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BrooklynPaper.com U (718) 260–2500 U Brooklyn, NY U ©2010 DOWNTOWN, PARK SLOPE & BAY RIDGE EDITIONS AWP/12 pages U Vol. 33, No. 17ÊU April 23–29, 2010 U FREE $00174$001 Park Slope Food Coop claims that Barneys Co-op’s name is illegal — and the law agrees
By Stephen Brown The Brooklyn Paper The venerable Park Slope Food Coop has fired a shot against the fancy-schmancy Barneys Co-op, saying that the department store Rosenburg Julie Tony Cella slated to open later this year on Atlantic Avenue has illegally coopted the word “co-op” — and one lawyer says the supermarket may actually have a case! Joe Holtz, the general man- ager of the famously left-lean-
ing, members-only grocery store, Community Newspaper Group / Community Newspaper Group / has gone public with his concern The Park Slope Food Coop thinks Barneys Co-op (right, in Soho) is violating state law. that Barneys’ “misuse” of the le- gal term “co-op” is a violation of state law. quated” and “obscure,” but state any abbreviation, variation or si- corporation may sue for an in- Holtz cited an article in the law nonetheless — that could pos- militude thereof, shall not be used junction against such prohibited state’s Cooperative Corporations sibly serve as a legal basis for a as, or in, a name except by a cor- use of the term.” Law — variously described by David v. Goliath showdown. poration defined in this chapter,” Holtz, who made his objec- two lawyers as “arcane,” “anti- “The term ‘cooperative’… or the law states. “Any cooperative See CO-OP on page 9 Sobbing in their suds Freddy’s Bar, anti-Ratner mainstay, accepts defeat By Stephen Brown The Brooklyn Paper "OE(PMETUFJO Freddy’s Bar has given up the fight. The Prohibition-era bar, whose location TFMMTPVU Photo by Paul Martinka on Sixth Avenue inside the Atlantic Yards SEE PAGE 12 footprint made it the ideal “war room” for project opponents, has accepted an offer from developer Bruce Ratner to quietly beer on April 30. /@MHB@SSGD!NS@MHB close and relocate into Park Slope, a half- The announcement signals a much-less col- Visitors have swarmed the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to look at the cherry blossoms Bess by Photo Adler mile from the current site. orful conclusion for the beloved dive, which — but the buds will be way past their peak for the festival weekend, May 1–2. See Freddy’s Bar closes on April 30. The bar will serve its last tear-filled See BAR on page 2 story, page 9. 3BJEPOBOBSDIJTUIJWF ficers were pursuing outstanding war- Was police action legit or was it really spying? rants because the two men did not appear in court on their court date. By Aaron Short one of the men who was arrested. He The commanding officer of the The Brooklyn Paper 8IBU¤TBOBOBSDIJTU said that the officer wanted to talk more 90th Precinct, Deputy Inspector Mi- A police raid of an anarchist collec- SEE PAGE 2 about Andrews’s role in planning the chael Kemper, said cops had no inter- tive in Bushwick last Tuesday — which upcoming festival than the bench war- est in the Bushwick building, which rant for missing his court date on an cops claim was a mission simply to ar- were not only picking up the wanted houses 19 collective members, plus rest two members of the commune who men, but also picking up information open-container summons. assorted hangers-on, beyond the men skipped court appearances on minor about the anarchists on the eve of the The flier featured a doctored photo- who missed their court dates. offenses — may actually have been fourth annual Anarchist Film Festival, graph of the pope wearing bondage gear. “If they’re not doing anything ille-
a intelligence mission at the Thames which took place this weekend. As such, he believes police officers were gal, and no one is wanted by the po- PaulPhoto Martinka by Street compound. “[An officer] pulled a flier for the engaging in a “fishing expedition.” lice, they have nothing to worry about,” Cops raided this “anarchist collective” on Thames Street in Green- New details have emerged about the festival out and asked, ‘Do you know Police officials disputed that his ar- said Kemper. point on Wednesday. Suvi (smoking) was arrested, while his pal, Jai, April 13 raid that suggest that the police what this is?’” said Sharod Andrews, rest was a coincidence, claiming that of- See HIVE on page 2 was not. Lentol’s ‘poker’ face Lawmaker wants to legalize card games for money By Aaron Short play it in a nice setting.” replace existing OTB storefronts, but The Brooklyn Paper And without OTB, even more wa- said parlors could have amenities such What happens in Vegas stays in Ve- gering fans will head to Atlantic City or as snack bars, televisions, and even gas — except for legal poker, one Wil- Foxwoods to lose their money — money other sports — as long as they were liamsburg lawmaker is hoping. that the state could be getting. regulated. Emboldened by the all-but-certain “Joe’s view is, let’s update how peo- Of course, every good poker player demise of Off Track Betting — the ple want to be entertained through gam- knows that you never count your money state’s sole legalized gambling outfit bling,” said Lentol’s Chief of Staff when you’re sitting at the ta- besides the lottery — Assemblyman Cathy Peake. “When Off ble. Indeed, Lentol would Track Betting came out, have better odds of Joe Lentol (D–Williamsburg) has pro- I remember, there were drawing a royal posed legalizing the legendary game big screens and all flush than get- of frontiersmen, card sharps and guys sorts of different ting his bill named “Fats.” things you could into law. Lentol said he was inspired by the do. Now peo- To be- needs of today’s young gamblers. ple have big come law, “Poker is the game that most people screens in not only want to play now,” said the longtime as- their house.” would the Photo by Stefano Giovannini semblyman, who last made headlines for Lentol would bill need to pass his promise to swim in the fetid New- not elaborate on both houses and be town Creek to attract Google’s high- what a poker par- signed by Gov. Paterson, speed Internet service for Greenpoint. lor would look but it would require a Consti- “New Yorkers watch it on TV, they play like or whether tutional amendment adopted by poker on their computers and many they would voters through a referendum. -08#-08 would like to go out for a night and In other words, fold. Tenor unpaid, replaced by a bass!
By Andy Campbell Lamonarca was enraged by this af- The Brooklyn Paper front to all things mid-range. It’s not over until the thin man “I’ve done everything for this mu-
sues. seum — yet they pushed me out,” said Photo by Stefano Giovannini "DPODSFUF#PBSEXBML A battle between a diva-esque tenor Luciano Lamonarca, the former publi- O, SOLO MIO: Opera tenor and a tiny opera museum hit a new cist for the Sheepshead Bay museum. By Michèle De Meglio Luciano Lamonarca (top) says crescendo this week when the former “They wouldn’t pay me, they wouldn’t for The Brooklyn Paper he was snubbed by the Enrico artistic director of the Enrico Caruso acknowledge me, and then they took my Caruso Museum, and its chief, Is Coney Island’s famed Board- Museum of America announced that performance out from under me.” Aldo Mancusi (above). walk becoming a sidewalk? he would sue the curator of the ob- Now Lamonarca is looking for a The city is now replacing the scure institution — though he’s not way to sue his former employer Aldo wood planks on the Riegelmann really sure why yet! Mancusi, who runs the museum out only performers on the concert ticket Boardwalk with large concrete slabs The dispute stems from that most of the attic of his Homecrest home. that night. Since his hire in December from Ocean Parkway to Brighton operatic of slights: Not only was the But their feud didn’t reach a breaking last year, Lamonarca had been com- First Road. tenor Luciano Lamonarca bullied out of point until that fateful night on April plaining that he was never officially “It’s not going to look like wood his position, but his final performance 9, when Lamonarca was scheduled to named “artistic director” — despite at all,” admitted Martin Maher, chief in his official capacity was tragically sing an aria at Borough Hall to recog- his claims that he did everything in
of staff for the Parks Department Photo Levin by Ted undermined when he was replaced at nize 15 years of the museum’s dedica- his power to publicize the museum and in Brooklyn. These metal planks along the Coney Island Boardwalk will soon be the last minute — by a bass! tion to the late Italian tenor. its Web site — and his desire to turn See CONEY on page 10 topped with concrete, not wood, planks. Purists are horrified. Since the museum exists solely to Some facts are not in dispute: Lam- the position into a paying job. honor the greatest tenor of all time, onarca and his virtuoso pianist were the See OPERA on page 10 2 AWP / iÊ ÀÞÊ*>«iÀÊUÊÜÜÜ° ÀÞ*>«iÀ°VÊUÊÇ£n®ÊÓÈäÓxää April 23–29, 2010
would rather cut up those air rights MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL and build smaller buildings in an around the Metrotech office com- /:6¤TCJHFYQBOTJPO plex. T “Existing ‘as-of-right’ massing may not be the most desirable for academic uses,” said NYU spokes- woman Alicia Hurley. As such, the proposal to build a QMBOJODMVEFTUPXFS tower is merely a negotiating ploy to get permission to build several smaller buildings, which would re- Skyscraper would house classes, offi ces quire city approvals that the lone tower would not. vide a rendering of what he says that By Stephen Brown “We would likely pursue city The Brooklyn Paper the school wants to do. approvals to re-situate and spread Beckman’s linguistic acrobatics As part of a bold new Brooklyn the massing in a way that is more campus, New York University is talk- are odd, considering that the Man- hattan-based college presented the conducive to academic priorities,” ing about building a 41-story tower she said. on Jay Street near Myrtle Avenue — skyscraper as part of its larger city- The notion of a broader NYU cam- a striking proposal that would radi- wide growth plan, which calls for +s/h pus seems in line with the universi- cally change the face Downtown. expansions of NYU’s presence in ty’s statement that it would not only But after the elite private institu- Manhattan and Brooklyn. tion released its rendering of a sky- According to that plan, the bot- be expanding in the sciences at its line-dominating L-shaped tower, tom 28 floors of the proposed tower Polytech affiliate, but also into the would house academic facilities. The performing arts and other fields. Supplies are limited. