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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 834–9350 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2007 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DOWNTOWN EDITION AWP/18 pages • Vol. 30, No. 4 • Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 • FREE INCLUDING DUMBO Black leaders rip Ratner’s $400M Barclays arena deal Atlantic Yards supporter says Bruce is taking ‘blood money’ of slaves at Nets site; another ally is demanding reparations

By Ariella Cohen “All options should be on the table, including The Brooklyn Paper payment for past wrongs and termination of the MORE INSIDE Two black supporters of Atlantic Yards have agreement,” Jeffries said. joined a growing chorus saying that developer Green, a strong supporter of Atlantic Yards, •Editorial and Letters: p. 6 Bruce Ratner betrayed his black allies when he moved last week to distance himself from the nam- •Ratner socks it to locals: p.15 ing-rights deal. He called on Barclays to pay repa- sold the naming rights to his proposed Nets arena •Anti-Ratner movie debuts: p.15 to Barclays, a global banking firm that was found- rations to American blacks for its role in slavery. ed by slave traders and did business with South “Barclays must step up and respond to our com- •Locals slam Barclays deal: p.15 Africa’s apartheid government. munity the way they responded to Nelson Mandela” •Lawsuit’s new angle: p.15 over the issue of apartheid in South Africa, he said. Both Roger Green — a former state Assembly- As part of the $400-million naming-rights deal, •Ratner foes dial for $: p.15 man — and his successor Hakeem Jeffries came out Barclays has said it will pay $2.5 million to repair this week against the Barclays deal. public basketball courts through the borough, but who was active in the anti-apartheid movement two Jeffries said Ratner should consider “termi- Green called that amount, “not enough.” decades ago, said reports on Barclays’ ties to the nating” his $400-million deal, the largest-ever Barclays gave $5 million to a Mandela founda- slave trade and apartheid amounted to “constructive sports venue naming-rights agreement. tion in 2004. The company also funded local devel- criticism” of Ratner’s new business partner. “It would be an understatement to say that this opment projects in South Africa, including public As a result, Green said, he will “ask these com- naming agreement was insensitive and offensive,” sports facilities. panies to respond to our communities.” said Jeffries (D-Prospect Heights). Aspokesman for Barclays declined to comment The sharp criticism of the Ratner deal is a first “Barclays Bank has gained enormous profits es- on Green’s call for reparations. The spokesman also for Jeffries and Green — and put them in a coali- sentially from blood money obtained from the disputed the company’s well-documented connec- tion with leaders who have taken strong stances transatlantic slave trade, which is one of the worse tion to the slave trade, freezing of some Jewish ac- against the project. crimes in the history of the world. Brooklynites and counts in France during the Holocaust, and business The attack on Ratner’s naming-rights deal by New Yorkers of every race and religion should be deals with South Africa’s apartheid government. supporters of the Atlantic Yards project follows concerned about their presence in our borough. ” At a press conference where the Barclays deal was criticism by Councilwoman Letitia James, a proj- Jeffries demanded a meeting with the developer to announced last week, Bloomberg mocked a re- ect opponent, last week. discuss the issue. He hasn’t gotten a call back yet. Roger Green Hakeem Jeffries porter’s question about the bank’s history. But Green, See BLOOD on page 15 Runner quits, ends his Brooklyn dream By Christie Rizk run the entire borough. “He’s a bona-fide Brooklyn The Brooklyn Paper “Brooklyn is enormous.” character,” said the expert in that Perhaps by comparison to department, Borough President Brooklyn’s version of Forrest Iowa City, whose 230 miles of Markowitz, who added that he Gump has hit the halfway mark streets Jarvis once ran. As he hopes “to join him for a run soon.” on his quest to run every inch of learned, however, that’s nothing On Friday, Jan. 19, Jarvis hit Brooklyn’s roadways — but compared to Brooklyn’s 1,599 the halfway mark and started a now he’s giving it a rest. miles of mean streets. much-needed break. Gary Jarvis’s quest to traverse Jarvis had never spent time in He claims he’ll be back on the the length, width and depth of Brooklyn until he moved here to roads in six weeks — but it’s no Brooklyn has been well-docu- be with his girlfriend. Like any longer clear if he’ll make it. Ho / Dennis W. mented — but the enormity of the newcomer, he figured the best “I feel so awful and so tired,” task has, frankly, taken its toll. way to get to know his new said Jarvis, who doesn’t warm up “I didn’t realize how big and home would be to get out. or stretch. dense and concentrated Brooklyn “Talk about not thinking things He’ll turn 41 in May. But his is,” said the Iowa native, who had through,” said Jarvis, whose pres- advancing age isn’t his excuse. Paper The Brooklyn apparently failed to look at a map ence has been noticed everywhere “I guess I’m just a little lazy,” Former Iowan Gary Jarvis, who is running the length of every street in Brooklyn, may before predicting that he could from Greenpoint to Bensonhurst. he said. be abandoning his Quixotic quest.

A West Indian-American Carnival dancer in happier times. Sad day for X-ray visions THIS WEEKEND See superheroes in a new light By Rebecca Migdal prescribed notion of heroics and acknowledg- the Carnival for The Brooklyn Paper ing those who are heroes on their own terms. In Peters’s rainbow version of comic book The Brooklyn Paper Bruce Wayne is nowhere to be found. heroes, the Human Torch wears Adidas, while Carlos Lezama, who turned Labor Day In Joshua Peters’s painterly and colorful Captain America is portrayed as a powerful- from a languid holiday into a full-fledged renditions of superheroes — at the Corridor looking Asian man before a barbed-wire-topped carnival of steel drums, Caribbean delica- Gallery in Clinton Hill through Feb. 10 — wall, as if rescuing a child imprisoned during cies, and dancers in skimpy costumes, died Batman is flashing a fierce grin and sports World War II. Spider Woman is made over as a on Monday. He was 83. “bling”-like golden gadgetry galore on his haggard and overworked single mother whose Lezama spearheaded the West Indian- belt. Even the caped crusader’s winged logo face, says Peters, has “a strength that has nothing American Day Carnival from 1967 to 2001, has morphed from the standard decal to a to do with bounding from building to building.” transforming it from a little neighborhood massive bat-shaped gold necklace. “I wanted to take the archetype and put it party to an citywide event attracting more If you’ve ever leafed through a comic book on its ear,” Peters admits. “Black and Asian than 3 million people along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights. and wondered why so few people of color were heroes are usually tokenized.” “He was a truly great Brooklynite,” said the borough’s cheer- represented within its pages, now’s the time to Peters’s close involvement with the weight- leader-in-chief, Borough President Markowitz. don your cape and fly to see “Up, Up and lifting world was clearly a resource when Herman Hall, the publisher of Everybody’s Magazine, a Away,” an exhibit by three comic book-inspired seeking models for what he calls his “Heroes” Caribbean-American publication, said the Trinidadian-American’s artists that explores the zone between comics series, which was spawned by a vision of influence went beyond the parade, bringing “recognition to the and fine art, with one eye on the color line. Wonder Woman fashioned in the likeness of Caribbean-American community and [playing] a major role in en- Gotham gritty: Joshua Peters’s comic-inspired work, including Batman (above), is on display at Peters, Kyle Baker and Jonn Alex Gonzales Peters’s bodybuilder girlfriend, Jodi Cornish. hancing the quality of life in New York City.” — Dana Rubinstein Corridor Gallery in Clinton Hill. are each, in their own medium, looking past the See UP, UP on page 13

Paper boy delivered Two top prizes for The Paper The Brooklyn Paper Manager Vince “Vinny” DiMiceli — two of The Brooklyn Paper and housing development commonly re- The awards will be presented at the The Brooklyn Paper is proud to announce the Brooklyn Paper’s longest-tenured (and Brooklyn’s real newspaper was rec- ferred to as Brooklyn Bridge Park). SNA’s publishers and editors sympo- its latest edition: Vince Michael DiMiceli was award-winning) employees. The happy family is doing well — if not sleep- ognized last week for editorial excel- And GO Brooklyn Editor Lisa J. Cur- sium, in Tampa, Florida, in March. born at 2:29 am on Jan. 19 at Staten Island ing through the night — in their outer-Brook- lence, winning two first-place awards tis won First Place for Best Arts & En- The Suburban Newspaper Associa- University Hospital. lyn home across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. in the Suburban Newspaper Associa- tertainment Criticism/Commentary for tion represents more than 2,000 daily Weighing in at nine pounds even, the strap- “In an occupation where meeting deadlines tion’s annual competition. “Poetic Legacy,” an article about leg- and weekly newspapers that are pub- ping young lad was 22 inches long and sport- is essential, we’re proud to say our son came The Brooklyn Paper won First Place for endary artist Aminah Lynn Robinson on lished in both urban and suburban mar- ed a thick crop of brown hair. to us just two-hours and 29 minutes past his Best Editorial Writing, for editorials titled the eve of last year’s retrospective at the kets. The contest, which attracted 3,619 The newest DiMiceli is the first child for due date,” the DiMicelis said. “No votes for a thief” (about disgraced As- Brooklyn Museum. entries in 37 categories, was judged by GO Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bride Editor Lisa “For a Brooklyn Paper employee, that’s not semblyman Roger Green) and “It’s offi- To reach all three winning stories, go the American Press Institute. J. Curtis and Senior Editor and Production half bad.” cial: It’s no park” (about the commercial to www.brooklynpaper.com. We think they did a great job. 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 January 27, 2007 WHERE TO EDITORS’ PICKS SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY January 27 January 28 January 29 February 1 February 2 Toddler tunes Scenic Singer David Weinstone Brooklyn and his band, Music for Aardvarks and Other Underbridge Pictures Mammals, are hitting the takes part in the DUMBO Hook to play their kid- First Thursday series friendly songs, which with an opening recep- tend to be hits with par- tion for painter Ella Yang. ents too, and to cele- Monkeying The exhibit, “New York brate the release of their Shines,” features scenes BYO cart new record, “Taxi.” around from the banks of the Go- Bay Ridge Singer Katie Eastburn, of wanus Canal to an early The fourth annual Idiot- 3:30 pm at the Hook (18 the band Young People, morning on Smith Street. hustle arod picks up where the Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red Hook). $30 per continues her Monday 6 pm at Underbridge Pictures famed Alaskan Iditarod The P.T.A. of William family, $15 for an individual, night residency — a (111 Front St., Gallery 202 at McKinley Intermediate race ends, with racers in kids under 2 get in free. For Washington Street in weekly show from now School is holding a disco- tricked-out shopping information call (718) 797-3007. DUMBO). Free. For informa- until the end of February carts gunning for awards tion call (718) 596-0390. themed fundraiser featur- — playing original songs, like “Best Sabotage.” ing diva Carol Douglas — covers and requests, at The route is top-secret, she of “Midnight Love Williamsburg restaurant- but last year’s went from Affair” fame — in addition cum-performing arts Fort Greene Park over to a buffet dinner and space Monkeytown. the Manhattan Bridge, dancing until midnight. so anything’s game. 9 pm at Monkeytown (58 N. 8 pm at The Knights Of Co- Third St. at Wythe Avenue in lumbus Hall (1012 Bay Ridge Time and place TBA. $5. For Williamsburg). Free, $10 mini- Ave. at Tenth Avenue in Bay information visit mum food or drink. For infor- Ridge). $40. For information www.cartsofbrooklyn.com. mation call (718) 384-1369. call (718) 492-5220. Andrew Walker Andrew NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN Compiled by Susan Rosenthal Jay

