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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 834–9350 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2007 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DOWNTOWN EDITION AWP/18 pages • Vol. 30, No. 22 • Saturday, June 2, 2007 • FREE INCLUDING DUMBO POWER LIES It turns out state was wrong — A’Yards will tax electric service, raising rates

By Dana Rubinstein The Brooklyn Paper When your electric bill goes up, put some of the blame on Atlantic Yards, Con Edison officials said last week. The utility’s assessment, given at an Assembly hearing in Albany on May 23, apparently contradicts as- / Melissa Saks surances by Atlantic Yards support- ers in the state government who last year insisted that Bruce Ratner’s mega-development would have only

an “insignificant” impact on the en- Paper The Brooklyn ergy grid. Three parking agents patrol Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights — the city’s most-ticketed neighborhood. Con Ed officials testified that they needed a 17-percent rate hike to boost an energy infrastructure that will be strained by developments like those planned at Atlantic Yards and the West Side railyards. SHOW OF FORCE Company spokesman Chris Olert later sought to soften his bosses’

/ Gregory P. Mango P. / Gregory statements, asserting that the At- lantic Yards and West Side railyards B’Heights a cash cow for traffic agents, city are “just one megapixel in the giant diorama of city projects.” By Melissa Saks as traffic enforcement officers fanned out for fear of getting a parking ticket. “No one “Look at the projects in Brooklyn for The Brooklyn Paper across Montague Street the other day. “My in Brooklyn Heights says anything.” car has been towed three times!” Others blame the NYPD’s supposed alone, like the new passenger ship Illegal parkers in Brooklyn Heights The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn There are many theories as to why 84th “quota system,” which requires officers to terminal, the expansion of Steiner mean big money for city coffers. Studios in the Navy Yard,” said Ol- Precinct cops and traffic agents — who write a certain number of tickets or be rep- Through May 27, the 84th Precinct was cover Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, rimanded. ert. “The city’s in the midst of a credited with a whopping 20,210 sum- On your guard boom.” DUMBO and Downtown — write so “It runs in spurts because of the quota Members of the 84th New York Infantry (aka 14th Brooklyn, wearing red) and the monses — a 6.2-percent increase from the many parking tickets. system,” said Fort Greene resident Neville That did little to mollify Atlantic same time last year. 67th New York Infantry (wearing blue) line up in formation as they prepare to fire their Yards opponents, who saw the com- Some believe it’s all about the Ben- Pinnock, who has worked in Brooklyn Parking ticket fines range from $35 to jamins. Heights for more than 40 years. “They be- weapons at Green-Wood Cemetery on Monday. For story and photos, see page 5. pany’s very public admission as yet $180 each. one more strike against the Empire “They know the people in this neighbor- come more diligent when they are trying to “That’s life in the city,” Doug Biviano, a hood will pay the tickets!” said one Brook- meet their quota.” State Development Corporation, the neighborhood resident for seven years, said state agency that concluded in No- lyn Heights man who requested anonymity The NYPD denied that there is any pres- vember that Atlantic Yards’ “increas- sure on officers to write tickets — except THE FULL MARTY es in [energy] demand would be in- when they see a parking violation, of course. significant.” “The NYPD has no quotas,” said Detec- • FREE CRUISE UPDATE Opponents have long argued that How many tickets is 20,210? tive Brian Sessa, a police spokesman. the ESDC’s “environmental impact And there certainly are plenty of viola- • CB6 PURGE UPDATE statement” looked at the eight-million- The Brooklyn Paper tions. square-foot Atlantic Yards project in a The 84th Precinct has handed out more than 20,000 parking tickets so far this A 2006 study found that there are almost • NEW GOV. ISLAND FERRY vacuum without fully considering the year. Here’s a few ways of putting that into perspective: twice as many cars circling around Brooklyn • HONORS ‘MAD’ MAG FOUNDER impact of the tens of millions of addi- • It’s more than all of the tickets given out in Staten Island this year. Heights as there are spaces at any given time. tional square feet of residential, com- • If lined up end to end, they would stretch to almost two miles (1.9 miles) One reason for all the circling is the sup- mercial, retail and office space being • It’s 5,010 more tickets than were handed out in Lower Manhattan during the posed abuse of government-issued parking SEE PAGE16 built or slated to be built in the imme- same period. — Melissa Saks permits, which allow the possessor to take See LIES on page 16 See TICKETS on page 16 Williamsburg man’s strand nips the competition By Harry Cheadle long.” Curious to see what the by day, he’s an internal medi- the music for dramatic effect, an entire generation of young for The Brooklyn Paper record was, he looked it up and cine specialist at Wyckoff Med- announcing “the world’s largest people, mostly boys, to grow found out it was only four and a ical Center in Bushwick. nipple hair!” long body hairs and achieve It’s official! No one in the half inches, considerably shorter It might seem excessive to “How many inches?” some- their own dreams.” world has a longer nipple hair than the hair sprouting from his bring in a medical doctor for a body asked before a hush came Afterwards, Williams posed than Doug Williams. own vestigal mammary gland. single hair, but the Guinness over the crowd. proudly. Last Saturday, Williams had Those close to Williams Book requires that the measurer The official length came out “This is more or less the his celebrated chest hair meas- thought it was, well, a little odd. is a licensed doctor with “stand- to 129 millimeters — the Guin- most attention my nipple has ured at a barbeque in his Wil- “Initially, I was a little bit sur- ing in the community.” And that’s ness Book uses the Euro-centric ever received,” he noted. liamsburg backyard, complete prised,” said girlfriend Malika just one of many complex regula- metric system — or a little Once the paperwork goes with a grill, a keg, and even a Crutchfield. “But after checking tions imposed on the record- longer than five inches, demol- through, Williams will be immor- DJ. A group of photographers out the hair, I realized he had a breaking event. Williams filled ishing the previous record of 115 talized. But he hasn’t lost his and a videographer were also on shot at the record. I’m thrilled.” out pages of paperwork, the hair millimeters. sense of self, advising would-be hand, clustered around Williams The record-breaker himself re- had to be measured three times That once-illustrious mark nipple-hair champions to “just to get the best shot of the aston- mained low-key. “It’s a genetic and photographed, and it had to was held by Simon Mould, the follow your dreams, whether it’s ishing strand. thing,” he said with a shrug, as re- be wet during the process. pride of the United Kingdom. to grow long nipple hair or some- The barbeque was the culmi- porters hounded him with more To meet this last require- Trouncing Mould at his own thing equally as important.” nation of Williams’s quest to get questions than the beat writers ment, Crutchfield squirted bot- / Graham Letorney game was fun, but Williams told But Williams is not one to the hair into the Guinness Book who follow around Barry Bonds. tled water on Williams’s bare The Brooklyn Paper last week rest on his laurels. He’s got big- of World Records. He says he Measuring duties fell to Dr. chest from a couple feet away. that jealousy was not why he got ger follicles to fry. didn’t set out to break the covet- Sagat Verma, who bent over “That’s good,” he said, but into the nipple-hair game. “Hopefully I’ll discover a ed record, it just happened. Williams and carefully extended she gave it a couple extra “I am not attempting this very long hair somewhere else

One morning, Williams was the strand, holding it against a squirts, just to be sure. Paper The Brooklyn record for the money,” he said on my body,” he said. “taking stock” of his nipple hair tape measure. Appraising nipple Then Dr. Verma measured Hair apparent: A doctor measures Doug Williams's nipple hair while a film crew documents before his quest. “It is enough A true champion, it seems, is and noticed one was “really growths isn’t Verma’s specialty; the hair while the DJ stopped the historic event. The hair measured 5.078 inches, breaking the Guinness Book record. for me to know that I can inspire never satisfied. Circus is Boo-liani in Ridge coming to Protestors rally against Rudy Coney Isl. By Matthew Lysiak The Brooklyn Paper Republican frontrunner Rudy Giuliani got a hero’s By Dana Rubinstein welcome inside a Bay Ridge catering hall this week The Brooklyn Paper — but outside, the man running for president as Coney Island is not dead yet, apparently. “America’s Mayor” got Swift-boated. The carnival community will come alive for at least About four dozen protesters, mostly relatives of a few more days this summer, thanks to 13 perform- World Trade Center victims and firefighters who typi- ances by the Cole Bros. Circus, starting on July 30. cally form Giuliani’s amen corner, showed up outside Thor Equities, Coney Island’s biggest landlord, the Bay Ridge Manor on 76th Street near Fifth Avenue announced the news this week, sparking unusual en- to pick apart the central piece of the former mayor’s thusiasm among the sideshow set, many of whom legacy: his handling of the 9-11 terror attack. oppose Thor’s $2-billion plan to transform the seedy “The mayor has blood on his hands,” said Rosaline

neighborhood into a Vegas-style playground. / Julie Rosenberg Tallon, whose brother, Matthew Tallon, died at Ground “Hey, it is a step in the right direction,” said a Zero. “He wants to walk into that reception as the hero man calling himself New York Dave on the Coney- of 9-11, but we want to remind the public of who this Island.com message board. “Better than vacant lots, man really is.” anyway. I just hope they budget for prompt elephant Tallon and others said the mayor was responsible for s—t removal.” the faulty radios used by firefighters that day. And they / Matt Lysiak It’s an unusually popular move for Thor, which Paper The Brooklyn also said his leadership was anything but inspiring in the owns most of the entertainment district and which has aftermath. created enemies with its planned closure of Astroland, “My brother died because of the antiquated equip- its auctioning off of the Astrotower, and its ousting of Paper goes Hollywood ment this man bought — and people need to know the

carnies from the old Henderson’s Dance Hall. Robert O'Gorman plays the editor of the fictional version of The Brooklyn Paper in the hot truth,” Tallon said. Paper The Brooklyn In addition, the area where Thor hopes to build its indie film, “The Unidentified,” which filmed key scenes last weekend in the DUMBO of- The Giuliani campaign expected to take heat from Protesters — including civil liberties lawyer Norman amusement and condo Xanadu has been largely fices of the real Brooklyn Paper. The actual editor of The Brooklyn Paper, hardly a matinee the right on social issues, but now finds itself in the un- Siegel (right) — gathered in front of the Bay Ridge See CIRCUS on page 6 idol, said he was pleased by the casting. See GIULIANI on page 16 Manor to protest a Rudy Giuliani fundraiser. 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 June 2, 2007 Native American FESTIVAL 3 Days of Singing, Dancing, Music, Crafts, Jewelry, Food, Birds of Prey & More . . . by Native American artists––––––––––––––––– from across the Americas WHERE TO June 8TH, 9TH & 10TH Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY EDITORS’ PICKS Gateway National Recreational Area FRI: Sat: Sun: 11am-7pm ––––––––––––––––– 8D GDa 8D GDa Grand Entry of Dancers SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY June 2 June 3 June 4 June 7 June 8 SAT: GD GDaSUN: 1:00pm FREE PARKING RAIN OR SHINE Brunch out Modern art Car: Belt Pkway to Exit 11-S Flatbush Ave. South Kids songsmith Mr. Cobble Hill resident Jeff Train: 2 or 5 train to Bklyn College - last stop Flatbush Ave. Richard is bringing his Prybolsky’s art, informed Bus: Take Green Line Q 35 Bus to Floyd Bennet Field tunes about animals and by the excess of electron- FOLLOW SIGNS TO EVENT! adventures to Williams- ic communication in our f£äÊ
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Grab a burger across gotta start ‘em early. will be covering Prince’s 100 Wine Tips Karaoke nights, spoken titled “Buried Treasure.” the street at Dressler and 1986 “Sign ’O’ the Times” word performances and 11 am at Willy Bee’s Family Featuring 10 new tracks make a night of it. double album all the way gospel brunches are just a Lounge (302 Metropolitan Ave., at Driggs Avenue in Williams- from local and interna- From noon-7 pm at Brooklyn through. Chances are slim few of the other crowd- burg). Free. tional acts, the CD also Industries Contemporary Art that the Purple One will pleasers currently in the For informa- comes with a comic strip (184 Broadway at Driggs return to Prospect Park Which Wine is "The Best"? Avenue in Williamsburg). works. Drop in today for tion, call (718) that follows the adven- this summer, so this looks the opening celebration. 599-3499. Free. For information, call By Darrin Siegfried discussion with a successful bar owner a tures of the label’s mas- (718) 218-9166. like the next best thing. few years ago about this: he only sold 3 pm at Inkwell Jazz and cot, owner Brett Cleaver’s 9 pm at the BAM Cafe (30 can't tell you how often I’m asked, Vintage Porto, because it was “the best”. I Comedy Cafe (408 Rogers dog Bing. Ave., at Lefferts Street in Lafayette Ave., at Ashland Place “Which wine is the best?” Usually I told him that, using that logic, he should in Fort Greene). Free. For Prospect-Lefferts Gardens). Available now. $12.99 at reply, “Best for what?” What may be the dump his Dewar’s, Johnnie Walker and information, call (718) 636- I Free. For information, call www.breakbeatscience.com. Chivas Regal, since “everyone knows that best wine for drinking at the shore while (718) 675-6145. 4100 or visit www.bam.org. you’re shucking a pile of fresh oysters won’t single malt Scotch is the best.” He took in be the same wine that I’d consider the best some 10 and 20 year old tawny Portos, and for sharing with friends when we’re grilling they sold like crazy. He did ask me for rec- steaks on the barbecue… or the best for ommendations about them, wanting to know sharing in a great restaurant while having a which ones I felt were, yes, “the best”. remarkable meal. But there’s even more to it There’s a restaurant in downtown than that. Manhattan that decided to add to the wines Why, in America, are we so fixated on the of their wine list the scores that a certain wine critic had given them. Within days, one NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN idea of “the best”? In the nations where wine is drunk much more regularly than in of the big wine magazines demanded that Compiled by Susan Rosenthal Jay the U.S. people understand that there are their scores be listed, also. One of my stu- dents in the Sommelier Society of America’s based emerging designers show their wines for everyday drinking, wines for SAT, JUNE 2 wares of fashion, accessories, bath and drinking with family and friends for Sunday Wine Captain’s class asked me about this, beauty, pet gear, home-goods and more. dinner or a night out, and wines for celebrat- and I asked him to imagine this: an average OUTDOORS AND TOURS 11 am to 7 pm. Smith and Union Street. ing great meals or special occasions. The customer, not particularly knowledgeable GARDEN DISTRICT WALK: Civic Council’s 48th www.brooklynindiemarket.com. words “the best” are rarely taken into con- about wine, comes in for dinner. There are annual event. $20. 11 am to 5 pm. Pick up TAG SALE: Handbags, knick-knacks, clothing, two wines on the list that he considers. One tickets at Congregation Beth Elohim, Eighth jewelry, etc. 11:30 am to 4 pm. Conference sideration. Wines are often based on which Room, The Lutheran Church of the Good is from a very well known winery that Avenue and Garfield Place. (718) 707-1277. region you’re in, what your favorites are, LULLWATER EXPLORATION: Enjoy a boat tour Shepherd, 7427 Fourth Ave. (718) 745-8520. what you like to drink with the meal you’re spends millions of dollars on advertising. detailing Prospect Park’s aquatic habitat. GALLERY TALKS: Members of the Brooklyn eating, etc. Much less discomfort here, and The wine is overpriced, is way too young to Binoculars provided. $10, $6 kids. Noon to Museum’s Student Guide program lead tours. 12 pm and 1:30 pm. 200 Eastern much less worrying about choosing the drink, has massive flavors that would make 12:45 pm. Enter park at Lincoln Road and it a terrible match with the meal our guest Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Pkwy. (718) 638-5000. Free. “right” wine. FILM FESTIVAL: Brooklyn International Film has ordered, but has a 95 point rating. The PEDAL BOATING: Cruise Brooklyn’s freshwater Perhaps because we are, as a country, so lake in a pedal boat. $15 for one hour, plus Festival presents “Identity-10.” 1 pm. Cob- insecure about our knowledge of wine and second wine is from a small producer, is $10 refundable deposit. Noon to 5 pm. Enter ble Hill Cinema. For complete program so uncomfortable buying something that we made from a less well-known grape varietal, Prospect Park near the Parkside and Ocean information, go to www.brooklynfest.org. PIER ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists don’t understand, we have come to rely comes from a small appellation that our avenue entrance. www.prospectpark.org. guest has never heard of. The wine, howev- WEEKSVILLE WALKABOUT: Weeksville Heri- Coalition hosts its 15th annual exhibit enti- heavily for advice on the writing and reviews tage Center offers a tour of this historic tled “Connections.” 1 pm to 6 pm. 499 Van of a small handful of people. The bad thing er, is a bargain, and would be a perfect neighborhood. Learn about the area’s 19th Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free. about this is that you are going by someone match with the dinner. The score on the century landmarks. $15. 1 pm. Meet in front ART SHOW: Reception for show by Ellen Hoyt. else’s taste, which may not be like your wine list says 87. Now, which is the better of Boys and Girls High School, 1700 Fulton 3 pm to 5 pm. Shakespeare’s Sister Gallery, wine? Most people would assume that a 95 Ave. (718) 756-5250. 270 Court St. (718) 694-0084. Free. own. If a critic says it’s great, but you think BIRD WATCHING CRUISE: Learn about the RECEPTION: Groundswell teens display their it tastes harsh and bitter, there’s nothing must be better than an 87, but I think that history of Prospect Park, from prehistoric art at a family event hosted by Debbie’s Reins wrong with you or with your palate: you just you’ll agree that, in this case, they’d be times to present day, while touring one of and Groundswell. 2 pm. Douglass Street don’t like the way it tastes… and there’s wrong. (In all fairness, the publicity that Prospect Park’s habitats for turtles and water between Third and Fourth avenues. Contact listing the numbers got them was worth mil- birds. $10, $6 kids. 1:15 pm to 2 pm. Enter [email protected] for more info. nothing wrong with that. What I do think is at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) BARNES AND NOBLE: Reading by authors of wrong, though, is seeing people taste a lions, but I believe that they did a disservice 287-3400. www.prospectpark.org. “Jordan and Justine’s Weekend Adven- wine, say that they don’t like it, yet buy it to their customers.) tures’.” 3 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 832- when someone tells that so-an-so gave it a So, which IS the best wine? There is no PERFORMANCE 9066. Free. WATERFRONT ARTS FEST: TravSD hosts a 95. Don’t laugh, I’ve seen it, more correct answer, and anyone who tells you DINNER DANCE: Lutheran Health Care hosts otherwise is playing “the Emperor’s new variety program during the Red Hook its 124th anniversary event. Guest emcee is than once. Waterfront Arts Festival. Noon to 5 pm. 290 WNBC4’s Reporter Adam Shapiro. 6:30 pm. Most of the wines that get the highest clothes” on you. There are wines that can Conover St. For details, visit Belt it out: The Regina Opera continues its series of Puccini perform- Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers Sports Complex, scores, rated “the best”, take years to mature seem, while you are tasting them, perfect, www.waterfrontmuseum.org. Free. ances, staging “Tosca” on June 2, 3, 9 and 10. 23rd Street, Manhattan. Call for ticket info. and develop. When they are young and and I have been fortunate to have experi- DANCE: Donata Dance Projects presents (718) 630-6245. enced this greatness several times. There “Etymology of a Person,” a story in which available for sale they are simply too harsh have been times when I have had a wine with seven women in six dresses compete in DANCE: Brooklyn Arts Exchange presents a 855-8175. Free. and tannic to enjoy. How long depends on challenges of strength, speed and smarts. dance workshop. 421 Fifth Ave. Call for SPRING FLING: PS 10 PTA hosts an out- SUN, JUNE 3 a dish, and the pairing of flavors was perfect. $15. 1:30 pm. Bric Studio, 57 Rockwell Pl. info. (718) 832-0018. door Craft and Flea Market. 10 am to 4 the wine, and on the vintage. Château But none of these I would ever call ”the Mouton Rothschild 1990 is a bit past its (718) 935-9331. pm. 511 Seventh Ave., corner of Seventh best”. They were the best at that time, for me. BROOKLYN LYCEUM: Mozart and DaPonte’s OTHER and Prospect avenues. (718) 965-1190. OUTDOORS AND TOURS prime, while the 1959 is now, I feel, at its You have to decide for yourself: it’s really comedy “Cosi Fan Tutte: A School for FIRST SATURDAY: Brooklyn Museum hosts its Free. GARDEN DISTRICT WALK: Brownstone Brook- peak. Sometimes the wines from a year that that simple. No one can tell you what will be Lovers.” $20, $10 students and seniors. 2 monthly event of First Saturdays. Tonight’s CAR WASH: Fifth graders at PS 295 hold a lyn Garden District hosts a self-guided walk pm. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 398-7301. through private and community gardens. did not score so high are better for drinking the best for you. They can only give you program features a mix of music and cul- car wash and bake sale to raise funds for in their youth. I’ve seen people drink a too- BRICK THEATER: presents a 1930s-style musi- ture. Highlights include reading by author graduation. Car wash $7. 11 am to 3:30 Neighborhoods featured are Prospect advice based on their own experiences, and cal murder mystery: “Dinner at Precisely Edward Henry at 5 pm; Jim Keyes plays pm. PS 295/MS 442, 18th Street be- Heights, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. $20. young wine that puckered their mouths and encourage you to try for yourself. Eight-Thirteen.” 2:30 pm. 575 Metropolitan old folk music on period instruments tween Sixth and Seventh avenues. (718) Pick up tickets at Tillie’s (248 DeKalb Ave.) made them squint, all the while talking These are all reasons why, at Red White & Ave. Call for ticket info. (718) 907-6189. from 6 pm to 8 pm; film “Little Women” 965-0390 ext., 4105. or The Forest Floor (659 Vanderbilt Ave.). about it being “one of the best”. Perhaps in Bubbly, my staff and I take the time to ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: 10th Anniversary (1994) from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Also, CASTING CALL: Brooklyn Industries is hold- (718) 707-1277. a few more years it would taste like it. Mini Festival of New Puppet Theater from Bluegrass dance party from 9 pm to 11 ing auditions for Brooklyn’s coolest LEFFERTS GARDEN TOUR: Civic Council’s describe the tastes of the wines we offer, and 48th annual event features several homes in The idea of “the best” can lead to miscon- The Lab. Program features avant-garde pup- pm. Event runs from 5 pm to 11 pm. 200 canine. Top Dog will receive a prize pack- have weekly wine tastings to help you to petry. $20. 3 pm and 8 pm. St. Ann’s Eastern Pkwy. (718) 638-5000. Free. age that includes a photo shoot, a mas- the garden district. $25. Noon to 5 pm. Pick ceptions: Vintage Porto makes up only 5% judge for yourself. There’s nothing wrong Warehouse, 38 Water St. (718) 254-8779. ARTISANS MARKET: Featuring functional sage and $250 in gift certificates. 11 am up tickets at Congregation Beth Elohim, of all the Porto produced, yet the common with wanting the best: just make sure that OPERA: Regina Opera Company presents and collectible art. 9 am to 6 pm. DeKalb to 2 pm. 206 Fifth Ave. (718) 599-7757. Eighth Avenue and Garfield Place. (718) 284-6210 or www.leffertsmanor.org. thinking is that “Vintage is best”. I had a it’s the best for you! “Tosca,” by Puccini. $20, $15 seniors and Avenue sidewalk, Fort Greene Park. (718) INDIE MARKET: Collective of Brooklyn- college students, $5 teens, free for children. SUBWAY ARCHITECTURE TOURS: Explore the 7 pm. Regina Hall, corner of 65th Street and works of George Lewis Heins, Christopher 12th Avenue. (718) 232-3555. Grant Lafarge and Squire Vickers, architects LOCAL PRODUCE: presents dance and theater who determined the aesthetics of the New 211 Fifth Avenue performing artists including Digby Dance, York City subway. $20, $15 NY Transit Charles Moore, Miller and Maggie Bennett. CIVIC CALENDAR Museum members. 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Call (bet. Union & President) PARK SLOPE Others. 5:30 pm. 748 Union St. (718) 408- for ticket info and meeting location. (718) 3234. Free. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 DeKalb avenues), 6 pm. Call (718) 596-5410. 694-1867. COMMUNITY CHORUS: The Brooklyn Com- DUMBO block party. Main Street (bet. 76th Precinct Community Council. PROSPECT PARK: Big Onion Tours explains Open: Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm, Sun, 12-8pm munity Chorus, a 60-member group, pres- Plymouth and Water streets), all day. Regular meeting. 76th Precinct station- Olmsted and Vaux’s Prospect Park design ents “Prayer, Light, Love and Sondheim.” For information, visit house (191 Union St., between Henry and including a 60-acre lake, meadows, hills and ÜÜÜ°Ài`Ü ˆÌi>˜`LÕLLÞ°Vœ“ÊUÊÈÎȇ™{ÈÎ $10, $8 seniors and students. 7 pm. Old www.dumboblockparty.com. Hicks streets), 7:30 pm. Call (718) 834-3211. waterfalls. Stops include the Oriental Pavilion, First Reformed Church, Seventh Avenue and the Vale of Cashmere, the Long Meadow and Carroll Street. (718) 855-4814. TUESDAY, JUNE 5 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 more. $15, $12 seniors, $10 students. 1 pm. JAZZ AT THE CONSERVATORY: Brooklyn Fifth Avenue BID Steering Committee Community Board 2, Health, environ- Meet at intersection of Prospect Park West Conservatory of Music presents trombonist and Park Slope Fifth Avenue Merchants ment and social services committee. and Ninth Street, at the Marquis de Lafayette Steve Turre. $25, $15 students and seniors. Association weekly meeting. Call (718) Brooklyn Hospital, North Pavilion confer- memorial. (212) 439-1090. 8 pm. 58 Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. 871-8340 for meeting time and location. ence rooms 3A and 3B (121 DeKalb Ave., at PERFORMANCE BAM CAFE: presents P.T. Walkley and the Community Board 2, Economic devel- St. Felix Street), 6 pm. Call (718) 596-5410. Adventures of Track Rabbit with Bradford ST. ANN’S WAREHOUSE: 10th Anniversary opment and job creation committee. Starbucks Iced Coffee Break. Get a free Mini Festival of New Puppet Theater from Reed. 8 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. Call for ticket Long Island University, Jonas Board Room 12-ounce iced coffee at all participating info. (718) 636-4100. The Lab. Program of avant-garde puppetry. (1 University Plaza, corner of Flatbush and locations. 10 am–noon. $20. 3 pm and 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse, COMEDY: Live stand-up comedy at Ink Well 38 Water St. (718) 254-8779. Cafe. 10 pm. 408 Rogers Ave. Call for info. To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] or fax (718) 834-9278. (718) 675-6145. See 9 DAYS on page 11

