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By Lauren Gill Brooklyn Paper It’s Brooklyn’s billion-dol- lar mile! The city’s much-needed repair of the decrepit 1.5-mile Brooklyn Heights stretch of the Brooklyn– Queens Expressway will be the most expensive project in Depart- ment of Transportation history at a whopping $1.7 billion, accord- ing to officials. That’s $17,887 an inch, or $214,646 a foot, or $704,225 a FIXING meter — any way you measure

Photo by Jordan Rathkopf it, it’s a lot of money for a short the BQE Elf Emily Season poses for the perfect selfie with Cobble Hill’s Karen Moshman. stretch of road. The expressway’s triple cantile- ver bridge — a three-tiered stretch fic on the elevated roadway open that hangs below the fabled Prome- in both directions will remain open nade and carries some 140,000 ve- at any given time. hicles per day — is nearly 70 years File photo by Evan Gardner But parts of the Promenade may GO UP TO ELVEN The triple cantilever looks pretty crummy, and it is going to have to close during the repairs, old and already a decade past its expected lifespan, and engineers cost $1.7 billion to fix. agency reps said. Heights shoppers snap ‘elfi es’ and donate say it must get a makeover soon Some locals say they’d rather before things get dangerous. just tear the whole noisy, fume- government says it will cover some Repairs are slated to begin by filled structure down and build holiday season. as part of Small Business Sat- The state controls the full high- By Lauren Gill of the moolah itself, although it 2024 and wrap up in 2029 — al- a nice quiet tunnel instead, but Brooklyn Paper “It was very cute, it’s Christ- urday — an event that encour- way, but the city is technically responsible for maintaining the won’t say how much. though they could kick off as early the city claims that would cost Call them elf portraits! mas, it was a nice thing to do,” ages people to shop locally after For comparison, the city spent a as 2020 and finish by 2026 if state even more money and the bridge said Cobble Hill resident Karen Black Friday. tri-level thoroughfare between At- A pair of Santa’s elves took lantic Avenue and Sands Street, mere $600 million fixing up the Wil- lawmakers pass a bill allowing wouldn’t last the length of time a break from their busy Christ- Moshman, who sent her photo to Moshman dropped off socks in and Albany is refusing to kick liamsburg Bridge in the 1990s . the city to use the same contrac- it’d take to burrow. mas preparations to snap selfies her very impressed family and a box — others kicked in gloves, in any cash — even though state The full reconstruction of the tor for design and construction, City workers looked inside the with any kind-hearted shopper friends. “I’m not very good at hats, and scarves — which will be transportation officials had been antique span could take as long according to the city. cantilever this summer for the first who visited Montague Street in selfies so the elf took the selfie donated to kids across school dis- planning to fund and perform the as five years but won’t get under- Regardless, the triple cantile- time ever , where they found the Brooklyn Heights bearing warm for me — so it was really a selfie trict 13 — encompassing Brook- repairs back in 2011 before decid- way for awhile. City transportation ver will stay in operation for the concrete had been worn down by clothes for the less fortunate on by the elfie.” lyn Heights, Fort Greene, Clin- ing it was too expensive. honchos began consulting with lo- entirety of the pricey reconstruc- freezing winters, and the structure Saturday, and participants say the The Montague Street Business ton Hill, Dumbo, Park Slope, Local pols and officials are still cals this summer and plan to re- tion, officials promised residents could deteriorate even more rap- “elf promotion” was an appropri- Improvement District organized Downtown, and parts of Bed- hoping to get Gov. Cuomo to shell lease a preliminary design for the at a meeting in November — Fur- idly with a few more frosty sea- ate and great way to ring in the the visit from St. Nick’s helpers ford-Stuyvesant. out some clams, and the federal overhaul by 2019. man Street and three lanes of traf- sons, transportation reps say. Trolley ain’t no gravy train Atlantic Avenue merchants say streetcar will ruin business

By Lauren Gill business they’re already doing. Customers also drive from far Brooklyn Paper HELLO, TROLLEY! Atlantic Avenue currently has and wide to patronize the stretch’s They’re trolley dodging! two traffic lanes and one lane of many specialty stores, and they Atlantic Avenue merchants are THE STREETCAR PLAN curbside parking in either direc- depend on parking space, another railing against the city’s plan to run tion. The streetcar will need at least merchant claimed. streetcars along the bustling retail sending the streetcar along Atlan- 22 feet — approximately the same “We’re not just local busi- corridor and truck route, which tic Avenue between Court Street width as two standard travel lanes nesses, people come to us, we’re they believe will take away park- and Henry, Hicks, or Columbia — to run in both directions, which a destination. I always need to ing for customers and block vans streets is the only connection be- will need to come by eliminating have parking available,” said Mat- from making deliveries, and are tween Cobble Hill to Downtown lanes, parking, or the strip’s 20- thew LaSorsa, who owns wine urging officials to find a differ- they’re proposing right now , as foot sidewalks, according to the shop Heights Chateau at Henry ent place for it. they hold meetings with commu- head of the project. Street. “There should be other “Atlantic Avenue is already nity boards to discuss and finalize Whelan depends on nightly alternatives that should be ex- so crazy, we have concerns the route by early next year. truck deliveries and drop-offs plored.” about where the cars are going Regardless, they say, the Brook- from a tractor trailer once a week, Discussions about how park- Brinckerhoff Parsons to, where the trucks are going to lyn–Queens Connector will ulti- and said that adding a curb-side ing will be configured on each This is a rendering of the streetcar on Berry Street in Williamsburg, but you get the idea. go,” said Christine Whelan, who mately be a boon to local enter- streetcar to Atlantic Avenue could block are still some time away, but owns famed Middle Eastern gro- prise, claiming similar systems make it difficult for her suppli- the city is planning on working The head of the street’s busi- project last week to voice their ob- they were receptive,” she said. “I cer Sahadi’s between Court and have boosted business in other ers to reach her store and to un- closely with the people and busi- ness improvement district, the At- jections. The honchos were will- would love to hear some realistic, Clinton streets. streetcar-using cities. load food. nesses it will affect, said Anthony lantic Avenue Betterment Associ- ing to take their issues on board, practical alternatives.” Officials claim they’re still ex- But traders on the already-popu- “If I can’t get merchandise Hogrebe of the city’s Economic ation, Whelan, and another local Whelan said, but also didn’t pro- The city expects to start build- ploring various paths for Mayor lar strip say it seems like the change here, I’m not going to survive,” Development Corporation, which business owners met with reps pose any other options. ing the streetcar system in 2019 DeBlasio’s $2.5 billion trolley, but will just get in the way of the brisk she said. is overseeing the project. from city agencies involved in the “We shared our concerns and and have it running in 2024. Message parlor City Hall e-mails get behind curtain of failed Democratic Convention bid

