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By Jess Wisloski proposed if it is to remain finan- Atlantic Avenue. stop,” she said. self-sustaining past 35 years. offices, parking and local retail — The Brooklyn Papers cially independent. Sandy Balboza, president of the The Brooklyn Papers was barred Several of the people who at- were, according to Cobble Hill resi- Atlantic Avenue Betterment Associa- from entering the invitation-only tended said that at the meeting MORE PARK dent Franklin Stone, “deemed not Brooklyn Bridge Park, the That’s the news several attendees of a closed-door meeting with the tion, said she got the impression meeting on Feb. 11, but several at- Brooklyn Bridge Park Develop- NEWS & VIEWS feasible for a variety of reasons, so planned commercial-recreation- park’s planners say they were told housing was the only revenue source. tendees said an analysis of Brook- ment Corporation (BBPDC) offi- the planners focused on the three al development along the • Atlantic Ave. blockage this week during a financial analy- “They finally said what we’ve lyn Bridge Park’s current revenue cials discussed what other potential threatens Joralemon St...... p. 4 that were viable: large and medium Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO sis of the 1.3-mile open space and been saying all along, which is if generators, which are largely hous- revenue generators they’d looked • Letter calms pols’ fears ...... p. 4 format retail, hotel and residential waterfront, may need even more commercial plan for the waterfront you start to put luxury housing on ing-related, showed that the park at, including six types of develop- • Park ‘Bait and switch’...... p. 6 developments.” housing than has already been between the Manhattan Bridge and the waterfront, it’s never going to would likely not be able to remain ment in the park. Three of those — See PARK HOUSING on page 2

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By Jess Wisloski The Brooklyn Papers On Wednesday, reporters gathered at the southeast corner of Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue, staring at Councilman David Yassky and peering around for the truck enforcement agents from the 84th Precinct who were sup- posed to have been the guests of honor. Raising his voice only slightly to compete with the belching delivery trucks that rumbled through the intersection behind him, and flanked by Democratic district leader Jo Anne Simon and Sue Wolfe, presi-

dent of the Boerum Hill Association, Yassky decried Callan / Tom / Jori Klein lack of enforcement against truck drivers who stray from designated truck routes. “Without enforcement of existing penalties, these truck drivers will continue to crash down our streets,

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The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn wake,” the councilman said. “We’re not saying this Police canceled a planned illegal truck traffic sting on At- area should be off-limits to trucks, we just want better lantic Avenue Wednesday after Councilman David Yassky enforcement of the laws that are already in place.” (above) sent out a press release announcing the event the But while the press conference was meant to co- Sixty grand for Marty night before. incide with a scheduled truck weighing enforcement action at Boerum Place and At- Borough President Marty Markowitz gets help cutting his 60th-birthday cake from his wife, Jamie, during birthday bash at the Jade lantic Avenue — where agents Plaza Restaurant on Eighth Avenue and 60th Street in Sunset Park on Valentines’s Day. The benefit, which also celebrated Chinese periodically siphon trucks off New Year, raised enough money for 68 camp scholarships through Markowitz’s Camp Brooklyn program for under-privileged children. the main route to a scale, and is- sue tickets if they are found to be overweight for the route — the NYPD was a no-show. Asked why, a spokesman for the department blamed Yassky. “We have the precinct com- mander working with the com- High court will hear munity, and he has an enforce- ment strategy directed at this truck traffic. It was compromised by an unauthorized announce- ment by Mr. Yassky’s office,” ‘eminent’ case Tues. said NYPD spokesman Paul / Jori Klein Browne, referring to a press re- By Matt Apuzzo Ratner’s plan, too, calls for the state’s use be taking this case where it’s going,” said lease sent out by Yassky’s office Associated Press of eminent domain, to condemn 11 acres of Matthew Dery, who lives in one of four hous- announcing the enforcement ac- private property. es on a compound his family has owned since tion to the press the night before. NEW LONDON, Conn. — Fifteen The Fort Trumbull residents come from a 1901. “It’s a case of the rich eating the poor. “We don’t work that way. houses are all that remain of Fort Trum- variety of backgrounds — there’s an elderly Sometimes the poor are difficult to digest.”

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn See TRUCKS on page 13 bull, a once vibrant immigrant neighbor- Italian immigrant, a mechanic, a flooring sup- Leading the charge is Susette Kelo, a 47- hood on the southeastern Connecticut plier, a school audio-video worker and a for- year-old nurse and mother of five boys who shore. For years, bulldozers have been mer deli owner. bought her apricot-colored home in 1997. With leveling houses to make way for a city’s “It’s quite an amalgamation of people to a decorative outhouse in the front yard and high hopes: a hotel and convention center, wind chimes made of silverware, her house office space and upscale condominiums. doesn’t fit in the city’s development plans. PAGE 7 Poet laureate needs kidney The homes, surrounded now by swaths of “They have over 90 acres now,” Kelo rutted grass and gravel, stand in defiance to said. “It’s more than enough room to build the project. Refusing to sell or leave, seven on. We never said they can’t build. We just By Jotham Sederstrom Because of various difficulties, in- patients can wait for up to a decade be- families will go before the U.S. Supreme said, ‘We want to stay.’” The Brooklyn Papers cluding wife Pearl’s bout with Lupus, fore reaching the top of that list. Court this Tuesday, Feb. 22, arguing their City officials say that’s impossible. Siegelman’s family has been unable to Although he was placed on dialysis “They just would not be compatible with Brooklyn’s poet laureate is in dire city has no right to take property solely in the donate a healthy kidney, a dilemma that less than two years ago, a painful name of economic development. all the other uses,” said Edward O’Connell, need of a kidney transplant. has put the former social studies process in which the blood is cleaned The high court’s decision is expected to an attorney representing the New London Ken Siegelman, whom Borough teacher at the mercy of a Mount Sinai of waste, the thrice weekly treatments, have an impact on Brooklyn developer Bruce Development Corporation, the quasi-public President Marty Markowitz appointed Medical Center donor list. say doctors, usually remain effective Ratner’s plan to build Atlantic Yards, a nine- agency behind the redevelopment effort. in 2002 as Brooklyn’s third poet laure- Siegelman, who has unearthed beau- for no more than 10 years, although in square-block mixed-use development in He points to Byron Athenian’s low-slung ate, told The Brooklyn Papers this ty in some of the borough’s most un- extraordinary cases some patients have Prospect Heights that includes plans for a pro- ‘Sideways’ a hit for black house as an example: “You’re going week that since being diagnosed with likely places, could face up to five survived for three times that period. fessional basketball arena and 17 commercial to put up a $20 million hotel next to that?” end-stage renal disease four years ago more years on a crowded donor list. “There are days — not even days — and residential high-rises emanating from the Heights actor O’Connell said. his health has rapidly diminished. Siegelman was told by his doctors that See BORO POET on page 2 intersection of Flatbush and Atlantic avenues. See EMINENT on page 14

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But she noted, “If planning and building the park. designer Michael Van Valken- we have another 9-11 or have Advertising “They have no solution for burgh’s office in Manhattan, was some huge economic or real es- this,” Stone said of the 35-year held in response to requests from tate [down-turn] it could change threat, except to hope that a park community members to review dramatically.” investment fund earns more than how the park planners arrived at But Bowe cautioned that 35 Media the 5 percent they have projected, the conclusion that housing — years was a long time away to and to use revenue that comes which activists had originally be- worry about now and said the from “other sources.” lieved construction of the park residential units would still be “The people on the board would prevent from being built producing yearly income for should be embarrassed,” said on the waterfront — was the the park even “after the kitty Stone. “It’s so needless. Most of only way the park could pay for runs out.” us accept the fact that there’s got its annual operating expenses. “They’re still running small to be some kind of moneymak- Nancy Bowe, president of deficits,” she said, referring to the ing ventures in the park. I’ve said the Brooklyn Heights Associa- dire predictions three decades at every meeting, ‘Show me why tion, said that all the numbers down the line. “It’s not like Phone (718) 834-9350 it has to be this way. Show me presented at the meeting had an they’ll still be getting less rev- enue, it’s just a gap. And it’s a Email [email protected] why it is a better choice. Show element of fragility to them. me why the answers have “Anytime you’re trying to gap I’m just not willing to worry changed since three years ago.’ forecast financial information about 35 years down the road.” Love in Paradise And they just don’t do it.” with the number of variables Councilman David Yassky Following the first meeting that you have here you always echoed Bowe’s sentiment, say- Drawings about Love by Lewis Matheney in which the finances of the do the best you can, but you’re ing, “Thirty five years … that’s WHY ADVERTISE? drastically revised park plans still doing something theoreti- a long ways away.” The only way to ensure a steady flow of new customers is to advertise! By were revealed to members of cal,” Bowe said. “There’s a “I’m still waiting for the full The Public is Invited to a choosing The Brooklyn Papers, you’ll reach the largest and most loyal the community, several atten- huge margin of error. 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There will be ample oppor- learned at the Feb. 11 meeting, fee” in lieu of the annual proper- tunity for public input and that in- benefit Doctors Without Borders the park would start accruing an ty taxes they would normally put will be taken into account.” operational deficit. have to pay. Because of standard Stone, whose main concern is www.lewismatheney.com Otis Pearsall, a preservation- tax abatement programs offered bringing year-round recreation to PARK SLOPE ZONE ist and member of the Brooklyn for new developments these the park — a Chelsea Piers-like Heights Association’s park would be scaled back to only a sports and recreation center had committee, believes the plan- fraction of the full price for the been a major part of the original ners should just add more hous- first 15 years. park plan — said she asked why ing now. Further, any developer select- the BBPDC had scrapped the “If, on their own assump- ed for a part of the park “would recreational facility. BAY RIDGE ZONE tions, they’re going to run out of make an up-front payment,” ex- “Wendy [Leventer, president money in 35 years, maybe they plained Pearsall, “in order to be of the BBPDC] said she had done an analysis, and creation should be providing additional allowed to do the job, to do the [of a sports facility] was not vi- ______apartments to create a revenue deal. able enough to even consider stream that would assuredly not “It becomes a ‘fund of prin- seriously,” said Stone. WHAT DOES IT COST? run out, and not be exhausted,” cipal,’ which can be drawn upon It doesn’t COST to advertise, it PAYS! “I was again promised writ- he told The Papers. over time to make up any Our Business Builders can match your promotional needs with an afford- ten information about that Pearsall believes that ideally deficit, and to make up revenue able package. 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Call today! could emerge,” said Pearsall, Continued from page 1 “but they sounded unlikely to there are hours that I feel very me, and it did seem to me if good and hours that I feel ab- adding some more housing units solutely terrible,” said Siegel- would generate the money, why man, who turned 60 on Thurs- not resolve the problem?” day. Leventer referred all ques- DOWTOWN PARK SLOPE BAY RIDGE FOR ALL OTHER ZONE ZONE ZONE AREAS “You’re weakened, you’re tions to the Empire State Devel- Eric Ross Michael O’Connor Allen Nilsen Celia Weintrob nauseated, you have no ap- opment Corporation (ESDC). ext______113 ext 128 ext 118 ext 104 petite. There’s a whole slew of Asked about the possibility things. of more housing being added DEADLINES “The poetry, though, keeps down the line, an ESDC

