June 16–22, 2017 Including Brooklyn Courier, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Courier, Brooklyn Heights Courier, & Williamsburg Courier FREE ALSO SERVING PROSPECT HEIGHTS, WINDSOR TERRACE, KENSINGTON, AND GOWANUS Bklyn man killed on Citi Bike Father of two dies BY LAUREN GILL A Brooklyn Heights man died after a charter bus hit him as he rode a Citi Bike on Monday. Columbia Heights resident Dan Hanegby, 36, was riding the bicycle on a narrow Manhattan street around 8:15 am when he swerved to avoid a parked vehicle, fell off the bike as the bus drove in the same direction beside him, and was run over by the vehicle’s rear tires, according to an NYPD spokesman. A proud weekend in Brooklyn He was rushed to the hospital, where he died two hours later. New Yorkers from across the city, local politicians, and out-of-town revelers descended on Park Slope to celebrate the Brooklyn The 52-year-old bus driver remained Pride parade and festival on June 10, which was followed by a candlelight vigil for victims of last year’s Pulse Nightclub shooting on the scene and was not charged, ac- on June 11. For more from Pride, see pages 2 and 3. Photo by Paul Martinka cording to police. Continued on page 19 CIVIL RIGHTEOUS Hillary Clinton urges voting, praises diversity in speech to Medgar Evers graduates
BY ALEXANDRA SIMON controversial travel ban on citizens from six Mus- She may have lost, but she found her voice. lim-majority nations entering the country. Hillary Clinton implored graduates of Med- “You come from 94 countries and speak 44 lan- gar Evers College to exercise their right that the guages — you embody what makes New York and university’s namesake civil rights activist died to America great already,” said Clinton. achieve in a commencement address on June 8 at She invoked a graduate of Yemeni descent who Barclays Center. graduated with honors as the type of hard-work- “Previous generations may have begun the ing person who would be discriminated against by struggle for voting rights, but I’ll tell that you none the polarizing order. of our struggles are over,” she said. “All the speak- “He came to this country to work in a deli ing out and protesting doesn’t mean much if you across the street from Medgar Evers College, and don’t help choose the elected offi cials who have the he made sandwiches for students and professors,” ability to shape your world.” she said. “Today he is graduating with honors and The former First Lady and U.S. Secretary of I’m certainly glad he wasn’t banned from Amer- State praised diversity in her address to students ica.” of the historically black college, throwing a not- Clinton, who visited the Crown Heights school Jordan Rathkopf by Photo so-subtle barb at President Trump days after he named for slain activist Medgar Evers during her SHE’S A GRAD AGAIN: Hillary Clinton speaks to the graduating requested that the U.S. Supreme Court enact his Continued on page 19 class of Medgar Evers College at Barclay’s Center on June 8.
A CNG Publication Vol. 37 No. 24 UPDATED EVERY DAY AT BROOKLYNDAILY.COM INSIDE NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD GL9C@J?<;9P:E>(D Trucked up: Willie Stewart and Brent Stewart — no relation — flank a glowing pickup truck in front of a stage with a video projection of a burning sun, all part of their art installation at Red BY COLIN MIXSON Hook’s Pioneer Works through July 29. Photo by Caleb Caldwell Outsider art Kings County has never been Visit a surreal trailer park in Red Hook prouder of its queens. By Julianne Cuba ing up in this weird shack that my family created for me to move outside of that world of the installation,” he said. “We really ou’re just going to have to see it. still lives in to this day,” said Stewart, who and create something utterly important,” he thought of, let’s focus on metal noise Two Tennessee-born artists now lives in Connecticut. “The works I said. “My mother had a ouija board, I just music, punk, and rock which are dissident Members and friends of Yhave created a surreal trailer park make are deeply genre-based, but deeply remember we weren’t allowed to play with types of music.” as part of an art installation inside a giant rooted in personal trauma to see if I can it. And the idea of magic and who believes The installation is an overwhelming Red Hook warehouse. “Grand Ole Opera,” create a connection with me and other it and who doesn’t believe in it.” mish-mash of noise, imagery, and emotions now on display at Pioneer Works, features people — create a platform to just learn, or The dramatic space creates a surreal — but that’s the point, said Stewart. two art-filled trailers, a liquor-slinging think, or discuss the South or growing up backdrop for the bands that will play during “The trailers, the bar, and then all the biker bar, and a host of noise, rock, and in a sub-culture.” the exhibit’s run, said the show’s curator. artwork is just going, videos are just loop- Brooklyn’s LGBTQ commu- metal bands playing concerts inside a Willie Stewart and collaborator Brent “It’s creating almost a cinematic ing, you come and go on your own terms. re-purposed Christian revival tent. The Stewart — who are not related — pur- landscape when you enter,” said Gabriel When the installation is most activated, installation uses Southern cliches and ele- chased two trailers on Craigslist and filled Florenz. “I always wanted to make an everything is happening, that full collision ments of the artists’ unique childhoods to them with their art. Inside one trailer is a installation that was a performance set — — I think that’s what creates this narrative discuss life in a little-regarded American display of ouija boards, along with looping what if we turned the entire installation arc,” he said. “What I love about it, it is sub-culture, said artist Willie Stewart, video works that include a computer-gen- into a concert venue?” confusing, it’s not something you see every nity fl ocked to Park Slope on who was born into a matriarchal biker erated flame burning in front of a family The exhibit will host eight concerts dur- day, it’s new.” gang 30 miles outside of Nashville. photograph, and clips from werewolf and ing its run, featuring Angel Deradoorian, “Grand Ole Opera” at Pioneer Works “My work is basically a reflecting pool vampire movies. It all helps to evoke the Lightning Bolt, Hank Wood and the (159 Pioneer St. between Conover and Van of my life, how I grew up. I had no male world he grew up in, said Willie Stewart. Hammerheads, and Suicide Slide, among Brunt Streets in Red Hook, www.pioneer- influence because all the men were in “You walk into this space and then you others. The bands are an audio extension of works.org). Exhibit open through July 30, prison my entire life. If you see the works see this trailer park, which is indicative of the visual art, said Florenz. Wed–Sat, noon–6 pm. Free. Concerts at themselves — they are indicative of grow- where I grew up, but where imagination was “The music series is completely part various times, $15–$25. June 10 for the 21st Brooklyn Pride celebration, a day of in- Your entertainment clusionary revelry with a fes- guide Page 29 tival and a parade that were bigger and more fabulous than ever, according to attendees. Police Blotter ...... 8 “I could not have imagined Standing O ...... 20 how many people and booths Letters ...... 22 there would be,” said Windsor Rhymes with Crazy ...... 24 Terrace resident Moni Hen- drix, a Pride regular. “There Sports ...... 35 was great support from the community.” Food stalls, musical per- formances, and other vendors typically pack six blocks of Fifth Avenue, between Second Photo by Jason Speakman and Eighth streets, for the pre- parade festival. But this year the festivities were bounded by First and Ninth streets, HOW TO REACH US expanding the good old-fash- ioned gaiety by two blocks. Photo by Paul Martinka Paul by Photo Mail: Much of the extra room Courier Life was used to set up seating Publications, Inc., around stages at either end of 1 Metrotech Center North the stretch, where acts that in- 10th Floor, Brooklyn, cluded pop musicians Emer- gency Tiara and Matt Mar- N.Y. 11201 tin, and Spanish rumba group General Phone: Salvo and Hugo performed. (718) 260-2500 And while the festival’s cel- Photo by Jason Speakman News Fax: ebration of Brooklyn’s queer along Fifth Avenue toward (718) 260-2592 culture was loud and clear, Ninth Street. The elected offi - people and families of all per- cials who marched with pride News E-Mail: suasions did not shy away included Borough President [email protected] from partaking in the event. Adams, Public Advocate Leti- Display Ad Phone: “You were welcomed, tia James, Councilmen Carlos (718) 260-8302 whether you are gay or not,” Menchaca (D–Sunset Park), Photo by Jason Speakman Display Ad E-Mail: said Jawindy Swengbe, who FACES OF PRIDE: (Clockwise from top) The Brucklachner family trav- Corey Johnson (D–Man- [email protected] drove an hour from the Bronx eled from Dumbo to attend the Twilight Parade in Park Slope. Bay Ridgite hattan), Daniel Dromm (D– to attend the festival. “It was Queens), and Hizzoner, Mayor Display Ad Fax: very family friendly.” Alexis Acevedo stopped by to support her aunt, a member of the gay DeBasio. (718) 260-2579 More than 50 organiza- community. Jawindy Swengbe came down to Park Slope from the Bronx And though the procession Classified Phone: tions marched in Pride’s and sported a pair of rainbow-colored wings. Moni Hendrix and Melissa followed a linear route from (718) 260-2555 “Twilight Parade” — about Medina wore matching tutus. start to fi nish, there was noth- Classified Fax: a half-dozen more than last ing straight about it, accord- (718) 260-2549 year — which kicked-off on Foundation honcho Michael Motorcycle Club. ing to organizers. Fifth Avenue at Lincoln Place Camacho, transgender activ- Politicians practically fell “We marched gaily for- Classified E-Mail: as the festival wound down. ist Ron B., and a group of 20 over each other to get in step ward, because we don’t do any- [email protected] Three grand marshals led the hog-riding gals from the all- with their queer brothers and thing straight,” said Brooklyn procession: Aids Healthcare woman biker group, the Sirens sisters as the lineup snaked Pride co-chair Mickey Heller. :FLI@ > 2 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 DT Our intern victimized by online scammers! BY MATT JOHN Call it an insta-scam. Crafty cons have cooked up a scheme called “virtual kidnapping” in which they pull personal information from victims’ Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ac- counts — including names of friends and family, and places their targets live and visit — to dupe them into forking over dough in exchange for a loved one’s safety. And I was the target of one of the pitiful plots. Two weeks ago, I got a phone call from a number with an area code that I recognized, so I picked up. The caller told me that he had my mother locked MOM-NAPPED?: Our reporter in his attic because she was the target of a “virtual kid- allegedly hit his nephew napping” scheme by a con who with her car, and sent him LOVE AND LOSS: (Above) Leigh Bonner, left, originally from Orlando, and Emma Coats held candles and one threatened to kill his mother to the emergency room. unless he paid the scam artist another as they recalled the horrifi c shooting at Pulse nightclub in Florida. (Below) Bergin Downs wiped away He said that he didn’t tears at the vigil on June 11. Photos by Jason Speakman hundreds of dollars to cover want any trouble — but bogus medical bills. that he would kill my mom CNG / Anthony Rotunno unless I paid him $922 to cover the medical bills. He briefl y put my cry- But I was shocked by ing “mother” on the phone, how the con used relevant insinuated that she would information — includ- end up in the morgue if I ing the phone number he didn’t pay up, and told me called from and the state not to tell anyone about the my mom lives in — to ma- situation. nipulate my emotions and For a minute or so, I ac- instill fear. tually believed she was in Sure, I fi gured it out mortal danger. eventually. But until I did But as I continued talk- the situation was terrify- ing to the lowlife, I began ing. to realize I might be the I talked to a few police of- victim of a scam. fi cers and researched other He refused to let me virtual kidnapping inci- speak to my mother again, dents after the fact, and here and when I asked him are some steps to prevent it to describe her to me, he from happening to you: changed the subject by re- • Put your number on the peating his threats. “do not call” list so strang- I hung up, and as I ers can not access it. thought more about what • If someone calls claim- just happened, I started to ing to have your relative, NOT FORGOTTEN see holes in the con’s story. keep the person on the My father and grandfa- phone, and contact the po- ther are much wealthier lice. Pride concludes with vigil for Pulse victims than I, so it made no sense • Ask the caller to talk that my mom would give to your relative, or to de- BY COLIN MIXSON “We would have liked 29-year-old security guard him my number instead of scribe him or her — if the They were not too proud to for- more people, but the ones who opened fi re inside the club last theirs. caller refuses to do either, get. came were really moved,” said year on June 12. And the ransom he de- chances are it is a scam. A small crowd gathered Mickey Heller, co-chair of The brief memorial ended manded was not high at The lengths cons will outside Old Stone House in Brooklyn Pride. “There was on a hopeful note, however, all — certainly a sum my go to deceive their targets Park Slope on June 11, on the a wonderful response from with words delivered by a cler- mother could pay if he re- is sickening. eve of the anniversary of the people who attended. They gyman from East New York’s ally wanted it. I don’t know how the Pulse Nightclub shooting in thanked us for having the Unity Fellowship Church. I confi rmed I was be- man got my number and Orlando, to remember the vic- event.” “Bishop Zachary Jones ing conned minutes later, I don’t know what else he tims of the senseless act — Mourners held candles and brought the people together, when I got in touch with knows about me. and those who attended the their loved ones as they re- left them feeling good about my mom