn Collection, which includes archives of maps, books and records dating back to pre-colonial times. The collection has served as a resource to writers, historians and the filmmakers Ken and Ric Burns, who used it in the making of their classic docu- mentaries “New York, a Documentary Film” and “Baseball.” Former Bor- ough President Howard Golden allocated $3.9 million towards a consolidation of the original newspapers into a single climate-controlled reading room. The Web site is expected to be running normally by September. The cost to access the site, if any, is still being determined, a BPL spokes- woman said. “This is an unbelievable way for Brooklynites, and people all around the world, to learn more about our borough’s fascinating history,” said Borough President Marty Markowitz. “To have all of this easily accessi- ble information is certainly a historical gold mine worth exploring. We might even discover that the great mistake of 1898, when Brooklyn went from a city to a borough, could be overturned.” In a Jan. 1, 1898 story headlined, “Farewell to City, Hail to Borough,” the Eagle chronicled Brooklyn’s passage from city to borough. Six of Brooklyn’s former mayor’s attended a reception hosted by Brooklyn’s last mayor, Frederick Wurster. “The city of Brooklyn may have passed away,” it was written. “But that civic pride which characterized it was inspired by the reception that took place at the mayor’s office. It cropped out on every side and though the tremendous assemblage at the City Hall could hardly have been said to have been merry, it was patriotic and ready to appreciate everything that was said in favor of the city that was loved and the borough that would be loved just as the city had been.” And then, too, the issues read as a scrapbook of sorts to the borough’s more enduring features and their transformations over time. In 1861, the opening night of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, then on Montague Street, featured dances of the “Quadrille,” “Polka and Esmeral- do” and “Lanciers,” “an entertainment,” the Eagle wrote, “of that kind to which the building is chiefly to be devoted.” But times have changed, and BAM moved to Fort Greene in 1903 after its original building burned down. In addition, it’s been a good while since BAM hosted a polka. Under the banner “United” the May 24, 1883 edition chronicles the cost, engineering and casualties involved in building the Brooklyn Bridge. The article states, “Its opening to public use marks an enormous stride in the march of American progress, adequately supplies the most pressing wants of the Metropolis and its sister city, and unfolds a prospect for the future dazzling in its brilliant possibilities. The Eagle was published continuously from 1841 to 1955. It was re- vived briefly in 1960 as a Sunday newspaper and in 1962-63 as a daily. A note on the Web site states that digitization of the years after 1902 de- pends on future funding. May 12, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 5 State and city comptrollers and honored bizmen at Dem dinner / Tom Callan / Tom / Tom Callan / Tom / Tom Callan / Tom Callan / Tom The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Councilman David Weprin; Steve Cohn, secretary of the Kings Coun- Assemblyman Clarence Norman, chairman of Brooklyn Democrats; district Councilman Erick Martin, district leader Ralph Perfetto Honoree Joe Chirico with party ty Democratic Committee; and city Comptroller Bill Thompson. leader Joseph Bova, and state Comptroller Alan Hevisi at the Marriott. and honoree Herberto Santiago, Jr. chairman Clarence Norman. ANOTHER JUDGE… QUIT… Continued from page 1 Huttner was censured for partaking in liti- Continued from page 1 Dems won’t get not return calls this week seeking comment, gation involving his Manhattan housing co- dacy for Supreme Court to the chairman of the but last June, he likened the investigation of operative, and published reports stated that screening panel, Jerome Karp, and to Norman, in a his client and the Brooklyn judiciary, in gener- Rappaport was being investigated by the letter dated Jan. 10, and has asked for “the rules, pro- al, to a witch-hunt. Commission on Judicial Conduct for failing to cedures and criteria of the committee.” Four months “It’s likely that people involved in this report knowledge of Barron’s alleged bribe so- later, an interview was scheduled — then cancelled fundraiser cash process were caught up in this frenzy involv- licitation. to accommodate her request — but the criteria has According to the Daily News, eight Brook- ing Brooklyn judges,” Gentile said last year, not yet been provided. pushing for reforms in the way the dinner and held his own shad- lyn judges have been under investigation by By Patrick Gallahue as crooked Supreme Court Judge Victor Bar- “What I have been looking for in a candidate for judges are selected in Brooklyn. ow event. the Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Brooklyn Papers ron commanded a great deal of media atten- Supreme Court may not be the same qualifications Several elected officials, such as Asked about the fundraiser, Last week, District Attorney Charles Hynes Patrons of a $300-a-ticket tion. that other people have,” Farkas said. “I don’t believe Councilmen David Yassky and Norman, chairman of the Kings announced that he had convened a grand jury Gerald Stern, administrator of the Commis- that party loyalty, carrying petitions and putting in fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bill DeBlasio attended the County Democratic Committee, sion on Judicial Conduct, responded that the to investigate how judges are selected in the 10, 15 or 20 years as a party stalwart is necessarily a Democratic Party, particular- demonstration. said new federal election rules hearings began in September, months before borough, a process controlled by the Kings qualification to be a judge.” ly insurgent members, may “It would not surprise me if the transformed the way money Barron was indicted, and that Mason moved County Democratic Committee. Kamins, who last year defended former Supreme want their money back when county leadership did not support could be given to elections and the funds between his escrow and personal That came on the heels of two Brooklyn Court Judge Victor Barron, who pleaded guilty to they come up for re-election. people who signed the letter,” necessitated the organization to checking accounts, which indicated a serious Supreme judges being charged with corrup- bribery, did not return calls for comment. The proceeds from Thursday’s said Yassky, one of the elected of- “reactivate” the political action breach in ethics. tion in the past 16 months. In January 2001, The screening panel, stacked with Kings County annual dinner for the Kings ficials to sign on to the letter ear- committee known as the Brook- “You’re dealing with escrow funds in the Barron was indicted on bribery charges and Democratic Committee allies including Ravi Batra, County Democratic Committee ly. lyn Democrats. first instance that were co-mingled with his last week, Judge Gerald Garson was arrested a law partner of Norman, has been the center of crit- actually went to another organi- The party, however, could go “We don’t punish members of own personal funds,” Stern said. “These are for allegedly fixing divorce cases for a price. icism focused on the process. zation, known as the “Brooklyn one step further and fund cam- our executive committee,” he told matters pertaining to ethics, not a landlord- Barron copped a plea last year in exchange Since the arrest last week of Justice Gerald Gar- Democrats.” paigns against those who’ve been The Brooklyn Papers. “We may tenant dispute.” for a sentence of three to nine years in prison. son for bribery, the second Brooklyn Supreme Court The Kings County Democratic a thorn in county’s side with the agree. We may disagree. There’s The commission’s report came on the heels Garson is free on $15,000 bail and has report- judge to be charged with a felony in 16 months, the Committee is only permitted to money raised on Thursday night, discussion, there’s no punish- of the reassignments of two other Brooklyn edly been cooperating with prosecutors to process has been under fire from all angles. use its funds for general elections said the former state Senate mi- ment. This is not the criminal jus- Supreme judges, Richard Huttner and Edward gather evidence of corruption in Brooklyn ju- District Attorney Charles Hynes called the judicial and housekeeping, but the Brook- nority leader, Brooklyn Heights tice system.” Rappaport. dicial selection process. selection process “a sham” and convened a grand lyn Democrats is a political ac- state Sen. Martin Connor. Specifics about the functioning jury to investigate the procedure. tion committee, which means the “It could be used against them of the organization, its officers After being confronted with the evidence against money could be used in primar- and they had the temerity to put and the federal laws that necessi- him, Garson reportedly wore a wire to meetings with ies. [Fleishman and Daly’s] names tated the change were referred to county Democratic leaders to discuss elevating Given the list of dissidents on the invitation,” Connor, one the executive director of the par- friends to judgeships for a fee. Published reports confronting the party organiza- of the state’s top election ty, Jeffrey Feldman, who could UNDER REVIEW… have said at least one of those meetings was with Ba- tion this year, some said it was lawyers, said incredulously. not be reached for comment by Continued from page 1 credited to Garson occurred in 1998, when he tra. conceivable that the party leader, “The county dinner for the last press time. While Batra declined to comment, his attorney, dozens of phone calls to the hotline but cer- ordered an Orthodox husband, unwilling to Assemblyman Clarence Norman, seven or eight years went to “It’s not kosher,” said Fleish- grant his 22-year-old Sephardic wife of four- Randy Mastro, a deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani, could seek some payback. Kings County Democratic Coun- man. tainly not all of them about Judge Garson.” told The Brooklyn Papers, “Mr. Batra recalls having The calls, Bookstaver said, “are being months a “get,” or religious divorce, to pay The county dinner, after all, ty Committee,” Connor said. “My name was on the invita- $500 a week in permanent maintenance. met with Judge Garson several weeks ago and hav- was greeted with a protest, organ- “Certainly this new group, the tion and I am not an officer of the looked into.” ing a conversation that he recalls was uneventful and “We encourage people, if they feel there’s While a marriage can be invalidated by the ized by state committee members Brooklyn Democrats, hijacked Brooklyn Democrats. I am an of- civil authorities, a woman is still considered unremarkable … [He] certainly didn’t discuss with Alan Fleishman and Liz Daly, to the county dinner.” ficer of the Kings County Demo- an impropriety, to use the hotline,” he added. Judge Garson, or anyone else, anything untoward.” “Sometimes it just requires an explanation, married in Jewish law until the husband grants urge Norman to sign on to a letter Connor subsequently skipped cratic Committee.” sometimes it requires further investigation.” a get. The woman, known as “agunah,” is then He said that Batra has not On April 23, Garson, a former treasurer for unable to remarry and often faces hardship been called to meet with the the Kings County Democratic Committee, and even harassment. grand jury. was arrested on charges that he, along with six Garson cited a 1983 statute that ordered Asked if the grand jury accomplices, fixed divorce cases for a fee. spouses to remove all “barriers to remarriage,” probe has implicated members Also charged in the case are: Nissim El- and due to the husband’s failure to do so, ordered of the screening panel, Hynes mann, who prosecutors say brokered Garson’s him to pay his wife $500 a week in permanent spokesman Jerry Schmetterer verdicts; Paul Siminovsky, who allegedly maintenance, which ultimately won the woman declined to discuss the investi- bribed the judge on behalf of clients; Avraham a get. The decision was lauded by Jewish gation. Findings, however, Levi, who allegedly paid over $10,000 to El- women’s groups such as Agunah International may be only a couple of mann to secure the desired outcome of his di- and the International Council of Jewish Women. weeks away. vorce case; court officer Louis Salerno, who The lawyer called the decision “brilliant” Some members of the pan- allegedly routed cases to Garson; and Rabbi and said it was surprising that Garson lasted as el, appointed by the chairmen Ezra Zafrani who with his daughter, Esther long as he did in the matrimonial part. of the Brooklyn and Staten Is- Weitzner, allegedly planned to bribe the judge “That’s a tough part,” the lawyer said. land Democratic parties, were to secure custody for Weitzner of her child. “Matrimonial law is very tough because too allied to the party, accord- Hynes was tipped off to the case by a you’re dealing with people’s emotions and ing to Brooklyn Democratic woman who was left without alimony or cus- lives.” reformers. tody of her 11-year-old daughter in a divorce Following Garson’s arrest, the chief admin- Alan Fleishman, one of the case adjudicated by Garson. She complained istrative judge for Brooklyn, Justice Ann Pfau, most outspoken advocates for that Garson had made up his mind about her announced a series of reforms designed to un- reform, who is a state commit- custody case before it had even gone to trial. cover and thwart corruption and prevent cases teeman from the 52nd Assem- The grand jury has not handed down an in- from being directed toward a particular judge, bly District of Park Slope and dictment against Garson. as was allegedly done by Ellman and others. Brooklyn Heights, said the While the Office of Court Administration Her office will conduct a daily review of resignations of Farkas and was busy this week looking at Garson’s record the assignment of cases to judges to find out if Kamins were a sign that the as a judge others were shocked, and recalled a the random assignment procedure was fol- screening panel “was on its hard-working jurist who came up with imagi- lowed; begin rotating the clerks and officers last legs.” native solutions to sensitive problems. among the civil trial part judges on a regular Remaining members of the “In general he was a hardworking judge basis and develop a computer system to alert panel include Karp, Bruce who knew his work, tried cases and worked the Inspector General’s Office of any over- Behrins, Martin Edelman, hard,” said one Court Street lawyer who spoke rides of the random assignment. Roger Adler, John Gulino, on the condition of anonymity. The Office of Court Administration’s hot- Trevor Headley, Sanford Among the most noteworthy decisions line is (866) 302-7001. —Patrick Gallahue Rubenstein and Luther Williams. Reformers have circulated a letter seeking support for a plan to scrap the screening panel in favor of a new com- DINNER PROTEST… mittee, appointed by district leaders, and comprised of aca- Continued from page 1 who lost his seat last year to Marty Golden, demics, bar association mem- Slope Councilman Bill DeBlasio, both De- and who is currently a City Councilman. bers and public interest mocrats, and a handful of state committee “They can’t even get a list of their state lawyers. The screening com- members including Sunset Park District Senators together,” Connor said. mittee could then produce Leader George Martinez and Midwood Dis- Connor also slammed the county organiza- three judges for each vacancy trict Leader Jacob Gold. tion for raising money for not the Kings — instead of being handed a The protestors were seeking reforms in the County Democratic Committee but a separate slate selected by party leaders way judges are selected in Brooklyn after state political action committee [see “Dems won’t — and the district leaders Supreme Court Judge Gerald Garson was ar- get fundraiser cash,” this page]. could vote on endorsements. rested on charges that he fixed divorce cases Inside the May 1 dinner, several hundred The letter has so far been for a fee. people sipped cocktails and sat down to a signed by Rep. Nydia Ve- Fleishman and others are urging the chair- $300 a plate fundraiser. lazquez, Rep. Major Owens, man of the county committee, Assemblyman District Attorney Charles Hynes, a longtime Brooklyn Heights state Sen. Clarence Norman, to sign on to a five-point party ally, was conspicuously absent. Since Martin Connor, Park Slope plan to develop a judicial screening panel ap- Garson’s arrest, he has convened a grand jury Assemblyman Jim Brennan, pointed by district leaders and promote greater to investigate the process in which judges are Brooklyn Heights Assembly- participation among the executive committee. selected in Brooklyn. Hynes called that proce- woman Joan Millman, Fort “I do not believe the judiciary should be dure “a sham,” and reportedly has evidence — Greene Councilman James politicized,” said Yassky. “But I do believe the obtained through Garson — linking other par- Davis, Brooklyn Heights time has come that political representatives stand ty officials to efforts to buy judgeships. Councilman David Yassky up and do something about these problems.” The district attorney’s office declined to and eight district leaders. Norman simply said of the protest that it was- comment on his absence at the dinner. The letter was written by n’t necessary, and that if asked he would have Of the grand jury probe, Norman said, “In Fleishman and Liz Daly, the placed it on the executive committee agenda. light of the fact that there have been these ru- female district leader for the In addition to the demonstration, the former mors that judgeships have been bought and 52nd AD. state Senate minority leader, state Sen. Martin sold, I know that with this grand jury conduct- State committee members Connor, of Brooklyn Heights, who last year ing its business and doing a thorough investiga- requested, and were verbally publicly defended Norman, held his own shad- tion there’s only one, and but one, disposition notified of, the makeup of the ow dinner at Pete’s Downtown Restaurant, on that they can come to and that is that those ru- screening panel in early Old Fulton Street, furious over the scandals mors and those allegations are indeed false.” March. The panel was also and dissention within the organization. Also in sharp contrast to last year, Norman broadened to include four “It’s pathetic,” Connor said. “It’s been one did not address the adversity facing the party. women and two Hispanics, af- thing after another for a few years now.” At last year’s dinner, Norman said, “My mes- ter requests for greater diversi- To add embarrassment to ignominy, the ad sage to those who willfully transpire to under- ty. in the dinner journal sponsored by the Brook- mine our party by using lies, innuendo, false The new members are Pa- lyn Democratic delegation to the state Senate newspaper headlines and those articles that lack tricia Ann Taylor and Manuel was filled with errors including a listing of substance is simply, you don’t know who you’re Ortega, appointed by the Stat- Minority Leader David Paterson, who is from messing with, we are Brooklynites!” en Island county leader, As- Manhattan and whose name was misspelled; On Thursday, the county leader kept his semblyman John Lavelle. four errors to delegation members’ conference broad remarks focused on the state and federal Norman appointed Helene titles — not including omissions — and the budgets. “I made my statement and I don’t Blank, Lisa Lashley, Elena inclusion of former state Sen. Vincent Gentile, have to keep reiterating it,” he said later. Makau and Manuel Romero.

The Brooklyn Papers. Established 1978. Phone 718-834-9350. Celia Weintrob, Publisher (ext 104) • Neil Sloane, Editor (ext 119) • Lisa J. Curtis, GO Brooklyn Editor (ext 131) • Vince DiMiceli, Senior Editor (ext 125) • Ed Weintrob, President (ext 105) 6 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003 May 12, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRZ 7 80th St. developer offers to sell Ahl’s old house

