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By Natalie O’Neill each other,” said Amber Van Natten, Other Brooklynites proclaim, only The Brooklyn Paper a Greenwood Heights resident whose half-jokingly, that they might have to Ending the G train extension is an boyfriend resides in Greenpoint. “It’s a split if the city nixes G service at Fourth assault on romance that will push many huge disservice to relationships.” Avenue–Ninth Street, Seventh Avenue, straphanging couples into long-distance Her beau, Christopher Moessner, 15th Street–Prospect Park, Fort Hamil- lives near the Nassau Avenue station ton Parkway and Church Avenue. mode, and might even break them up, — a seven-mile, 50-minute trek from “My girlfriend lives in Park Slope and lovebirds say. her home that involves planning ahead we’ll have to break up if the G line exten- Busy couples that depend on the at-risk and packing a bag. sion stops,” James Botha wrote on a peti- G train extension — which provides one- If the Metropolitan Transportation tion backing the additional G stops. seat service between North and Brown- Authority cuts service at the five stops The extension of the G only began two stone Brooklyns — worry that chopping in Park Slope, Windsor Terrace and and a half years ago when the MTA started Photo by Elizabeth Graham the subway line will make cross-borough Kensington, dating would become much a lengthy overhaul of the Culver Viaduct LOVE ON THE LINE: Brooklyn lovebirds like Amber Van Natten and relationships the third rail of dating. Save the G tougher for the couple. that prevented the agency from turning the Christopher Moessner rely on the G train extension to see each other. “It would be almost impossible to see And they’re not alone. See LOVE on page 5 A BAD CATCH Odds are against Anglers ﬁ shing illegally in Propect Park By Natalie O’Neill only pond out of the park. The Brooklyn Paper Meadows of “It’s a contrived operation — they don’t want to risk getting casinos in Coney Lawless anglers are up to caught,” said goose-saving park something fishy again in Pros- By Daniel Bush to turn into a glitzy, year-round pect Park: stashing illegal tools watchdog Ed Bahlman. The Brooklyn Paper tourist destination — but pols to facilitate an elaborate fish- The cooler discovery comes who are gambling on gambling smuggling operation, wildlife after Bahlman and his park-pa- Casino-lovers want Albany lovers claim. trolling partner Anne-Katrin Ti- legislators to roll the dice on say a more likely place for black- Someone stowed a cooler tze rescued, reported, and reha- Coney Island, but lawmakers jack and baccarat in New York containing illegal barbed hooks bilitated dozens of lake-dwelling who legalized seven Vegas-style City will be Aqueduct Racetrack, — devices that have killed and SHAME creatures after encounters with gaming rooms in the state last where joker poker machines al- wounded dozens of swans, geese fishermen and fishing equip- week say the odds are stacked ready rule the day. and ducks, not to mention fish — ment , including avian celebrity against the People’s Playground the state should allow a Board- “There’s a strong preference on the northwest side of the park’s in a bucket then zipped inside a “Beaky,” who was disfigured in Community Newspaper Group / Natalie O’Neill becoming Brooklyn’s gambling walk Empire to rise up in Co- for casinos to get built in places lake, near Lakeside Center. black cooler with a strap, believed a tragic run-in with a hook . Ed Bahlman discovered mecca. ney in order to draw even more where we already have racinos,” Park watchdogs discovered to be used to covertly transport Barbed hooks have a sharp, banned fishing hooks stuffed Residents and beachgoers say visitors to an area the city wants See CASINO on page 12 three of the banned hooks stuffed fish from the catch-and-release- See FISHING on page 12 in a cooler in Prospect Park. Watch those spaces City wants to cut mandatory parking The Avalon for new Downtown developments

By Kate Briquelet effort to cut the number of opment harder to do.” The Brooklyn Paper parking spaces required for Real estate investors say The Brooklyner The city wants to drasti- new market-rate housing de- that the city’s current rules cally reduce the number of velopments and completely create half-empty car de- parking spaces required at eliminate mandatory park- pots. DKLB BKLN Downtown residential de- ing at below market-rate At the 42-story Avalon velopments — elating both buildings. Fort Greene, only half of its builders and transit advo- “Every developer out there 253 spaces are taken. The Brooklyner, DKLB BKLN, Photo Callan by Tom cates who claim bulky ga- would love to see Brooklyn rages raise rents and are un- with reduced parking mini- and the Oro reported simi- der-used wastes of space. mums,” said David Behin, a lar vacancies. Under the Department of partner at MNS, the real-es- David Kramer, principal Braaains... City Planning’s proposal, tate company that marketed at Hudson Companies, called The undead hit Clinton Street on Tuesday as dozens of actors decked out which will likely be presented the Furman Street condo One the current zoning rules in- 491 units; iit 365365 units;i 631631 units; iti in zombie costumes and makeup stormed Brooklyn Heights for a New York within a few months, Down- Brooklyn Bridge Park. “At the sane. 160 spaces, 126 spaces, 253 spaces, Lottery commercial. town would spearhead a city end of the day, it makes devel- See SPACE on page 12 52 are taken 63 are taken 126 are taken Frisky business Happy trails Williamsburg is a stop-and-frisk hot spot Park do-gooders build path By Aaron Short frisked 17,566 people last year the Williamsburg arts group El to notorious public sex spot The Brooklyn Paper — using the controversial po- Puente. “Young people used to By Natalie O’Neill Williamsburg leaders are lice practice more than all but be put in detention, now they’re The Brooklyn Paper getting put in cuffs.” furious with police for ag- four precincts citywide — even A quirky band of do-gooders gressively searching tens of as crime rates in the commu- The 10-year-old NYPD tac- built a path to a public sex spot thousands of neighborhood nity continue to decline. tic allows cops to stop anyone in Prospect Park to keep horny residents in the name of pub- “It’s not only illegal but to- they believe looks suspicious, woodsmen from trampling na- lic safety. tally immoral and contrary to may be armed, or exhibits un- ture while knockin’ boots. Cops in Williamsburg’s what the city stands for,” said usual behavior, question them, Litter Mob, a group of trash- 90th Precinct stopped and Luis Garden Acosta, head of See FRISKY on page 12 collecting volunteers, built a 50-foot-long wood-lined path atop an overgrown trail last week to prevent horndogs from damag- ing soil and killing plants while searching for the forest’s equiv- alent of an hourly motel. A drug deal? The group — which has cleaned up pounds of condom wrappers, Community groups bid to Photo by Stefano Giovannini lube packets and other kinky un- GREEN DESIGN: Eco-artist Jenna Spevack plants mentionables — hopes the path cheap and healthy greens in her living room. will keep any clothes-off activi- turn Pﬁ zer land into housing ties on-trail in the Midwood sec- Photo by Bess Adler ROAD TO JOY: Marie Viljo- By Aaron Short — including St. Nicks Alliance, tion of the park. “I don’t care if people have sex en fixed up a path to a well The Brooklyn Paper Los Sures, United Jewish Care, — but all the little trails they leave known outdoor sex destina- Six Brooklyn community Churches United for Fair Hous- Couch potato tion in Prospect Park — to behind are really bad for the for- groups have offered to buy Pfizer’s ing, Bridge Street Development est floor,” said Marie Viojen, a stop horndogs from stomp- last remaining properties in Wil- Corporation, Bedford-Stuyvesant Growing veggies in furniture photographer and park advocate ing on nature. liamsburg for $10 million in hopes Restoration Corporation — hopes who heads the group.

Photo by Stefano Giovannini of building hundreds of units of to team up with Gowanus devel- By Kate Briquelet Jenna Spevack, an artist and The path will help prevent soil land, near the carousel by Cen- A coalition of neighborhood below-market-rate housing. oper Monadnock Construction The Brooklyn Paper professor at City Tech, is turn- erosion, protect tree roots, and ter Drive, has long been a spot organizations wants to buy A conglomeration of Wil- to acquire two vacant Wallabout No longer should you feel ing household furniture into vi- keep the park’s flora and fauna for gay cruising. It has also come two Pfizer lots in Southern liamsburg and Bedford-Stuyves- Street lots near Harrison Ave- ashamed about eating things brant mini-farms to prove that thriving, she said. to be known for its piles of trash, Williamsburg. sant neighborhood organizations See PFIZER on page 12 you find under your couch. See VEGGIES on page 13 The hillside patch of wood- See TRAIL on page 13 Ridge panel slams city plan to ‘calm’ 86th Street By Will Bredderman “I object to you using the word The city wants to whittle 86th Street Slowing down speeding cars — tersection a little bit safer.” The Brooklyn Paper ‘calming.’ What you mean is ‘delay- down to one lane in either direction, which are currently unencumbered by But longtime Bay Ridgites dis- A Bay Ridge panel slammed the city’s ing,’ ” Community Board 10 traffic create a 10-foot painted median, expand a wide roadway — is the only way to agreed. Bortnick and many others plan to rip away two lanes of traffic and transportation committee mem- the current parking lanes to accommo- end the carnage, Department of Trans- said that cars are already backed up from a swath of 86th Street, claiming ber Allen Bortnick told a Department date double parked cars, and ban left portation representative Maria Quirk on 86th Street. Under the city’s pro- the Department of Transportation’s of Transportation rep on Wednesday turns from Fourth Avenue onto 86th told the committee. posal, the congestion everyone is al- traffic calming proposal would cause as he panned the city’s recommenda- Street, where city officials say drivers “Taking away a lane won’t lead to ready suffering through would only major gridlock on the heavily traveled tions for 86th Street between Fourth Photo by Steve Solomonson struck 36 pedestrians and five bicy- any jamming,” she said. “Anytime you increase, they claimed. boulevard. Avenue and Shore Road. The city has plans for 86th Street. clists between 2006 and 2010. take away a left turn you make an in- See 86TH on page 6 2 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 March 23–29, 2012

