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ONE-WAY 7TH

City: We’ll ease Yards traffic in Slope

/ Rick Silva with two new one-way thoroughfares By Gersh Kuntzman 19,000 screaming basketball fans to the streets merits,” Yassky said, citing inevitable confu- The Brooklyn Paper around Park Slope every game night and thou- sion over re-routed buses and opposition The city is pushing a “radical” proposal sands of office workers every day. from local businesses. Associated Press Associated Press to convert traffic-choked Seventh and “[The proposal] will have many benefits “My main fear is that DOT is doing this Clem Labine (left), a member of the 1955 World Series-winning Brooklyn Dodgers, is gravely ill, according to old pal and Sixth avenues in Park Slope into one-way including simplifying the turning move- in the hope that Seventh and Sixth avenues legend Cal Erskine, who spoke with The Brooklyn Paper this week. Labine is seen here with former Met Roger Craig. thoroughfares and removing a lane of traf- ments at intersections to make it safer for become thoroughfares rather than what they pedestrians … and narrowing the travel actually are: local residential streets. fic from each direction of highway-like lanes on Seventh Avenue to encourage vehi- “Those avenues should not be thought of Fourth Avenue. cles to travel within the existing speed lim- as ways of moving large numbers of com- “Off the record? Holy f—!” said a usual- it,” said agency spokeswoman Kay Sarlin. muters through Park Slope,” Yassky said. ly sober elected official when The Brooklyn Yassky said residents should greet the pro- Eighth Avenue is already a two-lane, one- Paper called with the bombshell news. posal with an open mind. way street running northbound from the OISK: PRAY FOR CLEM “That is huge!” “No one likes change, so there will be Prospect Expressway to Flatbush Avenue. The Department of Transportation did not some resistance to the idea, regardless of its See ONE-WAY on page 15 publicly announce the proposal — which Dodger great Labine near death in Florida would change Seventh Avenue, between Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Avenue, into By Ed Shakespeare pearance in the World Series — Labine a southbound one-way, and Sixth Avenue, for The Brooklyn Paper threw a complete-game shutout against between Atlantic Avenue and 23rd Street, EXCLUSIVE the Yanks, though the Bronx Bombers into a northbound one-way — but slipped it Clem Labine, Brooklyn Dodger onto the agenda of a previously scheduled pitcher during the celebrated Boys of went on to win that Fall Classic. World Series-winning team. One year later, the Dodgers were gone March 15 Community Board 6 meeting. Summer era, is gravely ill. The board’s district manager, Craig Ham- Park Choke! His former teammate, Carl Erskine, In the Brooks’ celebrated — and only —and the 6-foot Labine went with them — Series win over the hated New York to Los Angeles. merman, had few details — but is already told The Brooklyn Paper that Labine has scouting a really large auditorium where he Yankees, Labine pitched in four games of In his big league career, Labine was 77- Most Slope traffic looking for a spot been at Indian River Medical Center in can host the meeting, which is expected to the Series, with a win and a save. 56 with a 3.63 ERA. His best season was Vero Beach, Florida since Feb. 10, shortly draw a big crowd. By Gersh Kuntzman group’s executive director, “We need to raise prices after completing a stint as an instructor at The next year — Brooklyn’s last ap- that 1955 campaign, when he went 13-5. “This represents something radically dif- The Brooklyn Paper who wisely biked to Tues- until a vacancy rate [of one an adult “fantasy” camp at the Dodgers’ ferent, so there will be a lot of people asking day’s press conference. to two cars per block] is training camp in Vero Beach. questions,” he said. “It would represent a The mystery of Park White said the lack of achieved,” he said. “He’s gravely ill,” Erskine said by tele- huge adjustment, so we need to hear what Slope’s congested shop- parking spaces along the Perhaps the setting of the phone on Tuesday. “The Brooklyn fans the positives and negatives are, and then, ping strip has been solved: neighborhood’s commercial press conference — a street should know about Clem’s condition. hopefully, DOT will let us weigh in.” Nearly half of the cars on spine is actually the cause of corner in the People’s Re- They may want to pray for him.” Fame still Seventh Avenue are simply Councilman David Yassky (D-Brooklyn substantial traffic. public of Park Slope — in- The hospital confirmed that Labine, 79, Heights), who has been active in street park- looking for parking, a new The TA study found that spired White to liken the sit- is there for treatment. They listed him in ing and traffic flow issues, said the specter study shows. 45 percent of cars on Sev- uation to Soviet times. critical condition. of Atlantic Yards was looming over the And one solution is to enth Avenue during the day “What we have now is Labine was a major leaguer for 13 sea- eludes our DOT proposal. raise the cost of meters, says are looking for a spot. White equivalent to a Russian sons, eight with Brooklyn and three more “The state approved the project, but the Transportation Alternatives, said that parking is so hard breadline — except instead with Los Angeles. Although his numbers city is left holding the bag to remedy the a cycling and transit advoca- to come by because it’s too of peasants lining up for wouldn’t put him in the Hall of Fame, he tremendous traffic it will cause,” Yassky said. cy group. cheap, resulting in an almost bread, it’s cars driving lives on in the hearts of all Brooklyn base- Gil: See P.5 around for parking,” he said. As proposed, the mega-development will “The curb is full,” said 100-percent occupancy at ball fans as a hero of Dem Bums’ 1955 house 15,000-20,000 people — and bring Paul Steely White, the the meters. See CHOKE on page 15 PIE IN THE SKY Clarence Gourmet pizza a slice of life in Brooklyn convicted By Adam Rathe The Brooklyn Paper “Pizza is the great common denominator among people,” Michael Ayoub told GO Brooklyn this week. The crazy thing is, he may be right. — again! Sitting at a table in his award-winning Williamsburg restau- rant, Fornino, Ayoub was rightfully proud to be discussing his By Gersh Kuntzman growing pizza empire. To call Fornino, or its newborn Manhat- The Brooklyn Paper tan sibling Cronkite, a “pizzeria” is a mighty understatement. What he offers — gourmet pies with homegrown and high-end Three strikes and he’s really out. ingredients, including homemade mozzarella and three types of Disgraced former Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Clarence specialty flour — is about as far from a plain old slice as you Norman was convicted last week of grand larceny — the third can get. conviction in 18 months for the former Assemblyman, who And that’s just the way he wants it. vowed to appeal, yet admitted that he was finally out of politics. “When I was a kid,” he said, “a slice of Sicilian at Pizza “I’m out,” he told reporters outside Brooklyn Supreme Court Wagon on 86th Street [was the best in town], but that was a dif- after he was released pending appeal. “No pol- ferent time and an uneducated palate. At this point, I’m a little itics for me. That’s in the past tense.” bit of a pizza snob.” Norman was convicted in what prosecu- Growing up in Bay Ridge, Ayoub began cooking at an early tors called a scheme to shake down a judi- age. After teenage stints working in delis and restaurants, he cial candidate — a corruption verdict that opened his first follows earlier convictions for stealing eatery, Skaf- $5,000 from a campaign committee, and fles, at the age for trying to conceal $10,000 in contribu- of 20. While Finding Brooklyn’s best tions. the restaurant simple slice … P. 12 He could face up to seven years at his had to hold April 16 sentencing on the latest convic- off on a liquor tion for extorting $10,000 from the can- license until its didate, Karen Yellen, prosecutors said. owner was of age, Ayoub was intent on making it a success. But Norman, 55, wasn’t apologizing. “I feel at the end of the day, I’ll be vindicated,’’ he said. “In 1977, it was the first French restaurant in Brooklyn. At the So does his prosecutor, Michael Vecchione. / Daniel Krieger time, I was a protege of [famed chef] Claude Bailles. I used to “This case was about money and about stealing money, and the work for him in the mornings and then come to my own restau- jury agreed with us,” he said. rant at night and try out my own recipes.” The jury was swayed by testimony from Yellen, a civil court After honing his craft at Skaffles, Ayoub continued opening candidate in 2002, who said Norman demanded that she hire his restaurants across Brooklyn including the BAMCafe at the Brooklyn favored consultant for what prosecutors called a shady get-out- Academy of Music and the Park Slope steakhouse Mike and Tony’s. The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn the-vote effort that lined the pockets of Norman associates. See PIZZA on page 12 The Norman conquest is part of a wide-ranging probe by Dis- It’s in the sauce: A pizza gourmet at work at Forino in Williamsburg. trict Attorney Charles Hynes into whether Norman and other par- ty leaders sold judgeships in Brooklyn. 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 March 3, 2007 WHERE TO EDITORS’ PICKS SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 8 Lazy Sunday Weird science “Half Nelson” might not The first in a four-part have taken home any series, this afternoon gold statuettes at last event, titled “Mad Science week’s Oscars, but this of Brooklyn” features story about a teacher at Glenn D’Cruz teaching a Brooklyn middle kids about dinosaurs. school (played by Ryan Hands-on learning and Gosling, below) is a good fun activities ensure that companion for your lazy your little angels don’t go Wig out Sunday on the couch. Haute depot T. 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SAT, MARCH 3 SUN, MARCH 4 Jewish Festival of Purim Jewish Festival of Purim begins tonight PURIM BASH: Congregation B’nai Avraham of Brooklyn Heights celebrates the festival of OUTDOORS AND TOURS Purim with a gourmet dinner, masquerade ICE SKATING: at the Wollman Rink. $5, $3 party and entertainment. Separate children’s seniors and children. $5.50 skate rental. 10 program features Purim art projects and cot- am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 10 pm. ton candy machine. $36 per adult, $10 per Prospect Park, access through the Parkside/ child. 3 pm. (Megilah reading 2:30 pm.) 117 Ocean avenues entrance or the Lincoln Road/ Remsen St. For information and reservations photo: Jesus Vallinas Ocean Avenue entrance. (718) 287-5252. call (718) 596-4840 ext. 18. SALT MARSH: Urban Park Rangers explains SOUTHPAW PURIM: Chabad of Prospect Heights the world of owls. 1 pm. Salt Marsh Nature celebrates Purim in Park Slope’s Southpaw Center, 3302 Ave. U. Call 311 for info. Free. bar. Featuring the whole megillah — includ- FORT GREENE PARK: In honor of Women’s ing a Megillah reading, live music (including History Month, the Urban Park Rangers Matisyahu), a costume contest and l’chaims, host a talk on the significant roles women the event brings the joyous Jewish festival played in the American Revolution. 1 pm. to a rousing conclusion. 3 pm. 125 Fifth Ave. Meet at the visitor’s center, near the Myrtle (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. $15. Avenue and Washington Park entrance. Call 311 for info. Free. OUTDOORS AND TOURS WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts a VINEGAR HILL: Brooklyn Center for the tour of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Brooklyn Urban Environment hosts a walking tour of Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Marriott Hotel, Vinegar Hill and DUMBO. Explore the cob- 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. blestone streets, former factories and new

Art Lawson art galleries. $13, $10 members, $8 seniors PERFORMANCE and students. 11 am to 1 pm. Meet at the HARKNESS FOUNDATION LILA ACHESON WALLACE Lovely libretto: Regina Opera performs Puccini’s “La Boheme,” the in- Support provided by A THEATER FUND OPERA: Regina Opera performs Puccini’s “La street level of the York Street Station of W FOR DANCE Boheme.” $20, $15 seniors, $5 teens. 7 pm. spiration for today’s “Rent,” at Regina Hall until Mar. 11. the F train. (718) 788-8500. Regina Hall, 65th Street and 12th Avenue. WILDMAN TOUR: Naturalist Steve Brill cele- (718) 232-3555. brates 25 years of foraging for wild food. He BAM: presents dance-theater “Three Atmospheric run for up to two hours. New York Music presents “The Hip-Hop Hafla hosts a tour of Prospect Park and looks for Studies,” a work by The Forsythe Company. Aquarium, West Eighth Street and Surf Purim Party.” Megillah reading and per- cold weather greens. The four-hour walking $20 to $70. 7:30 pm. Howard Gilman Opera Avenue. (718) 265-3448. formances by up and coming artists tour begins at 11:45 am. $12, $6 kids under House, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. ART PARTY: Danny Simmons Corridor who put a spin on Purim music. 9 pm. 12. Call for meeting location. (914) 835-2153. JAZZ: Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Gallery presents the kickoff of “Full No cover, no minimum. BAM Cafe, 30 STAR GAZING: The Urban Park Rangers take a hosts Jazz at the Conservatory with Buster Spectrum: A Multidisciplinary Gathering Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. tour of Fort Greene Park during early eve- Williams. $25, $15 students and seniors. 8 of Artists, Audiences and Creative PURIM CELEBRATION: Family fun, featur- ning. Dress for the weather and bring a tele- pm. 58 Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. Thinkers.” 2 pm to 5 pm. 334 Grand ing reading of the Megillah, Parade of scope or binoculars. 6 pm. Meet at Visitor’s GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Violet,” a musi- Ave. For details, visit www.artistsfs.com. Costumes and pot-luck dinner. Bring a Center, near Myrtle Avenue and Washington 2006-2007 SEASON cal set during the civil rights movement. GLEASON’S GYM: International Street dish for eight and join the celebration. Park entrance. Call 311 for info. Free. $18, $14 children and seniors. 8 pm. 199 Cannibals and Bruce Silverglade’s Glea- 6 pm. Union Temple of Brooklyn, 17 14th St. (212) 352-3101. son’s Gym Originals presents “STRIKE!,” Eastern Pkwy. (718) 638-7600. Free. PERFORMANCE FIRST WEEKEND: Brooklyn Arts Exchange a program of music and boxing. $15. 8 MEGILLA READING: Costumed congre- BCBC: Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts Tickets and info: presents its new performance and discus- pm. 77 Front St. (718) 797-2872. gants (and those in casual clothes) will presents the musical review “Direct From sion series featuring works by Red Wall rattle their noisemakers as the Megilla is Broadway.” $15 to $35. 2 pm. Walt Whit- www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org (718) 951-4500 Dance Theater, Kate Weare and Jeanine PURIM EVENTS read tonight at Congregation B’nai Avra- man Theater, Brooklyn College, one block Durning. $15, $10 members, $8 low-income. PURIM PARTY: As part of the Jewish ham of Brooklyn Heights. 7:30 pm. 117 from the intersection of Flatbush and 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. Heritage series, Brooklyn Academy of Remsen St. (718) 596-4840 ext 18. Free. Nostrand avenues. (718) 951-4500. OPERA: “La Boheme.” 3 pm. See Sat., March 3. Walt Whitman Theatre, one block from the junction of Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues. CHILDREN On-site paid parking available. (2 train to Flatbush Avenue) KIDS MUSICAL: Tuckerberry Productions pres- CHILDREN ents “Peter Piper Picks a New Profession.” SCRAPBOOKING: Salt Marsh Nature Center Peter Piper needs a new career; his pickled invites kids to learn nature scrapbooking. peppers aren’t just tongue-twisters — they’re CIVIC CALENDAR Open to kids 12 years and younger. 1 pm. stomach-turners. $10, $7 kids. 1 pm and 3 3302 Ave. U. Call 311 for info. Free. pm. The Impact Theater, 190 Underhill Ave., SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Monthly meeting. 76th Precinct Station- KIDS MUSICAL: “Peter Piper Picks a New (between Sterling and St. John’s, two blocks Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors. house (191 Union St. between Henry and Profession. 3 pm. See Sat., March 3. from the Brooklyn Museum). (845) 797-1320. Community forum on development and Hicks streets), 7:30 pm. Call (718) 834- OTHER OTHER zoning. On the agenda: Development of 3207 for information. a 12-story building at 420 42nd St. Trinity Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning FLEA MARKET: at RC Church of St. Finbar. 9 FIRST SATURDAY: The Brooklyn Museum hosts am to 3 pm. Bath Avenue and Bay 20th Got Lighting? Lutheran Church (Fourth Avenue at 46th and Sustainability. Brooklyn town hall its monthly event. Highlights include Brazil- meeting. On the agenda: Public Street. (718) 236-3312. ian music performed by the Brooklyn Phil- Street), 11 am. Call (917) 573-9250 for information. response on the office’s framework for PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for Ethical harmonic at 5 pm; film “Word Life: The Hip planning the city’s growth over the next Culture presents a talk “Moral Engagement We’re New York’s largest lighting store! Hop Project” at 5 pm; hands-on art project MONDAY, MARCH 5 25 years. Long Island University Metcalf in Everyday Living.” 11 am. 53 Prospect from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; talk on mythology Park West (718) 768-2972. Community Board 7. Waterfront Festival Building (1 University Plaza, at Flatbush as reflected in the museum’s permanent col- and DeKalb avenues), 6:30 pm. Call 311 RECEPTION: Brooklyn Arts Exchange presents lection and in the exhibit “Magic in Ancient committee. CB7 office (4201 Fourth Ave., at 43rd Street), 6:30 pm. Call (718) for information. “In The Presence of Family,” portraits by Egypt: Image, Word and Reality” at 7 pm; Ann Rosen. 2 pm to 4 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. dance party at 9 pm. More. 200 Eastern 854-0003 for information. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (718) 832-0018. Free. Pkwy. For complete program info, visit TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Community Board 6. Youth services and LANGUAGE AND LAUGHTER: Rehearsal for www.brooklynmuseum.org. Free. education committee. On the agenda: Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID Steering the French theater festival “Premiere Scene.” COMMUNITY EVENT: Come see “Strange Discussion with the principals of the three Hosted by The Language and Laughter Committee and Park Slope Fifth Days on Planet Earth: The One Degree Fac- high schools within the former John Jay Studio and Multi-Cultural Center, a foreign tor,” a short film hosted by actor Edward Avenue Merchants Association. Weekly HS building. Schools for Law, Journalism language immersion program. 3:30 pm. Norton. Learn about global warming and meeting. Call (718) 871-8340 for meeting and Research (237 Seventh Ave., 139 Nevins St. (718) 852-2965. Free. time and location. what we can do about it. Event is organized between Fourth and Fifth streets), 6:30 CAFE STEINHOF: presents the movie: “Taxi by the New York Aquarium, Yale University 76th Precinct Community Council. pm. Call (718) 643-3027 for information. Driver” (1976). 10:30 pm. 422 Seventh Ave. and Sea Studios Foundation. Sessions start (718) 369-7776. Free. at 10 am and take place at 11:50 am, 12:55 To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] or fax (718) 834-9278. pm, 2:45 pm and 4:35 pm. Each session will See 9 DAYS on page 14

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But used restaurant cooking oil into down here are interested.” Featuring what is not surprising is how much money the Diocese could get The service would be offered Home Delivery biodiesel fuel. for the three-story building, which is at 23 Sidney Pl. between free — and tax deductible — to within Brooklyn The DUMBO Improvement Joralemon and State streets. participating restaurants, which 85 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn “Our general policy is to lease our buildings,” Diocese District is the latest organization to currently have to pay to get their spokesman Frank DeRosa told me. “We don’t usually sell, but join the Doe Fund — the charitable cooking oil hauled away. (You did- Open 7 Days A Week • • (718) 243-0844 we haven’t made a decision here yet.” organization that helps the home- n’t think they poured it down the Given the value of the building — and given how the so- less — in a program that will recy- drain, did you?) called Borough of Churches is quickly becoming the Borough cle frying grease from neighbor- Pete Thristino, the “Pete” of the of Church Condos — it’s clear how easily the Diocese could fill hood restaurants. Pete’s Downtown restaurant at the the collection plate by selling. The use of biodiesel as an alter- foot of Old Fulton Street opposite The building itself is in the Brooklyn Heights historical dis- native fuel source is taking off — the Fulton Ferry landing, said the shoes trict — a landmark zone where all the buildings possess histori- and for a nation addicted to foreign grease-monkeying “sounds like a cal value. 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I took enth Avenue, are together again bridge since the Health Depart- a stand, even if it was only one voice. — that is to say their apple tarts ment shut down Delices de Paris. 2082 Flatbush Ave. Bklyn, NY Maybe tomorrow, I’ll go out again. are getting reacquainted. Martin is denying the code The Health Department violations, claiming simply that THE KITCHEN SINK played Cupid by closing down the shutdown stemmed from a Martin’s bakery last week after / Julie Rosenberg flooded basement. But obvious- We ran into our old pal Ellen Wurtzel at the Tea Lounge finding numerous violations. ly he and his former wife have on Union Street this week. After six years and two kids, she’s The most egregious was raw made up, temporarily, at least. almost done — really — with her dissertation, “Legal Space sewage in the basement. Vive l’amour (or, at least, the and Urban Identity: The Shaping of the City of Lille from If that isn’t romantic, here’s Board of Health)! 1384-1667.” Given her understanding of the shaping of Lille, what is: Martin is now telling Paper The Brooklyn which has very little of its history left, she opposes Atlantic his customers to go to his ex’s After the Health Department closed Delices de Paris, the owner put up a sign (left) asking Yards. “Lille was developed and destroyed!” she said. … The bakery! customers to visit “our other location: Zana,” owned by his estranged wife. Brooklyn Chapter of the American Cancer Society will kick off the first annual Relay For Life on March 10 at 4 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church (corner of St. Johns Place and Sev- enth Avenue). The actual race will be June 23. For information, call Courtney DeNicola at (212) 237-3864. … Looking for a Holy teardown! Slope church sold to be razed way to showcase your toddler’s budding singing career? Perch, the hip Fifth Avenue brunch place, hosts the cool parents an- The Brooklyn Paper swer to “Mommy and me” classes. The twice-a-week Perch singalong is hosted by the KaiserCartel duo (of Park Slope A long-shuttered Polish church on 15th Street will be torn Parents CD fame). Courtney Kaiser belts it out Mondays at 10 down to make way for apartments, the latest house of worship to am while partner Benjamin Cartel takes on the crowds on end up as housing in the Borough of Churches. Wednesdays at 10 am. The Polish National Church was bought this week for nearly $4 E-mail us at [email protected] See TEARDOWN on page 4 Power only half on at kid’s gym