By Deborah Kolben buy the house at 435 80th St., be- In that meeting, Cammarata re- district. “It’s not about property value, it’s fees. That price would be some- that works,” Rosen said. “Down The Brooklyn Papers tween Third and Fourth avenues. portedly seemed willing to relin- While the price tag was original- the aesthetics. And it’s about pre- where in the low- to mid- the street there are attached houses Accompanied by his attorney, quish the property to another party, ly believed to be $850,000, neigh- serving history,” said Al Piro, who’s $800,000s, according to Rosen, built after the nice big houses and They’re serious about trying Joseph Cammarata, who has devel- if offered the right deal. bors learned this week that the fig- lived on the block, between Fourth who said the interested buyers had when those were built, 50 years to save this old house. oped properties throughout Brook- Two local buyers have already ure was closer to $790,000, still a and Fifth avenues, for 13 years. not contacted him to make a deal. ago, people complained that they When residents along 80th Street lyn, met with the nearly dozen resi- stepped up to express interest in the hefty sticker price even for a street “They’re picking off the neigh- The closing was put off from didn’t like that. But change can oc- got wind that a developer wanted to dents while another 20 waited house — Greg Ahl, a Community dotted with green lawns and borhood one building at a time,” he May 1 in order to arrange for the cur as long as it’s done with good buy a century-old house on their eagerly outside. Board 10 member and Bay Ridge sycamore trees. said. “These developers go over developers to meet with the com- taste. tree-lined block in Bay Ridge only Craig Eaton, chairman of the businessman who grew up in the For either of the buyers, the pur- planning maps and see what prop- munity. But the seller is reportedly “My client will not be like all to knock it down and replace it with Community Board 10 zoning com- house, and Nadine and Wade Goria, chase would be a labor of love. erties would be good to buy. pushing to close and Rosen said he the other builders. He’s not like a six-unit condominium, they mittee, who contacted Cammarata who both live in Bay Ridge. He’s a Another meeting with Golden They’re almost like sharpshooters would be forced to schedule the that. We’re bending over back- quickly banded together to fight the last month when 50 neighbors ar- New York University professor and was called for Monday, but with the taking off ducks in a barrel.” closing for next week if he doesn’t wards,” Rosen added. good fight. rived for a candlelight vigil to save she’s a public school teacher in senator stuck in Albany and the un- But at the April 30 meeting at hear from interested buyers in the When asked about Cammarata’s That fight continued this week. the house, helped facilitate the meet- Sunset Park. expected arrival of Councilman Golden’s office, the developer’s at- next few days. other properties, Rosen said he did- In a meeting organized by state ing and Golden listened on speaker- The Gorias have a fascination Vincent Gentile and The Bay Ridge torney, Gary Rosen, said his client “But if we do go forward then I n’t know their exact locations but Sen. Marty Golden on April 30, con- phone from his office in Albany. The with the history of Bay Ridge and Paper, both parties agreed to was willing to sell the house for the would request a committee of two that they were in “the 50s and the cerned neighbors finally met face to press was not invited and neighbors are working on a proposal to have reschedule the meeting for Wednes- selling price plus expenses, which or three neighbors to sit down with 90s” and were predominantly face with the man who wants to were asked not to take notes. the area landmarked as a historic day, May 7. include architect and inspection architects to help design something three-family houses. While neighbors are deeply concerned about saving the house, they are also interested in preserving the character of the neighborhood, which many describe as a suburb in the city. Trees not the answers, say Flagg Courters “If this house is not savable we need to look at long-term solutions so that we are not put in this posi- By Deborah Kolben So far, the answer is nothing. decorative lighting. have done little to ease tensions were saying that if anything the tion again,” said Gentile. The Brooklyn Papers While Flagg Court continues to The new efforts are an attempt to with perturbed neighbors. garbage should be going on 72nd That would require zoning battle with its neighbors along 73rd restore the complex to its original But Reich says she finds the Street, because this block has old ma- changes, which CB10 Chairman While April showers are Street, Miller said they are about to grandeur, the way it was when it whole situation “a hoot.” ture trees and mice use those as a con- known to bring May flow- Stephen Harrison has said is on the embark on major improvements to was built in the 1930s. “When the [Department of] Sanita- duit,” said Reich, “and now they’re agenda to look at this year. ers, mother nature usually the complex including new exterior As for the trees, Miller said they tion people first saw the garbage they putting trees on the other side, too.” requires more time for her Golden said this week that he felt optimistic about the meeting trees. between residents and the develop- That’s why residents along er. 72nd Street were understand- “It provided an opportunity for ably surprised to discover a row the residents to express their con- of neatly planted trees last week Rx bandits steal health products cerns, the developer to listen to that had seemingly sprouted them, and an environment in which overnight between Ridge compromise can be sought,” Gold- Boulevard and Colonial Road. By Deborah Kolben shoulder and fled in a silver car. She reported losing $250 in cash. en said. “The residents left the Mother nature apparently re- The Brooklyn Papers meeting with a feeling that their ceived a little help from the city Police Blotters / Greg Mango / Greg Three men entered a drug- Cashed out concerns as it relates to the preser- Department of Parks and store on Fourth Avenue at 71st A 25-year-old man was stopped vation of this residential block are Recreation, which planted the Street and proceeded to pilfer by three thugs with a knife who de- at the forefront of any plans or rec- 10 Callery Pear trees as part of Slams gate Taken outside manded his wallet. After removing ommendations for this property’s its annual tree-planting season. $2,500 worth of goods including diabetes test strips and A woman closed a steel gate on A brawl broke out between two $40, the thieves handed back the future.” “It looks so pretty,” said Rita another’s woman hand after the men outside a Bay Ridge night- wallet and walked away. The inci- While many neighbors are Bell, a real estate agent who Papers The Brooklyn packages of Nicorette, a nico- two had an argument on May 2 at club, on Third Avenue between dent occurred on Bay 20th Street at pleased that the developer is will- lives on the block. “The trees tine gum meant to help smok- Trees planted along Flagg Court at 6:30 pm at 95th Street between 71st and 72nd streets, at 3:47 am Benson Avenue on May 4. ing to sit down and discuss the fu- they planted just really improve 72nd Street. ers kick the habit. Shore Road and Ridge Boulevard. on May 3. ture of their block, some are also Undeterred by the half-closed Air bag spree the look of the street so much.” The victim, 45, suffered a seri- One man, 41, was hit over the concerned about the relationship pharmacy gate, the men fled with The push for the trees came ous cut to her fingers. The as- head with a bottle by a 24-year-old A few cars were left a whole lot between Eaton and the developer from the co-op board at Flagg That shed abutted the sidewalk their stolen booty. less safe after vandals made off and his role as chairman of the The incident occurred at 5:30 sailant, 33, was arrested. from Sunset Park. He suffered lac- Court, a 455-apartment complex and neighbors complained that it erations to his face and head. with air bags from three different zoning committee and professional stretching from 72nd to 73rd streets ruined the aesthetics of the block, pm on April 27. Wouldn’t take no The police arrested the bottle- Hondas on May 2. connections to real estate. Some between Ridge Boulevard and would create a stench and could at- No late fees They asked him for a cigarette. A 2002 Honda Accord sedan also expressed concern about Colonial Road. tract rodents. He refused. wielder and retained a bloodstained Two men went into a video store tan jacket as evidence. parked on 95th Street between Golden’s ties to landlords and de- “We were happy that it was done While 73rd Street resident Bar- on Third Avenue at 81st Street on They asked him for his cell Shore Road and Ridge Boulevard velopers due to campaign dona- because it is a long sidewalk that bara Reich said she was pleased to May 1 and tried to check out some phone. Purse snatch lost two air bags sometime be- tions he received during the last looks otherwise very barren,” said hear about the new trees, she still movies without paying. He refused again. A thief snuck up on a woman tween 6 pm on May 2 and 11:30 election. Dan Miller, the property manager has to face the shed and a mountain When the men were stopped by But when they grabbed him and from behind and snatched her am the next day. “For 25 people to come from for Flagg Court. of garbage on her block every day. a store employee, around 5:45 pm, removed his coat and necklace, purse outside a supermarket on Av- Another Honda, parked on 88th one block about a house, goes to But while residents along 72nd “I’m glad that the neighbors got they pulled out a pair of scissors there was nothing he could do. enue O at West Seventh Street on Street between Colonial Road and show it’s not being taken lightly,” Street were oohing and ahhing over their trees. It’s great, whatever they and then stabbed at the employee, The victim, 19, was approached the evening of May 5. Ridge Boulevard had its air bags said Golden spokesman John the new addition, just a block away can do,” said Reich, a resident who not striking him. They fled into a by the two attackers at 86th Street The victim, 55, was pushed to swiped sometime between 11 pm Quaglione. “To have that strong a some neighbors were peeved to lives across from the shed and has waiting car with six new releases and Bay 34th Street at 2:50 am on the ground by the purse snatcher on May 2 and 10:30 am the next show of support is a testament to hear about the new trees. been battling against it along with a valued at $606. May 5. who grabbed the bag from her day, the people who live here.” Flagg Court raised the ire of group of neighbors since its incep- nearby residents along 73rd Street tion. The group has contacted an when it built a new garbage shed in exhaustive list of city agencies and November to house the bulk of the Community Board 10 to see what building’s refuse. can be done. B’klynite sues ‘President’ Sheen OWL’S HEAD Filmmaker says ‘West Wing’ star had role in script theft Continued from page 1 carbon dioxide. Both are consid- been disappointed in Sheen’s lack a spokesman for the Power Author- ered greenhouse gases that con- By Deborah Kolben tribute to global warming. The Brooklyn Papers of response. ity, a non-profit, low-cost power Born Ramon Estevez, in Day- provider whose five-member board “I think ultimately it will be bet- A Park Slope filmmaker is ter for the community,” said ton, Ohio, in 1940, the actor moved is governor appointed. creating some real life drama to California and changed his name “Concerns about the environ- Bernadette Hoban, president of the — he’s filed suit against the Friends and Neighbors of Owl’s to Sheen to avoid Hollywood type- ment and energy don’t necessarily President of the United States casting. have to be at odds with each other,” Head Park, a grassroots organization founded in 1999. (or at least the man who plays He eventually got his big break Saltzman added. when he landed a role as a serial The new generating unit, which “My home is right across the him on TV). street from the park and as long as Sitting on a bench outside Oz- killer and garbage collector in the will cost upwards of $700,000, will nihilistic thriller “Badlands” (1973) produce up to 250 kilowatts of pow- they’re doing some improvement zie’s coffee shop on Seventh Aven- ue, Tomislav Novakovic, a Croat- alongside Sissy Spacek. He went er, or enough to power 250 homes, that sounds good to me,” she added. / Brad Horrigan Following complaints last year, ian-born director and screenwriter, on to make dozens of major films according to Saltzman. The power including “Apocalypse Now” generated from this unit will supply state Sen. Marty Golden, who was then explained the lawsuit, which seeks Bay Ridge councilman, met with DEP damages against, among others, the (1979) before landing his role on Owl’s Head with 10 percent of its “West Wing.” electricity. Because of the small scale officials and toured the facility. actor Martin Sheen.

/ Nick Ut Aside from a bit part as a bar- of the facility, NYPA is not required Agency officials reassured Golden “After seeing many films come that they were making strides to- out of that part of the world with Papers The Brooklyn tender in the 1990’s “Robert to go through with a permit process. DeNiro-Robin Williams drama “The new microturbine that NYPA wards odor prevention and Golden men in military fatigues shooting Martin Sheen (left), pictured at an anti- reassured Ridgites that while the odor each other, I wanted to write about war rally in March, is challenged by Croat- “Awakenings,” Novakovic entered is planning to install at Owl’s Head the industry a decade ago with a might be foul, the effects were not a female character that refuses to Associated Press ian-born Brooklynite Tomislav Novakovic. will allow us to significantly reduce film he made as a graduate student harmful. become a victim of tragedy,” said the amount of waste gas that is cur- at Columbia University. Following that visit, DEP offi- Novakovic, who may have become vakovic got himself a lawyer. Novakovic, 36, whose family filmmaker allegedly states that he rently being flared to the atmosphere “Are They Still Shooting?” cials told The Brooklyn Papers that a victim of a tragedy of another In Novakovic’s lawsuit, filed in left Croatia because of political “only took about 30 percent of the by the waste water treatment plant,” (1993) a drama about two brothers, environmental factors such as wind kind. Manhattan Supreme Court, he persecution in 1969, wrote “The script.” said Alfonso Lopez, DEP deputy one fighting on the frontlines in commissioner for wastewater treat- and the level of rain in the city also When Novakovic learned from a claims that director Jakov Sedlar Lone Mercy” in 1998, and showed “That’s like stealing a car and re- cover story in Gloria magazine — Bosnia and Croatia and the other ment. “That will cut its emissions by affect the smell. stole his screenplay after reading it it to Sedlar. In 2002, Sedlar direct- turning it with only the wheel and fighting his own battles on the the Eastern European equivalent of thousands of pounds per year.” “As a local resident myself, at almost three years ago. ed and produced “Mercy of the stereo,” Novakovic says. streets of New York City, earned People — that a Croatian director Also known as anaerobic di- times I am confronted with the Novakovic is also suing Sheen, Sea,” which he was shopping to But Sedlar’s attorney, Fran Novakovic accolades from writer gester gas, the waste gas emitted odor,” said Golden. adding, “It is was filming a movie starring Mar- an ardent anti-war activist who American film distributors until Miller, said this week that No- and Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel. from the water treatment facility is time we recognize the problem and tin Sheen that sounded remarkably plays the president on the NBC tel- Novakovic filed suit in November. vakovic sold the script to her client So it is no surprise that when largely comprised of methane and address it properly.” similar to one he had penned, No- evision series, “The West Wing.” Set on the Croatian coast, both and signed all his rights away. Novakovic, whose favorite films “The Lone Mercy” and “Mercy of Miller declined to provide that doc- include 1988’s art-house classic the Sea” tell the tale of a mother’s umentation, noting the pending “Cinema Paradiso” and Federico search for the children she lost dur- lawsuit. Novakovic denies that he Fellini’s “8 1/2,” was flown out to ing that country’s civil war. sold the script. Los Angeles and asked to pen a se- Unless the suit is settled out of But despite claiming that her quel to “Pretty Woman,” he turned court, Judge John Martin will de- client bought Novakovic’s script, the studio down, checked out of his Nab Sunset Park molester termine on May 30 just how simi- Miller added that Sedlar was not Beverly Hills hotel and walked lar those two scripts are. admitting that the script was the ba- away from Tinseltown. By Deborah Kolben an aide to Sunset Park Council- Implicated in the lawsuit are sis for “Mercy of the Sea.” Hollywood, he said, was decid- Sedlar; his son, Dominik, who co- Miller also declined to comment The Brooklyn Papers woman Sara Gonzalez. edly not for him. “We’re a community of working directed; Sheen; Sheen’s daughter on who actually wrote the script. Before moving to Park Slope A known sex offender in Sun- families. We take pride in living and “West Wing” co-star, Renee According to the film industry Web last year with his wife, Alejandra, a CYBER CAFES… set Park was arrested this week Estevez, who co-stars in “Mercy of site imdb.com, Morrow was the here,” said Ruiz, a native of Sunset painter and flamenco dancer whom Continued from page 3 to include cyber cafes. for picking up boys at a local Park. “Hopefully this was an iso- the Sea”; Sridhar Sreekakula, screenwriter for “Mercy of the Sea.” he met while working in Buenos dark element that arcades attract — While Gentile said he didn’t video store and luring them back lated incident.” who’s involved with film sales; and Sheen and Estevez’s attorney, Aires, Novakovic was happily en- people who prey on children and know if cyber cafes were attracting to his 49th Street apartment. Fairhurst, who is listed on the life- Barry Morrow, a Hollywood Barry Langberg, a partner at sconced in his TriBeCa apartment. teens,” Harrison told The Bay pedophiles, he did say that he’s Martin Fairhurst, 26, was charged time sexual offender registry, got out screenwriter who’s film credits in- Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, also But after the World Trade Center Ridge Paper last month. fielded a host of complaints from with sodomizing four young boys, of jail two years ago after serving clude “Rain Man.” proclaimed his clients’ innocence attacks, an event he witnessed from “That’s one of the concerns we nearby residents. ages 11 to 14, police said. four and a half years for fondling a Judge Martin has barred distri- when contacted at his office in Los his living room window, the have,” said Dan Texeira, a member Some of those complaints were Fairhurst allegedly frequented a 7-year-old boy in 1996. He was bution of the film, which finished Angeles this week. screenwriter moved to Brooklyn, a of CB10’s Youth Services commit- coming from the president of the video store on Eighth Avenue at paroled on March 17, 2000 and was shooting last summer, until the “They’re named in the lawsuit place where, he says, he can see the tee. United Neighbors Association, 46th Street and attracted the boys sent back to prison on June 21 of that copyright issue is settled. for publicity purposes. They don’t open sky without getting a crick in “Anytime you have a bunch of Josephine Beckmann, who lives attention by providing quarters for year after he failed to appear for a Novakovic says that after show- have anything to do with any his neck. kids congregating around you’re al- just a block away from the Matrix the store’s video games. mandatory counseling session. ing the script to Sedlar in 1998, he wrongdoing,” said Langberg, Now Novakovic, who is finsi- ways open to people of that ilk. And LAN Party cyber cafe and has been He then brought the four boys He is now being charged with waited for a response. When he adding that his clients had no role hing another screenplay, is looking the supervision at these places is keeping a close eye on the busi- back to his apartment where he multiple counts of: sexual miscon- called every few months to check in the sale or distribution of the forward to putting the battle over minimal. It has to be put in the ar- ness, which she says is attracting showed them photographs of duct, sodomy in the first degree, in, Novakovic said he was given film. his screenplay behind him and get- cade category,” said Texeira, who is vandalism, disorderly groups of naked pre-teen boys and video- sodomy in the second degree, en- the runaround. He eventually read Sheen, 62, a vocal opponent of ting on with other projects. the newly appointed chairman of the kids and broken bottles to the tapes of men and women having dangering the welfare of a child, of Sedlar’s “Mercy of the Sea” in his real-life counterpart, President “I’m not going to make a career Police and Public Safety committee. neighborhood. sexual intercourse before sodomiz- possessing an obscene sexual per- Gloria magazine. Bush, and the Iraq war, was report- out of being a victim,” he said, “The only difference is that in- But Yun Chen, the manager of ing the boys, according to the formance by a child and possessing “When somebody steals a script edly served court papers on the adding that he hopes that this law- stead of putting money into slots Matrix LAN Party, said that there criminal complaint. a sexual performance by a child. they should at least be sure to White House set of the “West suit will make others think twice they have to pay at the front desk,” have been no problems with adults The incidents occurred between Fairhurst is described as 5-foot- change the first page,” says No- Wing.” An avid activist, Sheen has about stealing a writer’s work. Texeira said. preying on children at his cafe. March 17 and April 6. 7, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and vakovic, who claims that Sedlar been arrested more than 70 times Novakovic is confident that the Responding to those community “It will never happen like that “It was very, very atypical for the scars on his right and left wrists was so sloppy in his thievery that for protesting causes ranging from judge will rule in his favor. At that concerns, Bay Ridge Councilman because I have surveillance cam- neighborhood. Everybody was just and a tattoo on his right upper arm. he forgot to change names, plot war to homelessness. point, he says, he will have to de- Vincent Gentile has asked the City eras and I manage the place and go stunned and shocked and appalled,” The judge set bail at $200,000 lines and entire chunks of dialogue. “He promotes himself as the cide whether he is looking for a Council to look at arcade zoning through the whole place and make said Ian Ruiz, who also lives across and Fairhurst is still being held in Novakovic also says he has a champion of the downtrodden,” film credit, monetary damages, or and amend the definition of arcade sure nothing happens,” said Chen. the street from the video store and is custody. letter from Sedlar in which the said Novakovic, adding that he’s both. 8 AWP HomeTHE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003 IMPROVEMENT

