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By Mike McLaughlin The Brooklyn Paper SANDWICH WAR Mayor Bloomberg wants Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner to bring back Frank Gehry’s much-hyped designs for the stalled and increasingly costly arena and 16 skyscrapers. Two Vietnamese shops wage bun battle “He should use the Gehry design, because he will get great events from around the world going directly to Brooklyn,” the By Gersh Kuntzman with the pigtails of stealing his foolishly, though scrumptiously, mayor told a team of reporters and editors from the Community and Shannon Geis hamburger recipe. tried to control Indochina. Newspaper Group, the parent company of The Brooklyn Pa- The Brooklyn Paper In this battle, however, • Huynh offers bubble tea per, on Monday. “Simon and Garfunkel would go to Brooklyn Seventh Avenue in Park Slope Hanco Tang is ac- drinks, just like Tang. in a second before they go to Madison Square Garden. They’re just got its second Vietnamese cusing Henry • Huynh really did work New Yorkers.” sandwich shop — four blocks Huynh of swiping at the Bergen Street Han- co’s — and left under less- The meeting was a from the neighborhood’s first — his secrets while he stop on the campaign New York’s best worked at Tang’s orig- than-ideal circumstances. and not since the Vietnam War “He stole the recipe,” Tang trail for the would-be election coverage has there been as juicy a story inal sandwich shop on Bergen Street in Cob- told The Brooklyn Paper. “We third-termer, who won of spies, secrets, lies and Viet- the chance to run for re- ble Hill. don’t have proof, but it just namese families torn apart. There’s substantial evidence disappeared. What they election last year after the At least this time, the col- City Council acceded to his wishes that the two-term limit to bolster Tang’s claim: do is almost identical lateral damage is delicious. • Huynh’s menu is virtually to us. be eliminated, despite two public referenda affirming it. The newcomer in question — Naturally, that topic came up. identical — in typeface, in of- “They were still Henry’s — is just four blocks “It was a unique period in the city,” Bloomberg said. “The ferings, in almost every detail working for me while economy was starting to fall apart, our school system was on south of the original banh mi — to Tang’s. they were work- the verge of a major breakthrough. … So I just decided that joint, Hanco’s. • Huynh’s sandwiches are ing on opening their I would go ahead and, if the City Council wanted to change Of course, it’s not uncom- almost as identical, offer- store. They were like the law, let’s see what the voters want. mon for competitors to set up ing that delightful South- spies,” he added. “I’m “The voters want somebody independent and competent shop side by side. It happens east Asian combination of really pissed off. I spent years and hopefully they’ll think I’m that way,” he added. all the time with McDonald’s crispy and sweet ground to set up everything and then The hour-long interview covered many topics, but Bloomberg and Wendy’s, Duane Reade and pork, ham, paté, mayon- they just copied me.” dwelled on Brooklyn’s long-running saga, Atlantic Yards, ar- CVS or any number of pizze- naise, chili peppers and pick- Naturally, Huynh denied it — though he did admit that he Ben Muessig Ben guing that lawsuits by Ratner’s opponents were largely re- rias. led carrots and daikon — all sponsible for depriving Brooklyn of the vaunted architect’s But then again, Ronald Mc- piled high on a fresh baguette, had a falling out with Tang. vision. Donald doesn’t accuse the girl a relic of the days when France, See WAR on page 11 “One of the great sins here is this small group of people stalled it so long [that] the economy is different,” Bloomberg said. “I tried to get Ratner to go ahead and do the Gehry de- The Brooklyn Paper / sign … but the economy is just not there.” Mayor Bloomberg came to our Downtown Brooklyn offices on The mayor conceded that Ratner probably would have fal- Monday to defend his record — and lay out an agenda for a tered during the real-estate bust, even without relentless oppo- third term. He made news with virtually every comment. sition from groups like Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn. “He might have been in trouble halfway through, but at least it would have been in the ground, going up.” He also blasted the kinds of community benefits agree- .&&5#300,-:/¤405)&3.":034 ment that Ratner signed with several groups, some of which Our borough is a city of neighborhoods — and each has its did not exist before they signed an agreement to support the own mayor. Meet some on page 12. project in exchange for some financial backing. See MAYOR on page 12 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The menus for Hanco’s (left) and Henry’s (right) do look very similar. -0$,0654JUUTIVUTEPXOIJT$POFZQBSL By Mike McLaughlin sion was set for Thursday. land, also ran Sitt’s attractions that also helicopter ride and the train ride.” for The Brooklyn Paper Raffaelle admits that he owes around closed early last year. This year he planned Dreamland sits behind locked gates Developer Joe Sitt abruptly shut down $500,000 in rent, but said Sitt’s lock- to be on the Astroland site with Ringling on what was the Space Age theme park the Dreamland amusement park on his out was not only illegal, but hostile. Bros, but when Sitt’s negotiations with Astroland, which Sitt shut down in a land in Coney Island, the site of the “It’s so late in the season, if they had Ringling broke down, Sitt made him take lease disagreement with the land’s for- old Astroland theme park, last Friday beef with me, now is not the time,” he the whole lot, he said. mer owner, Carol Albert. Albert had morning, saying that the operator owed said. CLOSED Last weekend, he and his workers sold the land to Sitt two years earlier, Sitt disagreed, saying that he, not remained angry about the shutdown. but continued to operate the amuse- more than $500,000 in rent. Raffaelle or the kids being turned away “We just showed up for work and ment park on the site until last year. The lockout on Surf Avenue and West from the once-thriving amusement area, couldn’t get in,” said Lori Vise, who Sitt still hopes to redevelop his hold- 10th Street made about a dozen rides is the victim here. worked at Dreamland. “It’s not fair for ings in Coney Island into a 24-7-365, Ve- and attractions off limits, perhaps for “Dreamland has not come close to the visitors of Coney Island. We want gas-style Xanadu with rides, retail and the rest of the short-lived season, which meeting its financial obligations in many it back open.” hotels. But last week’s lockout turned winds down after Labor Day. months,” said Stefan Friedman, a spokes- Geis Shannon And didn’t anybody think of the chil- even Sitt’s longtime ally, Councilman Since the lockout, Dreamland’s op- man for Sitt’s company, Thor Equities. dren? Domenic Recchia (D–Coney Island), erator, Anthony Raffaelle, has been in “We are hopeful that Dreamland will “It’s not right to close down in the mid- into a critic. court trying to get a judge to declare soon pay its rent [and] re-open.” dle of the season,” said Richard Vowers of “This is a heartless person who only that Sitt acted illegally, but Monday’s Raffaelle, who has long been a be- Sheepshead Bay. “It’s going to disappoint cares about money,” Recchia told the
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By Robert Voris spokesman Eugene Patron, ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma for The Brooklyn Paper though a full-out tribute to coo sa.” OPIJUUFS The hordes of Michael the one-time King of Pop News that the event had By Zeke Faux Jackson have beat it from could attract tens of thou- been moved to Prospect for The Brooklyn Paper Fort Greene Park — and sands, given Jackson’s vast Park calmed Fort Greene Brandon Moore wasn’t thinking about are heading for Prospect popularity. concerns. Last week, Coun- throwing a no-hitter or even beating Park’s Nethermeade for In a strange twist, all me- cilwoman Letitia James the Ironbirds when he walked out to Brooklyn Paper photographer Tom Callan Spike Lee’s posthumous dia calls to the Parks De- (D–Fort Greene) told a New the mound on Sunday — the Brook- with the late Sen. Edward Kennedy in 2001. birthday party and me- partment were referred to York Times blog that Lee’s lyn starter was just trying to keep down morial this Saturday. Lee’s 40 Acres and Mule memorial would clearly at- his lunch. As The Brooklyn Pa- Filmworks, which has not tract more than the 2,000 The lanky right-hander was so sick per reported last week, the responded to The Brook- people anticipated on the he actually threw up in the bullpen be- 5FE,FOOFEZ¤T filmmaker’s tribute to the lyn Paper’s numerous re- first permit request (per- fore taking the hill. And he didn’t have singer quickly grew big- quests for comment in time haps you could blame it on his best fastball as he labored through ger than the little Olmsted for our thriller of a dead- the boogie, as Jackson him- the first game of a doubleheader on a #¤LMZOMFHBDZ and Vaux jewelbox in Fort line. self once sang). sunny day in the oppressive heat. But Greene, prompting city of- Indeed, all that is known “This was supposed to Moore kept Aberdeen guessing and fin- By Gersh Kuntzman ficials to spend most of this about the event comes from be a small-scale commu- ished with the first no-hitter in Cyclones The Brooklyn Paper week scrambling to relo- a flier that appears on the nity event,” said James. history — albeit a seven-inning perfor- Though best known for representing Massachu- cate the memorial to the 40 Acres Web site . Word continues to mance, since games in twin bills are setts for 47 years in the Senate, Ted Kennedy was larger field in the center “You are invited by spread over the Internet shortened. also known to gourmands in Brooklyn Heights. of Prospect Park. Spike Lee and the great like a speed demon (that’s “My fastball command wasn’t there, In June, 2001, Kennedy and his niece Caroline A spokesman for the borough of Brooklyn to a Jackson song title, silly) so I was behind in a lot of counts,” said dined at the now-defunct (but well-remembered) Prospect Park Alliance said celebrate the 51st birth- of Lee’s homage to the pop La Bouillabaisse on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn the hurler. “I was sweating a lot all game the Nethermeade can hold Kevin Mazur day of Michael Jackson,” icon. Lee directed in the and I wasn’t feeling too good.” Heights — invited there by owner Neil Ganic, who about 20,000, but would not the flier for the noon-5 pm video for the 1996 single, Good thing he didn’t say anything had met Kennedy previously. confirm whether that’s how event says. “They Don’t Care About about it to his coaches. Our legendary photographer Tom Callan — the many people are expected It goes on to say that en- Us.” Relying on his slider and change up Weegee of Brooklyn Heights — was naturally on at the Aug. 29 memorial / tertainment will be pro- Aug. 29 would have been