By Ruth Brown neighborhood, Rosen’s staff quickly Brooklyn Paper penned letters to the editor on behalf of They’re telling Mayor Tall tales! willing local restaurants and bars, em- City Hall public relations staff and ad- phasizing the business boost the event visors scrambled to push positive press would create. and “isolate” local criticism during their “How many do we have ready to pitch failed bid to secure the 2016 Democratic a counter story to NY1 or another outlet National Convention for Barclays Cen- — we need to isolate Norman and these ter — going so far as to pen letters of en- groups?” Rosen wrote, likely referring to dorsement on behalf of local businesses another article that day by former Brook- and digging up dirt on rival cities — ac- lyn Paper reporter Dana Rubinstein re- cording to newly released e-mails. laying similar concerns from neighbors. The January 2015 communications “Tweets from local business people we between DeBlasio’s flacks and his unof- can start rolling now?” ficial press guru Jonathan Rosen — also He also suggested having local en- the publicist for the Prospect Heights trepreneurs tweet at Rubinstein and the arena, and whose missives Hizzoner possibility of Borough President Adams and former Borough President Marty Just a selection of spinmeisters’ communication during the city’s failed has tried to keep under wraps — offer bid to bring the Democratic National Convention to Barclays. a fascinating look inside the mayoral Markowitz putting their names to a joint marketing machine and how it works op-ed saying “events of this magnitude to spin coverage. are no problem for Brooklyn.” could edit or rewrite it to focus on their DeLoach. “Fine with changes but we

File photo by Jason Speakman In response to a critical New York Local Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo message of “community benefits” with- should try to be respectful — she has Mayor DeBlasio gives then–Democratic Party honcho Debbie Wasser- Times op-ed by Atlantic Yards watch- wrote her own lengthy letter to the edi- out offending the local lawmaker. great pride in authorship.” man Schultz a tour of Barclays Center in 2015 as part of his ultimately dog Norman Oder arguing the massive tor, but the e-mails show Rosen’s and De- “We should be very sensitive to her A few days later, Rosen responded doomed bid to host the party’s national convention. convention would cause havoc in the Blasio’s spinmeisters discussed how they version,” wrote mayoral aide Michael See E-MAILS on page 5 2 AWP Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 December 2–8, 2016

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transportation department at the community board’s Oc- tober meeting where she ac- ‘Temple’ of doomed! cused the agency of putting a developer’s desires over the local community’s. Developer abandons attempt to expand The pol said she was glad to see the plan get eighty- B’Hill’s Temple Square after ‘brouhaha’ sixed, and hopes transpor- tation honchos will consult By Lauren Gill residents first next time. Brooklyn Paper “No one knows the needs of They curbed their enthu- a neighborhood better than its siasm. residents and we need to set a Honchos from luxury hous- trend where communities are ing builder Alloy Develop- involved in the decisions that ment have given up trying to affect them,” she said. close a block of Schermer- Alloy — best known for horn Street outside a planned building several multimillion- high-rise in Boerum Hill af- dollar condos in Dumbo — has ter their scheme enraged res- bought up most of the prop- idents and pols, according to erties on the triangular block a local leader. bounded by Flatbush and Third “I heard that after whole big avenues and Schermerhorn and brouhaha, Alloy has backed State streets, where it is plan- away from it,” said Commu- ning to erect something big, nity Board 2 district manager according to Perris and other local leaders who spoke with

Rob Perris. Community News Group / Ruth Brown Alloy in August applied to Alloy Development was trying to turn this block of the company about its inten- turn the block between Third Schermerhorn Street into a pedestrian plaza, but tions in August. and Flatbush avenues — part the company abandoned its plan after outcry from City records show at least of the triangular nexus known enraged residents and politicians. four of the lots there have as Temple Square, and right changed hands this year, where the developer is look- bought by various shell cor- ing to erect a new structure onto the street, and the whole fore being informed that both porations. — into a pedestrian plaza, thing was really a way for Al- assertions were incorrect. The city is also trying to but withdrew its application loy to get a fancy front yard Another rep opined that unload the Khalil Gibran In- in October, a Department of for its new high rise. “Temple Square” is a misno- ternational Academy high Transportation spokeswoman Locals were especially un- mer because “there’s no tem- school building at Schermer- confirmed. impressed with the way the ple nearby at all.” The plaza horn Street and Third Avenue Company bigwigs and developer went about trying is directly across the road to a developer, and Alloy is try- transportation officials to win their support. Com- from the historic 100-year- ing to get its hands on that site claimed the closure would pany reps visited a Commu- old Baptist Temple, locals too, according to Perris. help make treacherous Flat- nity Board 2 meeting on Sept. pointed out. Alloy refused to comment, bush Avenue safer by reduc- 14 where they tried to down- State Sen. Velmanette as did the Downtown Brook- ing traffic, but residents be- play the strip’s significance — Montgomery (D–Boerum lyn Partnership, which was a lieved the change would just “You don’t know it because Hill) then took up the cause, co-sponsor on the pedestrian back-up drivers turning right nobody uses it,” one said be- unleashing a tirade against the plaza application. Swans are safe — for now By Julianne Cuba change of heart this go-round, stroy native plants, displace Brooklyn Paper but Cymbrowitz thinks Cuo- native wildlife, and decrease Brooklyn’s mute swans mo’s signature is a sign that water quality, according mate- have cheated death for an- the birds, which were brought rials from the state. Under the other two years. here by immigrants two cen- state’s self-described “man- Gov. Cuomo signed a bill on turies ago, are tried-and-true agement plan,” officials would Nov. 28 ordering the state to New Yorkers now. actively hunt birds upstate, but hold off its plan to kill the fowl “I think they finally real- here in Brooklyn, they would while it completes a study prov- ized that mute swans are not sabotage the birds’ eggs — un- ing whether they are harmful to an invasive species,” Cym- less one gets aggressive with a the environment as state scien- browitz said of the birds, which human, then it’s dead meat. tists claim. Assemblyman Ste- are now a fixture in Southern The moratorium puts off ven Cymbrowitz (D–Sheep- Brooklyn’s waterfront. their demise while the agency shead Bay) introduced the bill The Department of En- compiles a report of any dam- twice in the past, but Cuomo File photo by Anne-Katrin Titze vironmental Conservation age the swans have caused, wouldn’t sign it. Mute swans will get two wants to kill the state’s mute and holds two public hearings The governor’s office re- more years before the swan population by 2025 , be- about more humane ways to fused to say why he had a state tries to kill them. cause the birds allegedly de- manage the animals.