at her workplace. But I do know his big- intimate vigil were moved by fl ected on the brutal attack, themselves,” Heller said. “He My gullbility left me gest mistake — trying to its humble display of grief, ac- which left 49 people dead and encouraged them to continue feeling pretty stupid. con a reporter. cording to organizers. another 58 wounded after a on in joy and in love.” DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 3 A taste of the Park Slope’s 43rd Annual new Bossert Locals get sneak peek inside still-shuttered Bklyn Heights hotel BY LAUREN GILL How suite! The historic Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Heights opened to the public for two hours only on June 8, offering curious locals a sneak peek inside the long-shuttered inn — and it didn’t dis- appoint, according to area gawkers. “It’s hard to believe we’ve had this beautiful piece of real estate in our neighborhood but we’ve never been able to go inside of it,” said Brook- lyn Heights resident Jean Ihrig. “It’s amazing.” Business booster group the Mon- tague Business Improvement District held its annual meeting in the lobby of the swanky hotel once known as Brooklyn’s “Waldorf-Astoria.” The gathering — which was catered with a chocolate fountain and Chan- don champagne — attracted a record crowd that included many locals who came to get a glimpse of the luxurious lodge, said a group board member. The looky-loos have been waiting for the Montague Street hotel to re- open for years, following its 2012 pur- Sunday, June 18th, 2017 chase by developer Clipper Equity and real estate tycoon Joseph Chetrit from the Jehovah’s Witnesses, who used it as lodging for members. Guests who crowded into the ornate lobby marveled at its interior, which features four different chandeliers, marble columns, ornately carved ceil- ings, and a mural . The hotel’s delayed debut makes much more sense now, according to neighbors who glimpsed it. “You can understand why it has taken this long when you look at the workmanship of the building,” said Tom Gallo, who gives walking tours of the neighborhood and hopes to include the hotel on his route one day. The entire lodge — including its 280 rooms, rooftop bar and restaurant, and ground-fl oor eatery — is slated to open in September, according to the inn’s security worker. Argentinian company Fën Hotels OOZING SWANK: (Top) People gathered in — the same operator that opened the the Bossert Hotel lobby for the Montague Dazzler Hotel at Tillary Street and Street Business Improvement District’s Flatbush Avenue Extension Down- town — will run the hotel under the meeting on June 8. (Center) The event was name Esplendor Bossert, but has yet to so grand, there was a chocolate fountain launch a bookings website. and champagne. (Bottom) The lobby boasts Locals are pumped they will fi nally four different types of chandeliers, includ- be able to enjoy the iconic lodge, and ing this one. CNG / Lauren Gill cannot wait to scope out the entire building when it opens this fall. said Lois Hedlund. “What I see so far is “It’s very exciting that there is an beautiful, I’m looking forward to get- upscale hotel back in the Heights,” ting a tour of the whole hotel.” 4 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 DT Spiked smoothie bowls intoxicate foodies BY LAUREN GILL mond milk, cacao nibs, bee pol- “It will defi nitely give you a They’re drunk on wellness! len, pepita, and chia. The mixture buzz — especially if it’s all your A Fort Greene cafe serving is then spiked with just less than eating for breakfast and lunch,” boozy smoothie bowls offers pa- a standard pour of sparkling wine Mann said. trons a one-stop-shop to eat better or rose, creating a taste Mann lik- The chef discovered her affi n- — and get drunk while doing so — ened to two favorite frozen treats. ity for creating alcoholic edibles according to the dish’s creators. “It’s refreshing, kind of like a as a student at the University of “Often times you don’t do well- daiquiri,” she said. “You get dif- Wisconsin, where the jello shot ness and drinking at the same ferent fl avors from bee pollen, and bowls she served her classmates time, but I don’t understand why,” the texture is kind of like that of a were a primer for her smoothies. said Gabby Mann, the owner of McFlurry with cacao nibs.” “I was the queen of jello shot ODA Architecture ODA Baba Cool on Lafayette Avenue And while hungry and thirsty bowls, so it just sort of came natu- CONTINUING SAGA: Lawyers on both sides of the Brooklyn and S. Elliott Place. customers may get different fl a- rally to me,” Mann said. Bridge Park development returned to court on June 7. The concoctions begin as vors from the baby bees’ food, the Try one yourself at Baba Cool bowls fi lled with a mouthful of sloshed slush’s alcohol gives them [64B Lafayette Ave. at S. Elliott feel-good ingredients that include all the same buzz, which is stron- Place in Fort Greene, (347) 689– Pier 6 case pureed dragon fruit, peaches, al- ger if they make a meal out of it. 2344]. $13.75. Affordable Housing for Rent CAESURA back in court 49 NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITS AT 280 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 D DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN/FORT GREENE Amenities: Hospitality station, fitness room, community lounge, conservatory, roof terrace, bike storage*, tenant Bridge Park, Heights Assoc. storage*, laundry room*, shared goods*, Ollie*, and package room (*Additional fee applies) Transit: Trains: 2/3/4/5/B/C/D/G/N/Q/R/LIRR Buses: B25, B26, B38, B45, B52, B67, B103 lawyers make arguments No application fee • No broker’s fee • Smoke-free building • More information: www.caesurabklottery.com This building is being constructed through the Multifamily Rental – Mix Income Rental Program (MIRP) and is approved to receive a Tax Exemption through the 421-a Program of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. BY LAUREN GILL ing that the language The legal battle over the in the document, which Who Should Apply? Individuals or households who meet the income A percentage of units are set aside for: fate of the lawn has be- states “intention to build and household size requirements listed in the Mobility-disabled applicants (5%) table below may apply. Qualified applicants will Vision- or hearing-disabled applicants (2%) gun. only what is necessary,” be required to meet additional selection criteria. Preference for a percentage of units goes to: A lawsuit over two walked a fi ne legal line. Applicants who live in New York City receive a Residents of Brooklyn Community Board 2 general preference for apartments. (50%) polarizing towers at “It doesn’t appear to Municipal employees (5%) * Up to half of CB preference units may be allocated through Pier 6 in Brooklyn me to impose an obliga- referrals of applicants from city agencies Bridge Park returned to tion,” she said. AVAILABLE UNITS AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS court on June 7, a month Ziegler argued the Units House- Annual Household Units House- Annual Household Monthly 3 Monthly 3 after settlement talks document’s context and Unit Size 1 Avail- hold Income 1 Avail- hold Income Rent 2 Rent 2 between the Brooklyn purpose — to spell out able Size Minimum – Maximum able Size Minimum – Maximum Heights Association and the goals of the park — Micro Unit $886 7 1 person $32,709 - $66,800 $1,482 6 1 person $53,143 - $110,220 park honchos failed . makes it binding, and The two-hour hearing repeatedly stated the Studio $1,078 3 1 person $39,292 - $66,800 $1,794 3 1 person $63,840 - $110,220 starred the civic group’s agreement must be con- 1 person $49,098 - $66,800 1 person $79,783 - $110,220 attorney, who spent sidered in its entirety. 1 bedroom $1,360 3 $2,255 3 most of the time argu- He fi rst presented his 2 people $49,098 - $76,400 2 people $79,783 - $126,060 ing its case that green arguments to Billings space offi cials violated in April , which were 2 people $58,903 - $76,400 2 people $95,692 - $126,060 an agreement to build followed by a series of 3 people $58,903 - $85,900 3 people 2 bedroom $1,642 12 $2,715 12 $95,692 - $141,735 80% UNITS INCOME (AMI) MEDIAN AREA only as much housing closed-door meetings in 130% AREA MEDIAN INCOME UNITS (AMI) as needed to fund the the judge’s chambers in $58,903 - $95,400 $95,692 - $157,410 park’s upkeep. an attempt to fi nd a so- 4 people 4 people “They have violated lution both sides could 1 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria. their commitment over live with. 2 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change. and over again,” Rich- But those sessions 3Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply. How Do You Apply? ard Ziegler said before did not result in a com- Apply online or through mail. To apply online, please go to nyc.gov/housingconnect. To request an application by mail, send a self- addressed envelope to: Fifth Avenue Committee - 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Only send one application per the standing-room-only promise, and the liti- development. Do not submit duplicate applications. Do not apply online and also send in a paper application. Applicants who submit more crowd. gants must now make than one application may be disqualified. When is the Deadline? The neighborhood their case before the Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than August 11, 2017. Late applications will not be considered. group alleges that the bench. What Happens After You Submit an Application? After the deadline, applications are selected for review through a lottery process. If yours is selected and you appear to qualify, you will park is fl ush with cash. The proceedings be invited to an interview to continue the process of determining your eligibility. Interviews are usually scheduled from 2 to 10 months after the application deadline. You will be asked to bring documents that verify your household size, identity of members of your But meadow leaders say on June 7 covered sev- household, and your household income. they need the money eral of the cases in the Español Presente una solicitud en línea en nyc.gov/housingconnect. 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Ou dwe remèt aplikasyon yo sou entènèt oswa ou dwe tenbre yo anvan da convinced that the nance’s predictions un- Z"6(645 G ) [ F Ł [5 .nyc.gov/housingconnect % agreement — the 2006 dervalued the revenue ."ARABIC" + K O # F Ł . Fifth Avenue Committee - 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 % # " General Project Plan — that existing park prop- mandated the park only erties would produce . Mayor Bill de Blasio • HPD Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer build the bare minimum Billings asked sev- to sustain upkeep, argu- Continued on page 19 DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 5 Dung at long last! Awaited composting toilet arrives in Prospect Park BY COLIN MIXSON latrines and, instead of pump- Brooklyn’s Backyard is put- ing excrement into the city’s ting your poo to work! sewer system, feed solid waste A long-awaited bathroom into a “living ecosystem” that transforms human fe- where bacteria and other or- ces into plant food will open ganisms like worms convert Photo by Jason Speakman inside Prospect Park’s newly the dung into usable compost. PLANT FOOD FOR THOUGHT: renovated Well House on June The bathroom will also (Above) The fi rst-ever compost- 19, giving the green space pump undrinkable water from ing bathroom of any city park will the most technologically ad- sinks and drains into an irri- open in Prospect Park’s Well House vanced toilet of any city park, gation system that feeds park on June 19. (Right) The structure according to a spokeswoman. plants — saving the green “Prospect Park Alliance space 250,000 gallons of water was originally a pumping station has transformed the Well each year. before the park was connected to House, one of the oldest build- The $2.34 million renova- the city’s water system in the early ings in Prospect Park, into the tion of the Well House was 20th century. fi rst composting restroom in fi rst set to fi nish in September Alliance Park Prospect a New York City public park,” 2015, but was delayed due to Kirschner said. standing in the park. But it be- Other renovations to the said Deborah Kirschner, a rep contractor issues, according The structure, a pumping came obsolete sometime be- Well House include a repaired for the conservancy. to the spokeswoman. station built in 1869 to feed wa- tween 1914 and 1935 after the roof, reconstructed exterior The new potties use 97-per- “Yes, there were delays, ter into Prospect Park Lake, is meadow was connected to the walls, and fresh landscaping cent less water than standard but the end result is amazing,” one of the oldest buildings still city’s water system. around it. 337 74th STREET at OUR LADY OF ANGELS (a Free Event hosted by Bay Ridge Center) Saturday, June 24, 2017 ƌ 12pm to 5pm FREE Admission )/ -Ʉ /Ʉ Ʉ -&$)"Ʉ */ɄɄƌɄɄŹŶth Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues Everything from Computer Basics to Cutting Edge Products and Services. 