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The only Certified THE Master Watchmaker in all 5 boroughs FREE Lay-a-Way of New York City Plan On all serving the community Purchases for over 46 years Visit us at our new location 187 State Street stoopDUMBO BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – DOWNTOWN (off Court St) (718) 852-1421 • Fax (718) 852-9697 • Can’t miss these Willoughby shops kicked out HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm; Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm signs in Heights Small businesses evicted for Downtown Plan skyscraper Pregnant By Mat Probasco n endearing quality of living in for The Brooklyn Paper or need a GYN Exam? Brooklyn Heights is the fact that HEIGHTS Small business owners on Adespite all of the 21st-century LOWDOWN Willoughby Street have be- means of communication we have at come the latest victims of Call MWS OB/GYN our disposal, one way of “getting the Downtown’s booming real-es- word out” is still the old fashioned tate market. For modern, private sign, posted on trees, windshields, Tenants in two squat build- doors and storefronts. ings at the corner of Bridge and caring service. So how do Heights folks use the Street were told last month that medium of Martin Luther, the Five they are being evicted to make Man Electrical Band and New York room a $208-million, 30-story Metropolitan Women's Services Mets’ superfan, the “Sign Guy”? tower. For years the city threw down a Manhattan-based United Am- OB/GYN challenge to tourists and locals: go Homer Fink erican Land plans to build nearly Angela Wilson, M.D. ahead try to find the entrance to the 600,000-square-feet of retail and Brooklyn Bridge footpath. While high-end residential space on we’ll never know the emotional toll borne by many foreign Willoughby between Bridge and / Mat Probasco 55 Greene Ave. Suite 2B, Ft. Greene tourists in their futile attempts to find their way over the Great Duffield Streets, said Tom Con- For Appointment Call 718-398-8100 Bridge, we do know that one Heights resident rode to their res- oscenti, an analyst with the Open Days ~ Evenings ~ Weekends cue — with signs. Downtown Brooklyn Partner- As revealed by The Brooklyn Paper in January, Roslyn Beck ship, a city office overseeing a began posting her homemade placards to be “helpful.” And her real-estate boom that consists of Paper The Brooklyn signs were the cleanest, clearest way of directing pedestrians to new office towers, residential the bridge entrance. The corner of Willoughby buildings and improved street and Bridge streets (above) Leave packages with us. That Beck made the effort to post her signs is proof that there furniture. might just be a little Mayberry in all of us. Beck’s act of kind- will soon be redeveloped — It wasn’t immediately clear ness is about as small town America as cooling an apple pie on and hard-working business- And your worries behind. when construction of the United your windowsill or asking your neighbor for a cup of sugar. American Land tower might people will be out on the It’s just that type of spirit that prompted new neighbor Rob As your neighborhood shipping center we offer / Mat Probasco start, but displaced merchants / Mat Probasco street. Among them are Halpin to post signs in April around Cranberry and Willow Streets many services in addition to packing and shipping. are already making their ar- Jack Paz (far left) who owns to ask for leads about his lost cat, Tippy. His note was written in a a barber shop, and Giancar- Stop in to find out what we can offer you. very cordial style, ending with “Thank you very much.” While Tip- rangements. Jack Paz thought he’d be clip- lo Frisari of Continental Res- py has not been found, Halpin said at the time he was overwhelmed taurant. by the response from the neighborhood and the readers of Brooklyn ping customer’s hair at his barber The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Heights Blog, where the note had been published. shop on Bridge Street for another Paper The Brooklyn COPY SERVICE 20 years, not just three more Sometimes signs don’t hit a responsive chord. Last week, lo- FAX SERVICE months. business owners, Frisari said. nership is seeking retail tenants cals were perplexed by a cryptic warning posted on a well-kept But change is coming to the to feed, clothe and entertain the tree on Pierrepont Street between Henry and Hicks streets. The “It’s unbelievable. It’s un- PASSPORT PHOTOS freaking-believable,” said Paz, greater Fulton Mall area. Not future residents. warning reads: “DO NOT put bread in here. The rats are devel- only is the city spending $15 Partnership head Joe Chan MAILBOX RENTALS oping gluten allergies! DO NOT put your dog in here. The rats who bought his barber shop million to spruce up the mall — recently told The Brooklyn Pa- are not allergic to dogs.” four years ago when the land- including demapping a small per that he hopes to attract na- The author, who identifies herself as “Bonzoni,” says she was at- lord assured him rent stability AUTHORIZED part of DeKalb Avenue to create tional chains, adding that plan- tempting to be funny — — $6,000 a month. The changing face of Brooklyn SHIPPING CENTERS while at the same time scold- “We don’t know what to do a new green space — but 22.5 ners could not ignore that the ON OUR OTHER ing folks for feeding bread to next. We’re waiting for a mira- million square feet of office, Target department store at the cle, basically.” the Continental Restaurant on residential and commercial Atlantic Terminal Mall a few birds because the bread only Bridge Street for 40 years. ends up attracting rats. She Nagi Ali Salih, owner of a space is slated to be built in the blocks away is the chain’s stoop Willoughby Street bodega, was “What are you going to do to next 10 years. busiest location. PAGES added the “kicker” about stop them? Nothing,” said Fris- Cobble Hill Variety dogs as a call out to a gentle- even more upset. The result will be close to In the short term, however, lit- PARK SLOPE ari, who expects to get his evic- men who picks up his small “We are poor people. Where 15,000 new apartments and tle is known about United Amer- & Mailing Center Nica loves summer tion notice any day. “After so dog, places it into the flower will be go?” said Salih, who lives more than 1,200 hotel rooms all ican Land’s plans. A company re- C’GARDENS above the grocery store with his many years, we’re being forced within walking distance of the ceptionist twice hung-up on a 495 Henry Street • (718) 852-8844 Scarano caves box and allows it to drop the deuce there. He doesn’t clean family. “We will be homeless.” to leave. There’s no honor any- Fulton Mall, currently a strip of Brooklyn Paper reporter this Open 7 Days ‘til 9pm BAY RIDGE The eviction notices offered more. It’s all about money.” locally owned discount stores, week. And soon-to-be-evicted Hands-on preacher up afterwards, she says. Well intentioned as she neither relocation assistance to It’s unclear what type of retail national franchises and a tenants got a similar reaction. FORT GREENE may be, Bonzoni is no Car- the shop owners, nor assurances is coming, Conoscenti said. The Macy’s. “We were told we need to A green church rot Top. As any Borscht Belt of space in the new building. area is popular with shoppers Given all the upscale residen- leave, basically,” said Jack Paz online at BrooklynPaper.com vet will tell you, when most This didn’t surprise Giancarlo seeking inexpensive sneakers and tial development in the works, as he finished shaving a stripe people see the word “rats,” Frisari, whose family has owned clothing from local, small-time the Downtown Brooklyn Part- in a customer’s head. their ability to process humor, much less sarcasm, goes out the window. (Note to self: “mouse” funny, “rat” not so much.) Pet Health And would a story about Brooklyn Heights be complete with a little parking drama? The now infamous “Throwdown on Cranberry” in early May pitted “Angry Person” versus “Incon- Questions? siderate Driver.” “AP” tacked a typewritten note to his garage Albee shopowners vow to fight door saying: “Dear Inconsiderate Driver, The next time you park here and block my garage, I will have you towed.” Ask Dr. Dendtler “ID” attempted his own brand of Heights détente by scrawl- By Mat Probasco retail stores and residential units. “For decades, no one — not government ing on the note: “Dear Angry Person: It was an accident. No for The Brooklyn Paper The proposal calls for the new owners of and not corporations — cared about Down- need to be rude. We have the same landlord.” the property to rent the land for $20 million town Brooklyn,” Corbin said. “We made it Albee Square Mall shop owners and spread out over 50 years or buy the land out- what it is. And now that it’s considered valu- Providing Veterinary Care While the rationale of “ID” may seem a stretch, it bears the hall- community activists vowed to fight a plan mark of all Heights signs: the desire to connect with our neighbors right for the same amount. able, we’re not going to stand by and watch at to demolish the mall and create a residen- Beverly Corbin, chairwoman of Will- it be gentrified, destroyed and displaced just in quaint, provincial manner. Well, with a Brooklyn twist at least — tial and commercial high-rise. is a Heights version of the Hatfields and McCoy’s brewing? Does- oughby Street–based Families United for so developers and real-estate agents can Kiki’s Pet Spa and Boutique n’t get any more small town America than that, eh? Chanting “No peace without justice,” Racial and Economic Equality, thinks the profit. Homer Fink is publisher of Brooklyn Heights Blog about 40 people testified during a Depart- land is worth far more than $20 million — The plan would set aside 20 percent of ment of Housing Preservation and Develop- about six times that, in fact, she said. the apartments in the subsequent tower as ment hearing last Friday in Manhattan. “This insultingly low cost doesn’t even below-market-rate rentals, but Imperatrice Dr. Pamella Dendtler THE KITCHEN SINK Mitch Rose, owner of Katrina’s Diary lin- represent what the lease interest for the site said this wasn’t near enough. Advanced Professional Training© Residents were shocked this week to see that the Heights Café gerie shop, said tearing down the shopping was valued at six years ago,” said Samantha City officials defended the deal, saying The Animal Medical Center NYC on Montague Street had been temporarily shut down by the Depart- center would ruin him financially. Imperatrice at the Friday hearing. the new retail, residential and office tower “I put all of my life’s savings into that ment of Health. According to its most recent DOH inspection, the Imperatrice said millions in lost revenue will create 1,500 permanent jobs and 2,500 * Vaccinations * Hill’s Prescription Diets eatery racked up 43 violation points, well above the 28-point clo- mall,” Rose said, holding up a pair of from the sale could go to improving public construction jobs, add much-needed office sure threshold. … What’s spongy, smells like old rubber tires, gets women’s underwear at the hearing. services in the neighborhood. and residential space to Downtown and gen- * Skin Disorders * Microchip Implants really hot in the sun and is green all over? The just-unveiled arti- The city, which owns the land, is consider- The current Albee Square shop owners erate a huge amount of tax revenue, accord- * Dental Care *Surgery ficial turf field at Cadman Plaza Park. Don’t take our word ing a lease that requires developers to knock are not part of the new deal — and advo- ing to the city’s Economic Development for it, put on your walkin’ shoes and try it out for yourself. down Albee Square and replace it with a 1.38- cates think those tenants are being punished Corporation. * House Calls *Lab Tests E-mail us at [email protected] million-square foot tower filled with offices, for all their hard work. A final vote will come in August. 239 Dekalb Ave. (Vanderbilt Ave. & Clermont Ave.) Princess and Yentas (718) 789-7170 Images of Jewish Women in Film & TV www.sixthaveanimalclinic.com Thursday, June 14, 2007 Dinner-6 P.M., Presentation-7 P.M. $25 Includes a Light Kosher Dinner Congregation Mount Sinai 250 Cadman Plaza One subway stop from Manhattan in Don’t leave your Brooklyn Heights on the A,C,2,3,4,5,M,N,R Questions? 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Instead, the tourists mill around Mango / Greg Angela Wilson, M.D. as they wait for rides to the airport, Ariella Cohen their Manhattan hotels or their 55 Greene Ave. Suite 2B, Ft. Greene homes upstate or on the (far from Virgin) Island. For Appointment Call 718-398-8100 “Too bad Marty wasn’t on my cruise,” said Ira Peskill of Westchester. “I didn’t learn about Brooklyn at all. [They told us Open Days ~ Evenings ~ Weekends about] St. Thomas — they have duty-free shopping there.” Paper The Brooklyn Peskill’s wife, Joan, added that she would have been eager A developer is proposing a 70-foot condo building at the corner of Smith Street and Second Place in Carroll Gardens, now a to hear about Brooklyn’s charms, if “there was something to parking lot and a subway entrance. Architect Robert Scarano has backed away from his initial metal clad design (inset). learn.” Afew feet away from the enthused couple, standing on a Leave packages with us. green median on terminal’s expansive tarmac, another would- be tourist said that the lecture would be useful. And your worries behind. “I see Brooklyn in movies,” said Sal Mastroberti. “There is Scarano caves to Gardeners always more to learn,” As your neighborhood shipping center we offer The change of heart came after some modern.” But Mastroberti, a retiree, had one word of advice for the By Ariella Cohen many services in addition to packing and shipping. Beep: don’t come between cruisers and the heaping smorgas- The Brooklyn Paper brownstone-loving Carroll Gardeners — The sports-car-driving architect made his and the blogs and pols that cater to them — aesthetic kowtow public after the residents Stop in to find out what we can offer you. boards of chocolate-dipped fruit, sea-food and delicacies that Controversial DUMBO-based designer cruises are known for. started a campaign against the metal-clad of the neighborhood approached local “We go for the food.” Robert Scarano has scrapped a plan to condo, which was to replace a parking lot Councilman Bill DeBlasio (D–Carroll Gar- Mastroberti was not bothered by the fact that the city official erect a flashy, steel-skinned building on and a popular, open-air newsstand above the dens) to stop the Jetsons-esque building. COPY SERVICE got to cruise on the QM2 for free even though he had just paid Smith Street and Second Place in favor of F-train entrance at Second Place. DeBlasio said he still planned to petition for the same trip. a brick edifice with a green roof and “gi- “I know what they’re saying out there,” the developer to shrink the 70-foot, eight- FAX SERVICE “He was doing a job I couldn’t do,” he said, adjusting his gantic apartments perfect for families,” he Scarano said. “But now we’ve studied the story building. PASSPORT PHOTOS black undershirt. told The Stoop this week. area, and the building is going to be less “We will try every legal and political MAILBOX RENTALS Surely, the Borough President would be heartened to learn strategy possible to stop this project from that so many people could still benefit from his exuberant happening [the way Scarano originally Brooklyn pitch. After all, there is clearly a need for his mastery. planned],” DeBlasio said. AUTHORIZED “They had questions about transportation — about how to But no matter what is built on the site, it SHIPPING CENTERS get around Brooklyn, and will be sure to garner attention because of its they wanted to know about ON OUR OTHER prominent location above the south entrance our hotels,” he told The CB6’s ‘bank’ shot to the Carroll Street station. Brooklyn Paper upon his During construction, the entrance will be stoop return from the trip. closed. But when the building is done, the PAGES Board rejects Walentas’s condo tower “They also wanted to entry will be incorporated into it, according Cobble Hill Variety PARK SLOPE know what I would recom- to the MTA. & Mailing Center Nica loves summer mend they do if they only next to landmark branch on Atlantic The newsstand that is now on the site 495 Henry Street • (718) 852-8844 DOWNTOWN had a few hours to spend in By Ariella Cohen for the landmarks commission approval. may not reopen after construction, accord- New Fulton Mall Brooklyn. It made me Open 7 Days ‘til 9pm The Brooklyn Paper Last week’s CB6 rejection, while only ing to its owner Bibil Sengarta. BAY RIDGE think we really need to advisory, was a first step in land-use review “Everyone I see now will see the building Hands-on preacher have a tourism brochure The development project that Cobble instead,” said Sengarta. Hill residents love to hate will likely move process of the overall project that leads to a FORT GREENE especially for that kind of City Council vote later this year. If the proj- Scarano has designed hundreds of resi- forward, despite a unanimous rejection A green church traveler, a list of different ect is approved, construction will likely be- dential buildings in the city, many in a sig- itineraries if you only have from Community Board 6 at a public gin before the end of the year. nature style that involves large glass win- online at BrooklynPaper.com a half a day to spend here.” hearing last week. At last week’s meeting, Councilman Bill dows, geometric lines and a healthy Steve Chambers, man- The building in question is a 60-foot con- DeBlasio (D–Cobble Hill) testified that the appreciation for metallic shine. He gained a ager of the Borough Hall-funded tourism kiosk inside the ter- do tower slated to rise next to the landmark reputation as a rule-breaker last year when Jewels minal, agrees. building was an “appropriate exemption” to By Independence Savings Bank building on the the district’s limitations. the city investigated him for building con- SATNICK “People want to know what to do in Brooklyn,” he said, corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street. dos that were larger than zoning code al- adding that the Beep flashed him a thumbs-up sign as he made “On balance, it is important to maintain The six-story condo will replace a parking height and keep to the rules [of the historic lowed. As a result, he was stripped of his We ❤offer quality jewelry, preci- his way past the kiosk and back into the homeland. lot and is within the boundaries of the Cob- right to certify his own designs. district],” DeBlasio said. “In this case, I be- sion timepieces and fine giftware Hartley F. Satnick Chambers said that he enjoyed watching the borough prez ble Hill Historic District. The architect told The Stoop that the new lieve we are looking at a good project that at prices to fit every budget. play Brooklyn to the crowds — and watch the crowds play to As such, approval from the Landmarks design for 360 Smith St. would “mimic the fits to the site.” The only Certified him. Preservation Commission was required be- [area’s] brownstone vernacular, instead of The councilman was the only person other Master Watchmaker “I heard people call him ‘mayor,’” he said. “I said, ‘You fore DUMBO-based Two Trees Manage- its industrial vernacular.” Translating from than the developer’s lawyer who spoke in mean the borough president.’” ment could move forward with a tower that the architecturese, that means Scarano will in all 5 boroughs support of the project at the hearing, but ob- Like Chambers, Peskill wasn’t particularly bothered by the would rise above the historic district’s 50- use more plain old red brick and less metal servers said his support would be vital as the of New York City public official’s free ride either. foot height limit. on the exterior of the building. FREE Lay-a-Way project moves through its public review. “It’s all business,” he said with a shrug. The landmarks commission approval last So far, neighbors aren’t convinced. They serving the community Even opponents admitted that changing Plan On all Then he asked if I had ever heard of Tammany Hall. year provoked the ire of local preservation- say the building will still loom over two- for over 46 years ists who slammed the agency for failing to the scale of the tower at this point in the and three-story buildings on the block, cre- Purchases recognize its own rule. game was unlikely. ating shadows and taking up the open space THE KITCHEN SINK Those same opponents are again crying “All we can do is hope,” said Cobble that gives the area its small town feel. Hill Association member Franklin Stone. , at Hoyt and Union streets, just got a make-over of its foul now that Two Trees is seeking addition- “That building is still too tall for this street Visit us at our new location PS 32 Samuel Charney, a spokesman for Two playground. Word on the swings is that the kids helped design al exemptions so that the building can be and that’s it,” said Alberta McCourt, who lives Trees, defended the scale of the project as it through a partnership with the non-profit Trust for Public bulkier than typically permitted. on Second Street near Smith Street in a three- the necessary price to pay for a costly his- Land. The groundbreaking will be Tuesday at 5 pm. Expect “[If we want to preserve our neighbor- story home she once shared with Pulitzer toric restoration of the 83-year-old bank 187 State Street cookies and apple juice. … An anti-development spook has hoods], we must uphold [preservation] law,” Prize-winning writer Frank McCourt. next door, which Two Trees is developing as posted signs warning “TOLL AHEAD” near the Bond Street lot said Jeff Strabone, a resident of Cobble Hill. McCourt wasn’t afraid to invoke her 76- (off Court St) But not all landmark codes have been ig- part of this project. year-old celebrity ex-husband in her fight where McMansion developer Toll Brothers plans to build nored. Indeed, the Two Trees plan was dead “[The project] barely makes sense at six against the proposed building. Gowanus’s first subdivision. A Stoop spy said someone is (718) 852-1421 • Fax (718) 852-9697 • in the water last year, until the company re- stories,” he said. “Making it any smaller “He is a country boy,” she said. “And he painting over the illegal signs as soon as they are going up. drew the plan to preserve a historic bank an- would just not possible. It wouldn’t be fi- liked it over here because it felt a little like HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm; Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm E-mail us at [email protected] nex on the site. That move paved the way nancially viable.” the country.”