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Sat - 9am to 2pm Red Hook straphangers are Construction snafus By Natalie O’Neill The $32 million Smith– F’d until fall. are the cause of the delay, The Brooklyn Paper Ninth Street station renova- MTA sources told Commu- The Metropolitan Trans- tion includes new canopies and PARKSLOPEVETERINARYCENTERCOM The Great GoogaMooga — a massive music festi- portation Authority will not nity Board 6 district man- val that will soon hit Prospect Park — is off to a not- lighting as part of the city’s File photo Callan by Tom reopen the under-construc- ager Craig Hammerman so-great start. $257.5 million Culver Viaduct tion Smith-Ninth Street sta- this week. Presumed jam band fans waited in a virtual line The F train pulling into rehabilitation project , which tion until September at the The delay outrages Red last Thursday to score access to the two-day concert the Smith-Ninth Street will revamp several other sta- For Those Special earliest — six months after Hook commuters who have planned by the creators of Bonnaroo, but technical station is a sight Red tions by next year. the agency promised the re- few public transportation op- glitches kept them waiting for hours — and left many Hook residents won’t The MTA did not respond open the crumbling transit tions — even when the sta- Occasions In Your Life empty-handed. see until fall, thanks to to requests for comment by Music lovers visited the event’s website at noon, construction delays. hub on the border of Red tion is operable. press time. right when early registration for the free festival be- t#*35)%":4 gan. They filled out digital paperwork and waited — NORTH BROOKLYN but two hours later, many realized their connections had suddenly timed out after they received a message Paul Steely White. t"//*7&34"3*&4 telling them the tickets were no longer available. The memorial bike ride “It was disappointing,” said Crown Heights resi- visited seven memorials, dent Steven Hoffer, a classic rock and bluegrass fan t8&%%*/(4 Road remembrance including one for Mathieu who wasted two hours of his life. “A lot of people were Lefevre, a Bushwick cy- bummed out.” clist who died in a hit-and- It turned out Event Brite, the online ticketing ser- Cyclists and pedestrians mourn deaths run with a truck on Morgan t)0-*%":4 vice that teamed up with concert planners, suffered Avenue last October. Police serious technical problems due to high demand, festi- By Aaron Short controversially closed the val spokeswoman Marisa Wayne said. The Brooklyn Paper case and found the cyclist The food, drink, and tunes fest is expected to bring It was a day of love and partly to blame for the col- 40,000 people to the park’s Neathermead field May rage. lision — even though the 19–20, and even though the event is gratis, wannabe More than 150 cyclists driver who ran him over and concert-goers must register beforehand due to capac- and pedestrians mourned left the scene was not sig- ity restrictions. fellow riders and walkers, nalling when he veered into And many did — or tried to — even though they laying wreaths and flow- the cyclist. For Over 99 Years don’t know which bands, or what type of music, the ers for those who have lost The walk and the bike festival will feature. their lives in car crashes at ride converged at an anon- the Seventh Annual Me- That could be because Superfly Productions, the ymous memorial at Union SATNICK’S morial Walk and Ride on concert’s creators, have worked with the likes of Ra- Avenue and S. 5th Street, FINE JEWELRY Sunday. diohead, Santigold, Feist, and The Roots. right in front of Williams- & WATCHES The foot procession burg’s 90th Precinct head- Plus, the company has earned plenty of buzz for the fancy started on McGuinness foods it will sell in lieu of standard concert chow. quarters at Union Avenue 187 State Street Boulevard in Greentpoint — where Lefevre’s family After failing to get a ticket despite his wait on an where participants paid claim they received the run- (between Court & Boerum) online line, Hoffer emailed concert promoters on Sat- tribute to victims of auto- around from police after the 718-852-1421 urday and got a free ticket to the gig. It’s unclear if all motive collisions includ- 30-year-old artist’s death. Open: Tues-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Sat 11am-5pm of the snubbed music fans got tickets as well. ing Neil Chamberlain , Liz The event was somber, Organizers say music and grub lovers will have more Byrne , and four others who but transportation advo- Watch & Jewelry Restoration On Premises! chances register for Brooklyn’s mini-Woodstock in the were fatally struck on the cates described it as a call coming months, but Wayne did not respond to ques- deadly roadway. to action. tions about how many slots remain available. “New York City is af- “The loss of just one life Event planners are now working to hammer out the flicted with a plague of dan- to dangerous drivers is one early registrations problems caused by Thursday’s com- gerous driving and McGuin- Photos by Stefano Giovannini death too many,” said White. puter faux-pas, according to Wayne. ness Boulevard is one of the (Top) Sully Ross of the New York City Street Me- “It’s high time we saw the “We sincerely apologize to all those who had a frus- most hazardous streets of morial Project rallies the crowd. (Above) Cyclists New York City Police De- trating ticketing process and for any inconvenience,” them all,” said Transporta- ride down Union Avenue for the final stop in the partment finally crack down she said. tion Alternatives director seventh Annual Memorial Ride and Walk. on dangerous driving.” WILLIAMSBURG

of children in this district do middle-class and wealthy stu- not speak English. If you want dents in Williamsburg,” said to be responsive to the com- Williamsburg parent Brooke Success makes bilingual push munity, particularly new im- Parker. “They want to shift migrants coming to the neigh- their focus to the middle class, Controversial charter eyes Spanish-speaking students borhood, then you should not but these charter schools do set a baseline standard.” not appeal to the middle By Aaron Short lish language learners,” said So far, one-third of the class.” The Brooklyn Paper Success spokesman Stefan school’s 700 applicants speak Success Charter Net- A controversial charter Friedman, whose organiza- languages other than English, work gained city approval school slated to open in Wil- tion asked the Department of including Spanish, Mandarin, for its Williamsburg facil- liamsburg guarantees that one Education to alter the school’s and Polish. Success officials ity on March 1, and plans to Affordable Family Dentistry in five of its students will be charter to include the number insist the S. Third Street grade open the kindergarten and first in modern pleasant surroundings English language learners — on Monday night. school will give a preference grade programs in the JHS 50 but school opponents in the But Williamsburg com- to language learners from building this fall. State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) neighborhood’s Latino South- munity leaders fear the lan- Williamsburg, Greenpoint But neighborhood parents Emergencies treated promptly side say that ratio is too low. guage minimum will become and Bushwick before con- sued the charter organization, Special care for children & anxious patients Success Charter Network a quota — allowing the char- sidering students outside of the city, and the state in an WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD ter to appease city enrollment North Brooklyn. attempt to block the school will set aside 20 percent of its • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) enrollment for students who requirements by maintaining But that doesn’t appease for failing to conduct enough • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, Bonding don’t speak English as a pri- a student body of 20 percent some neighborhood parents, outreach in Williamsburg’s Crowns & Bridges (Capping) English language learners, who have long charged that Southside and claiming the • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment mary language, a number its • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings backers claim is higher than no matter what demographic the charter group is not re- school has the backing of the • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) the citywide average of 15 per- changes occur in the neigh- cruiting enough Spanish fam- community. • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) cent and in line with schools borhood. ilies in the area around the Success has continued to Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer in its district, where 12.5 per- File photo by Stefano Giovannini “This is a minimum stan- school, where Latinos make recruit parents of school-age 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens cent of kids don’t speak Eng- Opponents of the Success Charter Network have dard,” said Luis Garden up 65 percent of the popula- children in Williamsburg this 624-5554 624-7055 lish at home. slammed the school group for not catering to La- Acosta, head of Williams- tion, according to 2010 Cen- month in advance of the city- U Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking “We’re doing this as a way tino students — going as far as slapping critical burg arts organization El sus data. wide enrollment application and insurance plans accommodated to increase access for Eng- stickers on Success subway ads. Puente. “A high percentage “They’re trying to poach deadline on April 1.

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Train pain Payday 90TH PRECINCT A subway marauder Three knife-wielding punched a man on a New Lots goons beat and robbed a man Southside–Bushwick Avenue-bound 3 train and stole on 79th Street on March 13 Bat men Knife attack on 2 train his phone on March 13. — taking $4,500. Thugs with baseball bats The 28-year-old victim The victim told police that attacked a man and demol- mately 45 minutes later, she 84TH PRECINCT Schooled told cops he was on the train he was between Fifth and Sixth ished his car on Maujer Street A man was arrested for realized the wallet was miss- playing video games on his avenues at 2:30 am when he on March 12. Brooklyn Heights– stealing a toy school bus from ing from her purse. POLICE BLOTTER mobile at 11:30 pm when was ambushed by the trio. One The 21-year-old victim told DUMBO–Boerum Hill– a Washington Street store on Macy’s caper the train stopped at Atlan- of the thugs held a rag over police he was sitting in his Downtown March 12, police said. A thief was arrested for Find more online every Wednesday at tic Avenue. the man’s eyes, while putting Dodge Caravan near Graham Cut and run A witness told police stealing clothes from the BrooklynPaper.com/blotter That’s when the thief a knife to his neck. Avenue at 11 pm when the ma- whacked him in the face and “Don’t move, don’t do any- A knife-wielding crook that the alleged toy thief Fulton Street Macy’s on rauders jumped out of a black yelled, “Why you stole my thing stupid,” the knife-toting robbed a straphanger at a broke into the store at Wa- March 18. sedan and began breaking each phone? That’s my phone!” goon barked in Arabic, which of his car’s windows. Hoyt Street subway station ter Street at 3:30 am. Cops The alleged clothes crook 78TH PRECINCT 77TH PRECINCT The perp stayed on the the victim understood, while Then one ruffian pulled on March 18. who responded to a burglary entered the department store Park Slope Prospect Heights call at the store arrested a train, police say. the other thieves stripped the the victim out of his car, The victim said he was between Lawrence and Bridge Two bad Push over man of his valuables, includ- swung the bat at his arms, on a Crown Heights-bound man who they said had the streets at 6:50 pm. Employees Money grab toy bus. A group of teens beat up Jerks robbed a drunken ing the cash, two cellphones, and stole his iPhone and $200. 2 train that was pulling into said she tried leaving with Some jerk lifted a wom- and a set of keys. a straphanger near Flatbush man on Dean Street on an’s pocketbook from under The thugs then got back into the station at Hoyt and Fulton Wallet snatch $1,275 worth of clothes at 8:30 Avenue on March 18. March 18. — Colin Mixson their car and drove away. streets at 4:50 am when the A sneaky crook stole a wom- pm, but was stopped by a se- a stroller on Atlantic Avenue The 32-year-old victim The 48-year-old victim and scored $1,000. Playing house thief tried to steal his wallet. an’s wallet inside of a Fulton curity guard. told cops he was riding a told cops he was between 94TH PRECINCT The man fought back, but the Street store on March 12. Later that night, police The 46-year-old victim A robber stole a woman’s Manhattan-bound 2 train Carlton and Sixth avenues told cops that she was in a purse inside her own build- crook sliced his hand with a The victim told cops she arrested a woman who they near the Eastern Parkway at 3:15 am when a few men Greenpoint–Northside pen knife, grabbed the wal- entered the store at Gallatin said had the clothes. building near Vanderbilt Ave- ing on S. Fourth Street on station at 12:15 am when pushed him and took $500 nue at 1:30 pm when her hus- Run this March 16. let, and fled the train. Place at 4:45 pm. Approxi- — Daniel Bush five teenagers approached and his cellphone. band called her cellphone. Two vicious robbers The victim told cops she him. One of them whacked Kids these days She set her purse under her stole an 18-year-old man’s was in the elevator of the build- him in the mouth, snatched iPod and stabbed him with A group of kids busted the stroller and met her husband ing near Berry Street at 3:10 his $500 iPad, and they all a knife on Bedford Avenue mirror of a car on Eastern outside. When she returned, am. When she got to her floor, ran off the train at the Ber- Why Choose Parkway on March 13. her cash, cards, and Black- on Mach 12. the goon grabbed her purse gen Street station — leav- The victim told cops she Berry were gone. The victim told cops he was and ran down the stairs. ing the poor guy with cuts was stopped between Under- — Kate Briquelet near N. Fifth Street at 8 pm, She followed him, but he “A Good Plumber”? on his face. hill and Washington avenues when the thugs approached shouted, “Go away or I’ll Ruby Thursday at 6:25 pm when the kids ran and knocked him down. shoot you,” got on his bike, 68TH PRECINCT “Run this s---!” one said, A scoundrel stole a bejew- into her car and smashed her and rode away. while the other took the vic- eled bracelet from an apart- driver’s-side mirror. Bay Ridge–Dyker Heights tim’s iPod and headphones, as Bottle rocket ment on St. Marks Place on Extra spicy Gun drop well as $10 from his pocket. Two violent thugs shat- March 15. A gun-toting man dropped A would-be thief tried to The knife-wielding thug then tered a bottle over a man’s The 25-year-old victim his weapon on Washington rob a woman on Narrows Av- slashed the victim’s left shoul- head and stole his backpack told cops she left her home Avenue on March 17. enue on March 18 — but was der before both fled. on Broadway on March 16. near Fourth Avenue at 7:15 thwarted after she hosed him Cops said the man was Handball hurt The victim told police he am, returned at 9 pm, and near Park Place at 11:15 pm with pepper spray. was near Rodney Street at discovered that her ruby when he dropped his firearm The victim told police that An out-of-control hand- 6:15 am when the duo ap- bracelet, an engagement ring, on the ground. He fled before she was near 79th Street at ball player struck a 19-year- proached him. One shouted, and four Mac laptops worth cops could find him. 5:23 pm when the goon ap- old in a fight on the McCa- “F--- you!” and struck the $6,000 were all gone. proached her from behind rren Park handball courts on A Good Plumber Inc., with over 20 years of experience in — Eli Rosenberg man’s forehead with a glass the plumbing and heating industry has built our reputation There was no sign of and tried to steal her jew- March 13. bottle. The jerks then took on recommendations. That reputation has grown due to our forced entry — and only two elry and cellphone. The ta- The victim told police he his bag, which had $130, and other people have keys, she 88TH PRECINCT bles were turned when the was at the park near Driggs reliable, honest and affordable service. Honesty means never ran away. told cops. 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March 14. on March 14. on Narrows Avenue on went to Woodhull Hospital The victim told police he A worker at Miriam, near s$RUGAND"ACKGROUND4ESTED s&ASTAND#LEAN3ERVICE The 62-year-old victim March 18. for treatment. was near Boerum Street at %MPLOYEES Prospect Place, told cops that told police that she was The victim told police 4 pm when the gunmen ap- s(OME0ROTECTION0LANS a thief climbed through a side stopped at Clinton-Washing- that he was between 82nd Slap happy proached him. One grabbed s0ROFESSIONALLY4RAINED-ECHANICS s&ULLY3TOCKEDh7AREHOUSEON window while the eatery was ton at 6:55 pm when the un- and 83rd streets at 11 am Police arrested a 23-year- his hair and another pointed a s3TRAIGHT&ORWARD0RICING 7HEELSv closed at around 1 am, then ruly perp chucked a half-full when one of the thieves asked old who they say slapped a black gun at his head and said, s"EST7ARRANTIES!ROUND s&ULLY,ICENSEDAND)NSURED stole $200. bottle at her face and fled. him for the time. 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The green roofs could fore reaching a deal announced The Brooklyn Paper pop up on public and private this week that allows City Hall The city is rolling the dice buildings, potentially keep- to experiment with the above- on an untested plan to pre- ing rainwater off the streets ground plantings. vent human waste from flow- and out of the sewers. Councilman Brad Lander ing into Brooklyn’s most pol- But some environmental- (D–Carroll Gardens) cheered luted waterways thanks to a ists worry the city might be the proposed greenery — so new agreement with the state relying too heavily on mother long as it doesn’t get in the that delays a required over- nature’s power rather than way of a permanent fix for haul of the borough’s inad- focusing on a complete re- the vile viaducts. $ Instant Cash $$$ equate sewer system. hab of the sewers, which “This is one important part Albany will let the city regularly dump feces into of the broader water qual- spend $4 million to experi- waterways that are so pol- ity solution,” said Lander. ment with gardens, tree pits, File photo Callan by Tom luted they qualify as federal “But I want the city to ac- $ No Obligation and other greenery that could The city hopes new plantings and tree pits will cleanup sites. celerate its long-term con- stop some household sew- catch enough rainwater to keep sludgeways, “It’s all about whether trol process.” age from draining into the including Newtown Creek, from flooding with the city complies with wa- The project is part of a $ Gowanus Canal and New- household waste. ter quality standards — if $2.5-billion, citywide plan We do all the paperwork town Creek during heavy they can do it with green in- to reduce the flow of hu- rainstorms — allowing the plantings can solve the pu- touted the planting plan, say- frastructure, god bless them!” man waste and rainwater Bloomberg administration see trid sewage problem. ing soil and foliage can ab- said Paul Gallay, the presi- using flora. $ No Hidden Costs or Fees if the cheap, low-tech shrubs dent of the environmental or- As the city tinkers with the If the scheme works, the sorb some of the stormwater are a substitute for costlier ganization Riverkeeper. herbal remedy, it will commit brick-and-mortar repairs of foliage could save the city bil- that otherwise overwhelms Others blasted the $1.5 billion to actual sewer the sewers themselves. lions of dollars in sewer up- sewers, forcing a noxious mix Bloomberg administration for repairs across the boroughs. $ We Buy Out Your Existing Lease* Under the deal, City Hall grades. 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We the undersigned, fully committed as we are to a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a safe and secure State of Israel, and the legitimate national aspirations of the Palestinian people, are deeply disturbed by the approach taken by those who advocate for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) against the State of Israel.