Antique Restoration Construction Exterminators Movers (Licensed) Painting Movers (Licensed) S. Beatty Restoration 2001 Construction DOT # T-12302 Visa/MC W24-30 • Furniture Repair Odyssey Inc. TERMITE, RODENT & INSECT CONTROL AMEX • Finish Conservation Remodeling: house, apartment, VER • Architectural Restoration basement, office & stores. SPECIALISTS O S • Refinishing New Kitchens & Bathrooms M 25 Years Experience Marble • Ceramic Tile RESIDENTIAL • COMERCIAL Excellent References Carpentry • Painting “Safest Methods Used” We do last minute jobs! (917) 673-1564 R22 Expert packers Marcello Packing materials • Fully insured R21 Cell (646) 220-3221 USA EXTERMINATORS Prompt • Cordial Architects Office (718) 234-3927 718 TOP HAT MOVERS 86 Prospect Park West, Bklyn, NY 11215 AWARD WINNING LICENSED LICENSED & INSURED 832-0900 R21 718-965-0214 • 718-622-0377 • 212-722-3390 ARCHITECT & A Service Company You Can Depend On R46 INTERIOR DESIGNER Licensed & Insured • From Conception to Completion US DOT#796162 Residential, Commercial, Manufacturing $10 OFF Any Service With This Ad R21 Alterations & New Buildings INIT • Realistic Estimates & Time Schedules NF Y • Construction Management Renovations & Restorations I MOVING • Expediting Approvals & Permits All Home Improvement Needs Electricians Glass Low Low Rates Stairs Department of Buildings & Landmarks Kitchen • Bath • Paint • Carpentry Experts on all kinds of moving Fully equipped • Zoning Analysis & Property Potential STAINED GLASS • MOSAIC Free Estimates To buy or not buy with all trades BERGER R25 Spring Workshop & beginner classes (718) 627-9896 FLOOR Equipped with QUALITY ELECTRIC Martin della Paolera W33 SANDING ARCHITECT DESIGNERS • ARCHITECTS • EXPEDITERS Serving the Homes & Businesses Glass Shop Works, Inc. Paint ’n Plaster Cee Dee “You’ve tried all the rest, of Brownstone Brooklyn ALSO 30 yrs. exp. in custom design, restora- PROFESSIONAL 65 Saint Felix Street now go with the best.” Lighting • Power • Meters $125 / Med Rm (11’ x 11’) plus free AVAILABLE Brooklyn NY 11217 Do it right the first time. Intercoms • Phone • Data tion, repairs, framing, and glass etching CROSS minor plastering w/job; 2 coats, 2 CONTRACTORS 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE Licensed & Insured/ Call for free estimate 10% OFF on supplies, custom types of paint. Damaged wall and TEL (718) 596-2379 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED AMERICA ceilings my specialty. 22 yrs. exp. FAX (718) 596-2579 (718) 222-2444 R28 mosaic art, homes & business Broken or Missing 718-965-1857 or 718-692-7163 Moving & Storage clean, quiet, polite service. Free EMAIL [email protected] R27-04 UFN ELECTRICAL www.glassshopworks.com estimates, references, and Also: Baluster/Spindles [email protected] Residential Movers handyman, sheetrock, tiles, ceiling C&C CONTRACTORS LOW, LOW RATES fans, roofing etc. Moore paints Carpentry (718) 759-1084 Weak or Broken Steps Licensed Electricians East & West Coasts preferred. Best value. (718) 857- KNOCKOUT (866) GLASS-33 6534. (Treads, Stringers or Risers) NorthEast Painting COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL Fully Licensed & Insured R28 & Carpentry Co. Renovations No Job Too Small Easy Payments Free Packing Service Interior Renovations • Dry Walls Family Owned & Operated for over 35 years Guaranteed Pick Up Days Master Call: 718-893-4006 R36 R27-11 Taping & Spackling Lots of References! (718) 854-2984 Plasterer/Painter Frames & Molding Installation QR Magazine’s R18 1 (866) CROSS 55 In service since 1970 (718) 433-0633 Old Walls Saved “Top 500 Contractors” ELECTRICIAN Handyman (718) 882-4176 www.cross-america.com Repair, Install, Moldings, Skim Coats Roofing Stairs Astoria, NY COMPLETE RENOVATIONS, FREE BOX DELIVERY Excellent References by Nicholas Dimitratos Brothers and Sons A. Norway KBM Contracting Cee Dee Professional R21 KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, Bathrooms • Carpentry “A good job happens only when you care!” 718-834-0470 SUPERIOR Electric Tiling • Decks • Windows R27-15 ROOFING CO. CONTRACTORS All Work Guaranteed Licensed Electricians Flooring • Roofing • Doors USDOT# 1059024 / ICC# 436268 8805 3rd Ave. Bklyn, N.Y. 11209 Broken or Missing Closets Licensed by Consumer Affairs Painting • Staircases R37 24/7 Violations Removed rofessional • Hot & Cold Tar - Shingling Baluster/Spindles Weak or Broken (718) 745-0722 EMERGENCY SERVICE FREE ESTIMATE • Rubberize - Steam Cleaning ainting • Cement & Brick Work Steps. (Treads, www.knockoutrenovation.com 763-0379 P Anything In Electric & Heat Restore old surfaces. Stringers or Risers) licensed, insured R28 Benjamin Moore Paints used. R39 718-833-5752 also When Con Ed Says You Need Taping, plastering, wallpaper removal. 646-261-4805 An Electrician . . . . Free Estimates R19 FLOOR SANDING more than just closets... CALL NED Contractors Call Us First Call 718-720-0565 AVAILABLE Plastering • Roofing • Sheetrock R29 EASTECH custom closet, wardrobe, furniture, 10% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST TIME office & pantry/utility design Ceramic Tile • Carpentry Call: 718-893-4006 Chris Mullins CALLERS OR SENIOR CITIZENS R27-07 ROOFING interior design & renovation Contracting Cement Work • Painting Fully Insured Free Estimates 718-774-5963 Rubberized – Hot and Cold R20 718.624.0328 Roofing • Bathrooms • Kitchens Wallpaper • FREE ESTIMATES Finishing Touch Fully Insured. 15 year guarantee www.closetsbydg.com Carpentry • All Renovations • Brickwork R18/27-03 Dave’s D.J. Moving on all rubber roofing license # 1036367 718-871-1504 PAINTING Dormers • Extensions • Windows R32 & Storage Available Free Estimates • 20 yrs. Exp. Telephone Services R27-16 Waterproofing OWNER OPERATED 718-875-1200 Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured Engineer (Licensed) “Top Quality Work, Dependable Service Handyman Painter Written Binding Estimates Available. and a job that will last!” License #1068550 R20 SAVE UP TO LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Construction 718-276-8558 Clean & neat painting Commercial and residential. We • Painting • Skim Coating • Plastering R33 LEE KANTOR, P.E. • Wallpaper Removal and Installation $100 OFF Tile Repairs • Regrouting ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! (718) 491-0804 carry building insurance. All furniture • Specializing in Faux Finishing and HOME - OFFICE - BUSINESS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN and any other Home Repairs Decorative Painting • Stain & Varnishing Leaky Roof? Need A Flat Roof? • Home - Condo - Co-Op Inspections padded Free. Courteous, reliable Inside Telephone Jack & Wiring NTERIOR ENOVATIONS Call (718) 332-7041 Don’t Get Burned I R • Pre-Purchase Consultations & Written Reports REASONABLE PRICES service. Weekends avail., packing Do It The SAFE “Cool” Way Service - Install - Repair - Sales OMMERCIAL • Inspection of Exterior Brick Walls C supplies, van service. Serving Bklyn R31 Telephone & Intercom System EAGLE • Building Violation Removal (917) 207-8317 CRYSTAL ROOFING RESIDENTIAL • Asbestos Inspections [email protected] for over 10 years. R21 John Haviaras Call For Details and a FREE Estimate Toll Free 1 (866) 746-6304 CUSTOM RENOVATION CONTRACTORS R15 PHONE DOCTORS NYC SPECIALIST General (718) 843-4417 PAINTING 1-718-238-9433 R33 Exterminators Interior/Exterior Painting LICENSED & BONDED Renovations For Immediate Attention Call: Interior Design Lic. and Ins. DOT #32241 Taping • Sheetrock #0836623 Interior & Exterior AFEDERAL EXTERMINATING, LTD. 83 Davenport Ct. Complete Apartment & Home 1-917-737-9043 Upholstery ULLY NSURED Roofing • Waterproofing FENG SHUI Consultation Renovations. Affordable Prices Shingle Roofs Also Installed F I ANT TERMITE Howard Beach, NY 11414 Quality Work • Free Estimates Painting • Plastering NYC DCA # 1133009 R23 We help to declutter, create more R25 Carpentry • Sheetrock 718-921-6176 LIVING ROOM space and harmonize your environ- R18 LEVEL ONE Tile • Stucco • Pointing ment. Experienced professional. Schwamberger FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION CORP Scaffold • Brick & RESIDENTIAL & Reasonable rates. Call for an appt. Truckers REUPHOLSTERED Cement Work COMMERCIAL Paving Contracting 1 (917) 847-8307 Save a Sample 718-446-7394 • Kitchen & dining chairs recovered License # 904813 • Insured © 1-2-3 All Roofing, Rubber, Metal, Skylights. Since 1969 Father & Son Owned and Operated • New foam cushions • Slipcovers R41 LIVING SPACES South Shore Paving FREE ESTIMATES R19 Man with Van/Truck Excellent References Available • Vertical and mini blinds COMPLETE PEST CONTROL Parking Lots • Driveways Difficult Termite Problems – Our Specialty Any job, big or small License #0831318 Tristate Area Private Streets 16th year with Brooklyn Papers • Shop at Home • Free Est. 718-686-1100 Termites • Roaches • Ants • Bees • Spiders Reliable, experienced, guaranteed. R22 Fleas • Ticks • Moths Mice • Rats • Trapping Landscaping/Gardening Residential & Commerical 718-646-4540 Perfect Touch Decorators Squirrels • Raccoons • Pigeons • Cats Low Low Rates! Timeless Serving NY & NJ That’s a local call! Call John (646) 339-3160 CONSTRUCTION & FREE ESTIMATES • HONESTY IS OUR POLICY NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL. 718-263-8383 WE ARE LICENSED, INSURED AND REGISTERED Cell 1 (917) 771-0407 Quality Work • Serving the 5 Boros RESTORATION CORP. Custom Woodworking R26 732-620-7507 R23 SENIOR DISCOUNTS “IT’S SPRING” R46 R36 Complete interior renovation Wake up Your Garden 718 259-8799 specialist continuing two genera- Landscape - Garden Service R17 Painting Plastering Rubbish Removal tions of fine craftsmanship WOOD WORKS Annuals - Perennials, Herbs Water Meters Specialties include: Specializing in custom Maintenance - General Clean up Absolute bookcases, wall units and BrownstoneYards - Terraces - Co-ops PRIDE & QUALITY * Kitchens and Baths Floor Maintenance Water Meters Installed entertainment centers. Marilyn Manning Plastering Inc. AAA Plus Service * Custom Cabinetry and Woodwork Designed to meet your specific PAINTING Cleanout • Basement REIMBURSED FROM DEP * Plastering needs. We also produce A & J Carpet Co. • Benjamin Moore Paints Ornamental, run cornice mould, Apartment • Storefront landmark doors & windows. 718-753-9741 and tinted plaster. Skim coating * All Flooring and Tile Upholstery Cleaning & • Re-surface/Taping • Skim-coat Demolition • Rubbish Removal HIGH WATER BILLS REDUCED * Painting and Faux Finishes We use the finest hardwoods & veneers Professional Carpet Cleaning R27-17 & domes and vaulted ceilings. FULLY INSURED & FREE ESTIMATES and employ superior techniques • Water damage & mildew repair BH Water Management * Finished basements and additions Pet Stains • Floods • Wood to produce heirloom quality results. (718) 322-3436 OFFICE: (718) 251-3447 Licensed and Insured Floors Waxed & Refinished JULIE CUMMINGS (917) 412-5593 CELL: 1 (646) 523-5535 (718) 377-6038 Call for free estimates (718) 323-1403 www.aaaplusservices.com R20 (718) 979-0913 (212) 831-1189 URBAN GARDENER R28 Ask for Fitz R18 (718) 238-4626 Affordable Prices • Eves & Weekends Custom Design & Restorations R46 R32 R27-09 DESIGN R39 Windows INSTALLATION GREG’S EXPRESS MAJESTIC WALSH PLASTERING Decks D & K MAINTENANCE RUBBISH REMOVAL Quality Replacement HOME IMPROVEMENT Ornamental Plaster FLOOR SERVICE, INC. Basements Cleaned • Yards Repaired & Restored Windows and Repairs Complete Remodeling Parquet and wood floors sanded, 718-788-2159 R19 Construction Debris repaired, installed & refinished. SUNSHINE, INC. New Designs Created Repair ALL TYPES of windows. and Renovations NYS Registered 1974 Painter Houses & Stores DECKS Carpets steam cleaned & New Walls and Ceilings Created All appliances removed Screens and insulated glass. SPECIALIZED IN shampooed professionally. STONE & GARDEN 718-748-6990 Creative Plaster Finishes ALL Contractors Welcome! Same Day Service • Licensed & Insured Bathrooms • Kitchens by Bart Tile floors stripped & waxed Living Rooms • Dining Rooms SPECIALISTS IN STONE Int./Ext. • Comm./Resid. & Specialty Tints Available Commercial Stores Welcome! Reasonable Rates • Emergency Service Patios • Basement Painting • Plaster • Sheetrock 718-720-2555 R31 DESIGN • CONSULT • INSTALL A. Walsh 718-875-3033 Daily Pick-Ups Floor Tilings • All Carpentry Guaranteed Lowest Prices R20 Mini Containers Available Call Rene (718) 227-8787 Electrical • Plumbing R36 SUNFLOORING patios, ponds, plants, landscaping Bonded • Insured • Lic# 0933304 FREE Estimates Sanding • Refinishing • Repairs “Best variety of stone” R27-11 Plumbing Financing Available / Licensed & Insured ROOF • GARDEN • TERRACE References Available • Free Woodwork Estimates • Reasonable Prices (718) 622-1608 (718) 332-4340 Fences Too! • Free Estimates R24 (718) 398-8180 Oliveri Plumbing, Inc. Serving the Community (718) 322-9003 Call Bart: Member Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (917) 466-2718 Affordable prices on all 100% job satisfaction 15+ years experience Locksmith Stratford Prompt & Professional • 24hr - 7 days Ask for Tony R23 your plumbing needs. R23 We build year round 24 HRS / 7 DAYS 718-369-7252 Plan Ahead ADIRONDACK Painting ALL WORK GUARANTEED Beeper 917-808-1560 Lic: TWC-L-3413 BAUEN (718) 284-8053 FLOOR SANDING Interior * Exterior Licensed & Insured Quality Custom Woodworking Expert Repairs & Installations Fully Insured CONSTRUCTION 800-YES-4-DECK Residential * (718) 531-9200 6th year with The Brooklyn Papers Specializing in Design Assist./Archit. Enginr. R29 Guaranteed Quality & Satisfaction Commercial R19/27-15 cabinetry • entry doors COMPLETE RENOVATIONS www.decksbybart.com 10 Years Serving Brooklyn Painting, Plastering, carriage house doors KITCHENS • BATHS windows • wood interiors R27-14 (718) 648-4672 Skim Coating, Staining, NEIGHBORHOOD BASEMENTS • ADDITIONS Sewer & Drain Cleaning Security Alt. # (718) 645-0112 R33 ¤ Wood Refinishing, ¤ ¤ Plumbing (718) 422-0205 CARPENTRY • PAINTING Wall Paper & Removal, Electricians TUBS • SINKS • MAIN SEWER [email protected] WINDOWS • SHEETROCK WOOD FLOOR Faux Finishes R32 SPECIALISTS TOILETS • YARD DRAINS FULLY INSURED Insured/Bonded 7 Days • Insured 24/7 • Emergency Service ALECTRA INC. Sand • Stain • Bleach • Pickle Free Estimates 745-7727 or 848-5654 Wood Stripping FREE ESTIMATES Have an electrical problem? Installation and Repairs $ LOW, LOW, PRICES $ No job too big, no job too small! Reasonable. Free Estimates 1-888-499-1662 R19 Enray Consulting, Inc. (718) 668-2063 Call me. Anthony Illiano 718-321-0635 or R31 Digital Security/ PSST!! BUILDING OUR REPUTATION Licensed electrician 1-800-870-0635 R22 Surveillance Systems Recapture the original beauty of your R19/27-15 Restoration Computer Based Digital Recording Systems fine architectural woodwork. We AMERICAN EXPRESS ® 718-522-3893 ® R28 MasterCard® Plaster Restoration State of the Art • Full Color Video Bill’s Floor Service strip-restore-refinish doors, mantels, TRY US FIRST!!! Ornamental • Skim Coating RESTORATIONS Superior Quality and Simple to use columns, shutters, banisters with non- Refinishing • Resurfacing Done Reasonably and Well Costs less than traditional analog taped-based systems Doshen Construction Corp. JOHN E. LONERGAN Wallpaper • Custom Painting Customized to your specific needs toxic, environmentally safe, removers Interior, Exterior Renovation Carpentry • Built-Ins • Paneling and finishes. Careful considerate Call (718) 238-9064 Stripping Restoration Work Business / Residential Licensed Insured & Bonded Licensed Electrician workmanship since 1959. Call the (917) 805-8161 (718) 783-4868 Window Repair • Painting 1 (866) 367-2972 Park Slope Stripping Team 917-698-8715 (718) 875-6100 Garden & Landscaping Work 1 (631) 699-6000 30 years experience Demetrious @ 718 783-4112. 917-698-8714 Ryan & Paul www.EnrayConsulting.com/security (212) 475-6100 FREE ESTIMATES 25 years in Park Slope All Work Guaranteed R20/38 R21 R27-10 UFN R35 718-857-3661 R18 R35 R38

Find a new home or a new job – in The Brooklyn Classifieds PAGES 6-7 ART INSIDE Hooked on art MUSIC PAGE GO 2 Puppet opera celebrates 20th anniversary

DINING PAGE GO 3 Take her out for Mother’s Day

CALENDAR: GO 2 CLASSIFIEDS: GO 6-7 PARENTING: GO 8

The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings (718) 834-9350 • May 12, 2003 Christopher Miler rooklyn Working Artist Coalition’s “Pier Show 11 Car- nival” opens in Red Hook May 10 (noon to 6 pm) with B a reception featuring music by Lovebutton, refreshments and the opportunity to view the diverse artwork of more than 250 artists, including Edward Murr’s “Wendy & Friend” (pictured). The Pier Show hangs in a historic Civil War-era warehouse, overlooking the Statue of Liberty, at 499 Van Brunt Time out St. at Beard Street. On opening day, a free Con Edison shuttle bus will run between the Smith and Ninth streets F train station and the Pier Show. On May 17, from noon to 5 pm, the BWAC Pier Show will be augmented by the Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festi- val, sponsored by Dance Theater Etcetera. The performing arts festival will bring dance, poetry, food, music and entertainment to the waterfront ’hood. for mom BWAC’s Pier Show is open weekends, from noon to 6 pm, through June 14, when it culminates with a silent auc- This Mother’s tion. Admission is free. For more information, call (718) 596-2507 or visit bwac.org. — Lisa J. Curtis Day, surprise her with a trip for two at a day spa DANCE

By Lisa J. Curtis The Brooklyn Papers ‘Dirt Road’ redux his Mother’s Day, don’t take mom’s n May 9 and May 10, choreographer Ronald K. love for granted. After all, she still Brown’s Fort Greene-based company Evidence will T loves you unconditionally — despite O perform the New York City premiere of his recon- the fact that you drove up those insurance structed 1994 piece premiums after your many fender benders “Dirt Road.” In the in high school, that you moved to New lengthy work, Brown York City after college, despite your huge (pictured with Essence wedding … but I digress. Magazine’s Susan Ta- This year, take some time to be with ylor in October) incor- your mother and leave your whirlwind of porates hip-hop dance, a life on the other side of the soundproof spoken word and mu- doors of a day spa. I brought my mom to sic to portray a family’s Pilo Arts Day Spa & Salon in Bay Ridge journey through grief for the “Pilo Day of Beauty,” which in- and loss in the 1990s.

cludes a 55-minute facial, one-hour mas- Mango / Greg “Ronald Brown or- sage, a manicure and pedicure, haircut and iginally choreograph- style with a master stylist, makeup applied ‘Dirt Road’in cation and lunch ($314). 1994, but in the years But my real present to her (and myself) following, the work / Greg Mango / Greg

was that I booked the same Day of Beauty Papers The Brooklyn had fallen out of the package, so I could be right by her side Put her feet up: Pilo Arts Day Spa & Salon aesthetician Vogue Gaal with co-owners Paul Pastore and Elena Solitario at one of the company’s repertory,” and we could enjoy the day together. salon’s luxurious pedicure stations. Maurine Knighton, We began in the morning with facials, executive producer of then massages in private rooms. At Pilo, 651 ARTS, told GO

facials include paraffin hand treatments said, her newly exfoliated cheeks pink and treatment. volume and applying oil adds extra shine Brooklyn. “Given the Papers The Brooklyn and incorporate some hot and cold mas- dewy. “At my age, I don’t want anything We were pressed for time, so we had and protects chemically treated hair. He evolution of Ron’s sage stones. Although we both had “signa- too energetic.” lunch delivered to us on clever tables at- instantly became my hair guru. choreographic vocabulary since 1994, both the choreogra- ture facials,” they were customized for our I requested a deeper tissue massage to tached to our adjacent leather, massaging After makeup applications by Suzanne pher and 651 ARTS felt it was important for audiences to different needs by work out the sore pedicure chairs. Shirley and Maggie res- Alfonso and Christine Vallaro in the latest experience from whence Ron has come, to better understand our aestheticians muscles from our cued our battered tootsies, while mom en- spring colors, our eyes literally twinkled his roots as both an artist and as a person.” Bela and Sara. BEAUTY recent SoHo shop- joyed a light lady’s lunch of tuna salad with sparkling “eye dust.” Mom and I 651 Arts gave Brown a $10,000 reconstruction grant to Our Swedish mas- ping spree. (When and I tucked into a giant cheeseburger emerged buffed, gleaming and infinitely re-set “Dirt Road” and add it to the current company reper- The “Pilo Day of Beauty” is $314 per per- sages were also ad- son with a haircut with a master stylist and mom and I go deluxe (with extra mayo, thank you). I more glamorous and rested than when we tory. justed to our very $304 with an artistic stylist at Pilo Arts Day shopping, I’m the chose bright-red lacquer while mom opted had arrived. And the real luxury of the An excerpt from Brown’s “Destiny” (1998), which different specifica- Spa & Salon, 8412 Third Ave. in Bay Ridge. bag lady.) My for a subtle beige, with fingers to match. day: we were finally able to spend time blends African and modern dance styles, will also be per- The spa offers gift certificates for any serv- tions. Our massage ice, package or dollar amount. For more in- masseuse Stuart After her short, sleek locks were styled alone with each other. formed. therapists asked formation call (718) 748-7411 or visit www.pi- worked deep, de- by Leah Shortall, mom was ready for As I waved goodbye to my mom, who On May 16 and May 17, the Dayton Contemporary where our aches and loarts.com on the Web. tangling muscles makeup. was driving back home to Massachusetts, Dance Company, led by Debbie Blunden-Diggs and Kevin pains were and they and leaving me I opted for a precision haircut with Pilo I felt of pang of sadness. She called the Ward, will perform Brown and Donald McKayle’s “Chil- inquired if we pre- with limp-noodle co-owner Paul Pastore, who snipped away next day to thank me, and said that when dren of the Passage” (1999), as well as Ulysses Dove’s ferred massage cream or oil. (Massage arms that he was ultimately able to swing with inverted V-cuts to give my long, re- she was looking back at me in her “Vespers” (1986), Blunden-Diggs’ “In My Father’s House” cream is absorbed into the skin, and does- around like slack string. cently straightened hair a style that had rearview mirror, she felt sad, too. I blinked (1997), and the New York premiere of Bebe Miller’s 2002 n’t require a post-massage shower.) Mom Mom and I reunited in the relaxation movement, and layers that so perfectly back tears with my sparkling eyelids, and work, “Aerodigm.” wanted to relax, and Terry offered a mas- room, where mothers and daughters can complemented my round face that family wiped another tear from my moisturized Performances begin at 8 pm at the BAM Harvey Theater, sage without beating strokes — only re- compare notes and enjoy bellinis and a members asked if I had lost weight! Pas- cheek with my perfectly manicured hand 651 Fulton St. at Rockwell Place in Fort Greene. Tickets are laxing, de-stressing pressure, said mom. light lunch. Spa-goers also have the option tore also offered much-needed styling tips: and vowed to schedule our next day at the $40, $30 and $20. For tickets, call (718) 636-4100. “When I go to a spa, I go to relax,” she to shower and steam or relax until the next blow-drying hair upside down adds extra spa. — Lisa J. Curtis

BASIC B’H JUDAISM ********** Thursday, May 1 A FIVE Shabbos: A Day of Rest? ********** SESSION Thursday, May 8 What Life is About: Birth, COURSE Maturity, Marriage & Death ********* Led by Thursday, May 15 Richard Golden The Holidays: An Appointment Calendar Thursday ********* Evenings Thursday, May 22 6:30-8:00pm The Jewish Home: How is it Different? NO FEE ********* No Pre-registration Thursday, May 29 All are welcome How the Talmud Thinks

Congregation B’nai Avraham 117 Remsen Street – Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 596-4840 x15 SENECA SMOKES Tax Free Discount Cigarettes Cartons start at just $11 All major brands plus many value brands. Full line of chew, cigars, snuff and pipe tobacco. Call Toll Free 1-877-234-2447 Or visit our website at: www.senecasmokes.com W20 2 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003

Brooklyn’s Original Hand–Crafted Beer Bar! • GOOD BEER 1 2 “A true neigh- Stage and ahaircut / Daily News • GREAT FOOD borhood pub” – Resident ‘Barber of Seville’ puppet opera • NO ATTITUDE! By Paulanne Simmons The son of wandering musicians, for The Brooklyn Papers Rossini was a bon vivant who could re- celebrates 20 years of comedy, • Award-Winning Barbecue portedly compose in the middle of a wenty years after the premiere of party, or while fishing or carrying on a knavery and great music • “Sublime” Burgers • Daily Specials the Brooklyn Opera Society and conversation. He disliked writing a TArts at St. Ann’s groundbreaking new overture for each of his operas and “…exceptional Hand Crafted Ales “Now this is puppet-opera collaboration, “The Bar- often used the same one for several; al- ber of Seville,” the two groups are pre- beer Fine Wines what a Saloon selection.” should be” senting an engaging and innovative an- – Zagat Single Malt Whiskies – Zagat niversary production of the opera. MUSIC Staged at St. Ann’s Warehouse in • Happy Hour 4 – 7 DUMBO, “Barber” features a superb “The Barber of Seville” plays $ through May 11, Thursday through ( 3.00 for pints, drinks & wine) cast of opera singers: Chris Pedro Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday at 3 Trakas as Figaro, the legendary barber, pm, at St. Ann’s Warehouse, 38 Wa- • Live Jazz Saturday Nites ter St. at Dock Street. Tickets are $40. druggist, doctor, schemer and rascal; For tickets, call (718) 858-2424. (Brooklyn only) Brian Downen as the rich nobleman Check out our web site Count Almaviva; Julia Anne Wolf as www.WaterfrontAleHouse.com Rosina, a pretty girl of Seville; and though perfectly suited to the opera, the Randall Scarlata as Dr. Bartolo, her overture to “The Barber of Seville” Brooklyn Heights Manhattan guardian, an old man who intends on was written three years earlier and used 155 Atlantic Ave. 540 2nd Avenue Between Henry & Clinton (Corner 30th) marrying her so he can get her money. in two other operas. (718) 522-3794 (212) 696-4104 The singers share the stage with St. Ann’s engaging and innovative more than 40 puppets — miniatures, production not only does full justice life-size, shadow, giant papier-mache to Rossini’s musical virtuosity, but bodies and disembodied heads and also enhances his light, comic-opera limbs — designed and directed by style with a bit of commedia dell’ SmallTownBrooklyn.com Amy Trompetter. A pioneer in her arte, a touch of vaudeville and a gen- field, Trompetter performed, designed erous dash of the Marx Brothers. and directed the Bread and Puppet Puppets tease the conductor; at one Theater in Vermont for 18 years, then point, the conductor actually sings founded the Blackbird Theater in back to the performers; puppeteers in- Rosendale, NY. All the puppets for teract with singers and singers consult this production were rebuilt because the puppets. The tiny Count puppet is the original puppets were destroyed in embraced by the huge limbs of his a warehouse fire in 1987. beloved Rosina. Puppeteers’ arms and Kristjan Jarvi conducts his ensem- legs become the arms and legs of the ble, Absolute, which recently won a puppets they hold. Be a good neighbor: Grammy nomination for its album Inanimate objects, like hearts and “Absolution.” David Neumann con- barber poles, join in the dance. Even the tributes his graceful, quirky and fun- scenery is moved by puppeteers as part ny choreography. of the choreography, as when a travel- Shop locally! “The Barber of Seville,” one of the ing wall becomes a bed for the suppos- most popular comic operas ever, is edly ailing music teacher, Don Basilio. the work of a playful young man. In This production virtually envelops The man behind the ’mache: Chris Pedro Trakas, pictured with his papier-mache counterpart, sings the role fact, Gioacchino Rossini was not the audience. Puppet instruments de- of Figaro in the St. Ann’s Warehouse production of “Barber of Seville.” quite 24 when he wrote the opera, in scend from the aisles through the or- [email protected] 1816, based on a play written a gener- chestra and up to the stage where they St. Ann’s has used Boris Goldovsky but captures all of the knavery, tender- more fun — the performers or the au- ation earlier by a courtier, adventurer, join the opera singers. A scribbling and Sarah Caldwell’s English transla- ness and trickery in the libretto. dience. But after the final bow is tak- (718) 222-8209 dramatist and watchmaker, Pierre Au- composer is suspended in a basket over tion, which may lose some of the lilting Watching “The Barber of Seville,” en, it hardly seems to matter. Clearly, gustin Caron, a.k.a. Beaumarchais. the orchestra as it plays the overture. melodiousness of the original Italian it can be hard to decide who is having a good time was had by all.