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But other, more graceful types, seconded my opinion. and caring service. “It’s a trip hazard,” said Ruth Goldstein, the founding chair of the Fort Greene Park Conservancy. “I don’t walk on that side usually, because it is uneven and there are puddles.” / Magdalene Perez Metropolitan Women's Services Goldstein told Greene Acres that the problem dates back OB/GYN nearly 10 years — a decade! And still, nothing has been done. Why has it taken so long for a city agency — any city agency Angela Wilson, M.D. — to address the problem? Maybe it has something to do with this: “Parks keeps saying The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn 55 Greene Ave. Suite 2B, Ft. Greene this is a problem below the surface [and, therefore, the purview For Appointment Call 718-398-8100 of the Department of Environmental Protection], and DEP keeps Rev. David Dyson of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is behind an effort to replace regular lightbulbs with energy- sayings, ‘No, it’s not,’” said Rob Perris, the district manager of saving compact fluorescents. Open Days ~ Evenings ~ Weekends Community Board 2. The agencies demonstrated better coordination when re- sponding to this reporter: they unanimously agreed that it’s the Parks Department’s responsibility. Our favorite Parks flack, Phil Abramson, said that the 10-year Church shines greener light Leave packages with us. hold-up was due to one thing only: money. “The sidewalk is made of historic hex-block pavements, so to And your worries behind. repair the sidewalk and have it be consistent with the surround- By Dana Rubinstein goes to the core of our faith.” fearing environmentalist. Dyson’s ends are certainly high-minded, Evangelical Christians have lately been ing pavements, we need capital funds to restore it,” said Abram- The Brooklyn Paper As your neighborhood shipping center we offer son. “Indeed, the Parks Department is making every effort to ob- but his means are entirely mundane. finding common ground with their more A Fort Greene religious leader wants to The church will start engaging in so- mainstream Christian brethren, according to many services in addition to packing and shipping. tain these funds.” put the green back in “God’s green earth,” Councilwoman Letitia James (D–Fort Greene) confirmed that called “extreme recycling,” which, it should Dyson. And both the Presbyterian and Re- Stop in to find out what we can offer you. beginning with his own house of worship. be noted, is not a new adventure sport. form Jewish movements have been encour- she was seeking funding, but added that before Parks could begin David Dyson, pastor of the Lafayette Av- work, DEP would have to repair the pipes underneath the sidewalk. Rather, it’s Dyson’s term for the fastidi- aging their local leaders to make their hous- enue Presbyterian Church, wants to trans- ous business of making sure that every shred es of worship more environmentally sound. That the two agencies form his 147-year-old building into a fluo- COPY SERVICE are cooperating at all — or of cardboard makes it into the recycling Park Slope’s Union Temple joined the rescent-lit environmental beacon for the FAX SERVICE ON OUR OTHER merely claiming to cooper- container. campaign last year by not only replacing community. their 100-watt incandescent bulbs with 25- ate — was news to Perris, The good reverend is also conducting an PASSPORT PHOTOS who took the opportunity to The reason, said Dyson, is an intrinsically “energy audit,” meaning that workers are watt compact fluorescents, but also selling stoop moral one. the energy-saving bulbs to congregants at a MAILBOX RENTALS PAGES encourage the un-dynamic canvassing the Romanesque church — “We are now completely convinced that which he said “leaks like a sieve” — look- dramatically reduced price. PARK SLOPE duo to “address this situa- tion. It’s long overdue. And human beings have made a mess of the ing for holes that might be exhaling heat In that case, Rabbi Linda Goodman said Nica loves summer she was also answering to a higher authority. AUTHORIZED while they’re at it, they can earth, that when the seas rise and the crops during the winter. SHIPPING CENTERS DOWNTOWN fail, the first people who will get hurt are the And he’s partnering with the community, God? No, Gore. Merchants booted put the benches back too.” Seriously. For the sake poor,” said Dyson. sending representatives to seminars, and Dyson preaches every Sunday at BAY RIDGE “We see this as a moral issue. This is not planning a showing this fall of the om- Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Hands-on preacher of the city’s liability-prone coffers, if nothing else. a tree-hugger issue. This is not a hippie, nipresent Al Gore film, “An Inconvenient (Lafayette Avenue at South Oxford and C’GARDENS Though bucolically lined Earth Day issue. This is an issue of human Truth.” Fulton streets) at 11 am. For information, Scarano caves with horse chestnut trees, stewardship and global survival, and that Dyson is hardly the borough’s only God- call (718) 625-7515. Cobble Hill Variety online at BrooklynPaper.com this sidewalk is a menace. It & Mailing Center ripples, as though the hexa- gon pavers are breaking into tides, humps in the middle, and sinks 495 Henry Street • (718) 852-8844 into depressions along either side. It may be the loveliest hazard- Open 7 Days ‘til 9pm strewn sidewalk in the borough. Oh, and there are gaping holes. At the intersection of South Oxford Street, a deep rutted depression lies in wait for the next Hanson sale halted — for now weak ankle, like a Venus flytrap waiting for its prey to land. And then snap! It’s broken. By Dana Rubinstein like those of some other state known to the governor.” But that hole can’t hold a candle to the foot-deep chasm be- The Brooklyn Paper officials, is located in the build- The Assemblyman and state tween South Elliot and Fort Greene places. That one, with its ing. Sen. Velmanette Montgomery A nearly century-old Fort General Services handles the (D–Prospect Heights) plan to discarded Slim Jim wrapper, is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Greene building, home to a Jewels Then again, which agency would the litigant sue? sale of other agencies’ build- meet with the governor or his By warren of municipal offices ings, but hasn’t sold one of its staff in early June. General Ser- SATNICK and a day care center, has been own since the 1990s. vices Commissioner John Egan THE KITCHEN SINK temporarily spared the fate of We ❤offer quality jewelry, preci- State officials have never plans to do a walk-through of its similarly historic neighbors: sion timepieces and fine giftware Hartley F. Satnick Brooklyn Tech HS students aren’t all computer geeks. In said that the building is official- the building later that month. It at prices to fit every budget. fact, a senior design class is taking on something decidedly conversion into luxury condos. ly for sale, but Councilwoman is only after all of those steps The only Certified hands-on: the restoration of a forgotten art gallery on the high The state-owned building at Letitia James (D–Prospect are complete that a final deci- school’s third floor. Of course, they mapped out their designs on 55 Hanson Pl., at South Elliot Heights) sounded the alarm af- sion will be made. Master Watchmaker computers first. ... We hear that B&H Video, everyone’s fa- Street, won’t go the way of the ter hearing rumors of a sale — “We’re going to conduct a fi- in all 5 boroughs vorite Hasidic-run camera shop, is doubling its warehouse space Williamsburgh Savings Bank and a subsequent conversion to nancial analysis of continued of New York City in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and hiring an additional 300 building before it — at least not residential use in the hotter- ownership of building,” said FREE Lay-a-Way workers. The whopping $50-million project will create an addi- this summer. than-hot neighborhood. Paula Monaco, a spokeswoman serving the community Hakeem Jeffries Plan On all tional 400,000 square feet for the store’s mail-order operation. ... “We’ve convinced [the state In April, Jeffries warned that for the state agency that over- for over 46 years Curious what the Paris Hiltons of tomorrow will be wearing? Office of General Services] that any sale would “intensify the sees the building. “Over the Purchases Check out the clothes designed by 14 “exceptionally talented” Pratt the building should not be sold, gentrification sweeping across small business owners. That summer we’ll do some commu- Institute seniors. Unfortunately, you’ll have to cross the East River and now we’ll have to convince central Brooklyn, and make New would be a grave development.” nity outreach. After those items first: the garments are on display at the Chelsea Barnes & Noble at the governor,” said Assembly- York complicit in economic ac- This week, he promised to are complete, we will then Visit us at our new location Sixth Avenue and 22nd Street, through June 15. man Hakeem Jeffries (D–Fort tivity detrimental to working make his and the “considerable come up with a recommenda- Email us at [email protected] Greene), whose district office, families, the middle class and community opposition … tion for what should be done.” 187 State Street (off Court St) Princess and Yentas (718) 852-1421 • Fax (718) 852-9697 • Images of Jewish Women in Film & TV HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm; Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm Thursday, June 14, 2007 Dinner-6 P.M., Presentation-7 P.M. $25 Includes a Light Kosher Dinner Congregation Mount Sinai 250 Cadman Plaza One subway stop from Manhattan in Don’t leave your Brooklyn Heights on the A,C,2,3,4,5,M,N,R Questions? 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ith the passing of Memor- ial Day, one thing is for PS... W sure: even though the cal- ILOVE YOU endar still says spring, it is offi- cially sizzlin’ summer in the city. Summer is my favorite time of year. I like the hot days, the late nights and the lazy feel. Even though I am long out of school, I still feel that summer thrill of the last day of classes (and having a birthday in Au- gust doesn’t hurt, either). I love the summer — and with Prospect Park, a neighborhood that empties out a bit, and the constant Nica Lalli block parties and stoop sales, I feel that we have an edge on summer fun. But I have recently dis- covered that there are mixed feelings about my favorite time of year. Some people told me that they don’t like the extra crowds in the park. And dog owners don’t like the extra garbage. Most people admitted that they like the warm mornings, After some last-minute negotiations, and minor alterations, the City Planning Commission approved this proposed supportive when the whole day stretches out before you and the sun has not housing facility on Fifth Avenue last week. It now goes to the City Council for an expected nod. gotten unbearable yet. And plenty of people love the free con- certs at the bandshell (“Celebrate Brooklyn” kicks off on June 14, by the way). An added benefit of the summer is that people take their cars out of the city. That means we get more parking spaces (the ground may be hot enough to melt your tires, but at least those 5th Ave facility moves forward tires are parked, and legally at that). The exception to this rule, of course, is the parking hell created by the concerts in the park. By Michael McLaughlin HIV/AIDS. The remaining to modifications that include courage his fellow Coun- Check the schedule now, and plan accordingly — especially on for The Brooklyn Paper apartments would be rented to putting the entrance on Fifth cilmembers to support the proj- the Philharmonic night! community residents with in- Avenue and selecting some lo- ect when it comes to a full With all those folks leaving town for the beach or the house A controversial supportive housing facility proposed for comes below $29,775. Senior cal residents for the panel that Council vote in the coming in the country, those of us who stay behind get to dine out with- citizens and youths becoming will screen the tenants. months. out reservations. Tables are often available, even on weekends, Fifth Avenue moved forward last week when the City Plan- too old for foster care will be There will also be round-the- It will first be discussed so those of us (myself included) who can never remember to targeted for these units. clock security at the front desk. within 30 days by the Council’s think ahead finally have a chance at trying the new hot spot. ning Commission gave its ap- proval for the five-story, 49-unit Some neighbors have object- “There were some really in- land-use committee. Two other great summer pluses are not exactly in Park Slope ed to the project on the grounds tense conversations with elect- proper but are nearby and populated by Slopers. The Red Hook building at what is currently a that it presents a safety risk for ed officials. All of their con- pool, Brooklyn’s country club, is only a short (bike) ride away. I municipal parking lot on 16th am counting the days until I can frolic with the masses and cool Street. the larger community. cerns are addressed in the off in the vast blue pond, thanks to Robert Moses. “It’s very reassuring they And Borough President project,” de la Uz said. Marko- And no summer would saw the merits of the project,” Markowitz had objected to the witz, however, did not get his P’Heights be complete without the Fifth Avenue Committee Exec- facility because it did not in- family-sized units. ON OUR OTHER Cyclones and a few trips to utive Director Michelle de la clude any affordable housing Councilman Bill DeBlasio Keyspan Park. I go to a few Uz said after the May 23 vote. units for families. As a result, (D–Park Slope) said through a rocks for stoop games a year, and I see Twenty-four studio units he had asked the Planning spokeswoman that “the modifi- PAGES more of my Park Slope would provide supportive hous- Commission to vote it down. cations responded to the con- But subsequent negotiations cerns of some of the neighbors DOWNTOWN neighbors there than I do at ing for mentally ill and former- ly homeless people. Five others between some opponents and of the project.” a cause New Fulton Mall the Key Food. will house individuals with the Fifth Avenue Committee led DeBlasio said he will en- C’GARDENS So the summer gets Scarano caves mixed reviews from some, By Harry Cheadle but for me, it is the time of BAY RIDGE for The Brooklyn Paper Hands-on preacher year to kick back (and when my kids are away at camp, it Hurricane Katrina hit al- FORT GREENE is like taking a vacation with- most two years ago, but the A green church out leaving town). Big Easy is still hard up. High-pitched coolant tank To raise money and remind online at BrooklynPaper.com I intend to grab an iced coffee, sit in the new back Brooklyn of New Orleans’s garden of Cafe Eleven, stroll the hot avenues and enjoy the park continued need for help, com- and the free music all I can. But first, I have to get my air condi- munity members Alice McFar- tioning fixed. I may like the heat, but I hate being hot! whine removed—again! land and Kate Suisman are put- ting on a charity event, THE KITCHEN SINK By Beethoven Bong noise after the ‘repair’ has been “Remembering New Orleans,” louder but is now intermittent, on June 6. It will feature soul for The Brooklyn Paper food, live brass band music, and Start planning now! June 23 is the day set for “Stoopen- The mysterious high-pitched making it even more noticable dous,” an all-day, Slope-wide stoop sit-in (or sit-out, perhaps). As and unbearable.” the films of Helen Hill, a New wail that irked residents near Orleans resident who was killed part of the “Seven for ’07” initiatives sponsored by the Park Slope New York Methodist Hospital The only problem is that not Civic Council, Stoopendous aims to have everyone come together everyone — or every dog, even last year. earlier this month reemerged There will also be a slide- to celebrate the Summer Solstice (no matter that the solstice is ac- last week — but only for some — can hear it. tually June 21, you get the idea). For information go to “I haven’t heard anything show about New Orleans that people, apparently. examines how much work still www.stoopendous.org. … The menu has been posted in the win- As The Brooklyn Paper re- [since the repair],” said Robert dow at Scalino, the soon-to-open Italian joint that replaced a Schnakenberg, resident of Sixth needs to be done. ported two weeks ago, many “They’re still experiencing grubby Chinese restaurant at the corner of Seventh Avenue and residents of Fifth and Sixth Street. “Neither has my dog.” 10th Street. And the menu makes it clear that the rumors of up- Hospital spokeswoman Lyn grief,” said Suisman, an aide to streets near the hospital were Councilwoman Letitia James A-Z Dental, PC scale Italian were true: We can’t wait to tuck into that braised being driven mad by a tea-ket- Hill conceded that the institu- lamb shank with lentils ($15.50) or the papardelle with smoked tion did get a call of complaint (D–Prospect Heights) who vol-

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What few realize is that ing some big promises. this idea is a thumb in the eye of the Pastor Michael Casale says man responsible for the existence of he’ll start doling out “miracles the New York State Conservative and prophecies” when his new Party — Barry Goldwater. The issue church opens this week in Bay PRINCES BAY is over the limits of government. Matthew Lysiak Ridge. MODELS On one side we have Brooklyn “Bring the sick and receive OPEN DAILY Conservative Party Vice-Chairwoman Fran Vella-Marrone, who your miracle,” said Casale, who 12-5 P.M. QUALITY was quick to oppose Gov. Spitzer’s effort to permit gay marriage. will oversee the Cavalry Praise Is Not An Extra At “The Conservative Party has been the loudest voice in this and Worship Center, a new state defending traditional family values,” said Vella-Marrone. non-denominational church at On the other side is a ghost from the past. The founding father 367 94th St. “Come and receive of the movement — Goldwater — was not only pro-Choice, but your touch from the Lord.” didn’t think the government should have anything to do with mar- Casale certainly talks the talk. EVERYTHING riage. Goldwater may be dead — but his memory is alive and well “We do miracles, prophecies YOU SEE IS in Bay Ridge. To this day, — more than your average INCLUDED! state Conservative Party church,” he told The Stoop. / Matthew Lysiak ON OUR OTHER Chairman Michael Long re- “We have performed many mir- TAX ABATED calls how, as a young man, acles in the name of Jesus COME VISIT OUR stoop Goldwater put a spell on him Christ, and we don’t plan on SPECTACULAR PAGES at the 1964 Republican Na- stopping anytime soon.” 1 & 2 FAMILY PARK SLOPE tional Convention at Mad- Casale claims to also per- HOMES Nica loves summer ison Square Garden. Paper The Brooklyn form a “laying of the hands,” an From $789,000 Pastor Michael Casale (right) of the new Cavalry Praise and Worship Center on 94th Street act where parishioners are C’GARDENS “Barry Goldwater was Corner Bloomingdale & Amboy Rds Scarano caves the reason I got into poli- says he can perform miracles. touched in the forehead and of- tics,” said Long, who still ten collapse to ground or faint 718-227-1600 www.opal-ridge.com DOWNTOWN from the power of God. Merchants booted has a Goldwater poster OWN A HOME REALTY hanging at his liquor shop, “I know it is real because it FORT GREENE happened to me when I was 13 A green church Long’s Discount Wines, at 7917 Fifth Ave. years old,” said Casale, who online at BrooklynPaper.com “You wouldn’t believe claimed to be licensed by the the feeling of hope in the “Summary of God,” an inde- Cash infusion won’t pendent ordination group. “It is air that night, that we could get this country on track and Gold- a great feeling, but hard to de- water would be the one to lead us,” Long said. scribe. Kind of like electricity The philosophy? “Government ought to be kept off our STAIR LIFTS all through your body.” backs, out of our pocketbooks, and out of our bedrooms,” Gold- Still, some local residents are water said. rebuild subway stops skeptical of the self-professed FREE Estimate That didn’t sit well with the religious right, which wanted the supernatural powers of the new Republican Party to embrace restrictions on gay rights and abor- preacher man of Bay Ridge. and in-home tion. Yet Goldwater insisted that conservatism meant limited though the tri-state transportation agency could- “Is this a joke?” asked consultation government — whether on fiscal or social issues. By Michael Giardina n’t say how. Megan Desanto. “Are we in the But that ideal is nowhere to be found on today’s political for The Brooklyn Paper “Since it is in the design phase, further details Bible Belt? I am not buying any landscape. FREE Installation More than a dozen subway stations in Ben- are not available at this time,” said MTA spokes- of this crap.” Long may still have that campaign poster, but he has cut ties sonhurst, Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights are in woman Deirdre Parker. Why Bay Ridge? True, the FREE Delivery with his Goldwater past: “Some conservatives are for abortion,” he line for a sprucing up, but residents had a clear The N stations being studied are Eighth Av- pastor’s day job is as a court li- said, “but we are a pro-life party.” reaction to the news: It’s about freakin’ time. enue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, New Utrecht Av- aison for the 68th Precinct in Yellow Hooker has a pretty good idea of what Long’s mentor The Metropolitan Transportation Authority enue, 18th Avenue, 20th Avenue, Bay Parkway, the neighborhood — but he might say if he were alive to witness the changing times: “Ex- last week allocated more than $18 million to be- Kings Highway, Avenue U and 86th Street. The says he didn’t choose Bay tremism in the defense of liberty is no vice and moderation in gin designing rehabs for nine N-train and four D stations are Ninth Avenue, Fort Hamilton Ridge, but that Bay Ridge DERMER the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” D-train stations. Parkway, 62nd Street, and Bay Parkway. chose him. PHARMACY & SURGICAL It is unclear when — or even whether — any Riders throughout all three neighborhoods “I felt called to Bay Ridge,” THE KITCHEN SINK actual construction work would be done, but res- looked forward to a cleaner, if not smoother, ride. he said. “But there were never • 2064 Flatbush Ave. • (718) 377-4900 State Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge) may be angling idents and their elected officials were pleased “It’s horrible. You can see mold under the any openings until now.” for an unlikely voter block in his possible run for mayor — the un- that something was moving forward. chipped paint,” said Louis DeJesus, who has One woman said she might derappreciated skateboarder. Golden recently announced funds to “I’m happy they’re starting something,” said been riding the N train to work for 14 years. attend the first service on June put Parks employees at the Owls Head Skate Park at 68th Assemblyman William Colton. “But I hope it is- Afellow commuter agreed. 3. She also said that even Street and Colonial Road. … Councilman Vince Gentile n’t just a press release and nothing happens.” “There is always construction going on, but though her mind was open, her (D–Bay Ridge) is encouraging public participation in a “free walk- The Assemblyman has been writing to the nothing changes,” said Meiuyerta Zhazitova. wallet was closed. ing program,” every Saturday from 10 to 11 am. Call (718) 965- MTA for five years on behalf of his commuting “The train comes on time, but the stations still “It couldn’t hurt to go and 6977. … Moms are lighting up the Bay Ridge Parent message constituents. look the same.” check it out,” said the woman, boards about playground bullies who have been kicking kids “They [the MTA] would promise me, [but] Colton said the need for repairs were more who declined to give her name. off the swings at the playground at 83rd Street and Colonial then basically just do patch up jobs,” Colton than just skin deep. “But you can be certain that I am Road. See, kids! That’s one more reason to eat your leafy green said. “The stations have been a disaster for many not going to let my wallet out of vegetables. E-mail us at [email protected] This time will be different, the MTA said — years,” he said. “They all have structural damage.” sight for even one moment.”

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Emboldened by their fa- sionalism: The bank was crawl- checked again, an hour later, the 88th Precinct milial bond, the pair chased the ing with witnesses who were purse was gone. leader down Baltic Street — rushing to finish their business She asked her colleagues and where he was captured by De- CitySolve Beat down tective Edward Cesario. The Park Slope Civic Council wants to replace private news- before the holiday weekend. even enlisted city workers to AWilloughby Street resident HOW TO INSTALL So when something went help her search trashcans on the The 14-year-old now faces at- boxes (left) with a modern, all-in-one version (right). was beaten and robbed on her tempted robbery charges. wrong before the teller handed street, but no one had any luck. way home early on May 26, po- CUSTOM WINDOW BLINDS over any cash — it’s unclear what, The bag had disappeared, along Two arrested lice said. Council brunch at the Prospect cops said — the suspect bolted with her driver’s license, several Police nabbed two of three By Michael McLaughlin The 30-year-old was walking Park YMCA about three months from the bank, leaving behind the bank cards, her keys, $20 and a thieves who allegedly attacked a for The Brooklyn Paper on Carlton Avenue, near Wil- ago, but complaints date further note and the pen he had used. lipstick. woman on the corner of President loughby Street, at 4 am, when The Park Slope Civic Coun- back. Shortly afterwards, the would- and Smith streets, on May 9. School struck she was attacked by a man and a cil wants to reduce by half the Bruce Pienkny, a Civic Coun- be thief himself ended up in the The feisty 42-year-old was Step One: A laptop computer disap- woman walking toward her. number of free publications cil member who was at that handcuffs of Police Officer Fran- cornered by three strangers peared from a Navy Street ele- The man snatched the victim’s available on some busy street brunch, was commissioned to Visit American Housewares. cisco Tejadea. shortly after 9 am and backed mentary school on May 22, po- handbag and punched her in the corners, claiming that their box- create the new bin. It didn’t hurt No one was hurt, according to into a fence, police said. One lice said. face, leaving her with a swollen es are unattractive and a nui- that he works for the street furni- Chase spokesman Michael Fus- robber snatched her cellphone The owner, a 39-year-old black eye. He then threw her sance. ture company, City Solve. co. while the other two held her teacher, left the Gateway ma- down on the pavement, which “The sprawl of unfettered “We do a lot of overall quali- The suspect faces charges that left her leg scratched and bleed- arms. But when they let go, the chine on a desk inside the cafete- newspaper boxes presents an ty-of-life work,” Pienkny said. include attempted robbery, men- ing, and dashed off toward De- woman grabbed the mobile back ria at the school, near Flushing eyesore and, to some degree, a The Brooklyn Paper with- acing and attempted larceny. He Kalb Avenue with bag in hand. and ran off to dial 911. was arraigned on May 27 and re- Avenue, from noon until 1:30 public nuisance,” said Civic drew all of its street boxes last pm. When he discovered the Burglars visit Police arrived and searched Council Second Vice President leased without bail. the area, finding two suspects. year and before that did not have year-old laptop missing, he re- Ken Freeman. 85 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn Home construction projects Officer Kenny Cunningham ar- boxes at the corner of Seventh Heights heist ported the theft to police within The epicenter of the contro- Open 7 Days A Week • • (718) 243-0844 always involve minor setbacks. rested the boys, ages 15 and 16, and Ninth because of the unusu- Someone swiped nearly 10 minutes, but the suspect versy is the northeastern corner But this one was more major. on robbery charges. al clutter there, Publisher Ed $20,000 in designer jewelry seemed to be long gone. Someone swiped more than a of Seventh Avenue and Ninth Weintrob said. from a Remsen Street apartment dozen tools, entertainment Quick clean-out Street, where there are 16 kiosks The Paper nonetheless be- while the owner was on vaca- equipment and a bicycle from a It was like a home remodeling holding periodicals such as the lieves that “excessive restrictions tion, police said. Steuben Street home overnight show gone wrong when burglars Village Voice, Hoy, and the on box placement, including al- • Local & Long Distance Services One suspect seems to be the on May 24, police said. took nearly everything but the Onion, plus advertising circulars, lowing government or even a super, a woman who had been • Airport Transportation Atlantic City, The 59-year-old owner, who kitchen sink from a Mill Street Learning Annex catalogues and well-intentioned civic group to Foxwood and given a key to the unit, in a Cops is staying on Hall Street while home on May 16. other publications. determine where newspapers • Medical Pickup & Drop Off building at Hicks Street. Appar- the work is being done, left his Craziest part is, they did it in In July, the Civic Council may circulate would be a threat Mohegan Sun ently, the resident had asked her Casinos home, between Park and Myrtle less than half an hour. plans to install a modern module to freedom of speech,” Weintrob to have another gold bracelet invite avenues, just before midnight. The 62-year-old victim left that holds eight titles. About five said. fixed during the owner’s ab- When he returned at 10 am the her home, near Hicks Street, at containers would be removed Freeman denied that the sence, a task she completed as following day, the glass front 11 am, police said. When she re- and the remaining three would Council had censorship in mind. instructed. teens door had been shattered. Shards turned 25 minutes later, her win- be relocated to less-crowded cor- “This is not a campaign But sometime during the 61- littered the entryway and it was dow was damaged and thieves ners. against free newspapers,” he year-old victim’s absence, from The Brooklyn Paper clear someone had been inside. had removed more than $500 in Talk of consolidating newspa- said. “We’re looking for those May 7–26, a trio of Van Cleef & All together, the items were If you’re between the electronics and furniture. per boxes began at a Civic publishers to be our partners.” Car & Limo Service Arpel necklaces, along with worth nearly $2,200. matching earrings, disappeared. age of 12 and 20 and need Also stolen was an antique gold something to do this sum- Mystery shoot bracelet, valued at $5,000. mer, the NYPD has a mis- Armed thugs seem to be try- Hallway attack sion for you. ing to return Myrtle Avenue to its The Police Department’s onetime moniker, “Murder Av- The girl was just steps from Law Enforcement Explorer enue.” Yards renters to safety. Program combines commu- Gunfire rang out for at least a Instead, the 10-year-old lost nity service with police ed- second time this month near her nameplate necklace to a gun- ucation, plus a dose of fun, Myrtle Avenue, when police said toting thug who attacked her in cops said. a Navy Street resident was shot appeal ruling the hallway of her own Participants help their at least four times — and sur- 24 Hour Door-to-Door Service Willoughby Street building on communities by painting vived — near a Hudson Walk May 22, police said. over graffiti, visiting senior housing project on May 23. Bul- By Ariella Cohen holes and conditions that reduce The girl was coming home centers and staffing city- lets struck the victim in the chin, The Brooklyn Paper it to a “sham.” around 3:30 pm when the armed Justice Walter B. Tolub ruled wide events, like bike races the chest, the left arm and the left A group of renters living in brute stopped her in the hall of and parades. leg when they erupted from a that the suit should be taken to her home, a building known to building just off Myrtle Avenue, the footprint of Atlantic Yards state’s Appellate Division, a Along the way, they learn vowed to take their case to an- (718) 230-8100 police as trouble, on the corner about the NYPD and visit shortly before 10:30 pm. court with a reputation for fa- of Lawrence Street. He pulled On May 12, a 36-year-old man other court after a State Su- voring the state in eminent-do- special departments, includ- preme Court judge dismissed www.myrtlecarservice.com out a black handgun and ing the K-9 unit, aviation — was shot several times as he main-related cases. snatched the gold chain from where officers learn to pilot walked into a deli on the corner of their case last month. Attorney George Locker, around her neck, then ran off. police helicopters — and the Myrtle and Carlton avenues, just The lawsuit was filed on be- who is representing the renters The youngster went home and harbor patrol. Explorers also two blocks from Fort Greene Park, half of 11 rent-stabilized tenants at 473 Dean St. and 634 Pacific BOERUM HILL told her 37-year-old uncle, who take several field trips, in- around 3 am. That same corner who charge that the Empire State St., said he’ll appeal. brought her straight to the police cluding an outing to Coney was the also site of a May 5 shoot- Development Corporation, “The state has taken a rent- station to report the crime. Island and the movies. ing, when a 28-year-old was which is overseeing Atlantic stabilized lease and a home for Police are now looking for a Information on the Ex- wounded by gunfire from a pass- Yards, failed to adequately com- many years without providing light-skinned Hispanic man, plorers Program will be ing car around 4 am, police said. pensate protected tenants whose appropriate compensation,” he about 30 years old, 5-foot-8, available at an open house leases were canceled when said. “This case must be heard with short, brown hair, dressed Car swiped on June 8 at the 88th ABrooklyn man’s car was ESDC condemned their build- on its merits.” that day in dark blue jeans, a Precinct stationhouse (at ings to pave the way for Bruce A.J. Carter, a spokesman for black tank-top and sneakers. stolen from Grand Avenue while 298 Classon Ave., at he toiled at a construction site Ratner’s mega-development. the ESDC, said the agency was 231 Bergen St.: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Bike burg DeKalb Avenue), from 4 to nearby, police said. The ESDC has said that Rat- pleased with the procedural victo- (718) 596-3333 Includes home-entertainment system Someone stole a high-end 7 pm. Call Police Officer The victim parked the Toyota ner must shoulder the burden of ry. But he declined to comment with flat-screen TV’s! $3,600,000 Italian bicycle from a storage Nicholas Santos for infor- Camry near Gates Avenue at the relocating tenants. But the further. See our listings: space on Washington Street on mation (718) 636-6569. 6:30 am on May 21. 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By Ariella Cohen appropriate compensation,” he The Brooklyn Paper said. “This case must be heard on its merits.” A group of renters living in A.J. Carter, a spokesman for the footprint of Atlantic Yards the ESDC, said the agency was vowed to take their case to an- pleased with the procedural victo- other court after a State Su- ry. But he declined to comment preme Court judge dismissed further. their case last month. The decision filed by Tolub The lawsuit was filed on be- said that the tenants are “con- half of 11 rent-stabilized tenants demnees” who could challenge who charge that the Empire the state on eminent domain State Development Corporation, procedure, but not, as Locker at- which is overseeing Atlantic tempted, using rent-stabilization Yards, failed to adequately com- laws as their sword. pensate protected tenants whose One eminent domain lawyer leases were canceled when said that the decision put Locker ESDC condemned their build- between a rock of an unfriendly ings to pave the way for Bruce Appellate court and a hard place Ratner’s mega-development. of eminent domain law, which is The ESDC has said that Rat- geared towards compensating ner must shoulder the burden of owners, not tenants. the relocating tenants. But the “[The decision created] a real lawsuit argues that the reloca- Catch-22,” said Michael Rikon, tion assistance offered by the an eminent domain lawyer who developer is riddled with loop- represented tenants who lost their holes and conditions that reduce homes to Ratner’s Metrotech it to a “sham.” project in the late 1980s. Justice Walter B. Tolub ruled “Tolub is defining the [ten- that the suit should be taken to ants] as ‘condemnees,’ but they state’s Appellate Division, a have not been given the right to court with a reputation for fa- compensation that the condem- voring the state in eminent-do- nee is allowed. And this deci- main-related cases. sion will make getting that com- Attorney George Locker, pensation tougher.” who is representing the renters Rikon said Locker had tried at 473 Dean St. and 634 Pacific to avoid this scenario by chal- St., said he’ll appeal. lenging the ESDC using hous- “The state has taken a rent- ing laws that protect tenants. stabilized lease and a home for “Now that intervention may many years without providing be impossible,” Rikon said.

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A teenage girl who was jewelry to a stranger who drove and two cartons of cigarettes be- The victim returned to his her home on May 22. chandise on May 23. fore fleeing through the hole. robbed at the N train’s New The 46-year-old owner building, which is near Bay Utrecht stop later helped catch The 84-year-old woman first closed the store, which is near Gang assault Parkway, at around 10:20 am, the thug who took her $400 met the stranger on 23rd Av- 74th Street, at 7 pm, only to re- Four men were arrested after and saw the thug breaking into cellphone and threatened her enue, near 86th Street, at they attacked a 35-year-old man a basement door. That’s when around 10:30 am. 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They re- 86th Street department store An Avenue P resident had his police said. returned the next morning to main on the lookout for the van, had her wallet swiped on May car broken into, and his naviga- Both were taken into custody discover that someone had valued at $4,500. 25. tional system stolen, on May 22. on burglary charges. Civics target newsboxes CitySolve The Park Slope Civic Council wants to replace private news- boxes (left) with a modern, all-in-one version (right).

