Ratner to bar public from promised park By Jess Wisloski private access only, according to the Flatbush avenues. “A promenade along the outside The Brooklyn Papers “Draft Scope of Analysis for an En- Another promised “7+” acres of edge of the Arena will provide Plans for a glorious, 52,000- vironmental Impact” on the Atlantic open space would be completed RATNER’S $5M FUNDED lushly landscaped areas for passive square-foot publicly accessible Yards plan. The project would also only after the rest of the project is recreation, and outstanding views include office skyscrapers and more done, estimated for 2016, accord- PRO-ARENA GROUP of Manhattan. For active recre- recreational space on the roof of than a dozen high-rise apartment ing to the scoping document. ation, an outdoor ice-skating rink Bruce Ratner’s proposed Frank buildings and relies on the use of And that’s if the plan sticks to its PAGE 8 connects the four gardens; in Gehry-designed basketball arena eminent domain to seize private construction schedule. warmer months the rink will be- will not be open to the public, property for the developer. As initially envisioned in Forest porting on the Atlantic Yards pro- out by Forest City Ratner. come a running track,” stated the according to a document released The document was prepared by City Ratner promotions, the open posal, pointed out the differences “But don’t hold your breath,” publication “Bring Basketball to last week by the state authority consultants hired by Forest City space would be both active (featur- between what was promoted and Oder added. Brooklyn.” acting as lead agent for the project. Ratner. Callan / Tom ing such amenities as tennis courts, what the developer actually plans AForest City Ratner handbook As recently as May 26, a color The elevated parkland, described That private roof garden was the jungle gyms, playgrounds, black- to build, on his Web log, www- describing the plan, also released in brochure distributed to press and as “1+” acres in earlier promotional only green space locals were prom- tops) and passive (typically bench- .timesratnerreport.blogspot.com. 2004, stated: “The roof of the Are- members of the City Council at the material distributed by the develop- ised for the first 11 years of develop- es, trees, grass, landscaping). “One of the selling points for na offers an exciting opportunity to one official public hearing that’s er’s Forest City Ratner Companies, ment of the 22-acre Atlantic Yards, Norman Oder, a freelance jour- the Atlantic Yards has been the create new public space, with been held on the plan, promised, which hopes to develop the site with which would stretch east across six nalist who on Sept. 1 published a promise of publicly accessible 52,000 square feet of new passive underneath the bold heading “Open
the help of at least $200 million in square blocks of Prospect Heights Papers File The Brooklyn 168-page report criticizing the New open space,” he wrote, citing a recreation and active public space Space for All of Brooklyn,” that public funds, is now going to be for from the intersection of Atlantic and Bruce Ratner York Times for a lack of critical re- May 2004 promotional flier sent for community residents. See ARENA on page 8
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Published every Saturday — online all the time — by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington St, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2005 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 20 pages BWN •Vol. 28, No. 39 •Saturday, October 1/8, 2005 • FREE BOSS GUILTY Norman quits political posts By Jess Wisloski and Ariella Cohen The Brooklyn Papers Assemblyman Clarence Norman Jr., the boss of Brook- lyn Democratic politics for 14 years as chairman of the Kings County Democratic Committee, was convicted Tuesday of violating election law and falsifying business records. He promptly resigned from both offices. The Sept. 27 guilty verdict marked the end to the first of four corruption cases brought against Norman by his one-time politi- cal ally, District Attorney Charles Hynes, who has said the charges against the party chief stemmed from a probe by his of- fice into judicial corruption and the selling of judgeships. Hynes investigators claimed to have found evidence that Nor- man, a 23-year veteran of the state legislature, mishandled cam- paign contributions, leading to conspiracy and grand larceny charges, which led to the other charges against him. Norman, who represented Flatbush and Crown Heights, faces up to four years imprisonment. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 29. Defense attorney Edward Rappaport argued the case did not merit a felony charge, calling it merely an unintentional infrac- tion of campaign law, but prosecutors proved to the jury that Norman had committed a crime when he solicited and concealed $10,000 in contributions from a lobbyist — more than the state limits — in the 2000 and 2002 primaries. Norman hid the contributions in the party’s coffers instead of claiming them on his campaign disclosures, prosecutors said. Norman called it an unwitting mistake. Norman’s resignation from his political offices, which would have been enforced under law had he not quit, may signify a sea change for