        

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Affordable Family Dentistry in modern pleasant surroundings Prospect Park rapist gets life State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) Emergencies treated promptly Special care for children & anxious patients DA: Sicko who fi lmed himself raping kid is sentenced to 108 years behind bars WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD By Ruth Brown ington man Natalio Canete- lez in a statement. “He is building as his family — be- self while posing as a teen on • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) Brooklyn Paper Perez to 108 years to life in clearly a danger to society fore raping the girl himself Facebook in May 2014. • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, A man who convinced a prison after a jury found him and has now been held ac- while taping the encounter, The slimeball then threat- Bonding Crowns & Bridges (Capping) guilty of predatory sexual as- countable for his depraved a jury found. ened to post the images online • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment 15-year-old boy and 12-year- • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings old girl to have sex with each sault earlier this month, ac- criminal acts.” He then raped the 12-year- if she didn’t send more, and • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) other in Prospect Park then cording to the borough’s top The perv lured the 15-year- old again on two more occa- the girl told a relative who • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) filmed himself raping the legal eagle, who said Kings old boy to Prospect Park on sions, prosecutors said. called the police, according girl will likely spend the County kids will now be June 11 in 2014 by posing It wasn’t the only time to the district attorney. Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer rest of his life behind bars, safer without this creep on as a 12-year-old girl on Fa- Canete-Perez used social me- When police finally ar- 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens prosecutors announced on the streets. cebook. dia to prowl for young vic- rested Canete-Perez in Sep- 624-5554 s 624-7055 Nov. 23. “This defendant is a sexual Once there, he encouraged tims, the district attorney tember that year, they dis- Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking Brooklyn Supreme Court predator who targeted young the teen boy to have sex with said — he also convinced covered the rapes in the and insurance plans accommodated Justice Vincent Del Giudice children,” said Acting Dis- District Attorney Brooklyn a real 12-year-old girl — a a 10-year-old girl to send park, according to trial tes- sentenced 35-year-old Kens- trict Attorney Eric Gonza- Natalio Canete-Perez kid who lived in the same him “lewd” photos of her- timony. HOW TO ELIMINATE Alarm over sheltered felon in S’Park LOW BACK PAIN Child molester found living in homeless shelter next to three schools By Caroline Spivack the homeless. Brooklyn Paper The revelation is the lat- A convicted child mo- est in an ongoing saga of lester is living in a Sunset homeless shelters in Sun- & SCIATICA Park homeless shelter right set Park. next to three public schools The city claims there is — in defiance of a court or- only one shelter operating It’s a fact that 8 out of 10 Americans der to stay more than 1,000 there — a controversial site will battle with low back pain at some feet away. Now parents are for single men on 49th Street point in their lives. worried for their children’s between Second and Third safety and wondering why avenues — but it is renting One study found that the rate of the city and state have failed part or all of at least four chronic low back pain has more than to protect them. hotels along Fourth Ave- doubled since the early 1990s. “This is absolutely ridicu- nue between 22nd and 38th lous,” said Sunset Parker Sil- streets. Back-pain sufferers in America cost via Velasquez, whose daugh- New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Some locals are charg- the country more than 100 billion ter goes to an elementary A child molester is il- ing that the neighborhood annually in medical bills, disability school a block away from legally living down the is carrying more than its and lost productivity at work. the child molester. “How block from PS 24 and fair share of the burden to house homeless. There are several factors, all under could the city let this hap- two other public schools pen? I’m so upset I don’t even “I find this absolutely out- your control, that you can do at a Comfort Inn on 38th know what to say. Where the Street between Third rageous but it’s typical of the something about to prevent and hell are our elected officials? and Fourth avenues. city’s lack of respect for Sun- eliminate back pain. Learn the role Why does no one know about Daunte Gonzales was set Park and for our elected of weight, exercise, posture, discs, this?” convicted of molesting leaders,” said Sunset Parker nerves, muscles and circulation Daunte Gonzales had sex a 9-year-old girl that he Tony Giordano, who tipped in determining the cause of your with a 9-year-old girl at least knew in 2015. this paper off to Gonzales.