Show her your heart this Mother’s Day! compiled by members. 7:30 pm. New York FRI, MAY 9 Susan Rosenthal Aquarium, West Eighth Street and Surf Avenue. (718) 837-4455. WHERE TO INFANT MASSAGE: Families First class. $40. Noon to 1 pm. 250 BARGEMUSIC: chamber music Baltic St. Reservations neces- program by Bach and Kurtag. sary. (718) 237-1862. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry (718) 260-WAXY. Free. Landing. (718) 624-2083. “What Life Is About: Birth, BAMCINEMATEK: “The New THURS, MAY 8 Maturity, Marriage and Death.” BRIC STUDIO: presents “Sink or Films From Slovenia” series PERFORMANCE: Peace and 6:30 to 8 pm. 117 Remsen St. BIG BAND SOUNDS: Music of Swim,” featuring masks by presents “Bread and Milk” Social Action Committee of the (718) 596-4840. Free. Basie, Nones, Mingues and Norman Lowrey, playwright (2001). $10. 2 and 6:50 pm. Brooklyn Friends Meeting and other jazz masters. $5. 5 pm. ART EXPO: DUMBO hosts instal- Honor Mosher, aerial dance Also, “Ode to the Poet” Brooklyn Parents for Peace co- Levenson Recital Hall. Also, lation of fine art in retail spaces artist Kristin Olness, and more. (2001). 4:30 and 9:10 pm. 30 sponsor a play “What Does Brooklyn College Chorale and in eight locations. 7 pm to 2 $10, $8 students. 7:30 pm. 647 Lafayette Ave. (718) 595-2150. War Cost Brooklyn?” 7:30 pm. Conservatory Women’s Choir. am. Parties at two locations: Fulton St. (718) 855-7882. 110 Schermerhorn St. (718) Low Bar at 81 Washington St. RECEPTION: Object Image Gallery 882-2454. Free. $5. 7 pm. Whitman Hall, SCRAPBOOKING: Families First presents paintings of three artists Brooklyn College, one block and Superfine Restaurant, 126 offers a talk on how to be the GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: James Front St. (917) 434-7034. Free. entitled “Images in Encaustic: from the intersection of photo historian in the family Artists Explore an Ancient Reams and The Barnstormers. Flatbush and Nostrand RECEPTION: United New York and organize your pictures. $10, $6 kids. 8 pm. 53 Prospect Democratic Club honors Process.” 6 to 9 pm. 91 Fifth avenues. (718) 951-4500. Bring 5 to 7 photos. $10 fee. Ave. (718) 623-2434. Free. Park West. (718) 768-2972. Assemblyman Dov Hikind. $95. SNOOKY’S BAR: Comedy show. RECEPTION: Brooklyn Historical 7 pm. Schick’s Manor, 4901 7:30 pm. 250 Baltic St. RECEPTION: Micro Museum artist Society celebrates release of the Reservations necessary. (718) reception for interdisciplinary $10. 9 pm. 140 Seventh Ave. 12th Ave. (718) 633-5055. (718) 675-1776. Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton Neigh- GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Joe 237-1862. artwork by founding directors borhood History Guide. 6 to 8 AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS: William and Kathleen Laziza. TWO BOOTS: Sonido Costeno Weissburg and others read performs Caribbean sounds. pm. Lento’s Restaurant, 7003 from their works. $5. 7 pm. No New York Amateur $10. 6 pm to midnight. 123 Third Ave. (718) 222-4111. Free. Smith St. (718) 797-3116. No cover. 10 pm to midnight. cover. 70 North Sixth St. (718) Astronomers Association 514 Second St. (718) 499-3253. GALLERY OPENING: Diane Boisvert search for the moon, planets CARD PARTY: at St. Finbar. $7. 7 782-5188. BAM CAFE: presents Choro Gallery presents “Visions NYC: BARNES AND NOBLE: presents and stars through telescopes. 8 pm. Bath Avenue and Bay 20th Afterthoughts.” 6 to 9 pm. 619 Street. (718) 236-3312. Ensemble. $10 food/ drink min- Brooklyn humorist Todd pm. Meet in front of War imum. 10 pm. 30 Lafayette Vanderbilt Ave. (718) 783-7156. GROUP SHOW: Diesel Gallery Rosenberg reading from his Memorial Building, Cadman Ave. (718) 636-4111. Free. book “The Odd Todd Plaza Park, Brooklyn Heights. hosts a show exploring space READING: New York City College or scope in physical, psycho- GALLERY PLAYERS: “Chess.” 8 Handbook: Hard Times, Soft (718) 855-7804. Free. pm. See Sat. of Technology hosts its annual Couch.” 7 pm. 106 Court St. logical, emotional and imagina- LOW BAR: music with The Last BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC: “Literary Festival.” Reading by (718) 246-4996. Free. Town Chorus. No cover. 10:30 tive terms. 7 to 10 pm. 242 Van African-American fiction writer BARGEMUSIC: chamber music Brunt St. (718) 222-9187. Free. “The Power of Shakespeare.” 8 pm. 81 Washington St. (718) pm. See Sat. Anika Nailah. 6 pm. 300 Jay St. program by Mussorgsky and 222-1LOW. RECEPTION: Emerging Arts exhib- (718) 260-5130. Free. it. 7 pm to midnight. 126 13th DANCE: “Black Dance: Transition Tchaikovsky. $35. 7:30 pm. GALLERY PLAYERS: “Chess.” 8 BIKE WEEK: Brooklyn Waterfront Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) St. www.emergingarts.org. and Transformation.” 8 pm. pm. See Sat. See Sat. Collezione bracelets in sterling silver or gold with diamonds. Witches Brew Tour. $10. 6 pm. 624-2083. VEGAN POTLUCK: at Park Slope My Philosophy Meet at Borough Hall, Court and BARNES AND NOBLE: presents PUPPET OPERA: “The Barber of Food Co-op. 7:30 to 10 pm. MUSICAL: “Footloose.” 8 pm. Joralemon streets. (212) 629- author Amy Herrick reading Seville.” 8 pm. See Sat. Bring a dish to share with six See Sat. 8080. Also, Hal’s Ride to Coney from her story collection “At BOOK FAIR: Noon to 8 pm. See people. $2. 782 Union St. (718) PUPPET OPERA: “The Barber of 627 5th Ave. (at 17th St.) • Park Slope Island features a 30-mile round- the Sign of the Naked Waiter.” Sat. 622-0560. Seville.” 8 pm. See Sat. www.aarons.com • Free Parking • (718) 768-5400 trip ride. 6:15 to 10 pm. Call for 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. ASTHMA SCREENING: Long FISH TALK: Brooklyn Aquarium THEATER: “Blood Wedding.” 8 meeting point. (212) 431-3315. (718) 832-9066. Free. Island College Hospital offers a Society presents author Bob pm. See Sat. OPEN: Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00pm, Tues & Thur 10:00-8:00pm BASIC JUDAISM: Congregation POETRY: Halcyon Cafe Wordsmith screening. Call for time. 339 Fenner in a talk. Also, marine HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “My Fair AARON’S B’nai Avraham offers a talk series. 7:30 pm. 227 Smith St. Hicks St. (877) 874-2796. Free. event and auction. $5, free for Lady.” 8 pm. See Sat.

FINE CRAFTS: Pottery & Stemware • Stained Glass Silks & Wearables • Jewelry • Wood • Paper Owned and operated by local artisans since 1994 Mother’s Day Gifts

Handcrafted by Local Artists PILO ARTS DAY SPA & SALON Celebrating 25 Years of Beauty Excellence (Brooklyn’s Largest, 7000 Sq. Ft., 100 Service Professionals) 221a Court Street (corner of Warren St.) MOTHER’S DAY GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL • OPEN: Tues-Sat 11-7; Sun 11-6 • (718) 330-0343 Purchase a $50 Gift Certificate and receive a $104 Special Service Package Elegantly Casual – Not Stuffy ABSOLUTELY FREE Serving your Family & Friends since 1964. This offer expires 5/11/03 and the special service package is valid up to 11/30/03 & includes: • Computer Imaging Session, a $30 value • Mini Make-Up Application, a $25 value • • Deep Conditioning Treatment, a $26 value • Paraffin Hand Treatment, an $8 value • • Spa Pedicure Upgrade, a $15 value • 10% Off of Skin, Hair & Nail Care Products • Mimosa • Parties for up to 200 Pilo Gift Certificates are available for any service, package or dollar amount. For your convenience ----- Gift Certificates can be ordered by phone 748-7411, fax 238-8191 or email: [email protected] Enjoy piano music nightly ----- PILO ARTS DAY SPA & SALON · WWW.PILOARTS.COM Park in our private lot ----- 8412 Third Avenue · Bay Ridge · Brooklyn · N.Y. 11209 · (718) 748-7411 Pastry & Espresso? Visit our Pastry Shoppe

Michael’s RESTAURANT 2929 Avenue R (at Nostrand Ave.) • (718) 998-7851 www.michaelsofbrooklyn.com • May 12, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 3 Make Reservations Now For ••••• DINING AROUND BROOKLYN Mother’s

Akri sweet potato fries. Other indulgences at Carlo Pulixi and chef Charles Giangarra Day Archives include the Saturday evening have skipped around the Mediterranean 7902 Third Ave. at 79th Street, (718) “Seafood Extravaganza” and Sunday combining the flavors of Spain, Portugal 238-7701 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: Champagne brunch. and Italy on the Convivium Osteria menu. Sunday, $12-$25. Among the tapas highlights are the seafood tapas for two, tuna tartare and May 11th Executive Chef Brendan O’Sullivan’s Bistro St. Marks braised artichokes. If there is a culinary restaurant opened Sept. 26 in Bay Ridge award akin to the Oscar, it should go to and offers pasta, seafood and 100-per- 76 St. Marks Ave. at Flatbush their Sicilian seafood with couscous ••••• cent certified Black Angus cuts grilled to Avenue, (718) 857-8600 (AmEx, MC, entree. Pass on the dessert of grilled perfection. Akri offers rich sauces to Visa) Entrees: $15-$20. pecorino cheese with eucalyptus honey á la carte accompany your steak: garlic butter, at your own risk. Garden seats available in Chic, but not overly self-conscious, this brandy cream, whiskey-mushroom-onion season. menu or mixed peppercorn. Appetizers range Park Slope bistro serves innovative from classic mozzarella and tomatoes to French-American cuisine — skate with available an “assortment of Greek delights.” Roquefort sauce and watercress, beef cheeks braised with horseradish sauce Gage & Tollner and celery leaves. Excellent selection 372 Fulton St. at Jay Street, (718) Allioli from European and domestic wines in the $20-$26 range. Saturday and Sunday 875-5181, www.GageandTollner.com 291 Grand St. at Roebling Street, brunch. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $14.95- Cross / Gregory $26.95 (718) 218-7338 (AmEx, MC, Visa) (corner of State and Court) Tapas: $5-$32, most dishes $5-$16. 112 Court Street Blue Ribbon Brooklyn Gage & Tollner, an atmospheric Brooklyn Moni Ozgilik, co-owner of Allioli with landmark that dates back to 1879, fea- BROOKLYN HEIGHTS • www.grappacafe.com Ayse Telgeren, describes the cooking of 280 Fifth Ave. at First Street, (718) tures arched mirrors, red velvet wall cov- chef Diego Gonzalez and pastry chef 840-0404 (AmEx, MC, Visa, DC) erings and brass, gas-lit chandeliers. Restaurateur Joseph Chirico took over in Humberto Sanchez as “traditional Entrees: $8.50-$32. Papers The Brooklyn open 7 days • • (718) 237-4024 Spanish cooking with a more contempo- 1995, and completely restored the interi- Blue Ribbon Brooklyn opens at 6 pm and rary flavor.” Choose from tapas large or to its original splendor. Whether you stays open until 4 am (Tuesdays through enough to share or standard-sized love a great steak or you’re a seafood fan, Sundays), featuring wines from around entrees such as New Zealand mussels. Gage & Tollner has what you’re craving the world and an array of choices at their Allioli is romantic with intimate, candlelit with old-fashioned, top-notch service. By Kayaking • Canoeing, • Sailing • Rowing • Racing extensive raw bar. The eclectic menu the time the dessert cart is rolled to your Fort Greene dining rooms, local bar scene and out- offers a vast array of choices, from matzo door garden. table, you’ll be making plans for your ball soup, escargot bourguignon and next visit. Free valet parking. sweet soppressata for appetizers to sweetbreads with arugula and wild mush- EBAGO Alma S rooms, pigeon with toasted barley and Gingko Leaf gets the boot 187 Columbia St. at Degraw Street, sweet potato and lobster and corn on the cob for entrees. NC (718) 643-5400 (AmEx, MC, Visa) 788A Union St. at Sixth Avenue, (718) Canoe Club I . Entrees: $10-$18. 399-9876 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) In February, Fabrizio Di Mitri (above) opened his Fort Greene Italian restaurant Scopello, named Lunch: $8-$19. 1400 Paerdegat Ave. North While the authentic, “non-Americanized” Cono & Sons O’Pescatore for the Sicilian fishing village where he spent summers as a child. His voice slowed to a purr as he Mexican food served at Alma is amazing, Designed by artist Toshio Sasaki, Gingko described to GO Brooklyn the dishes made in his kitchen. (at the foot of Ave. N) Brooklyn, NY 11236 it is the setting that will take your breath 301 Graham Ave. at Ainslee Street, Leaf’s outdoor garden cafe offers a away. Dine on the rooftop garden, which (718) 388-0168 (AmEx, DC, MC, Visa) serene atmosphere and traditional “Ahhhh,” Di Mitri said, “do you know we make our own breads? We make our own focaccia. seats 40, and you’ll have Manhattan’s sky- Entrees: $8.95-$29.95. Japanese meals. Whether seated near a Most of our pastas are house-made — we make fettuccine, cavatelli, ravioli. We have a very nice OPEN HOUSE: line at your tabletop. Indoor seating is waterfall or beside the new sushi bar Your first impression of Cono & Sons also available, and the comfortable, rus- extension, there is plenty to enjoy at salad of smoked herring, blood oranges, black olives and of course, extra virgin olive oil.” O’Pescatore will be a light, airy feeling, tic, wood interior, handmade chairs and Gingko Leaf. The cafe serves obento evoked by glimmering white tablecloths Get cozy in Scopello’s orange-walled dining room, and order dishes that celebrate spring. About Sat., May 17 hand-blown glass hanging lamps will boxes at lunch (containing various combi- with napkins pointing heavenward, black make Alma’s downstairs a popular destinations of shrimp, eel, soup, tempura, the Villanella, Di Mitri said, “We saute baby artichokes and add fava beans and green peas.” And, if lacquered chairs and a beautiful tile floor. 10:00am - 5:00pm nation as well. garden salad and fresh fruits), as well as a you visit on the weekend, try the Burrata for two. This young mozzerella cheese from Puglia is As the name suggests, this is the place variety of platters, soups and their spe- (rain date Sun., May 18) Their tamales have been boasted the for serious seafood and Italian cuisine cialty, dumplings. wrapped in asphodel leaves. finest in the city, handmade daily in a daz- enthusiasts. “It comes fresh from Italy on Fridays,” he said. “It’s creamy. Very nice. Come in tonight, OK? zling variety. Fish of the day is often a dish Sushi chef Yugi Sano, who is originally Signature dishes include the Contadina, a made from soft-shell crabs or scallops. from Tokyo, prepares sushi in the tradi- You’ll love it.” ALL ARE WELCOME! mouthwatering mixture of veal, sausage, , a large poblano pepper tional style, Edo Mae, [“Tokyo style”]. Ancho relleno beef and chicken, prepared with peppers, stuffed with shredded pork, raisins and With over 20 different types of fish, Sano Scopello (63 Lafayette St. between Fulton Street and South Elliot Place) accepts Visa, mushrooms and potatoes ($39.99 for two peppers is a classic. A breast of duck is is an expert in preparing everything from Information: or more) and the tornido di pesci — MasterCard and American Express. Pastas: $11.95. Dinner entrees: $13.95-$16.95. For grilled and served with a roasted peanut guke don (a marinated tuna) to sayari clams, shrimps, mussels, whiting, squid www.sebagocanoeclub.org and tomato sauce with a puree of sweet (Japanese mackerel). Also a recent addi- reservations, call (718) 852-1100. — Tina Barry 718.241.3683 and filet of sole served with rice (also potato. tion, the sake bar offers three types of $39.95, for at least two people). Plenty of pure rice sake, all made in different areas offerings, like homemade cavatelli, veal of Japan. chops alla Cono, shrimp fra diavolo and Archives fried scallops. Cappuccino and a tradi- Gingko Leaf also offers a Sunday brunch from 11:30 am to 4 pm with a special the signature pollo rosmario, oven-roast- eatery, opened six years ago by local res- 333 Adams St. at Tillary Street, (718) tional Italian dessert (cheesecake, spumoni and more) wrap things up nicely. menu including “dinosaur” crispy shrimp ed chicken breast with spicy fennel idents David Schneider and Parry Wu. 222-6543, www.marriott.com/nycbk and a fried “banana boat.” sausage; and risotto ai piselli, sweet pea Harvest Downstairs you’ll find more of a bar Seniors: 15% Discount (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: risotto with grilled shrimp in a roasted 218 Court St. at Baltic Street, (718) scene, with cocktails, beers on tap, and a $17-$32. raw bar with the pleasant sounds of cook- every Tuesday night (dine-in only) tomato broth. Grappa also offers a lunch 624-9267 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: Convivium Osteria ing in the background. Upstairs is cozy Located in the New York Marriott Grappa Cafe Bar & menu perfect for business or pleasure. As $9-$16. Brooklyn, this spacious restaurant is ele- 68 Fifth Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, the name indicates, Grappa Cafe serves and family friendly. Don’t miss the garden Restaurant Recent renovations have brightened up gant, with comfortable seating. Archives (718) 857-1833 (AmEx) Entrees for 35 varieties of grappa, an Italian brandy offers a wide variety of seafood, pasta, one: $13-$22, entrees for two: $42- this popular American comfort food See MORE on page GO 5 112 Court St. at State Street, (718) 237- distilled from the pomace of grapes. The poultry, beef and vegetable dishes for $48. 4024 (AmEx) Entrees: $14-$21. cafe has a warm, intimate atmosphere; every taste. Some entrees by Executive Park Slope’s Convivium Osteria, with its diners can enjoy food at traditional petite Chef Walter Plendner include fettuccini Chef Luca Caravello offers dishes that ocher-toned walls and rough-hewn = Full review available at www.BrooklynPapers.com. pasta with grilled chicken and pan-roast- are lighter and more authentic than the tables and straight-backed chairs or tables, some communal, has a rustic ed halibut with sauteed spinach and Italian cuisine to which most Americans snuggle against 5-foot-high mustard-col- Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Mediterranean feel. Chef and co-owner are accustomed. Popular dishes include ored banquettes. Disc= Discover Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card D • E • L • I • C • I • O • U • S