Brooklyn’s Democratic Party, say some experts. Callan / Tom “I think removal of Clarence Norman, the re-nomination of See NORMAN on page 5 / Tom Callan / Tom The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn PAPER HOLIDAY… This week’s Brooklyn Papers are “double issues” — a new Paper The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn Atlantic Antic cob-bler will not be published next week, and our offices will be closed Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chairman Assemblyman Clarence Nor- Tuesday, Oct. 4, for the Jewish New Year, and Thursday, Oct. 13, A reveler at last Sunday’s Atlantic Antic street fair, which ran from Hicks Street to Third Avenue along man Jr. stumps at the West Indian Day Parade last year. for Yom Kippur. The next edition will be dated Saturday, Oct. 15. Atlantic Avenue, enjoys some of the annual fest’s ubiquitous grilled corn on the cob. Cop kills CRUISIN’ ex-judge Luxury liner docks in Hook By Lilo H. Stainton By Jess Wisloski “I did come in today with some fears,” The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Papers said Michael Carr, the Australian captain of Acrowd turned out to welcome her, the Oriana. An off-duty rookie police officer on a motor- “I thought they sent me to the wrong cycle accidentally struck and killed a retired and the gleaming white ship with the port and the wrong wharf, since all I saw state Supreme Court judge crossing Adams bellowing horn, which burst out louder was a bundle of bollards,” he said about Street in front of the state Supreme Court build- than even the amplified booming of pictures he received a week before arriving. ing at 12:30 pm on Sept. 22, say police. Borough President Marty Markowitz’s He added, however, that the arrival went Judge Paul Bookson, 72, died from his injuries voice, didn’t disappoint. smoothly. at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan around 9:30 pm. On Saturday morning, the Oriana, a “It was lovely to come in this morning,” Published reports stated that Bookson, a former transatlantic luxury liner, docked in Red Carr said. state senator from Staten Island, suffered massive Hook, prematurely christening the piers that Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who orches- will usher a glamorous industry of Queens head injuries and internal bleeding. trated the officially non-campaign event and Princesses to the county of Kings. Police said the motorcyclist swerved but was un- during a day of campaign stops, said to the The gathering at Pier 12, which was captain and his passengers and crew, “We able to avoid hitting the judge, who they said was largely comprised of industry and city in- crossing against the traffic signal. A published report / Jess Wisloski have 8.1 million New Yorkers who wel- siders — the public was prohibited entry come you today.” said Bronson was reading a newspaper as he stepped — took place in front of a stage set up on Bloomberg said the ship’s arrival was off the curb. the pier just off Pioneer Street. out of necessity, although according to the The officer, 26, whose name was initially withheld The ship, which had set sail from Lon- city’s Economic Development Corporation, by police, was issued a summons for riding with a don, pulled into Buttermilk Channel just af- there are no others scheduled in Brooklyn learner’s permit and not a full motorcycle license. Papers The Brooklyn ter 7 am. Passengers, at least those who until this April, when the $45 million Red Bookson retired in 1995 as a state Supreme Court Mayor Michael Bloomberg (at podium) welcomes the Oriana, which docked at Red Hook’s Pier 12 last Saturday were awake, patiently waited onboard and Hook Cruise Terminal is slated to open. justice in Manhattan and still served as a judicial after a trans-Atlantic voyage. With him (from left) are NYC & Company CEO Christyne Nicholas, Oriana Captain watched from the decks and stateroom bal- “Today we had a parking problem in Man- hearing officer, a court spokesman told the New York Mike Carr, Borough President Marty Markowitz, Councilman David Yassky, Economic Development Corporation conies as the press conference welcoming hattan,” explained Bloomberg, who pointed Times. The judge also worked at the law firm of President Andrew Alper and EDC Vice President Kate Ascher. their arrival commenced. See CRUISIN’ on page 7 Hertzfeld & Rubin, in Manhattan, and was an active member of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, where a funeral service was Wed., Sept. 23. He was to be buried in Jerusalem. “We are all shocked by the situation,” said Ian PAGE 9 Ceresney, the law firm’s managing partner. “The judge was a mentor to many of the young attorneys at our firm. We will miss him tremendously.” CB2 lags on review of ‘park’ Bookson also served in the state