low back pain. Schedule a free twice, landing him a felony Benvenuto Georgine by Photo “It’s just another example of consultation today! “sexual conduct against a the city taking advantage of child” conviction in 2015. deemed such a risk to live Comfort Inn on 38th Street less Services claims Gon- Sunset Park.” Let Dr. Adamo work with you to help He was sentenced to six within 1,000 feet of a school, between Third and Fourth zales is not in the city shel- The city’s Department of alleviate and rid you of your back pain. months in jail but was in- said a spokeswoman for the avenues — fewer than 1,000 ter system. Probation is looking into the stead given 10 years proba- state Division of Criminal feet from PS 24, PS 371, and Staff at the Comfort Inn situation, a rep said. tion, records show. A judge Justice Services. IS 136. confirmed that the building To receive alerts when LIVE HOLISTIC | DR. VINCENT ADAMO determined that Gonzales But Gonzales appears to The city is renting all 77 has not operated as a hotel for moderate- or high-risk sex poses a “moderate” risk of have defied the order, accord- rooms at the erstwhile inn to more than two months and offenders move into or out "!92)$'%0!2+7!9s"2//+,9. .9s assaulting more children, and ing to an alert the state sex-of- house homeless men, women, that it is not possible to rent of a neighborhood, go to 777,)6%(/,)34)#.%4 it is illegal for sex-offend- fender registry issued on Nov. and children, but a rep from a room there, because they nyalert.gov. ers on probation and who are 22 stating he moved into the the Department of Home- are all being used to house — with Sarah Dougan

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Muggers stab woman in head REACHING US IS. she was walking home be- isn’t always easy. 88TH PRECINCT tween Sixth and Seventh av- Fort Greene–Clinton Hill POLICE BLOTTER enues at 9 pm when she was A band of brutes stabbed a approached by two men. woman in a robbery on Wash- Find more online every Wednesday at One baddie brandished a ington Avenue on Nov. 26. chrome .22 caliber pistol in The 21-year-old victim was BrooklynPaper.com/blotter front of her and another ap- near Park Avenue at 9:10 pm proached her from behind when the goons tried to take man’s phone from his hand as Warren streets at about 1:30 with a 6-inch knife, before her belongings. When she re- he was walking on Cumber- pm, where the crook shoved one of the villains said, “Give fused, one of the snakes pulled land Street on Nov. 21. Dove beauty bars, bottles of me your money or we’ll kill out a knife and stabbed her The victim told police he Olay skin care products, and you,” according to a police in the back of the head, po- was strolling home by Greene Beyonce Pulse perfume gift report. lice said. Avenue when the bandit rode sets in his bag and then left A scuffle ensued and the Cold crooks up from behind, grabbed his without paying, according to woman managed to kick and iPhone from his left hand, and authorities. shove the crooks away before A trio of baddies held up a sped off. No fare they gave up and f led on Sixth guy at gunpoint and stole his Avenue, officials said. wallet and phone at a Lafay- Laptop lifted A good-for-nothing jumped ette Avenue construction site A sneak broke into a Clif- out of a cab without paying Knife man on Nov. 21. ton Place apartment and her fare on Bond Street on A miscreant beat and The victim was unload- stole a woman’s laptop on Nov. 27, cops said. stabbed a man on Third Ave- ing the freezer in the site by Nov. 21. The cab driver told police nue on Nov. 24, said police. Classon Avenue at 7 pm when The victim returned to the scoundrel fled the car near The victim was standing the three rogues pushed their her home by Classon Avenue Wyckoff Street without pay- on the sidewalk between 86th way through the door and one from work at 10:30 pm and ing her $40 charge at about and 87th Streets at 1:30 am of them flashed a silver gun, noticed the door was unlocked 2:15 am. She told the driver when he got into a physical police said. but closed, a report said. She she only had $15 on her and fight with a man, according He told the victim to give then discovered that her lap- then hopped out, according to police. them everything, and the mug- top, which she had left on the to police. The rogue punched the vic- gers proceeded to root through kitchen table, was gone, ac- Big break-in tim in the face, mouth, and cording to police. the victim’s pockets, remov- A cat burglar stole pricey jaw, before pulling out a knife ing his iPhone and wallet con- — Lauren Gill electronics from a guy’s Co- and stabbing the man in the taining his debit cards, cash, lumbia Street apartment abdomen. and identification, authori- 76TH PRECINCT building sometime between A witness told police that ties said. Nov. 23 and Nov. 25, police the stabber fled on Third Av- Carroll Gardens– enue, officials said. Criminal cell Cobble Hill–Red Hook said. A group of goons bashed The 66-year-old victim told Stick up a guy and stole his phone on Trashy duo police he left his building be- Two brutes robbed a Fe- Willoughby Street on Nov. Cops cuffed two guys for tween Warren and Congress dEx delivery truck driver at 25. allegedly trashing the Smith streets at 6 pm on Nov. 23 and gunpoint on Fort Hamilton If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s The victim was walking Street subway station on Nov. when he returned two days Parkway on Nov. 23, said home near Ashland Place at 27. later at 7:45 am, he found two police. disease, memory loss or dementia, you are 12:30 am when four to five The clerk in the station near laptops, a printer and scan- The victim told police that villains wearing black hood- Carroll Street saw the two sus- ner, Mitsubishi air handlers, while returning to his truck ies approached him and one pects push over a metal can electrical heaters, laser lev- between 92nd and 94th streets not alone. We’re here day and night offering growled “Give me your with paint in it, break light els, and a bunch of hand tools after making a package de- phone,” according to police. bulbs, and metal detectors, had vanished. livery at 10:30 am, two louts support and expert information. They took his cell and then and then smoke in the sta- — Julianne Cuba forced him into his truck at punched and kicked him be- tion at about 12:30 pm, ac- gunpoint. Once in the truck, fore running off, according cording to authorities. 68TH PRECINCT the baddies forced the man to to a report. Ugly crime open packages and hand over Deli disaster A dirty thief swiped Bay Ridge–Dyker Heights the contents, said police. Three disrespectful brutes beauty products from a Smith Double trouble The bandits made off with alz.org/care beat up a 72-year-old man in Street store on Nov. 28, po- Two prowlers attempted to a Samsung tablet, a Samsung a Myrtle Avenue bodega on lice said. rob a woman on 72nd Street Note 5, and an iPhone 7, of- 800.272.3900 Nov. 25. A witness spotted the sneak on Nov. 27, said police. ficials said. The trio followed the old- in the store between Baltic and The woman told cops that — Caroline Spivack FREE 24/7 HELPLINE ster into the store by Adel- Available In Over 200 Languages phi Street at 12:38 pm and kicked and punched him sev- eral times, chipping his tooth Supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. and causing his face to swell, authorities said. FIND YOUR WORLD ONLINE Speed demon BROOKLYNPAPER.COM A thief on a bike snatched a December 2–8, 2016 Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 5 A Mexican stand-off! 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By Lauren Gill ment boom. Brooklyn Paper “Given the intense devel- Holy guacamole! opment pressure in the vicin- The city should not land- ity of Brooklyn Heights we’ve mark the iconic 86-year-old brought to your attention the Montague Street Art Deco vulnerability of these two re- building that currently houses markable survivors that many an outlet of Chipotle, because in our community erroneously having to preserve the historic assume are already protected,” facade will make it too hard for said preservationist Otis Pears- the landlord to redevelop the all, who led the campaign to tower and charge top dollar to designate Brooklyn Heights tenants who don’t appreciate as the city’s first historic dis- its antique charm, a spokes- trict back in the 1960s. “The man for the building’s owner moment for their designation argued at a Landmarks Pres- and protection should be right ervation Commission public now.” hearing on Tuesday. Developer Jonathan Rose, “Tenants these days are not who bought the People’s Trust looking for the old-style build- Company building for $36.5 ing, they want a new modern million in 2015, didn’t make look,” said David Malanga, an appearance at the hearing, who represents owner the though he is generally support- Montague-Goldman Corpo- ive of the special designation,

