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Attack of the Clones Covering the bases Season openers are open season on SI Yanks Look to The Brook- lyn Papers for the By Vince DiMiceli ing bag, the Staten Island Yan- The Cyclones went 6-2 against “With the Yankees and us BEST coverage of the The Brooklyn Papers kees, earning former New York the Baby Bombers during last bringing guys down for the play- Brooklyn Cyclones. Mets star Howard Johnson his year’s regular season before tak- off, it was like a little war,” John- Only The Brooklyn Ah, minor league baseball in first victory as a manager, while ing their best-of-three first-round son said. “And I guess they we’re Papers features Gersh Brooklyn, where the faces may continuing their dominance over New York-Penn playoff series — a little po’d at us after winning Kuntzman’s “RIDIN’ THE CYCLONES,” change but the end-result, it the team they unseated as New beginning a rivalry that had the the games last year.” weekly game-by-game round-ups, the team’s seems, remains the same. York-Penn League champions bigwigs in the Bronx and Queens Still, Johnson, who served last “UPS & DOWNS,” and “WHO’S A BUM,” The Brooklyn Cyclones last season. sending down players from high- year as the Cyclones hitting The Papers’ pick for player of the week. kicked off their 2002 season The next night, in their home er levels in hopes of earning New coach, pointed out that this year’s Pick up The Brooklyn Papers every week, Brooklyn Cyclones center fielder Alhaji Turay connects, launching a Tuesday night with an 8-5 win opener, the Cyclones defeated the York City’s minor league brag- crop of players — which in- or find our Cyclones coverage on the Web at www.BrooklynPapers.com. first-inning double Tuesday night on Staten Island. BP / Gary Thomas over their cross-Narrows punch- Yanks again, this time 6-4. ging rights. See CYCLONES on page 2 THIS WEEK IN Home Improvement: GO 6-7 NY Waterway to float ferry: p7
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By Heather J. Wilson stockroom of the store was under- customers through their lines faster tile floors in a rich, beige checker- tioning and a great view. That The Brooklyn Papers taken as phase one of the project, because of technologically ad- board pattern and on colored carpets helps.” Bay Ridge’s Century 21 depart- turning 24,000 square feet of space vanced cash registers and perhaps, among wider aisles. They are now As McCarthy made his way ment store unveiled a new addi- into the women’s ready-to-wear and he said, better attitudes. offering 27 individual dressing around the perimeter of the new floor intimate apparel departments, and “They all talked about how nice room stalls, faster lines, eye-catch- — where areas of unstained wood tion and remodeled second floor adding to the basement and main it would be to work up here,” Mc- ing displays and better lighting on on June 14 that brought with it a and construction materials stand as levels out of which the store has op- Carthy said on Friday, while survey- the new floor, McCarthy said. evidence of its newness — employees slew of anxious shoppers ready to erated for 35 years ago. ing the new floor to see how it was Hanan Eid, a supervisor on the nodded at his smile-heavy inspection. sample the bargain store’s first According to Mike McCarthy, running. “They are happy.” second floor, said the new environ- step toward offering a more mod- the assistant store manager, the new, Among the racks of designer ment is refreshing and has meant an “We have all been waiting for ern shopping experience. second floor doubled the size of clothes at marked-down prices — increase in productivity among the this,” he said. “Now to see the ac- Horst Design International, a those two departments and has al- the sales element the department cashiers she oversees. tion and to hear those registers ring- Long Island-based architectural firm, ready begun to transform the opera- store is known for — Century 21 “The whole system is just work- ing, it is just great.” Customers shop in the new Century 21 store at 86th Street and is redesigning the store over three tions of the store as a whole. employees working on the second ing better,” she said. “It’s a bigger The architects worked with Cen- Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge. The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan phases. The former roof area and The cashiers, for one, are moving floor are walking on new, porcelain- environment, with better air condi- See CENTURY on page 7
If you want more business, you have to ask for it — by advertising in The Brooklyn Papers. To get started, call 834-9161. Lost towers loom over game 2 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM June 24, 2002 Baseball and hot dogs By Gersh Kuntzman for The Brooklyn Papers Kevin Deaton threw five UPs innings of two-hit ball in the Cyclones’opening night & victory on Tuesday. He’s 6- DOWNs foot-4 and 240 pounds, and
shaking Deaton’s hand feels / Gary Thomas like dancing with a grizzly bear. Yet there’s one Coney Island sport that even he legation, but was pleased that doesn’t think he’s man Deaton considered Kobayashi
enough to handle. a sporting colleague. Papers The Brooklyn “That Japanese guy ate 50 “Kevin Deaton is clearly Cyclones pitcher and hot dog-lover Kevin Deaton. hot dogs in 12 minutes! I saw impressed with these athletes,” it on a documentary,” Deaton Shea said. “It tells you some- hitting right fielder came to bat Having a ball said, launching into a poetic thing that a gifted professional in the third inning of Tuesday’s The Cyclones, in conjunc- The Manhattan skyline as it looks now from the Ballpark at St. George (above), and as it looked last year over the tribute to the gustatory gladia- baseball player like Kevin opening game in Staten Island, shoulder of Staten Island Yankees right fielder Jeff Christensen. The Brooklyn Papers / Gary Thomas (above) and Greg Mango tors who compete every July 4 Deaton is humbled in the pres- tion with the Police Athletic Mark Lazarus, better known as League, are initiating a new in the hot dog-eating contest at ence of the world’s greatest “The Mayor of Section 14” for summer camp and mentoring t used to be the most they got to their Sec. 8 seats. Nathan’s, just down the block eaters.” his antics at Keyspan Park, beautiful backdrop to a “I remember last year being from Keyspan Park. For his part, Deaton was yelled out, “Hey, Noel. If you program for local kids this Ibaseball game in the happy that they intentionally “I may be able to throw a just happy to be playing ball in hit a home run, I’ll buy you a summer. The camp, called world. Now, it’s just an ugly built the stadium to feature the baseball, but I’m not blessed such a historic neighborhood. lobster dinner!” “NAT’s Kids,” offers a two- reminder. skyline,” Giustino said. “But with that talent,” Deaton said, “It’s an honor to be part of Devarez promptly delivered week session for just $10 and When it opened for busi- now, I don’t know. I guess it’s clearly impressed, though du- the same Brooklyn history as the requested four-bagger. After runs from Monday through ness on June 24, bious that a small man like that contest,” he said, adding the game, though, Devarez said Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. 2001, the prin- Takeru Kobayashi — the that he was sad that the Cy- he hadn’t heard Lazarus and had Sessions are July 8-19, July ciple attraction idin’t greatest eater in world history clones would be out of town hit the home run out of a com- 22-Aug. 2 or Aug. 5-16. To of Richmond R he es — could down that many hot on July 4, forcing him to miss petitive, not physical, hunger. sign up, head for the Keyspan County Ball- Cyclon dogs without medical or me- the event. But Lazarus said he’d hold Park lobby (1904 Surf Avenue park at St. Like they always said in with Gersh Kuntzman dicinal assistance. “I think he’s up his end of the bargain. “I’ll at West 17th Street) on June 20 George, home taking something to break Brooklyn, Kevin, “Wait ‘til still buy him a lobster dinner from 4 pm to 6 pm, June 22 of the Staten Is- down the food.” next year!” anytime he wants it,” Lazarus from 10 am to 1 pm, or June land Yankees, George Shea, president of Lobster tale said. “It’s the honorable thing 26-27 from 4 pm to 6 pm. was the Lower Manhattan still a nice view, but it’s not the the International Federation of Noel Devarez, your lobster to do. Half the stadium heard Make sure to bring a copy of skyline towering across the real view.” year, a bunch of guys went to stadium that the World Trade Competitive Eating, which is waiting. me promise to buy him dinner. your child’s birth certificate harbor just beyond the center Everyone talks of “moving Ground Zero and were affect- Center is missing,” he said. runs the contest, denied the al- Before the Cyclones’ power- I can’t back out on that.” and immunization record. field wall. The skyline gave on” or “finding closure,” but ed in a different way. “For us, our job is to let that minor-league park a ma- Villiers wasn’t sure he ever “I’m not even from New everyone acknowledge it in jor-league feel, something that would. York, but seeing those tow- their own way and then neither Shea nor Yankee stadi- “I think I will always come ers fall changed my life be- make sure they have a good until the ninth, when Ender der got on base, and the guys ums, for all their history, could here and say, ‘Something’s cause I had a chance to see time watching the Yankees. Chavez and Ragsdale worked in the middle drove them in. match. missing.’ That will be the bur- them before,” said the Ari- The feeling we get when we back-to-back walks with one They had some good at bats But that skyline is now a den our generation will carry. zona native, an American look at the skyline won’t go CYCLONES… out. Up stepped center fielder there, and everything worked scar. And everyone who en- But younger kids will grow flag sewn just above the away for a while, but it will. Alhaji Turay, a 21-year-old out.” tered the ballpark for Tuesday up and not even know. It’ll be number on his back. “Now, It’s still a gorgeous stadium Continued from page 1 first run of the season. out of Auburn, Wash., who In the home opener on night’s opener picked at it. like if I went up to where the looking out over the center with a gorgeous view.” cludes just nine players from An inning later, the Cy- was left stranded at third after Wednesday, a sellout crowd “It’s what everyone is talk- Polo Grounds was. I wouldn’t field wall, it all comes back.” And, Getzler reminded, last year’s squad — don’t quite clones picked up three two-out rocketing a double to the 390- of 8,083 watched the Yankees ing about,” said Joe Tribiano, notice anything wrong, but For Staten Island Yankees whatever is built at the World RBIs, thanks to a run-scoring understand the rivalry yet. foot mark in dead center field manage only 2 hits off starter an usher in Sec. 8, which once there would be old-timers in owner Josh Getzler, it never Trade Center site will be visi- “Some of them get it, but single by Harper and a had a commanding view of that neighborhood who would went away. Getzler saw the ble from the ballpark, too. screaming two-run homer in the first inning. and winner Yunior Cabrera. some of them didn’t,” he said. That shot turned out to be a The Cyclones struck early home plate, the infield, the say, ‘Ah, you should’ve seen horror of Sept. 11 from a But until then, Staten Island “Then, they show up here, from Devarez, one of the outfield and the Twin Towers. it then.’” luxury box at the stadium baseball fans will have to en- holdovers from last year’s preview of things to come, as in the bottom of the first, scor- with the big crowd, and they he sent another rocket to the ing two runs on third baseman “The World Trade Center Cyclones catcher Tyler and then fielded calls all dure their lopsided, mis- suddenly feel the pressure of squad. made the city complete. You Beuerlein is in that younger morning from city officials shapen, shrunken, desecrated After Deaton was replaced gap in right-center, plating Brett Harper’s single before the game.” both runners and leaving Tu- tacking on a third run on Bob- look up now and it’s just emp- generation, but said he was who talked of using the ball- view, a panorama that is no Pressure that the Cyclones with East Amherst’s Dave Lohrman, the Yankees broke ray at third. He later scored on by Malek’s base-knock. ty. That’s bad enough, but then also profoundly affected by his park as a makeshift morgue. longer “the best thing about seemed to deal with quite well. you start thinking about WHY return to the Richmond Coun- Getzler talks about the this stadium,” as then-Mayor out their bats, picking up two Harper’s two-out single, put- After a solo home run by Behind the two-hit pitching unearned runs in the sixth ting the Clones up by three. the Yanks Omir Santos in the they’re missing and you get ty Ballpark, where he played need to move on, but even he Giuliani called it when he of Florida-native Kevin sad all over again.” several games last year. It’s admits he hasn’t. Over his christened the stadium last thanks to a throwing error by That was enough for Rylie top of the seventh, the Clones Deaton (5 IP, 0 ER), the Lohrman, and following that Ogle, the southpaw from Cal- scored yet another three in the This is Staten Island — a ironic, considering that minor- desk, he still has a picture of year. ’Clones jumped out to a 4-0 part of the city that was dispro- league baseball players are himself standing on the site The former mayor talks of a with three runs in the seventh ifornia who, after giving up bottom of the fourth, thanks to lead by the end of the third in- on a two-out, bases-loaded back-to-back singles to start cather Abraham Ayala’s dou- portionately wounded on Sept. supposed to be about hope and of the ballpark before it was “soaring” memorial on the ning. 11. Everyone here knows dreams, not nightmares. built, the Twin Towers loom- World Trade Center site. Fans triple by the Yanks cleanup the ninth, settled down to ble and a pair of Yankee er- In the second, designated hitter, John Ramistella. strike out Jared Koutnik and rors later in the inning. someone who was affected by “No matter where I am, I’m ing behind him. On Tuesday of the Richmond County Ball- hitter Brett Harper and right the attacks. And now, going to always looking for those Twin night, the Yankees perma- park at St. George hope he’s Still, that left the score tied Eric Verbryke before inducing Sloppy fielding and walks fielder Noel Devarez led the the ballpark on Staten Island Towers,” said Beuerlein, who nently set aside Sec. 9, seat not talking figuratively. at 5-5, as the Clones had Ramistella to pop up to short threatened to make the game inning off with back-to-back provides no respite. remembers being awed by the 11 to honor the victims of the Gersh Kuntzman is also a picked up an unearned run to end the game. close, by Cyclones releiver singles. After Edgar Ro- Dominick Giustino and World Trade Center when he terror attack. columnist for the New York earlier in the frame when “It worked out just the way Omar Anez closed the door Tom Villiers started talking and a few Cyclones team- “Listen, it’s obvious to Post and Newsweek.com. His driguez flew out to second, Corey Ragsdale walked and we wanted it,” a beaming on the Yankees in the eight about the scar even before mates visited it last year. This anyone who comes to this Web site is at www.gersh.tv. catcher Abraham Ayala sin- later scored on a passed ball. Johnson said after the game. and ninth, enducing two in- gled to drive in Brooklyn’s The score remained knotted “The guys at the top of the or- ning-ending double plays.