While fully cognizant of the deprivations endured by the Palestinian people, we believe that the best path for a resolution lies in face to face negotiations between the parties. Rather than promoting respectful exchange between the parties, the BDS movement looks for simple solutions to complex challenges.

By promoting a comprehensive boycott of the State of Israel, as well as its academic and commercial institutions, the BDS movement advocates a one-sided perspective and response that stands in the way of meaningful dialogue and engagement. In addition, the BDS movement consistently fails to embrace a two-state solution as endorsed by the Obama Administration and the Quartet on the Middle East (led by the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, and Russia).

As people of faith, we will continue to advocate strenuously for both parties to mutually recognize each other’s dignity and inherent rights.

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Rabbi Andy Bachman Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman Reverend David Parsons Congregation Beth Elohim Union Temple of Brooklyn St. John-St. Matthew-Emanuel Lutheran Church Rabbi Carie Carter Reverend Ernest Jones Park Slope Jewish Center Greenwood Baptist Church Rabbi Joseph Potasnik Congregation Mt. Sinai Reverend John Denaro Rabbi Serge Lippe St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Rabbi Samuel Weintraub Kane Street Synagogue Reverend Jude Geiger Reverend Doctor Daniel Meeter First Unitarian Congregational Society Old First Reformed Church

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stories behind all these peo- from Russia and possibly Po- ple,” he said. “They’re no lon- land, but he doesn’t know ger just names on your fam- much else. Beep’s aide is a sleuth ily tree.” For Zustovich, it’s the The Borough Hall wing- fragility of family trees man juggles two or three cli- that makes his cases so en- Markowitz’s wingman solves history’s mysteries ents at once, but does little thralling. FRESH to publicize it. By Kate Briquelet as Marty’s mouthpiece, Zus- lution and a California man “Genealogy brings out all He’s traced his own blood- The Brooklyn Paper tovich works his cases, re- confronting a relative’s crim- the very weak links in your Happy Passover searching long-lost siblings, inal history. line to London in the 1500s existence,” said Zustovich, This Brooklynite spends and a pal’s lineage to 1200s his days as the righthand man bygone property owners, and “What you uncover may who is gearing up for a big France — but he’s still work- to a New York City power- sometime unearthing ancient not make people happy,” Zus- document dump when feds VISIT OUR EXPANDED player, but he moonlights as family secrets. tovich said. “His ancestor was ing on his boss’ backstory. disclose the 1940 U.S. Census a kind of private investiga- “It’s about more than just not only in jail but married “Over the years, my staff — crucial records for cases tor, digging up records, chas- names, dates and facts,” said and divorced at least three has included everyone from in the World War II-era — PASSOVER ing down leads, and solving Zustovich, who became an times.” published authors to attor- on April 2 at 9 am. “These mysteries. ancestral detective two years Sometimes the cases hit neys to nurses,” Markowitz could have been broken at No, we’re not talking about ago. “You get a great deal of close to home — even for said. “So in a borough rich in any time and you would not Jason Schwartzman in the re- satisfaction when you make this hardboiled family de- history, diversity and family exist. It freaks me out every SECTION tradition, it was only a mat- cently axed TV show “Bored a phone call and say, ‘Guess tective. time I think about it.” to Death” — this is the story what? I found your brother In his sleuthing, Zustovich ter of time before we had a Zustovich named his of Mark Zustovich, press sec- or grandmother.’ ” found out that his grandfather genealogist!” company, Baka Genealogy, We have (or will get you) retary to Borough President So far, his clients have had a previous wife and kids The Beep says he’s proud after his storytelling grand- Markowitz by day, genealo- included a Queens resident Photo by Stefano Giovannini that no one talked about. of his spokesman, but re- mother who hailed from everything you need for gist by night. seeking proof of his family Mark Zustovich moon- “It gets very personal when mained mum on his past, Istria. For info, visit www. your Seder Table. When he’s not working ties to the American Revo- lights as a genealogist. you suddenly realize there are claiming his forebears hail istriamark.com.

Resident Maureen Land- traffic calming ideas for 86th fic signs might be something will go ahead with an idea “We’re not just Matzo” ers, who was struck by a car as Street, such as staggering the we might try before we start that’s so unpopular. 86TH ST... she pushed her child’s stroller timing of traffic lights, putting changing traffic patterns,” he “The overwhelming ma- across the street, said that 86th stop signs mid-block, and con- said. jority of phone calls at our Pick Quick Key Food Continued from page 1 claiming that the changes will Street’s traffic problems were structing metal and concrete CB10 is expected to vote on office were against the pro- 5th Avenue/Corner Baltic St. “This is going to be hor- force motorists to behave. killing local businesses. fences to corral jaywalkers. the committee’s recommenda- posal,” he said. rendous,” said resident Tressa “You’re not simply having “I often choose not to Councilman Vincent Gen- tion on March 19, but the city CB10 blocked the city’s Kabbez, fearing that idling the same drivers making the shop along 86th because I tile (D–Bay Ridge) said the could still go ahead with its plan to build a median and * Plenty of Free Parking * vehicles stuck in traffic same decisions, you’re going am afraid,” she said. city should consider CB10’s plan since the board’s opinion ban left turns onto 86th Street would lead to serious air to have different drivers mak- The committee rejected the ideas before making any dras- is only advisory in nature. from Fourth Avenue last year. quality problems. ing better decisions,” said res- city’s proposal with a 7– 4, but tic changes to 86th Street. Yet committee chairman The city eventually backed Some praised the plan, ident Ian Richards. not before firing off a litany of “Adding lights and traf- Brian Kieran doubts the city away from both proposals. INSIDE DINING | PERFORMING ARTS | NIGHTLIFE | BOOKS | CINEMA

