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Eltherios Kiladitis at the wake for his son, Stefanos, on Tuesday. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango Firefighters douse blaze that killed an entire family in building on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The Brooklyn Papers / Valerie Hodgson Staten Island cop charged Trapped by flames, 7 perish with drinking, running light in Ft Ham P’kwy apartment By Heather J. Wilson Kiladitis never regained conscious and and family as “Little Steve” — from life By Heather J. Wilson Hamilton Parkway between Bay Ridge second floor. The Brooklyn Papers died after being taken off life support support at Lutheran Medical Center Satur- The Brooklyn Papers Avenue and 70th Street were trapped and According to published reports, family three days later. day, three days after he was thrown from killed Sunday when fire engulfed their members had huddled around the A Staten Island police officer faces On Tuesday, Kiladitis’ mother, Kallaipi his Kawasaki ZX9 motorcycle by the ac- Chris Theoharis stood across the apartment. The victims included Yasem- youngest child in order to protect her from manslaughter charges for allegedly sat sobbing in front of her son’s casket. tions of an allegedly drunken cop. street from what is left of his fire- ine Nadeem, 30, her husband, Moham- the flames. But when the floorboards gave driving under the influence of alco- Overcome with grief, she could barely Kiladitis was heading west on Fort gutted three-family house Tuesday mad, 44, and their five children: Abeka, way, Zanneb fell into the second-floor hol when he ran a red light and rise to hug the many family and friends Hamilton Parkway around 10:30 pm last while construction workers exam- 13; Romesa, 11; Bisma, 5; Nirma, 3; and apartment where the fire had originally Wednesday when Wilson slammed into plowed into a 21-year-old Bay Ridge paying their respects at his wake. ined the building for unstable frag- 9-month-old Zanneb. sparked from a grease fire. him with the driver’s side of his 1995 man riding his motorcycle on Fort Kallaipi Kiladitis was among the many ments. He just stared. The remains of six of the family mem- Fire Department officials said the June Hamilton Parkway. Chrysler Cirrus as he made a left turn 23 blaze was accidentally ignited shortly mourners at the Dahill Funeral Home on from 88th Street. “It is unbelievable,” Theoharis said, bers were found huddled together in a rear before 2:30 pm by Muzamal Khawaja, Stefanos Kiladitis, of 67th Street, was 65th Street in Borough Park who simply Eltherios Kiladitis told The Brooklyn and repeated at least three times before bedroom of the apartment, near a window who was frying chicken in the kitchen of knocked off his bike and hurled through asked aloud, “Why?” Papers that the impact threw his son more turning away. leading to the fire escape, which, accord- her second-floor apartment. Once the oil the air June 19 after off-duty police officer She and her husband, Eltherios, had than 50 feet from his motorcycle. He sus- An entire family, the Nadeems, who ing to firefighters, had been blocked by caught fire, fire officials said, it quickly Victor Wilson allegedly made a left made the gut-wrenching decision to retained what would prove to be fatal head lived for seven years in the third-floor flames. The seventh, 9-month-old Zan- spread throughout the kitchen. After a through a standing red light at 88th Street. move their son — known to his friends See DUI on page 10 apartment of Theoharis’ building on Fort neb, was found below the others on the See TRAPPED on page 4 Honors for teens who chased killer

By Heather J. Wilson Hamilton High School athletic field, The Brooklyn Papers where police apprehended him. Angela Coyle hardly knew what On Sunday, Councilman Marty Gold- to say when her 17-year-old en presented City Council proclamations and mayoral certificates to the four teens daughter Lauren called her from outside the 68th Precinct stationhouse. her cell phone to tell her she had “What you all did last Sunday is re- just witnessed a murder on 86th markable, and you deserve to be com- Street in Bay Ridge. mended,” Golden said to the five stu- “I asked her if she was alright, and dents before giving them their awards. then I asked her if anybody did any- “A true sign of courage, bravery and thing,” Coyle said. concern for the community. You all im- “Yes mom, we did,” Lauren Coyle mediately followed him…you instigat- answered. ed a chase of the suspect and I com- Lauren, along with three other Bay Ridge teenagers watched in horror as mend you.” Callan / Tom Ariel Garcia, 25, allegedly thrust a According to neighbors, hours be- knife into the heart of 60-year-old fore Rothman was stabbed Garcia’s es- Leona Rothman as she sat in front of tranged wife had moved into her moth- Borough President Marty Markowitz christens new ferry with a bottle of her apartment building on 86th Street er’s apartment, located in Rothman’s Brooklyn Lager as NY Waterway owners Arthur Imperatore and Arthur between Third and Fourth Avenues on building, after a fight with her husband. Papers The Brooklyn Imperatore Jr. watch the suds fly. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango June 16. Then they gave chase, pursu- The Daily News quoted building man- Adham Deed, Nedel Abusheikh, Chetan Ogaleilf and Lauren Coyle display their honors ing the alleged murderer to the Fort See TEENS on page 6 bestowed by Councilman Marty Golden and Captain Dominick Colasuonno. Ferry christened Brooklyn style Term-limit change By Heather J. Wilson Waterway Ferry at the Brooklyn may extend Marty The Brooklyn Papers Army Terminal and the ship was It took three tries, but on christened “The Brooklyn.” By Patrick Gallahue ter only six years in office, including Borough President Marty Markowitz spoke at the Monday The Brooklyn Papers the body’s most powerful member, press conference making official last Speaker Gifford Miller, as well as two With political races, indictments Markowitz’s third whack, a bot- week’s announcement that continua- of Brooklyn’s most media-prone dele- and old rivalries spicing up the cur- tle of Brooklyn Lager beer broke tion of the free Sunset Park-to-Lower gates — for vastly different reasons — rent City Council, a modification to over the hull of a New York Manhattan ferry started just days after Marty Golden of Bay Ridge-Dyker Sept. 11, had been secured under a the term limits law could extend the Heights and Angel Rodriguez of Sun- six-month contract with the city’s shelf life of seven council members set Park-Red Hook. capping an extraordinary year in City Independence largest ferry service provider. Due to redistricting, the term begin- The city Economic Corporation Hall. ning in 2004 will be a two-year term, signed a six-month, $1.5 million con- With the city budget settled, discus- Week holiday sion among the council has turned to and Miller sees that as an opportunity tract with NY Waterway on Tuesday, to rectify the seeming inequity, by let- The Brooklyn Papers’ offices rethinking the policy that cleared the allowing the company to operate the way for over two-thirds of the fresh- ting those seven members run once will be closed for our annual ferry service from July 24 through the more. The movement picked up some Independence Week vacation, man membership. end of December under government According to the existing law, coun- steam this week when Mayor Michael July 1-7, and The Papers will subsidies. not publish next week. Our cilmembers are entitled to two terms in Bloomberg said in an interview that he offices reopen Monday, July For 10 months, the city’s Depart- office, at least one of which must be a would consider an amendment to the ment of Transportation has operated a Mermaid madness term-limits law. 8, and The Papers will pub- full, four-year period. But seven coun- lish on Thursday, July 11. free ferry service from Pier 4 at 58th “Hillbilly mermaids” Trish Dalton and Robin Adams are in appropriate attire for the annual cil members will be forced out under Bloomberg was quoted in the June See FERRY on page 6 Mermaid Parade on the Coney Island boardwalk Saturday. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango the current rules at the end of 2003, af- See MARTY on page 6 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM July 1, 2002 For Harper, the eyes have it Need a bat?

By Gersh Kutzman Fame pitcher Jim Palmer, who nitely not all games for some left wrist. At this level of the over Tyler Beuerlein, who had for The Brooklyn Papers threw out the ceremonial first Cyclones. Tyler Davidson, an minors, you don’t get an MRI yet to play a game because of Go to Mo’s eighth-round pick out of the unless something doesn’t heal, his injured right elbow, re- Third baseman Brett Harper s pitch on Tuesday night. “So a Ps University of Washington, so Davidson just has to wait turned in fine fashion, going denies that he’s trying to start U stretch like that teaches them hadn’t even gotten his first and see. 2-4 in Monday night’s 7-0 de- or most New Yorkers, “Gotta Go to Mo’s” is just an a fashion trend, but the hot-hit- & how to be persistent and do annoying slogan we’ve heard too many times. But for ting Arizonan is never — no, their job, which is the most Cyclone at-bat before injuring “This does suck, I must ad- struction of the New Jersey D himself in batting practice last mit,” he said. “I got injured Cardinals. He told The Brook- FCyclones designated hitter Bobby Malek, it’s become a really, NEVER — seen with- D important thing.” OW week. Now he’s the guy riding before I even had a chance to lyn Papers that he’ll be back mantra. out two black patches under Ns On the mend Earlier in the season, the Cyclones were plagued by a his eyes. s the pine with a thin, play.” on the field next week, a few It’s not all fun and it’s defi- Rollerblade-style brace on his Meanwhile, Cyclones hold- weeks ahead of schedule. shortage of bats, one of the most basic pieces of equipment It’s called “eye black.” that a team pro- Once an ashy powder that vides its players. players spread under their eyes wards me or my playing. He’s Granted, ballplay- idin’th to lessen the glare of the sun been there as a player. He ers can be pretty R e nes as it bounced off their cheeks, knows that you can’t get a hit picky about the Cyclo eye black now consists of every time up. No one’s ever lumber they bring with Gersh Kuntzman Band-Aid-like patches that are done that.” Name that Clone to the plate, but easy to apply and never run. Brett said he remembered even the easiest- No Cyclone has ever been watching his father as a child Readers of the New Yorker are ac- Cyclones manager Howard Johnson is- going players were unsatisfied by the team’s poor selection sued the definitive call: “Look at the as fond of eye black as Harper, and “making a note of every- customed to erudite themes being de- of “Baumbats” — a durable-but-lifeless composite-wood so there was initial suspicion thing: how he swung on cer- picted on the magazine’s often esoteric hair,” he said. “It’s Anderson.” But Anderson said it couldn’t be him bat that many hitters use only for batting practice. among the press corps that tain counts, what he did with cover. The War on Terror heats up in Malek didn’t want to use a Baumbat to make his profes- perhaps Harper had a rare skin Afghanistan? The New Yorker has bal- because the ballplayer on the cover — a certain pitches, everything. I painting called “Fair Ball” — is wearing sional baseball debut, so he took matters into his own hands condition that necessitated didn’t even ask too many let dancers on the front page. The presi- — and in doing so, revealed little-known secrets about how dent gets impeached? The New Yorker a fielder’s mitt. “I don’t even have any- maximum glare reduction. But questions, just watched. He’s / Peter de Seve thing but catcher’s gloves,” he said. a minor-league bat rack is put together. recently, Harper revealed to helped me so much over the cover depicts two ducks flying over It’s unknown to most fans, but some players — read high Central Park. Wildfires Unclear which Cyclone was the New The Brooklyn Papers the true years.” Yorker cover boy, The Brooklyn Papers draft choices — have special deals with baseball bat manu- reason for his addiction to eye in Arizona? The immor- facturers (who are eager to latch onto a potential major-lea- By the Numbers tal visage of monocle- called de Seve at his Park Slope home. He black. The New Yorker guer early in his career). Others simply buy bats at a dis- They say that pitching wins wearer Eustace Tilly promptly denied that he based the portrait “It just looks cool,” he said. Have you seen this man?: on any one Cyclone player. count through their agent (who gets a good price thanks to But Brett Harper has a lot ballgames, but during a four- greets readers that week. Is the cover boy Anderson, “I couldn’t name a Brooklyn Cyclone his own deals with manufacturers). Still others buy bats more going for him than just game stretch last week, the But this week, wherever they feel comfortable. One of last year’s stars, Ragsdale or Beuerlein? if I had a bazooka to my head,” de Seve being a fashion trend-setter. Cyclones proved that hitting is when the magazine needed Frank Corr, bought his distinctive orange bats at, of all a little more important some- an image of summer, cover said. One of the few offensive That wasn’t meant as a put-down of places, Kmart. bright spots on the team so far, times. During those 43 innings artist Peter de Seve took himself out to the ballpark. This the area’s only professional team that won Malek was drafted in the fourth round this year — impres- Harper is the son of longtime — starting with Thursday’s a championship last year. “I went to a sive to fans and sportswriters, but not impressive enough to loss to the hated Staten Island week’s cover featured a group major leaguer Brian Harper, a of riders plunging down the game last year and found myself inspired earn him a lifetime of free lumber — and the bats he ordered lifetime .300 hitter in his 16 Yankees and extending to / Gary Thomas by the whole gestalt of the thing — the through his agent had not arrived. With Opening Day draw- Sunday night’s extra-inning first hill of the famed Cyclone major-league seasons and a roller coaster — all of them ter- ocean, the small stadium, the young, ing perilously closer, Malek took a long walk from the Poly- member of the 1991 World heartbreaker with the Ab- rified, except for the lone hopeful players,” de Seve continued. “I technic University dormitory where the Cyclones are staying Series-champion Minnesota erdeen Iron Birds — Cyclone Brooklyn Cyclone who is sitting like my covers to be very specific to a and, fortunately for him, discovered the Fulton Mall. Twins. pitchers racked up 53 strike- near the back, poised to catch a place in New York City, so that’s why I “I got lost walking around and ended up at this place Harper, who now manages outs while yielding only seven Papers The Brooklyn fly ball hit out of Keyspan Park. chose Coney Island when I wanted an im- called Modell’s,” said the Michigan native, clearly unfamil- the Anaheim Angels’ rookie- walks. Yet the team lost three So the question on everyone’s mind at age of summer.” iar with New York’s 113-year-old sporting goods institution. league team, was on hand for of those four games. the batting cage and in the Cyclones club- In the end, de Seve ruled out Anderson, “I wandered in. But sporting goods stores aren’t like I re- the Cyclones’ first two games “It is frustrating, of course, house was obvious: Who is that unflap- Beuerlein or Ragsdale. “It’s not meant to member them. The entire ground floor was just uniforms and saw his son go 4-9 with 4 but at this level, the pitchers pable Cyclone with the corn-fed good be a specific player,” he said, “but merely and T-shirts. The actual sporting goods were downstairs.” RBIs. The minor-leaguer said are learning that there are looks and the curly blond hair poking out someone who was acting with great as- Malek wasn’t surprised to find rack after rack of alu- / Gary Thomas / Gary Thomas having his major-league dad things they can control — from under his cap? surance, confidence and skill, someone minum bats, but he was surprised that there was only one around caused no stress. making the pitches, fielding Speculation quickly centered on three who goes about his chosen profession garbage can half-filled with wooded bats — and most of “There’s never any pressure their position, keeping their possibilities — shaggy-haired catcher with great aplomb.” them were for kids. with him,” Brett Harper said. team in the game — and Jimmy Anderson, infielder Tyler Beuer- Oh, so it’s infielder Chase Lambin, “I said to the guy, ‘Do you have anything a little bigger?’” “He’s never been negative to- things they can’t,” said Hall of lein or shortstop Corey Ragsdale — until then? — Gersh Kuntzman Malek recalled. “The salesman went in the back and brought The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn out this Louisville Slugger.” It was an Alex Rodriguez model — which Malek considered to be a good omen since it featured the burned-in signature of the Texas Rangers’ infielder who is the highest-paid player in the game. The next day, Malek took his A-Rod bat into the batting cage and promptly scattered souvenirs all over the KeySpan WHO’S A BUM! Park bleachers. After his explosive hitting clinic, fellow Cy- Cycs take four clones gathered around to admire the new bat. The Paper’s Pick for Cyclones Player of the Week Later that night, in that first-ever at-bat, Malek lined an By Gersh Kuntzman ble to Alhaji Turay in the first be- run dinger in a game that saw the RBI single — and promptly retired the Modell’s-bought bat. out most of the season. If he keeps this up, they’ll for The Brooklyn Papers fore settling down to pitch five in- return of injured Cyclone “It’s my first pro at-bat, my first hit and my first RBI,” he retire his number. Back with the ’Clones this sea- nings of three-hit ball. Cyclones holdover Tyler Beuerlein, who said. “I’d hate to break it on some cheap grounder, so it’s re- Cyclones third baseman Edgar son, Rodriguez has picked up right Yankees 4 starter Miguel Pinango was even had two hits. Freshman phenoms tired — unless I get in a big slump.”