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One week later, the trans- Brooklyn College will allow you to As this went to press, police said they sexuals returned to the store, and once again, in the Barbie aisle, Mc- Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he wants to relocate about 800 school administrators be the best, supporting you with still had not determined a motive for the Grath said, the discrimination began. stabbing. “One said, ‘If one of them passes me, I’m gonna hit them with a to the recently renovated Tweed Courthouse, outstanding academic programs According to Marisol, another resident bat,’” McGrath testified. next to City Hall, by fall. The board is cur- and excellent advisement. of the building, Rothman always sat on McGrath holds that regardless of her sexual orientation, the em- rently housed in Downtown Brooklyn. the stoop or stood inside the locked doors ployees of the Bath Beach Toys ‘R Us were attacking her. In the WABC-TV interview, which aired Sat- Choose from more than one of the building so that she could start con- “They made me feel like garbage,” she said. urday, Bloomberg said he would “absolutely” hundred majors and programs, versations with tenants as they passed by. The three transsexuals made a formal complaint to the store man- move the board to the courthouse — which re- “I just moved in on Saturday,” Marisol agement following the second incident and one month later received a cently got an $89 million facelift. including Accounting, Business, said. “She showed me my apartment at reply from corporate Toys ‘R’ Us noting that “the fact the incident oc- Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani had planned Computer Science, Education, the end of May. She used to screen the curred on our premises does not automatically make us responsible.” to make the building, built in 1878, the new home tenants here. I hear different things from They then filed a complaint with the city Human Rights Com- of the Museum of the City of New York. But Film, Health and Nutrition different people about her. But to me, she mission. It was then that Toys ‘R’ Us offered each of the transsex- Bloomberg said the building was not suitable for Sciences, and Theater. was great.” uals “100 Geoffrey Dollars,” the name given to the store’s gift that purpose because it had too many windows Marisol said that although the inci- certificates, named for the store mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe. and little wall space for displaying art work. Brooklyn College offers affordable dent appeared to be a random act of vio- But according to McGrath, those “Geoffrey Dollars” were never The mayor previously has said he also wants tuition, financial aid, and lence, it has still made her think hard taken. Instead, the three filed a federal lawsuit and the jury trial to put a small school in the courthouse to remind about the neighborhood to which she started Monday. “bureaucrats … why they have jobs and what scholarship assistance. just moved. In exiting the courtroom on Wednesday, Toys ‘R’ Us lawyer their mission is (and) hopefully will keep them “It is random, but God, I just moved Nicholas Goodman noted a gag order issued last week by Judge focused on making our school system better.” here,” she said, while standing in front Charles Sifton. Bloomberg, who recently won control of the of the makeshift lobby memorial. “It is “All I can say is, ‘I can’t talk to you,’” Goodman said. school system, said he hopes to persuade New strange too, because this is such a busy Sifton did say the day in court was spent on testimony. The plain- York City's 1.1 million public school students street.” tiffs’ lawyers, Thomas Shanahan and Anthony LoPresti, also declined to wear uniforms. Think There was a funeral for Rothman to comment, but said one of the plaintiffs, a Toys ‘R’ Us manager, a “I can tell you, as the parent of two kids who Tuesday after which she was buried in security guard and a witness to the bat comment had testified that day. had uniforms, it saves a fortune and it sets a Brooklyn College a New Jersey cemetery. The trial was scheduled to resume at 9:30 am Thursday, June 20. tone,” Bloomberg said. Brooklyn College closure for the family,” Hale said The City University of New York on his way out of the sentencing. 2900 Bedford Avenue, MURDER… Maria Manolis said June 7 Brooklyn, New York 11210 that Manolis family members and friends, in addition to the Continued from page 1 Elaine, as they watched from the handful already in the court- (718) 951-5001 man life should not be allowed bench directly behind the prose- room, were on their way up the www.brooklyn.cuny.edu to walk free,” she continued. cutor, was followed by Gold- elevator when Galante said what “He is responsible for the pain I berg’s question as to whether or they had been expecting to hear. feel, my family feels and the not Galante was intoxicated at “We had known about the plea community feels. We will not the time of the incident. agreement for a couple weeks or Callan / Tom allow this person to taint the liv- “Yes,” Galante answered. so,” she said. “There were more of ing memory of our son.” The judge then asked if my family coming, but it went so Manolis, a Bay Ridge resident Galante knew what he was doing quickly. They just wanted to make and St. John’s University student, when he stabbed Manolis. sure they gave us support. They
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Tuesday’s academic festivities res- MICROCOMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN me,” Galante said in his statement he was born. “He was a happy each other and the faculty with heartfelt en- onated with the earned pleasures of to the Manolis family. “I just apol- kid,” he said. “You can’t find thusiasm. Perhaps the loudest reception was achievement. (718)871-7292 ogize to you guys, I really do.” this kid today.” for the valedictorian, Rita Caruso-Napoli- Indeed, dreams can come true, if you Galante was upset Manolis had The Manolis family publicly tano. Ms. Napolitano is married with three work hard and attend a caring college like PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM been spotted by a friend talking to thanked Hale inside and outside children. While attending Touro, she con- Touro. — Gary Sheinfeld (718)265-6534 ext.1003 his girlfriend in the bar. 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Vin- cent Gentile have called on special- election veterans and long-time opera- What you can do tives to take the reins of their bids for Having your hearing checked by an the redrawn 23rd state Senate seat. Leading Golden’s election charge will audiologist can provide the answer you be Walter Pacholczak, a former campaign need. consultant to last February’s Staten Island Mediterranean special-election winner Assemblyman If you suspect you or someone you know Matthew Mirones, in partnership with G • R • I • L • L long-time Golden operative Jeffrey Kraus. may have a hearing problem, call today Meanwhile, Gentile has turned to his for a personal appointment for a Turkish Cuisine past campaign manager, Steve Casey, who earned a purple heart from one of Manhat- FREE HEARING CONSULTATION. Appetizers tan’s most contentious, and closest, state LUNCH SPECIAL Senate races — Liz Krueger’s 2001 victo- 748-2630 / 745-5169 Hummus $3.00 Monday through Friday ry over Republican Assemblyman John Tabouleh $3.00 11:30am - 3:30pm Ravitz, of which Gentile vs. Golden has drawn comparison. T Babaghanouj $3.00 H $4.50 While Gentile might seem the favorite E AMERICAN HEARING CENTER Fried Calamari $5.90 at first glance — owed to advantages such Choice of Soup OR as being a six-year veteran of the office, 533 86th Street Vincent Gentile BP / File photo Marty Golden BP / File photo Stuffed Salad OR French Fries having 65 percent of his former district in Grape Leaves $3.00 the redrawn lines, and a host of endorse- - GYRO SANDWICH - ments on the local, state and city levels — Grilled pers this week about Gentile’s campaign. Pacholczak, a former legislative assistant - FALAFEL SANDWICH - the race is anything but a shoe-in. He is Vegetables $3.00 running against a well-known, well-liked “But I worked on Gentile 2000, by the under Mirones - CHICKEN SHISH SANDWICH - opponent, and he fully anticipates being way, so we have a good track record to- Neither Pacholczak nor Kraus returned gether.” calls for comment. Platters - GRILL CHICKEN SANDWICH - outspent by as much as 3-to-1; and he is a Democrat, the minority party in the state Casey also helped on Joe Bova’s unsuc- Golden, who as a Bay Ridge-Dyker Gyro $7.00 - CHICKEN ADANA SANDWICH - Senate, raising the inevitable question of cessful run for the Bay Ridge state Senate Heights councilman also enjoys an incum- IDGE AY seat against Robert DiCarlo in 1993. bency of sorts, will have a head-start on R B efficacy in Albany. Lamb Shish $8.90 “Steve Casey knows the district back- the campaign while Gentile is in Albany, Open 7 days 11am-11pm For those who count Gentile the under- Chicken Shish $7.90 dog, however, supporters are quick to wards and forwards,” Gentile said. in addition to his financial advantages,. Diner & Restaurant Asked of some similarities between the The session for the state legislature Grilled point to the Krueger-Ravitz race for Man- Free Delivery hattan’s Upper East Side state Senate seat, races, Casey said, “The big one that jumps keeps Gentile in Albany three days a $1.95 Boned Chicken $7.90 out is the enrollment issue.” week, and will probably run until the end Monday-Friday + tax Catering where a candidate successfully hurdled Baby identical obstacles. While totally accurate counts are diffi- of this month, before resuming in January. ~ BREAKFAST It should not be surprising therefore that cult to provide, the latest estimates are that “If you have a challenger who doesn’t SPECIAL: 7-11AM ~ Lamb Chops $13.90 about 52 percent of the redrawn 23rd dis- have a full-time job — wink wink — it’s 9300 5th Ave. Gentile tapped a veteran of the Krueger- 2 eggs, toast, homefries, juice, Grilled Ravitz race as his campaign manager. trict is made up of registered Democrats a lot easier [for him],” Gentile quipped Boneless Trout $9.90 Casey served as the deputy campaign versus roughly 24 percent Republican. shortly before officially announcing his coffee or tea. Eat in only 238-8866 manager for Liz Krueger several months About 19 percent are unaffiliated to either campaign on June 7. ago. party, according to Casey. City Council positions are officially Despite being woefully outspent, Liz The Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Gerrit- considered part-time offices, because they $4.95 Krueger managed to beat Ravitz by more sen Beach and Marine Park neighbor- allow members to remain in their home ~ LUNCH: ALL WRAPS ~ + tax than 8,000 votes in a seat that for more hoods hold an admittedly more conserva- districts and to maintain their given pro- Includes Dessert than 30 years had been held by Republi- tive breed of Democrat than Krueger’s fessions. Golden, a retired police officer, is $3.95 can Roy Goodman. Goodman vacated his Upper East Side constituency, however, the proprietor of the Bay Ridge Manor Personal Pan Oven Pizza + tax office for a position within the Bloomberg emboldened by the Independence Party banquet Hall. Gentile does not maintain a asa administration. endorsement of Gentile announced this professional practice. C The spending differences between the week, both Casey and Gentile expect to Once in campaign mode, however, he $8.95 two were massive, with the state Republi- win third-party votes that tend to carry anticipates some lessons from the Krueger + tax can Party pouring millions into the Ravitz around three to four percentage points on race to go into effect. ~ EARLY BIRD lama campaign in order to hold onto the seat. the Independence line. “This is a campaign like Liz Krueger’s Dinner Special ~ Ravitz spent about $5 million to Krueger’s In addition to the Independence Party campaign where we are going to take it to a r Complete Dinner: Choice of 20 Entrees, Soup, Calamari at it’s Best endorsement, Gentile will appear on the the streets in the district,” Gentile said. i $2.5 million. Salad, Potato and Veg., Coffee or Tea & Dessert C Working Families and Democratic Party “I will be all over the place, like Rico- Those figures are particularly lofty giv- en the status of a special election, howev- lines. Golden will likely appear on the chet Rabbit. As soon as I get relieved from ~ POWER HOUR ~ er, Golden has already stated that he ex- Conservative Party line, in addition to the my Albany duties I will be there much Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm pects to spend “considerably more” than Republican ballot. more.” 7404 5th Ave. $800,000. 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Month Tuesday night for their Fourth Avenue at 69th quick eyes and quick response Street was robbed of $900 on 86th Street at Fourth Av- in a May 10 attempted bank worth of perfume and enue on June 14. robbery at a North Fork Bank cologne June 16 after two at 6501 11th Ave. Cars stripped men filled up a bag with the Some time after 5 pm on Sgt. James Taylor accompa- bottles and fled the store. nied by police officers Vincent June 12, a thief hopped the Giardello and Harry Kirschner According to police, one of fence of a parking lot at the of the 68th Precinct anti-crime the two men filled a foil-lined northeast corner of Sixth Avenue unit task force, brought about bag with 23 bottles of perfume and 65th Street and broke into a the arrest of a four-time bank from a locked glass cabinet as 1999 Nissan Altima. the other man acted as a look- robber, as the criminal was ex- Mango / Greg Breaking in through the driv- iting the bank on May 10, sec- out. A store employee noticed er-side window, the bandits tore the suspicious activity and onds after he decided the bank out the airbags and computers. upon the robbers’ quick exit, was too crowded to rob. They also stripped parts from an began to chase the two men Edward Callahan, 47, of unlocked car in the same lot. out of the store. Long Island, walked into the Papers The Brooklyn Police have no suspects. One bandit fled into the bank at 10:45 am that day wear- Police Officers Vincent Giardello and Harold Kirschner flank Captain The Bay Ridge Paper reporter Heather Wilson receives a certificate of ap- subway while the other en- Jewel heist ing a fake beard and dark sun- Dominick Colasuomo after receiving “Cop of the Month” awards at preciation from 68th Precinct Community Council President Frank Grassi gaged in a struggle with the More than $2,000 in jewelry glasses. His demeanor and ap- Tuesday’s meeting of the 68th Precinct Community Council. for coverage of community council meetings held throughout the district. store employee, who attempt- was stolen from a home on pearance was quickly pegged as ed to take back the property. Ridge Boulevard at 86th Street suspicious by the cops, who put around 1:30 pm on June 14. anything, but made a big mis- by the police officers and According to Taylor, no- Manhattan since January. the precinct council, said Tues- The man swung violently at him under surveillance as he en- the employee, police said, and While the homeowners were take as he was wearing latex found to be in possession of a body in the bank was aware of Callahan was arraigned day that the good police work tered the bank. threatened to injure him. out, police said, burglars broke According to police reports, gloves upon his exit that he did fake explosive device made of Callahan’s intentions. Calla- May 11 on four counts of not only took an armed robber Upon getting away, the au into the house by picking the Callahan looked around the not have on before he entered. three flares taped together, a han, he said, had committed bank robbery. off the streets but also solved a de toilette-thief then fled to a front door lock and reportedly bank and exited without trying Callahan was then approached battery and a ransom note. three other bank robberies in Frank Grassi, president of total of four bank robberies. parked car with North Caroli- made off with $2,600 in jewelry. na plates, and attempted to Purse grab drive off. But his attempt to While shopping in a Third flee was hindered when he hit Avenue grocery store at 94th another parked car. Once out Street, shortly before 3 pm on of the parking lot, the man June 14, a woman reported that headed westbound on Bay her purse was stolen from her Ridge Avenue. cart. The woman turned away Meanwhile, police arrested to pick groceries from a shelf, his alleged accomplice, 43, in and when she returned her at- the Bay Ridge Avenue subway tentions to the cart she noticed station. According to police, that her purse, and reportedly the one who got away, accord- $400 in cash inside it, were ing to witness, had a firearm. gone. Various credit cards and An employee of the drug- $400 in checks were also re- store said none of his three co- ported stolen with the purse. workers who ran after the ban- dits were injured. Hey, baby Rolex taken A 59-year-old man awoke to the sound of breaking glass While remodeling her house and a woman standing in the on 86th Street at Third Avenue bedroom of his home on 74th on June 14, a woman reported to Street at Colonial Road around police that an unknown man 4 am on June 14. “I came to crept into her master bedroom see you, baby,” the woman and stole a Rolex watch from her said. Upon confronting the dresser drawer. The incident al- woman, who the man report- legedly occurred around 2 pm. edly knew, a struggle ensued. She valued the watch at $10,000. When he called 911, the 24- Robbed at work year-old woman reportedly fled A women reported that via a back window and down $780 and numerous credit the fire escape to 74th Street. cards were taken from her Police later arrested the woman work locker at a clothing store for breaking into the home. Cap tapped for Council redraw team