its third annual Brooklyn’s Israel Film Festi- SAT, JAN 27 val. Today: “The Ashkenazim,” “39 Pounds of Love” and “Out of Sight.” $10 per film. OUTDOORS AND TOURS 8 pm. 236 Kane St. (718) 875-1550. WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts a tour of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Brook- lyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Marriott SUN, JAN 28 Hotel, 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. ICE SKATING: The Wollman Rink is open. $5, OUTDOORS AND TOURS $3 seniors and children. $5.50 skate rental. FORT GREENE TRIVIA: Learn about Fort 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 10 Greene’s history with the Urban Park pm. Prospect Park, access through the Rangers. 1 pm. Visitor Center, near Myrtle Parkside/ Ocean avenues entrance or the Avenue and Washington Park entrance. Call Lincoln Road/ Ocean Avenue entrance. for more information. (718) 421-2021. (718) 287-5252. ICE SKATING: at The Wollman Rink. $5, $3 PERFORMANCE seniors and children. $5.50 skate rental. 10 BARGEMUSIC: Classical music concert featur- am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm. Prospect Park, ing a program of works by Mozart, Platt access through the Parkside/ Ocean and Grieg. Peter Kolkay and the Amernet avenues entrance or the Lincoln Road/ String Quartet perform. $35, $30 seniors, Ocean Avenue entrance. (718) 287-5252. $20 students. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry PERFORMANCE Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083. ORGAN CONCERT: Plymouth Church pres- ents a program of music played on its 1937 GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Dedication, or Aeolian-Skinner organ. Concert features The Stuff of Dreams,” by Terrence McNally. Gregory Eaton of St. Ann and the Holy $18, $14 children and seniors. 8 pm. 199 Trinity Church, Paul Olson of Grace Church, 14th St. (212) 352-3101. and Plymouth’s own Bruce Oelschlager. LOCAL PRODUCE: Spoke the Hub Dance Musical selections include masterpieces of hosts its sixth annual “Winter Follies” show- the organ repertoire from the baroque era case. All performers, dancers, musicians, to the 20th century. Concert tickets $10. etc. are invited to perform five minutes of Concert and luncheon tickets $25. 12:30 their best stuff. 295 Douglass St. pm. Sanctuary, Orange Street, between www.spokethehub.org. Call for ticket and Hicks and Henry streets. (718) 624-4743. time info. (718) 408-3234. CHORAL CONCERT: Winter concert by the FACULTY SHOWCASE: Brooklyn-Queens Con- Park Slope Singers. Program ranges from servatory of Music presents Jinah Park and the Renaissance to the late 20th century. Theresa Rosas. $10, $5 seniors and students. $10, $5 students and seniors. 2:30 pm. St. 8 pm. 58 Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. Saviour Church, Eighth Avenue at Sixth PLAY NOIR: Inverse Theater presents “The Street. (718) 788-2282. Death of Griffin Hunter.” $18. 8 pm. Brick MUSICAL: The Rhapsody Players present Theater, 575 Metropolitan Ave. (646) 552- “Brooklyn, A Bridge to Music,” a musical 4754. Fight or ‘Flight’: Erica Harris exhibits new work in “Flight Patterns,” journey through the history of composers CONCERT: Grace Choral Society presents and songwriters who were born in Brooklyn. “Light Music for Winter,” featuring works opening Jan. 27 at Object Image Gallery. A detail of “El Salvador” is Works by Carol King, Neil Sedaka, Barry by Lauridsen, Monteverdi, Stravinsky and shown above. Manilow, Comden and Green and many oth- Brahms. $15. 8 pm. Grace Church, 254 ers. 3 pm. St. Mary’s Church, 2326 84th St. Hicks St. (718) 707-1411. Call for ticket info. (718) 496-2030. BROOKLYN BURLESQUE: Producers Wasa- CRAFT WORKSHOP: Brooklyn Artists Gym Fifth Ave. (718) 623-2434. Free. MUSIC: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central bassco, Pinchbottom, Sweet and Nasty and offers a crafts class on basic beading. branch presents Jia-Yi in a program of har- Kissing Cousins present a bombardment of HEALTH TALK: Hibiscus Day Spa presents $40. 2 pm to 5 pm. 168 Seventh St. “How to Keep Your Thyroid Healthy and monica music. 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. local performers to tease and tempt. $15. 9 (718) 858-9069. (718) 230-2100. Free. pm. North Six, 66 N. Sixth St. (718) 463-7227. Happy.” $7 includes light refreshments. MEET THE ARTIST: Object Image Gallery 6 pm to 8 pm. 558 Halsey St. (718) 573- BARGEMUSIC: 4 pm. See Sat, Jan 27. CHILDREN presents Erica Harris. Her exhibit “Flight 0831. CHILDREN Patterns,” is on view. 4 pm to 7 pm. 91 FILM FEST: Kane Street Synagogue hosts BARNES AND NOBLE: Saturday morning KID-PA-LOOZA: Children’s musician David story time. 11 am. 106 Court St. (718) 246- Weinstone sing with The Music for Aard- 4996. Free. varks Band. $30 family; $15 individuals. YOUTHWORKS: A performance program for Under 2 years free. 3:30 pm. The Hook, 18 young people, ages 7 to 18. 7 pm. Commerce St. (718) 797-3007. Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 Fifth Ave. YOUTHWORKS: 5 pm. See Sat, Jan 27. (718) 832-0018. Free. CIVIC CALENDAR SPECIAL KIDS: Camp fair for kids with special MONDAY, JAN. 29 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 OTHER needs. 11 am to 3 pm. Church of St. Paul Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Red Hook Civic Association. Regular BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASSES: Today’s the Apostle, 405 W. 59th St., Manhattan. meeting. Red Hook Community Justice topic: “How to Solve Our Human Problems (212) 677- 4650. www.resourcesnyc.org. Free. Corporation. Public hearing. On the agenda: a recent modification of Brook- Center (88 Visitation Pl., bet. Van Brunt with Prayers for World Peace.” $10. 10 am lyn Bridge Park’s General Project Plan, and Richards streets), 7 pm. Call (718) to 11:15 am. Vajradhara Meditation Center, OTHER 380 Adelphi St. #2. (718) 496-5514. and the lease terms for 360 Furman St. 624-5987 for information. BROOKLYN PEACE ACTIVISTS: National anti- PLATFORM: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Cul- war march on Washington, D.C. Brooklyn Polytechnic University’s Dibner Audi- Boerum Hill Association. On the agenda: A screening of Isabel Hill’s Atlantic Yards ture presents speaker Jitu Weusi, activist in Parents for Peace participate to push the torium (5 MetroTech Center, between the late 1960’s struggle for community con- new congress to end the Iraq war. $35. Jay Street and Flatbush Avenue Exten- documentary, “Brooklyn Matters.” Bela- rusian Church (401 Atlantic Ave., at Bond trol of schools. Title of talk is “The Com- Buses leave Grand Army Plaza at 5:45 am sion), 6 pm. Call (212) 803-3822 for munity Outlook on Public Education.” 11 and return the same day. (718) 624-5921. Street). 7 pm. Space is limited, so call (718) information. 858-3822 X100 to reserve a seat (free!). am to 12:30 pm. 53 Prospect Park West. HAIKU WORKSHOP: with Stanford M. For- (718) 768-2972. Free. rester, past president of the Haiku Society TUESDAY, JAN. 30 THURSDAY, FEB. 1 ARBOR DAY LUNCHEON: National Council of of America. $60. 10 am to 4 pm. Zen Center 78th Precinct Community Council. Pratt Institute. On the agenda: A Jewish Women hosts a Tu B’Shevat Seder of New York City, 500 State St. between Monthly meeting. 78th Precinct station- and lunch. $23, $18 members. Noon to 3 Nevins and Third avenues. (718) 875-8229. screening of Isabel Hill’s Atlantic Yards house (66 Sixth Ave at Bergen Street), documentary, “Brooklyn Matters.” pm. 1001 Quentin Rd. (718) 376-8164. AUDITION: The Strivelli Players hold auditions 7:30 pm. Call (718) 636-6410 for infor- Higgins Hall Auditorium (61 St. James PARTNER YOGA: Learn Thai yoga bodywork for their April production of “Grease.” 1 mation. Pl., at Lafayette Avenue). 6 pm. with Naomi Brisman. $50 per couple. 1 pm pm. St. Bernadette’s School Auditorium, to 4 pm. Yin Yang Yoga, 748 Myrtle Ave. 1313 82nd St. Call for appointment. (718) To list an event in the Civic Calendar, e-mail [email protected] or fax (718) 834-9278. 907-3422. See 9 DAYS on page 13

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But he dropped but “an icon for Brooklyn.” done.” — Christie Rizk 192 Amity St. (212) 812-3994 military vehicles, and over 1,000 extras for an evacuation scene.” (at Court Street) Open Tuesday - Sunday Don’t be alarmed? That’s when I knew we should be alarmed! Alas, there wasn’t much to see. The lighting equipment was impressive (have I mentioned the noise from those Blackhawk helicopters?), but the former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was confined to a barge in the middle of the Leave packages with us. river. Wrecking balls: Neighbors say developer is Other action — a mock evacuation of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan — was taking place on the Manhattan side of the waterway, near Dover Street. And worries behind. This two-minute scene in the movie, a barely fictionalized account of a As your neighborhood shipping center we offer many services in addition man who must save the world from marauding creatures of the night, will demolishing a historic building in DUMBO to packing and shipping. Stop in to find out what we can offer you. cost approximately $30 million. Judging from the dailies, it was hardly worth it. COPY SERVICE • OFFICE SUPPLIES “It seems quite obvious that THE KITCHEN SINK By Christie Rizk FAX SERVICE • GIFT CARDS • BINDING LAMINATING The Brooklyn Paper [developer Harry Kotowitz] is PASSPORT PHOTOS • MAILBOX RENTALS Our very own Rep. Ed Towns (D–Brooklyn Heights) has snagged the pre-empting the [landmarking]. chairmanship of the House Government Management, Organization, and They said it would happen We knew it was going to happen COBBLE HILL VARIETY & MAILING CENTER Procurement sub-committee! Sure, it may sound incredibly boring, but and, indeed, it happened: and it’s happening.” now Towns can hold hearings on Bush administration contracts with Hal- Neighborhood activists in The DNA began seeking land- 495 Henry Street • (718) 852-8844 liburton and Bechtel. Give ’em hell, Ed! … The posh office ghetto Bruce DUMBO say a developer has mark status seven years ago. Two Open 7 Days ‘til 9pm Ratner built could lose a big-time tenant, says Assemblywoman Joan begun demolishing a historic years ago, Landmarks Preserva- Authorized ShipCenter Millman (D–Carroll Gardens). The worried state official is pushing building in hopes of finishing tion Commission Chairman Keyspan to keep its headquarters in Brooklyn, despite its merger with the job before the entire area Robert Tierney declared DUM- the British giant, National Grid. The Brooklyn-born company has prom- gets landmark status. BO “protection-worthy.” ised to stay, but Millman would prefer something, how you say?, in writ- Hearings to determine the fu- Kotowitz had promised to hold ing! … DUMBO real estate is still booming. Three connected vacant ture of the so-called “DUMBO off on demolition work until the FREE HOME buildings on Old Fulton Street (between Water and Front streets) are for Historic District” are set for next LPC hearings next month, but in- sale by Massey Knakal for $7.5 million. Shall we start the bidding at month, but HK Management has stead, got a demolition permit. MODIFICATIONS $10 million? … A memorial for Brooklyn Heights art legend Carol apparently started work on dis- Workers were recently seen dump- Hamann Howard — who was best known for her colorful paintings mantling the 140-year-old build- ing plastic bags of rubble into con- Free home modifications available to frail seniors of the Brooklyn Bridge — will take place on Feb. 4 at the Grace Epis- ing at 205 Water St. / Julie Rosenberg tainers on the street, Herder said. and individuals with disabilities living in Brooklyn copal Church in Brooklyn Heights. She lived in the Heights from 1959 “It’s breaking our heart,” said A spokesman for NY Installa- Community Boards 2, 3, 4, 8 & 16. until 2005. … State Sen. Marty Connor has thrown his combover into Milton Herder, of the DUMBO tion, which is doing the work, the ring for State Comptroller. Won’t Ken Diamondstone — who Neighborhood Association, which said his crew was only cleaning To qualify, applicants must have household incomes of spent $100,000 of his own money in a failed effort to beat Connor last year is spearheading the move to land- up inside the building — not de- no more than $19,146 annually.