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid with any other offer. Supplies are limited. school officials offered the clas- sic, “Pay no attention to the man remaining portion, the lucrative top Previously, Hurley had said NYU behind the curtain” routine, saying floors, would be set aside for non- will look at a combination of aca- that the rendering isn’t a proposal, university offices, presumably for demic, administrative and student but merely a “visualization exercise” New York University an outside company that would be housing in Downtown. of what NYU could legally build The tower would loom over keen to occupy a prominent work- Both Hurley and a spokeswoman next to its Polytechnic University even high-rise Downtown. space with glorious views of Man- for Polytech said the immediate fu- affiliate on Jay Street. hattan. ture would involve upgrades to cur- “[The rendering] is an illustra- than a “rendering,” and was quick NYU can build such a structure rent facilities. tion of the possible massing that is to add, “It’s not what we’re propos- because it has acquired air-rights The plan also calls for a much- available,” said NYU spokesman ing. We’re not saying that’s what we from neighboring buildings, includ- less striking addition to a Polytech John Beckman. He called the pro- want to have happen.” ing its Polytechnic University affil- dormitory at Lawrence and John- posal a “massing illustration” rather That said, Beckman did not pro- iate. But the school has said that it son streets. Dig Brooklyn? Then dig this… A bike lane for Flatbush? April is National Safe Digging Month. ' $! West, which would cut one of the Cyclists want one in wake of fatal crash three lanes for cars. # ' $! ! !#' $" !#' ## # “We just disagree on certain in- & ! #' " # "# $!" ! !# %$ ! By Thomas Tracy a charging minivan and then dragged stances where I’m acutely aware that for The Brooklyn Paper for several feet near the corner of she wants to make it hard for those ! $ $# #' " ! ' $! !" ! "# A day after an 18-year-old Kens- Flatbush Avenue and Beverly Road who choose to own automobiles,” #" ington cyclist was dragged and killed last Wednesday morning . Markowitz said. “I really believe by a driver on Flatbush Avenue last Motorist Michael Oxley, 29, was that … she would like to see more ("free service& ' $% "!% #!!$ # " "# ' week, bike advocates called on the arrested and charged with crimi- people stop car usage and use their city to put a bike lane on the heav- nally negligent homicide for alleg- bicycles or walk.” ! !#' ! $!' #!# !"! # #" ily traveled thoroughfare. edly zipping around a slower car and But the death may have changed #! !" " #'# #%'!# $ “[A Flatbush Avenue bike lane] blowing through a red light before things. When approached about cre- is definitely something worth seri- striking McDonaugh. ating a bike lane for Flatbush Ave- " ##$"' $ # "#!$# & ! ous consideration,” said Transporta- Such behavior is a typical of a dan- nue in light of Wednesday’s fatality, ' $!! "$" # "% # ! tion Alternatives spokesman Wiley gerous “highway mindset” that over- Markowitz softened his tone. Norvell. “It’s a dangerous street for comes many motorists on Flatbush “I’ve supported the creation of bicyclists, pedestrians and motor- Avenue, according to Norvell. many bike lanes in Brooklyn and To learn more, visit: www.DigNetNYCLI.com ists as well. It would definitely be a “That kind of driving behav- am certainly open to considering design challenge, but that’s what we ior is contagious,” he said. “Even Photo Tracy by Tom the merits and feasibility of any such Call 1-800-272-4480 or 811, have traffic engineers for.” when they leave Flatbush Avenue, A cyclist died on Flatbush proposal,” he said. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Norvell said a bike lane stretch- they carry that with them for several Avenue last Wednesday. Transportation Alternatives is not ing from the tip of the Manhattan blocks in every direction.” actively campaigning for a bike lane Flatbush Avenue is currently not on Flatbush Avenue, Norvell said. Bridge in Downtown all the way to cyclists that funnel cyclists to the mentioned in the city’s Bike Master Yet, looking at similar streets in the Planning a digging project the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge in Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. Marine Park would not only help Plan, which hopes to double two- city, he surmised that Flatbush Ave- South of Prospect Park, bicyclists this spring/summer? calm traffic, but “link the borough wheeled commuting in the five bor- nue would need more than a painted together” for bicyclists. oughs by 2015. are served by a lane running along bike lane. Call DigNet to have underground “It’s a critical corridor — if it was A Department of Transportation Bedford Avenue. “When there’s more traffic, paint utilities marked, 48 hours prior to breaking made safe for cycling, it would be ut- spokesman said a bike lane for Flat- And a bike lane on Flatbush Ave- doesn’t do the job. Streets that carry ground on your property, it could save terly transformative,” he said. bush Avenue isn’t needed, since there nue would be a likely non-starter for a lot of traffic like this is a different your life and you will be eligible to win a Despite the daily dose of aggres- are already several bike lanes that Borough President Markowitz, who animal,” he said, adding that jersey $50 Home Depot gift card.* sive motorists and half-crazed dol- “essentially run parallel to it.” slammed Department of Transpor- barriers may have to be installed “to lar van drivers, more and more bi- Of course, no street is parallel to tation Commissioner Janette Sadik- provide physical protection from the cyclists have been seen trying their the diagonal Flatbush Avenue, but Khan earlier this week as an anti- moving lanes.” *Must have a legitimate proposed excavation or demolition. Callers with the sole purpose of entering contest will not be considered and will bear the costs associated with facility owners locating their underground facilities. Contest is valid April luck along Flatbush Avenue. the city does provide bike routes car zealot. Such barriers were installed on 12-September 30. Winners will be chosen by October 15, 2010. But that decision proved fatal for on Jay Street, Dean Street, Bergen Markowitz opposes a plan for a Tillary Street near the Brooklyn Jake McDonaugh, who was struck by Street and Carlton Avenue serve bi- two-way bike lane on Prospect Park Bridge.
HIVE ANATOMY OF AN ANARCHIST Continued from page 1 Residents of the Thames Stolen street sign. Wool/nylon cap, Street space aren’t comforted because there’s no by Kemper’s comment. heat in building. They believe that officers Hooded sweat- saw fliers posted in the neigh- shirt indicating borhood, which included a disdain for “The Ironic graphic reference to festival events Man.” T-shirt of a tiger to that would be held there last blend in with the weekend. local hipsters. “There have been a lot of Antique silver raids in alternative spaces in talisman hiding an the city,” said Vlad, a videog- old man’s secrets. We have no idea rapher who declined to give what this means. his last name. “The way they did it shows a lack of respect for the people in this neigh- borhood.” Adam Weissman, an envi- ronmental activist who lives and works in the area, said that Andrews was wrongly tar- Ironic graffiti. geted. Certainly, some of the Anarchists don’t nearly 50 people living in the have friends. Complete lack of space are activists, others, like respect for city recycling laws. Andrews, are merely looking Fire hazard. for a cheap place to live. In the end, Andrews’s case was dismissed. Cool sneakers not “The judge said I should made by children stay out of trouble for the next in labor camp. six months,” said Andrews. “I don’t get into trouble.”
oper Ratner and Freddy’s and Union Street. Though the legal wrangling owner Frank Yost reached O’Finn explained that his between Ratner and project op- BAR an agreement last Thursday opposition to the project re- ponents continues , the closing that allowed the bar to move mained as strong as ever, but of Freddy’s in Prospect Heights Continued from page 1 its contents to a new location that the financial insecurity stands as yet another sign that has spent the last few years as a — an alternative to contin- surrounding the bar since Ratner will realize his vision jocular, though no less serious, ued fighting and a likely loss the state seized the property of a hardcourt Xanadu in the foil to the developer. Through of everything in the condem- through eminent domain last heart of Brooklyn. the seven-year Atlantic Yards nation process that is making month became too much. But O’Finn added that saga, Freddy’s earned plenty room for the proposed Bar- “We’re little guys,” O’Finn “Freddy’s Next Bar” will con- of media coverage for a wel- clays Center. said. “We have a lot of mouths tinue to oppose it. ter of stunts, including taking Now, all the trappings that to feed and we are not billion- “We’re not through — we’re Brooklyn Lager off the menu helped make Freddy’s one of aires.” just moving to another corner after the Williamsburg-based the best bars in the city will Freddy’s was one of the fi- of the ring!” he said. JOIN A GREAT CLUB brewery signed a deal with move to the new location near nal holdouts in the footprint A spokesman for Ratner Ratner; decapitating effigies the corner of Fourth Avenue of the Barclays Center arena. had no comment. OVER 250,000 SQ.FT. 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State Street Gourmet Deli on The distraught dog £3PTF¤1MBO Third Avenue at 8:30 pm. owner and two cops toured “I went in for about 30 sec- the neighborhood together onds. When I came out he was minutes after the pup dis- ARE YOU gone,” he said. “I think he was appeared, but they couldn’t taken. This whole ordeal has pick up the brown-and-tan AT YOUR JOGVMMCMPPN been quite traumatic.” cocker’s trail. WITS END? Thompy — short for There was also an Inter- Vote moves project ahead Thompson — couldn’t net blast about Thompy’s dis- Are you desperate, have freed himself and run appearance, but no one has angry, sick, terrified, By Aaron Short off, Crawford-Phillips said. come forward, bolstering frustrated, disgusted? The Brooklyn Paper Someone must have untied Crawford-Phillips’s belief A controversial three-tower residential complex along the leash. that someone stole the dog. ARE YOU the South Williamsburg waterfront received its final ap- The dog owner said that his If you have any news IN CRISIS? proval from the City Council last week — a final rub- 4-year-old pup’s greatest per- Thompy, a 4-year-old cocker spaniel, was believed about Thompy, please ber stamp that came only after the developer promised sonality trait might have been to have been stolen outside a State Street deli on contact Crawford-Phillips more below-market-rate units and larger apartments for his undoing; Thompy is always Wednesday night. Help find Thompy! at (646) 286-0808. Help is available: Hasidic families. www.tekumarecovery.com The Council’s 47-1 vote last Wednesday allows Hasidic community leader Isack Rosenberg to convert his lumber BROOKLYN HEIGHTS A unique and effective drug & alcohol yard on Kent Avenue into the 754-unit Rose Plaza — but recovery program in Israel. the approval was also a significant victory for freshman Councilman Steve Levin (D-Williamsburg). Levin opposed the project up to the last day, until Rosenberg committed to setting aside 30 percent of the INTRODUCING project as “affordable housing” and configuring the proj- 'PPEPQUJPOTGPSOFXQBSL ect so that there would be 14 of the four-bedroom and 60 of the three-bedroom units that are so highly sought cials at the Empire State Devel- Saporita after by Hasidic Jews. Ice cream and lobster rolls for Pier 1? opment Corporation wouldn’t But after the vote, Levin refused to take credit for his say who will be serving re- behind-the-scenes battle with Rosenberg. By Andy Campbell freshments, but said they’d “I am proud that the communities I represent stood The Brooklyn Paper announce the food slingers’ PIZZA up … to demand a development that will benefit the Ice cream and lobster rolls names in May. to Downtown Brooklyn! community,” said Levin. “We are now guaranteed a could be an integral part of Several existing eateries lay FREE delivery to Downtown development that will accommodate the Williamsburg Brooklyn Bridge Park this in wait near the newly opened and parts of Brooklyn Heights, community.” summer. park at the foot of Old Fulton Cobble Hill & Boerum Hill The vote ends months of uncertainty for the plan, Though officials aren’t Street, including Pete’s Down- which was overwhelmingly rejected by Community Board speaking on the record, we’ve town, the River Cafe, Ignazio’s, 27 Smith St. (near Livingston St.) s 718-643-7777 1 and also shot down by Borough President Markow- learned that the finalists to Grimaldi’s and the Brooklyn Open Sunday to Friday, 10:30am to 7pm itz before Levin’s negotiations. As a result, Markowitz operate food carts on the Ice Cream Factory. #ORPORATE ACCOUNTS WELCOME s #ATERING FOR ALL EVENTS and the community board now say they support the re- just-opened Pier 1 portion Surprisingly, owners don’t www.saporitapizza.com tooled project. of Brooklyn’s newest open seem too worried. 6IEW OUR FULL MENU 0RINT COUPONS /RDER ONLINE “We have achieved 30 percent affordable housing space include Blue Marble “The park and concessions at an overall density and scale of development that is Ice Cream and the Red Hook will bring down so many peo-