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Pass the ribs, my friends! It looks like the sale of Griswold’s Pulaski Parade Committee The South Brooklyn strong, but the number of participants [in the has hit a snag. Sources say the restaurant, scheduled to close to The winner of the 2006 Miss Polonia contest, left, with her runners up. pageant] is getting less and less,” said Helen make room for a bank, will now be open through May. ... Those Prusinowski, a Miss Polonia pageant organizer. capitalist pigs: In response to the fast-growing Chinese population The Polish-American population in southern in southwest Brooklyn, Lutheran Medical Center is celebrating Brooklyn has shrunk so dramatically that find- the “Year of the Pig,” by opening the area’s first Chinese health ing eager contestants is more difficult than find- care unit in 2004, a specialized unit designed to cater to the Chi- ing pierogies on 86th Street. Of course, it wasn’t nese community and provide a culturally sensitive health care en- Pol blasts R shuttle always that way. vironment. Ayn Rand would be proud. … A waste-transfer sta- There’s been a strong Polish population in tion planned for Southwest Brooklyn may be headed for the By Matthew Lysiak that there is no rush hour in Bay Ridge,” Brooklyn since 1890, when Poles set up a com- munity along Third Avenue in Sunset Park — dump. Local greens are dredging up debate and petitioning resi- The Brooklyn Paper added Gentile, who admitted that he did dents to halt the mini-dump on the shore of Gravesend Bay in not know the exact percentage of trains and there are still Polish meat stores, bakeries The MTA leaves Bay Ridge R-train Bensonhurst. … March is Women’s History Month! On March that get taken out of service, but said he and supermarkets in the “Little Poland” com- 8, state Sen. Marty Golden will honor the following women at riders stranded at rush hour by taking considered one to be one too many. munity of Greenpoint. But the older Polish- his favorite place, the Bay Ridge Manor: Iris Chiu; Andrea trains out of service, Councilman The councilman fired a letter to MTA American community in Bay Ridge has fled D’Emic, principal of St. Patrick’s School; Carmella Golino, Vince Gentile fumed this week. President Lawrence Reuter on Feb. 7 across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. from St. Finbar; Sandy Irrera; Virginia Lake from Bishop The Bay Ridge Democrat demanding better service for “They got priced out and moved to Staten Is- Kearney High School; and Maureen Neuringer of the slammed the MTA for forc- Ridge residents, and has yet to land,” said the owner of Polinica Restaurant at Mapleton Kiwanis. And you thought women’s history month ing many Bay Ridge–bound receive a response. 7214 Third Ave. “When we opened, half my cus- was all about mourning Anna Nicole Smith. … Now here’s a par- R passengers to transfer to a An MTA spokesman said tomers were Polish, and now it is down to less ty: Assemblyman William Colton will be joining the Purim shuttle bus at 59th Street, that some R trains are taken out than half of that — and many of my Polish cus- celebration at the Shore Parkway Jewish Center on March where trains are taken out of of service at the 59th Street sta- tomers now make the trip from Staten Island.” 4th. The celebration starts at 1 pm and ends with a costume con- service rather than continuing tion, but said it only happens The recent Polish exodus has been so dramat- test. Colton will then lead participants to a rally against a waste sta- to 95th Street. when the trains are coordinated. ic, that in the last few years Staten Island has be- tion, where the group will toss traditional Hamantaschen cookies “The MTA has designated “When the train is parked at gun its own Miss Polonia pageant. at the Department of Sanitation reps. … She lost her race for the 59th Street as the final stop for 59th Street, it means that usually To be eligible for the tiara, female contestants Assembly, but Lucretia Regina-Potter (who is also manager of a significant portion of Brook- there is another train right behind it, must be single, and have at least one parent of Bari Tile & Stone in Bensonhurst) was named interim Repub- lyn-bound trains during peak so that passengers don’t have to wait,” Polish descent. lican District Leader in the 49th District. Congrats, Lucretia. Now, hours,” Gentile said. “This is a major said the spokesman, James Anyansi. 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The Brooklyn Paper The thief or thieves broke the Once inside, they took $500 The 17-year-old thief later in phone cards and $2,600 from A popular Seventh Avenue lock off the security gate at the 78 PCT BLOTTER sold the equipment on the street, store, which is between Garfield a brown paper bag behind the cops said. candy store was broken into counter. and pilfered overnight last Place and First Street, sometime The stepdad, who lives near 309 Court Street • damicofoods.com • (718) 875-5403 week, losing more than $3,000 between midnight on Feb. 21 Gym rat old victim told cops that her as a 6-foot, 180-pound black Seventh Avenue, told police that Another careless health nut was handbag, itself worth $400, con- man, and told cops that the iPod his stepson “has a medical con- ripped off while going through his tained $300 in gift cards, and was worth $500. dition and is currently under the routine at a local fitness club. various credit cards. Family matter care” of the city Administration The thief rang up more than The latest theft took place on A man’s stepson stole $400 for Children’s Services. Feb. 25 at a club on Ninth Street $1,300 before the cards were He also told cops that he in- cancelled. and electronic equipment from 9th Street Optical between Fifth and Sixth avenues. their Park Place apartment on tends to press charges, as it is not The gym rat told cops that he Laptops lifted Feb. 19, cops said. the first time that the teen has placed his clothes and belong- At least two portable comput- Police later arrested the step- ripped him off. Over the past year, ings in a locker — though did ers were carried away by thieves son and booked him on grand the troubled youth has taken other and Vision Center not lock them up — and began in Park Slope last week. larceny charges stemming from DVD players, another camera and his workout at around 2:30 pm. In the first case, an Eighth the theft of the cash, a DVD more than $1,000, he told police. An hour later, he returned to Street man said a burglar broke SPECIALISTS ON STAFF: find his wallet and his cellphone into his apartment, which is near Kevin S. Meyers, M.D., Ophthalmology were missing. He immediately Sixth Avenue, and took his Ap- Eric Colman, O.D., Optometry cancelled his credit cards. ple iBook. He said the crime Angry librarian must have occurred between Tatyana Galinsky, O.D. Feb. 16 and Feb. 19. Awoman who works at the The 55-year-old victim said public library on Sixth Avenue New fixes at • Comprehensive Eye Exams the computer is worth $1,300. near Ninth Street had her purse • Prescriptions Filled In a similar heist, a resident of stolen from her desk on Feb. 23. a Fifth Avenue apartment between • Contact Lenses The woman said she had left 11th and 12th streets lost his lap- • Glaucoma and Cataract Testing and Treatment the purse in its usual place at 3 top to a thief who sneaked in Slope church pm and went about her business through an unlocked door after 10 • Laser Vision Consultation of serving the book-loving public. pm on Feb. 21. • Newest Diagnostic Equipment Contact Lens Two hours later, she noticed the The 28-year-old victim told bag — containing various credit cops that when he returned home • Full Diabetic Eyecare cards and $60 — was gone. two days later, he discovered that Package: $75 Clerk robbed the Dell computer was missing. Most Medical Insurance Accepted includes eye exam and Awoman working at a Fifth Union haul Union Plans • Medicaid • Medicare one box of disposable contact lenses Avenue clothing store had her Aman was mugged of his Discounts for Senior Citizens Up to 4.00 Optiflex Lens purse stolen from a spot behind iPod while he walked on Union the register on Feb. 23, cops said. Free medical transportation provided to those who carry (not valid with any other offers) Street in the heart of Park Slope Medicaid and Medicare The witness told police that she on Feb. 21. saw a woman walk into the store, The 46-year-old man was which is at Union Street, and go DESIGNER FRAMES BY walking on the block between (718) 965-2545 behind the counter to take the Sixth and Seventh avenues at Gucci • Prada • Dior • Jai Kudo • and more purse. The witness said the around 10 pm when a thief 332 9th St. (Between 5th & 6th Aves.) woman was wearing a black rushed over and reached his Open Monday - Saturday Park Slope skullcap and had “unusual teeth.” hand into the victim’s pocket to But she must have known pull out the music device. something, because the 24-year- The victim described the perp / Julie Rosenberg The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Paper New scaffolding surrounds the bell tower atop St. Augustine Roman Catholic church, the latest part of a multi-year restoration effort on the 120-year-old cathedral on Sixth Avenue. Asidewalk shed first went up in late 2004 to protect pedestrians from falling debris — but a cash shortfall forced the church to wait until now to begin the much-needed repairs. Having raised $800,000 from grants and fundraising, the church can begin to restore its 10-story tower. “We can only bite off one project at a time,” said Rev. Robert Whelan. Also on the list of repairs is a roof that dates back to 1886 and some stonework around the façade. But that will have to wait. — Michael Giardina TEARDOWN… Continued from page 3 million by a Queens developer, who will tear down the old church and build condos. No surprise there. “For the most part, [developers] are taking down structures that are past their usefulness and building something the community can use,” said Larry Sarn, one of the Realtors handling the sale at Massey Knakal Realty Services. “It’s been this way for four or five years.” The church, which is on 15th Street between Fourth and Fifth av- enues, was sold by the Polish National Catholic Church of the Holy Cross because most of the congregants had been priced out of Park Slope. “Most of the church members moved out to Long Island,” said Sarn, “so the church followed them.” Zoning restrictions along Park Slope’s side streets bar the devel- oper from building taller than 50 feet. “This particular developer builds very high-quality housing,” promised Sarn. That’s what the neighbors are praying.

March 2007 at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture Sunday Platform, 11am March 4th: Moral engagement in everyday living March 11th: Grassroots women model ethical change at home and at The UN-GROOTS INTL March 18th: Journalists pay prices for pursuing truth: Ethical Action Platform on press freedom with Nina Ogianova (Committee to Protect Journalists) March 25th: Women “Herstory” Panel “Brooklyn Matters” Atlantic Yards Project film with Isabel Hill, Director Wednesday, March 14th, 8pm Good Coffeehouse & Music Parlor, 8pm March 2nd: Zen Music – James Nyoraku Schlefe March 9th: Jan Smith and Jeff Vogelgesang March 16th: Robert Dick and Ursel Schlicht March 23rd: Frank Fotusky, JD Duvall March 30th: Sonya Lorelle and Jeannette Miller Adults: $10, Kids: $6

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Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 7th day of February, 2007, bearing Index Number N500097/ 2007, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants me the right to assume the name of Yaroslav Gordon. My present name is Yaroslav Zhukivskyy. My present address is 1233 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11230. My place of birth is Borivtski, Ukraine. My date of birth is January 9, 1968. MID09 Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 7th day of February, 2007, bearing Index Number N500098/ 2007, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants me the right to assume the name of Artem Gordon. My present name is Artem Gorodnitskiy. My present address is 1233 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11230. My place of birth is Dushaube, Tajikstan. My date of birth is August 28, 1992. MID09 4 BRZ THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 March 3, 2007 BOOK SIGNING Stars Victoria Gotti & Hottie Son Attacked with screwdriver Frank Gotti Agnello By Matthew Lysiak filled with $5,000 in meat and the dressed in all black — came and Michael Giardina $1,500 surveillance system. from behind and pushed them The Brooklyn Paper POLICE BLOTTER The truck was later recovered against a wall. Saturday, March 17th at 3:00 p.m. on Third Avenue near 49th Street. One crook then pointed a 68th Precinct Cops are reviewing footage of black handgun at one of the at 9:20 pm when three thugs at- One of his friends lived near- the incident for leads. brothers’ foreheads and stole Hot Italian Dish A landlord-tenant dispute tacked from behind. One of the by, but the victim chose to wait Cat-fight their cellphones. digressed into violence on perps administered a choke for police at Ft. Hamilton and Two women arguing over a The thugs fled without being Feb. 25. hold while the other two rifled 68th Street. man at an 11th Avenue bar result- noticed. Share the Gotti family secrets behind The trouble began in the his pocket. A quick canvas of the area ed in one woman’s face being Malt licked delicious homemade Italian meals. basement of a 67th Street apart- The bandits fled on foot, but turned up no clues. sliced with a wine glass on Feb 3. not before stealing $400 and Two bottle-toting thugs were ment at 2 pm when the landlord Caught on tape The fight occurred at 3:05 am, arrested after robbing and as- grabbed a screwdriver and delivering a shot of pepper when one woman approached spray to the victim’s face. A truck, surveillance system saulting a defenseless bicyclist slashed the 41-year-old male’s and a whole lot of meat were another and confronted her about on Feb. 24. chest, sending the victim to BB bandit stolen from a business at Ninth a guy they both knew. The two perps approached Lutheran Hospital with a lacer- A 17-year-old male was shot Avenue and 64th Street on Feb. After a brief argument, the the victim at around 2 pm and ation. in the elbow with a BB gun be- 24 — and it was all caught on perp struck her 25-year-old vic- The landlord fled on foot. demanded that he “sell” his fore choosing a questionable es- tape. tim in the side of the head with bike for $10. When he refused, a wine glass, causing a lacera- WWF thugs cape route on Feb. 25. It happened after the victim one of the men assaulted him tion to her right ear. Three thugs used a choke The victim was walking with closed shop for the day. When he with a 40-ounce bottle of a malt hold to restrain a 39-year-old two of his friends on Tenth Av- returned the next morning at The scorned woman fled on foot down 65th Street. beverage, police said. man before robbing him of his enue towards 68th Street at just 8:30, he discovered damage to In the scuffle, the victim was cash on Feb. 25. before 1 pm when he felt a sharp the front door and security gate. Laptop stolen able to get away, running into a The victim was walking on pain on his inner right elbow — The perp had bypassed the alarm A 12th Avenue business lost 20th Avenue store to call the 10th Avenue, near 63rd Street, caused by a BB-gun pellet. system and removed the truck its laptop on Feb. 22. police. The theft was discovered the After the 911 call, the thugs The Gotti Diet next morning, when an employ- snatched the bike and fled NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ee opened the 77th Street shop down 20th Avenue. But police Learn life-changing diet and fitness at 8 am. 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The man but she released the purse after returned to find his wallet — the bandit punched her in the which contained $300 and cred- side of her forehead, knocking it cards — had been snatched her to the ground. off the table. The crook fled down 65th The victim didn’t actually Street with more than $110 in see the crime, but told cops that cash. The woman wasn’t able he suspects the worker. to get a good look at the thug. Purses! Lunchtime raid A man toting a purse-like A man returned to his Bay bag was mugged on Feb. 26 11th Street apartment on Feb. while walking home from the 25 to find the front door kicked 86th Street subway station. in and his home robbed. The victim had gotten to Bay The perp took more than 17th Street at around 7 pm when $11,000 in the break-in, which two thugs came up from behind, grabbing him and poking him in was discovered at around 1 pm with an unknown weapon. when the victim returned to his “Give me your bag!” one of home, which is near Cropsey the henchmen demanded, and Avenue. the man complied. Unfortunately, none of his The perps fled down Bay neighbors saw the perp leave, 17th Street with $80, a cell- and no one was able to identify phone, and credit and debit the criminal. cards before the victim could Store swipe get a good look at them. An 86th Street store had its Troubled teens cash registers emptied in a Feb. Two brothers were robbed at 19 robbery. gunpoint on Feb. 25 while The store, which is near 23rd walking home from their Avenue, was broken into around friend’s house on 80th street. 9 pm. According to police, the The two teenagers were near perps entered through the ceil- New Utrecht Avenue at around ing, and cleaned out the joint, 9:30 pm, when two perps — stealing more than $2,000.

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27 8th Avenue 1000 Park Avenue (corner Lincoln Place) (at 84th Street) Park Slope, Brooklyn New York City, NY (718) 636-0425 (212) 288-1300 March 3, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 AWP 5 Finding your own The latest space on MySpace poop-posal

By Christie Rizk Mayor seeks stiffer fines, The Brooklyn Paper Madison is a young, single Brooklynite who just graduat- politicians do duty ed from Harvard Business School. She reads the New By Matthew Lysiak York Times, listens to hip-hop The Brooklyn Paper and jazz and is bisexual, all of Legislators have put their foot in the middle of a messy debate by backing which she talks about on her Mayor Bloomberg’s call to increase fines for pooper-scooper violators. MySpace page. After Hizzoner called for stiffer penalties on excrement scofflaws last week, Her friend Dakota is a the Assembly passed a bill that would do just that, raising the fine for repeat “swinger” and a “freaking sex poop-perps from $100 to $250. machine” who wants to meet State Sen. Marty Golden (R-Bay Ridge) is pushing the Senate version of the bill. “people who want more out of “It is about time someone deals with this,” said poop-weary 79th Street resi- life.” She’s not picky. dent Maryanne Gouras. “Whatever deterrent is in place now is clearly not work- “I like couples and/or sin- ing, and I think increasing the fine is a terrific idea.” gles. Hell, I’d even dig the idea Gouras believes the poop problem has only gotten worse in recent months, of families joining in,” she and often finds herself hosing down her walkway on a Saturday afternoon. writes on her own MySpace “It wasn’t like this a few years ago,” Gouras added. page. “I want all the hipsters Golden said he was happy to back the mayor’s bid to wipe out inconsiderate dog walkers. “It’s disgusting and unhealthy,” he added. that are too hip for Williams- / Jane Kuntzman burg. I want all the East Vil- So, is all of Brooklyn going to the dogs? lagers to have more space to A screen-shot of the mySpace.com page selling apartments at a building on Pacific Street. Steve Debano, who works for Petato, a dog-walking and pet-sitting service create in.” catering to Brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods, believes the answer is yes, but Want to meet these hot not potential mates, but merely gentrifying Prospect Heights. reported the story and cred- the problem varies in severity depending on geography. babes? Alas, you’ll have to two of six condo towers that will Each building has its own ited the local real-estate “Park Slope isn’t so bad comparatively,” said Debano. “But parts of Prospect wait until they’re built. firm of Aguayo and Paper The Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene are unbelievably disgusting.” soon rise on Pacific Street, near mySpace page. The real-estate A Park Slope man does the right thing with his For Madison and Dakota are Washington Avenue, in rapidly blog, onehansonplace.com, first Huebener with the clever — The Golden bill is required because the state legislature must approve hikes to or, frankly, not so clever — pal, Nelson. Soon, fines for violating the “pooper- city-administered fines. If it passes the Senate, Gov. Spitzer is expected to sign it. sales pitch. scooper” law will rise. The city’s pooper-scooper law — which caused controversy when it was cre- “It looks like [they] hired ated in 1978, yet is widely heralded a marketing mind never re- today — allows cops, sanitation ally seen before in real es- workers and parks personnel to City douses firehouse sales tate,” the blog said. ticket dog owners who don’t pick Other buildings are a lit- up after their pet. By Ariella Cohen The task force announcement comes after tle less kinky: “Hudson” is a Thousands of tickets have been weeks of public meetings that ended with resi- married 27-year-old with written since, peaking in 1999, The Brooklyn Paper kids; Sydney is a smoker, a when more than 2,100 summonses Don’t sound the siren yet — city officials dents, local elected officials and Borough Presi- dent Markowitz exhibiting a rare degree of har- drinker and straight; Austin were handed out, according to the have put a hold on much-reviled plans to auc- likes watch TV with friends Department of Sanitation. tion off vacant firehouses. mony in their opposition to the mayor’s plan to sell. (he has 800 channels); and In 2005, the last year for which Montana likes XM Radio Mayor Bloomberg announced on Wednesday “New developments occurring along Scher- there are complete records, just 471 and counts her mom as one that he would create a task force of elected offi- merhorn and Livingston streets, Fourth Avenue, dog-walkers were nabbed. cials and Community Board leaders to examine of her heroes. the Gowanus Canal area and Atlantic Yards is Some dog lovers believe increas- how the city should dispose of shuttered fire- And though they market [sic] going to bring thousands of new residents ing the fine isn’t necessary, and that houses. themselves as easy, they’re and businesses to the area,” said Markowitz, results can be better by increasing The immediate result of the mayoral move not cheap: Studio apart- enforcement of the existing law. halts the sale of Engine 204 on Degraw Street in whose approval for Atlantic Yards is exceeded ments at Madison and her perhaps only by his love of the borough. “Dog owners are supportive of Carroll Gardens, a narrow brick building that friends start at $324,000. any and all dog-poop deterrents,” Still, it’s unlikely that 299 Degraw St. will / Craig Dilger was decommissioned in 2004 and was in the Peggy Aguayo of the said Brad Aaron who runs the pet ever again house the city’s Bravest. A Park Slope-based company midst of being sold off by the city, despite local blog “Poop City.” “But increasing objection. spokesman for the city’s department of Citywide didn’t want to comment on the fine won’t do any good if there But the creation of the task force doesn’t Administrative Services said Wednesday that of- the MySpace marketing un- mean such sales won’t proceed, said Bloomberg ficials from the department of Housing, Preser- til the company is ready to isn’t enforcement.” vation and Development are already eying the Debano agreed that enforcement spokesman John Gallagher. reveal the details later this Paper The Brooklyn “[But] it will result in uses for these proper- property. month. is the key. ties that best meet the needs of the communities “HPD has expressed interest,” said spokes- “The pages are up and “Raising the fine would be a where they’re located,” Gallagher added. man Mark Daly. some word got leaked, but I Nets’ King at kid clinic great thing, if anyone ever actually Bloomberg closed the engine company as part The idea of converting the old firehouse into don’t want to say anything got fined for it,” Debano added. of a larger cost-cutting measure. Activists were housing isn’t coming out of nowhere. At a Com- more,” Aguayo told The Youngsters gave former New Jersey Nets star Albert King rapt attention during a b-ball Aaron struck on one point of still trying to get the facility reopened in January munity Board 6 hearing last month, a number of Brooklyn Paper. clinic at Bay Ridge’s St. Ephrem’s on Friday. The day-long event, part of a series spon- universal consensus. when the city announced that it was working to neighborhood residents suggested that the city The buildings are already sored by Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner, gave children from Brooklyn public “One thing that everybody agrees do just the opposite by beginning the process of housing agency convert the building into afford- going up. Can spam emails and parochial schools a chance learn tricks of the trade from King, a Fort Greene na- on,” Aaron said. “No one wants to selling the building. able apartments or condos. be far behind? tive. The kids picked up pointers — and Forest City Ratner t-shirts. step in a pile of dog poop.”

Interfaith Medical Center administrators What is the REAL have stated publicly* that the hospital broke even in 2005 and turned a profit in 2006. financial situation at But in meetings with concerned registered nurses, hospital managers say they can’t Interfaith Medical Center? afford to improve nurse staffing.

Interfaith needs more nurses Occupancy rates at Interfaith traditionally have been higher than 90%. With the closing of St. Mary’s Hospital, even more patients are being admitted. Interfaith RNs report that, in some cases, one nurse has been assigned to care for 10 patients. The recommended ratio is 1 nurse to 5 patients.

Interfaith must make a commitment to patient care Nurses at Interfaith believe the residents of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, East New York, and Flatbush deserve more than just talk. Call Interfaith CEO Edward Glicksman at 718-613-4000. Tell him you deserve better. Administrators say one thing to A message from the RNs the public and another to nurses. of Interfaith and the

* New York Daily News and New York Post, Nov. 21, 2006 www.nysna.org 6 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 March 3, 2007

OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT City left with Yards mess

RUCE RATNER HAS BARELY PUT A create that traffic, but is showing that it intends to won’t add train and bus service before and after shovel in the ground at his Atlantic Yards at least try to remedy it. games, so that “solution” only creates another Bmega-development and already the city’s De- No, the blame for the borough-wide traffic cri- problem. partment of Transportation is in a frenzy to put sis belongs higher up the public-policy food chain. Study after study has shown that all the neigh- Band-Aids on the machine gun wound that the The state planners who championed Atlantic Yards borhoods around Atlantic Yards are already suffer- project will cause in the heart of Brooklyn. ignored facts on the ground — namely the mil- ing from traffic. Atlantic Avenue saw 583 crashes This week, the DOT dropped the bombshell lions of square feet of residential and office con- from Jan. 2005 to Nov. 2006, including three fatal- that it is planning to convert Sixth and Seventh av- struction already going up, our already overbur- ities. Fort Greene has 1,759 cars circling for 1,089 enues in Park Slope — which borders Ratner’s dened through streets, and, astoundingly, the available parking spaces. Almost half of the cars on arena, office and residential Xanadu — from two- existing traffic on the Brooklyn–Queens Express- the road in Park Slope are looking for parking, too. way to one-way. way — when they decided that this 22-acre mega- On paper, there are ways to fix each of these At the same time, one lane of traffic would be development could be absorbed with just a little problems — but the fixes often just push the trou- removed from busy Fourth Avenue in each direc- tinkering here and there. ble to other areas. tion. ••• Nowhere is that piecemeal approach as damag- The news is so huge, that when a Brooklyn Pa- In the real world, those planners would not ing than at Atlantic Yards, a mega-development per reporter mentioned it to one of our local elected have considered Atlantic Yards in a vacuum. They that includes the de-mapping of local streets and officials, the lawmaker screamed, “Holy f—!” would have said — as many outside experts did the creation of two artery-clogging superblocks. We prefer a different expletive: We told you so. — that traffic solutions must be wide-looking, not Proposals by state planners allied with Ratner Don’t misunderstand. The Department of piecemeal. were made in a vacuum and with no consultation Transportation should be commended for rolling Ratner, for example, said he will subsidize train with agencies like the DOT that will be left hold- up its sleeves to address the massive traffic that the travel to discourage Nets fans from driving to the ing the bag — and the rest of us stuck going still-unbuilt Atlantic Yards will cause. DOT didn’t arena. But his partners in the MTA have said they nowhere. Cristian Fleming