By Heather J. Wilson of Fordham University School The Brooklyn Papers of Law and New York Univer- sity. He lives in Brooklyn and Mayor Michael Bloom- is married to the former Dena berg has appointed Bay Counavelis. They have three Ridgite Charles Capeta- children, Basil Thomas, John nakis to the panel that will Anthony and Evan Jordan. redraw City Council dis- His father, Basil Capetan- trict lines based on the akis, is a long-time Bay Ridge 2000 Census. community activist and mem- Bloomberg announced his ber of Community Board 10. seven appointments on June The three appointments to 14. the redistricting panel made by According to the City Char- Bensonhurst-Staten Island ter, the council speaker ap- Councilman James Oddo, who points five members, the mi- is the minority leader, are: for- nority leader appoints three, mer Giuliani legislative affairs and the mayor appoints seven. advisor Christian Browne, of The City Charter also requires Manhattan, attorney Anthony that the panel members must Giaccio, of Staten Island and be from different boroughs and Mark Wurzel, of Queens, a le- reflect the racial diversity of gal counsel to former minority the city. leader Alfred Cerullo. Capetanakis, who said he The appointments of Oddo had been unaware he would be and Bloomberg, both Republi- appointed to the panel until he cans, account for 10 of the 15 was informed on Friday, had panel members, in sharp con- to step down from School trast to the vast Democratic Board 20 as soon as he accept- majority of City Council, and citywide, elected officials. ed the appointment. For that, Oddo said his overall game Capetanakis called the panel plan in redistricting is to appointment “bittersweet.” strengthen the existing Repub- “I was thrilled to find out. It lican districts, which currently gives me the honor of serving only number four citywide. the city now, not just the dis- With the redraw, Oddo said he trict, and when the mayor calls would like to create, “Fair- upon you, it’s an honor,” he fight districts, where there is a said. “I know we have to eval- fair fight and an opportunity uate the effect of the popula- for a Republican to run a race. tion shift and hopefully we “This has been a one-party will do so taking into account town. New York City is a De- every community’s needs and mocratic town. I think the city every community’s wishes. is better off when there is an The purpose is to really make even, two-party system, and I sure the people have a voice.” point to my home borough of Capetanakis has served on Staten Island for that.” the school board since 1993. In Staten Island, the 49th He was board president from district is headed by Democra- 1994 to 1997 and from 1999 to tic Councilman Michael 2000, before stepping down to McMahon, and the 51st dis- run for the Republican nomi- trict by Republican Council- nation to the 23rd state Senate man Andrew Lanza. District seat against Robert Di- “That openly means the Carlo. Capetanakis ran with constituents are better served,” the backing of Councilman Oddo said. “If we can create Marty Golden and Rep. Vito fair-fight districts and win Fossella. He lost by just 259 some more seats and create votes. some fair balance, I think that Capetanakis is a partner in is good for the city.” the Manhattan law firm Oddo is also looking to ad- Capetanakis & Preite. He is dress the issue of areas in the former law clerk of U.S. Brooklyn being drawn into ar- District Judge Jose Gonzalez eas in Staten Island, as his dis- Jr. and is a certified public ac- trict is, or borough-to-borough countant. Capetanakis is also overlapping in general. the vice-chairman of the New The commission must pres- York State Project Finance ent a preliminary redistricting Agency, which Gov. George plan by November in prepara- Pataki appointed him to last tion for the City Council elec- year. Capetanakis is a graduate tions to be held in 2003. 6 THE BENSONHURST PAPER THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM June 24, 2002 “WHAT?” Hurst bank robbed by If this is your first response ... you’re not alone. This is how ‘bomb’-toting bandit approximately 28 million Americans who experience By Heather J. Wilson out of the bank after receiving cash, no questions asked. The “The policy is for them to The Brooklyn Papers the money and fled in an un- suspect, with the cash tucked comply with the demands of hearing loss respond. known direction and by un- into his shirt, then fled on foot the robber,” Thomas Mulligan, A GreenPoint Bank at known means of transit. out of the bank, police said. a senior investigator for 2150 86th St. in Benson- “It looks like it might be The teller was reportedly GreenPoint Security told The What you can do hurst was robbed June 18 that guy,” Sgt. Peter Moy, of the only person directly in- papers after the April heist. of more than $2,000 by a the 62nd Precinct, told The volved in the robbery by the “The most important thing Having your hearing checked by an man who threatened that he Brooklyn Papers, noting that bandit. is for the people to get out of audiologist can provide the answer you had a bomb. Police believe the man who robbed the bank According to FBI Special the situation without injury.” he may be the same bandit at 7120 New Utrecht Ave. in Agent James Margolin, a In the April robbery, Mulli- need. who robbed another April fit the teller’s description spokesman for the joint FBI- gan said, the teller gave the Bensonhurst GreenPoint of the latest bandit. NYPD Bank Robbery Task robber the loose cash in her If you suspect you or someone you know Bank two months ago. The GreenPoint Bank on Force, banks train their em- drawer, which amounted to Mediterranean New Utrecht Avenue was ployees to deal with robberies around $3,000. The robbery, • • • • may have a hearing problem, call today Police said that around 1 pm robbed in a similar fashion, at in a number of different ways. however, was so quick and in- G R I L L for a personal appointment for a on Tuesday the suspect — de- 11 am on April 25, when a “It was referred to the bank conspicuous that by the time scribed as a white male in his man threatened to engage a robbery task force because the the perpetrator exited the Turkish Cuisine FREE HEARING CONSULTATION. 40s — passed a note to a teller bomb attached to his hip if he subject, in addition to passing building, only she knew what that stated he had a bomb and was not given cash. a note, alleged to have an ex- had occurred. 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NO BAIL… NY Waterway gets ferry –––Laundry Services ––– Continued from page 1 By Heather J. Wilson “It is a brand-new ferry and Smith said. “We are very inter- Smith said, will better accom- Same Day Service • Dry Cleaning • Wash Dry & Fold originally set Rachamin’s bail at $500,000 on Tuesday, and The Brooklyn Papers in honor of doing this service ested in bringing workers out modate the passenger volume in Brooklyn, we have named to Brooklyn Army Terminal to of the service, estimated at PANTS $2.50 then revoked his bail altogether after deciding he presented a With the smashing of a flight risk as a non-citizen. the boat, The Brooklyn,” leave their cars behind.” around 2,000 passengers a day. “The reason why he decided not to offer the bail is he bottle of Brooklyn Lager Smith said. According to EDC spokes- “New York Waterway wants FREE JACKET $2.50 wants to inspect the passport and other documents. He is not a against the hull of a New Markowitz and NY Water- woman Lynn Rasic, the to provide service in Brooklyn citizen — he has been in the U.S. less than six months and so York Waterway ferry boat way President Arthur E. Im- agency received three bids to and we hope we can do such a Pick-Up & BLOUSE $2.50 Monday, Borough Pres- he presents a flight risk,” a district attorney spokesman said peratore Jr. will christen the operate the subsidized ferry great job that when the federal Delivery SW on Tuesday, noting that Rachamin is an Israeli citizen. ident Marty Markowitz new, high-speed ferry, the service. subsidy runs out, people will EATER $2.50 The charges against Rachamin include second-degree mur- will officially christen the Brooklyn, with a bottle of New York Waterway’s offer want to pay a fare for it,” SKIRT $2.50 der, second-degree manslaughter, operating a motor vehicle company’s selection as the Brooklyn Lager beer, at the of $1.5 million was the lowest Smith said. while ability was impaired, operating a motor vehicle with de- private operator taking Brooklyn Army Terminal at bid. Smith said the cost of that 50¢ 2 PC SUIT $4.50 fective head lamps, reckless driving, first- and second-degree over the free Sunset Park- noon on Monday. The largest privately owned fare would depend on the vol- per pound reckless endangerment, and violation of the maximum speed to-Lower Manhattan ferry The new Pier 11 connection ferry service in the nation, ume of ridership. DRESS $5.00 limit. service from the city. to Lower Manhattan will allow New York Waterway owns 30 “The more riders, the cheap- Rachamin’s lawyer, Norman Rosen, practices out of an of- easy transfers to NY Waterway boats and charters an addi- er it is,” Smith said. D.C. SHIRT The city Economic Devel- Only Tide and fice in Rego Park, Queens and was retained by members of ferries that run from Pier 11 to tional 13. Smith said the com- “Whether we can link this SPECIAL $1.75 Rachamin’s family living in Brooklyn. opment Corporation signed a the Upper East Side, Hoboken pany’s boats range in size route to another route some- Downy used! “Some of the close friends of the family have had previous six-month, $1.5 million feder- and Jersey City. from 100-passenger to 400- where, all those pieces come representation by me. He does have family here,” Rosen said ally subsidized contract with “This is a great way for passenger. together. That would all affect last week. The attorney did not return a phone call seeking NY Waterway on June 18 al- Brooklyn to get to work,” The 300-passenger ferries, the cost.” DRY CLEANING SPECIAL – lowing the company to take comment after Tuesday’s hearing. $2.50 per Item (pants, scarves, skirts, ties) Mazariegos, 28, was thrown through the air at the intersec- control of the ferry service Laundered Shirts $1.25 tion of 99th Street and Fourth Avenue at around 3 am on April from Monday, June 24 19, after being struck by Rachamin’s speeding red Ferrari, po- through the end of the year. Commercial Accounts are welcome at a discounted price lice said. One report indicated that the victim was hit so hard For 10 months, the city’s 509 - 72nd St. that one of his legs was torn from his body. Department of Transportation has operated the free ferry CENTURY REDONE… Rachamin, according to police, continued to drive the car southbound after hitting Mazariegos, until he crashed into a service from Pier 4 at 58th 759-9334 brick apartment building at 101st Street and Fourth Avenue. Street to the Whitehall Ferry Continued from page 1 Century 21 opened its flag- store will be totally different,” He was reportedly under pursuit by police for speeding. Terminal in Lower Manhattan. tury 21 to create a more up- ship store in Manhattan in Miro said, noting that 6,000 Police in an Emergency Services Unit truck traveling north The route was initiated on scale image for the retailer that 1962, with the smaller Brook- square feet of space that for- on Fourth Avenue at 100th Street saw the sports car race past Sept. 17 after the attacks on historically has not utilized lyn branch opening in 1967. merly belonged to a Duane them in the opposite direction, according to the DA’s office. the World Trade Center dis- eye-catching design. Fidel “It does matter,” Miro said Reade drug store will be in- IRA MITCHELL’S At 99th Street, the Ferrari struck Mazariegos, of Highlawn abled the N and R subway Miro, design and planning di- about the design of a depart- corporated into the expansion. Avenue, before crashing into the building. The ESU truck lines. rector at Horst Design Interna- ment store. “We really re- “This design created greater The Federal Emergency UE COR made a U-turn to the scene of the crash. tional, said that by using a designed the store. harmony with the human scale TIQ NE Rachamin climbed out of the wrecked sports car through Management Agency (FEMA) minimalist architectural design “I felt the store needed to be for customer comfort and N R the sunroof and the ESU officers apprehended him nearby, ac- has funded the service and re- and a less decorative approach a little more open. In order to breaks up the space to avoid a A cording to police and the DA’s office. cently extended funding through simple but rich materi- bring along the new generation, warehouse effect.” Mazariegos, originally from Central America, moved with through the end of the year. als, the merchandise has be- I decided on an updated, mod- Miro said the first floor and WE BUY his parents and two sisters to Gravesend when he was 8 years New York Waterway will take come the focal point. ern and contemporary ap- basement level will be fin- old. According to his younger sister, Ingrid, Mazariegos had a over the service, slightly alter- Miro installed a grand esca- proach. This goes with the mer- ished sometime next year. The All Old Furniture passion for looking at life through a lens. Ingrid said her ing the route to Pier 11, at the lator to the second floor that chandise. The new design women’s shoe department, brother had studied photography at the Fashion Institute of foot of Wall Street, so that pas- reaches to a huge skylight. The definitely sets the store apart which was formerly located in One Piece Or The Entire Estate Technology in Manhattan and had been pursuing a career as sengers can connect to other window at the top of the esca- from the competition.” the basement, will be relocat- All Gold, Silver & Diamonds a freelance fashion photographer. NY Waterway ferries. They lators offers a view of the Ver- McCarthy said Century 21, ed to the main floor where the Antique Jewelry - Old Costume Jewelry “He was a great kid,” Ingrid told The Papers in April. “We will operate two 300-passen- razano Narrows Bridge. On in addition to a three-phase re- children’s section is presently are all pretty angry. From our understanding he was just cross- ger ferries from Pier 4 to Pier Friday, customers paused to design and renovation of the located. McCarthy said the de- Oil Paintings - Oriental Rugs - Bronzes ing the street and this guy was being chased by police and hit 11. look at the landscape before store, is adding a 3,300-square- partment store will now offer Clocks - Bric-A-Brac - Figurines him.” According to NY Waterway looking at the products. foot cosmetics department on children’s shoes year-round. Mazareigos was buried at St. Charles Cemetery following spokesperson Pat Smith, one The escalator is located near the first floor. The men’s depart- Before, he said, they were Anything Old a funeral at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst. of the ferries will have a very the door on 87th Street, a new ment will double in size, and the only sold during back-to- —Heather J. Wilson apropos name. entrance designed for easy ac- juniors department has already school season. TOP PRICES PAID cess to the Century 21 Home tripled in size with the opening “This gives our customers a Store Annex across the street, of the second floor. better shopping experience,” For Free Appraisals and Courteous Service which opened last September. “The whole concept of the McCarthy said on Friday. Call For An Appointment “This really looks like a de- partment store now. We are all very happy about this, and I (212) 685-2632 think the numbers will attest to Brooklyn and Manhattan Locations CB RULES… the positive change.” Continued from page 1 of us, and we should not be business, motions, assignments made to have PhDs in parlia- of the floor, handling a motion mentary procedures.” SPECIAL ACRYLIC TIPS and voting. Seminara noted that Harri- The term “rules of order” son’s “call to order” came at PERMANENT refers to written rules of parlia- an opportune time — just as FRENCH TIPS mentary procedure formally Operation Dumpster, an issue Air travel with tots adopted by an assembly or an Seminara and Ahl believe is FACIAL SKIN CARE organization. Such rules relate one Harrison can’t stand — to the orderly transaction of began to make some headway. ************ This is the first of two along with two car seats, two business in meetings and to the “I don’t think it is a coinci- Open 7 Days a Week: columns about traveling with Parent-to-Parent kiddie backpacks and her fan- duties of officers in that con- dence,” Seminara said of Harri- children. ny pack, keep her kids from nection. The object of rules of son’s recent crackdown on fol- Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 8:00pm A mom flying to Florida dashing off, then regroup after order is to facilitate the smooth lowing parliamentary rules. with her baby on her lap her precious cargo passed se- functioning of the assembly “The committee was denied the Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm and a 2-year-old who refuses curity. and to provide a firm basis for chance to give its report, which to stay in his seat — this is a According to government resolving questions of proce- it had the right to do. Steve dis- ************ vacation? guidelines, here’s some of dure that may arise. agrees with a good portion of “Don’t have high expecta- what to expect: Order, Harrison pointed out the community on this issue and 6916 3rd Avenue tions and you won’t be disap- •Everyone — adults, chil- in a June 10 letter sent to all wants to prove he is right.” pointed,” says the mother, dren and babies — must un- board members, has not been Ahl charged that Harrison Brooklyn, NY 11209 who vows next time to bring dergo screening to get beyond in full force at CB10 meetings, often manipulates community her toddler’s car seat. “Just airport security checkpoints. particularly at last month’s full board issues by finding “rules (718) 491-4682 making it to your destination •Anything to be carried that have never been practiced By Betsy Flagler board meeting when much of is a plus.” onto the plane, including the divisiveness and animosity before.” strollers, child seats, diaper Harrison pointed out in his Some air travel tips are tried airport security,” says Foster. that had been calmed in recent and true: A child strapped into bags, blankets and toys, must months reached a notable high, June 10 letter that board mem- “One mom was insulted that go through the X-ray ma- bers must, “refrain from per- his own familiar car seat is less her child would be screened. resulting in shouting matches, likely to escape; carry on your chine. If child-related equip- mumbling and even a shout of sonally attacking not only oth- Understand it’s not about your er members, but the chair, own snacks and water, moist ment doesn’t fit through the “Heil Hitler” from one board child. It’s about all the people scanner, a security guard will district manager, elected offi- Marine Car Service towelettes and extra clothes; member directed at Harrison. who are getting on the aircraft, inspect it. cials and members of the gen- and give your child something The heat began to rise right babies included.” •Babies and children must eral public.” He also noted in to drink or chew so he can pop away, when Harrison told board Your kids also need to be be removed from their strollers the letter that a vote on an is- Special Airport Rates his ears. members he would not accept told what to expect, she says, or infant carriers so the equip- sue ends all debate on that is- But what has become more so there’s not a meltdown ment can be inspected. the Environment committee’s sue. Remarks made after a JFK of a challenge for parents: Air- when a beloved bear or blan- •No toy guns or knives are report on and vote to establish vote are “out of order.” $ port security. Even babies and ket has to disappear into the allowed in carry-on bags. For Operation Dumpster, because Ahl said the letter’s content 28 all of their gear must be scanner, or so your teenager more information on what is the vote was “out of order.” points to things that have oc- screened to get through securi- knows his Swiss Army knife (See “Board 10 trashes Op- LaGuardia prohibited, such as Swiss curred at recent CB10 meetings $ ty checkpoints. will be confiscated unless he Army knives, go to www.