ration, after the hearing. “How Photo by Steven Schnibbe according to Peter Bray, the am I supposed to collect the The landlord of the 86-year-old building housinga head of local civic group the same amount of rent as the Chipotle at 185 Montague St. doesn’t want the styl- Brooklyn Heights Associa- guy next to my if my build- ish Art Deco structure to become a landmark. tion. ing is from the 1920s and his Bray says he wasn’t sur- is from the 2000s?” prised by Malanga’s objec- Malanga was the only per- his company has no imme- nated as a landmark, the owner tions since landmarked build- son who spoke against plac- diate plans to redevelop the can’t make any changes to its ings can restrain owners, but ing the historic designation on 15-story skyscraper, known facade without the Commis- is confident that the commis- the National Guaranty Com- for its intricate detailing cour- sion’s okay. sion will see how important pany Tower at 185 Montague tesy of famed architectural Preservationists have been the properties are and act to St. which is being considered sculptor Rene Chambellan campaigning to landmark the protect them. alongside the 110-year-old tem- — waved their opinions off, pair or properties ever since “I think all of the other tes- ple-like Peoples Trust Com- saying they’ll have kicked the the city left them out of the timony today made very clear pany bank building at 181 bucket by the time his boss Borough Hall Skyscraper His- that these are extremely im- Montague St. next door . does want to renovate. toric District, which it created portant structures and well Brooklyn Heights civic “Half of those people who in 2011, and advised the com- deserve being landmarked,” leaders, preservationists, and were in the room are going missioners to act now to protect he said. architects all gave their enthu- to be dead in 50 years,” he the architecturally significant The commissioners will de- siastic thumbs up, but Mala- said. structures before they become cide the buildings’ fates in a gna — who maintained that Once a building is desig- victims of the area’s develop- vote on Jan. 17.

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love of comedy, and the venues are mak- The high quality of the sound and of Photo by Jordan Rathkopf of “The Most Miserable ing a lot of money. I should have my own the performers will make the space a bor- The room where it happens: Comedian Jennifer Salzman arranged the menu, the Christmas Tree,” opening venue!” she said. ough-wide draw, said Salzman. venue, and the seating at her new bar and performance space Salzy, which opened Dec. 9 at the Fort Hamil- “It’s going to be a destination,” she said. ton Army Base Theater. When dive bar the Fifth Estate shut this week in Park Slope. down earlier this year, Salzman seized “It’s going to be known as a place to see live The creators of the whim- the opportunity to take over the space, music. I’m not going to have your broth- sical musical, produced transforming the saloon’s dimly-lit back er’s cousin’s band playing.” Salzy’s front bar, separated from the The drinks, which average $12, will make by the Narrows Commu- room into a performance showcase with And Salzman, with her long experience back room by a soundproof curtain, will the bar stand out from the neighborhoody nity Theater group, say an expanded stage, a shiny silver couch, as a performer and event planner, counts have its own appeal, she said. dive bars that line Fifth Avenue. that the feel-good story of an abandoned Christ-