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BY COLIN MIXSON Each honoree represented a school Brooklyn’s leaders of tomorrow are im- at the John Jay Educational Campus proving their neighborhoods today. on Seventh Avenue between Fourth The Park Slope Civic Council and Fifth streets, but none of the recip- awarded four area high school seniors ients reside in Park Slope, Rydell said, with scholarships worth $2,250 each at due to the fact that most students at the • the group’s annual meeting on June 8 academic complex’s schools come from — and while the honors refl ected the outside the community. • students’ academic achievements, the The scholarships marked the fi rst civic honchos said the awardees’ com- of many accolades to come for the civ- munity service earned each his or her ic-minded scholars, according to the Onsite Interviews Guaranteed! prize. council rep. Please bring copies of your resume. “It had to do with volunteerism, “Identify their four names, and re- giving back, and giving of themselves member them,” he said, “Because you above and beyond what’s required will be hearing them again in the fu- for their high school commitment,” ture.” said civic council vice president Joe And while the sparkly sequined Rydell. gowns and intricately patterned suit Recipients included Millennium that the recipients wore to receive Fidelis Care is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to High School’s Makajah Marks, Park their awards at fi rst seemed appropri- Slope Collegiate secondary school’s ate for a more formal setting, the glam- without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national Renee Octave, Secondary School for orous getups made perfect sense for origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, Journalism’s Louric Rankine, and Sec- the four students who celebrated their or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. EOE. ondary School for Law’s Ezra Pean. prom later that night. DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 7 The jerk ran off with her black 78TH PRECINCT Coach backpack with a Tory Burch PARK SLOPE wallet and key lanyard inside, as well as three bank cards, said cops. Bike bandit A thief rode off with a man’s 2009 Five-fi nger deal Yamaha he parked on Fifth Avenue Cops arrested a suspect who they on June 1. say swiped a handful of items from The victim told police he left his a Smith Street store on June 10. import bike near Prospect Avenue The suspect took the products at 9 pm, and returned just after mid- shoes off a truck at the store be- from the shelves of the store be- night to fi nd his ride stolen. tween Fort Greene Place and S. 76TH PRECINCT tween President and Union streets Portland Avenue at 4:52 am when CARROLL GARDENS-COBBLE HILL– at 5:32 pm, put them in a bag, and Oh baby the suspect grabbed a box contain- RED HOOK tried to leave without paying, ac- A 53-year-old woman was ar- ing 12 pairs of women’s kicks and cording to authorities. rested for stealing baby products set it off to the side. At the end of his shift, the sus- Car shopping and other goods from a Flatbush Av- Cops cuffed a teen for swiping Vicious act enue big-box retailer on May 29. pect allegedly grabbed the crate and took off with it, only to be arrested cash and electronics from a car Police cuffed a guy for striking a An employee told police the vic- parked on Carroll Street on June 1. woman in the back of her head with tim was inside the store near At- when he came to work a few days later, cops said. The 17-year-old rummaged a cane on Court Street on June 9. lantic Avenue at 8 pm when she was through the 2012 Mazda parked The 45-year-old woman was be- spotted nabbing clothes, beauty near the Brooklyn-Queens Express- tween Degraw and Kane streets at products, and baby stuff. Cash grab way and grabbed a debit card, iP- about 8:30 am when the 56-year-old When offi cers slapped cuffs on A 60-year-old woman was ar- hone, headphones, cash, and white suspect smacked her in the head rested for looting an older lady’s the woman, they claim to have leather gloves from it between 2:30 locker inside a women’s shelter on with a metal cane, offi cials said. found two pipes covered in crack am and 3:45 am, police said. He also Eighth Avenue on May 31. Emergency responders took her to residue, cops said. admitted to doing the same to other The victim, 67, told police she Methodist Hospital, offi cials said. nearby cars, offi cials said. was in the same room as the suspect — Julianne Cuba Park this! The teen was the same suspect at the shelter between 14th and 15th A thief stole a city Sanitation who tried to open and steal from streets at 8:40 am when she saw her worker’s parking placard from his cars parked along Woodhull Street try to sneak $250 out of her locker, 84TH PRECINCT between First and Second places on car on Second Avenue on May 26. and shove the cash in her pocket. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DUMBO– The victim told police that he June 1, according to authorities. BOERUM HILL–DOWNTOWN parked his car near 14th Street at Car pirate 6 am, and returned fi ve hours later Wired it all go? A thief looted a car parked on Tipped off to fi nd the city-issue placard, which Some nogoodnik swiped a bunch Third Street on May 13. A nogoodnik snatched a pricey permits free parking around the of commercial copper wire from a The victim told police he left his designer hat right off a woman’s city, was stolen. site near Woodhull Street sometime car unlocked between Vanderbilt head as she was shopping in a Ful- and Greenwood avenues at 8:50 am, between April 3 and June 12, police Mop-ing around said. ton Street store on June 6. and returned later to fi nd his laptop The lady was browsing in the A bandit made off with a man’s and other valuables missing. A Con Ed employee told police moped he parked on Seventh Ave- the jerk cut and removed 48 feet of store near Hanover Place at 5:15 pm nue sometime overnight on May 29. Shove it the wire from the site near Colum- when the fi lcher grabbed the Don C The victim told police he left his bia Street, according to authorities. cap off her noggin and ran, police A group of roughhousing friends two-wheeler between Third and said. damaged a man’s car parked on Fourth avenues at 4 pm, and re- Third Street on June 2 when one of Designer dud turned the following day to fi nd his the men was shoved against it. A cur grabbed a woman’s ex- Sit and snatch bike stolen. The 69-year-old victim told po- pensive bag and accessories while A pilferer stole a woman’s phone lice the men were horsing around she was in the bathroom at a Smith from her hands as she was sitting on Kickin’ it next to his vehicle by Seventh Ave- Street bar on June 10, police said. a Front Street sidewalk on June 8. Cops arrested a construction nue at 1:55 pm, when one man was The 25-year-old woman told po- The victim told police she took a worker for allegedly stealing wom- recklessly shoved, bumping into the lice she left her bag on the back of seat on the pavement near Adams en’s shoes from an Atlantic Avenue car and damaging a door. her chair while she went to the loo Street at 10:10 am and was looking chain store on May 26. Police haven’t made any arrests, inside the watering hole near Pres- at her phone when the snake snuck An employee told police he saw and have closed the case, cops said. ident Street at about 8:30 pm, and up from behind, grabbed her mobile the suspect unloading crates of — Colin Mixson when she got back, it was gone. device, and fl ed. — Lauren Gill Come meet me Attention and my friends! 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Brooklyn’s Badass Animal mingled, and made kissy faces Pooches that sat and stayed Rescue, which saves dogs like in a doggy smooching booth at the bash posed for photos, Graham — who Creason ad- — marking a record crowd for splashed in pools, and slurped opted last year — from high- the pooch block party, which up poochtinis, cocktails from kill rural shelters. offered Kings County canines hamburger joint Shake Shack Eleven pooches found for- POOCH BLOCK PARTY: (From left) Pup Ginger mans the doggie kissing a chance to play outside a dog made with milk-free custard ever homes at the fi fth annual booth at Summerfest, hosted by Badass Animal Rescue in Gowanus on park, according to humans and topped with bones. But party, with nearly a dozen June 11. Adorable bulldog Betty Davis was looking for her forever home. who attended. not Graham, who found the more adoptions pending, ac- Lizzy Creason and her pup Graham enjoy the festivities. “Graham is super social so frozen treat unpalatable. cording to the organizers. 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City students sailed into man, the executive director of “Nothing sank,” she said. the East River on handmade Brooklyn Boat Works. “We knew that would not hap- wooden vessels on June 9 to The sailboats that pushed pen.” mark their graduation from off from Brooklyn Bridge Park The boat works rep said an eight-month boat-build- were built by middle-school- that, in addition to their new ing course, and even the big- ers from seven schools across sea-legs, she hopes the stu- gest landlubbers among them the city, who began their nau- dents will fl oat away from earned their sea-legs, said pro- tical education last October by their voyages with a deeper MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS IN MINI-SCHOONERS: (From left) Chase Johnson, gram organizers. learning the science of boat- appreciation for education. left, Joel Watson, center, and Skylar Jackson, right, test out their boat. “Very few of the students making. The sailors-to-be then “The most important thing Brooklyn Boat Works students Danielle Urena, left, and Selena Gonzalez, had been on a sailboat, so being crafted their 7-foot-6 dinghies is we instilled a love of learn- right, are all-smiles as they get their vessels ready to launch. The ships in boats that were separated out of four pieces of plywood. ing,” she said. hit the East River! 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Slope public school wrote, il- Zolushka took to her envi- lustrated, and published a sto- ronment so well that, when rybook based on the true-life she gave birth to two cubs af- tale of a tiger that fascinated ter being released, she became the world after she was left the world’s fi rst rehabilitated for dead, rescued, and suc- tiger to survive and reproduce cessfully returned to the wild in the wild, Slaght said. — and the amateur authors’ The tiger expert visited book is the real deal, accord- Park Slope’s PS 107 in January ing to a wildlife expert who to educate the authors-to-be helped with the project. on Zolushka’s plight, inspir- YOUNG AUTHORS: PS 107 fi fth-graders Amelia Levenson, Rosemary Pagliano, Shelby Lewis, Terefech Johnson, “They didn’t sugar coat it,” ing them to put pen to paper, Talia Beck, Daniel Ramos, Zach Ozols, Takumi Sagura, Carter Michaels, Avi Clark, Jesse Sharfstein authored and said Jonathan Slaght, a tiger according to parents. illustrated the book “One Special Tiger.” Photo by Jason Speakman authority at Wildlife Conser- “He basically got the kids vation Society who educated very excited to do this book,” opted to give up their free time did a lot of editing.” in need, Eban said. the kids about the big cat. said Katherine Eban, whose to do the project,” Eban said. “One Special Tiger” was But the book’s real gain is “It’s sad, and to some degree daughter Amelia Levenson, Of course, any author is published using Amazon’s a fl ourishing crop of wildlife violent, but in the end it is a 10, helped write the story. only as good as his or her ed- CreateSpace, the self-publish- lovers, according to the mom. happy story.” So excited, in fact, that the itor, and the tykes’ parents ing arm of the online retailer, “We are aiming to raise a “One Special Tiger,” which kids — not unlike your tireless pitched in to help polish off the which takes a cut of the book’s generation of conservation- Amazon sells for $12, tells the local news reporter — worked fi nal product. purchase fee. ists,” she said. “They are work- tale of Zolushka, a Siberian through their lunch breaks on “I would say that without All extra profi ts go the ing with real experts, writing tiger who was orphaned by the book. our talented fi fth graders, Wildlife Conservation Society about a real animal, and their poachers in the Russian wild. “They did this all during there would not be a book,” — and hopefully will be used efforts are benefi ting that real Hunters rescued the aban- their lunch hours, so they Eban said. “But we parents towards helping other felines animal.” Great rates like ours are always in season. 24-Month CD 36-Month CD % % 1.60 APY1 1.90 APY1 $5,000 minimum deposit $5,000 minimum deposit To qualify you must have or open any Flushing Bank Complete Checking account.2 Get the complete access and control you desire with a competitive interest rate and banking on-the-go with our Flushing Bank Mobile3 app. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. 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Continued from cover Continued from cover Borough President Adams joined The street — 26th Street between primary campaign last April, urged Clinton at the university’s 46th com- Seventh and Eighth avenues — is not the crowd to persevere in the face of ad- mencement, and did not resist his own a bus route, according to a local who versity, citing her loss to Trump in last opportunity to rail against adversity, or said keeping large vehicles off area year’s presidential election and the hard- Trump, in a speech. thoroughfares is a recurring issue . ships that Evers’s widow, Myrlie Evers- “Don’t think for one moment there “This bus should have never been Williams, faced after his death. are not going to be days when you feel on that street because it is not a truck “I’ve had a few setbacks in my own like you don’t want to get out of bed,” he route,” said Christine Berthet, the life, and losing an election is devastating said. “Don’t think that some chump like chair of Manhattan Community especially considering who I lost to,” she Trump is going to take away your ability Board 4’s Transportation Commit- GONE TOO SOON: Dan Hanegby, 36, of said. “But that pales in comparison to to be the president of the United States. tee. “Buses go everywhere, and trying Brooklyn Heights was hit by a charter bus what Myrlie went through, and frankly You got to get up.” to control them and get them on the while riding a Citi Bike in Manhattan on what a lot of people go through today.” The City University of New York right track is very diffi cult.” Monday and died later that day. Facebook Evers, a civil rights activist who chancellor awarded Clinton with an It is unclear why Hanegby fell off fought against segregation at the Uni- honorary degree following her address. his bicycle, but the superintendent of versity. Hanegby transferred to the a building on the street told the New Rhode Island college as a sophomore, York Post that the bus driver did not after moving to the U.S. to attend the park and the developers conceded leave much space between his vehicle Binghamton University, in New York. PIER 6 to on Wednesday, admitting the devel- and the cyclist as they traveled along- He served as a staff sergeant in the opers did not fi le the proper paperwork Continued from page 5 side each other. Israel Defense Forces for three years with the city before they were chosen Police offi cers ticketed Citi Bike starting in 1999, before relocating to eral questions about fi ndings from the — an