Senate for near- ly a decade, according to the Senate press office, in By Jess Wisloski far been silent on the contentious to talk, and in no time heated discus- Oct. 12, at which time the board may Albany. He was elected in November 1964 to rep- The Brooklyn Papers plan, while CB6, a board whose dis- sions broke out in nearly all the vote on a collective statement. That resent the 24th district on Staten Island. Before that trict grazes the southern end of the board’s committees. would come in lieu of any CB2 pres- he was appointed to several administrative posi- Community Board 2, which proposed development, has held or Some were more productive than ence or comment at the only public tions within the court system, participated in nu- encompasses most of the neighbor- others. hearing on the park’s draft environ- merous bar associations and served on the school hoods that would surround the 1.3- participated in repeated hearings to The purpose of discussing the proj- mental impact statement (DEIS), held Yimou directs board, according to his state Senate biography. mile Brooklyn Bridge Park hous- discuss the plan and its potential ect separately is so committee mem- at 6 Metrotech Center — just across Among his survivors is his wife, Tova. ing, commercial and open-space impacts. bers can have points to present at the the street from CB2’s Jay Street dis- dance at BAM — with Associated Press reports waterfront development, has thus But this month, CB2 finally began full board meeting on Wednesday, See CRUISIN’ on page 7
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els w Mugger tails her from ATM What do you get y Je B By Lilo H. Stainton shop, near Schermerhorn Street, told police that at 5:20 pm a when you combine SATNICK The Brooklyn Papers POLICE BLOTTER shoplifter attempted to leave the We ❤offer quality service on ABaltic Street resident lost store without paying for some an iPod & a cellphone? all jewelry repairs or have Hartley F. Satnick $100 and her cell phone to a items, so he and a second man your jewelry redesigned. knife-wielding robber who lyn Heights say they saw the who say they discovered a con- tried to block his exit. The only Certified followed her from the bank, suspect climb through the win- trolled substance and women’s The thief then pulled a knife Jewelry checked Master Watchmaker police said. dow of the apartment building, jewelry in the suspect’s pockets. and stabbed the second man in and cleaned The victim, 22, told police she near Cranberry Street, around The suspect, 39, faces drug the abdomen before cutting the in all 5 boroughs was on her way to work at 8:15 4:20 pm. They searched inside and burglary charges. owner on the left hand, several Introducing iTunes FREE OF CHARGE. pm on Sept. 24 when she was at- the building and found the al- Knifed by thief witnesses told police. He then for your mobile of New York City tacked. The woman had just leged burglar crouched in a fled on Schermerhorn Street. withdrawn $100 from an ATM Two men were stabbed Sept. Police later recovered a 6- phone. With ITunes serving the community and was walking on Bergen closet, police said. 21 while trying to thwart a rob- inch knife and received a de- on your Motorola for over 44 years Street, near Smith Street when a “I’m not gonna be charged bery at a Nevins Street bou- scription of the robber. ROKR, you can All repairs done on premises. stranger blocked her path. with burglary, right?” the sus- tique. ‘King’s ransom listen to music on Police believe the thief fol- pect asked, according to police, An owner of the clothing Aman was mugged as he your mobile phone, lowed her from the cash ma- 196 Joralemon St. (off Court St) washed his hands in a Down- chine. wherever, whenever town Brooklyn Burger King (718) 852-1421 • Fax (718) 852-9697 • The man pulled a knife and you want. bathroom on the afternoon of said, “Give me everything.” The HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm; Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm Sept. 22, police said. victim turned over her wallet, The victim, 35, of Fort which contained the cash, a Visa Cabby-jack Greene, told police it was 4:50 card and a bankcard, and her cell pm when he was attacked at the phone. The robber fled on foot. Fulton Mall restaurant, near Or- Teen mugged By Lilo H. Stainton LOW ENERGY? The Brooklyn Papers atory Place. He was washing up “Bringing Wireless to the New Generation” Athug snatched the cell phone after using the restroom when a of a Brooklyn Heights teen two Thugs snatched cash, a cell phone and a Lincoln Town Car from stranger grabbed his neck from doors from the victim’s Willow a local livery driver around midnight on Sept. 23, police said. behind and snatched his gold Street home, police said. The victim, 33, said he picked up two men on the corner of necklace. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The 14-year-old told police DeKalb and Clinton avenues, at 12:15 am. The passengers said they The thug’s partner demanded, 224a Atlantic Ave. near Court St. that he was jumped at 7:22 pm wanted a ride to Flatbush Avenue. “Give me your money and on Sept. 22 on Willow Place When the car approached Vanderbilt Avenue, one passenger watch,” according to police. The tel: 718.643.6130 www.yakitup.com near Joralemon Street. He said pulled a gun and held it to the driver’s head, demanding, “Take thieves then grabbed the victim’s Open 7 days • he was on his way home from everything out of your pockets.” The victim complied and the rob- watch and fled the bathroom. the Clark Street subway station bers ordered him out of the vehicle. They then drove away. when a man came from behind In addition to the car, the driver lost $70, a cell phone and a wal- and demanded, “Give me your let that contained credit cards, an ATM card and other identification. Introducing Dr. John Guo phone.” Sticks him up When the victim asked, Athug beat a man with a stick to get his cell phone Sept. 20. Ruyi Bodywork of Brooklyn “Why?” the thug grabbed the The victim, 23, said he had just visited the bank and was walking teen’s throat, police said. The on Atlantic Avenue, between Clermont and Carlton avenues. He was Treatment for: victim turned over his phone talking on his cell phone at 11:10 am, when he was attacked. 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Police said employees at PS 20 locked the items — computers, Quick caper cameras and other electronics — in two separate rooms on the after- available on Athief snatched valuables noon of June 28. When the building, between Willoughby and worth nearly $4,000 from a DeKalb avenues, was reopened on Sept. 7 for the fall semester, the DVD & VHS Warren Street apartment. valuables were gone. Police, who received a report about the rob- The resident, 26, said she left bery a week later, said there was no damage to the storage room her home at 7 pm on Sept. 19 doors. OCT. 4th and returned two hours later. The stolen items included: 50 computer lock-keys, valued at During that time someone $5,000; a Canon digital camera valued at $1,00; a $1,000 Sony digi- ******* broke into her apartment, on tal camcorder; a Hitachi VHS camcorder, valued at $500; three Ap- Warren Street near Nevins ple iBooks, valued at $3,600; a Dell laptop valued at $1,000; a $200 Rent Th boom box; 14 other Dell laptops, with a total value of $14,000; and e Interpreter Street, and made off with elec- and get an tronics, jewelry and cash, police several other electronic items. y other said. rental FREE Nab 2 teens with th Closet case Police caught two teens who allegedly beat a man and threatened is coupon! to slash him during a robbery attempt. (Free mem Police discovered a suspect- bership required) ed burglar — whom they say The victim, 35, told police he was attacked at 7:45 pm on Sept. had drugs and jewelry in his 21, on the corner of Willoughby and Clermont avenues. 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When the alarm sounded, all headquarters, at Church and The man, 28, told police it four fled the scene, heading east McDonald avenues, to Prospect was 11:50 am on Sept. 21 when on Eighth Street, the witness Park West and Eighth Street. he heard a noise in another said. One man was on a bike. When they arrived, at 5 pm, the room of his apartment near Nabs her purse passenger pulled a knife, leaned Fifth Street. When he ran into Athief snatched a woman’s over the front seat and held the the hall, he found the front door purse from a ledge near a weapon to the driver’s stomach. to his apartment open and the school and church on Carroll “Give me all your money latch on the front door missing. Street at Third Aveneue, as its and your cell phone,” he de- Nothing was taken, but the rightful owner helped usher manded. prowler ransacked a closet in children into one of the build- The victim turned over the one of his bedrooms, police ings, police said. SAMPLE SALE! cash and his cell phone, and said. The victim, 50, said she left Up to 85% off on the robber fled on foot. Caught on tape the purse in plain sight, but un- sunglasses & eyewear. There was no partition in the Security cameras at an 11th attended, for about four min- car and, while there was a cam- Street deli captured most of the utes, between 8:02 and 8:06 am, Lenses are 20% off era, it was not recording. The movements of a pair of burglars on Sept. 22. She escorted a driver explained that he had who broke in Sept. 20. group of children into a class- during October. turned off the camera because The market, at Eighth Av- room nearby and returned to he was off duty and had not ex- enue, was robbed just after 2 find the purse gone, police said. pected to make another run. am, according to the videotape. Inside the bag was her wallet 2nd Thai around The two thieves broke a locked with a driver’s license, a half- dozen credit cards, a bankbook –––––– James Leonard Opticians –––––– Twice in two days women door to get into the basement and then forced their way into and keys to her safe deposit reported their purses stolen by box, and her cell phone. 