and a “top-notch” sound system created by on emceeing comedy shows at Salzy, and “If you come in for a drink, you might “We’re taking it up a notch,” she said. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf sound engineer Jonathan Vegara. occasionally taking the stage. not even know there’s a show going on,” “We’ll have craft cocktails — we’re not mas tree who finds a new Salzman said the space will be a more “Yeah, that’s the main reason I wanted said Salzman. selling $2 PBR.” reason to shine would warm even Ebenezer upscale alternative for those going out in to do it — unlimited stage time for the rest Salzman partnered with mixologist Luke Visit Salzy [506 Fifth Ave. between 12th Scrooge’s heart. Park Slope — just the kind of place she’s of my life!” she joked. Forbes to create a menu of classic and origi- and 13th streets in Park Slope, (718) 788– “It’s a wacky look at Christmas through the been looking for. The opening weekend will feature the nal cocktails, including the old-school Avi- 1635, www.salzybar.com]. Open Mon–Fri, eyes of a Christmas tree with a lot of heart,” said “I built the place so I’d have a place Boo-dist Jazz Dudes on Friday evening. ation and the brand new “Ballzy Salzy.” 5 pm–2 am; Sat–Sun, noon–2 am. Debra Barsha, who co-wrote the musical with Tim Sulka. “When Tim first told me about his idea I said, ‘Oh my god, this is so funny,’ but it’s bility, different perspectives, be- also great because it touches on themes of out- cause the more point of views, the living your usefulness, getting a second chance, more jokes and everyone needs that and what Christmas is really about. It has all the voice.” earmarks of a holiday musical.” Harris was also inspired by the The show opens on main character “Doug- It’s jest for girls! challenges she has faced during her las Fir,” a Christmas tree in his prime who is decade behind the microphone. all spruced up for the holidays. But Douglas is “If you’re a woman comedian soon stripped of his ornaments and tossed into very often you’ll be the only woman the trash. Determined to become a decorated Comedy class teaches teens to stand-up in an all-male lineup,” said Har- Christmas tree once more, he journeys to Mis- By Alexandra Simon — that’s your persona. Anything ris. “Then when you’re introduced tletoe Mountain in search of Miss Balsam’s Fin- Brooklyn Paper you think that makes you not fit in on stage you have eight minutes to ishing School for Christmas Trees — leading is your comedy power. I teach how prove you’re funny. I have to prove to a conclusion that will have the audience on irls just want to have funny! to double down on that.” that women are funny — I can’t pines and needles. A free comedy workshop The all-day workshop will teach just be a comic.” The musical numbers in the colorful Christ- G aims to turn teenage girls into girls aged 13–19 how to write their This is the second time Harris has mas show will feature tap-dancing trees, as well seasoned stand-up performers. The own jokes, turning their childhood led the workshop, and she hopes to as enormous ornaments that roll across the stage. organizer of the one-day class “Gold struggles into comedy. It will also expand the class to an online plat- And the music in the show is “Elton John meets Comedy for Girls,” at the Experi- teach the juvenile jesters how to take form that can reach a wider audi- the Sherman Brothers,” said Barsha, referenc- ment Comedy Gallery in Williams- the stage, with advice on timing and ence. For now, space is limited, but ing songwriters who have contributed to music burg on Dec. 4, wants the teens to delivering a punchline. potential class members can sign for Disney films. bring a fresh perspective to the com- Harris said she created the work- up at her website . “The Most Miserable Christmas Tree” at the edy world, so is opening the work- Photo by Jason Speakman shop to expand the number of fe- “Comedy for Girls” at the Ex- Fort Hamilton Army Base Theater [403 General shop to girls of every stripe. Girls are funny — pass it male voices in comedy. periment Comedy Gallery [272 Lee Dr., enter at Fort Hamilton Parkway and “The great thing about comedy is on!: Park Slope comedian “I just wanted to bring more Grand St. between Roebling and 101st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 482–3173, www.

Bayley ClaroBayley that you don’t have to change who Lynn Harris will mentor a new women and more awareness,” she Havemeyer streets in Williams- narrowscommunitytheater.com]. Dec. 9–18, Fri Standing tall: A student at last month’s you are,” said Park Slope come- generation of jokesters at said. “It’s a great position for power burg, www.goldcomedyforgirls. at 8 pm, Sat at 2 pm and 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $25 “Gold Comedy for Girls” class reads the dian Lynn Harris. “If you are shy her “Gold Comedy for Girls” — comedy is power, and it needs com]. Dec. 4 at 9:30 am. Free with ($20 seniors and students, $15 kids). jokes she wrote during the workshop. or quiet and awkward that’s great workshop on Dec. 4. more people of color, more visi- registration. — Caroline Spivack         t '! ( #" $" $ # t )*# &!(+  & (  t  &! # ***! ( +*!  

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DISCOVER THE SOUND OF WHERE TO EDITORS’ PICKS FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Mommy Cracking up issues The Brooklyn Ballet Look back on this kicks off its Kings year’s bizarre election County-inspired show cycle with an equally “The Brooklyn Nut- surreal theatrical expe- cracker,” which adds rience: Cecilia Corrig- Shopping is hip-hop elements to an’s serialized sitcom a fad the holiday classic and travels from old Wine is over “Motherland,” about It’s Sunday — time to Dutch Breukelen to Serving cabernet Go West Hillary Clinton’s run for go to church! Do your modern-day Flatbush with brie is so last Vampire Weekend the White House. The holiday shopping in Avenue. Tonight’s year. If you want your drummer Chris Tom- show will be presented the basement of St. opening will feature a holiday party to be a son is spreading his in its entirety tonight, Paul’s Church, at the champagne toast at social success, you wings! The Bedford- with video elements, Fashion, Art, and intermission. And if it should attend “Beer Stuyvesant musician visits from Greek gods, Design (FAD) Week- sells out, you have and Cheese Pairing will swap the drums and an ending that got end market. The fair four more chances to for the Holidays,” for guitar and vocals a quick re-write the features handmade catch the show! where Brooklyn tonight while playing day after the election. goods from more Brewery’s Garrett with his side project 8 pm at Brooklyn Museum 8 pm at Issue Project than 45 indie artists, Oliver will discuss the Tune in to our new radio [200 Eastern Pkwy. at Dams of the West, Room [22 Boerum Pl. at along with fun activi- Washington Avenue in science of bringing which is turning out Livingston Street in ties, including photo Prospect Heights, (718) together curds and Downtown, (718) 330– clever, intimate booth for holiday self- 638–5000, www.brooklyn- 0313, www.issueproject- hops, offer advice, verses with an indie museum.org]. $40–$255. station every week! room.org]. $10 suggested ies and a paper snow- and provide some rock sound. donation. flake-making station. unique tastings. 9:30 pm at C’mon 11 am–6 pm at St. Paul’s 8 pm at Museum of Food Everybody (325 Franklin WITH Church Basement [190 and Drink Lab (62 Bayard Ave. between Clifton Court St. between St. between Leonard and Place and Greene Avenue Congress and Warren Lorimer streets in in Clinton Hill, www.cmo- streets in Cobble Hill, Williamsburg, www. neverybody.com). $10 ($8 (917) 775–4636, www.fad- mofad.org). $32. in advance). weekend.com]. 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By Julianne Cuba Brooklyn Paper hese dancers are moving — but they’re not moving away. T A dance piece inspired by iconic African-American figures throughout history will raise ques- BROOKLYN tions about what it means to belong to CENTER for the PERFORMING a country that may not want you. And while the recent election has many ARTS feeling alienated from their country, AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE the creator of “Citizen,” opening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Dec. 14, said that such feelings are nothing new for minority groups, and Dance Theatre in Westchester he has made no changes to the piece to reflect recent events. THE COLONIAL “It hasn’t per se changed anything, but it did confirm that these ideas are timeless and ongoing,” said Prospect NUTCRACKER Heights choreographer Reggie Wilson. “I haven’t tried to change the structure Sun, Dec 11 at 2pm or put a little more of this — there’s Recommended for ages 5 and up no clip from ‘Saturday Night Live.’ The difficulties aren’t new, what we’re $15 going through as a nation.” Tickets: Sally Cohn Sally The piece was inspired by African- Raise your hands in the air: Choreographer Reggie Wilson’s dance piece “Citizen” will explore what American figures who faced racial ad- versity, but stayed in the United States it means to belong in the United States. It opens at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Dec. 14. despite it, including Zora Neale Hur- ston, a prominent artist in the Harlem with what does that mean? How does “The layering is the key piece of “Each viewer has a completely dif- Renaissance, and William Henry John- that play out? And as a choreographer, the thing for me,” he said. “It’s in ferent perspective, if they’re from Ja- son, the valet to President Abraham what are the tools that I have to make the receiving of the information of pan or Iowa, or have never been to Lincoln. Wilson said that he wanted to people relate to that?” seeing the bodies doing these things America. And that’s good, that’s in- express the struggles that those indi- In “Citizen,” five dancers will each over and over again. These move- teresting to me,” he said. “It’s about viduals faced through his own art. perform solo, but their movements ments get connected to the person the viewer, the audience, the re- “The thing that they have in com- will overlap and intersect with each executing it and then that informa- ceiver participating in the creation mon is this struggle about belonging and other. Meanwhile, video from their tion gets shared in a different body. of meaning.” not belonging,” said Wilson, founder of rehearsals will play, providing var- It’s abstract in that way.” “Citizen” at BAM Harvey Theater the Fist and Heel Performance Group. ied lighting and more layers of move- And it is possible that no two peo- [651 Fulton St. between Rockwell “Sometimes you want to [belong], but ment — which is where audiences ple in the audience will leave with and Ashland places in Fort Greene, people don’t want you there. And so, in will find the meaning of the dance, the same interpretation of the dance, www.bam.org]. Dec. 14–17 at 7:30 a non-literal sense, I’m trying to deal said Wilson. said Wilson. pm. $16–$45.