LETTERS Principals say John Jay is getting better

To the editor, part of our neighborhood — remains” even Editor’s note: Lalli did not say she shared the pizze- To the editor, is black and white in more ways than one — helping Habitat for Humanity rebuild New Nica Lalli’s column (“The Ghosts of John though the John Jay building has changed. ria’s viewpoint, but merely tried to explain why Park Nica Lalli’s column reflects the continu- does little to improve the situation. The fact Orleans. Jay,” Park Slope Edition, Feb. 10) pondered In the past couple of years, the three Slope and the schools housed in the former John Jay ing ambiguous relationship the Park Slope is, my school is a popular choice. More than Any public high school in New York why the La Bruschetta pizzeria across the schools inside the John Jay building have HS building have a bad relationship. She also never community has with the schools located 1,400 students applied for admission to our professed to tell the schools what their mission should City has an impact on the surrounding street from the school would hang a “No stu- made many changes in our efforts to improve be, but merely stated that many in Park Slope hope there. Build Stuyvesant and we will come, ninth grade last year. We do have worth- neighborhood. Some shopowners want stu- dents allowed” sign on its door. the quality of education we provide our stu- that someday they can send their children to a vi- she says. Otherwise, she says, we are the while programs and, believe it or not, a sol- dent business, and some don’t. That’s hard- Lalli points to this sign as evidence that dents. I am pleased that Lalli found our stu- brant, high-quality, community-minded local high trash heap of the borough. id cadre of high-performing students. ly the measure of a school. What counts is the “neighborhood’s sentiment toward the dents’ work and its quality “inspiring.” school. Such black-and-white thinking — and it Our debate team spent their winter break what goes on inside the building, and Lalli school and the students — you are not a But I must vehemently disagree with her failed to find that out. statement that our goal is “for John Jay to be- I appreciate every effort that community come an educational center that works for the members have made to reach out to our people who live near it, rather than a dump- ing ground for the system’s worst students building. We continue to work on making No to Wal-Mart with only pockets of high-quality education.” this school the best it can be. LIU offers health aid to neighbors Larry Woodbridge To the editor, Our goal is to provide high-quality educa- I was surprised and highly disap- tion to our students. Whether they live in The writer is principal of the Secondary School for pointed to read your editorial piece on To the editor, care providers, here operated by the School of Nursing and called Law, housed within the former John Jay HS building Park Slope or the surrounding neighbor- As many know from reading The Brooklyn Paper, Long Island the Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn Academic Nursing Center in Wal-Mart (“Why say no to Wal- hoods or surrounding boroughs, our students Mart,” Feb. 17). University’s Brooklyn Campus has long offered free events like honor of a key donor. It plans all its services with community in- are not refuse to be dumped anywhere. dance and music performances, art exhibitions, films and lec- put and recently provided space for Brooklyn’s first chapter of the Using words like “spotty” to refer It is ironic that the exhibition Lalli attended to Wal-Mart’s labor record is shame- tures, specialized education programs, as well as free days for Lupus Foundation, addressing a disease that disproportionately ‘What the’ headine? explored the issues of gentrification and neigh- hearing and speech clinics and, for those with limited incomes, strikes young women of color. ful, and 1.3 million women would borhood change in Brooklyn when right To the editor, tax return preparation. Also at the Wellness Center, programs and facilities are in de- agree with me. Wal-Mart destroys across from the school hangs a sign that sin- I must complain about the headline you What some Paper readers may not know is that they can get velopment to answer asthma, lead-paint exposure and other ur- communities that they build in, plain gles out for exclusion the predominantly black put on the last edition (“What the F,” Feb. free preventive care health services here as well. Within the Cam- gent urban health threats. and simple. and Latino teenagers who attend the schools 24). I mean, it’s an insult to people. What pus’s Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center, a just-opened fa- The Wellness Center, still barely a year old, is more than a site And I wonder, why the editorial but don’t live in the neighborhood. are you trying to do? Imagine kids walking cility offers blood pressure monitoring, health-risk assessment, for athletic competitions and workouts. LIU is committed to us- would be so pro–Wal-Mart, without Lalli contends that the sign in the pizza par- into some place and seeing that headline. some sort of incentives. Brooklyn health teaching for parents, HIV counseling and testing, medica- ing this resource to contribute to the health of our neighbors. lor will surely come down when the student tion review and management, mental health screening, smoking The tone of The Brooklyn Paper is get- does not want another irresponsible body at the schools live in the neighborhood. Please note: Appointments are required for most services, gen- cessation and weight-loss programs. erally offered on a weekly or monthly basis. Call (718) 488-1281. ting lower and lower, starting with that pic- multi-billion-dollar company taking The sign needs to come down now. It’s not the ture of the naked actress. We all thought that advantage of Brooklynites. Starting on May 30, mammogram screenings will be available Peg Byron, Fort Greene ghosts of John Jay haunting us; it is the ghosts every Wednesday. All at no cost, for anyone who makes an ap- was as tasteless as you can get, but now Brooklyn will not change Wal- of Jim Crow. Jill Bloomberg, Park Slope. Editor’s note: The writer is a spokeswoman for Long Island University. Last pointment. week, Dana Rubinstein’s column in The Paper’s Brooklyn Heights-Downtown you’ve topped yourself. Mart, Wal-Mart will change Brook- The writer is principal at the Secondary School You have no idea the resentment the peo- lyn. Brendan Sexton, Manhattan for Research housed within the former John Jay High This facility is part of a new breed of nurse-managed health- Edition suggested that LIU open its swimming pool to the public. School building ple in the Slope have for you. Name withheld, Park Slope Editor’s note: Funny, but we thought a story about the declining quality of F-train service would show that we’re fighting for the people of Park Slope, not Paper off base on BPL against them. To the editor, needs of the exhibiting artists, while also Faces of Arabia I must reject the criticism of the Brook- trying to serve the interests of the public at lyn Public Library’s exhibition, “Footprints: large (after all, Donald O’Finn’s painting of To the editor, Live theLoft Life Dana Rubinstein’s recent story on a soon- Portrait of a Brooklyn Neighborhood” (“The the Atlantic Yards as a toilet bowl could be HISTORIC LIVING WITH A MODERN TOUCH photos BPL doesn’t want you to see,” Feb. seen as potentially offensive to parents of to-be-opened Arabic public school (“Bor- 17). This exhibition successfully depicts the young children). ough to get first Arabic PS,” Feb. 17), seems potential adverse impact of the Atlantic I know the BPL exhibition staff, and ad- to be a bit confused (as many people are) Yards project on both human lives and artis- mire its dedicated hard work; this latest ex- about Muslims and Arabs. The story reported tic creativity, strongly suggesting what will hibition is no exception. So I urge those crit- how “Muslim community leaders” are hail- be lost if this project is built. ical of this exhibition to view it, and maybe, ing the city’s decision to open the school. The BPL exhibition staff deserves ample they will come away with the same conclu- While it’s not surprising that many Muslim praise, not criticism, for keeping much of sion that it is still a powerful artistic indict- people are glad to know about the school, this exhibition intact, in spite of severe ment against constructing the Atlantic Yards why was there no mention of the many Arab space constraints, and trying to address the project. John Kwok, Sunset Park Christians like myself who are just as excited about the new school? Many of us will want to send our children there, and indeed, many scape architect Laurie Olin stated that our of us worked very hard alongside our Muslim Dirty little secret concerns about Atlantic Yards are so 1960s. neighbors to bring the school to Brooklyn. Yet he, like me, is old enough to know that Mentioning only Muslim leaders in the To the editor, article perpetuates the confusion that many There is a rush to condemn the present his thinking is so 1950s. people feel about Arabs and Muslims. Barclays Bank for its founders having prof- And there wasn’t a hell of a lot good archi- ited, directly or indirectly, from slave-trad- tecture in the 1950s, nor much good Here’s a quick primer the subject of Arab ing (“Blood Money,” Feb. 3). Those who do planning. The concept of housing projects versus Muslim: so ought to be aware of the dirty little secret like the Atlantic Yards were discredited in the Arabs can be Muslim, Christian, Jewish that lies hidden within the history of African 1960s, the 1970s and the 1980s. and Druze, though many belong to other, Another story, “Goodbye Dolly!” showed slavery in the New World. smaller sects as well. that Commissioner Dolly Williams’s presence The Europeans who brought Africans to Not all Muslims are Arabs, in fact the on the City Planning Commission is proof most populous Muslim country in the world Newly Renovated One, Two and Three the Americas and sold them to plantation positive that New York City planning process owners did not themselves enslave Africans. is Indonesia, a non-Arab country. is as corrupt as it can be. By the way, the man after whom the They bought already enslaved Africans First, Williams can influence the vote on from other Africans. The chiefs of African the Atlantic Yards housing project because school is named, Khalil Gibran, was (like Bedroom Residences from $440,000 tribes regularly raided other tribes to gain she has invested big money in the Nets, who most early Arab-immigrants to this country) prisoners, who were then enslaved and sold will play in the housing project’s adjoining a Christian. Dave Hall, Boerum Hill to European slave traders. arena. Now she can exert her influence again Editor’s note: We, by no means, meant to slight any THESE LOFT-LIKE RESIDENCES FEATURE: This is all described in one of the first with the rezoning for the Gowanus Canal area community, but merely quoted the best available slave narratives, “The Interesting Narrative and reap millions. sources on deadline. • High volume ceilings and oversized windows of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Mayor Bloomberg’s arrogant and dishon- Vassa, the African,” published in 1789. est Manhattan-centric government and his im- • Gourmet kitchens featuring granite countertops, Equiano was himself eventually set free and perious Planning Commissioner, Amanda Siren song some years later made his way back to Burden, think that there is nothing corrupt or To the editor, KitchenAid and Bosch appliances Africa. Almost the first thing he did when sleazy about the process. I would like to thank you for covering he arrived was buy himself a slave. Robert W. Ohlerking, Park Slope the current situation regarding the Benson- • Classic baths of Carrera marble David Hawkins, Park Slope hurst Volunteer Ambulance Service (“Ben- sonhurst volunteer ambulance in last-ditch • Solid hardwood floors throughout effort to survive,” Bay Ridge Edition, Feb. Settle down, Yvette 17). To the editor, Delivery Opt out Thirty years ago, our founder, Eric THIS LOFT-LIKE LIFESTYLE INCLUDES: It’s hard to tell who has the greater delu- Every week, we deliver copies of The Towse, saw the need for such a service in sions of grandeur, Congresswoman Yvette Brooklyn Paper to homes throughout our community. Since then, members of this Clarke or The Brooklyn Paper (“Congress- Brownstone Brooklyn. Our unique sys- • Fully equipped fitness center community have provided us with the fi- woman: End Barclays Deal Now,” Feb. 10). tem limits deliveries to just a few pa- • Private landscaped garden courtyard In any case, does any sane person think pers per building (eliminating the kind nancial support, and the organization’s that in the middle of debates over the war in of clutter caused by circular and menu membership has given its time and talent to • On-site parking for many homes Iraq and the minimum wage, Congress is delivery services). make sure Eric’s vision did not go the way going to take time to consider a freshman We hope everyone appreciates our of many other local institutions. • Bicycle room Congresswoman’s contention that because free home delivery, but realize there are True, some people — a very small number, Barclays Bank once had something to do exceptions to every rule. I am happy to say — question the need for our with slavery, Forest City Ratner shouldn’t So, if you’ve received The Paper at continuing operation. Despite the great job be allowed to build a project in Downtown home and no longer want this free that city Emergency Medical Services ambu- 501 ADAMS STREET Brooklyn? service, you may “opt out” of our deliv- lances provide, demand for ambulance cover- Congresswoman Clarke should concen- ery program by filling out the online age in our area is so great that it quickly re- HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 trate on finding her way around the Capitol form at BrooklynPaper.com/html/about/ duces the availability of city ambulances. while The Brooklyn Paper should go back optout.html This is where a community-based organ- 201.795.0055 to reporting on lost cats and sewer projects. ization such as the Bensonhurst Volunteer Leave the discussion on the Ratner project Ambulance Service can, and will, play a vi- www.AdamsSquare.com to mature adults. Send a letter tal role. We must not forget that the strength William Tucker, Park Slope By e-mail: [email protected] of any community is the desire for its mem- Editor’s note: Tucker underestimates us. We did, af- bers to help each other in time of need. This ter all, break the Carroll Gardens cat-stuck-in-a- By mail: Letters Editor, The Brooklyn MARKETING AND EXCLUSIVE SALES AGENT: video-store story! Paper, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY is why we came into existence, and why we THE MARKETING DIRECTORS, INC. 11201. must try to keep the Bensonhurst Volunteer By fax: (718) 834-9278. Ambulance Service a vital and active organ- AN R SQUARED RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM ization well into the future. A keen eye All letters must be signed and include To the editor: the writer’s home address and phone With the continued help and understand- There were two articles in your last issue number (only the writer’s name and ing of those we serve, we will not perma- that proved that we need to be watching our neighborhood are published with the let- nently fade from view. 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 public officials and developers closely. ter). Letters may be edited and will not Frank A. Morano, Bensonhurst constitute an offering to the residents of New York or any other state where prohibited by law. Prices subject to change without notice. In your editorial (“Ratner just doesn’t get be returned. The earlier in the week you The writer is chairman of the Board of Directors it,” Editorial, Feb. 24), Atlantic Yards land- send your letter, the better. of the Bensonhurst Volunteer Ambulance Service March 3, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 AWP 7

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Why stop at that second cup? Or third? A new study from our friends at Brooklyn College makes as the Boys of Summer fade it clear — well, as clear as scientists can make anything — that drinking four cups of coffee a day can help you stave off heart disease. There God only knows, God makes his plan. percent needed to make the Hall. are caveats, of course: the study only looked at The information unavailable to the mortal man. In 2005, Hodges received 52 votes, just eight votes short. The closest he ever came was in 1993, when he people over 65, and it was initiated decades ago, We’re workin’ our jobs, collect our pay. ThePlay’s the Thing was just one vote shy. when coffee serving sizes were a lot smaller. But Believe we’re gliding down the highway, when in “Gil was an excellent player and a brilliant manag- who cares? The same Brooklyn College professor fact we’re slip slidin’ away. with Ed Shakespeare er,” former Dodger teammate Carl Erskine said in a who made this latest finding also showed that Slip slidin’ away, slip slidin’ away. phone interview on Tuesday. “I’ve felt all along that coffee can cut down on diabetes, so there’s never You know the nearer your destination, the more he has the credentials to be a Hall-of-Famer.” been a better time to have that fourth cup — or you’re slip slidin’ away. cheers, Dodger fans gave Hodges lucky rabbits’ feet — Simon and Garfunkel IVEN THE RULES FOR ELECTION INTO to check in with professor James Greenberg, as — and their prayers. the Hall — “Voting shall be based upon the Gersh Kuntzman did this week. CCORDING TO GREEK MYTHOLOGY, But Hodges is perhaps best remembered for his G player’s record, playing ability, integrity, it was the torturous task of Sisyphus to end- managerial talents. As a skipper, he led the “miracle” sportsmanship, character and contributions to the lessly push a rock up a hill, only to have the New York Mets to their first World Series win in 1969, team(s) on which he played” — it is absurd that A and was a highly regarded manager when he passed Hodges remains on the outside looking in. boulder slip and slide back down just as the rock Q: I was excited by your study, and percent lower chance of dying of cardio-vas- away, at 47, from a heart attack before the 1972 season. Integrity? Would you want your surgeon or fire- not because my heart rate was ele- cular disease. neared the summit. The family and fans of the late Gil Hodges have So, why has he faced only rejection? man to have the integrity of Gil Hodges or of Pete vated because I drink a lot of coffee. Q: I may not be a scientist, but it also suffered a Sisyphean fate through the years as For one thing, it’s tricky to be voted into the Hall Rose? So if Rose’s lack of integrity keeps him out of I was excited because now it seems sounds like I should drink coffee. Hodges’ candidacy for the Hall of Fame repeatedly by the Veterans Committee. This year, no one got the Hall, shouldn’t Hodges’s integrity put him in? that all the coffee I’m drinking actual- appeared to reach Cooperstown’s zenith only to slide elected. Hodges got 50 votes, or 12 short of the 75 Sportsmanship? Hodges’s strength was legendary, ly has a positive side. A: It seems like a smart idea. But like I said, it’s yet he never used it to bully smaller players. Instead, only one study. It’s very preliminary. Someone back to earth when the votes were tallied. Such was the result once again on Tuesday when he was a peacemaker. He didn’t argue with umpires A: Well, first, I caution you that the study is might do a study that shows some harm. not conclusive. The role of studies like this the Veterans Committee of the Baseball Writers As- or trash talk opponents. is to generate hypotheses for future testing. Q: This is like how my mother used to sociation nixed Hodges’s hopes for a Hall pass yet Character? Hodges fully backed Jackie Robinson from the first, when some teammates didn’t. Hodges As a scientist, you never want to just believe tell me to go out and play in the sun. again. And that’s too bad for Hodges, but also for base- was a Marine who fought at Okinawa, receiving a one study. You know how scientists are. Now she tells me to stay out of the Bronze Star. sun. What’s with you scientists? Why ball. Q: What, coffee addicts? In his 18-year-career — all with the Dodgers and Contribution to the team(s) on which he played? can’t you just get this stuff right in the Mets — Hodges was an eight-time All-Star, and Robinson, Snider, Campanella, and Reese — the other A: No, I meant that we’ll repeat the study the first place? many times. No one should change his be- had seven straight 100 RBI seasons. His 370 homers Dodger position players from the late 1940s to 1957 — havior just yet and start guzzling coffee. A: It’s not us. Reality is complicated. We set a record at the time for the most homers ever by a are already in the Hall of Fame. look at it one piece at a time. But there is National League righty. Hodges helped the Dodgers to seven pennants and Q: So how did this study come substantial evidence that there are a lot of During the 1950s, only Hall of Famer Duke Snider two World Series wins, the second in Los Angeles. In about? good things in coffee. It’s very high in anti- surpassed him in total homers or RBI. the prime of his career, he played nearly every game, A: The federal government started collecting oxidants. In the Nordic countries, people get Hodges was one of the best fielding first baseman and led by example. The next chance for Hodges is in 2009. Mean- data on senior citizens in 1980. They took most of their anti-oxidants from coffee. of all time, winning three straight Gold Gloves (1957- blood from people and then went back and 59) — and he might have won more, but the award while, the players on the Veterans Committee will get found the people 10 years later. If the person Q: And I thought it was from the rein- wasn’t created until 1957, when Hodges was already younger, and fewer will remember Hodges’s career, further diminishing his chances. was dead, they noted the cause of death. So deer. The good news is that you’re put- 33. He had 1,281 assists and 1,614 double-plays as a first baseman, both second all-time when he retired. The Hall of Fame voters should attach more we went back and took this wealth of infor- ting your mouth where your study money is and still drinking coffee, right? But numbers don’t tell the entire story about this weight to the criteria of integrity, sportsmanship, mation and studied whether there was some legend. Hodges was a straight arrow, a gentleman so character and contribution to a team. conclusion we could draw about people who A: Well, yes, but not so much. Even better beloved at Ebbets Field that he reputedly was the Before steroid users and possible perjurers reach drank a lot of caffeinated beverages. And than coffee is a mixture of coffee and non- only Dodger that the Flatbush faithful never booed. In Cooperstown, let’s put Gil Hodges back where he be- there it was: People who drank four or more fat cocoa powder. It gives it a fuller, more fact, during his horrific, hitless slump during the 1952 Brooklyn Dodger Gil Hodges with some friends longs — in the heart of the Dodgers’ lineup, the one servings of a caffeinated beverage had a 53- complex flavor. World Series, instead of raspberries and Bronx in Brooklyn in the 1950s. in Cooperstown.

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MERRICK ACADEMY/QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL: the fans, most of whom reminded the skipper that the Staten Tel: 718-860-4340, Fax: 718-860-4125 Tel: 212-281-12-48, Fax: 212-283-4302 625 West 133rd Street, New York, NY 10027 207-01 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11428 Island Yankees remain Public Enemy numbers 1-30. 36. FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL: BROOKLYN Tel: 212-991-2600 Fax: 212-234-8396 Tel: 718-479-3753, Fax: 718-479-8108 “I’m making a guarantee,” said season-ticket holder Gus 134 West 122nd Street, New York, NY 10027 46. KIPP S.T.A.R. COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL: 56. OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL: Eisenstein of Sheepshead Bay, mixing metaphors and may- 16. ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BUSHWICK CHARTER SCHOOL: Tel: 212-678-2868 Fax: 212-666-2749 433 W. 123rd Street, New York, NY 10027 36-12 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 hem. “This year the Cyclones will take the bull by the horns 84 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 37. GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL: Tel: 212-991-2650, Fax: 212-666-4723 Tel: 718-392-3405 Fax: 718-392-2840 and throw the Yankees off the Verrazano Bridge.” Tel: 718-455-1594 333 East 4th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10009 47. LEADERSHIP VILLAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL: 57. PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL: Alfonzo didn’t guarantee a championship, but he prom- 17. ACHIEVEMENT FIRST CROWN HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL: Tel: 212-388-0241 Fax: 212-388-1086 315 East 113th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10029 1110 Foam Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 ised a championship effort. 790 East NY Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 38. HARBOR SCIENCES AND ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL: Tel: 212-876-1829, Fax: 646-417-5174 Tel: 718-471-7220, Fax: 718-471-7385 Tel: 718-774-07-62, Fax: 718-774-0830 1 East 104th Street, Suite 603, New York, NY 10029 “I need to mix development and winning,” he said as he 48. MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL: 58. RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL: 18. ACHIEVEMENT FIRST - EAST NY CHARTER SCHOOL: Tel: 212-427-2244 x627, Fax: 212-360-7429 twirled his 2001 championship ring and smiled when he was 100 Attorney Street, New York, NY 10002 35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 557 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 39. HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE/PROMISE ACADEMY CHARTER asked how he could improve on his record the first time around. Tel: 212-364-8730, Fax: 212-499-4281 Tel: 718-803-0060, Fax: 718-803-3785 Tel: 718-485-4924, Fax: 718-342-5194 SCHOOL: 49. NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL: “Fifty-six and twenty-four,” he answered, eyes gleaming. Bob Berardelli, another season-ticketholder, showed true 19. ACHIEVENT FIRST ENDEAVOR CHARTER SCHOOL: Main School Address: 35 East 125th Street, 2nd, New York, NY 10035 1818 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031 OPENING IN FALL 2007 850 Kent Avenue 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 Lower School Address: 175 West 134th Street, New York, NY 10030 Tel: 212-283-5400, Fax: 917-507-9314 devotion to the team — and to Alfonzo — by offering to al- Tel: 718-622-4786, Fax: 718-789-1649 Middle School: Tel: 212-534-0700 Elementary School: Tel: 212-368-3470, 50. NY CENTER FOR AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL: 59. BEDFORD-STUYVESANT COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL low the manager to use his original 2001 Cyclones’ jersey, 20. BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL: Fax: 212-234-2340 433 East 100th Street, New York NY 10029 Location: TBD No. 7, which Berardelli bought at auction. Main School Address: 11 Bartlett Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 40. HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE/PROMISE ACADEMY II CHARTER Tel: 212-860-2580 Fax: 212-860-2960 Tel: 718-919-5414, Fax: 718-302-4641 Alfonzo, 39, is the older brother of former Met infielder Middle School Address: 185 Ellery Street, Brooklyn NY, 11206 SCHOOL: 51. THE OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL: 60. CARL C. ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL BRONX NORTH Edgardo Alfonzo. Edgar’s son, also named Edgar, is a pitcher Main School: Tel: 718-388-8847 Middle School: Tel: 718-384-4154, Fax: 2005 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10035 240 West 113th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10026 Location: TBD in the Mets’ organization and a former Cyclone (2004-2005). 718-388-8936 Tel: 917- 492-1481 Fax: 212-534-0215 Tel: 212-866-6137, Fax: 212-665-7436 Tel: 718-716-8105 He played 12 minor league seasons, never reaching the majors, although he hit .309, with 35 doubles, 11 homers and 73 RBI for the Orioles’AA team in 1994. Alfonzo spent the past three seasons as the Mets’ Minor For more information on NYC public charter schools, or employment League infield coordinator. Prior to that, he was the hitting coach for the Mets’ St. Lucie (A) and Binghamton (AA) franchises. opportunities with charter schools, please contact the Joining Alfonzo on the Cyclones’ staff will be pitching coach Hector Berriosstarting his fourth season in Brooklyn, and Guadalupe Jabalera, a Cyclones coach last season. NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE UPS AND DOWNS Legendary Brooklyn Dodger Don Newcombe will attend his first professional baseball game in Brooklyn in 50 years 212-437-8330, or visit our Web site: www.nycchartercenter.org when he checks out the action at Keyspan Park on July 22. He’ll throw out the first pitch (“stttt-riiiike!”) and sign auto- graphs on the stadium’s concourse. The first 2,500 fans will re- ceive a Don Newcombe bobblehead doll. 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EVENT Hamantouchin’ “Mystically, there is a certain spiritual energy to drinking,” Rabbi Simcha Weinstein told GO Brooklyn this week. “Rabbis certainly don’t promote it, but Purim is the one day of the year when we do like to pour and pour and pour.” Not everyone has missed the message. On Sunday, Mar. 4, Southpaw will turn its space over to the Chabad of Prospect Heights for its annual Purim party. The bash includes the whole megillah (really, the Megillah will be read), live bands includ- ing Matisyahu and, of course, a costume contest. “While Purim has the flair of Halloween,” said Rab- bi Ari Kirschenbaum, who hosts the party, “its main in- gredient revolves around the holiday’s incredible mes- sage of deep inner joy.” Inner joy, indeed. The party is reported to spawn (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings March 3, 2007 more couples than J-Date, a claim that Rabbi Kirschen- baum denies though Rabbi Weinstein did not. “Any event where young Jewish guys get to meet young Jew- ish girls and there’s a possibility of romance leading to marriage is wonderful,” he said. Well, anything’s possible. Right? The Chabad of Prospect Heights Purim Party will begin at 3 pm on Mar. 4 at Southpaw (125 Fifth Ave. at St. Johns Place in Park Slope). $15. For information call (718) 230-0236 or visit www.spsounds.com. All that jazz — Adam Rathe Bandleader Vince Giordano isn’t just playing jazz, he’s living it CINEMA