BOOK FAIR: Noon to 9 pm. See BARNES AND NOBLE: presents soul artist Karen Gibson and “Silence the Violence,” a day Chinese Cuisine & Vegetarian Nutrition Sat. children’s author and illustrator her Rocks and Fluid band. $20 of dialogue, education and FALL REGISTRATION: Montessori Barbara Samuels reading from cover charge. 7:30 pm. 647 alternatives to youth violence. • Fast Free Delivery 162 Montague Street Day School invites families of her book “Dolores on Her Fulton St. (646) 479-3018. LIST YOUR EVENT… 8 am to 5 pm. New York City Brooklyn Heights Toes.” 11 am. 106 Court St. BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC: College of Technology, 300 Jay children ages 8 months to 6 years To list your event in , please give us as much notice as to register for its program for (718) 246-4996. Free. presents “The Power of Where to GO St. Call to pre-register. (718) • Open 7 Days a Week (718) 522-5565/66 September 2003. YWCA, 30 Third BIKE TALK: Recycle-a-Bicycle Shakespeare,” featuring the possible. Send your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn 802-3960. Free. fax (718) 522-1205 (24hr) Ave. (718) 875-1190, ext. 675. invites kids to an afternoon of Canticum Novum Singers. $55, Papers, 26 Court St., Ste. 506, Brooklyn, NY 11242; or by fax: (718) BLOOD DRIVE: at St. Philip’s • Party Orders Welcome Mon - Thurs 11:30am - 10:00pm bicycle activities including $35, $20. 8 pm. Howard 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a space available basis. We Church. 10 am to 3 pm. 1072 Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 11:00pm games, safety checks and bicy- Gilman Opera House, 30 regret we cannot take listings over the phone. 80th St. (718) 680-3675. We Only Use Vegetable Oil Sunday 2:00pm - 10:00pm SAT, MAY 10 cle registration. Noon to 2 pm. Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. MEETING: Older Women’s Call for Brooklyn location. (212) PUPPET OPERA: St. Ann’s League hosts a talk “Who is Natural Cooking FREE $7.00 OUTDOORS AND TOURS 475-1655. Warehouse presents the first Protecting Our Environment and Fresh Vegetables DELIVERY min. PUPPETWORKS: “Cinderella.” $6, American puppet opera “The iors. 8 pm. 199 14th St. (718) SALES and Natural Resources?” 10:30 CEMETERY TOUR: Richard Moylan, $7 adults. 12:30 and 2:30 pm. Barber of Seville.” Conducted 595-0547. am. Brooklyn College, room president of Green-Wood by Kristjan Jarvi. $40. 8 pm. 38 FLEA MARKET: at St. Thomas 338 Sixth Ave. (718) 965-3391. UP OVER JAZZ CAFE: Drummer Aquinas Church. 9 am to 5 pm. 432, New Ingersoll, one block Cemetery and Jeff Richman, BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- Water St. (718) 858-2424. Grady Tate performs. $30 from the intersection of the cemetery’s historian, lead 1550 Hendrickson St. (718) Authentic Japanese Food in Park Slope UM: presents “Animal BROOKLYN LYCEUM: presents cover plus minimum per set. 9 253-4404. Flatbush and Nostrand the President’s Tour of the Inspirations.” $3. 1 to 3 pm. Improv Jam hosted by Don and 11 pm and 12:30 am. 351 avenues. (718) 891-2490. Free. grounds. Learn what’s old, Flatbush Ave. (718) 398-5413. SPRING MARKET: at Greenwood Also, “Light and Photography” Slovin. $5. 8 pm. 227 Fourth Baptist Church. 10 am to 4 pm. PIER SHOW 11: Brooklyn what’s new and what’s planned. workshop. 2 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 857-4816. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: The Working Artists Coalition pres- $15, $10 members of Historic 461 Sixth St. (718) 768-2488. Ave. (718) 735-4400. THEATER: “Blood Wedding,” by Harlequin performs. $6. 9 pm. PLANT SALE: In time for Mother’s ents the opening reception for Fund. 1 pm. Meet at main MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS: Salt Federico Garcia Lorca. $12, 70 North Sixth St. (718) 782- its art show. Live music by entrance, 25th Street and Fifth Day, Brooklyn Bear’s Pacific Marsh Nature Center offers a $10 seniors, $5 students. 2 and 5188. Street Garden hosts a sale. Lovebutton, refreshments and Inaka Avenue. (631) 549-4891. gift-making class. 2 pm. 3002 8 pm. Gershwin Theater, BAM CAFE: presents Theo Annuals, perennials and herbs. more. Noon to 6 pm. 499 Van HOUSE TOUR: Brooklyn Heights Inaka Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. Brooklyn College, one block Bleckmann and Kirk Nurock. 10 am to 4 pm. (718) 636- Brunt St. (718) 596-2507. Free. Association hosts its annual PERFORMANCES from the intersection of $10 food/ drink minimum. 10 GARD. ART SHOW: First Unitarian Sushi House event. Once-a-year opportunity Flatbush and Nostrand pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) OUTDOOR MARKET: at Flatbush Church hosts an arts festival Our experienced Sushi Chef to visit five private houses and SUZUKI VIOLIN: Year-end festival avenues. (718) 951-4500. 636-4111. Reformed Church. 10 am to 4 featuring music, dance, poetry prepares the freshest Sushi gardens. $30. 3 to 5 pm. of violin and cello students. MUSICAL: New Utrecht High TWO BOOTS: Nights Owls per- pm. Flatbush and Church and refreshments. Noon to 4 & Sashimi to order! Tickets available at 129 12:20 pm. Levenson Recital School presents “Footloose.” form Latin-rhythms. No cover. avenues. (718) 284-5140. pm. Corner of Pierrepont Pierrepont St. (718) 858-9193. Hall, Brooklyn College, one $10, $8 seniors and students. 8 10 pm to midnight. 514 BOOK FAIR: First Unitarian Street and Monroe Place. (718) Sukiyaki, Yosenabe & Shabu BROOKLYN PICNIC: Bike Week block from the intersection of pm. 1601 80th St. (718) 232- Second St. (718) 499-3253. Church hosts its annual event 624-5466. Free. hosts a family picnic. Noon to 3 Flatbush and Nostrand 2500. LOW BAR: presents music with featuring fiction, mystery, BOOK MARK SHOPPE: Chef Bill Shabu prepared at your table pm. See BikeWeekNYC.org avenues. (718) 951-4500. Free. DANCE: “Black Dance: Transition Jamie Weisberg. No cover. romance, sci-fi, history and Aftoora talks about his book WATER WONDERS: Prospect Park BARGEMUSIC: chamber music and Transformation” presents 10:30 pm. 81 Washington St. other types of books. Noon to “Cooking in the Comfort Combination Teriyaki & Tempura Available Audubon Center offers an interac- program by Mussorgsky and “Ronald Brown and Evidence: (718) 222-1LOW. 4 pm. Corner of Pierrepont Zone.” 1 pm. 6906 11th Ave. A light, healthy meal for the entire family. tive exhibit about the park’s water- Tchaikovsky. $35. 7:30 pm. Dirt Road.” $40, $30, $20. 8 PRE-THESIS FEST: International Street and Monroe Place. (718) (718) 680-3680. Free. ways. Noon to 5 pm. Prospect Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) pm. BAM Harvey Theater, 651 one-act classics directed by the 624-5466. 624-2083. Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. SINGLES BRUNCH: Fun-Guru (bet 4th & 5th Sts.) Park. (718) 287-3400. Free. first year MFA Directors at JEWELRY SALE: Jewelry from invites singles to a dim sum 236 7th Ave. CHILDREN PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “Love HEIGHTS PLAYERS: presents “My Brooklyn College, Department Israel. After sundown. 63 South brunch. $20. 1 pm. Letters,” by AR Gurney. $8. 8 Fair Lady.” $15, $12 seniors of Theater Faculty. Call for info. Portland Ave. (718) 855-0214. Williamsburg location. Call. (718) 499-7856 WATERLOO BRIDGE THEATER: pm. Emmanuel Episcopal and children. 8 pm. 26 Willow George Gershwin Theater, (917) 292-GURU. presents improvised show “The Church, 2635 E. 23rd St. (718) Place. (718) 237-2752. Brooklyn College, one block OTHER Continuously serving lunch and dinner 848-2837. from the intersection of MEETING: AARP Ovington Teddybearbaiters.” $2 for kids GALLERY PLAYERS: presents VIOLENCE PREVENTION: Chapter meets. 1 pm. Bay Mon. - Sat. Noon - 10:30pm, Sun. 5pm - 10:30pm and $7 for adults. 11 am. 190 BRIC STUDIO: “Brooklyn Unplug- “Chess,” a musical. $15, $12 Flatbush and Nostrand Brooklyn Youth Violence Underhill Ave. (212) 502-0796. ged,” an evening with Neo- children 12 and under and sen- avenues. (718) 951-4500. Prevention Coalition hosts continued on page GO 4 FREE DELIVERY • Catering Available • Major Credit Cards

Bring Your Family & Don’t Forget Your Mom to CELEBRATE Est. 1879 S AY OTHER’ D MEN Mother’s Day M unday, May 11th U S APPETIZER Sunday, May 11th, at Mozzarella Fresca • Insalata Tre Colori • Insalata Di Mare (Add’l $4.95) Antipasto Caldo • Crema D’Asparagi Gage &Tollner PASTA Penne Al Filetto Di Pomodoro Brooklyn’s Most Famous Landmark Restaurant (Penne with Prosciutto, Onions, Basil & Fresh Tomato Sauce) Ravioli Di Formaggio with It’s Classical Gas-Lit Chandeliers (Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce & Basil) Risotto Pescatore (Variety of Seasonal Seafood & Shellfish with Fresh Tomato Sauce) Special Three-Course ENTRÉE Salmone Tornado Dinner Menu (Rolled Salmon Over Spinach Topped with Lobster Sauce) With Your Choice of Pollo Valdostano Tantalizing Appetizers, Hearty Entrées & Luscious Desserts (Chicken Breast Stuffed with Prosciutto, Fontina Cheese, Topped with Mushrooms & Brown Sauce) We will certainly ‘pamper’ your mom and guests with Vitello Piccata Gage & Tollner’s classical dishes as well as (Veal Scaloppine with Lemon, White Wine & Artichokes) Mignonette Di Manzo Al Barolo our Chef’s contemporary creations. (Braised Filet Mignon topped with Mushrooms & Barolo) Carre D’Agnello Au Jus (Add’l $5.95) Early Reservations Suggested Serving fine Italian Cuisine (Rack of Lamb Breaded & Seasoned with Herbs, Natural Jus) 1:00 - 7:00pm (All entreés are served with vegetables & potatoes) Parking is available. Dine in or take out. $34.95 per Adult / $18.95 per Child (under 12) Coffee & Assorted Desserts • Cappuccino (additional $3.50) DON’T MISS THIS TUESDAY’S SPECIAL! Complimentary Valet Parking Wine lover’s night – Any bottled wine on list 1/2 price $34.95/ Person Marco Polo RISTORANTE MOM Bon Appétit! All specials valid 5pm to 10pm excluding holidays $18.95 345 Court Street (at Union Street) ❤ Children under 12 (718) 875-5181 718-852-5015 • Opescatoré Call Early for Open 7 days for lunch and dinner 372 Fulton Street (at Jay Street) Cono’s Reservations 301 Graham Avenue (cor. Ainslie St.) (718) 388-0168 Live Piano Playing DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN Williamsburg • • Open 7 days 11am-11pm Free Valet Parking www.marcopoloristorante.com 4 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003

Call for time. 30 Lafayette Ave. Films From Slovenia” series from her poetry. $7. 7:30 pm. (718) 636-4100. presents “Idle Running” (1999). Sotto Voce Lounge, 453 Fourth $10. 2 and 6:50 pm. Also, St. (718) 369-9322. HURS AY “Fortress Europe” (2001). 4:30 PAINTING: Norwegian Folk T , M 15 and 9:30 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. WHERE TO GO... Painting group meets. 7:30 BLOOD DRIVE: at New York (718) 595-2150. pm. Refreshments. All wel- Aquarium. Free admission to READING SERIES: Fiction-writers come. 59th Street Church, 749 aquarium after donation. 10 Continued from page GO 3... bers, $8 seniors and students. 1 famous operas. 2 pm. Levenson Lindsay Ahl and Michael Russell 59th St. (718) 853-1734. Free. am to 4 pm. Surf Avenue and Ridge Center, 6935 Fourth Ave. to 3 pm. Meet on steps of Recital Hall, Brooklyn College, read from their works. 6 pm. MEETING: Eilat Chapter of West Eighth Street. (718) 265- (718) 748-0650. Tennis House in Prospect Park. one block from the intersection Barbes Cafe, 376 Ninth St. Hadassah holds an open meet- 3454. (718) 965-9177. Free. BAMCINEMATEK: “The New (718) 788-8500, ext. 208. of Flatbush and Nostrand ing. Prospective new members PROJECT CHANCE: Workshop Films From Slovenia” series GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Tour avenues. (718) 951-4500. Free. OCULARIS FILM: Cinema of cordially invited to attend. for parents on “Nutrition.” 3 presents “Blind Spot” (2002). and talk about Green-Wood’s LECTURE SERIES: Brooklyn Public Williamsburg Style presents 7:30 pm. Temple Shalom, 2075 pm. 44-60 Rockwell Place. $10. 2 and 6:30 pm. Q & A with historical, sociological, architec- Library hosts a series on Jews programs at 7 and 9:30 pm. E. 68th St. (718) 382-6454. (718) 694-6957. Free. director Hanna Slak follows tural, artistic, horticultural and and the Media. Today: “Jews in $6. 70 North Sixth St. (718) LECTURE: Congregation B’nai 782-5188. FLOWER WORKSHOP: The 6:30 pm screening. Also, theatrical appeal. $6. 1 pm. Radio.” 2 pm. Brooklyn Public Avraham of Brooklyn Heights Horticultural Society of New “Ljubljana” (2002). 4:30 and Meet inside main entrance at Library, Central branch, Grand hosts the latest in its ongoing York hosts a talk on how to 9:30 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. Fifth Avenue and 35th Street. Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Monday night discussions with ON AY plant and transform your gar- (718) 595-2150. (718) 469-5277. Free. M , M 12 Rabbi Aaron Raskin. The cur- den. Children and adults wel- BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN: BARGEMUSIC: chamber music rent series is titled, “Ethics of SPEED DATING: Straight singles. BOOK FAIR: at Adelphi Academy. come. Gloves and tools provid- Meet 9 to 18 singles for one- Spring Fest 2003 begins and program by Bach and Kurtag. Our Fathers.” Today: “Think ed. 3 to 4:30 pm. Brooklyn lasts until Father’s Day. Enjoy $35. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Judith Angel Photography 9 am to 2 pm. 8515 Ridge First: No One is Born in a on-one dates. 3 pm. Park Slope Boulevard. (718) 238-3308. Public Library, Red Hook Food Co-op, 782 Union St. Call concerts on the Cherry Landing. (718) 624-2083. Vacuum.” It is open to every- branch, 8 Wolcott St. (212) for info. (718) 622-0560. Esplanade, outdoor poetry CONCERT: St. Jacobi Lutheran SUPPORT: SHHH-Self Help for the one, regardless of religious 757-0915. Free. readings, film, tours and more. Church hosts a concert by the Historic homes Hard of Hearing meets. 2 pm. background. 8 pm. 117 IRRESISTIBLE ATTRACTION: Brooklyn College Student BASIC JUDAISM: Congregation Learn about the laws of attrac- Highlights include a reading of Corona Ensemble for Mother’s Remsen St. (718) 802-1827. Center, Campus Road and East Free. B’nai Avraham offers a talk tion, as taught by “Success poems for Mother’s Day by the Day. Music spans classical Be a nosy neighbor — enjoy the Brooklyn Heights “The Holidays: An Walt Whitman Project and a baroque to American folk. 4 27th Street. (718) 769-6771. MUSIC: Concert for violin, viola, Coach” Kevin Gallagher. $30. 4 Association’s annual House and Garden Tour. Free. Appointments Calendar.” 6:30 pm. Devi, 837 Union St. (718) concert by Toshi Reagon. $5, $3 pm. 5406 Fourth Ave. (718) cello, piano and voice. 8:30 seniors and students, free for to 8 pm. 117 Remsen St. (718) 636-8121. 439-8978. Free. The self-guided May 10 tour will take you inside five MUSIC: Brooklyn Youth Chorus pm. Mark Morris Dance Center, 596-4840. Free. children 16 and under. 10 am to JAZZ: Annette St. John and her hosts its annual benefit. Actress 3 Lafayette Ave. Reservations ART: Brooklyn Arts Exchange pres- 5 pm. 1000 Washington Ave. 19th-century townhouses, including a Victorian brick Rosie Perez is emcee. $150. BARGEMUSIC: chamber music ents opening of exhibit “But It Trio perform. $15 includes necessary. (718) 624-8400, ext. (718) 623-7220. house with finely carved marble mantles (pictured), from Silent auction preview from 6 214. Free. program by Schubert, Doesn’t Look Like Me.” 421 champagne. 4:30 and 5:45 pm. Mendelssohn and Brahms. $35. WILLIAMSBURG WALK: New York Up Over Jazz Cafe, 351 1 pm to 5 pm. to 6:30 pm. Concert choral GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Fifth Ave. Call for time. (718) performance at 6:30 pm. Buffet 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. 832-0018. Free. Like a Native offers a walk Flatbush Ave. (718) 398-5413. Evening of burlesque. 9:30 pm. around Brooklyn’s most diverse General admission tickets are $30 and include the reception at 7:30 pm. Brooklyn (718) 624-2083. COMEDY: Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha. HALCYON CAFE: presents music No cover. 70 North Sixth St. neighborhood. $15. 2 to 4:30 house tour, refreshments at Plymouth Church (and a Museum of Art, 200 Eastern (718) 782-5188. BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts a $5. 9 pm. The Boudoir Bar, 273 with Amoeba Technology. 7 pm discussion group. This month’s pm. Call for reservations and to midnight. No cover. 227 Parkway. (718) 243-9447. Smith St. (718) 624-8878. meeting place. (718) 393-7537. tour of the sanctuary), while $200 patron tickets include PUBLIC HEARING: of Community selection is “Picasso: My AUCTION: and music at Lafayette Smith St. (718) 260-WAXY. Grandfather,” by Mariana a champagne brunch, tour of an additional house, an Board 7. Zoning issues will be TUES, MAY 13 Avenue Presbyterian Church. CHILDREN THEATER: “Blood Wedding.” 2 Picasso. 7:30 pm. 106 Court St. pm. See Sat. early start on the tour and all general admission perks. discussed. 6:30 pm. Holy $25. 7 to 10 pm. 85 South CHINATOWN FOR KIDS: Dr. Phil’s Name Church, 245 Prospect HOUSING FAIR: Bay Ridge (718) 246-4996. Free. Oxford St. (718) 625-7515. New York Talks and Walks GALLERY PLAYERS: “Chess.” 3 According to BHA Executive Director Judy Stanton, the Park West. (718) 854-0003. HALCYON CAFE: presents a pm. See Sat. Center for Older Adults hosts a SINGLES: Bay Ridge Singles Club invites kids to take a walk house tour proceeds are given back to the community — IDENTITY PROTECTION: Brooklyn fair featuring representatives poetry and prose reading. No hosts “Hawaiian Cafe.” $5. 7:30 through Chinatown. $8. 11 am. HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “My Fair Public Library, Business branch, from Con Edison, legal aid, cover. 7:30 pm. 227 Smith St. pm. Our Lady of Angels Meet at northwest corner of Lady.” 3 pm. See Sat. in the form of grants to PS 8 and to the Atlantic Avenue hosts a talk “You Know Who EPIC, Medicaid, Access Ride, (718) 260-WAXY. Church, 7320 Fourth Ave. (718) Bowery and Canal streets. (888) PUPPET OPERA: “The Barber of Master Plan process this past year — and also help pay You Are.” Seminar offers way elder law, Mitchell-Lama BRIC STUDIO: presents American 256-3551. 377-4455. Seville.” 3 pm. See Sat. BHA’s operating costs and programs including tree main- to protect yourself from identi- Apartments and many more. Theater Nexus, featuring work BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “Love ty theft. 6:30 to 8 pm. 280 Transportation available. 9:30 by Tom X Chao. $10, $8 stu- MUSEUM: presents “The Letters.” 3:30 pm. See Sat. tenance. Cadman Plaza West. (718) 623- am to noon. 6935 Fourth Ave. dents. 7:30 pm. 57 Rockwell SUN, MAY 11 Roots of Swing.” $3. 1:30 and 3 OTHER “We spend $10,000 a year on street tree mainte- 7000. Free. (718) 748-0650, ext. 121. Free. Place. (718) 855-7882. pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) BARNES AND NOBLE: presents OPERA: Regina Opera Company GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: CD Mother’s Day 735-4400. SUNDAYS ON MYRTLE: Lecture nance,” said Stanton. “Last year, we used the moneys historian Michael Immerso, performs “An Afternoon of release party for “Birth of PUPPETWORKS: “Cinderella.” and demo on photography: donated to water and fertilize the trees, supplement- reading from his book “Coney Opera and Popular Music.” George,” a chamber opera. $5. OUTDOORS AND TOURS 12:30 and 2:30 pm. See Sat. how to buy it, collect it and ing the work the Parks Department does.” Island: The People’s 1:30 pm. Brooklyn Public 6 to 9 pm. 70 North Sixth St. SPRING FLOWER WALK: frame it. $15. 4 to 6 pm. Playground.” 7 pm. 106 Court Library, Macon branch, 361 (718) 782-5188. Brooklyn Center for the Urban PERFORMANCES Clinton Hill Simply Art and The tours will be held rain or shine. For more informa- St. (718) 246-4996. Free. Lewis Ave. (718) 376-6185. SOUTHPAW: Pontani Sisters and Environment takes a walk OPERA: Brooklyn College Opera Framing Gallery, 583 Myrtle tion, call the BHA at (718) 858-9193. — Lisa J. Curtis READING SERIES: Jeffrey Free. others perform for a benefit for through woods and meadows Theater presents students in Ave. (718) 624-5041. McDaniel reads from his works. MEETING: AARP of Bay Ridge Projekt Brooklyn. $10. 8 pm. of Prospect Park. $11, $9 mem- scenes and vignettes from BAMCINEMATEK: “The New Also, Rachel McKibbens reads meets. 2:30 pm. Shore Hill 125 Fifth Ave. (718) 834-9120. Housing, 9000 Shore Road. LOW BAR: presents music with (718) 748-9114. Radigan. No cover. 10 pm. 81 MUSIC: Corona Ensemble per- Washington St. (718) 222- forms a program of classical 1LOW. baroque and American folk. 4 GALLERY PLAYERS: “Chess.” 8 pm. St. Jacobi Evangelical pm. See Sat. Lutheran Church, 5406 Fourth Ave. (718) 439-8978. Free. BAMCINEMATEK: presents FRI, MAY 16 “Light and Shadows” series. Today “Incubus” (1966). $10. NATURE CENTER TOUR: Salt 4:30, 6:50 and 9:30 pm. Marsh Nature Center offers a Cinemachat with film critic tour of its displays and the his- Elliott Stein and producer Tony tory of Marine Park and Taylor after 6:50 pm screening. Gerritsen Beach. 2 to 4 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636- 3302 Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. 4100. Free. BARNES AND NOBLE: Monthly BENEFIT SHOW: Kentler book discussion group. Today’s International Drawing Space selection is “Roscoe,” by hosts “100 Small Works on William Kennedy. 7 pm. 106 Paper.” $100 includes one Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. work of art. 6 pm. 353 Van SOUTHPAW: Positive Focus, a Brunt St. (718) 875-2098. center for emerging photo RECEPTION: 718 Gallery hosts a artists, hosts a benefit party. reception for its exhibit “Color $15, $10 students. 7 pm. Fifth Portraits by Ann Rosen.” 6 pm. Avenue at St. John’s Place. 164 Fifth Ave. (718) 636-1103. (718) 854-4639. BARGEMUSIC: chamber music MUSIC: The Delicato Ensemble program by Schubert, performs a program of classical Mendelssohn and Brahms. $35. and contemporary works by 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. Barcos, Ibert, Kummer, Wilder (718) 624-2083. and others. $20, $15 seniors, LOW BAR: presents music with $10 students. Reception fol- The Howard Fishman Quartet. lows. 7:30 pm. Bargemusic, No cover. 10 pm. 81 Fulton Ferry Landing. (973) Washington St. (718) 222- 467-1348. 1LOW. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Pie SUGARHILL SUPPER CLUB: Live Hole Comedy features an in concert: Friends and evening of alternative comedy, Strangers Youth Jazz Band, storytelling, jokes and more. NSP Fashion Models; NSP $7. 8 pm. No cover. 70 North Dance Troupe, vocalist Simone Sixth St. (718) 782-5188. Collins and more. $20 includes MUSIC: Cerddorion, a vocal meal. 615 DeKalb Ave. Call for chamber ensemble, presents time. (917) 622-0492. “Regenerations: Ancient Tunes STARRY NIGHT: Salt Marsh Revisited.” $15, $10 students Nature Center hosts a night of and seniors. St. John’s astronomy and stargazing. 6 Episcopal Church, 139 St. pm. 3302 Ave. U. (718) 421- John’s Place. (212) 569-5593. 2021. Free. CHAMBER MUSIC: Brooklyn Chamber Music Society pres- WEDS, MAY 14 ents its first concert. $25. 8 pm. First Unitarian Church, 50 LEADERS’ LUNCHEON: New Monroe Place. (718) 858-0718. York Chapter, Arthritis SOUTHPAW: Live music with The Foundation hosts its 14th annu- Standard. $8. 8:30 pm. 125 al Brooklyn Leaders’ Award Fifth Ave. (718) 230-0236. Luncheon. Honorees include BAM CAFE: presents The Michael Celia Weintrob, publisher of Hashim Project. $10 food/ The Brooklyn Papers. $175 per drink minimum. 9 pm. 30 ticket. 11:30 am. Brooklyn Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4111. Botanic Garden, Palm House, GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: New 1000 Washington Ave. (212) York band Gaijin A Go-Go play 984-8706. Japanese pop. $6. 9:30 pm. 70 LUNCHEON: Lutheran Medical North Sixth St. (718) 782-5188. Center Auxiliary hosts its annu- PAPER MOON PLAYERS: “Love al fundraising luncheon. Noon Letters.” 8 pm. See Sat. to 4 pm. Call for ticket info. Rex Manor. (718) 748-0816. GALLERY PLAYERS: “Chess.” 8 pm. See Sat. FILM: The Watch Club hosts the classic thriller “North by HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “My Fair Northwest” (1959). 2 pm. 157 Lady.” 8 pm. See Sat. Montague St. (718) 875-6960. MICRO MUSEUM: “International Free. Not Still Art Festival.” 8 pm. MEETING: AARP, Narrows See Sat., May 17. Chapter, meets. 2 pm. Our STUDENT CONCERT: Young Lady of Angels, 337 74th St. People Performing Workshop’s (718) 788-7372. dance program. 8 pm. See 651 FLOWER WORKSHOP: The ARTS: The Dayton Horticultural Society of New Contemporary Dance York hosts a talk on how to plant and transform your garden. Children and adults welcome. Gloves and tools provided. 3:30 to 5 pm. Brooklyn Public Library, Pacific branch, 25 Fourth Ave. (212) 757-0915. Free. RECEPTION: St. Francis College presents exhibit “A Pastiche of Watercolors.” 5 to 7 pm. 180 Remsen St. (718) 489-5272. Free. MEETING: General board meeting of Community Board 6. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St. (718) 643-3027. ARTS SEMINAR: Brooklyn Arts Council hosts a talk as part of its “Creativity and Practicality” series: “Managing a Box Office in Tight or ‘Virtual’ Quarters.” 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Gale Gates et al, 37 Main St. (718) 625-0080. Free. YOGA: Learn sahaja yoga. 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Brooklyn Public Library, Carroll Gardens branch, 396 Clinton St. (718) 833-5751. Free. NEW FEST: Brooklyn Academy of Music presents The New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Tonight’s film: “Everything Will Be Fine” (1998). $10, $7 students. Call for time. Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. JAZZ: Jazz vocalist Sanni Orasmaa sings. 7 pm. St. Joseph’s College, Quadrangle, 245 Clinton Ave. (718) 636- 0374. Free. BARNES AND NOBLE: presents Mark Costello reading from his novel “Big If.” 7:30 pm. 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Klezmer music. No cover. 8:30 pm. No cover. 70 North Sixth St. (718) 782-5188. LOW BAR: DJ Muor Wiselwod spins classic jazz and old country. No cover. 9 pm. 81 Washington St. (718) 222- 1LOW. BAMCINEMATEK: The New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival hosts its bimonthly series and presents “Everything Will Be Fine” (1998). $10, $7 students. May 12, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 5 Fairy tale come true At BAM’s gala benefit, royals were on stage — and in the audience, too By Lisa J. Curtis danced to exquisitely elfin perfection by Bernice The Brooklyn Papers Coppieters. The child’s tale was made surprisingly adult with or one magical night, patrons of the arts in the sexy costumes designed by Jerome Kaplan. Under Borough of Kings were able to rub elbows Kaplan’s direction, Cinderella’s cruel step-siblings F with royalty from the Riviera. and stepmother wear coordinating corsets, garters and Prior to the New York premiere of Les Ballets de hoop skirts that come to intimidating points (which Monte Carlo’s “Cinderella,” gala-goers sipped magically did not appear to inhibit their performance cocktails in tents near the Brooklyn Acade- of Maillot’s refreshing blend of classical and con- my of Music and drooled over luxury temporary ballet). In fact the evil / Greg Mango / Greg / Greg Mango / Greg items on the silent auction tables step-mom’s wigs and purple Mango / Greg while trying to nonchalantly catch costumes seemed an homage to glimpses of Monaco’s royal fami- CHITTER both Cruella De Vil from “101 ly, screened by a copse of potted Dalmations” and Sour Grapes, trees at the rear of the tent. the witch who menaces Straw- 1 2 3 The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Among the celebs who turned out CHATTE berry Shortcake and her ani- Papers The Brooklyn for the black-tie extravaganza, a bene- R mated friends. Royal gathering: (1) Author Sandra Brown beams at the pre-performance reception in tents near the Brooklyn Academy of Music. (2) His Serene BAM Spring Gala fit for the ballet company and the The evening blurred the lines Highness Prince Albert of Monaco and (3) Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango Brooklyn Academy of Music, were Brooklyn Academy of entertainment and reality, as the their Royal Highnesses the Prince and of Music audience watched the fairytale about Princess of Hanover (aka Princess Caro- April 29, 2003 a bevy of lascivious maidens jockeying line and her husband, Prince Ernst August for the hand of the prince while sitting be- our democratically elected, gregarious leader Councilmen David Yassky and James Davis. the war on Iraq, the 15th anniversary screening of of Hanover) and His Serene Highness Hereditary hind real princes and princesses. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz The ball was open to all, with tickets beginning “Bull Durham,” in which Sarandon and Robbins Prince Albert. Deeply tanned actress-model Lauren The audience of arts patrons did bristle when — spotted at the post-show dinner. at $300 per couple. It raised $1.2 million for BAM starred with Kevin Costner, was moved from up- Hutton and best-selling author Sandra Brown, in- asked to rise for the royal family’s entrance and at The “Cinderella” ball was chaired by the Honor- and Les Ballets de Monte Carlo. state Cooperstown to BAM. jecting a dose of movie-star glamour in their glittering intermission when asked by ushers to keep to their able Maguy Maccario-Doyle, Consul General of The event was attended by the movie’s director gowns, as well as cabaret sensation Bobby Short seats until the royal family had exited from the the- Monaco, and Nora Ann Wallace and Jack Nus- Home run Ron Shelton, and co-star Robert Wuhl, as well as were spotted trading air kisses among the VIPs. ater. But BAM president Karen Brooks Hopkins baum. Other VIPs in attendance were home repair Actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins Sandy the Seagull, the Brooklyn Cyclones’ mascot. Choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot’s in- warned the royals in her remarks preceding the per- guru Bob Vila, who’s working on a building in sought refuge at BAM Rose Cinemas on April 30 The screening was a benefit for the Cooperstown terpretation of the classic story calls for Cinderella’s formance that Brooklyn and Monaco are quite dif- DUMBO these days, choreographers Lucinda from their recent storm of controversy. After Base- Food Bank. mother to return to her after death as her glittering ferent municipalities, with Monaco taking the lead Childs and Trisha Brown, as well as socialites Mrs. ball Hall of Fame President Dale Petroskey object- “We appreciate Brooklyn opening its doors to fairy godmother. The role of the fairy-mother was for best climate and Brooklyn winning points for Randolph Hearst and Lynne Wyatt and City ed to the politically active thespians’ opposition to See CHITTER CHATTER on page GO 7