/ Gary Thomas were he left off, batting .400 with 2 better, holding the Yanks score- Rodriguez made an immediate Cyclones 1 Ender Chavez and Alhaji Turay A few days later, Malek’s bats arrived from his agent, so he HRs and 5 RBIs in the team’s less through five. But in the Yank also had two hits on the night. sold his remaining A-Rod bat to infielder Brendan Mannix, impact last season when he hit opening eight games and earning at Staten Island, Thurs., June 20 sixth, Gabe Lopez led off with a the team’s first home run during Five Yankee pitchers shut Cyclones 2 who liked it so much that he went to Modell’s the next day himself the first of this year’s cov- hard double and later scored on a and bought two more, cleaning out the store’s humble supply. down the Cyclone offense for the Cardinals 1 opening day in Jamestown, NY. eted Brooklyn Papers “Who’s A groundout. The Yanks added an- It sounded like it was time for a fact-finding tour, so I first time in the team’s three other run later in the inning when at Brooklyn, Tues., June 25 The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn But an injury soon after left him Bum” award. headed for the Modell’s on Fulton Mall to find out whether meetings. Starter Chien-Ming the Cyclones couldn’t finish off a A classic pitcher’s duel was Cyclones third baseman Edgar Rodriguez hit two home runs on Monday night. double-play. workers there were even aware that their store was outfitting Wang gave up only an RBI dou- won in the bottom of the ninth the New York-Penn League champions. Cyclones 2 thanks to Brett Harper’s RBI “I’m amazed to hear that,” said manager Ganesh Persaud. Iron Birds 1 single. But the story of this game was the starting pitching “We’ve been selling Cyclones merchandise to fans, but I 14 Ins, at Brooklyn, Fri., June 21 of Miguel Pinango, who gave had no idea that we were selling equipment to the players.” The longest game in Cy- up just one unearned run, while Persaud said that 95 percent of the bats he sells are alu- clones history ended positively, striking out five in six innings. minum — which explains why he stocks so few wood bats. thanks to Edgar Rodriguez’s Ryan Olson (1-0, 0.00 ERA) (By the way, Cyclones souvenirs are as scarce at Modell’s 14th-inning RBI single. But pri- got the win with three innings as the timber. This reporter was appalled to find just two marily, this game was about of near-perfect ball. The Cy- lonely, out-of-reach racks of Cyclone T-shirts in the furthest pitching. Wayne Ough allowed clones offense continued to corner of the store, while Los Angeles Laker and Washing- just one run on five hits through stumble, smacking just four hits ton Wizard jerseys — hello, not only are they out-of-town six innings, striking out 12. Un- in the first eight innings. But a teams, but basketball season is OVER! — are in prime real FIE fortunately, the Cyclones man- lead off single by catcher Jim- estate up front.) L aged only two hits off Aberdeen my Anderson and another sin- Persaud vowed to stock more wooden bats if the demand R starter David Farren. In the gle by Blake Whealy set up keeps up. It doesn’t look likely; players’ favorite sticks are D eighth, Rodriguez doubled and A S AND BAT Harper’s ninth-inning heroics. now starting to fill the bat rack and the Baumbats are once N H scored on second-baseman Cyclones 5 again reserved only for BP. E S Chase Lambin’s double. Cy- But that doesn’t mean Malek has stopped playing “Let’s H Expos 4 GC IN clones relievers Ryan Olson, Make a Deal.” After recounting how he sold Mannix his T 266 Fifth Avenue at Garfield Place C Tim McNab, Dave Lohrman in Vermont, Wed. June 26 spare A-Rod bat, Malek danced around the dugout in a near- I . and Omar Anez, who got the W, Four Cyclone pitchers com- ly new pair of Nike Air spikes. K shut down the Iron Birds the bined for 12 strikeouts and Another Modell’s purchase? (718) 783-2800 rest of the way. In all, 21 Iron Chris Sherman survived a late “No, I bought ’em off Brett Harper for 10 bucks,” he said. Birds were fanned in the win. Expos rally, holding them off “Hardly used!” Iron Birds 5 to get the win. Gersh Kuntzman is also a columnist for The New York Post Cyclones 0 Shortstop Corey Ragsdale and Newsweek.com. His Web site is www.gersh.tv Brooklyn’s Newest at Brooklyn, Sat. June 22 was 2-4 with two RBIs. 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According to scene of the crime after he will be clear that there is one law er said. his younger sister, Ingrid, struck and killed a pedestri- standard for police officers and “The facts for this case Mazariegos studied photogra- an on Fourth Avenue in Bay another for ordinary citizens. speak for themselves,” he phy at the Fashion Institute of Ridge last April. But Brooklyn district attorney added. “That the fact he was Technology and had been pur- Darninka Rachamin, 24, spokesman Jerry Schmetterer not drunk means that he was in suing a career as a freelance was indicted on charges in- holds that the charges against complete control of his actions fashion photographer. cluding second-degree murder Rachamin are fair and that and he should have been total- “He was a great kid,” Ingrid for allegedly killing Howard Rachamin’s reckless speeding, ly aware of the danger he was told The Papers in April. “We Mazariegos, of Gravesend, on in fact, does hold significant causing to other people when are all pretty angry.” The smashed Ferrari in front of the 68th Precinct. BP / FIle April 19 while driving his sports car while drunk and at speeds of up to 100 miles an hour. He faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted. There's A New Home Depot In Your Neighborhood! 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According to police, a man de- At 2:20 pm on June 24, the The Green Point Savings scribed by the female teller as audiologist can provide the answer you 745-5555 Independence Community Bank Bank on 86th Street was robbed white and 5-foot-11, approached need. at 1769 86th St. was robbed of of more than $2,000 around 1 the counter and passed a note an unknown amount of currency pm on June 18, after a man de- stating he had a bomb on his hip. If you suspect you or someone you know after a man described as 5-foot- scribed as white and in his 40s The teller reportedly gave the 10, wearing a white T-shirt, gray told a bank teller he had a bomb. bank robber about $3,000 in cash. may have a hearing problem, call today pants and a hat, passed a note to Police said the suspect passed The suspect, with the cash tucked for a personal appointment for a a teller demanding money and a note to the teller that stated he into his shirt, then fled on foot out noting he was armed with a had a bomb and included the of the bank, police said. FREE HEARING CONSULTATION. bomb. He was carrying some words, “Do not say anything “The policy is for them to type of box. and nobody will get hurt.” comply with the demands of the The Green Point Savings Reportedly, the teller fol- robber,” said Thomas Mulligan, 748-2630 / 745-5169 Bank at 2150 86th St., was lowed his directions and passed a senior investigator for Green robbed last Tuesday and a Green over at least $2,000 in cash. The Point Security. “The most im- T Point bank on New Utrecht Av- bandit, who was also carrying a portant thing is for the people to H AMERICAN HEARING CENTER enue was robbed on April 25 — box, walked out of the bank af- get out of the situation without E both involving an unfolding of ter receiving the money and fled injury.” 533 86th Street events police said are similar to in an unknown direction and by “Both have the same descrip- Monday’s robbery. unknown means. tion and his motive is the same. “It looks like it is the same “It looks like it might be that We think it might be the same guy,” 62nd Precinct Police Offi- guy,” said Sgt. Peter Moy of the guy, but nothing is 100 percent,” cer Michael Bannon said on 62nd Precinct, noting that the Moy said of the two Green Monday, noting Bensonhurst man who robbed The Green Point robberies. 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Cops say in the back, while she quickly the perpetrator struck his mother Grilled w HUMAN SERVICES grabbed some things from her A cab driver, according to po- on the right arm and bit her right Free Delivery w HEALTH SCIENCES apartment on Dahlgren Place at lice, attacked a 24-year-old man arm during a verbal dispute. Boned Chicken $7.90 standing across the street from Catering 90th Street. Stroller snatch Baby w EDUCATION In the minute Ishaq said she his car at 1:35 am on June 21 at was gone, police say a car-jack- the northeast corner of Fort A woman shopping on Bay Lamb Chops $13.90 w LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Ridge Parkway at 89th Street 9300 5th Ave. er climbed into the driver’s seat Hamilton Parkway and 74th Grilled ESL CLASSES and took off. Ishaq called police Street. found that her purse had been CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS around 3:30 pm. After asking the victim what stolen from her baby stroller Boneless Trout $9.90 238-8866 Police said the unknown sus- he was looking at, and hearing around 4 pm on June 23, police Graduate & Professional Programs (212)463-0400 ext.500 pect left the 1995 Toyota 4- his reply of, “Nothing,” police said. The purse reportedly con- said the cab driver got out of his tained $70, credit cards and Financial aid for qualified students Runner at 90th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway with the air vehicle, crossed the street, and pieces of identification. Police Day and evening classes conditioner and motor still run- hit him in the head with a steer- have no suspects. Online courses available ning. Transfer students welcome Upon an ambulance crew’s Job Placement assistance for all graduates examination of the child, she was handed over to her mother and father, police said. She was (718)265-6534 ext.1003 unharmed and nothing was tak- BROOKLYN en from the vehicle. TRAPPED… Bensonhurst, Brighton, Boro Park, Starrett City, Hole in the wall Continued from page 1 Sunset Park, Kings Highway At 10 pm on Friday, June 21, Other sites are located in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx failed attempt to put out the fire on her own, Khawaja ran from her the owner of a store on 13th Av- home, leaving the door to her apartment open. The inferno, fire offi- enue at 77th Street received a cials said, exploded into the hallway and up to the third floor. FAX MEDICAL CODING & BILLING CERTIFICATE phone call from his alarm com- “It traveled up those stairs,” one fire official said on Monday. “It SENDING & RECEIVING (718)871-7292 pany alerting him of a possible would have definitely been held back by the door, had she shut it. At break-in. Upon entering the least it would have contained it in time for us to get there. 921-6078 Open House CISCO & MICROSOFT NETWORKING CERTIFICATES store through the front door, the “The biggest thing,” the official said, “is these people needed a July 11 merchant found the rear wall air way to escape and they didn’t.” (718)265-6534 ext.1002 at 6:30 p.m. conditioner on the ground and The fire official said the blaze spread so quickly that the Nadeem MICROCOMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN nearly $4,000 in cash and 178 family never had time to call 911, and Khawaja failed to do so in a cartons of cigarettes valued at timely manner. The 911 call was made by an employee working at (718)871-7292 over $8,000 missing. the hardware store next door to the apartment building, who did so Police said unknown sus- Open House at the request of the frantic Khawaja, moments after she ran out of PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT pects entered the store by re- the burning house. By the time the first fire engine arrived at 2:36 July 24 moving the air conditioner and pm, just three minutes after they got the call, flames had already at 6:30 p.m. PROGRAMS (718)265-6534ext.1003 climbing through the hole in the swallowed an interior staircase leading from the second to the third wall. They exited in the same floor. Fire officials on the scene said they could not find any smoke manner. Police have no sus- detectors in the apartment. pects. According to the Fire Department, landlords are required to install Try, try again smoke detectors at the top of each staircase and within each apartment. An apartment on 92nd Street Whether or not Theoharis had installed smoke detectors, and in the at Third Avenue was ransacked right quantity, was yet to be determined pending further investigation. around 9:45 am on June 19, po- Fire officials refer violations concerning fire detectors to the city’s To be the Best lice reported. Unknown persons Department of Buildings. entered the apartment via the Khawaja reportedly told authorities she yelled up to the Nadeem fire escape and turned the apart- family before running out of the building, but heard no answer. She ment upside down, removing assumed nobody was home. According to officials, 33 units, and approximately 138 fire fight- Freshman and transfer applications numerous items. The perpetra- tors may have at first attempted ers reported to the scene. Fire officials said numerous firefighters, a for the fall semester are still being to enter the apartment through fire patrol officer, three police officers and an Emergency Medical accepted. the front door, police said, as Services worker sustained minor injuries while working at the scene. they found a broken key in the “It’s just carelessness,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Sun- day. “This is a fire that could have been contained much earlier … It Brooklyn College will allow you to keyhole. Jewelry reportedly valued at $1,850 and $600 in cash was nothing deliberate, just one of those terrible accidents that no- be the best, supporting you with was stolen, along with a cam- body can quite explain, but God.” Bloomberg consoled two cousins of the Nadeem family Sunday, outstanding academic programs corder reportedly worth $1,300 and an $80 radio. who stood sobbing outside of the charred building. and excellent advisement. “They used to come into my store all of the time,” Saif Partapur- Familiar thieves wala said on Tuesday, standing in front of his hardware store located Choose from more than one Upon returning home from next to the first floor of the burnt-out building. The business has RIDGE BAY vacation around 3:30 pm on been closed since Sunday due to smoke damage. hundred majors and programs, June 21, residents of a house on “They had beautiful children,” he said. “They were a decent family.” including Accounting, Business, 95th Street at Third Avenue Partapurwala and Theoharis — who with his brother has run an Diner & Restaurant found that their home had been accounting business on the first floor of his building for 11 years — Computer Science, Education, broken into and that even their did not know when either building would reopen. Theoharis said he $1.95 Film, Health and Nutrition car had been moved. was not even sure if his 85-year-old building could be saved. Monday-Friday + tax Sciences, and Theater. Unknown persons entered ~ BREAKFAST the property and then proceeded SPECIAL: 7-11AM ~ to the St. Patrick’s Church park- Brooklyn College offers affordable ing lot, with apparent knowl- What to do in case of fire 2 eggs, toast, homefries, juice, tuition, financial aid, and edge of where the family’s ve- The Fire Department, in response to the grease fire that killed seven coffee or tea. Eat in only scholarship assistance. hicle was parked while they family members in a Fort Hamilton Parkway house, is urging residents were away. The burglars then to learn how to react to an out-of-control fire before it even begins. took the vehicle for an un- On Monday, fire officials said that if a fire is not brought under con- $4.95 known amount of time and trol immediately, one should get themselves and their family out of the ~ LUNCH: ALL WRAPS ~ + tax parked it two spots to the left of burning structure and call the Fire Department at 911. Other fire safety Includes Dessert where it had originally been tips for dealing with grease fires included: $3.95 parked. ¥ If an uncontainable fire breaks out, call 911 and upon leaving keep + tax Think The car sustained damage the door shut. Keeping the door shut contains the fire and smoke and Personal Pan Oven Pizza and $256, a DVD, a Play Sta- keeps escape routes clear for evacuation for a longer period of time. tion game unit, house keys and ¥ Check smoke detectors regularly. Fire officials suggest changing Brooklyn College the car’s alarm were all stolen. the batteries in smoke detectors when you change the clocks to and $8.95 from Daylight Savings Time. + tax Bill collector ¥ Know your escape route, and make sure every family member ~ EARLY BIRD Brooklyn College While walking on 64th Street knows it as well. Fire officials suggest performing a fire drill every toward Fort Hamilton Parkway Dinner Special ~ The City University of New York three months. around 1:50 am on June 20, a ¥ Turn off stove or other source of cooking heat and smother flames Complete Dinner: Choice of 20 Entrees, Soup, 2900 Bedford Avenue, man was approached by anoth- with a close-fitting pot lid or larger pan, if possible. Salad, Potato and Veg., Coffee or Tea & Dessert er man who demanded he pay Brooklyn, New York 11210 ¥ Use of an approved portable fire extinguisher is optional depending him back. on the user’s ability and knowledge of such appliances. “Give me the $20 you owe ¥ Never throw water, baking soda or flour on a grease fire. (718) 951-5001 me,” the suspect, who was not ¥ In case of an oven fire, close the oven door and turn off the oven. 7404 5th Ave. www.brooklyn.cuny.edu an acquaintance of the victim, ¥ Never touch or attempt to carry a flaming pot. 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/ Greg Mango / Greg Fred Couples level ...... $50 Sponsorships due by July 12th and provide display ad and green/tee credit. The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn A Dumpster outside shop on Fifth Avenue at 90th Street. All proceeds will support services for community seniors. Hundreds of Call for Special Prices! For questions or comments By Heather J. Wilson For more information or to register, please contact: Grills and The Brooklyn Papers call 800-492-3288 or email us Proponents of “Operation Dumpster” refuse to curb the The Bay Ridge Center for Older Adults Acessories IN STOCK! at [email protected] issue. After a 5-3 vote turned it down in committee, and Community 411 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Board 10 voted 30-15 against it this month, community members, 7615 13th Avenue CB10 members and state Sen. Vincent Gentile have launched a (718) 748-0873 petition drive to keep the issue alive. POLSTEIN’S 718-232-5055 Operation Dumpster was designed by the city Department of Sanitation to manage excess refuse and trash resulting from over- flow Dumpsters left on sidewalks between scheduled trash pickups. It bans waste receptacles from being stored on the sidewalk on non-collection days and prohibits refuse from being left out over the weekends. Community Board 10 member Greg Ahl, a forerunner in the fight to establish the program in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, said in his June 17 plea to the board to pass the program, that sanitation issues were a prevalent concern among Bay Ridge mer- chants and residents that needed to be dealt with. According to board member Joanne Seminara, CB10 would Come Celebrate Our Nation’s Independence not adopt the program in part because CB10 Chairman Steve Harrison acts upon board issues in accordance with what Coun- cilman Marty Golden wants. And Golden, she said, who owns the Bay Ridge Manor banquet hall, doesn’t want to deal with his own Dumpsters. Golden did not return calls seeking comment. Beginning on Monday, Gentile set up petition-signing stations at various Bay Ridge subway and bus stations. Within a couple of weeks, Gentile said, the petition will land on the desk of Sanita- tion Commissioner John Doherty, asking for the program to be established within the boundaries of CB10. “It seems to be a no-brainer to me,” Gentile said. “If it comes down to a cleaner street and dirty, smelly vermin-infested Dump- sters, which would you pick?” Gentile said he was aware of various board members’ senti- ments regarding Harrison’s dealings with Golden, against whom he is seeking re-election this November. “Certainly we have sent communication to [Harrison] explain- ing my position,” Gentile said. “Steve, unfortunately, has become very partisan by saying he is supporting my opponent in this race.” Harrison said before the June 12 Environmental committee As the meeting that it was premature to push initiatives like Operation Dumpster until the Sanitation commissioner could sit down with Long Island Assembly, 4th Degree the board to discuss sanitation codes. But when Ahl got the Sanitation Department deputy director of public affairs, Henry Ehrdhardt, to come to the June 17 full board of the Knights of Columbus meeting to provide information on the program, Harrison did not mention his presence to board members once. “Obviously Steve did not want the board to hear any informa- Hosts tion concerning Operation Dumpster,” Ahl said last week. “So he just sat there.” “I introduced myself to the chair and said I was available for information,” Ehrdhardt told The Papers last week. “And that was it.” Ahl said that despite board politics, community activism could still push Operation Dumpster forward. “Just because the community board can’t see the correct an- The Annual swer does not mean we can give up,” Ahl said this week. “It just takes different methods.” The Sanitation Department maintains that a month’s advance notification has to be given through the press, elected officials, merchant groups and community organizations upon implementation of the initiative by a community. This has to be followed by a two-week enforcement “warning” period beginning on July 4th of July Day Parade 9 for the program, which would start July 23 for all those communities that have signed on. The guidelines of the program include that: containers can not be stored on the sidewalk; refuse placed out for collection must be in tightly covered, leak proof containers or securely tied, heavy duty plastic bags; when placed out for collection, receptacles and Honoring the area around them must always be maintained in a neat, clean and closed condition; containers must be removed and properly stored after collection; containers must not be placed in the street for pickup; refuse may never be left out on non-collection days 2002 Pro-Patria Award Recipient other than as indicated below. Commercial establishments, under the guidelines, may never keep their refuse on the sidewalk during the day and their containers or dumpsters are to be kept inside or in the rear of the premises. If this is not feasible, alternative receptacles such as 65- to 90-gallon containers or heavy-duty plastic bags that can be rolled or carried out of the premises are to be considered. Residences under the program cannot place receptacles out for City Councilman collection earlier than the day prior to collection from April through October. November through March, residential units may not place receptacles out for collection earlier than 5 pm on the day prior to collection. Non-compliance with these requirements may result in the is- suance of $50 to $250 summonses. Marty Golden Ahl noted that community groups that support implementation of the program include the Narrows Botanical Gardens, the Al- liance of Bay Ridge Block Associations and Gateways to Bay Ridge, all groups that have several members in common. and The Heroes and Victims of 9/11 Thursday, July 4, 2002 at 10 a.m.