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Jewel theft Police arrested six men, • A thief took a woman’s — Robert Voris Swimmer’s gear Find more online every Wednesday at robbed by a trio of armed Four armed thugs held up purse at the Cadman Plaza ranging from 16–26 years stickup goons on Carlton a 25-year-old woman and her A thief broke into a man’s #SPPLMZO1BQFSDPNCMPUUFS East branch of the Brooklyn 68TH PRECINCT old, for stealing a cellphone Avenue on Aug. 20. friend as they walked home car near the corner of Ferris Public Library on Aug. 22. from a woman on the subway The marauders accosted the Bay Ridge from a bar on Aug. 18. and Coffey streets on Aug. 6 • A thief grabbed a wom- The woman was doing re- at the Bergen Street station — but the would-be Keith victim, 52, as he approached The perps approached the while the victim was swim- an’s purse from her Livings- search at 5 pm with the bag $10K heist on Aug. 18. Moon refused. his car parked between Park victims from behind on Jewel ming blocks away in the Red ton Street office, located on the back of her chair. Two con artists tricked One member of the sextet That’s when the thief pulled and Myrtle avenues at 5:40 Street at around 3:16 am and Hook public pool. between Hoyt Street and When she checked on it an two seniors into giving up snagged the victim’s iPhone a gun and grabbed the elec- pm. One of the bastards pulled put guns to their backs, cops — Mike McLaughlin Gallatin Place, on Aug. 17. hour later, it was gone. $10,000 on Aug. 18 in the on 10:40 pm in the station tronic percussion device. out a weapon, forcing the be- said. • Thugs beat up a man ol’ “water company” scam. beneath Smith Street while The woman left her office jeweled individual to surren- “Get down! Don’t do 84TH PRECINCT Beat up and took his bag on Hoyt The duo posed as water they exited the train. Police unattended at around noon der two necklaces, a bracelet, nothing,” one of the mug- Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO A thug beat up a man and Street between Livingston workers, saying that they had later charged the gang with a and returned an hour later a wristwatch, wedding band, gers said. Boerum Hill–Downtown took his money on Bergen and Schermerhorn streets to check all the faucets in the similar mugging at the Fourth to find the purse missing. pinky ring and $1,200. The robbers escaped from Street on Aug. 13. on Aug. 19. The victim told 65th Street apartment because Avenue subway station days Beat it • A thief grabbed a wom- — Mike McLaughlin the scene, which was between The man was near Nev- cops that the thugs sneaked a water main had broken on earlier on Aug. 13. an’s purse as she tied her Norman and Meserole ave- A thug took a drum ma- ins Street at around 11 am up from behind and hit him the block between 10th and shoes on Court Street near 72ND PRECINCT nues, with cash, a cellphone, Park stalk chine from a man on Fulton when the perp asked him if on the head at around 9 pm. 11th avenues. Montague Street on Aug. 18. a credit card, an iPod, a bag, A purse-snatcher exploited Street on Aug. 18. he had the time. Before the After a brief struggle, one of Windsor Terrace The woman perp distracted a mother’s attention to her In a bizarre musical crime, The woman placed her purse her while her male accom- and one of the victim’s pay- man could answer, the perp on the ground next to her at the perps flashed a gun, and Nightclub melee checks. child in a park on Hicks Street the thug approached the man the man gave up the bag. plice stole the cash. knocked him down and be- around 10:45 am, and the perp Cops took a man into to steal her pocketbook on near Boerum Place at around gan beating him before tak- • A thief took a man’s wal- custody after he allegedly Kick in the door Knifepoint Aug. 4. 5:30 pm and asked what he grabbed it and ran. ing his money. let while he was working out punched and pulled a woman An unsubtle burglar kicked A pair of perps pulled The victim, 29, told police was doing with the drum ma- • Thugs took a woman’s at World Martial Arts Center at a Fifth Avenue club at 2:45 in the door of an 83rd Street a knife on a 25-year-old she momentarily left her bag to chine. Purse swipes purse on Montague Street on Atlantic Avenue on Aug. am on Aug. 22. apartment and stole jewelry, woman in a horrifying Aug. tend to her child in Voorhees Ignoring the answer, the Just like last week, purse- near Clinton Street at around 17. When the man was done The two were arguing in- cash and electronics on Aug. 17 stickup. Park at Congress Street at 5 1:30 pm on Aug. 20. In this thief demanded the machine snatchers were busy again: with his workout at around 8 side the club, which is near 21. The assailants grabbed pm, he discovered that some- 26th Street, when the dis- The tenant locked up when the victim at around 10:20 one had broken the lock on his agreement turned violent and he left at 6:30 am, but his lock pm and threw her against a locker and taken his wallet. the man punched the woman didn’t hold the bad guy back garage door near the corner You’re gonna need — Shannon Geis in the face and began drag- and when the man returned of N. 14th Street and Wythe ging her across the floor. to his apartment at 3 pm, his Avenue. ÊUÊICE 88TH PRECINCT She was bruised on her Xbox, iPhone, two gold rings “Don’t move or say any- Fort Greene–Clinton Hill face, neck and back; he was and $300 had been stolen. thing,” a mugger ordered. a bigger car. ÊUÊBOTTLED WATER Armed rob charged with assault. The thieves escaped with SODA Lockpicked the victim’s bag, which con- SUNSET BEERÊUÊ DISTRIBUTORS Gun-toting hoodlums Lock your car! ÊUÊBEER A thief went through the tained a laptop, a cellphone, 200 varieties KEGS robbed a man near Fort A lucky leech found an front door of a Sixth Avenue credit cards, and a computer of beer in stock Greene Park on Aug. 20. unlocked Jeep overnight on apartment on Aug. 20, hauling hard drive. 969 Third Avenue The rogues sneaked be- Aug. 22 on E. Third Street off money orders, watches and (at 37 St., across from Costco) hind the victim, 41, near the and helped himself to the jewelry valued at $4,200. Badford! corner of Myrtle Avenue and navigation system and pre- The tenant told cops that Crooks held up two Bed- SUNSET PARK Washington Park at 5 am. One scription pills. she had locked the door when ford Avenue eateries in the 718-788-8000 of the culprits brandished a The owner neglected to she left the apartment, which same building last week, firearm before taking the lock up his ride when he is between 68th Street and making off with thousands www.SunsetBeer.com man’s wallet, which con- parked between Vanderbilt Bay Ridge Avenue, at 11:30 of dollars in a pair of brazen Open Mon-Sat / We Deliver tained $20 and banking and Street and Greenwood Av- am. But when she returned at stick-ups: credit cards. enue at 9:30 pm, and when 4:35 pm, she discovered that • An armed man entered the lock had been picked and Yogurberry — a yogurt shop her property pinched. on the block between N. Fifth — Robert Voris and N. Sixth streets — and robbed the store of $2,036 Home Energy Solutions 77TH PRECINCT on Aug. 19. The perp approached the Prospect Heights register at around 5:50 pm Hit-and-run and handed an employee a A reckless driver pulled note stating: “I have a gun, a hit a pedestrian on Wash- put the money in the bag.” ington Avenue on Aug. 19. “I don’t want to cause a The victim was between scene, so do it now,” the thug Atlantic Avenue and Pa- said. Reduce your cific Street at 8:10 pm when The crook never needed to a Porsche Cayenne clipped reveal his piece — the em- her. She sustained minor in- ployee forked over three enve- juries, but the driver of the lopes containing the cash. luxury SUV sped off. • The following day, a rob- Cold wheels ber who said he had a gun heisted $400 from a Subway energy use by A clunker-hungry crook sandwich shop. hotwired a 1999 Jeep Chero- The crook approached the kee parked on Lincoln Place register at around 7:55 pm between Washington and Un- and ordered a hoagie. Then derhill avenues. he handed an employee a note The owner of the SUV stating, “I have a gun, give up to locked it at 9 am on Aug. 21, me everything you have.” but when he returned to the The employee removed a spot at noon two days later, stack of $20 bills from the the vehicle was gone. register and gave it to the perp, — Robert Voris but the thief wanted more. 90TH PRECINCT “Give me everything,” said the robber, who kept his right 40% Williamsburg–Bushwick hand under his shirt through- It takes four out the stick-up. Four vicious hoods beat The employee handed down a man and stole his mes- over the rest of the money senger bag at the corner of in the register — approxi- White and McKibbin streets mately $400 — and the crook on Aug. 21. fled. oin the thousands of New Yorkers who The victim was standing Driggs dregs are lowering their energy costs through on the corner at 9:20 pm Cops nabbed three thugs when the quartet of crimi- suspected of assaulting a NYSERDA s Home Performance with ENERGY nals jumped him, kicking and 53-year-old at the corner of J punching him to the ground Driggs Avenue and Lorimer STAR® program. Typical improvements include: and making off with his bag, Street on Aug. 22. which contained his Black- The crooks confronted the Berry and laptop computer. victim at around 11:15 pm and • Adding insulation Paint bawl struck him “in the face, head A stupid sniper shot a and body with closed fists sev- • Sealing ducts and air leaks paintball at the security sta- eral times causing pain, swell- tion of a Grand Street stor- ing and lacerations,” accord- • Upgrading inefficient or age facility on Aug. 17, injur- ing to the police report. ing the guard who was hit by The thieves ran off with old heating equipment shattered glass. $11, but cops canvassed the She sustained lacerations neighborhood with an eyewit- around her left eye in the 9:45 ness until they apprehended Financial incentives of 10% cash back or pm incident. The triggerman the suspects. apologized to the guard be- Cop con low-interest financing are available. fore he left the storage facility, Cops nabbed a con artist which is between Gardner Av- suspected of impersonating Additional incentives are available for income- enue and Newton Creek, but a police officer in an attempt police are still hunting him. to extort a Greenpoint doc- eligible customers. Bogey on Bogart tor. A would-be Bonnie and The scammer pretended he Using qualified contractors accredited by the Clyde assaulted a woman on was a cop when he called a Bogart Street at early on Aug. Driggs Avenue pediatric of- Building Performance Institute (BPI), the Home 21. fice on Aug. 18 and asked a The female perp grabbed doctor to donate money to a Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program the victim’s handbag, spinning charity benefiting police of- her around and allowing her ficers. provides a comprehensive assessment of your male accomplice to approach The medic agreed to donate from behind at around 12:35 $1,900 to the charity — but home (one-to four-family) to determine exactly am between Varet and Cook when she informed him the streets. He slapped the vic- following day that she couldn’t where you re wasting energy and losing money, tim to the ground and the two donate as much money, the muggers made off with her conman lost his cool. while also checking for certain health or safety iPhone, $15 and handbag. The fake cop threatened the doctor and told her that issues. Be sure to verify that your contractor is Thou shalt steal he would fine her $5,000 — Risking the wrath of a and send cops to visit her of- participating in the Home Performance vengeful God, an unholy thief fice — if she didn’t hand over stole $500 from a Bedford Av- the cash. with ENERGY STAR® Program by calling enue synagogue on Aug. 20. But the real cops had The rabbi was unsure if no trouble locking up the 1-877-NY-SMART. he locked the door at 10 am fake one. They locked up a when he left the synagogue, 25-year-old suspected of the For more information, please visit which is between Ross and offense. BPI Accredited contractors are certified in building Wilson streets, but was quite GTAs certain that when he came www.GetEnergySmart.org/9117HP4 Cops locked up one half back at noon the collection science, a systematic approach to improving the of a sophisticated car theft or call 1-877-NY-SMART boxes had been cracked and duo on Aug. 17. the cash corralled. entire house, not just a part of it. Whole-house Police confronted the Rim job perps as they attempted to building performance incorporates energy A thief with a taste for heist a 2008 Suzuki motor- bling took two tires with cycle on Huron Street be- efficiency, comfort, durability, and health and hot rims from a car parked tween West and Franklin on Wythe Avenue overnight streets at around 4:20 am, safety into one comprehensive package. on Aug. 19. but the thieves fled before When the owner of the cops could cuff them. tricked-out Nissan Murano One crook dashed down left his ride between S. Eighth Huron Street and escaped in and S. Ninth streets at 10 pm, a gray minivan with tinted it was a four-wheeled vehi- windows, but police were able cle, but upon his return at to nab the other no-goodnik 8:15 the next morning, two — who was “in possession of of the tires and their rims, a radio police scanner on a valued at $3,000, had been Brooklyn North frequency,” rolled away. cops said. — Robert Voris — Ben Muessig August 28, 2009 / iÊ ÀÞÊ*>«iÀÊUÊÜÜÜ° ÀÞ*>«iÀ°VÊUÊÇ£n®ÊÓÈäÓxää AWP 5
OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT #BE4JUUVBUJPO n Coney Island’s long and infamous his- tival that included an amusement park tory — complete with suspicious fires, Joe Sitt fails the city at Coney run by longtime Coney player Anthony * shysters, and midnight tear-downs — Island — again. Now it’s clear Raffaele. That festival got off to a slow little compares to what the increasingly start and never became a true tourist infamous Joe Sitt did last week. that all he wanted was money. attraction, but at least it provided rides Sitt, you’ll recall, is the man who and games and other odes to Coney’s vi- old Luna Park and Dreamland. started buying up land in the faded “Peo- tal history as a place for summer fun. Apparently, the mayor was right along ple’s Playground” a few years ago and But last week, with several key weeks along. Sitt is clearly no Barnum-like successfully consolidated quite a nice still left in the summer, Sitt locked out bit of Boardwalk-side property. mirth-maker, no Disney-esque family entertainer. It’s unclear if he could even the amusement operators, citing a fairly He said he wanted to build a 24-7, run a kiddie park properly. minor rent dispute with Raffaele that Vegas-style theme park that would in- Last summer, for example, Sitt prom- could have easily been settled in a few clude all-year rides, attractions, hotels, ised rides and attractions on his land — weeks, after the crowds of bumber-car- shops and, yes, new amusements. If it but the amusements were paltry, and they riding kids had gone back to school. happened the way Sitt promised, Co- didn’t even last the entire season. Instead, Sitt now has acres and acres ney would indeed be a better place — Then, on the eve of Christmas, he of vacant land that are doing nothing and we said so in many editorials. locked out some of his Boardwalk ten- for anybody. Meanwhile, the mayor is But over time, it has become clear that ants — including one who had the nerve close to buying a large part of Sitt’s Sitt’s only goal in Coney Island was to to criticize him publicly. Then, he re- land for about $100 million — tens of make a killing on his property by forcing fused to grant Astroland a one-year lease millions more than the speculator paid the city’s hand and then getting a buyout extension that would have allowed the for it just a few years ago. from Mayor Bloomberg, who said that historic, Space Age theme park to con- Apparently, that’s all Joe Sitt wanted. Sitt was merely a land speculator who tinue operating and giving a modicum But for the rest of us, it’s another lost had no intention of building a new Co- of life along the Boardwalk. summer at Coney Island. That’s Joe
ney Island Xanadu in the spirit of the Instead, Sitt promised a summer fes- Sitt’s fault. Again. Fleming Cristian
WEB CHATTER LETTERS 8IZXPVME4JUUDMPTFIJTQBSL 6OTBOJUBSZ Our Interweb story this week Pacholo from Red Hook “Joe is right, you need a sheriff other candidates would drag the highly polluting private jet? about Joe Sitt closing his own “No, you still need court ap- to evict someone, post a judges city back to the bad old days.” “These are all the obvious ques- Coney Island amusement park proval. For example, I saw a court order, padlock the place. I have Al Pankin from Downtown tions a reporter would have asked. in a rent dispute (“Lockout! Joe seen this numerous times in the CBUISPPNT notice about the former gas sta- “I agree with Bloomberg about Too bad one wasn’t around.” Sitt shuts down his own Coney tion at the corner of West Eighth city. Even when Coney Island using the Gehry design at Atlan- Paul from Park Slope To the editor, Justine Swartz, amusement park,” Aug. 21) re- USA bought its building, they had and Sheepshead Bay Road, across tic Yards. Brooklyn’s architec- “I’m not a huge fan of Bloom- The Boardwalk comfort station Brooklyn Heights ally got people talking. Here’s court ordered paperwork affixed ture and ways of life need a jolt. what they had to say: from Luna Park. There was a berg, but I have to reluctantly agree on Brighton Second Street has no to stores that they wanted to evict. Our landscape has been afflicted that he’s better (and has been bet- working soap dispensers. judges order saying because they If Sitt’s hand isn’t slapped over “So sad what has become of owed X amount of rent, the owner with too much modesty and self- ter) than any of the other candidates There are eight broken dis- .PVUIPGCBCF a great New York City treasure. this, then we know some official effacement for too long.” who make it to election day. pensers on the men’s side and of the land is taking possession is running interference for Sitt, To the editor, Joe Sitt sucks!” John from On High As for Atlantic Yards, I’d love eight broken dispensers on the on this date. not hard to figure out what pub- I found The Brooklyn Paper Rocker 44 from Brooklyn to see Gehry there. I don’t wanna female side. “You can’t hire thugs, cut and lic official is on Sitt’s payroll.” “Nothing like a puff piece, is lying on the table where you left pay for it though, which kind of I have repeatedly notified the “He does not suck. Times change locks. It’s the law. The Mark from Coney Island there? Was this an interview, a it and it made me want to read change. He paid good money for means I am against the project. Parks Department about these only question now is, will Sitt recitation of PR statements, or a it because. I saw pictures of you the property and deserves to col- “Sitt thinks he’s above the law. junior high softball game? You Same goes for Coney Island. unsanitary bathrooms, but the get away with it? When he did it (“You’ve got to grin and Baer it,” lect rent. If the rent is not paid, He needs to go through the pro- wrote that he ‘won the chance to These big projects that mayors agency does not appear to give a to the businesses at the Hender- Aug. 14). I really liked the story the tenant gets evicted.” son building and his other ten- cess and evict and then only a city run for re-election last year af- love always wind up being paid rat’s [body part deleted] as to the because it catches your attention Phil from Bay Ridge ants on Surf, they were mom and marshal can put a lock on the door! ter the City Council acceded to for by taxpayers, while the profits cleanliness or comfort of their Sitt can be sued by the leasee for patrons. Occasionally, hand soap and because it’s funny, too. “It is illegal to lock someone pop businesses. Now he took on his wishes.’ You mean the guy are reaped by well-connected de- this infraction. Big time!” is provided in large individual I read it because I miss you out the way Sitt did. Sitt would Geren, and they will go to court who bought his way back onto velopers. The city’s job should be Jerry from Brighton Beach bottles that the ethically chal- and wish we could be together. I have to go to court to prove that over this. They will sue for ille- the ballot by bribing and coerc- simply to zone the land and then lenged walk off with. wish you were here right now. he is owed money and must get gal lockout.” ing the Council — ask Darlene get out of the way. Stop sticking UÊUÊU Nealy what pressure puke tastes It is not healthy for everyone Hugs and kisses. the court’s permission to serve Joe from Coney Island us with the bill.” Meanwhile, our online story like — after a slavish parade of not to use soap — especially in Jane Kuntzman, eviction papers on the tenant. You Rhywun from Bay Ridge “Actually, we here at Whore about Mayor Bloomberg’s ef- organizations that he funds called these times of killer viruses! Park Slope can’t cut locks, you can’t keep “One of the great sins here is this Equities are very kind people. fort to win our newspaper’s en- him indispensable? The guy who small group of people — Mayor people from their property, and We first thought about burning dorsement (“Bloomy still wants didn’t put aside any city money Bloomberg, Council Speaker you can’t remove someone’s prop- down Dreamland, but instead we Gehry — plus other tidbits from during the flush times and made erty without a court order. By the just decided to cut locks and evict the mayor,” Aug 25) generated the city’s economy more depen- Christine Quinn, and 28 other Send a letter way, this is the second time Sitt people. Why do we do this? We plenty of Web traffic itself: dent than ever on finance, insur- councilmembers — extended term By e-mail: [email protected] limits that had twice (!) been ap- did this to his tenants in Coney get bored. Is anyone interested in “Mayor Bloomberg has done a ance, and real estate by driving out By mail: Letters, The Brook lyn Paper, One Metrotech Center, Island.” proved by the city’s voters.” renting some property? We have great job. Mayor Giuliani cleaned light manufacturing to make way Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Joe from Coney Island sky-high rates and we’ll evict you up this city and made it livable for luxury condos? That guy? Eric McClure from Park Slope ÊiÌÌiÀÃÊÕÃÌÊLiÊÃ}i` and include the writer’s home address and “I’m not sure, Joe, but commer- soon. Sounds great, right?” and did things no one else had “The guy who calls himself the phone number (only the writer’s name and neighbor hood are published cial property has different eviction Whore Equities the guts to do. Mayor Bloomberg Environmental Mayor while fly- “Simon and Garfunkel?!” with the letter). iÌÌiÀÃÊ>ÞÊLiÊi`ÌÊi`Ê>`ÊÜÊÌÊLiÊÀiÌÕÀÊi`°Ê/ iÊ rules. Sitt may be in the right.” from Brooklyn continued making it better. All the ing to his weekend place on his Brokeland from Downtown i>ÀiÀÊÊÌ iÊÜiiÊÞÕÊÃi`ÊÞÕÀÊiÌÌiÀ]ÊÌ iÊLiÌÌiÀ°