ganato, shrimp scampi, baked clams and both indoors in the light, airy dining room Two Steps Down Bistro sophistication in a friendly, neigh- specials every evening, the homemade Elliot suggests consulting the restaurant’s mussels marinara. A delicious cabernet and outside in its sidewalk cafe where borhood restaurant. There’s steak au fettuccini, with grilled shrimp and sun- Web site, www.gotlemon.com for sea- sauce accompanies juicy rack of lamb. diners happily gawk at bustling Seventh 240 DeKalb Ave. at Vanderbilt poivre for meat-and-potatoes people and dried tomatoes, served in a basil cream sonal updates. Located on a quiet street, Michael’s Avenue shoppers. The entrees include a Avenue, (718) 399-2020, steamed chocolate pudding cake for sauce is out of this world. might be one of Brooklyn’s hidden treas- wide range of pasta, fish, meat and chick- www.twostepsdown.com (AmEx, MC, sweetaholics. Another crowd-pleaser is the veal ures if the word hadn’t gotten out years en dishes. Fusilli with four-cheese cream Visa) Entrees $12.95-$29.95. Appetizers include lightly curried mussels Champagne, covered in a cream sauce ago — mostly from satisfied customers sauce is legend. End your meal with a with sliced mushrooms. Enjoy the tradi- Yiannis MORE DINING who return from all over the metropoli- Sotto Voce dessert (the tiramisu is excel- Opened 33 years ago, this exquisite and shrimp and crab cakes. Saturday and tional Italian desserts like tartufo and 6901 Fourth Ave. at 69th Street, (718) tan area. Michael’s pastry shop and ice lent!); they’re all “homemade” at the seafood restaurant may very well be why Sunday brunch. Monday and Tuesday prix other fine restaurants have flocked to fixe dinner at $22. gelato, or finish off with the creamy Italian 238-7510 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: cream parlor are located across the restaurant. toasted almond cake. Continued from page GO 3 fountain in the rear patio to the friendly street. Fort Greene. This cozy, bi-level eatery can $11 -$21. staff and ample menu. La Traviata offers seat up to 75, between the ground floor, The menu at this Bay Ridge eatery if the weather is right! There’s a Southern all those dishes that have made Italy a upstairs and garden deck overlooking the 2 Fifteen Cucina includes exotic dishes like grilled octo- twist to many of the dishes, like the gourmand’s delight — chicken alla Superfine backyard. Inside, you’ll find exposed brick Whim Louisiana gumbo (different flavor each pus; Greek favorites like mussels steamed Marsala, veal scaloppini, shrimp scampi. Mo-Bay Restaurant walls adorned with lots of artwork — the Napolitan week), “That’s Right Catfish Tacos,” and 126 Front St. at Pearl Street, (718) 243 Degraw St. at Clinton Street, with ouzo, and lobster cooked in a clay Lighter fare includes thin-crust pizza with colors of berries and grapes contrasting jambalaya, but you can also order 112 DeKalb Ave. at Ashland Place, 243-9005 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: 215 Columbia St. at Union Street, (718) 797-2017 (AmEx, MC, Visa) pot in a wood-burning oven with mussels, a huge selection of toppings. Delivery (718) 246-2800, www.mobayrestau- with white tablecloths. And the food! “Bubbling Macaroni and Cheese” or a service via phone or the Web site. $9-$20. (718) 858-2960, www.2fifteen.com Entrees: $7-$16. clams, shrimp, and scallops with grilled hanger steak. Harvest serves din- rant.com (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Louisiana gumbo contains mussels, (Amex, DC, MC, Visa) Entrees: $13- Moroccan spices. Also try the whole Sidewalk cafe seats available in season. This DUMBO artists’ hangout excels in clams, shrimps, scallops and oysters. The ner every night, breakfast and lunch Entrees: $7-$15.75. the less-is-more for both entrees and $24.50. Seafood lovers in Cobble Hill craving grilled fish, and what owner John Monday through Friday, and brunch on base is roux, and then corn and okra are lunch on the half shell should be pleased Stathopoulos calls “the best Black Angus If Caribbean, soul and vegetarian food desserts. Grill-mistress Laura Taylor pre- The ivy green and powder blue motif of 2 weekends. added. The gumbo is served with yellow that Whim’s raw bar opens at noon. steaks anywhere.” All in a friendly atmos- are what you fancy, then Mo-Bay restau- pares each dish as it’s ordered, so be rice and a garden salad. The blackened Fifteen Cucina starts with the walls, is Lichee Nut Whim has all the rustic offerings of a New phere at moderate prices. rant is the place tonight. Mo-Bay’s interi- ready to wait. Her daily dinner menu — medley is spiced and seared salmon, cat- picked up in the table linen, and makes a or is upscale yet relaxing and the fresh- England seafood shack as well as more 162 Montague St. at Clinton Street, written on ambulatory chalkboards — fish and tuna, topped with a black bean beautiful crescendo in the large painting cut flowers and reggae music give the Two Boots Henry’s End downstairs, (718) 522-5565 (AmEx, features an entree-sized salad, two fish and corn salsa. Sweet endings include of the Bay of Naples. sophisticated fare like a corn and lobster place a cool, island vibe. Popular dishes dishes, one pasta and a meat dish creat- 514 Second Ave. at Seventh Avenue, DC, MC, Visa) Entrees: $6-$12. sweet potato cake with cinnamon gelato, chowder that weighs in between chow- 44 Henry St. at Cranberry Street, include the curried coconut salmon, pan- ed from organic produce and cuts from Family style, classic Italian cooking is what This 21-year-old Brooklyn Heights and bread pudding with rum sauce. der and bisque. (718) 499-3253 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) (718) 834-1776 (Amex, DC, Disc, MC, blackened chicken and oxtail stew. For prime butchers and fish markets. Try this they serve up to the delight of their Chinese restaurant has had several loca- Entrees: $8-$16. Visa) Entrees: $15.95-$22.95. vegetarians, the brown-stewed veggie on for size: seared tuna drizzled with a patrons. In addition to creative dinner Menus change seasonally, so owner Marc tions, owners and chefs, but throughout chicken, curry veggie chicken and barbe- cranberry-shallot reduction and a side of Famous for its thin crust pizza, Two Located two blocks from the Brooklyn has maintained the high quality that Boots is a fusion of Cajun and Italian Heights promenade, Henry’s End, a casu- cue veggie chili are so delicious — you grilled veggies. Sundays feature 12th St. Bar & Grill keeps customers coming back. Owner won’t miss the meat. The dessert menu with a casual and inviting atmosphere. al neighborhood restaurant, insures a Jerry Shen has dedicated himself to Southwestern-style brunch and a blue- 1123 Eighth Ave. at 12th Street, (718) = Full review available at www.BrooklynPapers.com. offers bread pudding with rum sauce and Offering a variety of southern dishes, wonderful meal and a cozy, romantic keeping the restaurant’s fare authentical- grass band. Mo-Bay’s famous “rummy rum cake” — 965-9526 (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Express, DC= Diner’s Club, what owner Piper Wandzilak calls atmosphere. ly Chinese. Chef Eric Wu cooks in both soaked in three types of rum and served Entrees: $14-$18. “American comfort food.” Szechuan and Cantonese styles and pre- Disc= Discover Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card Chef-owner Mark Lahm creates entrees warm with vanilla ice cream — a slice of pares a broad spectrum of dishes that like chicken with pears, walnuts, and blue heaven. cheese, and duck with wild mushrooms. include Cantonese-style beef short ribs and the house special — a generous Make sure to visit Henry’s End in the fall plate of jumbo shrimp sauteed with and winter (October-March) for the six- Chinese vegetables and lichee nuts — The Minnow month long Wild Game Festival, where which, by the way, are not nuts at all, but 442 Ninth St. at Seventh Avenue, exotic cuisine like the herb-crusted elk, sweet and succulent fruit. fiddlehead ferns and soft-shell crabs are (718) 832-5500 (DC, MC, Visa) bound to get your tastebuds tingling. Entrees: $15-$19. Long Tan The Minnow combines classic seafood dishes with zesty sauces, and an Upper Hill Diner 196 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) East Side chic — lots of warm wood and 622-8444 (MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$16. softly tinted walls. But the best part is 231 Court St. at Baltic Street, (718) 522- that it’s all at reasonable prices. 2220 (Cash only) Entrees: $8.50-$14. In spirit, this Cobble Hill hangout is clos- Serving Thai food, Long Tan is a friendly er to the coffee shops of the past – and relaxed restaurant where comfy Patois unpretentious, friendly, and inexpensive – cushions in vibrant colors line the open, than the greasy spoon or retrofitted din- white dining room. Paper lanterns hang 255 Smith St. at Douglass Street, ers of today. Chef-staffed Hill Diner around the room and a large window (718) 855-1535 (MC, Visa) Entrees: serves traditional bacon and eggs along- overlooks a garden area with outdoor $15-$19. seating. side veggie-friendly fare like a fresh moz- This pioneering French bistro begun by zarella, roasted tomato and olive paste For appetizers, Long Tan offers a crab- chef-partner Alan Harding sparked the sandwich, or mushroom ravioli with ricot- and-mango summer roll, which is a deli- Smith Street restaurant revolution. The ta and spinach sauce. Salads are numer- cate wrap of fresh cilantro and crabmeat. walls are papered in French newspaper ous and heaped with fresh market pro- Other appetizers include the fish cakes collages. Two dining rooms offer diners a duce. Appetizers like garlic-sauteed with kaffir lime, vegetarian spring rolls feeling of intimacy and eliminate long shrimp with avocado mousse should and shrimp and lichee spring rolls. For lines for a table. The signature dishes are please carnivores. For dessert, try the pie. entrees, the restaurant’s signature dishes the steak frites with au poivre sauce and include a yellow curry of butternut anything fish, assures Harding. For a squash, three-flavored snapper and duck romantic evening, request a table by the Inaka Sushi House with tamarind sauce. Long Tan also offers fireplace. The service is above par. brunch Saturdays and Sundays 11 am – 3 Vegetarian offerings and Sunday brunch, 236 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, pm. too. Garden seats available. (718) 499-7856 (AmEx, Disc, MC, At Long Tan’s red bar, sassy cocktails Visa) Entrees: $9.60-$16.50. make drinking here an original experi- The making of those beautiful little ence. The wines all come from Australia Pearl Room works of art called sushi is so fascinating and New Zealand, making the restaurant many people will prefer sitting at the bar a favorite spot for wine enthusiasts. 8201 Third Ave. at 82nd Street, (718) The New ST. PETER’S MAUSOLEUM where owner Joanne Wu’s cadre of 833-6666 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: superb sushi chefs work their magic. $16-$24. at St. Michael’s Cemetery Others may prefer the comfort of Inaka’s LouLou Diners who haven’t been to this Bay Brooklyn College dining room. Either way, a good idea for Ridge eatery recently will be pleased beginners is to order the nine-piece sushi 222 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Avenue, (718) 246-0633, with extensive renovations — an expand- deluxe box, which contains yellow tail, ed dining room with a suspended ceiling salmon, mackerel, fan fish roll, crab meat, www.loulou/restaurant.com (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12.50-$19. that seems to float, slate floors, pillars white fish in several varieties, shrimp and and terra cotta restrooms. The dining is tuna roll. Sushi can also be ordered a la Serving healthy and reasonably priced casual and the cuisine is continental, with Undergraduate Division Open House carte and in more modest combinations. food, this French restaurant is part of the an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood. Teriyaki fans will find Inaka’s dishes Fort Greene restaurant renaissance. Sesame swordfish, fresh lobster and crab expertly seasoned and melt-in-your- LouLou has a cozy atmosphere with rus- cakes are popular dishes. But Pearl Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m. mouth tender. tic tables, exposed brick walls and a love- Room also serves filet mignon, shell ly garden. The menu focuses on seafood steaks, chicken and veal dishes, salads — seared Maine diver sea scallops with and pastas. The most popular dessert is Brooklyn College Student Center Isobel grilled portobello mushrooms in a ver- the fried ice cream. Garden and sidewalk mouth herbed cream sauce, and cham- cafe seats available. Campus Road and East 27 Street, Brooklyn, New York 60 Henry St. at Cranberry Street, pagne sea bass with shitaki mushrooms, www.isobelnyc.com, (718) 243-2010 fresh shallot and bouchot mussels in (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $16-$24. champagne cream sauce. Quercy The Moorish/Old World feel of Isobel is enhanced by the rough-hewn tables 242 Court St. at Baltic Street, (718) (handcrafted from antique barn wood by Luce 243-2151 (Cash only) Entrees: $12- Ensure Peace of Mind for yourself and your family. (718) 951-5001 one of the owners) and wrought-iron $24. 411 11th St. at Sixth Avenue, (718) www.brooklyn.cuny.edu lighting fixtures. The French Mediter- Ooh la la — French food cooked by a ranean menu includes wild striped bass 768-4698 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: real Frenchman, and bien sur — of SAVINGS ($20) served in a morel mushroom sauce $15-$18. course — in Cobble Hill! Chef and co- with creme fraiche, and accompanied by Majors include Accounting • Business • Computer and Information Luce’s Tuscan inspired menu uses local owner Jean-Francois Fraysse claims his CERTIFICATE baby spring vegetables and fingerling cassoulet (meat and bean stew) is “one Science • Education • Health and Nutrition Sciences • Performing and potatoes. Another option is the double- ingredients seasoned with a light hand. ENTITLES BEARER TO Fried calamari with lemon mayonnaise is of the best in the city.” Other classic cut pork chop ($18) with baby leeks, country dishes include foie gras, rabbit Visual Arts • TV and Radio • many more. sauteed vegetables and apple polenta in served with a side of lightly dressed spinach. Pasta is freshly made. A bitter- stew and blanquette de veau (veal stew) $1,000 a prune sauce. sweet chocolate cake is paired with cin- — perfect comfort food for a cold win- Pre-Development Discount on a Companion Organic ingredients are used wherever namon-flavored pears. ter’s day. Closed Mondays. Information on careers and employment opportunities after graduation. possible, allowing for heightened flavors. Crypt in our newest Mausoleum Weekend brunch at Isobel offers unusual ($500 Value when applied to a single crypt) choices like the Cuban (pressed pork) River Cafe sandwich and Spanish omelet with chori- Marco Polo Ristorante zo, in addition to standards like French 345 Court St. at Union Street, (718) 1 Water St. at Old Fulton Street, (718) 522-5200 (AmEx, Disc, MC, toast, eggs Benedict and eggs 852-5015, www.marcopoloris- Interest Free, Tax-Free, Only 10% Down Florentine. You’ll find the active bar does- Visa) Three-course dinner: $70; six- n’t interfere with a relaxing dinner, torante.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, course tasting menu: $90. Next door: because the space is divided into three Visa) Entrees: $16.95-$28.95. The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, 1 Call (718) 278-3240 areas — one is a secluded dining room One of Brooklyn’s most elegant dining Water St. at Old Fulton Street, (718) perfect for small private parties. rooms, Marco Polo boasts valet parking, a 246-3963. Desserts: $1.50-$6.50. formally dressed and knowledgeable wait A quarter-century institution for fine din- St. Michael’s Cemetery staff and a sophisticated menu that ing accompanied by the most breathtak- La Brunette reflects the taste of its owner, Joe Chirico, ing river view of Manhattan make River 72-02 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, Queens a veteran restaurateur. Marco Polo has a 300 North Sixth St. at Havermeyer Cafe a favorite date destination. www.stmichaelscemetery.com menu that includes an array of hot and Executive chef Brad Steelman offers Est. 1852 Street, (718) 384-5800 (AmEx, Disc, cold appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, fish, MC, Visa) Entrees: $10-$20. three-course or six-course tasting menus chicken, veal, steaks and chops prepared for dinner. Steelman pairs a crisp duck Chef John Keller produces French dishes by chef Francesco Insingo. The dessert breast with a lavender honey glaze with like bouillabaisse and coq au vin, and wagon offers pastries, cakes, tortes, fruits, sauteed cracked-pepper spaetzle (a delicious desserts such as creme brulee sorbet and gelato. Marco Polo is open for house-made fine German noodle), and and chocolate souffle. This is a quaint, lunch and dinner. duck confit (duck meat preserved in its quiet spot with music at a level that own fat) with foie gras and fresh cherry allows conversation, a sound-absorbing jus. Next door is a sister establishment: tufted banquette running the length of Michael’s the cash-only Brooklyn Ice Cream one wall, and wood panels. 2929 Avenue R at Nostrand Avenue, Factory, where all eight flavors are made with fresh cream and no eggs. (718) 998-7851, www.michaelsof- Visit online brooklyn.com (AmEx, Carte Blanche, La Traviata DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $17-$30. 139 Montague St. at Clinton Street; Sotto Voce 161 Joralemon St. at Clinton Street, Over 35 years ago, Michael Cacace 225 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, (718) 858-4100, www.latraviatatogo.com opened a small pizzeria with three tables (718) 369-9322 (Cash only) Entrees: (AmEx, Disc, DC, MC, Visa) Entrees: and a takeout window. Today, his sons, $6.95-$10.95. Fred and John, preside over an elegant $9.50-$14.50. A favorite lunch spot of indie filmmakers restaurant with a spacious dining room This is a great father-and-son act. Ralph and actors in Park Slope, this restaurant at with linen-covered tables. A pianist plays Tommaso senior and junior take a per- is open seven days a week, serving top- every night on a baby grand. sonal interest in their popular Brooklyn notch contemporary Italian cuisine. Sotto Heights eateries, and this interest can be The hot seafood antipasto for two Voce serves lunch, dinner and brunch on seen in every detail — from the marble includes grilled octopus, calamari orre- Saturdays and Sundays. Seating available 6 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003 CCLLAASSSSIIFFIIEEDDSS Help Wanted • Situation Wanted • Business Opportunities • Income Opportunities • Adoptions • Automotive Bed & Breakfast • Bridal & Special Occasions • Business Services • Children & Childcare • Cleaning Services • Firewood Home Care • Instruction • Merchandise • Movers, Storage & Truckers • New Age • Personal Care • Pet Services • Psychics ––– To advertise please call 834-9161, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm –––