- eration Dumpster” on page 3.) that Harrison plainly could not 28 Just knowing what to ex- stores it in his checked lug- tsa.dot.gov/travel, the site of Harrison said he based his handle — often, he said, be- pect — longer lines and more gage. the newly created Transporta- decision on the fact that the is- cause the chairman did not agree Newark detailed inspections — helps A mother of a 2-year-old tion Security Administration. sue involving the city Sanitation with an issue. It is then, Ahl said, $ take the edge off, says fre- and a 4-year-old says she felt •If your child can walk, it’s Department initiative had not that Harrison often clouds an is- 30 quent traveler Susan Foster, confident as she waited in a best that he go through the been on the agenda for the com- sue with the ins and outs of par- Clean, Courteous & mittee meeting, and because un- *Plus Tolls author of “Smart Packing for security line. But she was rat- metal detector on his own. If liamentary rules. Reliable Limousines 9126 4th Ave. Today’s Traveler” (Smart tled when she had to take the you’re carrying your baby der a specific community board But according to board mem- $5.00 Extra Travel Press, 2000). kids out of their double through the metal detector and guideline, the vote was not valid ber Basil Capetanakis, Harrison For Airport Pickups Available Fully Insured • “It has been unnerving to stroller, collapse it and put it set off the alarm, don’t pass because it did not garner is not out of line in asking watch families going through through the X-ray machine the child to anyone else. In- enough support to even be vot- CB10 members to brush up on stead, expect that you will ed on at the committee meeting. their parliamentary skills. Operation Dumpster was 745-5555 need to hold your baby with “We have always had prob- Our 14th Year one arm as a security guard designed to manage excess re- lems,” said Capetanakis. “It is does a handheld metal detec- fuse and trash resulting from not a bad idea, and we will Kids ’N Shape of Bay Ridge, Inc. tor wand search and possibly a overflow Dumpsters left on learn them all over again. I hand pat-down. sidewalks between scheduled pride myself in knowing about Be aware that the scanning trash pickups. It is a voluntary the parliamentary procedures “A Recreational Program equipment measures the total program dependent on the but there are a lot of things I of metal on you. community board requesting do not know. The more knowl- for children that provides Jewelry, a belt with a metal to participate in it. edgeable we are the better off buckle, a zipper, hair acces- In his June 10 letter — we are. The new people that Law Offices of Fun & Fitness” sories and an underwire bra which board member Greg come in, unless you’re an at- may add up to a more thor- Ahl said was “funny enough to torney, you don’t know parlia- • Air-Conditioned Facility ough search after you walk almost make me fall off my mentary procedure. This is ide- Discount for • Licensed Teachers through the metal detector, chair” — Harrison said CB10 al for them.” Ursula A. Gangemi, P.C. Second Child • Supervised Groups Foster says. clearly has disagreements on Harrison also noted at Mon- • Excellent Staff to Camper Ratio Other tips from Foster, many issues. day’s meeting that once the whose Web site is www.smart- “The essence of any parlia- CB10 meetings resume in packing.com: mentary body is debate, and September, one “Robert’s •Your family must stay to- debate by its very nature, is Rule” will be read and gone SUMMER PROGRAM gether in the security line, and contentious,” Harrison wrote. over at each meeting. (Ages 3 - 10 yrs. old) it may be long. Make bath- “Mr. Roberts made a fortune “Each month, when he does room stops before getting in on his ‘rules of order’ based on the minutes, he is going to in- –PROGRAM INCLUDES – line. this premise … Because of clude a rule of parliamentary Ursula A. Gangemi Camp T-Shirt Moonwalk •Strollers can be checked at this, I decided to review a few Free Snacks Color Wars review so he can teach us how Gymnastics Special Events the gate — handed to the rules of parliamentary proce- to do our job,” Ahl said. “He Olympics Award Days flight attendant at the aircraft dure conspicuously ignored at uses parliamentary procedure Family Law • Personal Injury • Estates Basketball Drama door and retrieved after the last month’s meeting. It is not to get his way.” Volleyball Cable Ride flight — so your child can ride my intention to target any Board member Jim Sempe- Floor Hockey Aerobics Soccer Nok-Hockey to and from the plane. member for past infractions. It pos, who uttered the “Heil Arts & Crafts Board Games •Tiny colorful suitcases on is my intention to assure that Hitler” comment at the May 20 wheels are cute when towed the infractions do not occur.” meeting after Harrison inter- July 1 - July 5 ($100)* Monday- Friday by preschoolers, until they But Seminara called Harri- rupted his comments, saying he July 8 - July 12 ($125) 9am - 12pm July 15 - July 19 ($125) bump into other travelers. A son’s intentions nothing more was “out of order,” made an *Closed July 4th July 22 - July 26 ($125) small backpack holding a than a control mechanism. impassioned apology at the $10 off for each additional (718) 234-2244 July 29 - August 2 ($125) child per week drink, snacks, books and a few “Nobody has ever encour- podium during the June 17 For an appointment call toys is easier to manage. aged us — nobody has ever meeting, explaining that he had Located at St. Mary’s Church •If your kids are carrying told me to read my rule book,” uttered the comment in frustra- 192 81st St. (off Ridge Blvd.) Bay Ridge on electronic games or CD she said following Monday’s tion and in no way meant to be- 1432 86th Street (corner of Bay 7th St.) 945-5252 players, be prepared to prove meeting. “We obviously need little either the memory of the Director: Bob Guarneri, State & City • Former Phy.Ed Teacher of the Year to security that the devices some order to run a meeting. Holocaust or World War II. Teacher: Kathy Nobles, Certified Instructor work. But we are not lawyers, most —Heather J. Wilson DUMP… 8 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM June 24, 2002 Continued from page 3 tion he had with Harrison the day after Monday’s meet- ing. But Operation Dumpster, he said, has continuously received positive feedback from those communities that have adopted it. B’KLYN VIEWPOINTS “They we were saying we wanted to look into it more, and there was the deputy commissioner ready to answer questions,” Seminara said. “Nobody knew it because [Harrison] did not say anything.” Seminara said before Monday’s meeting that CB10 CAPITOL CONNECTION would not adopt the program because, in part, Harrison acts upon CB10 issues in accordance with what Coun- cilman Marty Golden wants. And Golden, she said, who owns the Bay Ridge Manor banquet hall, doesn’t want to deal with his own Dumpsters. “[Golden] has two Dumpsters that service his estab- New smoke lishment that have been on the sidewalk for years,” she said. “And they are not kept in a orderly way. He can’t ask for the city to enforce a law against him.” Golden did not return calls seeking comment. Seminara also noted that the chairwoman of the En- law victory vironmental committee, Penelope Demetriades, voted against the program at the June 12 meeting although FTER YEARS of letting she had originally voted for it at a prior committee ALAN S. CHARTOCK New Yorkers sicken and meeting. die from the effects of ing. Some restaurants which Demetriades could not be reached by press time. A smoking and from inhaling the are smoke free because their It was at the June 12 Environmental committee smoke of others, the Legisla- localities demand it, are angry meeting that committee member Tom McCarthy made ture and the election-year-lib- that smokers can cross the a motion that the board officially, through a vote, rec- eral Governor have finally town lines and smoke at a ognize the fact that there was a problem with Dump- agreed on a law intended to restaurant with an unfair ad- sters and garbage and that the board should not fore- limit smoking and protect peo- vantage. These folks have close the possibility of adopting the program in the ple’s lives. pressed for one unified law that future. That motion and subsequent vote passed, Semi- Insiders know that two of would make the same set of nara said. the most influential lobbies in rules for everyone in the state. Scarcity of Dumpsters Albany are the folks who front The restaurant and smoking “We made the same arguments we have been mak- for the tobacco and restaurant crowd have been holding out ing,” Seminara said about the June 12 committee meet- industries. Up until now, they for a rule that would make the ing. “It was a long meeting and it was very frustrating have won the day. Not surpris- state law control the localities. ... ninety percent of commercial establishments don’t ing, as they have a lot of green In other words, if the state law have Dumpsters. For the other 10 percent, the situation on their side. But finally, in the was less tough on smokers is getting worse.” light of day, the deal is up. than the county law, the less Seminara repeated the same comment to the board We have known for years tough rules would be the ones on Monday in her own plea to install the program. that both smoking and second- you had to follow. For Seminara, Ahl and several other board members, hand smoke kills and con- But Pete Grannis and his the rejection of the program comes after a long, discus- tributes to asthma. It’s been as- followers did the right thing. The Dzieci Theatre Group, Seventh Avenue, Park Slope. The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan They stuck to their guns and in sion-heavy fight over the issue that began in March serted and proven in court. The this election year, those who when CB10 first looked at the program. The issue Surgeon General of the United would sell out our right to brought board members to their feet after a recent heat- States has said it in one report breathe to those with their ed debate at a full board meeting on May 20. LETTERS after another. Yet if you live in The debate began with a May 16 vote by the Envi- campaign contributions finally and around the capital’s politi- blinked. Now if a law is ronmental committee, in which Demetriades, Seminara, cal circuits, you know that Ahl, John Logue and Judith Grimaldi voted unanimous- stronger in a locality then un- money talks and for years, der the state rules, the tougher ly in support of the initiative. However, when the com- Verizon destroying view of Bridge countless folks have been al- law maintains. There are days mittee attempted to pass the vote on to the board for ex- lowed to die and suffocate be- when you really scratch your amination at the May 20 meeting, Harrison called both To the editor: must also insist that the mayor make his cause the people who are head and ask why these the committee vote and its report on the issue, “Out of I recently had several occasions to be agencies enforce their own requirements. sworn to do the public good clowns can get away with order.” down at the Fulton Ferry waterfront in the SEND US A LETTER We should also press our borough presi- have chosen to take the lobby- Here’s how to send a letter for publication. stalling this long and killing Harrison said he based his decision on the fact that evening. Each time I was appalled by the dent and other elected officials to demand ist money and run. thousands more people. By E-Mail: the initiative had not been on the agenda for the com- garish new addition dominating the Man- • [email protected] that both Verizon and the city act in the Now heros in the Legisla- Of course, there will still be mittee meeting, and because under a specific communi- hattan skyline by the Brooklyn Bridge: the • By Fax: (718) 834-9278. public interest on this matter. ture like the incorruptible and • By regular mail: Letters,The Brooklyn loopholes. Bar areas will still ty board guideline, the vote was not valid because it did huge illuminated red, white and black Veri- I have recently seen several inspiring dedicated Alexander “Pete” probably allow smoking. not garner enough support for a committee vote. zon sign that replaced the non-illuminated Papers, 26 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11242. Grannis have finally come out Please sign your correspondence and include your photographs taken from the Fulton Ferry Sooner or later, that too will The issue was quickly motioned for committal, Bell Atlantic logo atop the tall building by address and phone number for verification. waterfront of the Twin Towers memorial on top. Grannis has been at end. It’s inevitable. People are which upon approval by the board sent it back to com- the foot of the bridge. Letters may be edited for space and clarity. lights reaching to the sky. Fortunately, the this for years. He is despised wising up. mittee for re-evaluation on June 12. This is the only building in Lower Man- Verizon sign installation had not yet com- by some of the top smoking Have you noticed the sullen, Ahl said following the May 20 meeting that Harrison hattan with an advertising sign on it that is pleted and was dark in those pictures. Had advocates, including some of unhappy looks on the faces of often manipulates community board issues by finding viewable from the Brooklyn waterfront. It Telephone to place only its simple muted it been lit that tawdry sign would have his colleagues in the Legisla- smokers now that they’ve been “rules that have never been practiced before.” seems to proclaim that New York’s most fa- Bell “sculpture” at the top. And, for 30 dominated those photographs instead of the ture who think that he is a self- forced outside? This is a very Specifically, Ahl pointed to Harrison’s note of the mous bridge is the property of our local years the phone company adhered to this ethereal lights rising from Ground Zero. righteous do-gooder. Running good thing. By isolating them fact that Operation Dumpster was never on the commit- telephone company. requirement, despite the corporate changes, —Robert Jacobson, Boerum Hill way behind the curve, our leg- and ostracizing them we are tee’s May 16 agenda. Thirty years ago, that equipment-only first to NYNEX and then to Bell Atlantic, islators have agreed to do what forcing the crowd to take a “He found some rule that has never been practiced building was built amidst significant con- both of which used a logo other than the they are supposed to do to save good hard look at their suicidal before,” Ahl said. “Now I went through some of my troversy to meet the need for increased Bell. Questioning Marty’s lives. They have agreed to put and anti-social behavior. earlier notices and there was no information on the no- phone and data service for the city. New Modern miniaturization of electronics a stop to the dirty, disgusting Do you see how they look tices on what we would deal with as a committee. This York Telephone (the company with the has made, or, at least will soon make such a habit of allowing smoking in down and avoid your eyes is another rule Steve decided to enforce because it suit- original Bell logo) insisted that it had to be massive building unnecessary and Verizon B’klyn Law stance restaurants in New York. Even when you pass them as they ed his needs.” built in that immediate area. The company could probably demolish it and restore our the Restaurant Association is huddle in a doorway, taking on “Steve uses this method to control any issues he is had acquired some property in Chinatown vista. Instead, it has decided to violate both To the editor: supporting the measure after the look of addicts who know on,” Ahl said. to build its building. That proposed build- the letter and the spirit of the agreement In response to Borough President Marty years of resistence. They, too, they are doing the wrong thing? New 5th Avenue sidewalks ing would have displaced dozens of China- that permitted the building’s construction Markowitz’s letter in your paper (“Marty have to look their customers in If the Legislature and gover- defends Brooklyn Law stance,” June 17), I Ahl has continuously noted that the initiative would town families living on the site as well as by turning it into a giant billboard appropri- the eyes. They, too, have chil- nor had any guts, they would would like to pose the following questions. be especially valuable for Fifth Avenue because the being a dead “monolith” in the middle of ate only for Times Square, not as the back- dren who need protecting. be ahead of the pack, protecting First, what other buildings on Boerum new sidewalks — between 65th and 94th streets — are the bustling community. In order to pre- drop of the Brooklyn Bridge. The city In the not-so-good old days, us from harm. susceptible to cracking and stains that can be caused by serve that part of Chinatown while provid- agencies have clearly not been diligent in Place would a 210-foot-tall building be we were all used to walking Instead, they have acted like commercial trash containers. ing for the phone company’s infrastructure their responsibilities to protect our heritage. consistent with? into a restaurant and having naughty children caught with According to Ahl, the initiative also reclaims valu- needs, the city reluctantly agreed to allow The Buildings Department apparently Second, what, exactly, is an exciting, 24- our eyes burn and our lungs fill their hands in the cookie jar, fi- able pedestrian space. this tall building