MUSIC Marky’s mark Punk’s not dead! Or so says Marky Ramone, the Flatbush- born former drummer for punk pioneers the Ramones, will return to his native borough with his new band Blitzkrieg on April 1 for a one-night-only show at The Bell House, where he’ll resurrected some of the most beloved punk classics in rock ’n roll history. Ramone promises a “set like a barrage, non- stop, 35 or 36 songs,” 32 of them Ramones classics, with more recent Blitzkrieg singles like 2010’s “When We Were Angels” mixed in—and all of them sung by ex- Misfits frontman Michale Graves, who teamed up with Ramone back in 2008. (718) 260-2500 March 23–29, 2012 Ramone — born Marc Steven Bell — was the The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings Ramones’ longest-standing (sitting?) drummer, picking up the sticks after founding member Tommy Ramone retired to become the band’s manager and producer. Graves, in turn, filled the boots of original Misfits singer Glenn Dan- zig in the band’s second-coming in 1995. Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg at The Bell House. [149 7th St., between Second Avenue and Third Avenue, Gowanus. (718) 643-6510] Posher Kosher April 1, 8 pm. $20. For tickets, www.tick- etweb.com. — Will Bredderman These new Jew chews are just in time for Passover THEATER By Sarah Zorn Traif for The Brooklyn Paper Although chef/owner Jason Mar- cus takes plenty of pride in his Jewish ewish food is a lot of things. roots, he joyfully flouts kosher liv- ‘Altruist’ art Comforting. Steeped in tradi- ing at his cozy Williamsburg eatery, J tion. A no-fail fattening agent Traif. Some dishes make the grade for Meet the new protester, same as the old for concerned grandmas all over the Passover — a salad of roasted carrots, protester. world. apples, raisins, feta, greens and sun- A few of Brooklyn College’s thespian What is it not, one would think, is flower seeds — others decidedly did scholars will be lifting the curtain on their stylish. Until now. Some of Brooklyn’s not, such as his signature foie gras with production of Nick Sil- coolest — and youngest — members ham chips and chopped chicken livers ver’s “The Altruists” of the tribe are spinning Bubby’s old with bacon/balsamic toasts, making on March 22, a de- recipes into gastronomic gold, taking for a menu both sinful and virtuous, cade-old farcical ex- schmaltz-laden war horses like latkes, and delicious in equal measure. ploration that feels as matzoh balls, chopped liver, and even Traif [229 South Fourth St. between fresh and contempo- gefilte fish to new culinary heights. So Havemeyer and Roebling streets in rary as Occupy Wall whether you choose to dine out at one of Williamsburg, (347) 844-9578]. Street. these Jewish nouveau destinations, or “Nicky Silver wrote take their goodies to go for an at-home Shelsky’s Smoked Fish [“The Altruists”] in holiday spread, it’s guaranteed that your “No more schlepping,” is the motto 2000, so this play is coming out of the

Passover Seder will be the hottest, hip- at Shelsky’s — a promise that Brook- Photo by Steve Solomonson pest ticket in town this year. lynites will no longer have to travel to 2000 election and all the Lower East Side in search of Jewish the stuff that was going on then and, inter- Mile End appetizing stores of yore. But as much estingly, it has a resonance with this time as It’s odd to think that young guns as the Cobble Hill shop pays homage well,” said director Josh Penzell, on his the- like Rae Cohen and Noah Bernamoff to the classics — like belly lox, white- sis production. could ever be considered the forefa- fish salad, borscht and kippered herring While the play’s setting predates 9-11, the thers of anything, but can you remem- —owner and professional chef Peter economic collapse, and government bailouts ber corned beef and kasha varnishkes Shelsky puts his training to work with of banks and big businesses, the play, and its being chic before the pair opened their Manischewitz braised short ribs, cle- themes, won’t be lost on audience members Boerum Hill delicatessen in 2010? Like mentine/ginger rugelach, and celeriac unfamiliar with the satyr’s origin. it or not, these Montrealites have shaped and sweet potato kugel. Brooklyn College Whitman Theater [2900 the cuisine of the New Brooklyn Jew, Shelsky’s Smoked Fish [251 Smith Bedford Ave. between Campus Road and with house smoked, sustainably sourced St. between Douglass and Degraw Campus Road in Midwood, (718) 951-5666] meat; homemade pickles; and jazzed- streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 855-8817]. March 22–24, 7:30 pm, and March 24–25, 2 up specials like “The Whole Mishpu- pm. $6. For info, visit depthome.brooklyn. cha” — matzoh ball soup with chicken Gold Coast cuny.edu/theater — Colin Mixson stuffed wontons, ramen-style noodles, Delicatessen and chicken galantine. An old-timey deli from the owners Mile End [97 Hoyt St. between Photo by Elizabeth Graham behind hipster havens Cubana Social, BOOKS Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street in Lotza matzo: Mark Dickinson, a cook at Mile End in Cobble Hill, holds the restau- Matchless, Public Assembly and Bar 4? Boerum Hill, (718) 852-7510]. rant’s matzo ball soup. See NEW JEW on page 11 Krauss chat Award-winning author and Brooklyn resident Nicole Krauss will celebrate the forth- coming release of the latest edition “Best Eu- ropean Fiction,” by hosting a conversation with A fresh take the anthology’s editor, MacArthur Genius Grant Award-winning writer Aleksandar Hemon. The anthology, which is the third volume in the an- nually published series, offers one piece of fiction per European coun- on geﬁ lte! try per language, and for gray, unattractive blobs and don’t taste the first time, will fea- By Daniel Bush like fish — let’s be honest,” said Alp- ture an introduction by an American author —

The Brooklyn Paper ern, a Clinton Hill resident who runs the Photo by Joyce Ravid Brooklyn-based company with partners Krauss herself. his ain’t your grandma’s ge- Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Jacqueline Lilin- “These stories are so different from each filte fish. shtein. “Our gefilte fish tastes fresh and other,” Krauss said of the collection. “It’s amaz- T Three foodies are peddling a light and has plenty of flavor.” ing to see how many different styles they are — gourmet and gluten-free recipe for To achieve the impossible, Alp- some are crushingly realistic and others are so gefilte that they say blows the tradi- ern’s team substitutes salmon for carp fantastical; it isn’t a straight anthology.” tional Passover fish dish most Jews in a time-worn recipe that otherwise Krauss explained her reverence for trans- love to hate right out of the water. contains white fish, pike and a mix of Photo by Elizabeth Graham lation, and translators — the anthology, pub- Clinton Hill resident Liz Alp- onions, egg, olive oil, salt and pepper. What a catch: The trio sells Passover gift baskets that feature specialty gefilte fish loaves. lished in English, spotlights writers whose prose ern claims there’s no comparison The kosher for Passover concoctions has been translated from dozens of languages between gelatinous, store-bought don’t use matzoh meal, which con- Jewish home cooking. weeks ago, just in time for the start Alpern said once the business takes — as a primary interest, and as inspiration in chunks of gefilte fish — which are tains gluten, and are baked in long The pals hired Lilinshtein, who of the Passover season. off, Passover meals from Brooklyn her own literary life. usually served cold, straight from loaves, rather than smaller pieces. spent her childhood shuttling back The company’s 24-ounce gefilte Heights to Sheepshead Bay will never “My reading diet depends on translations; the jar — and the high-end gefilte Alpern said the idea started as and forth between relatives in New loaf sells for $20. A 12-ounce loaf is be the same. I’m a charity of translators,” said the author. that her new business, The Gefilte- an inside joke with Yoskowitz last Jersey and Brighton Beach, the neigh- just $12. The Gefilteria also slings “We’re giving people something Nicole Krauss and Aleksandar Hemon at ria, whips up from scratch using lo- summer, but blossomed into a real borhood where gefilte fish goes to homemade borscht, sauerkraut, black they can be proud to serve,” Alp- Book Court [163 Court St. between Pacific cally-sourced salmon and other top- business venture when they realized die, and started cooking for family and white cookies and other specialty ern said. and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, 718) 875- notch ingredients. there might be a high demand among and friends. foods that are packaged in a $27, For more information, visit http:// 3677]. March 25, 7 pm, free. For info, visit “Traditional gefilte fish look like borough foodies for fancy takes on They launched The Gefilteria ready-made Passover gift basket. gefilteria.com. www.bookcourt.com. — Juliet Linderman