BED & BREAKFAST ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS Brooklyn Face Painting Honey’s Home MAKING SERVICES JOBS An Inviting Friendly and Relaxing FACES Place to be while visiting Brooklyn, New York. A home away from home. WITH LYDIA Help Wanted Our phone (718) 434-7628 Face Painting For All Occasions Attorneys Attorneys See us at 917-499-8541 FISHERIES INTERVIEWERS www.honeysbedandbreakfast.com R38 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY APPEALS Part Time. Seasonal. ORC Macro (www.macroint.com), a survey Healthcare R17 FREE OFFICE CONSULTATION research firm, seeks candidates to conduct interviews outdoors Parties NO RECOVERY, NO FEE with saltwater anglers in NY for fisheries research project. MICA Stewart J. Diamond, Esq. Weekday and weekend work available. Successful candidates RICO 111 Livingston Street, Suite 1110 Specialist Brooklyn, New York 11201 must demonstrate ability to identify saltwater fish common to Foy House The Party Clown & Magician NY by passing a fish ID test. Excellent communication and peo- Exciting opportunity to join our Birthday parties and special (718) 210-4738 R48 ple skills necessary. Must have a flexible schedule and access to multi-disciplinary team environ- Bed and Breakfast occasions — Adults & Kids. Comedy, transportation. Must live in close proximity to saltwater fishing ment. PSCH is a diversified health- Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, BANKRUPTCY • REAL ESTATE in the heart of Park Slope Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. – Brooklyn, Westchester Cty and Easter LI especially desired - care agency serving the Mental STOP FORECLOSURE Health/Developmentally Disabled 718-434-9697 as travel is limited. For more information call 1-800-639-0310, RICHARD S. FEINSILVER, ESQ. community for over 21 years. 917-318-9092 ext 3001. EOE M/F/D/V R37 FREE CONSULTATION R18 Responsible for intake assessment, BROOKLYN: 111 Livingston Street counseling, and coordination of Children’s Party Richard A. Klass, Esq. (718) 636-1492 SM 800-479-6330 MICA services. You will also assist ENTERTAINMENT Your Court Street Lawyer R35 in the development of individual By appointment only W5 R18 service plans, coordinate the Storytelling, singing, dancing, game R28 playing, face painting, balloon ani- process of periodic drug/alcohol mals, tatoos. ALENA screens, and facilitate self-help groups. A Bachelor’s degree is pre- CHILDREN & LOTS OF FUN!! Trusts, Estates, Wills, Proxies NURSING AS A CAREER: ferred, 2 years of mental CHILD CARE Will come as any character of your choice. WEISERBS Attorney-at-Law EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES health/substance abuse exp & Free Consultation Available at access to a vehicle required. (917) 328-6310 Child Care Available R27 Please send resume to: HR, PSCH LAW OFFICES OF Peter G. Gray, P.C. Inc., 22-44 119 Street, College DAY CARE An Education & Information Day Point, NY 11356, Fax (718) 358- Real Estate & Cobble Hill Location INSTRUCTION Wednesday, May 7, 2003 6790 or email [email protected]. (718) 237-2023 Personal Injury Law www.psch.org. EOE. Ages 2 mo. & up • 8am-6pm Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street (at Court Street) 32 Court Street – Suite 507 3 meals & snacks • Near subways Martial Arts Elderlaw • Probate • Estate Litigation • Deed Transfers PSCH R19 Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 596-9002 R28 Medicaid Planning • Home and Hospital Visits Available 9am Overview: The Future of Nursing TAI CHI 189 Montague Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 (718) 422-1453 10am Workshop: How to become a nurse Office Manager R29 BAMBI CHILDCARE For health, self defense, R23 11am Panel Discussion: Poly Prep Lower School, an inde- Is accepting children from 2 months relaxation, and self Professional Perspectives on Nursing pendent school in Park Slope, to 6 years old. 5 days a week from development. Computers 1pm-4pm Nursing School Fair seeks a full time office manager. 8am to 6pm. Breakfast, lunch, and Ongoing classes snacks provided. Dancing class, Candidate must be computer in Carroll Gardens. Call Now For Free Consultation computer playground and a warm atmos- savvy, have excellent communica- An ancient phere. Carroll Gardens location. practice for the Free admission! tion and organizational skills, and catch (718) 802-1016. R30 modern world. RSVP for the morning session by May 4th be good at multi-tasking. Injured? Ask Miller! Jeremy Bacon (718) 237-9226 Call: 212-290-8267 LOOKING FOR cold? We offer a comprehensive benefit Over 20 years experience E-mail: [email protected] QUALITY Thomas K. Miller, Esq. package. Please fax resume to C28 Head of School. CHILDCARE? Personal injury attorney Call the Event Co-Sponsors: (718) 768-7890 Brookwood Family Music R19 212-941-0792 Visiting Nurse Service Brooklyn Chamber Childcare/Head Start TECH VET! of New York of Commerce • Ages: 2mos. - 5yrs. www.thomASKMILLER.com F/T Office Person • NYS Lic. providers SLOPE MUSIC HE MAKES HOUSE CALLS! • Caring Family Atmosphere Instrumental & Vocal Millions recovered/Check web site for proven results Flat Rate and Hourly Service SUNY Brooklyn Educational Brooklyn Borough President Needed for busy auto-body shop • Fre or low cost Jazz • Classical • Folk • Rock 377 Broadway, New York, NY 10013 MAC Specialist Opportunity Center • Nutritious meals & snacks The Association of Health Care in Bay Ridge. Excellent working Call for free interview W20 Visiting Nurse Association Recruiters for Brooklyn, Bronx, conditions. some exp. req. Please • Applications now being accepted 646-932-3744 • No toilet training needed charlessibirsky.com of Brooklyn, Inc. and Staten Island fax resumes: (718) 680-9205 or Bands available Yes, that’s a local call! call (718) 836-4797. (718) 596-5555 x555/x508 R20 718-768-3804 R23 Serving: Ft. Greene, Park Slope, R31 Accountants & Attorneys F/T Admin. Asst Flatbush, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy & Tax Services PC, MAC Repairs Crown Heights Sailing Seeks computer literate indiv. with We provide services without regard to DOUGLAS CONDON PERSONAL INJURY P to P Networking good typing, filing and general disability, race, gender, creed, ethnicity, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Internet Sharing or national origin. Certified Public Accountant office skills for busy construction co. R18/39 Miramar • tax planning and preparation Exclusive Plaintiff’s Practice Construction exp a +, but will train. • accounting, auditing Automobile – Construction – Products 646.235.3861 R23 Call Ms. Gold – (718) 369-0500 KiDDyCiTi • advisory services [bet 10am - 3pm, Tues-Thurs]. Yacht Club • co-op and condo management General Negligence R20 FAMILY DAY CARE COMPUTER SERVICES Lic. & Exp. Child Care for kids 6 weeks & older Park Slope Office 800-675-8556 FT & PT Available • Organic foods Introductory For home or office. 718-788-3913 Receptionist/ Indoor/Outdoor Activities R39 GREGORY S. GENNARELLI, ESQ Afterschool Program Available Repair, set-up, trouble Sailing Course The Woolworth Building Dental Assistant Anna (718) 788-4639 Q & A Global LLC shooting. All services PARK SLOPE AREA 4 Friday evenings: 7:30-9:30pm 233 Broadway – Suite 950 24/7. Call Liberty Web www.kiddyciti.com A Business Services & Advisory Firm WEB Downtown Bklyn orthodontic prac- R20 April 25, May 2, 9, 16 New York, NY 10279 Services. (718) 951-2671. Accounting Services * free consultation tice needs P/T employees. Dental $20 includes course materials & refresh- C33 Tax Planning & Preparation Asst. & receptionist positions avail. Sunflower ments. Sail upon conclusion of course. [email protected] For Fast Computer relief, Call Exp. a must. Tues., Thurs. Salary th Corporate Advisory Services R27-03 Family Group Childcare OPEN HOUSE: May 4 at noon commensuarate with exp. Send Incorporation Related Services DOCTOR Ages 2 mos. - 4 yrs. 8am-6pm. resume to: R.S.V.P. (718) 377-5140 Jeffrey D. Karan DATA Designer Organic meals included. Backyard, Certified Public Accountants 3050 Emmons Ave., Bklyn, NY 11235 We make house and office calls to Orthodontic Specialist, PC music classes. Licensed. Carroll Attorney at Law repair, upgrade or install any brand www.miramaryc.com R22 Free Consultation Gardens, Park Slope, Brooklyn computer. Also installs network. Our 15 1 Hanson Pl., Suite #1211 Park Slope & Lower Manhattan Offices Heights and Boreum Hill. Call Ilene. 32 Court St., Suite 1702 yrs of exp. will solve your computer Brooklyn, NY 11243 problems. Our prices are reasonable Tutoring 1.917.887.0011 R17 718-260-9150 (718) 488-8562 and we guarantee our work. Call for a To assist in preparation of or e-mail to: R27-08 • Wills & Estates • Planning free phone consultation. [email protected] Achieve your Jerome Feucht R21 • Family Law • Real Estate • Landlord 718-998-3548 The Brooklyn Papers’ web sites. CLEANING Writing Potential INCOME TAX SERVICE email: [email protected] SERVICES Yale Grad, and former magazine Individual and Business • Tenant • Commercial Litigation world wide web: Cashier/Clerk editor helps structure & polish • Accidents • Malpractice • Divorce http://www.drdata.com school papers, essays, applica- Call 1 (718) 252-8905 R27-01 E-mail resume with links to Pharmacy on Court St. Cleaning Svcs Available tions, book projects. Exp. with 2139 New York Avenue Evenings and home 3-5 full days per week. school kids & adults. M-F: 10-6; Sat: 10-5 visits available TECH-EEZ START TO FINISH R17 R28 COMPUTER SERVICES [email protected] Excellent pay. (718) 596-8434 R30 Attention to Detail I can patiently assist you with Call (718) 643-0643 (we do, what you don’t want to do) Test Prep/Tutor many of your computer needs R19 Experienced, Reliable & Quality Work • Personalized tutoring DOMESTIC CLEANING SAT • LSAT • GRE • Repairs / Upgrades / Installation Bicycle Delivery FULL YARD CLEAN UP GMAT • SCIENCE HS EXAMS Tutoring Merchandise Wanted • Custom Microsoft Office solutions MOVE IN/MOVE OUT CLEAN UP ENGLISH & MATH Tutoring • Home or business PARTY CLEAN UP Person and Busboy All ages; 6 yrs. exp. w/references Make it a breeze with Tech-eez! GERRI (718) 694-8493 Needed for Downtown Flex hrs./rates Bklyn or Mhttn. SAT Test Prep To advertise call Estimates / References Get the results you need! Ken Falk – 718-369-0508 R29 Tutor with more than 10 yrs exp teach- R23 Brooklyn restaurant. Eric (718) 398-7509 L(.)(.)K! Full and part time openings. R37 ing for top SAT programs. Learn the OLD CLOCKS & ENLIGHTENED most effective proven techniques (and WATCHES WANTED 834-9161 CLEANING SERVICE, INC. by collector. Mediation Frank: (718) 852-9945 IMPROVE how to use them). Complete Cleaning Regardless of condition W19 MEDIATION WORKS INC. ask for classified Move Out/Move In Clean-Up STUDY SKILLS Edward Antoine Highest prices paid • separations/divorces Monday through Friday Office • Residential • General Private tutoring in your home or Help Wanted P/T “Let us maintain your hallways” my office. Experienced teacher with (718) 783-1326 R27 212-517-8725 • co-habitation agreements 9am-5pm master’s degree. Children & adults. R27-12 • parent-child conflicts 718-573-4165 Bob Blumenthal • business/employment disputes Receptionist/ Bonded R25 Cash for Old Records 718-499-4787 Conveniently located in DEADLINE FOR THURSDAY’S MERCHANDISE Downtown Brooklyn Dental Assistant Reasonable Rates R37 Compact Discs & DVDs 16 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY PAPER IS TUESDAY 4 PM Call Chris or John Downtown Bklyn orthodontic prac- TUTORING Propane Tanks CALL for a FREE consultation tice needs P/T employees. Dental ALL SUBJECTS • ALL GRADES • The Brooklyn Classifieds appear in neighborhood editions of The (212) 254-1100 Asst. & receptionist positions avail. Expert Test Preparation 718.624.5549 R26 Brooklyn Papers published during the week in which an ad runs. • “We make house calls” Exp. a must. Tues., Thurs. Salary 40 years helping primary, secondary R22 Once ordered, a Classified Ad may NOT be cancelled before its first college and adult students to excel BBQ TANKS commensuarate with exp. Send DELIVERED FOR insertion. Reasonable Rates • Home Lessons Bob & Judi’s Coolectibles Resumés resume to: ONLY $27.00 • Ads ordered and paid for by deadline are generally included in the next A-1 Certified Tutoring Service, Inc. R19 Door to Door LOOKING TO BUY Professional edition. But sometimes ads may be held for an additional week, based Orthodontic Specialist, PC (718) 874-1042 MC/VISA/AmEx Call Early AM R41 All Year on production and space considerations. The Brooklyn Papers shall be 1 Hanson Pl., Suite #1211 FROM COOL FUNKY RETRO Career Counselor Impressions TO COUNTRY STUFF under no liability for its failure for any cause to insert an advertisement. Brooklyn, NY 11242 788-4331 Available for Cleaning Services REGENTS PREP 763-3689 ANSWER AND FINE ANTIQUES Resumé Writing and More. • Ads ordered to run more than one week may be cancelled after the first R35 week. However, while the ad may be cancelled, NO REFUND OR or e-mail to: We clean & maintain Excel to Better Grades ONE ITEM TO ENTIRE ESTATES Online posting also available CREDIT will be issued. [email protected] your house, office & more! All Subjects • All Grades CALL NOW 718-638-5770 Reasonable Rates R21 (718) 922-1549 Develop new skills for better grades Merchandise for Sale R22 • Contract rates for Classified Ads are “rate holders” — no skipped (347) 742-5555 R16 issues permitted. M-S: 8:00-5:00pm 1 (718) 288-5470 COLLEGE PLACE FLEA MARKET Income Opportunities “No job is too big or too small” R22 • Special “package price” and other discounted multiple insertion rates R20 (behind D’Agostino) off of Love Lane. Typing require prepayment for the total number of weeks ordered, may not be Sat. 5/17, 10am-5pm. Rain-date 5/18. WEIGHT LOSS SAT/PSAT Tutor R20 cancelled and may not be short rated to achieve a lower rate on Work at Home Harvard graduate offers expert SAT Call BUTLER SECRETARIAL renewal. Gigantic Tag Sale. Over 100 families. Sat LOSE up to 25 lbs $250 to $500 Weekly Est. 1980 instruction in your home. IF YOU WANT 5/17, 10-4pm. 101 Clark Street, Bklyn • In the event of an error in a published ad, please contact The Brooklyn “Old Fashioned Irish Cleaning” Experienced, patient tutor has suc- BEFORE Swimsuit Season! QUICK ACCURATE SERVICE Will train to work at home help- ceeded with students at all levels of Hts. Rain-date 5/18. Papers by the first deadline following publication date. Specializing in: R20 FREE Samples - $/ Back • Academic & Professional Papers ing the US Gov’t file HUD/FHA • All Phases of Domestic Service ability. • Manuscripts • Resumes • Etc. mortgage refunds. No exp. nec. • Residential and Commercial Reasonable individual and small group rates Hot Dog Wagon: Stainless Steel, brand Guarantee. $39.97. Call (718) 369-0078 CHARGE IT! Gift Certificates Available Steven (718) 707-1033 new. Good working condition. Contact Lillian @ 718-621-6818. 1 (800) 778-0353 (718) 859-6681. Fax: (718) 832-1615 e-mail too! R19 718-279-3334 R27 R27-01 R20 R24 R27-17 May 12, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 7