429 7th Avenue in Park Slope a fleet-footed thief inside a the store above through a floor Thai restaurant on Seventh hatch, police said. Once up- Diner robbed (718) 499-4949 • http://www.jlopticians.com/ Avenue. stairs, they used a crowbar to Athief snatched a woman’s pry open an ATM. Police do not The most recent robbery at purse from a chair at a Second MCS know if cash was stolen from Street restaurant as the victim the eatery near Eighth Street Specialized the machine. stood nearby, police said. was around 8 pm on Sept. 18, The robbers, who were par- police said. The victim, 25, The victim, 52, told police 86 STREET BAY RIDGE Private Fitness tially visible on the tape, fled that at 10:30 pm on Sept. 20 she told police she had just fin- through the basement. [email protected] ished dinner with her husband placed her purse on her chair af- Sour note ter having dinner with her hus- • Looking to improve your health? and stepped away from the table for less than five min- Burglars snatched a bass band. As she stood behind the • Lose Weight? Tone muscle? utes. amp, speaker, two bicycles and chair, the thief grabbed the bag • We can help you attain your fitness goals! When she returned, the a pair of Nike sneakers from a and fled on foot. pocketbook had disappeared Carroll Street apartment early The purse contained credit on Sept. 25, police said. cards, health insurance infor- From egg creams from the back of her chair. Po- lice said the bag contained a The victim, 37, said he left mation and other identifica- ONE-on-ONE wallet with credit cards, her the items in the lobby of his tion, police said. without the crowd! driver’s license, $15 in cash apartment building, between and a school ID, plus the Fifth and Sixth avenues, at 2:15 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! woman’s cell phone. am. When he returned at 8 am, he discovered that the building’s to cashmere The night before, a Sunset Park woman had her pocket- front door was pried open and book snatched from the back the equipment stolen. Murder- of her chair around 7:30 pm. Book bandits Again, the purse — which An alarm at the Sixth Av- contained $40, her Social Se- enue library scared away four suicide to carats. curity card and a ferry pass, would-be burglars near mid- th among other items — was left night on Sept. 23, police said. 409A - 16 St. (718) 768-8986 Whether you want the legendary (bet. 8th Ave. & Prospect Park West) for less than five minutes, po- Awitness told police he saw lice said. one man inside the library and at Slope Brooklyn beverage, luxurious clothing, jewelry — or anything in between — you'll find it salon on 86th Street in Bay Ridge! FREE By Lilo H. Stainton Block after block teems with international fash- SH OPPING The Brooklyn Papers GU ions, favorite national chain stores, unique local IDE! Vis www.8 it Gunshots rang out on shops, and more than 20 places to eat...in case 6bid.org 11th Street Monday morn- you need more than that egg cream. ing when a jilted lover murdered his ex-girlfriend 86th Street Bay Ridge: all the choices of a mall— and then killed himself in all the convenience of a neighborhood. the backroom of her Park Slope beauty salon. For more information, or to get our free Customers waited in the shopping guide, visit: Dolores and Alex Hairstyles shop near Fifth Avenue as www.86bid.org • 718 680-6420 Jorge Peguero, 54, lured his former lover, salon owner Vinicia “Dolores” Baez, 43, into the rear shampoo room 86 Street Bay Ridge is easy “to talk.” But instead Peguero 86 Street Bay Ridge to reach by R train (to 86th pulled out a 9-mm Glock Business Improvement District semiautomatic pistol from un- St) and by bus: B16; B37; der his clothes and fired one Bay Ridge’s Main Street. B63; B64; S53; and S79. shot into Baez’s head, before turning the gun on himself. Workers and patrons ran out screaming and police found Peguero, a deli owner and father of five, lying in a PUBLIC NOTICE pool of blood. They pro- All Senior Living nounced him dead at the scene The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will at 11:40 am. The gun was ly- ing next to his body. conduct an accreditation survey of Maimonides Medical Center on Baez, the mother of two November 7 - November 11, 2005. Is Not Created Equal grown children, was transport- ed to New York Methodist The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organization’s compliance Hospital, where she died, po- lice said. with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results will At Sunrise Senior Living our vision is Since no two seniors are alike, we offer “There was blood all over be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which accreditation to champion quality of life for all seniors. a variety of lifestyle options, personalized the place, said Alan Kistnen, 24, a security guard who ven- should be awarded the organization. Our homelike living environments are amenities and services. Here residents tured inside the shop, told the Daily News. “I saw one lady beautiful beyond compare. Cozy commu- enjoy