compatible with other waterfront rezonings in Green- Lobster Pound. Kim Yong ple — we’ll all benefit from point and Williamsburg,” said CB1 Land Use Commit- “Warm days, the water, and Here’s how the Red Hook Lobster Pound envisions that,” said Peter Thristino, tee Chairman Ward Dennis. “This is the balance that ice cream — it goes without its Brooklyn Bridge Park food cart. Nice. owner of Pete’s Downtown, the community board has sought all along.” saying,” said Alexis Miesen, which is still experiencing The project, located at Kent and Division avenues, is a owner of the ice cream shop, some problems due to the decade away from reality. Before anything can be built, which has standing locations in Povich is already anticipating Hook shop’s lobster rolls, plus lack of permanent restrooms venue the possibly toxic site may need to fully cleaned. Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and being anointed as a conces- hot dogs for the kiddies. inside the park. sionaire, unveiling a futuris- The four stands — includ- th In the meantime, Rosenberg must find a financial Prospect Heights. “We’re hop- “I’m from the neighbor- partner to develop the property. It’s unclear who will ing to become part of the re- tic “Lobster Cart” with her ap- ing an outdoor wine or beer hood, too,” he said. “I want rt be interested in partnering with a man who defaulted vival of this waterfront. We’re plication, a sleek stand with a bar — will offer a variety of everyone to prosper. I don’t Supplies on a $50-million mortgage last year at a nearby devel- really excited.” faux lobster tail on the side. She Brooklyn-based products, city want to be the only one down 7A opment project. Lobster Pound owner Susan said she would serve the Red officials said last month. Offi- here.” 376 PARK SLOPE Supplies for 7th Ave. the Fine Artist, (bet. 11th & 12th Sts) Graphic Artist, Student 369-4969 %BODFXBWFHFUTJUTNPOFZCBDL and Children Pro-bono work by lawyer avenges last year’s scam
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The thief then threat- sued, and the brute pushed and Douglass streets, at around The Brooklyn Paper a misdemeanor. ened, “I’m going to have to the woman to the ground and 3:40 pm and grabbed a T-shirt, Five more men — including one bear- But the details are slightly different pull out my knife!” took her phone. shorts and a white dress. ing flowers — were busted for trying to in each case: Officer Yeh Yuhuei ar- Support Store Officer Cesar Valerio The manager confronted get some action at a Boerum Hill corner s !T AM TWO MEN DROVE UP AND rested the 22-year-old sus- the would-be thief, who gave chase and arrested the that has been a roach motel for would- offered $60 — $30 a man — for inter- pect later that day, though de- 18-year-old suspect, though pushed the worker into a dis- course. be johns. tails were not provided. not before the teen tried to es- play case and fled. But Offi- s !T AM A LONE MAN IN A CAR OF- Brooklyn’s First Shower swipe cape by jumping over a fence cer Patrick Kwan, who was Cops from the 76th Precinct have now fered $20 for intercourse. and cutting his hand. in the area as part of the anti- nabbed 13 men in “Operation Losing Prop- s !T AM ANOTHER MAN DROVE UP A creep entered a State osition,” their monthly sting at the non-de- Apple Authorized Street apartment while its Plant pilfer crime unit, made the arrest — and made the same offer. and even caught the perp with script corner of Butler and Nevins streets female occupant was in the The thievery bonanza at s !T AM THE LAST CUSTOMER OF THE Repair Shop! some cocaine, to boot. — and in all cases, the horndogs alleg- night arrived and offered $30 for oral shower and stole two Apple Planet Fitness on Duffield edly solicited sex of one form or another computers on April 13. Allegedly, of course. sex. He also had a bouquet of roses for Street continues. from an undercover cop. The woman said that she Five live the would-be fellatrix. In the latest incident at the All five of the April 15 arrests went Mac and iPod Repair got in the shower after her gym between Willoughby A 32-year-old man was “You can’t make this stuff up,” said a down the same way: A car rolled up to Brand New Macs in Stock housekeeper left the apart- and Fulton streets, a phys- roughed up and frightened police source. “And it wasn’t even Val- ment, which is between Nev- ically active victim locked by a mob of hooligans, but the corner and the driver threw out a entine’s Day!” ins Street and Third Avenue, up her jacket and purse on he ended up losing nothing Mac Rentals and Loaners at around 3:50 pm. While April 13 at 10:30 am. When to the gang on April 15. 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Two perps used the old On-site Calls and an assortment of credit and punched him. and Franklin Street, at 6 pm One word of caution is es- — Stephen Brown “What time is it” ploy to steal cards and IDs. “Come on,” said one of the and found his hog missing. sential here: Do not try to It’s the fourth reported boys, “give me money.” 68TH PRECINCT an iPod from a man on Gra- operate electrical equipment crime at the gym, which When the victim said — Andy Campbell ham Avenue on April 14. Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights 168 7th Street and 3rd Avenue when you are dripping wet opened this year. no, the thieves tried to steal The clock had almost or naked. 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Old rolled Police said that someone ment on April 13, stealing Beware Target customers, broke into the school, which is Both thugs then fled into The victim told cops that yet another week of thievery An 83-year-old man was three rings. she was talking on the phone on 72nd Street between Ridge the nearby public housing www.macsupportstore.com has gone down at the Atlantic assaulted near his Bond Street The thief broke open the development, cops said. on Jay Street near Johnson home on April 16 by a man Boulevard and Third Avenue, front door of the building Terminal Mall store. Here’s by forcing open a rooftop door Street at around 1 pm when a round-up: half his age, cops said. — which is between Gra- Face-wash The victim told police that sometime after 12:20 am. ham Avenue and Humboldt Two squeaky-clean thieves s ! PERP GOT AWAY WITH The thief went to rooms 425 Base Lic. # B01363 he was between Butler and Street — at about 8 am and cleaned out a Bedford Ave- more than $2,000 worth of and 426 and took 49 laptop Over OPEN 7 DAYS electric razors and luggage on Baltic street at around 6:30 quietly lifted $750 worth of nue drug store on April 13 of 20 Years of pm when the 45-year-old man computers, as well as battery gold rings. He left the way its face wash and shampoo, A WEEK April 11. When an employee packs and battery cords. Strong Efficiency noticed the missing shavers, shoved him into a wall, crack- he came, cops said. but left the conditioner. Both and Courteous We Welcome ing open his head. Picked through were later arrested. Corporate Accounts at around 7 pm, he called the Resta-rob Reputation ~ cops and provided a surveil- The senior was taken to A thief broke into an 85th The perps entered the store Se Habla Espanol Long Island College Hos- A thirsty burglar cleaned which is between S. 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The victim said that she that night, but by morning, handed after the resident star- Cop out The crook swiped the car was nearing Eastern Park- she discovered that her valu- tled him as he plied his perni- Four thugs were arrested from a spot near Bedford Av- way at noon when the two ables were missing. cious trade on April 14. after they attacked a man and enue — and the theft was dis- teens approached her. Cops said that the tenant stole his phone on Lorimer covered when the owner re- PARK SLOPE Beat down “Excuse me, ma’am,” one in the apartment, which is at Street on April 13. turned to the spot at around CHELSEA A thief threw punched out of the teens said politely as he Dermatology Henry Street, was in her bed- The prey was talking on 8 am to find his $19,000 car his victim — then stole his approached and lightly touched Javier Zelaya, MD room at around 2 pm when his phone near Metropol- gone. book bag! — on DeKalb Av- the woman’s shoulder. 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For many chronic tinnitus sufferers, the condition nues on April 16. s ! 4OYOTA (IGHLANDER may contribute to lack of sleep, inability to relax, lack The victim told cops that vanished from 13th Street on Car thefts of concentration, hyper-sensitivity to loud sounds, and she was near Clermont Av- April 14. The owner told cops Honda Civics continued negative impact on work, family and social life. enue at around 2 pm — and that she had last seen her ride to be a hot item for thieves. Quick fixes advertised in the media, including was in the middle of a sen- between Sixth and Seventh av- Here’s a roundup of all the herbal regimens and sound machines, offer placebo tence! — when the thief cut enues at 10 pm. When she re- damage: effects yet have no effect at all! Medications may her conversation short and turned only three hours later, s ! CREEP STOLE A treat underlying conditions, but have little or no ef- ran off with her Blackberry. it was gone. 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&7&/5 *U¤TIJTTUPSZ A transgender beauty pageant is about to make “his-tory.” On April 25, Brooklyn will crown the first- ever “Mr. Transman,” with a pageant at the Knitting Factory in Williamsburg. Though drag contests, gay pageants and tran- swoman competitions have been happening for years, transmen have been without a pageant of their own. “I tell the kids, ‘When I was your age, we had butch and femme and that was it.’ Now, the queer scene is much more diverse than it has ever been,” said nightlife personality Murray Hill (pictured), who will emcee. At the pageant, six contestants will compete in Platform, Swimsuit, Realness, Talent and (718) 260-2500 April 23–29, 2010 Evening Wear. The winner will receive a cash The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings prize and a photo spread in the seminal trans- man magazine, “Original Plumbing.” Mr. Transman pageant at the Knitting Fac- tory [361 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Avenue, (347) 529-6696], April 25 at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $12. — Elizabeth Dana )PSTJOHBSPVOE &7&/5 And they’re off — to celebrate the Kentucky Derby! #MPPNDPVOUZ Break out your kimino — Sakura Matsuri By Meredith Deliso is back. The annual celebration of Japanese culture for The Brooklyn Paper will take over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden all it the anti-Superbowl. from May 1 to 2. Every year on the first Saturday The weather may not fully cooperate (see page of May, Kentucky Derby enthusiasts 9) but the weekend will $ still feature workshops dress to the nines, don towering hats and sip mint juleps in hours of buildup for a sport- including flower arrang- ing event that last just two minutes. ing, anime-inspired cos- While the festivities get underway at tume competitions and the iconic Churchill Downs thousands of haiku poetry readings. miles away, each year, Brooklynites get “It is the best of Jap- into the spirit the dapper way, sporting anese and Japanese- Seersucker Suits and bringing some South- American culture here at the garden, with the ern charm to their local bars. Photo Callan by Tom Here’s our Brooklyn guide to the races, stunning background from the best parties to the horses themselves of the cherry blossoms,” said Kate Blumm, to how to make that famous cocktail. of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Among the more traditional offerings will 0GGUIF£)PPL¤ be a performance by Dancejapan featuring Sa- Jamie Hook has been a fan of the Derby chiyo Ito — a staple at the festival for nearly since he was a little boy. 30 years — and taiko drumming by Taiko “I’ve always been obsessed with the Ken- Masala and Soh Daiko. tucky Derby,” said Hook, who is organiz- For Japanese fashionistas, the festival will ing a Derby party at Pete’s Candy Store in also host a high tea for “Victorian maidens, Williamsburg for the May 1 festivities. “I boho bo-peeps, and Tokyo goth girls,” as well love looking forward to something all year as a costume fashion show to exhibit manga- that’s over in 120 seconds. Most things in inspired designs. this world promise too little and take too Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Gar- long, but the Derby is one of the very few den [1000 Washington Ave. at Crown Street in things that promises a lot and takes very Crown Heights, (718) 623-7200] May 1 from 10 little time. I just love that about it.” am to 6 pm and May 2 from 10 am to 7 pm. For Derby novices are welcome to partake info, visit www.bbg.org. — Elizabeth Dana in the festivities, as the party will feature a hat-making corner for the ladies, stats on all Hats off: The Kentucky Derby gets underway on May 1. Follow our guide for doing the races right in Brooklyn. the horses, courtesy of Hook, and an Idiots Stakes — where the losers win. .64*$ Get your fill of Southern fare as well regular Bocce courts. and don’t care for mint julep specials or with the Bluegrass Blue-Plate Special — Over at Floyd in Brooklyn Heights, eat hat-making corners, your best bet for bet- barbecued baby-back ribs, potato salad, like a king while watching the race, with free ting is Il Fornetto. and Derby pie with whipped cream. country ham biscuits and Derby Pie. The Derby is always a busy day for #BDLUPKB[[ Pete’s Candy Store [709 Lorimer St. All three spots will be giving out prizes the Sheepshead Bay sports bar, which near Richardson Street in Williamsburg, for best hat, as well as serving $5 mint has the races on a multi-screen display Howard Fishman has been in the studio so (718) 302-3077] at 7 pm. Free. For info, juleps all day long. in the front and off-track-betting stations long, his fans may have feared he put down visit www.petescandystore.com. “People always enjoy an excuse to drink for the risk-takers in the back. the guitar for good. mint juleps,” said the Bell House’s An- “They eat, drink and gamble all day,” But finally, after 18 months of putting to- %FSCZ£5SJQMF$SPXO¤ drew Mumm. said manager Sammy Soho. gether three new albums, the Williamsburg jazz Pete’s isn’t the only game in town. The The Bell House [149 Seventh St. be- For other OTB action, head to Hunter’s man is back where he belongs: on two Brook- Kentuckians behind the bars Floyd, Union tween Second and Third avenues in Steak & Ale House. The Bay Ridge res- lyn stages, on consecu- Hall and the Bell House will be bring- Gowanus, (718) 643-6510] starting at 1 taurant will have a big screen showing the tive nights. ing the races to all three, for the “Tri- pm. Tickets $5. For info, visit www.the- race in addition to off-track betting. This month, you can ple Crown” of the Kentucky Derby in bellhousenyc.com. “Everyone’s in a good mood,” said co- find Fishman at two of Brooklyn. Union Hall [702 Union St. near Fifth Av- owner John Ryan. his stomping grounds: The Bell House in Gowanus does it up enue, (718) 638-4400] at noon. Free. For As long as his horse wins, that is. Pete’s Candy Store in big, with square dancing, live renditions info, visit www.unionhallny.com. Il Fornetto [2902 Emmons Ave. at Williamsburg on April of “My Old Kentucky Home” and “Call to Floyd [131 Atlantic Ave. between Henry 29th Street in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 29 and Barbes in Park the Post,” and some BBQ and Van Leeu- and Clinton streets in Brooklyn Heights, 332-8494]. For info, visit www.ilfornet- Slope on April 30. wen Artisan Ice Cream. (718) 858-5810] starting around 1 pm. torestaurant.com; Hunter’s Steak and Ale .BLFBNJOU “They’re like playing my living room,” said Park’s Slope Union Hall is all about Free. For info, visit www.floydny.com. House [9404 Fourth Ave. at 94th Street in The mint julep is the official drink Fishman, who leans on jazz, pop, gospel and games on the day of the big the races, Bay Ridge, (718) 238-8899] For info, visit of the Kentucky Derby, but do you country in his music. “They’re never high-pres- with a Corn-hole bean bag toss — the 1MBDFZPVSCFUT www.hunterssteakhouse.net. know how to make one? William sure shows, in a relaxed environment. I like to backwoods Bocce — in addition to its For those who seriously follow the races — with Tony Cella Crane, manager of the Bell House, use them as places to do experimenting.” shares his recipe: That will include pulling from his latest al- bums, which have backdrops in New Orleans, INGREDIENTS Crushed ice Romania and Brooklyn. All three are com- 1 oz. mint-steeped simple syrup ing out this year, with the first — “Better Get 3 oz. bourbon Right,” featuring Fishman backed by a New "ESJOLFS¤THVJEFUPUIFSBDFJUTFMG 3-4 twigs of mint Orleans brass band — out next month. Splash of seltzer Despite his usual frequency at these Brooklyn By Gersh Kuntzman dreds of thousands cram the infield and the Handicapping the field is always a night- DIRECTIONS venues, no one show is the same. “Every one The Brooklyn Paper rickety grandstand at Churchill Downs in mare at the Derby — mostly because the Put mint in the bottom of a mix- of my shows is pretty different,” said the musi- Louisville for the big race, where fans sing sheer size of the field has encouraged long- ing glass. Pour in simple syrup, selt- cian. “It’s never the same band, never the same y the way, there’s a race, too. a cleaned-up version of Stephen Foster’s shots over the years. But never count out the zer and one ounce bourbon. Use a set list. I like to keep it fresh that way.” If you can manage to put down that “My Old Kentucky Home” as the horses New York horse: Though no New Yorker has muddler to crush the mint leaves and Three albums in one year will certainly # mint julep for 120 seconds and fix your jog out to the starting gate.After the gates won the Derby since Funny Cide in 2003, mix the bourbon and syrup. Add help with that. eyes on the TV screen, you’re in for one of open, the horse that jumps to the lead au- this year’s Empire State favorite, Eskend- the rest of the bourbon. Let stand Howard Fishman at Pete’s Candy Store [709 the greatest spectacles in all of sports. tomatically becomes the bar crowd favor- ereya, is coming off a big win in our own for about three minutes. Strain into Lorimer St. near Richardson Street, (718) 302- Only a few thousand people attended the ite, but only rarely in thoroughbred racing Wood Memorial, New York’s main Derby a cocktail glass filled with shaved 3770] April 29 at 10 pm, and at Barbes [376 first Kentucky Derby in 1875, but now hun- does a horse go wire-to-wire. tuneup. He’ll likely be the favorite. ice. Garnish with a mint sprig. Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue, (718) 965-9177] April 30 at 10 pm. — Meredith Deliso
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ally learn what it means to grow food and raise livestock in an ur- ban setting. But animal deaths, a near breakdown of his marriage, a tor- nado — the first to hit Brook- H lyn in over a hundred years — ,JO PGUIFIJMM and a severed finger tested his physical, mental and emotional strengths. Manny Howard sheds light on his “I didn’t have any idea that this thing would grab me by the ears adventures in farming in new book and pull me into the ground with it,” said Howard. “It was certainly By Elizabeth Dana for an entire month. all-consuming, but it was never a for The Brooklyn Paper #00,4 He did it — and got a book question that I would finish.” out of it, too. Nearly three years later, “the Manny Howard will read from anny Howard has been “My Empire of Dirt: How One Man “My Empire of Dirt: How farm” is still functioning, albeit raising chickens in his Turned His Big-City Backyard into One Man Turned His Big-City on a smaller scale — more low- Ditmas Park backyard a Farm” at BookCourt [163 Court St. Backyard into a Farm” chroni- maintenance chickens have re- . between Pacific and Dean streets in farm since 2007. But he’s not cles how Howard converted his placed the now-deceased rabbits, Cobble Hill, (718) 875-3677] on April only doing it for the meat. 27 at 7 pm; Sunny’s Bar [253 Con- urban backyard into a vegetable for example. Inspired by the “locavore over St. between Beard and Reed garden, chicken coop, rabbit hutch The experience made him re- movement” that encourages streets in Red Hook, (718) 625-8211] and duck pond. alize that the locavore movement eating locally grown food, on May 2 at 3 pm; and Greenlight His summer was filled with falls short.
Book Store [686 Fulton St. at Port- StefanoPhoto by Giovannini Howard took it one step fur- land Ave. in Fort Greene, (718) 246- demanding physical labor, chas- “Knowing the farmer and be- ther: to live off only what he 0200] on May 13 at 7:30 pm. ing rabbits and, of course, cas- iÊÃÊÌ iÊi}}Ê>\ Ditmas Park writer Manny Howard turned his backyard into a farm, ing the farmer are two totally dif- could grow in his backyard trating chickens.complete The idea with — at chickensleast originally and the — inevitable was to go eggs.beyond the trendi- ness of being a locavore and actu- ferent things,” he said.