By Michael McLaughlin cil brunch at the Prospect Park for The Brooklyn Paper YMCA about three months ago, but complaints date further back. The Park Slope Civic Council Bruce Pienkny, a Civic Coun- wants to reduce by half the num- cil member who was at that ber of free publications available brunch, was commissioned to on some busy street corners, create the new bin. It didn’t hurt claiming that their boxes are un- that he works for the street furni- attractive and a nuisance. ture company, City Solve. “The sprawl of unfettered “We do a lot of overall quali- newspaper boxes presents an ty-of-life work,” Pienkny said. eyesore and, to some degree, a The Brooklyn Paper withdrew public nuisance,” said Civic all of its street boxes last year and Council Second Vice President before that did not have boxes at Ken Freeman. the corner of Seventh and Ninth The epicenter of the contro- because of the unusual clutter versy is the northeastern corner there, Publisher Ed Weintrob said. of Seventh Avenue and Ninth The Paper nonetheless be- Street, where there are 16 kiosks lieves that “excessive restrictions holding periodicals such as the on box placement, including al- Village Voice, Hoy, and the lowing government or even a Onion, plus advertising circulars, well-intentioned civic group to Learning Annex catalogues and determine where newspapers other publications. may circulate would be a threat In July, the Civic Council to freedom of speech,” Weintrob plans to install a modern module said. that holds eight titles. About five Freeman denied that the containers would be removed and Council had censorship in mind. the remaining three would be re- “This is not a campaign located to less-crowded corners. against free newspapers,” he Talk of consolidating newspa- said. “We’re looking for those per boxes began at a Civic Coun- publishers to be our partners.” Yards renters to appeal ruling

By Ariella Cohen ate compensation,” he said. “This The Brooklyn Paper case must be heard on it merits.” A.J. Carter, a spokesman for Agroup of renters living in the the ESDC, said the agency was footprint of Atlantic Yards vowed pleased with the procedural vic- to take their case to another court tory. But he declined to comment after a State Supreme Court judge further. dismissed their case last month. The decision filed by Tolub The lawsuit was filed on be- said that the tenants are “con- half of 11 rent-stabilized tenants demnees” who could challenge who charge that the Empire State the state on eminent domain pro- Development Corporation, which cedure, but not, as Locker at- is overseeing Atlantic Yards, tempted, using rent-stabilization failed to adequately compensate laws as their sword. protected tenants whose leases One eminent domain lawyer were canceled when ESDC con- said that the decision put Locker demned their buildings to pave between a rock of an unfriendly the way for Bruce Ratner’s Appellate court and a hard place mega-development. of eminent domain law, which is The ESDC has said that Ratner geared towards compensating must shoulder the burden of the owners, not tenants. relocating tenants. But the lawsuit “[The decision created] a real argues that the relocation assis- Catch-22,” said Michael Rikon, tance offered by the developer is an eminent domain lawyer who riddled with loopholes and condi- represented tenants who lost their tions that reduce it to a “sham.” homes to Ratner’s Metrotech But Justice Walter B. Tolub project in the late 1980s. ruled that the suit had been filed “Tolub is defining the [tenants] in the “wrong church and the as ‘condemnees,’ but they have not wrong pew” and should be taken been given the right to compensa- to state’s Appellate Division, a tion that the condemnee is allowed. court with a reputation for favor- And this decision will make get- ing the state in eminent-domain- ting that compensation tougher.” related cases. Rikon said Locker had tried to Attorney George Locker, who avoid this scenario by challeng- is representing the renters at 473 ing the ESDC using housing Dean St. and 634 Pacific St., said laws that protect tenants. he’ll appeal. “He was trying to use agen- “The state has taken a rent-sta- cies that protect tenants to inter- bilized lease and a home for many vene,” he said. “Now that inter- years without providing appropri- vention may be impossible.” June 2, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 AWP 5 Hitless wonder learns a Live theLoft Life... hard lesson at the plate

HIS WEEK, I DID SOMETHING ened swings, I actually did feel like I’d that no grown man should do: I paid THE BROOKLYN learned something. a man $45 to teach me how to hit a Then he started throwing hardballs at T By Gersh me. Other obvious problems with my swing baseball. ANGLE Kuntzman presented themselves like a corpse on a In theory, the batting lesson had a legiti- medical examiner’s gurney. mate purpose: On Saturday night, I will “You’re all off-balance,” said the base- join several Paper colleagues, plus a hand- HUMILIATION ball whisperer. “When the pitch is inside, ful of other local scribes, in a bitter, nasty you get jammed up. When it’s outside, game of hardball (for charity!) against the you’re trying so hard to pull it, that you front office staff of the Brooklyn Cyclones. him that I just wanted to do a good job, you know, “for the kids” (the charity game is can’t get any power.” My goal, you see, is to help my team Tip number two: Open up your swing by for the kids, right?). win. when the pitch is inside and close your “OK,” said Torres, who’s also the head But arriving at Brooklyn Indoor Sports swing when the pitch is away. baseball coach at St. Joseph’s College in Center in Sunset Park the other day, I real- I started getting the hang of it, so Torres ized that my quest for a sweet stroke was Clinton Hill. “Let’s see what you got.” started throwing me curve balls. merely the athletic equivalent of cosmetic I took a few swings and my personal Perhaps you’re familiar with old Looney Without the Lofty Price surgery — a vanity-driven move designed batting coach noticed one problem right Tunes films of Elmer Fudd trying so hard to solely to stave off the inevitable humiliation away. hit a curveball that he ends up swinging, that comes from spending your entire adult “Do you always swing with your arms missing and screwing himself into the soil. life hitting nothing but weak groundballs so far out?” he asked. I’m starring in the live-action remake of Newly Renovated 2 & 3 Bedroom back to the pitcher. No, I thought. Sometimes I don’t swing those cartoons (and, like Ringo said, all I But so what if vanity was behind my at all. But I told him that men of my gener- gotta do is act naturally). batting lesson? Thirteen-year-old girls are ation — the Dave Kingman generation — Tip number three: Keep your hands getting breast implants as bat-mitzvah gifts, were taught to extend their arms as far as back. If the pitch is a curveball, you’ll have Residences from $595,000 so can’t a middle-aged guy get a chance at they’d go. time to adjust to the slower speed. glory (which, in my case, would be a 10- Tip number one: Don’t extend the arms Sure enough, I started hitting a few. But bounce dribbler that finds a hole between as far as they’d go. I still wasn’t driving the ball sharply. The THESE LOFT-LIKE RESIDENCES FEATURE: the shortstop and the third baseman)? Torres gave me a simple drill, telling me reason? My bat moves through the strike Apparently, no. to place one end of the bat against my zone like a plastic knife through caramel. • High volume ceilings and oversized windows “The lesson is for you?!” my batting bellybutton and the other against a wall. “We need to work on your bat speed,” guru, John Torres, said as I entered the Then he told me to take a few swings. Torres said. “I have a drill for bat speed. • Gourmet kitchens featuring granite countertops, cage, helmet in hand. “I thought it was a When I hit the wall, it meant I was extend- Close your eyes.” lesson for, you know, a kid.” ing my arms too far. Close my eyes? What, am I supposed to KitchenAid and Bosch appliances I explained about the charity game. I told After taking a few of my newly short- feel the force, Master Yoda? “I’ll yell ‘Open’ just as the ball is getting • Classic baths of Carrera marble to you. That way, you won’t have time to • Solid hardwood floors throughout think. You’ll just swing.” Sure enough, this worked, too. I’d open my eyes just in time to start a shorter, THIS LOFT-LIKE LIFESTYLE INCLUDES: quicker swing — and I even made contact. A few more practice swings and my con- • Fully equipped fitness center fidence was soaring. Then time was up, so Torres wished me luck and went to the oth- • Private landscaped garden courtyard er cage to teach a 6-year-old. With a little time to kill, I decided to put • On-site parking for many homes my freshly honed skills to work, and bought a few tokens for the batting cage. I • Bicycle room figured I’d warm up with a round of 60- mile-per-hour meatballs before trying to hit the 70-mph fastballs. I put my token in and 501 ADAMS STREET got my 10 pitches: Swing and a miss. HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 Swing and a miss. Swing and a miss. Swing and a miss. 201.795.0055 Swing and a miss. www.AdamsSquare.com Foul tip. Swing and a miss. Swing and a miss. MARKETING AND EXCLUSIVE SALES AGENT: Foul tip. THE MARKETING DIRECTORS, INC. Swing and a miss. AN R SQUARED RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM So much for confidence. The Brooklyn Cyclones’ front office will play 12 charity games in 24 hours, start-

Eric Bennett ing at 4:30 pm on Saturday, June 2 at Keyspan Park (1904 Surf Ave., at West This is not an offering. The full terms of the offer are available in a public offering statement available from the Sponsor. This does not Brooklyn Paper editor Gersh Kuntzman shows off that ground-ball form while being 17th Street in Coney Island). The game constitute an offering to the residents of New York or any other state where prohibited by law. Prices subject to change without notice. taunted by his hitting guru, J.T. Torres, the head baseball coach at St. Joseph’s College. against the journalists will be at midnight.

The Hellenic The Hellenic Classical Charter School Classical Charter School Wishes To Thank Welcomes Joseph Martucci Christina Tettonis for his servicee as founding principal. as our new school principal.

In the two years that Joe served as principal, he did an outstanding job Ms. Tettonis, who is currently principal of PS 170, The Lexington School, recruiting teachers, students and staff to the Hellenic Classical Charter will be joining the Hellenic Classical Charter School this summer. School. He helped build a learning environment committed to educational Ms. Tettonis is an accomplished school leader who helps accelerate student excellence, and we will be forever grateful for his contributions. Under his learning through innovative curriculum and instructional models. Under guidance, student outcomes have risen to among the highest in the city: On her leadership, PS 170 received recognition from the New York State Edu- the 2006 New York State English Language Arts Examination and 2006 cation Department as a “High Performing/Gap Closing School” (2006) New York State Mathematics Examination, the Third and Fourth Grade and “NYSESLAT- Closing the Achievement Gap School” (2005). It was Students of the Hellenic Classical Charter School EXCEEDED the averages named a New York City Exemplary School for the Arts after Christina at both grades and ranked 6th amongst all New York City Charter Schools established partnerships with over twenty-five different art organizations and 87.5% of last year’s 4th graders scored at or above grade level on the throughout the city to ensure that all four disciplines of the arts could be New York State Science Examination. offered at the school. In addition, PS 170’s Young Ambassador Program has been featured on Channel 13, and the school has won the City-Wide Ezra Now, after guiding our school through the start-up process, Mr. Martucci Jack Keats Book Making Contest and the Carnegie Hall Kids Notes has decided to take a new position at the end of the school year. He will be Contest. Ms. Tettonis is also a Cahn Fellow at Columbia University. leaving us on July 1, 2007. We welcome Ms. Tettonis as the new principal of Hellenic Classical Charter School and look forward to the energy and drive she will bring to her position.

646 FIFTH AVENUE | BROOKLYN NEW YORK 11215 | (718) 499-0957 6 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 June 2, 2007 Tween bandits terrorize shoppers in P’Heights

By Dana Rubinstein me to do something. I was taken aback. I tween Washington and Classon avenues, Alberts promptly reported the incident The Brooklyn Paper mean, the normal reaction is to attack, at around 4 pm, when she was “struck in to the cops, who sent out an officer to in- but they were so young, and girls.” the head” with an unidentified object. vestigate. A band of little girls is making a After hesitating, Eddy rushed at the “I was stunned. Literally,” she wrote. “He comes back and says it was a toy mockery of the gender’s reputation as girls, prompting a counter-attack by two When Flo turned around, she saw gun, and he said it wasn’t a boy, it was an “sugar, spice and everything nice” by slightly older boys who had been lurking three or four young girls between 15 and ugly girl,” said Alberts. terrorizing full-grown adults in Prospect in the background. 20 years old fleeing across the street. Flo In retrospect, Alberts believes that “If Heights, sparking a police investigation When they tried to hit Eddy on the followed, but to no avail. they had arrested the kid, these other at- into the attacks and raising concern head, she yelled “like a crazy woman,” The third assault occurred about two tacks wouldn’t have happened.” among residents that the crimes might and one of the boys pulled out a small months ago to a man named Raymond Cosgrove said the precinct is investi- comprise a new and unnerving trend. silver gun that Eddy presumed was a toy Alberts and his wife as they were walk- gating the assaults. And Councilwoman In at least three instances over the past because of its size and the boy’s age. ing along St. Marks Place between Clas- Letitia James (D–Fort Greene) reminded two months, a group of adolescents head- Eddy fled across the street. The kids ran son and Grand avenues. residents to “alert elected officials and ed by one or two young girls has ap- in the opposite direction. “As we were walking, we saw a kid hid- come to precinct council meetings.”

proached pedestrians and either hit them Eddy has since heard of similar at- ing behind a Dumpster,” Alberts told The But one neighbor had more homespun / Sam Ferri over the head with a blunt object or point- tacks and told The Brooklyn Paper, “I Paper. “My wife says, ‘He’s got a gun.’” advice. ed what looked to be a toy gun in their di- fear it’s the start of a trend.” Alberts, 56, estimated the kid was be- “I guess, kids do bad things at times,” rection. Indeed, her story is eerily similar to that tween 13 and 17 years old. He was ac- said Bob Biegen of the Prospect Heights The perpetrators demanded nothing. In- of a woman who calls herself “Flo” and companied by an “overweight boy” of Association. deed, they appeared to have no motive be- posted her account on a neighborhood mes- about the same age. “It would be great if they could be yond the sheer fun of harassing pedestri- sage board, www.dailyheights.com. “I turn around, and he points the silver caught and someone could just sit down ans, according to victims and the police. Four days following Eddy’s attack, Flo gun at me … We kept on walking … He and talk to them about life and how it “It seems odd,” said Deputy Inspector was walking along St. Johns Place, be- was just smiling.” should be lived.” John Cosgrove, command- Paper illustration The Brooklyn ing officer of the 77th Precinct, where all three in- cidents occurred. “Generally, there’s a demand for money, or some other accompanying demand, that’s the stimulant for an assault … Or there’s Civil War action at Green-Wood generally some [back]story that makes the attack seem By Harry Cheadle unmarked. And over the past few plausible. Absent that, it The Brooklyn Paper weeks, cemetery volunteers replaced seems odd.” 1,200 gravestones that had vanished Cosgrove added that the Green-Wood Cemetery did more in the 150 years since the war. prominent role of young than pay lip service to fallen veter- One of the new gravestones hon- girls is “uncommon.” ans this Memorial Day, as its ored Beekman Moore Grannat, a Victims seemed just as grounds were filled with the sights, Greenpoint native who was a corpo- bewildered. sounds, and memories of the Civil ral in the Union army. “They literally came out War. of nowhere,” said Jess He was also the great, great grand- Hundreds of historians, descen- father of Robert Cohen, who attend- Eddy, a 29-year-old graphic dants of Civil War veterans, and col- designer who was only two ed Monday’s event. orfully dressed re-enactors marched blocks from home when she “It’s good to see the record of peo- was assaulted on May 15 at into the beloved boneyard behind a ple who came before us,” he said. about 10 pm. Mango P. / Gregory drum-and-fife corps and read the “The people who worked [organizing “I was on Prospect Place, names of nearly 3,000 Civil War vets the event] did a fantastic job. It was near Vanderbilt Avenue, whose bodies were recently found to something great.” when I got struck on the be buried on the Green-Wood In addition to its Civil War vets, head from behind,” she grounds. Green-Wood Cemetery is the final Mango P. / Gregory said. “I turned around, and Paper The Brooklyn The cemetery initially thought that resting place of nearly 10 generations there were six to eight kids, Brett Cohen (left) and his father, Robert, with the only a few hundred soldiers from the of New York legends, from Laura with two little girls in front, new gravestone for Brett’s great, great, great grand- War Between the States were resting Keene, an actress who was on stage who were between 12 and father, Beekman Moore Grannat, who served as a within its Sunset Park boundaries. when Lincoln was shot, to Charles

13 years old. Corporal in Company K of the 47th NY Infantry dur- But further research uncovered Ebbets, the former owner of the Paper The Brooklyn “They were waiting for ing the Civil War. 2,998 graves — almost all of them Brooklyn Dodgers. Members of the 67th New York Infantry fire off one of the cannons during the ceremony.

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By Dana Rubinstein ran against Assemblyman Jim York State for voting outside of The Brooklyn Paper Brennan, a Hynes pal, O’Hara his district. was convicted of registering to When not appealing his Political gadfly John Ken- vote at his girlfriend’s Sunset felony conviction, O’Hara nedy O’Hara registered to vote Park address, rather than at his spent 214 days spearing trash in last Wednesday — the first step permanent address 14 blocks 16 Brooklyn parks. In New on a path that the disbarred away in the same neighbor- York State, a convicted felon lawyer hopes will lead to the hood. can regain the right to vote once resurrection of a career de- O’Hara has long contended his sentence is complete. stroyed after District Attorney that his prosecution was merely O’Hara finished his 1,500 hours University Orthopaedic Associates Charles Hynes prosecuted him political payback for the years of community service by An Affiliate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center for listing the wrong address on he spent battling the Kings sweeping up in a Bay Ridge his voter registration form. Country Democratic Party. Not park on May 18. Ex-con John O’Hara and his new voter registration form. “The last time I voted was only did O’Hara run against It wasn’t always easy. FF cÜÉáÑxvà ctÜ~ j xáà for Ross Perot,” said O’Hara, Brennan (D–Park Slope) in “It was a little tough some- ter that, anything’s possible. 46, after emerging from the 1990, but he also helped anoth- times when you would see “The race for District Attor- RELIGIOUS 718-270-2045 Brooklyn Board of Elections er candidate oppose Brennan in someone you know,” said ney begins in two years, one • on Adams Street. 1992. O’Hara. “I got that once or week, five days and six hours Sports Medicine “It feels good to be back,” he O’Hara, who ran for office twice, but you gotta take it.” from now,” said O’Hara. SERVICES • Hand Surgery said. five times in Brooklyn, likes to Now that O’Hara is a full- Now that he’s registered in Brown Memorial • Podiatry What a long, strange trip it say he is the first person since fledged citizen once again, he has the right place, that is. Baptist Church was. Susan B. Anthony to be suc- big plans. First, he wants to be re- Hynes’s office had no com- 484 Washington Ave., Ft. Greene • Sunday School 9:15am Occupational Medicine In 1997, a few years after he cessfully prosecuted in New instated to the New York bar. Af- ment. Morning Worship 8:00am & 11:00am • Physiatry Wed. Bible Study 1:00pm & 7:15pm 718-638-6121 • Neck and Back Pain Rev. Clinton M. Miller - Pastor www. brownmemorialbaptist.org • Pediatric Orthopaedics University Orthopaedic Associates LM31-12 First A.M.E. Zion Church x{Ê >V œ˜œÕ} Ê-Ì° ­LiÌ°Ê/œ“«Žˆ˜ÊEÊ >ÀVÞÊ
Ûi°® BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, BROOKLYN Toxic avengers target Target Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday Midweek The Brooklyn Paper Service/Bible Study 6:30 pm (718) 638-3343 The Sisterhood of Environmentalists — some in hazmat suits, some Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, Pastor in tank tops — protested outside of Target at the At- LM30-18 Congregation B’nai Avraham lantic Terminal Mall on May 24, decrying the dis- Cong. B’nai Jacob Invites you to… count chain’s refusal to phase out the sale of some Park Slope Synagogue vinyl products, which are believed to release danger- 401 9th Str. btw 6th & 7th Ave. 718-832-1266 ous toxins into the environment. Services: 7:15 Morning Minyan An afternoon of relaxation in support of The protestors, from Wetlands Activism Collection, a Shabbat: Fri Sundown Sat 9:30am / Adrian Kinloch CLASSES/EVENTS/HOLIDAYS New York-based organization, pointed out that plenty of www.parkslopeshul.org L30-34 The Mei Menachem Community Mikvah Target’s competitors, like Wal-Mart, Nike, Microsoft, Ikea, and H&M, have already begun phasing out the de- Congregation structive products. Simultaneous protests were held in Mount Sinai 200 locations throughout the country. 250 Cadman Plaza W. The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Conservative/Egalitarian A House for Prayer / A Home for People 718-875-9124 Friday Eve Services 6:30pm Saturday Morning 10:00am Rabbi Joseph Potasnik A42 Dem Bums’ last season CIRCUS… Shabbat Shalom! Presented by Continued from page 1 B’nai Avraham To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brook- bulldozed in anticipation of getting a city greenlight to of Brooklyn Heights lyn Dodgers’ final, dismal campaign, The Brooklyn build. ££ÇÊ,i“Ãi˜Ê-Ì°ÊUÊx™È‡{n{ä Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin Paper will provide a weekly reminder of the fabled The announcement comes five months after rumors www.bnaiavraham.com Boys of Summer. Here’s this week’s highlight: swirled around the possibility that a different show — the Big Apple Circus — was coming to town. And Candle June 8, 1957 Dodgers 9–Reds 2 chief Sideshow freak Dick Zigun takes credit for trans- Lighting Johnny Podres wins his second game of the week, extend- forming the idle gossip into an actual circus. “Many ideas get tossed around at Coney Island De- ing the Brooks’ win streak to five. Rube Walker’s three-run Shabbat Nasso homer was all Podres needed to gain his sixth win. velopment Corporation meetings in private and only 10 JOIN US ON percent see the light of day,” said Zigun, a member of Fri., May 25, before 7:56 pm the CIDC. Shabbat Beha’acotcha Sunday June 10, 2007 • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fri., June 1, before 8:02 pm “There was once general, non-specific talk of Thor 117 Remsen Street, Brooklyn having a circus for interim use of the property, and I (718) 596-4840 x18 provided a specific name and phone number.” PARK SLOPE Cole Bros. Circus’s 2,000-seat big top will sit just JEWISH CENTER FOR off the Boardwalk on the now-vacant lot between Still- 8th Avenue at 14th St. Yoga, meditation, inspiring words, well Avenue and West 12th Street. Fri. nights at 7:30 pm The twice-daily Cole Bros. Circus performances Sat. mornings at 10:00 am spa cuisine, & friendship (three on Saturday) will run from July 30–Aug. 4. Tickets Adult Ed Hebrew School are $17 for adults and $12 for children. Visit www.cole- Rabbi Carie Carter Couvert $54.00 broscircus.com to buy tickets. Also in store is a “Mon- Park Slope's Egalitarian, Exercise or casual attire suggested •Women only day Movie Madness” festival, starting July 9, and the Conservation Synagogue SUMMER OF ’57 Hippo Slide, supposedly the world’s largest inflatable water slide. 768-1453 W24 INSIDE DINING | PERFORMING ARTS | NIGHTLIFE | B OOKS | CINEMA

MUSIC Child’s play We’re not sure if child labor laws apply to punk rockers, but the parents of the bands performing at Southpaw’s “Tiny Smooshy Sunday on Fire” had bet- ter watch out — these kids are doing plenty of work. The three bands playing — Smoosh, Tiny Mas- ters of Today and Care Bears on Fire (pictured) — are all preteens and are, in this case, rocking out to help other young- sters. The concert benefits 826Brooklyn, a non- profit founded by former literary heartthrob Dave Eggers to help local kids improve their reading and writing skills. (718) 834-9350 June 2, 2007 “Every project we The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings Phil Knott have, whether it’s tutor- ing or workshops, gets kids to see the physical manifestation of their writing,” said Jen Snow, 826Brooklyn’s director of development. “And be- cause we’re dedicated to the skills of kids ages 6 to 18, we realized [this concert] just made sense.” And, unlike taking out the trash or washing dish- es, the kids don’t seem to mind helping with the chore. “I thought it’d be cool to be able to help other kids,” said Isadora “Izzy” Schappell-Spillman, vo- Rap session calist and drummer of Care Bares on Fire. “It’s a really cool thing for kids to have the opportunity to do, so we wanted to help keep that going.” Third annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop fest brings it all back home “Tiny Smooshy Sunday on Fire” will take place at 2 pm on June 3 at Southpaw (125 Fifth Ave., between Sterling and St. Johns places in By Darius Vansluytman Park Slope). Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for The Brooklyn Paper MUSIC for kids 16 and younger. For information, visit www.826nyc.org. — Sarah McCormick t wasn’t so long ago that Brooklyn was syn- “The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival” begins on June 7 and runs until June 23. Tickets to onymous with hip-hop. From anthems like most events are free, but must be reserved Cut Master D.C.’s “Brooklyn Rocks the ahead of time. For information, visit I www.brooklynbodega.com. Best” to the Beastie Boys’ “No Sleep ’til ARTS Brooklyn,” the borough was the undisputed home of the musical movement. But as Jay-Z moved, in his own words, on Saturday, June 23 with a concert in Empire- “from Marcy to Madison Square,” and hip-hop Fulton Ferry State Park headlined by Ghostface supergroups were made by record company fo- Killah. So long, Billy cus groups rather than fans, Brooklyn somehow The concert, certainly the festival’s most-an- lost its cache. ticipated event, begins at noon and goes all day. But beginning on June 7, the Brooklyn Hip- And the artist list reads like a rap-geek guide- Galapagos plans move to Hop Festival again proves that Brooklyn can book: Fans will be able to catch Dres (of Black still deliver the goods. Sheep); Large Professor; and underdog heroes new home in DUMBO “We want to give back to real hip-hop fans,” like Skillz and Consequence, the former A Galapagos Art Space, the pioneering bar and said Ryan Hobbs, one of the organizers of the Tribe Called Quest collaborator who is current- performing arts collective that helped put three-year-old festival in DUMBO. “There is so ly signed to Kanye West’s record label. Williamsburg on the cultural map when it opened much watered-down music, and fans don’t get Of course, everyone is talking about Mr. Kil- in 1995, is moving to DUMBO. to decide what they want to hear. They’re like lah. “We turned down offers of more space in Wash- robots to Clear Channel, BET, and MTV.” The “Getting Ghost meant a lot,” beamed Hobbs. ington, DC and Berlin,” Director Robert Elmes festival, according to Hobbs, is hoping to add a “He’s the epitome of New York City.” (pictured) told GO little more substance to the borough’s current For many of the artists associated with this Brooklyn. “We were rap diet. year’s festival, there is a feeling that the stakes determined to stay in The festival kicks off with a tribute to Stax are a little bit higher. Many of rap’s elite have Brooklyn. Records, the legendary soul label whose recently been reading hip-hop’s epitaph, most Hoping to ditch his records have been endlessly referenced and notably Nas, whose 2006 album was titled $10,000 monthly rent, sampled by hip-hop acts. Ralph McDaniels, “Hip-Hop is Dead.” The record sent goose Elmes looked in newly host of the long-running “Video Music Box” bumps up the spines of fans and artists alike. “I hot Bushwick, but television show, a precursor of “Yo! MTV think Nas’ comment was more of a challenge,” couldn’t find the right Greenhood / Aaron Raps,” will emcee the event. rapper Consequence told GO Brooklyn. “If you space. The Festival will continue through June with want to change things, you’ve got to start doing The choice ended up photo exhibits, performances and workshops it. I don’t get mad at the game, I change the being made for him — on June 22, the 1983 hip-hop movie “Wild game.” when Two Trees Man- Style” will be screened — and will culminate Fish ‘Face’: Ghostface Killah headlines the Brooklyn Hip-Hop festival on June 23. And he isn’t the only one. With an eye on the agement, DUMBO’s The Brooklyn Paper file The Brooklyn ever-changing scene, festival organizers have resident real-estate behe- booked a number of emerging artists like the mouth, offered 10,000 square feet at about half the Love hip-hop but feeling woefully out of date? GO Brooklyn understands. With curiously named trio, Tanya Morgan. When rent that Elmes was paying in Williamsburg. the Third Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival in mind, we’ve compiled the need-to- asked why they believed hip-hop purists were The move to the newly-green 16 Main St. puts know stats of some of the festival’s most exciting performers so that nobody will flocking to their sound, Tanya Morgan member Galapagos on the same block as powerHouse Are- HIP SHEET be the wiser. — Chris O’Connell Donwill responded, “I think we’re bringing na and St. Ann’s Warehouse — whose artistic di- some personality into the game. Beats and rector, Susan Feldman, in a neighborly gesture, has ALIAS REAL NAME ALBUM TO KNOW CHOICE LYRIC rhymes will get you only so far.” been given a spot on Galapagos’s advisory board The Festival is proof positive that hip-hop is as has Brooklyn Academy of Music President Ghostface Killah Dennis Coles Supreme Clientele “Under my wing like Sanford and Son, I’m a big gun like Big Pun, Big L and Jason” not only alive and kicking (sorry, Nas), but that Karen Brooks Hopkins. Brooklyn remains at its cutting edge. Last The new threesome will make DUMBO “the Large Professor William Paul Mitchell The LP “You see it’s all in my blood so I could never be a dud / The year’s festival found 3,000 fans standing in the cultural creative capital of New York,” according street mentality, I’ll have you like ‘What?’” pouring rain just to be part of the event, and this to Tucker Reed of the DUMBO Improvement Dis- year promises to be even bigger. trict. Dres Andres Titus A Wolf in Sheep’s “I got brothers in the Jungle, cousins on the Quest / Deaf re- “We want thousands of satisfied fans walk- Elmes wants Galapagos to become more than Clothing tarded uncles, in parties where they rest” ing out of the park saying they can’t wait for just a nighttime destination by offering daytime next year,” Hobbs said. programs for children. “It’s all about leading a Consequence Dexter Raymond Don’t Quit Your “While you playin’ hokey pokey, there’s no time to be dokey So even if it never really left, hip-hop in community towards strengthening it, and making Mills, Jr. Day Job / ’Cuz I come out to play every night like Charles Oakley” Brooklyn looks to be well taken care of. “Hip- it an environment of safety and knowledge,” hop is hip-hop,” performer Poison Pen re- Elmes said. “We’re doing our best to be inclusive Skillz Donnie Shaquan From Where??? “Your favorite rapper, I got his ass not breathin’ / You seen Lewis me with Missy so it’s VA season” marked, “but it feels good to be able to repre- and really weave ourselves into the fabric of the sent it for the hometown.” city.” — Chris Varmus