admission that activists are call- riders going the wrong way on streets the U.S. Heights Association’s hired indepen- ing a big win. in the area following the collision, al- Hanegby’s death is the fi rst fatality dent fi nancial expert, who claimed the “I think we scored some major vic- though there is no evidence Hanegby in 43 million trips taken by Citi Bike park will have $300 million more in its tories,” said Judi Francis, president of was violating the rules of the road customers since the transit system’s coffers than the fi nance department es- advocacy group the Brooklyn Bridge when he was hit. 2013 rollout, according to a rep for timated in its report. Park Defense Fund. “We’re pleased Hanegby, a married father of two, the service who released a statement The project also calls for a 15-story she’s asking tough questions, we’re go- worked as an investment banker for mourning his untimely tragedy. residential building that will include ing to listen carefully when she ques- Switzerland-based fi nancial holding “Together, with the City of New below-market-rate units, which Ziegler tions the other side as well.” company Credit Suisse Group, ac- York, we wish to express our heartfelt claimed do not promote the park’s fi - The case lies in Billings’s hands, cording to his LinkedIn profi le. condolences to the rider’s family and nancial stability because they do not and she will eventually have to decide He was born in Tel Aviv, where he loved ones on this terrible tragedy,” generate revenue. whether or not the park is violating its became a teen tennis star who ranked said Citi Bike spokeswoman Dani Si- And the lawsuit alleges that the park agreement by building the towers at as Israel’s number one player at the mons. broke its own rules in selecting RAL Pier 6. age of 16, according to a report in the Hanegby’s family did not immedi- Companies and Oliver’s Realty Group Both sides will get another chance campus newspaper of Brown Uni- ately return request for comment. to build the towers, which lawyers for to argue before her in July. BUSINESS, BROOKLYN STYLE – ADVERTISEMENT De Blasio Housing Affordability Political Gimmicks Failing Tenants Most in Need 9PAFJ DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 19 Brooklyn’s Biggest Booster STANDING by Joanna DelBuono Kids work for a better tomorrow EAST NEW YORK Cheers to the children at the Po- lice Athletic League Beacon IS 218 after-school program for participating in the seventh annual Science Fair. More than 100 fourth-through- BENSONHURST eighth-grade students from league cen- ters from around Commish for a day the city explored Bishop Kearney High the theme “Creat- School senior Jenna Fiordi- ing a Better Tomor- mondo was selected the winner row” by conduct- for the “Police Commissioner ing experiments for a Day” Essay Contest from and sharing their more than 2,000 entries from fi ndings on ways to high school students throughout conserve the Earth. New York City. Topics included the The contest, sponsored by the science behind de- Police Athletic League, asked composition, conservation, sustain- students to answer the question, CIRCLE OF SCHOLARS: From left, Brooklyn Technical High School seniors Krishna ability, agriculture, and recycling. “What initiative would you imple- The students at IS 218, with help Roy, Bing Chen, Emily Cheng, Mirna Nashed, Tamanna Hussein, Sandy Jean-Charles, ment to address the issue of drug from their mentors, turned their atten- and Jimmy Xie are winners of the UFT-Albert Shanker College Scholarships. use among the city’s youth?” tion to recycling. Jenna responded, “I would Prizes were awarded in the fi rst, raise awareness in schools second, and third places categories. Futures as bright as they are through group meetings and peer The O says, “Recycle, reuse, re- groups and assemblies where spe- claim.” FORT GREENE The students shared a word to cial guests would visit, talking James P. Sinnott, Junior HS 218 the wise to next year’s hopefuls: about the dangers of abuse.” Beacon Center [370 Fountain Ave. at Cheers and kudos to the seven “Everything will be fi ne … It’s For her intuitive essay, Jenna Pitkin Avenue in East New York, (718) super-smart seniors at Brooklyn hard to believe that everything received a badge and a plaque 277–1928]. Technical High School who were will be fi ne, but at the end of the from Commissioner James P this year’s recipients of the UFT- road I realized there is nothing to O’Neill at the swearing-in cere- FORT GREENE Albert Shanker College Scholar- be scared about,” said Bing, who monies held at Police Headquar- ships. will attend the Macaulay Honors ters on June 7, and accompanied Yippee for the Ippies The outstanding grads from College at City College/CUNY in the Commissioner on his offi cial Kudos to BRIC TV, the borough’s the borough of churches included the fall. police duties. non-profit cable channel and digi- Krishna Roy of Kensington, Bing Sandy added, “I learned that Other Bishop Kearney win- tal network, for receiving two Ip- Chen of Sunset Park, Sandy Jean- grades and scores are not the most ners included Emma Schopp- pies Awards for Best Video. Charles of Prospect-Lefferts Gar- integral part of a college applica- meyer, class of 2017 for winning The Center for Community and dens, and Jimmy Xie of Benson- tion. Also, going to a ‘no-name’ Commanding Offi cer of Internal Ethnic Media, an initiative of The hurst. The other three students, school does not mean that you will Affairs; Ashleigh McGregor, CUNY Graduate School of Jour- Emily Cheng, Tamanna Hussein, not succeed in the future; only hard class of 2017, for Commanding nalism, awarded the two presti- and Mirna Nashed, hail from the work and determination determines Offi cer of 63rd Precinct; and Ga- gious accolades at the 15th annual outer boroughs. that.” Sandy will be attending the briella Guzman, class of 2018, ceremony held at the CUNY Gradu- In order to be eligible for the Massachusetts Institute of Technol- for Commanding Offi cer of 66th ate School of Journalism on May honors, the students had to exhibit ogy as a likely double-major in math Precinct. 18. academic excellence, outstanding and physics with a concentration in Bishop Kearney High School The Ippies are the only journal- community service, and have im- African-American studies. [2202 60th St. at Bay Parkway in ism awards in the city to honor re- peccable personal values. They also Standing O wishes all the recip- Bensonhurst, (718) 236–6363]. porting in English and in languages had a winning team of advisors ients good luck in their future en- other than English by the ethnic and in the college offi ce that included deavors and can’t wait to offer con- community press. Judges for the Ip- Raquel Maysonet-Sigler, college grats on college commencement ration Initiative. pies Awards are comprised of CUNY offi ce coordinator; Robin Scher- day. Organized in part by Trinidad & Graduate School of Journalism fac- man-Levitt, scholarship director; Brooklyn Technical High School Tobago native Kirt Bowen, assistant ulty and staff members as well as and Paula McKinnon, college of- [29 Fort Greene Pl. and S. Elliott professor at Kingsborough and para- other independent prominent jour- fi ce advisor. Place Fort Greene, (718) 804–6400]. medic program director, the one-week nalists. program allowed the students to ex- “It’s an honor to be recognized by a plore New York City while enjoying talented group of journalists and sto- MANHATTAN BEACH with faculty, staff, students, and ad- new social and cultural experiences, rytellers that truly refl ect the diver- ministrators who shared positive sto- as well as participating in similar ex- sity of the city that we’re lucky to call Welcome to Brooklyn ries and experiences. changes at Kingsborough. home,” said Aziz Isham, executive Hip, hip, hooray to High School Students from six high schools “This was a very positive experi- producer of BRIC TV. Youth Ambassadors from Trini- were selected based on their academic ence for the visiting group,” said Bo- BRIC’s main venue offers a public dad & Tobago on their visit to Kings- performance and En ToTo member- wen. “Many of the students agreed media center, a major contemporary borough Community College for ship and were accompanied by fi ve that the trip made all the difference as art exhibition space, two performance the International College Explora- chaperones, including En ToTo pres- they are now exploring college oppor- spaces, a glass-walled TV studio, and tion Initiative sponsored by the lo- ident JoAnne Harroo-Blackman, tunities.” artist work spaces. cal charitable organization En ToTo’s teachers, counselors, and parents, Kingsborough Community College BRIC [647 Fulton St. at Rockwell International College Exploration as they completed the organization’s [2001 Oriental Blvd. in Manhattan Place in Fort Greene, (718) 855–7882]. Initiative. The students spent a day fi rst-ever International College Explo- Beach, (718) 368–5000]. 20 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 DT 1 IN 4 NEW YORKERS HAS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Get your blood pressure checked regularly at your neighborhood pharmacy or doctor. High blood pressure doesn’t usually have noticeable symptoms. If uncontrolled, it can lead to heart attack and stroke. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/health and search “high blood pressure”. ParkNYC is an easy and convenient way to pay for parking using your mobile phone or web browser Now in Brooklyn and Staten Island! Download the free app, available for iPhone & Android or register on the web at ParkNYC.org DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 21 Bridge Park suit returns to court A lawsuit over two polarizing towers at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park returned to court on June 7, a month after settlement talks be- SOUND OFF TO THE EDITOR tween the Brooklyn Heights Asso- ciation and park honchos failed. (“B’Bridge Park honchos, Heights LETTERS AND COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS Association return to court to ar- gue Pier 6 case,” By Lauren Gill, Uhm, no, Joe, the park hasn’t ad- at the BHA could get lots of actual ing on unused space in a park that online June 9). The neighborhood mitted that it doesn’t need the money improvements for the park (pop-up has no other plans for such space. group alleges that the park is fl ush from the Pier 6 development, which is pool forever, to name one) but they’d Birdy from Brooklyn with cash and its offi cials are why they are in court. fakchecker rather fi ght over a spot of land that is breaching an agreement to build now a dog run. Thanks a lot! This lawsuit is all about rich peo- just enough private housing re- As I understand it, the old Joe (2) from Brooklyn Heights ple in the One Brooklyn Bridge Park quired to pay for maintenance. But wooden pilings have in some cases condominium worried about losing meadow leaders say they need the been treated and then wrapped, kill- The park has repeatedly violated their views. And the usual Brooklyn money from the two high-rises at ing the marine borers, sealing them its commitments to build the mini- Heights NIMBYs who don’t want any- the foot of Atlantic Avenue to pay from further infestation. Other pil- mum amount of housing necessary thing built anywhere, ever. These for upkeep of the timber pilings ings have been replaced by concrete to fund the park and has dealt with hypocrites don’t care about the park that support the East River pier, ones, which do not get eaten. BBP the community in bad faith from the at all. Everyone else should be glad which are being devoured by wood- bases all their fi nancial estimates start (going through the motions of that the Brooklyn Bridge Park Devel- eating crustaceans. on the bad old days of the Great Re- the community hearing and then ig- opment Corporation is ensuring that Readers weighed in: cession. Andrew Porter noring it all, not providing the CAC the park has the fi nancial means to from Brooklyn Heights a budget, overbuilding Pierhouses, maintain this beautiful — but expen- Good job, park advocates! Amaz- etc.). These quasi-government enti- sive to maintain — park. Will ing that the judge at first didn’t As I understand it, the wooden ties lack the transparency and ac- from Prospect Heights seem to realize that this “project” pilings were wrapped in concrete countability of a government organi- is to support a park, and housing but it was later discovered that it zation and yet are far more immune To the editor, inside it, the ugly way to pay for didn’t protect from wood worms and to challenge than a commercial en- It is outrageous for the Depart- it. The park no longer needs the the concrete becomes weak over the terprise. The EDCs are essentially ment of Education to be terrorizing money from these towers (which years [and] will need to be continu- government-funded giveaways to de- students and investigating a princi- the park and the mayor both have ally replaced, an expensive and dif- velopers and must be stopped. pal for “communist activities” at Park admitted), then park users deserve fi cult process. This is considered W.R. from Brooklyn Heights Slope Collegiate (“Fright School” by those three park acres back without maintenance. I personally thought Colin Mixson, Park Slope Courier, any more housing! it should be a capital expenditure, To be clear folks, the parcels of June 9–15, 2017). When I taught in the Joe from Brooklyn Heights split between the state and the city, land we are talking about may be district some 20 years or so ago, my but the state has walked away from within the lines of BBP, but they are school included teachers who were most of that responsibility. The city’s not currently park space or a dog run. members of or close to many social- choice is to take it from other capital Let’s stop being short-sighted here … ist-communist groups — Workers park projects or make BBP pay for it. while the real estate market is rather World, Communist Party, League for LET US HEAR FROM YOU The wrapping was done by the Port good, we need to remind ourselves of a Revolutionary Party and Solidarity Submit letters to: Vince DiMiceli, Edi- Authority, which used to be respon- the lessons of the last decade. If we — and there were parents who were a tor, Community Newspaper Group, 1 sible for the piers. But the agree- don’t allow a buffer for contingencies part of many of those groups. Investi- ment which turned the piers over in the operating budget, we run an gation? Not one hint of one. MetroTech Center North, Brooklyn, NY holds the PA harmless. I believe the awful risk of not having money when And these teachers were fi ne 11201, or e-mail to editorial@cnglocal. term for what happens to the piers is the park needs upkeep. teachers. And as a group we met com. Please include your address and called scouring caused by the tidal NotaNIMBY from Columbia St with the principal and we developed telephone number for so we can con- conditions and the particulates in a heterogeneous sixth grade, where fi rm you sent the letter. We reserve the water … my time in the Corp of I can’t help wondering if the real there were students of all back- the right to edit all correspondence, Engineers. Frank from Furter complaint in the litigation is more grounds and of all reading levels. In- which becomes the property of related to the below-market commu- vestigation? Not one hint of one. Courier Life Publications. Talk about cutting off your nose nity potentially moving into their Lew Friedman to spite your face! 