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WHERE WILL MY AD APPEAR? during his 32-year tenure at Brooklyn scribes. That program, “I think people would go for Our Classified ads automatically run in all of our zones that are published Abraham Lincoln High School dubbed the “Brooklyn Poetry more development if it was the during ______the week in which the ads run and will also appear on our website. in Coney Island. Outreach,” is another shepherded kind people could use,” said Once appointed by Marko- by Siegelman since becoming the Sloane. “The idea of keeping WHAT DOES IT COST? witz, however, Siegelman ex- borough’s writer-in-chief. 10 percent [down from the 20 Classifieds are an economical medium. Rates vary by category and fre- tended his reach to include chil- “He’s very generous with his percent of the site designated quency. (You can pay by check or credit card — which may allow you to dren and adults throughout time, and he takes his position for revenue-generating struc- earn miles or merchandise points.) 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The sus- snatched his phone. to where he had parked the car, on attempted murder, say police. pect, 34, is charged with assault The victim and his pal at- State Street between Hoyt and serving the community The alleged shooter and the in the first degree, attempted tracted the attention of a nearby Bond streets, it was gone with no for over 44 years traces of broken glass. victim, who police say did not murder and criminal possession police officer and a suspect was All repairs done on premises. know each other, exchanged of a weapon. arrested, although his two ac- Rent-a-burgle words outside the multiplex at Police say the defendant had complices took off. Burglars busted into a rental 196 Joralemon St. (off Court St) 2:15 am, just as the theater at a rap sheet, which included Police Officer Albert Iturral, car parked in Vinegar Hill on (718) 852-1421 • Fax (718) 852-9697 • 106 Court St. was closing. grand larceny, robbery and pri- of the 76th Precinct, arrested the Feb. 6 and looted it of an esti- HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm; Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm Pulling out a gun, the suspect, or charges that have since been first alleged attacker, aged 14. mated $22,500 worth of per- identified by police as a theater sealed. Steal dough sonal belongings. employee, shot the 17-year-old Regal Entertainment, which The victim reported that the victim and fled, cops say. owns the theater, did not return Robbers emptied the cash vehicle, registered in Virginia, Witnesses told police the argu- calls for comment by press register of a Court Street pastry had been rented and was parked ment had gone on for about 5 shop, making off with $3,000 time, and calls to the theater’s / Kathryn Kirk on the corner of Bridge and minutes before the shot rang out. management were unanswered. on Feb. 12. Water streets. On Feb 10, at Pet Health The victim, 17, of Greenpoint, Calls to the suspected shoot- The store, between Douglas 11:41 am, he returned to the car sustained bullet wounds to the er’s Legal Aid attorney were and DeGraw streets, was in the and discovered the break-in. lower back, left thigh and groin, also not returned by press time. midst of being closed by three Hall Borough The man reported a Dell according to police sources. Gardens mug women who work there, ages 25, computer taken from the trunk Questions? He was taken to Kings 26 and 30, who told police that along with his suitcase includ- Muggers attacked a teenager County Hospital and listed in two men appeared at 10:53 pm. 50 years of love ing an assortment of pants, walking in Carroll Gardens stable condition at press time. The first displayed a silver Over Valentines Day weekend, Brooklyn Borough Presi- shirts, socks, underwear, a pass- Ask Dr. Dendtler with a friend and robbed him of A friend of the victim, 15, firearm and told the three dent Marty Markowitz (right) and his wife, Jamie, hosted port, CDs, eyeglasses, a calcu- who witnessed the shooting, his $180 cellular phone and women to walk towards the more than 200 Brooklyn couples married 50 years or more lator, contact lenses and a per- rode with police from the 84th eyeglasses on Feb. 9. back of the store. sonal organizer. Providing Veterinary Care Precinct, searching for the gun- The victim, 13, said he and He and an accomplice then who renewed their wedding vows in the Grand Ballroom man, but they were unable to the friend were walking along ransacked the cash registers. of the Brooklyn Marriott on Adams Street. Pictured Van Brunt robber at find him on an initial canvass. 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By Jess Wisloski more than a verbal proposal.” The Brooklyn Papers Balboza said that a 2002 NOT JUST PARK workshop created an alternative CAMP SPECIAL! Residents of Joralemon design for Atlantic Avenue as a per E Street in Brooklyn Heights WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT “pedestrian friendly” entrance $ MP GUID have long feared an influx of that included a traffic circle, T-Shirt CA vehicular and pedestrian crosswalks and “a lot of green, 3 complete lantic Avenue. Joralemon Street you could go down Joralemon traffic from the planned to make it understood that it is one block to the north. Street,” said Balboza, referring was an entrance to a park, not (718) 768-4426 Brooklyn Bridge Park to a Chelsea Piers-like sports Huggs Day Additionally, new plans call that it was a speedway.” www.parkslopedaycamp.com waterfront project. for a year-round soccer facility facility at Pier 5 in the original School Summer “We believed that commit- Screen Printing & Embroidery e-mail: office@parkslopeday- and parking on or near Pier 5. plans, which was removed in Over the last four years, ment was held,” said the BHA’s T-Shirts • Uniforms Program camp.com The response of one of the the latest design. “You could those residents have been as- Stanton. “It was assumed to be Director: Ronny Schindler park’s designers to a question get there from Court Street and l for Jackets • Hats, etc. 763 President St, Park Slope sured by the park’s planners one of the givens. And when Cal Ages: entering K - 8th grades about Joralemon Street’s status you could get there from turn- cial (718) 230-5255 that traffic could be diverted Matt Urbanski said what he said, Spe ! Lowest Prices in Brooklyn July 5 – Sept. 8 under the new plan did nothing ing off Atlantic Avenue.” cing Directors: Randie Bader and from their narrow street either I thought I was going to flip.” Pri Rush Service - No Min. - No Extra Charge Full day (9 am - 5 pm), early by changing its direction, dead- to calm those concerns. Though Donald Rattner, an Gary Siegel Asked at a Feb. 2 meeting urban planner who lives at 94 Jo- But Stanton said that she no- Ages: 2.3 – 5 years dismissal optional for young ending it to all but emergency ticed upon viewing the model at ALL AMERICAN SCREENING kids; Extended hours (until vehicles or, most promisingly, hosted by the Brooklyn Bridge ralemon St., called the street “a June 21 – Aug. 2 Park Conservancy whether Jo- minor local roadway,” he said Van Valkenburgh’s office that the 6302 5th Avenue, Brooklyn Full day (9 am – 4 pm) 6:30 pm) available by including Pier 6 in the plan, bollards were missing and a traf- making Atlantic Avenue the ralemon Street might be used for cutting it off to through traffic Half days (9 am – noon or 1 Transportation: free morn- vehicular access to Furman Street “certainly made sense.” Never- fic circle and road entry by way (718) 256-7666 pm – 4 pm) ing shuttle from all Brown- southern gateway to the park. of Atlantic Avenue was also But now, with a new lead park and the pier, Matthew Urbanski, theless, he suggested taking all www.allamericanscreening.com Activities: private backyard stone Brooklyn neighbor- an associate of lead park designer parking off the piers and uplands missing. with water play equipment, hoods and Bay Ridge planner, a new lead designer and “Did Matt make a mistake? I a completely reconceived plan Michael Van Valkenburgh, said, to dissuade driving altogether. trips, art, music, indoor gym. Activities: outdoor camp with “It might be, I’m not really sure. “The more access, the more sure hope so. If [what he said sports, trips, gymnastics, dra- for the park, Joralemon residents is] true, why should anybody Beth Elohim once again are left with the I’m not that familiar with all the parking, the more automo- ma, nature, olympics, sports specific details of that.” biles,” said Rattner. “They real- have ever believed any of the academy, travel camp (featur- prospect of their street — whose previous plans?” Stanton won- Summer Day last couple of cobblestone blocks Aroadway providing access ly need to focus on ways to ing overnight trips). bring alternatives to cars to this dered. “That was a flip answer Camp lead down to Pier 5 — becoming to the new buildings, as well as FAMILY OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, waterfront development.” that I hope doesn’t reflect the 274 Garfield Place, Park Slope a major park entrance. the 500-unit condominium con- March 6 “Obviously Atlantic Avenue treatment of Joralemon Street.” (718) 768-3814, ext. 210 The new plan calls for two version planned for 360 Fur- man St. stems from Furman is amenable to serving as the She said that with the addi- www.congregationbethelo- YMCA camps high-rise apartment buildings tion of apartment buildings near CLASSIFIEDS Street just above Pier 5, but main vehicular access.” him.org Park Slope & Bensonhurst near Atlantic Avenue, one as tall As to assurances that Jorale- Pier 6, Joralemon Street be- (718) 768-7100, ext. 153 as 30 stories, added to the resi- does not appear to connect with To advertise call (718) 834-9350 Director: Bobbie Finkelstein Atlantic Avenue, according to a mon Street would be kept traf- comes a logical entryway to • Preschool Division email: [email protected] dential conversion of the existing fic-free by the old-guard of park Furman Street for both pedestri- Ages: 5 – 15 years 360 Furman St., a former Watch- scale model of the plans pre- Ages: 3 to 5-1/2 pared by the designers. planners — former BBPDC ans and cars. Full day (8 am – 4 pm) tower Society book-binding facil- June 27 – Aug. 19 Judy Stanton, executive direc- President James Moogan and “I would be upset if I lived Childcare / Avail. Parties ity. Critics worry that dense hous- Full Day (9 am – 3 pm) and Extended hours (4 pm – 6 tor of the Brooklyn Heights As- lead designer John Alschuler on Joralemon Street, and I think pm) available ing would reduce the amount of were replaced in the past year it would be the wrong way to Do you need an experienced and RICO Half Day (9 am – 12:30 pm) sociation, said Urbanski’s re- competent babysitter? I am avail- RICO Activities: visiting Prospect open access to the park from At- by Leventer and Van Valken- get there,” Stanton said. “If the Activities: swimming, weekly sponse surprised many. able. Call Joanna. (718) 493-2490. The Party Clown & Magician trip for 4- and 5-year-olds Park’s many places of interest, “We believed, until Matt burgh — Rattner said, “Promis- planners are changing their D07 Birthday parties and special trips to theater performance, es were never etched in stone. I minds, I’ll be just as angry as occasions — Adults & Kids. Comedy, • Elementary Division made that off-handed remark, Childcare available in Bay Ridge, pri- swimming. that the past was the present,” wouldn’t take it for anything the next person.” Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, Ages: entering 1st – 4th grades RELIGIOUS vate home setting. Weekdays, M-F. Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. Park Slope-PS 321 she said referring to the 2000 References. Call Alicia. (718) 748- July 5 - Aug. 19 718-434-9697 July 5 – Aug 26 0117. D07 Full day (9 am – 5 pm) SERVICES park plan in which Joralemon 917-318-9092 Also ask about the progres- Street was restricted to through R42 Extended hours (8 am – 6 pm) sive swim camp (instructional available traffic by retractable bollards. swim 4 days per week) PARK SLOPE Wendy Leventer, president Instruction Activities: swimming (instruc- Tutoring Bensonhurst-PS 200 & 205 JEWISH CENTER of the Brooklyn Bridge Park tional and recreational), arts 8th Avenue at 14th St. SLOPE MUSIC July 5 – Aug 12 Fri. nights 6:30 pm Development Corporation, a and crafts, music, nature, subsidiary of the Empire State Instrumental & Vocal SAT Test Prep/Tutoring Ages 13- 17 Sat. mornings 10 am Jazz • Classical • Folk • Rock Princeton Grad - 1500 SAT, sports, gymnastics, trips 2 Adult Ed e Hebrew School Development Corporation cre- Also ask about the Teen Lead- Call for free interview 10+ yrs exp teaching SAT and days per week Rabbi Carie Carter ated to implement the park ership Camp, (geared towards Park Slope’s Egalitarian, charlessibirsky.com writing skills. Tutoring or small •Movin’ On Travel Camp community service and cool Conservative Synagogue plan, has referred all calls for Bands available group instruction. At my office comment on the park plan to Ages: entering 5th – 9th trips like Madame Toussaud’s 768-1453 R28-31 718-768-3804 in Park Slope or your home. the parent agency. An ESDC R33 grades Wax Museum, BBQs, Sailing Ed Antoine Congregation spokesman did not return re- July 5 – Aug. 19 and more). peated telephone messages and guitar lessons (718) 501-5111 D26 Full day (9 am – 5 pm) OPEN HOUSE: Friday, Kol Israel e-mailed questions regarding 2002 Berklee College of Music Grad. Activities: Daily trips, swim- March 4 Located in Prospect Heights ming, two overnights since 1924 both Urbanski’s response and 6 years teaching exp. HOME TUTOR the issue of Joralemon Street as Dozens of excellent ref. Instruction in your home for OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Kim’s Kids 603 St. Johns Place avail. Patient & relaxed bet. Classon & Franklin Callan / Tom Essay Writing, Term Papers, March 13 Summer Camp a park entrance. teaching style. Excellent 638-6583 Peter Flemming, who, as a rates. Beginners encour- Reading, Social Studies, Math Park Slope Park Slope location Rabbi Elkanah Schwartz aged. Ages 7-up. Will Fri. at Sunset • Sat. 10:30am resident of 51 Joralemon St. and Test Prepraration. (718) 768-6419 come to your home. W34/37/52 would be a neighbor of the new Harold Day Camp Director: Dan Moinester residential complexes, and who 617-823-7784 Locations in Windsor Terrace Ages: 5-1/2 to 11-1/2 years has been involved with the wa- W46-15 718-859-3113 X17 and Park Slope Activities: swimming in lakes, Union Papers The Brooklyn terfront planning for more than pools and beaches, hikes, trips Temple a decade, said both vehicular to Sesame Place, amusement and pedestrian traffic had been a Park Slope’s Friendliest Reform Better Brooklyn Community Center parks, museums. contentious topic in the past. All-Star struck Congregation “Joralemon Street [was New Brooklyn Cyclones Manager Mookie Wilson (left) Summer Enrichment Camp 2005 Better Brooklyn Shabbat Services: planned to] actually become a First Friday monthly helps Borough President Marty Markowitz announce that Community followed by Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m. dead end, with bollards at the bot- the New York-Penn League’s first-ever All-Star Game will Center All other Friday evenings 8:15 p.m. tom of the hill with access only be held at Keyspan Park in Coney Island on Aug. 23. 408 Jay St., 5th floor Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. for police and fire access. I my- (718) 624-1992 17 Eastern Parkway self thought it’s a little much, but at Grand Army Plaza I can’t be against it,” he said. Ages: 2-15 Where the Joralemon Street academic enrichment + gymnastics + dance + art + band + rockclimbing + horse July 5–Aug. 26 638-7600 R44 residents were divided, Flem- back riding + bowling + nature + swimming + athletic sports + special events Fees: $1000 for full summer ming said, was by “people who or $250 per 2-week session were afraid there would be peo- Park letter = a FUN learning experience Full day: 8 am to 6:30 pm ple walking down the street. I Activities include: dance, mu- was on the pro-walkers side.” for children from 2 to 15 years old! You are always welcome sic, arts & crafts, lunch & “As far as the sight-line goes, WE PROVIDE: snacks, swimming in indoor Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:00 p.m. the taller and thinner the • Academic enrichment through pool, bowling, weekly trips, Saturday Mornings [planned 30-story] building, the exciting electives and performing arts OPEN HOUSE #1 calms pols • Weekly field trips to fun and cultural venues OPEN HOUSE gymnastics, team sports, rock Torah study 9:00 a.m. better it is. It would be best if • Outdoor pool: Instructional Swim Thurs, January 27 - 6 pm climbing, horseback riding, Services 10:30 a.m. they desire to have residential By Jess Wisloski • Daily lunch & snacks Thurs,@ St. Feb.Francis 24, College 6pm mathematics, writing, reading, Brooklyn’s Largest housing to make it as skinny as • Mature, experienced, and licensed staff library visits. Reform Congregation possible and I don’t mind how The Brooklyn Papers that enjoy working with children 180Call Remsen for location Street @information Court Street high it gets,” he said. • A quality experience with affordable rates Attend to get Early Bird Discount OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, Eighth Avenue and Garfield Place Aletter issued last week by the director of the Brooklyn Licensed by NYC Department of Health Feb. 24, 408 Jay St., 5th Fl. PARK SLOPE But Sandy Balboza, presi- Bridge Park Development Corporation has seemingly eased dent of the Atlantic Avenue Jewish Sports 768-3814 R44 tensions with local elected officials, who had planned to 718-624-1992 ext. 20 + www.bkcenter.org Betterment Association, said Camp Main Office: 408 Jay Street @ Fulton Street those same buildings are what push the state authority for a more open and public process Academy would cause Joralemon Street in redesigning plans for the 1.3-mile waterfront project. 215 Pacific Street Shabbat Shalom! to become the main through- The letter, written by BBPDC President Wendy Leventer on Feb. 7, (718) 596-4840, ext. 15 B’nai Avraham way for pedestrians and vehi- was sent to Rep. Nydia Velazquez, state Sen. Martin Connor, Assem- Director: Simcha Weinstein 117 Remsen St. • 596-4840 cles alike. blywoman Joan Millman, Borough President Marty Markowitz, and [email protected] “This is what we’re saying councilmen David Yassky and Bill DeBlasio, among others. Day Ages: 5 to 9 years Candle — they’re privatizing the en- Disagreements over the park’s most recent incarnation, which was June 27–Aug. 12 Lighting f trance and the waterfront by released in December to small groups of neighborhood residents who School, Full day: 9 am–3 pm building housing,” Balboza were invited to view the model at lead planner Michael Van Valken- Extended hours: 8am-6pm said, noting that a grand “gate- burgh’s Manhattan office, became evident when the presidents of 10 Fee: $425 per 2-week session Tetzaveh neighborhood associations criticized the planning process for exclud- Inc. Fri., February 18, before 5:16pm way” to the park along the four- Activities: supervised, instruc- lane Atlantic Avenue could be ing them. Signatories of the Jan. 14 letter, sent to Leventer and those A fully licensed and certified preschool tional swim, soccer and tennis, Ki Tisa lost in the mix. same elected officials, included leaders form Brooklyn Heights, Fulton arts & crafts, boating, comput- Fri., February 25, before 5:25pm “If you were going to the rec Ferry Landing, DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Cobble Hill, Columbia Street, ers, dramatics, farm animal UFN center, I think the feeling was Fulton Ferry Landing and Atlantic Avenue. ■ ■ care, pony riding, karate, bal- The letter urged Leventer to hold public meetings for open discus- 2-4 year old programs 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, let, multimedia, trips, gymnas- sion of the plans, as well as two planning sessions with neighborhood tics, hiking, hockey, Jewish representatives to consider alternative revenue sources and designs, ■ Licensed teachers afternoons or full days revise the scope of a looming environmental impact statement (EIS) culture, music & dance, physi- and commit to completing the EIS with community involvement. ■ Optimal educational equipment ■ Spacious Classrooms cal fitness, ping pong, swim- 6 Months The first meeting open to the public — this Tuesday, Feb. 22 — ming, tennis. Campers will be was scheduled after Leventer received the letter from the neighbor- ■ Exclusive outdoor facilities ■ Enriched Curriculum enjoying the St. Francis Col- hood groups. lege gym and Olympic-sized of Fitness for [A Feb. 11 meeting to address revenue sources for the park in- ■ Indoor Gym facilities ■ Caring, loving environment swimming pool. cluded select invited neighborhood representatives, but no materials L.E.S. Summer were circulated for redistribution to their neighbors, and the meeting was closed to the press and the public.] 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) • (718) 230-5255 Camp Meetings held among elected officials over the past several 440 Ovington Ave., Bay weeks to develop a united stance on the park plan were preempted Ridge $240 after they received Leventer’s Feb. 7 letter, which in non-specific (718) 748-3624 terms promised more public informational meetings, but remained Director: Victoria Hofmo vague as to the role, if any, of public input. Experienced Adult Staff Ages: 4–14 For just $240 get in the best shape of your life. Besides the Feb. 22 public meeting at Polytechnic University in June 20–Aug. 12 Choose among 30 weekly aerobic,water aerobic Metrotech, the BBPDC will hold another in March, Leventer wrote, Nature Oriented, Flexible Scheduling Full day: 8 am – 4 pm and pilates classes, enjoy unlimited use of the start facilitating Community Advisory Committee meetings every Extended day until 6:30 pm six weeks, hold roving presentations around the various neighbor- (pre-school ages 8 am – noon) weight room, cardio center and the heated hoods near the park, and create a central Web site that will be main- indoor pool. tained throughout the EIS process. The Community Advisory Com- Physically Active Day Camp Activities: fencing, tennis, mittee, which was mandated to garner public input into the park swimming, art, cooking, envi- plan under the agreement that created the BBPDC, has not met since ronmental science projects, last May. In the ensuing months, the park plan was almost complete- Daily Trips to: three trips per week, sports. But hurry, ly changed, with many of the revenue generating proposals replaced Garden by market-rate housing in four high-rises. That group has yet to hold Lakes, pools and beaches for swimming, this great offer a meeting to discuss the revisions. Summer The Leventer letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Brook- hikes, special playgrounds, Sesame Place, Program Chinatown, amusement parks, museums ends soon! lyn Papers, was not distributed publicly, however, and the BBPDC 33-16 79th Street, Jackson gave instructions to Van Valkenburgh’s public relations firm, the and more! Open to men and women 18 or older. Marino Organization, not to distribute it to the press. Heights (718) 335-6363 There is an extra $50 fee for early “It’s really not meant for the press,” said the Marino Organization’s Early drop-off and late pick up available morning (before 9AM) swim privileges. David Stearns. Director: Mary Maisano 1 1 On Feb. 16, Millman issued a copy of the letter along with a re- Ages 5- /2 to 11- /2 years Ages: 2–6 sponse jointly signed by all of the elected officials. Bus available, door to door, 30 Third Avenue “We received a letter from Wendy Leventer committing to ensure the Call Dan Moinester both ways of Brooklyn (bet.Y Atlantic & State) public’s confidence in a more comprehensive and transparent process to June 27–Aug. 19 produce Brooklyn Bridge Park,” the politicians’ letter reads. “We strong- 9 am – 4 pm For more information call 718-875-1190 ly believe that an inclusive process with meaningful and extensive pub- Park Slope • 768-6419 Extended day: 7:30 am–6 pm lic participation is essential to producing the best possible park plan.” See CAMPS on page 5 February 19, 2005 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BWN 5