supportive health care by a Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and on the floor covered in blood, the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that nity areas, like the Bistro, invite residents licensed home care service agency. face up, cold, out, not moving at all.” he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request to share lively chats with friends…maybe Friends of Baez called her a “hardworking” and “beauti- a public information interview with the Joint Commission’s field representatives even with Sinatra playing on the juke- Visit or call Sunrise Senior Living to see ful” person, according to press at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be care- box. Group outings are scheduled every what unique things we do that make reports. She and Peguero had fully evaluated for relevance to accreditation process. Requests for a public a rocky, five-year relationship day, but relaxing quietly with a favorite each of our communities a place seniors — plagued by his jealousy information interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint and controlling nature — and novel before a bright, sunny window is can call home. Commission no later than five working days before the survey begins. The he became angry after they request must also indicate the nature of the information to be provided at the always an option. broke up and she moved on, dating other men and exercis- interview. Such requests should be addressed to: ing, according to her friends. Peguero had been stalking Baez for at least two weeks, Division of Accreditation Operations, Office of Quality Monitoring Join us for an Open House at both of our communities! sources said. The owner of a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Third Avenue bodega called One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th from 12pm-3pm Jorge’s Grocery, the jilted Door prizes, giveaways, tours, refreshments lover lurked around the salon and outside her home, friends Or faxed to 630 792-5636 Or emailed to [email protected] told reporters, one time leav- ing a candle which they said symbolized death. The Joint Commission will acknowledge such request in writing or by telephone Even the day before the and will inform the organization of the request for any interview. The Joint shooting, Peguero was outside Commission will, in turn, notify the interviewee of the date, time, and place of the shop shouting at Baez, the News reported. Then on Sept. the meeting. 26, Peguero left his store in the care of his co-worker, This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission’s requirements Sunrise at Mill Basin 718-444-2600 5905 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Efrain Reyes, 27, of Queens. “He took care of the regis- and may not be removed before the survey is completed. Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay 718-616-1850 2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 ter and I made sandwiches,” Reyes told the Daily News. Date Posted: October 1, 2005 www.sunriseseniorliving.com “When he left, he said, ‘I’ll be back.’ He never came back.” 4 BWN THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM October 1/8, 2005 REDUCE STRESS Has IBS DISTORTED Weekly Your Way of Life? Beauty Columbia St fix If you have IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, Hint or IBS, you know the symptoms . . . . Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Constipation Vacations are over, and it’s back to ... and you know they’re real. school & work. 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Columbia Street to install a geoning strip and had no idea examinations, laboratory services, and study medication. new water main while about the long-planned recon- rehabbing the street bed struction, said the board could Call today: 718-349-3774 that’s now pocked with pot- help connect him with some holes, sinkholes and assort- non-governmental agencies Body Essentials & More ed divots will finally pro- that could provide stop-gap loans if necessary. Brooklyn’s Best Source for Natural Bath & Body ceed on Oct. 24, say city officials. “The city has no provision, WE CARRY: Burt’s Bees, Shikai, Alba Organics, Representatives from the but there are organizations Ecco Bella, Kiss My Face, Avalon Organics, city’s Department of Design that can offer low-cost loans,” said Armer, who said the California Baby & Many More Brands and Construction (DDC) and Department of Transportation question came up for all big city projects. 143 Fifth Ave in Park Slope (DOT) spoke about the project (between St. John’s & Lincoln Place) (718) 230-3802 last Wednesday at a commit- “As for an agency within