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How much trust mystical trio, whose Simone Leigh and Liz Filet of Sole Alforno Bistecca alla Griglia coming to Brooklyn Sun” is more than 70 can we place on our acts are more about Magic Laser, teamed &ILETOFSOLEBROILEDTOPPEDWITH3ALMORIGLIO 'RILLED3IRLOINSTEAK!DDITIONAL this week. Trust us, years old and still rel- eyes? How about humor and shamanic SAUCEWITHASIDEOFROASTEDVEGETABLES up to make “Break- it’s a show you defi- evant. The story fol- those ears of ours? wisdom than card down,” a film featur- DOLCE nitely don’t want to lows a pre-civil rights Explore these themes tricks and disappear- ing opera singer Ali- Pastiera Di Napoletana Traditional Italian Cheesecake miss — you’ll think era black family from with spoken tales by ing acts. “You’ve got cia Hall Moran 4RADITIONALGRAINPASTRY (OMEMADERICOTTACHEESECAKE you’re sitting on a Chicago that wants to scientists, journalists, the setup and the among others, that Profiteroles Bianco e Nero Parfait di Cioccolato Bianco beach somewhere, break out of poverty social workers, come- reveal,” said Louie WHITEANDDARKCHOCOLATE 7HITE#HOCOLATEWILDSTRAWBERRYGELEE examines the psy- sipping a rum cock- — and stay true to dians and, yes, even a Magic. “There’s that chology of famous tail. itself — after coming lawyer. moment before your female breakdowns across a life-changing logic takes over, and Marco Polo Ristorante as seen through a 8 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Wythe Ave. at N. 12th chunk of money, and Union St. between Fifth you short-circuit your pop culture lens. Call for reservations Street in Williamsburg, its themes can be and Sixth avenues in Park brain. That’s the func- (718) 852-5015 Watch the film, then (718) 855-3388]. Tickets, applied to modern- Slope, (718) 638-4816] $10 tion of magic; it takes listen to the artists $28. For info, visit www. ($8 in advance), for info, 345 Court Street at Union Street day, gentrifying you out of your head, explain it! brooklynbowl.com. visit www.unionhallny. in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn. com and into your guts.” 7 pm. Brooklyn Museum 7 pm. Gallery Players [199 8 pm. St. Ann’s www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com [200 Eastern Pkwy at 14th St. between Fourth Warehouse [38 Water St. Washington Avenue in !LLMAJORCREDITCARDSACCEPTEDs&REEVALETPARKING and Fifth avenue in Park between Main and Front Prospect Heights, (718) Slope, (718) 832-0617]. streets in DUMBO, (718) 638-5000]. Tickets, free Tickets, $18 ($14 for stu- 254-8779]. $25, for info, with museum admission. dents). For info, visit visit www.stannsware- For info, visit www.brook- www.galleryplayers.com. house.org. lymuseum.org. NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN FRI, MARCH 23 TAX HELP: Need help with fi ling your returns? LIU Brooklyn is offering to prepare forms for seniors, disabled people and low-income families. Appointment necessary. Bring valid Find lots more listings online at photo ID, social security cards for BrooklynPaper.com/Events dependents and self; income records including W-2s and 1099s and bers of Covenant Ballet Theatre and if possible last year’s returns. Free. CBTB Academy. $20 ($17 seniors 10 am–2 pm. Long Island University and children under 12). 2 and 7 pm. [DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in Kingsborough Community College Downtown, (718) 780-4062]. [2001 Oriental Blvd. at Decatur Ave- “THE SNOW QUEEN”: The Hans nue in Manhattan Beach, (718) 891- Christian Andersen classic, per- 6199], www.covenantballet.org. formed by students. $3. 6 pm. MAGIC SHOW: With award-winning Christ Church Bay Ridge [7301 escape artist Thomas Solomon. Ridge Blvd. at 73rd Street in Bay Free. 2 pm. New York Aquarium Ridge, (718) 745-1551]. [602 Surf Ave. between W. Eighth REDHAWK NATIVE AMERICAN and W. Fifth streets in Coney Island, DANCE TROUPE: Performs art, (718) 265-3448], www.nyaquarium. music, stories and song. $2. 7 pm. com. PS 230 [425 McDonald Ave. at “I LOVE BOB”: 2 pm. See Friday, Church Avenue in Kensington, (718) March 23. 686-9297], www.redhawkcouncil. org. READING, SELINA ALKO: Author of “Every-Day Dress,” and “Skit-Scat MUSIC, “BROOKLYN VILLAGE”: The Raggedy Cat.” Free. 3 pm. Power- multimedia presentation by the House Arena [37 Main St. at Water Brooklyn Philharmonic, featuring art Street in DUMBO, (718) 666-3049], and stories. $20. 7:30 pm. Roulette How sweet it is: Go see author and beloved “Dear Sugar” ad- www.powerhousearena.com. [Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in vice columnist Cheryl Strayed read from her new book, “Wild,” at Downtown, (646) 397-2765], www. NATIONAL DANCE THEATRE COM- bphil.org. powerHouse Arena on March 27. PANY OF JAMAICA: Performance celebrates West Indian culture. $45 “I LOVE BOB”: Slapstick comedy ($36 mezzanine). 8 pm. Brooklyn about the amazing adventures of an OTHER ing new merchandise. Reservations Center for the Performing Arts at ordinary guy. $10 ($6 students). 7:30 are required. Free. 11 am–7 pm. Brooklyn College [2900 Campus pm. Voorhees Theatre [186 Jay St. TAX HELP: State Sen. Marty Golden is Our Lady of Grace [430 Ave. W and Rd., between Amersfort Place and at Tillary Street in Downtown, (718) sponsoring income tax preparation E. Third Street in Gravesend, (718) Kenilworth Place in Midwood, (718) 260-5588]. for seniors; by appointment only. 627-2020], www.ologchurch.com. 951-4500], www.brooklyncenter- BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REGISTRA- Free. 9 am–11:30 am. District offi ce online.org. [7408 Fifth Ave. at 74th Street in Bay BROOKLYN MUTT SHOW 2012: The TION: Free. 8:30 pm. Our Lady of BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REGISTRA- Grace Church [430 Ave. U between Ridge, (718) 238-6044]. Westminster of America, the show is a fundraiser for New York City TION: 8:30 pm. See Friday, March E. Third Street and E. Fourth Street TAX HELP: 10 am to 2 pm. See Friday, 23. in Gravesend, (718) 336-7148], March 23. animal rescue and rehabilitation www.ologchurch.com. organizations. The proceeds will be MIDNIGHT MAGIC: A nine person en- SPRING FLING: Whether hunting for semble bonded by the unwavering ESCORT: Escort features an incred- Easter Eggs, (Saturday 1pm–3 pm); divided between Sean Casey Ani- mal Rescue and the Wild Bird Fund. desire to make you, the listener, and ible cast of musicians whose live set or having breakfast with the Easter the rhythm become one; the secret has gathered accolades from the Bunny, (Sunday 11:30 am) families $25. 11 am. Brooklyn Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in love children of Donna Summer and New York Times, Pitchfork, SPIN, can enjoy the fair. Youngsters color George Clinton serving up an or- and Rolling Stone. Dance into Sat- eggs, enjoy a magic show and have Park Slope, (718) 857-4816], www. brooklynlyceum.com. gasmic feast of funk, disco, electro urday morning like it’s 1975. 11:59 their face painted while parents and soul. 11:59 pm. Brooklyn Bowl pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. peruse the tables of vendors offer- CINDERELLA: Performed by the mem- [61 Wythe Ave. in Williamsburg, in Williamsburg, (718) 963-3369], (718) 963-3369], www.brooklyn- www.brooklynbowl.com. bowl.com.

SAT, MARCH 24 CIVIC CALENDAR SUN, MARCH 25 PERFORMANCE TUES, MARCH 27 (718) 266-3001]. Each woman’s unique Community Board 15. Monthly Community Board 14 PERFORMANCE MUSIC, “BROOKLYN VILLAGE”: 7:30 MUSIC, THE 2012 AUSSIE BBQ: pm. See Friday, March 23. meeting. 7 pm. Kingsborough Environment Committee. Community College [2001 Oriental Australian music festival includes accomplishments MUSIC, CLASSICAL CONCERT: Per- Updates from the renovation of Blvd. at Decatur Avenue in top-notch acts Big Scary, Bonﬁ re formed by the Brooklyn Conserva- the Kings Loews Theater, the Manhattan Beach, (718) 332-3008]. Nights, Voltaire Twins and more. will be highlighted in tory Community Orchestra. $15 Wildlife Conservation Society, and $12. 1 pm. Bell House [149 Seventh ($10 students and seniors). 7:30 pm. the Prospect Park Zoo. 7 pm. WED, MARCH 28 St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, Plymouth Church [75 Hicks St. and District 14 office [810 E. 16th Street (718) 643-6510], www.thebell- a keepsake publication Orange Street in Brooklyn Heights, Community Board 6 Youth/ at Avenue H in Midwood, (718) houseny.com. (718) 622-3300], www.bqcm.org. Human Services/Education 859-6357], www.cb14brooklyn. Committee. Monthly meeting. on May 24, 2012. MUSIC, THE WIZARD OF OZ SING- com. OTHER ALONG: Belt out the soundtrack 6:30 pm. Cobble Hill Community SPRING FLING: 9 am–4 pm. See Sat- to this classic movie, and enjoy Meeting Room [250 Baltic St. 70th Precinct Community Council urday, March 24. meeting. Deputy Inspector Eric Dorothy-themed drinks, trivia and between Court and Clinton streets WOMEN OF VALOR: Tina Giardina, prizes. $10. 7:30 pm. Bell House in Cobble Hill, (718) 643-3027]. Rodriguez’s colorful updates on Morzellia Baity and EJ Emerson will Gala Reception [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Community Board 13. Monthly the not totally mean streets of the be honored as part of Women’s Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], www. meeting. 7 pm. Coney Island area make this event a can’t miss! History Month at a special service. will feature and celebrate some of the thebellhouseny.com. Hospital [2601 Ocean Pkway at 7:30 pm. [175 Lawrence Ave. in Good will offering. 11 am. New Shore Parkway in Coney Island, Kensington, (718) 851-5556]. Utrecht Reformed Church [1831 SALES AND MARKETS 84th Street at 18th Avenue in Ben- borough’s outstanding women. THRIFT SALE: 10 am–3 pm. See Fri- To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] day, March 23. See 9 DAYS on page 10

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first addition to Park Slope’s bur- geoning BBQ row plans to offer up most of their menu during the GASTROPUB ten-day celebration. RERUN THEATER “We’re excited to be a part of this and not changing a thing,” said chef/ owner Lia Forman. “What you’ll Brooklyn is grubbin’ find during Dine In Brooklyn is what you’ll find on our menu every day of the week.” Hungry? Dine In Brooklyn strikes again! We’d rush to make a reserva- tion if the spicy St. Louis-style ribs By Sarah Zorn offering two-for-one deals for the Mmm: Head to Park Slope’s we sampled during the press pre- for The Brooklyn Paper same discounted amount — like Ve- ChipShop to fill up on deep- view are any indication of what suvio in Bay Ridge, The ChipShop friend fish and chips during patrons can expect — as well as re you hungry, New in Brooklyn Heights, Mimi’s Hum- Dine in Brooklyn, through at Strong Place in Cobble Hill for York?” mus in Ditmas Park and 67 Burger March 29. their slammin’ lobster tacos, Jamie “A Those were the words of in Park Slope and Fort Greene. Lynn’s Kitchen in Bath Beach for famed borough gastronome Marty “Brooklyn will soon be the spinach and feta wontons with red Markowitz as he kicked off Dine culinary epicenter of America,” bib-on lobster, or ethnic food from wine marmalade, and Benchmark In Brooklyn 2012 — where from opined the ever-effusive Markow- anywhere on the planet, from Mex- in Park Slope, for short ribs with au March 19th-29th, 200 area restau- itz during a recent press preview, ico to the Middle East, to China, jus and celery root puree. rants will offer special three-course “so whether you’re looking for a Russia, Bangladesh, or even Aus- So as Marty Markowitz would menus at wallet-friendly prices such little French café in Carroll Gar- tralia, nearly 200 restaurants are say — start your engines, foodies, as $25 for dinner or $20.12 (get it?) dens — which is quickly becom- ready to serve you.” your tables waiting! for lunch or brunch. ing the country’s capital of French Fort Reno isn’t looking to cut Dine In Brooklyn, March 19– Some of the borough’s already food, by the way — or you want to any corners during their inaugu- 29th. For more info, visit www. budget-conscious eateries are even want some finger-licking BBQ, or ral Dine In Brooklyn foray — the brooklyn-usa.org.

BAR SCRAWL By Bill Roundy WWW. Going green! RERUNTHEATER.COM James Beard honors ‘Vegetables’ By Juliet Linderman for The Brooklyn Paper Since 1985 ames Peterson doesn’t need to tell you twice J to eat your vegetables — he makes them so delicious, you’ll forget they’re good for you. The seven-time James STEAKHOUSE Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author is celebrating the release of a souped-up version of his successful fifteenth recipe collection chronicling his culinary adventures with tubors, shoots, legumes, leafy greens, and everything earthly in between in “Vegetables,” a massive and comprehensive guide to you-know-what, on March 28 at the powerHouse Arena in DUMBO. Photo by Stefano Giovannini “Vegetables are so visual, Eat your veggies: Chef and cookbook writer perfect for a full-color cook- James Peterson, will celebrate the release of his GREAT STEAKS book,” said Peterson, also an new souped-up “Vegetables” cookbook at pow- amateur food photographer, erHouse Arena on March 28. who photographed the entire GREAT VALUE book himself (save one pic- cause it’s a vegetable book adventurousness is typically ture of cardoons, which his doesn’t mean it’s for vegetar- monotonous diets. Open Tuesday to Sunday dutiful husband snapped in ians — quite the contrary. Pe- “So many people are France), and whose updated terson’s recipes encourage a health-conscious these days, for Lunch, Dinner, Private Parties version of the cookbook in- (not so) healthy dose of pork and vegetables are getting cludes full-color, in addition fat in your vegetable broth, ba- better and better.” 9519 Third Avenue, Bay Ridge to more original recipes. “The con in your Brussels sprouts James Peterson at pow- (Between 95th & 96th Streets) book is to let people know, and duck confit in your baked erHouse Arena [37 Main St. Beauty Bar [249 Fifth Ave., between Garﬁ eld Place and Carroll Street in when they find a strange veg- cabbage to make eating veg- at Water Street in DUMBO, 718-745-3700 Park Slope, (718) 788-8867]. Open Sun - Thu 4 pm–2 am; Fri, Sat 4 pm- etable and come home, how to gies even more appealing to (718) 666-3049]. March 28, 7 www.EmbersBayRidge.com 4am. For more info, visit http://thebeautybar.com/brooklyn/. cook it, but it’s mostly the most green-averse carni- pm, free. For info, visit www. Make no mistake: just be- vores, and maybe even inspire powerhousearena.org.