Parade Begins at 3rd Avenue and 76th Street and Concludes with a Ceremony and Presentations at John Paul Jones Park located at 4th Avenue and 101st Street. 6 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM July 1, 2002 No repair work on 86th St. ‘R’ station ’til 2008 By Heather J. Wilson the station fell in terms of re- fix that stop and [Golden’s in- pen until 2008. the West Eighth Street F and Q the MTA that requests for im- nothing but brush us off.” ments in lighting and cleanli- The Brooklyn Papers pairs. It is set [to be repaired] cumbent opponent for the Bay “They had a hot potato and lines station in Coney Island provements to the Bay Ridge Golden designed a petition ness will be made. for next period’s capital plan Ridge-Dyker Heights state now they are trying to toss it and the Neptune Avenue F line Avenue station would be met. in early June in response to the In Reuter’s letter to Golden, In bad condition or not, budget.” Senate seat] Vincent Gentile off to someone else. The fact station in Coney Island will all The 86th Street station’s needs numerous complaints he has he wrote, “The station will re- the 86th Street R line sta- The next MTA capital plan totally dropped the ball on that. remains that the MTA board be revamped under a revital- mirror the Bay Ridge Avenue received from the community ceive new fluorescent lighting tion will not see any atten- budget begins in 2005 and Money comes through Albany and any capital improvements ization project that totals near- station’s needs that will now be concerning the 86th Street sta- on its street and platform stair- tion paid to its paint- budgets through 2008. and it is up to state legislators are voted upon by a majority ly $146 million and includes addressed through various re- tion, requesting a new coat of ways and in its mezzanine chipped walls and dimly lit But according to a to secure that.” of Republican appointees repairs to five Manhattan sta- pairs by July 26. paint, improvements in the sta- area. In addition, new emer- staircases for another six spokesman for Councilman Gentile is leaving his 23rd through the governor,” Gentile tions, one Queens station and The community board re- tion lighting, repair of the tile gency lighting will be installed years, Metropolitan Trans- Marty Golden, the councilman Senate District, which covers said. “Mr. Golden should have one Bronx station. Construc- ported a month ago, after mak- walls, repair of the station in- on the platforms and in the portation Authority offi- will continue to push for the Brooklyn and Staten Island, to had his ducks in order before tion is to begin this year and be ing numerous requests for the frastructure including water mezzanine to ensure a means cials told The Brooklyn station’s repairs — regardless run against Golden for the re- publicly announcing improve- completed by next April, MTA improvements, that the 86th leaks, and other enhancements. of safe exit in the event of a of any budget constraints. drawn 22nd district, which ments that are not going to officials said. Street station’s condition was O’Reilley said Golden is Con Edison power failure.” Papers this week. “It can’t wait till 2008, and many believe was specifically happen. Its sounds to me like Just as CB10 members have as defective as the MTA’s way waiting to secure 1,000 signa- Stelter said the fact that the “The 86th Street station is this is one of the reasons why drawn for Golden by the senate he does not have the pull in the asked be done for the 86th Street of dealing with the communi- tures before turning the peti- 86th Street station is in a re- up for rehabilitation in 2008,” Marty is running for state Sen- GOP leadership, but which con- Republican party that he station at Fourth Avenue, those ty’s requests to fix it. tion over to the MTA. gional shopping area and in a MTA spokeswoman Marisa ate,” said Golden aide Bill tains much of Gentile’s base. claims to have.” 10 stations will see anything Larry Stelter, of the board’s “Marty will be out next crowded district makes its con- Baldeo told The Papers. “I was O’Reilley. “An effective state But Gentile contends the The denial of the 86th Street from new stairways, lighting and traffic and transportation com- week getting more [signa- ditions even the more serious. told there is certain criteria senator should have had mon- improvements — pushed by station repairs comes two tiles to platform repairs and turn- mittee, said that the station has tures],” he said. “It is a disgrace, and yet that they look for, and this is where ey in the state capital budget to Golden or not — will not hap- weeks after the MTA an- stile area fix-ups. needed paint and new lighting, On May 22, Golden re- station is heavily used. It has nounced that three subway sta- O’Reilley said there is al- among other things, for many ceived a response to a letter he bare concrete walls and is bad- tions in Brooklyn would re- ways room for a change in any years. And although the board sent to MTA President ly lit, and something needs to ceive major renovations under state agency’s plans if one lob- and community members have Lawrence Reuter, regarding be done,” Stelter said. a revamped list of projects. bies for a cause appropriately. pressured the MTA to address the need for improvements in According to the MTA, on The Eastern Parkway 1 and In late May, Golden reported the station, Stelter said last the Bay Ridge Avenue train average 9,000 commuters use 2 line station in Prospect Park, that he had received word from month that the agency has “done station. Reuter said improve- the 86th Street station daily.

talk with the other three students at Sunday’s award ceremony. “He never said anything, but he kept turning around with those knives.” TEENS… Abusheikh said a knife-wielding Garcia went BRCC ex-prez after him at one point during the chase. Continued from page 1 “He was cursing in Spanish, but I couldn’t un- ager Eugene Zaveloff as saying, “There might derstand him,” the teen said. have been some bad blood” between Rothman Abusheikh and Ogale said they never expected looks back on and Garcia that stemmed from a time when Gar- to be recognized for Sunday’s happenings. cia had lived in the building with his wife and “I just thought we’d get a pat on the back and mother-in-law several years ago. then leave,” Ogale said. The students from various local high schools Instead, all four said they have received con- past term and colleges, Coyle a St. Saviour High School stant pats on the back and community recogni- graduate, Adham Deeb a Fort Hamilton High tion since the incident. The Brooklyn Papers School graduate, 17, Chetan Ogale a Kingsbor- “I don’t deserve this, though,” Abusheikh Alex Conti, the immediate ough College student, 18, and Nedal Abusheikh a said. “It happened and I was there. We are all a Fort Hamilton High School graduate, 17 saw Gar- past president of the Bay big family in this neighborhood and everyone cia approach Rothman. They noticed he was oddly Ridge Community Council, has to look out for one another.” dressed, wearing gloves, a mask and a heavy jack- had words of high praise for Garcia was arraigned on June 17 and stands et. As soon as Garcia’s knife hit Rothman’s chest, his 2001-2002 committee Coyle said the three boys started the chase while charged with murder in the second degree and chairs and board of directors she ran to the fallen woman’s side. possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. His after a most unusual year. “I stopped long enough for her to tell me he lawyer, Steven Chaikin, said an indictment was “The most amazing thing stabbed her,” Coyle said, award in hand on Sun- handed down on June 24. was that we actually had a day. “And then I ran.” Tenants standing outside of the 86th Street fairly normal year and did The chase took the students three blocks down building said they did not know whether or not the expected programs and 86th Street, near a crowd of children, and eventual- marital problems might have had anything to do events,” said Conti. ly to the athletic field — all the way throwing with Garcia’s attack on Rothman. “You can imagine the con- fusion and difficulty we ex- whatever they could find on the street at Garcia. It “She was liked by some and not by others,” perienced when the very first was at the high school that police were able to said one woman who lives in the building. “We don’t really know what happened. The police board meeting of my presi- Alex Conti BP / File make an arrest, after being alerted to the incident dency was cancelled, the by Coyle, who called 911 on her cell phone. Gar- have not told us anything.” According to Marisol, a resident of the 86th evening of Sept. 11. But it Assisting critically ill chil- cia was found on the fields with the alleged murder dren from other countries Street building who would not give her last turned out to be an enjoyable weapons still in his hand, police said. year, couldn’t have been that with life-saving surgery is Garcia stabbed Rothman with two steak name, Rothman always sat on the stoop or stood another of Conti’s pet proj- inside the locked doors of the building so that way with out the support of knives, police said. Reportedly, he never uttered my fellow officers and com- ects. she could start-up conversations with tenants as a word to her. mittee chairs, 30 to 40 peo- He’s been working with Rothman was pronounced dead at 9:05 pm, they passed by. ple I could count on com- the Forum Children’s Foun- police said, at Lutheran Medical Center. She had “I just moved in on Saturday,” Marisol said two pletely.” dation and the newly formed Law Offices of sustained two stab wounds to her left arm and days after the murder. “She showed me my apart- Despite 9-11 and its linger- Worldwide Children’s Foun- one to her left chest. ment at the end of May. She used to screen the ten- ing aftermath, the BRCC dation (founded by North- “He kept turning around with the knives,” ants here. I hear different things from different peo- board was able to get the Hal- western Mutual, which has Angela Coyle said as she watched her daughter ple about her. But to me, she was great.” loween window-painting con- already saved two children). Ursula A. Gangemi, P.C. test underway by switching to And Conti is a director of the posters rather than cancelling New York Cops Foundation, bring the fare down,” he said. “But that is a po- the event altogether. which provides scholarship litical decision.” The annual track-and-field funds to kids whose parents The Brooklyn, a 149-passenger, 79-foot cata- event, political candidates fo- were killed in the line of FERRY… rum in October, essay and duty. maran boat, will not service the Manhattan to photography contests, presi- What’s Conti’s vision for Continued from page 1 Brooklyn route on a regular basis, said NY Wa- terway President Arthur Imperatore Jr. Instead, dent’s luncheon, and police the BRCC’s future? Street to the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Lower and fire department awards “The challenge for the Manhattan. The route was initiated on Sept. 17 two newer and larger 300-passenger ferries will. Ursula A. Gangemi The trip from Brooklyn to Manhattan takes were presented as in prior community council is to con- after the attacks on the World Trade Center dis- about 12 minutes. Ferries depart the Brooklyn years. tinue to change with the abled the N and R subway lines. times while also maintaining Army Terminal every 30 minutes between 6 am “I’m especially proud of The Federal Emergency Management our traditions. We need new Family Law • Personal Injury • Estates and 10 pm, Monday through Friday. Ferries de- this year’s police, auxiliary Agency (FEMA) has funded the service and people and new ideas, and part Pier 11 every 30 minutes between 6:30 am police and fire awards,” promised to continue its operation through the need to include additional or- and 10:30 am and between 3:30 pm and 7:30 Conti said. “Jane Kelly, our end of 2002. It is then that New York Waterway ganizations as members pm. The ferry will make 18 trips a day from chairperson, did an outstand- will take over the service, offering two 300-pas- (we’re now at about 100). Brooklyn. It will not run on the weekends. ing job with the plaques, senger ferries from Pier 4 to Pier 11 in Lower which were more ornate than One example of change is Manhattan at the foot of Wall Street. Imperatore Borough Park Councilman Simcha Felder our Web site, which is now gave the ferry a go Monday, trying out the route in previous years, and we Jr. said on Monday that a fare would depend on gave out more of them than three years old.” from Manhattan to the Brooklyn ceremony. the volume of ridership. usual.” The plaques were “It’s crucial to keep every- “It was delicious,” Felder said. “The seats are “To make the ferry a continuous success, it given as a tribute to 9-11 he- one involved, but to also For an appointment call (718) 234-2244 luxurious, and the place is sparkling clean. I look may be necessary to provide a partial subsidy to roes in the various depart- bring in new people. We’ve forward to being a part of this.” ments. been extremely fortunate to 1432 86th Street (corner of Bay 7th St.) Markowitz looked at the docked ferry Mon- No stranger to community have Adelaide Kassenbrock day and then to Imperatore and his father, Arthur involvement and charity as our historian for 22 years, Imperatore — the founder of the company — work, Conti is president of and we need to look forward, and boasted, “I am pleased to welcome you to the Colonial Club, second have people in place 22 the major leagues.” vice president of the Bay years from now and be- MARTY… “Here in Brooklyn, can you think of a more Ridge Lion’s Club, a board yond.” beautiful shoreline?” Markowitz said. “I am de- member of the Brooklyn Conti is a lifelong Bay Continued from page 1 lighted this is another piece in advancing our Chamber of Commerce, Ridgite, whose family is also 21 Newsday as saying “Whether we should waterways … When they try [the ferry], they are president of the St. Patrick’s still in the neighborhood. adjust the current law or not is something to going to fall in love with it.” Holy Name Society, incom- “The small, village-like look at down the road.” Markowitz congratulated the Imperatores on ing president of the Bay feel of Bay Ridge is just The Republican Golden has been the focus of Monday, as did Felder, Bay Ridge Councilman Ridge Men’s Club (which is great,” he said. considerable attention for his state Senate run Marty Golden and Rep. Vito Fossella, Sunset celebrating 100 years), and “It’s very close knit. Bay against current Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights state Park Assemblyman Felix Ortiz and Benson- president of two business de- Ridge has a lot of mecha- Sen. Vincent Gentile. Rodriguez became fodder hurst-Borough Park state Sen. Seymour Lach- velopment and networking nisms in place to meet the for the tabloids after he was indicted on charges man before all boarded the ferry for its official groups in Manhattan (where needs and goals of the com- of extortion and fraud. naming. his office at Northwestern munity, and I’m very proud Should term limits be extended or demol- The two ferries will slightly change their route Mutual Financial Network is that I’ve been able to work ished, it is conceivable that Rodriguez would to Pier 11 so that NY Waterway can offer its pas- located). with many of them.” be able to run for re-election while under in- sengers easy transfers to its ferries that run from dictment or possibly even after a conviction. Pier 11 to the Upper East Side and Jersey City in Rodriguez stands accused of attempting to New Jersey. extort $50,000 and $1.5 million in Cobble In early May, Fossella and Golden offered the Hill property from developer and former pitch of using city subsidiaries to cover the costs NYPD detective, Greg O’Connell, in ex- of a private operator to assume the control of the change for his approval of a controversial ferry route. Fairway supermarket project in Red Hook. According to EDC spokeswoman Lynn Rasic, In all probability, Rodriguez’s case will be three bids were submitted. The NY Waterway adjudicated before the 2003 elections. A status conference, which will presumably set a offer of $1.5 million was the lowest. –––Laundry Services ––– A free ferry bus shuttle to Pier 4 at 58th Street trial date, will be held on Aug. 9, and by all Same Day Service • Dry Cleaning • Wash Dry & Fold indications the intent is to move the case came to a halt earlier this month. The shuttle somewhat quickly. However, prolonged trials service could not secure monies for its continued operation because FEMA could only afford to PA are not unheard of — O.J. Simpson’s took NTS $ nine months and the case against Angelo fund the ferry itself, said DOT spokesman Tom 2.50 Cocola. JAC Bruno, one of the infamous “Hillside Stran- FREE KET $2 glers” took two years and two days — and According to Cocola, Golden is working on .50 Pick-Up & BLOU even if a deal were reached before trial there securing a bus route that would take passengers SE $2.5 is no New York law barring a convicted per- to the ferry from within Brooklyn. The Brooklyn 0 Delivery SWEAT son from seeking elected office. Army Terminal also offers free parking for com- ER $2.50 Naomi Bernstein, a spokeswoman for the muters. SKIRT city Board of Elections, said that as long as a The ferry terminal, at First Avenue and 58th $2.50 people have “finished their servitude,” they Street, is currently served by the B11 bus. 50¢ 2 PC S are entitled to all the rights of a citizen of the New York Waterway, the largest, private- UIT $4.50 state, which includes voting and running for owned ferry service in the country, owns 30 per pound DRESS office. A convicted felon, however, cannot run boats and charters an additional 13. Smith said $5.00 while on parole, probation or until the sen- the company’s ferries range in size from 100- D.C. SHIRT tence is consummated. passenger to 400-passenger ships. Only Tide and Rodriguez’s spokeswoman, Lynn Schul- SPECIA In its nine months of operation, the ferry has Downy used! L $1.75 man, said it was too early to determine if Ro- drawn between 1,000 and 2,000 passengers dai- driguez would seek reelection, should it be ly. At a Feb. 21 Bay Ridge Town Hall meeting, possible, since a formal proposal has yet to be DRY CLEANING SPECIAL – presented. As for Rodriguez’s position on the nearly 200 people attended to show their support movement to overturn term limits, she said for the continuance of the free ferry. Ridgites $2.50 per Item (pants, scarves, skirts, ties) comprise the largest ridership on the free ferry the councilman would have to study the for- Laundered Shirts $1.25 mal proposal before making a determination. service. Commercial Accounts are welcome at a discounted price Golden, meanwhile, is in the midst of a New York Waterway is also looking into the heated and likely very expensive race against feasibility of offering a ferry from somewhere in 509 - 72nd St. Gentile for the redrawn 22nd district which Floyd Bennett Field in Sheepshead Bay to Man- will include Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Ger- hattan. Although such a ferry is only an idea ritsen Beach and Marine Park. right now, Imperatore Jr. said it would help re- 759-9334 See LIMITS on page 8 lieve traffic on the Belt Parkway. 