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that she hasn’t done the nasty in months. People bring their tod- Paper The Brooklyn dlers to bars. And the number of people boogying in public is dropping faster than a breakdancer’s rear end. In 1960 there were 12,000 cabaret licenses in the five bor- oughs. In 2006, there are fewer than 200. Party pundits blame Sweetest union on Court Street 10% OFF ALL STORE MERCHANDISE WITH THIS AD Giuliani-era crackdowns, the creeping condo-ization of the city’s warehouse districts and the noise-sensitive, 311-empowered res- By Ariella Cohen are already imagining will be the dreamiest a decidedly more new-world establishment. idents those condos bring. marriage around: the Monteleone & Cam- With that new laptop and latte crowd in Light My Fire! The Brooklyn Paper Alas, the party I passed was a one-time thing, a birthday bash mareri bakery (see photo above). mind, the new double-team bakery will sell thrown by the building’s owner, Arturo Galeano, before he re- It’s a “Moonstruck” marriage! “They are a pastry shop that has been a few carbo-concoctions that neither estab- opens as “Piccolo Café.” The much-loved bakery that served as the there forever, too,” co-owner Nick Cam- lishment sold in the past. Fireplace Supplies “This has never been a place for ballrooms,” Galeano sighed, backdrop in Cher’s 1987 hit romance is mareri said. “It was a good opportunity to “We still got a lot of the old people who recalling the pizzerias and body shops he had seen occupy his coming back to Carroll Gardens — and like merge bread with pastry and bring old- like their sweets full-strength,” said Lenny logs, matches, many storefronts in Red Hook and Carroll Gardens. the film’s lovesick star, Cammareri Bakery world baking back to Brooklyn.” Cristino, owner of Monteleone. “But we toolsets & more “Billiards, yes, but ballroom never.” has found its perfect match. Cammareri grew up above the old bakery know the neighborhood is changing, so we Still, there are signs of nocturnal potential. Practically speak- Ten years after closing its legendary shop opened by his grandfather 1921. In 1986, did some things new.” ing, there are plenty of buildings in the neighborhood that could at Henry and Sackett streets, Cammareri’s is the family closed shop to focus on a location Cristino said that 80 percent of the pas- ® suffice, and enough empty space around them to buffer a thump- pairing with Monteleone, a Court Street pas- in New Jersey and another in Bensonhurst. tries will be full-strength and 20 percent will We Appreciate Your Business! ing downbeat. Plus, the zoning is right: the city will only grant try shop, to start what carbohydrate hounds Their old haunt is occupied by Naidre’s, be a “little lighter.” Over 30 Years cabaret licenses to venues in major commercial centers, industri- in Business al or manufacturing districts like the Red Hook waterfront. Featuring There’s some activity, of course: The Hook, on Commerce Home Delivery Street, already features discordant anti-pop performers. Steve within Brooklyn Buscemi’s kid rocks out with other 16-year-olds at the Liberty 85 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn Heights Tap room. The bearded set fiddles down at Sunny’s. And the weekly karaoke nights at the Hope and Anchor on Van FIRE SALE: Engine company on the block Open 7 Days A Week • • (718) 243-0844 Brunt Street leave the diner’s windows steamy. But still, there is nowhere to dance. The Brooklyn Paper voir Dogs” star Buscemi when Blasio. “Engine 204 is relevant the station. Don’t tell me to go to the Meatpacking District, or even to The little firehouse that the 299 Degraw St. firehouse to the safety of all these new It’s not likely. The station Williamsburg. There is space in Red Hook. Let’s have one last closed in 2004. neighborhoods.” was closed along with seven Leave packages with us. — or make that first — dance. Steve Buscemi tried to save is headed to the auction block — “We rezoned Fourth Avenue At a second hearing this others in a cost-cutting move. THE KITCHEN SINK for growth, we’re building At- Wednesday at Borough Hall, None of the engine houses have And worries behind. over Community Board 6’s lantic Yards, there will be thou- DeBlasio and others called on reopened. Buddy Scotto — who practically invented Carroll Gardens dead body. As your neighborhood shipping center we offer many services in addition (and still buries many of its residents) — isn’t worried about the sands of new people living Borough President Markowitz At this point, “the best use of At a first public hearing on along the Gowanus,” said De- to support their push to reopen the property is to restore it to the to packing and shipping. 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(718) 854-9791 and tell him where to go. … There’s supposedly open it as a fire station. 495 Henry Street • (718) 852-8844 a new liquor shop moving into the former video store on Union The narrow brick The board argued that new building could be sold Open 7 Days ‘til 9pm Street between Hicks and Columbia streets — but the big news growth planned for the area — Authorized ShipCenter is the cute black cat that’s been roaming the empty store. for commercial or resi- including the 6,000-unit At- dential use following the Turns out, it belongs to a couple upstairs, but the wife is allergic. lantic Yards mega-project a They’re trying to find the feline a new home. What, a liquor completion of the city’s mile away — requires a new seven-month land-use store ain’t good enough? … No wonder they call it Carroll Gar- Engine 204. dens: A group of green-minded residents are prettying up scruffy public review process, FREE HOME “With more people moving which is required before at Degraw and Nevins streets. Wanna Thomas Greene Park to the area, we need more, not city land can be sold. help? Call the Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Associa- MODIFICATIONS less, firefighters,” said board Callan file / Tom It certainly wouldn’t tion at (718) 237-1862… How many Starbucks are too many? member Celia Cacase at the be the first time that a Court Street may soon find out. Sources tell The Stoop — crowded hearing. former firehouse be- Free home modifications available to frail seniors which last week reported on the chain’s foamy incursion onto Echoing CB6’s unanimous came luxury housing. In and individuals with disabilities living in Brooklyn Smith Street — that the cappuccino kingpin is eying a third lo- resolution were the local elect- 2004, the city sold a Community Boards 2, 3, 4, 8 & 16. cation in the BoCoCa triangle: Sal’s Pizzeria at Court and De- ed officials, including Council- Prospect Heights engine graw streets. Sal’s son hung up on The Stoop when we inquired man Bill DeBlasio (D-Park Paper The Brooklyn company for $775,000. To qualify, applicants must have household incomes of about the coffee giant’s interest in buying the old-timer’s slice Slope) and Assemblywoman Councilman Bill DeBlasio (tall guy in center) was joined by Assem- It’s now called, without no more than $19,146 annually. shop. Pumpkin spice latte anyone? Joan Millman (D-Cobble Hill), blywoman Joan Millman (far right) and actor Steve Buscemi (next to irony, “the Firehouse.” Talk to us. 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He’ll still offer coconuts and sugarcane, bus stops. While some visitors will stick Call him the juicemaker who came in but the crumbling interior will be covered with the coco and ’cane, the neighborhood Over 30 Years “It wasn’t really what we were gunning for,” said Anderson. from the cold. in Business Rather than a redundant sign, Anderson wants DOT to re- over with fresh paint and new floors, and a now seems open to much more. For a decade now, Clinton Hill legend Featuring arrange the intersection’s crosswalks and traffic signals — not gleaming, glass-front cooler will be stocked “Now, our wine stores now don’t have bul- Home Delivery that he criticizes the agency, which he says works closely with Jah Juice has been selling sugarcane and with fresh fruits and veggies. let-proof glass on the doors,” said Fort Greene within Brooklyn the community. A DOT spokesman would only say that agency coconuts out of a rundown stand near the Will success spoil Jah Juice? It depends. Association Chairman Phillip Kellogg. “And in Downtown Brooklyn staffers “are reviewing the concerns.” corner of Vanderbilt and Dekalb avenues. Will there be any success? there are a couple of terrific clothing stores.” 85 Court Street “This intersection doesn’t make any sense,” said a woman But now, the 35-year-old Rastafarian is After all, the conversion won’t be the There are also existing juice bars, includ- Open 7 Days A Week • • (718) 243-0844 named Lisa, who was heading south on Fort Greene Place. transforming his dusty, island-style store Guyana native’s first foray into the juice ing a spot just a few blocks away from Jah’s “Right when you want to cross, a car comes down on you.” from a diamond-in-the-rough into a more biz. A similar business, on Willoughby place, on Dekalb Avenue, Kellogg added. But Make that cars. On my way back to the G train, I got stuck on polished gem. Street, near Adelphi Street, was just taking the crowd suggests there’s room for more. the double yellow line in the middle of the road, a Pepsi truck In February, Jah Juice (that’s the only off last year when a broken sewer line It’s not the busiest season for smoothies, Leave packages with us. blocking my view of oncoming traffic. Not much liking my name he uses, by the way) will reopen the forced him to close, he said. “but there are always people in there,” Kel- bull’s-eye stance in the middle of two-way traffic, I raced across Culture Healing Arts Health Food store as a The Vanderbilt shop also offers a prime logg said. And worries behind. the remainder of the street. Then I entered the subway, safe at last. As your neighborhood shipping center we offer many services in addition THE KITCHEN SINK to packing and shipping. Stop in to find out what we can offer you. The servers at Tillie’s do more than just feed your COPY SERVICE • OFFICE SUPPLIES coffee addiction. 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She and other ded, Feb. 1 event — at BAM’s Lafayette Avenue and Vari / Jeff members of the Fort Greene Association cleaning in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill so Ashland Place manse — will include “Law & Order: have asked Councilwoman Letitia James SVU” star Tamara Tunie and others (including a guy that residents can enjoy the same perk as (D–Prospect Heights) to fight City Hall. FREE HOME who was an assistant director of “The Honeymoon- their upscale pals in Park Slope and Brook- “Constituents think [the schedule] is in- ers” and the woman who cast “Inside Man” and lyn Heights: the right to leave their cars in convenient and nothing more than a rev- MODIFICATIONS “25th Hour.” Interested? Email [email protected]. one space for most of the week. enue-generator,” James told The Stoop. “I … Help is on the way for former convicts, thanks to Paper The Brooklyn “We have no plans to reduce the Pedestrians scurry through a dangerous intersection. tend to agree.” Free home modifications available to frail seniors Fort Greene pols Letitia James, Velmanette amount of street-cleaning in Fort Greene “I spoke to [Department of Transporta- and individuals with disabilities living in Brooklyn and . The trio or Clinton Hill,” said Kathy Dawkins, a Montgomery Hakeem Jeffries tion] Commissioner [Iris] Weinshall last Community Boards 2, 3, 4, 8 & 16. teamed up last week to push an “Ex-Offender Employer Tax Procurement sub-committee! Sure, it may sound incredibly Sanitation spokeswoman. week about changing the schedule, and Credit” bill that would increase incentives for creating new boring, but it means that Towns can hold hearings on the no- Currently, motorists in Fort Greene and she was receptive,” added James. To qualify, applicants must have household incomes of jobs for paroled prisoners. … Our very own Rep. Ed bid contracts between the Bush Administration and Hal- Clinton Hill have to move their cars two to Weinshall — herself a Slope resident, al- no more than $19,146 annually. Towns (D–Fort Greene) has snagged the chairmanship of liburton and Bechtel (among others). Give ’em hell, Ed! four times a week to accommodate street beit one with a driver — may be open to the the House Government Management, Organization, and Talk to us. 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If you include the larger area — Gowanus, Prospect Boulevard, are asking that their Back from the dead: Katina’s 258-2342 Heights and the South Slope — the greater Park Slope area is, street be undesignated as an of- indeed, diverse. ficial city truck route. So look beyond someone’s skin color or the content of his “This is not a commercial 2082 Flatbush Ave. Bklyn, NY wallet. We may snub the new neighbors because they are “an- street,” said Gina Duclayan, will be the new ‘New Purity’ other rich, white family,” but who knows, they may be French who lives at the corner of Caton — or even Republicans! and East Fourth Street. “There Or, a Bears fan. How’s that for diversity? are a lot of children here.” By Nica Lalli Duclayan, who has lived in The Brooklyn Paper THE KITCHEN SINK trucker central for three years, A new shopping-bag-shaped sign went up above the former Blue says that the street is meant to Good news and bad news for fans of Kati- Apron Foods at Seventh Avenue and 15th Street. The new joint, only be a truck route for local de- na’s, the 24-hour diner on the corner of Seventh called Grab, is owned by Laura Nuter, a former Blue Apron em- liveries — yet 18-wheelers are Avenue and 12th Street: The good news? Your ployee who bought the shop from the previous owners. Blue Apron’s flagship store on Union Street is still going strong. … South Slope using it as a shortcut that inter- favorite cheap scrambled eggs will soon return. / Julie Rosenberg graffiti artist Backfat got pinched by the po-po last week, but a cer- sects several busier truck routes The bad news? The diner will no longer be tain ROWMO is moving in on his turf. Windsor Terrace spies tell us nearby. Katina’s. that ROWMO has been tagging up all over Backfat’s marks. The And the outlaw rigs are The Stoop hears that Nicholas and John Stoop gives ROWMO five days before the cops snatch his oars, too. rarely ticketed. Kolosakas, brothers who run the New Purity Din- “They do virtually no en- … Jessica Root (you know her as Al Gore’s point person in Park Paper The Brooklyn forcement of the trucking regu- er just five blocks north on Seventh Avenue, have Slope) wants you to reduce your carbon emissions (and you thought bought Katina’s from its owner, Gus. Katina’s Diner will open next month, its your biggest problem was BO). If you’re Green — and have a video lations,” said Duclayan. Her neighbor, Tim Molloy, “It’s true,” said Gus, who neither gave his last owner says. camera — shoot a one- to two-minute video that demonstrates a name nor his tremendous moussaka recipe. “I’ve “practical, easy and inspired way” to reduce your carbon emissions, agreed: “It’s totally out of con- been on this corner for 15 years. It’s time for and upload it to www.truths.treehugger.com before Feb. 28. … Fifth trol. I’ve been complaining installed — a precursor of what is to come. Avenue merchants met last week to plan a business improvement about it for four years.” something new.” The new owners say that they will serve a simi- district running from Dean to 23rd streets. The meeting was held at Neighbors are hoping the Neighbors feared the worst when Katina’s lar menu as they do at the Purity, but may offer Aunt Suzie’s — a mainstay on the strip — and owner Irene LoRe NYPD will add a truck enforce- closed “for renovations” in the fall, yet no renova- slightly fancier fare. 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The father of our country was originally sched- fly. ing to become a bank. uled to stop by for a Presidents’ Day event on Feb. 13 Fast Alterations A Bay Ridge mainstay at the corner of Fourth Avenue and “John, it will NOT work,” the ad- 99th Street since 1968, the diner will soon serve its last milk- ministrator from bayridge.com posted Dry Cleaning shake. Commerce Bank, which holds a long term lease on the at the time. “I can’t wait to say I told property, plans to tear it down and open a new branch in its place. you so (I am one of those). So if [the That’s the same Commerce Bank that took over Kleinfelds’ rest of] you want to curse your ass off, call each other names, use ethnic slurs, Tailor J, Inc. space, by the way (Banksteria!). Eric Kuo Like June in the famous song from “Carousel,” banks are in- just head on over there and enjoy, 278 73rd St. folks.” deed busting out all over — especially around 86th Street, where (718) 833-8725 one block has six banks. Photo op of the week But eight months later, it looks like “All of these banks are taking over Bay Ridge,” said a small both sites are here to stay — and one tailorj.com Councilman Vince Gentile (D–Bay Ridge) forgets everything his mother told him local official has taken notice. business owner on Third Avenue. “I’m telling you, in 10 years, Mon-Sat: 8:00am-7pm you will be walking down these streets and everything you as he manhandles an oversized pair of scissors to cut the ribbon on a new gym “I like to check both sites,” Com- know will be gone and you will see nothing but banks.” at PS 170 on Sixth Avenue. Joining Vinny Scissorhands on Wednesday were munity Board 10 District Manage Everything I know will be gone? Nothing but banks? (from left) District 20 Superintendent Ed Seto, Community Education Council Josephine Beckmann said. “That’s Recent media accounts have followed the same story line: President Carlo Scissura and an unidentified student. Five other area schools got where I first heard about the bed-bug Bay Ridge’s innocence is being stolen by the nameless, faceless funding through Gentile’s office for similar capital projects. epidemic.” — Matthew Lysiak cooperate blob that swallows Moms and Pops indiscriminately Mailbox Suites in pursuit of profit. “I don’t know what their global plans are,” said Happy Pets 2 months FREE! owner and Tiffany’s Diner neighbor Jason. “But we certainly when you purchase 10 months @ $14.98/mo. don’t need a bank on every block.” plus FREE incoming fax service But Yellow Hooker has to ask: If the banks are coming, couldn’t it possibly be because, um, we need banks? 