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DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16–22, 2017 23 K_\m\ip^i\Xkjkfipf]Xm\ipYX[jkl[\ek his is for all the parents completed some video games.” his dream school, Hunter Col- things like the Code of Ham- worried that their kids He remembers lying down lege. murabi. He liked Prof. Clock K are cutting class, fall- on his bed, “and, cliché as it He didn’t get in. So he en- so much, he took his class on ing through the cracks, over- was, I was looking up into the rolled at Borough of Manhat- American history, too. eating, under-achieving, or sky at night and I was just hop- tan Community College — and Upon graduating, Dominick spending all day playing video ing that one day I could find promptly failed every class. was finally accepted at Hunter, games — and for all the kids someone, because I don’t want But by now, Dominick where there was no stopping doing just that. to be alone, and I wanted to be knew all about starting over. him. He studied Greek and Dominick Vandenberge successful.” So he did, and this time he Latin. He got a scholarship to was raised in the Bronx — Pel- He decided that the first took a course in “Classics.” study in Athens, a scholarship ham Bay — and no one would thing he’d do was try to lose He thought it was going to be to study in Rome, a scholarship call him a star student. He was some weight. about classical music. Instead, to present his paper at Harvard forced to repeat first grade, Dominick started watch- it was about the history of University. and already felt like a failure ing exercise videos, and kind Western civilization, starting And last week, along with at age 6. He became the oldest RHYMES of “lying” to himself. He told with the ancient Greeks and dozens of other exceptional kid in the class. He hated ev- himself he was just going to Romans, taught by the tough- graduates, Dominick stood on erything to do with school. “stretch a little bit.’” He didn’t but-fair Prof. Gerald Clock. the stage at Hunter commence- And then his weight started WITH CRAZY want to aim for anything “He’d teach the class as if ment at Radio City Music Hall to balloon. harder in case he backed he was telling a story,” Domin- as the college president, Jenni- By high school, Dominick C\efi\Jb\eXqp down. He’d disappointed him- ick recalled. fer Raab, announced his grade weighed 220 pounds and he self enough already. When Prof. Clock told the point average: 3.96. Then she struggled to make friends. He played hooky before. Now But instead of just stretch- class about how the Athenians also announced a surprise started skipping class. And he became a serious truant. ing, he added a little more exer- needed help fighting the Per- guest. then, things got even worse. Sometimes he didn’t show up cise each day — some push-ups, sians, so they sent their fast- Out onto the stage strode His dad died of a heart attack, for an entire month. The prin- some squats. He started walk- est runner to the ask Sparta Prof. Gerald Clock. at home. That same night, the cipal called him in and said if ing in the park, which turned for help, Dominic was hooked. Dominick will return to family moved into his aunt’s he missed one more day, he’d into power-walking, and then Clock took an interest in Hunter this fall to earn his basement in Queens. be out. into jogging. He changed his this motivated student, advis- master’s in classical litera- Dominick transferred to Out he was. diet. Now he ate oatmeal, ap- ing him in academic matters, ture. His goal is to become a Francis Lewis High School At that point in his life, ples, carrots, and water. and encouraging him, too. Latin teacher and inspire stu- and when he arrived that first Dominick recalls, “I can From the kid who had no When he found out Domin- dents like he had been. day, his teacher mocked his remember me wanting to self-discipline. ick’s educational past, he was You know, the brilliant weight in front of the whole change.” But how? He was fat, In seven months Dominick shocked. He thought Dominic ones — who just don’t know it class. She asked him if he was friendless, fatherless. “I had lost 80 pounds. He applied to had always been an A student. yet. on drugs. Everyone laughed. nothing to show for the past a GED program in Elmhurst, For his part, Dominick Lenore Skenazy is founder Except Dominick. He’d 17 years other than that I had passed the test, and applied to started writing papers on of Free-Range Kids. 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Photo by Caleb Caldwell Outsider art Visit a surreal trailer park in Red Hook By Julianne Cuba ing up in this weird shack that my family created for me to move outside of that world of the installation,” he said. “We really ou’re just going to have to see it. still lives in to this day,” said Stewart, who and create something utterly important,” he thought of, let’s focus on metal noise Two Tennessee-born artists now lives in Connecticut. “The works I said. “My mother had a ouija board, I just music, punk, and rock which are dissident Yhave created a surreal trailer park make are deeply genre-based, but deeply remember we weren’t allowed to play with types of music.” as part of an art installation inside a giant rooted in personal trauma to see if I can it. And the idea of magic and who believes The installation is an overwhelming Red Hook warehouse. “Grand Ole Opera,” create a connection with me and other it and who doesn’t believe in it.” mish-mash of noise, imagery, and emotions now on display at Pioneer Works, features people — create a platform to just learn, or The dramatic space creates a surreal — but that’s the point, said Stewart. two art-filled trailers, a liquor-slinging think, or discuss the South or growing up backdrop for the bands that will play during “The trailers, the bar, and then all the biker bar, and a host of noise, rock, and in a sub-culture.” the exhibit’s run, said the show’s curator. artwork is just going, videos are just loop- metal bands playing concerts inside a Willie Stewart and collaborator Brent “It’s creating almost a cinematic ing, you come and go on your own terms. re-purposed Christian revival tent. The Stewart — who are not related — pur- landscape when you enter,” said Gabriel When the installation is most activated, installation uses Southern cliches and ele- chased two trailers on Craigslist and filled Florenz. “I always wanted to make an everything is happening, that full collision ments of the artists’ unique childhoods to them with their art. Inside one trailer is a installation that was a performance set — — I think that’s what creates this narrative discuss life in a little-regarded American display of ouija boards, along with looping what if we turned the entire installation arc,” he said. “What I love about it, it is sub-culture, said artist Willie Stewart, video works that include a computer-gen- into a concert venue?” confusing, it’s not something you see every who was born into a matriarchal biker erated flame burning in front of a family The exhibit will host eight concerts dur- day, it’s new.” gang 30 miles outside of Nashville. photograph, and clips from werewolf and ing its run, featuring Angel Deradoorian, “Grand Ole Opera” at Pioneer Works “My work is basically a reflecting pool vampire movies. It all helps to evoke the Lightning Bolt, Hank Wood and the (159 Pioneer St. between Conover and Van of my life, how I grew up. I had no male world he grew up in, said Willie Stewart. Hammerheads, and Suicide Slide, among Brunt Streets in Red Hook, www.pioneer- influence because all the men were in “You walk into this space and then you others. The bands are an audio extension of works.org). Exhibit open through July 30, prison my entire life. If you see the works see this trailer park, which is indicative of the visual art, said Florenz. Wed–Sat, noon–6 pm. Free. Concerts at themselves — they are indicative of grow- where I grew up, but where imagination was “The music series is completely part various times, $15–$25. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16-22, 2017 29 POOL PARTIERS Where to head after the Mermaid Parade By Julianne Cuba he sirens will be going all night! T Brooklyn’s beloved Mermaid Parade will launch this Saturday afternoon at 1 pm — but once it wraps up three hours later, Pride party: Threes Brewing employees, including co-owners Greg the party is not over! After the Doroski and Joshua Stylman (from left), will throw a “Human Rights floats, marching bands, and Queen Are Gender Neutral” party in the spot’s backyard to launch the new Mermaid Deborah Harry have trav- beer on June 22. Photo by Jason Speakman eled down Surf Avenue for the 35th Annual Mermaid Parade, the many participants and watchers will want Gender fluid a place to party and show off their outfits. So save some energy for one of the many after parties: Threes Brewing launches It’s official! its new beer for gay Pride Keep the party going along the boardwalk at the Official Party of By Caroline Spivack a good intersection.” the Mermaid Parade at the open aste the rainbow! Gender Neutral is a pale air art museum Coney Art Walls, They mer-made it: After the Mermaid Parade concludes around 4 pm on June 17, founder A Gowanus brew- lager with a citrus zest — a where you can dance to disc jockey Dick Zigun will proclaim the beaches open. But where will you go afterwards? ery will launch a new traditional summer style of Photo by Georgine Benvenuto T Jonathan Toubin’s world famous beer called “Gender Neutral” beer — which was chosen soul vinyls and fuel up with snacks ing you didn’t get your fill while Creature feature with a gay Pride party on because Pride comes during provided by Chick-N-Cone, Coney at the original frankfurter spot. Shake your mermaid tail-feather June 22. The socially con- June, he said. Shack, and Neapolitan Express. Bartenders will fill up your first at the fifth annual Sea Creature scious beer makers say that The brewers hope the Coney Art Walls (3050 Stillwell drink for free if you show up decked Stomp Mermaid Parade After Party the queer beer name is a play- crafty craft beer name pro- Ave. at the Boardwalk in Coney out in mermaid attire. And starting at Gemini and Scorpio Loft in ful way to get people think- vokes some discussion among Island). June 17 noon–10 pm. Free. at 10:30 pm, local rock band Sea Gowanus. Special guest disc jockey ing about gender issues while beer guzzlers, without send- Scurvy sea dogs! Kelp — a perfect musical fit for the Boogiemeister is flying in from enjoying a drink, said one of ing a message that shoves evening — will take the stage. Hawaii to provide the tunes all night the co-owners. more than beer down their Swim over to Freddy’s Bar in Freddy’s Bar (627 Fifth Ave. long, and there will be ice cream “We tend to have fun with throats, unlike some pro-gay Park Slope right after the parade for between 17th and 18th streets in Park and cheap drinks to keep you cool the names, and want to make beverages. an afternoon of beer and Nathan’s Slope, www.freddysbar.com). June 17 once you leave the dance floor. a broader societal point to “We tend not to be too hot dog combos for $5 — assum- at 4 pm. Free. Continued on page 34 maybe get people thinking obvious with the names — we while they relax with a beer,” want to make a commentary said Gowanus resident Joshua on society,” said Stylman. Stylman. “Human rights “And with the launch, we are and [lesbian, gay, bisexual, really trying to do this as an transgender, queer] rights are event to raise awareness for a Get some cool Eats important to us. We think it’s great cause.” ridiculous that they’re still The Gowanus brewpub, By Matt John be a handful handing out fro- ‘an issue’ in 2017, so we want which boasts seven gender- rooklyn feeds the world! zen sweet treats. Participating to leverage the beer to create neutral bathrooms, will At the Brooklyn Eats vendors include Red Hook gelato some awareness.” launch the beer with a Pride Bfood and beverage trade producers Dolce Brooklyn, two The creative brew dudes party on June 22. “Gender show on June 23, Brooklynites can Carribbean-inspired ice cream behind Threes Brewing have Neutral” will be poured fresh sample an entire world of food in makers — Island Pops and the previously cooked up whim- into its rainbow-colored cans one afternoon. Many Brooklyn- Creme and Cocoa Cremery — and sically named beers includ- on the day before the party, made food products are distrib- Korean-inspired dairy producers ing Bad Wallpaper, Atomic and Pride-full partiers will be uted so widely that some people Noona’s Ice Cream, along with Swerve, and Unreliable able to snag glasses and tote might not even realized that they healthy ice pop purveyors Brewla Narrator. Their latest con- bags decorated with the can originate right here in the bor- Bars, which is returning to the coction, said Stylman, was art. Brooklyn DJ Kandylion ough, said a spokeswoman for the food festival for the fourth time. inspired by the controversy will pump up the jams, and a Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, The co-owner of the Popsicle Nice ice: Brooklyn ice pop company Brewla over the 2016 North Carolina portion of the proceeds from which sponsors the annual food company says that his product sat- Bars will offer samples of its cold-brewed “bathroom bill,” that required the event — and from all extravaganza. isfies in a way no other can. coffee pop at the Brooklyn Eats festival on transgender men and women sales of the beer — will go to June 23. Brewla Bars “Many of these products that “The whole reason we founded to use the bathroom that cor- the Human Rights Campaign, are Brooklyn-made distribute Brewla is because we noticed the Rebecca, is excited to man the responds with the sex on the nation’s largest gay civil across the country and globally huge gap in the frozen market,” popsicle stand and introduce more their birth certificate — a rights advocacy group. so this is exposure for them,” said said Daniel Dengrove. “The old local people to the tea, coffee, and bill has since been partially “Human Rights Are Meredith Daniels. “It helps people products were full of artificial fruit-infused flavors. repealed. Gender Neutral” party in Brooklyn know who is actu- ingredients and were pretty simple “We are hoping to introduce “With everything that was at Threes Brewing [333 ally making products here and the flavors, so we wanted to create our product to any consumers that going on, we were sitting Douglass St. between Third great products that can be found exciting flavors with real health are looking for healthier all-natu- around the brewery talking, and Fourth avenues in here.” benefits.” ral treats,” said Dengrove. and thought, ‘Gender Neutral Gowanus, (718) 522–2110, The event will also be the Brewla Bars started here in Brooklyn Eats at the New York would make a great beer www.threesbrewing.com] perfect spot to beat the heat — Kings County, but is now sold Marriott (333 Adams St. between name,’ ” said Stylman. “We June 22, 5 pm–midnight. Free among the Brooklyn distillers, at more than 80 locations across Willoughby and Johnson streets kind of held back until Pride, admission. $6 per pint. $16 bakeries, and sausage companies the East Coast. 