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chardonnay and so on. Smith serves a few cocktails, fresh squeezed juices and homemade ginger beer, any of which would have been an improvement on the glass of nothing-special sauvignon blanc I ordered. Bob ordered carrot soup, a starter I If your family is separated during wrote off as banal. I was wrong. This Good all over herbaceous, silky puree was the essence of the vegetable’s clean, sweet a fire, flood, blackout or other emergency, taste. A swirl of rich olive oil added to Cheryl’s Global Soul definitely has plenty of it the creaminess. do you know how you’ll stay in touch? Just as luxurious was a hefty portion By Tina Barry of sake-glazed salmon that oozed its Most New Yorkers don’t. for The Brooklyn Paper juices onto a pile of lightly sauteed spinach and nutty jasmine rice. The That’s why you need ust around the corner from liquor added just a touch of sweetness Richard Meier’s 15-story “On to the fish and complemented the a family emergency JProspect Park,” the stunning glass earthy taste of its partners. condo tower with the multi-million- Bulgogi, a Korean dish of grilled, communication dollar units, is Cheryl’s Global Soul — marinated steak (the word means “fire an eatery that reflects the ever-changing meat” in Korean) subbed a lush rib eye plan that works. Prospect Heights neighborhood. steak for the usual slices of sirloin, mak- In October, owner and chef Cheryl ing a decadently fatty, mineral-rich dish. Smith opened her “cozy cafe around Served whole, the meat wore a criss- the way,” with 40 seats and a menu of- cross of smoky char marks. It was great, fering house-baked breakfast items and especially partnered with crisp, slender a lunch menu of soups, salads and gen- fries that absorbed the beef’s pungent tly priced sandwiches with names like juices. A bundle of fresh watercress in “Latoya,” “Heidi” and “Linus.” light sesame dressing freshened the plate. Q Pick two places to meet – one near your home and The dining room sports a long brick A pile of Creole barbecued shrimp ar- wall painted soft white, while the other rived in a light, garlicky sauce with the

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The small room fits Smith’s “global Cuban black bean soup, top, keeps There’s no novelty about the finale, but Cheryl’s Global Soul (236 Underhill fusion” cooking. The former Food Net- Ave., between Eastern Parkway and Lin- travelers from near and far coming having tasted so many dry or cloying Q Make sure everyone knows and carries the work star of “Melting Pot,” who has coln Place in Prospect Heights) accepts to the cozy dining room, above. sweet versions, I’m happy to try one that cooked in the kitchens of Match, Toc- cash only. Entrees: $13-$22. Breakfast works. The “Kiss” is an adult version of meeting places and contact information at all times. items, lunch and dinner are available queville and Lola, offers a diner menu from Tuesday through Sunday. Brunch is lemon meringue pie. Too-sweet and with just four starters and seven entrees. served on weekends from 11 am–4 pm. that Smith understands the essence of a overly fluffy meringue, though, is traded The limited selection is offset by a Closed Monday. Subway: 2,3 to Eastern cuisine. Those coconut mussels, for in- for barely sweetened whipped cream, WANT TO LEARN MORE? Take our interactive Readiness Parkway/Brooklyn Museum. For infor- global reach that encompasses Thai- mation, call (347) 529-2855 or visit stance, were all layers of flavor, not just leaving an intensely tart layer of citrus Quiz at www.nyredcross.org/brooklyn1 and you’ll receive land, the West Indies, Japan, Morocco www.cherylsglobalsoul.com. a single shot of heat and curry. And custard. (The acidity makes you pucker, and Korea, with good old American she’s aware that diners look for com- hence the name.) With a cup of the a free 16-page Family Preparedness Guide. Plus you’ll be burgers, magnificent fries and down- forting food with bold flavors that un- strong coffee brewed here, the desserts eligible to win a fully-stocked Red Cross GO BAG for two. home favorites like barbequed ribs ap- Chicken Wings,” I assume I’ll be served fold slowly (that’s where the “soul” make for a happy ending. pearing as specials. so-so versions of both. After all, how comes in), and modest items such as After an evening following the glo- Menus like Smith’s usually make me many cuisines can one chef pull off? potatoes and greens cooked with care. betrotting Smith to Thailand, Korea and nervous; when I see “Thai Coconut Cur- But from the first taste of silky soup The wine list is small, with one back home, I am happy to report that Get Ready, Brooklyn! ry Mussels” next to “Grilled Jerked to the last bite of dessert, I can tell you choice of Pinot Grigio, one choice of she never lost her way. GET A KIT • MAKE A PLAN • BE INFORMED www.nyredcross.org/brooklyn1 DUMBO dish They say that the way to a man’s oub’s artisanal pizza, Gautier’s em- heart is through his stomach, and the panadas and plenty of donated wine. American Cancer Society in DUMBO Tickets start at $75, but tax-deductible is banking on it. snacking? That’s priceless. On June 5, the institution is hosting a And if eating for a good cause isn’t foodie blowout fundraiser hosted by enough for you, attendees do have a cookbook titan Rozanne Gold and ra- chance to win prizes like a day of beau- dio gourmand Arthur Schwartz (pic- ty at Pilo Arts salon in Bay Ridge, a tured). Manning the stoves will be top- print from artist Barbara Danin or fur- drawer local kitchen talent like Jacques niture from DUMBO loft-furnisher ex- Gautier of Palo Santo, Michael Ayoub traordinaire BoConcepts in a raffle run of Fornino, Robert Weiner of Le Petit by Gold and Schwartz. Marche, and Daniel Eardley, the chef at “Eat, Drink & Be Hopeful” will take Chestnut in Carroll Gardens. place from 7–10 pm on June 5 at the Sponsored by a grant from the New York City Council “I lost an aunt to cancer,” Gautier powerHouse Arena (37 Main St., at ®2007 Arnie Levin from cartoonbank.com. All Rights Reserved. told GO Brooklyn, “so the event is very Water Street in DUMBO) Tickets are important to me.” $75 and up. For information, call (718) The menu promises to include Ay- 237-7851 x 9114. — Tina Barry

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Dinnerstein. for The Brooklyn Paper “It was easier to live on the Soon after, he received a cov- cheap when I first came here,” eted fellowship to the American invites you to ost people say hello to he recalled. “Sadly, it’s now Academy in Rome and moved their grocer or smile completely unaffordable for 95 his family there from 1976- Mpolitely at their barista percent of the general popula- 1978. While in Italy, Dinner- — it’s not a relationship that tion.” stein refined his signature style, requires much more. Park After further developing his which can be described as figu- Sloper Simon Dinnerstein dis- technique during a Fulbright rative with a touch of magical agrees, going beyond the usual Scholarship-sponsored year in realism. niceties of these daily interac- Germany, news about Dinner- A close look at Dinnerstein’s I Am Your tions and developing relation- stein traveled far from Brook- work reveals an engagement ships with the people he meets lyn. A Madison Avenue art deal- with Brooklyn, its people and on Seventh Avenue. er, George Staempfli, agreed to the artist’s personal history. His Gospel Crusade Sometimes, he even sketches come “all the way out” to Din- appreciation and involvement them. with the urban life of the com- Sure, it takes munity enables Dinnerstein to Light more time than just ART look at the internal and external waving, but it has lives of the people around him. paid off — a draw- Simon Dinnerstein’s portrait of Salem In recent years, he has will be at the National Academy Museum ing of the man from (1083 Fifth Ave., at 90th Street in Manhattan) worked on numerous paintings whom he buys through June 24. For information, call (212) and drawings of the people he cheese is now 369-4880 or visit www.nationalacademy.org. meets on Seventh Avenue. “It’s hanging in a fancy all about who I am struck by. I Friday, June 8, 2007 museum. talk to them. They say some- When Dinnerstein, who has nerstein’s Sunset Park studio, thing that’s even more interest- 7:00 PM lived in the neighborhood since which was unusual at the time, ing. We connect,” he said. Hugh Crawford NYC College of Technology the 1960s, was asked to submit to have a look at Dinnerstein’s Sometimes he asks people he Dinnerstein is served: Park Slope artist Simon Dinnerstein, above, has made a name for a drawing to the National Acad- half-finished work. finds striking to pose for one of himself by sketching the people he meets in the neighborhood. His painting of Wajih 285 Jay Street emy Museum, a 200-year-old “I think that’s a great pic- the drawing and painting class- Salem, pictured, is hanging at the National Academy Museum in Manhattan. institution modeled after the ture,” he told Dinnerstein, refer- es he teaches in his Park Slope (between Tillary & Johnson Streets) French Academy in Paris and ring to a piece called “Fulbright brownstone. “You don’t search the Royal Academy in London, Triptich.” “I’d like to own it.” them out, it just happens. I keep tense bearing,” Dinnerstein said. Salem has attended numer- Dinnerstein has also sketched Brooklyn, New York 11201 he selected his portrait of Wajih A week later, the dealer my eye out and find something Working with Salem, he saw ous art shows where the paint- Thomas Parker, a barista at Salem, an owner of D’Vine called and offered to pay for that I am interested in.” “great mystery and drama in his ing has been exhibited. “People Connecticut Muffin on Sev- Taste, a local gourmet shop. the large painting in install- Dinnerstein’s portrait of visual presence.” A reproduc- look at the painting they look at enth Avenue. Dinnerstein said All are welcome All seats are free Born in 1943 and raised in ments — a gesture that sup- Salem, who is pictured with a tion of the painting is taped to me. One person touched my that Parker caught his eye with Brownsville, Dinnerstein stud- ported Dinnerstein and his gigantic pencil cactus that Si- the window at D’Vine. When beard and said, ‘Is that real?’” a “regal and dignified” aura. ied at the Brooklyn Museum family for the two years that mon’s wife bought at Zuzu’s shopping there, Dinnerstein is he said. He is a man who doesn’t ask Art School after graduating the painting took to complete. Petals, juxtaposes the complex often surprised to realize that He told GO Brooklyn that he too much and seems to have a from City College. When he “It was a first-class rescue lines of the plant with Salem’s “beside this tremendous sense looks forward to seeing his like- real acceptance of people, of first moved to Park Slope, there operation and it set everything long angularity. of gravitas that [Salem] exudes, ness on the wall of such a pres- life. The lines on his face re- were more working artists liv- in motion after that.” said “He has a mystical and in- he’s also very funny.” tigious museum. veal his journey.” An Exceptional meal. Bob at BAM Lord of the ‘Dance’ Redford

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Even though his Sundance Insti- at BAM,” the second such event, Paper file The Brooklyn Rtute is bringing movies that pre- will be “Padre Nuestro,” a thriller Redford at BAM last year. miered in January at the celebrated filmed in Brooklyn, and “Ban- film festival in Park City, Utah, to the ished,” by Prospect Heights resident City to Brooklyn? Surely, Kings Brooklyn Academy of Music — now Marco Williams. Additionally, Steve County is better equipped to deal with through June 10 — the man who Buscemi’s new flick, “Delirious,” such things as skiing injuries (great Hooked on art once played a hard-working journal- will show, but unfortunately, the hospitals!), traffic (we already have The theme at this year’s Red Hook tival. “They are the people who will ist in “All the President’s Men” did Park Slope actor caught a bad case gridlock, so the locals won’t even no- Waterfront Arts Festival is “Toler- change the world.” not want to chat with the local press. of the Redfords, too. tice that the film festival is in town!) Marco Polo ance,” and is most apparent in the fes- With 14 years of experience, the We thought Redford would appre- With Redford not available to and movie stars (we have plenty of RISTORANTE tival’s “Tolerance Tent,” a space organizers know this event is a big ciate “The Chase,” but the movie star comment, John Cooper, Sundance’s paparazzi to keep the celebs’ faces in Pioneer of the fine restaurant movement in Brooklyn where workshops and performances draw and have arranged for travelers positioned himself “A Bridge Too director of programming, stepped in. the papers for weeks!). focusing on the theme — including from Manhattan and Queens to be Far,” keeping us from getting “Up This is Brooklyn, so naturally we We sensed that we weren’t being 345 Court Street (at Union Street) 718-852-5015 dancers from Colombia, Brazil and brought over by boat. Not that Brook- Close and Personal.” It’s a shame too, were skeptical as to why our readers too persuasive, but Cooper left the Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Free Valet Parking • Brooklyn, films from the “Red Hook lynites will be left out of the watery because everyone else involved in the should pay good money for already- door open. Visit our website www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com Youth Film Festival” and live music fun; Red Hook Boaters will be pro- project was more than happy to re- seen (though still, officially, unre- “We have a history of being the — will be held. And be sure to stick viding free canoe and kayak rides spond to our (far from) “Indecent Pro- leased) movies. most important festival in America, around, as the event closes with a during the festival. posal” for an interview. “We find the [Sundance Film] [so] it’s not out of the question to con- nighttime dance party. The 14th Annual Red Hook Wa- Oh, well, maybe it’s just “The festival is a great platform, but the tinue to evolve this program,” he said. The event is geared towards en- terfront Arts Festival will take Way We Were.” films we support are worth giving to “Sundance Institute at BAM” couraging youngsters to develop their place from 10 am–7 pm at Louis J. Florence Almozin, curator at another platform and another audi- runs through June 10 at the BAM creative sides. “We are planting seeds Valentino Jr. Park and Pier (at Cof- BAMCinematek, gladly chatted ence,” he said. “It seemed more log- Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave., in young people while they are young fey and Ferris streets in Red with GO Brooklyn about how she ical to create a continuum of support at Ashland Place in Fort Greene). enough to change,” said Martha Bow- Hook). Free. For information, visit picked films that would resonate in for these films at this time.” Tickets are $11 per film. For infor- ers, executive director of Dance The- www.dancetheatreetcetera.org. Brooklyn. “I want to go after inter- If that’s the case, we pestered, why mation, call (718) 636-4100 or visit ater Etcetera, which organizes the fes- — John N. Barclay esting directors and small films,” not move the entire festival from Park www.bam.org. “ think green ”