tee meeting of Community Callan / Tom the city, it doesn’t exist,” he Board 6, which oversees the added. affected areas Red Hook and the Columbia Street Water- front District. The project, which will cost about $17 million, was two LET GO Papers File The Brooklyn The Art of Making of your TOMACH decades in the making largely, S said Louise Finney, the CB6 Stretch of Columbia Street between Hamilton and Atlantic PROBLEMS transportation committee avenues will undergo a two-year reconstruction starting chairwoman, to incorporate next month. Legs Perfect Are you a woman the suggestions and appease the concerns of the communi- me anytime, stop me any- Because no parking will be experiencing any ty. time,” noting he’d be going permitted on Columbia Street, – Veins of all sizes treated Now, she pointed out, the of these door-to-door and walking the community board said it – Varicosis and spiders treated symptoms? project incorporates not only a around the neighborhood fre- has received assurances that new roadbed, but city-fi- quently. alternate side of the street nanced art murals throughout – 20 years experience • Early fullness while eating “The city’s committed to parking regulations will be the route, and a sizeable bike improving your lives, whether waived during the construc- – Most work done in our office • Post-meal fullness path that will be part of a you believe that or not,” he tion. • Bloating Brooklyn Greenway. said, and explained there In mid- to late-September In addition to the public art, would even be a monthly of 2006, insulation of the wa- You may have a digestive condition which will be installed in sec- newsletter for residents, deliv- ter main begins, again work- called DYSPEPESIA, which may occur tions by a commissioned artist ered to each mailbox, updat- ing from the north at Atlantic during or after eating. Our physicians — who will receive 1 percent ing people on the progress. Avenue. are conducting a research study for of the total project’s price tag, 21 The first sequence of con- By spring of 2007, things DYSPEPSIA with the investigational use or $170,000 — other im- are expected to begin to look provements will include 110 struction will involve saw-cut- of an already approved medication and ting the roadway between At- normal again, with new curb YEARS invite you to take part. If you qualify newly planted trees, replace- installation, and following ment of the street lamps and lantic Avenue and Congress EXPERIENCE you will receive all study examiniations Street, much of which will be that, the roadway paving. and study medication. traffic signals, 4,000 feet of “Is there any compensation new water main, 1,000 feet in done at night. Part of the challenge, be- for the business owners in this For more information, sewers of assorted sizes, steel- plan?” asked Eric Thomann, a please call: faced curbs, a 10-inch con- sides laying the 48 feet of wa- ter main that will go under the local merchant. The answer 718-349-3774 crete-slab roadway covered by was, no. first site is also uprooting the Before three inches of asphalt, new A DOT official explained it fter www.belly911.com long-buried trolley tracks un- Af sidewalks, and the Greenway, wasn’t feasible for the city to which will be landscaped. der the street. consider such an expenditure. In fact, though it’s a side The next section will entail “If everyone had to be note to the observer’s eye, the ripping up the stretch between compensated for inconven- Brooklyn Vein-Laser Center Call for Congress and Degraw streets, water mains are the real rea- ience, we wouldn’t be able to 263 7th Avenue, Suite 5E • (718) 499-7755 Bleaching son for the project, since the but Columbia Street will stay do these projects,” said Delila piping has not been replaced open to both north- and south- Hall, the agency’s Brooklyn www.perfectleg.com • fax (718) 499-7887 Special in more than 75 years. bound traffic. liaison. According to CB6 Chair- The next section after that man Jerry Armer, the last re- starts at Degraw Street and construction was in 1929. will close Columbia Street Some of the most substan- down to Hamilton Avenue tial damage occurred in the completely, except for emer- 1970s, when an interceptor gency vehicles and local resi- sewer was built to serve the dents, for a total of 90 non- neighborhood. consecutive days. The city tried at the time to Adetour that is still being “dewater” the ground, but the designed could reroute cars, dryness of the waterlogged trucks and buses to Van Brunt land made its earth unstable, Street, from where they may re- and besides the roadbed sink- enter the area by way of side ing in places, some buildings streets or Woodhull Street. even collapsed. “We’re getting some sewer work done, but not a 4-and-a- half-foot tube in diameter,” pointed out Armer, to allay the RELIGIOUS fears residents expressed about their property losing sta- SERVICES bility. The project’s community li- PARK SLOPE aison, who is working solely JEWISH CENTER on the Columbia Street recon- 8th Avenue at 14th St. Fri. nights 7:30 pm Ronald I. Teichman, D.D.S. struction for DDC throughout Sat. mornings 10 am its duration, said if there was e Cosmetic And Family Dentistry Adult Ed Hebrew School any property damage, or con- Rabbi Carie Carter cerns of it, residents should Park Slope’s Egalitarian, 357 Seventh Avenue (At 10th St.), Park Slope Conservative Synagogue call him, day or night. 718-768-1111 Kijana Wright gave out his 768-1453 R28-31 phone number and e-mail ad- dress, and told residents, “Call Union Temple Park Slope’s Friendliest Reform Congregation SHABBAT SERVICES: First Friday monthly followed by Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m. All other Friday evenings 8:15 p.m. Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. 17 Eastern Parkway at Grand Army Plaza