to be built on a city-owned did grant a construction permit for the sign hour, 7-day-a-week area? with smoke. nally being cajoled into doing The Sanitation Department maintains that a month’s site shared with the then-proposed Murry change to the company without reviewing Third, how does a law school dormitory With the advent of the major what we pay them a lot of mon- advance notification has to be given through the press, Bergtraum High School. the original approval requirements. More- contribute to an exciting, 24-hour, 7-day-a- lawsuits against tobacco com- ey to do. elected officials, merchant groups and community or- In the public review process necessary over, the Department of City Planning has week area? panies, slowly but surely, we Why in the world we actu- ganizations upon implementation of Operation Dump- for the construction, NY Telephone agreed not reviewed their approvals for the build- Fourth, who really wants to live near or have been cleaning up the air. ally pay them for this type of ster in a community. This has to be followed by a two- to lower the building by some 50 feet, and ing in order to document the violations. So in an exciting 24-hour, 7-day-a-week area? Now when we walk into a behavior is way beyond me to week enforcement “warning” period. to install glass columns in a way to seem Verizon will continue to pollute Brooklyn’s I do not know exactly what Mr. Mar- restaurant and smell smoke, we figure out. The guidelines of the program include that: contain- like there were windows serving offices in view of the bridge and skyline unless citi- kowitz envisions this area becoming but I are genuinely offended. We Alan S. Chartock is the exec- ers cannot be stored on the sidewalk; refuse placed out the building, even though it only housed zens and public officials challenge this out- would like to know. I also suspect that I, liv- know that we’re being killed. utive publisher of The Legislative for collection must be in tightly covered, leak-proof equipment. The city wanted no sign on the rage. We must remind Verizon that they ing in this area, might not be too enthralled. Many localities have passed Gazette, a weekly newspaper containers or securely tied, heavy-duty plastic bags; building but compromised by allowing NY need to be good corporate citizens and we —Dan Freeman, Schermerhorn Street strict laws prohibiting smok- about New York government. when placed out for collection, receptacles and the area around them must always be maintained in a neat, clean and closed condition; containers must be re- moved and properly stored after collection; containers OP-ED HISTORICALLY SPEAKING must not be placed in the street for pickup; and refuse may not be left out on non-collection days, with few exceptions. Commercial establishments, under the guidelines, Guv’s race about money may never keep their refuse on the sidewalk during the Bklyn's baseball myth day and their containers or Dumpsters are to be kept HE COLLECTION of money — that MARC HUMBERT inside or in the rear of the premises. If this is not feasi- mother’s milk of politics — has be- ASEBALL has long been fanta- from a participatory sport to a spec- ble, alternative receptacles such as 65- to 90-gallon Tcome the latest flash-point in the seize on the dispute. He said what both sized as a Brooklyn sport. tator farrago. The only enthusiastic containers or heavy-duty plastic bags that can be rolled New York governor’s race. McCall and Pataki were saying about each BRemember the Brooklyn baseball played in Brooklyn is at or carried out of the premises are to be considered. Democratic state Comptroller H. Carl other was true. Dodgers? Dream on! the Parade Grounds. We have so Residences under Operation Dumpster cannot place McCall says potential donors have told “Governor Pataki and Comptroller Mc- As of 2002, the longevity of the many new immigrants who aren’t receptacles out for collection earlier than the day prior him they have been intimidated by Pataki Call are the Enron and Arthur Andersen of Dodgers in Tinsel Town has been familiar with the roots of our “love to collection April through October. From November supporters, threatened with the loss of state political fund raising,” Cuomo declared in a double its Brooklyn life span. Yet affair” with the sport. Why should through March, residences may not place receptacles contracts if they give to the McCall cam- clear attempt to take the moral high ground. die-hard Brooklyn fans have cited they care? They didn’t grow up in out for collection earlier than 5 pm on the day prior to paign. McCall declined to name names. “The current ‘pay-to-play’ system is sinful.” the name, Dodgers, with its fabled the streets of Brooklyn half a cen- collection. At a state Capitol news conference, There are several points voters may history of fans dodging trolley cars tury ago. Non-compliance with those requirements can result Pataki called McCall’s charges outra- want to keep in mind: to get to the ballpark. (Not Ebbetts Basketball is a better contender •Similar intimidation charges were lev- for a Brooklyn sport. Pickup games in $50 to $250 fines. geous” and said the allegations “crossed Field until much later.) Why should Jerry Abramowitz Are garbage cans legal? the line of fair, political comment.” eled against Pataki in 1998 by Democratic the team be allowed to keep the are more readily available than “If that has happened, and I don’t be- opponent Peter Vallone. The then-New name Dodgers, they reason. No JOHN MANBECK grouping 18 players around a base- One problem with the program, Harrison said fol- York City Council speaker also refused to ball diamond. Handball still reigns lieve it has happened, he should come for- trolleys out in LA. tives didn’t even know it until they lowing the May 20 meeting, is that a Dumpster is con- ward and name names,” Pataki added. name names. No potential donor ever Wrong! LA had one of the most in certain neighborhoods and bocce sidered nothing more than a container, just as is a came forward to publicly support the alle- were long gone. Now they cry! claims more loyalty in others. Even “And, if he can’t come forward and name extensive trolley networks in the Thanks to Rudy’s generosity, garbage can. names and do it now ... he should apolo- gations. Pataki easily won a second term. country, albeit before the Dodgers tennis and golf have gained re- Under Operation Dumpster, “All of those garbage •Cuomo’s father, Mario Cuomo, also professional baseball has returned spectable followings with hot new gize to those that he has slurred.” moved there. Remember the movie, to Brooklyn with the Cyclones. It’s cans stored in the front of houses, even behind the The Pataki camp noted that McCall has faced criticism when he was governor for players in the sports, but these too “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” nice, really nice, even though the gates, would be considered illegal under that code,” taken hundreds of thousands of dollars in taking money from people who had gotten But Brooklynites were lucky to have been transformed into purely ex-mayor ripped off the city and Harrison said. campaign contributions from people who state contracts from his administration. have kept the Dodgers here at all. spectator sports. the public in ways Charley Ebbetts So, Harrison said, Operation Dumpster would re- he has given lucrative investment contracts •The younger Cuomo was Mario Cuo- Within several years of their found- Among the tykes, there’s soccer, quire that all containers be placed behind residences. to as head of the state’s $112 billion public mo’s chief political adviser at the very ing, the owner struck a deal with never dreamed of. or European football. More girls’ “That is easy when you have a separate house, but pension fund. time his father was taking campaign dona- Baltimore to move them to Mary- With the amount of money con- teams in that sport, too. Maybe it’s when you have a row house it gets a little tough,” he McCall’s rival for the Democratic nom- tions from those who held state contracts. land as the Orioles. But Charley tributed by the city to build Keyspan a more democratic activity. Soccer said. ination, Andrew Cuomo, was quick to Asked about then versus now, the Ebbetts saved the day and bought Park, admission should be free. We little leagues outnumber the base- Ahl countered that Sanitation officials would not go younger Cuomo says that while his father the team for Brooklyn. already paid our entrance fee with ball teams. onto private property to issue tickets. Under the pro- was governor, “I was never involved in” But how about those loyal Flat- our taxes. Then there are the ads With the Caribbeans, there’s gram, Sanitation officials use selective enforcement to the fund raising. “I was not intimately in- bush fans? First of all, Ebbetts Field wherever you look. And the over- cricket. Can rugby be around the target corner buildings and commercial strips that usu- volved with fund raising, ever.” was in Crown Heights, just across priced beer and ice cream and sou- corner? Maybe, but certainly not la ally warrant violators, he added. Asked if he hadn’t participated in fund- the city line boundary from Flatbush. venirs. crosse anymore than polo. According to Ehrhardt, if the receptacle is behind a raising planning sessions for his father’s In a pinch, did those fans come But the size of the ballpark is just What’s more, these activities gate and off the public sidewalk area, it is not an issue. campaigns, the younger Cuomo conceded, through? No way! They became as right. I always get vertigo in those have longer seasons and demand a “The easiest way to think of it is ticketing people that “That is very true.” rare as those who showed up for the other coliseums. And its location greater attention span than baseball are retaining refuse on public sidewalks,” he said. “You “But there’s all the difference in the Brooklyn football Dodgers. guarantees a pleasant summer does. Only during the World Series can’t leave them out there.” 26 Court St, Suite 506, Brooklyn NY 11242 world,” he added. “I’m not talking about the Attendance slipped to an all time evening — unless it rains. It just do the baseball fans become rabid. Bay Ridge Assemblywoman Joan Millman said (718) 834-9350 role of Governor Pataki’s daughter in the low—until the evil O’Malley pull- takes some adjusting to get used to Just like the Super Bowl. CB3, which includes the neighborhoods of Bedford- Published weekly, 50 times a year, by Brooklyn Paper campaign and fund raising. I’m talking about minor league team players. Unlike Where are the fans the rest of the Publications Inc. Established 1978. Copyright 2002. ed the plug. Then everybody got Stuyvesant, Stuyvesant Heights, and Ocean Hill, is the chief executive officer who runs the state. worked up. Then, leave it to the the majors, they’re not around from year? These extravaganzas became • PARK SLOPE GROUP: Park Slope Paper, Windsor Terrace Edition, preparing to send over information on how the program Sunset Park Paper I’m talking about the comptroller who has politicians — Borough President season to season. Each year we must excuses for commercial food or- • DOWNTOWN GROUP: Brooklyn Heights Paper, Downtown News, works for their area. Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Paper, Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Paper sole discretion to sign the contracts.” John Cashmore and Parks Com- get to know new rookies. If they’re gies. “It sounds like it is a very viable program and some- • BAY RIDGE GROUP: Bay Ridge Paper, Bensonhurst Paper. “This is not about two or three or four still around for the new season, we No, Brooklyn was a sporty • MIDWOOD GROUP: Midwood, Kensington and Ocean Parkway Papers. missioner Robert Moses— to argue thing the Bay Ridge community could use,” Millman people removed, and this is not about what and delay over the proposed At- ask, “What’s wrong with them?” town, but only when the baseball said. “We know it is a sanitation problem and a health PUBLISHER: Celia Weintrob (ext 104) was,” Cuomo added. “This is about today.” lantic Avenue site until the team But they’re an enthusiastic bunch was so new that virtually anyone hazard … it really attracts vermin. I have not spoken to PRESIDENT: Ed Weintrob (ext 105) Clearly not wanting to directly criticize boarded the train west. of players and this scale of baseball could play on the local team. the chair as to why he has an objection. I had heard MANAGING EDITOR: Neil Sloane (ext 119) what went on when his father was in charge, Still, the Bums pulled off an al- is just right for the time. Why? Be- The really big sport spectator there was some reluctance. What the reasons are for it, FEATURES EDITOR: Lisa J. Curtis (ext 131) the younger Cuomo said: “At one time, most win in the Series and a defi- cause Brooklyn STILL couldn’t sport in Brooklyn was racing at SENIOR EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER: I don’t know.” Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) women didn’t have the right to vote. What is nite win in their last “home” game support a major league team, no Sheepshead, Brighton and Graves- “Obviously,” Millman said, “there is something else STAFF REPORTERS: Patrick Gallahue (ext 123), the point? 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DINING PAGE GO 2 Totally tuba On Saturday, bring your Where to go for fresh food & fresh air picnic basket and chairs and enjoy a free concert in Prospect Park where the SPA PAGE GO 4 Goldman Memorial Band will perform its first Music Hi-tech gadgets at new Williamsburg spa Pagoda event in 13 years. The band will perform a gala concert honoring tuba CALENDAR: GO 2 HOME IMPROVEMENT: GO 6-7 CLASSIFIEDS: GO 5-8 virtuoso Harvey Phillips, in- cluding “A Visit to the Big Top,” a musical and narrative journey into the circus world in recognition of Phillips’ ear- ly years with circus bands. The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings (718) 834-9350 • June 24, 2002 (Phillips has created events such as TubaChristmas, Oc- tubaFest, TubaJazz and an or- ganization, the Tubist Univer- sal Brotherhood Association, to promote the instrument.) The band, under maestro Christian Wilhjelm (pictured), will also perform compositions by John Philip Sousa, Edwin Franko and Richard Rodgers among others. The performance takes place on June 22 at 4 pm at the Music Pagoda, located between the Nethermead and Boathouse in Prospect Park. For more information, call the band hotline (212) 560-7587. / Greg Mango / Greg The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Familiar NIGHTLIFE Team spirit Ridge’s Bean Post Pub has favorite loyal regulars ... and players By Heather J. Wilson Traditional production of The Brooklyn Papers or those who don’t know, it is that kind of bar. . A place you might drop by to grab a quick one before ‘Tempest’ focuses on dark Fgoing about your evening plans or the one you might re- sort to because the newest Brooklyn hot spot has a line out the door — only to decide that this bar, the Bean Post in Bay Ridge, is the type of Brooklyn jewel those unfamiliar should aspects of Bard’s final work feel lucky to find in passing. On any given weekend, at the corner of 75th Street and By Paulanne Simmons But “The Tempest” is also “dark and Fifth Avenue, the Bean Post Pub fills its wooden walls with for The Brooklyn Papers light,” says Houston. “It is very complex.” the kind of characters only a television show called “Cheers” Indeed, Shakespeare’s final play is filled could cast better. hese days it seems few companies are with images of mortality. Prospero tells Fer- It’s not something the bartenders strive for, though. They willing to produce a Shakespearean dinand: “… Then our actors/As I foretold will tell you the pub does not loudly advertise beer specials or Tplay without changing the Bard’s you, were all spirits, and/Are melted into air, even the fact that they have more televisions than most bars work in some vital way. We’ve seen pro- into thin air/And, like the baseless fabric of in Brooklyn. People just know, bartender Lisa Harris said, ductions that cut or shift text, change the this vision/The cloud-capp’d towers, the Riders on the storm: (Top left) Jovinna Chan (Ariel) and Leo Bertelsen (Prospero) in Kings adding that the fact that the Bean Post does not try to be any- sex of characters, and move the setting to gorgeous palaces/The solemn temples, the County Shakespeare Company’s production of “The Tempest,” directed by Deborah one’s favorite bar might just be the reason that it is. different times and places. So when a great globe itself/Yea, all which it inherit, Wright Houston. (Above) Ariel visits Ferdinand (played by Glenn Irieta). Jonathan Slaff “It just is,” she said. group like the Fort Greene-based Kings shall dissolve/And, like this insubstantial In one corner on a recent Friday evening, near the front County Shakespeare Company creates a pageant faded/Leave not a rack behind. We later made into a slave after he tried to “Because he had boy actors, and be- glass doors that open in the warmer months, the regulars took solid, traditional ver- are such stuff/As dreams are rape Prospero’s daughter. cause it was a man’s world, women figure their spots along the bar and at the bar tables. They are long- sion of a Shake- made on; and our Using his magic, Prospero calls up a very small. That’s why today some com- time Bay Ridgites and a few former bartenders — in essence, spearean work, it THEATER little life/Is rounded tempest that shipwrecks Alonso and his panies use all-female casts. Certain plays Bean Post historians. almost appears as with a sleep.” son Ferdinand and brother Sebastian, as lend themselves to gender changes,” she The bar used to be called The Keg, offered Mike Jackson, an innovative, even Kings County Shakespeare Company’s Although “The well as Antonio and Gonzalo on the island says. a customer for over 20 years. The place was different then, a courageous act. “The Tempest” plays through June 30. Per- Tempest” is con- as they return from Tunis where Alonso’s “Every era has reinvented Shakespeare. Jackson said, with only two windows along its storefront and formances are Mondays and Wednesday Except for a few through Saturday at 8 pm, with Saturday sidered one of the daughter Claribel has just wed the king. In the Victorian era, they made happy end- a different look to its U-shaped bar. women in male and Sunday matinees at 2 pm, at Founders most personal of Ferdinand promptly falls in love with Mi- ings. Romeo and Juliet kissed and made “It has always had characters though,” he said. “And roles, “The Tem- Hall, St. Francis