1,000 BUSINESS CARDS – $40 Indeed, if the fear on the street was backed up by reality, Shadows decries witch hunt wouldn’t banks be running from — not to — our community? Authorized FedEx Shipping Center How could such a contradiction exist? By Matthew Lysiak “These are serious charges appeared on the club, which is Spanakos countered: “More Ground & Express FedEx Air pick up 7pm daily (Sat.@2pm) “People just like to complain, but without all these banks and he is going to have to an- on Third Avenue between 90th witch hunts. There is a valid li- competing, we would be screwed by high fees,” said local advo- The Brooklyn Paper 6904 Colonial Road swer to community,” Gentile and 91st streets. cense on the premises, but it is NYC (718) 238-4200 cate and community board member Allen Bortnick. A lawyer for the controver- told The Brooklyn Paper. But the strippers never mate- “Besides, Commerce Bank is open seven days a week — that in transition and we have sub- Postal Service Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm; Sat: 10am-5pm sial Club Shadows went on The club remains at risk of rialized, and owner Joseph Do- means Sunday, too.” mitted a name change to abide the offensive this week, call- losing its liquor license pending movsky insisted it was only a So as far as I was concerned, “Banksteria” had been de- ing local officials’ attempt to by the law. bunked. the outcome of the charges, said misunderstanding. But Gentile “We are exercising our rights shut down the Third Avenue SLA spokesman Bill Crowley. showed up at the opening with Then I heard the news: Griswold’s had been sold to become with the SLA,” Spanakos nightspot a “witch hunt” and “They have two real op- SLA officers, who issued the — that’s right, you guessed it — a BANK! vowing to beat them when the added. “We are having an engineer come by [this week] to look the tions,” Crowley said. “They famous fly citation. club’s case comes before state could make a plea agreement or Amore serious charge of not It is you newspaper people, place over — and after the Super Bowl that should be it,” said officials. who are in love with sensation- Fitness Trainers my source inside the restaurant. go before a judge.” having a properly registered “This is a witch hunt and al stories and splash front pages In a word: “Nooooooooooooooo!” No more Friday night rib Club Shadows got on com- liquor license is also pending. neighborhood hysteria brought munity radar screens only after “Not having [it] could possi- with nonsense, that have made dates! No more $11.99 brunch deals on Sunday! about by misinformed group of Female Only. Wanted for new Dyker This isn’t mere Banksteria. This is the real thing! sign featuring a curvy silhouette bly result in revoking the li- this a story — and that pander- churchgoers who mistakenly and the words “exotic dancers” cense,” Crowley added. ing Gentile is quick to follow.” THE KITCHEN SINK thought Shadows was a strip Heights gym for women. Call Nick at Thank goodness we have state Sen. Marty Golden protecting club, and perpetuated by a the Verrazano Bridge from would-be parachutists. One day after a politician who only knows how (718) 986-1823. judge freed a guy who jumped off the Empire State Building, Golden to pander,” said William announced a bill to close a legal loophole that seemed to allow for Spanakos, the lawyer. such jumping. … Jabar Albihani was honored by CB 10 for sav- The “politician” in this story ing a young neighbor having a seizure. Albrihani was so good, he is Councilman Vince Gentile could even save ’s political future, one local wag joked. Emergency surgery the Rx Pat Russo (D–Bay Ridge), who unfairly … Rep. Nydia Velazquez secured $550,000 for Lutheran Med- targeted Club Shadows after ical Center’s neo-natal care unit. Wow, that’s almost half of the golden mistakenly thinking it was go- STATEN parachute secured by another hospital’s outgoing CEO! … Strange ing to open as a strip club, ISLAND bedfellows? The Islamic Society of Bay Ridge and the Inter- Spanakos said. for Victory Memorial Hospital national Socialist Organization will be bussing protesters to State Liquor Authority in- RETAIL Washington to protest the war in Iraq and the “occupation of Palestine” spectors did find flies in several on Jan. 27. No word on whether the commies will fund a separate bus booze bottles at Club Shadows’ The Brooklyn Paper mendation by a state commis- and I don’t think there’s much OPPTY trip to protest the notion that a “Socialist” organization would charge opening in November. Victory Memorial Hospital sion to close most operations at wiggle room in there.” $35 to get to D.C. … — beloved HBO sportscaster, son Bob Costas “What happened [was] that has offered to amputate one of the hospital, which was coming And even if there was wiggle of Queens, short yet genial man — won Xaverian High School’s the rumors of the strippers off a troubled year in which it its most important units in room, Victory’s supporters HIGH coveted Joe DiMaggio award last week for his commitment to Amer- turned out to be false and this declared bankruptcy and gave a The hoppes hopes of keeping the embattled weren’t sure they wanted to see TRAFFIC AREA S ica’s children. No, he isn’t announcing Little League games. He’s pandering Gentile is still trying former CEO a $1.1-million hospital open. the hospital trim its services so • MODERN BUILDING raised millions for children’s health. … Rev. Samuel “Billy” to cash in,” Spanakos said. “He golden parachute. drastically. • EXCELLENT FRONTAGE At Silver Lake Kyles, a great friend of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and one of the brought the SLA in, they in- “Victory will change, but it But there’s no guarantee that on Victory Blvd. will not close,” vowed spokes- “If Victory closes [in-patient] last people to see him alive, dropped by Poly Prep Country Day spected every bottle in our this latest concession will buy care, it will no longer be a hos- • CUSTOMER PARKING for a King Day celebration last week. … Screech! Our friends place and find a few flies. man Gerald McKelvey. the hospital time. School pital,” said John Quaglione, the • BEAUTIFULLY landscaped. WE CAN at Massey Knakal (friends? Hey, how about finding us a house we “Are you kidding me?” He said the facility will phase “I can’t comment on any RE-NAME spokesman for state Sen. Marty • Near busy intersection. can afford!) tell us that the guy who owns the land underneath Giuf- Spanakos added. “Do you out its 150 in-patient beds, yet specifics, but we’re certainly • On commuter route to Expwy. TO YOUR fre Hyundai and Mazda of Bay Ridge is selling the property know how many bottles in Bay continue to operate its nursing willing to talk to facilities,” said Golden (R–Bay Ridge). BRANDING Golden had made the preser- • Sizeable residential population nearby NEEDS! right out from under the car dealer. The 10,000-square-foot lot — be- Ridge have one or two flies? home and ambulatory care serv- Marc Carey, a spokesman for • 4,936 TOTAL SQ. FT. Will Subdivide. tween Fourth and Fifth avenues — is on sale for a cool $3 million. 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New flyers have gone up around the churchyard at Seventh rats are robbed Avenue and 10th Street urging Park Slopers to “boycott Betan- court,” the agency that the unsigned flyer calls “the broker who betrayed the South Slope.” By Christie Rizk “Betancourt and Associ- The Brooklyn Paper ates … is planning to destroy POLICE BLOTTER the churchyard park … to de- Two people working out at velop another one of the over- the gym got hit where it hurts sized condominium monsters — and not by their boxing partners. Out late Bobcatting that have been invading Park Talk about a bad hangover. A Car theft was apparently too Two thieves netted nearly Slope recently.” young woman walking home boring for one would-be joyrid- $7,000 in cash and goods in The real-estate agency is, from a night out on the town on er. separate robberies at the Crunch / Julie Rosenberg indeed, buying the church- Jan. 15 was jumped from be- A construction site on the gym on Flatbush Avenue, cops yard for several million dol- hind and robbed. corner of Fourth Avenue and said. lars — but has promised that The 25-year-old was walking Warren Street was ripped off on Both victims said they se- the building will not be out of back to her Sixth Avenue apart- Jan. 13 when the lock on the cured their lockers before work- scale from its low-rise neigh- ment, near Garfield Street, at 4 gate was broken and a Bobcat bors. ing out, and returned to find am, when an assailant jumped stolen. Paper The Brooklyn The flyer was so inflam- their stuff gone. In both cases, her from behind, grabbed her The site’s foreman discov- matory that other opponents the locks did not appear to have Residents of 11th Street are facing more congestion when a third engine company joins throat and said, “I won’t hurt ered the theft of the $36,000 of the sale of the churchyard been tampered with, and there you. Just give me your money.” forklift when he came in to the two already on the block, between Seventh and Eighth avenues. have distanced themselves from it. was no damage to the lockers The thug didn’t brandish a work two days later. “FYI, the new poster up in the neighborhood is NOT from themselves. weapon, but managed to get this Churchyard Preservation Group,” Peggy Cyphers, who is In the first theft, on Jan. 13, a away with $530 worth in cash, Give me air leading a group that hopes to either buy the lot from the church 28-year-old victim ended his jewelry and a cellphone. Thieves broke into a fancy or block the sale, wrote in a mass email. workout at 4:30 pm and found Mazda on Lincoln Place on Jan. Rev. Liz Alexander, who runs the Presbyterian parish, says his $300 jacket, $400 phone Bank heist 19, but took only the airbags. Sound the alarm! the yard must be sold so that the church can continue serving its and $400 watch missing. A man in a green fedora The owner had parked the congregation, which consists mostly of recently released prison- Eight days later, a second robbed a Fifth Avenue bank on 2006 model near Nevins Street. ers and the families of people in jail. — Gersh Kuntzman health nut said she lost $5,700 Jan. 17 armed with nothing but Cab unfare 11th St getting another firetruck worth of property — including exclamation marks. A cab driver lost his liveli- a $1,600 bag and $2,400 Her- The thief walked into the hood — his cab — to thieves Ladder Company 122 and tween Seventh and Eighth av- mes watch — around noon. bank, at the corner of 11th By Christie Rizk Street, at 5:45 pm, and passed a on Jan. 14. The Brooklyn Paper Engine Company 220 already enues are seeing red (and not LOOK GREAT, SEE GREAT! The man’s yellow taxi was call 11th Street home. And just because there are already so teller a note that read, “Give me Residents of 11th Street are Specialists on Staff: the money and nobody will get stolen from in front of his apart- starting as early as next month, many FDNY vehicles parked sounding the alarm over a Fire Kevin S. Meyers, M.D., Ophthalmology hurt!!! Right now!” ment on Fourth Avenue and Engine 239, whose Fourth Av- on the block). RELIGIOUS Fifth Street at around 9 am. 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By Dana Rubinstein Laptops lost 62nd Precinct .Parkway bandit and Michael Giardina Two laptops were stolen A convenience store owner The Brooklyn Paper about a dozen blocks apart on NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH was held at gunpoint and robbed Jan. 17. Dancing broke WHERE CRIMES TOOK PLACE of $1,300 at 3 am on Jan. 21. 68th Precinct In the first case, a Queens Practice makes perfect, but 68 PRECINCT Police say a thug wearing a resident returned to his car to it’ll cost you. black mask entered the store, on discover that its passenger-side A woman dancing her heart Bay Parkway at West Seventh Didn’t Momma always say, front window had been smashed Street, and threw a black plastic “Don’t punch girls”? out had her purse snatched in- and his computer stolen. side a Bath Avenue studio. bag on the counter. Two young men walked up The 32-year-old victim also The woman had left her purse “I need the money, I’m sor- to a woman on the morning of lost two cellphones and a $150 unattended in the dance studio, ry,” he said several times. But Jan. 16 and slugged her because Sirius satellite radio from the which is between Bay 13th and when the owner refused, the they wanted her cellphone. black Dodge Charger, which had Bay 14th street on Jan. 19. At main pulled his gun from his The 18-year-old victim was been parked on 78th Street be- around 6:30 pm, a thief sneaked waist and said, “I’m not jok- talking on her cell at the corner tween Fourth and Fifth avenues. into the room stole her pocket- ing.” The victim complied and of Colonial Road and 85th Later that afternoon, a man put the money in the plastic bag. Street when the two men ap- book and fled, police said. returned to his gray Jeep Chero- The creep took her jewelry, proached. After the unprovoked kee and found the lock on pas- Price of beauty zinger, one grabbed the $200 credit and debit cards. There Looking good can cost a lot. senger-side front door lock were no witnesses, police said. Motorola Sidekick and fled to- been broken, and his Dell lap- Three customers of a Bay ward Fifth Avenue. top and $500 global positioning Roof robber Parkway nail salon learned that Church rob system stolen. Alocal supermarket and on Jan. 19 after crooks entered God forbid you leave your The 31-year-old victim had nearby bagel store were the vic- at around 10 pm, waved guns, belongings at your desk — in a parked his car on Third Avenue tims of a string of recent burgla- and forced the women into a small church! — to take a bathroom at 92nd Street. ries on 20th Avenue. room in the rear of the store. break. A woman mistakenly On Jan. 17, a crook cut a In all, the thieves got away eBay scam hole in the roof of the bagel with $3,000 from the women thought her belongings would A Bay Ridgite thought he’d be safe while she ran to the store, which is at 64th Street, and the store, which is at 70th scored a 1969 Chevy Camaro and left with $14,000 in goods Street. john on Jan. 18. for $8,000 on eBay. It turned all When the 38-year-old victim and cash. Mugged! he’d bought was humble pie. Four days later, a grocery returned to her desk at the After transferring $8,000 62 PRECINCT An elderly woman was parish, which is on Fourth Av- store at the corner of 72nd mugged while entering her ap- from his Citibank account to Street was the victim of a simi- enue and 73rd Street, she dis- artment on Avenue P on Jan. 18. the seller’s account, the 72nd lar crime involving a similar covered she’d been robbed. The 83-year-old woman was Street resident got some bad mode of entry. The quick-moving robber out on Jan. 19 — but it wasn’t through the side window and rushed from behind at around 9 news via email: the supposed In that case, cops don’t know KEY TO THE CRIMES stole her $300 Gucci sunglasses, seller was using the online auc- because they forgot their keys. discovered $2,000 was missing pm as she attempting to open the how much cash was stolen. The Break-in Arrest her $425 Burberry red leather A thief had broken into the from the ransacked home. iPod-like device taken door to her home, which is near tion site as a front. store is still adding it all up. purse, her $250 Burberry yellow Needless to say, the victim apartment, which is between Early birds West Third Street. The thief cov- canvas wallet, house keys, $40, never got his Camaro. Nor did Locked out Avenue P and Avenue O, and A thief broke into a 14th Av- Robbery Armed robbery Purse snatch ered her mouth with his hand, and credit cards. he get his money back. But he A married couple returned to locked the security chain on the enue home and stole $28,000 and then threw her to the floor. The victim told cops she would did report the crime to the po- their West Seventh Street apart- front door, police said. sometime after 7 am on Jan. 16, Assault Death He swiped her purse, which try to turn the other cheek. Car stolen lice on Jan. 15. ment to find themselves locked Eventually, the wife entered cops said. held $656, police said. Smelly smackdown! Vinnie and Vito get their noses out of joint