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don’t always wear a tuxedo,” Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks will “ said Vince Giordano, the perform on Mar. 7 at 7:30 and 9:30 pm at Irid- Brooklyn-born bandleader ium Jazz Club (1650 Broadway at 51st Street I in Manhattan). $30. For information, call (212) and jazz purist, as he opened the 582-2121 or visit www.iridiumjazzclub.com. door to his Midwood home. “But today I felt like dressing up.” With slicked-back hair, a Fred lis, who had written for Bix Bei- Astaire-baritone and, more often derbecke’s band. It was the jazz-fu- than not, that impeccable tux, sion era of Miles Davis’s “Bitches Giordano, 55, seems to have Brew,” but Mr. Giordano remained stepped right out of the past. enchanted with the older sound of Dirty movies For the past 30 years, Giordano musicians like Jelly Roll Morton and his 11-piece orchestra, the and Fletcher Henderson. If you’re going to see one pig flick this year, make Nighthawks, have devotedly “The musicians of the 1920s and it “Pigs and Battleships.” replicated the sound of 1920s and ’30s had a certain quality,” he said. Shohei Imamura’s dramedy — about American 30s big-band jazz. “They made things boil. There warships that fill the harbor of a post-war Japanese “I love the energy of early was a movement and tension in town — is just one example of the acclaimed direc- jazz,” he said. “To me, that was a their playing that put you on the tor’s portraits of the underbelly of Japanese society at much more interesting era for mu- edge of your seat.” BAMcinematek’s retrospective, “Pimps, Prostitutes sic.” Upstairs, amidst a collection of and Pigs: Shohei Imamura’s Japan.” Befitting his devotion to Amer- silent films and 78-rpm records, is The director, who died last year at 80, was lauded for ica’s indigenous musical style, the old Victrola that belonged to his documentary-like films, which often exploded into a Giordano’s home is a time cap- his grandmother. “It runs just as full-blown recreation of the anarchy in modern life. sule of Depression-era jazz. In the well today as it did back then,” he Imamura’s films are filled with murderers, thieves, adul- living room are dozens of vintage said. “It’s hard to imagine now, but teresses and pornographers; underdogs who are given a instruments, including an alu- they used to make things to last.” chance to display their genuine humanity. minum stand-up bass, a violin Down a narrow staircase, Gior- “Pimps, Prostitutes and Pigs” isn’t only a fantastic with a horn on it, an immense sil- dano lead me to the basement, title for a film series, it’s an apt one, too. ver bass sax, a collapsible drum where his vast library of arrange- “Pimps, Prostitutes and Pigs: Shohei Imamura’s kit, an old Steinway player piano ments, orchestrations and scores Japan” will be showing Mar. 3 through Mar. 29 at and the only straight-baritone sax fills over 100 filing cabinets BAMcinematek (30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland in existence. Ho / Dennis W. stacked tightly together. Place in Fort Greene). Tickets are $10; BAM Cine- The walls are covered with jazz “This is the morgue,” he said. ma Club members, seniors, students and children posters, more old instruments and Indeed, it had the feeling of a hor- are $7. For information call (718) 636-4100 or visit photos of jazz greats like Louis ror-movie set: dimly lit, claustro- www.bam.org. — Kevin Filipski Armstrong, Joe Rushton and Hen- phobic and with dark, murky cor- The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn ry “Red” Allen. And that’s just the Tux and tales: Midwood resident Vince Giordano had to buy the house next door to store all of his ners. The collection is provisionally tip of the iceberg. unique instruments and jazz memorabilia, including 27,000 pieces of sheet music. open to students or the merely cu- Stashed throughout the three- rious, but not without exceptions. story house are 31,000 orchestra- “My competition wants to come MUSIC tions and arrangements, 27,000 pieces of frontier,” Giordano cracked to GO Brooklyn eating, and I’d be upstairs listening to Al over here and Xerox everything, “ Giordano old sheet music and 10,000 silent movie this week. Jolson and King Oliver and Paul Whiteman. said. “I have to protect my turf.” scores. Born in Marine Park and raised on Long The emotion that came out of those old He plans to leave all of his memorabilia to Giordano has been collecting vintage jazz Island, Giordano fell in love with big-band phonographs, the vitality of it, that’s what the Jazz Institute at Rutgers University. Tween spirit materials for over 30 years and he’s running jazz as a kid. turned me on.” Giordano has parlayed his musical talent out of room. Faced with the need for addi- “When I was 5-years-old, my grandmoth- After stints on the violin, banjo and guitar, and spot-on jazz look into several small film Plenty of musicians go unnoticed until they’ve been tional space, he took the only logical step — er let me listen to this stuff on her old Vic- Giordano took up the tuba in the seventh roles, including “Sweet & Lowdown” and around for decades, if they ever get noticed at all. he bought the house next door. trola and I just got inspired. At her house on grade and never looked back. Soon, he was “Cotton Club,” and the Nighthawks recorded The opposite is happening with the Park Slope pre- “Space, as Captain Kirk said, is the final Dahill Road, everyone would be downstairs studying with legendary arranger Bill Chal- vintage jazz songs for the soundtrack to Mar- teens of Care Bears On tin Scorsese’s, “The Aviator.” Fire, who have already It’s partly this film work that has led to a made it into Billboard’s growing interest in old jazz, he said. “It al- 2006 Top Ten Critic’s there is wide ranging and really unique.” lows the music to reach a lot more people. Choice List. The high notes Tea Lounge We’re getting the word out.” That’s pretty impres- 837 Union St. between Sixth and Seventh av- Still, he worries that the music he loves sive for a group that was There are jazz clubs all over for variety, it’s a great place to go.” enues in Park Slope, (718) 789-2762. might be an endangered species. formed in the fourth Brooklyn, but to find the “If we’re not careful, this music will evap- grade at Berkeley Carroll Zebulon “There are a lot of world-class musicians in best of the best, we asked orate like a puddle on a hot day,” he said. Elementary School. 258 Wythe Ave. at North Third Street in Brooklyn who play there every week. It’s re- Steve Dollar, author of Williamsburg, (718) 218-6934. ally entertaining, anything from party music “We’re out in the strong seas and there are The Care Bears, who cite the Sex Pistols and Yo La “Jazz Guide NYC,” for “They have a lot of interesting musicians to, say, barnyard. It’s a kind of funky envi- only so many seats on the lifeboat. We need Tengo as influences, will be bringing their most ener- his favorite spots in the who play there frequently. It’s a great ronment. Not at all a typical jazz club.” to make the lifeboat bigger.” getic post-nap time rock to the Liberty Heights Tap borough. hang out.” Giordano plans to start a non-profit night- Room on Mar. 3. Don’t laugh. This is a big deal. Center for Improvisational Music club soon in New York that will serve as a “They bring a big crowd,” said the Tap Room’s Barbes Issue Project Room 295 Douglass St. between Third and Fourth music school for kids during the day. “If this Steve Deptula. “Everybody sets up a concession stand avenues in Carroll Gardens, (212) 631-5882. 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Av- 400 Carroll St. between Bond and Nevins music is going to survive, we’ve got to get and sells their CDs. These guys had a line that ran for at enue in Park Slope, (718) streets in Carroll Gardens, (718) 330-0313. “It’s run as a jazz school, but they also do the kids interested,” he said. least 25 minutes and I was on line for 15 to buy them 965-9177. “It’s the kind of place that would have been shows on Saturdays. When someone’s As far as his own survival is concerned, myself. That never happens.” “It’s a good place to in the Lower East Side 15 years ago, but no playing in town and doing a bigger venue after 30 years in the business, he has no plans Apparently, the kids are alright. drop in on Wednes- one can pay the rent, so it’s in Brooklyn. It’s a they might go play a show here, too.” to retire. “I’m still excited about playing this Care Bears on Fire play at 2:45 pm Mar. 3 at the days. If you’re looking real fun space, and the stuff they present — Rob M. Errera music. I haven’t burnt out. I’m going to con- Liberty Heights Tap Room (34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook). Free. 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BROOKLYN Neighborhood Faux farm Dining Guide Upscale — but down home Bites — cooking hits Park Slope By Tina Barry None of the fare is particularly light, This week: for The Brooklyn Paper which is fine for appetizers and entrees. BENSONHURST But heavy desserts brought a thud to here is no farm on Flatbush Av- the end of my meal on my first visit (a “ enue,” said the man when I called layered crepe affair in particular tasted Europa Tfor a cab. In a way, he was correct. like it was iced with mud). My second 2007 65th St. at 20th Avenue, (718) 232-7056 Flatbush Farm, an eatery and bar in dinner at Flatbush Farm though, includ- Park Slope, is as much a farm as Dis- (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa), Entrees: $14.00-$24.50. Greenhood / Aaron Owner Anthony Alaimo welcomes you to try ney Land is a cultural center. Sure, it Europa’s house specialty appetizer, the pepperoni has the organic produce and a couple “ripieni” (Italian peppers stuffed with sausage, of tools hanging over the bar. But a broccoli rabe, shitake mushrooms, fresh artichoke farm? No way. Not when the waitstaff hearts, roasted red peppers and mozzarella, in a

fresh tomato and basil sauce). Or for a vegetarian Paper The Brooklyn is this city chic and the interior this option, go for the zucchini fritti, crispy zucchini Shiki Restaurant chefs will grill your quirky. The food is rustic, but farm shoestrings. Entrees include 15 different types of food right in front of you. grub it is not. pastas such as the “pasta con sarde,” bucatini I knew the name was meant to be tossed with anchovies fennel, raisins and pinoli, or second course options like the “agnellino ai ferri” cheeky the moment I entered. The (grilled baby lamb chops with rosemary and garlic your food, but at New Ruan’s, it’s an art form. restaurant section of the property sauce served with polenta). Europa also offers over Don’t be surprised if you find a dainty dragon (there’s also a bar — or “bar(n)” — 30 different types of pizzas. Open daily for dinner. dancing on your plate or delicate bird carvings pecking around your meal. Head chef Bai Ruan is with a separate entrance) is ringed with known for his fruit carvings, and he is equally tal- black wainscoting. The floor is black, Casa Calamari ented in the Chinese culinary arts. His dishes have too, and quirky odds and ends that look 1801 Bath Ave. at 18th Avenue, (718) 234-7060, been leaving his patrons satisfied since 1990, as if they were culled from the home of www.casacalamari.biz, (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) when New Ruan first opened its doors. Among some of his most popular dishes are the roasted an eccentric uncle are arranged artfully Entrees: $8.50–$14.50. Greenhood / Aaron duck over lemon and vegetable sauce, and Since opening its doors to Brooklyn in 1995, Casa over the black bar. shrimp with walnuts served in a creamy white Calamari has been known to “satisfy all its And no farm girl ever looked like the ed delightful finales. sauce. If you can’t settle on one dish, Manager patrons,” manager John Lahara told GO soft-spoken, striking manager Melissa The goat cheese panna cotta has Donald Ruan recommends the “happy family,” a Brooklyn. Owner Rocco Loccisano named three of combination platter of shrimp, scallops, chicken Kallsen, either. That is, unless long evolved from an overly tart pudding bad- his 16 specialty brick oven pizzas after his sons:

and roasted pork, served with Chinese vegetables braids have been traded for bald heads ly matched with a crown of sour cranber- Paper The Brooklyn the “Francesco” pie, for example, is topped with in a brown sauce, and accompanied by soup and shrimp, sauteed arugula and crushed garlic. Or, (Melissa’s scalp is tattooed with a gor- ries. Twice proved to be the charm for dessert for just $15. With the exception of Farm fresh: Flatbush Farm’s bar (inset) whips up drinks like the “Mo’ choose any of 15 toppings to customize your own geous, swirling morning-glory vine). the dessert. Its acidity was mellowed and Thanksgiving, they are open daily until 11 pm, pie. Loccisano’s menu also features pasta dishes Stomy,” a bracing blend of ginger and rum (above). and until midnight on weekends. In July, owner Damon Gorton re- tender raspberries added the necessary like “rigatoni filetto di pomodoro,” in which their vamped the former Bistro Saint Marks, sweetness. Rum and segments of or- rigatoni is topped with a fine tomato sauce made with prosciutto and onion. Then finish your meal Not Just Chicken starting with the ange cut the rich- of the sides added just enough oomph sauteed, then deep-fried, in duck fat. with Rosie Varela’s homemade tiramisu. On 1687 86th St. at 17th Avenue, (718) 259-1111 bar side. Once the ness of a slice of to the mild, beefy taste of the fish. You’ll need several miles on the tread- Tuesdays, Casa Calamari has their “shrimp fest”: (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $5.99- $36.49. kitchen was func- DINING pleasantly bitter Slow roasting deepened the flavor of mill after downing this one, but it’s 30 shrimp — fried or scampi style — are prepared tioning, Gorton chocolate terrine a rich butternut squash soup. Small worth every artery-clogging bite. to order; served over pasta with soup or salad for “Original Tasty Buckets” contain up to 20 chicken Flatbush Farm (76-78 St. Marks Ave. only $15.95. If you prefer lobster, Wednesday is pieces, and family meal deals are available, too. hired chef Eric at Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope) accepts while pistachio chunks of the vegetable, its edges Half a chicken cooked in a cast-iron “Crazy Lobster Night,” when you can get a one On the side, try the fresh buttermilk biscuits, ched- Lind (formerly of MasterCard and Visa. Entrees: $14-$20. nuts added a bit of caramelized and its interior buttery, skillet is crisp-skinned and moist. and one-quarter-pound lobster prepared dar-filled jalapeno poppers, steamed spinach and Lutece, Osteria The restaurant serves dinner daily. Brunch crunch. A spicy, added textural interest. Creamy grits that accompany the bird garlic, or sweet potato fries. Entrees also include is available on weekends from 10:30 am steamed, with marinara sauce or stuffed and del Circo and Ba- warm walnut cake I’d skip the limp spaetzle with mush- needed salt, but spicy collard greens go baked, with soup or salad for $17.95. On week- burgers, wraps, ribs, specialty sandwiches and to 3 pm. Subway: 2 to Bergen Street. For stuffed baked potatoes. For dessert, try the fried yard’s), who cre- more information, call (718) 622-3276 or was lightened rooms in a blah broth, for a couple of a long way to brighten the dish. days, a lunch special is offered, with a choice of visit www.flatbushfarm.com. sandwich, soup and salad plus fountain soda for Twinkie. Open daily for lunch and dinner. ated the dinner with a scoop of the sublimely fresh raw oysters. I have two small complaints about $6.50. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Owner Dominick LaRuffa also has a second loca- menu in Septem- tangy whipped They’re served icy cold and perfect as Flatbush Farm: On a Sunday evening tion at 6622 Avenue U at 66th Street, (718) 629- ber. creme fraiche. is, but a bit of cocktail sauce with just a when the restaurant was busy, the wait Columbus 9000. Lind set the tone for the cooking: There’s a dish on the “Start it” section hint of horseradish didn’t hurt. between the appetizers and the entrees Restaurant hearty, informal fare that references of the menu that defines the casual-yet- After tasting the pappardelle with dragged. I assume that will be resolved Shiki Restaurant Eastern Europe, Italy, the U.K. and sophisticated cuisine here. Take a bite of stringy, flavorless wild hare ragout, I as Browning settles into the kitchen. 6610 18th Ave. at 66th Street, (718) 236-8623, 1863 86th St. at 18th Avenue, (718) 837-1586, (Cash only) Entrees: $2.95-$6.95. even rural America. But last month, the lush, pan-fried chicken livers and surmised that pasta isn’t the chef’s And there are the glasses. I don’t (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8.95–$26.95. Lind moved on, leaving his sous chef, your teeth pass through a crusty, well- forte. He has a way with poultry, care how “down home” a restaurant is, Columbus Restaurant has been an authentic deli At Shiki, which opened in 2000, customers have since it opened in 1987. When you enter, the choices from private rooms to traditional Stephen Browning (also of Bayard’s), salted exterior into a juicy, soufflé-like though, such as his “duck choucroute.” wine gets demoted a notch when it’s aroma of pickles welcomes you and the best thin- Japanese-style tables to Hibachi-style dining. to oversee the kitchen. center. The saline quality is set off by A large leg of the house-smoked game poured into a tumbler. (You can ask for sliced turkey club you have ever tasted will keep While a sculptured rock waterfall babbles in the you coming back for more. The no-frills decor is Browning has nixed a couple of his halves of sweet, silky, slow-roasted sits over tart sauerkraut that serves as a an appropriate glass if you don’t find center of the main dining room and Japanese predecessor’s dishes and tweaked a few onions. A bit of frisee in creamy mustard foil for the lush, fall-off-the-bone meat. this serving style charming.) much improved by having a cheerful, pleasant music plays quietly in the background, customers waitstaff. Columbus specializes in corned beef relax. The most popular experience is Hibachi- ingredients, but the spirit of the food — dressing pierces the liver’s richness. Slices of moist breast with a brittle When the cab driver noticed the and pastrami sandwiches, and offers breakfast style dining. There, the visiting party sits around a and cocktails (such as the “Mo’ Sto- Slices of warm braised tuna belly cloak of skin possess the same deep, huge red florescent Flatbush Farm sign and lunch at low prices. Open daily until 6 pm. large grill and enjoys the entertainment Shiki my,” a bracing mix of ginger juice, gin- were paired with tart pickled onions, dark-meat intensity as the leg. he snickered. “A farm?” he said. chefs offer while preparing chicken, steak, veg- ger ale, dark rum, mint and lime) — re- arugula and slow-cooked navy beans in As succulent as the bird is, it’s near- “Right,” I replied. “And we’re a couple Il Colosseo etables and more. While the grill sizzles, the chefs mains the same. a sprightly dressing. The slight acidity ly upstaged by chunks of potato of ranch hands.” 7704 18th Ave. at 77th Street, (718) 234-3663, chop, toss and saute your entire meal right before (MC, V) Entrees: $7-$20.50. your eyes. Shiki has three chefs so that no cus- tomer is ever left waiting long. Shiki also offers While the aroma emanating from the brick oven fresh sushi and house specials, such as the “fancy tucked in the back corner of Il Colosseo will reel eel” roll, rice topped with a large piece of you in, the selection of brick-oven pizzas will keep “unagi,” eel cooked in savory brown sauce. The you coming back for more. From classic most popular dessert, says head waitress Serena, Margherita, layered with tomato sauce and moz- Over the Hill is the fried ice cream: a choice of green tea, vanil- zarella to the “inferno piccante,” a blend of pep- la, chocolate or red bean ice cream, deep fried in The Hill Diner in Cobble Hill has morning and lunch items. pered tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, oregano, tempura batter and crowned with whipped cream garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this is and a cherry. Open daily for lunch and dinner. closed. In its place is Miriam, a spin-off Another thing that one-ups the origi- heaven for pizza lovers. The “schiacciata” is a of Refael Hasid’s eatery of the same nal Miriam: a full liquor license with favorite among customers. The dough is placed in Tasty Pasta & Pizza name in Park Slope. The new Miriam, sexy cocktails like the “Arak” martini, the brick oven so that it rises like a balloon. It is named for Hasid’s mother, is larger, and, a potent mix of dry vermouth, “arak” (a immediately removed from the oven, cut open in 1709 86th St. at Bay 16th Street, (718) 331- the middle, and filled with slices of fresh tomato, 7100, (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $9.99-$19.99. he told GO Brooklyn, “even more beau- spirit distilled from fermented coconut anchovies, onions, cheese and basil. It is then At Tasty Pasta and Pizza, which opened in May tiful than the first.” In a major makeover, palm sap or a rice and molasses mash) returned to the oven for a few minutes to bake 2001, appetizers include steamed mussels, grilled Hasid installed a mahogany and copper and green olives. and comes out ready to devour. On top of the octopus and cold antipasto (soppresata, fresh plentiful list of brick-oven pizzas, Il Colosseo offers bar lit with exotic Moroccan lamps, set You’d think that with all mom con- mozzarella, olives, roasted peppers, imported in an intricate limestone and wood floor tributed to the restaurant, Hasid would an array of pastas, meat and seafood dishes. provolone and mushrooms). For an entree, try Homemade gelato, ricotta cheesecake and one of the traditional brick-oven pizzas or hero and added shimmering blue and green leave her alone. But, no. “She came all tiramisu keep customers noshing until closing. sandwiches. Or go for the lobster ravioli with pink mosaics. While the setting has changed, the way from Israel to sew curtains and Open daily until 10 pm. cream sauce and baby shrimp, or the creamy clam the Middle Eastern menu — with a twist cushions for the new place,” he said pasta (minced clams sauteed in a medley of — stays the same. fondly. New Ruan’s chopped onions, garlic, fresh basil, parsley, grat- ed cheese, cream and a touch of white wine over “We’re continuing to tell our story,” That’s some mother. 1955 86th St. at 19th Avenue, (718) 266-8888 Hasid said. “There’s just more of it Miriam (229 Court St. between (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $10–$20. your choice of pasta). Owners Vincent and Joseph Geraldi also offer party trays. Open Tuesday now.” Baltic and Warren streets in Cobble Your mother may have told you not to play with through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed From the dinner menu, braised short Hill) accepts American Express, Dis- Mondays. ribs crusted with fennel seeds and panko cover, MasterCard and Visa. Entrees: Find more restaurants at are served with sautéed Brussels sprouts $15-$19. The restaurant serves break- Editor’s note: These are a sampling of restaurants and a raisin noodle kugel. New additions fast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch is

www.BrooklynPaper.com in the neighborhood. The list rotates, and it is not / Daniel Krieger comprehensive. For more restaurants, go to to the menu include the popular “Israeli available on weekends from 10 am to Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American www.brooklynpaper.com on the Web. If your breakfast” (fabulous, chewy pita bread, a 4 pm. Subway: F to Bergen Street. Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover restaurant is not listed and you would like it to be, Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card please contact GO Brooklyn Editor Lisa Curtis via yogurt cheese called “labaneh,” a www.miriamrestaurant.com. For in- e-mail at [email protected]. chopped salad and two eggs prepared as formation call (718) 522-2220.