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OVERSTOCK BLOW-OUT Civil Court Judge Margarita Lopez Torres, who has twice SALE ON PAINT been denied the party’s backing Mango / Greg SECTION for Supreme Court judgeships, APPLIANCES claims she got on the bad side of the party leaders when she Was $25.99 refused to follow the rules of Now only $10.99 Brooklyn political back scratch- ing by declining to hire some- one referred by Assemblyman Papers File The Brooklyn Vito Lopez. The Bushwick as- Convicted party boss Clarence Norman with former Sun- semblyman has denied he ever set Park Councilman Angel Rodriguez, who was jailed for HALLOWEEN pressured her to make a hire. extortion, at a Brooklyn Public Library gala in 2000. Lopez Torres, the only His- DECORATION Coffee Makers, panic woman on the Civil Court “You need turnover, and hope- The party’s executive direc- HEADQUARTERS bench in Brooklyn, was not en- fully not just turnover from tor, Jeffrey Feldman, is also un- RiceCookers, dorsed by the Norman-led De- deaths and indictments. If people der indictment in Hynes’ corrup- mocrats in this month’s primary had more turnover from electoral tion probe. Can Openers, Lights, for Surrogate Court judge but races, you’d see a much healthier Freddie Hamilton, of Fort Deep Friers, Candy Baskets, won the three-way race by 118 party.” Greene, who was vice-chair of (718) 624-8888 votes. Supreme Court Judge Di- Joanne Seminara, the co-dis- the Kings County Democratic George Foreman Plastic Pumpkins, ana Johnson, who came in sec- trict leader from Bay Ridge, Committee, is acting chair- Grill Pans & More! & More! ond, is suing to get a recount. said she was one of the few woman, and therefore responsi- The previous surrogate who didn’t vote for Norman’s ble for scheduling the upcoming judge, Michael Feinberg, was reappointment as party boss last series of meetings to nominate removed in June for improperly year because even the image of and elect the new party leader. American Housewares awarding millions of estate dol- wrongdoing harmed the party. Only committee members 10% lars to a friend. “After the indictment, I are eligible to run for Norman’s 85 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn Fleishman said if the party thought he should resign, so our vacated seat. OFF boss had been doing his job, the work could be unclouded by Although City Council Open 7 Days A Week • (718) 243-0844 county’s enrollment of regis- any impropriety,” she said, members Diana Reyna, Al with tered Democrats could have in- adding that it was the process, Vann and Lew Fidler serve on Subway: A, C, F, M, N, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 creased by 200,000 voters. not the candidates, at fault. the committee, the City Charter this ad HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE “The party does nothing as “We have great judges and forbids them from serving as Over 30 Years in Business • Featuring Home Delivery within Brooklyn far as registering,” he said. Denis A. 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C HIV C I : the party’s organization rather more that needs to be done to re- Operatives in the party said than its chief. store confidence in the party,” both Robinson and Lopez are in • Hormone Replacement • Nutritional and “It was carelessness, he en- she said. “We want to use this the running for the vacancy as • Lipodystrophy Psychological Support trusted very important tasks to opportunity to set up clear prin- well as Bensonhurst district • Wasting Syndrome • Case Management people that were not up to the ciples for anyone who chooses leader Joe Bova, who spoke to task, and he’s taken the brunt of to be the new Democrat leader.” The Brooklyn Papers about the • Salvage Therapy • Legal Aide that,” said Perfetto. Mercurio had a different view. loss of Norman to the party or- Find hidden treasure in Brooklyn at the Asuccessful candidate will “Having new people and the ganization. IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE have to address the existing prob- same rules could result in a to- “Sadly, it brings an end,” he Park Slope lems in the organization, he said. tally new renaissance of activity said. “We need to find a new “We are the largest Democ- in Brooklyn. Changing the rules leader and move on,” said the ratic Party in the nation but we and changing the people won’t School Construction Authority haven’t fared too well,” Perfet- necessarily change that,” he employee, who said so far, Flea Market to lamented. said. most of his colleagues were
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