,/-/-Ê Ê -\ Àii. OTHER 1- ]Ê, Ê, \ BAND, BEN GERSTEIN Noon–8 pm. Artists and Traditional country and +1,/ /\ Part of the Fleas (129 N. Sixth St. be- ,/Ê 9Ê ,/" \ bluegrass music meets Second Annual Trombone tween Bedford Avenue and Featuring the traveling Bill Monroe meets PJ Festival. $10 (suggested). %":4 maritime and nature mu- Berry Street in Williams- Harvey and Tricky. Àii. 8 pm. Ibeam Music Studio Continued from page 6 burg), www.artistsandfleas. seum and lots of activities. 7 pm. Knitting Factory (168 Seventh St. between com. Àii. 1 pm. Erie Basin Park [361 Metropolitan Ave. at Second and Third avenues SALES AND MARKETS [1 Beard St. at Otsego Havemeyer Street in Wil- in Gowanus), ibeambrook- OTHER Street in Red Hook, (347) liamsburg, (347) 529-6696], PARK SLOPE GREENMAR lyn.com. /]Ê, Ê6Ê/ -/ 224-5828], enviromediamo- ny.knittingfactory.com. /\ Brooklyn’s answer to bile.blogspot.com. 1- ]Ê -- Ê " Union Square. 9 am–4 pm. \ Àii. 10 am. Siloam 1- ]Ê,/1,"Ê"½,, Ê ,/\ With Steven Beck on Presbyterian Church [260 , ]ʺ"6 ,Ê , ÊpÊ -" "\ $10. 7–8 pm. Pup- harpsichord and piano. $35 Grand Army Plaza [Union 7Ê9", Ê /9Ê 1, Ê Street at Flatbush Avenue Jefferson Ave. at Marcy pet’s Jazz Bar [481 Fifth ($30 seniors, $15 students). Avenue in Bedford-Stuyve- 7", Ê7,Ê»\ Author in Park Slope, (212) 788- Ave. at 11th Street in Park 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton sant, (718) 789-7050], www. Lorraine Diehl discusses 7900], cenyc.org. Slope, (718) 499-2622], Ferry Landing, Old Fulton siloam-brooklyn.org. New York’s role on the www.puppetsjazz.com. Street and Furman Street in . home front during World *-ÊÎÓ£Ê Ê , /\ Àii / ]ʺ -1-»Ê7/Ê, 6°Ê 1- ]Ê<<\ Featuring per- DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], 9 am–5 pm. PS 321 school- A War II. Àii. 1:30 pm. formances by LIU students. www.bargemusic.org. "-9 "Ê- "1\ Brooklyn Public Library’s yard (Seventh Avenue and look at the historical Jesus Àii. 7 pm. Kumble The- First Street in Park Slope), Central branch [Flatbush 1- ]Ê/ Ê", -Ê and the tradition that ater at Long Island Univer- ]Ê/ Ê", ,9Ê www.parkslopefleamar- emerged around him. 11 Avenue at Eastern Parkway sity [DeKalb and Flatbush in Grand Army Plaza in Park - , -\ $10. 8 pm. The Bell ket.com. am. Brooklyn Society for avenues in Downtown, Slope, (718) 230-2100]. House [149 Seventh St. at Ê , /\ Episcopal Ethical Culture [53 Pros- (718) 488-1624], www. Third Avenue in Gowanus,
Church of the Holy Spirit pect Park West at Second ]ʺ, Ê »\ brooklyn.liu.edu/Kumble- (718) 643-6510], www.the- Part of a Jean Renoir ret- holds a flea market. Àii. Street in Park Slope, (917) Theater. bellhouseny.com. 9 am–4 pm. Episcopal rospective. $12 ($8 mem- 586-5298], www.bsec.org. ]ÊºÊ 7Ê/Ê7-Ê " 9Ê /\ 8 pm. See Church of the Holy Spirit bers). 2, 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 9"1»\ Screening of the TALK, “POETS AT THE TOP pm. BAM Rose Cinema [30 Friday, April 23. [8117 Bay Parkway at 82nd "Ê/ Ê »\ Read the story of John Cazale, Part Street in Bensonhurst, (718) ,`iÊÌÜ\ Dawn Landes and crew bring their “Sweet Heart Rodeo” to the Lafayette Ave. at Ashland 1- ]Ê / / ]Ê,"* ]Ê poetry and prose of writers of a PS 107 fundraiser. $15. , Ê -]Ê/ Ê 837-0412]. Bell House on April 23. Place in Fort Greene, (718) 7:30–10 pm. Pavilion The- known and unknown, recite 636-4129], www.bam.org. -\ $10. 8 pm. Union Ê , /\ A benefit for your own words, create ater (Prospect Park W. at ,Ê /\ Raise Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Greenwood Playground. new works and share them 15th Street in Park Slope), Avenue in Park Slope, (718) Àii. 9 am–3 pm. Green- with the audience. Àii. at Ashland Place in Fort branch [Flatbush Avenue at ,/Ê-"7»\ Featur- money for children with www.ps107.org. Greene, (718) 636-4129], Eastern Parkway in Grand ing Megan Berk, Amanda cancer by cutting off all 638-4400], www.union- wood Playground [E Fifth Noon–1 pm. Fort Greene 1- ]Ê/"Ê- ,Ê Ê hallny.com. Street at Fort Hamilton www.bam.org. Army Plaza in Park Slope, Boulton, Zach Chupa, Julie your hair. 2–7 pm. Ceol Park (DeKalb Avenue and 7/Ê** ,Ê , \ Folk, ]ʺ/ -Ê",Ê Parkway in Windsor Ter- Cumberland Street in Fort ART, OPEN STUDIOS APRIL (718) 230-2100]. Floersch, Emily François, [191 Smith St. in Carroll rock and roll. $5. 8:30 pm. race, (347) 497-3490], Óä£ä\ 2–6 pm. See Friday, 1/- Ê7, --\ Katerie Gladdys, Angela Gardens, (888) 899-2253], "/ »\ Performance Greene), www.whitman- Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe by Abigail Browde. Part of friendsofgreenwoodplay- project.org. April 23. Second annual Night out Jann, Jonathan Kambouris, www.stbaldricks.org. Ave. between N. 11th and Lights on for Autism fund- Ian Trask, Cubby West, Ali- , ]Ê" 6 ,Ê ,-Ê AIR Festival. $15 ($12 in ad- ground.bbnow.org. ]ʺ Ê Ê ,Ê / ]Ê* --"]Ê /-- Ê N. 12th streets in Wil- vance). 8 pm. Brooklyn Arts raiser. . 6–8 pm. Ca- son Wilder and Shawn Yu. Ê , Ê , ,\ Ê , /\ A benefit for Ê Ê /Ê -Ê Ê, \ The influ- Àii liamsburg, (718) 963-3369], Exchange [421 Fifth Ave. at PS 102. 10 am–3 pm. PS102 ence of African art on narsie Park [Corner of 84th Àii. 6 pm. Invisible Dog Authors of “The Heart and www.brooklynbowl.com. " -®»\ Part of a Jean the Bottle” and “Forever Eighth Street in Park Slope, [71st Street between Third Renoir retrospective. $12 Pablo Picasso and of North Street and Seaview Avenue [51 Bergen St. between 1- ]Ê,""/-Ê Ê Boerum Place and Smith Friends,” respectively. (718) 832-0018], www. Avenue and Ridge Bou- ($8 members). 2, 4:30, 6:50 African Islamic art on Henri in Canarsie, ( 718) 251- ,1 1-\ Weekly Ameri- bax.org. levard in Bay Ridge, (347) Matisse. . 4 pm. Brook- 0527], mytimeinc.org. Street in Cobble Hill, (347) Àii. 4–5 pm. PowerHouse can folk showcase. $5. 9 and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Àii Arena [37 Main St. at Water / / ,]ʺ "*Ê* »\ 8 276-3872], PS102.org. Cinema [30 Lafayette Ave. lyn Public Library’s Central ,/Ê"* ]ʺ, --" Ê 981-4186], www.theinvisi- pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia bledog.org. Street in DUMBO, (718) St. between Hamilton Av- pm. See Friday, April 23. "/" /Ê ,"" 9 \ 666-3049], www.power- enue and Woodhull Street 1- ]Ê"7, Ê- Party with classic cars housearena.com. in Columbia Street Wa- \ Folk and jazz. 10 pm. and motorcycles — plus a - 1--" ]ʺ/ Ê-// Ê terfront, (718) 395-3214], Barbes [376 Ninth St. at screening of “On Any Sun- "Ê 7-Ê Ê/ Ê 7-Ê www.jalopy.biz. Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, day,” the motorcycle docu- -// »\ A panel debate (718) 965-9177], www. mentary featuring Steve with Susan Aranoff, Ger- THURS, APRIL 29 barbesbrooklyn.com. McQueen. $1 suggested shom Gorenberg, Rabbi donation. 7 pm. Jupiter’s Uri Regev and Rabbi Avi ,,9Ê "--" Ê -/ SAT, MAY 1 Motorcycles [119 Eighth St. Shafran. $5. 4 pm. East 6 \ See Friday, April 23. Spring has sprung between Second and Third Midwood Jewish Center / / ,]ʺ/ Ê6 Ê",Ê OUTDOORS AND TOURS avenues in Gowanus, (718) [1625 Ocean Ave. between 8 / Ê1 Ê , »\ - 1,Ê /-1,°\ Brooklyn 788–2585], www.jupiter- avenues K and L in Mid- pm. See Saturday, April 24. wood, (718) 339-0230], Botanic Garden’s cherry snyc.com. [email protected]. *-ÊnÊ 1 Ê-*, Ê1 blossom-festival. Free with and we’re springing Ê/ --Ê " ,/\ 7:30 /" \ Silent and live auc- admission. 10 am to 6 pm. pm. See Friday, April 23. tion, plus dinner. $50 (in Brooklyn Botanic Garden MON, APRIL 26 advance); $65 (at the door). [1000 Washington Ave., at 6 pm. Plymouth Church Eastern Parkway in Crown SUN, APRIL 25 ]ʺ-7 *Ê7/ ,»\ Part [75 Hicks St. in Brooklyn of a Jean Renoir retrospec- Heights, (718) 623-7220], for more interest. Heights, (718) 834-6740], www.bbg.org. OUTDOORS AND TOURS tive. $12 ($8 members). www.ps8pta.org/brook- 6:50 and 9:15 pm. BAM lynite. ,,9Ê "--" Ê -/ Rose Cinema [30 Lafayette PERFORMANCE 6 \ See Friday, April 23. Ave. at Ashland Place in READING, ROSEMARY / / ,]ʺ/ Ê6 Ê",Ê /"1,]Ê, 7"" Ê Fort Greene, (718) 636- LAIRD AND JAMES HUYS / Ê1 Ê , »\ 8 / ,9Ê7 Ê/"1,\ 4129], www.bam.org. \ Co-authors of “Take pm. See Saturday, April 24. Featuring bird life, Civil Your Oxygen First.” Àii. 1, Ê Ê7", 1- ]Ê/ Ê //Ê*6" Ê 6 pm. Bay Ridge Center War generals and a beauti- \ 7 pm. Barbes [376 -"*\ The Educated ful view of the Manhattan [6935 Fourth Ave. between Voices presents electric Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Bay Ridge and Ovington sky line. $15. Green-Wood Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], boogie and break dance Cemetery [Fifth Avenue avenues in Bay Ridge, (718) instruction. Àii. 1 pm. www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 748-0873 X101], www. and 25th Street in Sunset / ]ʺ Ê 6 Ê/Ê ,°Ê Brooklyn Public Library’s Park, (718) 768-7300], www. psgdc.org. Central branch [496 Frank- *"/ ½-»\ Featuring / Ê- , /Ê, Ê green-wood.com. readings of the legendary lin Ave. at Hancock Street /Ê*,/9\ Celebrate the in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Truman Capote’s writings, arrival of spring with a night PERFORMANCE including “Breakfast at Tif- (718) 415.3474], www. THEATER, “NIGHT MUST of surprise performances, evhh,org. fany’s” and “House on the music, dance and a silent »\ 2 pm. See Friday, Heights.” $165 ($125 for 1- ]Ê6 ,-" Ê /9Ê April 23. auction. $85 ($75 in ad- members). 