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&7&/5 %P£#BUUMF¤ Two hundred thirty three years ago, the Brit- ish defeated George Washington in the Battle of Brooklyn — but you can still root for the underdog this weekend. Yes, the massive British army, pushing up from Bay Ridge, forced the rebels back towards what is now J.J. Byrne Park in Park Slope. Washington, seeing that he couldn’t win, fled by the skin on his wooden teeth, leaving some troops to die, but saving the bulk of his army to fight, and win, another day. To celebrate that fact, start on Friday with a walk in and around Prospect Park. Then, on Saturday, honor the Maryland martyrs with a ceremony at a mon- (718) 260-2500 August 28, 2009 ument inside the park. There’s also an all-day The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings reception at the Old Stone House. The big event of the weekend is the annual battle re-enactment, parade, and commemo- rative ceremony at Green-Wood Cemetery on Sunday. Battle of Brooklyn Neighborhood Walk [meet at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, at Union Street and Eastern Parkway, (718) 768-3195], Friday, Aug. 28, 6 pm; $12; Maryland 400 Remembrance Cer- emony [ enter at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street to Wellhouse Drive, then uphill H to the monument, (718) 768-3195], Saturday, *TMBOEIPQQJO Aug. 29, 11 am; Battle Days Reception at the Old Stone House [Fifth Avenue between Third It’s our guide to the highlights of the Caribbean! and Fourth Streets in J.J. Byrne Park, (718) 768- 3195], Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 am–5 pm: Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration at Green-Wood By Mike McLaughlin Cemetery [500 25th St. at Fifth Avenue in and Robin Riskin Greenwood Heights, (718) 768-7300], Sunday, The Brooklyn Paper Aug. 30, 10 am–3 pm. — Robin Riskin rooklyn doesn’t have white sandy beaches or turquoise waters, but on # Labor Day weekend, it’s the most de- Short Michael "35 sirable destination in the West Indies. More than three million people jam Eastern Parkway %*/*/( for a long weekend Cock’s Restaurant [806 Nostrand (FUBSPPN of festivities culmi- Ave. between Lincoln and St. Johns The Brooklyn Paper / nating in the 42nd places, (718) 771-8933]; Feeding The Convent of St. Cecilia in Greenpoint annual parade — the Tree [816 Nostrand Ave. at Lincoln housed nuns until last year, but on Friday, it Place, (718) 778-5934]; Gloria’s [764 will become a different kind of haven. biggest pageant in the Nostrand Ave. at Sterling Place, (718) city and the blowout 773-3476]; The Islands [803 Wash- A group of 25 artists have transformed the of the summer. ington Ave. between St. Johns Place nuns’ small rooms into “Room Tones,” an ex- and Eastern Parkway, (718) 398-3575]; hibition that is a do-it-yourselfer’s dream, said With jerk chicken Justin’s Island Cuisine [144 Lawrence Michael Short Michael Nathan Spondike, the event’s organizer. and other tropical fla- St. between Fulton and Willoughby vors piled high and an streets, (718) 625-9190]; Kombit [279 “The main idea of the show is to basically get endless stream of ca- Flatbush Ave. at Prospect Place, (718) outside the gallery [world] and make our own 399-2000]; Sybil’s [2210 Church Ave. at rules to do whatever we lypso, soca and reg- Flatbush Avenue, (718) 469-9049]. gae music — we’re want,” he explained. As a result, the rooms
talking about the real The Brooklyn Paper / have been transformed Indies bands here, and not some sloppy Tropical flavor: (Clockwise from left) Elaine hipster acts from Williamsburg — it’s a into sculpture galleries, Cock serves up cornmeal cou cou with flying movie screening rooms feast for the ears and a symphony for the fish and sweet potatoes at her Bajan eatery. stomach. and other art installa- Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans, Gloria’s is known for its roti. Feeding Tree tions. Meanwhile, the Haitians, Guyanese, Barbadians, Trinida- Restaurant serves Jamaican fare. first floor has contri- dians and more populate Brooklyn neigh- butions from each of the individuals, such as borhoods from Clinton Hill to Flatlands, • Haiti: Haitian immi- Katherine Wolkoff’s “Deer Bed” (pictured). from Downtown Brooklyn to Canarsie, grants and their fam- Spondike said the convent is a perfect space but almost the full variety of food and ilies are the second- because the peeling paint and less-polished look drink can be experienced along Nostrand Short Michael largest West Indian gives the show a unique feel compared to fancier Avenue in Crown Heights. group in Brooklyn gallery spaces. Plus, organizers got it for free. In homage to the borough’s lasting and their French heri- “Room Tones” at the Convent of St. Cecilia connection to the Lesser and Greater tage distinguishes them from many of the [21 Monitor St. between Herbert and Richard- Antilles, The Brooklyn Paper presents other expats, who came mainly from what son streets, (646) 306-8086] opens on Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 pm and runs weekends through
its official, unauthorized guide to the The Brooklyn Paper / were once British colonies. West Indian Labor Day parade and Ca- Kombit, on Flatbush Avenue in Pros- Sept. 6, noon–5 pm. — Robert Voris ribbean life — yea, mon! tional dish consisting of a mashed local • Trinidad and To- pect Heights, is a more upscale reatuar- • Jamaica: More fruit and salted codfish. bago: The birth- ant and serves piklin, a blazing hot con- Brooklynites trace Don’t neglect the beverages, including place of Calypso is diment, with many fried dishes. Eaters their roots to Ja- Irish moss, a sweetened sea-weed elixir also the mother of beware. Also highly recommended is lambi, "35 maica than any West (and purported aphrodisiac), or the equally some of the spiciest a conch stew with carrots and tomatoes. Indian country. Ac- excellent, yet less-arousing, carrot juice. foods out of the Ca- • Guyana: The coun- cording to the 2000 • Barbados: Bajan ribbean. Gloria’s, with several locations try on the north- census, almost 80,000 cuisine is an ode to the around Brooklyn, including the flagship ern coast of South 8BMLPGBSU people in Kings County claimed Jamai- flying fish, which is on Nostrand, and Justin’s, (which also America has a huge can heritage. fried or steamed be- serves Guyanese items) on Lawerence Indian influence on its This is it: Your last chance to see some great The culinary highlights — featured at fore landing on res- Street, dish up the satisfying staples of food and Sybil’s, on art while you shop. the Feeding Tree on Nostrand Avenue or taurant plate. Cou curried chicken and goat, available in a Church Avenue, puts All summer long, browsers on Fifth Avenue the Islands on Washington Avenue — in- cou, a cornmeal dish roti or heaped on a plate. it all on display. The restaurant serves its take have been enjoying the strip’s “Art Walk,” which clude jerk chicken, a salty, sweet, spicy with okra slathered in hot sauce, is required The islands also created the “double,” an on curried goat and jerk chicken, but some filled nearly 90 restaurants, stores and busi- flavor explosion the likes of which the eating, Cock’s Restaurant, which serves open-faced vegetarian dumpling of chick- of the options like dal, lentils, and chana, nesses with the work of taste buds are unlikely to find anywhere up both, is one of the few Bajan restau- peas and fruit chutney. They’re so good, chickpeas, will have patrons think they’re local artists. on Jah’s green earth; and ackee, the na- rants in Brooklyn. they should be called “the quadruple.” eating in Jackson Heights, Queens. But the mile-long gallery comes down on Aug. 31. “It’s been an excit- 4VOEBZ 4FQU ing twist on the sum- $BSOJWBMXFFL ZPVSHVJEF “Fat Sunday” show, a mixture of musi- mer stroll,” said orga- cal entertainment and comedy acts, 7 pm. nizer Irene LoRe, the All events are free and on the grounds Soso, Becket, Swallow, Gryner and more. owner of Aunt Suzie’s of the Brooklyn Museum [900 Wash- 7:30 pm. restaurant and a direc- .POEBZ 4FQU tor of the Fifth Avenue ington Ave. at Eastern Parkway in J’Ouvert, an overnight steel drum band Business Improvement District. Prospect Heights, (718) 467-1797] un- 'SJEBZ 4FQU procession features revelers in costumes Stay in School Cultural Concert, 1 pm. The exhibition was curated by Albert Trot- less otherwise noted. For info, visit poking fun at politicians and celebrities. man and Erika Clarke. Some of Trotman’s pieces www.wiadca.org. Brass Fest concert, 8 pm. Callan Tom Starts Grand Army Plaza, ends at Nos- are at 200 Fifth, a restaurant near Union Street. 4BUVSEBZ 4FQU trand Avenue and Linden Boulevard, 2 And make sure to catch Erica Clark’s “Horse- 5IVSTEBZ 4FQU am–9 am. man” (pictured) at Lisa Lobue’s salon at 512 Calypso and Soca Concert: Clash of the Junior Carnival, parade starts at Kingston Fifth Ave., between 12th and 13th streets. Calypso Titans, plus Lord Nelson, Spar- Avenue and St. Johns Place to Washington Labor Day Carnival Parade, Eastern Fifth Avenue Art Walk [Fifth Avenue be- row, Rose, Hunter (Dominica), Explainer, Avenue for review, 9 am–3 pm. Parkway from Rochester Avenue to Grand tween Dean and 18th streets in Park Slope,
Baron, Dense Plummer, Scrunter, Winston Steel drum band competition, 8 pm. The Brooklyn Paper file / Army Plaza, 11 am–6 pm. (718) 369-2008]. For info, visit www.allabout- fifth.blogspot.com. — Moses Jefferson
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A fine dining experience NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN every night from FRI, AUG. 28 URBAN PLANT ART: Brooklyn artist Sara Bouchard and German artist 6pm to 2am. Leslie Kuo investigate urban plants together. Includes discussion, par- ticipation, and walks through the Find lots more listings online at neighborhood. Free. Open Source BrooklynPaper.com/Events Cocktail lounge, Gallery (255 17th St., at Fifth Av- enue in Greenwood Heights), www. ton Park (Stuyvesant Avenue and artists gallery, urbanplantresearch.org. Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyve- MUSIC, AFTER THE JUMP FESTIVAL: sant). Free. Littlefield [622 Degraw St. private parties. between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Gowanus, (718) 855-3388], www. SUN, AUG. 30 littlefieldnyc.com. GENDER EQUALITY FESTIVAL: Enter- OUTDOORS AND TOURS No phone, no TV, no wi-fi ... just people. tainment, activities, information, free ENVIRONMENTAL MUSEUM ON food, and prizes. This year’s theme: WHEELS: The nature and maritime “Brooklyn, We Go Hard!” Free. 10 Enviromedia Mobile. Exhibits, eco- am-3 pm. Cuyler Gore Park (Corner cruises, fishing, touch tank, movies, 217 Pulaski Street at Throop Avenue of Greene Avenue and Fulton Street refreshments, music. Celebrate the in Fort Greene), www.genyc.com. ClassicsInternational Inc. Hudson River Series. Free. 11 am. Facebook.com/SJSpeakeasy ART EXHIBIT, “ROOM TONES”: / ÃÊܽÌÊ ÕÀÌ\ “Suspiria,” directed by Dario Argento, will screen Governors Island, (347) 224-5828, SJSpeakeasy on Twitter Group art exhibition in a vacant on Sept. 5 at BAM. www.urbandivers.org. convent opens. 6 pm. Saint Cecilia PERFORMANCE [email protected] Convent (21 Monitor St. in Green- point), www.roomtones.org. and Decatur streets in Bedford- brooklynflea. MUSIC, AFTER THE JUMP FESTIVAL: FILM, “AFTER LIFE”: Part of BAM’s Stuyvesant). ARTISTS AND FLEAS: Free. 11 am-6 See Friday, Aug. 28. Films of Hirokazu Kore-eda. $11 *-ÊÎÓ£Ê Ê , /\ Free. 9 am-5 pm. (129 N. Sixth St. between Bed- SALES AND MARKETS ($8 seniors and students). 7 pm. pm. PS 321 schoolyard (Seventh Av- ford Avenue and Berry Street in Wil- Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 enue and First Street in Park Slope), liamsburg), www.artistsandfleas.com. *-ÊÎÓ£Ê Ê , /\ See Saturday, Aug. 29. Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street www.parkslopefleamarket.com. TASTING AND DEMONSTRATION: in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], HATTIE CARTHAN COMMUNITY It’s barbecue sauce, not cheese ,"" 9 Ê Ê , /\ See Sat- urday, Aug. 29. www.bam.org. , /\ Free. 9 am-3 pm. Hattie though. Free. 11 am-3 pm. Stinky FILM, “NOTORIOUS”: Indoor and Carthan Community Market [Clifton Bklyn [261 Smith St. in Carroll ARTISTS AND FLEAS: See Saturday, air-conditioned. $5. 8 pm. Brooklyn Place and Marcy Avenue in Bed- Gardens, (718) 522-7425], www. Aug. 29. Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave. at Presi- ford-Stuyvesant, (212) 594-2155]. chefhymiegrande.com. , ,-Ê , /\ Free. 11 am–5 dent Street in Park Slope, (718) 857- ARTISTS AND FLEAS IN MCCARREN pm. J.J. Byrne Park (Fifth Avenue 4816], www.brooklynlyceum.com. *, \ Free. 10 am-6 pm. McCarren OTHER and Fourth Street in Park Slope). ]ʺ-/°Ê »\ Live music before, Park (Bedford Avenue and Lorimer 1 "6-1 ]Ê / ,/ 8/1 Ê,/\ ,"" 9 Ê \ Free. 11 am–6 pm. free sangria after. $9. 8:30 pm. Old Street in Williamsburg), www. Victoria Stanton and Christian Rich- Under the Brooklyn Bridge (Water American Can Factory [232 Third St. artistsandfleas.com. er’s performance, “When Parts of Street and New Dock Street in in Gowanus, (718) 417-7362], www. ,"" 9 Ê Ê , /\ Free. 10 You Are Still Arriving.” Free. Open DUMBO), www.brownstoner.com/ rooftopfilms.com. am-5 pm. [194 20th St., between Source Gallery (255 17th St., at Fifth brooklynflea. , 7", -\ Free. 9:30 pm. Fourth and Fifth avenues in Green- Avenue in Greenwood Heights), OUTDOOR ART SHOW AND SALE: RESTAURANT/BAR Boardwalk (Surf Avenue and W. wood Heights, (347) 596-9614], www.open-source-gallery.org. Free. 11 am–4 pm. Narrows Botani- 12th Street in Coney Island), www. www.brooklynfleamarket.com. URBAN PLANT ART: See Friday, cal Gardens [Shore Road and Bay coneyislandfunguide.com. ,"" 9 Ê \ Free. 10 am-5 pm. Aug. 28. Ridge Avenue in Bay Ridge, (718) Bishop Loughlin HS (357 Clermont EXHIBIT, “ROOM TONES”: Noon. See 748-9848], www.narrowsbg.org. SAT, AUG. 29 Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Friday, Aug. 28. Serving Lunch and Dinner Greene), www.brownstoner.com/ FILM, “THE WIZ”: Free. 7:30 pm. Ful- OTHER URBAN PLANT ART: See Friday, /UTDOOR $INING s 0RIVATE 0ARTIES OUTDOORS AND TOURS Aug. 28. Ê/\ Transportation Alternatives SHARING CIRCLE: Come for brunch leads a bike ride starting in Brook- and share a topic. Free. 11 am. /PEN DAYS s 6ALET PARKING lyn and going through Queens, CIVIC CALENDAR Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture Manhattan and the Bronx. Free. [53 Prospect Park West at Second 8:30 am-noon. Grand Army Plaza FRI, AUG. 28 [191 Union St. between Hicks and Street in Park Slope, (718) 768- (Under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ `Ê`ÀÛi° Sponsored by the Henry streets in Carroll Gardens, 2972], www.bsec.org. 10018 Fourth Ave. (at 101 St.) s Bay Ridge Arch in Park Slope), www.transalt. North Flatbush Business Improve- (718) 834-3211]. // Ê"Ê ,"" 9 Ê, / org/summerstreets. ment District. Receive a free guest MENT: Plus parade, memorial (718) 833-1313 INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCH pass from Crunch and juice from WED, SEPT. 2 ceremony, and reception to com- ING: Free. Noon. Prospect Park Healthy Nibbles. 2 pm-7:30 pm. i>Ì ÊV>ÀiÊvÀÕ° Rep. Anthony memorate the 233rd anniversary. Audubon Center [Enter park at Crunch Fitness [300 Flatbush Ave. Weiner hosts what could be a really Free. Noon. Green-Wood Ceme- Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 738-1685], fun discussion about health care. 7:30 tery [Fifth Avenue and 25th Street in in Prospect Park, (718) 287-3400], www.nfbid.com. pm. Kingsborough Community Sunset Park, (718) 768-7300], www. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ www.prospectpark.org/audubon. College [2001 Oriental Blvd. between green-wood.com. TUES, SEP. 1 Quentin Street and Seawall Avenue EXHIBIT, “ROOM TONES”: See Fri- PERFORMANCE >``>ÌiýÊ`iL>Ìi° Seekers of the in Manhattan Beach, (646) 434-8495]. day, Aug. 28. MUSIC, AFTER THE JUMP FESTIVAL: 33rd Council District seat, currently ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: See Friday, Aug. 28. occupied by David Yassky, will THURS, SEP. 3 Brooklyn’s quest for the strongest ]Ê 7Ê7", \ Choreogra- debate transportation issues. 7 pm. Ài`ÃÊvÊ >ÀÀÊ*>À° Monthly arm. Free to watch, $20 to compete phers Lindsey and Jason Dietz- Automotive HS [50 Bedford Ave. meeting. Carroll Park (Smith Street ($25 pros). 12:30 pm. Issue Project Marchant reveal their latest. Free. between N.12th and Lorimer streets between President and Carroll Room [232 Third St. at Third Avenue 2 pm. MTG 10 Jay [10 Jay St., 9th in Williamsburg, (646) 873-6020]. streets in Carroll Gardens), carroll- in Gowanus, (718) 330-0313], www. floor in DUMBO, (718) 797-1145], ÇÈÌ Ê*ÀiVVÌÊ ÕÌÞÊ parkbrooklyn.org. 7:30 pm. For issueprojectroom.org. New York’s www.musictheatregroup.org. ÕV° Monthly meeting. 7:30 info, e-mail friendsofcarrollpark@ READING, ANDREA MOSLEY: pm. 76th Precinct Stationhouse yahoo.com. Author of “The Pink Slip: Human SALES AND MARKETS Resources Secrets for the Displaced 7-Ê6 1 Ê Ê , /\ To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] best election Free. 9 am-6 pm. (Lewis Avenue See 9 DAYS on page 10
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1SFTJEFOU¤TNFO Sparkling Wine Woodstein — and Redford — at BAM By Gersh Kuntzman The Brooklyn Paper Summer Sale wo of the most important journal- ists of the 20th century — and the 5 actor who brought their story to life in one of the greatest movies of the same century — will be at BAM on Sept. 12. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein — “Woodstein” of the Washington Post UP TO who exposed Watergate and brought down President Nixon — will join Rob- ert Redford in a question-and-answer session following an 8 pm screening of the Alan Pakula-directed “All the President’s Men.” 40% OFF Organizers of the rare event also said Photofest selected Champagnes that the event is already sold out. >VÃ\ Robert Redford, who played Bob Woodward in “All the Presi- The good news is that Redford will dent’s Men” with Dustin Hoffman in the Carl Bernstein role, will ap- and sparkling wines make a second rare personal appear- pear with the real life dynamic duo on Saturday, Sept. 12 at BAM. ance the next night as part of the all while supplies last day “Redford: Film & Conversation” program after simultaneous screenings Natural”), the Sundance Kid, John Gage a small part of BAMcinematek’s “Rob- of “The Way We Were,” “Out of Af- (“Indecent Proposal”), Jay Gatsby, and, ert Redford: Artist and Activist,” a 16- rica,” “The Natural,” and “The Elec- of course, Ike the Horse in “Charlotte’s film tribute that begins on Sept. 8 and tric Horseman” at 3 pm. Web,” will talk about his long career features pretty much all of the clas- The actor, known for iconic Amer- as an actor, director and activist. sics from Redford’s 50-year career (see ican characters like Roy Hobbs (“The Both celebrity-filled events are merely schedule). "GPSUOJHIUPG3FEGPSE ven if you miss Robert Redford’s Redford uses the real-life story of Kim Basinger, 3:10 pm two-night stand at the Brooklyn nebbishy Herbert Stempel to make The ultimate fantasy baseball story, Academy of Music, there will a larger point about class, talent and with Redford as Roy Hobbs. & reputation. still be hours and hours of Redford “The Electric Horseman” (1979) to soak in during BAMcinematek’s ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£Ó]ÊxÊ« Directed by Sydney Pollack with Red- retrospective, “Robert Redford: Art- “The Sting” (1973) ford and Jane Fonda, 3:15 pm ist and Activist,” Sept. 8–16. Directed by George Roy Hill with Red- Redford stars as Sonny Steele, a It’s a fortnight of great films, won- ford, Paul Newman and Robert Shaw washed-up rodeo star and corpo- derful acting and a steady stream of The best caper movie ever made. rate shill in this cynical comedy. subtle political and social activism. “The Way We Were (1973) Here’s the full schedule: ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£Ó]ÊnÊ«Ê-" Ê"1/® Directed by Sydney Pollack with Redford “All the President’s Men” (1976) and Barbra Streisand, 3:15 pm /ÕiÃ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ên]Ê{\Îä]ÊÈ\xä]Ê\£xÊ«Ê Directed by Alan Pakula with Redford, She’s a Marxist Jew and he’s a WASP-y “The Candidate” (1972) Dustin Hoffman and Jason Robards jock. This being Hollywood, they fall in Directed by Michael Ritchie with Red- love — but don’t worry, real movie fans, ford and Peter Boyle -Õ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£Î]Ê£Ó\£xÊ«Ê there’s a McCarthyism subtext. In this political satire, Redford stars as “A River Runs Through It” (1992) * Tickets for these special “Redford: Film a handsome pol who compromises his Directed by Redford with Brad Pitt and Conversation” screenings are $20. liberal ideals to win a Senate seat. A bit lyrical, but why shouldn’t an American icon like Robert Redford get `>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£{]ÊÈ\xä]Ê\ÎäÊ«Ê 7i`iÃ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê]ÊÈ\xä]Ê\£xÊ«Ê to put his muscular, fishing-filled stamp “Ordinary People” (1980) “Downhill Racer” (1969) on the iconic American west? Directed by Redford with Donald Directed by Michael Ritchie with Red- Suther land, Mary Tyler Moore, Timo- 211 Fifth Avenue -Õ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£Î]Ê£Ó\Îä«Ê ford and Gene Hackman thy Hutton and Judd Hirsch (between Union & President) Redford stars as a talented downhill “Jeremiah Johnson” (1972) Redford’s directorial debut remains skier whose cocky demeanor puts him Directed by Sydney Pollack with Red- one of the greatest tributes to psy- at odds with his coach and his team. ford and Will Geer chotherapy. Park Slope A revisionist Western. / ÕÀÃ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£ä]ÊÈ\xä]Ê\ÎäÊ«Ê 7i`iÃ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£È]ÊÈ\xä]Ê\ÎäÊ«Ê -Õ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£Î]ÊëiV>ÊÃVÀii}ÃÊ (718) 636-9463 “Butch Cassidy and the ÜÌ Ê,i`vÀ`Ê«ÃÌvÊ>««i>À>Vi®I “Three Days of the Condor” (1975) Sundance Kid” (1969) Directed by Sydney Pollack with Red- “Out of Africa” (1984) Directed by George Roy Hill with Red- ford and Faye Dunaway www.redwhiteandbubbly.com Directed by Sydney Pollack with Red- ford and Paul Newman A great political thriller about a CIA ford and Meryl Streep, 3 pm Is a plot summary really necessary? researcher (Redford) fighting a mas- Open Mon–Sat: 10am–10pm, A romance? In colonial Africa? With sive government conspiracy. ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê-i«Ì°Ê£Ó]ÊÓÊ« Redford as a hunter? Good stuff. Sun: 12pm–8pm Tickets for all screenings are $11 (adults), “Quiz Show” (1994) “The Natural” (1985) $8 (seniors, children under 12 and stu- Directed by Redford with John Turturro, Directed by Barry Levinson with Red- dents). 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. District Business Improvement Street Montague will shut down fewer blocks for ian restaurant between Clinton and September dates, said Executive less time. Henry streets. “Right now, on our Director Chelsea Mauldin. And >ÜÊ«>ÀÌÞ\ An artist’s rendering of what a car-free Montague Rather than close Montague café you watch the cars go by. It’s the scheduling change is a boon Street will look like this September. Street between Clinton Street to so much nicer to be able to people- to bibliophiles: the opening Sun- the Promenade to cars, as it was last watch.” day coincides with the Brooklyn the coming two-block blockade. good way to promote the businesses July, only two blocks of Brooklyn The “Weekend Walks” program Book Festival at nearby Borough “In New York, people don’t know and get people out and smiling.” Heights’ main street— from Clin- is backed by the Department of Hall. who their neighbors are,” said Mi- Street closure on Montague ton to Hicks streets — will be off Transportation, which works with In a rare show of solidarity on chael Medina, who was idling be- Street from Clinton to Hicks streets limits to cars on the last three Sun- local businesses to close commer- Brooklyn’s Mean Streets, drivers tween Clinton and Henry, waiting will be on Sept. 13, 20, and 27. For days in September. cial strips to auto traffic and encour- on Montague Street weren’t upset at to pick up his girlfriend. “This is a info, call (718) 522-3649.