By Matthew Lysiak The Brooklyn Paper Councilman Vince Gentile and Rep. Vito Fossella haven’t always seen things eye to eye — and now you can add their noses into the equation. While Gentile (D-Bay Ridge) is still fuming about the city’s slow response to the stink at the Owls Head sewage treat- ment plant, Fossella (R-Bay Ridge) said the mayor and his Department of Environmental Protection have come out of the nasty fight smelling like roses.

/ Tom Callan / Tom “The DEP has been less than forthright about the status of the plant,” Gentile told the mayor in a Jan. 16 letter. “They have failed in their commitment to the Bay Ridge community.” The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Gentile also questioned Hiz- zoner’s commitment to dealing

with the odor problem “in a / Paul Koepp Lights! Camera! Inaction! timely manner.” “As it currently stands, the The Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO waterfront was packed as star-gazers hoped to catch a glimpse of actor Will Smith, who [smell-fixing work] will not be was filming his new action picture, “I am Legend.” But the former Fresh Prince was nowhere to be found — and, in fact, all completed until 2010, due, in the “action” took place in Manhattan. The movie is about a man who saves the world from post-apocalyptic vampires (oh, part, to the DEP having fallen another reality show). off its initial schedule,” Gentile Papers The Brooklyn wrote. “The residents in my dis- Owls Head sewage treatment plant in Bay Ridge still smells. Councilman Vince Gentile says trict have been dealing with the the city is dragging its feet in making repairs. Rep. Vito Fossella says the city has been responsive. odor problem … for many years now.” But in politically fractured lem,” Fossella said in a press keeping its promise to Bay that Bloomberg is breaking his Bay Ridge, there are two sides release this week. Ridge to clear the air from commitments and acting negli- to every story — and Fossella Fossella did urge the DEP to Owls Head.” gently while keeping his prom- had his. 0p the installation of the re- He claimed “recent action” by ises and acting quickly at the Drunk driver takes “I applaud Mayor Bloom- maining seven of nine sewage DEP would “help contain the foul same time. berg for agreeing to take imme- tank covers, but still commend- odors this spring and summer.” Thank goodness for the two- boy’s leg diate action to resolve this prob- ed Bloomberg and the DEP “for Taken together, it appears party system.

The Brooklyn Paper Neow is the Tim A drunk driver slammed into an 11-year-old boy and severed his foot as he made his way to school on Wednesday morning. Jackie Huang, a sixth grader, was crossing 65th Street and Fort Make the decision that will change your life. Hamilton Parkway on his way to William McKinley JHS in Dyker Heights with his eighth-grade friend, Danny Lui, 13, when the in- toxicated driver of a Lexus ran a red light, slammed into a van, The Lutheran Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Institute sending both cars into a third vehicle. Huang and Lui were thrown to the ground, Huang losing his foot and Lui suffering a broken elbow and other injuries, according to the Open House Daily News. Police identified the driver as 29-year-old Jiankai Huang (no rela- Featuring: tion to the boy). The sixth-grader was taken to Lutheran Medical Center. His sev- George S. Ferzli, M.D., F.A.C.S. ered foot was also brought to the hospital, but it was unclear whether it could be reattached. Cehair of the Departm nt of Surgery at Lutheran Medical Center Huang was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. New York Magazine’s “Top Doctors, 1998-2006” Cops said he lost his license in 2003 for not having proper insur- ance. — Dana Rubinstein Armando E. Castro, M.D., F.A.C.S. Veice Chair of the Departm nt of Surgery at Lutheran Medical Cente r

Downtown 9-11 COME SEE IF SURGICALLY ASSISTED WEIGHT LOSS IS RIGHT FOR YOU memorial fails • MEET OUR SURGEONS AND THE BARIATRIC TEAM • FIND OUT ABOUT SURGICALLY ASSISTED WEIGHT LOSS OPTIONS The Brooklyn Paper • DETERMINE IF YOU ARE A CANDIDATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY A six-month effort to place a piece of modern art on the Prom- • HEAR STORIES FROM ACTUAL PATIENTS enade to memorialize the 9-11 attack has died. Cause of death: complete apathy. • LEARN ABOUT THE SUPPORT SERVICES WE OFFER Heights resident Philip Ashby had campaigned to place a sculpture on the fabled waterfront esplanade as a memorial to New York’s worst day. But he dropped the idea this month when he realized that he was Lutheran Medical Center is proud to be named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence the only one who wanted it. by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery while holding a Level 1 Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons. “Nobody ever said no to me,” said Ashby, who lives on Pierre- pont Street. “But nobody was ever really on board either.” Ashby had asked English sculptor Sir Anthony Caro to design a th piece that would not only be a fitting memorial, but “an icon for Thursday, February 8 , 6 - 8 p.m. Brooklyn.” Caro “was very excited” and even sent some mock-ups, said Ash- by, who eventually had to give Caro the bad news: “I have failed in Lutheran Medical & Dental Staff Auditorium my quest.” th The dream died, not with a bang of fiery protests but with a 150 55 Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220 whimper — from Ashby. “Without some enthusiasm other than my own,” he said, “noth- For information or directions call 718-667-8100 ing will ever get done.” — Christie Rizk January 27, 2007 AWP 5 THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 8F
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Specifically, the plan called has left it much of it soaked with “In response to community for the redevelopment of several potential hazards. requests, DCP will be conduct- neighborhood trouble spots, in- The report lists 10 “potential ing a series of meetings, hosted Brooklyn Riviera? by Community Board 6, to de- velop a zoning framework to The Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation wants to fix the mess that guide future land use decisions is Gowanus. Its two-pronged approach calls for strengthening the industrial sector south in the Gowanus Canal area,” said of Third Street while expanding residential development north of it. The GCCDC pin- Jennifer Torres, an agency pointed particular sites (some are indicated below) that are prime for an overhaul. spokeswoman. “This meeting is the beginning of a discussion and will be the first of many.” Scotto, for one, is less worried Toxins? about the city’s tepid response than his own neighbors’ reaction. “My concern is that there are groups out there representing the old economy who will do every- What toxins? thing they can to frustrate the process,” said Scotto, who has Bond Street North By Ariella Cohen but the ban on single-family fought for the canal clean-up District The Brooklyn Paper homes caused a stir at Monday’s since the late 1960s. He still otherwise calm meeting. vows to swim the canal should it Some toxic soil along the “So renters can live there, but ever be de-contaminated. Gowanus Canal cannot be not homeowners?” asked Celia “Goddamnit, one of these cleaned — but don’t worry, the Cacace, a fiery CB6 member. days maybe I’ll be able to do Smith Street increasingly hot properties near- Yes, and here’s the reason: in- that,” said Scotto. Power by will still be safe for some dividual owners are less likely to Plant people to live on, state engi- report changes on the site that Public Site neers said this week. could damage the underground Place “It would be impossible to dig barriers that keep contaminated Corrections out the contaminants in their en- Site soil from moving, Cross said. Our article about Whole tirety,” Gardiner Cross, a Depart- “We don’t want someone dig- Foods (“Verizon says toxic ment of Environmental Con- ging in their backyard for a swim- Third Street servation engineer, told Com- plume isn’t its fault,” Jan. 20) ming pool, or doing work on the incorrectly referred to traffic ex- munity Board 6 on Monday. basement without being careful of Smith/ Cross was on hand to share pert David Ball. He is actually what’s down there,” Cross said. Ninth St. his cleanup plan for the so-called president of BL Companies, the The DEC engineer is now di- Station “Public Place,” a former gas architectural firm designing the manufacturing plant on the west recting cleanup of the former Key- new Whole Foods store. bank of the canal, a site that span gas plant, a large site bounded Also, our story about the re- South many in the neighborhood hope by Fifth, Hoyt and Smith streets. hiring of the Cyclones’ first man- District to see redeveloped (see map). The long-shuttered plant is in the ager, Edgar Alfonzo (“Thumbs Cross and other environmental early phases of a cleanup slated to up! Fonzie’s back to return Cy- experts said the toxins will re- result in the development of a pub- clones to glory,” Jan. 13) mis- Ninth Street main, but will be too far under- lic park and a mixed-income hous- stated the conclusion of the Cy- Fourth Avenue ground to pose a health hazard. ing complex (see main story). clones’ 2001 championship Second Avenue Corridor One area resident, Marlene season. Yes, the Cyclones did Hamilton Avenue “The cleanup will be suffi- cient to support virtually any de- Donnelly, said she was comfort- beat the Staten Island Yankees in velopment,” he said. ed to hear that the land could be the first round of the playoffs, Virtually. redeveloped, but worried about but it was a two-games-to-one A quirk in state environmental the safety of her own single-fam- series victory, not a sweep. The law prevents formerly industrial ily home close to the canal on Cyclones went on to win the first sites from being redeveloped Sackett Street. game of the final series against with farms or single-family “There are reasons that they the Williamsport Crosscutters, homes — though, oddly, apart- barred single-family housing and but the remainder of the series ments and condos are allowed. farming from the site,” she said, was canceled as a result of the The ban on farms is obvious, ruefully. Sept. 11 attacks. The Brooklyn Paper graphic The Brooklyn

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OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT Name ‘park’ for a hero

ROOKLYN missed a great opportunity Statue of Liberty, the nation’s greatest



escaped slave, she returned re-





when Bruce Ratner sold the naming rights to symbol of freedom.