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Red Star / Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 8pm Tickets: $30-$40 Direct from Russia, this ensemble of 70 singers, dancers and musicians has thrilled audiences worldwide for decades with its dazzlingly athletic folk dances and traditional Russian anthems.

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Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2pm Tickets: $30 Twice the holidays! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! Join funnyman Steve Solomon as he brings to life a cast of more than 30 characters, inspired by his multiethnic upbringing in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. BrooklynCenterOnline.org or (718) 951-4500 APRIL 18-22 Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College DAVID H. KOCH LINCOLN CENTER THEATER 2/5 train to Flatbush Avenue / on-site paid parking available Hotline: 800-818-2393 Sponsored by: Presented by Shen Yun Promotions International ShenYun2012.com/NYC 10 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 March 23–29, 2012

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Grand Reopening at City Reliquary. [370 Metropolitan Ave. between Havemeyer Street and Rodney Street, Wil- liamsburg (718) 782- Reliquary revamped! 4842] April 1. Noon-6 pm. Free. Williamsburg’s weirdest museum reopens with a giftshop dioramas, including a well- By Sarah Zorn timed display of the Green- for The Brooklyn Paper point-made USS Monitor’s battle with the USS Virginia ew museums in Brooklyn in one of the Civil War’s most covet old seltzer bottles, memorable skirmishes. F street signs, and minia- There’s also a scale model of ture models of the Statue of the Staten Island Ferry, which is Liberty, but Williamsburg’s significantly less impressive. City Reliquary, a storefront But Reliquary live-in tour museum dedicated to pre- guide Matt Levy says every serving the neighborhood’s item portrays its own story, history, has proudly shown though his favorites are the off its collections of ephem- more unusual ones, such FREE era and oddities for the past as a subway token with an decade. On April 1, the mu- MTA revenue collector’s ini- seum will celebrate its de- tials imprinted on it. Some- cennial by keeping set hours one discovered the ruse, and seven days a week and un- Great stuff: Eccentrici- the city later fired him. LESSON ties and oddities, in- veiling its newly renovated “It’s a wonderful example IN DESIGNING FOR PRINT gift shop. cluding a brick from the of New York hubris,” said Visitors often notice the Flatiron building, will Levy. “Some get away with dozens of framed portraits of be on display. (Pictured it, and some do not.” 1.Files should be created using CMYK (cyan, Brooklyn Dodger icon Jackie left) City Reliquary pres- But being a New Yorker magenta, yellow, black) not RGB (red, green, blue) Robinson gracing the walls, ident Dave Herman wel- isn’t just about hubris, ac- color mode. World’s Fair memorabilia, vin- comes museum-goers cording to Levy. It’s also 2.Black text should be 0%C, 0%M, 0%Y and tage postcards, and a familiar to the Reliquary’s grand about drawing inspiration 100%K. restaurant sign or two. reopening on April 1. from the city around you, 3.Ideally files should be designed using a vector But the line between collec- no matter who you are. tor and hoarder is a thin one. At the gift shop, customers “This collection is for all based program such as Illustrator or InDesign. 4. “Hoarding is collecting can browse through postcards New Yorkers, whether art- Files should be saved as High Quality Print PDF items without historic value from the collection, handmade ists with a rent controlled-loft files. or preservation,” said City Rel- throw pillows with pigeons on or brand new condo owners 5.If the file is designed to bleed (print to the edge) iquary director Dave Herman. them, and a quilt sewn with on Kent Avenue,” said Levy. than a bleed must be included. So if the finished “Our collection has the power a pattern resembling New “We welcome all of them, re- size of the printed piece is to be 4” x 4” then the of retelling the history of the York’s street grid. gardless of how much rent required file size with the bleed is 4.25” x 4.25” with city and contributes to the And guests can explore your pay or how long you all things intended to bleed extending to those preservation of Brooklyn.” several of the museum’s new lived there.” dimensions and all things not meant to bleed be at least a quarter inch away from those edges. their parts,” said Jesse Goldstein, a vaguely art nouveau aspect to it, This lesson brought to you by the good people at: CUNY PhD student and lecturer, while others draw on sources as and one of the founders of the “Oc- diverse as the Cuban Revolution cuprint” collective, which has been and the Black Panthers. of Brooklyn producing and collecting arresting Many simply play off Ameri- The Occuposters visuals related to the anti-corporate can advertising and movie post- 305 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn (@ Smith St.) movement. “Posters fit in because ers — a connection that is hardly 718.858.0313 Open Monday-Saturday they’re a nice bridge between the subconscious in the mind of their digital and physical spaces.” creators. [email protected] Gowanus art collective is the epicenter The group has been funding it- “As a society we privilege the self through an online campaign visual over all the other senses,” on the website Kickstarter and it said Josh MacPhee, who founded of Occupy Wall Street artistic movement has already surpassed its $16,800 Occuprint with Goldstein and co- goal, with eight days left in the runs the Gowanus archive that gives By Eli Rosenberg effort. it a home. “Images are important The Brooklyn Paper The money, Goldstein says, will to Occupy in same way they are venue be used to fund the group’s printing to other entities: they’re a tool to ccupy Wall Street wants to oc- effort in advance of the May Day cultivate our ideas, they’re adver- th cupy your wall space. protest, as well as the production tisements to come join us, and they rt O A collective of poster print- of a high-end portfolio of screen can also function as warnings to Supplies ers in Gowanus is attempting to prints the group is selling to muse- those that oppose the change we 7A help reignite the social movement’s ums, libraries and archives around desire.” flames for a May 1 “General Strike,” the country. Check out some posters from with a handful of new pin-ups it The posters designed and curated Occuprint, as well as other social 376 hopes will be as arresting as the through Occuprint, whose founders movements, at the Interference Supplies for 7th Ave. image of a ballerina atop a bull also created the all-poster edition Archive (131 Eighth St. #4 be- (bet. 11th & 12th Sts) that kicked off the whole protest of the Occupied Wall Street Jour- tween Second and Third Avenues the Fine Artist, nal in the fall, draw on many tra- Graphic Artist, in September . in Gowanus) on Sundays from Student “Imagery and posters are part of ditions and styles of political post- noon to 5 pm. For more info, or and Children 369-4969 the general mix of culture that helps ers and protest art. to make a viewing appointment, bind people together and make so- Artist Molly Crabapple’s poster email interferencearchive@gmail.

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harder than all the rest. The Sycamore [1118 Cortelyou stage show is electric. With Rd. between Stratford and two independent album Westminster roads in Dit- 9 DAYS... releases, west coast and mas Park, (347) 240-5850], east coast tours, a solid and www.sycamorebrooklyn. Continued from page 8 ever growing NYC fanbase, com. sonhurst, (718) 256-7173]. and the desire to only get 2012 BAY RIDGE ST. PAT- bigger, Turkuaz continues “When I had my stroke, RICK’S DAY PARADE: to sell out venues from San FRI, MARCH 30 Francisco to Manhattan. The parade follows a route TAX HELP: 10 am to 2 pm. down Fifth Avenue to Our 8 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. in Williams- See Friday, March 23. Lady of Perpetual Help WORKSHOP, FUN FRIDAYS: Church at 60th Street at burg, (718) 963-3369], I was afraid life would www.brooklynbowl.com. 4 pm. See Friday, March 23. 5th Avenue. Noon. Brook- lyn Lyceum (75th Street and BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REG- MUSIC, CLASSICAL CON- Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge). ISTRATION: 8:30 pm. See CERT: Lutenist Paul Friday, March 23. O’Dette. $15. 7 pm. PS 321 WORKSHOP, COMPOST FOR (180 Seventh Ave. at First never be the same.“ BROOKLYN!: Haul your Street in Park Slope), www. cast off egg shells, your neighborhoodclassics.com. apple cores, your wilted TUES, MARCH 27 MUSIC, NIGHT OF ELIZABE- carrot tops yearning to be BINGO NIGHT: 11 am. See free to Kensington’s volun- THAN MUSIC: Benefi t con- New York Methodist is one of the only hospitals in Brooklyn Monday, March 26. cert with composers John teer run compost! Free! 1 – READING, CHERYL 3 pm. Newkirk Community Dowland, Anthony Hol- STRAYED: Beloved advice borne and Daniel Bacheler with the latest technology to treat and reverse strokes. Garden (Newkirk Avenue columnist for The Rumpus’s and E. Eigth Street in Kens- at PS 321. $15. 7 pm. PS “Dear Sugar,” and author 321 [180 Seventh Avenue ington), compostforbrook- of “Wild” will read from Speedy diagnosis and expert treatment are crucial when lyn.org/drop-off-hours. in Park Slope, (646) 536- her new book. Strayed will 7864], www.ps321.org. NATIONAL DANCE THE- be joined by Pam Houston, BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REG- dealing with a stroke. Should you ever experience one, ATRE COMPANY OF author of “Contents May JAMAICA: 3 pm. See Sat- ISTRATION: 8:30 pm. See Have Shifted.” Free. 7 pm. Friday, March 23. you’ll get the fastest, most qualified care possible at New urday, March 24. PowerHouse Arena [37 CONCERT, “CURIOUSER Main St. at Water Street in MUSIC, GRAHAM PARKER York Methodist Hospital. The latest drugs,and the most & CURIOUSER: An Op- DUMBO, (718) 666-3049], AND IAN HUNTER: Ian era-Burlesque Circus in www.powerhousearena. Hunter of Mott the Hoople Wonderland”: An “Alice com. and Graham Parker match sophisticated technology are tools used by our highly up for an evening of quint- in Wonderland”-inspired BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REG- tribute to David Del Tredici essential English rock. $30. trained neurosurgeons to remove blood clots and reverse ISTRATION: 8:30 pm. See 9 pm. Bell House [149 Sev- presented by OPERAtion Friday, March 23. stroke effects up to twelve hours from the onset of symptoms. Brooklyn. $20 online, $25 enth St. at Third Avenue in at door. 8 pm. Galapagos Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], Art Space [16 Main St. at WED, MARCH 28 www.thebellhouseny.com. Permanent damage can often be prevented and a full Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 222-8500], www.gala- WORKSHOP, HOMEWORK recovery is possible. pagosartspace.com. HELP: Children get after SAT, MARCH 31 TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS: school help with assign- Toots Hibbert is one of the ments. Free. 4:30 pm. 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Brooklyn Bowl Clinton streets in Brooklyn (888) 606-9255], www.big- [61 Wythe Ave. in Williams- Heights, (718) 489-5200]. onion.com. burg, (718) 963-3369], www. READING, LAREN GROFF: brooklynbowl.com. Author of “Arcadia.” Free. OTHER BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REG- 7:30 pm. Greenlight Book- TAX HELP: 9 –11:30 am. See ISTRATION: 8:30 pm. See store [686 Fulton St. be- Saturday, March 24. Friday, March 23. tween S. Elliott Place and TAX HELP: 10 am to 2 pm. S. Portland Avenue in Fort See Friday, March 23. Greene, (718) 246-0200], PROM DRESS COLLECTION: MON, MARCH 26 greenlightbookstore.com. LACE is hosting the sec- BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL REG- ond annual collection for READING, RADIO PLAYS: ISTRATION: 8:30 pm. See dresses for girls from pre- Crazy 88 productions Friday, March 23. schoolers to high schoolers presents fi ve plays writ- to be used as graduation ten by Terry Quinn. Free. and prom dresses. Also 12:20–1:45 pm. St. Francis THURS, MARCH 29 included is shoes, acces- College [180 Remsen St., WORKSHOP, ENGLISH CON- sories and for step up between Court and Clinton students in pre-school. streets in Brooklyn Heights, VERSATION: 1 pm. See Tuesday, March 27. Free. 6:30–10:30 pm. South (718) 489-5200]. Oxford Theatre (138 S. BINGO NIGHT: Bring your WORKSHOP, COMPOST FOR Oxford St. in Fort Greene), luck. $3. 6:45 pm. St. BROOKLYN!: 3 pm–5 pm. leadingladies.org. See Sunday, March 25. Columba RC Church Au- REMAKES AND REVERSE ditorium [2245 Kimball St. TAX HELP: 6–8 pm. See Sat- SHOTS: Amie Siegel in Avenue U and Avenue V urday, March 24. conversation with Michael in Marine Park, (718) 338- READING, JAMES PETER- Almereyda: Amie Siegel 6265]. SON: Author of “Veg- presents The Sleepers, a MUSIC, TURKUAZ RESI- etables” will release a new fi lm that voyeuristically ex- DENCY AT BROOKLYN version of his award-win- plores the space between BOWL: Free. 7 pm. Brook- ning cookbook. 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By Natalie O’Neill raising categories include friendly hotel, and can pe- The Brooklyn Paper “curliest tail” and a Star ruse booths with informa- Wars character look-alike tion about doggy diets and rooklyn has its own contest (which is not unlike apparel. The cast members doggone pooch show Westminster’s Pekingese cat- of “Doggie Moms,” a real- B — for mutts and mis- egory — oh, snap!). ity TV show, will also be in fits, not purebreds and per- Expect a quirky cast of the house. fectionists. characters: there’s Beatrix It’s fitting a contest for Brooklyn Lyceum will Honey Badger, a Chihuahua- Brooklyn, where eccentric- host its third-ever “Brook- mix with a talent for eating ities — both the human and lyn Mutt Show” — Westmin- underwear; Dude, an 11-year- pooch kind — are not just tol- ster’s unofficial wacky cousin old Collie-mix, who is vying erated; they’re celebrated. — with categories such as for “Sexy Senior”; and Bun- “In Brooklyn, we’re all Check out our exciting new “best beard,” “best kisser,” ker, a Ridgeback-mix who last basically mutts,” Fishman and best Mayor Bloomberg year won best kisser. said. doppelganger. “A dog’s best feature isn’t “Brooklyn Mutt Show,” Summer Workshop Series! “The more ridiculous the that he’s perfect,” said Lisa at the Brooklyn Lyceum [227 better,” said Regan Fishman, DeMazza, Bunker’s pooch Fourth Ave. near President creator of the March 24–25 mama. “That’s why this show Street in Park Slope, (718) ENROLL NOW! event. “It’s not really about is so fun.” 857-4816], March 24-25, 11