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SWINGADELIC & HIS INTERNATIONAL Hot Jazz from Featuring Swing ALL-STARS the Golden Age of Hollywood Dancers from The DAN LEVINSON’S Rhythm Stompers GOTHAM SOPHISTICATS At Kingsborough’s Lighthouse Bandshell (indoors in case of rain) !" # !$ $%$ &%'$(( Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn, NY www.OnStageAtKingsborough.org ( 718) 368-5596 ) 24-7 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16-22, 2017 31 The best reads — handpicked by CHEWS AND VIEWS some of the best Cecconi’s opens on Dumbo waterfront Bklyn bookstores By Lauren Gill Community Bookstore’s pick: alute! “X” by Chuck Klostermanan A swanky new Italian eatery Sis now offering high-end pasta One of the highlights iinn and amazing views of the waterfront Klosterman’s newest collection of in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Cecconi’s, essays, subtitled “A Highly Specific,c, which opened on June 12, will give Defiantly Incomplete History off locals and tourists alike a new spot the Early 21st Century” is the wayy to celebrate a milestone, or simply he frames his interview subjects’ kick back and relax with a drink as evasions and omissions. Another they take in its stellar sights, said its is how he reminds us that sports executive chef. and music are both ephemeral “It’s a place for special occasions and vastly important to us — or and it’s a place for the everyday,” said why would we care so much aboutout them? Andrea Cavaliere. “You can come for Despite the “Early 21st Century” of the title, the book a pasta or can come for a coffee and includes a healthy dose of retrospection into the late 20th, a Prosecco.” and while Klosterman focuses a little too heavily on rock The 240-seat restaurant, which is music and football, his honesty and curiosity are spot-on run by the members-only club Soho and will keep percolating in the reader’s mind. House, is housed on the ground floor — Philipp Goedicke, Community Bookstore [43 Seventh of Empire Stores, a 19th-century Ave. between Carroll Street and Garfield Place in Park warehouse building that is now a Slope, (718) 783–3075, www.commu nityb ookst ore.net ]. retail and office complex. The eatery boasts views of the East River, Lower Greenlight Bookstore’s pick: Manhattan, and the Brooklyn and “The Ministry of Utmost Happiness” Manhattan bridges from its eat-in bar, Tasty views: The main dining room of Cecconi’s also boasts views of the Manhattan by Arundhati Roy main dining room, and outdoor patio. Bridge. Dave Burk The restaurant already has outposts many neighbors as possible — people hour on weekdays from 4–7 pm where This novel from Arundhati Roy in Miami, Hollywood, Barcelona, who love coming to Cecconi’s over each item costs $4, $7, or $9; and a is so good that it draws you in rightht Berlin, and Istanbul, but the Dumbo and over,” he said. Sunday Supper from that includes from the first sentence. It coversrs location is its first foray into New The dinner entrees range from a a family-style meal with choice of a broad territory, including classs York. Its international spots are known budget-friendly $13 lamb ragu to a appetizer, main course, and dessert and caste, war, gender, sexualityy to draw celebrities, but Cecconi’s $42 veal chop, along with the res- for $50. and transsexuality, borders, love, also hopes to appeal to everyday taurant’s signature lobster spaghetti Cecconi’s is the first of several new longing, parenthood, and grace. Brooklynites, said Cavaliere. ($32), and a selection of wood-fired eateries slated to open in the park, The book is simultaneously about “We want to build a relationship pizzas made with New York cheeses. including Pilot, a seafood restaurant big things and little moments with the community, to creating as Coccino’s also serves brunch; a happy Continued on page 34 — moments that are at times hallowed and at other times mundane,dane butbut are all observations on humankind. Roy is a master at weaving the complexity of the warring border territory of India, Pakistan, and Kashmir into fiction, so much so that it is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since she last Dad has his day in the Ridge published a novel. — Rebecca Fitting, Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. By Caroline Spivack sic ball game fare while you watch between S. Elliott Place and S. Portland Avenue in Fort ay Ridge is poppin’ for Papa! and wash it down with plenty of Greene, (718) 246–0200, www.greenlightbookstore.com ]. This Sunday is Father’s brewskis. First pitch is at 6:30 pm, BDay, and you should celebrate but the game will keep going until at Word’s pick: “How to Survive a by giving your old man a week- least 8 pm. Again, you can register at Summer” by Nick White end out on the town in Brooklyn’s hamilton.armymwr.com. There are not enough adjectivesves nightlife Mecca, the place where he Finally, cap the evening with some to describe how incredible Nickck probably partied in his youth — and fine dining at Leo’s Casa Calamari White’s debut novel is! Will Dillardrd still does! (8602 Third Ave. at 86th Street), On Friday, give Dad a real boys’ where local foodies will mingle over is good at keeping the past buried,d, night out with Havana rolls and the pasta and prosecco for the South especially the haunting memoriess Devil’s nectar at the “Cigar and Brooklyn Food and Drink Facebook from summer when, as a teenager, Whiskey Night” at Fort Hamilton group’s first in-person meet-up at he was sent to a camp to “cure” Community Club Lounge (207 8:30 pm. him of his homosexuality. Many Sterling Dr. at Sheridan Loop on And on Dad’s Day, take your Pa years later, Will sets out on a Fort Hamilton Army Base). Sample out for dinner and a show, with a road trip back to Mississippi, five whiskeys and puff on a pair of concert dedicated to him — Martin returning to that same, now-abandonedandoned cigars like a mob boss for a mere McQuade’s “Pop Songs for Poppa” camp, in order to make peace with his past and move on $35 each, starting at 6:30 pm. Snag concert on Sunday at the Gulf Coast with his life. This is a hauntingly beautiful, thrilling, mas- a coveted spot for you and Pops at because what do Dads love more than (6901 Third Ave. at Bay Ridge terful piece of work. White grabs your attention and keeps hamilton.armymwr.com — online knocking back a few cold ones while Avenue). Pianist Pete Sokolow will you glued to every page as you try and solve a mysterious tickets are $5 off, and be sure you watching sports? Soak up the witty accompany the crooner for a 3 pm death at the camp along with Will. This is the book of the both bring identification so you can banter between radio personalities show that will include father-son– summer, a true masterpiece, and an audacious debut. get on the base. Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton, themed classics such as “Sonny Boy,” — Christopher Perez, Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Then swing by Sgt. Deon L. who will emcee the aptly named “Papa Loves Mambo,” and “Dear Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383–0096, www.wordbook- Taylor Sports Field, just a short “Boomer and Carton Celebrity Little Boy of Mine.” Call (347) 662– stores.com ]. walk away, for a softball game — Softball Game.” Chow down on clas- 6644 to line up your reservation. 32 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16-22, 2017 24-7 FRI, JUNE 16 SUN, JUNE 18 THEATER, “RICHARD III”: MUSIC, WHITNEY The Smith Street Stage MARCHELLE: The Jazz theater company presents Foundation presents the Shakespeare’s the tale of acclaimed blues and jazz a corrupt king under the singer. Free. 2 pm. Brook- stars. Free. 7:30 pm. Car- lyn Waterfront Artists roll Park (Smith Street be- Coalition [481 Van Brunt tween President and Car- St., Door Seven, near Reed roll streets in Cobble Hill), Street in Red Hook, (718) www.smithstreetstage.org. 596–2506], www.bwac.org. ART, ADULT PAINT NIGHT: A MUSIC, MARTIN MCQUADE: relaxing night of painting, The crooner celebrates Fa- friends, and lots of wine. ther’s Day with “Pop Songs Bring your own snacks and for Poppa.” Free. 3–6 pm. drinks, but painting materi- Gulf Coast [6901 Third Ave als are provided. $45. 7:30 at Bay Ridge Avenue in Bay pm. Elisa Viesta & Com- Ridge, (347) 662–6644]. pany [3422 Quentin Rd at E DAD’S DAY WOOD SHOP 35th Street in Marine Park, SHEBANG!: Sawkill Lum- A spicier press secretary: Paula Abdul will play Barclays Center (718) 336–3422], www. ber Company has its Grand on June 27, along with New Kids on the Block and Boys II Men. elisaviesta.com. Opening, letting kids make Associated Press / Evan Vucci THEATER, “HAIR-ITAGE wood art or boxes from re- THE PLAY”: A play about claimed wood, along with the evolution of the black games, music, and pop- COMING SOON TO woman’s hair, as six sistahs corn. Free. 10 am–5 pm. share how their hair has Sawkill Lumber Company BARCLAYS CENTER defi ned them. $25. 8 pm. [71 Troy Ave. between At- The Black Lady Theatre lantic Avenue and Michael [750 Nostrand Ave. be- Griffi th Street in Crown SUN, JUNE 22 SUN, JULY 23 tween Park and Sterling Heights, (212) 222–2503], places in Crown Heights, www.sawkill.nyc. SPORTS, NBA DRAFT MUSIC, KENDRICK (718) 771–0900], www. OUTDOORS, HUNT FOR 2017: $26–$106. 7 pm. LAMAR: $103–$652. hairitagetheplay.com. WILD JUNEBERRIES: 7:30 pm. DANCE, “ROOTS AND NEW Join Wildman Steve Brill SUN, JUNE 25 GROUND 2”: Brooklyn Doodle dude: Colorful Williamsburg artist Jon Burgerman will for an exciting four-hour Ballet presents an evening walk through the park to SPORTS, BIG 3: Three-on- THU, JULY 27 read from his new picture book “Splat” and lead an art activ- three basketball games of new work that blends look for edible berries. MUSIC, G-DRAGON: ballet with urban dance, ity for kids at Books of Magic in Carroll Gardens on June 19. RSVP required, 24 hours with professional play- $100–$637. 9 pm. tap, jazz, and modern Joan Tsen prior to event. $20 ($10 ers. $27–$215. 1 pm. dance. $25 ($15 students children). 11:45 am. Grand and seniors). 8 pm. The Ac- Army Plaza [Union Street TUE, JUNE 27 FRI, JULY 28 tors Fund Arts Center (160 This “sea ‘scape” uses ist Cecile Chong will lead between Flatbush Avenue Schermerhorn St. between music and visuals to inspire participants in making and Prospect Park West MUSIC, THE TOTAL MUSIC, QUEEN AND Smith and Hoyt streets in the sense of expansion and their own Delft-infl uenced in Park Slope, (914) 835– PACKAGE TOUR: With ADAM LAMBERT: $49– Downtown). bliss one has afl oat. $5-$20 artwork on paper plates, 2153], www.wildmansteve- New Kids on the Block, $505. 8 pm. COMEDY, LITERATI: Come- suggested donation. 1–5 based on personal nar- brill.com. Paula Abdul, and Boyz dians in character perform pm. Waterfront Museum ratives and inspired by SPORTS, KAYAK POLO: II Men. $25–$995. 7:30 hilarious readings of fake Barge [290 Conover St. Chong’s mixed media gal- Join the water sport — pm. SAT, JULY 29 near Reed Street in Red lery installation. $5 sug- novels. With hosts Colin no experience required. SPORTS, ADRIAN Hook, (718) 624–4719], gested donation. 11 am. O’Brien and Michael Wolf. Free. 12:30 pm. Brooklyn WED, JULY 5 BRONER VS. MIKEY $10 ($8 in advance). 8 pm. www.waterfrontmuseum. The Old Stone House [336 Bridge Park Boathouse GARCIA: $82–$505. Union Hall [702 Union St. at org. Third St. between Fourth (End of Pineapple St. and DANCE, CIRQUE DU SO- Time tba. Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, EVENT, CONEY ISLAND and Fifth avenues in Park Furman Street in Brooklyn LEIL — OVO: $25–$170. (718) 638–4400], www. MERMAID PARADE: Join Slope, (718) 768–3195], Heights), www.bbpboat- 7:30 pm. unionhallny.com. Queen Mermaid Debbie theoldstonehouse.org. house.org. TUE, AUG 1 DANCE, “TENDERIZER”: Harry and King Neptune ART, “THE RITES OF ART, “THE RITES OF A mash-up of three new Chris Stein, both of the SPRING” PIER ART SPRING” PIER ART THU, JULY 6 MUSIC, J. COLE: $64– dance pieces by Sally band Blondie, for the 35th SHOW: The Brooklyn SHOW: 1–6 pm. See Satur- DANCE, CIRQUE DU SO- $500. 8 pm. Silvers and Dancers. annual parade featuring Waterfront Arts Coalition day, June 17. LEIL — OVO: $25–$170. $15–$25. 