College, at 182 Remsen St. Shakespeare’s works randa. Sebastian and Antonio scheme up, and walked off into the sunset.” friendly bartenders.” in Brooklyn Heights. Tickets are $12, $7 pest,” now at seniors and children under 12. For tickets, (many have seen against Alonso. And Prospero, with the “The Tempest” marks the debut of the Behind him, on another stool, Pat Rooney nodded his head. Founder’s Hall at call Smart Tix at (212) 206-1515 or visit Prospero’s resigna- help of Ariel, attempts to right the wrongs company’s Thespis group, named after the The former Bean Post bartender said he has been coming to St. Francis College www.smarttix.com. tion of magic as a he has suffered. Greek dramatist traditionally credited with the bar for so long, “I can’t imagine going anywhere else.” On June 23, the production will host a in Brooklyn book signing for “The Bedside, Bathtub & reflection of Shake- In the Kings County Shakespeare Com- the invention of tragedy, and comprised “During the Yankees games, the Mets games, the hockey Heights is certainly Armchair Companion to Shakespeare” (Con- speare’s own fare- pany’s production, Alonso is Alonsa, mainly of young, non-union Kings Coun- games … Well, we come in here to watch all of the games,” tinuum) by Dick Riley and Pam McAllister. On a production Eliza- June 29, there will be a panel discussion on well to playwriting), Queen of Naples (Nayokah Marlyne Af- ty Shakespeare talent who share the stage Rooney said. “This is where you come to watch a game.” beth I would recog- interpretations of “The Tempest” with speak- its plot is based on flack); Gonzalo is Gonzala (Lou Kylis); with more seasoned performers. For the Bean Post softball team, it is also the place to come nize. In fact, at the ers from the faculty of St. Francis College. Call the much-publicized Sebastian is Sebastiana, sister to Alonsa For the most part, the production following a game. As one of 11 teams sponsored by a total of June 16 Father’s (718) 398-0546 for more information. story of the passen- (Bev Lacy); and Trinculo is Trincula, a achieves a high level of professionalism. six Brooklyn bars, the Bean Post softball team claims to be Day matinee, her gers aboard the Sea- clown (Sabrina Yocono). Bertelsen is particularly well-suited to the the most proud and the most loyal to the name on the front of Royal Highness — Venture. In June Joseph Hamel plays Antonio; Carrie role of Prospero. He is thoughtful and pas- their jerseys. played by Jennifer Jonanos — was indeed 1609, the ship, on its way to Virginia, ran Edel is a sweet and sympathetic Miranda; sionate, and walks with dignity if not ex- “There is nobody else we would rather play for,” said present to greet and chat with the many ashore off the coast of the Bermudas dur- Jovina Chan romps as Ariel; Achilles Va- actly majesty. Vatrikas is a perfectly Kathleen O’Malley, at the bar after a tie game, with her jer- children in the audience. The “queen” even ing a storm; the passengers miraculously trikas is a convincingly disgusting Cal- craven Caliban, whining, wheedling, vi- sey on and a beer in hand. Beside her more than 10 of her knighted Borough President Marty survived and arrived at Jamestown on iban; and Leo Bertelsen is a powerful cious and ridiculous. Yocono as the clown uniformed teammates agreed in unison — cheering their Markowitz, who was in attendance, as “Sir small boats they’d constructed them- Prospero. Unlike Houston’s bandshell and Roger Dale Stude as Stephano, a sponsor. Marty, Honorable Patron of the Arts,” in selves. “Tempest,” in which she not only changed drunken sailor, provide a welcome dose of In the loudness of their cheer, added to the rooting of those consideration of his support of Brooklyn’s In Shakespeare’s play, Prospero, a ma- the sex of characters and the play’s setting, physical humor. watching the Yankees game and the vibrations of everybody’s cultural organizations. gician and philosopher, lives on an en- but also introduced physically challenged But there’s still something not quite favorite song, the bartenders threw their usual party favor — This is the third time Deborah Wright chanted island where he and his daughter, actors, this “Tempest” takes no further lib- there about the production. There’s plenty cardboard coasters and bar napkins — onto the customers. Houston, artistic director of the Kings Miranda, have found refuge after his erties with Shakespeare’s work. of Houston’s “dark,” but not nearly Harris looked around and laughed. Everything, she said, County Shakespeare Company, has directed brother, Antonio, aided by Alonso, king of Houston says that the gender changes enough of the “light.” “The Tempest” is business as usual. “The Tempest.” She first directed the play Naples, usurped his dukedom of Milan. in her productions reflect the larger num- not only a romance; it is also a comedy. The Bean Post Pub bartenders include Anthony Loporto, in the mid-’80s, then in the mid-’90s at Thanks to a book on magic supplied by ber of females in her company. But she Too many in the cast are so busy being John Hanglow and Harris. They are past customers them- Prospect Park’s band shell. Gonzalo, an old counselor, Prospero was also insists that she only makes changes in evil they forget to be funny. selves, and described by customers as the backbone of the “I love ‘The Tempest,’” Houston told able to free Ariel, an airy spirit whom the light of the text “as I see it,” and these Shakespeare demands a certain energy pub — maybe the main reason they come there. GO Brooklyn. “It particularly speaks to me. dead witch Sycorax had imprisoned in a changes are consistent with her belief that of movement to complement the poetry of According to Chris Hayes, a Bean Post fixture for four I love the romances, and ‘The Tempest’ is a cloven pine; and attempt the education of “if Shakespeare had been allowed to use his words. This production has all the po- years as the bar’s bouncer, his stool — just inside the front romance.” the witch’s son, Caliban, whom Prospero women he would have.” etry. It could use a little more pep. See BEAN on page GO 5
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You can choose from 788A Union St. at Sixth Avenue, (718) or coconut sticky rice with strawberries. the steak frites with au poivre sauce and open. The exposed brick walls, warm a variety of croissants, sandwiches, cakes, These delish dishes are available to take- (bet 4th & 5th Sts.) 399-9876. (MC, Visa, AmEx) Lunch: anything fish, assures Harding. For a 236 7th Ave. wood, antique chandelier and Tuscany quiches, crepes, and cookies and then out, too. romantic evening, request a table by the dishware set the stage for your choice of $8-$19. Lemongrass Grill enjoy them in the bright yellow-and-blue fireplace. The service is above par. fine Argentine or Italian cuisine. Start your Designed by artist Toshio Sasaki, Gingko (718) 499-7856 cafe or at the tables outside. This is just the 61a Seventh Ave. at Lincoln Place, Vegetarian offerings and Sunday brunch, meal with the grilled calamari a la parillia, Leaf’s outdoor garden cafe offers a place to go for gourmet delicacies at a very Latin American Cafe (718) 399-7100. (AmEx, MC, Visa) too. Garden seats available. Continuously serving lunch and dinner then move on to the insalata di spinaci and affordable price. Croissant aux amandes, serene atmosphere and traditional Entrees: $7.75-$14.95. Mon. - Sat. Noon - 10:30pm, Sun. 5pm - 10:30pm endiva, with grapefruit, avocado and a pine goat cheese and spinach quiche, croque Japanese meals. Whether seated near a 661 Sackett St. at Fourth Avenue, nut dressing, served in a Parmesan tulip — mademoiselle, napoleon, cheesecake and waterfall or beside the new sushi bar (718) 857-7720. (MC, Visa) Entrees: This unassuming spot, tucked next to a FREE DELIVERY • Catering Available • Major Credit Cards scrumptious! For a delicious and dramatic many more are all priced under $4. Owner extension, there is plenty to enjoy at $7-$15. private house and just a tad off the beat- Pearl Room next step, try the parillada Argentina, Gingko Leaf. The cafe serves obento en path, is a real find. Small, cozy and and pastry chef Isabelle Dubois also pro- Open for two months, Latin American 8201 Third Ave. at 82nd Street, (718) assorted meats and sausage served on a boxes at lunch (containing various combi- comfortable, the interior gives way to a vides catering for all occasions. Cafe serves Spanish-influenced dishes in table-sized charcoal grill. Another choice is nations of shrimp, eel, soup, tempura, charming outdoor garden, where 833-6666. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: a cozy setting. With brick walls, hard- the farfalle con salmone, a lovely pasta dish garden salad and fresh fruits), as well as a steamed vegetable dumplings and skew- $16-$24. wood floors, French doors and 12 tables, with fresh salmon, asparagus and variety of platters, soups and their spe- ers of chicken or beef satay topped with Chez Oskar the restaurant resembles a Paris bistro. Diners who haven’t been to this Bay marscapone cheese. End your meal with cialty, dumplings. spicy peanut sauce, are the order of the u Ca Latin American Cafe has tables outside Ridge eatery recently will be pleased o n Bocaccio’s homemade ice creams or a lus- 211 DeKalb Ave. at Adelphi Street, day. Here’s an interesting item: spicy mint Y E Sushi chef Yugi Sano, who is originally from under a canopy. with extensive renovations — an expand- cious cake selection. Bocaccio Grill also fried rice with chicken or beef, seasoned l a (718) 852-6250. (Visa, MC, DC, AmEx) Tokyo, prepares sushi in the traditional ed dining room with a suspended ceiling l offers Sunday brunch, noon to 3:30 pm. The pescado, or fish, is very popular, with with chili, garlic, onion and fresh mint — t Average entree: $8-$20. style, Edo Mae, [“Tokyo style”]. With over that seems to float, slate floors, pillars Terrace seats available. selections ranging from sauteed chunks ooh … breathe in! For your main course, A 20 different types of fish, Sano is an expert and terra cotta restrooms. The dining is $ 99 Chez Oskar offers some of the best French of monkfish to grilled brook trout with try the pla lard prik, whole fried crispy red in preparing everything from guke don (a casual and the cuisine is continental, with Sushi 18 bistro fare — with hints of the Caribbean — white wine capers and lemon sauce. snapper with chili, garlic and tamarind, or marinated tuna) to sayari (Japanese mack- an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood. in Brooklyn. And what goes better with Other seafood dishes include swordfish, the pineapple curry shrimp, a rich, thick Butta’ Cup erel). Also a recent addition, the sake bar Sesame swordfish, fresh lobster and crab eat-in only • includes soda delicious French staples than a bottle of tuna steak and salmon. Pasta is also pop- red curry cooked with coconut milk, basil, offers three types of pure rice sake, all cakes are popular dishes. But Pearl Room 271 Adelphi St. at DeKalb Avenue, wine from an affordable list? Whether you ular at the Latin American Cafe. lime, coriander, pineapple and string lunch & dinner choose the escargot or the steak frites, the made in different areas of Japan. also serves filet mignon, shell steaks, (718) 522-1669. (DC, Amex, MC, Visa) Homemade three-cheese lasagna, riga- beans. Open daily for lunch and dinner. chicken and veal dishes, salads and pas- flour-less chocolate cake is a perfect end- Gingko Leaf also offers a Sunday brunch toni with portobello mushrooms, and lob- Average entree: $13. tas. The most popular dessert is the fried ing. Brunch is served Saturdays and from 11: 30 am to 4 pm with a special menu ster ravioli with cream sauce are just a few Set in a Fort Greene brownstone, this ice cream. Garden and sidewalk cafe Sundays from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Sidewalk including “dinosaur” crispy shrimp and a available. seductive lounge is decorated with sexy Long Tan seats available. cafe seats available. fried “banana boat.” Next month, Gingko leopard prints and vintage furniture. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Leaf will host shakuhachi (Japanese bam- 196 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) 622- Founder Richard Wright, who has been in Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. Choose the boo flute) and koto recitals. 8444. (MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$16. the restaurant business for more than 20 Cocina Cuzco standards (omelets, eggs Benedict and Sotto Voce years, handpicks the restaurant’s furniture eggs Florentine) or try the frittatas. Don’t Serving Thai food, Long Tan is a friendly from yard sales. “It’s like being inside of 222 Seventh Ave. at Third Street, forget the mimosas! and relaxed restaurant where comfy cush- 225 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, someone’s house,” said Akiko Konami, (718) 788-5036. (MC, Visa) Entrees: Joya ions in vibrant colors line the open, white (718) 369-9322. (Cash only) Entrees: co-founder of Butta’ Cup. $7.50-$16.95. 215 Court St. at Warren Street, (718) dining room. Paper lanterns hang around $6.95-$10.95. Sushi Bar & Fine Japanese Cuisine the room and a large window overlooks a Each item on the menu has an original, This colorful eatery has a colorful menu as 222-3484. Cash only. Entrees: $6.95- La Traviata Parties catered on & off premises. garden area with outdoor seating. A favorite lunch spot of indie filmmakers mouth-watering title. Don’t be afraid to mix well, featuring South American cuisine $7.95. 139 Montague St. at Clinton Street; 161 and actors in Park Slope, this restaurant is and match. Try starting with something For appetizers, Long Tan offers a crab- from Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica and Thank goodness partners Ariel Apariciot Joralemon St. at Clinton Street, (718) open seven days a week, serving top- 78 Clark St at Henry St • Brooklyn Heights spicy — jerk wings or maybe the Colombia. The stunningly picturesque and Andrew Jerro have brought this Thai 858-4100, www.latraviatatogo.com and-mango summer roll, which is a deli- notch contemporary Italian cuisine. Sotto Cantonese-style salt and pepper jumbo interior is rainforest chic with a gorgeous food haven to Court Street. The restau- cate wrap of fresh cilantro and crabmeat. Voce serves lunch, dinner and brunch on Free Delivery - $10min • • (718) 625-9893 shrimp. The restaurant’s mixture of African- (AmEx, Disc, DC, MC, Visa) Entrees: saltwater fish tank. Order the papa rellena rant, which features al fresco dining in the Other appetizers include the fish cakes Saturdays and Sundays. Seating available American and Asian cuisine, nicknamed $9.50-$14.50. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11am-3pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 4:30-11:30pm; Sunday: 11:30am-11pm for starters: potato stuffed with beef, garden, offers modestly priced appetiz- with kaffir lime, vegetarian spring rolls both indoors in the light, airy dining room “Asian soul,” include customers’ favorites mixed veggies and raisins, served with ers, soups, salads, noodles, entrees and This is a great father-and-son act. Ralph and shrimp and lichee spring rolls. For and outside in its sidewalk cafe where like the salmon Japanese, Lil’ Big Daddy’s salsa criolla. If you’re a ceviche fan, go for desserts. The hipster vibe is enforced by Tommaso senior and junior take a per- entrees, the restaurant’s signature dishes diners happily gawk at bustling Seventh fried chicken, and the red velvet cake. the tuna, marinated in lime, ginger, garlic the nightly DJs spinning an array of music Avenue shoppers. The entrees include a But please — don’t limit yourself to just and coconut juice. — and it’s all good and all high energy. wide range of pasta, fish, meat and chick- the food. Butta’ Cup’s bar serves some of Some options for the main course: Original large-scale paintings hang on = Full review available at www.BrooklynPapers.com. en. Fusilli with four-cheese cream sauce is SmallTownBrooklyn.com the hottest drinks around. Made with camarones al ajillo, shrimp in garlic sauce exposed brick walls, and the open kitchen legend. 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compiled by Susan Rosenthal BROOKLYN BRIDGE TOUR: Dr. WHERE TO Phil’s NY Talks and Walks hosts Native a talk and walk over land- marked bridge. $12. 1 pm. Also, twilight walk at 6 pm. RECEPTION: Long Island Univer- 2116. THURS, JUNE 20 pride Meet inside Blimpies How yuh doen’? sity presents a series of sculp- RECEPTION: Show of new paint- Restaurant, 38 Park Row, lower R&B FEST: Annual Metrotech sum- tures by six professional sculp- ings and works on paper by More than 1,000 Na- Manhattan. (888) 377-4455. tors, mostly from Brooklyn. mer outdoor lunchtime concert Robin Feld, “Room to Breathe,” tive American artists, PARK SLOPE WALK: Big Onion series. North Mississippi All- Opening reception for artists opens. 6 to 8 pm. David Allen Tours takes a guided tour Stars play R & B music. Noon to takes place outdoors. 6 to 8 Gallery, 331 Smith St. (718) performers and educa- around Brooklyn’s “Gold 2 pm. Metrotech, corner of pm. DeKalb and Flatbush 488-5568. Free. tors are expected at Coast.” $12, $10 students and Flatbush and Myrtle avenues. avenues. (718) 488-1198. Free. ANTIQUE CARS: Cars for car seniors. 1 pm. Meet at south- (718) 636-4100. Free. PUBLIC HEARING: Members of enthusiasts. Weekly car viewing the ninth annual Gate- west corner of St. John’s Place [email protected] HEALTH NEWS: H.I.P. offers an Landmarks and Land Use at 6:30 pm. Bay Parkway at way to Nations Native and Plaza Street. (212) 439- update on changes and issues Committee of Community Shore Parkway. American Heritage Cel- 1090. (718) 222-8209 in health. 5 to 7 pm. HSBC Board 6 review requests for a DINNER THEATER: Bread and ART IN THE ARCH: Prospect Park Bank, 200 Montague St. Free. variance from Significant Steps Wine Productions presents ebration on June 22 Alliance examines bird habits Child Development Center. 6 “The Last Supper,” an evening and June 23 at Floyd and habitats with a selection of pm. Our Lady of Peace, 522 of dinner theater set in a kitch- photographs and sculptures. Carroll St. (718) 643-3027. en. Performance culminates Bennett Field in Marine Gallery tour and climb to the TOY FUNDRAISER: Brooklyn-bas- with full dinner. $25 to $40. 7 Park. Arch’s rooftop for a view of ed Doll and Toy Museum of pm. 410 16th St. Reservations Dancers will perform at 1 pm and 5 pm on Sat- Brooklyn. 1 to 5 pm. Grand NYC hosts a Chinese celebra- necessary. (718) 499-7758. Army Plaza Arch. (718) 965- tion/fundraising event. 