peatedly to pre-Emancipation B his Nets arena to a foreign bank with no con- A campaign a few years ago to re- Maryland to rescue, by her esti- nection to the borough. name Fulton Street in Tubman’s hon- MAKE IT mate, 7,000 slaves. She later be- It’s regrettable that Ratner did not find a way to or fizzled and the city ended up only came a spy for the North during name his sports arena after Brooklyn Dodger Jackie co-naming a portion of the street af- the Civil War and even helped plan Robinson, choosing instead to partner with a bank ter her. We felt then, as we do now, a raid that freed 750 more human with links to slavery. that a portion of Fulton Street was beings. We must not allow the same mistake to be an inadequate choice because New The naming of “Harriet Tubman made at another major development site near by. York should honor Tubman in a Park” would not only raise the pro- That’s why The Brooklyn Paper is calling for place of the highest visibility — to file of this great American hero, but the condo-and-open space development that is reflect that she is a hero for all also undo some of the damage Rat- being built along the Brooklyn Heights and Americans, not just African-Amer- TUBMAN ner has done with his insensitive DUMBO waterfront to be named “Harriet Tub- icans. partnership with a bank founded on man Park.” It is a shame that great Ameri- PARK profits made from the blood of the





Like the squandered opportunity at Atlantic cans are frequently honored only





human beings Tubman devoted her Yards, the so-called Brooklyn Bridge Park offers by their own racial group. Mal- life to saving. a historic chance to honor a great American in a colm X, Marcus Garvey and Martin Luther King Like Barclays’, America has an ugly history with perfect location. The Fulton Landing area is be- Jr., for instance, have streets named after them in slavery, and, as the saying goes, those who don’t lieved to be a site through which fugitive slaves Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant even though know history are condemned to repeat its mistakes. sought passage along Tubman’s “underground their contributions to American history are a Naming Brooklyn Bridge Park after Harriet railroad,” on their way to safer areas to the north. legacy for all of us. Tubman would go a long way towards stopping And the site has a commanding view of the Harriet Tubman was a modern-day Moses. An that cycle of ignorance. Cristian Fleming

LETTERS Ratner’s ‘blood money’ fills Paper’s mailbox To the editor, You also didn’t mention muscle out our claim? words, “We the people.” Your headline on Bruce Ratner’s deal that the modern state of Is- Brooklyn’s soul The people who moved to Brooklyn and Should we refer to Thomas Jefferson as planted roots in recent years are certainly with Barclays Bank over the naming of Brooklyn’s Real Newspaper rael did business with the To the editor, “President Blood Money” ?

BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 834–9350 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2007 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DOWNTOWN EDITION AWP/14 pages • Vol. 30,No.3• Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 • FREE his proposed arena (“Blood Money — INCLUDING DUMBO apartheid state of South The Brooklyn Paper’s coverage of the At- angered. I am a long time resident of this area and Ratner pockets hundreds of millions from Africa — even after the lantic Yard development has been, and still The Barclays deal shows that a few pieces you have made me ashamed to be a resident British bank tied to slave trade, apartheid,” United Nations attempted remains, an essential voice of fairness and of silver can buy the soul of Brooklyn. What’s of Park Slope. How dare you drag us down BLOOD MONEY for sale next, Mr. Ratner? Our dignity? Jan. 20) grossly crossed the line. Ratner pockets hundreds of millions from to isolate that regime. balance in this debate. with your views and try to bully the rest of us So picking on Barclays I, for one, am glad The Brooklyn Paper is I have noticed that your paper has taken a British bank tied to slave trade, apartheid The Brooklyn Paper’s disclosure to the into sheepishly accepting them? So far, Mar- just tools used by Ratner to get this project in the year 2007 would fighting to protect the soul of Brooklyn. Councilwoman says passed,” said Councilwoman Letitia James (D- public of relevant facts puts The Paper in a ty Markowitz is the only public official who very non-journalistic stance towards the At- deal ‘insults’ blacks Prospect Heights), an Atlantic Yards opponent who is black. “Now that the project has been approved, they don’t serve his purpose anymore. Now, he can in- Charles W. McMellon Jr., Park Slope By Gersh Kuntzman / Tom Callan / Tom seem to put you out of step minority media position. In fact, so few me- had the guts to publicly stand up to you. and Dana Rubinstein sult them by signing an agreement with a bank that financed the slave trade and supported the lantic Yards development, but this was too The Brooklyn Paper apartheid system. He’ll take money from anyone.” The future home for the Brooklyn Nets will Barclays is a London-based bank — one of the be emblazoned with the corporate logo of a world’s biggest — with holdings around the The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn with modern times. If they dia outlets are even covering the opposition There is nothing objective about your ar- British bank that was founded on the slave globe, but whose history is inextricably linked to much. trade, collaborated with the Nazis and did busi- some of mankind’s lowest moments:

ness with South Africa’s apartheid government. • Slavery: The bank itself was founded by photo illustration Smackdown! Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner an- the Barclay family in 1756 on profits made in The record shows he took the blows:Our photographer, nounced his mega-deal with Barclays Bank on the African slave trade. want to pay millions for to the project. ticles or editorials. Tom Callan, gets smacked by this man as he takes a pic- Thursday — but critics slammed the developer The company’s senior archivist, Jessie Camp- Yes, the various points you raised in your ture outside of Monty-Q’s, a Montague Street restaurant for plastering the controversial bank’s name atop bell, defended the bank’s link to slavery in a letter