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All that and Ratner’s company to PREVENT the construction Inquiring minds would like to assumes no liability, financial re- of large, obtrusive buildings on know. — Robert W. Ohlerking, sponsibility, or long-term debt if ON YOUR Dolly, Bruce, the project is a bomb. We get all the now-unused piers. Park Slope Asuitable design was present- Marty and that. But why worry given his stel- Let’s see lar record thus far as owner of the ed at public meetings in 2000. the Times Additional land parcels have bidding over Nets? Ratner is a big-box thinker since been donated (Con Edison) To the editor: trying to look like a diamond and on Dec. 24, 2004. ALL THIS Any further word from the Atlantic yards wrapped in satin. Fuggedaboudit. DISAPPEARED. It has now How can a rich developer load TAX RETURN! politically appointed ethics To the editor: been replaced by a new design board about ethically challenged the Yards deal so disproportionate- Some things finally become (Includes Federal & State Individual Returns / All Schedules) that includes a watery middle City Planning Commissioner ly in his favor? Here we are in the simple to understand. Bruce Rat- area, four large apartment build- and Markowitz buddy, Dolly age of sentimental maundering ings and a hotel. This is a classic Williams, her investment in the ner is one of them. about free market economics. OK, (Must book your appointment before March 30 to qualify. New clients only.) example of bait-and-switch. New Jersey Nets and her vote In the words of John Milton, this is a situation where market Apark would have made some on the Atlantic Yards project? “sin entered the world” when forces can actually work for the amends for Robert Moses having Did public relations firm Geto Bruce Ratner conceived building public benefit. The Yards are a carved up a large stretch of Brook- & DeMilly Play a role in squash- his [Atlantic Yards] arena for the dump. Let’s make them useful, We specialize in getting you the lyn for the BQE over 50 years ago. ing this? Nets without competitive bidding habitable and attractive. The Brooklyn Heights promenade Looks like the powers that be on the publicly owned sites. Let’s hear some other poten- — a Michelin three-star attraction in Manhattan have decided that At that moment, the common tially better, more cost-effective maximum tax return allowed by law! — was Moses’ retreat in the face Brooklyn must have its own ver- good went on sale along with the ideas. Instead, the public interest of opposition from a rich, well- sion of Co-op City. [MTA rail yards]. Borough Presi- is heading for the Dumpster like connected community that did Five thousand two hundred dent Marty Markowitz announced last week’s fish. nothing for the surrounding neigh- fifty units of housing for Atlantic the blue-light special on the Yards Ratner is now being dragged borhoods. Development of the Yards and not one new school, not in exactly the same way that Hal- into public scrutiny by virtue of the With Maiorano & Fusco, Inc. you get: piers would have been a chance to one new library and not one new iburton was offered Iraq by Bush counter-offer for the Jets’ West right a historic wrong: make a park daycare center. I guess the new and Co. 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By Karen Butler for The Brooklyn Papers SHOPPING iven the types of offbeat, sad-sack un- derdogs he often portrays on the big Gscreen, it seems just his luck that Paul Giamatti would be left off the ballot for a Crown princess Best Actor Oscar, following months of criti- cal praise for his depiction of a schlubby, Williamsburg-based clothing company Brooklyn down-trodden wine connoisseur in the bud- Industries will open its fifth store on March 1 in dy comedy “Sideways.” Boerum Hill. The new 2,000-square-foot boutique, Best-known for his supporting roles in on Smith Street at the corner of Atlantic Avenue, “Man on the Moon,” “Planet of the Apes” will carry a wide selec- and “Private Parts,” and for his lead roles in tion of bags, limited- “Duets” and “American Splendor,” the 37- edition T-shirts (such as year-old character actor earned Screen Ac- the 100-percent cotton, tors Guild and Golden Globe award nomina- crown bedecked tee, tions for his portrayal of Miles, a failed $26, shown right) and novelist on a tour through California wine embroidered Brooklyn country with his best pal Jack (Thomas hoodies. The company, Haden Church). Giamatti lost out to Jamie created by artistic duo Foxx, the star of the Ray Charles biopic, Vahap and Lexy Funk “Ray,” not once but twice. (However, Gia- in 1996 with the launch matti is sharing in the glory of a Best Cast of their chic messenger SAG Award and an Oscar nomination for bags, makes clothing Best Picture for “Sideways.”) and accessories for men, Talking to reporters in Manhattan recent- women and kids. ly, Giamatti, who lives with his wife and son Beginning Tuesday, March 1, the Boerum Hill in Brooklyn Heights, explained what appeals store will be open Mondays through Saturdays, to him about representing the defeated and from 11 am to 9 pm, and Sundays, from noon to 8 the depressed in films. pm. For more information, call (718) 596-3986 or “I find it interesting to play unlikable peo- visit the Web site at www.brooklynindustries.com. ple,” Giamatti declared. “There are many unlikable people in the world, and so it’s a more realistic portrait of humanity to have a lot of unlikable people [in movies]. I find it more interesting. I’m happy to play a likable CRAFTS person, too, but it’s harder sometimes to play a likable, happy person.” Adapted by “Election” and “About Schmidt” scribes Alexander Payne and Jim Just bead it Taylor from Rex Pickett’s novel, “Side- ways” follows Miles and Jack as they bicker If you’re looking for a new way to combine the and drink their way through countless wine fun of crafts with a girls’ night out, consider throw-

tastings, finding companionship with two Wallace Merie W. ing a Bead Spa soiree. hooch-savvy locals (Virginia Madsen and Gravesend native Lenore Solmo, 46 (pictured be- Better with age: Brooklyn Heights actor Paul Giamatti (above left, Sandra Oh). Although the film is a comedy, low), has been successfully designing jewelry for more Jack’s constant quest for instant gratification with co-star Thomas Haden Church) has garnered Screen Actors than two decades, transforming Italian lead crystal into despite the consequences and Miles’ dark Guild and Golden Globe nominations for his role as Miles in Alexan- works of art using her own decoupage technique. moods could have become grating or pushed der Payne’s “Sideways.” (At right) Giamatti as comic book artist Har- Now, she’s bringing her joy in jewelry making into liv- the film into drama had it not been so deftly vey Pekar (with Hope Davis) in the 2003 film “American Splendor.” ing rooms with the launch of her new business, Bead written and finely acted. Spa, which kicked off with a party on Feb. 3. “It was a fine line in this thing where it one is so grotesque and extreme that it’s fun- was important to know Solmo says she finds inspiration for her designs in could really just become annoying and irri- ny. The guy’s so depressed, it’s pathetic. It’s what those people were the flea markets, museums and streets of New York, tating,” Giamatti agreed, pointing out that he really kind of fun, actually, to be that de- like.” and describes her style as “romantic yet trendy.” Her was drawn to the film in part because it pressed.” Although wine played a jewelry and handbags have been featured everywhere seemed to be as much about the breakdown To prepare for the role, Giamatti and major role in the film, Gi- from “In Style” magazine to NBC’s “Extra.” of a friendship as it is about two men trying Church spent time visiting vineyards and amatti said he and his fel- Bead Spa parties to find themselves. tasting wine in California’s Central Valley a low actors used stunt spir- of up to 10 can be “It’s supposed to, in some ways, be an- couple of weeks before shooting began. The its most of the time. held in Solmo’s Bay noying and irritating, so it is kind of a fine Yale University graduate said he was eager “We had this non-alco- Ridge studio or in line. Both of the to get inside his holic wine, which we your own home or characters are really character’s head, but were drinking, which was office. For $46 per unlikable. Whether CINEMA recalled concentrat- just horrible, and it gave person, she will

they’re depressed or ing more on how the me and Tom headaches Mango / Greg provide everything not, they’re not par- “Sideways” is now playing at the BAM connoisseurs talked because we had to be needed to host a Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland ticularly likable guys Place in Fort Greene). Tickets are $10. For and acted, than try- banging this stuff down at two-hour beading and that’s the more screening days and times, visit the Web site at ing to learn a lot 7 o’clock in the morning,” said Giamatti. tion after years of smaller parts, the son of soiree: wine, “inspir- tricky thing: to keep www.bam.org or call (718) 636-4100. about the wine itself. “There were a couple of scenes where we actress Toni Smith and former Yale Univer- ing music,” light fin-

people liking them “The wine knowl- drank a fair amount of real wine.” sity President and National Baseball Com- Papers The Brooklyn ger food, supplies somehow.” edge, I don’t have Next up for Giamatti is a supporting role missioner A. Bartlett Giamatti said, surpris- and her instruction For the happily married (to wife Elizabeth any, and I didn’t pick up any. Not a bit. I’m as manager Joe Gould in Ron Howard’s De- ingly, that life hasn’t changed that much for on how to create trend-driven fashion jewelry in Cohen) father (to 3-year-old son, Sam), like a wall for that information. It was all pression-era boxing movie “Cinderella him recently. what she calls “a Zen-like environment.” playing a divorced guy, who uses his ency- written down, so I could fake it. What was Man,” starring Renee Zellweger and Russell “I’ve kind of had a steady thing for years. “Working with one bead at a time keeps you in the clopedic knowledge of the grape to tran- more interesting to me was how those peo- Crowe. Due out this summer, the part marks It’s just kind of gone up, down, up, down. moment,” says Solmo. “It has a very calming effect.” scend his dreary life, was anything but a ple are; their sort of behavior and the whole a departure for Giamatti. It’s been such a long thing. Definitely, I get Solmo has simplified her techniques so that any- grind. sort of persona those people adopt, those ob- “I play a fun character and a different recognized by more people in an airport than body can learn how to make beaded brooches or “There’s something fun about it, actually,” sessive wine people,” said Giamatti. “I real- kind of guy,” he said. “Not a depressed guy, I used to. Definitely. Whether it actually af- pendant necklace and earring sets. argued the veteran of 40 films. “Perversely. ly should be creating more of a mystique a very sort of optimistic guy. It was a good fects my career, that remains to be seen,” Bead Spa is open, by appointment only, on Getting to pop into something that’s so ex- about the craft of acting, but I didn’t feel like time, but a long shoot — five or six said Giamatti. “Having a family helps. Hav- Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, from 7:30 pm treme, in a way, that it’s funny. What’s sort it was that important that I know all that months.” ing to actually pay bills. I think that probably to 9:30 pm. For appointments and more informa- of nice about the whole movie is that some- stuff about different wines. I really did feel it Asked how he is handling all this atten- helps a lot.” tion, call (718) 439-3546. — Erin Marie Daly