8 pm. Roulette marching bands, fl oats, presents its spring show, 7:30 pm. [509 Atlantic Ave. at Third and participants barely featuring the work of al- WED, AUG 2 dressed as mermaids and most 300 artists. Free. 1–6 MON, JUNE 19 Avenue in Boerum Hill, MUSIC, J. COLE: $64– (917) 267–0363], www.rou- sea creatures! Free. 1 pm. pm. Brooklyn Waterfront READING, JOHN BURGER- FRI, JULY 7 (W. 21st Street and Surf Artists Coalition [481 Van $500. 8 pm. lette.org. MAN: The doodle artist DANCE, CIRQUE DU SO- Avenue in Coney Island), Brunt St., Door Seven, near FILM, THE MARIBOR UPRIS- launches his debut pic- LEIL — OVO: $25–$170. www.coneyisland.com. Reed Street in Red Hook, INGS: In this interactive ture book “Splat,” with 7:30 pm. WED, AUG 14 fi lm about a political upris- MUSIC, MUSIC IN MOTION: (718) 596–2506], www. a reading and art event ing in Slovenia, the audi- Bargemusic presents a bwac.org. with author Oliver Jeffers, MUSIC, SHAWN MEN- ence decides the outcome family concert of chamber READING, “PORTRAITS IN who wrote “The Day the SAT, JULY 8 DES: $29–$550. 7:30 music on its fl oating barge. POETRY AND PROSE”: pm. of the fi lm. Followed a dis- Crayons Quit.”” Free. 4 DANCE, CIRQUE DU SO- cussion with the directors. The hour-long concert is Writers from Staten Island pm. Books Are Magic [225 LEIL — OVO: $25–$170. Free. 8 pm. Metro Tech followed by a discussion team up with members of Smith St. at Butler Street 4 pm and 7:30 pm. SAT, AUG 19 Commons (5 MetroTech with the artists. Free. 4 the Brooklyn Waterfront in Carroll Gardens, (718) Center at Bridge Street pm. Fulton Ferry Land- Artists Coalition to pres- 246–2665], www.booksa- SPORTS, WWE NXT ing (1 Water St. at Furman ent new work. Free. 2–5 Downtown). remagic.net. SUN, JULY 9 TAKEOVER: $tba. Time THEATER, “HISSIFIT”: A Street in Dumbo), www. pm. Brooklyn Waterfront THEATER, “YELLOWMAN”: DANCE, CIRQUE DU SO- tba. punk-rock retelling of the bargemusic.org. Artists Coalition [481 Van A staged reading of the LEIL — OVO: $25–$170. Medusa myth, featuring MARKET, FLEA MARKET: Brunt St., Door Seven, near love story between a dark- 1:30 pm and 5 pm. an all-girl, all-gorgon rock Clothing, family commodi- Reed Street in Red Hook, skinned woman and a fair- SUN, AUG 20 band. $15. 8 pm. Moose ties, arts, books, refresh- (718) 596–2506], www. skinned black man in 1960s Lab Workspace (65 Pearl ments, and more - great bwac.org. South Carolina. $30 ($20 THU, JULY 20 SPORTS, WWE SUMMER- St. between Front and for community service. COMEDY, “EARTHQUAKE in advance). 7 pm. Kumble SLAM: $tba. 6:30 pm. MUSIC, KENDRICK Water streets in Dumbo), Free to enter. 9 am to 4 AND FRIENDS FATHER’S Theater at Long Island LAMAR: $103–$652. www.thecradletheatre.org. pm. Episcopal Church of DAY COMEDY SHOW”: University [DeKalb and MON, AUG 21 the Holy Spirit [8117 Bay Earthquake, known for Flatbush avenues in Down- 7:30 pm. SAT, JUNE 17 Parkway at 82nd Street his role as Uncle Mike in town, (718) 488–1624], SPORTS, WWE MONDAY in Bensonhurst, (718) “Everybody Hates Chris,” www.kumbletheater.org. FRI, JULY 21 NIGHT RAW: $tba. 7:30 837–0412], www.episcopal- headlines a stellar lineup MUSIC, SING-ALONG SHAB- TALK, ARUNDHATI ROY: pm. BAT: Experience Shabbat church-of-holyspirit.org. of comedians. $54. 8 The award-winning Indian MUSIC, IRON MAIDEN: morning as a family with KAYAKING: Paddle in the pm. Kings Theatre (1027 writer and activist dis- $69–$190. 7:30 pm. singing, guitar, and musical East River. Children under Flatbush Ave. between cusses her return to fi c- TUE, AUG 22 prayer. Free. 10:45 am. Bay 18 must be accompanied Beverly Road and Tilden tion with her second novel SAT, JULY 22 SPORTS, WWE SMACK- Ridge Jewish Center [8025 by an adult guardian. Free. Avenue in Flatbush), www. “The Ministry of Utmost Fourth Ave. between 80th 10 am to 3 pm. Brooklyn kingstheatre.com. Theater, Happiness.” Tickets start- MUSIC, IRON MAIDEN: DOWN LIVE: $tba. 7:45 and 81st streets in Bay Bridge Park Boathouse “Richard III”: 7:30 pm. See ing at $25. 7:30 pm. BAM $69–$190. 7:30 pm. pm. Ridge, (718) 836–3103], (End of Pineapple St. and Friday, June 16. Howard Gilman Opera www.brjc.org. Furman Street in Brooklyn DANCE, “ROOTS AND NEW House (30 Lafayette Ave. 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights MUSIC, “BELL 8”: A medita- Heights), www.bbpboat- GROUND 2”: 8 pm. See between Ashland Place tive, immersive installation house.org. Friday, June 16. and St. Felix Street in Fort (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. named after a navigational ART, BLUE PLATE STORIES THEATER, “HISSIFIT”: 8 pm. Greene), www.bam.org. buoy in Long Island Sound. ART WORKSHOP: Art- See Friday, June 16. Continued on page 34 24-7 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16-22, 2017 33 House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643–6510], www.the- bellhouseny.com. MUSIC, MORRISSEY TRIB- UTE PARTY: With per- formances by the Sons & Heirs and the Jewbadours. $20 ($15 in advance). 8 pm. Bell House [149 Sev- Continued from page 33 Street in Williamsburg, enth St. at Third Avenue in FILM, “NEON JOE WERE- (718) 384–3980], www.nite- Gowanus, (718) 643–6510], WOLF HUNTER” RELEASE hawkcinema.com. www.thebellhouseny.com. PARTY: Adult Swim hosts MUSIC, RENT PARTY: The COMEDY, “THE SANDLOT” the season two premiere monthly stand-up and va- DRINKING GAME: A live of the bizarre series, fol- riety show features New staged reading of the lowed by a discussion with York’s best comics and a baseball fl ick, turned into the director. Free, RSVP live band. With Sasheer an interactive drinking required. 9 pm. Bell House Zamata, Mike Abrusci, game. $10. 8 pm. Littlefi eld [149 Seventh St. at Third Julia Claire, Martin Ur- [622 Degraw St. between Avenue in Gowanus, (718) bano, and more! $10 ($8 Fourth and Fifth avenues in 643–6510], www.thebell- in advance). 8 pm. Union Gowanus, (718) 855–3388], houseny.com. Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth www.littlefi eldnyc.com. Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638–4400], www.union- TUES, JUNE 20 hallny.com. FRI, JUNE 23 TOUR, HISTORIC TOUR OF BROOKLYN EATS: Peruse KINGS THEATRE: Explore Dressed to impress: These dolled-up maids will find plenty of places to party once the Mermaid Parade THURS, JUNE 22 local and regional distribu- the Kings Theatre on a tors, makers, and more ends. Norman Blake guided tour, where you’ll FILM, BLACK QUEER to get a taste of the best learn about the history and BROOKLYN ON FILM: A a Mer-Lives Matter party Bushwick’s House of Yes — the borough has to offer architecture of the former weekly screening of short the palate. $10. 10 am–4 PARADE after the parade, featuring where all underwater species movie palace and it’s new fi lms by young, black, pm. New York Marriott at deep-sea down-home bands are welcome, and costumes life after a $95M restora- queer, female-identifi ed the Brooklyn Bridge (333 Continued from page 30 and gender-nonconform- Dan Montgomery Band, are mandatory! You can float tion to a state-of-the-art Adams St. at Pearl Street in live performance venue. ing artists and fi lmmakers Downtown), www.brookly- Gemini and Scorpio (255 Thigh Highs, Heap, and into a photo booth, dance $15. 11 am. Kings Theatre working in Brooklyn. Free neats.com. with museum admission. Douglass St. between Third Meticulous Woman. to tunes from a trio of disc (1027 Flatbush Ave. be- DINING, GIN IN JUNE: Drink 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, and 8 Avenue and Nevins Street Hank’s Saloon (46 Third jockeys, and exploring a bio- tween Beverly Road and expert Tonya Hopkins Tilden Avenue in Flatbush), pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 leads a tasting a range of in Gowanus, www.gemin- Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in luminescent lagoon. www.kingstheatre.com. Eastern Pkwy. at Washing- old and newer styles of iandscorpio.com). June 17, 8 Boerum Hill, www.hankssa- House of Yes (2 Wyckoff MUSIC, THIS IS THE KIT: $15. ton Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 638–5000], gin, with some summer pm–2 am. $10–$20. loon.com). 7:30 pm–1 am. $7. Ave. between Jefferson 8 pm. Baby’s All Right [146 bites. $45. 6:30–8:30 pm. Broadway between Bed- www.brooklynmuseum. and Troutman streets in org. The Old Stone House [336 Sea shanties Swing of the sea ford and Driggs avenues Third St. between Fourth Bushwick, www.houseofyes. MUSIC, THE SUFFERS: Part in Williamsburg, (718) and Fifth avenues in Park of a free, outdoor concert Boerum Hill watering Explore an ancient king- org). June 17, 10 pm–4 am. 599–5800], www.babysall- Slope, (718) 768–3195], series. Free. Noon. Metro- hole Hank’s Saloon will host dom at the Atlantis party at $15–$25. right.com. theoldstonehouse.org. Tech Commons [Flatbush Ave and Myrtle Ave in COMEDY, BACKFATLOR- WED, JUNE 21 Downtown, (718) 636– ETTE: Four single standup comics compete in comedy ART, “BROOKLYN GAZE 4100], www.BAM.org. challenges to win the heart EDITION 2 — LIGHT- DANCE, THE HIP-HOP of burlesque dancer Vada CECCONIS POST”: The facade of the DANCE CONSERVA- James. 8 pm. 61 Local (61 Brooklyn Public Library TORY: The Live at the Continued from page 32 Bergen St. between Smith turns into a visual forum Archway series presents and Court streets in Cob- for the words of James a class in popping, lock- on a historic schooner, and ble Hill), www.61local.com. Cafe Roebling, a casual cafe. Baldwin, Hannah Arendt, ing, boogaloo, and party and Sojourner Truth. With dance with a live DJ. Free. MUSIC, SPIRAL STAIRS, Cavaliere said he is pumped a dance lesson with Grupo 6 pm. The Archway Under OVOLV, SAVAK: $18 ($16 to serve his food in such Rebolú. Free. 6:30 pm. The Manhattan Bridge in advance). 9 pm. Bell company. Brooklyn Public Library’s [Water St between Adams House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, “The location, the area, Central branch [10 Grand St and Anchorage Place in Army Plaza, between Dumbo, (718) 237–8700], (718) 643–6510], www.the- there’s a lot of great restau- Eastern Parkway and Flat- dumbo.is. bellhouseny.com. rants opening — a lot of bush Avenue in Prospect SPORTS, PING PONG people coming to Dumbo,” Heights, (718) 230–2100], HAPPY HOUR AT METRO- SAT, JUNE 24 Hot spot: Cecconi’s cooks up pizzas in its wood-fired oven. www.brooklynpublicli- he said. “It feels good to be TECH: A happy hour ping Photo by Stefano Giovannini brary.org. pong tournament, along DANCE, GLOBAL WATER a part of it.” ART, “ALL NATURALE” with double dutch classes, DANCES: The Artichoke Empires Stores will top two floors. com]. 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Mets fi rst-rounder could get shot in Brooklyn BY LAURA AMATO you feel like every time you see It’s almost become tradition. him pitch, he keeps getting bet- The Mets once again went ter.” for experience early in this The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Pe- year’s Major League Baseball terson was dominant on the draft, selecting University of mound in his junior year, post- Oregon pitcher David Peterson ing an 11–4 record with a 2.51 with the 20th overall selection earned run average and 140 on June 12. strikeouts in just over 100 in- It’s the third straight year nings pitched. He walked just the Mets went with a college 15 batters all spring and set a player in the opening round school record for strikeouts in and the second straight year a game, twice, fi rst with 17 and the squad has selected a pitcher then with 20. with its fi rst pick. Now, the “As a pitcher, I believe my lefthander is primed for a pro greatest strength is being the debut — and it’s likely his path competitor I am,” Peterson will lead him to the Brooklyn said. “Whether my stuff is good Cyclones. or bad that day, I’m giving the “David is a Golden Spikes team 110 percent of what I have. fi nalist, pitched at Oregon, That’s always my motto. When played on Team USA last year I’m at my best, I believe I can and had just a tremendous year throw any of my pitches for this year,” said Tommy Tanous, strikes.” Mets vice president of interna- Peterson, who watched the tional and amateur scouting. SOUTHPAW STRIKEOUT: Mets fi rst-round pick David Peterson set a school record for strikeouts this season, draft with family and friends “He’s one of those pitchers that twice, including a 20-strikeout performance in April. Associated Press / Larry Goren Continued on page 37 Just in time: Cosmos score late, earn draw with North Carolina BY TROY MAURIELLO loss for the Cosmos. Herrera. Herrera received a He seized his moment. “We know that Alhassan pass from Spanish defender Cosmos sub Kalif Alhassan can bring some magic into Ayoze from just outside the six- scored his fi rst goal of the sea- the game,” Cosmos coach Gio- yard box, and he was able to son in the closing moments of vanni Savarese said. “He’s that neatly fi nd the back of the net the match on June 10, pushing player that has fl air, creativity; to put the Cosmos out in front. his squad to a 2–2 draw with he came into the match to bring The goal was Herrera’s sec- North Carolina FC at MCU that into it. He found a fantas- ond in as many games, and the Park. Alhassan came onto the tic goal, a beautiful goal.” El Salvadorian forward ap- pitch in the 60th minute and Both teams got off to a stel- pears to be fi nding his form af- FRESH FEET: Cosmos sub Kalif Alhassan was only on the pitch for a few his move sent the home crowd lar start offensively. The Cos- ter struggling early in his Cos- minutes before notching his fi rst goal of the season on June 10, lifting his into a frenzy, erasing what mos struck fi rst, on a seventh- mos career. team to a 2–2 draw at MCU Park. The New York Cosmos would have been a frustrating minute goal by forward Irvin Continued on page 37 $BMM5PEBZUP4DIFEVMFB$POWFOJFOU"QQPJOUNFOU 718.339.7878 bleaching JOSEPH LICHTER, DDS 15% off 15% off 1420 Ave. P, 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11229 (Between East 14th and 15th) We call our office State-of-the-Art Dentistry because we keep our technology .PO8FEBNoQNt5VFTBNoQNt5IVSTBNoQN and techniques up-to-date to provide you the best experience possible. Fri. 8am–2pm We accommodate families of all ages with strict sterilization techniques. DT COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16-22, 2017 35 Cyclones ready to roll at MCU Park BY MATT JOHN Get your popcorn ready, Coney Island, the Cyclones are back! The Brooklyn Cyclones are approaching the Monday, June 19 opener of the 2017 New York-Penn League sea- MIND OVER MATTER: Rob Calabrese credits a different