BrooklynCenter.org or 718-951-4500 It’s like Santa hasn’t actually deliv- Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College ered a present in 40 years!” During the shows, Maher and his 2 to Flatbush Avenue / on-site paid parking available guests will focus on different aspects of the yuletide tradition. Highlights Special holiday bonus Supported by: will include an in-depth discussion of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show “We Wish You a Turtles Christ- ‘Kevin Geeks Out’ doubles down with mas,” a look at World Wrestling En- tertainment’s annual holiday stunts, and an analysis of the formula fol- two shows celebrating Xmas oddities lowed by every holiday special on ABC Family channel. By Bill Roundy The two shows will have some Brooklyn Paper overlap, but each will have more than an hour of fresh material, said e’s made a list, and you can check Maher, so completists may want to it out twice! check out both. A Carroll Gardens comedian If the holiday special goes well, H RD has assembled a show of the greatest Maher hopes to add a second show 3 GENERATION FAMILY OWNED! and strangest pop culture portrayals at Alamo every month, in addition to of Santa, and audiences will get two his regular gig at Nitehawk. chances to hear about the jolly old elf “It’s all part of expanding the Kevin going toe-to-toe with Martians. The Geeks Out empire,” said host Kevin video variety show “Kevin Geeks Out Maher. “I know there are some school- About Holidays Specials” will take to teachers who couldn’t come out at 9:30 the screen at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on a weekday, but now we’ll have an on Dec. 9, and again in its regular space earlier show for them.” at Nitehawk Cinema on Dec. 14. And Maher has another plan to The show’s creator says holiday expand his audience in 2017 — kid- specials have an extra place in peo- friendly matinee performances, with ples’ hearts — which might grow three an R-rated version happening later sizes while they watch. the same night. “People tend to have an emotional But even when Nitehawk opens its connection with the holiday specials second cinema in Park Slope, Ma- they grew up with and watched year her is unlikely to add more shows after year,” said host Kevin Maher. he side, because poring through old UÊFREE pound of coffee “It’s fascinating to see how holiday films for the perfect segment takes GIVE THE GIFT specials are a product of their era. too much time. with $50 purchase or more Some hold up over time, and some “If I’m doing a show every week, I OF COFFEE & become terribly dated.” don’t know when I would prep it,” he UÊÊ, shipping of gift baskets For instance, the 1965 special “A said. “Each show takes several weeks GIFT BASKETS Charlie Brown Christmas” is one ex- of research. For every clip that you within the USA under 10lbs ample of a timeless classic, said Maher, see, there are five that weren’t good THIS CHRISTMAS while “It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie enough. It’s heartbreaking!” ­xä¯ÊœvvÊà ˆ««ˆ˜}ʜvʜÀ`iÀʓœÀiÊÌ >˜Ê£äLÃ*) Brown” from 1992 is definitely not. “Kevin Geeks Out about Holi- “It’s like the New Coke of Christ- day Specials” at Alamo Drafthouse Private space available mas specials,” said Maher “We’re go- Cinema [445 Albee Square West ing to talk about it — it’s awful!” between Fulton and Willoughby after regular business hours While researching the show, Ma- streets Downtown, (718) 513–2547, Hot Breakfast Special: FREE Coffee with Breakfast her noticed that the holiday specials www.drafthouse.com/nyc]. Dec. 9 at fall into two basic categories. 7:30 pm. $15. And at Nitehawk Cine- *-" Ê, -/, /" -Ê
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www.videology.info. Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth comedy, and music to tell a FILM, DAY WITH(OUT) ART: A Avenue in Park Slope, (718) personal narrative of pain- video compilation by artists 638–4400], www.union- ful life stories made bear- 9 DAYS... affected by HIV, followed by hallny.com. able with jokes. $10. 8:30 a talkback with artists and pm. Standard Toykraft (722 Continued from page 8 activists. Free. 7 pm. Brook- Metropolitan Ave. between by Steve Swell. $25 ($20 in lyn Museum [200 Eastern THURS, DEC. 8 Manhattan and Graham advance). 8 pm. Roulette Pkwy. at Washington Av- MARKET, “DECK THE avenues in Williamsburg), [509 Atlantic Ave. at Third enue in Prospect Heights, WALLS”: A holiday show of www.standardtoykraft.org. Avenue in Boerum Hill, (917) (718) 638–5000], www. affordable, small works by BURLESQUE MURDER MYS- 267–0363], www.roulette. brooklynmuseum.org. local artists. Free. 6–9 pm. TERY SHOW!: Solve a mys- org. COMEDY, AMERICAN Ground Floor Gallery (343 tery set in an upscale gen- MUSIC, “THE COMPOSER CANDY — THE FEMPIRE Fifth St. at Fifth Avenue in tlemen’s club. The audience AS REBEL”: A concert of STRIKES BACK: 8 pm. See Park Slope), www.ground- member who fi gures out composers who broke with Friday, Dec. 2. fl oorbk.com. the killer will receive a prize. convention. $10–$20. 8 pm. LET THEM EAT CAKE: A DANCE, “THE NUT- $25 ($20 in advance). 9 pm. South Oxford Space (138 S. French Revolution-themed CRACKER”: Gelsey Kirkland The Muse [350 Moffat St. Oxford St. between Hanson dance party, with costumed Ballet offers a traditional between Irving and Knick- Place and Atlantic Avenue in performers, aerial ballroom take on the classic ballet. erbocker avenues in Bush- Fort Greene). dancing, and an organ $20–$59. 7:30 pm. GK Arts wick, (929) 400–1678], www. MARKET, AMERICAN FIELD: made of fi re. $30–$45. 10 Center [9 Jay St. between themusebrooklyn.com. A pop-up market for brands pm. House of Yes (2 Wyck- John and Plymouth streets XMAS POP SING-ALONG: made in the United States. off Ave. at Jefferson Street in Dumbo, (212) 600–0047], Drink spiked eggnog and Free. 10 am. Brooklyn Expo in Bushwick), www.house- www.gkartscenter.org. sing along to pop renditions Center (72 Noble St. at ofyes.org. THEATER, VERDI’S “MAC- of Christmas carols. With Franklin Street in Green- FILM, “GREMLINS”: A screen- BETH”: LoftOpera uses free milk and cookies, a bad point). ing of the classic holiday immersive video elements holiday sweater contest, MARKET, BROOKLYN WAL- fi lm about evil monsters. to explore the magic and and photos with Santa. $10. DORF SCHOOL WINTER $8. midnight. Videology horror of Shakespeare’s 9:30 pm. Union Hall [702 FAIR: Four full fl oors of [308 Bedford Ave. at S. 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By Colin Mixson ing deep in Caribbean lit, and Brooklyn Paper there’s a lot of young fami- It got the Greenlight! lies, so we have a really strong Fort Greene literary em- kid book section,” she said. porium Greenlight Bookstore “We’ll be watching to see celebrated the opening of its what people are respond- new Prospect-Lefferts Gar- ing to.” dens outpost on Saturday, The store itself is in a con- thrilling local book worms troversial new 23-story luxury in the formerly reading-retail- residential tower at 626 Flat- deficient neighborhood. bush Ave., between Fenimore “I’m super excited about and Hawthorne streets, which it,” said neighborhood resi- some Prospect-Lefferts Gar- dent Bryn Keating . “It’s def- deners fought to stop , argu- initely great to have an inde- ing that it will stick out like a pendent bookstore nearby.” sore thumb and cast a shadow The Flatbush Avenue store over Prospect Park. was up and running just in But locals aren’t hold- time for Small Business Sat- ing that against Greenlight urday on Nov. 26, a post-Black — if anything, its new digs Friday holiday that encour- means everyone in the area ages shoppers to spend their can actually benefit from the money at mom-and-pop busi- fancy new high-rise, Keat- nesses in the weeks leading ing said. up to Christmas — and boy “The residence that it’s go- did they, the owners say. ing into looks really beauti-