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preventive action,” said Cym- and development,” said res- ing casinos to Coney Island “Boardwalk Empire” ran casi- browitz, who nevertheless ident Ralph Sternblitz. “It’s — and floated a plan to turn nos in Gravesend and Brighton SPACE... CASINO... voted for legalizing casino a good idea.” Coney into a gambler’s par- Beach starting in the 1860s, but gambling. Assemblyman Alec Brook- adise back in January. the party stopped when gam- Continued from page 1 hoods to consider parking Continued from page 1 cited a 1999 report by the Na- Even Gov. Cuomo is lay- Krasny (D–Coney Island), who “If serious discussions be- bling was outlawed in 1910. “In certain locations it’s reforms, as planners work said state Sen. Diane Savino tional Gambling Impact Study ing his chips on Aqueduct, voted for the gambling bill, said gin on bringing a casino to Proposals to end the ban great to have parking and to shift housing growth to (D–Coney Island) who backed Commission that found that where he recently proposed the amusement area would ben- New York City, Coney Island have resurfaced over the years. it’s a profit center, but other denser, mixed-use areas. the casino law. residents in areas within 50 building a massive conven- efit from a casino. is a natural and should be part In the 1970s, the Coney Island locations it becomes pro- But not everyone is on And other legislators think miles of casinos have a greater tion center that would expand “Coney Island could be a of any proposals on the table,” Chamber of Commerce backed hibitively expensive,” aid board with parking reduc- casinos at Coney is a losing chance of coming down with the digital gaming that al- great candidate,” he said. “If Markowitz said last week. a plan to bring casino gambling Kramer, whose J Condo- tions. bet that would bring with it a gambling addiction. ready is played there. residents really want it I’ll If Markowitz’s dream to Coney Island, and even hung Prospect Heights resi- minium in DUMBO has other vices, including pros- “Once the additional rou- Still, some Brooklynites push for it as an economic comes true, it wouldn’t be the a banner by the Belt Parkway dents are outraged that the 267 units and 320 park- titution and drugs. lette wheels are spinning and are hopeful that a casino development piece.” first time Coney Island was rife reading, “Welcome to Coney ing spaces — but only 37 developer of a 55-unit apart- Assemblyman Steve Cym- the craps tables are function- ment across from the Bar- would open in Coney. Borough President Marko- with gamblers: a real-life ver- Island, the Perfect Resort for percent of tenants actually browitz (D–Sheepshead Bay) ing it will be too late to take “A casino would bring jobs witz is also a big fan of bring- sion of Nucky Thompson from Casino Gambling.” rent them. clays Center doesn’t want to Zoning rules in parts include parking — claiming that new tenants will of Downtown require off- take up street parking in munity in mind as it plans Triangle that calls for 1,895 to put housing in South Wil- complement each other. street parking for as much an area already that will its future. units of housing — 900 of them liamsburg, but St. Nicks Alli- “The city wants housing,” as 50 percent of units. Even soon be f looded with arena PFIZER... Neighborhood leaders, in- below-market rate — on that ance’s housing director Frank said Lang. “They’re rezon- though some spots that aren’t crowds. cluding Councilwoman Diana 31-acre plot of land. Lang, whose group was not ing all kinds of areas. Why used by building residents Continued from page 1 quarters on Flushing Avenue Reyna (D–Williamsburg), ap- Some of the plaintiffs in that among those that sued the city, wouldn’t the city want to get Reducing parking re- and turning it into a food man- become hourly parking or quirements might rile nue and construct as many plauded the proposal. lawsuit are part of the new bid said the developments could this done?” get leased by neighbors, sup- as 840 residences. ufacturing mecca. “I believe Pfizer should some motorists, but it has St. Nicks Alliance director porters of the city’s plan say put transit activists and The pharmaceutical giant commit and invest in the com- there are simply too many put the block-long parcels the Michael Rochford believes the munity that was home to it for Brown”-style cooler pass-off wealthy developers on the scale of the lots makes them an vacant parking spaces. market late last year without many years,” said Reyna. “It so the culprits look less con- same side. attractive investment. City reps acknowledge disclosing a price, flustering scpicuous when they haul “We’re a very transit rich “These parcels are among should look to build a com- FISHING... that current parking rules some neighborhood leaders city,” said Kate Slevin, exec- the largest and last pieces prehensive plan alongside the fishing poles and dead fish are also a barrier to afford- who hoped the company would Continued from page 1 some fishermen have knocked utive director of the Tri-State of vacant undeveloped land community.” from the park. able housing, since develop- make a deal to develop housing backwards-jetting metal down fencing to find more Transportation Campaign. in North Brooklyn,” said The properties are within an “We need more en- ers can’t recoup costs if res- point designed to impale a secluded angling areas. “The idea that we require before shopping them. Rochford. “The zoning has area of Williamsburg known forcement,” he said. “This idents can’t afford to lease On a recent visit to the a certain amount of park- Both properties are cur- to be changed and that’s a as the Broadway Triangle, bor- fish at the mouth, making shouldn’t be happening.” spaces. ing construction instead of rently zoned for industrial use risk and the land has to be dered by Flushing Avenue, catch-and-release difficult. lake, The Brooklyn Paper Park spokesman Paul Nel- Downtown will be one a contribution to the transit and are extensively polluted, cleaned because it’s a brown- Broadway, and Union Ave- The hooks are forbidden by spotted a fisherman with a son said the Prospect Park Al- of the city’s first neighbor- system is puzzling.” but developers have already field, but we believe it can nue — just west of the city- state law in city parks. bucket in hand, trampling a liance is working with fish- had luck with other Pfizer be brought to standards for owned industrial proper- After several reports of gate to find an off-trail, iso- ing groups to educate anglers CALL TO ADVERTISE: (718) 260-4552 properties, snatching up the affordable housing.” ties that have become one of wounded waterfowl, the lated catching nook. about rules, but said he was drug maker’s longtime head- A Pfizer spokesman did Brooklyn’s most controversial Prospect Park Alliance re- The black cooler discov- not aware of any specific not comment on the bid for urban planning debates . sponded by installing about ered by park watchdogs has plans to increase enforcement land his company has owned Nearly 40 community 30 green signs detailing fish- been spotted at multiple lake- as fishing season hits. for more than a century, but groups filed a lawsuit against ing rules in the park last sum- side locations, leading Bahl- “I can tell you we take il- said the pill-makers intend to the city and two developers , mer. man to believe several fish- legal fishing very seriously,” www.NYParenting.com keep the interests of the com- halting a plan for the Broadway But in the months since, ermen are running a “Jackie he said.