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Bay Ridge Sushi 6819 Third Ave. at 68th Street, (718) 491-0662 Papers The Brooklyn (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $7.95-$17.95. Step into Bay Ridge Sushi and you’re in another world — the hustle and bustle of the busy neigh- borhood gives way with each step inside. The engaging sushi chefs will carve up your favorites, including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallops, fluke, mackerel, flying fish roe, crab stick and many more. / Jori Klein Of course, Bay Ridge Sushi hasn’t forgotten all of Granny grub the other Japanese favorites and neither will you as you select from their colorful menu. There are many hand rolls, like the shrimp tempura roll and the smoked salmon roll. Or try the pork with gin- New Clinton Hill restaurant ger sauce, or the seafood teriyaki with lobster. Just

make sure to leave room for the tempura green Papers file The Brooklyn tea ice cream! Open daily, 11:30 am to 11 pm on Les Babouches owners Jeff Jdia and celebrates grandmothers on weekdays and 11:30 am to midnight on week- ends. Bouabid Gassimi with their fish tagine. its food and drink menus Mango / Greg Casa Calamari Pizza closest replica of a Greek “estiatoria” (a small town & Pasta tavern) you’ll find off the Greek isles. Owners Pete and Christina Lekkas offer grilled sauteed octopus By Tina Barry soul-satisfying food. 8602 Third Ave. at 86th Street, (718) 921-1900 served in aged red wine vinegar, whole fish in sea- for The Brooklyn Papers Chelsea Altman, who owns Maggie (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$12. son, mussels steamed in ouzo, and lamb chops. Brown along with chef Johannes Papers The Brooklyn Boasting a large sidewalk cafe, Casa Calamari End-of-dinner treats include paper-thin baklava ho is Maggie Brown? Is she the Sanzin and her fiance, Sam Barron, set Pizza & Pasta is a fun, family-style restaurant that and Samos Muscat, a fruity golden dessert wine Unsinkable Maggie Brown: (Top left) Clinton Hill’s new Maggie Brown makes the most of its corner windows and open from the island of Samos. Open daily for dinner. unsinkable Molly, a.k.a. “Mag- me straight. The real Maggie Brown is restaurant had a lively bar crowd on Valentine’s Day. (Above) The eatery’s kitchen. Now you’ll also find all types of pizzas, Closed Mondays. gie,” who stayed afloat after the Altman’s 99-year-old grandmother, rolls and calzones in addition to their Italian spe- W desserts, such as this lemon tart with raspberries, are made by Williams- Titanic went down? If so, her inim- who wrote for “Silver Screen” maga- cialties and many seafood choices. The chilled burg’s Hope & Union bakery. seafood sampler ($30) includes a half-pound lob- Les Babouches itable spirit is present in this Clinton zine in her youth, and later opened a ster, two cherrystone clams, two littleneck clams, 7803 Third Ave. at 78th Street, (718) 833-1700, Hill restaurant that bears her name. theatre with her husband in Oregon. four oysters and a quarter-pound of jumbo shrimp. www.lesbabouches.com (MC, Visa) Entrees: If another Maggie played muse to (Altman is also the proprietor of Moe’s from Park Slope’s Bistro St. Marks, as does a biscuit so light and crisp that Golden fried calamari can also be ordered with $12-$17. fried shrimp. Or go for the broccoli rabe, cheese this cafe’s creation, then I imagined bar and the Mexican restaurant Peque- and before that, Bouley, in Manhattan, it puts any I’ve tried down South to and parsley-sausage platter. Lunch specials avail- Les Babouches, the French term for a style of a bawdy babe with a tattoo or two na — both in Fort Greene .) doing in a place like this?” The answer shame. able Monday through Thursday, from 11 am to Moroccan heel-less slippers, resembles a tradition- who would have Maggie is among is, he’s turning out the sort of slow- Three baby New Zealand lamb 3:30 pm. Open daily, 11 am to 10 pm on weekdays al bazaar with pillow-covered plush banquettes, donned a leather the other grand- cooked, gratifying dishes you wish chops make up a half order and they’re and 11 am to 11 pm on weekends. two tables made from camel bone and Moroccan artifacts for sale. Native Moroccans Bouabid mini, and gotten DINING mothers immortal- your grandma prepared. plenty for one. Sanzin sears the meat Gassimi and Jeff Jdia, Les Babouches’ owners, free drinks just ized on the menu I would have visited my nana more until crisp and rare with a thin border Cebu bring a taste of their culture to New York City — for looking good Maggie Brown (455 Myrtle Ave. and cocktail list. if she served meaty, tender white beans of crisp fat. He serves the little chops 8801 Third Ave. at 88th Street, (718) 492-5095, literally. between Washington and Waverly av- and being smart enues in Clinton Hill) accepts cash only. “Irene Palmer,” the topped with a fresh tomato compote, over the bliss potatoes, and partners www.cebubistro.com (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Try their signature couscous, a pasta dish served Entrees: $9-$24. as hell. Entrees: $6-$18. The restaurant serves grandmother of brightened with parsley and given zing them with a cool, black olive and with seven different vegetables and lamb or chick- breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Cebu offers a laid-back bar scene with fine dining. en (or both). You can also opt for the “Bastella,” If she had a is offered Saturdays and Sundays, from Altman’s best with a grating of sharp sheep’s milk tomato tapenade — it’s oily, sea-like The menu is “continental infusion” with a diverse phyllo dough stuffed with chicken, almonds, eggs hand in decorat- 10 am to 4:40 pm. Delivery is available friend, inspired the cheese. brininess emphasizing the sweetness of selection of salads, seafood dishes and thin-crust and three different Moroccan spices (which the ing the place, in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. For cocktail I sipped, a The restaurant offers several entrees the meat. pizzas. Dishes range from roast duckling to “steak chef keeps secret). more information, call (718) 643-7001. au poivre” and seafood paella. The New Zealand then the fireplace, brain-numbing Mo- in half portions, perfect for sharing as Hope & Union, a bakery in Wil- rack of lamb with mashed potatoes and sauteed Since couscous is their specialty, we recommend it huge crystal chan- jito made with an appetizer. One to try is the thin rib- liamsburg, supplies the country-style mixed vegetables is delightful as is the baked for dessert as well. The authentic pasta is steamed delier and the bor- fresh ginger, while bons of homemade pasta with Gor- desserts. The light, crumbly apple pie Chilean sea bass with roasted potatoes and wild with almonds, raisins, cinnamon, sugar and a touch dello-style gold and black velvet- the “Beryl Evans,” two fried eggs over gonzola. It’s a robust blend of the could come from grandma’s recipe mushroom “beurre blanc” sauce. Also, try the of butter. Not feeling very adventurous? There’s homemade red or white sangria. Brunch is avail- sorbet too. Open Tuesday through Sunday for flocked wallpaper were her idea. She corned beef hash, is named for the bar- cheese, given an earthy note with truf- box, and the airy, dramatically sweet able Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 3 pm. lunch and dinner. A belly dancer entertains the would have insisted on the row of inti- tender’s granny. fle oil and studded with mellow halves peanut butter pie, served atop a Dinner is served daily until 3 am. guests every Friday and Saturday between 8:30 mate booths, and a small bar for her The grandma theme continues with of sauteed mushrooms. The dish may smudge of chocolate sauce, isn’t too pm and 11 pm. Closed Mondays. friends to hang out. the menu of high-end international sound heavy, but it’s ethereal. high falutin’ to be served at a church Dish And, oh, the music. Play “Jumping dishes and American low-country fa- Red wine-braised short ribs are so picnic. 9208 Third Ave. at 92nd Street, (718) 238-2323, Samms Jack Flash” just loud enough to get her vorites, many with a southern accent, good you’ll forget all your troubles. Since Maggie Brown opened in Oc- (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$50. 8901 Third Ave. at 89th Street, (718) 238-0606 foot tapping, and Maggie would put all of which Altman describes as “cre- The ribs are served off the bone, in vel- tober, the restaurant has attracted Pratt Amid bamboo plants and leather sofas, waiters (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $17-$26. down her drink and groove. ative home cooking.” vety chunks of deeply flavored, wine- students, diehard Fort Greene renters serve up chef Jeff Lam’s wide range of sushi, sashi- Along with subdued lighting and the sounds of mi and noodles in this Asian-French fusion restau- jazz, Samms offers a raw bar with littleneck clams, And there’s nothing, not even ’70s Which leads to the question, tinged meat atop red bliss potatoes that who can’t believe a place like this exists rant. The house cocktail is a lichee martini made oysters or jumbo shrimp served with horseradish rock, that’d make her happier than a “What’s a nice German boy like chef are a chunky, buttery delight. Tangy on Myrtle Avenue, and anyone else who with lichee and lime juices. Choose from appetiz- and cocktail sauce. Appetizers include warm plate of food — beautifully cooked, Sanzin, whom you may remember mustard greens make a feisty partner, craves a good meal at grandma’s table. ers like “Lord of the Ring” (baked salmon with homemade “bocconcini (little mouthfuls)” moz- crab meat) or “Dynamite” (baked scallop, shrimp zarella wrapped in prosciutto served over grilled and mushrooms). The funky list of specialty rolls tomatoes and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette; includes the “Firehouse” (shrimp tempura and Prince Edward Island mussels served in a white banana topped with spicy tuna) and the wine and tomato garlic sauce; and pan roasted “Excellent” (smoked salmon, capers, asparagus, lump crab cake with mixed greens, home-made onion, masago and mayo topped with black and tartar and remoulade sauce. Entrees range from All in the family red tobiko). The sushi bar luncheon special is $10 grilled marinated skirt steak topped with crispy and includes any two rolls served with soup or fried onions served in a Merlot reduction with It’s raining ravioli and so much more at the new “[Fratelli Ravioli] is all about using the freshest salad. A rear garden accommodates 60 diners. roasted vegetables and pesto mashed potatoes to Fratelli Ravioli Shop and Cafe in Carroll Gardens, and best ingredients you can find to create tradition- Open daily for lunch and dinner. Every Monday, the old-fashioned homemade meatloaf. Open Tuesday and Wednesday, chef Lam offers 20 per- which opened on Jan. 5. al Italian food,” Rarick said. Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed cent off your entire bill. The latest addition to the Fratelli Ravioli franchise As part of an ongoing vision, the Vivolas decided Monday. offers an array of soups, sandwiches and baked to convert the Carroll Gardens shop into a retail Elia Vesuvio goods as well as Italian specialties such as fresh store and cafe akin to the three others they had pre- 8611 Third Ave. at 86th Street, (718) 748-9891 mozzarella, focaccia and “Grandma’s soup” — a viously opened in Connecticut and New Jersey. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$28. 7305 Third Ave. at 73rd Street, (718) 745-0222 lentil-based soup with broccoli rabe and little meat- They had the product; all they needed was an owner. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $6-$20. Whitewashed brick walls, exposed beams and soft balls. On top of the cafe treats, the shop sells Fratel- Enter Ysabel Suarez. At 16, Suarez began work- Greek music make this five-year-old restaurant the This charming Bay Ridge restaurant is a pizza par- lor on one side and a sit-down dining room on the li’s 15 kinds of homemade ravioli and eight varieties ing for Ray Vivola during the summer and never other side. Established in 1953, Vesuvio pizzeria of linguini, fettuccini and angel hair pasta. Currently, left. Today, 12 years later, she and her brother, Car- and restaurant will please everyone at your table this is an indoor shop and cafe, but once the weather los (pictured at left), own and operate the Carroll = Full review available at whether they’re in the mood for appetizers and warms up, a 20-seat outdoor eating area will be Gardens franchise. Two more franchises are sched- formal entrees or heros, burgers and gourmet piz- zas. For starters, there’s deep-fried mozzarella, hot added. uled to open soon in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. and cold antipasto platters and “zuppa di mus- “It’s the perfect spot for someone to pop in for Says Rarick, “When you walk into Fratelli Ravio- sels.” Fresh pastas (fettuccine, tortellini, gnocchi lunch,” says Fratelli spokesman John Rarick. li Shop and Cafe, you become part of the family.” and cavatelli) can be topped with a long list of

/ Gregory Cross / Gregory In 1978, Ray Vivola opened Fratelli Ravioli, a tra- Fratelli Ravioli Shop and Cafe, 347 Court St. at sauces. Among the entrees there’s chicken in a Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American rosemary, garlic and olive oil marinade; grilled veal ditional Italian, homemade pasta shop at this very lo- Union Street in Carroll Gardens, accepts Ameri- Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover chop; tender veal scaloppine; and more. The cation. In 2001, his two sons, Larry and Christian can Express, MasterCard and Visa. Soups: $4; Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card dessert list features all your favorites: tiramisu, opened a pasta factory in Red Hook to facilitate the sandwiches: $6-$8.50; salads: $6-$7.50. Open dai- Italian cheesecake, spumoni, tortoni and tartufo. production and demand of Fratelli’s made-fresh-dai- ly to 10 pm. For more information, call (718) 625-