8 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM July 1, 2002 Protestors to Bloomberg: Don’t burn us with stacks By Heather J. Wilson are a lot of young people who reopened. Even if recycling is week, it was decided that glass bags anymore, so how about The Brooklyn Papers are well-informed of the cur- costly, we have to deal with it collections would be suspend- we discontinue them,’” Colton rent waste issues who do not very thoughtfully. In terms of ed for two years and plastic said. “Somebody down the A group of college-aged want to share their own incin- the rally, people responded products for one year. A task line is going to begin to say, environmentalists con- eration horror stories with their very well. We got the point force to study ways of making ‘We can’t export our garbage demned recycling cutbacks children. across,” Treyger said. the discarded materials more because it is costing us too and questioned the intelli- “We here about the dangers Portalatin said that without marketable was also created. much. What we need to do is gence of new measures that of incineration and this is an is- knowing the politics behind But according to Colton, the find another way to dispose of push toward old methods of sue concerning our health,” the debate over waste manage- feasibility of the Bensonhurst it. If the landfill does not dealing with trash, includ- Treyger said. ment, she knows the fight incinerators being put back work, what we have to do is Bensonhurst Assemblyman Bill Colton speaks at Saturday’s rally near the Southwest ing incineration, during a Treyger and Beth Portalatin, against incineration in the into use as a way to deal with incinerate it.’” Brooklyn Incinerator site. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango rally Saturday at a decom- 18, the event coordinator for place where she grew up the city’s growing garbage cri- missioned Gravesend incin- the group, said around 100 should be a strong one. sis continues to be more likely erator. people rallied at Saturday’s “Brooklyn is where I live than a lot of residents would event. Joining ROC was As- and this is a horrible idea,” she like to believe. the coming weeks but nobody the city to Brooklyn, though De- The youth group, named semblyman Bill Colton, the lo- said. “That is all I need to According to Colton, chair- has talked about it in any specif- Blasio was less inclined to dis- ROC for Revitalizing our cal political leader of the move know.” man of the state’s Legislative ic way yet.” cuss that prospect in relationship Community, protested at the to stop the city from reactivat- The debate began in Febru- Commission on Solid Waste LIMITS… DeBlasio, with former assem- to the term limits debate. Southwest Brooklyn Incinera- ing the incinerator, who offers ary, when Bloomberg first pro- Management, the Southwest blyman and current Bedford- “It’s too early to figure out tor site on June 22 in response his office space for the group’s posed in his $42 billion munic- Brooklyn Incinerator, which Continued from page 6 line come 2003. There will be Stuyvesant Councilman Al Vann, what it means for all the people another election in 2005, and to cuts in recycling agreed to As reported in The Brooklyn were members of the Brooklyn in the council,” he said. “We meetings, as well as Council- ipal budget that all recycling has been shut down since another in 2009, giving those last Wednesday by city offi- man Marty Golden and state except paper cease. He project- 1991, could find its motors Papers in April it has already delegation rumored to have eyed first have to figure out what is cials. been speculated that the greater elected in 2001, a full eight-year Sen. Vincent Gentile, who are ed it would save New York running again if more options term should they successfully the speakership in 2001. the right policy.” It was decided that recy- locked in a battle for the re- City more than $50 million a are not presented for dealing urgency to win is on Golden be- Rodriguez, however, with the On his own position he said, “I cause he was due to be term-lim- hold their seats. cling pickups of plastic and drawn Bay Ridge-Dyker year at a time when saving was with the city’s waste. Wednes- Those elected in 1997, such benefit of one term under his am certainly open on the question glass would be suspended ited out of office in 2003. Should belt, had been the county Demo- of whether we should amend the Heights state Senate seat. vital. Because a significant day’s decision to cut down on Golden lose the race, an exten- as Golden and Rodriguez, will starting July 1. The budget The incinerator is located on amount of waste material was recycling, Colton said this have a truncated term, unless cratic committee’s choice for law to take into account the sion would not only allow him speaker last year. Although the members that were not allowed agreement between Mayor a piece of property that juts out ending up in the city’s general week, was a push in the wrong to run for re-election but he the law is reconsidered. unity of the delegation eventual- to serve eight years. It seems very Michael Bloomberg and City of Gravesend Bay between waste stream anyway, the direction. would have the momentum of a Exactly what factors of the Council leaders will, however, Bay 41st Street and 25th Av- mayor argued that the addi- “I am afraid six months senatorial campaign, estimated term limits law will be debated ly fractured and several mem- clear that the law was made to allow continued collection of enue near the Nellie Bly tional cost of separate pickups down the line someone at the to exceed $800,000, behind him, — whether to amend the law to bers, DeBlasio among them, create an eight-year time span. metal and paper for recycling. Amusement Park. was unwarranted. Department of Sanitation is making him a practically unbeat- allow the class of ’97 to run threw their support behind “More broadly, I think we According to ROC Presi- “I have family in the area Under the compromise going to say, ‘We are not get- able candidate in a council race. again in 2003, or to abolish the Harlem Councilman Bill should be very careful not to di- dent Mark Treyger, 24, there and nobody wants this thing council leaders agreed to last ting full loads in those blue Asked this week if he would practice altogether — will like- Perkins, when Perkins dropped minish term limits in any signif- run for another term in the ly be formed as the issue comes out, the members went with the icant way,” he said. “The new council should he lose the sena- into focus. eventual winner, Miller, of Man- City Council is a fine example torial run, Golden quipped, “I’ll “Its too early,” said freshman hattan’s Upper-East Side. of why term limits work in this be in the Senate on Jan. 1, so Park Slope Councilman Bill Having the incumbent speak- time and place. We have a very the question of running for City DeBlasio. “Obviously we er term-limited out of office active and engaged group of Council is not even an option. passed the budget on Friday. could give the borough an op- legislators and that is because of Vinnie Gentile may want to That was where everyone’s fo- portune chance to bring the sec- term limits and, of course, cam- look at it though.” cus was. 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Baby boom? But Hurry, you must start your 9 months after 9-11 one month pass by July 31, 2002 Open to men and women, 18 or older. Limit one per person. New York Methodist Hospital there will be an increase in the Thirty-one days must be consecutive. On June 11, exactly number of babies born in the For security purposes, photo id is required. nine months after the Sept. next few months. Both Dr. Yael PARENT Fuchs and Dr. Fayez Guirguis, 11 attacks, Tashema obstetricians at New York Stop by the 4th Floor Mallory gave birth to a Methodist, report that several Fitness Center Today!! beautiful seven pound patients have told them that the baby girl named Briana at events of Sept. 11 influenced New York Methodist their decision to have a child. 30 Third Ave. @ Atlantic Ave. Jewish daughters Hospital. “My office is expecting Mallory said, “I feel like twice as many births this July of Brooklyn (718) 875-1190 ext. 225 I’m bringing in a new life for and August than last year,” “We read passages about someone who lost theirs.” said Dr. Guirguis. ‘Simchat bat’ light being the first of God’s There has been much debate Erika Brown-Campbell, creations, and talked about over whether the Sept. 11 at- PhD, psychotherapist at New greets girls how Abby has already brought tacks will give rise to a baby York Methodist and an expect- After light into our lives. Then we boom over the next couple of ed mother, believes that while Before After By Debra Nussbaum Cohen prayed that God’s radiance months. The number of births at the Sept. 11 attacks may have for The Brooklyn Papers will continue to shine upon the Birthing Center at New York factored into many people’s de- her,” said Kahn Glass. More than 75 people Methodist Hospital has grown cision to have, or not to have, a Baby Ora brings over the last year, but that may baby, it may not actually affect crowded into the living be due to its expanded facilities the number of babies born. room of the Prospect light and family-friendly services. “Depending on where people Heights brownstone of The simchat bat of Ora It won’t be possible to tell are in their lives, the event could Sarah Kahn Glass and Ehrlich also focused on light — whether or not there will be a encourage of discourage them Jonathan Glass. the English translation of the baby boom until next year. from having a baby,” she said. 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/ Greg Mango / Greg ED WEINTROB The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn A police car drives past memorial set up by friends Anniversary of Stefanos Kiladitis on Fort Hamilton Parkway.

Continued from page 1 injuries. Friends of Kiladitis said at Tuesday’s wake summer that he lost consciousness as soon as he was hit. “I got opinions from other doctors,” the grieving fa- NNIVERSARIES and other Board of Education headquar- ther said. milestones are coming ters Downtown, she saw the bu- “I even got a Methodist [Hospital] brain surgeon to with great frequency reaucracy, the waste, the ineffici- give me a second opinion. After the light went out on A this summer. encies — and she was constantly the machine, and we walked out, he was pronounced devising ways to overcome the dead.” At summer’s end, we’ll be entering our 25th year at The odds in her department, to Wilson, a 12-year police department veteran, plead- make the system work for the ed not guilty to vehicular assault, reckless endanger- Brooklyn Papers. Beginning as a bi-weekly feature-oriented schools, for the children. ment and operating a car while under the influence of During her Valentine’s Day alcohol. A blood-alcohol content of .05 or higher indi- tabloid for Downtown office workers, we evolved into the speech at Borough Hall, she cates a person is “under the influence,” while a level of suffered a stroke and fell into a .10 or higher is considered “intoxicated,” DA officials borough’s premier, news-oriented, independent newspapers. coma that lasted six months. said. In her remaining 18 years, He was released on $10,000 bail following his ar- I’m still asked, often, how do we do it. How, 50 weeks a year, some of her old spirit re- raignment in Brooklyn criminal court last Thursday. mained, but the old energy and Now, prosecutors are seeking an upgrade of the we produce and distribute — for free — tens of thousands of ability to overcome were gone. charges to include vehicular manslaughter. In her 75 years, she touched The more serious crime is punishable by up to 15 newspapers in more than a dozen neighborhoods. We’ve many people in and beyond years in prison, according to the Brooklyn district attor- her extended family. But fami- ney’s office. been repeatedly imitated, but qualitatively never duplicated. ly was always central. Wilson has been suspended for 30 days without pay. ¥ ¥ ¥ As a child growing up in He could be the first officer to be dismissed from the As always, July 4th is a dou- East New York during the De- force under a new policy that mandates officers con- ble holiday for my wife and I pression, she’d submit poems victed of causing serious injury while driving under the and short essays to Elsie Jean, a Salesman, 86th Street near Dyker Park. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mangp — it’s both Independence Day influence, be fired. and our anniversary. columnist for the Brooklyn Dai- Mayor Michael Bloomberg had not commented We chose Independence ly Times. Among the many publicly on the accident as this went to press. Day for our wedding for its that were published, this was The policy is a result of recent incidents in which LETTERS symbolism and color — and my mother’s favorite: off-duty officers have been arrested on drunken driving because we knew we could get charges, capped by the recent case in which a Sunset away from the office since The FAMILY TREE Park cop was convicted of killing four family members Brooklyn Papers don’t publish A tree takes pride in sturdy roots, with his vehicle after a day-long drinking binge. July 4 week. In these last 13 Its branches tower high, Last August, former cop Joseph Gray struck and Op-Dumpster not right for Ridge years, we’ve been together vir- Each fresh new shoot augments killed eight-months pregnant Maria Herrera, 23; her tually all the time — Celia, of its strength sister Dilcia Pena, 16; and Herrera’s 4-year-old son, To the editor: monetary contributions to the Church ob- course, is The Papers’ publish- And storms and winds defy Andy as they tried to cross Third Avenue. Herrera’s un- As the chairman of Community Board SEND US A LETTER fuscates her role as a practicing Catholic. er, I’m the president, and nei- Men and women likewise grow, born child died within 24 hours of the accident follow- 10 [Bay Ridge], I reply to the remarks of As a certified social worker, she could offer Midst blossoms or in weeds, Here’s how to send a letter for publication. ther job is a 9-to-5er. ing an emergency caesarian section. board members [Greg] Ahl and [Joanne] her services to instruct the ignorant. The ¥ ¥ ¥ Depending on the quality In May, Gray was convicted on all four counts of ve- • By E-Mail: [email protected] Seminara-Lehu criticizing CB10’s recent bishops, priests, deacons and laity would be HIS WEEK also marks the Of long implanted seeds hicular manslaughter. The 15-year police veteran had • By Fax: (718) 834-9278. a good first step. handling of “Operation Dumpster” (“Board 10th anniversary of my been assigned to the 72nd Precinct in Sunset Park at the • By regular mail: Letters,The Brooklyn The media prints the news. We, the peo- Are you a man or woman 10 trashes Operation Dumpster,” June 24). Papers, 26 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11242. Close to the honored roots? time of the accident. He resigned shortly after to avoid ple, Christian and non-Christian are to act Tmother’s passing. This program would decrease dumpsters Please sign your correspondence and include your On a Valentine’s Day, 18 Or are you a twiglet, departmental dismissal. Gray, who admitted to spend- in our neighborhood, but increase the use address and phone number for verification. upon it. Hopefully, for the greater glory of One of the newer shoots? ing an entire day drinking with fellow officers before Letters may be edited for space and clarity. God. — James Steele,Gowanus years before her death, she of commercial garbage cans and commer- stood before a coalition of Whatever your age in life may be, heading to the precinct for his shift, was sentenced to cial garbage bags. the maximum allowable sentence of five to 15 years. Brooklyn civic leaders in the Whatever your place upon the The board overwhelmingly rejected the No honor for Tubman Borough Hall courtroom; her tree, During the trial, a toxicologist testified that Gray’s Remember you are a vital part, blood-alcohol level would have been .23 at the time of program by a vote of 30-15. Catholic response To the editor: partnership in the creation of Among other things. many on the board the Brooklyn Civic Leadership And in the family tree, close to the accident, more than twice the legal limit of .10. To the editor: It is surprising that any activists want too its heart. According to police, Wilson failed a field sobriety are concerned that additional garbage cans I write as a concerned Catholic in response name a street for Harriet Tubman (“Brawl Coalition was to be the culmi- ¥ ¥ ¥ test after hitting Kiladitis. He then refused to take a and plastic bags will be leakier, smellier, to Theresa Folan’s letter headlined “Ryan’s over Fulton St.,” June 24). nation of one of many dreams HE ANNIVERSARY no one Breathalyzer test. The field sobriety test, taken 90 min- noisier, uglier and attract more rats than the right” (June 17). The current malaise in the What sort of “honor” would that be? my mother had of making the will forget is Sept. 11. world a better place, the real- utes after the crash, reportedly indicated that Wilson’s dumpsters they replace. Catholic Church, with its sexual misconduct, Ms. Tubman, born in Maryland, was active After last year’s tragedy, in the East, leading an estimated 300 escapees ization of the Hebrew mandate T blood-alcohol level was .11. These board members are unwilling to financial mismanagement and widespread tikun olam (heal the world). The Brooklyn Papers pub- Wilson’s attorney, Brian Wellsome, could not be sign on to the program without additional corruption, has some solutions. from the South to free locations. During the She was always fighting to lished an American flag, which reached for comment. information, directly from Sanitation Com- First, the Catholic Church in America Civil War, she remained in South Carolina, make things right. found its way into windows “Alcohol is a legal gun,” Eltherios Kiladitis told The missioner Doherty, allaying their fears. should announce days of prayer, fasting and aiding the Union forces. Before the chaos wrought by throughout Brooklyn. Papers while staring at his son’s open steel casket on That information should be forthcoming in programs of discernment for bishops, priests Later, she lived for many years in Auburn, New York. decentralization, she was a In honor of Independence Tuesday. the fall. and laity alike to know who Christ is. Second, there should be a complete revi- Any connection to Brooklyn is not men- school secretary at St. Clair Day, we’re again including a Stefanos Kiladitis, a Fort Hamilton High School Ahl and Seminara-Lehu fully argued tioned in standard short biographies, but McKelway Junior High School flag in this week’s paper. Dis- graduate, received his auto mechanic’s license from sion of the education system for candidates their case to the board or committee six for the Catholic priesthood. Are they sexually naturally the leading abolitionists knew of in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, play it with pride. Apex Technical School in 2000. He turned 21 on June times over the past four months. mature and well-integrated human beings? her work. She lived until 1913. where her work rarely seemed Independence Day does not 16, Father’s Day, Eltherios noted. The family had been Despite their baseless accusations of sti- Third, there should be lay leadership pro- A statue, or several statues would truly to end at 3 pm. She’d take proj- commemorate Sept. 11 or the busy buying soda, food and decorations and checking fled arguments and manipulated rules, the grams, and financial training for the clergy honor Harriet Tubman. ects home, organizing her of- fight against terrorism. It’s RSVPs for a planned surprise birthday party set for lopsided vote indicates that the proponents and laity in leadership positions in churches. That would be the way to honor a great fice and helping the children, about America; with all her Saturday. of Operation Dumpster simply did not pro- Fourth, there should be discernment pro- leader, rather than renaming a dusty busi- and working to unite the city’s flaws — with all our flaws — “And all of the sudden, instead we were planning a vide the information necessary to make grams for prophetic offices in the Church ness street. school secretaries in a profes- she’s worthy of our love. funeral,” Eltherios said. their case at this time. —Stephen Harrison for lay person and cleric alike. She deserves better! sional organization. EdWeintrob@BrooklynPapers. As Eltherios hugged family members and friends at Ms. Folan’s solution of withholding — H.R. Redding, Brooklyn When she was assigned to com the wake, Kiladitis’ brother, John, sat stone-faced and Chairman, Community Board 10 silent in a corner chair in the funeral home lobby. Kiladitis and his brother had shared a first-floor apartment in the 67th Street building their father owns in Bay Ridge. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING “I can’t even talk to him right now, he is just so …,” said Anthony Kostandi, 25, unable to find the words to describe the pain his best friend’s brother endured. “We Pataki after Albany are taking it day by day. I still don’t believe it happened.” Historic tour of Italy Kostandi said he could still remember seeing Kiladi- K, YOU’D JUST better believe me on ALAN S. CHARTOCK tis launched from his motorcycle after Wilson’s car hit this — George Pataki is running for NITALY, where the most popu- market bridge. A secret passage- term gubernatorial rivals by 30 points. him. He, Kiladitis and two other friends were all riding Ovice president of the United States. lar chewing gum is named way runs from the palace across their motorcycles together on Fort Hamilton Parkway We know Pataki wants to be president Pataki has a lot going for him. The cur- “Brooklyn” — complete with a the bridge to the cathedral, built so rent vice president, Dick Cheney, has a I when the tragedy unfolded, he said. While one called and we know that if he’s the veep, he’ll be logo of the Brooklyn Bridge — life royalty would not have to mingle 911 from his cell phone, Kostandi said he held Kiladi- in position to run for the top job. Within bum ticker and may not want to run again. truly is beautiful. with the masses. tis’ hand. the minor political league known as Al- The Republicans are not doing well in the You’ll find no pizza slices there, A relatively new country, Italy has “And I kept telling him to open his eyes,” Kostandi bany, that is the GAPW, or Generally Ac- Northeast and Pataki would make a good only a small, uncut pie. And spag- resisted cohesiveness. Although said. “I was telling him to squeeze my hand.” cepted Political Wisdom. drawing card at a time when it looks like hetti, which originally was brought brought together in the 1870s by the Democrats are about to commit politi- But Kiladitis did not move. Now, Kostandi and more Obviously, you cannot tell George that from the East by Marco Polo, is Garibaldi under the Savoy family, cal suicide by nominating Al Gore (or than 30 of Kiladitis’ friends will board their bikes and he can’t be vice president. Why would he served without a spoon and tends the Vatican did not recognize Italy as someone worse). The governor’s folks ride for one final time, he said, in the funeral proces- believe that any more than he believed that to be more like noodles. Both were a nation until the 1920s. Before must be thinking that if Pataki could put sion to Green-Wood Cemetery on Wednesday. he couldn’t be governor? The polls have relatively unknown to northern Ital- World War II, they united under New York in play for the Republicans, he Jerry Abramowitz “We won’t be riding our bikes anymore,” Kostandi him beating his potential political third- ian diets until the 1960s. The over- Mussolini and the Fascists, but Ital- would rise to the top of the contenders list. powering gourmet delight, though, JOHN MANBECK ians never adopted the viciousness said. “Not after tomorrow.” But wait just one little minute. The death of his high school buddy and the circum- is the multi-flavored gelato. of the Nazis. Many Jews from Yu- First, there is the small matter of trust. they never invented the computer: goslavia and other eastern European stances surrounding it hit Kostandi particularly hard. This spring, I toured the their numerical system had no zero. You see, George Pataki has a reputation provinces and rolling hills of Um- countries found a haven in Italy, who He had recently enrolled in the 68th Precinct auxiliary for muscling his mentors aside. Just ask It took the Arabic world — which program to begin training to become a police officer. bria and Tuscany north of Rome rel- accepted them as citizens until the state Sen. Mary Goodhue. She’s the one he also introduced chess — to accom- Italian surrender and the country’s Now, he said, the title would forever be tainted in his ishing a feast for the eye, mind and plish that concept. But then the Ro- turned on and ran against in his state Sen- spirit. There I discovered a country occupation by Hitler’s army. It was eyes. ate race. The folks in the White House are man Empire collapsed, defeated by “I am so angry,” Kostandi said. “Nobody from that that thrived centuries before the then that the Italian partisan move- no patsies. They play real hard ball. Will the Germanic Vandals in the 5th ment grew as allied troops fought precinct [the 120th] gave their condolences.” Greeks and Romans even existed. 26 Court St, Suite 506, Brooklyn NY 11242 they trust him to be the No. 2? century, and the Church assumed their way up “the deadly boot.” Kostandi’s real anger, he said, stemmed from the (718) 834-9350 The inhabitants think as if they still George W. did not get to be president religious, political and military su- After the war, poverty and starva- way in which police on the scene allegedly treated Wil- occupied independent city-states. Published weekly, 50 times a year, by Brooklyn Paper without having a hell of a political machine. periority in the vacuum. tion grew as documented in many son. Publications Inc. Established 1978. Copyright 2002. This rivalry remains particularly Pataki is surrounded by a retinue of han- sharp in language and sports. “Polit- When corruption from the pow- classic Italian films of that era. After he left to follow Kiladitis to the hospital, Ko- • PARK SLOPE GROUP: Park Slope Paper, Windsor Terrace Edition, er absolute seeped into the Church, Sunset Park Paper dlers. What that second spot calls for is a ically correct” remains an unknown America, on the other hand, pro- standi said, his friends kept him informed from the ac- • DOWNTOWN GROUP: Brooklyn Heights Paper, Downtown News, supporter, not a rival for power. People in a young, rich, playboy from Assisi duced films such as “Roman Holi- cident scene via their two-way Nextel radios. Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Paper, Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Paper quality, particularly when sports ri- • BAY RIDGE GROUP: Bay Ridge Paper, Bensonhurst Paper. the White House must have reservations surrendered his wealth and worked day,” now enjoying its 50th anniver- • MIDWOOD GROUP: Midwood, Kensington and Ocean Parkway Papers. valry enters the picture. “They told me they were giving [Wilson] water,” about putting Pataki in place for that reason. to rebuild the country physically, sary. Italy countered with “La Dolce Kostandi said. Like Brooklynites who consider PUBLISHER: Celia Weintrob (ext 104) He’ll have to do very well in the com- their allegiance to the borough intellectually and morally. His giv- Vita” and Hollywood returned Denise Mauriello, a friend of Kiladitis, called the PRESIDENT: Ed Weintrob (ext 105) ing gubernatorial election in order to con- stronger than any ties to the city or en name was John but his French “Three Coins in the Fountain.” tragedy “heartbreaking.” MANAGING EDITOR: Neil Sloane (ext 119) vince everyone he can bring home the state — think Dodgers — Italians mother greatly influenced him. In More than 300,000 Brooklynites “I would hope people could trust the police,” she FEATURES EDITOR: Lisa J. Curtis (ext 131) votes for Bush. Since New York is such a follow their home teams with a Italian, the word for “French” was claim Italian heritage. Many came said. “It is sick that this person, after the Gray trial and SENIOR EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER: “Francesco,” which became his Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) Democratic state, there is every possibility fierce, illogical loyalty. They prefer from Sicily, home of the pizza. To- the fact that he has an 11-year-old son, did this.” STAFF REPORTERS: Patrick Gallahue (ext 123), that the polling numbers will narrow dur- to cheer on a foreign team than en- adopted name. The stories of St. day, the island remains an attractive, Wilson lives on Staten Island with his wife and their Heather J. Wilson (ext 122) ing the election cycle, particularly if Carl courage a rival neighbor. Francis taming animals had more ideal resort, except in the summer 11-year-old son. ADVERTISING STAFF: Laurel Dagrosa (ext 110), Susan Littman (ext 116), Nancy McGrath (ext 112), McCall is the candidate and energizes the In Umbrian towns, pageantry re- to do with moral fables related to heat. Umbrian and Tuscan names According to the Brooklyn district attorney’s office, Allen Nilson (ext 114), Roxanne West (ext 111) thousands of active state Democrats who mains closely identified with me- his taming of politicians and ag- run through our vocabulary: Spoleto Wilson has no prior criminal record. PRODUCTION STAFF Art Director: Leah Mitch (ext 127), support him and overwhelmingly made dieval festivals. Competition against gressive church authorities. with its music festival; chianti, a Eltherios Kiladitis said his son was wearing a helmet Ad Designer: Kevin Takasato (ext 126), him the candidate of the state Democratic a neighboring community results in The town of Assisi remains col- much-maligned quality red wine; at the time of the accident and rode his bike cautiously Receptionist: Tiffany Small (ext 101) OFFICE MANAGER: Teresa Addair (ext 117) Party at their convention. beautiful handmade costumes, me- orful and vibrant, even after the Pisa, whose tower has been opened with his friends on a normal basis. Then there is Thomas Golisano, who is dieval jousting, fierce crossbow devastating earthquake a couple of after its dangerous lean was correct- COMPOSITION OWNERSHIP: Entire contents copyright 2002 Brook- “They took short rides. He bought the bike for fun,” lyn Paper Publications Inc. All ads and other content prepared by our going to spend millions against Pataki in years ago. As in Tuscany, the food ed; Perugia and its chocolates. Even staff, including ART WORK, DESIGN and COPY, remain the sole prop- contests and noisy parades. Siena is Eltherios said, noting his son only bought the bike four erty of The Brooklyn Papers and may not be reproduced elsewhere minor party primaries. He’ll spread the is fresh and tasty and the people without the Publisher’s written permission. the site for the famous “Palio,” a 10- the Coliseum received new respect months ago and had only recently secured his motorcy- ADVERTISING: Subject to Terms Governing Acceptance of Advertising message that no matter how often Pataki horse, bareback race. earthy and gentle. Other rich sec- after the film “Gladiator.” published in our latest rate card. cle license, registration and insurance. 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DINING PAGE GO 2-3 Free Fridays This summer, when you’re exhausted and staggering home Where to fill your picnic basket & more from work along Seventh Avenue in Park Slope on a Friday night, don’t forget to look around and see where all that music’s coming from. THEATER PAGE GO 5 The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce will present free garden concerts Enjoy ‘King Stag’ under the stars every Friday from July 12 to Aug. 30, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at the conservatory garden, 58 Seventh Ave. EVENTS CALENDAR: GO 6 BROOKLYN CLASSIFIEDS: GO 8 at Lincoln Place. The series kicks off on July 12 with Greg Erickson’s Tri-Bone- Al performing classical brass music. The rest of the series features jazz. The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings (718) 834-9350 • July 1, 2002 New this year, says Jen- nifer Newell, executive director of the conservatory, is a bonus concert on Aug. 9 by the Jambalaya Brass Band who’ll be performing their special brand of New Or- leans jazz in front of Carvel and Mojo Cafe on Third Street at Seventh Avenue. Performing simultaneously at the conservatory will be bassist Eric Lemon and his quartet. Newell says the Jambalaya Band “is the biggest and one of the favorites every year. The bands that perform are usually faculty member-based. Jambalaya’s leader is saxophonist Rick Frank — head of the preschool program.” To start your weekend off right, don’t miss these free community concerts. For a complete schedule of bands, call (718) 622-3300. — Lisa J. Curtis

CINEMA French kisses Series is a rare showcase of the latest films from France By Marian Masone SwanSwan for The Brooklyn Papers fter our own films, French cinema appears to be the most popular in the United States — or at least in this city. AFrom July 10 through July 14 (ending, appropriately, on Bastille Day) BAMcinematek will present “New French Con- nection,” a selection of the latest crop of French films that have yet to find U.S. distributors. There are a number of means by which French films try to lake find distribution in the United States, their largest foreign lake market. Producers make deals even before films are finished for some of the better-known directors. But more likely, they’ll present their films in festivals and markets. The Cannes festival is, of course, the largest and most likely tar- P’Park Audubon Center invites you to watch the birdie get. If you can’t get your film into one of the sections of the festival itself, you can always have market screenings of your By Lisa J. Curtis er peek at them. movie, where the actual buying and selling of film rights The Brooklyn Papers On Friday, we boarded The Indepen- takes place. dence to see what birds the lake was at- But even using these kinds of venues doesn’t always work et this year be the one in which you tracting. (The center’s director of educa- — at least not right away — so institutions like the BAMcin- truly embrace and enjoy summer’s tion, Glenn Phillips, said, “The earlier the ematek organize mini-festivals. And who knows? Perhaps Lpleasures. Forsake that air-condi- better” to see the greatest amount of bird these films could finally find distribution and then be shown tioned cool to explore the natural beauty activity, but the boat ride has charm any throughout the country. that Brooklyn — yes Brooklyn — affords time of day.) The slate at BAM is a small one — just five works — in unexpected places. We took our seats on The Indepen- which makes it possible to see every film. One might think For instance, you dence’s mahogany that films that haven’t found a distributor for a wide release may have already bench, under the would be first features, say, or films by unknowns. But the known that Pros- TOUR green-and-white five filmmakers represented in this series have many films pect Park offers an striped canopy, and under their collective belt. Boat tours leave the Audubon Center at Brooklyn safari: (Top) Prospect Park pa- excellent slate of the Prospect Park Boathouse Wednesday- it was easy to feel trons on the Independence head to- Philippe Garrel, who attained cult status a few years back, performances at the Thursday, from 1 pm to 5 pm, and Friday-Sun- like a tourist in a wards Prospect Lake to look for birds. has trouble finding distributors, so his films (“The Birth of band shell, and day, from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are $3. dreamy, quieter ver- Love” and “The Inner Scar” among them) aren’t widely Binoculars are suggested. The boathouse is The lake is frequently visited by the there’s no better near the entrance at Lincoln Road and Ocean sion of Venice as the great egret (at left) and is home to known. However, his work is visually crisp and intellectually place to go for a Avenue. For information about hours and pro- boat smoothly glid- rigorous, and at BAM you can see his 2001 film “Wild Inno- grams, visit www.prospectparkaudubon.org swans (above). The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango picnic, but did you or call (718) 287-3400. ed away from the cence.” know the park is Pedal boats, which seat four, can be rent- dock, leaving be- In this film, Francois, a young director who is suffering also an important ed from Kate’s Corner, near the Wollman Rink. hind its stately patio sun themselves on logs. from the drug overdose death of his wife, decides to make an An adult must accompany children under 16 habitat for animals years. Rides are $10 an hour with a $10 de- and cafe. Phillips pointed out a lone red-eared anti-drug film as a memorial to her, and also as a way of and birds? posit, weekends and holidays, from noon to Captain Pierre pond turtle, an offspring of a presumably working out his own grief. But first he has to get financing, The new Audu- 5 pm, Thursday-Friday, from 11 am