FILM, “SEE NO EVIL, HEAR HIM”: Part of BAM’s Films Street in Coney Island, (718) brooklynlyceum.com. tween Havermeyer Street NO EVIL”: Outdoor movie of Hirokazu Kore-eda. Free. 449-8497], www.brooklyn- MUSIC, CONEY ISLAND and Marcy Avenue in Wil- screening. Free. 8 pm. Ha- 7 pm. Brooklyn Academy cyclones.com. ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL: liamsburg, (718) 417-7362], %":4 bana Outpost [757 Fulton of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. READING, MICHAEL More than 25 bands, 70 www.rooftopfilms.com. St. at S. Portland Avenue near St. Felix Street in Fort ATKINSON: Author of burlesque dancers, and MUSIC, CONEY ISLAND Continued from page 8 in Fort Greene, (718) 858- Greene, (718) 636-4100], “Hemingway Deadlights.” live sideshow acts. $12 ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL: Worker” will host a job 9500], www.ecoeatery.com. www.bam.org. Free. 7 pm. Rocky Sullivan’s (advance). 8 pm. Cha Cha’s See Friday, Sept. 4. consultation. Free. 7 THEATER, “MONDAY I’M IN [34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight (Coney Island Boardwalk LOVE”: A weekly evening Street in Red Hook, near W. 12th Street in Coney SALES AND MARKETS pm. Soule International MON, AUG. 31 Restaurant [920 Fulton St. of dance, cabaret, comedy (718) 246-8050], www. Island), www.myspace.com/ *-ÊÎÓ£Ê Ê , /\ See and magic. $10. 8pm. Pub- rockysullivans.com. cockabillyrecordsnyc. Saturday, Aug. 29. in Clinton Hill, (718) 399- URBAN PLANT ART: See Fri- lic Assembly [70 N. Sixth FILM, “WHAT WOULD JESUS FIREWORKS: Free. 9:30 pm. 7200], www.squidoo.com/ day, Aug. 28. HATTIE CARTHAN COMMU St. at Wythe Avenue in Wil- BUY?”: Screening with Boardwalk (Surf Avenue NITY MARKET: See Satur- soulebeataugust2009. FILM, “AUGUST WITHOUT liamsburg, (718) 782-5188], appearances by members and W. 12th Street in day, Aug. 29. www.publicassemblynyc. of the Church of Life After Coney Island), www.coney- BROOKLYN FLEA MARKET: com. Shopping. Free. 7 pm. islandfunguide.com. See Saturday, Aug. 29. FILM, “WITHOUT MEM Littlefield [622 Degraw BROOKLYN FLEA: See Satur- ORY”: Documentary on St. between Fourth and day, Aug. 29. re-sale boutique for kids & teens Hirokazu Kore-eda’s family Fifth avenues in Gowanus, SAT, SEP. 5 and his father’s struggle (718) 855-3388], www. ARTISTS AND FLEAS: See with memory loss. Free. 9 littlefieldnyc.com. OUTDOORS AND TOURS Saturday, Aug. 29. pm. Brooklyn Academy of BIKE IT: See Saturday, Aug. 29. OTHER Music [30 Lafayette Ave. LEFFERT’S HISTORIC THURS, SEP. 3 EXHIBIT, “ROOM TONES”: near St. Felix Street in Fort HOUSE: Special free tour. Greene, (718) 636-4100], FARMERS MARKET: Lutheran 1 pm. Lefferts Historic See Friday, Aug. 28. www.bam.org. Hospital offers a greenmar- House [Enter park at Fifth FILM, “SUSPIRIA”: Part of ket. 8 am-5 pm. Lutheran Street and Prospect Park BAM’s series on director TUES, SEP. 1 Hospital (100 55th St. West in Prospect Park, Dario Argento. $11. 3, 6, 9 between First and Second (718) 287-3400 X101], www. pm. Brooklyn Academy of it’s time to let go... URBAN PLANT ART: See Fri- avenues in Sunset Park). heartofbrooklyn.org/ Music [30 Lafayette Ave. As seen in day, Aug. 28. ART OPENING, “THE HIS childrenscorner. near St. Felix Street in Fort FILM, “LESSONS FROM A TORY OF YOU”: Photo- Greene, (718) 636-4100], clothes shoes books everyday items CALF” AND “WITH HOW graphs by Ryan Easter and PERFORMANCE www.bam.org. TIME OUTKIDS NEW YORK EVER”: Part of BAM’s Films paintings by Max-Carlos FILM, “STORMS EXPECTED”: BROOKLYN CYCLONES kids teens maternity of Hirokazu Kore-eda. $11 Martinez. free. 8 pm. Short films. Live music pre- VS LOWELL: $8-$15. 6 ($8 seniors and students). Sputnik [262 Taaffe Pl. at cedes program. Part of the pm. Keyspan Park [1904 pick-ups available 7 pm. 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Mike Short Mike Teen Spirit stayed in didn’t pick up a lot of dishes in the sink. F Brooklyn while the rest because he was “And there was clothing FENCING CENTER of the family went on vacation working at the strewn about,” she said, rue- Group Classes to California to visit Hepcat’s warehouse. fully. beginner to advanced, 7 years to adults family on the farm. martmom Smartmom told Teen Spirit *ÀÛ>ÌiÊ iÃÃÃÊUÊ-ÕiÀÊ >«Ã What a milestone. And was feel- that he’d better get his cloth- what a strange feeling it was ing agi- WE DO FENCING BIRTHDAYS!
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See paternal grandmother, aunts, Smartmom asked. prohibiting his friends from Enjoy an Entrée or Special the Ringling Brothers show. Saturday, Aug. 29. “Not a big bash, but a ever coming over, or feed- $10-$65. [West 21st Street uncles and cousins. get a Free Kid Combo, Pizza, Pasta or Mac & Cheese £\ÎäÊ«\ Science Power party,” Mrs. Kravitz said. ing him bread and water for at the Boardwalk in Coney Hour. See Saturday, Aug. 29. Teen Spirit is 18 now, and Mon -Thurs 5:30p - 8:30p Island, (201) 507-8900], he’s making his own plans. “How many beer cans were months. www.ringling.com. ÓÊ«\ Story hour. See in the backyard?” Smartmom But then she had a better Saturday, Aug. 29. In fact, Teen Spirit got him- Two Floors of ÓÊ«\ Animal tales, folk- self a job at a warehouse in asked. idea for the perfect punish- tales, games, costumes, ÎÊ«\ “The Wizard of Oz.” “About a dozen,” Mrs. ment. She could do some- crafts, skulls and skins for Part of the Kid Flicks series. Brooklyn. Now he’s a work- Family, Food & Fun $5 per person, $15 per fam- ing man — heavy labor and Kravitz said. thing that he would really children aged 4-11. Part Smartmom was fit to be hate: She started typing. of the Children’s Corner ily. Brooklyn Lyceum [227 all that. THE activities. Free. Prospect Fourth Ave. at President tied. Not because he had a Word by word, she was start- Street in Park Slope, (718) Smartmom and Hepcat are Park Children’s Corner party; that’s pretty much de- ing to feel better. 857-4816], www.brooklyn- thrilled. He’s making money, [Corner of Flatbush Ave. lyceum.com. and they hope the work will rigueur for an 18-year-old “For the first time ever, and Empire Blvd. in Pros- ÈÊ«\ Bingo/Board game be so tedious that he’ll change when his parents are away. Teen Spirit stayed in Brook- pect Park, (718) 638-7700], And not because they were lyn while the rest of the fam- SPOT www.heartofbrooklyn.org/ night. Free. Moxie Spot [81 his mind about Gap Year Uni- childrenscorner. Atlantic Ave. between Hicks versity and hightail it to a drinking and smoking. That, ily went on vacation to Cali- 81 Atlantic Ave (@ Hicks) 718-923-9710 Visit www.themoxiespot.com for info and Henry streets in Brook- real college. too, is what happens with the fornia to visit Hepcat’s family Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner on Daytime & Evening Family Activities SAT, AUG. 29 lyn Heights, (718) 923-9710], mice when the cat is away. on the farm …” themoxiespot.com. Not likely. Teen Spirit has £ä\ÎäÊ>\ Ringling Broth- No, she was furious be- Finally he texted her. He ers. See Friday, Aug. 28. his heart set on experienc- SIGN UP FOR FALL CLASSES! WED, SEP. 2 ing the world first-hand. He cause he didn’t stop his cleaned up the backyard. It £Ê«\ Nature Crafts. Free. ÓÊ«\ Ringling Brothers. wants to work, to make mu- friends from throwing cans was done. Smartmom was re- Kid’s Music Underground w John C (Wed & Fri, 9:30 & 10:30) Prospect Park Audubon See Friday, Aug. 28. and cigarette boxes off the lieved. She could go back to Center [Enter park at sic, to travel the Blue High- Kids Cook! w Jane Z (Mon 9:30, Tues 3:45) fire escape. being on vacation. But not Lincoln Road and Ocean THURS, SEP. 3 ways of America or some- Baby Fingers w Ana (Thurs 9:30) Avenue in Prospect Park, ÓÊ«\ Ringling Brothers. thing like that. Worse, he didn’t clean up before she finished writing (718) 287-3400], www. See Friday, Aug. 28. But in the meantime, he’s after the party. That was dis- this column. prospectpark.org/audu- Free Family Disco Party! Saturday, September 12th, 6pm Nintendo Wii Sports gusting — and disrespect- A few days later, Smart- bon. ÈÊ«\ on his own in Brooklyn and Night. Free. Moxie Spot [81 ful of the other people in the mom, Hepcat and OSFO got £\ÎäÊ«\ Science Power Smartmom is stressed even Atlantic Ave. between Hicks as she sits by a beautiful pool apartment building. ready to leave the farm for Hour. Free. Prospect Park and Henry streets in Brook- She was also furious be- the airport. They were tak- Audubon Center (see lyn Heights, (718) 923-9710], under a cerulean sky sipping venue info above). themoxiespot.com. gin and tonics in the dry Cal- cause the situation 3,000 ing the red eye from Oak- ÓÊ«\ Story hour. Free. ifornia heat. miles away was ruining an land to JFK. Imagination Playground FRI, SEP. 4 Why is she stressing? otherwise perfect day by the Smartmom was stressing. (enter park at Lincoln ££Ê>£\ÎäÊ«\ Back-to- Because she just got an pool. What would the apartment Road and Ocean Avenue school fun. Free. Brooklyn So what’s a smart mom to look like on their return? in Prospect Park), www. Children’s Museum [145 e-mail from her downstairs prospectpark.org. Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks neighbor saying that Teen do? She texted Teen Spirit, but Diaper Diva visited Teen Avenue in Bedford-Stuyve- didn’t hear back from him. Spirit after the “beer can in- ÓÊ«\ Kayaking at the cove Spirit had a big party the sant, (718) 735-4400], other night. She tried to get him on the cident” and said there were between the bridges. No www.brooklynkids.org. training or prior experience A big party? This was the DAY SCHOOL, INC. needed. Free. Brooklyn ÓÊ«\ Ringling Brothers. See Friday, Aug. 28. first Smartmom was hear- Bridge Park [1 Main St. at ing about it. But her neighbor Plymouth Street in DUMBO, A fully licensed and certified preschool (718) 802-0603], www. SAT, SEP. 5 wasn’t e-mailing to complain brooklynbridgepark.org. £ä\ÎäÊ>\ Ringling Broth- about the noise, the loud mu- ers. See Friday, Aug. 28. TEDDY… 2-4 year old programs 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, {Ê«\ “Unaware.” Play for sic, or the wailings of a large afternoons or full days teens that deals with AIDS, £Ê«\ Nature Crafts. See group of inebriated 18-year- Continued from page 1 Licensed teachers teen pregnancy, STDs, Saturday, Aug. 29. olds in the wee hours of the Wednesday, hours after the senator’s death was reported Spacious Classrooms school, balancing relation- £\ÎäÊ«\ Science Power around the world. Optimal educational equipment Hour. See Saturday, Aug. 29. morning. ships and friendships, No, she was e-mailing to “At that point, it was just myself and Kennedy standing Exclusive outdoor facilities Enriched Curriculum and other themes. $10. Ó\ÎäÊ«\ Early American on the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue. Kennedy told me he Secondary School for Law crafts and games. Free. say that he’d better clean up Indoor Gym facilities Caring, loving environment [237 Seventh Ave. between Lefferts Historic House [Enter the beer cans and cigarette needed to get to the airport. I told him he had two choices: Fourth and Fifth streets in park at Fifth Street and Pros- boxes that were thrown off a car service right next door or he could grab a yellow cab Park Slope, (347) 683-1237], pect Park West in Prospect the fire escape outside of on Clinton Street. Call: 230-5255 teenwakeup.blogspot.com. Park, (718) 287-3400 X101]. “He asked me to walk with him to Clinton Street, he Teen Spirit’s room during 763 President St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) To list your event, visit: BrooklynPaper.com/events/submit the party. flagged down a cab and off he went.” A few hours later, her Callan never saw Kennedy in the flesh again.