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told GO Brooklyn. “A cripple falling in love with a woman for the first time, the only woman who has paid any at- Compiled tention to him. The story is universal. It makes you want by Susan to emote. The story gives you Rosenthal the cue what to do.” Where to A love story By the same token, both ART IN AUCTION: DUMBO Neighborhood Cates and Stevenson acknowl- SAT, FEB 19 Association hosts a benefit auction for its edge that their roles are ex- landmark designation. 7 pm. The Xpo at Actors reveal their still-potent tremely challenging. OUTDOORS AND TOURS Gallerie, 63 Pearl St. Call. (917) 701-7549. BAM: “The End of the Moon.” 7:30 pm. See “Porgy sits on his knees for BIRD COUNT: Prospect Park Audubon Center Sat, Feb. 26. two-and-a-half hours. It’s very eighth annual Great Backyard Bird Count. BARGEMUSIC: Classic music program. 7:30 All nature enthusiasts welcome. Noon to pm. See Thurs, Feb 24. attraction to ‘Porgy and Bess’ physically straining,” Steven- 1:30 pm. Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. GALLERY PLAYERS: “The School for Scan- son explains. “Since I’ve been dal.” 8 pm. See Sat, Feb. 26. PROSPECT PARK ZOO: Open from 10 am to By Paulanne Simmons doing ‘Porgy and Bess,’ I’ve 4:30 pm. $5 adults, $1.25 seniors, $1 chil- THEATER: “As You Like It.” 8 pm. See Sat, for the Brooklyn Papers found ways to pace myself — dren ages 3 to 12. Flatbush Avenue near Feb. 26. areas to relax and areas to give Ocean Avenue. (718) 399-7339. PET ADOPTION: Find unconditional love at ICE SKATING: at the Wollman Rink in Pros- Animal Care and Control’s Winter Pet Extra- orgy and Bess’ is The it out.” pect Park. $5 adults, $3 children and seniors. vaganza. Reduced adoption package in- “ American Opera. It’s Playing Bess is also a diffi- Skate rentals for $5. 10 am to 1 pm and 2 cludes neutering, micro-chipping, vaccina- tion and one free veterinary visit. $50 cats, probably the most well- cult role, but for different rea- pm to 6 pm. Enter Prospect Park at Parkside P and Ocean avenues. (718) 287-5252. $80 dogs. 2336 Linden Blvd. (212) 788-4000. known American opera sons: she is a woman who is throughout the world,” says not immediately sympathetic. PERFORMANCE BARGEMUSIC: Haydn Quartet, HOB. $35. 7:30 SAT, FEB 26 Jerris Cates, who plays Bess in “Bess is a bit of a looker. pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) 624-4061. the upcoming Brooklyn Center She’s sexy. She uses that sex ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: The Wooster OUTDOORS AND TOURS show. Indeed Cates sees noth- appeal so she can live. But Group’s “House/ Lights,” from Gertrude ICE SKATING: The Wollman Rink is open. $5 ing ironic in the fact that even though she has that bad- Stein’s “Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights.” adults, $3 children and seniors. Skate rental $27. 8 pm. 38 Water St. Call. (718) 254-8779. $5. 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. George and Ira Gershwin, two girl exterior, inside she wants BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Enter Prospect Park at Parkside and Ocean Jewish boys from Brooklyn, the same things other women opens its Caribbean Celebration Series with avenues. (718) 287-5252. wrote the score for an opera want, which is the love of a “One Love: A Tribute to Bob Marley.” Perfor- WALKING TOUR: Brooklyn Historical Society mers include Morgan Heritage and Richie hosts a walk, “The Families of Brooklyn about the Gullahs, blacks liv- good man,” says Cates. Stephens. $35, $40. 8 pm. Walt Whitman Hall, Heights.” Learn about the Lows, the one block from the intersection of Flatbush Whites, the Pierreponts, the Beechers and ing in small farming and fish- Surprisingly, “Porgy and and Nostrand avenues. (718) 951-4600. ing communities in the south- Bess” was not an immediate Drawn to each other: On Feb. 19, others. $15, $10 members, $5 children. 2 GALLERY PLAYERS: “The School for Scandal,” pm. 128 Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111. ern low country. success. After trying out in a comedy of manners in the English lan- new restaurant Paradisus-121 hosts a “The Jewish/African-Amer- Boston, it opened In New York guage. $15, $12 children 12 and under and reception for Brooklyn Heights artist PERFORMANCE seniors. 8 pm. 199 14th St. (718) 595-0547. STORYTELLING: Green-Wood Historic Fund ican thing is interesting,” she on Oct. 10, 1935, for a disap- BRIC STUDIO: dance homage to poet Gil Lewis Matheney. Proceeds from hosts a performance by Native American told GO Brooklyn in a recent pointing run of 124 perform- Scott-Heron. $25, $50 (includes reception). storytellers and dancers in traditional cos- 8 pm. 57 Rockwell Place. (718) 527-2011. sales of his drawings in his “Love in telephone interview. “Jews ances; it was years later before Paradise” show will benefit Doctors tume to raise money to restore a monument have used African-Americans ‘Summertime’ in February: George and Ira Gershwin’s the show would make its back- CHILDREN at the historic cemetery. $10. 1 pm. Fifth “Porgy and Bess” will be performed on Feb. 27 at Brook- Without Borders. Avenue and 25th Street. (212) 575-4545. in many ways. I don’t mean in ers money back, and then HEIGHTS PLAYERS: begins its 49th season BARGEMUSIC: Classic music program of lyn Center for the Performing Arts. with “The Hobbit,” by J.R.R. Tolkien. Appro- works by Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and a negative way. This has been some. priate for all ages. $12, $10 children and sen- LIBRARY TALK: Brooklyn Public Library, Central Shostakovich. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry a springboard for many Although some of the songs iors. 8 pm. 26 Willow Place. (718) 237-2752. Landing. (718) 624-4061. CAMP OPEN HOUSE: YWCA of Brooklyn branch, presents author Melanie Bush in a African-Americans who have African-American experience. I certainly haven’t gotten tired had become popular before talk about why white people believe racial GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “The School for offers information on summer camp. 10 am Scandal,” a comedy of manners in the gone on to do great things. The spiritual, jazz — he of it,” says Cates, who has Gershwin’s death in 1937, the to noon. 30 Third Ave. (718) 875-1190. equality has been achieved. 4 pm. Also, “Back to the Old School: The Roots and English language. $15, $12 children 12 and [Porgy and Bess] is the one brought it all to life. It’s amaz- been playing the role of Bess work did not receive the ac- FAMILY THEATER: Shadow Box Theater pres- Rise of Hip-Hop.” 2 pm. Grand Army Plaza. under and seniors. 8 pm. 199 14th St. (718) piece that we definitely have ing, convincing and com- for Living Arts (the production claim it deserved until the 1940 ents “The African Drum,” a multicultural (718) 230-2100. Free. 595-0547. sharing for African-American History Month CONCERT: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music that is ours.” pelling. There’s ‘Summer- company staging “Porgy and Theater Guild presentation of a through shadow puppetry and singers, BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Murder and Ma- lice: Henri-Georges Clouzot.” Today: “Wages presents “Variations of Soul,” a program of Based on the Bess” at Brooklyn Center) slightly revised version. In dancers and musicians. $10. 11 am. YWCA, crisscrossing boundaries of African- 30 Third Ave. (212) 724-0677. of Fear” (1953). $10. 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm. novel “Porgy,” writ- since 1994. 1959, Samuel Goldwyn re- 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. American music. $10, $5 students. 8 pm. 58 FILM: Brooklyn Public Library, Central branch, SPIRAL THOUGHT: hosts a spoken word and Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. ten by DuBose THEATER But music alone does not leased the film version, directed presents “Shrek” (2001). 11 am. Grand BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music presents Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. music program. 6 pm to 8 pm. The Fall Hayward, and the account for the renown of by Otto Preminger and starring Cafe, 307 Smith St. (718) 832-2310. Free. “The End of the Moon,” a solo work dramatization writ- The Living Arts production of “Porgy “Porgy and Bess.” There’s also Sidney Poitier and Dorothy BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Arty Facts, a story inspired by NASA artist-in-residence Laurie and Bess” will be performed on Feb. 27 at 2 and art hour for kids, presents “Where You Anderson. $20 to $50. 7:30 pm. Harvey ten by his wife, Dor- the story. Dandridge. The Living Arts Live.” $6, $3 seniors and students, free for pm at Brooklyn Center for the Performing MON, FEB 21 Theater, 651 Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. othy, “Porgy and Arts at Brooklyn College. Tickets are $40. “What a love story!” ex- production of “Porgy and members and children under 12. 11 am and THEATER: The Brooklyn College Department The Brooklyn Center is located in the Walt 2 pm. Also, “Hot Day on Abbott Avenue.” of Theater presents Shakespeare’s “As You Bess” is set in the claims Cates. “The man loves Bess,” now in its 13th year of 4 pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: “Through Whitman Theatre on the campus of Brook- the Eyes of Jacob Lawrence,” an exhibit of Like It.” $12, $10 seniors, $5 students. 2 pm 1920s on Catfish lyn College (one block from the junction of this woman so much. The touring, has played to more LIBRARY EVENT: Brooklyn Public Library, photography by Rwandan children. Ages 7 and 8 pm. George Gershwin Theater at the Row in Charles- Flatbush and Nostrand avenues). For tickets odds are against him. He’s a than 700 audiences in over 400 Central branch, hosts an African-American and up. $4, free for members. 3 pm to 4:30 Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at and more information, call (718) 951-4500. heritage program. Kids are invited to learn pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Brooklyn College, one block from the inter- ton, S.C. The story cripple. He has no money. cities on all five continents. about Caribbean rhythms and drumming TRAVELING CINEMA: Barbes Bar presents section of Nostrand and Flatbush avenues. involves the un- He’s not well liked in the com- What is ironic about “Porgy with percussionist Shawn Banks. 1 pm. (718) 951-4500. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. the film “Northern Lights” (1978). 7 pm. likely love between munity. But he’s not about to and Bess” is that this work, 376 Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. MUSIC: Classic rock with Closenuf. $5 cover. BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: hosts a BAMCINEMATEK: “Fright Nights.” Today: “The 10 pm. Tamaqua, 84 Ebony Court. (718) the cripple Porgy and Bess, a time.’ There’s no one on the let her go.” which is being performed to Met Life Early Learner Performance Series 646-9212. woman of easy virtue. face of the Earth who hasn’t For Samuel Stevenson, who remind us of the contributions with “Take the Silly Road to Africa.” Musical Wicker Man” (1973). $10. 3 pm and 9:30 journey through the African Diaspora. $4, pm. Also, “Malcolm X: Make It Plain” (1994). CHILDREN In “Porgy and Bess,” George heard it. There’s the duet has been playing Porgy in this of black culture, was written 6 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. free for members. 1 pm and 2 pm. 145 FILM: Brooklyn Public Library, Central branch, Gershwin incorporated much of ‘Bess, You is My Woman production since 1997, it is the by a man who, Stevenson tells Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. presents “The Adventures of Milo and the black musical idiom. Now.’ The music lives today story that inspires the acting. us, “didn’t live long enough to UES EB Otis” (1989). 11 am. Grand Army Plaza. OTHER T , F 22 (718) 230-2100. Free. “Gershwin really captured as well as it ever has. The “The story is so beautiful see how the world embraced RECEPTION: Brooklyn Heights artist Lewis RECEPTION: Pratt Institute presents author Peter BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Arty Facts, a story the whole essence of the world hasn’t gotten tired of it. and heart-rending,” Stevenson his masterpiece.” Matheney presents his drawings in the exhi- and art hour for kids, presents “Where You bit “Love in Paradise.” Proceeds from sale Steinhart in a talk about the rewards people get from the act of drawing. 12:30 pm. 200 Live.” $6, $3 seniors and students, free for of artwork goes directly to Doctors Without members and children under 12. 11 am and Borders. 5 pm to 7 pm. Paradisus 121, 121 Willoughby Ave. (718) 636-3517. Free. DANCE: La Troupe Makandal, a center for 2 pm. Also, “Stories and Art” presents Livingston St. (718) 624-8144. Free. “Tales of Benin.” 4 pm. 200 Eastern HERBS FOR HEALTH: Brooklyn Botanic Gar- Haitian drum and dance, offers a master dance class. $12. 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Charles Parkway. (718) 638-5000. den offers “Native Herbs for the Winter FAMILY THEATER: Shadow Box Theater pres- Blues,” featuring a traditional healing ritual Moore Studios, 397 Bridge St. (718) 953-6638. BAMCINEMATEK: ”Fright Nights.” Today: “The ents “The African Drum,” a multicultural and herbal slide show. $31. 10 am to 1 pm. sharing for African-American History Month 1000 Washington Ave. (718) 623-7220. Fog” (1980). $10. 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. through shadow puppetry and singers, CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE: Phyllis dancers and musicians. $10. 11 am. YWCA, Stigliano Gallery presents images of works BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music presents 30 Third Ave. (212) 724-0677. “The End of the Moon,” a solo work by Christo and his wife in exhibit “Project WYCKOFF FARMHOUSE: hosts a talk “The Posters: Surrounded Islands, Valley Curtain, inspired by NASA artist-in-residence Laurie Break in the action Anderson. $20 to $50. 7:30 pm. Harvey Legacy of Brooklyn’s African Women, 1636- Running Fence, The Pont Neuf Wrapped” Theater, 651 Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. 2005.” 1 pm to 2 pm. Also, talk “African and other large works. 11 am to 5 pm. 62 Lives on Brooklyn’s Dutch Farms.” Playwright explores the moments spent ‘Waiting’ Eighth Ave. (718) 638-0659. Free. Transportation at 11 am to Weeksville’s MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM: In honor of Hunterfly Road Houses. 5816 Clarendon Black History Month, Brooklyn Museum WEDS, FEB 23 Road. (718) 629-5400. Free. By Ajla Grozdanic about people who wait togeth- screens “The Art of Romare Bearden” (2003). 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm. 200 Eastern CAREGIVING TALK: Park Slope Geriatric Day OTHER for The Brooklyn Papers er, which opens on Feb. 24 at Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Center offers a series of talks about caring for older persons. Today’s topic “Financial BROWNSTONE GARDEN DESIGN: Brook- the Theater for the New City COMMUNITY DRAWING: Brooklyn Museum lyn Botanic Garden offers a three-week supplies drawing tools, paint, collage mate- Matters and Medicaid.” 6 pm to 7 pm. 1 hey also serve who in Manhattan. Prospect Park West. (718) 499-7701. Free. course on urban gardening. Learn to over- “ rials and music in the form of improvisation- come poor soil, excessive shade and awk- only stand and wait,” What ties the three other- al jazz while participants supply ideas and FILM: Brooklyn Public Library, New Lots ward spaces. $109, $99 members. 10:30 wrote English poet wise unrelated parts of “Wait- contribute to a community drawing. $8, $4 branch, presents the film “Introducing am to 1:30 pm. 1000 Washington Ave. T students and seniors, free for members and Dorothy Dandridge” (1999). 6 pm. 665 (718) 623-7220. John Milton. Playwright Paul- ing” — “The Hospital,” “The New Lots Ave. (718) 649-0311. Free. children 12 and younger. 1 pm to 3 pm. TRANSIT MUSEUM: presents “Meet the anne Simmons, of Brooklyn Bus Stop” and “The Tower” 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. CULTURE SERIES: Brooklyn Public Library, Experts.” Today’s topic is “Transit Heights, could not agree — is not only the act of wait- EXOTIC EDIBLES: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Central branch, hosts “Street Style: Hip-Hop Architecture Through Time.” $5, $3 chil- class on tropical and tender herbs. Learn Music and Culture Series.” Today: Bobbito dren 3 to 17. 1:30 pm. Boerum Place and more. In fact, she quoted the ing itself, but also the good where to find unusual herbs, their uses, how Garcia presents a multimedia presentation Schermerhorn Street. (718) 694-1600. based on his book “Where’d You Get Those? 17th-century writer on a post- deed, or the “mitzvah,” as di- to grow them outdoors and over-winter BAMCINEMATEK: “Murder and Malice: Henri- them indoors. $28, $25 members. 2 pm to 5 New York City’s Sneaker Culture.” 7 pm. card that advertises the open- rector Ted Thompson calls it, Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. Georges Clouzot.” Today: “Diabolique” pm. 1000 Washington Ave. (718) 623-7220. (1955). $10. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and ing of her three-part play that each of the waiting char- MUSIC: Macy’s and The Romare Bearden COLLECTIONS & COLLECTORS: Collecting 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. acters performs. Foundation host a celebration honoring experts Richard Roth and Leah Dilworth along

/ Tom Callan / Tom SQUARE DANCE: Annual event at Plymouth artist Romare Bearden. Event features “The with displayed collections of all kinds take part “They all wait because it’s in “Collectors Night.” Panel discussion moder- Church. 6 pm to 9 pm. 75 Hicks St. Call. New Cookers” band. 3 pm. Fulton Mall, (718) 624-4743. a way of serving,” Simmons 420 Fulton St. Free. ated by LIU’s Dilworth. Q & A on collecting follows. $5. 7:30 pm. Union Pool, corner of RECEPTION: Skylight Gallery presents “The told GO Brooklyn. “And BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Murder and Union and Meeker streets. (917) 312-2745. Written War,” a retrospective on the graffiti Malice: Henri-Georges Clouzot.” Today: crews of Kings County. 6 pm. 1368 Fulton when you give something to “Wages of Fear” (1953). $10. 3 pm, 6 pm BAMCINEMATEK: Cinemachat with Elliott somebody, you get something Stein. Today: “The Small Back Room” St. (718) 230-0693. Free.