to 4 pm. Vautravers helmed abandoned pet. and the struggle is as difficult as one might expect. Finally, af- For further information, call (718) 282-7789. bon Center, which The Brooklyn Bird Club hosts its “Intro- the 30-foot fantail “[Turtles] live as long as people,” said ter running into an odd producer, he cuts a deal. Ironically he opened at the duction to Bird Watching” walking tours craft for the half- Phillips. “These have chased away the na- has to move heroin for this guy in order to make his anti-drug Prospect Park Boat- every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to hour tour. this “beach”; the term is park lingo for a tive painted turtle. People shouldn’t have film. And his actresses don’t help matters by snorting the stuff house on April 26, 11:30 am, led by volunteers. As we pulled cement slope going down to the water.) turtles as pets. They don’t stay little in between takes. is now offering away from the dock, On the surface of the water, we passed a enough to be kept in kitchens.” It’s a serious film, and very accessible. Shot in pristine electric boat tours, we saw a black seasonal crop of duckweed, flowering prim- A white mute swan glided by, and then, black-and-white by Jean-Luc Godard’s main director of pho- for just $3, of the Lullwater and 60-acre crown heron rooting around for snails by rose and water shield with yellow blossoms. around a bend, we saw a mother duck and tography, Raoul Coutard, the film is reminiscent of the origi- Prospect Lake. With its phragmites — tall the boathouse. There are also small areas of the lake fenced her ducklings scooting along the shore. nal French New Wave, without being derivative. Characters grasses along the shores — providing “It’s hard to believe you’re in Brooklyn in with chicken wire to keep in barley straw, Phillips guessed that those ducklings must deconstruct love and relationships in a recognizable way, and prime real estate for birds looking to nest, on some parts of the ride,” said Bartholow. a natural way to minimize algae in the wa- be less than a week old. drug issues aren’t dealt with in a black-and-white manner. there’s a lot to spot on these birding boat As The Independence glided under the ter, explained Phillips. “Ducklings are precocious; they can This film was shown in the market section of last month’s tours. Lullwater Bridge we were instructed to “It releases hydrogen peroxide, which swim from the moment they’re born,” he Cannes festival, but so far no U.S. distributors have shown in- The center’s executive director, Cheryl look up to see that the bridge’s cast-iron reduces algae and it’s even better for fish,” said. terest. Bartholow, explained that the boathouse is underside was decorated for the pleasure he said. (The water of manmade Prospect Phillips explained that birds are shy in Also shown in the market was Jean-Francois Stevenin’s “positioned on low water, which is the of boaters. Lake is “New York City tap water,” ex- the summer because they’re nesting. “Mischka.” This is a 2002 film, but it couldn’t be shown in best nesting area for birds” and the quiet, New to the park is the rustic arbor with plained Bartholow.) “Mallards, wood duck and Canadian any of the official sections of the festival because it had pre- captained electric boat doesn’t disturb the bench seating and a “beach” that is visible The hotter it gets, she said, the more geese breed here,” he said. viously screened in the Rotterdam Film Festival, and the ma- birds while it allows visitors to get a clos- from the boat. (You won’t find sand on visible the turtles are as they surface to See BIRDS on page GO 4 See FRENCH on page GO 4

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The cafe serves obento boxes at lunch (containing various combi- Special Luncheon Menu for Organizations and Dinner Parties nations of shrimp, eel, soup, tempura, Lichee Nut Barracuda Seafood garden salad and fresh fruits), as well as a variety of platters, soups and their spe- 162 Montague St. at Clinton Street, FREE PARKING • 858-3510 • PetesDownTown.com Restaurant & Bar cialty, dumplings. downstairs, (718) 522-5565. (AmEx, DC, MC, Visa) Entrees: $6-$12. 7026 Third Ave. at 71st Street, (718) Sushi chef Yugi Sano, who is originally 833-3759. (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) from Tokyo, prepares sushi in the tradi- This 21-year-old Brooklyn Heights Entrees: $12.95-$21.95. « tional style, Edo Mae, [“Tokyo style”]. Chinese restaurant has had several loca- With over 20 different types of fish, Sano tions, owners and chefs, but throughout Owner Willy Boroden attributes his has maintained the high quality that Chill out: Tuk Tuk restaurant at 204 Smith St. offers three broad knowledge of fish to his upbring- is an expert in preparing everything from guke don (a marinated tuna) to sayari keeps customers coming back. Owner scoops of cool Thai ice cream (coconut, palm nut and litchee) ing near the Black Sea, where he ate fish Jerry Shen has dedicated himself to (Japanese mackerel). Also a recent addi- every day and learned how to select the keeping the restaurant’s fare authentical- with “happy cookies” and fresh berries. BP / Greg Mango tion, the sake bar offers three types of best catch through touch, smell and ly Chinese. Chef Eric Wu cooks in both pure rice sake, all made in different areas appearance. Three times a week, Szechuan and Cantonese styles and pre- of Japan. Boroden goes to the Fulton Fish Market pares a broad spectrum of dishes that priced, with generous portions and where he buys the fresh fish that are then Gingko Leaf also offers a Sunday brunch include Cantonese-style beef short ribs Michael’s superb taste. There is something on the broiled, pan-fried, grilled or blackened from 11: 30 am to 4 pm with a special and the house special — a generous plate 2929 Avenue R at Nostrand Avenue, menu for everyone. Available for private by chef Mike. Food is served in a relaxed menu including “dinosaur” crispy shrimp of jumbo shrimp sauteed with Chinese parties. Lunch is served Thursday, Friday atmosphere — a dark interior with an and a fried “banana boat.” vegetables and lichee nuts — which, by (718) 998-7851, www.michaelsofbrook- and Saturday, and dinner is served daily eight-seat bar, a dining area and a lounge the way, are not nuts at all, but sweet and lyn.com (AmEx, Carte Blanche, DC, CHEZ starting at 5 pm. with two large sofas and a huge sus- succulent fruit. Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $17-$30. « pended TV. Free valet parking Friday, Inaka Sushi House Over 35 years ago, Michael Cacace Saturday and Sunday nights. opened a small pizzeria with three tables 236 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, Liquors and a takeout window. Today, his sons, Sol (718) 499-7856. (AmEx, Disc, MC, Fred and John, preside over an elegant 229 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont 219 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Chez Oskar Visa) Entrees: $9.60-$16.50. restaurant with a spacious dining room Avenue, (718) 222-1510. (Visa, MC, OSKAR Avenue, (718) 488-7700. (Visa, MC) with linen-covered tables. A pianist plays The making of those beautiful little works AmEx) Entrees: $10.95-$17.95. 211 DeKalb Ave. at Adelphi Street, Entrees: $10-$16. every night on a baby grand. (718) 852-6250. (Visa, MC, DC, AmEx) of art called sushi is so fascinating many Caribbean and Latin cuisine is the name Le Funky French While Liquors does have a cozy bar and Average entree: $8-$20. « people will prefer sitting at the bar where The hot seafood antipasto for two of the game at this warm and sunny lounge area, a reputation for wicked moji- owner Joanne Wu’s cadre of superb sushi includes grilled octopus, calamari orre- restaurant that lives up to its name. In Chez Oskar offers some of the best tos, and a select wine list, this “Afro- chefs work their magic. Others may pre- ganato, shrimp scampi, baked clams and addition to an enticing array of tapas, Bistrot de Brooklyn French bistro fare — with hints of the Diaspora” influenced restaurant took its fer the comfort of Inaka’s dining room. mussels marinara. A delicious cabernet the Sol Elixirs are not to be missed. The Caribbean — in Brooklyn. And what goes Either way, a good idea for beginners is name from the sign left by the previous sauce accompanies juicy rack of lamb. better with delicious French staples than frozen mango margarita is heavenly on a to order the nine-piece sushi deluxe box, tenant. Located on a quiet street, Michael’s a bottle of wine from an affordable list? hot summer night, or try the exotic moji- which contains yellow tail, salmon, mack- might be one of Brooklyn’s hidden treas- Tel: 718-852-6250 Whether you choose the escargot or the “We thought it was beautiful and worthy to (Myers Rum, muddled mint and lime, erel, fan fish roll, crab meat, white fish in of keeping,” says manager Christian ures if the word hadn’t gotten out years brown sugar, lime juice and seltzer), or steak frites, the flour-less chocolate cake ago — mostly from satisfied customers is a perfect ending. Brunch is served several varieties, shrimp and tuna roll. Dennery. The bohemian space, with its the “vida loca” (vodka, raspberry puck- Sushi can also be ordered a la carte and weathered walls creates a warm and com- who return from all over the metropoli- ers, muddled ginger, lime juice). Then on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to tan area. Michael’s pastry shop and ice 211 Dekalb Ave. 4:30 pm. Sidewalk cafe seats available. in more modest combinations. Teriyaki forting feeling. You can enjoy your meal to dinner, with a new menu: cold gazpa- fans will find Inaka’s dishes expertly sea- inside, or in the garden, which Dennery cream parlor are located across the cho’s a good starter, followed by (corner of Adelphi St.) soned and melt-in-your-mouth tender. describes as being, “like a verandah, cov- street. sauteed mahi mahi with couscous and Cobble Grill ered on top but very open, which seats raisins in a light seafood and tomato Brooklyn NY 11205 about 40.” sauce with bok choy. The mushroom 212 DeGraw St. at Henry Street, (718) Isobel The grilled mahi mahi, covered with a Mo-Bay Restaurant paella is chock-full of fresh vegetable, 422-0099, www.cobblegrill.com. (Visa, spicy brown sugar glaze and served with 112 DeKalb Ave. at Ashland Place, seafood and rice, reminiscent of a nice MC, AmEx) Entrees: $6.95-$9.95. 60 Henry St. at Cranberry Street, risotto. Warm apple tart or coconut flan www.isobelnyc.com, (718) 243-2010, maple sweet potato puree, is an excellent (718) 246-2800. www.mobayrestau- choice at $15. Equally beguiling is the are suggested for dessert. This friendly cafe, with its tables in front (Visa, MC, AmEx) Entrees: $16-$24. rant.com. (MC, Disc, AmEx, Visa) and colorful, inviting front doors, can whip Nile perch with calalou (a green veg- Entrees: $7-$15.75. « up a mean grilled sandwich, salad or burg- The Moorish/Old World feel of Isobel is etable often used in West African cook- Open Seven Days a Week ing), in a lemon shallot confit. Chef If Caribbean, soul and vegetarian food er. Try the seared tuna salad, served on enhanced by the rough-hewn tables Sakana Aji (handcrafted from antique barn wood by Gerard Kiki, from Benin, lets the flavors of are what you fancy, then Mo-Bay restau- greens, grilled fennel, clementines, red rant is the place tonight. Mo-Bay’s interi- 347 Seventh Ave. at 10th Street, (718) onion and black olives, or the over-stuffed one of the owners) and wrought-iron his homeland shine though. Weekdays: Lunch & Dinner lighting fixtures. The French Mediter- or is upscale yet relaxing and the fresh- 369-3039. (Visa, MC, Amex, Disc) grilled cheese sandwich, with roasted red Visit often, the DJs on Saturday and the cut flowers and reggae music give the Entrees: $9.95-$45.95. peppers, artichoke hearts, fontina cheese ranean menu includes wild striped bass live bands on Sunday change every week ($20) served in a morel mushroom sauce place a cool, island vibe. Popular dishes While cozy, with its seven tables and six Weekends: Brunch & Dinner and grilled mushrooms. Another tasty include the curried coconut salmon, with creme fraiche, and accompanied by seats at the sushi bar, Sakana Aji also choice is ginger-braised short ribs on pan-blackened chicken and oxtail stew. baby spring vegetables and fingerling does a lively takeout and delivery busi- brioche, served with apple-fennel slaw. For vegetarians, the brown-stewed veg- potatoes. Another option is the double- Long Tan ness in Park Slope. Checkerboard rice- Burgers come plain or dressed up, like the gie chicken, curry veggie chicken and Village Voice: “Best Rive Gauche Bistrot” cut pork chop ($18) with baby leeks, paper panels line the corner windows for “Man Burger” (A-1 Steak Sauce, Swiss 196 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) 622- barbecue veggie chili are so delicious — a secluded feel while you enjoy the cheese, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato), sauteed vegetables and apple polenta in 8444. (MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$16. « you won’t miss the meat. The dessert chef’s special rolls, like the tiger roll (tuna NY Magazine: “Best Fort Greene Takeout & Delivery” the saga blue cheese burger and the bar- a prune sauce. menu offers bread pudding with rum Serving Thai food, Long Tan is a friendly and cucumber with shrimp and avocado becue burger. In addition to the Rice sauce and Mo-Bay’s famous “rummy Organic ingredients are used wherever and relaxed restaurant where comfy on top), Coney Island roll (whitefish, scal- Krispies treats, blondies and chunky muf- rum cake” — soaked in three types of NY Press: “Probably the Best and Certainly the Most Reliable” possible, allowing for heightened flavors. cushions in vibrant colors line the open, lions, gobo and saba), and the Sakana fin-top brownies, Cobble Grill offers a rum and served warm with vanilla ice Weekend brunch at Isobel offers unusual white dining room. Paper lanterns hang roll (yellowtail and tuna with smoked daily dessert special. Open seven days a cream — a slice of heaven. week, from noon to 10 pm. choices like the Cuban (pressed pork) around the room and a large window salmon). You can choose from bento sandwich and Spanish omelet with chori- overlooks a garden area with outdoor meals, dozens of appetizers, and incred- zo, in addition to standards like French seating. ibly fresh and delicious sushi. Open toast, eggs Benedict and eggs Floren- For appetizers, Long Tan offers a crab- Nino’s seven days for lunch and dinner. Cono & Sons O’Pescatore tine. You’ll find the active bar doesn’t and-mango summer roll, which is a deli- 215 Union St. at Clinton Street, (718) 301 Graham Ave. at Ainslee Street, interfere with a relaxing dinner, because cate wrap of fresh cilantro and crabmeat. 858-5370, www.ninosonunion.com. (718) 388-0168. (AmEx, DC, MC, Visa) the space is divided into three areas — Other appetizers include the fish cakes (Visa, MC, AmEx) Entrees: $14-$21. Sushi Time Entrees: $8.95-$29.95. one is a secluded dining room perfect for with kaffir lime, vegetarian spring rolls small private parties. The flawless interior of this fine Italian 78 Clark St. at Henry Street, (718) Your first impression of Cono & Sons and shrimp and lichee spring rolls. For entrees, the restaurant’s signature dishes restaurant is a clue to the exquisite meal 625-9893. Entrees: $5-$18. O’Pescatore will be a light, airy feeling, you will enjoy here. Just as the finest include a yellow curry of butternut This fine Brooklyn Heights sushi bar and evoked by glimmering white tablecloths materials attract the eye (fireplace, gor- Kino squash, three-flavored snapper and duck Japanese restaurant provides an exten- with napkins pointing heavenward, black geous wine rack, terra cotta planters, with tamarind sauce. Long Tan is plan- sive menu of the healthy and delicious, lacquered chairs and a beautiful tile floor. 1 Main St. at Plymouth Street, (718) rich Florentine silk chairs, gentle pastel ning to offer a brunch menu soon. from white tuna with scallion to wasabi As the name suggests, this is the place for 243-9815 (MC, Visa, AmEx) Entrees: walls, Speilglau stemware, terrazzo gran- tobiko. The most popular dishes include serious seafood and Italian cuisine enthu- $17-$22. « At Long Tan’s red bar, sassy cocktails ite flooring), the food is prepared from the Chilean sea bass, tempura and the siasts. make drinking here an original experi- the finest of ingredients. A chicken This spacious DUMBO restaurant boasts Unaju, which is broiled eel with Signature dishes include the Contadina, a ence. The wines all come from Australia scarpariello, prepared in lemon juice, a wonderful view of Manhattan and some Japanese pickles on a bed of sushi rice. mouthwatering mixture of veal, sausage, and New Zealand, making the restaurant garlic and white wine is magnificent, and terrific new talent. New owner Courtney Other favorites are the house special beef and chicken, prepared with peppers, a favorite spot for wine enthusiasts. the penne vodka is out of this world. Cranberry Cafe McKenna has brought in chef Frank rolls, which include a kamikaze roll with Cranberry Cafe mushrooms and potatoes ($39.99 for two Debons, formerly of Raoul’s, pastry chef The family style portions are huge, but spicy tuna and scallions, a wasabi roll or more) and the tornido di pesci — clams, Scott Russell (from One If By Land, Two If the wise Nino’s patron will not pass up with tuna, salmon, avocado and cucum- shrimps, mussels, whiting, squid and filet By Sea), and general manager Jeff Davila Marco Polo Ristorante the profiteroles, an absolute delight! Be ber, a dragon roll with crabmeat, cucum- of sole served with rice (also $39.95, for at from Sambuca to make sure your experi- on the lookout for Nino’s upcoming ber and eel, among others. least two people). Plenty of offerings, like 345 Court St. at Union Street, (718) 852- ence at Kino is stellar. You’ll find Italian 5015, www.marcopoloristorante.com “Winemakers Dinners,” featuring wines homemade cavatelli, veal chops alla specially paired with five courses, hosted The quaint restaurant with Japanese Cono, shrimp fra diavolo and fried scal- fare with a hint of Swiss influence, and a (Amex, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $13- decor also serves an all-you-can-eat A Village Feel number of French dishes on the menu. « by manager Anthony Catanzaro. lops. Cappuccino and a traditional Italian $24. sushi special for $19. Bento boxes are Try the saffron risotto frutte di mare, dessert (cheesecake, spumoni and more) One of Brooklyn’s most elegant dining another option if you want to try a vari- wrap things up nicely. swimming with calamari, sea scallops and ety of items on the menu. Bento is shrimp with sauteed watercress and cher- rooms, Marco Polo boasts valet parking, Pearl Room a formally dressed and knowledgeable served with hijiki, seaweed salad, a shu- ry tomatoes, or Debons’ aged sirloin au mai roll and your choice of an entree. in the of Bay Ridge! poivre. And where else can you enjoy a wait staff and a sophisticated menu that 8201 Third Ave. at 82nd Street, (718) Copper sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet brunch reflects the taste of its owner, Joe 833-6666. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: For first-timers, traditional dishes such as on Sunday for $18? Chirico, a veteran restaurateur. Marco $16-$24. chicken teriyaki, vegetable tempura or 243 Degraw St. at Clinton Street, Polo has a menu that includes an array of (718) 797-2017. (AmEx, DC, Disc, Diners who haven’t been to this Bay tofu may be your cup of tea. Sake, beer The evening skyline view is panoramic hot and cold appetizers, soups, salads, and wine are also available. MC, Visa) Entrees: $10-$17. « and romantic and those looking for a pasta, fish, chicken, veal, steaks and Ridge eatery recently will be pleased with extensive renovations — an expanded Pre-Fixe Dinner: Sun 4:30pm Owners Robyn Cuccio and Reina Heyer hopping bar scene should note that chops prepared by chef Francesco happy hour starts every night at 7 pm, Insingo. The dessert wagon offers pas- dining room with a suspended ceiling have made this recent addition to Carroll that seems to float, slate floors, pillars Tuk Tuk Gardens feel like a cozy but modern bed- and means 2-for-1 drinks. Jazz is happen- tries, cakes, tortes, fruits, sorbet and Serving ing every Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, gelato. Marco Polo is open for lunch and and terra cotta restrooms. The dining is Catering on and off premises and-breakfast restaurant. Copper has 204 Smith St. at Baltic Street, (718) 222- and Thursday is karaoke night. dinner. casual and the cuisine is continental, with cobblestone floors, mahogany walls, an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood. 5598. (Cash only) Entrees: $7-$9. « Lunch & Dinner Tiffany lamps, copper cappuccino mak- Sesame swordfish, fresh lobster and crab Smith Street restaurant Tuk Tuk, opened ers, and a creative menu. Chef Cuccio cakes are popular dishes. But Pearl Room by Anuwat “Nu” Morakotjantachote, calls her dishes “Brooklyn fusion,” Club Cranberry Lecture Tuesday-Sunday also serves filet mignon, shell steaks, serves up authentic Thai food. Tuk Tuk because she combines foods from all chicken and veal dishes, salads and pas- offers wines and imported beers. over the world to make unique and deli- tas. The most popular dessert is the fried The cozy restaurant seats about 30. Tuk cious meals. The moderately priced ice cream. Garden and sidewalk cafe Tuk is named for the ubiquitous three- Every Tuesday entrees come in large portions, whether seats available. it is the caramelized fish, toasted barley wheeled vehicle in Thailand — akin to a and mint or the mahi-mahi. taxi — which makes the “tuk tuk tuk” sound. Pete’s Downtown 95th & 4th • • (718) 833-7979 Tuk Tuk plans to feature jazz band per- Cranberry Cafe 2 Water St. at Cadman Plaza West, formances on Friday and Saturday nights 9506 Fourth Ave. at 95th Street, (718) 858-3510, and Sunday afternoons, and a live cook- (718) 833-7979, www.PetesDowntown.com (AmEx, ing show at the bar – featuring fun to MC, DC, Visa) Entrees: $14.95-$24.95. watch demonstrations of hard to make www.cranberrycafe.com (AmEx, Disc, dishes. MC, Visa) Entrees: $11-$25. « Come early to ensure a table with a divine view (available at both the outside Owner Christine McDonald is a former cafe or inside the restaurant). The back- pastry chef at Manhattan’s Le Cirque drop of the Brooklyn Bridge and the 2 Fifteen Cucina 2000, and her cafe features her freshly Manhattan skyline off Fulton Landing Napolitan baked croissants, Danishes, breads and sets the stage for a wonderful meal. Try wonderful pastries. McDonald also does Callan / Tom the pork chops stuffed with prosciutto, 215 Columbia St. at Union Street, an excellent job with her American mod- mozzarella and basil, topped with a (718) 858-2960, www.2fifteen.com. erne or fusion cuisine in a menu that Marsala wine sauce, served with a veg- includes French onion soup, Italian (Visa, MC, Amex, DC) Entrees: $13- etable and potato rosette, an interesting $24.50. bruschetta, Asian shrimp dumplings and fried potato basket, filled with creamy marinated New York strip steak. The cafe mashed potato. There’s also a warm The ivy green and powder blue motif of 2 is also a good place to gather for coffee, goat cheese salad, with seasonal greens Fifteen Cucina starts with the walls, is

wine, snack or dessert — cheesecake, Papers The Brooklyn and walnut vinaigrette, and linguine picked up in the table linen, and makes a pecan pie or homemade chocolate ice portofino, fresh salmon with plum toma- beautiful crescendo in the large painting cream. toes, red onions, arugula and extra-vir- of the Bay of Naples on a wall. Family The Best Irish Pub gin olive oil. Not only is this a “landmark style, classic Italian cooking is what they restaurant” due to its extraordinary loca- serve up to the delight of their patrons. In Enjoy Eamonn’s for a drink, lunch or dinner Eamonn’s New Hope tion at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, addition to creative dinner specials every but four generations of Thristinos have evening, the homemade fettuccini, with 174 Montague St. at Court Street, You can’t walk far in picturesquely industrial Red Hook grilled shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes, (718) 596-4969. (AmEx, Disc, MC, been serving up great food here since 4pm- 1894. served in a basil cream sauce is out of this Visa) Entrees: $9.95-$16.95. without hitting a diner. But until last Friday, you could roam world. Another crowd-pleaser is the veal Free parking is available, as is the private midnight Eamonn’s simply has it all: a decor that is the main drag without crossing paths with a Culinary Insti- Champagne, covered in a cream sauce Pre-fixe dinner – $16.95 party room, to reserve for your upcom- timeless, comfortable and beautiful, an with sliced mushrooms. Enjoy the tradi- tute-trained chef. Then Chef Dianna Munz opened Hope & ing special occasion. Open for lunch and enclosed sidewalk cafe, an active and tional Italian desserts like tartufo and includes soup or salad, entrée special, dessert & coffee dinner. friendly bar, an upstairs dining room that Anchor at 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street. gelato, or finish off with the creamy Italian can accommodate private parties up to The restaurant was born of a friendship formed at toasted almond cake. 50, and something on the menu that Munz’s Smith Street restaurant, Paninoteca. Regular cus- Brunch - $9.95-14.95 everyone will like. You’ll find a large P. J. Hanley’s Tavern selection of salads (including seafood tomer Gary Rego convinced Munz to locate her next ven- 449 Court St. at Fourth Place, (718) Two Steps Down Waldorf, classic Caesar, and grilled por- ture in his artsy neighborhood. The two joined forces to 834-8223. (Visa, MC, AmEx, DC, Disc) Sat & Sun, 11am-3:30pm, tobello), five pasta dishes (including a 240 DeKalb Ave. at Vanderbilt Entrees: $9-$15. ravioli du jour and penne with grilled purchase the space, and Munz’s father-in-law helped de- Avenue, (718) 399-2020, unlimited champagne, chicken), sandwiches (try the turkey club sign the chic dining room. The name Hope & Anchor is Step back in time and enjoy cocktails or www.twostepsdown.com. (Visa, MC, or the fried fillet of sole), hearty entrees inspired by the flag of Rego’s native Rhode Island. a wholesome meal in Brooklyn’s oldest AmEx) Entrees $12.95-$29.95. Bloody Marys or Mimosas (like the pan-roasted rack of lamb and bar, circa 1874, according to Debbie Opened 33 years ago, this exquisite the sesame-crusted filet of swordfish), The new American menu melds diner and bistro. Din- Hanley. (Originally a Norwegian bar, it’s seafood restaurant may very well be why and Eamonn’s “traditional fare” (Irish er standards may cost a buck more than at nearby greasy been called P.J. Hanley’s for the last 60 other fine restaurants have flocked to Private Party Room sausage and mashed potatoes with years, with only four owners in its 128 Fort Greene. This cozy, bi-level eatery can onion gravy or chicken pot pie). spoons (and they don’t have meatloaf), but for the first years.) The atmosphere is warm and wel- seat up to 75, between the ground floor, Catering Available On & Off Premises coming, with its mahogany bar, huge Follow any of these up with Irish coffee upstairs and garden deck overlooking the time on Van Brunt Street, balsamic vinegar and calves’ marble columns and railing, mosaic tiled Take Out • Free Local Delivery (or Irish tea!), and dare to choose the Key backyard. Inside, you’ll find exposed brick livers make an appearance — with an espresso drink or floor, original tin ceilings and walls. Dine lime pie or the brandied chocolate hazel- walls adorned with lots of artwork — the at the bar, sit in the spacious dining nut cake. They’ve got an excellent prix cocktail to wash them down. colors of berries and grapes contrasting room, or eat al fresco in the lovely out- fixe dinner selection for $16.95, which with white tablecloths. And the food! All-day breakfast options like pancakes and chorizo hash door beer garden, surrounded by twin- includes soup or salad, entree special, Louisiana gumbo contains mussels, kling lights. dessert and coffee. Brunch at Eamonn’s and eggs are joined at 11 am by salads, sandwiches and a clams, shrimps, scallops and oysters. The runs from 11 am to 3:30 pm every snack menu featuring the likes of wings and clam cakes — The menu is what you’d expect from a base is roux, and then corn and okra are Saturday and Sunday, and is priced at classic Irish pub: hearty comfort food. added. The gumbo is served with yellow $9.95 to $14.95 depending on choice of “a Rhode Island favorite.” Dinner entrees include herb roast- There are terrific hamburgers and pork rice and a garden salad. The blackened entree (and includes unlimited ed chicken, rock shrimp lasagna and cauliflower ravioli. chops, plus daily fish, pasta and chicken medley is spiced and seared salmon, cat- 174 Montague St. Champagne, bloody Marys or mimosas). specials. Every Tuesday night you can fish and tuna, topped with a black bean Choose between homemade donut holes, a slice of pie or order a complete prime rib dinner for and corn salsa. Sweet endings include BKLYN HEIGHTS chocolate pudding icebox cake to complete the experience. $9.95! The food is simply prepared, sweet potato cake with cinnamon gelato, Gage & Tollner Hope & Anchor’s full bar also serves wines by the bot- beautifully presented, reasonably and bread pudding with rum sauce. Open 7 days • 596-4969 372 Fulton St. at Jay Street, (718) tle or glass. Call (718) 237-0276 to confirm hours or for 875-5181, www.GageandTollner.com delivery. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Dis- = Full review available at www.BrooklynPapers.com. (AmEx, Visa, MC) Entrees: $14.95- « $26.95 cover are accepted. Entrees: $9-$12. — Zoe Singer Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Gage & Tollner, an atmospheric Brooklyn Disc= Discover Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card ethereal heavenly July 1, 2002 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 3 thai food cocktails Basket cases LONG Shops near the park that will pack your picnic with flavor

By Tina Barry Al. Kilimanjaro. Nepal. The Great Wall for The Brooklyn Papers of China. “Here’s to more picnics, baby,” he writes. His cards are never TAN t’s been going on for years. This signed, but I know they’re his by the thing I’ve got with Al. That’s Al greasy thumbprint. IFresco. Al Fresco the picnic guy. Here are a few Al-worthy items We met in a park. I was a teenager. from delis, gourmet shops and cafes BAR • RESTAURANT He was older. He cut a fine figure near Prospect Park, as well as the 196 FIFTH AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11217 standing there holding a basket. Greenmarket, which I would put in my “What’s that in your hand?” I want- picnic basket for the next time he wan- ed to know. ders into my life. “It’s a picnic basket, lady, just a picnic basket,” he said, then strolled away. Adam’s mark I caught up with Al later that day. His Adam Loparnos bought the Prospect face looked greasy and a few crumbs Avenue Deli in Windsor Terrace two clung to the corner of his mouth. years ago and my gastronomically de- “It’s you,” he said. prived neighborhood thanks him. All “Yeah, it’s me,” I said. “Three hours the takeout dishes are made daily on older and just as hungry.” the premises. The chicken cutlet, Instead of his hand, he offered me a pounded thin, crisp at the edges and drumstick. just salty enough, makes great picnic Moveable feast: Let Prospect Avenue Deli fill your picnic basket with “Go on,” he said. “If this isn’t the fare. His macaroni and cheese is about best chicken you’ve ever had then my as close to the boxed kind as a home- (clockwise from top left) fresh fruit salad, egg custard, sandwiches and name’s not Al Fresco.” baked apple pie is to a Hostess snack chicken cutlets. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango I took one bite. Then another. cake. His egg custards, creamy and just “That’s damn good chicken,” I said. sweet enough, come in tiny, old-fash- Bread Alone. Their baked goods are ever since, she and her brothers have Al smiled. ioned foil cups. made without preservatives and taste like been delighting the neighborhood with “I knew you were my kind of On Saturdays, you can see people they just emerged from a loving mother’s their Lebanese delicacies. In the back dame.” leaving the deli with one of Loparnos’ oven. Cranberry walnut or chocolate chip kitchen I watched one brother roll For menu and special events, Every summer I get a postcard from breakfast sandwiches — eggs and hazelnut scones are somewhere between grape leaves around fragrant, lemony house-made corned beef is the neigh- a moist cookie bar and a crumbly scone, rice filling. Every imaginable olive, visit our website at www.long-tan.com borhood favorite. and their lemon poppy seed pound cake firm and perfect, is sold here; the Take out and delivery 5:30-Midnight When I asked him which brand of is delicately lemon flavored. green Mexican olives in harissa paste coffee he uses for his rich, iced brew he pack a wallop. Salads like artichokes t:718.622.8444 Picnic goods hesitated and said, “Um, I buy it from French feast with long stems in olive oil or pickled Chez Isabelle, 427 Seventh a neighborhood guy.” Pack a picnic basket with delicacies garlic with cornichons seem light Ave. between 14th and 15th Al would approve of Adam. He likes from Chez Isabelle and let your senses years away from coleslaw and maca- streets in Park Slope, (718) a man who knows when to keep his transport you to Paris. The aroma of roni salad. 832-0127. mouth shut. butter, sugar and cheese that floats out Two of Elsebaie’s savory lamb pies Spectacular Food and Views! the cheerful yellow door of owner Is- made with ground lamb and spices in D’Vine Taste, 150 Seventh Greenmarket gourmand abelle Dubois’ tiny shop is reason a soft bread triangle or her tangy LIVE JAZZ: Friday and Saturday nights and ask about our Ave. between Garfield and I can see Al strolling through the enough to visit this charming patisserie. spinach and feta cheese pies with a DOO-WOP Night, SALSA Night and HOSPITALITY night! Carroll streets in Park Slope, Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket. Pana- Her quiches are sublime. Sold in cold glass of wine could make me for- (718) 369-9548. ma hat tilted just so, starched white slices, the crusts ooze butter and the fill- get picnics past. (With the exception of shirt, baggy pants. I’d take him to ings — spinach with goat cheese, a my picnic with Al of course.) The Greenmarket, Grand Buon Pane and Focaccia Inc. hearty mushroom, ham and Swiss or Army Plaza between Prospect Each morning, owner Barbara Olson fresh asparagus and ham — are to di- Cafe trimmings Park West and Eastern Park- bakes her fabulous breads and they’re eters what Hustler Magazine is to Al’s a steak and bourbon kind of way at the northwest entrance still warm when she unloads her truck. teenage boys. guy, so he’d probably pass on Naidre to Prospect Park is held every Her round loaves with the vegetable Ditto for the tuna, goat cheese and Miller’s vegan pizza or her egg salad Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. toppings are great for a picnic — the caper pain bagna sandwich and the made with soy mayonnaise. His loss. For information, call (212) 477- bread is chewy and dense and the top- oven-warmed croque monsieur — a Both are tasty and the egg salad has 3220 or e-mail www.cenyc.org. pings — I’m a fan of the moist egg- croissant filled with ham, Swiss and a chopped scallions that give the salad plant, hummus and artichoke — will splash of bechamel (white) sauce or the crunch and spiciness. Naidre’s, 384 Seventh Ave. give your picnic a little je ne sais quoi. croque madame — turkey, Swiss and Naidre’s enormous prosciutto and between 11th and 12th We’d buy one of her round breads bechamel sauce. smoked mozzarella (ham and cheese to streets in Park Slope, (718) and one of her crusty sourdough loaves Dubois’ fresh fruit tarts are heavenly, Al) on peasant bread is the kind of 965-7585. and then head over to the Cato Corner and so are her cookies. But it’s the pear butch sandwich he’d savor. The baked Farm’s booth for a piece of their all- bread pudding, creamy and heavy with goods in Naidre’s cafe come from The Prospect Avenue Deli, natural, artisanal cheese. Elizabeth ripe fruit, that would bring Al to his well-known purveyors like Eli’s and HAPPY HOUR 1269 Prospect Ave. between MacAlister and Mark Gillman produce knees. Ecce Panis. Reeve Place and Greenwood their cheeses on a farm in Connecticut. I’d see more of Al if I served him 5-7pm EVERYDAY Avenue in Windsor Terrace, Their Black Ledge Cheddar is very One-stop shopping the blueberry angel’s food cake with a (two for one) (718) 871-2117. Drinks sharp, nutty and firm. Nalie Elsebaie took over D’Vine cup of Naidre’s house blend iced cof- $3 Drafts Everyday, All Night Al loves sweets so I’d take him to Taste in Park Slope a year ago, and fee. 