WAR… HEALTH, MIND Continued from page 1 “There were difficulties between me and [him], and I wanted to start my own business,” he said. As for why the menus are virtually identical, Huynh & BODY waved that off. “I was really busy with other things, so I had my friend do the menu,” he said. “I had no idea what it would look DENTISTS like.” Of course, banh mi fans could be excused for seeing a certain irony to this latest Martinka Paul Park Slope. Vietnam War. For all that Tang complains about Huynh, he’s also been accused of being a FAMILY DENTISTRY sandwich swiper himself. 245 Fifth Avenue (between Carroll & Garfield) As The Brooklyn Paper re-
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State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) he now reserves for Huynh councilwoman to beat it after “We are currently work- Emergencies treated promptly The Brooklyn Paper / — though the Dangs never she suggested that the Hoyt- ing on guidelines and proto- Special care for children & anxious patients Henry Huynh, (top) col to see how we can move accused Tang of the kinds Schermerhorn subway station WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD and Hanco, (below) forward with what we con- of things that Tang is saying be renamed in honor of Mi- • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) are in a battle of sand- chael Jackson, who famously sider to be a viable revenue • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, Bonding Huynh did. wich proportions. “When Henry was still filmed his “Bad” video there source,” he said. Crowns & Bridges (Capping) The MTA does allow both • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment working for me, one of the in 1987. • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings other employees purposely made bad sandwiches with But Councilwoman Leti- plaques and statuary under • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) cold meat and too much mayo, so I fired him,” Tang said. tia James (D-Fort Greene) is its “Arts in Transit” program, • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) which kicks in whenever a “Then after I fired him, Henry and his mother quit and still working day and night Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer for subterranean recognition station is renovated. The 14th then another girl quit. They all work at Henry’s now.” 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens of Jackson on the eve of what Street station on the A line, 624-5554 624-7055 Tang suggested that the bad worker was intentionally would have been the singer’s for example, has Tom Otter- U Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking making poor sandwiches to undermine Hanco’s reputa- 51st birthday on Saturday. ness figurines cavorting in its tion on the eve of Henry’s opening. and insurance plans accommodated Last week, James ap- power of dance to defeat arch- likely jump at the chance to re- crevices. Foodies can be assured that Hanco’s quality is as high proached the transit agency Frank Bowles, a Clinton as ever. In fact, in a double-blind taste test by The Brook- nemesis Wesley Snipes in a name the station if the Jack- again, this time to suggest gang fight that takes place in son family or its foundation Hill resident who was wait- lyn Paper, the Hanco’s sandwich emerged as ever-so- that a plaque be placed in the ing at Hoyt-Schermerhorn on the stark white-tiled station that donated $100 million. Indeed, slightly better than Henry’s: the meat a bit juicier and station to recognize its role Wednesday, backed James’s bit Quality Dentistry flavorful, the sauce a tiny bit more moist, the bread a bit in Jackson’s famed video. currently serves as a stop on Atlantic Yards developer Bruce for a Hoyt-Jackson station. crispier. Though the song clocks at the A, C and G lines. Ratner bought a renaming of “It’s a great idea, and I’ll Gentle care in our ultra-modern office Huynh’s sandwich has the advantage of being 55 cents only 4:07, the video, directed “They told me to beat it af- the Atlantic Avenue and Pa- tell you why — it’s a reve- s #OSMETIC $ENTISTRY s #OSMETIC ,AMINATES cheaper — but it’s unclear how long that sale will last. by Martin Scorsese (“Kundun,” ter I asked for the station to be cific Street station for $200,000 nue builder,” he said. “All the s 2ECONSTRUCTIVE "ONDING For now, Huynh said he wanted to remain on the high “New York, New York”) is a co-named, and then they also earlier this year. tourists that would go through $ENTISTRY s $IGITAL 0ANORAMIC ground and not fight it out with his former boss. Besides, sprawling, 18-minute magnum told me no plaque,” said James, MTA spokesperson Kevin the turnstiles just to take that s 'UMS )MPLANTS 8 RAYS s "LEACHING s !DVANCED 3TERILIZATION as in that more famous Vietnam conflict two generations opus wherein Jackson uses the who joked that the MTA would Ortiz responded that plaques picture.” ★ ★ s .ITROUS /XIDE s "EHAVIOR -ODIFICATION ago, the Americans will ultimately have to choose what ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3WEET !IR s 0REVENTATIVE $ENTISTRY side they’re on. “Competition makes the food better, and our custom- RONALD I. TEICHMAN, DDS ers will decide who is better,” he said. New York’s best election coverage ★ The fight is not only being waged in the shops, but on the 3ATURDAY %VENING (OURS Internet (of course). 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Phys- youngster plenty of advice — when I come up for the throw I would have probably not Wright showed up at Keyspan ically, I feel good. I feel like even though Lucas hopes to to first,” Lucas said. “I used gotten the guy, so that ad- Park on Tuesday afternoon I haven’t hit in awhile [and] I one day supplant the Met all- it in [Tuesday’s] game when vice helped me.” to take some batting practice will probably be a little sore and field grounders — evi- tomorrow from just swing- dence that he’s almost ready ing for the first time, but I to join his hapless teammates feel good to go.” APPRENTICESHIP on the floundering big league That won’t happen un- squad. til Sept. 1, at least, accord- The session was conducted ing to team doctors, Wright TECHNICAL PROGRAMS before Cyclone fans were in added. Independent Living the stands for last night’s win The Met slugger had a few over the Vermont Lake Mon- choice words about the Cy- for your Loved One sters, but the media was in- clones’ notorious “pitchers’ : Monday, June 1stth vited to watch Wright take park” on the Boardwalk. CLASSESCLASSES STARTSTART Monday, Sept. 28 his swings. He started off “It’s a bit tough to hit balls slowly, but ended up hitting out of here, so this will be And Peace of Mind four homers — all to left and good in preparation for Citi • Classes 3 nights/week • Train in 13 months left-center. Field,” he said. “It’s hard to for your Family After, he chatted with The hit a ball out in right and right • FinancialOPEN aid avai. HOUSEto those who qualify Brooklyn Paper and said it center [in Keyspan].” felt good to be back on a field Cyclone third baseman • No paymentsAug. for 18 31st, mos. •6pm-8pm VA and VESID approved after sustaining a concussion Richard Lucas, who has been • Tuition reimbursement for ConEdison employees on Aug. 15 when he was hit on fire since joining the team Call 646-214-2086 in the head with a 94-mile- last week, practiced with his or visit www.seniorhelpers.com per-hour fastball. big-league counterpart and Electronic Systems Systems Tech Heating/AC/Refrigeration “To get back on the field pronounced Wright ready. 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Only a few Ironbirds man- aged to hit balls out of the in- field, but Moore, who hadn’t pitched in 12 days due to a sprained ankle, walked two batters and hit one early, so he and his teammates didn’t realize anything special was Napolitano George going on until near the end. Pitcher Brandon Moore, “Right before the sixth in- seen earlier this season, ning, I realized what was up, pitched the franchise’s but I tried to focus on spot- first no-hitter on Sunday! ting my fastball,” said Moore, who had to sit on the bench 2008 14th round pick, Moore for 20 queasy minutes before was the first player drafted in the final frame as the Clones 38 years from Indiana Wes- scored three insurance runs leyan University, a National to take a 5-0 lead. Christian College Athletic After getting two quick Association school. outs and walking his third Despite a 5-2 record and a batter on a slider over the out- 2.39 ERA at the break, Moore side corner, Moore induced a was passed over for the all- groundout and was mobbed by star team, but he says the no- the team. He finished with six hitter wasn’t his revenge. strikeouts and stayed under “I didn’t do it for that,” he his 100-pitch ceiling, though said. pitching coach Rick Tomlin Pedro Lopez agreed that refused to disclose the exact Moore, who now leads the count. (“I’ll buy you a clicker league with two shutouts and if you want,” he told report- is third in WHIP at 0.87, de- ers.) served to go. “He’s done a The Cyclones have actu- tremendous job,” said the ally had a longer no-hitter — manager. “He gives you so Miguel Pinango came within many different looks, he one out of a nine-inning no- makes it real hard to sit on no in 2002. one pitch.” Pinango still hasn’t made it Informed of Moore’s pre- to the bigs, but maybe Moore game puke, Lopez just chuck- will do better — the fans back led. at Keyspan seem to have high “He should make that his hopes. game preparation,” the skip- Instead of yelling, “Hey, per said. “Maybe we should ( ) * + number 10, sign my pro- get everybody to do it.” gram,” kids — and adult au- Zeke Faux is a sports , - . * ) * tograph-hounds — have been columnist for The Brooklyn asking Moore to sign mint Paper. His last name is pro- / condition rookie cards. A nounced “Fox.” THE FAUX HOLE Since joining the team over the break, second baseman 0 Jordany Valdespin and third baseman Richard Lucas have settled into the second and third spots in the batting or- 1 der. They hit a combined .328 through Wednesday. … Bull- pen ringers Jake Goldberg and Manuel Oliveras gave up no runs and just two hits over their first six innings. … 2 3 Closer Michael Powers tied the Cyclones record with his 15th save of the season on Tuesday. … Lefty pitcher Chris Hilliard was called up to Brooklyn on Tuesday from King- 4 5 sport, where he had a 2.83 ERA. … Reliever Erik Turgeon !"!" had a medical emergency on Friday and returned to New , 0 . York for tests. The Cyclones aren’t sure what’s wrong, but they’re hoping he’ll be back with the team soon. … All-Star outfielder Luis Rivera hit .333 with four RBI over his last # , seven games prior to Thursday. … Despite its dominant start- ing rotation, Brooklyn is fourth in the league in team ERA at ! # $ 3.12. 