black, one third were Latino, with at-risk youth in cen- these young people and they and 88 percent of them were tral Brooklyn, claims teens feel like this is everyday life FRISK... innocent of any crime, ac- he works with have been because they’re young men of cording to New York Civil stopped and frisked for do- color,” said Ramos. “They ac- Continued from page 1 people when they should be Liberties Union stats . ing little more than walking cept that’s what the police do, and search them. doing real police work.” Williamsburg activist to his meetings. without knowing they have The 90th Precinct, which Officers from the 90th Juan Ramos, who works “We see how that dejects some rights.” is roughly bounded by Kent Precinct declined to com- Avenue, Flushing Avenue and ment, but NYPD Commis- Metropolitan Avenue, appar- sioner Ray Kelly defended ently embraced the policy, stop-and-frisk at a City Coun- halting and searching about cil hearing last week, say- Making two people per hour on av- ing the controversial tactic erage. reduces crime . Cops in Williamsburg “People are upset about be- better trailed the 75th Precinct in ing stopped, yet what is the East New York which had answer?” said Kelly. “What 31,100 stops, and the 73rd Pre- have you said about how do cinct in Brownsville, which we stop this violence? What choices in have 25,167 stops, according have leaders of the commu- to data analyzed by the New nities of color said? What is York Civil Liberties Union and their strategy to get guns off life can leaked to the Daily News. Those neighborhoods are the street?” beset with some highest crime Cops on the street sup- rates in the city, but Williams- port the tactic, but admit occur at burg has recorded a steady de- that carrying it out can be a crease in felonies — including challenge. murders, assaults, rapes, rob- “It’s a one-on-one encoun- ter and you hope every en- any age. beries, burglaries, car thefts, among other major crimes — counter with the public is a Where every family matters and where positive one,” said 94th Pre- over the past decade, register- EXPERIENCED, LICENSED, PARK SLOPE PSYCHOTHERAPIST New York parents ﬁnd help, info and support. ing 2,014 criminal complaints cinct Deputy Inspector Ter- in 2001 compared to 1,736 in- ence Hurson, whose North- CAN HELP YOU SORT OUT LIFE’S ROADBLOCKS. cidents last year. side and Greenpoint officers North Brooklyn activists did not use stop and frisk as SPECIALIZATION IN LGBT ISSUES Great articles, a happening calendar, say the practice targets young much as his neighbor to the CERTIFIED IN FAMILY AND COUPLES THERAPY informative directories and ticket give-a-ways. men of color and alienates south. “In essence you’re ac- them from police officers. cusing the person with con- AFFORDABLE SLIDING SCALE. 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You guys made toured the country as a moti- land used to preach every RD: Not at all. They’re a The Brooklyn Paper Rich Donnelly was bubbling you’ve been in the Cyclones’ the wild card, but dropped two vational speaker. What have day — and I was with him big league team, you know? Forget money, forget fame, over when he was told last front car before. How great is out of three to the hated Staten you been telling your guys in for 14 years. He used to say I’ve been a big of [Nets coach] it to have the best job in base- Island Yankees and failed to the off-season to keep them fo- that we’re not playing against forget the major leagues: man- week that he would be lead- Avery Johnson fan since he ball for another year? win the championship again! cused? the opponent, we’re playing was coaching San Antonio ing Brooklyn’s Boys of Sum- aging the Brooklyn Cyclones is Rich Donnelly: I’ve been Will the wild card be good RD: I call a number of against a game of bad base- and I’m gonna be a big Nets the best job in the baseball. mer again this year : in the big leagues 28 years and enough this year, or have you them and I tell them that ball. We want to play a clean fan. I pretty much like all spent 44 years in baseball over- set your sights higher? they really should be prepared game, which means you throw New York sports teams. all, but last year was one of RD: We actually want to for spring training. In the old strikes, you catch the ball, you BP: Even the Staten Is- the most enjoyable seasons go a step further. days you could sit around all run the bases well, and you land Yankees? I’ve ever had. Actually, [for- BP: Spring training has winter and just show up for don’t play sloppily. If you play RD: [Laughs] I don’t root TRAIL... mer Cyclones’ manager] Wally started, so you’re down in spring training, but now ev- clean games, the wins will for them. It’s a great rivalry. Backman said, “If you don’t Florida with the rest of the erybody is working out all- take care of themselves. We’re looking forward to see- Continued from page 1 wood could still find them- watch yourself, you might ac- Mets organization. How’s this year round. BP: Right now, the Cy- ing them again this year. empty bottles of booze, food selves facing charges of pub- tually have a good time!” We’re year’s Cyclones squad com- BP: Drop a little coaching clones are one of the big- The Brooklyn Cyclones wrappers, and more risque lic lewdness. lucky here: most rookie teams ing together? wisdom on us. What do you gest sports draws in Brook- refuse. Park spokesman Paul Nel- File photo Callan by Tom open the 2012 season don’t draw thousands of people RD: It’s hard to say right keep under your baseball hat lyn, but that could end once against — you guessed it That’s why Litter Mob — son said his volunteers weren’t a night, and here we average now. I’ll have a better idea af- draft. We also have a bunch of when managing a team like the Nets move to their arena — the hated Staten Island which includes a New York building the path to encourage almost 8,000 a night. ter April 2, when 25 players kids coming in from the Do- the Cyclones? Downtown. Are you wor- Yankees on Monday, June University student, a French outdoor sex, but were instead BP: Let’s face it: last year did down here will head up north. minican Republic. RD: The thing [Detroit ried about losing some of 18 at 7 pm. Call (718) 507 guy, and an ecology writer simply sprucing up a trail that not end the way all those fans And we’ll add players with the BP: In the past, you’ve Tigers manager] Jim Ley- that thunder . 8499 for tickets. — meets twice a month to already existed. clean the area, documenting “They were cribbing the strange and beautiful find- steep part for better foot- ings, like sex toys and color- ing and to control erosion,” ful birds, via photograph. he said. 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Considering the eco- But Alliance spokesman sh infuriating.” nomic hardship of the past few supporting, not hinderBy Daniel Bu Eugene Patron said that the t Bishop Nicholas years, Prospect Park should be cal businesses.” The Brooklyn Paper lic food truck confab will acrossben- BrooklynSusan Povich, had to who say plans abou to arriage from Theing, majority lo- of Catho efit the community.ishioners from makeials whoher popular voted Redfor same-sexHook m Melissa Murphy, owner of SeventhBrooklyn Avenue we nearHere’s First what par n state officLobster Pound truck a regular churchgoers in “There are concerns every Sweet Melissa Patisserie on Street,ree with agreed. Bishop DiMarzio’stime decision there is a big to change ba ,” said at the rallies, bristles at spoke to disag “I am payingt to banso mu participatingPatron. in church“But we and strongly school be- functions:accusations. 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[His posi- ::=EA/;3 A3F “Everybody have to be in- By Aaron Short67AB=@71D=B3B=/ be able to tion] is perfect.” rry. “I completely should volved in politics. one, The Brooklyn Paper couples to ma ock disagree [with the Maureen Cant get married, no I don’t think that Carroll Gardens Southern Brooklyn isBut on thenot allwrong members ofstance his fl that bishop]. Relation- matter who it is.” David Palmer and Susannah Bortner just want son Donovan’s agree with the bishop the church should ger-beatingside of the skills!digital divide. in the coffin” of ships should be Richard Martinez, beloved teddy bear back unharmed. Someone responded to the law is a “nail be saying these Mayor Bloomb hat would based on love — Dyker Heights things.” their “Lost” poster by posting a ransom note below it. elet (right) can match Beverly Bradley’s mug the city an erg announcedtraditional thatmarriage t ez, d AT&T would provide free most important don’t mix religion said Bloomberg, who made hisHumberto fortune Chav Not even reporter Kate Briqu wireless services in 20 parks,destroy includ- “the singleman history.” and politics.” building technology to help the finan- Sunset Park ing Prospect Park, McCarreninstitution Park, and in hu my Kim Belk,cial industry. 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The Brooklyn Paper —with martia toning classes in March.mmerave day, there’svated thein public Brooklyn — for Bridge much of Park, drew thanks Cuomo signedments, butt there are no plans to do so ble Hill playground last month is es! ce itself. “I would gladly bake 10,000 cup- Sayonara, thiev in the greenspa things make me crazy. You h last month.to an initiative to get 20 city at this time. facing torture and a painful death cakes,” Bortner said, thinking of master is so ” said on page 11 A local karate “Enough is enough! See KARATE parks outfitted this summer. As a result, the digital chasm between — unless the tot’s horrified mother her toddler, Donovan, and his lost gings in Fort year-old Brownstone Brooklyn fed up with mug Beverly Bradley, a 42- North and Southern Brooklyn could meets the “kidnapper’s” demand for bear, Mr. Bear. “There is a part of times every he’s teaching % Greene Park that s widen. Studies have shown that individ- $10,000 worth of cupcakes. me wishing this is real.” By J.J. Despain and Gluten- and peanut-free, no Alas, it likely is not. !" less. See Aaron Short WI-FI on page 11 But there are a million stories in The Bro It might just be a joke — but $ the naked city — few more grip- lic officials, including Mayor oklyn Paper ping, heart-rending and less-plau- New York Waterway launched Bloomberg, cut a ceremonial ' "he BQE on-ramp. ribbon and boarded a 76-foot tic Avenue at t its much-anticipated ferry fleet “The new ferry service will 7::031@3/B32 lso no longer makeSee catamaran in Williamsburg to K<3E1@=AAE/:9E The B63 bus will a f Atlantic Ave- BEAR on page 11 on Monday, shuttling Manhat- augment growth of Brooklyn ! $and the park entrance tan-bound commuters across celebrate the ship’s maidenPanel voy- neighborhoods approves and make it eas- more Columbiapedestrian-friendly Street. at Atlantic Ave entrancea U-turn at the basetorerouted o park onto park age to Midtown — the result of bound traffic on =/<232 toward the Manhat- A city plan to reroute Fou K(6317BGE7::1 ic betwe Byen Fourth Thomas and Tracy For cars headed on page 11 -way bike path at Co- has been pushed back from July 15 to PACIFIC traffic down Pacif and Haru Coryne , cars headed Down- See sidewalk and two een Atlantic Ave- s into effect later or around July 29 lumbia Street, betw Flatbush avenues goe ange,The Brooklyn intended Paper enue will no longer % & rance. 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Fresh • Whole 80% Lean • Fresh Pork Shoulder Ground Pernil Chuck STORE ¢ $ 69 MADE 99 lb. 2 lb. Chicken of the Sea Fresh • Hot or Sweet 26-30 ct. Chunk White IN Italian Cooked Tuna WATER Sausage Shrimp $ $ 99 $ 99 4/ 5 5 oz. 8 3 lb. Pkg. 9 lb. Imported • Red or Green Roma • Oval Shape Vintage Plum Seltzer Grapes Tomatoes $ $ 49 ¢ 2/ 1 33.8 oz. 2 lb. 99 lb. Francesco Store Baked Rinaldi $ 99 4 Pack Pasta Sauce Ham 3 lb. Muffins ASSORTED ShopRite ASSORTED $ VARIETIES 99 $ 99 VARIETIES 2/ 3 24 oz. American Cheese 3 lb. 3 Each Gregory’s Great Lakes Boxed Mrs. Smith’s Cheddar Cheese ASSORTED PUMPKIN, Drinks VARIETIES Pies SWEET POTATO, Bars FRUIT OR COCONUT ASSORTED $ 99 $ 99 CUSTARD $ 99 With Red Apple VARIETIES 2 168 oz. Bonus Card 2 27 oz. 1 8 oz. Paseo Nestlé Friendship Bath Hot or Lean Cottage Tissue Pockets ASSORTED Cheese VARIETIES ASSORTED $ 99 12 PACK $ $ 99 VARIETIES 6 1000 ct. Rolls 2/ 5 6.5-9 oz. 1 16 oz. Stouffer’s Tropicana Hunt’s Macaroni Punches or BBQ Sauce & Cheese Lemonade ASSORTED $ $ 99 $ VARIETIES 4/ 5 21.6 oz. 1 12 oz. 2/ 3 64 oz. WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF MEAT, PRODUCE, DELI, DAIRY FROZEN & BAKERY AS WELL AS GROCERY ITEMS INCLUDING Ethnic • Organic • Sugar Free • All Natural • Gluten Free • ShopRite Label ALL AT EVERYDAY LOW PRICES! RED APPLE ALSO FEATURES Chock Full O’Nuts Cafe • ATM Machine • Delivery • Blockbuster Video Rental Lotto • Senior Citizen Discount* • Red Apple Bonus Card • EBT • WIC Coming Soon *See Store For Details