The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn and 9 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. (1949). $10. 7:30 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. in return. Nobody gives in a (718) 636-4100. Practice makes perfect: Actors Stephanie Lynn Hakun, as SUN, FEB 27 vacuum.” SUN, FEB 20 BAM: “The End of the Moon.” 7:30 pm. See The first two stories are Heidi, and Joe Salgo, as Police Officer James Holmes, re- Sat, Feb. 26. based on events experienced hearse a scene from Simmons’ new play “Waiting: A Trilogy.” AUDITION: for Grace Choral Society’s presen- PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE tation of “German Requiem” by Brahms. CONCERT: Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts by her family members and BLACK COMPOSERS: Brooklyn Conservatory Performance in May. Audition at Grace “Down Under” with Paul Taylor. Australian friends, said the playwright. In which an office employee And that’s all she will reveal. of Music presents composers of African- Church, Hicks Street at Grace Court. Call didjeridoo workshop. 1 pm to 2:30 pm. / Tom Callan / Tom American background. $5. 1 pm. 58 for appointment. (347) 512-4586. Plant tour. 1 pm. Tour “Banks’ Florilegium: “The Hospital,” a woman stands by a friend during a ter- Simmons wrote her latest Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. An 18th Century Botanical Art Treasure Re- waiting for her husband to rorist attack, hits home for play during a few weeks in FOLK FEET FEST: Brooklyn Arts Council hosts discovered.” 1 pm. $5, $3 seniors and stu- come out of brain surgery is everyone in America, espe- June and July of last summer. its second annual concert and workshop THURS, FEB 24 dents. 1000 Washington Ave. (718) 623-7200. series, celebrating traditional dance in BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts comforted by a co-worker. In cially New York. She said it was the quickest Brooklyn. 2 pm to 7 pm. Walt Whitman KNITTING CLASS: at Knitting Circle at the Bay presents Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” $40. the second story, “The Bus “[‘The Tower’] is based on she ever wrote a play. Theater at Brooklyn College, one block Ridge Branch of the Brooklyn Library. 1:30 2 pm. Walt Whitman Hall, Brooklyn College, The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Stop,” a teacher waits with her the story we all know,” Sim- “I knew the plot and the from the intersection of Flatbush and pm. 7223 Ridge Blvd. (718) 748-5709. Free. one block from the intersection of Flatbush Drama queen: Brooklyn Nostrand avenues. (718) 625-0080. Free. FILM: Brooklyn Public Library, Central branch, and Nostrand avenues. (718) 951-4600. cab driver after he gets into an mons said, referring to the outcome,” Simmons said, MUSIC: Momenta New Music series presents presents the documentary “The Black MUSIC OFF THE WALLS: Brooklyn Philhar- Heights playwright and the- accident. tragic events of Sept. 11, “but I had to create the char- Spidermonkey Strings. $10, $6 students Press: Soldiers Without Swords.” 7 pm. monic performs in a series inspired by the ater critic Paulanne Simmons. The third, “The Tower,” in 2001. “But it’s not about it.” acters.” And she needed to and seniors. 4 pm. 53 Prospect Park West. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. Brooklyn Museum’s exhibit “14 Stations: (718) 963-2660. KABBALA: Series on day-to-day application of Photographed by David Michalek.” $15. 3 figure out what to have her BARGEMUSIC: Haydn Quartet, HOB. $35. 4 teachings of the Jewish Kabbala. Rabbi Dov- pm. Also, Michalek discusses his collabora- characters do when they’re pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) 624-4061. ber Pinson leads. 7 pm. Congregation B’nai tion with the Interfaith Assembly on Home- just waiting. GALLERY PLAYERS: “The School for Jacob, 401 Ninth St. (718) 965-9836. Free. lessness and Housing in creating the photos Scandal.” 3 pm. See Sat, Feb. 19. BARNES AND NOBLE: gospel songwriter Evie in the exhibit. 2 pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. “The real challenge in the BRIC STUDIO: dance homage to poet Gil Rhodes reads from her book “Expired.” (718) 638-4100. FACTORY DIRECT CABINETS play is how to make waiting Scott-Heron. 3 pm. See Sat, Feb. 19. 7 pm. 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. CONCERT: Cerddorion chamber ensemble, a meaningful to the audience,” BARGEMUSIC: Classic music program of works group of 28 voices, performs. $20, $15 stu- Manufactured locally in our own production facility. Resulting in CHILDREN by Bach, Scriabin and Debussy. $35. 7:30 dents and seniors. 4 pm. Plymouth Church, Simmons said. “You should BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: hosts a pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) 624-4061. 75 Hicks St. (212) 569-5593. reasonable pricing, excellent customer service and sensible lead times. never bore your audience.” workshop for families with special needs: BAMCINEMATEK: presents “Murder and LIVE AT THE LYCEUM: The Brazilian group “Make Music.” $4, free for members. 11:30 Malice: Henri-Georges Clouzot.” Today: “La Orixas performs. Program features voice, “Waiting” is Simmons’ am to 1 pm. Also, “Roosters and Chinese Verite” (1960). $10. 7:30 pm. 30 Lafayette drums, guitars, percussion, handmade third play, all three of which New Year.” Celebration of new year with Ave. (718) 636-4100. instruments and more. $12, $8 students. 7 debuted at the Theater for the traditional stories and art-making activities. ATLANTIC YARDS MEETING: Councilmember pm. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 857-4816. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. Letitia James, State Sen. Velmanette Montgom- THEATER: “As You Like It.” 2 pm. See Sat, New City. “The Volunteer” (718) 735-4400. ery and Rep. Major Owens host a meeting, Feb. 26. was produced in January FAMILY EVENT: King Henry’s Magic Show gives “Democracy and Development in Brooklyn: BAM: “The End of the Moon.” 3 pm. See Sat, 2003 and “Basketball Les- aid to tsunami victims. $10 donation. 1 pm to Protecting and Promoting Our Atlantic Yards.” Feb. 26. 3 pm. Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Fort 8 featured panelists. 6:30 pm. NYC College GALLERY PLAYERS: “The School for sons” in March 2001. Hamilton Parkway, between East Second and of Technology, 300 Jay St. between Johnson Scandal.” 3 pm. See Sat, Feb. 26. Born in East New York, Third streets. (718) 853-8215. and Tillary streets. (718) 260-9191. Free. BARGEMUSIC: Classic music. 4 pm. See Sat, GROUND HOG SERIES: Brooklyn Arts Exchange BAM: “The End of the Moon.” 7:30 pm. See Feb. 26. one block from where com- presents an interactive family program: “Stories Sat, Feb. 26. poser George Gershwin lived, that Move and Sing: Audience Participation GALLERY PLAYERS: “The School for CHILDREN Simmons now resides in Tales for the Whole Family.” $10, $8 kids Scandal.” 8 pm. See Sat, Feb. 26. NY AQUARIUM: Learn about seahorses dur- Brooklyn Heights with her under 12. 2 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. THEATER: “As You Like It.” 8 pm. See Sat, ing this session for kids, ages 5 to 8. $26, HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “The Hobbit.” 2 pm. See Feb. 26. $21 members per adult-child. 11 am to husband, Dwight, and the Sat, Feb. 19. 12:30 pm. West Eighth Street and Surf younger of their two sons, Avenue. (718) 265-FISH. OTHER FRI, FEB 25 BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: pres- Alex, 17. (Mark, 22, is en- SWIM CLUB: The Coney Island Polar Bear Club ents stories and art-making in “Roosters rolled at Oberlin College in meets every Sunday. 1 pm. Coney Island BAMCINEMATEK: “Murder and Malice: and Chinese New Year.” Ages 8 and up. $4, Ohio.) Boardwalk, near the New York Aquarium at Henri-Georges Clouzot.” Today: “Manon” free for members. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 145 West 10th Street. (718) 356-7741. (1949). $10. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Simmons, who says she PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for Ethical 9:15 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. has been writing most of her Culture presents “Freedom,” a ceremony FILM: Brooklyn Public Library, Central branch, OTHER life, started her career as an on a theme, with sharing, music and reflec- presents “A Raisin in the Sun” (1961). 6 pm. BOOK FAIR: Park Slope United Methodist tion. 11 am. 53 Prospect Park West. (718) Also, “Finding Nemo” (2003). 4 pm. Grand Church. 9 am to 4 pm. Sixth Avenue and advertising copywriter. In ad- 768-2972. Free. Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. Eighth Street. 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Icy treat Greene, (718) 797-1197. Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Live Despite frigid temperatures that even BROOKLYN music, noon, FREE; Thursdays: Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; managed to keep away event co-chairs Fridays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. Sally Singer, of Vogue, and Emma Northsix Bloomberg, daughter of Mayor Mike, 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, attendees at the Prospect Park Alliance (718) 599-5103, www.northsix.com. Feb. 19: (Downstairs) The Fiction, Marigold, In Pieces, Junior Committee’s “Skating Under the 7 pm, $6, (Upstairs) The Holy Ghost, No Things, Tunnel Stars” fundraiser worked up a sweat. of Love, 8 pm, $10; Feb. 23: Eggs, My Favorite, Stick The 150 revelers, such as Meg Sched- Nightlife Insect, 8 pm, $10; Feb. 24: Backyard Babies, Dirtbike Annie, 8 pm, $10; Feb. 25: Longwave, I Love You but ing (left) and Leah Abeles, who did brave I’ve Chosen Darkness, The Picture, 8 pm, $10; Feb. 26: the cold and laced up their skates on Jan. The Archives Rachel’s, Invert, Chris Brokaw, 8 pm, $17. 21 raised $5,000 for Prospect Park. Atten- (At the NY Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge) 333 Adams St. at Johnson Street in Downtown Brook- Ovation dees, in their 20s and 30s thawed out be- lyn, (718) 246-7000, www.brooklynmarriott.com. 860 Atlantic Ave. at Vanderbilt Avenue in Clinton tween laps around the rink with vintage Feb. 25: Robert Glasper & Friends, 6:30 pm, FREE. Hill, (718) 636-1400, www.cabaretovation.com. Feb. 23: Karaoke starring Carol Williams with DJ board games in Kate’s Corner, the rink’s The Backroom Karaoke Phil, 6 pm, FREE. snack bar, while sipping mugs of Bai- (Inside Freddy’s Bar) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue in ley’s-laced hot cocoa. Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, www.freddys- Parlor Jazz Those who missed the skating party backroom.com. 119 Vanderbilt Ave. at Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, Feb. 19: Bill Konig, 9:30 pm, Within Reason, 10:30 pm, (718) 855-1981, www.parlorjazz.com. can always host their own, as the rink and FREE; Feb. 20: Knit-n-Bitch Nite with the Struck Jazz Feb. 19: Rochelle Thompson and Jazzratti, 9 pm, $20 Kate’s Corner are available for rentals. Band, 8 pm, FREE; Feb. 21: Comedy Night, 9 pm, donation; Feb. 26: Aziza and Jazzsoetry, 9 pm, $20 The next Junior Committee benefit, the FREE; Feb. 22: Will Vinson, 9 pm, FREE; Feb. 23: donation. Spelling Bee, 8 pm, FREE; Feb. 25: Karen Hudson Summer Soiree, is slated for July 21 at River Band, 9:30 pm, The Bitter Poet, 10:30 pm, Naked Peggy O’Neills the park’s Picnic House, which is current- Idiot, 11:30 pm, FREE. Fairmont will perform at Charleston (Two locations) ly undergoing renovations. Bar in Williamsburg on Feb. 19. BAM Cafe 8123 Fifth Ave. at 81st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) According to Kate Smith, manager of 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, 748-1400, www.peggyoneills.com.