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MUSIC Don’t fear the Riesling! “BP Presents Antony and the Johnsons” will take place at 8 pm at By Darrin Siegfried the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort f ever there was a misunderstood River by the conquering Romans, Greene). Tickets are $55 to $105. For replacing the native grapes found grow- The new classic information, call (718) 636-4100 or visit grape, it is Riesling. Whenever I get www.brooklynphilharmonic.org. Itogether with winemakers, Chefs ing there. It was able to flourish in cool Composer Nico Muhly’s rising star brightens and Sommeliers, it seems that we climates with a small amount of rainfall which he largely spent scouring the li- always start off with a bottle of Riesling, and early frosts. Riesling remains the brary for musical scores as well as writ- but most of the American public shies most important grape for winemaking an evening with the Brooklyn Philharmonic ing and arranging his own. away from wines made from this vener- in Germany to this day, and so much of Once at college, he enrolled in a able, ancient grape. Let’s take a look German cuisine pairs so beautifully with By Joe Pompeo joint English literature and music cur- Riesling that Germans drink more wine for The Brooklyn Paper riculum at Columbia University and the and try to find out why. Juilliard School, from which he gradu- Like many other Americans, my first per capita than do the French! Riesling ico Muhly is very busy. Whether ated in 2003. In 2004, he received his experiences with Rieslings (pronounced spread west to Alsace, on the French side he’s working on original compo- Masters in Music from Juilliard. REE sling) were anything but noble. of the Rhine, where it, also, is the dom- sitions, traveling abroad to meet “Growing up I was just sort of vora- N College students have always had little inant grape, making a delicious match with his publishers, recording in Ice- ciously grabbing at whatever I could with the regional dishes, such as Char- land, or doing film score mock-ups for find [related to composition] ,” he said. money to spend on drink, so inexpen- Philip Glass, the young composer al- “So when I finally got to school, I real- sive, simple, sweet German Rieslings like croute Garnie and Quenelles of Pike. ways seems to have his hand in more ized my musical education up to that Zellerschwarzenkatz, Blue Nun, Black “Serious” German Rieslings, often the dry ones, usually have labels that are than one project at a time. point had been pretty odd. I was des- Tower and Liebfraumilch were what we “If you’re not teaching or getting a perate for structure and I really wanted difficult to understand. You really have bought. They were enjoyable in that they Ph. D, you have to keep busy some- my ass kicked. I was kind of lost at sea to know a lot about German wines to contained alcohol, seemed more sophis- how,” he said by phone from London before that.” decipher the labels, and the informa- last week, one night before England’s Now, Muhly finds himself a part of a ticated than offering your date a beer, tion, while plentiful, can often confuse Opera North was to perform one of his community of musicians, his age and and they were fine for a young, inexperi- novices. The old Gothic typefaces used collaborations with chamber pop sensa- younger, who have classical back- enced palate. We drank them and we tion Antony and the Johnsons. “This is grounds, but whose interests and tastes in printing them didn’t help much, enjoyed them, and I make no excuses for very much the life I’d like to be living.” when it comes to composition are either. Tradition ruled the day and, At 26, less than three years out of wide-reaching. It reflects an intersec- that. I am very glad, though, that most happily, that day is passing. Willie graduate school, Muhly has already tion between contemporary pop and of the Rieslings made are quite unlike Gluckstern, one of my favorite im- racked up some lofty accomplishments. classical music that, for Muhly, is not those of my youth. Aside from working extensively with two worlds colliding but a sign of indi- porters, uses his own eye-catching labels Antony and Philip Glass, he’s com- viduals writing music that’s true to their Most people have a sweet tooth. We and, on the back labels, tells us the level posed for and recorded with Bjork, own experiences. are born with a taste for sweetness, and of residual sugar and of acidity. Talk played or conducted at venues from “Our generation of composers does- eating foods when they were ripe (and about truth in labeling! Some day Carnegie Hall to the Arnhem Mode Bi- n’t see a distinction between the music sweet) was necessary for our early ances- everyone may follow Willie’s common ennale in Holland and had his ensemble we listen to; between classical and tor’s survival. We Americans have a works performed worldwide; not to something traditionally popular, even sense lead. mention orchestrating blockbuster hit though we don’t like those terms,” notorious appetite for sweets, but seem Wine lovers should know that “The Manchurian Candidate” for com- composer Judd Greenstein, a friend of to hate the idea of our wine having even Riesling is the most versatile of all poser Rachel Portman. Muhly’s, said this week. Adding of the slightest trace of sugar. (This natu- grapes, capable of making the driest, Now he joins the Brooklyn Philhar- Muhly, “I think Nico’s music is really ral sugar, from the grape, is left over monic for the second concert in its new special because he manages to integrate most delicate of wines, the richest, most “BP Presents” series, in which Antony the wide variety of music that he appre- from the fermentation process and is dense, sweet-as-honey dessert wines, and the Johnsons and the Philharmonic, ciates, from ancient music to contem- called residual sugar.) We drink soft and almost anything in between, either with Music Director Michael Christie, porary music to all kinds of rock music drinks with the equivalent of twelve still or sparkling. I believe that Rieslings will perform their recent collaborations and other non-classical styles, into a spoonfuls of sugar per can, but run are perhaps the most food-friendly with Muhly. voice that is really personal and unique. from a touch of natural sweetness in The new songs are “not like your He actually synthesizes all of his listen- wines, in that they compliment so typical jeans and t-shirt ensemble — ing experience into something that our wine, and we miss out on so much. many foods, and they do not compete you know how it works and how it re- sounds unlike anything else.” Think about it: have you enjoyed a soda with their flavors. Rieslings, surprising- lates to the body,” Muhly said. “Rather, In the meantime, you might find Maintaining composer: Nico Muhly, only 26, has already worked with with a slice of pizza, or a shake with a ly, are also a perfect match with many they’re more like costumes: there’s a among the many things on Muhly’s ex- burger? Lots more sugar there than in dishes that we usually associate with red sense of something subtle and also everyone from Phillip Glass to Bjork. tensive “To Do” list one of the more something spectacular.” enjoyable, yet equally vital tasks asso- almost any Riesling. The slightly sweet wines! Delicious and refreshing, low in “BP Presents” showcases less-con- ern, according to Adam Teeter, Muhly was a long one. Born in Ver- ciated with being a young composer: “off-dry” Rieslings go very well with alcohol, an occasional touch of sweet- ventional performances than the Phil- spokesman for the Philharmonic. mont in 1981 and raised in Providence, networking. food, and once you give them a try I ness, an aromatic fruitiness paired with harmonic’s traditional concert fare. The “Working with Nico was Antony’s R.I., it wasn’t until the age of 13 that he “To me, one of the big things about think you’ll agree. crisp acidity: who could ask for more in debut performance in the series, for ex- idea,” said Teeter. “We’re thrilled that it started playing piano, which as far as living and studying in New York is that Riesling was brought up the Rhine a wine? ample, featured contemporary female happened. Nico is one of the next great young composers go, he explained, is a you learn how to talk to people; having vocalists including Joan Osborne and composers. He is so well regarded in pretty late start. a social life, doing the diplomatic extra- Laurie Anderson. A concert with Muh- New York, and it’s thrilling to say that He admits he was “kind of lousy” at musical things,” he said. “Living by ly and Antony offers a similarly eclec- [he’s involved].” first, but his interest in composition ac- your own hand in music, it’s important tic blend of the classical and the mod- Of course, the road to acclaim for celerated throughout his teenage years, to just kind of be around.” 211 Fifth Avenue (bet. Union & President) PARK SLOPE Open: Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm, Sun, 12-8pm Sound travels www.redwhiteandbubbly.com • 636-9463 How do you get from Argentina to tured at left) told GO Brooklyn. “With Austria via Brooklyn? On Mar. 10 at the massive surge in interest in Osval- the Brooklyn Academy of Music, you do, we thought putting these two can take a “Bridge.” works together would make a good “Bridge to the Beyond,” the musical picture of him.” Brooklyn Philharmonic’s Christie said he was second program of its loved the idea of pairing 2007 season, explores the Golijov works with mysticism in music the Mahler symphony Galleries in DUMBO through works by — the first of nine two composers: Aus- completed sym- Space Available Caroline Thebaud 718.222.2505 • Louise Ehrmann 718.222.2506 trian Gustav Mahler phonies, all running Two Trees www.dumbo-newyork.com and Argentine Os- between 50 and 90 valdo Golijov, featur- minutes and express- 111 Front Street ing a solo by clar- ing Mahler’s belief inetist David Krakauer that each symphony 5+5 Gallery | Brooklyn Arts Council | Henry Gregg Gallery | (inset). should “contain the s.e.e.dgallery | Safe-T-Gallery | Wessel + O’Conner Fine Art | The concert will begin world.” And if you’re inter- Underbridge Pictures | Nelson Hancock Gallery | Gloria Kennedy with two works by Golijov, clas- ested in a trip around the globe sical music’s current “it boy” (he’ll be without leaving your seat, it will ap- Gallery | GALLERY twenty-four | Sankaranka Gallery | Art Core NYC Mostly Mozart’s first composer-in-res- peal to you as well. 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Front Street Pizza (80 Front St. at Washington mously by a Brooklyn mom, chroni- “Cucina was the first Street in DUMBO) for the Buffalo Chicken slice. cles the life of the writer, her twelve- [Brooklyn] restaurant, besides Yes, it sounds crazy, but believe it or not, this blue-cheese-dressing, Postpartum expression hits Brooklyn blogs year-old daughter who has Asperger’s the River Cafe, to be reviewed hot sauce and chicken slice works. (718) 875-3700. Syndrome and ADHD and her son by the New York Times,” said Pino’s La Forchetta (181 Seventh Ave. between First and Second By Louise Crawford who has central auditory processing Ayoub. “And the River Cafe streets in Park Slope) for the fresh mozzarella slice. Because it’s such The Brooklyn Paper difficulties and, like his sister, distrac- was never really considered a a neighborhood favorite, you’re almost always guaranteed a fresh tion and focus issues. Special Focus Brooklyn restaurant anyway.” pie. (718) 965-4020. aving a kid changes every- takes the reader on a journey through Cucina was awarded two House of Pizza and Calzone (132 Union St. between Columbia thing. Sure, people have been the maze of special education and stars by Brian Miller, then the and Hicks streets in Carroll Gardens) for the calzone, silly. There’s H doing it for eons, but when it medication, as well as the ups and Times food critic, a huge feat simply no better calzone in the borough. The secret is the deep- happens to you, it’s like it’s happen- downs of family life with special for an other-borough restaurant frying. (718) 624-9107. ing for the very first time. needs children. at the time. Totonno’s (1524 Neptune Ave. between W. 15th and W. 16th And when it happens to you — “As with most kids with special In 2002, however, Ayoub de- streets in Coney Island) for the coal-oven pies. Some would call it and you live in Brooklyn — every- needs, my child’s constellation of cided that 18-hour days in the gourmet, but this is what every neighborhood pizzeria was like 70 body needs to hear about it. idiosyncrasies fall sloppily inside and kitchen were no longer for him. years ago: fresh mozzarella, a magically charred crust, a real sauce. While most new parents are con- outside of all the boxes of possible di- “I got to feel like I was miss- Perfection. (718) 372-8606. tent to capture every moment of ju- agnoses,” she wrote. ing some things,” he said. “My Nino’s (531 Henry St. at Union Street in Cobble Hill) for the regu- nior’s life on film or video, in And it’s not just moms turning to family and my kids to name a lar slice. Don’t believe us, believe the cops from the 76th Precinct Brooklyn, there are almost as many their keyboard for a little relief. few.” around the corner. (718) 834-0863. writers as there are Bugaboos — but The Blog Fathers, a group site of He sold his restaurants and book contracts don’t grow on trees, some of the best dad bloggers around, decided to narrow his focus to Papa’s (8312 Fifth Ave. in Bay Ridge) for the margherita slice. The so many moms are discussing their including Laid Off Dad, Adventure one dish: pizza. best margherita slice in town resides here, made with great-tasting children, marriages and lives on Dad, Because I’m Your Father and “Trying to create a restaurant fresh plum tomatoes, basil, olive oil, mozzarella and Papa’s own spe- their own blogs. Mr. Nice Guy, provides a compelling, cial spices. So delicious, your taste buds will melt with the cheese. with just one product is very (718) 630-5593. With hundreds of mommy Web funny and uncensored look into life as difficult,” said Ayoub. “I’m logs in Brooklyn alone, you have to a modern dad. classically trained in French wonder how healthy it is for parents Brooklyn’s Mr. Nice Guy has been and Italian, I do sushi — I had to tell-all on the Internet. How will it blogging since he found out that his to do something that was wor- burg because he saw a niche that town Brooklyn. be for the kids when they discover wife was having morning sickness thy of my reputation.” needed to be filled. That sound you just heard is the that mom’s been sharing their secrets and, even though now his daughter is The following year, Ayoub “My demographic was here: a neighborhood’s collective stomach with the world? nearly three, he’s still going. His fun- took a lease on the old L Cafe young hip crowd with a few bucks grumbling in anticipation. Then again, given that we live in a ny, snarky posts cover everything from space and opened Fornino. He in their pockets,” said Ayoub. Additionally, he runs a company media-driven world, they probably kiddie bathroom habits to caregivers, purposefully chose Williams- “There were restaurants around called Student Food, which oper- won’t care. the Brooklyn Target and beyond. here that were packed and there ates the dining facilities for Xaver- “That’s where we are right now With interest in blogging, and the was no pizzeria.” ian High School in Bay Ridge, with everything,” observed Judy popularity of “mom lit” books, on the The formula was a success. From where he was a student. They pro- Antell, an editor at Brooklyn rise, Families First, a parent-run, non- Roxanna Velandria Remember the herbs grown near the back of the vide the school’s 1,500 students Parent. “The whole celebrity profit organization in Carroll Gardens restaurant to the hand-blown glass with meals, including lots of grilled culture we have now, where has started offering a class called the most above the brick oven, everything chicken, sushi and, yes, pizza. you know everything about “Memoirs for Moms.” Teaching local about Fornino is obviously everyone, has moved on to ladies how to start writing their own important high quality. The pies in- parents.” stories of motherhood, instructor thing in clude a classic margherita; a DINING Mary MacRae Warren WEB Mary Harmon, helps mothers reach $50 pie with black truffles; is a single mother who more deeply into “the day-to-day joys Fornino (187 Bedford Ave. between “Mrs. Cleavage’s Diary” can be LOCATION Real Estate and the “Al Roker,” named North Sixth and North Seventh streets in lives with her 9-year-old son found at www.nymetroparents.com. and emotional turning points of moth- for the weatherman who Williamsburg) is open Sunday through in a cluttered East New York apart- out what it means to be a parent.” “The Shiksa From Manila” can erhood,” according to the course de- • • • first ordered it, piled with Thursday from noon until 11 pm and on Fri- ment from which she has run the blog, Warren, a tall, busty blonde with a be found at www.shiksafrommanila. scription. day and Saturday from noon until midnight. blogspot.com. Check here for fontina cheese, carmelized For information, call (718) 384-6004. “Mrs. Cleavage’s Diary,” since Janu- penchant for colorful clothes and Harmon’s writing exercises are de- onions, sopressata, roasted ary. A self-described smarty-pants, the bright red lipstick, grew up in North “Special Focus” can be found at signed to stimulate self-discovery, featured listings red peppers and rosemary. saucy and opinionated former Park Carolina with a mother who stayed at www.specialfocusblog.blogspot.com. helping students create a “meaning- “The Blog Fathers” can be Licensed Adam Kuban, founder and edi- “It’s not your typical high Sloper Warren uses the blog as a cre- home. “She was an artist and a really found at www.theblogfathers.com. ful” snapshot of motherhood. tor of the popular pizza blog Slice- school cafeteria food,” said school ative outlet, as well as a way to deal creative person, but she was stifled by “Memoirs for Moms” is held at While meaningful sounds nice, Real Estate NY, told GO Brooklyn, “The rea- President Salvatore Ferrera, who with the highs and lows of parenting. her kids.” at Family First Brooklyn (250 Baltic it’s clear that plenty of moms are son I really like Fornino is that added that he’s a fan of the Like many bloggers, Warren likes Still, she managed to be quite a St. between Clinton and Court finding their own meaning in blow- Broker streets in Cobble Hill). For informa-

LOCATION [Ayoub] goes the extra mile with margherita pizza. “Whether it’s to live her life out loud. “My family multi-tasker. “She gardened, she tion call (718) 237-1862. ing off steam for a community of Buying the cheese and herbs. He’s really pasta or a Chinese dish, many of was always appalled at how open I cooked, she painted, she made cup- concurring readers. Selling putting a lot of effort and love into his creations are really very appe- was about everything,” said Warren. cakes,” Warren recalled. “It was like I Though sometimes it seems that Renting making the pizza.” tizing and very healthy.” “My parents argued all the time and I had June Cleaver to live up to, which good, the bad and the ugly. There are the blogging can go too far. As Mrs. Late last year, Cronkite opened Indeed, whether he’s firing pies was the blabbermouth who told the is a high standard to meet as a parent.” some nice moments with my son and Cleavage wrote on a recent post: “I 184 DeKalb Ave. on the Lower East Side’s Norfolk for hungry hipsters or taking on the whole neighborhood.” After her divorce in 2005, Warren some really crappy ones, too.” took the kids ice skating one after- (bet. Carlton & Street, bringing Ayoub’s pizza to Herculean task of feeding over a She still loves to have an audience. started her blog as a way to kick and Another Brooklyn blogger, Sophia noon and filled page after page of my Cumberland) Manhattan for the first time. He thousand teenagers, Ayoub’s always And telling stories is a way to get in scream about her life as a sole bread- Romero, is the author of the critically journal with my cramped scrawl. hasn’t abandoned Brooklyn, how- got high quality and tremendous touch with how she is feeling. winner and parent — a far cry from acclaimed novel, “Always Hiding,” The children were blessedly occu- (718) 222-1199 ever, and is hoping to open more taste on his mind. “[The pizzas] are “In a way, the blog is a homage to the model she grew up with. about a family of illegal immigrants pied, and I was also.”

LOCATION LOCATION www.3location3.com restaurants soon. Right now, he like my children,” he said. “I love my mom,” Warren said this week over “I don’t pretend to be super mom- from the Philippines. On her blog, She blogged about how she keeps has his sights on a spot in Down- them all.” coffee in Park Slope. “It’s a way to sort my,” she said. “I let it all hang out: the “the Shiksa From Manila,” Romero a journal? If that isn’t meta, what is? Chabad of Brownstone Brooklyn wishes you all a very Happy Purim

For all your Purim happenings (Megillah readings, Purim parties)… Chabad of Park Slope — www.ChabadParkSlope.com Chabad of Prospect Heights — www.ChabadProspectHeights.com Remember to observe the 4 Mitzvahs of Purim: 1. Hear the Megilla. 2. Give charity to 2 people or organizations. 3. Eat a festive meal. 4. Send ready to eat foods to another person. For information or assistance in fulfilling the above in the Brownstone Brooklyn area, contact Rabbi Shimon Hecht, (718) 965-9836, or email [email protected]

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National Restaurant Hafla Purim Party,” 9 pm, FREE; Mar. 9: Kaiku, and the Vjola Contraband, 8 pm, $10 sug- adults, $15 students and seniors. FREE; Fridays: Eric Nicholas, 9 pm, FREE. Mar. 9: “Bikes in the Kitchen” Dance Party 6: The Tiptons, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $5 suggest- 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton 10 pm, FREE; Mar. 10: ASEFA, 10 pm, FREE. gested donation, Ballin’ the Jack, 10 pm, $10 with Team Robespierre, JuiceBoXXX, Naked Second Street in Brighton Beach, (718) suggested donation; Mar. 9: The Two Man ed donation; Mar. 7: Fat Little Bastard, 9 pm, See NIGHTLIFE on page Boys Makin’ Noise, and live DJs, 8 pm, $6. Cafe Steinhof 646-1225, www.come2national.com. Night of the Cookers Gentlemen Band (CD release party for Great 427 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street in Park Slope, Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Calamities), 8 pm, $10 suggested donation, (718) 369-7776, www.cafesteinhof.com. show, 9 pm, FREE (with $65 prix-fixe dinner); Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. GREENWOOD HEIGHTS Luminescent Orchestrii, 10 pm, $10 suggest- Mar. 7: The Useless Bastards, 10:30 pm, Fridays: Live Russian music and dance show, Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Thursdays: ed donation; Mar. 10: Andy Statman, 8 pm, FREE. 9 pm, FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner); Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 10 Kitchen Bar $10, One Ring Zero, 10 pm, $10 suggested TALK TO US… Sundays: Live Russian music and dance show, pm, FREE. 687 Sixth Ave. at 20th Street in Park Slope, donation. Cattyshack To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include 7 pm, FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner). 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Magnetic Field 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in 245 23rd St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Wednesdays: Live Brazilian and Latin jazz, 7 days: Trivia Night, 7 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: The listings are correct as of press time. Contact the venue before you go to confirm 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, www.europa- (718) 499-1505. pm, FREE; Mar. 7: Guitar duet with Francois Karaoke with Sherry Vine, 9 pm, FREE ($2 event details. Brooklyn Heights, (718) 834-0069, club.com. Saturdays: DJ Kirt, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Wiss & Kahil Ferrara, 7 pm, FREE. after 10 pm), Oink Boys Party (ladies wel-

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Chabad117 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 of B’klyn Heights wishes you a Happy Purim THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY • MARCH 3-4 Remember to observe these 4 mitzvahs 1. HEAR the Megilla reading once Saturday evening and once on Sunday 2. GIVE charity to 2 poor people or charitable organizations 3. EAT Purim feast and celebrate! 4. SEND 2 ready-to-eat foods to at least 1 friend or neighbor

If you are homebound and would like to hear the Megilla read, contact Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin Homebound? at (718) 596-4840 ext 11, HeightsChabad.com Jewish college students to celebrate Purim contact Rabbi Simcha Weinstein (718) 596-4840 ext 15 • RabbiSimcha.com An Exceptional meal. 14 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM March 3, 2007

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Fulton Ferry Landing, iors. 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 SLEEP TIGHT: Families First offers and select cold cuts. $45. 6:30 Old Fulton Street at the East Lafayette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. a talk to help parents get their pm. 966 Park Pl. (718) 859-0229. River. (718) 624-2083. babies to sleep through the PARENTS TO BE: The author of BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music night. $20. 4 pm to 5 pm. 250 “City Baby Brooklyn,” speaks at presents The Brooklyn Philhar- SUN, MARCH 11 Baltic St. Reservations necessary. Families First. $25, $40 per cou- (718) 237-1862. monic in “Bridge to the Be- ple. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 250 Baltic yond,” a concert of mysticism Set Your Clocks One Hour Ahead LECTURE: Salt Marsh Nature Cen- St. (718) 237-1862. and spiritual themes. $20 to OUTDOORS AND TOURS ter offers a talk on wild parrots POWERUP! COMPETITION: Brook- $60. 8 pm. Howard Gilman of Brooklyn. All ages welcome. 7 lyn Public Library’s (BPL) Business Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave. WILD TOUR: Naturalist and author pm. 3302 Ave. U. Call 311 for Library hosts its fourth annual Also, 651 Arts presents “Fa- Wildman Steve Brill leads a hunt info. Free. PowerUP! business plan competi- gaala,” with Jant-Bi Company, for wild carrots in Marine Park. UNCOVERING CHASSIDISM: A tion for Brooklyn entrepreneurs choreographed by Senegali $12, $6 kids. 11:45 am. Avenue U 10-week series on Chassidism with cash prizes totaling $25,000. Knock out: International Street Cannibals put on “Strike!” a Germaine Acogny. $20 to $55. and Burnett Street. Call for reser- continues at Congregation B’nai The first place winner will receive musical boxing extravaganza at Gleason’s Gym on Mar. 3. 8 pm. Harvey Theater, 651 vations. (914) 835-2153. Avraham of Brooklyn Heights. $15,000, with two runners-up Fulton St. (718) 636-4100. PERFORMANCE Led by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin. 8 each receiving $5,000. Power- GALLERY PLAYERS: presents pm. 117 Remsen St. (718) 596- UP! provides introduction to free cert of works by Schubert, FOLK FEET: Brooklyn Arts Council THURS, MARCH 8 Schumann and Brahms. $35. “Violet,” a musical set during presents its fourth annual dance 4840 ext 18. Open to all. Free. resources, including a staff of the civil rights movement. $18, TASTING MENU: Jolie Restaurant expert Business Librarians, avail- 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, showcase. 2 pm to 5 pm. Walt WORKSHOP: CAMBA Small Busi- Old Fulton Street at the East $14 children and seniors. 8 pm. Whitman Theater at Brooklyn features a $25 four-course able at BPL’s Business Library. ness Services offers a talk “Intro 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101. menu. Call for info. 320 Atlantic Orientation meeting at 8:30 am. River. (718) 624-2083. College, one block from the inter- to Home-Based Daycare.” 10 BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music WOMEN’S FEST: Brooklyn Arts section of Flatbush and Nostrand Ave. (718) 488-0777. Application due April 13. 280 am to 1 pm. 884 Flatbush Ave. Exchange presents its annual Cadman Plaza West. (718) 623- presents The Brooklyn Philhar- avenues. (718) 625-0080. Free. Marco Polo (718) 282-2500. Free. monic and Antony and the John- women’s new dance and per- SHAKESPEARE: “Ruff Love or 7000. Free. PURIM PERFORMANCE: Brooklyn formance festival. $15, $10 mem- RISTORANTE TUES, MARCH 6 SINGLE PARENTS: Sheepshead sons. $25 to $105. 8 pm. Howard What You Will.” 2 pm and 7 College presents the National Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafa- bers, $8 low-income. 8 pm. 421 pm. See Sat., March 10. Parents Without Partners hosts a Yiddish Theater’s Folksbiene in Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. Pioneer of the fine restaurant movement in Brooklyn JAZZ: Long Island University pres- yette Ave. (718) 636-4100. OPERA: “La Boheme.” 3 pm. See get- together. 8 pm. Perry’s “Purim in Khelm.” 2 pm. Whit- SHAKESPEARE: Kings County ents a performance by jazz Restaurant, Nostrand Avenue GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Jan Smith Sat., March 10. pianist Vijay Iyer and alto saxo- man Theater, Brooklyn College, and Jeff Vogelgesang performs Shakespeare Co. presents “Ruff and Avenue U. Reservations one block from the intersection Love or What You Will,” a gen- GALLERY PLAYERS: “Violet.” 3 345 Court Street (at Union Street) 718-852-5015 phonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. necessary. (718) 790-6040. acoustic roots music. $10, $6 pm. See Sat., March 10. 4 pm. Kumble Theater, Flatbush of Flatbush and Nostrand kids. 8 pm. Brooklyn Society for der-friendly adaptation of “The Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Free Valet Parking • HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP: Pratt avenues. (718) 951-4500. Free. Taming of the Shrew.” $18, $10 BARGEMUSIC: Classical music con- Avenue Extension and DeKalb Area Community Council offers Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park cert. 4 pm. See Sat, March 10. Visit our website www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com Avenue. (718) 488-1668. Free. BAMCINEMATEK: presents the West. (718) 768-2972. students and seniors. 8 pm. a workshop for first time home- South Oxford Space, 138 S. WINE TASTING: Join Keith Beavers, series “Pimps Prostitutes and WOMEN’S FEST: at Brooklyn Arts buyers. Call for time and loca- Pigs: Shohei Imamura’s Japan.” Oxford St. (718) 398-0546. CHILDREN tion. (718) 783-3549, ext. 10. Exchange. 8 pm. See Sat., FILM FEST: Brooklyn Academy of Today: “Vengeance is Mine” March 10. BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the (1979). $10, $7 children and sen- Performing Arts presents Music presents its Kids Film SHAKESPEARE: “Ruff Love or iors. 4 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:40 pm. Grammy award-winning band Festival. See Sat., March 10. WEDS, MARCH 7 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. What You Will.” 8 pm. See Sat., March 10. Ladysmith Black Mambazo. $20 OTHER JAZZ CLINIC: Long Island Univer- to $35. 8 pm. Whitman Theater ARCHITECTURE TALK: Historian sity presents Dr. Michael Rossi, at Brooklyn College, one block FLEA MARKET: at Sunset Park Barry Lewis offers a talk “Brook- woodwind specialist and Asso- from the intersection of Flat- Community Church. 10 am to 3 lyn: America’s Finest Victorian ciate Professor in the South SAT, MARCH 10 bush and Nostrand avenues. pm. 5324 Fourth Ave. (718) City.” 4 pm. Reception follows. African College of Music at the (718) 951-4500. 439-6944. New York City College of Tech- University of Cape Town. 4 pm OUTDOORS AND TOURS INSIDE STORY: Union Temple nology’s (City Tech) Atrium BAM CAFE: As part of the Jewish to 6 pm. Humanities Building, MORNING BIRDING: Salt Marsh Heritage Series, Asefa performs hosts a talk about the Absolut Amphitheater, 300 Jay St. (718) DeKalb Avenue and Fulton Nature Center hosts a walk advertising campaign, present- 260-5979. Free. North African and Sephardic Street. (718) 488-1668. Free. around its Nature Trail. Learn music. 10 pm. No minimum, no ed by Richard Lewis, the cam- CAREGIVER EVENING: CNR cele- RECEPTION: Brooklyn Historical about the birds of the salt cover. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) paign’s creator and author of brates caregivers with an evening Society presents “Landmark and marsh and see some of the win- 626-4100. “Absolute Book and Absolute program. Speakers from Brook- Legacy: Brooklyn Heights and the ter migrants. 8 am. 3302 Ave. Sequel.” 10 am. 17 Eastern lyn Alzheimer’s Disease Assis- Present Movement in America.” U. Call 311 for info. Free. CHILDREN Pkwy. (718) 638-7600. Free. tance Center, Beth Abraham 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 128 Pierre- ICE SKATING: Last weekend for FILM FEST: Brooklyn Academy of PESACH UNIVERSITY: Park Slope Adult Day Health Care Program. pont St. (718) 411-2222. Free. skating at Wollman Rink. $5, $3 Music presents its ninth annual Jewish Center offers a refresher More. Topics include relaxation BARGEMUSIC: Classical music con- seniors and children. $5.50 BAM Kids Film Festival. More class in Passover 101. $15, $10 techniques and preparing for cert of works by Mozart, Schu- skate rental. 10 am to 1 pm; 2 than 41 short and feature-length members, $5 seniors and stu- long term care. 5:30 pm. 596 mann, Debussy and Rachman- pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 10 pm. children’s films from 20 coun- dents. 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Corner Prospect Pl. (718) 362-1444. Free. inov. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Prospect Park, access through tries. Ages 2 to 13 welcome. $7 of Eighth Avenue and 14th EMERGING JEWISH WRITERS: As Landing, Old Fulton Street at the Parkside/ Ocean avenues per screening for kids 13 and Street. 9718) 768-1453. part of the Jewish Heritage the East River. (718) 624-2083. entrance or the Lincoln Road/ under and seniors; $10 for adults. CAFE STEINHOF: presents the series, Brooklyn Academy of SHAKESPEARE: Kings County Ocean Avenue entrance. (718) For complete program info, visit movie: “Raging Bull” (1980). Music presents readings and a Shakespeare Co. presents “Ruff 287-5252. www.bam.org. (718) 777-FILM. 10:30 pm. 422 Seventh Ave. panel of celebrated Jewish Love or What You Will,” a gen- TALES FROM THE CRYPT: The (718) 369-7776. Free. authors featuring Shalom Aus- der-friendly adaptation of “The Urban Park Rangers host a tour OTHER MEET THE ARTIST: Clinton Hill Art lander, Jennifer Gilmore, Aaron Taming of the Shrew.” $18, $10 of the thousands of revolution- PANEL DISCUSSION: Danny Sim- Gallery presents abstract expres- Hamburger and Rachel Kadish. students and seniors. 8 pm. ary war prisons entombed in mons Corridor Gallery presents sionist painter Mary Chang. 2 Moderator: Alana Newhouse. South Oxford Space, 138 S. Fort Greene Park. 1 pm. Meet the curators and exhibiting artist pm to 4 pm. 154a Vanderbilt $10. 7 pm. BAM Cafe, 30 Lafa- Oxford St. (718) 398-0546. at Fort Greene Visitor Center, Xenobia Bailey in a discussion Ave. Reservations necessary. yette Ave. (718) 636-4100. near the Myrtle Avenue and about the works on display. 4 (718) 852-0227. Free. HEALING ARTS: Salt Marsh Nature Washington Park entrance. Call pm to 5 pm. 334 Grand Ave. BAMCINEMATEK: presents the Center presents energy healer FRI, MARCH 9 311 for info. Free. (718) 230-5002. Free. series “Pimps Prostitutes and Richard Eisenberg. Learn about OWL’S HEAD PARK: Join the CURATOR’S TALK: Kentler Inter- Pigs: Shohei Imamura’s Japan.” energy healing, Reiki, acupressure CREATIVITY OF NATURE: Salt Urban Park Rangers on a walk- national Drawing Space presents Today: “The Insect Woman” and other healing energies. 7 pm. Marsh Nature Center hosts ing tour and learn park’s history. an examination of feminist art (1963). $10, $7 children and sen- 3302 Ave. U. Call 311 for info. Free. “Creative Interpretation of Nat- 1 pm. Meet at Park House, today through the work of inter- iors. 6:50 pm and 9:30 pm. 30 LECTURE: “Speaking Across Differ- ural Objects.” Learn to meditate Colonial Road and 68th Street. national, emerging women artists. Lafayette Ave. (718) 777-FILM. ences,” hosted by The Dialogue on a natural object and then Call 311 for info. Free. Project. 6:30 pm. The School for express your interpretation WALKING TOUR: Brooklyn His- International Studies, 284 Baltic through art. 1 pm. 3302 Ave. U. torical Society hosts a tour St. (718) 768-2175. Free. Call 311 for info. Free. around Brooklyn Heights. Fran- MEETING: of Society of Old Brook- BAMCINEMATEK: presents the cis Morrone leads. $10, free for LIST YOUR EVENT… lynites. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. series “Pimps Prostitutes and members. 2 pm to 4 pm. 128 Supreme Court Building, Court Pigs: Shohei Imamura’s Japan.” Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111. To list your event in Nine Days In Brooklyn, please give us two weeks notice and Montague streets. (212) Today: “Pigs and Battleships” or more. Send your listing by e-mail: [email protected]; by mail: 542-3344. Free. (1961). $10, $7 children and sen- PERFORMANCE GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, 55 Washington St., Suite 624, Brooklyn, TASTING MENU: Jolie Restaurant iors. 2 pm, 4 pm, 6:50 pm and VAUDEVILLE FOR FAMILIES: NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a offers oysters at $1 a piece. Call 9:15m. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) Variety show at Neighborhood space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. for info. 320 Atlantic Ave. (718) 777-FILM. Playspace. $5. 3 pm. Christ 488-0777. BARGEMUSIC: Classical music con- Church, Clinton and Kane streets.