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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 - 7:00 pm ‘Gang’signs The Old First Reformed Church (at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street) Borough’s noisemakers go Tickets:$10 ($8 for Students and Seniors) Marlene Clary, Director with a guest appearance by ape on new DVD release the Berkeley Carroll Orchestra By Maggie Serota comes with 24 minutes of previously for The Brooklyn Paper unreleased music, much of it recorded live, on another disc. rian Degraw, of the Brooklyn- “People have described our sound as based quartet Gang Gang Dance, ‘world music,’ but I’ve always de- Bdoesn’t want to sit for an inter- spised that term, cause it doesn’t mean view. But it’s not that reporters bother anything,” Degraw said. “It’s like, him — it’s just that he’s busy with ‘Here’s music that’s not white.’” a Oc more important things. Given Degraw’s background as an Steltein Leslie Van e Gang’s all here: They’ve been around the world and back, and now in an “I’ve been looking for a tarantula all accomplished visual artist exhibiting in Ch week and I finally found a place I can galleries across New York despite MUSIC Gang Gang Dance have a DVD — their first release since the ac- get one,” Degraw said. “It’s in upstate dropping out of art school, it seems claimed “God’s Money” album — to prove it. New York and I have to find a ride up only natural that his first attempt at “Retina Riddim” is available at there before they close. I’m kind of rac- filmmaking eschews the traditional Sound Fix (110 Bedford Ave., at up and down. When we play Japan, the “We recorded at three different times Chinese North 11th Street in Williamsburg). Open ing the clock.” documentary style, opting to meld mu- $13.99. For information, visit crowd seems super excited, like every- at three different studios, and all three Cuisine 7 Days The spider was to be a prop for a sic and imagery into a fractured, dis- www.thesocialregistry.com. thing we do is new to them. We still get recordings were scrapped,” Degraw re- Sushi video Degraw was making for Panda jointed visual mosaic. MySpace messages that say ‘Please counted. “We had studio time in little a Week Bear, a member of the rock band Ani- “I filmed everything all the time,” come back, I think about the show all spurts and we have these little windows Salad mal Collective. He promised to call explained Degraw, “I kept coming instinctive.” the time.’” to make a record, but we work best back once he was on the road, which back from tour with stacks of tapes.” Moving from regular old records Perhaps one of the most memorable when we live in the studio and write in happened sooner than expected. The footage is a collection of three into more interactive territory isn’t a overseas performances occurred in the studio.” Degraw’s fascination with the ani- years of globetrotting and cut together surprising move from the band, how- Slovenia. “We handed out drums dur- The process hints at an almost ob- Grand Grand O mal kingdom is well documented in his in a cinematic spasm. Incorporated ever. “Gang Gang Dance has always ing the set and the audience played sessive tendency for perfectionism. pening own band’s new film, “Retina Rid- within the band footage is a smattering been a very forward thinking band, “ twice as long as we did. We eventually “We want to the record to sound clean, Opening 82 Livingston Street dim.” Forgoing the narrative, tour diary of disjointed, repetitive kaleidoscopic said Jim Colvill of the Social Registry, became the audience,” he explained but every time we record it ends up (between Court St. & Boerum Pl.) route, the film instead favors a choppy, shots and guerilla imagery, including the band’s record label. “It is a very apt with no small amount of awe, “After a sounding too clean. surreal visual exploration of Gang an actual gorilla, also designed by De- and appropriate way for them to be ap- while, we left the venue and went to “My ultimate goal would be to have FREE Delivery • (718) 260-8870 Gang Dance (comprised of Degraw, graw, adorning the DVD’s cover. proaching a new release. the bar across the street, drank and lis- Brian Eno produce the record. I’m a vocalist Liz Bougatsos, guitarist Josh “I’ve always thought about the As reflected by “Retina Riddim,” tened to the audience play.” huge fan of his older records,” mused Diamond and drummer Tim DeWitt) lines between the human and the Gang Gang Dance have amassed an Now that the band has amassed a Degraw, “I’ve had a few people tell me and its improvisational, percussion lines between the animal world. The impressive following abroad. considerable following, fans and critics it’s not all that unrealistic.” driven, “neo-tribalist” sound. In fact, feeling that we all get when we play “The U.S. is just inundated with so alike are voicing their anticipation and And judging by the band’s history, Baseball Cards beyond the film footage, the DVD also music is that we are doing something much s—t. The response here is very impatience for a new studio album. stranger things have happened. 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It’s an incredi- book that has inspired them. coming out in 10 months. old ’hood on the brain. His bly beautiful bar and a great second novel, “Boombox” place to do a reading series. Q: Are you reading? “Boombox” is available at — out now from Academy The series is going to have A: No, but if I was reading, I BookCourt (163 Court St., between Dean and Pacific Chicago Publishers — focus- its fifth anniversary on June 3. would read the first page of es on a shared courtyard be- I’ve only read there twice. I streets in Cobble Hill). $16. John Updike’s “Rabbit at For information, call (718) hind one of the neighbor- read from this book last month. Rest.” hood’s row houses that 875-3677. becomes more of a battle- Q: What’s been your favorite The Fifth Anniversary of Q: Since your novel is called Sunny’s Reading Series will ground than backyard. part of the series? “Boombox,” what do you lis- Cohen dished to GO take place at 3 pm on June 3 A: It provides an atmosphere ten to your music on? Brooklyn’s Adam Rathe at Sunny’s (253 Conover St., about his new novel, the that’s ideal for writers and the A: I tend to listen to my iPod. at Reed Street in Red Hook). fifth year of his reading se- audience because it’s not easy Free. For information, call ries and what’s next for him. to get to, so the people who Q: What’s next for you? (718) 625-8211. Q: The neighbors in your book definitely don’t get along. How do you get on with your own neighbors? A: Great. For 16 years, I lived on Wyckoff Street in Boerum Hill and I used to work in my kitchen, which faced the back courtyard — very similar to the book— and it was very quiet. A neighbor kid actually bought a big sound system and start- ed blasting rap music into the courtyard. That much is based in reality. It drove me nuts for a few months, but it occurred to me that instead of being frustrated with the problem, I should write about it instead. I should say that the other characters in the book are not based on real neighbors. DON'T LET IT GET AWAY! Q: How was writing this book different for you than writing “Red Hook,” your first book? A: I didn’t have to deal with the genre elements of writing a mystery, which people ex- pected. It was similar in a sense because I was still writ- ing about the mystery of why people behave the way they do. It’s really the same chal- lenge. Q: What do you miss about living in Boerum Hill? A: I moved in 1990 and I saw that whole neighborhood change so drastically. When I moved in, I was right around the corner from the Gowanus Houses and I assumed that my block would never get gentrified. Obviously, I was really wrong. I got forced out — my landlord sold the little brick row house I was in for a million dollars. That just 33% off membership blew me away. 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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 - 7:00 pm ‘Gang’signs The Old First Reformed Church (at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street) Borough’s noisemakers go Tickets:$10 ($8 for Students and Seniors) Marlene Clary, Director with a guest appearance by ape on new DVD release the Berkeley Carroll Orchestra By Maggie Serota comes with 24 minutes of previously for The Brooklyn Paper unreleased music, much of it recorded live, on another disc. rian Degraw, of the Brooklyn- “People have described our sound as based quartet Gang Gang Dance, ‘world music,’ but I’ve always de- Bdoesn’t want to sit for an inter- spised that term, cause it doesn’t mean view. But it’s not that reporters bother anything,” Degraw said. “It’s like, him — it’s just that he’s busy with ‘Here’s music that’s not white.’” a Oc more important things. Given Degraw’s background as an Steltein Leslie Van e Gang’s all here: They’ve been around the world and back, and now in an “I’ve been looking for a tarantula all accomplished visual artist exhibiting in Ch week and I finally found a place I can galleries across New York despite MUSIC Gang Gang Dance have a DVD — their first release since the ac- get one,” Degraw said. “It’s in upstate dropping out of art school, it seems claimed “God’s Money” album — to prove it. New York and I have to find a ride up only natural that his first attempt at “Retina Riddim” is available at there before they close. I’m kind of rac- filmmaking eschews the traditional Sound Fix (110 Bedford Ave., at up and down. When we play Japan, the “We recorded at three different times Chinese North 11th Street in Williamsburg). Open ing the clock.” documentary style, opting to meld mu- $13.99. For information, visit crowd seems super excited, like every- at three different studios, and all three Cuisine 7 Days The spider was to be a prop for a sic and imagery into a fractured, dis- www.thesocialregistry.com. thing we do is new to them. We still get recordings were scrapped,” Degraw re- Sushi video Degraw was making for Panda jointed visual mosaic. MySpace messages that say ‘Please counted. “We had studio time in little a Week Bear, a member of the rock band Ani- “I filmed everything all the time,” come back, I think about the show all spurts and we have these little windows Salad mal Collective. He promised to call explained Degraw, “I kept coming instinctive.” the time.’” to make a record, but we work best back once he was on the road, which back from tour with stacks of tapes.” Moving from regular old records Perhaps one of the most memorable when we live in the studio and write in happened sooner than expected. The footage is a collection of three into more interactive territory isn’t a overseas performances occurred in the studio.” Degraw’s fascination with the ani- years of globetrotting and cut together surprising move from the band, how- Slovenia. “We handed out drums dur- The process hints at an almost ob- Grand Grand O mal kingdom is well documented in his in a cinematic spasm. Incorporated ever. “Gang Gang Dance has always ing the set and the audience played sessive tendency for perfectionism. pening own band’s new film, “Retina Rid- within the band footage is a smattering been a very forward thinking band, “ twice as long as we did. We eventually “We want to the record to sound clean, Opening 82 Livingston Street dim.” Forgoing the narrative, tour diary of disjointed, repetitive kaleidoscopic said Jim Colvill of the Social Registry, became the audience,” he explained but every time we record it ends up (between Court St. & Boerum Pl.) route, the film instead favors a choppy, shots and guerilla imagery, including the band’s record label. “It is a very apt with no small amount of awe, “After a sounding too clean. surreal visual exploration of Gang an actual gorilla, also designed by De- and appropriate way for them to be ap- while, we left the venue and went to “My ultimate goal would be to have FREE Delivery • (718) 260-8870 Gang Dance (comprised of Degraw, graw, adorning the DVD’s cover. proaching a new release. the bar across the street, drank and lis- Brian Eno produce the record. I’m a vocalist Liz Bougatsos, guitarist Josh “I’ve always thought about the As reflected by “Retina Riddim,” tened to the audience play.” huge fan of his older records,” mused Diamond and drummer Tim DeWitt) lines between the human and the Gang Gang Dance have amassed an Now that the band has amassed a Degraw, “I’ve had a few people tell me and its improvisational, percussion lines between the animal world. The impressive following abroad. considerable following, fans and critics it’s not all that unrealistic.” driven, “neo-tribalist” sound. In fact, feeling that we all get when we play “The U.S. is just inundated with so alike are voicing their anticipation and And judging by the band’s history, Baseball Cards beyond the film footage, the DVD also music is that we are doing something much s—t. The response here is very impatience for a new studio album. stranger things have happened. Comics · Toys Sports Cards wife are both painters and show up are there because A: My next book is coming Bought & Sold CHECKIN’ IN WITH... they had this big interest in they care about good writing. out in November, it’s a sequel making the bar more than a to “Red Hook,” and then I What are you planning for Pokemon bar. They wanted to do plays Q: have a non-fiction book com- OPEN The Baseball Card Yu-Gi-Oh and live music and to have a the anniversary? ing out in February. It’s a 7 DAYS! Gabriel Cohen DUGOUT lot of cultural stuff happening. A: I’m having 16 different bizarre fluke that I haven’t Author and Sunny’s Read- his Boerum Hill digs for the They mentioned that to me authors come and read one had a book out in five years 453 COURT ST. · (718) 624-2527 ing Series founder Gabriel big sky country of Ditmas and a lightbulb just went off page from somebody else’s and now I have three books WWW.JOEROCKSCARDS.COM Cohen might have ditched Park, but he’s still got the over my head. It’s an incredi- book that has inspired them. coming out in 10 months. old ’hood on the brain. His bly beautiful bar and a great second novel, “Boombox” place to do a reading series. Q: Are you reading? “Boombox” is available at — out now from Academy The series is going to have A: No, but if I was reading, I BookCourt (163 Court St., between Dean and Pacific Chicago Publishers — focus- its fifth anniversary on June 3. would read the first page of es on a shared courtyard be- I’ve only read there twice. I streets in Cobble Hill). $16. John Updike’s “Rabbit at For information, call (718) hind one of the neighbor- read from this book last month. Rest.” hood’s row houses that 875-3677. becomes more of a battle- Q: What’s been your favorite The Fifth Anniversary of Q: Since your novel is called Sunny’s Reading Series will ground than backyard. part of the series? “Boombox,” what do you lis- Cohen dished to GO take place at 3 pm on June 3 A: It provides an atmosphere ten to your music on? Brooklyn’s Adam Rathe at Sunny’s (253 Conover St., about his new novel, the that’s ideal for writers and the A: I tend to listen to my iPod. at Reed Street in Red Hook). fifth year of his reading se- audience because it’s not easy Free. For information, call ries and what’s next for him. to get to, so the people who Q: What’s next for you? (718) 625-8211. Q: The neighbors in your book definitely don’t get along. How do you get on with your own neighbors? A: Great. For 16 years, I lived on Wyckoff Street in Boerum Hill and I used to work in my kitchen, which faced the back courtyard — very similar to the book— and it was very quiet. A neighbor kid actually bought a big sound system and start- ed blasting rap music into the courtyard. That much is based in reality. It drove me nuts for a few months, but it occurred to me that instead of being frustrated with the problem, I should write about it instead. I should say that the other characters in the book are not based on real neighbors. 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pm to 6 pm. For info, www.atlanticav- Bennett Field. (646) 552-5798. UES UNE T , J 5 enueartwalk.com. SPRING FEST: St. Athanasius Roman TOP CHEFS: Signature dishes prepared GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Civil War Catholic Church hosts an event featur- 9 DAYS.. by top chefs from Brooklyn’s restau- Project highlights the veterans buried ing music, rides, food, games and an rants. Cook book writer Rozanne Gold at this landmarked cemetery. Historian arcade. 6 pm to 11 pm. 61st Street Continued from page 2 and radio personality Arthur Schwartz Jeff Richman leads tour. $10, $5 and Bay Parkway. (718) 236-0124. Historic Fund members. 1 pm. Meet at BROOKLYN PRIDE PARTY: Lambda Inde- CHORAL MUSIC: Brooklyn Contempo- host live auction. $75 includes food and wine. 7 pm to 10 pm. power- main entrance, 25th Street and Fifth pendent Democrats host a party. $25. 6 rary Chorus performs a program of Avenue. (631) 549-4891. pm to 9 pm. 466 15th St., between works by Bach, Mozart, Purcell and House Arena, 37 Main St., corner of Water Street. (718) 237-7850. PEDAL BOATING: Cruise Brooklyn’s fresh- Prospect Park West and Eighth Avenue, Bobrowitz and Porter. $15. 4 pm. water lake in a pedal boat. $15 for one apt. 8. (no contact phone number) Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, SUPPORT: People diagnosed with Hepa- titis C are invited. 6 pm to 7:30 pm. hour, plus $10 refundable deposit. NEW WORKS: Jolie Restaurant presents Lafayette Avenue and South Oxford Noon to 5 pm. Enter Prospect Park Street. (718) 625-0305. Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth St., an exhibit “Joie de Vivre,” new works Executive Dining Room. (718) 780- near the Parkside and Ocean avenue by Jay Batlle. 320 Atlantic Ave. Call for IMPACT THEATER: Musical performance entrance. www.prospectpark.org. info. (718) 488-0777. by hip-hop artist Chanes. Also, Hit 3214. Free. Hard performs. $7. 8 pm. 190 BARNES AND NOBLE: Fiction writing PERFORMANCE workshop. 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. Underhill Ave. (718) 390-7163. BRICK THEATER: presents a 1930s-style SUN, JUNE 10 OPERA: 3 pm. See Sat., June 2. (718) 832-9066. Free. musical murder mystery: “Dinner at BRICK THEATER: “Dinner at Precisely Precisely Eight-Thirteen.” 1:30 pm. Eight-Thirteen.” 3 pm. See Sat., June 2. 575 Metropolitan Ave. Call for ticket OUTDOORS AND TOURS WEDS, JUNE 6 DANCE: Donata Dance Projects per- info. (718) 907-6189. NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL: 11 am to forms. 7 pm. See Sat., June 2. BROOKLYN LYCEUM: Mozart and DaPonte’s 7 pm. Grand entry of dancers today at CONFERENCE: Brooklyn College Library, 1 pm. See Fri., June 8. Brooklyn Artists Alliance, Brooklyn comedy “Cosi Fan Tutte: A School for OTHER Museum and several other groups Lovers.” $20, $10 students and seniors. WILD TOUR: “Wildman” Steve Brill leads BOOK SALE: Camp Friendship hosts its hosts “It’s All About the Book,” a day 2 pm. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) 398-7301. his wild food and ecology tour of 14th annual event featuring books, about book publishing. $15, $8 stu- OPERA: Regina Opera Company pres- Prospect Park. Learn about the edible CDs, videos and tapes. 9 am to 4 pm. dents. Fee includes light breakfast and ents a fully-staged production of and medicinal shoots and greens Camp Friendship, 339 Eighth St. (718) buffet lunch. 9 am to 2 pm. Brooklyn Puccini’s “Tosca.” 7 pm. Regina Hall, found in the park. $12, $6 kids. 11:45 768-3093. College Library, one block from the corner of 65th Street and 12th am. Meet at Grand Army Plaza PET ADOPTION: at Salem Church. Dogs, intersection of Flatbush and Nostrand Avenue. (718) 232-3555. entrance to the park. (914) 835-2153. puppies, cats and kittens. 11 am to avenues. (718) 951-5221. 651 ARTS: presents “Scourge,” a look at HOUSE TOUR: Annual self-guided tour 4:30 pm. 450 67th St. (718) 986-1362. SPRING FEST: St. Athanasius Roman Haiti. Arts activist Marc Bamuthi of Victorian Flatbush. $20. 1 pm to 6 STRAWBERRY FEST: Flatbush Dutch Re- Catholic Church hosts an event featur- Joseph performs. $20, $15 students pm. (718) 859-3800. For info visit www.fdconline.com formed Church hosts its annual event. ing music, rides, food, games and an and seniors. 8 pm. Kumble Theater at $5 includes ice cream and strawber- arcade. 6 pm to 11 pm. 61st Street and Long Island University, Flatbush STUDIO TOUR: Annual Red Hook/ ries. 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Church and Bay Parkway. (718) 236-0124. Avenue Extension and DeKalb Carroll Gardens open studio tour. Flatbush avenues. BARNES AND NOBLE: Reading by Josh Avenue. (718) 636-4181. Noon to 6 pm. See Sat., June 9. CRAFT WORKSHOP: Brooklyn Artists Wolk, author of “Cabin Pressure.” 7:30 Sharks got bite: On June 2 and June 9, the New York Sharks — the city’s all-female football team — RHAPSODY PLAYERS: presents “Magic ART WALK: Atlantic Avenue hosts its Gym presents the topic: “Intro to Pop- pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. play New England and Miami at Floyd Bennett Field. Moments,” songs of the 50s and 60s. annual event. 1 pm to 6 pm. See Sat., Up Moveable Structures.” $40 plus Free. $15, $10 seniors and children. 8 pm. June 9. $10 materials fee. 1 pm to 4 pm. 168 LECTURE: Society of Old Brooklynites St. John’s Church, 99th Street and Ft. Hamilton Parkway. (718) 496-2030. PERFORMANCE Seventh Ave. (718) 858-9069. presents Chris Zaino, speaking about Dyker Heights. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. avenues. (718) 935-0490. SPRING FEST: at St. Athanasius Roman 147 Front St. For info, visit BAM CAFE: presents an evening with ARTS FEST: In celebration of Caribbean FILM FESTIVAL: Brooklyn International BROOKLYN AUTHOR: Borough resident Catholic Church. 6 pm to 11 pm. See www.michaelalanart.com. Iranian singer Sussan Deyhim. No cover. Heritage Month, Pathmark Multicul- Film Festival. See Sat., June 2. Supreme Court Building, Court and Montague streets. (212) 542-3344. Free. Erica Lyon reads from her book “The Sat, June 9. SPRING FEST: at St. Athanasius Roman 9 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. tural Arts Festival presents steel bands Big Book of Birth.” 7 pm. Book Court, Catholic Church. 6 pm to 11 pm. See and dancers from the islands. Noon to 163 Court St. (718) 875-3677. Free. Sat, June 9. OTHER 5 pm. Kings Plaza Shopping Center, MON, JUNE 4 THURS, JUNE 7 SUMMER READING: Brooklyn Public FRI, JUNE 8 651 ARTS: “Scourge.” 8 pm. See Sat., FLEA MARKET: hosted by Sunset Park Kings Plaza at Avenue U. (866) 894- Library begins its adult summer read- June 9. Community Church. 10 am to 4 pm. 1812. Free. BARNES AND NOBLE: Reading by stu- ing program and offers a self-guided NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL: First of 5324 Fourth Ave. (718) 439-6944. GOSPEL BRUNCH: at The Jazz and Co- dents of The Secondary School for SENIORS IN SHAPE: Aviator Sports RHAPSODY PLAYERS: “Magic invites individuals over 55 years to a program featuring recommended three days of singing, dancing, music, Moments.” 8 pm. See Sat., June 9. SIDEWALK SALE: Merchants and vendors medy Cafe. 1 pm to 5 pm. 408 Rod- Research. Teens read their college books, author talks and book discus- crafts, jewelry, food, birds of prey and gers Ave. Call for info. (718) 675-6145. essays about challenges they have day of tai chi, arthritis exercise, weight offer their wares on Washington Avenue. sions. Topic focuses on jazz musicians. more, presented by Native American OPERA: “Tosca.” 3 pm. See Sat., June 9. overcome. 6 pm. Also, Chandra Taylor training, ballroom dance, reiki and Near Brooklyn Museum. 11 am to 7 pm. more. 9 am to 3:30 pm. Please wear 7 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230- artists. Floyd Bennett Field, Flatbush SAT, JUNE 9 For info, [email protected]. reads from her novel “Spin It Like 2100. Free. Avenue near the Belt Parkway (exit 11- OTHER That.” 6:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. sneakers. Floyd Bennett Field. Call OBAMA WALK: Walk on behalf of Sena- S). 10 am to 5 pm. $10 adults, $5 chil- FLEA MARKET: at Oceanview Jewish (718) 832-9066. Free. (718) 758-9800. Free. READING: Freebird Books and Goods tor Barack Obama for President. 11 hosts a reading with authors Tom dren and seniors. (718) 686-0012, 686- OUTDOORS AND TOURS am. Meet at Cobble Hill Park and con- Center. 10 am to 5 pm. 3100 Brighton FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP: Grassroots BUSINESS SEMINAR: Church Avenue 9297, www.redhawkcouncil.org. Merchants Business Association hosts Sleigh, Victoria Redel and Marie EARLY MORNING BIRDING: Morning tinue to the Promenade. Kids wel- Fourth St. (718) 907-3478. fundraising workshop at Magnolia Tree Howe. 7 pm. 123 Columbia St. (718) SEWING CLUB: at Lefferts Historic bird walk about the Salt Marsh Nature come. For information, visit CRAFT WORKSHOP: Brooklyn Artists Earth Center offers insight on how to a talk: “Introduction to Home-Based Daycare.” 10 am to 1 pm. 884 Flat- 643-8484. Free. House. 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Enter Center’s Nature Trail. 8 am. 3302 http://my.barackobama.com/page/ Gym presents the topic: “How to Use finance your association. 6 pm to 8 pm. bush Ave. (718) 282-2500. CURATOR TALK: Brooklyn Arts Council Prospect Park at the Willink entrance, Avenue U. (718) 421-2021. Free. event/detail/4jlqf. Your Digital Camera.” $60 fee. Ages 677 Lafayette Ave. (212) 822-9582. Free. RHYTHM AND BLUES: Annual music fes- hosts an exhibit “Photography and intersection of Flatbush Avenue and NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL: 11 am to PIER ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront 16 and older. 1 pm to 4 pm. 168 DANCE: Narrows Community Theater hosts tival at Metrotech. Today: performing Contemporary Tactics,” an exploration Empire Boulevard. (718) 789-2822. 7 pm. Grand entry of dancers today at Artists Coalition hosts its 15th annual Seventh Ave. (718) 858-9069. a workshop “Broadway Dancing for artists Ashford and Simpson. Noon to of a photographs impact on media. 6 www.prospectpark.org. Free. 1 and 4 pm. See Fri., June 8. exhibit entitled “Connections.” 1 pm SAMPLE SALE: Uluru hosts a sale of Non-Dancer’s.” 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Call 2 pm. Metrotech Center, The Com- pm to 8 pm. BAC Gallery, 111 Front MEDITATION CLASS: Intro class at INDIE MARKET: Collective of Brooklyn- to 6 pm. Event includes a session of women’s ready-to-wear and acces- for cost and location. (718) 482-3173. mons. (718) 636-4100. Free. St., #218. (718) 625-0080. Free. Embora Wellness and Fitness Studio. based emerging designers show their Creative Art Therapy. 499 Van Brunt sories. Noon to 8 pm. 5 in 1 Shop, 60 PARENT TALK: Learn Garden and BROADCAST JOURNALISM: Professor YOUTH CHORUS: Christophorus- $10. 3:45 pm to 5 pm. 900 Fulton St. wares of fashion, accessories, bath and St. (718) 596-2506. Free. N. Sixth St. Sorry, no contact phone Families First offer a workshop: Joseph Dembo speaks about Edward Kantorei, an a cappella youth choir of (718) 857-4360. beauty, pet gear, home-goods and more. BLOCK PARTY: Dancing in the Street and number. “Choosing the Right School.” Learn R. Murrow. 2 pm. Heights and Hill Germany, performs. 7:30 pm. Zion BARNES AND NOBLE: Reading by 11 am to 7 pm. Smith and Union Street. several Red Hook youth organizations PIER ART SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront how to select the right preschool or Community Council, 160 Montague German Evangelical Lutheran Church, poets of PS 321. 5 pm. 267 Seventh www.brooklynindiemarket.com. host a party to celebrate the roots of Artists Coalition hosts its 15th annual elementary school for your child. $40. St. (718) 596-8789. Free. 125 Henry St. (718) 852-2453. Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. LULLWATER EXPLORATION: Enjoy a hip-hop. 2 pm to 7 pm. Coffey Park, exhibit entitled “Connections.” 1 pm 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm. 250 Baltic St. Call SUNSET SPLASH: Brooklyn Bridge Park MEETING: Narrows Community Theater FOUNDERS BALL: Brooklyn Hospital boat tour detailing Prospect Park’s Visitation Place between Dwight and to 6 pm. Event includes music with to reserve. (718) 260-9402. Conservancy annual fundraiser. Live hosts its monthly meeting. 8 pm. Foundation hosts its 22nd annual aquatic habitat. Binoculars provided. Richards streets. (212) 625-3505. Free. Charley Gerard’s Broken Reed. 499 ANTI-WAR MEETING: hosted by Bay music and food. $95, $20 kids. 6 pm. Shore Hill Senior Center, 9000 Shore black tie event. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn $10, $6 kids. Noon to 12:45 pm. Enter FOOTBALL: Aviator Sports hosts a pro- Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free. Ridge Neighbors for Peace. 8 pm. Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, under Rd. (718) 482-3173. Bridge Marriott, 333 Adams St. Call park at Lincoln Road and Ocean fessional woman’s football game SPRING FEST: at St. Athanasius Roman Mazza Plaza, 8002 Fifth Ave. at 80th the Brooklyn Bridge. (718) 802-0603, BOOK DISCUSSION: Congregation Beth for ticket info. (718) 250-6515. Avenue. (718) 287-3400. between NY Sharks and Miami. $12, Catholic Church. 6 pm to 11 pm. See Street. For information, email ext. 13. Elohim hosts Tom Segev, a leading his- FISH TALK: Brooklyn Aquarium Society STUDIO TOUR: Annual Red Hook/ Car- $5 kids and seniors. 4 pm. Floyd Sat, June 9. 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Fridays, Saturdays: Live music, 9 pm, $TBD. Britta, 10 pm, $17 in advance, $18 day of the show; June 3: Bobtail Yearlings, 7 pm, Bedsit BROOKLYN SHEEPSHEAD BAY Poets, 7:30 pm, A Don Piper Situation, 8:30 pm, Oxygen Ponies, 9:30 pm, The Beauty Shop, 10:30 pm, $7; June 4: Schoolyard Anyway Cafe Heroes, 8 pm, The Horrors, 9 pm, $14; June 5: 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd. at East 16th Blip Blip Bleep, 7:30 pm, Shush Shush, 8:30 Street in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 934-5988, pm, TV/TV, $6; June 6: Beat up Old Fellas, 8:30 www.anywaycafe.com. pm, Nicole Atkins and the Sea, 9:30 pm, The Mondays: Open mic, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Long Blondes, 10:30 pm, $12; June 7: DJ Dirty Jazz with Andrey Ryabov, 9 pm, FREE; Wed- Jean, 7 pm, Glenn Marla/Lesbian Overtones, 8 Nightlife nesdays: Grace Garland, 9 pm, FREE; Thurs- pm, Murray Hill’s Miss Lez Pageant, 8:30 pm, Compiled by Chiara V. Cowan days: Susan Tobocman, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: Men is a DJ, 10 pm, $15 in advance, $20 day Eric Nicholas, 9 pm, FREE. of the show; June 8: Flaming Fire, 8:30 pm, BAY RIDGE www.myspace.com/reignlounge. David Last, 9:30 pm, $10; June 9: The Donors, Saturdays: “Your Space Saturdays” with DJ Crossroads Saloon 7:30 pm, Fletcher C. Johnson, 8:30 pm, The Kitty Kiernan’s Hud, 11 pm, FREE before 12:30 am, $20 after 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in Ravages, 9:30 pm, Mighty Fine, 10:30 pm, The 12:30 am. Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. Bamboo Kids, 11:30 pm, $10, The Dance Party, 9715 Third Ave. at 97th Street in Bay Ridge, Saturdays and Fridays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. 12:30 am, $5. (718) 921-0217, www.kittykiernans.com. Sputnik June 2: Mike, John and Tom, 10 pm, FREE; Pete’s Candy Store June 9: Sean Cosgriff, 10 pm, FREE. 262 Taaffe Pl. at DeKalb Avenue in Clinton WILLIAMSBURG Hill, (718) 398-6666, www.barsputnik.com. 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in The Salty Dog Saturdays: French Beats International, 11 pm, Black Betty Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, FREE; Tuesdays: Kings of Karaoke with Colin www.petescandystore.com. 7509 Third Ave. at 75th Street in Bay Ridge, 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Street King of Karaoke and DJ FlimFlam, 10 pm, Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; Mon- (718) 238-9260, www.saltydogbar.com. in Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, FREE; Wednesdays: Open mic, 9 pm, FREE; www.blackbetty.net. days: Stand-Up Comedy, 7:30 pm, FREE; Tues- Wednesdays: Karaoke Night, 9 pm, FREE. Thursdays: (Upstairs) Skylab, 10 pm, FREE. days: Alan Hampton, 10 pm, FREE; June 2: Saturdays: DJ Concerned, 11 pm, FREE; Sun- Enzo, 9 pm, Big Cream, 10 pm, Krystle Warren, days: Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Marquand and The Wicked Monk 11 pm, FREE; June 3: Lucky Ghost, 8:30 pm, DJ Greg Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Rev. Vince 8415 Fifth Ave. at 84th Street in Bay Ridge, FLATBUSH June to July, 9:30 pm, Toby Goodshank, 10 pm, Anderson and his Love Choir, 10:30 pm, FREE; (718) 921-0601, www.wickedmonk.com. Daouets, 10:30 pm, The Leader, 11 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Psychotic Reaction, 10 pm, FREE; June 2: Closenuf, 8 pm, $5, DJ Kyle, 9 pm, $5; Cornerstone Pub Rock of ages: The 1900s, a seven-person rock band from Chicago, hit Brooklyn twice this week: on June 4: Monday Evening Stand-Up, 7:30 pm, Wednesdays: The Joint hosted by DJ Nabil; June 3: Holla Back, Fifth Avenue Festival, 9 1502 Cortelyou Rd. at Marlborough Road Hailey Wojcik, 9:30 pm, Gann Matthews, 10:30 June 8 at Magnetic Field and June 9 at Union Hall in support of their new record. Fridays: The Greenhouse with DJ MonkOne and pm, $5; June 8: DJ Kyle, 9 pm, $5; June 9: DJ in Flatbush, (718) 940-9037, pm, FREE; June 5: Bingo, 7 pm, Chris Koza, 9 DJs Emskee and MC G-man, 11 pm, FREE. Pepe, 9 pm, $5. www.cornerstonepub.com. pm, Peter Cancura, 10 pm, Fiona Landers, 11 Saturdays: Alegba & Friends, 9 pm, FREE (do- Thursdays: Live music, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Slope, (718) 369-7776, www.cafesteinhof.com. Planes, Jolie Laide, Kung Fu Grip, Trolleyvox, 9 pm, FREE; June 6: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, nation suggested); Tuesdays: Dan Pratt Quar- Karaoke, 8 pm, FREE. Wednesdays: Live music, 10:30 pm, FREE. pm, $8; June 8: 7th Annual N.I.M. E Music Capone’s Bar Belafonte, 10 pm, Brendan O’Shea, 11 pm, BEDFORD-STUYVESANT tet, 9 pm, FREE (donation suggested); Thurs- Conference After Party with Joshua Fried, 221 N. Ninth St. at Roebling Street in Williams- FREE; June 7: Two, 9 pm, The Relief Society, 10 Hans Tammen, and Greed and Ruen, 9 pm, burg, (718) 599-4044, www.caponesbar.com. Food 4 Thought days: Stephane Wrembel, 8:30 pm, FREE. PARK SLOPE Cattyshack pm, Ellis Taver and Friends, 11 pm, FREE; June 249 Fourth Ave. at Carroll Street in Park $10; June 9: Laid Party! Post Brooklyn Pride Fridays, Saturdays: The Beat Club/All Disco, 9 8: Drew Brody, 9 pm, Basement Band, 10 pm, 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at MacDonough Vox Po p Bar4 Slope, (718) 230-5740, Parade Dance Partywith DJs Bianca & Noa D, pm, FREE; Mondays: Karaoke with Colin and Etienne De Rocher, 11 pm, FREE; June 9: The Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 443-4160. Time TBD, $10. DJ Flim Flam, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Speak- Same Colors, 8 pm, Devon Sproule, 9 pm, 1022 Cortelyou Rd. at Stratford Road in Flat- 444 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street in Park www.cattyshackbklyn.com. Saturdays: Open mic, 9 pm, $6; Tuesdays: bush, (718) 940-2084, www.voxpopnet.net. Mondays: Open Psyche (open mic), 8 pm, easy, an open mic night, 9 pm, FREE; Wednes- Jaime Bochert, 10 pm, Pagoda, 11 pm, FREE. Philosophically Phat Tuesdays, an open discus- Slope, (718) 832-9800. Tea Lounge days: The Stroke with DJs Brian Tweedy and Sundays: Open mic, 7 pm, FREE with 2- June 3: Cat Show Snapshots, 7 pm, James FREE, Chump Change, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: sion, 8 pm, donation suggested; Wednesdays: drink/snack minimum; June 2: Arlan Feiles, 5 Trivia Night, 7 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Dave Ready, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Rehab, 9 Stain Game Night (Cash Flow), 7 pm, FREE. Carney Group, 9 pm, $5. pm, FREE. pm, Allysen Callery, 7 pm, Decoster, 8 pm, Karaoke with Sherry Vine, 9 pm, FREE ($2 after Slope, (718) 789-2762, www.tealoungeny.com. 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Williams- Daniel Oulette, 9 pm, Alex Rubin, 10 pm, Barbes 10 pm), Oink Boys Party (ladies welcome with Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: Live music, burg, (718) 387-7840, www.stainbar.com. Solomon’s Porch Michael Amico, 11 pm, $TBD. sexy boys), 10 pm, $5; Thursdays: S—tkickers, 8 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $5 suggested donation; June Galapagos Mondays: “Paint Stain,” 5 pm (often accompa- 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, 307 Stuyvesant Ave. at Halsey Street in pm, FREE ($5 after 9 pm), Hey DJ!, 10 pm, $5; 2: Yossi Fine, Time TBD, $TBD. 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in nied by the jazz guitar of Noboru, 8 pm), FREE; (718) 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 919-8001. Fridays: R.P.M. with DJ Lug Nut, 7 pm, FREE. Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, Wednesdays: “JAMstain,” an informal open mic FORT GREENE Sundays: Stephane Wrembel, 9 pm, $10 sug- Tuesdays: Open mic, 8 pm, $7. Two Boots Brooklyn www.galapagosartspace.com. hosted by singers/songwriters, 9 pm, FREE. BAM Cafe gested donation; Tuesdays: Jenny Scheinman, The Center for 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, FREE; 7 pm, $10 suggested donation, Slavic Soul Improvisational Slope, (718) 499-3253, June 2: (Both rooms) “Tripnotica” with live per- Trash Bar BOERUM HILL (At the Brooklyn Academy of Music) 30 Party, 9 pm, $10; June 2: The Woes, 8 pm, $10 www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. formances and DJs, 10 pm, $TBD; June 4: Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williams- suggested donation, The Roulette Sisters, 10 Music June 2: Jessica Wagner, 10 pm, FREE. (Backroom) The 2007 Womenswork Showcase, Hank’s Saloon Greene, (718) 636-4100 www.bam.org. pm, $10 suggested donation; June 3: Split the burg, (718) 599-1000, www.thetrashbar.com. 295 Douglass St. at Third Avenue in Park 7 pm, FREE; June 5: The Best Thing Ever pres- 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Boerum June 2: P. T. Walkley and The Adventures of Lark, 7 pm, $10 suggested donation, Forro for ents The Bathroom Tour DVD World Premiere, June 3: The Above, 9 pm, Letterist, 10 pm, Slope, (212) 631-5882, Union Hall Madison Project, 11 pm, Holy Roller Sideshow, Hill, (718) 625-8003, www.hankssaloon.com. Track Rabbit with Bradford Reed, 9 pm, FREE; All, 9 pm, $10; June 4: Mamie Minch, 10 pm, www.schoolforimprov.org. 7:30 pm, FREE, Game Showy, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Sean Kershaw and the New Jack June 4: Song for New York, What Women do $10 suggested donation; June 6: Kirk Knuffke (Downstairs at) 702 Union St. at Fifth Midnight, $6; June 4: Lee, 8 pm, 12 Hour Shift, June 5: Kneebody featuring Theo Bleckmann, Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400, June 7: (Front room) Deuce Deuce presents Ramblers, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Live band While Men Sit Knitting, 8 pm, FREE; June 6: Quintet with Butch Morris, 8 pm, $10, Ohad 9 pm, Matt Macauley, 10 pm, Sweet Valley, 11 8:30 pm, $12 ($8 for students with valid identi- www.unionhallny.com. Danny Beater, White Hills, Jamie Bochert, kuntry karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: John Doe Concert, 9 pm, FREE; June 8: Talmor’s Newsreel, 10 pm, $10; June 7: Ethan Murder Mystery, and DJs Womanmaker & pm, Your Favorite Hero, Midnight, $6; June 5: fication); June 8: Zanussi 5, 8:30 pm, $10 ($6 June 2: Man in Gray with guests The Lisps, Mobscenity, 10 pm, FREE. Rhythm Republik and Friends perform Sign ‘O’ Lipton & his Orchestra, 8 pm, $10 suggested Fancy Pants, 10 pm, $TBD; June 9: (Front The Long Fellows, 8 pm, The Others Ran, 9 pm, for students with valid identification); June 9: Screaming Females, The Gang, 8 pm, $8; June The Times, 9 pm, FREE; June 9: An Evening donation, Rachelle Garniez, 10 pm, $10 sug- room) Jasch, Butch Rovan, Skif++fids, Tristan Russian Vogue, 10 pm, Sparta Philharmonic, 11 Todd Neufeld Trio, 8:30 pm, $10 ($6 with valid 4: Mother Mother, Frank Smith, AA Bondy, 8 with Sussan Deyhim, 9 pm, FREE. gested donation; June 8: David Rogers Perich, Nullsleep, Nick Collins vs. Nic Collins, pm, Jonathan Badger, Midnight, $5; June 6: P. student identification). pm, $8; June 5: The Cinematics, The Jaguar BRIGHTON BEACH Quintet, 8 pm, $8, Howard Fishman, 10 pm, 7:30 pm, $TBD. Casso, 8 pm, Radio Wonderland, 9 pm, Mr. Night of the Cookers $10 suggested donation; June 9: Skye Steele Club, 8 pm, $10; June 6: Union Hall Secret Andersonic, 10 pm, $6; June 7: Matt Irvinb, 8 National Restaurant Good Coffeehouse Science Club, 7:30 pm, FREE; June 7: Luke pm, The Shondes, 9 pm, The Weight, 10 pm, 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Quintet, 7 pm, $10 suggested donation, Baby Hope Lounge 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Gramps, 8 pm, $10 suggested donation, Kill Music Parlor Temple, Red Heart The Ticker, The Rosewood Vague Angels, 11 pm, My Other Friend, Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. Thieves, 8 pm, $8; June 8: The Veils, The 10 Hope St. at Roebling Street in Williams- Second Street in Brighton Beach, (718) 646- Henry Sugar, 10 pm, $10 suggested donation. (At The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Cul- Midnight, $6; June 8: Mercy Killers, 8 pm, World 1225, www.come2national.com. Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Phoenix Foundation, Elizabeth Harper & The burg, (718) 218-7191, www.hopelounge.com. War IX, 8:45 pm, Blackout Shoppers, 9:30 pm, Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 10 ture) 53 Prospect Park West at Second June 2: Live DJ, 10 pm, FREE; June 6: Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance Bogota Latin Bistro Street in Park Slope, (718) 768-2972, Matinee, 8 pm, $10; June 9: Project Jenny, Pro- The Sleezys, 10:15 pm, Animale, 11 pm, The pm, FREE. ject Jan, The Bloodsugars, The 1900s, 8 pm, $8. Complex Mold, 9 pm, FREE; June 7: The Krays, 11:45 pm, $7; June 9: Deleted Scenes, 8 show, 9 pm, FREE (with $65 prix-fixe dinner); 141 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Slope, www.bsec.org. Traffic Elf, Z. Hurd, 9 pm, FREE. pm, Pawns, 9 pm, Bellflur, 10 pm, Sure Juror, 11 Fridays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 (718) 230-3805, www.bogotabistro.com. June 8: Traveling Troubador Series with Steve pm, FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner); Sundays: pm, Indianburn, Midnight, $7. GREENPOINT Wednesdays: Live Brazilian and Latin jazz, 7 James, 8 pm, $10 adults, $6 children. PROSPECT HEIGHTS Live Russian music and dance show, 7 pm, Laila Lounge pm, FREE. FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner). Club Europa Magnolia The Backroom 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in Union Pool 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn Lyceum 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street in Park Slope, (At Freddy’s) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue www.lailalounge.com. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, (718) 369-4814, www.magnoliabrooklyn.com. in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484, www.europaclub.com. 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Tuesdays: Bluegrass Tuesdays, 9 pm, FREE; www.myspace.com/unionpool. Slope, (718) 398-7301, www.gowanus.com. Fridays: Live music, 9:30 pm, FREE. www.freddysbackroom.com. Saturdays: VIP Dance Party, 10 pm, FREE Wednesdays: Jezebel Music Showcase with an June 2: The Weight, All Night Drug Prowling Magnetic Field June 3: Songwriter’s Exchange with Jen June 3: Board Game Night, 5:30 pm, FREE; before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Tues- open mic, 7:30 pm, FREE. Wolves, The Young Men, 8 pm, $7; June 4: 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Chapin, Bronwen Exter, Lonesome Heroes, Melt June 4: Stand-up Comedy night, 9:30 pm, days: Karaoke Night, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Electric Shadows, Crimson Sweet, Fishnet Heights, (718) 834-0069, 8:30 pm, $5. 440 Bergen St. at Fifth Avenue in Park FREE; June 7: Old Time Jam, 9 pm, FREE. Sexy Progressive/Dance party, 10 pm, FREE The Lucky Cat Stalkers, Sick Fits, 8 pm, $TBD; June 7: Wax www.magneticbrooklyn.com. Slope, (718) 230-5925. before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; June 2: 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Williams- Fang, Teenage Prayers, The Shalitas, 8 pm, $7; June 6: Dick Swizzle’s Sudden Death Game- BillyClub Sandwich, Car Bomb, Nassau Biscuit BBQ Saturdays and Fridays: Meet and Mingle, 11 RED HOOK burg, (718) 782-0437, www.theluckycat.com. June 8: Baltimore Night with Frenemies, Plural, show, 8 pm, $5 per contestant; June 8: Royal Chainsaw, The Outside, 6 pm, $10, Carbomb, 230 Fifth Ave. at President Street in Park pm, FREE. Sundays: Shul of Rock, 11 pm, FREE; Mon- Height, and live DJs, 8 pm, $TBD. American, The 1900s, 8 pm, $7, Tighten up Nassau Chainsaw, 7 pm, $10; June 3: Slope, (718) 399-2161, www.biscuitbbq.com. The Hook days: Joe McGinty’s Keyboard Karaoke, 10 Brooklyn!, 11 pm, FREE; June 9: Nova Social, Embalmer, Gut, Digested Flesh, 7 pm, $15; Sundays: A Sunday Kind of Jazz with John Perch Cafe 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red pm, FREE: Tuesdays: Jezebel Music Open mic Zebulon Cafe Balthrop, Alabama, 8 pm, $TBD. June 6: Unlove, 7 pm, $10. McNeil and Bill McHenry, 8:30 pm, $10; Mon- 365 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope, Hook, (718) 797-3007, www.thehookmusic.com. Night, 7 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Vic Thrill, 10 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue in days: Debra and Mary’s Night on the Town, (718) 788-2830, June 2: Emergenza Festival with Br and pm, $5; June 2: Imperial Roots & Dubwise, 10 Williamsburg, (718) 218-6934, BUSHWICK Club Exit 8:30 pm, $10; Tuesdays: Songwriters’ Show- www.myspace.com/theperchcafe. Timebomb, 8 pm, Profisi Culcha, 8:30 pm, pm, $TBD; June 5: You Need a Band Hosted www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. 147 Greenpoint Ave. at Manhattan Avenue case hosted by Staci Rochwerg, 8:30 pm, $5 June 6: Five Star Day, 8 pm, $5 suggested Push for Coin, 9 pm, Neutral Ground, 9:30 pm, by Ed Gorch, 10 pm, $TBD; June 9: Ed Gorch June 2: Baye Kouyate et les Tougarakes, 10 pm, Micheline’s in Greenpoint, (718) 349-6969, suggested donation; Wednesdays: Argen- donation; June 9: Chris Arnott, 9 pm, $5 sug- To.Each.His.Own.Element, 10 pm, Heavy and guests, 8 pm, $TBD. FREE; June 3: The 12 Gates, 9 pm, On/Off, 10 1124 Broadway at Kosciuszko Street in www.club-exit.com. tinean Tango Night hosted by Annatina featur- gested donation. Weather, 10:30 pm, Wake up O’Sleeper, 11 pm, FREE; June 4: Rasp Thorne, MC, a three- ing dance instruction, 7 pm, and dancing/mi- Bushwick, (718) 453-0400. Saturdays, Fridays: DJ Dance Party, 10 pm, pm, FREE; June 3: Gorilla Productions Battle Luna Lounge ring circus, 10 pm, FREE; June 5: Yohimbe longa, 8 pm, $12; June 2: Candombe, African June 2: The Fugue, The New Flesh, White $15 (ladies FREE until 11 pm). Puppet’s Jazz Bar of the Bands with Cruelty Upon Us, Brendan 361 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Street Brothers, 10 pm, FREE; June 6: Edom, 10 pm, music from the Rio de la Plata, 9 pm, $15; June Suns, Nonhorse vs. X, 8 pm, $6. 284 Fifth Ave. at First Street in Park Slope, Cleary and the Bachelor Party, The Bazooka in Williamsburg, (212) 260-2323, FREE; June 7: Lumatic, 10 pm, FREE; June 8: 8: Elin, 9 pm, $10; June 9: Mariana Aslan, 6:30 (718) 499-2627, www.puppetsjazz.com. Falcon, Lima Charlie, Warm Hats, Rampant, www.lunalounge.com. Zemog, el Gallo Bueno, 10 pm, FREE; June 9: GREENWOOD HEIGHTS pm, $TBD, Discover “Discovery,” 9 pm, $10. Mondays: Jaime Aff Jam Session, 9:15 pm, Silverfish, Umberto, 7 pm, $10; June 9: June 2: My Robot Friend, 9 pm, Dean and Meta and the Cornerstones, 10 pm, FREE. CLINTON HILL 10:40 pm, Midnight, FREE. Mustyman presents Salsa en el Red Hook 3 Kitchen Bar Brooklyn featuring Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos and Dakar Cafe 687 Sixth Ave. at 20th Street in Greenwood Conservatory of Southpaw live DJs, 9 pm, $TBD. 285 Grand St. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Heights, (718) 499-5623, 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park www.kitchenbarny.com. Music Hope and Anchor Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.granddakar.com. Slope, (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. TALK TO US… Sundays: DJ Contra Sounds, 6 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Live music, 8:30 pm, FREE. 58 Seventh Ave. at Lincoln Place in Park Tuesdays: The Wreckroom, 8 pm, FREE; June 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Tuesdays: Songhai Djeli, 8 pm, FREE; Wed- Slope, (718) 622-3300, www.bqcm.org. 2: The RUB with DJ Ayres, Cosmo Baker, DJ Hook, (718) 237-0276. To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include nesdays: DJ Mohamed, 8 pm, FREE; Thurs- Living Room Lounge June 2: Jazz at the Conservatory with Steve Eleven, and special guests Haul & Mason, 10 Thursdays: Karaoke hosted by Dropsy Dozz- name of venue, address with cross street, phone number for the public to call, Web site days: WBAI DJ Andrea Clark, 8 pm, FREE; 245 23rd St. at Fifth Avenue in Greenwood Turre, 8 pm, $25 ($15 seniors and students pm, $TBD; June 3: Tiny Smooshy Sunday on man, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays and Saturdays: Kara- address, dates, times and admission or ticket prices. Send listings and color photos of per- Fridays: Live band, 10 pm, FREE. Heights, (718) 499-1505. with valid student identification); June 3: Salon Fire, a benefit for 826NYC featuring Smoosh, oke hosted by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. formers via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax at (718) 834-9278. Listings are Saturdays: DJ Kirt, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Series, 6 pm, FREE. Care Bears on Fire, Tiny Masters of Today, 2 free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. Reign Cult Movie Night, 8 pm, FREE; Mondays: Con- pm, $25 ($10 ages 16 and under); June 6: Jalopy The listings are correct as of press time. Contact the venue before you go to confirm 46 Washington Ave. at Flushing Avenue in certs on the big screen, 8 pm, FREE; Wed- Cafe Steinhof Brant Bjork & The Bros, Sound of Urchin, 315 Columbia St. at Woodhull Street in Red event details. Clinton Hill, (718) 643-7344, nesdays: Open mic Night, 8:30 pm, FREE; 427 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street in Park Smoke Wagon, 9 pm, $10; June 7: Division of Hook, (718) 395-3214, www.jalopy.biz. 12 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 June 2, 2007