8 pm. Former vance). 7–10 pm. DUMBO *,/9\ With King Django’s / / ,]ʺ/ Ê6 Ê",Ê mansion of Truman Capote Arts Center [30 Washing- Roots and Culture Band, / Ê1 Ê , »\ 7 [70 Willow St. between Or- ton St. between Plymouth Kevin Batchelor, Shem’s pm. See Saturday, April 24. ange and Pineapple streets and Water streets in Disciples. $12 ($10 in ad- 1- ]Ê -- Ê " in Brooklyn Heights, (718) DUMBO, (718) 694-0831], vance). 7 pm. Knitting Fac- ,/\ Selections from 243.1414]. www.dumboartscenter. tory [361 Metropolitan Ave. Schoenberg and Rachmani- 1- ]Ê/" 9Ê- ,,Ê Ê org. at Havemeyer Street in Wil- liamsburg, (347) 529-6696], nov, featuring the Clavier -* Ê1 -/-\ $5. 9 / ]ʺ1 9Ê 1 Ê BestRate Checking Trio. $35 ($30 seniors, $15 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia ny.knittingfactory.com. *" /-»\ Three poets students). 3 pm. Barge- St. between Hamilton Av- with new and forthcoming 1- ]Ê -- Ê " music [Fulton Ferry Land- enue and Woodhull Street books on Ugly Duckling ,/\ With NEOS Quartet. ing, Old Fulton Street and in Columbia Street Wa- Presse will read from their $40 ($35 seniors, $15 stu- Furman Street in DUMBO, terfront, (718) 395-3214], new collections. Àii. dents). 8 pm. Bargemusic (718) 624-2083], www. www.jalopy.biz. 7 pm. Brooklyn Public [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old bargemusic.org. Library’s Central branch Fulton Street and Furman % 1- ]Ê -- Ê " TUES, APRIL 27 [Flatbush Avenue at East- Street in DUMBO, (718) ,/Ê7/Ê Ê- ern Parkway in Grand Army 624-2083], www.bargemu- 1 sic.org. /" -\ Featuring The ,,9Ê "--" Ê -/ Plaza in Park Slope, (718) Grand Tour Orchestra. $20. 6 \ See Friday, April 23. 230-2100]. ]ʺ/ -Ê",Ê APY ]ʺ/-Ê Ê-Ê »\ "/ »\ 8 pm. See Fri- . 3 pm. St. Ann’s Church [157 THEATER, “THE SIGN IN SID 35 Montague St. at Clinton Part of a Jean Renoir ret- 9»\ Brustein’s window day, April 30. On balances of $5,000 or more. Street in Brooklyn Heights, rospective. $12 ($8 mem- by Lorraine Hansberry. / / ,]ʺ "*Ê* »\ 8 (718) 707-1411]. bers). 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 Àii. 8 pm. Irondale Cen- pm. See Friday, April 23. pm. BAM Rose Cinema [30 ter [85 S. Oxford St. at 1- ]Ê/ Ê -\ Coun- 1- ]Ê/ Ê " Ê ,,Ê Lafayette Ave. at Ashland 1 -*, Ê-* / 1 ,\ Lafayette Avenue in Fort try. $10. 10 pm. Jalopy Place in Fort Greene, (718) Greene, (718) 488-9233], [315 Columbia St. between An afternoon of shop- 636-4129], www.bam.org. ping, burlesque, and live www.irondale.org. Hamilton Avenue and music. $15 ($10 in advance). " 9Ê /\ Àii. 6–8 1- ]Ê/ Ê-°° °Ê, "Ê Woodhull Street in Colum- Earn one of the highest interest rates 3–8 pm. The Bell House pm. Puppet’s Jazz Bar [481 , 1 Ê*,/9\ bia Street Waterfront, (718) Fifth Ave. at 11th Street in 2 [149 Seventh St. at Third Plus live performances 395-3214], www.jalopy.biz. Avenue in Gowanus, (718) Park Slope, (718) 499-2622], by Tyson Kruze, Raw in the nation, plus get up to $150 www.puppetsjazz.com. SALES AND MARKETS 643-6510], www.thebell- Action Stunt Monkeys, houseny.com. ]ʺ7,Ê Ê/ Ê TrifeReality, U.R.B.Z., Stress PARK SLOPE GREENMAR /9\ Mr. Lucky”: Socialite “The Glamour Kid” and /\ 9 am–4 pm. See Sat- simply for opening an account. 1- ]Ê/ Ê/7 /96 Ê Laraine Day is wooed by Northside Cartel. $25 urday, April 24. /Ê"* ,Ê"Ê- Ê gambler Cary Grant in this ($15 in advance). 9:30 pm. *-ÊÎÓ£Ê Ê , /\ 9 , - "\ Featur- romantic wartime film. Littlefield [622 Degraw am–5 pm. See Saturday, ing new works for the tiny Àii. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn St. between Fourth and April 24. stage by landscape artist Public Library’s Central Fifth avenues in Gowanus, ,/-/-Ê Ê -\ Erin Courtney, theater branch [Flatbush Avenue at (718) 855-3388], www. architect Yelena Gluzman, Noon–8 pm. See Saturday, Visit your local Flushing Bank Eastern Parkway in Grand littlefieldnyc.com. April 24. and word construction Army Plaza in Park Slope, 1- ]Ê, Ê- / ,1<\ worker Kristen Kosmas. 7 (718) 230-2100]. Mix of rock and alternative. OTHER pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. branch, call 800.581.2889 or go to /Ê Ê- ,\ Lois 10 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth ,"" 9 Ê*/Êx Ê,1 É at Sixth Avenue in Park Liberman speaks on the St. at Sixth Avenue in Park 7 \ Registration and Slope, (718) 965-9177], legal aspects of being in a Slope, (718) 965-9177], additional sponsorship for www.FlushingBank.com to find out more. www.barbesbrooklyn.com. same-sex partnership. 7–9 www.barbesbrooklyn.com. runners goes to our public THEATER, “JOSEPH AND pm. Brooklyn Community Ê*,/9\ The crew elementary schools. TBA. / Ê < Ê/ Pride Center [209 Jora- from Philly’s legendary TBA. Prospect Park band " ",Ê , "/»\ 2 lemon St. at Court Street in “Stakeout” parties hosts shell (Enter park at Pros- pm. See Friday, April 23. Downtown, 718-802-3890], this blowout. Àii. 10 pm. pect Park West and Ninth THEATER, “SWINGIN’ AT www.lgbtbrooklyn.org. Trophy Bar (351 Broadway Street in Prospect Park), ½-»\ Suspended 1- ]Ê 9Ê- at Keap Street in Williams- www.brooklynpta.org. Hurry, offer Cirque presents a night \ 7 pm. Barbes [376 burg). / ]ʺ*" -/," »\ of 1940s-themed dance, Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in 1- ]Ê Ê / Ê Featuring excerpts from ends May 31st. music and circus arts. $25; Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], +1,/ /Ê , Ê the eight-hour film, as $20 for students and those www.barbesbrooklyn.com. BURNHAM, JOHN well as a discussion with in costume. 8 pm. Galapa- 1- ]Ê / \ Party- ,/]Ê 9Ê /<®\ the director, Oleg Dor- gos Art Space [16 Main St. rock. $5. 8 pm. Brooklyn The foursome perform man. Àii. 4 pm. Brooklyn at Water Street in DUMBO, Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. be- Part of the Underground Public Library’s Central (718) 222-8500], www.gala- tween N. 11th and N. 12th Works weekly jazz series. branch [Flatbush Avenue at pagosartspace.com. streets in Williamsburg, $7. 11 pm. Korzo [667 Eastern Parkway in Grand 1- ]Ê-/ * Ê7, (718) 963-3369], www. Fifth Ave. between 19th Army Plaza in Park Slope, \ Playing a mix of brooklynbowl.com. and 20th streets in Park (718) 230-2100], www. traditional Django reper- 1- ]Ê- 6 Ê-"1 Ê Slope, (718) 285-9425], brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ toire and gypsy swing re-in- *,/9\ Fiery Gypsy brass, www.myspace.com/ branch_library_detail. terpretations of standards. soulful Balkan anthems, undergroundworksjazz. jsp?branchpageid=265. 9 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth and hip-grinding American ]ʺ/ Ê" Ê 1New Accounts and new money only. The annual percentage yield (APY) for BestRate Checking is St. at Sixth Avenue in Park funk. 9 pm. Barbes [376 FRI, APRIL 30 " Ê Ê ,,"-- Ê Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in 1.35% and will remain in effect for 90 days after account opening. At the end of this 90 day period Slope, (718) 965-9177], ½",®»\ Part of a Jean www.barbesbrooklyn.com. Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], ,,9Ê "--" Ê -/ Renoir retrospective. $12 the rate will revert to standard pricing. The APY is effective March 22, 2010. You must maintain an www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 6 \ See Friday, April 23. average balance of $5,000 for the statement cycle to receive the disclosed yield and to avoid the ($8 members). 6:50 pm SALES AND MARKETS / / ,]ʺ/ Ê6 Ê",Ê and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose monthly maintenance fee of $10. Fees may reduce earnings. Rates and offer are subject to change *-ÊÎÓ£Ê Ê , /\ 9 WED, APRIL 28 / Ê1 Ê , »\ 8 Cinema [30 Lafayette Ave. without notice. pm. See Saturday, April 24. at Ashland Place in Fort 2New checking accounts and new money only. In order to qualify for the $150 you must open a new am–5 pm. 