that had just been closed by the Health Department. The the arena after having courted African-American to the London paper, the Guardian, as something Paper The Brooklyn man attacked Callan, demanding to know what our shoot- support for his mega-development. that must “be understood in the context of the What about Citibank? Here’s our artist’s rendering of how the Frank Gehry-designed glass-walled “Barclays their name to be placed on The New York Times, the supposed me- er was doing. Read story on page 6 to find out. “[Black] supporters of Atlantic Yards were See BLOOD MONEY on page 6 Center” might look with its patron’s name emblazoned on top. Give Ratner credit where credit is due: At article are relevant, but, as journalists, aren’t To the editor, you supposed to let your readers form their a stadium, who cares? Let’s dia steward for the city, has only given lip least he is doing something positive for the Last week’s front page. just take their money. Who service to the issues, and the New York Citibank was founded on money from the borough of Brooklyn. There are jobs, there own opinions from the facts presented by slave trade, too, you know. In November responsible reporting? else is going to hand over to Post’s harsh op-ed tone is outrageously are more choices for everyday folks to shop, mean-spirited. The opponents to this project 2002, a lawsuit was filed against Citigroup Clearly, your only intention was to fur- You likened the Barclays deal to some- Kings County such a windfall? to live and enjoy the fruits of commerce. are essentially fighting this battle alone, dis- and 19 other companies for reparations be- ther your individual viewpoint against At- one building an arena in heavily Jewish Vigor Eriksson, Bay Ridge Would you rather have the empty rail- missed by the general news media, borough cause of alleged support to the apartheid lantic Yards. I know that the anti-Atlantic Borough Park and naming it Volkswagen Point of information: The naming rights ways? Your negativity does not benefit any- president, mayor, former governor, and regime that ruled South Africa. Citibank Field. Why did you go with a relatively in- money goes to developer Bruce Ratner, one, including yourself. You have made this Yards side will go to any length to further its many fellow New Yorkers. also trafficked in Nazi gold. cause, but this was particularly shameful! expensive Volkswagen when you could not to the people of Kings County. once-venerable newspaper an embarrassment. choose an elegant Daimler product like a The Atlantic Yards development is a fight Where was your indignation when the If we follow your self-righteous logic, we Terrence J. Allen, Prospect Heights naming rights to the new Shea Stadium was Mercedes-Benz? for property rights and the soul of Brooklyn. should never buy a Sony TV, drive a Toyota sold to Citibank? I bet that in Brooklyn, there are more This collective Brooklyn soul, I believe, is or play Nintendo because the Japanese Blame Ratner That “Blood Money” headline was out of Jewish folks than any other ethnic group based on cultural and economic diversity, bombed Pearl Harbor. Ditto that To the editor, fundamental fairness, and a toughness to fight control. Where does Councilwoman Letitia who own Adolf Hitler’s beloved Benz. Just Should the upwardly mobile not buy the To the editor, for justice and what one believes is right. James do her banking? look in the driveways of the mansions on People who thought that Bruce Ratner German-made Mercedes because of WWII? So, way back in the 1700s, the Barclays had their best interests in mind were fooled The question then becomes, is this soul for Mark Phillips, Carroll Gardens people were involved in slave trade! And, a and off Ocean Parkway around the Avenue You give political correctness a bad name. by him and by their own ignorance. sale? Conceived by Ratner and supported by few centuries later, they were working with R neighborhood. Almost every driveway many government officials with questionable Suzy Hsia, Park Slope the Nazis to rip off the Jewish folk caught has a Benz or BMW in it! And, these folks Barclays shouldn’t be blamed for entering ...and Jefferson? Point of information: Thomas Jefferson into a business deal with Ratner. Blame Rat- personal ties to him, Atlantic Yards will for- up in the Holocaust. After that, Barclays are observant Jewish people. They seem to ever change the face, and soul, of Brooklyn. To the editor, did not write the Constitution. And The was involved in dealing with the apartheid have overcome certain feelings about Ger- ner and the people who allowed him to pro- The people who are currently living in the I strongly disagreed with your “Blood Paper did not suggest that we ignore his- government of South Africa. That sounds man-made products, wouldn’t you agree? ceed with his project. area to be taken by eminent domain and by Money” front page. tory, far from it. Our story about the Bar- pretty rotten on the part of Barclays. Perhaps, time heals all wounds. Brian Schnabel, Bay Ridge redevelopment are certainly angered. Who Following your logic, we should banish clays deal sought to educate our readers gave Ratner the right to take their homes? Thomas Jefferson from all history books be- about historical facts they could ignore or The people who worked hard to revitalize cause he actively supported slavery. Follow- embrace. As for Ratner’s contribution to this section of Brooklyn, starting in the ing your logic, we should condemn him and our borough, he’s no Santa Claus. Tax- 1970s, are certainly angered. Who gave Rat- ignore the fact that he was the author of the payers will pay many of the developer’s ner the right to use his political power to Constitution, who wrote those memorable bills, while he keeps the profits. Atlantic Yards is not the only thing on Paper readers’ minds Garden furor grows Help that old man! Bad design, guys To the editor, To the editor, To the editor, It’s bad enough the Church of Gethse- Dominick Diomede is a special kind of I have been a reader of your paper since mane garden is being sold to condo devel- man (“94 years old and homeless,” Jan. 13). your earliest days. Your distinctive blue logo opers for millions, but I, for one, am trou- When our seniors are up in age, they with big, bold white lettering made it easy to bled by having to endure a sanctimonious should not have to go through things like spot on newsstands and in street kiosks — justification for the sale by the church’s pas- this. Don’t we have any more respect for even while driving. tor (“Rev. Liz Speaks: Garden Must Go,” our seniors? Now you’ve muddied the logo by filling Park Slope Edition, Jan. 13). I’ve seen Jesus Our seniors should be congratulated and the letters in with black ink, changing the invoked to justify many silly things, but not be put on the streets of New York. It is graduated blue background to an uglier uni- never a lucrative real-estate deal. so sad that Diomede’s landlords want him form blue, removing the eye catching red It is equally frustrating that the writer, out so that they can get $2,000 more. How bars along the top and bottom of the banner Nica Lalli, accepted Rev. Liz at face value. greedy can you get? and then insulting your readers by choosing The Gethsemane congregation is apparently If I had a place, I would rent it to Mr. a type font which looks more like it belongs made up of convicts, ex-cons and their fam- Diomede. on the cover of a fourth grade reader than on ilies. Lalli says the church is somehow help- Dolores Le Grande, neighborhood withheld a newspaper. ing to reduce prison recidivism. If so, then What were you thinking? how? Can the church produce statistics? To the editor, One can only hope your news coverage Which raises another question: who exact- What is Dominick Diomede’s address so will remain relatively unchanged, considering ly is meeting at this church, which is two we can throw eggs at his landlord’s window? how many Brooklynites rely on your paper to blocks from PS 107? If ex-cons are likely to Who are these people? If they are bold keep up with stories of vital interest in our commit crimes, as Lalli tells us, then does the enough to tell a 94-year-old man to leave borough. We don’t need trendy there either. Gethsemane congregation pose a threat? We their home, they should be bold enough to If you are truly Brooklyn’s Real Newspa- don’t know the answer because when various state their justification for this in the Paper. per - then stay true to yourselves and your Alzheimer’s care begins with readers. Please go back to the old logo so local residents called Rev. Liz to politely dis- K. Fenton, Park Slope cuss the garden sale, she hung up on us. we CAN find your paper from a distance. They used to feed Christians to the lions. Frank J. Grassi, Bay Ridge Rev. Liz is feeding her neighbors to profit- Working hard Editor’s note: While we appreciate Mr. what’s been forgotten. hungry developers, developers who don’t even To the editor, Grassi’s comment, we do not encour- have the dubious claim to the virtue the Rev. I think you should call attention to the age readers to try to find our paper in asserts. But then neither the Rev. Liz nor the Ready, Willing & Able workers who are sidewalk kiosks while driving. writer Lalli live next to the garden, so they sweeping up in many neighborhoods. Each senior has a history that makes them surroundings that are both safe and nurturing, won’t suffer years of construction for the privi- For years, one of the most embarrassing lege of having their light and air taken away. aspects of Park Slope has been the trash in a unique individual. The best approach where who they are is never forgotten. That must make it easier to be sanctimo- the streets. The houses are beautiful, the Delivery Opt out nious. Edward Lewine, Park Slope shops are trendy, but the sidewalks have al- Every week, we deliver copies of The to Alzheimer’s care begins with understanding ways looked like a garbage pit. Brooklyn Paper to homes throughout Visit or call Sunrise Senior Living of Staten I’ve been picking up paper on the streets Brownstone Brooklyn. Our unique sys- the stories and details of a senior’s life. Art attacked for years, trying to start a mass movement, tem limits deliveries to just a few pa- Island today for more information about To the editor, but it never caught on. As a Boy Scout pers per building (eliminating the kind Your recent news story (“Cough, cough: leader, I explored whether we could work of clutter caused by circular and menu delivery services). Knowing our seniors better means we can Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Philip Morris’s arts funding to be slashed,” out a system where homeless people could Jan. 20) and the adjacent editorial cartoon clean up the streets for pay. We hope everyone appreciates our (“All drawn out”) attacked Altria, the parent We actually explored it as an Eagle Pro- free home delivery, but realize there are help them attain what we call “pleasant days” memory impairment, as well as other senior exceptions to every rule. of Philip Morris, for scaling back its support ject. Our idea was to give the men shirts So, if you’ve received The Paper at by finding activities they can enjoy and be living options. for the arts. saying, “I’m Cleaning Up Park Slope, Hmmm. Are you crusading for the com- Won’t You Help,” and hope people would home and no longer want this free pany to remain highly profitable so it can service, you may “opt out” of our deliv- give them tips. ery program by filling out the online successful at. We do this in specially designed continue its grant programs? That, of It was immensely complicated, thanks to course, means enlisting kids to start smok- form at BrooklynPaper.com/html/about/ all the bonding, insurance, and other facts of optout.html ing. Is that the policy of The Brooklyn Paper modern life. We gave it up. — to promote smoking and encourage But the Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & youngsters to take up the habit so as to re- Able program takes homeless men and place the users who die, in order to perpetu- women and puts them in a work routine. It’s Send a letter ate sales and profits, thus sustaining the very demanding — they have to wear uni- By mail: Letters Editor, The Brooklyn company’s support of the arts? forms, show up for work on time every day, Paper, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY Which is it, Paper? More smoking and and produce — but it pays off and they are 11201. more grant money, or less smoking and less doing a terrific job. By fax: (718) 834-9278. grant money? Bob Keefe, Clinton Hill So my suggestion is this: It’s not out of Sunrise of Staten Island • 718-727-8498 Editor’s note: Since you asked, our an- bounds to tip these people. They are not city By e-mail: [email protected] Application for assisted living/special needs certification pending swer is this: The choice is not “more workers and it is not corruption. Slipping All letters must be signed and include the writer’s home address and phone smoking” vs. “less grant money.” Altria them a dollar and telling them they’re doing number (only the writer’s name and 801 Narrows Road North, Staten Island, NY 10304 could very easily cut into its enormous a great job can only make them feel better. neighborhood are published with the let- profits — $3 billion in the third quarter This is a great program and doesn’t cost ter). Letters may be edited and will not For information and a FREE online newsletter, visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com of 2006, by the way — with very little taxpayers a penny. We should all support it. be returned. The earlier in the week you pain in the boardroom. Bill Tucker, Park Slope send your letter, the better. 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Author Neal Pollack (“Alternadad”) gets grilled by Smart- son, Elijah, watch a classic su- “Hi, I’m Smartmom,” she said. mom (left) after his reading at the Tea Lounge in Park perhero cartoon like Justice “I’m Dumbdad,” Pollack an- Slope on Sunday, Jan. 21. League of America. Then he swered. “There, you have your looked out at the audience. lead.” Perhaps no one has had the got sequel written all over him. Snarky. Very snarky. This “Does that boy out there guts to say it, so Smartmom will: Heck, he’s got a cottage indus- watch the Justice League of hipster guy is one super ironic try with his kid: Elijah Takes dude. Still, she tried to keep her Pollack is not the first cool guy to America?” he asked. procreate. Even Keith Richards Theremin Lessons. Elijah INFORMATION FAIRS Everyone looked around mind open to Pollack, whose Meets Patti Smith. Elijah Gets new tome is getting raves is a dad, for Buddha’s sake. wondering whom Pollack was This edgy writer guy with his Thrown Out of Waldorf School. talking about. (which always raises Smart- not-so-edgy book deal from Pan- TV deal is no doubt in “That boy,” he pointed right mom’s eyebrow). theon and a savvy publicist to the works. This kid at OSFO, who was wearing her Next problem: finding a seat. boot may be funny, but so is thing is a cash cow! FINDAHIGH SCHOOL THAT S Not an easy task on Sunday night ’ brand-new Navy blue Brooklyn A Smartmom’s fave Annie Lamott, Do I really need to hear Neal Industries hoodie — with the when the Tea Lounge is packed author of “Operating Instruc- Pollack kvell about his kid: “Eli- hood up. with childless twenty- and thir- tions.” And, frankly, so is Smart- jah is imaginative. He’s wonder- “That’s not a boy, that’s my tysomethings doing whatever it is they do with their laptops. mom herself. You can go to the fully creative. He asks interesting RIGHT FOR YOU! daughter!” Smartmom correct- Finally, a scuzzy yellow Tea Lounge and hear her read (to scientific question, and makes up ed. On cue, OSFO removed her herself) any time you want. imaginative superheroes. He’s a hood, which revealed her beau- armchair freed up and OSFO grabbed it. Yet here comes “Alternadad,” smart kid and great to have Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus tiful, ultra-feminine face and this braggadocious boho, veteran around. He is endlessly fun and long billowing brown hair. OLLACK read from of artsy performance spaces and endlessly hilarious...” 122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan (at West 65th Street) “I thought she was a boy be- the preface of his “tell- poetry slams in the backroom of Blah. Blah. Blah. Speaking cause she was wearing a hood,” P it-like-it-is” parenting independent bookstores. Sudden- of kids, OSFO really is one Alternadad said. book for people who spent their ly, he grows up and becomes a smart cookie, too. She called it rd th HEM’S fightin’ words pre-kid years, like him, ob- Dad. And he likes it. In fact, he as she saw it: Alternadad really Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4 11 am – 3 pm in gender-neutral Park sessed with popular culture, finds it amazing! It’s even stu- is an idiot. Thursday, February 8th 6 pm – 8 pm T Slope, where a mael- babes, bars and bongs. pendous! It’s even better than the strom developed last year after a Big surprise: the book was sex he no longer has. Now Correction woman inadvertently assigned all about poop. Smartmom knows he’s nuts. In last week’s column (“OSFO •New small high schools offer an excellent education through personal gender status to a Navy blue hat Like many a snarky guy, So you can see why Smart- gets a piano”), Helen Rich- that was left at a playground. Pollack is obsessed with excre- mom, who’s been mommying mond’s name was misspelled. attention & partnerships with non-profits & businesses. 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By Andrea Bussell for The Brooklyn Paper MUSIC DUMBO dance ifferent is what always appeals to The Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra Trapeze acts, more than 200 dancers, 60 choreog- presents “Four-Scored” on Feb. 1 at 8 pm at “ me,” Laurie Anderson was saying the Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Ave. raphers and seven days of performances? Is this a other day. “I’d choose [it] over beau- at Ashland Place in Fort Greene). Tickets: $25- new reality show? D $105. For information call (718) 488-5700 or tiful anytime.” Not, it’s the Cool New York Dance Festival, a visit www.brooklynphilharmonic.org. It’s a good thing she feels that way because weeklong celebration featuring dozens of modern the electronic music visionary is teaming up dance companies at DUMBO’s White Wave Perfor- with the Brooklyn Philharmonic to present mance Space. “Four Scores,” a night of newly reworked isting collection. It had arrived, along with Now in its fourth songs at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. about 60 other packages on a day when year, the festival prides “I’m excited to work with the orchestra,” President Bush happened be visiting the mu- itself on being “a place says Anderson, “because I really appreciate the seum. Although the contents of all of the for the dance communi- beauty of using things that don’t plug in. I al- packages were examined for the president’s ty to come together and ways make colossal mistakes as an orchestra- security, only Anderson’s Talking Stick — share ideas,” according tor because I have no idea what I’m doing. It which she created for use on her Moby Dick to Festival Director Liz will be interesting to work with someone who tour in 1999 — disappeared. Flynn. “What we do is really does.” She saw the disappearance as a metaphor allow emerging chore- The evening will also feature big-name stars for the state of creative values in our country. ographers a platform to Nellie McKay, Joan Osborne and Suzanne “This is not a [social] climate that smiles present their work. Our

Vega. upon experimentation or being different,” doors are always open Jennifer O'Kelly “I get the sense that the other performers she said. “It’s a climate that likes similarity to young artists.” are, like me, really interested in inventing new and tries to get people really excited about Included in the spectacle will be the Amy Mar- stuff,” said Anderson. “We all have very, very the iPhone, but forgets about Martin Luther shall Dance Company, which Flynn calls “a shining different approaches and different themes. You King Day or what it means to suddenly be in new star in the New York dance community.” Also have a folk singer in Suzanne; and a pop a place where it doesn’t matter what Con- not to be missed are the aforementioned trapeze singer like Joan who’s also an incredible blues gress says.” pieces (or, as the dance crowd calls them, “aerial belter; and Nellie, who’s got an extremely in- Such talk is revolutionary to some, but it works”), one of which is being put together by dividual style; and then me, who is more from rolls out of Anderson’s mouth like a politi- White Wave’s artistic director Young Soon Kim. the electronic performance world. It’ll be inter- cian’s stump speech. And it has always been Cool New York 2007 Dance Festival will take esting to see how much the orchestra makes that way, ever since this maverick perform- place at the White Wave’s John Ryan Theater those four styles sound even more unique. Or ance artist began her career in 1969. Since (25 Jay St. between John and Plymouth streets). will it make them sound a little more similar? then, Anderson has become a luminary in Performances are scheduled for Jan. 25-28 and That’s what I’m looking forward to seeing.” the avant-garde music world, and her art has Feb. 1-4 beginning at 7 pm and 9 pm Thursday Adam Teeter, spokesman for the Philhar- been as varied as it has been innovative. through Saturday, and at 4 pm and 6 pm Sun-

monic, described the new series as a genre- Communications, Inc. Canal Street Her innovation will continue with the day. Tickets are free, donations encouraged. blending program featuring collaborations be- Big science: Laurie Anderson helps the Brooklyn Philharmonic perform experiments Philharmonic’s programming, providing the For information call (718) 855-8822 or visit tween innovative contemporary artists and the in sound in “Four Scores” on Feb. 1 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. opportunity to work with people outside of www.whitewavedance.com — Rob M. Errera Brooklyn Philharmonic — a goal of the Phil- her normal realm. harmonic since its inception. “That’s why I live here,” she says. “I’m in That commitment has not gone unnoticed. This show is especially important, Teeter cently Anderson’s famed Talking Stick was a lot of different worlds: the theatre world, The group has won 21 awards from the says, because it represents the diverse ener- confiscated by the FBI. The self-invented in- the music world, the academic world — and American Society of Composers, Authors gy and spirit of New York and, in particular, strument, a six-foot long, baton-like device the boundaries are not as strong as they MUSIC and Publishers for “Adventurous Program- Brooklyn. that can access and replicate any sound was would be in other cities. It’s possible to talk ming of Contemporary Music.” (See story Anderson’s own spirit, however, isn’t al- removed from the mailroom of a Chicago to or work with other artists and that’s what below.) ways met with such open arms. In fact, re- museum where it was to be added to the ex- I’ve always really loved about being here.” Catch the ‘Clap’ After the staggering success of their self-released, “Earth Cry” and “Mangrove,” both of which eponymous first record in 2005, Brooklyn-based band feature William Barton, an Australian of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are releasing the follow up, Aboriginal descent who is coming to Brook- “Some Loud Thunder,” on Jan. 30 (although in-the- lyn specifically for the performances, play- know fans have been able to download the record ing the didgeridoo (pronouced dij-uh-REE- from the band’s Web site doo). since Jan. 16.) Get your ‘Phil’ “When programming this concert, I im- A rollicking mix of mediately thought of Peter’s pieces because rock, folky pop and they’re so connected to the earth,” says sing-along anthems — Brooklyn Philharmonic opens 53rd Christie. “‘Mangrove’ brings to mind the specifically the standout spaciousness of the Outback, and ‘Earth “Satan Says Dance” — Cry’ is really a ritual tribal dance.” “Some Loud Thunder” season with ‘Earth Awakened’ “Earth Cry” is based upon an Aboriginal has energy to spare, but chant from northern Australia,” Sculthorpe isn’t shy on wit either. By Kevin Filipski ened,” the kickoff to the Philharmonic’s said in a recent interview. “I chose the chant It’s a rarity for an independent band to make it for The Brooklyn Paper 53rd season, which will premier on Feb. 3 at because, in changing the mode from major this big on its own, but with a devoted fan base, this the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. to minor, it is not unlike melodies of my quintet shows no signs of slowing down. And with he didgeridoo, an Aboriginal wind in- Composer Peter Sculthorpe said in a re- own devising” the release of this new, 12-song disc, you’ll not only strument thought to be the world’s old- cent interview that, “I have always been at- “Mangrove,” the perfect introduction to be clapping your hands, but stomping your feet, est, has “a haunting sound,” according tracted to the [didgeridoo] which is, in my Sculthorpe’s musical style, is an 18-minute singing along and saying “Yeah.” Rahav Segev/photopass.com T to Michael Christie, music director of the opinion, the quintessential Australian instru- work sculpted as a mammoth, imposing “Some Loud Thunder” by Clap Your Hands Let’s dance: Dancers from nicholasleichterdance add Brooklyn Philharmonic. Despite this — or ment.” structure (think of Ayers Rock, one of the Say Yeah will be released on Jan. 30. For infor- world premier choreography to the BPO’s “Earth Awak- perhaps because of it — Christie makes lib- The show will begin with a pair of com- most monumental of Australia’s natural mation visit www.clapyourhandssayyeah.com. ened” performances. eral use of the instrument in “Earth Awak- positions by the Australian Sculthorpe, See EARTH AWAKENED on page 12 — Adam Rathe