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Quality Dentistry Kids can get strokes, too Maimonides Medical Center tion offers a helpful tool to help Gentle care in our ultra-modern office Stroke is not just an adult you remember these symptoms MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER and respond quickly. It’s an • Cosmetic Dentistry • Cosmetic Laminates condition. acronym – FAST – and signi- • Reconstructive & Bonding In the United States, it oc- fies face, arms, speech, and “We’ve assembled an im- by birth defects, infections, Dentistry • Advanced Sterilization curs in four out of 10,000 new- time. borns and three out of 100,000 pressive team,” said Pavlakis. trauma, and blood disorders • Gums & Implants • Behavior Modification “Being part of an accredited When you suspect a stroke is children per year. such as sickle cell disease. Peri- occurring, ask the child to • Bleaching • Sealants Children’s Hospital means that According to experts, about natal stroke occurs between 28 smile, raise both arms, and re- all of the subspecialties are • Nitrous Oxide • Fluoride 200 newborns born in Brooklyn weeks of gestation and one peat a simple sentence. If one (Sweet Air) •Preventative Dentistry will suffer from a stroke this right here – working together to month following birth. Child- side of the face droops, one arm year, and about 40 children will provide the best possible care hood stroke occurs between one drifts downward, the words are have a new onset stroke. for our young patients.” month and eighteen years of slurred or the sentence is not re- RONALD I. TEICHMAN, DDS Under the leadership of Dr. The team of experts is multi- age, though it is more likely to peated correctly, call 911 imme- Steven Pavlakis, Director of Pe- disciplinary and includes the occur in children under the age diately. Saturday & Evening Hours diatric Neurology at the Mai- renowned interventional neuro- of two. During and shortly after Disabilities that occur as a monides Infants and Children’s radiology and pediatric neuro- delivery, babies can be at risk result of stroke in children can 357 Seventh Avenue at 10th Street Hospital, a world-class Pedi- surgery divisions, in addition to for stroke if there is a problem differ from those in adults. atric Stroke Service has been pediatric neurology. Rounding with the brain getting enough According to the National 768-1111 established. Considering that out the team are specially oxygen, a risk that is higher for Stroke Association, babies who more babies are born at Mai- trained nurses and therapists premature babies. have strokes in the womb or monides than at any other hos- who help ensure the best reha- Fortunately, newborns and during the first month of life are pital in the state of New York, bilitation and recovery for each children receive the most ad- Dr. Steven Pavlakis, director of pediatric stroke service at at risk for cerebral palsy. this is a vital service for the pa- patient. vanced assessment and treat- Maimonieds, with a happy young patient. In addition, mental retarda- tients and communities of Strokes in children — unlike ment at the Maimonides Pedi- tion, epilepsy, and other com- atric Stroke Service. One ROOT CANAL GENERAL & COSMETIC Brooklyn. in adults — are mostly caused tional Institute of Neurological for pediatric stroke, which will plications can occur. Both chil- invaluable diagnostic tool being Disorders and Stroke), a branch be the only genetic research ef- dren and adults who suffer a EXTRACTIONS DENTISTRY utilized is the Transcranial Advanced sterilization and infection control of the National Institutes of fort in pediatric stroke in the stroke may have problems with PERIODONTAL WORK Doppler, an ultrasound machine speech and communication, DENTISTS that measures blood flowing Health, and deal with the devel- world. To further enhance re- Jack Irwin, D.D.S. opment of clinical tools that search and treatment of stroke paralysis or weakness on one CROWNS though the arteries at the base side. 414 Seventh Avenue of the brain. It’s a painless and predict outcomes in children in children, Maimonides is a bet. 13th & 14th Sts. Stroke treatments given relatively quick technique that with stroke. founding member of the Inter- within the first three hours after BRIDGES www.jackirwindds.com We’ve Moved! assesses the risk of stroke. Other studies, Baby Hugs national Stroke Group, and its the onset of stroke symptoms PORCELAIN VENEERS (718) 768-8372 Because of the reputation for and SWITCH, focus on sickle stroke experts are the founders are the most effective. As with Evening Hours Mon-Fri excellence of the Maimonides cell disease and are funded by of the New York Stroke Group. adult stroke, every minute BLEACHING Most Insurance & Union Plans PARK SLOPE FAMILY the NHLBI (National Heart, Stroke symptoms in babies accepted as full or partial payment. Pediatric Stroke Service, Pav- counts. Pavlakis urges rapid re- lakis and his associates were se- Lung and Blood Institute). and children include: severe sponse after the onset of stroke DENTURES MetLife, UFT, DC37, PBA, Delta, Blue Cross, The Maimonides Pediatric headache, speech difficulties, Aetna, CIGNA, Unicare, Guardian, Healthplex, DENTISTRY lected to participate in four na- symptoms. Mgmt. Bfts. Fund, United Concordia, Ameritas. tional studies. Stroke Service has been ap- eye movement problems, and For more information on LAMINATES –– 245 Fifth Avenue –– Two of the studies are under proved to develop a genetic numbness. stroke in children, visit www. between Carroll & Garfield the auspices of NINDS (Na- database at the NIH repository The National Stroke Associa- maimonidesmed.org. Now in Park Slope! • Emergency Service Dr. Andrew Warshaw • Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Sari Rosenwein • Root Canal Therapy Dr. Doug Pollack • Implant Restorations • Laminates • Bleaching Hours by Appointment • White Fillings • Bonding Sat. & Eve. Available • Fluoride • Sealants Cardiac service for women Free Consultation • Cleanings • Crowns 24 Hr Phone Service • Bridges • Dentures New York Methodist Hospital mother. Now, I feel like each • Non/Surgical Gum Care When it comes to women’s could be my mother, and pretty NEW YORK METHODIST HOSPITAL soon, they’ll be my peers!” Financing Available heart health, Gioia Turitto, Cardiac Heart Services at the Insurance Plans Welcomed 789-5700 MD, chief of electrophysiolo- gy at New York Methodist noted that stress tests are often New York Methodist-Cornell FINEST DENTAL CARE Hospital, has a unique per- less accurate in women than in Heart Center include: Superior Services for Adults & Children spective. men. • EKG FAMILY MEDICINE As one of the few women “Even if a woman’s stress •Stress Tests New! Periodontist (gum specialist) on premises. practicing invasive cardiology, test is normal, it’s important to •Cardiac MRI she is committed to ensuring continue testing to rule out •Electrophysiology (Bi-Ven- 10 Plaza St. East, Suite 1F heart disease. At NYM, we tricular Pacing, Cardioverter- Most TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS that women get the treatment Evening (bet. Flatbush & Vanderbilt Aves) Insurance they need and deserve. have all the advanced equip- Defibrillators, Ablation) appointments accepted “Seventy-five percent of my ment, like cardiac MRI, to con- • Cardiac Catheterization available. (718) 622-8020 patients are men,” she said. duct such studies,” he said. • Interventional Cardiology “Women are underrepresented All three physicians noted (Angioplasty and Stent Place- Start the – even though cardiac disease is that major risk factors — hy- ment) the No. 1 cause of death in pertension, diabetes and obesity •Cardiac Surgery (Coronary process months before women.” — are the same for men and Artery Bypass Surgery) COURTEOUS AND Turitto’s dedication to wo- women, as are lifestyle factors For a referral to a cardiologist leaving to get your shots men’s cardiac health is shared by like diet and smoking. or cardiac surgeon affiliated with COMPREHENSIVE everyone at the New York Turitto notes her special rela- New York Methodist Hospital, DENTAL CARE • Yellow fever Plus Methodist-Cornell Heart Center. tionship to her female patients. please call the Institute for Cardi- Typhoid MEDICAL ADVICE “Thankfully, the traditional “When I first started practicing ology and Cardiac Surgery at Provided at our spacious, • FOR TRAVELLERS approach to women’s cardiac medicine, I felt like each patient (866) 84-HEART or visit us on modern and friendly office Hepatitis health is changing,” said Ter- Dr. Gioia Turitto could have been my grand- the Web at www.nym.org. • rence Sacchi, MD, chief of car- • Malaria prevention diology at NYM. “For too long, Providing Excellence in All Phases of Dentistry women were ignored and neg- ROOKLYN EIGHTS AMILY RACTICE lected, in terms of both research COSMETIC DENTISTRY: Porcelain Laminates, Tooth Color Fillings, –– B H F P –– studies and treatment.” Metal Free Crowns. 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trouble saying it. “Because I love the kitten,” •Experienced, N THE SMARTMOM Book of Records, that ac- And that’s not he said. Carefully Chosen, counting of everything she’s good for Teen “But you’re not here,” she Adult Staff I SMART done wrong and right in her life Spirit or Smart- said, telling him to come home Enjoy the View! •Flexible Schedule: as a parent, Memorial Day mom. for a family meeting. There Smartmom would be a vote, and the family 3, 4, 5 or 6 weeks weekend 2007 will be hereby re- mom ™ membered as a breakthrough. fondly remem- would decide what to do. 3, 4or5days a She said “no” to Teen Spirit. bered the time By Louise Crawford When Teen Spirit came home, STOKKE XPLORY week Yeah, yeah. she says “no” to that TS fell in the family sat around the dining • Early drop-off Teen Spirit many times a day love with a white rabbit at a pet crying. She’d tipped over her room table and discussed Super- Urban Stroller (8am) and late — No, you can’t skip school to- shop when they were going water bowl, and her food (mack- meracado-Lulee in a very demo- pick up (6pm) day. No, you can’t go to the only to look — to look, I tell erel and something gross) was all cratic way. They even voted. It over the bottom of the box. was 3-1: get rid of the kitty. available Knitting Factory tonight be- you! — at guinea pigs. cause you have Earth Science Teen Spirit got this soulful OSFO found a large plastic “Remember ‘Twelve Angry ® • Ages 5 to 11 homework. No, you can’t play and sensitive look in his eyes. box and covered the bottom Men?’” Hepcat said. “We can’t years your guitar at 2 am — but there And that rabbit looked so cute. with soft towels, and Supermer- decide until everyone agrees.” are times when Smartmom has So next thing she knew, Smart- cado-Lulee finally looked cozy. TRIPP TRAPP INALLY, TEEN SPIRIT ™ mom was popping out the cred- Later, Teen Spirit called to say came around. Disgruntled. BY STOKKE Park Slope • (718) 768-6419 it card and nervously paying for that he was sleeping over at a Sad. It seemed that he un- the dwarf rabbit that TS had al- friend’s house. That irked OSFO. F 27 years of operation derstood that he wasn’t ready to ™
ready named Opal. “He gets a kitten and the first The chair that grows with the child take on a kitty. Smartmom is well aware that night he doesn’t even want to With relief and a feeling of the ability to say “no” is a major stay home with her.” OSFO victory, Smartmom and the Save $10 all store merchandise with this ad Communion tenet of good parenting. She screamed. “I think we should family returned the kitten to the (minimum $50 purchase) *
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And Smartmom was proud. She spent close to $100 once right from wrong? She knew 315 Court Street, Brooklyn bet. Sackett and Degraw they were done selecting a she had only herself to blame. She’d said “no” to Teen Spirit. cage, rabbit bedding, food, toys Smartmom slept fitfully that What a victory. Even with those  FLOWER GIRLS and vitamins. night. She kept waking up to adorable, “I love this kitty” But there was no going back. check on the kitten and worry eyes, she’d turned him down.  TUXEDOS/SUITS Almost immediately, everyone that they’d made a big mistake. It was a small step for Smart- fell in love with Opal. When The next morning, she woke mom. And one giant leap for  SPECIAL she died a year ago, the family up early and called Teen Spirit. Teen Spirit. Now that’s one for the record OCCASIONS felt like it had lost a beloved He sounded groggy. member. “I’ve decided to take the kit- books. The one-year “anniversary” ty back,” she said. Louise Crawford also pro- didn’t pass unnoticed. “You can’t,” he said. duces the Web site Only the Made 4 Me “Mom, come meet me in “Why?” she asked. Blog Knows Brooklyn. front of John Jay. There’s an Boutique adorable kitten I want,” he told Our Camp 298 DeGraw St. her by phone last Saturday (near Court Street) while Smartmom was napping. (718) 596-7362 S IF UNDER A SPELL, UÊ6>ÀˆiÌÞʜvÊ«Àœ}À>“ÃÊvœÀÊV>“«iÀÃÊ>}iÊÎ1/ Ê̜ʣx FAMILY CALENDAR 2 Sun-Fri by appt / Sat 11-6 she floated out of the UÊ->vi]Êv՘]ÊÃ̈“Տ>̈˜}Êi˜ÛˆÀœ˜“i˜Ì A apartment to meet Teen UÊ6iÀÞÊvi݈LiÊÀi}ˆÃÌÀ>̈œ˜ÆÊ>VVœ““œ`>̈˜}Ê™Ê Spirit to talk him out of the kit- Child Care ty. Smartmom lambasted her- ÊÜiiŽÊÃi>ܘ self all the way up Third Street. UÊÀiiʓœÀ˜ˆ˜}ÊÌÀ>˜Ã«œÀÌ>̈œ˜ÊvÀœ“Ê“œÃÌÊ >ÞÊ,ˆ`}i Maxine Home Based She knew she should have just said “no” and hung up the Ê >˜`Ê ÀœÜ˜Ã̜˜iÊ ÀœœŽÞ˜Ê>Ài>à Childcare Service phone. 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Teen Spirit walked home with the kitty attached to his “Quality Magic At Affordable Prices” “...a restorative, fun experience to share with family & friends” Water Play · Sprinklers · Large Outdoor Yard shirt. Smartmom went to Met Magicians • Clowns • Jugglers Facepaint • Cotton Candy • Bounce Tents Prvt & Grp Sessions - 9 Yrs & up Food. She found cat food in an Shows Starting @ $99 Contact Gloria Spacious Classrooms · Music & Movement www.MagicalEntertainmentPlus.com area of the store she’d never no- 718-788-6130 [email protected] Gym Facilities · Art Projects ticed before. 718.308.6060 K30 That’s because Smartmom A39 A professional staff provides a warm stimulating doesn’t know from pets. Grow- Summer Camp ing up, she wasn’t allowed to Rico the Clown Magician & Comical Nerd environment for your child 2.3 - 5 years old have a pet larger than a turtle. Oh, Birthday parties and special Gill Sports for Kids 2, 3, 4, or 5 mornings, afternoons or full days. / Mark D. Phillips how she longed for a big, hairy occasions — Adults & Kids. Comedy, June Day Camp Program sheep dog or even a tiny shih tzu Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, like neighbors had upstairs. Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. June 18-29 “University Professor of Speech & Communications” 763 President St. 718-230-5255 ACK HOME, TEEN Door-to-Door Transportation 718-434-9697 For further information, go to Spirit and OSFO were 917-318-9092 Btaking turns cuddling SouthBrooklyn.net A45 www.gilsports.com the kitten, while they tried to Billy Bones lets the secret out about CIRCUSundays BH come up with a suitable name. aboard the Waterfront Museum & Showboat Barge. Photography “I’ve always liked the name ‘Supermercado,’ which means Jewish Sports Academy SATURDAY, JUNE 2 5596 or visit www.waterfront- KAREN LANDMANN ‘supermarket’ in Spanish,” Teen 10 am–4 pm: Spring carnival museum.org for info. Ages: 5-9 July 2nd - Aug.17th Spirit told Smartmom. with rides, games, entertain- CHILDREN’S MOBILE OSFO was thinking more ment and an activity table. PS THURSDAY, JUNE 7 PHOTOGRAPHER At Congregation B’nai Avraham 154 (1625 11th Ave., between 1–4 pm: Art show and work- along the lines of Lula or Lulee. Windsor Place and Sherman shops. Rotunda Gallery (33 117 Remsen St., between Clinton & Henry Sts. Smartmom had to admit that Street in Windsor Terrace), free. Clinton St., at Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights), free. Brooklyn Heights the kitty really was quite fetch- 10:45 am–4 pm: Zoo-themed Call (718) 875-4047 for info. ing with her fluffy black fur and puppet show. Prospect Park’s Specialists in Supervised & Instructional: white paws that make her look Zoo (450 Flatbush Ave., at Noon–4 pm: Family activities. v r Empire Boulevard), free. Call Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Swimming, Soccer & Tennis like she’s wearing socks. (718) 399-7339. Pierrepont St., at Clinton Street Parenting is sometimes an at- 11 am–noon: Petting zoo. in Brooklyn Heights), free. Call 718-222-4111 ext. 222 tempt to correct the wrongs of Brooklyn Children’s Museum Capture Your Dramatics • Ballet • Dance • Pony Riding • Trips • Crafts one’s childhood. But it’s easy to (145 Brooklyn Ave., at St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights), free. FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Child’s True Smile Judaic Study • Karate • Computers & Much, Much More!!! go overboard. 6:30 pm: Storytime for kids Kids can also make frog pup- Call for Holiday Packages 917-488-8383 SAV She went into the kitchen to pets. Call (718) 735-4400. ages 4–10. Barnes & Noble Delicious & Nutritious Lunch Provided E 10% open a can of cat food — some (267 Seventh Ave., at Fifth 718.369.0244 nikibistudio.com Registe 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm: Street in Park Slope), free. Call A25 r b kind of chicken soufflé, which Puppet show. “The Jungle A43 Ma y (718) 832-9066 for info. Dates: 3 Two-Week Sessions. Hours 9am-3pm. Cost $500 per session. y 31 st smelled disgusting. Supermer- Book” at Puppetworks (338 Sixth Ave., at fourth Street in SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Extended Session 8am-6pm. Extra $300 per session cado-Lulee lapped it up quick- Park Slope), $7 children, $8 ly, like she was starving or 11 am: Improv for kids. Gallery adults. Call (718) 965-3391 for Players (199 14th St., between PASS THE REGENTS Contact: Michoel Goldin (718) 928-4192 • [email protected] something. Maybe she was. reservations. Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Someone had found her, poor Checks made payable to Camp Gan Israel, 117 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. 1–4 pm: History on display. Slope), kids, $8; parents free. thing, in a pile of garbage on Lefferts Historic Homestead Call (718) 595-0547 for info. Administration fee of $100 per child. Camp is closed July 4th and July 24 (Tisha B’Av) 6 hr prep class - Expert Teachers Fourth Avenue. (enter at Flatbush Avenue and 11 am: Magic show. Uncle Empire Boulevard), free. Make Rock, a children’s musician, per- When it came time to go to a ice cream in the 19th-century forms at Mamalu (232 N. 12th Class size is limited! friend’s BBQ, Teen Spirit de- style. For information, go to www.prospectpark.org. St.. between Driggs and Union cided to stay behind with Supe- avenues in Williamsburg), $10. REGISTER NOW mercado-Lulee. Good, Smart- 6:30 pm: Learn to draw. Call (718) 486-6312 or visit Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern www.unclerock.com for info. mom thought, he’s showing Pkwy., at Washington Avenue in some responsibility. Prospect Heights), free. Pick up Noon and 1:30 pm: Gallery For course schedules & location PARK SLOPE tickets at the visitor’s center at talk. Brooklyn Museum (200 A boy needs to bond with his Eastern Pkwy at Washington kitten. And Supermercado- 5:30 pm. For information, go to Please visit us on the WEB! www.BrooklynMuseum.com Avenue in Prospect Heights), Lulee clearly needs a tremen- adults, $8; kids and seniors, $4. 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Almost the board — Mark Shames and “And the bigger picture here is CB6, which covers Park fications. lantic Yards — and pointment until next year. ———————————————————————— Slope, Boerum Hill, Carroll “My fear is that Markowitz made it Athird board member said said that he has Everyone qualifies! Live Operators! AVOID Gardens, Cobble Hill and board members, who clear to several board Markowitz told him point blank Red Hook, were booted by are supposed to be pro- members that they that “no one is appointed for DEADLINES! Listings, 1-800-270-1213, Ext. 279 MOVIE EXTRAS / MODELS. Earn up to $200 Maria Reca — are also members that we need to keep it hot.” Borough President Markowitz tecting the interest of the would pay for their vote life,” and that appointees should and Councilman Bill DeBlasio Billcommunity, will be fearful Martyagainst the project. David See PURGE on page 15 been burned be- ———————————————————————— per day. 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Now I have seen differ- volunteers with the Brooklyn for two decades and, ironically, Blasio were criticized for ousting ruptcy - Repossession - Personal Loans - Auto hours. PC required. Excellent career opportu- Mango P. / Gregory works for the Ratner-controlled the board members who defied Loans - Consolidation Loans AVAILABLE! “We nity. Serious inquiries. 1-800-344-9636-Ext. 310 ently,” said board member Celia Greenway Initiative and the have been helping people with credit problems ———————————————————————— Cacace, whose seat is not up for Gowanus Dredgers; Lisa Cirando, Metrotech Business Improve- them, other said the duo is bring- since 1991”. Call 1-800-654-1816. ———————————————————————— reappointment until next year. a lawyer and community activist ment District — was one of six ing necessary new voices to the Real Estate board members whom board in preparation for the next For Sale Questions over the board’s po- who recently bought a home in TIMESHARE RESALES. Buy, Sell, Rent. No com- litical independence arose after Carroll Gardens; and Suzanne Tur- Markowitz did not reappoint. stage in the borough’s develop-