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food co-op — not be confused It is unclear whether the with other corporations such Food Coop, which serves as a as business corporations,” the spiritual center of Park Slope, CO-OP… lawyer said. “[The food co-op] will pursue the matter. This Continued from page 1 But one lawyer with ex- is a different type of corpora- newspaper could not reach tion clear in a letter to this pertise in corporation law — tion and that’s the reason for Holtz before its non-cooper- newspaper this week, indi- who did not want to have his the prohibition.” ative online deadline. cated that Barneys’ use of the name tied to his quick, pro- He also noted that it is quite In the end, it’ll be up to term muddles the very defi- bono consultation with a re- possible that the reason Bar- the lawyers, the judges and nition of co-op and, in doing porter on deadline — said that neys has never caught flack the court of public opinion. so, undermines the 37 years the trademark did not neces- for its “co-op” stores before is But consider this: State law of effort made by the Park sarily nullify a Park Slope because no other food co-op appears to be on the food- Slope Food Coop to essen- Coop legal challenge. has taken exception with it. ies’ side: tially brand the idea of co- “You can’t claim rights to “Only a food co-op could “It is the declared policy operative shopping. something that is illegal,” the bring this case. There might of this state, as one means “Barney’s misuse of the lawyer said. “Can you trade- not have been anyone who of improving the economic word dilutes this effort and mark something that violates objected before,” the law- welfare of its people, partic- effectively undermines our the law?” yer said. ularly those who are produc- business model and, for lack The lawyer noted that But he did say there is one ers, marketers or consumers of a better concept, ‘brand,’” the law in question was de- catch: there could be a stat- of food products, to encour- said Holtz. signed specifically for food ute of limitations that nulli- age their effective organiza- If found guilty — by whom producers, marketers and fies any challenges to Bar- tion in cooperative associ-
Photo by PaulPhoto Martinka by is not even clear right now consumers. neys Co-op simply because ations for the rendering of — the multi-million-dol- “It’s there so that a co-op the term has been used for mutual help and service,” lar fashion company would corporation — such as the so long. the law states. face a stiff penalty under state law. 1BOJDBUUIF#PUBOJD “A violation of this prohi- bition is a misdemeanor, pun- ishable by a fine of not more CO-OP SMACKDOWN! On the eve of festival, buds are dropping like flies than $500,” the law states. One offers name-brand leather, the other sells low-priced lentils — but Besides, it’s not clear if both Barneys Co-op and the Park Slope Food Coop use the same vaguely By Andy Campbell she said. “It’s a shame. They guessed that the two-day, 60-event Festival is the Food Coop will pursue Socialistic word to describe themselves. So how do these two shops really The Brooklyn Paper wrong.” fun even if the trees are completely the matter. compare? They can’t even agree on spelling! Find out in our first ever co- The Brooklyn Botanic Garden will Perhaps, but the fault lies not with denuded. “I would say I haven’t de- operative comparison. — Tony Cella host the greatest and most colorful the Garden’s bud pickers, but with the But some folks can’t get over those cided yet,” Holtz said, but he is rigors of putting on the most-impor- wilting Kwanzans. cherry celebration in the nation next definitely considering it — on Barneys Co-op Name of alleged co-op Park Slope Food Coop weekend, but there’s a major problem tant cherry blossom festival this side “Seeing how nice it looks now, I ques- principle: “It’s a new thing hav- — the blossoms are wilting! of the Potomac, with participants com- tion what will be left for the celebration,” ing a co-op in Brooklyn that’s No refunds Willingness to Co-workers actually walk A full two weekends before the ing from as far away as Japan and said Crown Heights resident Ben Rubin not a co-op. There is some- V«iÀ>ÌiÊ your groceries home annual Sakura Matsuri festival — Manhattan. on Sunday. “I’m worried for myself, for thing wrong with that.” a Japanese-themed “rite of passage” Because there’s so much planning my family, for the garden and for the A spokeswoman for Bar- into spring — the Garden’s signature involved, Botanic Garden officials se- reputation of our borough.” neys, Dawn Brown, scoffed Straight out of “Sex and ÊvÊÌ iÊ«>Vi A supermarket in cherry trees looked great, their light lect the date for the next year’s Sakura Then again, some cherry blos- at the notion that their bou- the City” Brattleboro, Vermont pink blossoms in full bloom. Matsuri right at the close of the current som fans think the hysteria is mis- tique stores are in violation But that small, perfect window when event. The selection of May 1 and 2 guided. of the law. Snooty 7ÀiÀÊ>ÌÌÌÕ`i Self-righteous about kale the Kwanzan trees are picture perfect was actually made last spring. “Look, anyone who actually cares “The year 2010 will be our will be long closed by the May 1 event. Beyond that, the Garden merely about whether the buds will be ‘per- 25th anniversary since open- Sharp sport coats and «ÞiiÊ>ÌÌÀi Reflective vests And the rest of the Garden’s vast ar- hopes for the best — and Mother Na- fect’ or ‘just miss their peak’ is miss- ing the co-op,” said Brown. stylish dresses ray of species have already popped ture has proven to be an unreliable ally. ing the point of Sakura Matsuri,” said “We’ve been using this phrase their cherry blossoms. If the spring air gets too hot too soon, Phil Marriott of Park Slope. “The whole for a long time.” Golden Goose Boot, ÃÌÊÛiÀ«ÀVi`ÊÌi Organic baby radishes, “I’m literally panicking for them the trees blossom early; too cold and thing is a Zen exercise, so to try to And, Brown added, the $1,475 $7.15 per pound about the timing of the festival,” said you can kiss that sweet walk through predict perfection is a violation of that term “Barneys Co-op” — a landscape architect who refused to the petals goodbye. This year, there spirit. It’s like catching the perfect the name that the company “I can’t talk. Call our «ÞiiÊÀi>VÌÊÌÊ “I can’t talk without give her name because she occasion- was rain, warmth and chill — not a wave in Maui.” gives to spinoff stores of its corporate office.” our questions attending a General ally works with the Crown Heights hot- good combination. Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn more-familiar, high-end Bar- Meeting, which needs to house. The architect was in the Garden “We’re losing petals,” said Mark Botanic Garden [1000 Washington neys locations — is trade- be announced three on Sunday and liked what she saw — Fisher, director of horticulture for the Ave. at Montgomery Street in Crown marked. weeks in advance so we until she looked at the calendar. Garden. “But that’s just what Mother Heights, (718) 623-7200]. Activities “We’ve gone through all can get this conversation “These buds look beautiful now, Nature chose.” on May 1 and 2 begin at 10 am. Free. the legal channels to have this on the agenda.” but they won’t be perfect by May 1,” The good news, Fisher added, is For info, visit www.bbg.org. name,” she said.
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unclear what impact, if any, they will have on hiring prac- tices. He insisted the issue is not about union versus non- ‘Labor’ pains union labor. “The goal here is to dem- onstrate what we feel are ex- Carroll Gardens development is ploitative working condi- tions — whether the owners or contractors change their protested by union workers mind, that’s up to them,” he said. By Gary Buiso Carroll Street station. changing the practices of The building at the corner for The Brooklyn Paper “This contractor is un- his 25-year-old business of Smith Street and Second A controversial Carroll dercutting the area standard — which pays $20-$25 Place has been controversial Gardens development con- wages and benefits,” said per hour, he said. from the get-go. tinues to be a f lashpoint for Andres Puerta, a representa- “We’re a non-union shop, In 2007, residents protested protests, with union officials tive for the District Council and they think that because the proposed building’s size, this week blasting a contrac- of Carpenters union, which everyone doesn’t pay union claiming it overwhelms the tor on the site for exploiting claims that R&B Drywall, wages, everyone is under- low-rise neighborhood. In the his non-union workers. a subcontractor on the proj- paid,” he said. “The owner wake of those protests, Car- On Tuesday morning, ect, pays workers $10-$18 an can’t pay the union’s exor- roll Gardens was rezoned in about 40 members of the hour, without benefits. bitant prices.” 2008, but a city panel deter- carpenter’s union picketed The union rate for the Moreover, Schneidler mined that enough of the 70- the project, located at Sec- same work is $42 an hour, said, he’s under no legal foot building’s foundation had ond Place and Smith Street, plus benefits, Puerta said. obligation to pay union Photo Levin by Ted been poured to allow work where a 48-unit, seven- R&B Drywall owner scale. Hundreds of union laborers rallied outside a contro- to continue — even though story residential building Howard Schneidler said Puerta said more pro- versial development project on Smith Street, claim- the zoning change now caps has topped out above the he had no intention on tests are planned, but it is ing that workers on the project are underpaid. buildings at 55 feet.