6:30 TEEN PARTY: Salvation Army urday and at 1 pm on Sunday. Native American 8943. Free. pm. Golden Unicorn Chinese invites teens ages 13 to 18 to WALKING TOUR: NY Like a Restaurant, 18 East Broadway. cuisine, paintings, artwork, jewelry and leather attend the first pizza and ice Native offers a walk through Call for tickets. (718) 243-0820. goods will be on sale and a live bird of prey exhib- cream party of the summer. 7 Park Slope, Prospect Park and TENANTS’ RIGHTS: Midwood pm. 252 86th St. (718) 238- it, mechanical bull-riding contest, petting zoo and Brooklyn Heights. $14. 1:30 to Development Corporation 2991. Free. pony rides round out the event. The master of 4 pm. Call for reservations and offers a workshop “Everything CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: meeting place. (718) 393-7537. You Wanted to Know About Opening weekend continues. ceremonies will be Comanche Wallace Coffey. But Didn’t Know How to Ask.” EVENING IN ODESSA: 92nd Hakim, “The Lion of Egypt,” The celebration is open Saturday, 11 am to 9 Street Y of Manhattan takes a Learn about your rights, lease plays traditional music. $3. 7:30 renewals and regulated and pm, and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Tickets are $8, $4 tour of Brighton Beach. pm. Prospect Park Bandshell, Evening includes dinner in a unregulated housing. 7 pm. Ninth Street at Prospect Park children and seniors. Rain or shine. For more infor- Edward R. Murrow High School, classic Russian restaurant. $90 West. (718) 855-7882. includes transportation and 1600 Ave. L. Pre-registration BARGEMUSIC: All Beethoven mation, call the Redhawk Indian Arts Council at necessary. (718) 376-0999. Free. meal. 5 to 11 pm. Call for program of chamber music. (718) 686-9297. — Lisa J. Curtis reservations and meeting loca- EXHIBIT: Gumbo Gallery presents $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry tion. (212) 415-5500. Also, “Kidmodern,” a collection of Landing. (718) 624-2083. Adventure on a Shoestring paintings by Gale Kaseguma. 7 POTLUCK PARTY: Eco Books invites hosts a tour in Brighton Beach. to 10 pm. 493 Atlantic Ave. you to bring a raw vegan dish for classics and more. 10 pm to 4 registration necessary. 1000 $5. 2:45 pm. Meet at corner of (718) 855-7808. Free. 20 to taste. Potluck agenda and BUDWEISER LATIN am. 70 North Sixth St. (718) Washington Ave. (718) 623-7220. Brighton Beach and Coney MUSIC SERIES ECO BOOKS: Author Joel Kovel guidelines at ecobooks.com/raw- 782-5188. Free. NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRA- Island avenues. (212) 265-2663. SAT ✦ JUNE 22 ✦ 7:30 reads from his book “Enemy of potlucks.htm. $10, $3 with dish. SHAKESPEARE: “The Tempest.” TION: Ninth annual Gateway to LUIS VARGAS & Nature.” 7 to 9 pm. 837 Union 7:30 to 10:30 pm. 837 Union St. 8 pm. See Sat., June 22. Nations Native American PERFORMANCES COCO MERENSON St. (718) 623-2698. Free. (718) 623-2698. BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN: THURS ✦ JUNE 20 ✦ 7:45 BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: Heritage Celebration. 1000 w/ special guest DEMOCRATIC DINNER: Brooklyn GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Jenny 25th annual shakuhachi “America’s premiere roots JOSEITO MATEO presents “Issues...the Show.” 8 Native American artists, per- musician” – Pulse! Independent Democrats hosts Hill and Liquid Horn. Also Day - pm. See Sat., June 22. formers and educators from (Japanese bamboo flute) con- Bachata superstars na Kurtz. $10. 8 pm. 53 Pros- & ‘The King of a dinner to honor NYC Comp- across North and South cert. $3. 11 am. 1000 troller William Thompson, pect Park West. (718) 789-1230. AUDITIONS: Brooklyn Youth FRI ✦ JUNE 21 ✦ 7:30 Merengue’ Chorus invites girls ages 7 America entertain and inform. Washington Ave. (718) 623-7200. ARGAS A G R VA LUIS Borough President Marty MODA CAFE: Jazz trio with Mike through 17 and boys ages 7 $8, $4 kids and seniors. 11 am BAC FOLK ARTS: Traditional Markowitz and others. 7:30 pm. Cohen performs. No cover. 8 to 9 pm. Grand entry of drumming concert with El Caribe Country Club, 5945 through 12 to audition for the pm. 294 Fifth Ave. (718) 832- fall season. Call to arrange an dancers at 1 and 5 pm. Floyd Calabash, Vado Diomante and HAKIM Strickland Ave. (718) 531-1200. 8897. audition. (718) 243-9447. Bennett Field. (718) 686-0012. Women in Steel. 1 pm. Fort World/pop from ‘The Lion of Egypt’ MIDWIFE TALK: Park Slope Food DANCE CAMP: Dancewave offers MERMAIDS AND CONEY ISLAND: Greene Park. Enter at Myrtle Co-op offers talk “Today’s Mid- two-week summer dance pro- Brooklyn Center for the Urban and St. Edwards avenues. (718) wife and Modern Birth Options.” gram for teens, ages 11 to 18 SAT, JUNE 22 Environment presents Brooklyn 625-0080. Free. Shabaz Birth video and questions and years. Call for registration infor- historian John Manbeck on a MUSIC: The Goldman Memorial Indian Qawwali & answers. 7:30 pm. 782 Union mation and fee schedule. (718) walk around the Bowery, Band presents a program salut- contemporary grooves St. (718) 622-0560. Free. 522-4696. OUTDOORS AND TOURS Boardwalk and boulevards of ing “our musical fathers” with MEETING: Union Center for TWO BOOTS: Raving Noah plays SI BOTANICAL GARDEN: Brook- Coney Island. See sideshows, the emcee, tuba virtuoso Harvey SUN ✦ JUNE 30 ✦ 2:00 Women hosts its annual meet- klezmer music. No cover. 10 lyn Botanic Garden hosts a Mermaid Parade and visit Phillips. Bring your own seats. 4 TABOU COMBO KREYOL ing and summer registration. pm. 514 Second St. (718) 499- guided tour of one of its neigh- Nathan’s Hotdogs. 1 pm. Meet pm. Music Pagoda, located FESTIVAL 7:30 pm. Redeemer St. John, 3253. bors: Staten Island Botanical in front of the BMT, D line sub- between the Nethermead and All-day festival of Haitian Konpa Fellowship Hall 939 83rd St. music, culture and a Kreyol GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: DJ Garden. $53, $49 includes tour way at Stillwell and Surf avenues. the Boathouse in Prospect marketplace with food, clothing (718) 748-7708. Moose spins hip-hop, dub, ‘80s and lunch. 10 am to 5 pm. Pre- Call for tickets. (718) 788-8500. Park. (212) 924-5171. Free. FRI ✦ JUNE 28 ✦ 7:30 and crafts Presented in Collab- CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: 24th Canadian singer/songwriter oration with season of outdoor music, dance, word and film. New Orleans’ Dr. LUTHER WRIGHT BOUKMAN John performs bayou boogie AND THE WRONGS and voodoo funk. $3. 7:45 pm. EKSPERYANS 2 SWEET Join the Brownstone Brooklyn Jewish community in a special briefing Bluegrass re-imagining Michele Emeline Prospect Park Bandshell, Ninth of Pink Floyd’s THE WALL Street at Prospect Park West. (718) 855-7882. HALCYON CAFE: Fiction reading with writers Peter Covino, Lois Hirshkowitz and Ron Drum- Refuting Anti-Israel mond. 7:30 pm. 227 Smith St. (718) 260-WAXY. Free. BARGEMUSIC: All Beethoven Sentiment in the U.N. program of chamber music. FRI ✦ JULY 5 ✦ 7:30 $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. and our own Neighborhoods LINCOLN CENTER HEALING MASS: St. Finbar. All in- JAZZ ORCHESTRA vited. 8 pm. Benson Avenue and with Bay 20th Street. (718) 236-3312. Led by Ben Harris, speechwriter for the Israeli Mission to the U.N. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Under- ground music with DJ Salinger. 10 pm to 2 am. 70 North Sixth St. (718) 782-5188. Free. Wed. 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Rumohr says. This year at PS 145 in Bushwick, each of four classes in grades 3 to 5 acted out one scene from “Macbeth.” The children worked with percussion instruments with their music teacher and created their own scenery, props Act of learning and clever costumes with red gloves to represent blood, and witches’ masks with eyes to show that the witches can Chekhov Theatre Ensemble trains and see into the future. Rumohr believes the program is beneficial not only for students, but nurtures teacher-actors & their pupils also for teachers. “It allows children to excel where By Paulanne Simmons they previously didn’t. It’s good for for the Brooklyn Papers teachers to see kids responding in new ways and good for kids to see teachers hekhov Theatre Ensemble does in the role of learners,” he says. everything other arts-in-education April Cantor, who played Antonia, Cprograms do: instruct, nurture and is also Rumohr’s co-teacher at PS 145. inspire. 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AARON’S That performing opportunity was Georgia Southern-Penn played provided in May by a series of work- Margherita, and last year worked with shop readings of Nobel Prize winner two Long Island schools: a mixed Dario Fo’s political farce “We Won’t group of children from Herricks Mid- Pay! We Won’t Pay!” in Manhattan dle School and Viscardi School for and Brooklyn. The readings were di- children with physical and learning rected by Robert Kalfin, who first pro- disabilities. • • • Fort Greene • • • duced the play at his Chelsea Theater The children acting with children • • • Fort Greene • • • Center in 1980. who couldn’t speak learned to work The play imagines what might hap- with voice boxes. Others learned to pen when a group of women pilfer push wheelchairs. produce from a supermarket, and one “They had to learn how to work to- of these women, Antonia, tries to hide gether,” says Southern-Penn. “They the theft from her self-righteous hus- Teaching teachers: Robert Kalfin directs actor Roy Arias in the were great problem solvers.” band by stuffing the stolen goods un- Chekhov Theatre Ensemble’s workshop reading of “We Won’t Pay! We Interestingly, it was the students der her friend Margherita’s dress and with disabilities who had previous per- Won’t Pay!” Ursula Scherrer declaring her pregnant. In the fine tra- forming experience that served as dition of Burns and Allen, or Lucy and mentors. Desi, the two women fool their fraz- playwright Anton Chekhov and an ac- Rumohr says he goes through an “They motivated the other kids,” zled husbands, Giovanni and Luigi, tor, teacher and director himself. Con- extensive process before selecting a says Southern-Penn. More important- eventually finding them accomplices sidered one of Stanislavsky’s most school for collaboration. ly, she said, “They learned that they in larceny. brilliant pupils, he came to the United “We have to feel comfortable work- were all alike.” Kalfin says that directing the play States in 1940 and established his own ing with each other,” he says. “We In March 2000, Chekhov Theatre becomes an educational exercise be- school, the Chekhov Studio, based on look to see if the school has resources Ensemble moved into 138 South Ox- cause of its “unique style and form.” a whole approach to actor-training us- as well as intent, and will give profes- ford St., a Fort Greene building hous- He came up from Florida to help Ru- ing the body and movement. sional development and reflection ing 19 arts programs, including the mohr because he felt that “what [Ru- “In education it’s called kinesthet- time. The school must see the program Kings County Shakespeare Company mohr] is doing is very important for ic,” says Rumohr. “Fifty percent of as a viable academic experience.” and Roots & Branches, a Jewish cul- the survival of theater.” children are kinesthetic learners. Teaching artists visit schools once ture organization. “The fact that people are learning Speech and movement processes or twice a week and teach rehearsal In this building Chekhov Theatre the practice and value of theater means should be intrinsic to the world view skills and technique in what Rumohr Ensemble teaching artists train, re- that we will have audiences in the fu- of literacy.” calls “sustained, sequential theater in- hearse and perform workshop readings AsianSoul ture,” he says. “[Theater] is a healing The program has reached children struction.” They make use of existing of plays like “We Won’t Pay! We art because of what it does for us. It in New York City, Long Island, text, create their own script or modify Won’t Pay!” which are open to the A WORLD IN ONE COUNTRY 271 Adelphi Street • 718.522.1669 • buttacuplounge.com feeds the soul of society.” Westchester County, the Lee County an existing text. public. Rumohr founded the Chekhov The- school district in Florida and most re- “One third-grade class used Roald For more information, call (718) atre Ensemble in 1994 and named it cently, Bache Martin, a school in the Dahl’s ‘Matilda,’ but there wasn’t 398-2494 or visit www.chekhovthe- Restaurant after Michael Chekhov, a nephew of Fairmount district of Philadelphia. enough dialogue, so we created it,” atre.org. & Shebeen 195 DEKALB AVE. AT CARLTON Caribbean Soul Cuisine & Bakery SHAKESPEARE: Kings County Parade after-party. No cover. 8 Prospect Park West. (800) 933- Shakespeare Company begins pm. 294 Fifth Ave. (718) 832- BLOOD. 718.855.9190 its 2002 season with “The 8897. 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Heights Tap Room hosts a pro- 112 DeKalb Ave. M-Thur 11-11pm Amphibians with Pete Warny.” gram in its courtyard theater cannot take listings over the phone. BAMCINEMATEK: “Village Voice: EMAIL: [email protected] Learn about characters in the Best Undistributed Films” Fri-Sat 11-12pm featuring singer/ guitarist Al www.madibaweb.com (718) 246-2800 Sunday 3-10pm marsh from an amphibian Lee Wyer. No cover. 9 pm. series. Tonight’s feature is expert. 7 pm. Salt Marsh Other performers. 34 Van Dyke “Pinnochio.” $7, $6 children. noon of music and dance. “Silence, We’re Rolling” (2001). Nature Center. 3302 Ave. U. St. (718) 246-8050. 12:30 pm. 338 Sixth Ave. Appropriate for ages 4 to 12. 1 $9. 2, 4:30, 6:50 and 9:10 pm. (718) 421-2021. Free. Q & A with film critic after 6:50 TWO BOOTS: The Knuckleheads Reservations. (718) 965-3391. to 4 pm. 3302 Avenue U. (718) AFRICAN RESTAURANT CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: perform. No cover. 10 pm. 514 BUGGED OUT: Kids are invited to 788-8500. Free. pm screening. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Opening weekend continues. Second St. (718) 499-3253. observe bugs that were used as BARGEMUSIC: Children’s concert Budweiser hosts Latin music charms in olden days. $4. 1 pm. featuring music of Mozart, EMOTION TALK: Park Slope Food CHILDREN Co-op hosts a talk: “Relieve series with Luis Vargas, Coco Also, Vivendi performance fea- Schumann and Brahms. KEUR N’ DEYE Merenson and Joseito Mateo. AQUARIUM: Learn about fish dur- tures music, storytelling, dance, Appropriate for children ages 4 Fear, Trauma, Anxiety, Anger 7:30 pm. Prospect Park ing this Asian celebration. puppets and more. 1 and 2 and older. $15, $10 children. 3 and Stress.” 5 to 7 pm. 782 Senegalese Traditional Bandshell, Ninth Street and Dances, martial arts, storytelling pm. Brooklyn Children’s pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) Union St. (718) 622-0560. Free. Prospect Park West. (718) 855- and more. $9.75. 11 am to 4 Museum. 145 Brooklyn Ave. 624-4061. ECOLOGY TALK: Salt Marsh Nature Home Cooking 7882. Free. pm. West Eighth Street and Surf (718) 735-4400. CONCERT SERIES: Kingsborough Center presents “Field Ecology of Reptiles and Amphibians.” BARGEMUSIC: Classical music Avenue. (718) 265-FISH. FAMILY ARTS FEST: Salt Marsh Community College continues WE DO CATERING program of Mozart, Schumann PUPPETWORKS: presents Nature Center hosts an after- its summer series with Bring wading boots or “wet and Brahms. $35. 7:30 pm. sneakers.” 7 pm. 3302 Ave. U. “Festival,” a selection of the (718) 421-2021. Free. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) Band’s favorite selections. 8 Tues-Thurs Friday 624-2083. pm. Rainbow Bandshell, 2001 12noon - 10:30pm 2pm-11pm 651 ARTS: “Rivers,” a birthday Oriental Boulevard. (718) 368- UN UNE party for Langston Hughes. Seniors: 15% Discount 5000. Free. S , J 23 Poetry reading, music, live DJs every Tuesday night (dine-in only) Sat/Sun and dancing. $25. 8 pm to mid- OTHER OUTDOORS AND TOURS 12-11pm night. St. Ann’s Warehouse, 38 FLEA MARKET: at St. Thomas SMITH STREET FUN DAY: Crafts, Water St. (718) 636-4181. Aquinas Church. 9 am to 5 pm. merchandise, food and rides. THELMA HILL: Gay artists share 1550 Hendrickson St. (718) 11 am to 6 pm. Smith Street perspectives on life with 253-4404. between Bergen and Union “Toenails of Steel” and “Ruby THRIFT SALE: at New Utrecht streets. (718) 852-0328. Red Text.” $15, $12 seniors Church. 10 am to 2 pm. 84th 5K RUN: Tenth annual Cosme’s and students. 8 pm. Thelma Hill Street and 18th Avenue. (718) Coney Island Boardwalk run/ Performing Arts Center, Long 236-0678. walkathon. 9 am. Race begins Island University Triangle INDOOR FLEA MARKET: at Shrine at West 17th Street between Theater, DeKalb and Flatbush D • E • L • I • C • I • O • U • S Church of St. Bernadette. 3 to Mermaid and Surf avenues. Call avenues. (718) 875-9710. Chinese Cuisine & Vegetarian Nutrition 11 pm. 82nd Street and 13th for info. (718) 714-7064. BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: Avenue. (718) 236-1560. SADDLE UP: Borough President presents “Issues...the Show.” Marty Markowitz and state Sen. 162 Montague Street BUS FEST: NY Transit Museum $12. 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (917) • Fast Free Delivery hosts its 10th annual event. Vincent Gentile mount up at 710-2777. Brooklyn Heights Guided tours of vintage fleet, Kensington Stables for a tour of SPRING CONCERT: Sing Out • Open 7 Days a Week (718) 522-5565/66 musical entertainment, hands-on Prospect Park. Walker Blankin- Proud!, a musical resource for fax (718) 522-1205 (24hr) workshops and more. 10 am to ship, owner of the stables, escorts (corner of Adelphi & Dekalb Aves.) gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans- 4 pm. Columbus Park, on the them, along with Rita Bell, the • Party Orders Welcome Mon - Thurs 11:30am - 10:00pm 737 Fulton Street gendered community in Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 11:00pm plaza between Borough Hall president of the newly formed Brooklyn Equestrian Society. 10 Brooklyn, offers a vocal per- We Only Use Vegetable Oil Sunday 2:00pm - 10:00pm and the NYS Supreme Court Bet. South Elliot & South Portland formance. $10. 8 pm. Church of Building. (718) 694-5139. Free. am. East Eighth Street at Caton Gethsemane, 1012 Eighth Ave. Natural Cooking F $7.00 BLOOD DRIVE: at Long Island Place. (718) 759-1035. LUNCH M-F 11-4pm; DINNER Sun-Thurs 5:30-12pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-1pm; BRUNCH Sat/Sun 11-4pm (718) 875-4937 (718) 595-2960. FREE min. College Hospital Medical BED-STUY TOUR: 92nd Street Y of and Fresh Vegetables DELIVERY MODA CAFE: Mermaid Day Pavilion. 10 am to 3:30 pm. 1 Continued on next page...