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Warranty. 1-888- ———————————————————————— ner’s Atlantic Yards project last uled vote on candidates that the three of the new CB6 members which was the subject of hun- his support for the CB6 resolution. a longtime activist and IND mem- 287-5337. (60 night trial) www.mattressdr.com ———————————————————————— Move to Northfla.com 1/2 acre lot, $12,888. year. club should endorse. To prevent support the project. dreds of community meetings Markowitz said that he did ber who develops affordable hous- SATELLITE TV CHEAP!! FREE installation. No Nice manufactured home on 1 acre, $59,888. not kick off Armer and the other ing in Carroll Gardens. equipment to buy! Free digital recorder up- Large land tracts under $2K per acre. Log on IND Executive Board Chair- the new members from having too “I watch the news. I know over the past three years. grade! Up to 250 digital channels. 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OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT Yards mess continues

T SEEMS LIKE EVERY WEEK there’s a new in Park Slope into one-way throughfares. “[Infrastructure] improvements are also proposed example of how we’re all paying the price for We can still hear the screaming. by Consolidated Edison and KeySpan with respect I Atlantic Yards while developer Bruce Ratner Now Con Edison, the energy giant, comes for- to the local electric and gas distribution grids that laughs his way to the bank. ward to say it needs a 17-percent rate hike — in part would improve service to the project site,” the im- State officials in Albany — Ratner’s partners in because of the massive energy demands of Atlantic pact statement said. this taxpayer-underwritten boondoggle — have con- Yards. Proposed by Consolidated Edison? Talk about sistently told residents that the $4-billion mega-proj- Massive demands? But state officials said only burying the lead! Who do you think will pay for ect won’t have much of a negative impact on last year that “increases in demand [due to Atlantic those needed “improvements”? Brooklyn. Yards] would be insignificant,” according to the pro- You will — as Con Ed told state regulators last Easy for them to say: they’re not the ones who ject’s final environmental impact statement. week, when the company asked for that 17-percent Obviously, Atlantic Yards will require improve- rate hike. have to live with Atlantic Yards. And they’re cer- ments to the energy infrastructure — just as it will The same thing will happen when the city real- tainly not in charge of fixing all the problems that require new schools, police and fire coverage, and izes it needs a new school, sewage treatment plant, the 16-tower arena and residential project will many other public services. But during the project’s police precinct and traffic enforcement officers be- cause. review process, state officials attempted to camou- cause of the supposedly “insignificant” Atlantic That job is increasingly being parceled out to any flage the real costs by hiding them in parenthetical Yards. number of city agencies or outside companies that clauses or glancing asides. It’s always refreshing to hear the costly truth already had enough on their plate before the state Take the current controversy over energy costs. about Atlantic Yards, but it would have been nicer greenlighted this ill-conceived monstrosity. Not only does the impact statement outlandishly to hear it from our supposed protectors in state gov- Weeks after Atlantic Yards was approved, for ex- claim that the eight-million-square-foot Atlantic ernment before they approved the project. ample, the city Department of Transportation, real- Yards project would cause an “insignificant” im- Indeed, if more people in power had told the izing that the state’s rosy traffic scenarios were a mi- pact, but it tries to shift the burden onto someone truth about the development from the start, perhaps rage, proposed a bold plan to convert two avenues else. we wouldn’t be in this mess. Cristian Fleming

LETTERS Hey Marty Markowitz! Our readers say ‘Yer Out’! To the editor, taxpayers’ expense. All have the perks of free some opponents spoke with Arena Bagel’s struction of Freddy’s Bar – a neighborhood in- (“Without Arab contributions, we’d be in Aren’t we lucky that we have term limits City Hall parking. Ravi Aggarwal. But there was never talk of stitution whose early support of Brooklyn the Dark Ages,” May 26). for elected officials? That way, their over- The Brooklyn Paper should conduct of an organized boycott by any of the groups Lager has been repaid with Brooklyn Brew- Arabic Islamic contributions are far less stuffed egos have only eight years to bully survey of all Councilmembers and their fighting Bruce Ratner. ery’s support for a project that will lead to the than our politically correct information and Delivery Opt out their constituents and screw them royally staffs. See how many contribute to gridlock Equally strange, Kuntzman condemns bar’s destruction. educational outlets preach. Every week, we deliver copies of The (“Yer Out,” May 26). by driving to work versus those who use Aggarwal’s decision to rename his shop as The boycott didn’t “fizzle like week-old Most technological and cultural contri- Brooklyn Paper to homes throughout The only exception is Councilwoman beer,” as Kuntzman said. Ask Hindy — butions that are attributed to the rise of Is- Brownstone Brooklyn. Our unique sys- public transportation. “caving in.” tem limits deliveries to just a few pa- Letitia James. Term limits should not apply Larry Penner, Great Neck, New York he’s still being asked about it by the media. lam were lifted from the declining Byzan- We see it the way Aggarwal does — “I pers per building (eliminating the kind to her. Bob Ohlerking, Park Slope can’t do anything that goes against the Countless beer drinkers have switched tine Empire that they conquered. Additionally, Islamic law gives “non-be- of clutter caused by circular and menu neighborhood because I’m a neighborhood brands. delivery services). To the editor, Gersh’s bagel hole guy. These are my customers and I can’t go It’s all a fair response to Hindy’s support lievers” three choices: convert, pay high “Infidel” taxes or die. We hope everyone appreciates our New blood is indeed needed to keep our To the editor, against them.” of the Atlantic Yards and the Green- free home delivery, but realize there are democracy fresh and responsive to new Gersh Kuntzman’s opinion piece (“Battle We applaud Ravi Aggarwal for taking the point/Williamsburg rezoning — both harm- The “Infidel” tax transferred huge exceptions to every rule. ideas. Unfortunately, the fresh blood we re- over arena…bagels!” The Brooklyn Angle, time to listen to his customers and neighbors. ing their respective neighborhoods, sending amounts of wealth from non-Muslim to Muslim communities annually. Funding So, if you’ve received The Paper at ally need is on the City Council and in the May 19) casts the opposition to Bruce Rat- It’s more than Bruce Ratner has ever done. rents and living costs through the roof. home and no longer want this free for their development was extorted from Borough President’s office. ner’s Atlantic Yards project as bullies intim- Kuntzman also drew an unfortunately con- Why is it unjust to target Hindy, who service, you may “opt out” of our deliv- Christians, Jews and a host of subsequently Currently these positions are held by the idating small-business owners. nection between residents’ discussions with uses his business to promote ruinous public ery program by filling out the online same old political hacks that desperately defunct, but highly tolerant, polytheist Yes, people are frustrated about Atlantic Aggarwal and our ongoing “Think Before policy, but OK for Hindy to target Brooklyn form at BrooklynPaper.com/html/about/ hang onto perks and power without repre- faiths. Yards’ lack of openness, $2 billion in public You Drink” campaign against Steve Hindy’s with those policies? optout.html senting the will of the majority of their con- The Brooklyn Paper has taken many prin- For almost 800 years, the Muslim world stituents. subsidies, racial divisions encouraged by Brooklyn Brewery. Our intent is to inform has contributed virtually little but po- Ratner, and the dozens of other reasons the beer drinkers that buying Brooklyn Lager aids cipled stands over the last three years regard- It is truly time for a change! ing the Atlantic Yards, from insistently chal- lygamy, bigotry and violence. Go to project is a looming disaster. And, yes, and abets Ratner’s skyscrapers and the de- Natalie Burrows, Cobble Hill lenging the fiscal gaps to reporting on Alexandria, Egypt, and visit the minority Send a letter Barclays’ slavery/apartheid/Nazi connections. (and heavily persecuted) Coptic Christian By e-mail: [email protected] But Kuntzman’s regrettable attack on section, which is a bastion of culture and From underground gentility. By mail: Letters Editor, The Brooklyn Yards opponents leaves us stunned. Paper, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY To the editor, Scott Turner, Prospect Heights And Mr. Cohen was also wrong in his Real managers lead by example: Mayor The writer is the producer of the aside about the navigators of Christopher 11201. Bloomberg supports a cleaner environment / Julie Rosenberg Fans For Fair Play Web site. Columbus’s ships; historians say that they By fax: (718) 834-9278. / Julie Rosenberg and, lo and behold, often joins millions of were most probably of Jewish background All letters must be signed and include his fellow New Yorkers on the subway. (who most likely converted to Christiani- the writer’s home address and phone Why can’t City Comptroller Bill Thomp- Overrated Arabs ty), not Arab Muslims. number (only the writer’s name and son, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and To the editor, I might also add that the allegedly civi- neighborhood are published with the let- Council Speaker Chris Quinn do the same? I feel compelled to write after reading lized “Moors,” who invaded Spain were ter). Letters may be edited and will not The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Too many public officials enjoy having Paper file The Brooklyn Josh Cohen’s letter about Arab contribu- predominantly Berbers, not Arabs. be returned. The earlier in the week you staff members drive them around town at Arena Bagels before and after its conversion. tions to civilization in last week’s issue Michael G. Leventhal, Park Slope send your letter, the better. June 2, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 BRZ 17

OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT Yards mess continues

T SEEMS LIKE EVERY WEEK there’s a new in Park Slope into one-way throughfares. “[Infrastructure] improvements are also proposed example of how we’re all paying the price for We can still hear the screaming. by Consolidated Edison and KeySpan with respect I Atlantic Yards while developer Bruce Ratner Now Con Edison, the energy giant, comes for- to the local electric and gas distribution grids that laughs his way to the bank. ward to say it needs a 17-percent rate hike — in part would improve service to the project site,” the im- State officials in Albany — Ratner’s partners in because of the massive energy demands of Atlantic pact statement said. this taxpayer-underwritten boondoggle — have con- Yards. Proposed by Consolidated Edison? Talk about sistently told residents that the $4-billion mega-proj- Massive demands? But state officials said only burying the lead! Who do you think will pay for ect won’t have much of a negative impact on last year that “increases in demand [due to Atlantic those needed “improvements”? Brooklyn. Yards] would be insignificant,” according to the pro- You will — as Con Ed told state regulators last Easy for them to say: they’re not the ones who ject’s final environmental impact statement. week, when the company asked for that 17-percent Obviously, Atlantic Yards will require improve- rate hike. have to live with Atlantic Yards. And they’re cer- ments to the energy infrastructure — just as it will The same thing will happen when the city real- tainly not in charge of fixing all the problems that require new schools, police and fire coverage, and izes it needs a new school, sewage treatment plant, the 16-tower arena and residential project will many other public services. But during the project’s police precinct and traffic enforcement officers be- cause. review process, state officials attempted to camou- cause of the supposedly “insignificant” Atlantic That job is increasingly being parceled out to any flage the real costs by hiding them in parenthetical Yards. number of city agencies or outside companies that clauses or glancing asides. It’s always refreshing to hear the costly truth already had enough on their plate before the state Take the current controversy over energy costs. about Atlantic Yards, but it would have been nicer greenlighted this ill-conceived monstrosity. Not only does the impact statement outlandishly to hear it from our supposed protectors in state gov- Weeks after Atlantic Yards was approved, for ex- claim that the eight-million-square-foot Atlantic ernment before they approved the project. ample, the city Department of Transportation, real- Yards project would cause an “insignificant” im- Indeed, if more people in power had told the izing that the state’s rosy traffic scenarios were a mi- pact, but it tries to shift the burden onto someone truth about the development from the start, perhaps rage, proposed a bold plan to convert two avenues else. we wouldn’t be in this mess. Cristian Fleming

LETTERS Hey Marty Markowitz! Our readers say ‘Yer Out’! To the editor, taxpayers’ expense. All have the perks of free some opponents spoke with Arena Bagel’s struction of Freddy’s Bar – a neighborhood in- (“Without Arab contributions, we’d be in Aren’t we lucky that we have term limits City Hall parking. Ravi Aggarwal. But there was never talk of stitution whose early support of Brooklyn the Dark Ages,” May 26). for elected officials? That way, their over- The Brooklyn Paper should conduct of an organized boycott by any of the groups Lager has been repaid with Brooklyn Brew- Arabic Islamic contributions are far less stuffed egos have only eight years to bully survey of all Councilmembers and their fighting Bruce Ratner. ery’s support for a project that will lead to the than our politically correct information and Delivery Opt out their constituents and screw them royally staffs. See how many contribute to gridlock Equally strange, Kuntzman condemns bar’s destruction. educational outlets preach. Every week, we deliver copies of The (“Yer Out,” May 26). by driving to work versus those who use Aggarwal’s decision to rename his shop as The boycott didn’t “fizzle like week-old Most technological and cultural contri- Brooklyn Paper to homes throughout The only exception is Councilwoman beer,” as Kuntzman said. Ask Hindy — butions that are attributed to the rise of Is- Brownstone Brooklyn. Our unique sys- public transportation. “caving in.” tem limits deliveries to just a few pa- Letitia James. Term limits should not apply Larry Penner, Great Neck, New York he’s still being asked about it by the media. lam were lifted from the declining Byzan- We see it the way Aggarwal does — “I pers per building (eliminating the kind to her. Bob Ohlerking, Park Slope can’t do anything that goes against the Countless beer drinkers have switched tine Empire that they conquered. Additionally, Islamic law gives “non-be- of clutter caused by circular and menu neighborhood because I’m a neighborhood brands. delivery services). To the editor, Gersh’s bagel hole guy. These are my customers and I can’t go It’s all a fair response to Hindy’s support lievers” three choices: convert, pay high “Infidel” taxes or die. We hope everyone appreciates our New blood is indeed needed to keep our To the editor, against them.” of the Atlantic Yards and the Green- free home delivery, but realize there are democracy fresh and responsive to new Gersh Kuntzman’s opinion piece (“Battle We applaud Ravi Aggarwal for taking the point/Williamsburg rezoning — both harm- The “Infidel” tax transferred huge exceptions to every rule. ideas. Unfortunately, the fresh blood we re- over arena…bagels!” The Brooklyn Angle, time to listen to his customers and neighbors. ing their respective neighborhoods, sending amounts of wealth from non-Muslim to Muslim communities annually. Funding So, if you’ve received The Paper at ally need is on the City Council and in the May 19) casts the opposition to Bruce Rat- It’s more than Bruce Ratner has ever done. rents and living costs through the roof. home and no longer want this free for their development was extorted from Borough President’s office. ner’s Atlantic Yards project as bullies intim- Kuntzman also drew an unfortunately con- Why is it unjust to target Hindy, who service, you may “opt out” of our deliv- Christians, Jews and a host of subsequently Currently these positions are held by the idating small-business owners. nection between residents’ discussions with uses his business to promote ruinous public ery program by filling out the online same old political hacks that desperately defunct, but highly tolerant, polytheist Yes, people are frustrated about Atlantic Aggarwal and our ongoing “Think Before policy, but OK for Hindy to target Brooklyn form at BrooklynPaper.com/html/about/ hang onto perks and power without repre- faiths. Yards’ lack of openness, $2 billion in public You Drink” campaign against Steve Hindy’s with those policies? optout.html senting the will of the majority of their con- The Brooklyn Paper has taken many prin- For almost 800 years, the Muslim world stituents. subsidies, racial divisions encouraged by Brooklyn Brewery. Our intent is to inform has contributed virtually little but po- Ratner, and the dozens of other reasons the beer drinkers that buying Brooklyn Lager aids cipled stands over the last three years regard- It is truly time for a change! ing the Atlantic Yards, from insistently chal- lygamy, bigotry and violence. Go to project is a looming disaster. And, yes, and abets Ratner’s skyscrapers and the de- Natalie Burrows, Cobble Hill lenging the fiscal gaps to reporting on Alexandria, Egypt, and visit the minority Send a letter Barclays’ slavery/apartheid/Nazi connections. (and heavily persecuted) Coptic Christian By e-mail: [email protected] But Kuntzman’s regrettable attack on section, which is a bastion of culture and From underground gentility. By mail: Letters Editor, The Brooklyn Yards opponents leaves us stunned. Paper, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY To the editor, Scott Turner, Prospect Heights And Mr. Cohen was also wrong in his Real managers lead by example: Mayor The writer is the producer of the aside about the navigators of Christopher 11201. Bloomberg supports a cleaner environment / Julie Rosenberg Fans For Fair Play Web site. Columbus’s ships; historians say that they By fax: (718) 834-9278. / Julie Rosenberg and, lo and behold, often joins millions of were most probably of Jewish background All letters must be signed and include his fellow New Yorkers on the subway. (who most likely converted to Christiani- the writer’s home address and phone Why can’t City Comptroller Bill Thomp- Overrated Arabs ty), not Arab Muslims. number (only the writer’s name and son, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and To the editor, I might also add that the allegedly civi- neighborhood are published with the let- Council Speaker Chris Quinn do the same? I feel compelled to write after reading lized “Moors,” who invaded Spain were ter). Letters may be edited and will not The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Too many public officials enjoy having Paper file The Brooklyn Josh Cohen’s letter about Arab contribu- predominantly Berbers, not Arabs. be returned. The earlier in the week you staff members drive them around town at Arena Bagels before and after its conversion. tions to civilization in last week’s issue Michael G. Leventhal, Park Slope send your letter, the better.

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