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376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Hook, Fridays and Saturdays: Live music, 10 pm, $TBD; Papers The Brooklyn (718) 965-8994. — Lisa J. Curtis 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. (718) 237-0276. Sundays: Karaoke with Cisco, Time TBD, FREE. Tuesdays: Jenny Scheinman, 7 pm, FREE, Slavic Soul Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Karaoke hosted by Party, 9 pm, $8; Wednesdays: “Night of the Ravished drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. Pete’s Candy Store Limbs,” 9 pm, $8; Sundays: Stephanie Wrembel, 9 pm, 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williams- FREE; Feb. 19: Adam Lane Trio featuring Vinny Golia, iO Restaurant burg, (718) 302-3770, www.petescandystore.com. ter-driven than other pieces matter how different they herself on the weak side. 7 pm, Greta Gertler & the Extroverts, 9 pm, Ethan Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE, Matty Charles Lipton and his orchestra, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 20: 119 Kent Ave. at North Seventh Street in I’ve worked on,” Thompson seem,” Paulter said. And be- “Any religious Jew would Williamsburg, (718) 388-3320, www.iorestaurant- and the Valentines, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 19: TBD, 9 pm, Hazmat, 5 pm, Jazz Passenger Roy Nathanson, 7 pm, Jug Addicts, 10:30 pm, Adam McBride Smith, 11:30 said. cause the characters are ethni- not consider me religious,” FREE; Feb. 21: Likeness to Lily, 9:30 pm, FREE; Feb. andlounge.com. WAITING... pm, FREE; Feb. 20: Amsterband, 8:30 pm, FREE; Feb. 23: Mary Halvorson & Ches Smith, 8 pm, $8, Carl Saturdays: DJ spins salsa and house, 10 pm, ladies What he and the actors cally diverse and the play is she said. 21: Kelly Mcrae, 9:30 pm, Jonah Smith, 10:30 pm, Maguire’s Floriculture, 10 pm, $8; Feb. 24: Jim FREE all night, men $5 after 11 pm; Mondays: Monday Continued from page 10 FREE; Feb. 22: Ben Jordan, 9 pm, Comrade Red, 10 have discovered in Simmons’ based on true stories, she pre- Each of the three scenes of Campilongo & Steve Cardenas, 8 pm, FREE, Gina Night Football, 8 pm, FREE; Thursdays: DJ Eli spinning pm, Kate Diamond, 11 pm, FREE; Feb. 23: Kathy Leishman, 10 pm, $8; Feb. 25: Cocktail Angst, 8 pm, hip-hop, house, R&B, reggae and salsa, 9 pm, FREE (23 and what people do for one play, Thompson said, was the dicted audiences would be the play involves interaction Zimmer, 9:30 pm, Julian Velard Duo, 10:15 pm, FREE; Howard Fishman, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 26: Andy and over); Fridays: Live jazz featuring The Poma- Feb. 24: Gary Hood Band, 9 pm, Daniel Marr, 10 pm, another,” Simmons said. usage of silence and the im- able to relate to it. between members of different Statman & Bob Weiner Duo, 8 pm, $8, The 4th St. Swank, 7 pm, FREE with 2-drink minimum, DJ spins Stewart Lewis, 11 pm, FREE; Feb. 25: Alessandro Simmons likes the theater, portance of keeping the action And while Paulter hopes religious groups — Judaism, Niteowls, 10 pm, FREE. salsa and house, 10 pm, ladies FREE all night, men $5 after 11 pm. Riciarelli, 9 pm, T. Griffin Coraline, 10 pm, Jill Steven- she said, because she likes the going without dialogue. He that audience members might Christian Scientology, Islam son, 11 pm, FREE; Feb. 26: Rachel Lipson, 8 pm, Bembe Tommy Eisner, 9 pm, Diane Chuck, 10 pm, Turner excitement of direct commu- said that the pauses frequently leave “with a tear in their eye,” and Catholicism. The varying 81 S. Sixth St. at Berry Street in Williamsburg, (718) Jazz 966 Cody, 11 pm, FREE. nication with people. “And, mean as much as the dialogue. Thompson would like people level of religious devotion 387-5389. 966 Fulton St. at Cambridge Place in Clinton Hill, obviously, I talk a lot,” she “The whole act of waiting to think about the theme of the among the characters plays a Saturdays: Live DJs alongside live Latin percussion fla- (718) 639-6910. Rbar Fridays: Live jazz, 8 pm, $10 suggested donation. quips. is very difficult,” key role in determining the vors, 9 pm, FREE; Sundays: “Universal Rhythms” with 451 Meeker Ave. at Graham Avenue in Greenpoint, DJs Amanda and Nick, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: “Cold (718) 486-6116. As the playwright, Sim- said Park Slope ac- outcome of each story. Hands” with DJ DiGilog, 9:30 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: The Jazz Spot Saturdays: Live music featuring local artists, 10 pm, “Fiyah” with DJ Queen Majesty, 9 pm, FREE; Wednes- mons might not be nervous tor Joe Salgo, 22. When she first started writ- 179 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at Kosciuszko Street in FREE; Sundays: Open Mic, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: THEATER days: “Convalescence” with DJ Stefan Andemicael, 9 Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 453-7825, www.the- “Mikey’s Big Gay Pajama Party,” 10 pm, FREE; before the opening night of “You have to make ing the play, Simmons said pm, FREE; Thursdays: “Toque” with DJ Nat, 9 pm, jazz.8m.com. Wednesdays: Karaoke Night hosted by DJ Jack “The “The Waiting: A Trilogy,” by Paulanne FREE; Fridays: “Call to Drum,” world beat flavors with “Waiting” — which coincides it real.” that it was the act of waiting Mondays: Jam Session, 8 pm, $5; Feb. 19: Jazz meets Wack,” 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Comedy Night, 9:30 Simmons, will be staged at Theater for DJ Miller Cruz, 9 pm, FREE; Feb. 12: DJ Dave Ma- with her 55th birthday — but Salgo, who plays that connected the characters. R&B with Anisa & friends, 9 pm, $10; Feb. 25: Shenole pm, FREE. the New City Community Space (155 First diena, 9 pm, FREE; Feb. 19: DJ Maurice, 9 pm, FREE. Latimer Quartet, 9 pm, $10; Feb. 26: Gerald Cleaver director Thompson is. a doctor in “The Ave. at East 10th Street in Manhattan) Later, she said, she realized Trio, 9 pm, $10. Samba Restaurant “I am terrified,” said Hospital” and a po- Feb. 24-March 13. Performances are that the characters’ religious Black Betty Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Street in JRG Fashion Cafe & Nightclub Thompson, 56. But with a tal- lice officer in “The and Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $15. For convictions were deeply in- Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, www.blackbetty.net. 177 Flatbush Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Fort 9604 Third Ave. at 96th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) ented cast and a playwright Bus Stop,” said reservations, call (212) 254-1109. For volved with why they were Saturdays: DJ Lil’ Shalamar, 11 pm, FREE; Sundays: Greene, (718) 399-7079. 439-0475. more information, call (917) 589-9042 or Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Marquand and DJ Greg who, as Thompson put it, is that the general waiting. Fridays and Saturdays: Live DJ, 11 pm, $10 after mid- Saturdays: “Havana Nights” featuring Nino Torre spin- visit www.theaterforthenewcity.net. Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Rev. Vince Anderson and night; Mondays: “Martini and Mojito Mondays” with ning Latin rhythms, salsa, club classics and disco, 10 “open and receptive to feed- idea of the piece is “A lot of times, as a writer, His Love Choir, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Hot Rocks DJ Nuff Said, 5 pm, FREE. pm, ladies FREE, men $10 (ladies 24 to enter, men 26 back,” — he has worked with that people are you start writing about one sponsored by Miller High Life, 10 pm, FREE; to enter); Fridays: Joe Bee, Donnie C, Brian Large, and Wednesdays: Electric Gypsy, a Balkan dance party, Orlando present “Samba Fridays” with music by DJ both Simmons and most of the people regardless thing,” Simmons said, “but it with DJ Shotnez, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: The Kili Bar-Cafe Sizzahandz, DJ Explor and Ava, 10 pm, $10 (ladies 24 actors in the past — the direc- of where they come from and play: the spiritual reasons turns out to be about some- Greenhouse with DJ Monkone and DJ Emskee, 11 pm, 81 Hoyt St. at State Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 855- to enter, men 26 to enter). FREE; Fridays: DJ Mihoko, 11 pm, FREE. 5574. tor has little to worry about. what they do. we’re on Earth. thing else.” Tuesdays: Open acoustics, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: DJ Thompson, who lives in “We all have similar experi- “I take a religious view of Despite the somber nature Chappy plays rock, hip-hop and funk, 10:30 pm, FREE. Sistas’ Place Brooklyn 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in Bedford- Sunset Park, has directed nu- ences,” he said. the world,” Simmons said. of the three stories within Conservatory Laila Lounge Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766, www.sistasplace.org. merous plays, by both emerg- Fellow actor Deborah Paul- “There is something beyond “Waiting,” she said that they (At PS 29) 425 Henry St. at Baltic Street in Cobble Feb. 19: Steve and Iqua Colson, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $20 ing and established play- ter, who lives in Kensington getting from Monday to Tues- are all funny in parts. 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in in advance, $25 day of the show. Hill, (718) 622-3300, www.brooklynconservatory.com. Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, www.lailalounge.com. wrights, at the Pulitzer and plays a lawyer who comes day and Tuesday to Wednes- “I don’t believe in writing Feb. 20: Black composers in honor of Black History Sundays: “Extraordinary,” new gay Sundays with DJ Prize-winning Theater for the to the hospital to pray with a day.” without humor,” Simmons Month, 1 pm, $5, Harlem on my Mind, theater and per- Giles, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: Karaoke Madness with Southpaw formance in the Harlem Renaissance, 3 pm, FREE. the Corn-Fed Sisters, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Whiskey 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Slope, (718) New City. coworker in need, agreed. But in terms of ritual obser- said. “You have to give your Breath with Rick Royale and Alexander Lowry, 9 pm, 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. “[Waiting”] is more charac- “People are all the same no vance, Simmons considers audience a break.” Brooklyn Lyceum FREE; Wednesdays: Songwriters night with open mic, Feb. 19: Blowfly, The Orang-u-tones, DJ Mr. Fine 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, 9 pm, FREE; Feb. 19: Ryth-OM presents Afrofunk Wine, 8 pm, $10; Feb. 20: James McMurtry, Courtney (718) 398-7301, www.gowanus.com. Massive Uprisers, 9:30 pm, $5; Feb. 22: Devon Kaiser, 8 pm, $12; Feb. 22: Morningwood, The 22-20s, Feb. 19: Don Slovin’s Improv Jam, 9 pm, $5; Feb. 26: Sproule, 10 pm, Kristin Diable, 11 pm, FREE; Feb. 24: The Harlem Shakes, 8 pm, $8; Feb. 23: Bliss Records Earthdriver with Jerome Jordan, 8:30 pm, $10 in Abe Seiferth Group, 10 pm, Don Miguel and his Afro- presents Pisces, Barbez, 7 pm, $TBD; Feb. 24: DeFalco advance, $12 day of the show ($8 with student ID). Cubans, 11 pm, $TBD; Feb. 25: Gary Twinn, 10 pm, and NYCPussypower Productions present FTM Top $TBD; Feb. 26: The Brand, 8 pm, High Speed Chase, Surgery Benefit and Dance Party hosted by Isabel with Charleston Bar 9 pm, The Smashup, 10 pm, Pale Horse, 11 pm, Disel Dean, Dean + the Sex Machines, Kelli Scarr, God-dess, Theory, midnight, $TBD. Peekaboo Pointe, Mama Lou, Time TBD, $TBD; Feb. 174 Bedford Ave. at North Seventh Street in 25: John Brown’s Body, Faith, 8 pm, $12; Feb. 26: KIF, Williamsburg, (718) 782-8717. Earth Stood Still, And This Army, 8 pm, $7. Feb. 19: Fairmont, 8:30 pm, $TBD. Le Dakar Restaurant Stain Chocolate Monkey 285 Grand Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Hill, 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Williamsburg, 329 Flatbush Ave. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 398-8900, www.dakarcafe.net (718) 387-7840, www.stainbar.com. (718) 813-1073. Tuesdays: Spoken word, 9 pm, FREE. Mondays: “Play Dirty,” 5 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: 28 days isn’t enough to honor the Saturdays: Express a.k.a. Open Mic Poetry talent Open mic hosted by singer/pianist Ryan Mercy, 8:30 showcase, 8 pm, $7, Sexy Lounge Party with DJ Ozkar Les Babouches pm, FREE; Thursdays: Mark Growden, 10 pm, FREE; Fuller spinning house, classics and rare grooves, 11 Feb. 19: Sulyn, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 22: Speakeasy, a importance of diversity, but it’s a start. pm, FREE; Sundays: “Krazy Nanny Sundays” with DJ 7803 Third Ave. at 78th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 833-1700. new literary open mic, 8 pm, FREE; Feb. 24: Ithaca Ozz and karaoke with Lisa Love, 6 pm, FREE before 9 Beer Tasting, 9 pm, FREE. pm, $3 after 9 pm; Tuesdays: “Tuesdays After Work” Fridays and Saturdays: Belly dancer Shahrazad, 9 pm, party, 5 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: “Neo-Soul” hosted FREE. by Black Waxx Records, 7 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Host Trash Bar Terry Billy featuring DJ Ras, live music and karaoke, 8 Liberty Heights Tap 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, pm, FREE; Fridays: “Reggae After Work” with live DJ, (718) 599-1000, www.thetrashbar.com. 5 pm, FREE, Live music and DJ, 9 pm, $5. Room Feb. 19: U.S.S. Monitor, 9 pm, Exotic Foxes, 10 pm, 34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook, (718) Julia Marvel, 11 pm, karaoke to follow performances, Cornerstone Bar 246-8050. $7; Feb. 20: Of the Between, 8:30 pm, $TBD; Feb. 21: Fridays and Saturdays: Live music, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 5 O’Clock Shadow Improv and Sketch Comedy, 9 pm, 1502 Cortelyou Road at Marlborough Road in 25: Kitchenrocks Open Jam, 7 pm, FREE. Aireline, 10 pm, Mighty Fine, 11 pm, $6; Feb. 22: La Flatbush, (718) 940-9037. Defense Afterparty, midnight, $TBD; Feb. 23: The Tuesdays: Open mic, 8 pm, FREE. New Spain and Friends, 8:30 pm, $TBD; Feb. 24: The Life Cafe 983 Ladies Room with Apocolypstik (CD release party), 983 Flushing Ave. at Central Avenue in Bushwick, Resistance, The Situationalist, International, 8:30 pm, Crossroads Saloon (718) 386-1133, www.lifecafenyc.com. 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in $5; Feb. 25: Some Action, Weekenders, Carbonas, Tuesdays: Bingo for Beer, 8 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. Beat, Beat, Beat, Mob Stereo, 8:30 pm, Colin’s Open Mic with Chuck, 10 pm, FREE. Fridays and Saturdays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. Karaoke to follow performances, $8; Feb. 26: Black Lips, Manaconda, Sunday Sinners, Sick Fits, DC Europa Night Club Lillie’s Bar Snipers, Monarchy 5, Tampoffs, 8:30 pm, karaoke to 46 Beard St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook, (718) follow performances, $8. 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in 858-9822. Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, www.europaclub.com. Wednesdays: Rib Night with live music and open mic, Two Boots Saturdays: “Saturday VIP,” 9 pm, FREE before 10 pm, 8 pm, $5 (includes all-you-can-eat ribs). $15 after 10 pm; Fridays: Progressive/Dance party, 10 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, pm, FREE before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Feb. (718) 499-3253, www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. 19: Kerry Linder, 7:30 pm, $10 (FREE before 8 pm with The Lucky Cat Feb. 19: The Blues Prophets, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 25: student identification); Feb. 26: An evening of jazz and 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Art Lillard Trio, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 26: Young Mike poetry with Barry Wallenstein featuring guest poet (718) 782-0437, www.theluckycat.com. Brick and the Music Grinders, 10 pm, FREE. Anna Frajlich, 7:30 pm, $10 (FREE before 8 pm with Tuesdays: Joe McGuinty’s Piano Parlor and karaoke, student identification). 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Hex! with DJ Jeremy, 10 200 Fifth pm, FREE; Fridays: “Futurefunk Sessions” with DJ 200 Fifth Ave. at Sackett Street in Park Slope, (718) Five Spot Sport Casual, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 19: Sammytown 638-2925. 459 Myrtle Ave. at Washington Avenue in Clinton Jones, The Devil Spades, The Truents, 9 pm, $5; Feb. Saturdays: DJ Blazer spinning reggae, hip-hop, 10 Hill, (718) 852-0202, www.fivespotsoulfood.com. 20: Bess Rogers, 8 pm, The Jena Campaign, 9 pm, pm, ladies $5, men $10; Fridays: Friday Night Salsa FREE; Feb. 22: Adam McBride, 9 pm, FREE; Feb. 23: Saturdays: DJ Aki, 6 pm, FREE, Super Lowery Bros with a live salsa band and DJs Blazer One and Big Will Fire of Space, 7:30 pm, FREE; Feb. 24: The Batterie, 9 bring weekly live hip-hop and future jazz with DJ Tetsu, spinning salsa, reggae, hip-hop, 10 pm, ladies $5, pm, Peter Gunn, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 26: “Sonic” with 10 pm, $5; Tuesdays: Hot Damn Comedy Night with men $10. DJs Omega and Ultra V, 9 pm, FREE. DJ Kap, 9 pm, $10; Feb. 21: Open turntables hosted by Marlon (bring needles and wax), 8 pm, FREE; Feb. Up Over Jazz Cafe 24: FL Jones Soul Band and DJ Oliver, 9 pm, $5; Feb. The LuLu Lounge 351 Flatbush Ave. at Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, 25: DJ Satoshi, 6 pm, FREE, C-Ups Afrobeat (Under TacuTacu) 134 N. Sixth St. at Bedford (718) 398-5413, www.upoverjazz.com. Orchestra, 9 pm, $5. Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 218-7889, Mondays: Monday Night Jam Session, 9:30 pm, $10 www.ricerepublic.com. plus $5 drink minimum. Frank’s Lounge Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Karaoke, 8 pm, FREE. 660 Fulton St. at South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, Vox Pop Books Cafe (718) 625-9339, www.frankscocktaillounge.com. Magnetic Field 1022 Cortelyou Road at Coney Island Avenue in Saturdays: Sinful Saturdays with DJs Tyrone and 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Flatbush, (718) 940-2084, www.voxpopnet.net. Infinite, 9 pm, $5; Mondays: Classics with DJs Keith Heights, (718) 834-0069, Feb. 20: Open mic, 7 pm, FREE. Porter and James Vincent, 9 pm, $TBD; Tuesdays: www.magneticbrooklyn.com. Mash Up with DJ CX Kidtronik and special guest, 9 pm, Mondays: Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ Exchange, 9 pm, FREE; $TBD; Wednesdays: Karaoke Wednesdays with Davey Feb. 19: Dot Dash presents The Lost Sounds, Shop Waterfront Ale B, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Lonnie Youngblood & The Fronts, DC Snipers, 7:30 pm, $TBD, Penetration with House Blood Brothers, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Ffun Dance DJs Paddy Bullocks, Xtine 16 and Bazooka Joe, 10 pm, 155 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Party, 10 pm, $5. FREE; Feb. 26: Roy Corvair Trio, 7:30 pm, $3, Dave the Heights, (718) 522-3794, www.waterfrontale- Spazz Record Party, 10 pm, FREE. house.com. free103point9 Feb. 19: Chad Coe Trio, 11 pm, FREE; Feb. 26: Anne 97 S. Sixth St. at Bedford Avenue, 2nd floor, in Wil- M Shanghai Bistro Mette Iversen Quartet, 11 pm, FREE. liamsburg, (718) 599-5955, www.free103point9.org. & Den Feb. 19: “Seasonal” with Margarida García and Barry Williamsburg Weisblat, Yuko Nexus6, Radio Ruido, Ting Ting Jahe, 129 Havemeyer St. at Grand Street in Williamsburg, Projexorcism and Matt Bua, 9 pm, FREE. (718) 384-9300, www.mshanghaiden.com. Music Center Fridays and Saturdays: DJ parties, 10 pm, FREE; 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street in Williams- Sundays: Hip-hop karaoke with Dynamic Damien and burg, (718) 384-1654. In 1926, Black History Month was founded to honor and to Galapagos DJ Harry Ballz, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 24: Bret Mosley and Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, $5; Fridays: Live blues, 10 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, guests, 9 pm, FREE. (718) 782-5188, www.galapagosartspace.com. pm, $5. increase awareness of African American History. And 79 years Sundays: Sid and Buddy Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Mon- National Restaurant days: Burlesque a.k.a. “Tassel Twirling Fun,” 10 pm, Zebulon later, it’s still as important as ever to continue this education. So 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Second Street FREE; Tuesdays: New Rock Weekly, 8 pm, $6; Fridays: 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue in Williams- VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 19: Methinks in Brighton Beach, (718) 646-1225, www.come2- national.com. burg, (718) 218-6939, www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. use this February as an opportunity to seek out multicultural presents Williamsburg Bridging, 8 pm, $5; Feb. 21: Feb. 19: Charles Gayle Trio, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 20: Toys in Babeland presents SMUT, 8 pm, FREE; Feb. 22: Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, FREE (with $60 prix fixe dinner); Fridays and Sundays: Jawboning CD Release Party, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 21: Kaiku, 7:30 pm, $8, Punch, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 23: Urb Ryan Sawyer and friends, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 22: The programs and events in your community. Because when we Alt 2.2 or Mutha What? With MuthaWit, Cecilia Suhr, Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, FREE (with Wollesen, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 23: Kalaparush and the The Bunkbeds, 7 pm, $8, Darmstadt, 10 pm, FREE; $45 prix fixe dinner). Light, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 24: Hazmat Modine with Feb. 24: Little Gray Book, 7:30 pm, $5, Hunry March embrace what makes us different, we create a better climate. Wade Schuman, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 25: Butchland Band Experience, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 25: Cirque du Night of the Band, 10 pm, FREE; Feb. 26: Zemog, El Gallo Bueno, Singe Brise, 7 pm, $7; Feb. 26: Eak the Geek and Miss 10 pm, FREE. Crystal Swarovski, 10 pm, $5. Cookers 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Fort —compiled by Chiara V. Cowan Good Coffeehouse Music Parlor (At the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture) 53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope, (718) 768-2972, www.bsec.org. 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Despite seeing its en- Vicar for Education in the Dio- Led by Erik Akhund, a part- The Brooklyn Papers “No, absolutely not,” said Aquinas, at 211 Eighth St., in education, or any number of oth- Michael Bloomberg said other- rollment shrink from 225 stu- cese of Brooklyn, has indicated ner in a venture capital compa- DeRosa when asked if the soon- Park Slope; and Saint Finbar’s, at er groups, including Alcoholics wise this week. He also brought dents to only 150 over the last that the diocese would consider ny in Manhattan and the parent Aspokesman for the Roman to-be-closed schools in Brooklyn 1825 Bath Ave., in Bath Beach. Anonymous. up the issue on the Feb. 11 edi- five years, a large group of sup- business plans from schools that of children at St. Stephen’s, a Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens had been brought up DeRosa said 11 will either Asked whether some of the tion of his weekly radio show. porters say they expect to com- could find ways to significantly group of supporters say they are this week denied reports that the in discussions with city officials. merge or be integrated into one schools might be sold for pri- “I’m optimistic that we will plete a detailed business plan by increase enrollment and raise putting the finishing touches on city had been in months-long Citing shrinking enrollment of four existing schools, two in vate residential use, DeRosa be able to get some more class- the end of the week. private funds while managing a plan expected to be in the discussions to lease school over the last five years, the dio- East Flatbush, and one each in said, “I couldn’t say anything room seats out of this,” Bloom- Msgr. Michael J. Hardiman, also to save money. bishop’s hands by next week. buildings that the diocese will cese announced on Ash Wed- Williamsburg and Midwood. unequivocally at this point. I re- berg said on the show. close for good this summer. nesday the closing of 17 Brook- Although DeRosa acknowl- ally don’t know. I don’t know if ABloomberg spokesman did Diocesan spokesman Frank lyn Catholic schools at the end edged that the Ozone Park school we’re at the point of discussing not return calls for comment by DeRosa told The Brooklyn Pa- of this semester, including some was cited as a space to be leased that. It’s only a week old after press time. pers that while negotiations with in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope for public school use, he said that all.” The suggestion has not de- the city Department of Education and Bensonhurst. individual parishes would decide, Despite DeRosa’s contention terred parents and teachers from are ongoing for a school building Among the schools to close in “in conjunction with the diocese,” that the use of the schools had Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen’s Herpevac that closed last summer in Ozone Brooklyn are: Sacred Hearts and how best to use the other vacated Park, 26 others expected to close St. Stephen’s, at 135 Summit St., properties. He said that uses could Trial for Women TRUCKS… FACT: One in four women has genital herpes and many don’t know they are infected. Continued from page 1 We do surprise actions, we don’t hold a press conference in connec- tion with it,” said Browne. 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This vaccine cannot give you herpes. “I don’t know any truckers who read press releases.” • Competitive rates for young drivers & senior citizens When asked why it was OK to announce the meeting through the precinct’s community council, which is how The Brooklyn Papers If you are interested please call Linda Marcellino, RN at 718- Serving only New Yorkers for over 40 Years was notified a week earlier, Browne said that was different. 250-6882 or Noreen Broderick, RN at 718-250-6869 for more “It’s not secret, but there’s a difference between going to a com- munity council and putting out an announcement,” said Browne. information. “Obviously it will be visible to people on the day it happened,” Browne said, when the agents bring their portable weighing equip- ment and have highway units set up to divert the trucks. He said the weighing would be rescheduled shortly, “assuming no one compromises it again.” GAY FRIENDLY BROOKLYN MEDICAL PRACTICE Yassky’s appearance was intended to draw attention to a bill he • General Male Health Issues Low Rates & Personal Service supports designed to amend the city code that would designate a larger percentage of police traffic enforcement agents (TEAs) to COMPREHENSIVE HIV CARE INCLUDING: An Unbeatable Combination! monitor the city’s truck traffic. 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George M. Gilmer eminent domain to high court –– ATTORNEY AT LAW –– By Jess Wisloski activity for the benefit of its in- should be deciding local laws. Education Law habitants is a legitimate object “These are hard issues — politi- • special education advocacy The Brooklyn Papers • private schools - se habla español — and a fundamental responsi- cal and social and economic issues Aneighborhood group bility — of state and local gov- Matrimonial/Family Law - home — but they’re not hard constitu- consultations that supports developer ernment.” tional issues,” he said. “As a matter • custody • visitation Bruce Ratner’s efforts to The precedent set by the • support • divorce - weekend and evening of law these are really not matters • separation agreements appointments available build a basketball arena, high court in Kelo v. City of for judges to decide. A lot of the le- New London, for which oral Bankruptcy - ask about special rates for housing and office buildings gal argument is geared towards uncontested divorces and in Prospect Heights has arguments will be heard this making that point.” Wills, Trusts and Estates simple bankruptcies filed a “friend of the court” Tuesday, Feb. 22, could impact Siegel, naturally, believes other- brief defending the use of Ratner’s Atlantic Yards plan, wise. 943 Fourth Avenue (718) 788-0100 according to legal experts. “Interpreting the Fifth Amend- eminent domain to con- In early December, Devel- ment of the Constitution of the Brooklyn, NY 11232 Fax: (718) 788-1611 demn private property in a op-Don’t Destroy Brooklyn, an case being heard by the U.S. activist group formed to protest United States is a critical function Supreme Court this week. Ratner’s plan to build a 19,000- of the judicial powers in our system The neighborhood group’s seat arena for the New Jersey and interpreting what the Fifth 30-page amicus brief posi- Nets at Atlantic and Flatbush Amendment means is quintessen- tioned it on the side of the City avenues as well as 17 office tial to judicial authority,” he said. of New London, Conn., in a and residential high-rises, an- Arguing that even a private devel- lawsuit where the state had nounced their filing of an ami- Associated Press opment could fall under the defini- ruled in favor of demolition of cus brief in support of the peti- BUILD, a neighborhood group that supports Bruce Ratner’s plan to build housing and an tion of “public use,” the City of New private homes to make way for tioners in the high-profile New arena over the Long Island Railroad tracks at Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues, also sup- London’s attorney in the case, Daniel a new Pfizer corporate com- London case. ports the use of eminent domain to condemn 11 acres of private property for the plan. Kirsch, said at a forum in December, plex in an area besieged by Joining 99 other organiza- that Connecticut was doing “regula- high unemployment rates. tions and individuals filing and their co-signers, the Rev. tance.” challenges like excessive unem- tory takings” in the Kelo case. Similar to the Connecticut briefs in Kelo vs. New London, Herbert Daughtry, of Boerum “I’m not surprised that ployment rates and excessive “As long as what you’re doing is development, Ratner’s plan re- the group stands with the likes Hill, and the New York City there’s that many Friends Of poverty rates.” relatively related in some way for lies on the state’s condemna- of the American Association and Vicinity Carpenters Labor- the Court briefs,” he said. “Em- Goldberg said he doesn’t be- public use then it counts,” Kirsch Richard A. Klass, Esq. tion of 11 acres of private resi- for Retired People (AARP), Management Cooperation inent domain has run amok in lieve the [Supreme Court] judges said. Your Court Street Lawyer SM dential and commercial National Association for the Trust Fund. this country.” UFN property. BUILD has been ne- Advancement of Colored Peo- Both Daughtry and BUILD Siegel added that briefs gotiating with Ratner over hir- ple (NAACP), and urban plan- are currently in negotiations for sometimes bring to light issues ing agreements. ning expert Jane Jacobs, who labor and benefits concessions not raised during oral argu- Trusts, Estates, Wills, Proxies Both Mayor Michael famously took on New York’s from the Atlantic Yards project. ments. “It could be outcome- Bloomberg and Gov. 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Ikea furniture store in north London, British “Ikea could never have predicted and are gen- of a zoning change that authorities said. The Swedish retailer uinely overwhelmed at the outcome of the would have allowed the expressed shock and regret at the incident. evening and the consequences that the opening of construction of a 130,000- The stabbing victim, a man in his 20s, was at- a home furnishing retailer has had,” Ikea said in square-foot BJ’s Wholesale tacked at around 1:30 am on Feb. 10, near the a statement. Club big box store in the Ikea store, a spokeswoman for London’s Metro- “Under the current circumstances, Ikea Ed- Bronx this week may have politan Police said, adding that his condition did monton will remain closed until further notice. indicated a coming shift in not appear life-threatening. All advertised opening offers have been with- council consideration of The new Ikea warehouse in the Edmonton dis- drawn. Ikea would like to express their concern big box stores. trict had been due to operate 24 hours to mark the and regret at what has happened at the opening of Or, it could have to do with opening, but shut until further notice after 40 min- our new store.” the influence of union and utes because of the unexpectedly large crowds. The store opened at 12:01 am on Feb. 10 and other lobbyists. Some 6,000 people flocked to the Swedish was forced to close at 12:42 am, with crowd “Politics plays a role. It def- furniture store, which had been offering special numbers estimated at between 5,000 to 6,000, an initely does,” said Richard bargains including leather sofas for 45 pounds Ikea spokeswoman said. She added that Ikea had Lipsky, a lobbyist for several ($84). communicated their plans to local police before Many customers abandoned their vehicles in the opening of the new store. groups of organized labor / Johnny Green unions. the middle of a major road near the shop and Assistant Divisional Officer William Bird, of “There’s a whole host of walked to the store, causing severe traffic diffi- the London Fire Service, said he had never seen reasons as to why this stuff culties, police said. In addition to the stabbing anything like the crush before. happens and why it doesn’t victim, one patient was taken to a hospital with “It was extraordinary and to a certain extent happen,” he told The Brook- Associated Press chest pains and four others were treated for mi- unexpected,” Bird told British Broadcasting lyn Papers this week. A large crowd of people wait in line in the rain for an Ikea furniture store to open its doors in New Haven, Conn., July nor injuries, a London Ambulance Service Corp. radio. “There were crush injuries and peo- The action by the council’s 28, 2004. At the opening of an Ikea store outside London at midnight on Feb. 10, a man was stabbed and five other spokesman said. ple suffering from shock from the pushing and Zoning and Franchises and would-be bargain-hunters were treated for minor injuries as a crowd of up to 6,000 forced the superstore to close. Three people died and 17 others were injured shoving.” Land Use committees left Red Hook residents who had opposed construction of a 346,000-square-foot Ikea The same day news of the union organizers. of weight on council votes. store in their neighborhood committee’s vote against BJ’s “The wages and benefits “At the end of the day, al- wondering where all the big- was reported, McGettrick and are much different. Ikea, even most a million workers in the box opposition was when other Red Hook residents though it is non-union, city are unionized. At the end their forces were gathered at joined a group called the they’re paying high wages of the day, that’s a very pow- REAL each step in the city’s land Coalition to Revitalize Our and benefits. You have a erful thing. That is their con- use review process. Waterfronts Now (CROWN) whole different difficulty with stituents,” Purcell said. “How can the council re- in announcing a lawsuit that organizing.” “They’re going to listen to ject a store close to a high- calls the city’s approval of It is the labor support, he our members. They know this way [Bruckner Expressway] Ikea illegal. said, that means votes and is our members and we’re ESTATE because of too much traffic, That followed a slew of campaign dollars to elected of- speaking on their behalf.” but then approve an anti- fines issued last month to ficials. Purcell, an organizer for union one that’s three times Ikea’s contractors on the Red “Don’t forget that in the United Food and Commercial CO-OPS / CONDOS FOR SALE For Rent / Brooklyn CONDOS larger that’s next to a park? Hook site by the city Depart- Ikea situation, Ikea also hired Workers Union Local 1500 & CO-OPS asked John McGettrick, a pe- ment of Environmental Pro- a very well-connected lobby- said the unions threw their Midwood titioner in a lawsuit against tection worried her. ist, Yoswein New York,” Lip- force against BJ’s after the re- NO BROKER’S FEE, Ocean Avenue, For Sale / Brooklyn “I’m concerned about the sky said, referring to the pub- tailer “raised the ire of the la- Spacious 1BR apartment for rent the city and Ikea, who chairs $800/mo. + 1 mo. sec. Has new kitchen the Red Hook Civic Council. environmental issues that lic relations firm owned by bor community. I think Ikea appliances. Near all. 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In the wake of Wal-Mart’s labor organizers and lobbyists fundraiser for Council Speaker ing on June 30, 2004. The 57 MONTAGUE STREET No brokers. You can see photos announced plans to move to all agreed that the key ele- Gifford Miller’s campaign, women say the charges were New at: the city — the first is planned ment that made box stores bringing in $25,425 through false and brought against The Breukelen http://www/geocities.com/alinaogirls/Apart for Rego Park, Queens, but like BJ’s and Wal-Mart repul- her lobbying efforts, according them because they were try- Spacious 2-Bedroom/2 Bathroom apartment Millennium ment.html?1105412428375 the nation’s largest retailer is sive to elected officials was to the Village Voice. ing to organize a union. with Manhattan Skyline views. 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