mindset at son with high hopes — even if the plate this season with helping him pack his stat line, earning the squad’s honchos don’t yet All-American honors recently. UIC Athletics / Steve Woltmann know who will be sprinting onto the fi eld at MCU Park to play for them. Poly Prep baseball “Every year we hope to get back to the playoffs and potentially win a champion- ship. That’s kind of the goal standout fi nds for every team when the sea- son starts, regardless of if you’re in short-season base- ball or playing in the majors,” success in Chicago team spokesman Billy Harner said. “We don’t know who is BY TROY MAURIELLO a berth in the National Col- going to be our pitchers. We He found his swing in the legiate Athletic Association don’t know who’s going to be Windy City. tournament for the fi rst time in our outfi eld. We don’t who Former Poly Prep base- since 2008. know who’s going to be play- ball star Rob Calabrese Chicago dropped both ing anywhere until a few days THE FONZ: All-star former Met Edgardo Alfonzo will helm the Cyclones burst onto the national scene games in the Hattiesburg before opening day. It’s a very this season. Brooklyn Cyclones at the University of Chicago Regional, but Calabrese still unique situation we have here this spring, bouncing back managed to make an impact. in short-season baseball but ment believes that recent off- loved Mets in recent memory from two lackluster seasons He drove in fi ve runs — in- the goals are always still the season moves — most nota- so we’re excited to have him at the start of his collegiate cluding a grand slam against same regardless of where you bly promoting assistant coach here,” Harner said of Alfonzo. career. His .353 batting aver- No. 10 Southern Miss — and are playing.” and former Met Edgardo Al- “He tends to be more aggres- age, .425 on-base percentage, was selected to the All-Re- The Cyclones fi nished 37– fonzo to manager — will pay sive, which is always some- and 53 runs batted in earned gional Team. 39 — third in the division — dividends on the fi eld once the thing that makes fans more him Horizon League Player “Even though we lost so there is obvious room for season starts. excited.” of the Year honors and a both games, I thought we improvement. Team manage- “He’s one of the more be- Continued on page 37 selection to the Collegiate were right there and we Baseball All-America Sec- earned a lot of respect, being ond Team. a small program in Chicago Those numbers were in and being in the Horizon stark contrast to Calabrese’s League,” he said. “I think The Boys of Summer are fi rst two seasons in Chicago, a lot of teams know who we during which he hit just .224 are now, playing those really in 170 combined at bats. tough games.” The 21-year-old, one-time Now that his season in back — and so are giveaways Blue Devils star credits his Chicago is over, Calabrese resurgence at the plate to a will have a major deci- BY MATT JOHN June 26: Chest protec- ing lineup, and the game will change in his approach to sion to make in the coming The forecast calls for Cy- tor lunch bag giveaway, and be presented by Dime commu- the game. weeks. He is projected by clones and a shower — of pro- everyone gets to run the nity bank. “I think I learned my fi rst many to be selected in the motions and giveaways — at bases. July 9: Italian Cultural two years that baseball’s early rounds of the upcom- MCU Park in Coney Island July 1: “A League of Their Night, featuring a selfie a really hard game,” Cala- ing Major League Baseball this summer. Own” anniversary with a stick giveaway presented by brese said. “And I got down draft, and should that hap- Every day, or night, they Rockford Peaches cap give- Coca Cola in which fans get on myself a lot and I kind of pen, he would have to decide take the fi eld, the Brooklyn Cy- away and Baseb-All you can to take pre-game selfies. It just took away a lot of at-bats whether to stay in school, or clones will offer fans hustling drink. will also be a Sunday T-shirt because I was so down on go pro. baseball, and another reason July 2: Marvel Super Hero package and kids get to run myself for not doing what I “It’s always been my to be glad they came out to the Day with a Captain America the bases. was expecting myself to do. I dream since I was a little kid, game. Here’s a list: bobblehead, a pre-game catch, July 14: Boy Scout Night. think this year I kind of took to play Major League Base- June 20: Shirt giveaway, kids gets to run the bases, a Fans will get an Edgardo Al- a different approach about it, ball,” he said. “But my goal presented by the Municipal Sunday T-shirt package, a jer- fonzo Mets jersey presented just trying to enjoy the game, has become to be the best Credit Union. sey off the back raffl e, and a by GEICO, and there will be a enjoying what I’m doing and catcher that I can be in the June 24: Girl Scout Night, special offer. fi reworks display. just having fun with it.” major leagues hopefully one with a fi reworks display. July 3: Cooler beach bag July 15: Relay for Life That mentality paid off day, and I think that I’m on June 25: “Paw Patrol” giveaway, with a fi reworks Night. Fans will be given an for both Calabrese and his the right path right now.” Night, with a baseball give- display, and everyone gets to Amed Rosario garden gnome, teammates. The Flames won Whether Calabrese re- away, pre-game autographs, run the bases. have a jersey off the back raf- 39 games this season, clinch- turns to Chicago or chooses kids get to run the bases, a July 7: First Responders fl e and a Baseb-All you can ing the Horizon League to pursue his professional Sunday T-shirt package, and a Night. Manager Edgardo Al- drink. championship and earning Continued on page 37 jersey off the back raffl e. fonzo will present the start- Continued on page 37 36 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 16-22, 2017 DT learn a lot and you grow up a lot CALABRESE quicker.” CYCLONES Continued from page 36 Calabrese often found him- Continued from page 36 self in high-pressure situations goals, he said the impact that with Poly Prep and he credits Cyclones brass are anxiously his time at Poly Prep had on coming through in those big- looking forward to who the par- him will stick with him for the time moments with preparing ent club Mets select in Monday’s remainder of his playing ca- him for the college game. The Major League Baseball draft, reer. Blue Devils won state champi- to get an idea of which ballplay- He was full of praise for his onships in each of his fi rst two ers might be on Brooklyn roster Poly Prep coaches, including seasons, and by his senior year come opening day. head coach Matt Roventini, Calabrese was named All-City “We’re just like most fans — and assistants Matt Durando, Most Valuable Player. Now, waiting to see what happens here Anthony Ferrante and Joe he’s hoping that experience in the next couple of days. Hope- Fusaro. will prepare him for the pros. fully the roster starts to take “They were great role mod- “I think playing in so many shape and we’ll have a better els for me and they taught me a of those high-intensity games, idea by the end of the week who lot about the game,” Calabrese it kind of teaches you basically will be taking the fi eld on open- said. “So I think playing under to relax,” he said. “Playing in ing day.” Harner said. “We’re a them and just going to Poly and all those games you learn that minor league team playing in a having their code — they call it all you really gotta do is just major league city, so our fans are their Honor Code — and being be yourself and do what you’ve used to a certain quality of base- able to deal with that, you just been doing all year.” ball.” Harner said. The Cyclones haven’t been to the playoffs since 2012, and Oregon State before being se- are counting on Alfonzo’s fresh METS lected by the Mets in 2014, and leadership, and the continued Tanous admitted the process support of their loyal fans, to Continued from page 35 for fi nding Peterson was, essen- carry the team back to postsea- in Oregon, worked extensively tially, the same. son play. with a pitching coach this “They had similar paths — “Our fans are very passion- year to fi ne-tune his game, and both played on Team USA, both ate,” Harner said. “And it’s very his 20-strikeout performance played in the Northwest, and intimidating for opposing teams WARMING UP: Former Met All-Star Edgardo Alfonzo, who will be earned him national attention. I’m not reinventing the wheel,” playing in front of crowds like we at the helm of the Brooklyn Cyclones this season, throws the ball He was quick to point out, he said. “David kept impressing have here.” around in pre-season warm-ups. Photo by Steve Solomonson however, that he’s not inter- us and impressing us,” Tanous ested in setting records. Pe- added. “That’s I think the only terson wants to play in the big process we have — to see these Day. All tickets are $10, ev- Aug. 18: Jackie Robinson leagues and he’s determined to players play as much as possi- EVENTS eryone gets to run the bases, Night in which fans will be do whatever it takes to make it ble. With David there are some Continued from page 36 and a special offer. given a Flatbush Ave. bucket to The Show. similarities to the process as Aug. 3: Jewish Heritage cap with a fi reworks display “My dream in life has always far as [what it was with] Mi- July 16: Harry Potter Night in which fans will be and a jersey off the back raf- been to be a professional base- chael Conforto.” Night. Fans will be given a given a Jose Reyes sliding fl e. ball player and play in the ma- The Mets also selected high- Brooklyn Cyclones Fidget bobblehead presented by New Aug. 22: Princess and Pi- jor leagues, and being drafted school prospect Mark Vien- Spinner, kids get to run the York University Lutheran. rate Night with a fi reworks in the fi rst round by the Mets is tos from Florida in the second bases, and a Sunday T-shirt Aug. 4: New York Fire De- display. exciting for me,” Peterson said. round and the organization ex- package. partment Night. The Cyclones Aug. 23: “Doug” night. “I was very overwhelmed with pects both players to sign sooner July 17: New York Police will temporarily change its All tickets are $10, everyone joy.” rather than later. If tradition Department Appreciation name to the Brooklyn Slices runs the bases, there will be a This isn’t the fi rst time the holds, again, both Peterson and night in which fans will be and there will be a Slice Cap jersey off the back raffl e, and Mets have ventured West for Vientos, a middle infi elder, will given performance socks and giveaway. There will also be a special offer. draft picks. Michael Conforto suit up for the Cyclones this get to run the bases. a fi reworks display and a jer- Aug. 24: Home Run Apple — who dominated during his summer, taking their fi rst pro July 18: Irish Night. Fans sey off the back raffl e. Jack in the Box. time in Brooklyn — played at steps in Brooklyn. get a plaid hat presented by Aug. 5: Fourth peren- Aug. 26: Star Wars Night. Budweiser, a fi reworks dis- nial “Seinfeld” Night. Fans Fans will get a lightsaber play, and a special offer. get a Soup Nazi bobblehead, mini bat, a fi reworks dis- after Lance Laing found the July 19: Villain Appreci- and actor Phil Morris — who play and a Baseb-All You Can COSMOS back of the net on a free kick in ation Day featuring “Happy played Jerry’s lawyer Jackie Drink. the 45th minute. Gilmore” baddie Shooter Mc- Morris — will make a guest Aug. 28: Garage Sale Continued from page 35 As the second half got go- Gavin and a mystery bobble- appearance. There will also Giveaway. Everyone gets to But the Cosmos’ lead ing, the story felt like more of head giveaway. All tickets be a special offer and Baseb- run the bases. wouldn’t last long. North Car- the same for New York. Andres are $10, everyone gets to run All you can drink. Aug. 29: Military Appre- olina tied the game just four Flores had the Cosmos’ best the bases, and will all get a Aug. 6: Thor Night. Fans ciation Night that will be pre- minutes later on a goal from chance in the 63rd minute, but special offer. get a Thor bobblehead, a Cy- sented by New York Univer- forward Billy Schuler, who his shot, on a cross from Jimmy July 23: New York De- clones hair hat, a Sunday T- sity. connected with a strike after Mulligan, sailed wide. partment of Sanitation Ap- shirt package, a special of- Aug. 30: All tickets are Cosmos goalie Jimmy Mau- The Cosmos again had an preciation Night in which fer, kids get to run the bases, $10 and everyone gets to run rer attempted to clear a corner opportunity to tie things up fans will be given a toy and there will be a pre-game the bases. kick. in the 82nd minute, when Her- truck, participate in a pre- catch. Aug. 31: Christmas in “For me I always feel like rera fi red a shot that appeared game touch-a-truck, “Bark Aug. 7: Everyone gets to August. Fans will be given a there’s something I could do. destined for the back of the net, in the Park” in which fans run the bases. Brooklyn Bridge ski cap. Any time the ball goes in the but was blocked by a Carolina can bring their pooches Aug. 16: A Stairway to Sept. 1: Country Music net there’s something I could defender at the goal line. along to the game, kids get Music Heaven, a tribute to Night, with a fi reworks dis- have done better,” Maurer said Finally, Alhassan scored to run the bases, and a Sun- those who rocked with all play. of the goal. the Cosmos’ much-needed goal day T-shirt package. tickets being $10 and every- Sept. 2: “Saturday Night In the closing minutes of on a chip shot in the 84th min- July 24: Autism Friendly one gets to run the bases. Fever” Night. Fans will be the fi rst half, New York missed ute. It wasn’t the prettiest, but Night. Everyone gets to run Aug. 17: Fans will be given a Mr. Potatohead and a three scoring opportunities, it tied up the game and secured the bases. given a ceramic stein to com- Baseb-All you can drink. and ultimately North Carolina the point for New York. July 25: Camp Day. memorate Augtoberfest and Sept. 7: Fan Appreciation took advantage. The Cosmos New York will next be in ac- Aug. 2: “Squints” (from the game will be presented by Day, in which fans will be went into the break down 2–1 tion on June 16. “The Sandlot”) Bobblehead Kings Auto Group. given a 12-month calendar. 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