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The Brooklyn Paper attorney who specializes in con- The Doctoroff memo is seen tiffs to seek the legal search war- When Fifth Avenue in Manhattan was made one-way A U.S. judge says federal demnation law. by many Atlantic Yards oppo- rant, called “discovery,” that al- in 1966, travel time decreased by 37 percent, despite a courts should toss out a lawsuit Rikon’s firm represented ten- nents as the “smoking gun” that lows them to dig through e-mails 19-percent increase in volume, according to a 1992 ants and owners who lost proper- shows that the state illegally fa- and other correspondence be- by property owners and tenants study by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. ty to Ratner’s first Brooklyn proj- vored the developer. tween defendants in the case. At the same time, accident rates on neighboring facing eviction for Bruce Rat- ect, Metrotech, as well as to the Other claims outline alleged The importance of this license ner’s 16-skycraper-and-arena Madison Avenue declined by 44 percent and by 32 developer’s New York Times shortcomings in last year’s state- to dig has been clear since Gold- percent on Fifth Avenue. mini-city — a blow to oppo- Building in Times Square. mandated sequence of public hear- stein’s lawyer Matthew Brincker- Then again, converting Seventh Avenue would buck nents that legal experts said The lawyer said that state con- ings and reviews of the project. hoff asked, in early December, a nationwide trend. Since the early 1990s, hundreds of could mark the beginning of the demnation law would have to Mayor Bloomberg; Doctoroff; that the courts expedite access to cities nationwide have converted existing one-way end of the legal challenge to the change before constitutional chal- Ratner; the developer’s execu- the potentially powerful commu- streets into two-way streets to improve commerce $4-billion project. lenges, like that of the Atlantic tives; state development officials nications. through their downtowns, according to USA Today. Brooklyn federal court magis- Yards opponents, will have a fair who shepherded the project When he asked the court to Lead plaintiff Daniel Goldstein, the lone resident of an apartment The goal of the cities was “taming the automobile,” trate Robert Levy wrote last Fri- shake. through the approval process; and expedite his access to the poten- building that is slated to be torn down to make room for a new the newspaper said. day that the case should be sent to The suit, filed last year by 12 res- even Ratner’s college buddy, for- tially powerful candid correspon- Nets arena, is seen here in a painting that was pulled from a recent “The city [is] more important than the road that state court because “eminent do- idents and the owner of Freddy’s mer Gov. Pataki, are all named in dence, one lawyer for the Empire anti-Atlantic Yards exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library. runs through it,” said former Milwaukee mayor John main is traditionally a matter of Bar, charges that Ratner (left) and the suit. State Development Corporation Norquist, who now heads the Congress for the New local concern.” his partners in government broke Rikon and other legal experts slammed the case as a “fishing Urbanism. That’s a huge setback to the the law when they seized private said state judges ruling on emi- expedition.” Other legal experts intent is a hard thing to uncover Both sides have until next Wed- The proposal to remove one lane in each direction on plaintiffs, who filed their case in property to make room for the de- nent domain cases typically don’t noted that the access was critical without evidence of [internal] nesday to submit additional papers Fourth Avenue is expected to draw less fire than the Sev- federal, rather than state, court be- veloper’s Prospect Heights Xanadu. favor small businesses, or groups to the case’s success, as it was communications.” to Judge Nicholas Garaufis, who enth and Sixth avenue conversions, Hammerman said. cause New York’s legal system is In large part, the case rests on a of residents like the one represent- the clearest opportunity to score In his opinion, Magistrate Levy will make the final decision. “The left-turn lanes on Fourth Avenue already back typically unsympathetic to chal- sequence of alleged crony- ed in the suit, which is led by De- other “smoking gun” documents agreed that the loss of digging If Garaufis agrees with the up because they’re badly designed, so effectively, that lenges to the government’s ism that led to the velop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn that would prove Ratner and his rights would be a blow. magistrate’s recommendation, lane of traffic is lost anyway,” he said. “This could right to condemn property MTA’s decision to spokesman Daniel Goldstein, the alleged cronies had broken the “Plaintiffs have good reasons Brinckerhoff and Levy can appeal make it safer so that cars aren’t jumping in and out of via eminent domain. sell its Long Is- last holdout in a Pacific Street law. for preferring federal court over in a lower federal court or refile in the turn lanes.” Levy could still be land Rail Road condo building that must be torn “If we end in state court, our state court, not the least of which the New York State Supreme Hammerman pointed out that the agency, which overruled by the feder- yards to Ratner down to make room for Ratner’s appeal will be limited to [evi- is the lack of access to discovery Court. did not return calls, could simply make the change al district judge over- for $100 million proposed arena. dence of wrong-doing found in] in state court proceedings…,” he Brinckerhoff said he remained without going through a public review process. seeing the case, but rec- less than its ap- “The laws make it tough no the public record,” said Jennifer wrote. confident that his constitutional “I give them credit,” Hammerman said. “If they ommendations by praised value. matter what track you are on, as Levy, a South Brooklyn Legal He did make it clear that the challenge will prevail, even if didn’t want to hear from our community, they magistrates are rarely re- That deci- long as you are in New York,” Services attorney who is repre- case should be heard in a court — does move to state court. would’ve just sent us a letter saying it’s effective on jected, experts said. sion was made said Steven Anderson, director of senting some of the residents of but just not his. “We have a simple claim: You such and such a date.” “[Staying in the fed- after Deputy May- the anti-eminent domain Institute the project footprint named in the “The complaint raises serious are entitled to an impartial arbiter The Community Board 6 agenda addition was first eral court] was the plain- or Daniel Doctoroff for Justice Castle Coalition. suit. and difficult questions regarding [when your property is con- reported by streetsblog, a transportation Web site. tiffs’ biggest hurdle sent a memo de- “In state courts,” he added, “But we are talking about the the exercise of eminent domain demned],” he said, “Our allega- Community Board 6 transportation committee, and obviously they claring the city “it’s tougher” intent,” said Levy said, who is no under emerging Supreme Court tion is that the outcome was pre- March 15, 6:30 pm. Location to be determined. Call are not getting would back only Unlike federal courts, New relation to the magistrate. “And jurisprudence,” Levy said. determined a long time ago.” (718) 643-3027 for information. CHOKE… IT'S YOUR CHOICE! Continued from page 1 people from driving into Park If you enrolled in a Medicare plan but would like to make a change, Steely refused to touch the Slope,” White said. “The same third rail of New York City phenomenon happens in Down- you have until March 31 to do so. With our point-of-service benefit and statewide transportation and name an op- town Brooklyn and Manhattan. timal price for the meters, Eighty percent of these drivers provider network, Fidelis Medicare Advantage welcomes you with the freedom which currently charge just 50 have a transit option.” cents for an hour of parking. The Department of Trans- to choose where you go for care - with doctors and hospitals you know and trust. “The concept is to inch up portation has a well-stated an- the price until you get the right tipathy towards residential vacancy rate,” he said. “Dou- parking permits. bling the cost of parking might “We received the report and deter a lot of people from driv- we’ll review its findings,” said ing. It’s trial and error.” DOT spokeswoman Kay Sarlin. The other part of the experi- “But we believe that a residential ment, he said, was to insure that parking program would be prob- parking did not become so ex- lematic because many neigh- Your doctor pensive that drivers would be borhoods are very dense and deterred from making a quick there are many more cars then there is available curb space.” stop at their local store. The Downtown business es- White said his group had al- tablishment has taken a similar ready reached out to Seventh view of a proposed permit sys- Avenue businesses to devise a Your choice tem for the congested areas solution together rather than around the courthouses and in have Transportation Alternatives neighboring Fort Greene, where make recommendations that parking places are as hard to lack the support of the business find as a forgiving meter maid. community it seeks to help. A study commissioned last Medicare and more for less A first step, he said, would be Your health year by the Downtown Brook- to install electronic Muni-Me- lyn Partnership showed that at ters, which could be pro- any given time, Fort Greene has grammed to create “peak” and 1,759 cars trolling for 1,089 “off-peak” prices that would cre- spots, while Boerum Hill has ate a disincentive to drive during 1,996 cars looking for 1,769 the busiest time of the day. Your life spots, the parking permit study The TA report, “No Vacancy: showed. Park Slope’s Parking Problem Like the latest Transportation and How to Fix It,” also re- Alternative’s study, that report Easy-to-use, newed calls for the city to sell also showed that driving around residential parking permits so and looking for parking causes • or low monthly premium 1 that local drivers would have “significant” traffic congestion $0 hassle-free coverage first crack at a spot. Such per- itself. mits don’t guarantee spots, but The findings were used as a are akin to a “hunting license” way of rejecting, not promot- from Fidelis Care that outsiders don’t have. ing, residential permits. • Low co-pays “Permits would discourage “There are too many cars and not enough spots, with or without permits,” Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Executive Director 2 RELIGIOUS Michael Burke said at the time. • Freedom to use your own doctors & hospitals But Councilman David Yassky SERVICES (D-Brooklyn Heights) remains a steadfast believer in the permit 3 First A.M.E. Zion Church system, which is used in Chicago, • Free annual physical exam 54 MacDonough St. Boston and in Washington, DC, (bet. Tompkin & Marcy Ave.) where Yassky once lived. BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, BROOKLYN He cited permits as one part Sunday School 9:45 am 3 Morning Worship 11:00 am of a multi-pronged solution to • Free annual vision & dental checkup Wednesday Midweek traffic that includes more ex- Service/Bible Study 6:30 pm press busses and better mass (718) 638-3343 transit — steps he said must be Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, Pastor taken before the Nets basketball 3 LM30-18 arena is completed in time for • Free annual routine hearing test Congregation the fall, 2009 tipoff. “It is common sense,” said Kol Israel Yassky. “We have to discourage Located in Prospect Heights driving to the arena. Even under since 1924 • Worldwide emergency coverage 603 St. Johns Place the best circumstances, thou- bet. Classon & Franklin sands of cars will clog these 638-6583 streets on game nights.” Rabbi Elkanah Schwartz Fri. at Sunset • Sat. 10:30am The Transportation Alterna- W34/37/52 tives report was hardly a surprise • Health club/fitness class allowance to Park Slope drivers, who are ac- Cong. B’nai Jacob customed to driving around for Park Slope Synagogue 10 or 20 minutes to find a spot. 401 9th Str. btw 6th & 7th Ave. “I sold a four-year-old car a 718-832-1266 few years ago that had 16,000 Services: 7:15 Morning Minyan miles on it — all of them from Shabbat: Fri Sundown Sat 9:30am driving around looking for CLASSES/EVENTS/HOLIDAYS www.parkslopeshul.org parking,” said Leslie Frishberg. Medicare Part D coverage also available. L30-34 The neighborhood has a long and troubled relationship to the Congregation automobile. No wonder that the Fidelis Care is the New York State Mount Sinai 2005 film, “The Squid and the 250 Cadman Plaza W. Whale,” which was set in Park Catholic Health Plan. Conservative/Egalitarian Slope of the 1970s, had a sub- A House for Prayer / A Home for People plot about the endless search for We are committed to your good health. 718-875-9124 a parking space. Friday Eve Services 6:30pm Saturday Morning 10:00am “We don’t have a parking Rabbi Joseph Potasnik problem in Park Slope,” joked A42 Jack Frishberg, Leslie’s hus- band. “There’s no parking, so It's easy to join. Call 1-800-860-8707 (TTY 1-800-558-1125) no problem.” Shabbat Shalom! The report was a hot topic in Presented by all the local papers — but most- Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm B’nai Avraham ly for affording reporters the FC-07_02 1/07 www.bnaiavraham.com rare chance to refer to them- selves (albeit in the third per- Candle son). A New York Post scribe Fidelis Care is a health plan with a Medicare contract. All Medicare beneficiaries residing in Albany, Bronx, Columbia, reported that he “drove around Lighting 23 minutes to find a spot” and Dutchess, Greene, Herkimer, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Oswego, Queens, ended up “eight blocks from his 1 Zachor target destination.” Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Schenectady, Suffolk, Ulster, and Westchester counties are eligible to apply. You Fri., March 2, before 5:29pm ABrooklyn Paper reporter had no such problem — he must continue to pay your Part B premium. $54 monthly premium applies in Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Rockland and Ki Tisa 2 3 Fri., March 9, before 5:38pm doesn’t drive to assignments in the borough. He lives here. Westchester counties. Out-of-network services may cost more than in-network services. Annual limits apply. 16 DTZ, PSZ THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 March 3, 2007 COCOA WAR RAGING IN DUMBO FREE PARKING Hot chocolate smackdown! The news that Almondine Bakery on Water Street had stopped selling hot chocolate made Cops, DOT, across the street by Jacques Torres has rocked chocoholics from DUMBO to Detroit. Feb. 16 Almondine claims its hot chocolate is every bit as good as Torres’s, so we called in The DOS leave Brooklyn Paper’s independent tasting panel. And this panel’s credentials are solid: Senior

/ Julie Rosenberg Editor Vince DiMiceli once drove cross-country subsisting solely on Snickers bars and Yoo- hoo; Dana Rubinstein graduated from Cornell University with honors, thanks to her senior abandoned thesis, “Why Cain Slew Abel: Chocolate and Bloodshed in the Bible”; Ariella Cohen was once sent out by her sorority sisters to procure a few ounces of Mayan Gold, yet came car alone

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The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn record after cops caught him Dumpster diving outside the Cocoa Bar in Park Slope. By Michael Giardina Of course, my own credentials should not be in question: After hearing that chocolate for The Brooklyn Paper By Dana Rubinstein contains more anti-oxidants than blueberries, I demanded that my daughter’s school stop The maroon Ford Escort The Brooklyn Paper serving fresh fruit in favor of Nestles semi-sweet Toll House chips. — Gersh Kuntzman that has been sitting on an Two friends and bona-fide Brooklyn gustatory legends entrance ramp to the have become rivals in that most bittersweet of winter busi- ALMONDINE Name of store JACQUES TORRES Brooklyn-Queens Express- Paper file The Brooklyn nesses: hawking hot-chocolate. way for at least two weeks, Herve Poussot, who developed the Water Street patisserie Al- $2.50 Price of eight-ounce cup $2.50 still hasn’t been towed mondine with the help of his friend, the famed chocolatier away. Jacques Torres, has stopped selling Torres’s venerated cocoa in Kuntzman: “It’s as watery as Tasting panel comments Kuntzman: “This is like that The Brooklyn Paper Feb. 23 favor of his own concoction. DUMBO after a heavy old Nestles Quik commer- called 311 on Feb. 16 after Poussot’s under-the-radar move came to light after he posted rainstorm, and it has the cials, ‘It’s rich and thick in first spotting the automobile a diminutive white paper sign on the glass doors leading into his slight, non-chocolatey after- chocolate that you can’t drink it on a traffic island near establishment — which sits in plain view of Torres’s shop across taste of stadium cocoa.” slow.’ It coats the mouth like a Doughty Street, and was told the street. DiMiceli: “Its taste kind of mink coat. Oh boy, now I’m that the wreck would be re- The sign may have been meek — “Now for sale: hot choco- flutters out at the end.” going to have the animal moved by the Department of late” — but it read like a dagger to anyone who knows the bitter rights people after me.” Sanitation within 72 hours. world of high-end sweets. Rubinstein: “It’s a pedes- DiMiceli: “This has a much When that didn’t happen, / Michael Giardina After all, the shops face each other on Water Street, between trian cocoa. As subtle as a we called the Parks Depart- better finish and a rich taste.” Main and Dock streets. And Torres’s cocoa is the ne plus ultra sledgehammer. And it ment, which administers of lusciousness. tastes diluted.” Rubinstein: “It has a nice bitter- some city traffic islands. The “At first, I used Torres’s hot chocolate,” said Poussot, recount- Cohen: “It’s too sweet, ness to it, although it’s just a bit agency’s spokesman said he ing his adventures in cocoa-making. “But I started serving my not like a grandmother, but too sweet. It’s thick and creamy would “notify the NYPD.” The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn own in September.” like a Golden Retriever that and has a complex flavor.” A spokesman for the De- The move is part of a larger separation between Poussot and you just want off you al- Cohen: “I don’t want to partment of Transportation Torres, who fostered his friend during Almondine’s first two ready. It has a warm milk/ sound like some oen-hole, — which has been known to years, helping to create one of DUMBO’s favorite lunch spots. Ovaltine taste. This is the but it’s velvety, with a little tow away a car now and The partnership, said Poussot, expired about half a year ago. again — said the wreck was Feb. 26 “Torres showed me how to build my business,” said Poussot. kind of cocoa you get when spicy, peppery taste. It is you make it yourself.” very rich.” definitely a Sanitation matter “Now I fly free.” because the car had no li- Poussot wouldn’t comment on whose hot chocolate he pre- Rathe: “It’s a little weak and Rathe: “This is smooth and cense plates. ferred, saying the question was akin to asking someone’s fa- not as chocolately as I chocolately. It’s like a melt- Amajor breakthrough oc- vorite color. would like.” ed milkshake.” curred on Feb. 23, when a But Poussot did reveal some of his secret methods (Oompa Sanitation Deparment “con- Loompas were not involved). demned property” sticker “I start with a good chocolate and add only milk and cream

was slapped on the car, four / Josh Saul — no starch or stuff like that,” said Poussot. “The chocolate is days past the 72-hour prom- 64 percent cocoa, from France.” ise. But the DOS contracts But neighborhood taste-testers (including those in The Brook- out the job of actually tow- lyn Paper newsroom), suggested that Poussot might want to re- ing away abandoned or vise his recipe, which, like Torres’s, rings in at $2.50 a cup. derelict cars to outside ven- “Jacques Torres hot chocolate is sex in a cup,” said Ben Fos- dors, said spokesman Mat- Paper The Brooklyn ter, who works at a DUMBO-based online music retailer. “Combining Spa & Wellness with Medicine” thew Lipani. His colleague’s appraisal was, arguably, even harsher. “The information is given “I would argue that the hot chocolate from Peas and Pickles to a private vendor, who than is better than Almondine’s,” said Brett Cleaver, referring to will then put it on his own Feb. 28 DUMBO’s grocery store, which serves up a machine-made mix. schedule to retrieve the Torres, who was busy preparing for a trip to France, emailed abandoned vehicle.” The Brooklyn Paper to say that he had not yet tasted Poussot’s And that, dear readers, hot chocolate, but welcomed the competition. “Chocolate is a huge industry and there is room for every- still has not happened. one!” wrote Torres, who favors exclamation marks. “In the It’s 12 days — and count- ing — since we called 311 DUMBO neighborhood, lots of businesses offer hot chocolate PHYSICIAN-DIRECTED — Starbucks, Seven Stars Deli, Bubby’s, Front Street Pizza, to and five since the Depart- name a few. When Herve first got started, we gave him our hot ment of Sanitation tagged / Julie Rosenberg MASSAGE THERAPY • FACIAL/SKINCARE SERVICES • LASER HAIR REDUCTION the car. chocolate product and our cups! Now he’s got his own recipe, LASER FOTO-FACIAL REJUVENATION • ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS and that is very exciting!” But be warned: don’t park LIFE-STYLE MODIFICATION PROGRAMS • SPORTS MEDICINE your licensed and registered And despite the rivalry, the two remain pals. PHYSICAL THERAPY • PAIN MANAGEMENT • NUTRITION COUNSELING “I still talk to Herve on the phone whenever time permits — car there — that will proba- ACUPUNCTURE • AESTHETIC/PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY bly be towed in minutes. whether it is about our profession or our friendship,” said Torres. Paper The Brooklyn Isn’t that sweet? 71 Carroll Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 • 718.797.9797 • www.lomawellness.com