“I think there’s a lot of gen- Photo by Stefano Giovannini ful and it will be really nice uine enthusiasm for book- Greenlight Bookstore manager Geo Ong invites to have a way to interact with stores on that Saturday, and you to check out the new emporium in Prospect- the new architecture that’s people were really looking Lefferts Gardens. going up, even if you can’t forward to having us open and afford to live there,” Keat- were in a great mood to shop,” ing said.

     said Greenlight co-owner Jes- the most important part, the been made for local tastes, in- The new Greenlight sica Stockton-Bagnulo. “We books, are all moved in. cluding more Caribbean texts Bookstore [632 Flatbush had a really busy day.” The new market boasts and lots of kids books for the Ave. between Fenimore and Workers are still putting more than 10,000 tomes — area’s glut of new families, Hawthorne streets in Pros-      the finishing touches on the a similar collection to the Fort Stockton-Bagnulo said. pect-Lefferts Gardens, (718) store itself — it will fully Greene flagship’s inventory, “PLG has a strong Carib- 246–0200, www.greenlight- December 5 to 10, 2016 furnished by January — but although some tweaks have bean community, so we’re go- bookstore.com]. HI, TECH! New computers, gadgets
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ick of being warned ing out toy ovens that could what if a kid somehow hacked ger,” the Commission wrote. ball. —Scott this too high it might break about anything and ev- smelt ore, and chemis- the boot into pieces, peeled “No medical attention was re- • Toy may change direction through the ceiling causing S erything when it comes try sets that could actually out the instep and ate it? quired.” unpredictably when impact- the house to cave in on you. to the holiday season, espe- blow things (that is, peo- And speaking of shoes, an- A miracle! 3IZNFT
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