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Have an Unforgettable Evening Native with our cultures On Saturday, Native American artists, performers ******* and educators celebrated the ninth annual Gateway to Oven Roasted Nations Native American Heritage Celebration at Floyd Bennett Field in Marine Park. Stuffed Quails The event was produced by the Redhawk Indian Served with Shredded Duck Arts Council and featured The Aztec Fire Dancers (at and Wild Mushrooms; left). Others joined in for the “men’s fancy war danc- ing” (above) — spinning to a lightning-fast drumbeat. Oven-Roasted and served with The event brought together all generations of fami- Corn-Crusted Soft Polenta and lies (at right) in celebration of native culture. Créme of Cassis; topped with Visitors enjoyed the live bird of prey exhibit, me- Chiffon of Fried Leeks. chanical bull-riding contest, petting zoo and pony rides. ******* For more information about the Redhawk Indian Arts Council, call (718) 686-9297. All photos The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango Gage & Tollner Brooklyn’s Famous Landmark Restaurant (Established 1879) Proudly Serving Patrons Under CINEMA The Gas-Lit Chandeliers for The Past 123 Years FRENCH... “New French Connection,” a se- Continued from page GO 1 ries of new French films, will be shown 372 Fulton St. (off Jay St.) (718) 875-5181 at BAMcinematek (30 Lafayette Ave. at DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN Ashland Place) from July 10-July 14. Ad- jor festivals in Europe (Cannes, mission is $9, $6 seniors and students Complimentary Valet Parking • www.gageandtollner.com Berlin, Venice, etc.) are very strict with a valid ID (Monday –Thursday, except holidays). For screening dates and about premiering work. times, call (718) 636-4100. “Mischka” is an older-generation road movie. When Mischka, a difficult old guy, is accidentally left behind at a highway rest stop by his again and again until they meet in a family, he manages to take his own climax that’s emotional for the police journey with a ragtag group of travel- as well as their prey. ers. These include a rock ‘n’ roller, a Finally, Marion Vernoux (“Nobody runaway and a male nurse who’s left Loves Me”) is represented with a his salad days behind. While they charming story of crossed paths, and seem a disparate group — surprise, lives that are connected in unexpected surprise — they all bond and become ways. “A Hell of a Day” (“Reines a new sort of family. While it has its d’un Jour”) assembles a large cast of humorous side as well as its sweet not too happy urbanites: there’s the side, “Mischka” is predictable and photographer pregnant from a one- TASTE OF FISH borders on cliche with its slate of night stand at a wedding, and the stock characters. groom who’s the father, whose sister FRESH FISH PREPARED DAILY Two films shown last year in the is unfulfilled in her marriage and is main competition in Cannes can fi- Over a barrel: “Robert Succo,” the true story of an Italian criminal who went on a crime spree in 1980s trying to have an affair with a club Uni (Sea Urchin) Chef’s Special Sashimi nally be seen here. Catherine Corsini France, will be shown July 12-14 as part of the “New French Connection” series at BAMcinematek. owner whose wife has had a fender (“The New Eve”) crafted a thinking bender with the photographer — well, Tuna House Special Tuna Sashimi person’s psychological thriller in “Re- mer friend has definitely crossed the there and let the film get a real hold in the 1980s. The title character is it goes on and on. Each story line is Salmon Spicy Tuna Tartar play” (“La Repetition”). Two women, line, and mind games become the on our senses. played by Stefano Cassetti, a non-pro- witty, and each could stand on its Nathalie (played by the always stun- main currency. It’s not a scary film, Cedric Kahn’s (“Too Much Happi- fessional, and he gives a chilling per- own. But it’s the intricate balance of Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Sashimi ning Emmanuelle Beart) and Louise but an emotionally tense one. What ness,” “L’ennui”) film “Roberto Suc- formance. 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(Even the Tel: (718) 369-3039 • center’s French doors have Orioles, noticeable for their bird songs that are triggered black heads and orange bodies, by motion detectors when you are some of the most special open them.) birds that breed in the park, After a tour, visitors can Phillips noted. use the center’s identification “They nest in the tops of trees software on the six new com- near water. We saw a pair nest- puters, or reference the field ing in the Lullwater,” he said. guides, to learn more about Visitors to the center can see an Make way for ducklings: On Friday, visitors to Prospect Lake the birds they’ve spotted. enormous replica of an oriole’s There are so many birds to nest inside the center, and climb spotted a black crown night heron (at left) and a mallard with discover in Prospect Park, one Serving fine Italian Cuisine inside to sit on the eggs. her new ducklings (above). Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango boat tour this summer won’t The Audubon Center is be enough. But the next time Parking is available. Dine in or take out. planning to put cameras on nated an “important bird area” house. We were advised to you visit the park, you’ll be DON’T MISS THESE WEEKDAY SPECIALS! various birds’ nests so visitors by Audubon New York, ac- while away the time until the able to appreciate — and pos- Mondays: Receive a complimentary appetizer with purchase of an entree can watch their activity on cording to Chuck Remington, next tour began inside the cen- sibly identify — a few more Tuesdays: Wine lover’s night – Any bottled wine on list 1/2 price Thursdays: Martini Madness – ALL martinis $1.00 monitors, said Phillips. director of education for the ter, which offers an array of of its feathered inhabitants. All specials valid 5pm to 10pm excluding holidays From the boat, one of the organization. More than 200 most spectacular birds we species of birds were spotted in caught sight of was the tall, of food by keeping the lake boathouse we were able to get Prospect Park last year, includ- white egret, posing beneath a clean for fish and frogs.” much closer to a rare sight — a ing 61 rare migratory birds and Cono’s Opescatoré low-hanging branch. Then we saw a double-breast- green heron. Puzzled by the resident species. What’s the best thing 301 Graham Avenue (cor. Ainslie St.) (718) 388-0168 “The egret is the symbol of ed cormorant — which eluded name, we looked at Captain Upon disembarking the Williamsburg • • Open 7 days 11am-11pm the Audubon Society,” said our cameras by diving beneath Pierre who acknowledged it’s boat, with a hand from Captain to happen to Monday Phillips. “They were almost the lake’s surface over and over misleading. Pierre, we noticed the queue hunted to extinction because again, resurfacing briefly with “Only in a certain light does was already full with the next Nights in Brooklyn? women used to put their feath- her dark feathers glistening in it really look green — a dusty 14 passengers ready to hop on. “Chooses its cheeses 100 cheeses, ers in their hats.” the sun. This shy bird also kept green,” he said. Because the tours sell out The elegant bird seemed un- her distance from the boat, and The park’s varied habitat quickly — especially on carefully – and there prepared foods fazed by our excitement and the binoculars would have come in makes it an important stopover weekends — tickets to a boat are gems” and staples. quiet boat. “It’s a frequent visitor handy. point for migratory birds, and tour should be purchased as – NY Times here,” he said. “We provide lots On our way back to the as a result, it has been desig- soon as you get to the boat-

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Admission is free. Rain cancella- duction ever since.” This summer his tions will be announced an hour be- hopes will be fulfilled. fore show time on the LITE hotline. 121 Livingston St. (off Adams St.) The LITE Company’s new produc- For directions or more information, call the hotline at (212) 414-7773 or Mon-Fri: 11-11; Sat-Sun: 12-11 • Catering all Occasions tion will be at various Prospect Park visit www.theliteco.org. locations from July 6 through Aug. Fax (718) 624-2705 • • (718) 624-9565 11. “The King Stag” features a cast of six actors (a few of whom appeared in trayed by an evil minister and, in the last year’s “A Midsummer Night’s end, learns the value of true love, with Beach blanket theater: (Above) Dream,” also at Prospect Park) and the help of a wizard. Using puppetry, Tanya Krohn, as Clarice (a contest- several musicians playing the accor- music and a bit of magic, the LITE ant for the queen contest), and dion and percussion instruments. Company tells the story in a very Robert Weinstein, as Deramo the “We had touched on the spirit [in physical and irreverent way. king, in The LITE Company’s free BARRACUDA 1998], but it was too long,” Melnick “The original play holds royalty as outdoor production of Gozzi’s “The told GO Brooklyn. “We were wedded being automatically good. The evil King Stag” in Prospect Park. (At left) SEAFOOD too much to the text. This time we’ve people are those who want to take Krohn and Weinstein are joined by R E S T A U R A N T totally adapted it and made it our over from the king,” says Melnick. (far left) Sharon Cinnamon as the own.” “We made it a modern morality play Magic Statue. David Gochfeld If it’s Fresher Gozzi was a member of the about the kingdom being a place Granelleschi Society, whose goal was where everyone is obsessed with be- than here, it’s to preserve Tuscan literature from for- ing important. Gozzi had his own College in the fall. 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Double Indemnity Thurs., July 11 Rain dates (Fridays): Penned in: (At left) Former Mayor Brooklyn-born Barbara Stanwyck stars with Fred McMurray in July 12,July 19,July 26, Rudy Giuliani was swarmed by au- this film noir classic. and August 2. tograph hounds after the June 19 tribute in his honor at the New York My Cousin Vinny Thurs., July 18 For rain date, Sheraton. (Above) Actor Michael Marisa Tomei and Joe Pesci,a not-quite qualified Brooklyn detailed directions Badalucco was master of cere- lawyer,attempt to save the lives of two young New Yorkers and more info: monies at the event, which was a in an Alabama town. www.bbpc.net fundraiser for Xaverian High or 718-802-0603. School. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango The Way We Were Thurs., July 25 EAST RIVER Vintage Streisand — she’s a student activist and Robert Redford New Dock St.

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B r Water Street o o k O ly n ld B My American Girls F r Thurs., August 1 u id lt g o e Front Street n S A compelling look at the challenges a Dominican couple in t. an York Street Brooklyn face as they raise three daughters. m est W Cad a laz Prospect Street Hero worship P The Brooklyn Bridge Park Summer Film Series is made possible by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition with the cooperation of the New York Office of Parks,Recreation,and Historic Preservation.Thanks to Hallmark,Consolidated Edison of NY,AOL Time Warner, Xaverian HS fundraiser pays Time Warner Cable and GreenPoint Bank for underwriting support. homage to Giuliani & Joe D. By Lisa J. Curtis have a special reason for saying yes. The Brooklyn Papers He’s a consultant. He’s competing directly with me. I’ll recommend him for The Alliance for Downtown New York and present t was a helluva boys’ night out at anything. If I don’t get him off the the New York Sheraton on June 19 street soon, I’ll have a cash-flow prob- I when the audience of mostly male lem!” Giuliani accepted the award Xaverian HS supporters turned out to from Kissinger to a roaring standing honor former Mayor Rudolph Giu- ovation. liani at the Joe DiMaggio Award gala. “I’m also here because of Rock It was also not unlike Christmas- Positano,” said Giuliani. “He would Music at Castle Clinton time, as the all-boys Catholic high bust my feet if I didn’t come. That’s Chocolate Genius school showered Rudy with the Italian way.” July 11 · Jane Siberry/ gifts: a crystal base- He then quickly ball bat, a No. 5 added, “I hope no July 18 · The Derek Trucks Band jersey autographed one’s sensitive about by DiMaggio that CHITTER that stuff.” July 25 · Rosanne Cash/Mojo Mancini he wore when the Giuliani said he Yankees won the met DiMaggio af- Aug. 1 · Neko Case/Laura Cantrell 1951 World Series, an CHATTE ter a Columbus autographed baseball R Day Parade. “From bat used by Joe D. and Joe DiMaggio the time I was a lit- Aug. 8 · Los Amigos Invisibles Award Gala a custom portrait by tle boy, he was my FREE Igor Babailov of Rudy, June 19, 2002 hero,” said Giuliani. Giu- with the Statue of Liberty liani said he was told that THURSDAY EVENINGS · 7 P.M. IN HISTORIC BATTERY PARK looming large in the back- DiMaggio returned the admira- Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis ground. tion because of his efforts to get the at Castle Clinton at 5 p.m. on the day of the concert. Two tickets per person. The late Yankee Clipper was intro- Mafia out of New York. duced to Xaverian High School by Dr. “Now, every time I see the begin- Rock Positano, an alumnus and board ning of the ‘Sopranos,’ I think of Joe,” member of the school. (The foot spe- said the Brooklyn-born former mayor. cialist met DiMaggio in 1989 when the “The part I get all choked up about is retired baseball player sought medical when I see Tony driving to New Jersey attention for a heel ailment.) Positano — it gets to me.” was chairman of this year’s gala. Michael Badalucco (Emmy-award 4th of July Concert Former Secretary of State Henry winning actor from the television show Comedian Joe Piscopo (top) sang Juilliard Jazz Ensemble Kissinger, last year’s DiMaggio “The Practice” and a 1972 alumnus of a hilarious parody of a Sinatra song Award recipient, presented this year’s Xaverian) served as master of cere- for Giuliani. (Middle) Both gossip award to Giuliani. monies. Waiting for the event to begin, columnist George Rush, left, and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra “He said we are going to lick this he spent time chatting in the VIP room Henry Kissinger sat on the dais. (At problem [on Sept. 11],” said Kissinger. with his former Xaverian math teacher, right) Xaverian President Sal Fer- with Wynton Marsalis “It wasn’t scripted. It came from deep Ray Agoglia. rera raised more than $500,000 at within him. He’ll be a great American “I’m proud of my Italian heritage hero for as long as he lives.” and the traditions of the Italian people,” the event. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O’Farrill The Nobel Prize winner was surpris- said Badalucco. “That includes eating FREE ingly deft at keeping the tribute from pastries at Alba’s on 18th Avenue in Xaverian President Sal Ferrera said THURSDAY, JULY 4 · 2:30 P.M. HISTORIC BATTERY PARK · NO TICKETS REQUIRED becoming maudlin. Bensonhurst!” Badalucco was one of the school’s “People ask me, would I recom- About Giuliani, Badalucco became most famous alumni, and is still re- mend [Giuliani] for Secretary of more serious. “He’s a great man who membered for his participation in the Homeland Defense?” said Kissinger. “I embodies the spirit of America.” Clippers Drama Club and a “memo- rable rendition of Santana’s ‘Oye Como Va.’” The gala raised more than $500,000, July 5th Concert according to preliminary estimates, for the Joe DiMaggio Scholarship Fund at The New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson Xaverian High School, 7100 Shore ism was an important theme of the Road. The fund provides scholarships evening. FRIDAY, JULY 5 · 6 P.M. HISTORIC BATTERY PARK · NO TICKETS REQUIRED to students qualifying for financial aid, Ferrera said, “Mr. Giuliani embodies FREE and will also benefit the Bay Ridge the DiMaggio attributes of personal school’s Real Academic Achievement courage, grace and extremely high stan- (REACH) program for college-bound dards in everything he does. It is happi- INFORMATION: (212) 835-2789, www.DowntownNY.com. All performances are subject to students with learning disabilities. ly ironic that Joe thought highly of the change and weather conditions. All persons and personal property are subject to search. Also showing support for the school former mayor and Mr. Giuliani idolized SUBWAY DIRECTIONS: 4/5 to Bowling Green, 1/2 to Wall Street, N/R to Whitehall Street. and former mayor were former base- the Yankee Clipper. Clearly the award ball commissioner Fay Vincent, Eliz- has come full circle for excellence.” abeth Vargas of ABC News, Hamp- So what did the city’s courageous 9- tons restaurateur and advertising guru 11 leader predict for New York’s fu- Jerry Della Femina, Manhattan Dis- ture? trict Attorney Robert Morganthau “I get asked, ‘How do I see New and Daily News sports cartoonist Bill York 100 years from now?’ I thought Gallo. of a serious answer,” said Giuliani, but Comedian Joe Piscopo sang a trib- then the devout Yankee fan opted for ute in the style of Frank Sinatra. Creat- the obvious: “Getting ready for the ing new lyrics for “The Lady is a World Series in October.” Tramp,” Piscopo sang “Rudy is a champ.” Answer man “Who cares they named him On June 14, filmmaker John SmallTownBrooklyn.com Rudolph/ He gives Italians a good Sayles addressed audience questions at The original: Indie filmmaker John Sayles answers audience questions in Fort name,” he belted. the Brooklyn Academy of Music be- Greene on June 14 before a screening of his film “Matewan.” BP / Gregory Cross The crowd, which included family fore a screening of his film “Matewan” members of some of the 23 Xaverian (1987), which recreated a coal miners’ alumni who died in the World Trade strike. BAM screened restored prints of Center, whooped when he sang, “‘Hail Sayles’ films in a series called, “The to the Chief’ should be your theme John Sayles Film Restoration Project.” song.” His new film, “Sunshine State,” Piscopo said he’s also a fan of the about resort developers moving into a school. “I was a bad kid growing up,” sleepy Florida town, features amazing he said. “Xaverian’s REACH program performances by Edie Falco (“Sopra- was what I needed.” Piscopo said he nos”) and Angela Bassett (“How came to know about Xaverian through Stella Got Her Groove Back”). gala chairman Positano. “He was a reporter for a school pa- Voodoo boogie per and came to interview me when I New Orleans boogie and blues pi- was at ‘Saturday Night Live.’ He’s a anist Dr. John (aka Mac Rebbenack) great guy. One of my closest friends kicked off the Celebrate Brooklyn per- How yuh doen’? now,” said Piscopo. forming arts series on June 20. The comedian has created a produc- Mayor Michael Bloomberg also tion company, Avellino productions, came to the band shell, at Ninth Street which is producing a four-hour mini and Prospect Park West in the park, to series for HBO, “Bloomfield Avenue,” greet the crowd. written by Chazz Palminteri (“A Next up at Celebrate Brooklyn is a Bronx Tale”). And although it is about performance by Sarah Harmer on a family from Italy, “It’s an ethnic cel- June 28 and a seven-hour Kreyol Festi- ebration. It’s not a lot of violence or val on June 30. Wynton Marsalis and hard edged” like that other HBO series the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra will about Italian-Americans. (He did con- give a rare outdoor gig on July 5. 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