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NIGHTLIFE The Brooklyn Paper 2007 Continued from page 13 KIDS TEENS Crossroads THE Saloon 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings High- way in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. SUMMER Saturdays and Fridays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. Brooklyn Paper WILLIAMSBURG Black Betty SCHOOL CAMPS 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer CAMP Street in Williamsburg, (718) 599- 0243, www.blackbetty.net. Saturdays: DJ Concerned, 11 pm, FREE; Sundays: Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Marquand and DJ Greg Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Rev. Vince Ander- son and his Love Choir, 10:30 pm, FREE; GUIDE Tuesdays: Psychotic Reaction, 10 pm, STYLE MUSIC FREE; Wednesdays: The Joint hosted PARENT by DJ Nabil; Fridays: The Greenhouse with DJ MonkOne and DJs Emskee and MC G-man, 11 pm, FREE. Capone’s Bar 221 N. Ninth St. at Roebling Street in Summer Williamsburg, (718) 599-4044, www.caponesbar.com. Fridays, Saturdays: The Beat Club/All Disco, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: Karaoke Taking on a Times weasel Enrichment Camp with Colin and DJ Flim Flam, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Speakeasy, an open mic night, 9 pm, FREE. MARTMOM WANTS fun with your kids.” Galapagos to know: does New York Park Slope Parents is more like it. Has 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in
Times Op-Ed columnist SMART Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, S Brooks even heard of www.galapagosartspace.com. David Brooks know anything about Park Slope? it? Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, mom He even is wrong FREE; Mar. 3: (Backroom) Kitty Poole, 7 Communion This Sunday, the neo-conser- By Louise Crawford about the books Park pm, $5, (Front room) Hybrid, 7:30 pm, vative writer and enthusiastic academic enrichment + gymnastics + dance + $13 in advance, $15 day of the show, Slopers read. “In a supporter of the U.S. interven- art + (Both rooms) Disco Lobos with Giant Avenue, if you know what she sign that the hip parenting thing Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, 10 pm, FREE; and tion in Iraq (on moral grounds, rock climbing + horse back riding + bowling + Mar. 4: (Backroom) Catch ++, 7:30 pm, means. has jumped the shark, the no less!) ranted against hipster movement gets it own book, the $TBD, (Front room) The Sulu Series with parents in his article, “Mosh Pit Come on. Williamsburg is Falu, Two Warriors, Sarah Gambino, and indescribably dull ‘Alternadad,’ ” Christening Meets Sandbox.” where the hipster parents live. If = a FUN learning experience more, 7 pm, $5 suggested donation; Brooks would just leave his of- Brooks wrote. Mar. 9: (Front room) Crashin’ In presents In the process, he insulted an fice at the Times and hop an L- That was the last straw bud- “Pink Noise,” 10 pm, $8; Mar. 10: (Back- from 4 to 15 years old ! Dresses entire generation of countercul- dy. Park Slope is one of the for children room) The Never/Lost in Trees, 7 pm, ture parents, who buy Ramones train (it leaves Manhattan, $6, (Both rooms) “Moon Over Crooklyn David, so you may want to grab most literary neighborhoods in 2,” 9 pm, $6.
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Smartmom thought the Vouchers Accepted HRA • ACD • TRANSIT • Mature,x Daily experienced lunch & snacks , and pm, FREE; Mar. 3: Brandon Wilde, 8  SPECIAL OCCASIONS managed to conflate Brown- Times had editorial researchers Vouchers Accepted licensedx Ma tstaffure, e xwhoperie nenjoyced, an work-d licensed pm, Theo Eastwind, 9 pm, Leah Siegel, stone Brooklyn with Williams- to make sure the columnist did- ing withsta fchildren.f who enjoy working with chil- 10 pm, and live DJs, 11 pm, $TBD; Mar. burg and dig his sharp pen into n’t make such glaring errors of 6: Elio Schiavo and guests, 9 pm, $TBD; the parents of Park Slope. Mar. 9: Folding Hearts, 9 pm, Russ Fink omission. Band, 10 pm, DJ Fat Tony, 11 pm, $TBD. Made 4 Me Boutique “Can we please see the end The funny thing is this: PARK SLOPE • WINDSOR TERRACE • BAY RIDGE • KENSINGTON of those Park Slope Alternative Brooks could have found loads The Lucky Cat 298 DeGraw St. (near Court Street) Stepford Moms in their black- 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in to object to in Park Slope if Williamsburg, (718) 782-0437, (718) 596-7362 on-black maternity tunics who / Sylvan Migdal he’d really done his research. www.theluckycat.com. Sun-Fri by appt / Sat 11-6 turn their babies into fashion- Mondays: Joe McGinty’s Keyboard forward, anti-corporate, indie or starters, most of the Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE: Tuesdays: Jeze- infants in order to stay one step people around here op- bel Music Open Mic Night, 7 pm, FREE; ahead of the cool police?” he posed the war in Iraq (from Wednesdays: Hot Popcorn featuring F Binky Griptite & The Melomatics, 10 wrote. the start) and are disgusted with pm, $TBD; Thursdays: Radom Party Hold on there! Brooks may Bush’s plans for escalation. with Moist Paula, 11 pm, $TBD; Mar. 3: have a penchant for clever And Park Slopers by and Carter Van Pelt, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 8: Enjoy the View! Letha, 9 pm, $TBD, Radom Party With coinage, but he also suffers large oppose the Atlantic Yards Moist, 11 pm, $TBD; Mar. 10: Benefit ™ from out-of-control generaliza- Paper Photo Illustration Brooklyn because they care about contex- for ? of the Mysterians, 10 pm, $5. tions. He certainly isn’t talking How Smartmom feels about tual architecture and human Luna Lounge STOKKE XPLORY about the Park Slope that New York Times — and anti- scale cities. Thousands of Park Slopers 361 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Smartmom knows and loves Brooklynite — David Brooks. Street in Williamsburg, (212) 260- (and, yes, sometimes thinks is are willing to work three hours 2323, www.lunalounge.com. Urban Stroller ridiculous). every four weeks as members Mar. 3: Soft, 8 pm, Foreign Islands, 9 pm, In fact, Brooks is so off the Squirrel and Mini Jakes. of the Food Co-op to shop for The Young Knives, 10 pm, $10 in advance, It seems that Brooks has re- $12 day of the show; Mar. 4: Patrick mark, Smartmom wonders if he inexpensive organic food and Watson, 7:30 pm, Elvis Perkins, 8:30 pm, even knows the difference be- ally fallen under the spell of green products. $12 in advance, $14 day of the show; Mar. ® tween Williamsburg, Park writer Adam Sternbach, who Instead, he falsely blamed 7: Unicornicopia, 7:30 pm, Joe McGinty, Our Camp Slope, Cobble Hill and Fort recycled the not-very-flattering Park Slopers for leading the 8:30 pm, Spray Paint Stars, 9:30 pm, word, “grups,” to define a gen- Padre Pio, 10:30 pm, $8; Mar. 9: Acid TRIPP TRAPP Greene. (Why he decided to gruppy brigade. And that’s just • Variety of programs for Canyon, 7:30 pm, The Exeter Popes, 8:30 eration of New York parents plain wrong. 1 Spring ™ bring up the title of a 1970s campers age 3 /2 to 15 pm, Dehaven Garrison, 9:30 pm, $5; Mar. movie about desperate and ro- who who look and act like 22- It reminds Smartmom of Mini-Camp 10: Electric Engine, 7:30 pm, Sea Devils, BY STOKKE year-olds. • Safe, fun, stimulating 8:30 pm, The Fumes, 9:30 pm, $5. botic housewives is anyone’s Brook’s support of the war in April 2 - 6, 9 - 10 Why does Brooks rely on the Iraq. Like Bush, he picked the environment ™ guess). 7 days of trips & activities Pete’s Candy The chair that grows with the child In Park Slope, the moms are observations of a New York wrong enemy — Iraq — as re- • Very flexible registration; based in Park Slope Store pretty darn conventional — they Magazine writer when he could sponsible for 9-11. accommodating 9 week 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street care about good schools, neigh- just read The Brooklyn Paper As for his other criticism that season Open House for in Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, Save $10 all store merchandise with this ad or, Buddha forbid, come out to hipster parents are turning their www.petescandystore.com. borhood sports, and, damn it, • Free morning transportation (minimum $50 purchase) Park Slope himself (don’t for- offspring into “miniature repro- Summer Camp Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; they even want their Bank of from most Bay Ridge and get your map, Dave)? ductions of their hipper-than- Sunday, March 11 Mar. 3: Heernt, 9 pm, Ola Podrida, 10 America ATMs un-littered. Brownstone Brooklyn areas pm, The Mumbles, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 4: Sternbach took the term presentations at 12 and 1pm ark Slopers are proba- thou selves,” Smartmom had The Vinyl Skyway, 8:30 pm, Austin Dona- from an episode of “Star Trek” one comment: Isn’t that what • Established 1992 339 8 St. just below 6 Ave. hue, 9:30 pm, FREE; Mar. 5: Spelling Bee, 718.422.1978 bly more conservative in which the crew lands on an parents do? 7:30 pm, Richard McGraw, 9:30 pm, about “child-rearing” Siwat, 10:30 pm, FREE; Mar. 6: Bingo, 7 olababy.com P adult-free planet ruled by chil- Whether they’re living in oláSPECIALTY baby SHOP 718-304-7868 pm, Sunny Winter, 9 pm, Invincible Hum- than Brooks — except, of dren. (It doesn’t stop Kirk from Brooks’s halcyonic 1950s sub- mingbirds, 10 pm, Yojimbo, 11 pm, FREE; course, Slopers insist on gender falling in love with one of the urbia, a hut in the Sudan, or an www.parkslopedaycamp.com Mar. 7: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, Oami, 10 pm, 315 Court Street, Brooklyn bet. Sackett and Degraw neutrality, race diversity, and The Blame, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 8: The kids, but that’s another story.) apartment in Bensonhurst, par- Lowdowners, 9 pm, Lucy Wainwright eco-friendly toilet paper in the While Park Slope does ents everywhere try to make Roche, 10 pm, The Darrin James Band, 11 bathroom. sometimes feel like a planet their children just like them. pm, FREE; Mar. 9: Casey Dienel, 8 pm, If anything, Park Slope par- Marla Hansen, 9 pm, Jeff London, 10 pm, ruled by children, Smartmom It’s up to the kids to reject Akil Jelani Wilson, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 10: ents are the uber-parents that doesn’t think the parents around their parent’s values — and Black Branches, 9 pm, Polite Society, 10 FAMILY CLASSIFIEDS the hipster parents from here are quite that youthful. whether they’re rejecting pm, Silence the Bird, 11 pm, FREE. Williamsburg love to hate But if Brooks thinks she and Lawrence Welk or Patti Smith Stain Obviously, there are plenty her contemporaries look and act — what’s the difference? 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Entertainment Photography of reasons for Brooks to rant like 22-year-olds — she’ll take Yes, Park Slopers do so many Williamsburg, (718) 387-7840, against Park Slopers. But turn- that as a compliment. things that would make a conser- www.stainbar.com. ing their babies into “fashion- Even when it comes to cy- vative like Brooks go ballistic. Mondays: “Paint Stain,” 5 pm (often accompanied by the jazz guitar of forward, anti-corporate, indie berspace, Brooks gets Park But why are they getting blamed Noboru, 8 pm), FREE; Wednesdays: “Quality Magic At Affordable Prices” infants” isn’t one of them. Slope wrong. Contrary to in the New York Times for being “JAMstain,” an informal open mic host- Magicians • Clowns • Jugglers The fact is, no one could Brooks’s generalization, no one hipster parents when they’re not ed by singers/songwriters, 9 pm, FREE. Facepaint • Cotton Candy • Bounce Tents ever accuse Park Slope parents around here reads UrbanBaby really that hip at all? Shows Starting @ $99 — or their offspring — of be- com, which describes itself as You just can’t win. Trash Bar www.MagicalEntertainmentPlus.com 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in ing particularly fashionable or “a dose of hip info on where to Louise Crawford also writes the Web Williamsburg, (718) 599-1000, 917.549.1272 cool. shop, play, eat, travel and have site, “Only the blog knows Brooklyn.” www.thetrashbar.com. A39 Everyone knows that Park Mar. 3: Atomic Brother, 8 pm, King Hell, Slope is the schleppy capital of 9 pm, Dearly Departed, 10 pm, Black Rico the Clown Tongue, 11 pm, Suicide Dolls, Midnight, Magician & Comical Nerd Brooklyn. $7; Mar. 4: Hollywood Black, 9 pm, “Most of the women I see at Birthday parties and special Brooklyn PLAY SPOT Embarrassing Fruits, 10 pm, The Friends drop-off are hardly hipsters,” band, 11 pm, Blank Blank, Midnight, $6; occasions — Adults & Kids. Comedy, INDOOR PLAY SPACE Mar. 5: Ten Minute Turns, 8 pm, The Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, Call for Holiday Packages Mrs. Cleavage told Smartmom Vital Might, 9 pm, Motel Motel, 10 pm, Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. 718.369.0244 nikibistudio.com over lattes at the Cocoa Bar. • Fun games, unusual toys! The Hungry Hungry Hypocrites, 11 pm, “University Professor of Speech & Communications” “They all need fashion • Drop-in play space Fluffgirl, Midnight, $6; Mar. 6: In the 718-434-9697 A07/43 makeovers. The fashion faux • Train table, dress up, play kitchen, Trees, 8 pm, Hash Wednesday, 9 pm, 917-318-9092 creative play F—ing Hawk, 10 pm, $5; Mar. 7: A45 pas are rampant. No lipstick, no Airwaves, 8 pm, Moon Rabbits, 9 pm, Tutors make-up. I’m sorry. Everything • Story time Scary Mansion, 10 pm, $6; Mar. 8: Instruction is shapeless and drab.” • Available for private parties Beejae, 8 pm, Red Ghost Revolt, 9 pm, SAT Test Prep/Tutoring Smartmom immediately put • Most classes available FREE to Physically Active, Buckaroo, 10 pm, Eveni, 11 pm, The members Tomatoes, Midnight, $6; Mar. 9: Ben Princeton Grad, 10+ yrs exp. on some lipstick. Mountain, 8 pm, Jeremy Yocum and the SLOPE MUSIC teaching SAT/Writing. Tutoring Which isn’t to say that there 399 Atlantic Ave. (at Bond St.) Last Rounders, 9 pm, Jon Wiley, 10 pm, Instrumental & Vocal aren’t fashionistas around here. Nature Oriented, World Without Magic, 11 pm, The Jazz • Classical • Folk • Rock or small group instruction. 718-852-2494 Weight, Midnight, $8; Mar. 10: The Call for free interview Math group meets Sat. 12:45 to But they stick out like a Fresh www.brooklynplayspot.com Vesties, 8 pm, The Singles, 9 pm, Atom slopemusic.com Direct box at the Food Co-op. Strange, 10 pm, Crashbox, 11 pm, 3:15 in Park slope (2 open seats). Outdoor,Traveling Bands available Smartmom isn’t knocking Jonny on the Rocks, Midnight, $7. edantoine.com (718) 501-5111. schleppy. It’s just that Seventh 718-768-3804 A07 Union Pool A08 Avenue isn’t exactly Bedford LEGAL NOTICES / NAME CHANGES Day Camp 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484, Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 23rd day of February, www.myspace.com/unionpool. 2007, bearing Index Number N500159/ 2007, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, Daily Trips to: Swimming at a lake, pool and located at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, Mar. 3: Rebecca Gates, Megan Reilly, grants me the right to assume the name of Sonali Gokhale Saindane. My present name is Sonali Arun the beach. Weekly hikes and trips to Museums, and more, 10 pm, $TBD; Mar. 7: Phan- Gokhale. My present address is 441 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11211. My place of birth is tom Ear Creative Music Series with Day Gujarati, India. My date of birth is December 27, 1977. BP09 Zoos, Playgrounds, The Aquarium, Liberty Science William parker, Daniel Carter, Sabir Center, Bowling and a special trip to Sesame Place Mateen, Andrew Barker, and more, 8 Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 22nd day of February, pm, $TBD; Mar. 8: Jan Bell CD release 2007, bearing Index Number N500143/ 2007, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, School, located at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, with special guests Will Scott, The Poor grants me the right to — 1. Assume the name of Jacob Nathan Gorodoetsky. My present name is Jacob Things, 8 pm, $TBD; Mar. 9: Holy Roller Nathan Gorodetskiy. My present address is 7000 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11204. My place of birth •Experienced, Party with Protokoll, Read Yellow, Fresh Inc. is Brooklyn, New York. My date of birth is February 3, 1997 — 2. Assume the name of Sabrina Leora Carefully Chosen, Kills, and live DJs, 8 pm, $8; Mar. 10: Gorodetsky. My present name is Sabrina Leora Gorodetskiy. My present address is 7000 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11204. My place of birth is Brooklyn, New York. My date of birth is April 22, 1999. Adult Staff Wolf & Cub (4AD), 8 pm, $TBD. A fully licensed and certified preschool BP09 Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 21st day of •Flexible Schedule: Williamsburg February, 2007, bearing Index Number N500136/ 2007, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, 3, 4, 5 or 6 weeks Music Center ■ 2-4 year old programs ■ 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street in room 007, grants me the right to — 1. Assume the name of Ahmed Mohamed Algamoos. My present 3, 4or5days a in Williamsburg, (718) 384-1654. name is Mohamed Ali Abdullah Mohamed a/k/a Mohamed Mohamed a/k/a Mohamed Ali Mohamed. My afternoons or full days present address is 364 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220. My place of birth is Radaa, Yemen. My Fridays: Live music, 10 pm, $5. week ■ Licensed teachers date of birth is February 1, 1963. — 2. Assume the name of Ghania Salem Algamoos. My present name is Ghania Nasser Ali a/k/a Ghania Mohamed. My present address is 364 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York •Early drop-off Zebulon Cafe ■ Spacious Classrooms 11220. My place of birth is Radaa, Yemen. My date of birth is April 10 1963. — 3. Assume the name of (8am) and late 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan ■ Optimal educational equipment Omar Ahmed Algamoos. My present name is Omar Mohamed Ali Mohamed. My present address is 364 Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 218- 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220. My place of birth is Radaa, Yemen. My date of birth is December pick up (6pm) 6934, www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. 29, 1993. — 4. Assume the name of Salahaldeen Ahmed Algamoos. My present name is Salahaldeen available Mar. 3: Dub Nomads, 10 pm, FREE; ■ Enriched Curriculum Mohamed Ali Mohamed. My present address is 364 60th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220. My place of ■ Exclusive outdoor facilities birth is Brooklyn, New York. My date of birth is May 22, 1998. mar. 4: “I, Faust,” book launch party, 9 BP09 • Ages 5 to 11 pm, Peter Cancura jazz Trio, 10 pm, Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 28th day of February, FREE; Mar. 6: Burnt Sugar, 10 pm, FREE; ■ Indoor Gym facilities ■ Caring, loving environment 2007, bearing Index Number N500168/ 2007, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, years Mar. 7: The Jealous Girlfriends, 10 pm, located at CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, FREE; Mar. 8: Mike Gamble’s Second grants me the right to — 1. Assume the name of Kenny Bruno Alboum. My present name is Kenneth Lewis Wind, 9 pm, Fat Little Bastard, 10 pm, Alboum a/k/a Kenny Bruno Alboum. My present address is 34A Windsor Place, Brooklyn, New York 11215. ( ) FREE; mar. 9: Boston Afro-Beat Society, My place of birth is Queens, New York. My date of birth is October 21, 1957. — 2. Assume the name of Park Slope • 718 768-6419 10 pm, FREE; Mar. 10: Meta and the Call: 230-5255 • 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) Antonia Bruno Alboum Handman. My present name is Antonia Bruno Alboum Handman. My present address is 34A Windsor Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215. My date of birth is February 15, 1992. 27 years of operation Cornerstones, 10 pm, FREE. BP09 March 3, 2007 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 BRZ 17 KIDS THE TEENS NIGHTLIFE Brooklyn Paper Patients: Give us Continued from page 13 Crossroads SCHOOL CAMPS Saloon 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings High- way in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. our med records Saturdays and Fridays: Karaoke, 9 pm, FREE. By Dana Rubinstein gation by city, state, and federal authorities. He’s WILLIAMSBURG The Brooklyn Paper even calling for the intervention of Attorney Gen- STYLE PARENT MUSIC Six months after a mammography center eral Cuomo. Black Betty abruptly closed — and four months after state “Bay Imaging patients have waited long 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer enough,” said Gentile. “They need their records Street in Williamsburg, (718) 599- and federal authorities promised to investigate 0243, www.blackbetty.net. the matter — patients are still waiting to get now. Their health and well-being depends on it.” Saturdays: DJ Concerned, 11 pm, their own medical records. Just ask Barbara Sanseverino, who needs her FREE; Sundays: Brazilian Beat with DJ mammography film to monitor the growth of cal- Sean Marquand and DJ Greg Caz, 10 But the owners of Bay Imaging, which once cifications in her breasts. pm, FREE; Mondays: Rev. Vince Ander- operated a breast-cancer-screening center on son and his Love Choir, 10:30 pm, FREE; “My mother had breast cancer, so I have a fam- Tuesdays: Psychotic Reaction, 10 pm, Fourth Avenue and 92nd Street until it abruptly Smartmom tackles a ily history,” said Sanseverino, who was a patient FREE; Wednesdays: The Joint hosted shut down in August, are fighting back, saying by DJ Nabil; Fridays: The Greenhouse that they simply can’t afford to get patients their at the Bay Ridge center over the course of six with DJ MonkOne and DJs Emskee and medical records. years. MC G-man, 11 pm, FREE. “We do not have the resources to distribute the It’s not only individual patients who are losing out. Capone’s Bar film to everyone,” said Rubin Fleurantin, who 221 N. Ninth St. at Roebling Street in New York Times weasel claims he closed his three centers after he went Dr. Martin Valdes, of the Central Brooklyn Williamsburg, (718) 599-4044, bankrupt. “We asked the Food and Drug Adminis- Medical Group, retrieved his patients’ records www.caponesbar.com. Fridays, Saturdays: The Beat Club/All tration, the city, and the state to accept the film, only after suing the company. MARTMOM WANTS ents are the uber-parents that the very pages? Smartmom thought Disco, 9 pm, FREE; Mondays: Karaoke hipster parents from Williams- the Times had editorial re- and they said no. Everyone is trying to make me “Patients end up at an imaging center because with Colin and DJ Flim Flam, 9 pm, to know: does New York FREE; Tuesdays: Speakeasy, an open burg love to hate searchers to make sure the look ugly, like I don’t want to give the film.” someone sent them there,” said Valdes. “It’s the Times Op-Ed columnist responsibility of those providers to make sure that mic night, 9 pm, FREE. S Obviously, there are plenty of columnist didn’t make such glar- Presumably, one of the people trying to make they help their patients get that information.” David Brooks know anything reasons for Brooks to rant ing errors of omission. Fleurantin “look ugly” is Councilman Vince Gen- Galapagos While the parties wrangled, Gentile’s office about Park Slope? against Park Slopers. But turning The funny thing is this: tile (D-Bay Ridge), who says he’s fed up with 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Brooks could have found loads Fleurantin, and with the snail’s pace of the investi- hosted a free mammography van on Feb. 26. Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, This Sunday, the neo-conser- their babies into “fashion-for- www.galapagosartspace.com. vative writer and enthusiastic ward, anti-corporate, indie in- to object to in Park Slope if he’d Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, really done his research. FREE; Mar. 3: (Backroom) Kitty Poole, 7 supporter of the U.S. interven- fants” isn’t one of them. pm, $5, (Front room) Hybrid, 7:30 pm, tion in Iraq (on moral or starters, most of the / Sylvan Migdal $13 in advance, $15 day of the show, grounds, no less!) rant- people around here op- (Both rooms) Disco Lobos with Giant ed against hipster par- posed the war in Iraq (from Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, 10 pm, FREE; F Mar. 4: (Backroom) Catch ++, 7:30 pm, ents in his article, SMART the start) and are disgusted with $TBD, (Front room) The Sulu Series with “Mosh Pit Meets Sand- Bush’s plans for escalation. Falu, Two Warriors, Sarah Gambino, and box.” And Park Slopers by and large GOODBYE DOLLY! more, 7 pm, $5 suggested donation; mom Mar. 9: (Front room) Crashin’ In presents In the process, he in- oppose the Atlantic Yards because “Pink Noise,” 10 pm, $8; Mar. 10: (Back- sulted an entire genera- By Louise Crawford they care about contextual archi- room) The Never/Lost in Trees, 7 pm, tecture and human scale cities. $6, (Both rooms) “Moon Over Crooklyn tion of counterculture Williams once again can’t vote 2,” 9 pm, $6. Brooklyn Paper Photo Illustration Brooklyn Thousands of Park Slopers parents, who buy Ramones t- The fact is, no one could ever shirts for their kids, log onto Ur- accuse Park Slope parents — or How Smartmom feels about are willing to work three hours Laila Lounge every four weeks as members of ban Baby, and prefer that their their offspring — of being par- New York Times — and anti- 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue kids listen to Dan Zanes and ticularly fashionable or cool. the Food Co-op to shop for inex- because of conflict of interest in Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, Brooklynite — David Brooks. pensive organic food and green www.lailalounge.com. Music for Aardvarks than Dis- Everyone knows that Park Mondays: Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Wed- ney fantasy garbage. Slope is the schleppy capital of products. By Ariella Cohen ly” supports the residential rede- nesdays: Jezebel Music Showcase with dren. (It doesn’t stop Kirk from As if that wasn’t enough, the Brooklyn. Instead, he falsely blamed velopment of the Canal zone. In- an open mic, 7:30 pm, Live music, 8:30 falling in love with one of the The Brooklyn Paper author of “Bobos in Paradise” “Most of the women I see at Park Slopers for leading the siders were quick to point out pm, FREE; Mar. 3: Brandon Wilde, 8 kids, but that’s another story.) Brooklyn’s only appointee pm, Theo Eastwind, 9 pm, Leah Siegel, managed to conflate Brownstone drop-off are hardly hipsters,” gruppy brigade. And that’s just that Williams’s company, A. While Park Slope does some- 10 pm, and live DJs, 11 pm, $TBD; Mar. Brooklyn with Williamsburg Mrs. Cleavage told Smartmom plain wrong. to the City Planning Commis- Williams Construction, is based times feel like a planet ruled by 6: Elio Schiavo and guests, 9 pm, $TBD; and dig his sharp pen into the over lattes at the Cocoa Bar. It reminds Smartmom of sion will be barred from voting Mar. 9: Folding Hearts, 9 pm, Russ Fink children, Smartmom doesn’t on Third Avenue near Sackett parents of Park Slope. “They all need fashion Brook’s support of the war in on an expected rezoning Band, 10 pm, DJ Fat Tony, 11 pm, $TBD. think the parents around here are Street — an area that will be “Can we please see the end of makeovers. The fashion faux pas Iraq. Like Bush, he picked the around the Gowanus Canal be- quite that youthful. prime real-estate someday. The Lucky Cat those Park Slope Alternative are rampant. No lipstick, no wrong enemy — Iraq — as re- But if Brooks thinks she and cause she stands to benefit “She was working the room,” 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Stepford Moms in their black- make-up. I’m sorry. Everything sponsible for 9-11. her contemporaries look and act from it, the city said this week. said one person who attended the Williamsburg, (718) 782-0437, on-black maternity tunics who is shapeless and drab.” As for his other criticism that www.theluckycat.com. like 22-year-olds — she’ll take Dolly Williams, who was ap- Community Board 6 meeting turn their babies into fashion-for- Smartmom immediately put hipster parents are turning their Mondays: Joe McGinty’s Keyboard that as a compliment. pointed by Borough President where Williams “was telling ward, anti-corporate, indie in- on some lipstick. offspring into “miniature repro- Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE: Tuesdays: Jeze- Even when it comes to cyber- Markowitz in 2003, owns land everyone that the area would bel Music Open Mic Night, 7 pm, FREE; fants in order to stay one step Which isn’t to say that there ductions of their hipper-than-thou space, Brooks gets Park Slope within the boundaries of the have to be rezoned. She let every- Wednesdays: Hot Popcorn featuring ahead of the cool police?” he aren’t fashionistas around here. Binky Griptite & The Melomatics, 10 wrong. Contrary to Brooks’s selves,” Smartmom had one com- one believe that was speaking as wrote. But they stick out like a Fresh neighborhood redesign — a re- pm, $TBD; Thursdays: Radom Party generalization, no one around ment: Isn’t that what parents do? a commissioner, not a property Hold on there! Brooks may Direct box at the Food Co-op. Whether they’re living in zoning that will deliver huge with Moist Paula, 11 pm, $TBD; Mar. 3: here reads UrbanBaby com, owner who would make millions Carter Van Pelt, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 8: have a penchant for clever Smartmom isn’t knocking windfalls to property owners which describes itself as “a dose Brooks’s halcyonic 1950s subur- Letha, 9 pm, $TBD, Radom Party With coinage, but he also suffers from schleppy. It’s just that Seventh Av- like Williams. of dollars if she could build con- of hip info on where to shop, bia, a hut in the Sudan, or an Moist, 11 pm, $TBD; Mar. 10: Benefit out-of-control generalizations. enue isn’t exactly Bedford Avenue, Questions about a possible dos on her land.” for ? of the Mysterians, 10 pm, $5. play, eat, travel and have fun apartment in Bensonhurst, par- He certainly isn’t talking about if you know what she means. conflict of interest emerged after Brooklyn’s City Planning Com- After The Brooklyn Paper with your kids.” ents everywhere try to make the Park Slope that Smartmom Come on. Williamsburg is the planning commissioner told mission appointee, Dolly Wil- started asking about Williams’s Luna Lounge Park Slope Parents is more like their children just like them. 361 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer knows and loves (and, yes, where the hipster parents live. If apparent conflict of interest, the it. Has Brooks even heard of it? It’s up to the kids to reject acquaintances that she “absolute- liams. Street in Williamsburg, (212) 260- sometimes thinks is ridiculous). Brooks would just leave his of- Department of City Planning 2323, www.lunalounge.com. He even is wrong about the their parent’s values — and In fact, Brooks is so off the told Williams that she must re- Mar. 3: Soft, 8 pm, Foreign Islands, 9 pm, fice at the Times and hop an L- books Park Slopers read. “In a whether they’re rejecting mark, Smartmom wonders if he cuse herself. The Young Knives, 10 pm, $10 in advance, train (it leaves Manhattan, sign that the hip parenting thing Lawrence Welk or Patti Smith even knows the difference be- David, so you may want to grab “Like any property owner, $12 day of the show; Mar. 4: Patrick has jumped the shark, the move- — what’s the difference? Watson, 7:30 pm, Elvis Perkins, 8:30 pm, tween Williamsburg, Park Slope, a map), he could visit groovy Yes, Park Slopers do so many however, [the] Commissioner $12 in advance, $14 day of the show; Mar. ment gets it own book, the inde- can retain lawyers to represent his Cobble Hill and Fort Greene. playspaces like Mama Lou’s and scribably dull ‘Alternadad,’ ” things that would make a conser- 7: Unicornicopia, 7:30 pm, Joe McGinty, or her interests,” added DCP 8:30 pm, Spray Paint Stars, 9:30 pm, (Why he decided to bring up the hipster tot shops like Flying Brooks wrote. vative like Brooks go ballistic. title of a 1970s movie about des- Squirrel and Mini Jakes. spokeswoman Rachaele Raynoff. Padre Pio, 10:30 pm, $8; Mar. 9: Acid That was the last straw buddy. But why are they getting blamed Canyon, 7:30 pm, The Exeter Popes, 8:30 perate and robotic housewives is It seems that Brooks has real- Park Slope is one of the most lit- in the New York Times for being Yes, she Raynoff said that Williams pm, Dehaven Garrison, 9:30 pm, $5; Mar. anyone’s guess). ly fallen under the spell of writer erary neighborhoods in New hipster parents when they’re not hadn’t broken any rules when 10: Electric Engine, 7:30 pm, Sea Devils, In Park Slope, the moms are Adam Sternbach, who recycled 8:30 pm, The Fumes, 9:30 pm, $5. York City and “Alternadad” is really that hip at all? she spoke at the public meeting pretty darn conventional — they the not-very-flattering word, not even in the window of Com- because she was speaking infor- care about good schools, neigh- “grups,” to define a generation You just can’t win. Pete’s Candy munity Books. Didn’t he read Louise Crawford also writes mally in a setting where no for- Store borhood sports, and, damn it, of New York parents who who Smartmom’s take-down of Neal mal review was happening. they even want their Bank of look and act like 22-year-olds. the Web site, “Only the blog 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street Pollack a few weeks ago in these knows Brooklyn.” bowled It’s not the first time that the in Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, America ATMs un-littered. Why does Brooks rely on the Markowitz appointee has been www.petescandystore.com. ark Slopers are proba- observations of a New York told to recuse herself from a vi- Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; Magazine writer when he could Mar. 3: Heernt, 9 pm, Ola Podrida, 10 bly more conservative tal project. pm, The Mumbles, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 4: about “child-rearing” just read The Brooklyn Paper or, In 2004, she agreed to sit out P Buddha forbid, come out to Park The Vinyl Skyway, 8:30 pm, Austin Dona- of all discussion of Bruce Rat- hue, 9:30 pm, FREE; Mar. 5: Spelling Bee, than Brooks — except, of Slope himself (don’t forget your course, Slopers insist on gender us over ner’s Atlantic Yards mega-de- 7:30 pm, Richard McGraw, 9:30 pm, map, Dave)? Siwat, 10:30 pm, FREE; Mar. 6: Bingo, 7 CAMPS… velopment after The Brooklyn neutrality, race diversity, and pm, Sunny Winter, 9 pm, Invincible Hum- Sternbach took the term from OU THINK BOWLING IS EASY. YOU SIT there in eco-friendly toilet paper in the an episode of “Star Trek” in Continued from page 16 bined with Day Camp at a re- Paper outed her $1-million in- mingbirds, 10 pm, Yojimbo, 11 pm, FREE; your Barcalounger every Saturday watching Mike Mar. 7: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, Oami, 10 pm, bathroom. which the crew lands on an karate, singing, different trip each duced price. vestment in the developer’s Scroggins and Dale Traber on the Pro Bowlers tour Nets basketball team. The Blame, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 8: The If anything, Park Slope par- adult-free planet ruled by chil- week in and around NYC. Spe- Sports Camps Y Lowdowners, 9 pm, Lucy Wainwright and think, “I could do that.” “It is not a conflict, otherwise cialty programs in sports (6 Several one week sessions Roche, 10 pm, The Darrin James Band, 11 Well, you can’t. And you know how I know? Alexandra I would not do it,” she told The pm, FREE; Mar. 9: Casey Dienel, 8 pm, weeks) and theater (two week in- Ages: 6 – 16 crements, led by professionals). Stein taught me. Paper before she was ordered Marla Hansen, 9 pm, Jeff London, 10 pm, Full day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm You may remember press coverage of Stein a few weeks by the city’s Conflict of Interest Akil Jelani Wilson, 11 pm, FREE; Mar. 10: Activities: Each week focuses Black Branches, 9 pm, Polite Society, 10 Poly Prep Board to step down. pm, Silence the Bird, 11 pm, FREE. FAMILY CLASSIFIEDS on a different sport (soccer, ago when she was the Toast THE BROOKLYN Williams, who receives a Summer 2007 squash, basketball, and baseball) of the Town, the Darling of Stain the Shell Lanes and the an- By Gersh $45,131 salary for her City 9216 Seventh Ave., Bay Ridge Computer Camp ANGLE Kuntzman 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in Entertainment Photography nointed Future of Profes- Planning Commission post, did Williamsburg, (718) 387-7840, 718-836-9800, ext. 322 Several one week sessions sional Bowling. BOWL-A-RAMA not return numerous phone calls www.stainbar.com. www.polyprep.org Ages: 5 – 12 As a freshman at St. from The Brooklyn Paper, de- Mondays: “Paint Stain,” 5 pm (often accompanied by the jazz guitar of Director: Michael Junsch Full day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Francis College in Brooklyn spite a promise to do so. Bus available (extra fee) Activities: Digital imaging and Noboru, 8 pm), FREE; Wednesdays: “Quality Magic At Affordable Prices” Heights, she was electrify- Activists cheered her recusal “JAMstain,” an informal open mic host- Summer Experience photography software, explo- this week. ed by singers/songwriters, 9 pm, FREE. Magicians • Clowns • Jugglers ration of new technology, and ing the entire bowling Facepaint • Cotton Candy • Bounce Tents “There is a clear conflict when Day Camp create your own website. world. At the close of 2006, Trash Bar Shows Starting @ $99 July 2 – August 10, 2007 she was ranked fourth in the someone who stands to lose or www.MagicalEntertainmentPlus.com gain financially from a decision is 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Ages: Pre-K through Grade 10 Berkeley Carroll nation and her average score Williamsburg, (718) 599-1000, 917.549.1272 Full day: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm was above 200. She was so involved in the decision-making www.thetrashbar.com. Creative Arts Program Mar. 3: Atomic Brother, 8 pm, King Hell, A39 Activities: Arts, dance, sports, hot that the folks from process,” said Brad Lander, direc- swimming, and special events on 181 Lincoln Place, Park Slope tor of the Pratt Center for Com- 9 pm, Dearly Departed, 10 pm, Black Rico the Clown Wheaties were already call- Tongue, 11 pm, Suicide Dolls, Midnight, Rico the Clown our 25-acre grounds (718) 789-6060 x 6540 ing. She even bowled a 269 munity Development. $7; Mar. 4: Hollywood Black, 9 pm, Magician & Comical Nerd www.berkeleycarroll.org Performing Arts Camp once. “The commission-makes de- Embarrassing Fruits, 10 pm, The Friends Birthday parties and special [email protected] To put that in some kind of cision that have significant im- band, 11 pm, Blank Blank, Midnight, $6; occasions — Adults & Kids. Comedy, July 2 – August 3, 2007 Director: Marlene Clary Mar. 5: Ten Minute Turns, 8 pm, The Call for Holiday Packages perspective, Stein is a much pact on the value of the land, so Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Puppets, Ages: For students entering Ages: 8 to 14 Vital Might, 9 pm, Motel Motel, 10 pm, Games, M.C., Comic Roastings. 718.369.0244 nikibistudio.com much better bowler than you it appropriate that property own- The Hungry Hungry Hypocrites, 11 pm, Grades 4–9 July 2 to August 2 “University Professor of Speech & Communications” Full day: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm will ever be. ers not be the city’s neutral deci- Fluffgirl, Midnight, $6; Mar. 6: In the 718-434-9697 A07/43 Full day: 9 am–4pm So what happened? Well, sion makers.” Trees, 8 pm, Hash Wednesday, 9 pm, Activities: Professional faculty Extended hours: 8 am–6pm F—ing Hawk, 10 pm, $5; Mar. 7: 917-318-9092 that’s bowling, my friends. It is unclear whether Willi- A45 guide young actors, dancers, Activities: music, dance, theatre Airwaves, 8 pm, Moon Rabbits, 9 pm, Tutors am’s property will remain zoned Scary Mansion, 10 pm, $6; Mar. 8: singers, and musicians. Culminates arts, ceramics, media and graph- Before joining the St. in a musical theater production. Francis team, Stein had been for industrial use or be included Beejae, 8 pm, Red Ghost Revolt, 9 pm, Instruction ic arts, all in air conditioned Buckaroo, 10 pm, Eveni, 11 pm, The SAT Test Prep/Tutoring a phenom at Lafayette High in a residential rezoning. But Summer Academic classrooms, daily noontime per- Williams is not the only proper- Tomatoes, Midnight, $6; Mar. 9: Ben Princeton Grad, 10+ yrs exp. formances, plus performances School, bowling a few hours Mountain, 8 pm, Jeremy Yocum and the SLOPE MUSIC Programs Alexandra Stein, top bowler ty owner eager to remake the Last Rounders, 9 pm, Jon Wiley, 10 pm, teaching SAT/Writing. Tutoring and exhibitions at the end of after school like young girls Instrumental & Vocal July 2 – August 3, 2007 have been doing for centuries. at St. Francis College. gritty truck route. World Without Magic, 11 pm, The Jazz • Classical • Folk • Rock or small group instruction. Ages: For students entering camp. Swimming also offered. Weight, Midnight, $8; Mar. 10: The Her coach at St. Francis, Last year, one of the city’s Vesties, 8 pm, The Singles, 9 pm, Atom Call for free interview Math group meets Sat. 12:45 to Grades 3–12 Children’s Day Camp biggest luxury developers slopemusic.com Dawn Gugliaro, spotted her there yet. Strange, 10 pm, Crashbox, 11 pm, 3:15 in Park slope (2 open seats). Daily 60- or 90-minute sessions 701, 712 Carroll Street, Park Slope Jonny on the Rocks, Midnight, $7. Bands available talent immediately: “She has At a tournament last week- bought the massive Jewish edantoine.com (718) 501-5111. Activities: Enrichment and re- (718) 789-6060 x 6620 Press building on Third Avenue 718-768-3804 the most consistent stride of end, she averaged just 183 Union Pool A07 A08 medial courses. Can be com- www.berkeleycarroll.org between First and Third streets. any bowler I’ve ever worked pins per game (still much bet- 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Director: Judy Valdez with. You can’t teach that ter than you, but still…). The The developer, Shaya Boymel- Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484, [email protected] kind of muscle memory. new rankings haven’t come green, plans to build a three- www.myspace.com/unionpool. PreK through 3rd Grade She’s just fantastic.” out yet, but Stein will no acre complex of rowhouses and Mar. 3: Rebecca Gates, Megan Reilly, June 25 - July 26 But at St. Francis, Stein longer be in the top 20 apartments called Gowanus Vil- and more, 10 pm, $TBD; Mar. 7: Phan- Full Day (half day also available tom Ear Creative Music Series with Day has been rolling seven to 10 bowlers in the nation (unless, lage. William parker, Daniel Carter, Sabir for younger campers) games a day, sometimes of course, somebody He also needs a rezoning to Mateen, Andrew Barker, and more, 8 Many camp options: classic day eight hours of intense bowl- kneecaps that damn Amanda make his project a reality. Many pm, $TBD; Mar. 8: Jan Bell CD release with special guests Will Scott, The Poor School, camp, circus camp, puppetry, ing (how intense? Her fin- Burgoyne from the Universi- hope to see at least part of the hands-on science, theater, athletics, Things, 8 pm, $TBD; Mar. 9: Holy Roller gers swell up so badly that ty of Nebraska, not that I’d area remain industrial, so con- Party with Protokoll, Read Yellow, Fresh and much more. One-week mini ever suggest such a thing). flicts are inevitable considering Kills, and live DJs, 8 pm, $8; Mar. 10: Inc. camps. Swimming also offered. she has to take the rubber inserts out of the ball holes, Gugliaro says Stein will be how much money is on the Wolf & Cub (4AD), 8 pm, $TBD. A fully licensed and certified preschool Huggs Day that’s how intense). back, now that the pressure of table. Williamsburg It wasn’t long before freshman year is almost over. “A landowner who wants to Music Center ■ 2-4 year old programs ■ 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, School Stein developed knee prob- But I’ve been watching sell will get dramatically [more 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street lems and altered that leg- bowling long enough to know money] for residential use then in Williamsburg, (718) 384-1654. afternoons or full days Summer Prog. endary stride. She’s been that life is a long lane with a industrial use,” said Phaedra Fridays: Live music, 10 pm, $5. ■ Licensed teachers 763 President St, Park Slope struggling to get back to her 7-10 split at the end of it. Thomas, director of Southwest Zebulon Cafe (718) 230-5255 You know what I mean. ■ Spacious Classrooms early-season form, but isn’t Brooklyn Industrial Develop- 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan ■ Optimal educational equipment Directors: Randie Bader and ment Corporation. 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By Christie Rizk take the G all the way to Queens extension into Kensington neces- The Brooklyn Paper INVESTIGATION — getting such commuters, quite sary to complete work on the literally, out of the F-ing way. Smith and Ninth Street station. There were 100 people al- Parker, the MTA spokes- The MTA, however, has said Greenhood / Aaron ready waiting for the F train you going to believe, the MTA which currently begins its run at woman, said the transit agency that the change could become when it pulled into the Sev- or your own lying eyes?). Smith and Ninth Street — com- had no plans to turn the F into an permanent if the demand is enth Avenue stop last Wednes- “We constantly study traffic menced its journey from deeper express train or extend the V line high enough. day morning. patterns,” said Dierdre Parker, in Brooklyn, commuters could or the G line beyond a temporary It is.