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Continued from previous page... meditation with Patricia Lenore. Manhattan takes a tour of the 5 pm. Union Street between brownstones, apartment houses Fourth and Fifth avenues. (718) and schools of the area. Matthew 857-5158. Free. Postal, architectural historian, SUPPORT GROUP: For adult chil- leads tour. 11 am to 1:30 pm. dren caring for aging parents. Call for reservations and meeting 6:30 to 8 pm. Heights and Hill location. (212) 415-5500. Community Council, 160 CONEY ISLAND TOUR: NY Like a Montague St. Call for fee infor- Native offers a walk through the mation. (718) 596-8789. past and present of this resort, PRECINCT COUNCIL: 62nd amusement park and residential Precinct Community council area in Brooklyn. $14. 11 am to hosts its monthly meeting and 1:30 pm. Call for reservations and elects officers. 7:30 pm. Bay meeting place. (718) 393-7537. 22nd Street and Bath Avenue. EVERGREEN CEMETERY TOUR: (718) 236-2501. Joe Fodor and Anthony Sala- BARNES AND NOBLE: presents mone host a tour of the final rest- author Sandra Guzman reading ing place of hundreds of notable from her work “Latina’s Bible: Americans, and highlight the The Nueva Latina’s Guide to landscaping art of the environ- Love, Spirituality, Family and La ment. 11 am. Enter at corner of Vida.” 7:30 to 8:30 pm. 267 Bushwick Avenue and Conway Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. Street. (718) 455-5300. Free. Free. NATURALIST WALK: Wildman GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: The Steve Brill leads a “Wild Food Upright Citizens Brigade and Ecology Tour” of Prospect Theater presents improv come- Park. Learn about wild greens, dy “Coldcocked.” $5. 8 pm. 70 berries, mushrooms and more. North Sixth St. (718) 782-5188. $10, $5 children under 12. SLIDE SHOW: Park Slope Jewish 11:45 am to 4 pm. Call for Center offers a humorous slide reservations and meeting loca- show. 8 pm. Eighth Avenue and tion. (914) 835-2153. 14th Street. (718) 768-1453. Free. FULTON ART FAIR: Noon till dusk. Fulton Street and Stuyvesant Avenue. (718) 707-1457. Free. WEDS, JUNE 26 TARA IRISH FEST: Annual event features March of the Pipers, BLOOD DRIVE: Brooklyn College. traditional Irish music, step 10 am to 5 pm. 2900 Bedford dancing, food, storytelling and Ave. (800) 933-BLOOD. more. Noon to 6 pm. Old CYCLONE ANNIVERSARY: Coney Stone House, JJ Byrne Park, Island’s Cyclone celebrates its Fifth Avenue and Third Street. 75th anniversary. Daylong block (718) 499-9482. Free. party features entertainment CARIBBEAN HERITAGE FAIR: and special events including a Video Center of Arts Perfor- 1920’s style swimsuit fashion mances in Theaters hosts a fair show. Opening remarks at featuring entertainment by 11:30 am. “Ride with the Antiguan artists and perform- Heroes,” at 1 pm. All rides on ances in reggae, calypso and cyclone are 75 cents. 1000 Surf Soca. Also, games, food and Ave. (718) 265-2100. more. Noon to 7 pm. Prospect BAMCINEMATEK: presents “In Park, Nethermead area. (718) Memoriam: Chuck Jones,” 338-9120. Free. hosted by film critic Leonard CARROLL GARDENS TOUR: 92nd Maltin. Program features 12 Street Y of Manhattan takes a shorts. $9. 4:30, 6:50 and 9:10 tour around the boutique- pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) antique- and cafe-filled Brooklyn 636-4100. neighborhood. Noon to 2 pm. ALL ABOUT WEEDS: Brooklyn Call for reservations and meeting Botanic Garden talk on how to location. (212) 415-5500. identify common lawn and gar- GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: den weeds. $22, $19 members. Learn about Green-Wood’s his- 6 to 8 pm. 1000 Washington torical, sociological, architectur- Ave. (718) 623-7220. al, artistic, horticultural and MEDITATION WORKSHOP: Learn geological appeal during a tour sahaja yoga meditation. 7 to 8 led by John Cashman. $6. 1 pm. 522-A Court St. (718) 833- pm. Meet at main entrance 5751. Free. Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. BARNES AND NOBLE: Author (718) 469-5277. Julia Glass reads from her book BROOKLYN BRIDGE TOUR: Dr. “Three Junes: A Novel.” 7:30 Phil’s NY Talks and Walks hosts to 8:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. a talk and walk over this land- (718) 832- 9066. Free. marked bridge. 1 pm. See Sat., MEETING: Season concludes with June 22. the last meeting for Commu- SPRINGFEST: Singing Conquer- nity Board 6. 6:30 pm. NY ors, a bluegrass/ gospel group, Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth performs at Brooklyn Botanic St. (718) 643-3027. Garden. 2:30 pm. The Green- SHAKESPEARE: Kings County wich Morris Men, a Morris Shakespeare Company begins Dancing team, performs. Also, its 2002 season with “The New York Times garden writer Tempest.” $12. 8 pm. Foun- THE HEALTH CARE PLUS ADVANTAGE Anne Raver is guest speaker. 1 der’s Hall, St. Francis College, pm. $3 admission. 1000 Wash- 182 Remsen St. (718) 398-0546. ington Ave. (718) 623-7200. GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: pres- NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRA- ents a night of experimental TION: Ninth annual Gateway to music. $8. 8 pm. 70 North Sixth Nations Native American St. (718) 782-5188. Heritage Celebration. 11 am to 7 pm. See Sat., June 22. THURS, JUNE 27 PERFORMANCES TEA AND MUSIC: St. John’s POLITICAL DEBATE: Citizens for Episcopal Church offers live Responsible Representation music and refreshments. $15. 2 hosts a debate with candidates pm. 9818 Fort Hamilton for state Senate (state Sen. Parkway. (718) 745-2377. Vincent Gentile, state Sen. BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music of Seymour Lachman and City Mozart, Schumann and Brahms. Councilman Martin Golden have $35. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry been invited) and candidates for Landing. (718) 624-2083. Assembly (Assemblywoman GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: Green Adele Cohen, Assemblyman Party musical fundraiser. 7 pm. Peter Abbate and Assemblyman 70 North Sixth St. Call for ticket Dov Hikind have been invited). info. (718) 782-5188. Meet the candidates and ask questions. Refreshments will be SHAKESPEARE: “The Tempest.” served. 7:30 pm. American 2 pm. See Sat., June 22. Also, Legion Hall, Bay Ridge Post book signing by Pam McAllister 157, 345 78th St., 2nd floor. and Dick Riley, authors of “The [email protected]. Free. Bedside, Bathtub, and Armchair Companion to Shakespeare” at R&B FEST: Annual Metrotech out- conclusion of performance. door lunchtime concert series. La India sings salsa, tropical, CHILDREN Afro-Caribbean music. Noon to CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Kids are 2 pm. Metrotech, corner of invited to a “Ready to Learn Flatbush and Myrtle avenues. about Conflict” workshop. (718) 636-4100. Free. Learn how to create positive BACK HEALTH: Chiropractor and environments for resolving con- applied kinesiologist Dr. Ann flict with or between children. Maugeri gives a talk on “N.E.T. $4. 1:30 pm. Brooklyn (Neuro Emotional Technique).” Children’s Museum. 145 $5. 7 pm. 258 Henry St. (718) Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. 852-7518. AQUARIUM: Fish of Asia. 11 am BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music of to 4 pm. See Sat., June 22. Haydn, Barkauskas, Hersant and Sibelius. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton PUPPETWORKS: “Pinnochio.” Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. 12:30 pm. See Sat., June 22. BARNES AND NOBLE: Author BARGEMUSIC: Children’s concert. Karen Siplin reading from her 1 pm. See Sat., June 22. book “His Insignificant Other.” OTHER 7:30 to 8:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. DINNER DANCE: Annual event at St. Finbar’s R.C. Church. $100. HOMEOPATHY: Park Slope Food 5 pm. El Caribe Country Club, Co-op offers a talk on therapy 5945 Strickland Ave. (718) 236- that has been used for over 3312. 200 years. 7:30 pm. 782 Union St. (718) 622-0560. Free. ODD SUNDAY SERIES: Guided tours of kinetic and media GALAPAGOS ART SPACE: pres- installations. $10, $5 seniors ents a night of music with visu- and students. 3 to 6 pm. Micro als. $5. 8 pm. 70 North Sixth St. Museum, 123 Smith St. (718) (718) 782-5188. 797-3116. TWO BOOTS: Latin bands per- RECEPTION: Art Lot presents an form. No cover. 10 pm. 514 exhibit by Janet Goldner “Can Second St. (718) 499-3253. We Heal?” 3 to 6 pm. Corner DINNER THEATER: “The Last Sup- of Columbia and Sackett per.” 7 pm. See Fri., June 21. streets. Free. SUMMER SEMESTER: Brooklyn MERU ART: Music program. 8 pm. Conservatory of Music begins 203 Columbia St. (718) 852- its eight-week summer semes- 6575. Free. ter. Call for class offerings. 58 Seventh Ave. (718) 622- 3300. SHAKESPEARE: Kings County MON, JUNE 24 Shakespeare Company pres- hat is why our Health Services, Member Services, Remember, enrollment in a Medicaid health plan is vol- ents “The Tempest.” 8 pm. MEETING: Public Safety Com- See Sat., June 22. mittee of Community Board 6 and Outreach representatives are available to help untary until you receive an official notice from New York meets. 6:30 pm. 76th Precinct, 191 Union St. (718) 643-3027. FRI, JUNE 28 you get the services you need, when you need Medicaid CHOICE that you must enroll in a health plan. READING REHEARSAL: Brooklyn T Symphony Orchestra offers its OPENING RECEPTION: Exhibit them. We have board certified, bilingual physicians and So, if you live in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens or fifth season and invites ama- by artist Meridith McNeal teur, student, retired and semi- “Beautiful Necessity.” 6 to 8 pm. support staff who know and speak your language: English, Staten Island, and receive Temporary Assistance for professional musicians to join Figureworks Gallery, 168 North in. Tonight’s piece is Symphony Sixth St. (718) 486-7021. Free. #9 by Schubert. 7:30 to 9:30 DINNER THEATER: “The Last Sup- Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and many others. Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid only (MA) or SSI, get pm. Zion German Lutheran per.” 7 pm. See Fri., June 21. Church, 125 Henry St. (718) BARGEMUSIC: Chamber music of And you can choose your family physician from at least more than Medicaid — Get HEALTH CARE PLUS from 852-0677. Free. Haydn, Barkauskas, Hersant and SHAKESPEARE: Kings County Sibelius. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton (3) three primary care providers in your area. HEALTH PLUS Now! Shakespeare Company begins Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. its 2002 season with “The HEALING WITH TOUCH: Park Tempest.” $12. 8 pm. Foun- Slope Food Co-op offers a talk der’s Hall, St. Francis College, on how to relieve tension, sea- Combined with no co-payments or paperwork for addi- 182 Remsen St. (718) 398-0546. sonal problems, digestive and CRAB HAPPY: Program: reproductive imbalances and tional visits, free round-trip transportation, a family- “Prehistoric Romance: The more. 7:30 pm. 782 Union St. Mating Rituals of the (718) 622-0560. Free. Horseshoe Crab.” Experience CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: 24th friendly staff and our wide range of special community full-moon mating. 8 pm. Salt season of outdoor performing Marsh Nature Center. 3302 arts of music, dance, word and events, HEALTH CARE PLUS from HEALTH PLUS is The Medicaid managed care plan in your neighborhood Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. film. Tonight: Sarah Harmer and Luther Wright and The Wrongs the right choice for you and your family. perform roots, pop and folk TUES, JUNE 25 music. 7:30 pm. Prospect Park Bandshell, Ninth Street and BLOOD DRIVE: at Interfaith Prospect Park West. (718) 965- Medical Center. 10 am to 3:30 8999. Free. pm. 555 Prospect Place. (800) CYCLONE ANNIVERSARY: Coney 933-BLOOD. Island’s Cyclone celebrates its PRODUCE IN THE GARDEN: 75th anniversary. Fireworks dis- Spoke the Hub offers a series play on the beach at West 10th of workshops in the Garden of Street and the Boardwalk. 1000 Sign Up Today! Call 1-888-809-8009 Union. Today: mindfulness Surf Ave. (718) 265-2100. Free. New York Medicaid CHOICE Helpline Number 1-800-505-5678 CORRECTION: In last week’s “Where to GO” we listed an incorrect location for the Union WWW.HEALTHPLUS-NY.ORG Center for Women open house on June 20. Union Center for Women will host its annual meeting and summer registration at 7:30 pm at the Redeemer St. John Fellowship Hall, 939 83rd St. For more information, call (718) 748-7708. June 24, 2002 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 5
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The Office Space Available Livingroom has woodstove, Real Easy.™ later it gets, the funnier it gets.” large eat-in-kitchen with bay Hayes said that while the Downtown Bklyn windows. Lots of closets, full Bean Post is known for keeping Call COLDWELL BANKER MID PLAZA Retail/office space on Court walk out basement, with its regulars, a crowd of about Street approx. 800 sq.ft. 3350 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 30 young 20-somethings have woodstove – was an artist Available 1st week of August. 718-646-3600 • www.coldwellbanker.com also come to call the bar their studio. Electric baseboard own. He said they tend to shuf- Prime location. $3000 monthly. fle to the back, and pointed to No fee. (718) 596-4314. L25 heating. huge 3 season where a mass of blue jeans and Greenwood porch – windows & streams. baseball caps were loudly react- Must sell. By owner. Asking ing to a corner television airing 24th St. bet. 3rd & 4th Aves. a baseball game. Newly renovated. 600 sq.ft. $152,000. Jennifer Sarmi, 27, said she 1 block from R train. $1200 has been coming to the Bean monthly, heat included. (718) Call (845) 339-7432 Post for the last five years. And Cool ‘Beans’: The Bean Post Pub on Fifth Avenue at 78th Street has developed and con- 499-6056. Louie Leggs, 29, said he had tinues to develop a loyal following. Above, members of the bar’s softball team celebrate R28 R27 been coming to the bar, “For- after a game. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango ever.” CO-OPS & Rockland County, NY FOR SALE BY OWNER. FAST & EASY “We are always in here. It is The Keg’s big claim to ness. The nitrogen preserves find the right cook,” Postler CONDOS N15 the best place in Brooklyn,” he fame, said Postler, came just the beer,” Postler said, adding said. COMMUTE TO NYC. Young (1997), said. “If you are a real sports fan, after World War II for being that it was expensive to re-out- A good pub, he said, is quite Cobble Hill beautiful 4B. 3 BA home on child- safe, dead-end street. Formal LR with you are here from day one.” the first bar in Brooklyn to fit a 16-tap setup. simple to maintain, if as the For sale or rent: 2 bedrooms, 24 hr. have a TV. “But the [net] savings was owner you can also be a beer doorman, gym room, shuttle bus to custom marble FP, cath. ceiling in Post firsts tremendous to me because I lover, sports fan and a regular. subway. Wash/dry in apt. high ceil- LR, DR & KIT. Granite in KIT & BA., Steve Postler, the could give a great-tasting beer “Everybody loves Manhat- ings, lots of sunshine. Approx. 900 top of line appliances in KIT, finished owner of the Bean from the top to the bottom of tan but this is local,” he said. sq.ft. BY OWNER. (516) 504-0184 basement, stone patio & deck, all NIGHTLIFE / (516) 395-7989. Post, said his bar the barrel,” said Postler. “With “It is the pub you can walk to. R23 on prof. landscaped 1/3 acre. Fast & easy commute to NYC (GWB). opened in 1982 The Bean Post Pub, 7525 Fifth Ave., ac- the nitrogen, put that in a nice You probably went to school and was named cepts all major credit cards. For more infor- chilled glass, you’ve got your- with somebody that comes Excellent, school district. Low taxes. after himself and mation, call (718) 745-9413. self a great beer.” here or works here. That nu- $490,000. Serious inquiries only. (845) HOUSES 365-1674. his former partner The kitchen, he said, is just cleus is here. L23 John Pensabene — weeks from opening for the “We are not known as the For Sale / Brooklyn Pensabene, Postler … Beanpost. Now, the Bean Post Pub of- first time. He said the pub pick-up joint or a dance club For Sale / Pennsylvania They bought the bar a couple fers six televisions, including a would offer “pub grub” in an and we are not known as a hole- Canarsie years after The Keg had large flat-screen television extended seating area that has in-the-wall, either,” Postler said. Hemlock Farms, PA closed. He had had his eye on across the back of the bar. One never been opened in the “And if you leave for a cou- Sale by owner. 2 family with fin- it for some time, he said. As a year after its opening, the Bean back. ple of years, we will still know ished basement. Mint condition. 3 Bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, LR w/FPl, DR, KT, longtime bartender in Manhat- Post was the first bar in Brook- “All I have to do now is your name.” Country setting. Fruit trees in Sun porch, deck, 2 car garage. By backyard. 2 car garage. $350k. tan, the idea of opening a bar lyn to have satellite cable, said owner. $175K. 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