— but fans of the classic that. They’re going to burn The traditional wood mine which materials — the HELP SAVE THIS DOG: Walter, a pit bull puppy, was wood planks were having their feet.” planks will be a key compo- concrete in Brighton Beach, discovered on Easter Sunday in Park Slope — but CONEY… none of it. Others said it’s not a nent on the Boardwalk near the wood by the amusements unlike the religious figure who allegedly rose that “Not only is it going to boardwalk without the the area’s traditional amuse- or some synthetic lumber day, he may not be resurrected without your help. Continued from page 1 partment’s chief engineer. be ugly, it’s going to be un- boards. ment area, from West 10th planks on Steeplechase Pier The slabs will have a tan He added that concrete bearably hot,” said Brighton “It’s not supposed to be Street to Stillwell Avenue. — hold up best. hue and be textured to resem- will be more durable than Beach resident Ida Sanoff. a concrete walk,” said Mar- After the summer, Parks That material will be used ble pebbles and sand, said wood and last “100 years “People are not going to be ion Cleaver, chairwoman of will examine the wear and tear if additional portions of the 8BMUFSJTPOF John Natoli, the Parks De- instead of 30 or 40 years” able to walk barefoot over Community Board 13. on the Boardwalk to deter- Boardwalk are replaced. TJDLQVQQZ He needs your help now!
By Stephen Brown and given a canine IV. The Brooklyn Paper “His mange is so bad that Walter, the severely in- he no longer has his fur to jured pitbull pup of Park act as an immune defense,” Slope, is off life support his owners wrote. “His body — but he still needs your is like a sponge for bacteria help! and infection, and he is so After an outpouring of weak that he cannot fight it support from all corners of on his own.” the globe, Walter’s health has “Normally, a puppy with stabilized, but his owners say a healthy immune system the bills for his care will con- can fight off [the mange],” tinue to mount. Juska added. “But he didn’t “The swelling in his feet get food and wasn’t able to has gone down,” said Kennan fight it — his stomach got up- Juska, one of Walter’s five ad- set and that’s what got him opted owners who all work at sick again.” the Fifth Avenue bar South- Still, Walter fights on. paw in Park Slope. “His skin But as he slowly recovers is healing and the scabs are in doggy intensive care, his falling off, though fur falls owners now have to cope off with it too. But he’s al- with the fact that his emer- ready starting to get baby gency treatment costs loads hair back.” of cash. The poor pup has en- “We’re all working poor,” dured quite an ideal to fi- Juska said. “This is a totally nally have his health stabi- unforeseen expense.” lize. Walter was discovered Juska added that the bill on Easter Sunday at 15th from just two days of in-pa- Street and Third Avenue tient treatment at the veter- by Alex Darsey, who lives inary emergency clinic on nearby. After inquiring about Warren Street between Smith where this pitiful puppy had and Court streets came to come from, a neighbor told around $2,000. The veter- Darsey that he had just seen inarians there are doing ev- a car pull up, ditch the dog, erything in their power to and peel off. keep Walter in good health, Walter’s heartless previ- and have come to adore the ous owners had left him in a dog as much as his owners — sorry state. The two- or three- but until universal pet health month-old sick puppy had an care gets passed, the bills will extreme case of mange and keep piling up. was severely malnourished Fortunately, Walter has and dehydrated. been swamped with dona- But according to Walter’s tions, and Juska said that collective owners — a group they are likely approaching of five friends who all work at Southpaw on Fifth Ave- the sum necessary for Wal- nue between Sterling and St. ter’s care. He also promised Johns places — that was the that all donations would go least of the pup’s worries. towards the pup’s care and “It appears that his previ- that any extra funds would ous owners used some sort be donated to a pet-related of chemical — like bleach or charity. And when — and if ammonia — in a cruel and — Walter makes it out, he’ll misguided effort to treat the be welcomed with open arms mange,” his owners wrote in into their home. an online post. So Walter’s new owners “He was like an open sore are soliciting donations to get when we found him,” added the pup through this heart- Keenan Juska, who is also wrenching ordeal. one of the dog’s caretakers “We were looking at each and a DJ who runs the awe- other [in the clinic] saying some “Chances With Wolves” ‘How are we going to handle radio show. “He didn’t have this?’” Juska said. “But once any fur on his legs. He looks you embrace the fact that you like a burn victim.” got this great community in Juska and his compatriots Brooklyn in general — it’s doped the dog up with antibi- helped out a lot.” otics and anti-parasite meds, But Walter still has a long as well as baths to soothe his road to recovery — and re- raw and inflamed flesh. mains in a fragile state. But “After a few days of baths, Juska said that he had be- good meals and lots of love gun to think that it wasn’t and attention from his new just the money that kept Wal- family, Walter seemed to be ter alive. doing really well,” Walter’s The moral support and caregivers wrote. energy — and I’m not usu- But his improving health ally spooky like this — but was short-lived. I really think it has made a On April 11, Walter be- huge difference,” Juska said. gan ignoring food, and his “He went from having no- temperature and electrolytes body care for him to have went into sharp decline. Ac- people from all over the cording to Juska, his body world care.” temperature was in fact so Donations for Walter, low that it didn’t even regis- the severely traumatized ter on the veterinarian’s ther- puppy of Park Slope, can mometer. He was then put in be made through help- a doggy-incubator of sorts, savewalter.blogspot.com. OPERA… Continued from page 1 talking about — it was a What he didn’t expect was world-class tenor,” Man- to be fired — an replaced! cusi said. “He sang every- — just minutes before his thing he was supposed to acclaimed recital. sing. We don’t want to af- “After the show, people filiate ourselves with people came to me and said, ‘That like him — it became a very man’s not a tenor, he’s a poisonous atmosphere.” bass!’ ” Lamonarca told us. Regardless, Lamonarca’s “How could [Mancusi] be so taking the war to court. He blind?” Or, more appropri- claims that there was a ver- ately, tone deaf? bal agreement that he be paid This is where the dispute monthly, and that he was fired becomes a classic case of he for writing up a contract. sang, she sang. “I must be recognized for Mancusi wouldn’t go into my work!” Lamonarca said. details about Lamonarca’s re- “Until then, I will no longer quest to be paid for his vol- represent this museum, which unteer work, but he did deny I have loved, and been fasci- the most heinous of accusa- nated by, for years.” tions. Stay tuned for Act II of “I have no idea what he’s this tragi-comedy. April 23–29, 2010 / iÊ ÀÞÊ*>«iÀÊUÊÜÜÜ° ÀÞ*>«iÀ°VÊUÊÇ£n®ÊÓÈäÓxää AWP 11
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Goldstein was offered just But Goldstein’s big pay- two hours of negotiations on $510,000 by the state. day came with caveats — Wednesday in the chambers If Freddy’s was the “war Goldstein accepts Ratner offer and But now Goldstein will which also apply to his of Justice Abraham Gerges room” for opponents, Gold- receive a check for that wife. in Downtown was Ratner’s stein was their general — an will leave Yards footprint by May 7 amount tomorrow — plus s (E MUST WITHDRAW FROM demand that Goldstein relin- articulate spokesman and be- the remaining $2,490,000 all lawsuits and not file any quish his right to speak out hind-the-scenes player who By Stephen Brown him the last resident of the property via eminent do- from Ratner when he, his others against the Atlantic against the project. helped orchestrate numerous The Brooklyn Paper project footprint — Gold- main last month. wife and small child move Yards project. In the end, Ratner backed protests and legal challenges out. s (E CANNOT ACTIVELY OP- down because “[Gold- to the Atlantic Yards. Daniel Goldstein is now stein accepted the lucrative Goldstein paid $590,000 offer on Wednesday and will for the three-bedroom unit He said he was relieved, pose the project — or as stein] would have walked Now, Goldstein — whose the $3-million man. Photo by Bess by Photo Adler leave the project’s footprint in 2003 — months before but still personally affronted Goldstein explained it, “I away from any offer if he building is in the way of Goldstein bought his After nearly seven years by May 7. Ratner presented his 16-sky- by the $4-billion mega-proj- can’t lie down in front of the lost his First Amendment Ratner’s plans to build the apartment in this build- of steadfast opposition to The move comes after scraper residential, commer- ect — the subject of years bulldozers, which I wasn’t rights,” Rikon said. Barclays Center to house ing on Pacific Street just Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic he was left with no other cial and basketball arena of protest and more than a going to do anyway.” The Goldstein deal comes his Brooklyn-bound Nets before Atlantic Yards Yards — a personal and options once the state con- plan that called on the state dozen lawsuits. s (E CAN NO LONGER BE THE only two days after project — is in the hunt for a new was announced. political protest that made demned his Pacific Street to evict residents through its “If I’m going to be forced spokesman of Develop Don’t opponents lost their main abode. Ratner executives did not comment by our emi- nent deadline. “This money in part has ‘Potato Chip’ critics give promoters an earful to do with me being given an unreasonable amount of time to leave,” said Gold- By Joe Maniscalco Critics who view the am- phitheater without the oper- The animosity later boiled actually one of just three stein. “It was a very nice for The Brooklyn Paper phitheater as nothing more ator’s input. over during the tour of the concert promoters that took home for me. I got mar- The few concert promot- than a commercial land grab Tempers immediately park, located on Surf Ave- Friday’s walking tour, ac- ried, had a child there — ers who actually showed up of public space lambasted the started to flare during a short nue between Ocean Parkway cording to the Parks Depart- it’s perverse to demolish it. for last Friday’s public walk- project for more than an hour, pre-tour presentation. and West Fifth Street, when ment, and Kimball later said It’s upsetting.” ing tour of Asser Levy Sea- frustrating Parks officials and Amphitheater critics in- Sam Kimball, a representa- that he wasn’t sure his com- But, Goldstein added, he side Park heard a lot from making it hard for them to sisted that the community tive for Marquee Concerts pany is “even interested” in could use help on the Brook- the Parks Department about make their sales pitch. is already suffering because turned on Brenner. the amphitheater. lyn real-estate market. how great Borough President The agency is eager to of Markowitz’s annual Sea- “All we’ve heard for an If built, the new amphi- “We’re partial to Fort Markowitz’s plan to build a land a potential promoter side Summer Concert Se- hour is you,” cried Kimball, theater — officially known Greene, Park Slope, Pros- new $64-million amphithe- as soon as possible because ries, and, said opponent Ar- whose company specializes as the “Coney Center” — pect Heights,” he said. “If ater inside the park is going it can not complete a required lene Brenner, the area simply Photo Levin by Ted in music and comedy shows. would eat up virtually all anyone knows of a month- to be — but it wasn’t all mu- Environmental Assessment of “can’t stand” an influx of Opponents of the planned arena in Coney Island “Enough.” of Asser Levy Park’s open to-month rental, that’s what sic to everyone’s ears. the proposed 8,000-seat am- more concert-goers. protested on Friday. 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