But the train was almost en- an agency spokeswoman. “The Paper The Brooklyn tirely packed by the time it service on the F line is within showed up, and only a handful of guidelines.” commuters was able to get on. True, the problem may not A woman in a red coat was only be the trains. Part of the not one of them. And this was blame rests on the population the second train she let go past bomb that’s been dropping on her because it was too full to Brooklyn over the past few TRAIN IN VAIN accommodate any more people. years. She looked at her watch — it People are moving to Brook- was 8:45 am — and huffed in lyn in huge numbers, but 5 tips for surviving the F disgust, hoping she could they’re still working in Manhat- squeeze herself into the next tan. So, naturally, the newcom- train. ers are trying to maintain easy With service on the F train getting worse, The Brooklyn Paper offered “Now I’m going to be late,” subway access to “the city.” these handy tips for surviving the morning commute. she grumbled. The latest Census — from This is the scene most week- 2000 — show that the population 1. Don’t wear heavy perfume or cologne, but do bathe on a regular basis. day mornings at Park Slope’s of the neighborhoods in the F 2. By all means, pull out your iPod — but remember that a slow song can make Seventh Avenue stop — and it’s corridor rose nearly 31,000 peo-

the ride seem that much longer (and a slow dance probably isn’t a good idea con- Greenhood / Aaron only getting worse. ple, to 387,335, in a decade. sidering all the bodies packed so closely together). During the morning and Manhattan-bound subway evening rush, an F train is sup- users are following the F towards 3. On the F line, the middle cars tend to have fewer passengers. posed to arrive every four to six cheaper rents in Windsor Ter- 4. Don’t use your cellphone in the above-ground portion of the line. Yelling, “I’ll minutes, according to MTA race, Kensington and beyond. be there in five minutes! No, I said five. Five! Yes, five” is usually futile on this timetables. But a Brooklyn Pa- “As soon as a house goes on much-delayed train. Paper The Brooklyn per reporter found that on most the market, it’s gone,” said A roomy F train pulls out of the Church Street station during a recent morning rush (above), days, the gap is a lot longer. Mary Kay Gallagher, a real es- 5. Put your bag on the floor instead of knocking into everyone. — Rizk but is crowded by the time it leaves the Smith and Ninth Street stop (top). Many more pas- A few minutes extra may not tate broker in Ditmas Park and sengers will cram onto the train at the Carroll Street and Bergen Street stations. seem like a big deal, but a two- Kensington. minute addition to the sched- All these new homesteaders uled four-minute gap means mean an already-packed F train that, on average, there are five by the time it gets to Park fewer trains per hour — about Slope. 40 cars — than the schedule It’s no wonder the Strap- says there should be. hangers Campaign now rates Since each car can hold 175 the F train 11th out of the city’s people, those extra five trains 22 subway lines. during the 8-9 am rush can car- “The F line has an above-av- ry up to 7,000 people. erage amount of scheduled serv- Or not, if they’re not there. ice,” says the Straphangers F ABrooklyn Paper reporter profile, “but arrives with below- A Banker who helps keep spent several mornings last average regularity.” week watching the F train — and noting its, how shall we put So what’s it?, idiosyncrasies. the answer? Often, as many as seven or Though F riders are calling your Business Healthy. eight minutes passed between for more trains, some experts trains. Such gaps cause a break- have other ideas: down in service along the F’s • Extend the other orange Brownstone Brooklyn corridor. train — the V, which currently Many trains were already terminates at Second Avenue on crowded when they pulled into the Lower East Side — into the 15th Street station between Brooklyn. Windsor Terrace and Park “We’ve long been a propo- Thomas Economou Slope. One stop later, at Sev- nent of extending the V train,” Senior Vice President enth Avenue, few commuters said Straphangers staff attorney Commercial Real Estate Lending could get on, meaning that the Gene Russianoff. The Park Avenue Bank next train, itself overcrowded, With the V train running at had to pick up the slack. least part of the way into Brook- The pattern repeated at lyn — if not all the way down to Fourth Avenue, which, despite Coney Island — the F could be being a transfer to the R train, switched over to the express ends up adding a net gain of track during peak hours, mirror- passengers onto the F train. ing the express-and-local pattern At Smith and Ninth Street, of the A and C lines. Red Hook residents join the Carolyn Konheim, a trans- party, crowding the train even portation expert who has been Jay Katz more. lobbying for improvements to Principal And the crowds at Bergen the F line since 2003, agrees. Banner Realty Street and Carroll Street — “We have the tracks to run the Company, LLC which serve the communities of F as an express train,” she said. Cobble Hill and Carroll Gar- “But the MTA won’t do it.” dens — are as big as ever. For • Extend the G train to every passenger who gets off Church Avenue. the train at Carroll Street, many Running the F as an express more try to get on. would require eliminating the G Finally, the big exhale comes train’s turn-around at the Smith at Jay Street, where hundreds of and Ninth station, but Konheim Downtown Brooklyn workers believes that extending the G exit and many other commuters train further down into Brooklyn transfer to the faster (and less- would also help the problem. crowded) A train. “The G should really be The MTA, for its part, dis- boosted,” she said. “Nobody agrees that the service on the F pays any attention to it.” line is inadequate (and who are If the Queens-bound G —

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