Losing at ‘Chess’ List your apartment, It’s (iron) curtains for Gallery Players’ co-op, condo or house revival of Tim Rice’s in Brooklyn’s Cold War pop opera largest-circulation By Paulanne Simmons weekly newspapers for The Brooklyn Papers FREE or some reason, the Gallery Players have chosen to revive “Chess,” a pop Brooklyn F opera written by Tim Rice and the Call 718-834-9350 male half of ABBA, about Cold War in- trigue at the chessboard. Classifieds And while they’ve assembled the con- EXT 250 siderable talents of director Mark Har- borth (“Animal Fair,” “Noises Off,” “An- gels in America”), there’s also an uneven cast of actors, many of who are making 24/7 TO PLACE YOUR AD • NO COST OR OBLIGATION their Gallery Players debut. There are a memorable moments in the production — Limited time offer. Private parties only. like the scenes between Florence (Michelle Lane), the mistress, and Svet- lana (Mary Mossberg), the wife; and anytime Joe Enderson appears on stage as Molokov, the Russian chess champion’s second. Cross / Gregory To Share / Brooklyn But for the most part, the play has the APARTMENTS BROKERS vitality of a wet sponge. It’s too bad the Carroll Gardens Gallery Players had to end an otherwise For Rent / Brooklyn Private bedroom with 2 closets available in fine season on such a tepid note. two bedroom duplex apartment with back- The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn yard. Basement entrance. 3.5 blocks from Rice conceived “Chess” as a musical Game boy: (Left to right) Scoop Slone as Freddie, Michelle Lane as Florence, Bay Ridge F train (Carroll St.) 10 minutes to Manhattan. Not Just Another about the way the Cold War influenced Great residential neighborhood. Utilities Mitchell Shapiro as Arbiter and Jason Watson as Anatoly in a scene from the Bay Ridge / on Colonial Road. 2 room both our culture and the individuals who apartment, 1 room + 1 new kitchen. New shared. BBQ in backyard. No pets, smok- Pretty Face! Gallery Players production of “Chess.” bathroom, new walls, parquet floors, near ers or drugs please. Must be clean and live in it. At first, Rice approached his for- respectful of common area. $1200/mo. park, pier, bike-path, train. The downtown One mo. deposit necessary. (917) 312- mer partner, Andrew Lloyd Webber, with & midtown express-buses are right down 8193. ARLENE GREENDLINGER whom he had created such hits as “Evita,” cent in Brixton,” “Noises Off,” “Not Watson), his sensitive and sincere Russian the block. Quiet bldg, great area, $850 - W19 “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Joseph and About Nightingales” and, of course, “Les opponent, and Freddie’s second, Florence, NO FEE. (917) 544-7139. W19-20 Real Estate LLC the Technicolor Dreamcoat,” to write the Miserables”) for the debacle. Nunn re- a Hungarian refugee who was taken to Clinton Hill Bensonhurst Lg sunny room 12’ x 19’, 2nd flr of brwn- score. But Webber was already committed placed Elaine Paige, for whom Rice had America after the insurrection of 1956. stn. Ceiling fan light fixture, marble OCEAN PARKWAY, Midwood - Tel (718) 857-5360 to another project. written the romantic lead role of Florence, Anatoly defects from East to West, and “ONE (1) mantle, wooden armoire. Avail May 1. - Bedroom” Apt $925; “TWO (2) - $650/mo + 1 mo sec, + split Con Ed. Fax (718) 623-3323 Then, in 1981, producer Richard Vos in- with American Judy Kuhn, and he brought Florence defects from Freddie to Anatoly. Bedroom” large corner Apt, $1350. 6th troduced Rice to Benny Andersson and in playwright Richard Nelson to write a Neither defection brings the defectors hap- Share full kit + full bath. No smoking, no and 5th Floor, Sunny, all new, oak floors, ele- pets, prefer long term stay, min. 4 mos. www.arlenegreendlinger.com R19 Bjorn Ulvaeus, who created the ’70s new book and add more extensive dia- piness. vator building. Special Bus to city. Garage (718) 230-8555. W20 Swedish pop group ABBA. The duo was logue to a script that had been mostly Watson is adequately sincere, but he is Parking extra. looking to branch out into musical theater. sung. Others pointed to New York Times seriously lacking in passion — even for a BENSONHURST - One Bedroom Apt. Eat in Kitchen. All new. COMMERCIAL Andersson and Ulvaeus wrote a concept al- chess player. Lane has a nice, strong Near all. $925 per mo. Owner (516) 763-5360, for all 3 apts. SPACE bum based on Rice’s idea, and two numbers voice, but her portrayal lacks maturity, and W19 HOUSES from the album, “One Night in Bangkok” THEATER she always seems to be wearing a business Office Space Available and “I Know Him So Well,” were hits on suit, no matter what she puts on. Then Bklyn Hts/vic Boerum Hill The Gallery Players production of “Chess” For Sale / New Jersey the charts — numbers, one might add, plays through May 18, Thursday-Saturday there’s Slone, who looks and acts like a Pacific/Hoyt St. Tree lined block steps which remain the best ones in the musical. at 8 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm, at 199 14th skinny Elvis with laryngitis. Since when frm subway and services. Former fac- Park Slope Unfortunately, Bjorn and Ulvaeus also St. at Fifth Avenue. Tickets are $15, $12 did the King play chess? tory, dramatic loft space with private Built-out beautiful med. space. children under 12 and seniors. For reserva- roof deck and small sleep loft. High ADA compliant – 5000 sf over 2 composed over two dozen nondescript tions, call (718) 595-0547. Pop operas with recognizable names at- ceilings, southern exposure, tons of floors. Can be used as 2 – 2500 sf and indistinguishable songs for the Lon- tached to them will always have a cult fol- closets. Bldg has bike room and laun- don production, which ran for three years, lowing. But serious lovers of music and dry. Pet friendly. June 1. $1695 by indiv. practices. Must see. Avail. but never managed to recoup its original musicals can certainly find better fare than owner Bob (516) 429-1502. May 1st. Fillmore Commerical RE. W19 (718) 907-1126 investment. theater critic Frank Rich, whose scathing this dull revue. As for the plot — it was . W19 With this kind of inauspicious begin- review praised several performers but lit- suffocated by cliches and dialogue your Bklyn Hts/Cobble Hill ning, it’s hard to understand why “Chess” tle else. kid brother might have written before he CO-OPS was brought to Broadway. Yet on April If you ask this reviewer, Broadway had flunked out of college. Clinton/Amity St. Limestone apt building convenient to all. 2 bdrm & CONDOS 28, 1988 the musical opened at the Imper- no one and nothing to blame this failure At the end of the play, when Florence w/wbfplc, bay window, A/C. Layout ial Theatre — and closed rather promptly on other than the greed of the producers. and Anatoly say goodbye at the airport, makes this perfect for shares. Pets For Sale / Brooklyn on June 26 after only 68 performances, Set against the background of East- the echoes of “Casablanca” were so strong OK. July 1. $1850 by owner Bob even less of a commercial success than the West rivalries during the Cold War, it was surprising that no one began hum- (516) 429-1502. W19 Bklyn Hts London production. “Chess” is a love triangle involving Fred- ming the “Marseillaise.” But don’t be Spacious & sunny 2BR, 2 bath co-op w/ ter- Some blamed director Trevor Nunn die (Scoop Slone), the snide and arrogant fooled. Watson and Lane are no Bergman Cobble Hill race. Full service, 24 hr doorman bldg on (whose impressive credits include “Vin- American chess master, Anatoly (Jason and Bogie. Sunny 2BR corner apt in a charming Henry St. across from Bklyn Hts cinema. contemporary bldg. Parquet flrs. One Plenty of closet space. View of Mnhtn, bridges & Cadman Park from new win- ceramic tile bath. Great neighbor- dows. Garage, laundry rm and storage in hood, near hot Smith St. restaurants bldg. Steps from most trains, shops, prom- and excel. shopping. Cats OK. No enade and DUMBO. Maint only $806 incl. fee. $1900/mo. Garage on premises. util. 58% tax deductible. $489k. No brokers. (718) 797-2876 R22 CHITTER CHATTER... (718) 935-0099. W19 Call owner at . W18 Continued from page GO 5 Crown Heights 3 bedrooms, on Eastern Pkwy. Near HOUSES transportation. Newly renovated ‘Bull Durham,’” said Robbins. er I get the chance.” kitchen & bathrooms. NO PETS. INSURANCE “From Jackie Robinson, Roy While designer Mizrahi cre- Asking $1200. Call after 3pm. (917) For Sale / Brooklyn Campanella, Gil Hodges and ated his costume for “Sere- 520-7599. 2 months security. Good Sandy Koufax to the Cy- nade,” Morris wore his own less credit. References needed. R19 Bay Ridge / 80s clones, Brooklyn’s glorious formal ensemble — a sarong By Owner. Terrific neighborhood. Sunny brick semi-attached 2 story w/basement, baseball heritage makes it a and sandals — to his gala. Gravesend Section shared driveway, garage on standard lot. fitting place for the ‘Bull Brooklyn Borough Presi- Mango / Greg Avenue W and West 1st rental. Cir 1925. Family owned since 1931. Durham’ celebration.” dent Marty Markowitz with Second floor, pvt entrance. Two fam- Original builder’s home w/ 9’ ceil, parquet ily home. 2BR, very large apt with flrs, plaster walls, and other orig features. Sarandon was also honored wife Jamie Markowitz pre- Each unit: LR, DR, 2BRs, kit, bath, sep entr. on May 5 at the Film Society of sented a proclamation to Mor- plenty of lighting. Close to trains, buses and shopping. $1250/mo. Gas 1st flr updated ‘93. New roof ‘97. Basement Lincoln Center’s annual gala ris amidst the gala hoopla. 1 w/oak flrs, plumb, and walk-down poten- and electric extra. No pets. Call Joe tial. Oil/steam/$200 per mo. budget plan. tribute where Park Slope actor- Other VIPs in attendance in- Papers The Brooklyn (917) 769-1077. R19 Taxes $3,540 (Jan. 03). Blocks from Shore director John Turturro paid cluded Wooster Group founder Rd, 86th St. shops, and trans. Needs cos- N8-22 tribute to the actress he directed Elizabeth LeCompte, musi- Kensington - NO FEE metic updating, not gutting or structural in his film “Illuminata.” Other cian Ethan Iverson and Mor- fixes. Asking $559,900. Considering all Large 2BR sunny apartment with high offers. Call (732) 282-2701. W18 celebs who turned out for the ris’ gorgeous dancers. ceilings and plenty of closet space. love fest were David Bowie, Top FL of 2 story brick. Wood floors Tim Curry, Geena Davis, Up next and freshly painted. Eat in kitchen. For Sale / New Jersey Close to F and W trains. Quiet pic- Harry Belafonte, screenwriter Actress Rosie Perez will Montclair, NJ Gore Vidal (godfather of emcee Brooklyn Youth Chorus’ turesque block with easy parking. (718) 853- This spectacular fully restored 5BR, 3.2BA Sarandon’s daughter) and direc- “Voices of Harmony” gala ben- $1450, utilities included. 6313. W19 offers warmth, character, & charm. tor Paul Schrader. efit on May 12 at the Brooklyn Gorgeous orig. wood moldings/flrs. Foyer In fact the only scandal of Museum of Art. The event will w/Fr. Drs. opens to Liv. Rm. & Den. Elegant Park Slope DR w/gas fpl., renov. EIK w/gran. & stain- the night seemed to be Saran- honor arts patron and philan- Mango / Greg Park Block. No Fee. 1 BR brown- less steel appli. Lg. Deck w/gas grill & don’s chagrined reaction to the thropist Emily Hargroves huge bkyd. Mstr. stuie w/new BA/jacuzz. stone floor thru w/ details. 1/2 racy film clips from her formi- Fisher. Tickets are $150-$500. C/A. Nestled on lg. lot. Near NYC block from F train/park with deck dable body of work — such as For more information, call Les- trains/buses & shops. Asking $539,000. & WD. No pets/smokers. $1650. scenes from “Atlantic City” ley Berson at (718) 243-9447. 2 COLDWELL BANKER Owner (718) 499-4065. W19 (1980) and “The Rocky Horror Papers The Brooklyn RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Picture Show” (1975) — that Call Curlyn Larmony were shown to her three young Park Slope North children who were in the Avery Near 2, 3, Q trains, Prospect Pk and 973-783-5100 cultural center. Grand 2BR brwstn ColdwellBankerMoves.com Fisher Hall audience. floorthru. 3 exposures deliver abun- R19 dant daylight. Fully renovated. Mark’s spot Details incl mantels, shutters, par- HOME At the Mark Morris Dance quet, moldings, hi ceil. W/D and Group benefit on March 25, D/W. May 1 occupancy. (Sorry, no INSPECTORS gala-goers partied late into the dogs.) By owner. $2950/mo. (718) 873-4716 night following the opening- . W19 For Sale / Brooklyn night performance of the group’s Brooklyn Academy of Music Park Slope South A & M Home season. Gala committee chairs 349 Prospect Avenue. Large furnished Inspectors, Inc. studio, carpeted, new building, fireplace, Shelby Gans and Isaac includes all utilities, microwave, dish tel- ASHI CERTIFIED Mizrahi did their part smooch- evision, small freezer, laundry privileges. Serving all 5 boroughs. Offices in Brooklyn ing attendees but co-chair, ac- References, year lease required. Rent & Staten Island. Licensed & Insured. tress Isabella Rossellini, and $1,100 monthly and one month deposit. (718) 259-0577 choreographer For more information, call (718) 768- Mikhail Barysh- 8399, Cell - (718) 496-4293. (718) 980-0267 W27 nikov were sorely missed no- W19-20 shows. Stuyvesant Heights PROPERTY Debbie Harry, “Law & Or- Macon St. in Historic District. Spacious SERVICES 1 der” star Sam Waterston and DUPLEX w/ 3BR - /2 bath & Parlor Flr. actor Willem Dafoe all pro- New Kitchen w/ granite counter tops. Guardian Property fessed themselves fans of Mor- Pvt. access to Garden in renovated Brownstone. Near A & C, 15 min. to Services, LLC

ris’ innovative choreography, / Jonathan Barth Manhattan. No Pets/NoSmoking. Providing the following Professional serv- which that night included “Sere- (Credit/References required). Open ices for all Owners of Residential & nade,” Morris’ solo performance House 10AM-6PM (Sunday). $1,800. Call Commercial properties as well as Co-ops, (718) 237-4014. Condos and their Boards: incorporating castanets, a fan Owner W19-20 - Property Management Consulting and a metal pipe, in a tribute to Apartments, Sublets his late friend Lou Harrison. 3 - Maintenance Operations & Mgmt The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn “His work is so witty and & Roommates - Violation Removal & Abatment there’s so much joy to it,” said Dance fever: (1) Choreographer Mark Morris with Jamie Markowitz and Brooklyn Bor- BROWSE & LIST FREE! - Building Compliance Inspections - Lease Preparations & Renewals Harry. Waterston said it was ough President Marty Markowitz and (2) gala co-chair Shelby Gans with actor Sam Wa- All Cities & Areas! - All City & State Agency Expediting “so easy” to support Morris’ terston at the Mark Morris Dance Group’s gala. (3) Actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Rob- www.Sublet.com (Including DHCR.HPD/ECB/DOB/DEP) work and added that he at- bins are clutched in the furry embrace of Sandy the Seagull, mascot of the Brooklyn Studios;1-2 Bdrms; $800-2000 Now Online! tends performances “whenev- Cyclones at the April 30 screening of “Bull Durham” at BAM. 1-877-FOR-RENT R48 (718) 832-4913 R24 8 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM May 12, 2003

UNION TEMPLE of Brooklyn Summer and Holiday Programs School For Children of Religion Entering Grades K-8

OPEN HOUSE! • Junior and Middle Camp • Sports Academy • Senior Camp Sunday, May 18 • Traveling Camp 10:30am - 12:00 noon • Extra Long Summer Third Floor • Wide Range of Activities See what makes religious school at Union Temple special! • Exciting Trips and Special Events Come meet our Rabbi, Cantor, and school principal. • Transportation • Temple members and non-members welcome. • Mature and Caring Staff • Hebrew and Jewish heritage education enriched • Predominantly Out-of-Doors with art, drama, music, and social action. • Child-centered learning. NEXT OPEN HOUSE 718-638-7600 PARENT Sunday, May 18, noon - 2pm 17 Eastern Parkway at Grand Army Plaza Dr. Linda Henry Goodman, Rabbi • PARKING ON SITE Park Windsor A REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION Slope 768-4426 Terrace Caring for elderly www.ParkSlopeDayCamp.com

DANCE • • • VOICE • • • MUSICAL COMEDY • • • ACTING • • • • • • • • Broadway comes IMPROV is a family affair elderly relatives, and learn • • • • • Q: “How can we parents stood there would be unfamil- Park Explorers to Queens ! ! ! prepare our children for vis- Parent-to-Parent iar smells, sounds and sights about Alzheimer’s from a MIME ON CAMERA iting aging grandparents By Betsy Flagler in those last years when child’s point of view. Day Camp Join our Summer Workshops and great-grandparents at Grandma was in a 24-hour • Limit each visit to 30 to • • • nursing homes?” — a moth- care nursing unit. 60 minutes, depending on the Healthy outdoor fun June 30 through July 25 • • • er “But they understood also child.

ON CAMERA ON A: A 3-year-old girl loved that the important thing was to • Be friendly to other resi- in beautiful Prospect Park

MIME Newly renovated theatre and dance spaces to rub cream on her great- bring Grandma a smile and a dents but keep your visits fo- Professional Staff / Spacious Rooms grandmother’s wrinkled story,” says Walker, a thera- cused on your relative. • • • Transporation Provided hands, while her cousins told pist. • Have fun. One reader says 718-788-3620 stories, danced and sang dur- Sometimes the children her extended family gathers at Ages 4 years through 13 years ing their monthly nursing played the piano for Grandma, her mother’s nursing home

CAMP DIRECTOR • • • home visits. or played Dominos with her. each week for a pizza party IMPROV IMPROV But other sprouts on their • Sports, arts & crafts, drama, pool beach trips, Cynthia Babak DANCE “When Grandma’s memory capped off by performances nature study, and old fashion play • • • NYC Theatre Writers Group family tree seldom brought lost the names of the children, by the grandkids. such joy to their great-grand- she’d see them coming and • Think beyond beige walls. • Special programs for gymnastics and soccer. mother, who had Alzheimer’s. • Also Exploring Beyond for children entering 6th-8th grade. WORKSHOP BY say with a cheery voice, Seek out playground equip- • • • • • The kids were scared to visit, ‘Look who’s here.’ In those ment and picnic tables on the

ACTING John Hickok of Disney’s ‘Aida’ their parents said. And be- VOICE moments, it didn’t matter to nursing home grounds. sides, “the place was too de- anyone that the names were • In some cases, it will be • • • pressing.” forgotten,” Walker says. appropriate for your family’s Garden School Children take their cues • • • • • “There was love.” pet to help ease the way. THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS from their parents. If you ap- tor of the Behavioral Institute Other ideas to make nurs- • Take crayons and paper MUSICAL COMEDYMUSICAL VOICE VOICE Summer Theatre proach visits as a dreadful of Atlanta. ing home visits more comfort- and have the child make a pic- duty, so will your kids. In- r able: ture for grandma’s room. Jewish • • • What often scares their v stead, be upbeat, talk about 33-16 79th Street kids, parents say, is an inva- • Read your children Mem • Leave a few books, puz- what to expect, and be cre- Fox’s “Wilfrid Gordon Mc- zles and art supplies for young Jackson Heights, NY 11372 ative to connect young and sion of their personal space by Donald Partridge” (Scott cousins to find, if your relative Sports Academy old. well-meaning but lonely nurs- DANCE DANCE phone: (718) 335-6363 / fax: (718) 565-1169 Foresman, 1989). The book is has a spare drawer. Talk to your child in simple ing home residents who rarely email: www.gardenschool.org see children. about a boy who lives next • Tell your children about At: The Hannah Senesh School - 215 Pacific St. • • • terms about grandma, that her A child has the right to door to a home for the aged special memories, such as Ages: 5-9 ON CAMERA • • • MIME • • • IMPROV • • • ACTING • • • ailments aren’t catching, what avoid being hugged by and hears that one of his fa- “Grandpa used to take us fish- her limits are, that the visit vorite residents “has lost her Daily schedule is well supervised will brighten her day, suggests strangers and will need ing.” Bring photos to help L memory.” He searches for the and planned to teach new skills. a mother from Massachusetts parental coaching on how to your loved one recall the trips meaning of the word memory, who takes her 3-year-old son politely back away as needed. and record what is said. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: aerobics, arts and craft, athletics, Learn about our innovative and collects trinkets represent- on trips to nursing homes. Jan Walker says her chil- Can you help? boating, computers, dramatics, farm animal care, gym- Sunday Hebrew School Programs ing memories to give to his “Your attitude will help de- dren were 10 and 8 when her nastics, hiking, hockey, Jewish culture, music & dance, friend. Your kids can collect “I started working part-time at termine your child’s comfort,” mother died, and they under- nature, physical fitness, ping pong, pioneering, ropes memory trinkets for their own this school year and hope to she says. “Emphasize the fun continue working at home this course, soccer, Red Cross-cert. Swimming & Tennis stuff: elevators, gloves to blow summer, but I only have a few into balloons, cool beds that activities planned for my son, Delicious & Nutritious Lunch Provided go up and down.” YWCA 11, and my daughter, 8. I can’t 2 Week Sessions: C-BAY(Congregation B’nai Avraham Youth) Visits starting early on afford full-time camps. Am I Session1: June 30th - July 11th teach children important les- crazy?” — a mother sons, the mother says: “We NOTE: Parents concerned Session 2: July 14th - July 25th OPEN HOUSE are always there for the people Summer Camp Session 3: July 28th - August 8th about their children’s calorie in- Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 10-11 a.m. we love; infirmed people are Our 83rd take can obtain a copy of the Session 4 (1 week only): August 11th - 15th nothing to be afraid of; and 117 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights 2003 new Parent To Parent newsletter they as children have an 2003 Season Times & Fees “Getting Over Overeating” by amazing ability to make peo- Time 9-3pm. Cost $450 per regular session Classes for children in grades K-7 meet Sundays sending a long, self-addressed, ple happy just by showing up Extended Session 8-6pm. (Extra $300 per session) from 9:00-11:30 a.m. for three 50 minute sessions and being themselves.” The YWCA has been running summer camps for nearly a stamped envelope and $2 to century. Here in Brooklyn, and across the country, we are Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Big Brothers/Big Sisters work individually with Fear of elderly people, par- For further information please contact: students in grades 3-7 for one of the 50 min. sessions ticularly in an unfamiliar set- one of the leading providers of children’s programming. Wickliffe, OH 44092. If you have tips or a ques- Simcha Weinstein (718) 596-4840 Ext. 15 Family Programs and Shabbatons ting such as a nursing home, is normal but can be overcome if tion, call our toll-free hotline NO SYNAGOGUE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED kids talk about their concerns ACTIVITES at (800) 827-1092. and gain an understanding that YWCA Summer Camp For more information call Beth Garbow, Program Director INCLUDE: these are real people with real is located at swimming (718) 596-4840, ext. 40 feelings, says Stephen Garber, 30 Third Avenue PhD, psychologist and direc- arts and crafts Nature Oriented Day Camp at Atlantic. guest speakers team sports Experienced Adult Staff • Flexible Scheduling Available ADVERTISER FOCUS Choose either field trips 4 or 8 weeks. 9am to 4pm, with extended morning Daily Trips: and afternoon options. OPEN HOUSE The Palisades, lakes, zoos, the beach, Huggs Day School For boys and girls Sat., May 17 ages 4 - 15 years. at 10 am NY Aquarium, Sesame Place, pools, many hikes, amusement parks, Chinatown, museums, and more! Summer Camp 30 Third Avenue of Brooklyn (bet. Atlantic & State) Early drop-off and late pick up available Huggs Day School ing and experienced teachers. 1 1 For more information call 718-875-1190, ext 210 Ages 5- /2 to 11- /2 years At Huggs Day School, children frol- Huggs Day School was established in 1982, and has been offering outstanding ic in a private, spacious backyard filled preschool experiences to kids and parents with pools and sprinklers, a child-sized for over 20 years. Call Dan Moinester log cabin and a variety of riding toys Huggs provides a warm and nurturing en- Park Slope • 768-6419 and playground equipment. vironment in which social and emotional Classrooms are large, bright and airy, and well-being are of prime importance. The contain myriad learning toys and games that teachers help each child to feel proud of will fulfill any child’s fantasy. All this and themselves and confident in the relation- much, much more, right in the heart of Park ships they form with peers. Many long last- KIDDIE Slope! ing friendships among Park Slope young- Summer at Huggs Day School is a very sters have begun at Huggs. Day exciting time of year for young children. Huggs Day School is located at 763 Pres- Camp provides special hot-weather activi- ident St., between Sixth and Seventh av- School, ties for youngsters ages 2 through 5 years. enues. The directors, Randie Bader and O Do You Work Schedules are flexible and include two, Gary Siegel, give daily private tours to new three, four and five mornings, afternoons or parents. To schedule an appointment, call Inc. full days. Groups are led by very warm, car- (718) 230-5255. in Downtown R A fully licensed and certified preschool Brooklyn? 2-4 year old programs 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, Licensed teachers afternoons or full days N Optimal educational equipment Spacious Classrooms To advertise on The Brooklyn Papers Consider Kiddie Korner Exclusive outdoor facilities Enriched Curriculum JEWISH PRESCHOOL PARENT page, please call Indoor Gym facilities Caring, loving environment E For children aged 6 mos - 5 yrs Summer Program Available A few Fall spaces still open Full Time • Part Time • Extended Day 8-6 (718) 834-9161 117 Remsen Street (betw. Clinton & Henry Sts) 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) • (718) 230-5255 R Call for a tour today: 718 596-4840