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I feel like even though Lucas hopes to to first,” Lucas said. “I used gotten the guy, so that ad- Park on Tuesday afternoon I haven’t hit in awhile [and] I one day supplant the Met all- it in [Tuesday’s] game when vice helped me.” to take some batting practice will probably be a little sore and field grounders — evi- tomorrow from just swing- dence that he’s almost ready ing for the first time, but I to join his hapless teammates feel good to go.” APPRENTICESHIP on the floundering big league That won’t happen un- squad. til Sept. 1, at least, accord- The session was conducted ing to team doctors, Wright TECHNICAL PROGRAMS before Cyclone fans were in added. Independent Living the stands for last night’s win The Met slugger had a few over the Vermont Lake Mon- choice words about the Cy- for your Loved One sters, but the media was in- clones’ notorious “pitchers’ : Monday, June 1stth vited to watch Wright take park” on the Boardwalk. CLASSESCLASSES STARTSTART Monday, Sept. 28 his swings. He started off “It’s a bit tough to hit balls slowly, but ended up hitting out of here, so this will be And Peace of Mind four homers — all to left and good in preparation for Citi • Classes 3 nights/week • Train in 13 months left-center. Field,” he said. “It’s hard to for your Family After, he chatted with The hit a ball out in right and right • FinancialOPEN aid avai. HOUSEto those who qualify Brooklyn Paper and said it center [in Keyspan].” felt good to be back on a field Cyclone third baseman • No paymentsAug. for 18 31st, mos. •6pm-8pm VA and VESID approved after sustaining a concussion Richard Lucas, who has been • Tuition reimbursement for ConEdison employees on Aug. 15 when he was hit on fire since joining the team Call 646-214-2086 in the head with a 94-mile- last week, practiced with his per-hour fastball. big-league counterpart and Electronic Systems Systems Tech Heating/AC/Refrigeration or visit www.seniorhelpers.com “To get back on the field pronounced Wright ready. feels good,” he said. “I feel “He looked real good,” said 718-786-9298 718-786-2039 FREE In-Home Assessment good, I feel fortunate, to feel Lucas. “He doesn’t look like Plumbing Electrical n Caring Companionship 718-786-2025 718-786-9298 n Monitor Food and Diet n Light Housekeeping Intro to Construction NEW – GED PREP Fast, Easy, n Errands & Transportation 718-786-9298 GED ACADEMY Simple n Attend Events n Visit Neighbors & Friends n Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care IMTI of New York n Medication Reminders 43-82 Vernon Blvd. Long Island City, NY n Up to 24-hour Care www.IMTIUSA.com n Licensed, Bonded & Insured Senior Helpers locations are independently owned and operated. Gary Thomas The Brooklyn Paper / Injured Met David Wright dropped by Keyspan Park to take some BP and field a few grounders. HURLER... Continued from page 15 even if it took a while for any- one to notice. Only a few Ironbirds man- aged to hit balls out of the in- field, but Moore, who hadn’t pitched in 12 days due to a sprained ankle, walked two batters and hit one early, so he and his teammates didn’t realize anything special was Napolitano George going on until near the end. Pitcher Brandon Moore, “Right before the sixth in- seen earlier this season, ning, I realized what was up, pitched the franchise’s but I tried to focus on spot- first no-hitter on Sunday! ting my fastball,” said Moore, who had to sit on the bench 2008 14th round pick, Moore for 20 queasy minutes before was the first player drafted in the final frame as the Clones 38 years from Indiana Wes- scored three insurance runs leyan University, a National to take a 5-0 lead. Christian College Athletic After getting two quick Association school. outs and walking his third Despite a 5-2 record and a batter on a slider over the out- 2.39 ERA at the break, Moore side corner, Moore induced a was passed over for the all- groundout and was mobbed by star team, but he says the no- the team. He finished with six hitter wasn’t his revenge. strikeouts and stayed under “I didn’t do it for that,” he his 100-pitch ceiling, though said. pitching coach Rick Tomlin Pedro Lopez agreed that refused to disclose the exact Moore, who now leads the count. (“I’ll buy you a clicker league with two shutouts and if you want,” he told report- is third in WHIP at 0.87, de- ers.) served to go. “He’s done a The Cyclones have actu- tremendous job,” said the ally had a longer no-hitter — manager. “He gives you so Miguel Pinango came within many different looks, he one out of a nine-inning no- makes it real hard to sit on no in 2002. one pitch.” Pinango still hasn’t made it Informed of Moore’s pre- to the bigs, but maybe Moore game puke, Lopez just chuck- will do better — the fans back led. at Keyspan seem to have high “He should make that his hopes. game preparation,” the skip- Instead of yelling, “Hey, per said. “Maybe we should number 10, sign my pro- get everybody to do it.” gram,” kids — and adult au- Zeke Faux is a sports tograph-hounds — have been columnist for The Brooklyn asking Moore to sign mint Paper. His last name is pro- condition rookie cards. A nounced “Fox.” !"#!$ THE FAUX HOLE %&' Since joining the team over the break, second baseman ! ( * Jordany Valdespin and third baseman Richard Lucas have settled into the second and third spots in the batting or- der. They hit a combined .328 through Wednesday. … Bull- " # ) pen ringers Jake Goldberg and Manuel Oliveras gave + ,- . up no runs and just two hits over their first six innings. … Closer Michael Powers tied the Cyclones record with his $ $ " #" + ,- . 15th save of the season on Tuesday. … Lefty pitcher Chris Hilliard was called up to Brooklyn on Tuesday from King- sport, where he had a 2.83 ERA. … Reliever Erik Turgeon $ % $ & had a medical emergency on Friday and returned to New York for tests. The Cyclones aren’t sure what’s wrong, but $ ' $ ( ) they’re hoping he’ll be back with the team soon. … All-Star outfielder Luis Rivera hit .333 with four RBI over his last seven games prior to Thursday. … Despite its dominant start- ing rotation, Brooklyn is fourth in the league in team ERA at 3.12. The hated Staten Island Yankees lead with a 2.46 mark, so get ready for some duels if they meet in the playoffs. Gary Thomas The Brooklyn Paper / * & + /HSBGHMFONVDQ ! $! + '''& Starter Collin McHugh got his eighth win on Tues- day night, giving up just three hits in six innings. August 28, 2009 / iÊ ÀÞÊ*>«iÀÊUÊÜÜÜ° ÀÞ*>«iÀ°VÊUÊÇ£n®ÊÓÈäÓxää FGCH 15 8SJHIUIFSF SJHIUOPX Met star practices at Keyspan Park By Andy Hoffman this good this fast. I’m on he lost anything.” star. I had to go down the line for for The Brooklyn Paper schedule, and I can’t wait to Lucas said Wright gave the “He told me to stay down a ball and if I had gotten up Injured Met star David rejoin my teammates. Phys- youngster plenty of advice — when I come up for the throw I would have probably not Wright showed up at Keyspan ically, I feel good. I feel like even though Lucas hopes to to first,” Lucas said. “I used gotten the guy, so that ad- Park on Tuesday afternoon I haven’t hit in awhile [and] I one day supplant the Met all- it in [Tuesday’s] game when vice helped me.” to take some batting practice will probably be a little sore and field grounders — evi- tomorrow from just swing- dence that he’s almost ready ing for the first time, but I to join his hapless teammates feel good to go.” APPRENTICESHIP on the floundering big league That won’t happen un- squad. til Sept. 1, at least, accord- The session was conducted ing to team doctors, Wright TECHNICAL PROGRAMS before Cyclone fans were in added. Independent Living the stands for last night’s win The Met slugger had a few over the Vermont Lake Mon- choice words about the Cy- for your Loved One sters, but the media was in- clones’ notorious “pitchers’ : Monday, June 1stth vited to watch Wright take park” on the Boardwalk. CLASSESCLASSES STARTSTART Monday, Sept. 28 his swings. He started off “It’s a bit tough to hit balls slowly, but ended up hitting out of here, so this will be And Peace of Mind four homers — all to left and good in preparation for Citi • Classes 3 nights/week • Train in 13 months left-center. Field,” he said. “It’s hard to for your Family After, he chatted with The hit a ball out in right and right • FinancialOPEN aid avai. 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Gary Thomas The Brooklyn Paper / Injured Met David Wright dropped by Keyspan Park to take some BP and field a few grounders. HURLER... Continued from page 15 even if it took a while for any- one to notice. Only a few Ironbirds man- aged to hit balls out of the in- field, but Moore, who hadn’t pitched in 12 days due to a sprained ankle, walked two batters and hit one early, so he and his teammates didn’t realize anything special was Napolitano George going on until near the end. Pitcher Brandon Moore, “Right before the sixth in- seen earlier this season, ning, I realized what was up, pitched the franchise’s but I tried to focus on spot- first no-hitter on Sunday! ting my fastball,” said Moore, who had to sit on the bench 2008 14th round pick, Moore for 20 queasy minutes before was the first player drafted in the final frame as the Clones 38 years from Indiana Wes- scored three insurance runs leyan University, a National to take a 5-0 lead. Christian College Athletic After getting two quick Association school. outs and walking his third Despite a 5-2 record and a batter on a slider over the out- 2.39 ERA at the break, Moore side corner, Moore induced a was passed over for the all- groundout and was mobbed by star team, but he says the no- the team. He finished with six hitter wasn’t his revenge. strikeouts and stayed under “I didn’t do it for that,” he his 100-pitch ceiling, though said. pitching coach Rick Tomlin Pedro Lopez agreed that refused to disclose the exact Moore, who now leads the count. (“I’ll buy you a clicker league with two shutouts and if you want,” he told report- is third in WHIP at 0.87, de- ers.) served to go. “He’s done a The Cyclones have actu- tremendous job,” said the ally had a longer no-hitter — manager. “He gives you so Miguel Pinango came within many different looks, he one out of a nine-inning no- makes it real hard to sit on no in 2002. one pitch.” Pinango still hasn’t made it Informed of Moore’s pre- to the bigs, but maybe Moore game puke, Lopez just chuck- will do better — the fans back led. at Keyspan seem to have high “He should make that his hopes. game preparation,” the skip- Instead of yelling, “Hey, per said. “Maybe we should number 10, sign my pro- get everybody to do it.” ! gram,” kids — and adult au- Zeke Faux is a sports tograph-hounds — have been columnist for The Brooklyn " asking Moore to sign mint Paper. His last name is pro- condition rookie cards. A nounced “Fox.” # $! THE FAUX HOLE Since joining the team over the break, second baseman # % ! Jordany Valdespin and third baseman Richard Lucas have settled into the second and third spots in the batting or- # der. They hit a combined .328 through Wednesday. … Bull- pen ringers Jake Goldberg and Manuel Oliveras gave up no runs and just two hits over their first six innings. … # & Closer Michael Powers tied the Cyclones record with his 15th save of the season on Tuesday. … Lefty pitcher Chris Hilliard was called up to Brooklyn on Tuesday from King- # '! ! sport, where he had a 2.83 ERA. … Reliever Erik Turgeon had a medical emergency on Friday and returned to New # ( York for tests. The Cyclones aren’t sure what’s wrong, but they’re hoping he’ll be back with the team soon. … All-Star outfielder Luis Rivera hit .333 with four RBI over his last # ! seven games prior to Thursday. … Despite its dominant start- ing rotation, Brooklyn is fourth in the league in team ERA at # 3.12. The hated Staten Island Yankees lead with a 2.46 mark, so get ready for some duels if they meet in the playoffs. ! " # $ % & & # & Gary Thomas The Brooklyn Paper / /HSBGHMFONVDQ Starter Collin McHugh got his eighth win on Tues- day night, giving up just three hits in six innings. 16 AWP / iÊ ÀÞÊ*>«iÀÊUÊÜÜÜ° ÀÞ*>«iÀ°VÊUÊÇ£n®ÊÓÈäÓxää August 28, 2009 There are 2 1 neighborhoods in NYC. ne Mayor is ghting for all of them. rom Tottenville to Tremont, Mike Bloomberg is working hard to protect every neighborhood in all five boroughs F — and that means fighting every day to keep the quality of life high for all of us. Today, New York is the safest big city in America. Our streets are the cleanest they have been in more than 30 years. And www.mikebloomberg.com with 3-1-1, help from the City is one phone call away. Paid for by Bloomberg for Mayor 2009 MIKE BLOOMBERG: STRONG, INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP TO KEEP NYC WORKING.