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wrote last week that I have just returned Curicó Valley, and his modern winery, com- lent meat and crisp crust, is this year’s from a trip to Chile, my first visit there. I plete with temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks, became the model for “it” ingredient — with a soft poached Iwas fortunate to have been chosen as one of egg, a crisp round of brioche and a the nine judges for the Annual Wines of Chile many of today’s wineries. Wineries were updat- ed, and native Rauli wood tanks were soon scattering of toothsome, buttery yel- competition. For more on the competition, low-foot chanterelle and hedgehog and for a list of the wines which won awards, replaced by stainless steel, and French and mushrooms. It was an inspired quartet the Wines of Chile website at www.wine- North American barrels came into use for bar- that soared with a splash of poultry jus sofchile.org is very helpful, well laid out and rel ageing fine red wines. that cut the richness of the pork and user-friendly. The next step in modernization took place in egg yolk. A soft Pinot Noir from Ger- Chile has been making wine since the arrival the vineyards. New grape varieties, as well as many held its own with the strong fla- of the Spanish in the 1500s. As with California, newer clones of existing varieties, were planted. vors of the dish. the Pais grape (also know as Mission) was the Drip irrigation, using the amazingly clean Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine served as first to be planted. While the history books tell water that comes from melting glaciers high in a crisp, bright foil to two lovely seafood us that wine was made in order that the priests the not-too-distant Andes came into use, as starters: seared Gulf shrimp in a briny could say Mass, the size of the vineyards plant- well as more modern vertical trellising, which shellfish “essence” over basmati rice, and ed reminds us that the Spanish were wine replaced the colorful but inefficient Ramada cod fish cakes topped with a sprightly

drinkers at home, and wanted wine in the New system. Better grapes and a better yield became Ho / Dennis W. piquillos pepper sauce. A hint of tamari, with its mellowed soy aroma, lent an in- World, too. Early attempts to grow wine mak- the norm. triguing dimension to the shrimp. Codfish ing grapes in other Spanish holdings such as It was during this time that Carménère came into its own. Carménère is a Bordeaux grape, is rather flat on its own, but with a bril- Mexico, the Caribbean and Peru were unsuc- liant, scarlet-colored piquillos pepper cessful, but Chile proved to have several areas which needed more sunlight and warmth than The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn sauce and bits of spicy chorizo, the moist that were ideal for vitis vinifera, and wine mak- the usual Bordelaise summer provides. After little cake brightened considerably. ing quickly became an important part of the the Phylloxera blight of the mid 1800s hit The only negative comment I can Chilean economy. France, Carménère was almost never replanted make about the “spaghetti” (that’s Gib- In the mid 1800s, French grape varietals in Bordeaux and it came to be referred to as an son’s spelling, not mine) is the presen- began to arrive in Chile, many originally extinct grape. In a fortuitous mistake, it was tation. Such a generous serving of the brought from Europe for research and experi- discovered that many of the vines planted in pasta, heavy with chewy black trumpet mentation by Claudio Gay of the University of Chile as Merlot were actually Carménère. mushrooms and sweet caramelized Chile’s Quinta Normal agricultural school. There are still vineyards where Carménère and root vegetables, needed a bigger plat- Soon after, Silvestre Ochagavia began to intro- Merlot are planted together, but newer plant- g form than the small soup bowl that duce such well-know European varietals as ings keep the two vines separate, and the grapes Callin ‘home’ barely contained the goods. We man- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère (soon are usually vinified separately. Today, no other aged though, scarfing down every bit to be abandoned in Bordeaux, but destined to country produces Carménère as fine as does of the entree, between sips of a well- Fort Greene wine bar finds legs with new chef matched, hearty Cotes Du become Chile’s “signature” wine grape), Pinot Chile. IN a search for land which will grow great Rhone. Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Riesling. By Tina Barry Some palates may find the grapes, grapes that will express “terroir”, Chile The quality of the wines made from these for The Brooklyn Paper beef brisket a touch sweet, but grapes led to their becoming more widely today is expanding the area under vine, often I loved the delicate fruit and planted, and today it is rare to find any wine returning to sites originally planted by the ear- he problem with Top 10 restaurant sour notes. The beef, long sim- made from the Pais grape. liest Spanish settlers. The Elqui Valley in the lists is that no sooner do I file one mered in red wine, was tender During this expansion of fine wine making, north, Bio-Bio in the south, and Osorno in the Tthan I discover another eatery I’d without falling into strings, many of the wealthiest families in Chile plant- foothills of the Andes in the east are areas to like to add to the roundup. Such is the and sat atop a pool of smooth, ed vineyards on the land surrounding their watch. Their wines are doing very well and case with Stonehome Wine Bar, which tangy-sweet parsnip puree. To homes, and serving fine wine from your own should continue to improve. will start the list for 2007. cut the denseness of the meat, vineyards came to be seen as one of the ulti- Chile has a well-deserved good reputation in The owners, Bill Stenehjem (Stene- Gibson topped it with lemon mate forms of hospitality. Many of the finest the American market. The wines that have hjem is Norwegian for “stone home”) zest, herbs and freshly grated wines being made in Chile today are from these been exported to us, since the earliest days of and Rose Hermann opened the bar in horseradish that added heat, same vineyards, and the pride that the families their arrival, have been well made wines, and 2003. The couple has lived in Fort freshness and the clean bite of have been good values. Many $8 wines from Greene since the early 1980s, when citrus. Stenehjem’s pairing of

take in their wines is evident. Ho / Dennis W. The Modern Era for winemaking in Chile Chile beat the pants of more expensive wines “most of the food in the neighborhood Guelbenzu Evo, with its berry, was served behind bulletproof glass,” peppery flavors and slight bit- began during the 1970s, when restrictive from California, Australia, France, Italy and says Stenehjem. terness, was an inspired choice. Spain. Wine drinkers who have had such posi- domestic regulations were repealed and the Stenehjem serves as the bar’s som- Only three desserts are of- government made it easier for Chile’s wines to tive experiences drinking these everyday- melier, while Hermann, who is an fered each evening. While the be exported. The United States and the United affordable Chilean wines do not hesitate when Paper The Brooklyn artist and furniture designer, created Wining and dining: Patrons enjoy selections from Stonehome’s new menu and crème brulee, lightly flavored Kingdom became, and remain, Chile’s primary a more expensive wine from the same winery is the warm, modern interior. The sensu- with maple, is a fine example extensive wine list at their long, curved bar. importers of wine. Spain’s Miguel Torres set up offered. Good marketing? No... GREAT mar- ously curved cherry-wood bar, the tof- of the finale, and a moist car- his family’s first New World venture in the keting! fee-colored Ultrasuede banquettes, the rot cake topped with scoop of flattering lighting, and music played at on the plate. When the amiable Stene- The soup of the evening, a Vermont mascarpone isn’t bad, both seem a bit a volume that encourages conversation hjem is in attendance, he can offer sug- cheddar and potato bisque with the lux- pedestrian after such carefully con- contribute to a sexy ambience that in- gestions for ideal wine partnering to any urious texture of heavy cream, was giv- ceived starters. You’d be better off cap- 211 Fifth Avenue vites lingering It’s a definite date place. dish. If he’s away for the evening, the en a sweet and smoky note by a scatter- ping the evening by sharing a plate of In April, the proprietors hired chef waitstaff is knowledgeable about the ex- ing of chewy Applewood smoked artisanal cheeses (a nutty, olivey Ron- (bet. Union & President) PARK SLOPE John Gibson (formerly of Veritas in tensive wine list and can offer sugges- bacon and vibrant jolt of chive-infused cal, a sheep’s milk cheese from Spain, Manhattan and Lucy’s in Babylon, tions. Six “flights” of wine (three “short oil. The rich berry flavors and slight was the evening’s special selection) and Open: Mon-Sat, 10am-10pm, Sun, 12-8pm Long Island) who added a full dinner pours” with a theme: vineyard, year, re- tartness of the Cannonau Riserva com- a glass of tawny port. www.redwhiteandbubbly.com • 636-9463 menu to the snacks, cheese plate and gion etc.) are available each evening, as plimented and balanced the richness of Stonehome Wine Bar delivers a charcuterie already offered. His dishes well as 35 wines by the glass. Mean- the soup. great dining experience with plenty of are perfectly balanced with flavors har- while, the cellar holds 200 bottles from Later, Gibson melded pork belly — wine to match. Literally. What better monizing with, not fighting one another international vineyards. which, thanks to its unctuous, succu- way to start the year?

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• Trade In Toothbrush Campaign • The New York State Masonic • Audio Visual Materials • Dr. Reneida E. Reyes, Everyone who brings in an old toothbrush will Child Identification Program (CHIP) will be used to present oral health informa- Pediatric Dentist receive a replacement toothbrush and toothpaste. Amber Alert Child Recovery Program tion and answer audience questions. Will give a lecture on techniques to • The Growing Stage Theatre Group • Oral Health Literature • Nutritional Data ensure your child’s Healthy Smile & Dr. Molar’s Magic Show Coloring books and other oral-health-related Will stress the role of diet, with an empha- Dr. Bruce Lish will present a skit to teach chil- items will be distributed. sis on restriction of non-essential dietary dren a number of Oral Health concepts. sugars. 12 DTZ/PSZ THE BROOKLYN PAPER WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM January 27, 2007 EARTH AWAKENED... Continued from page 9 wonders). The clusters of sound in the piece are re- peated with minute varia- Take a hike tions — first we hear brass and percussion, fol- Experimental music fans travel lowed by basses and vio- lins — coming together to create a massive wall far and wide to find noise of choice of sound. Despite the instru- ment’s long history Down By Chiara V. Cowan Under, “neither piece was for The Brooklyn Paper originally written with the didgeridoo in mind,” ook, if you want to get Christie admits. “But Pe-

out there — I mean really, ter, who already had an Rahav Segev/photopass.com Lreally out there — you’re association with the Philharmonic Music Direc- going to have to walk. [Queensland] orchestra, tor Michael Christie. Fans of experimental music had talked about the orig-

— “noise rock,” as it’s some- Ho / Dennis W. inal inspiration of the times called — know this all pieces. They didn’t directly quote anything from Aboriginal too well. music, so we asked if he’d incorporate that back into the “It’s like a journey,” said works.” promoter Carlos Giffoni. “If The presence of the didgeridoo, Christie believes, is es- you really want to see the Papers The Brooklyn sential to understanding the connection between Sculthor- show, you’ll get there.” Noise boys: At left, “No Fun Fest” guru Carlos Giffoni. Above, Alan Licht, Brian Chase pe’s and Stravinsky’s works on this program. “Utilizing this

Venues for noise rock are Ho / Dennis W. and Brad Truax answer questions about experimental music at the Brooklyn Public Li- native folk instrument sets the scene very well for playing constantly changing and ex- brary’s “Brooklyn Music Now” panel on Jan. 18. ‘The Rite of Spring,’” he says. panding throughout Brooklyn, Igor Stravinsky’s classic ballet will be danced by the but one of the drawbacks is Brooklyn-based company nicholasleichterdance and will that getting to some of these make a ton of noise without Often created in unusual to hear something new in feature its founder’s world-premiere choreography.

spacious locales requires a lot Papers The Brooklyn someone calling the police.” ways with unique instru- each performance. Between Listening to “The Rite of Spring” today, it’s difficult to of effort. When people complain ments, noise rock can be the constantly shifting per- believe that it was such a controversial work — in fact, it “They’re aesthetically pleas- sort of far out,” said Truax. “I isolated, Patrick said. about a long hike to a venue, crafted by entire bands or solo formance spaces, improvised caused a riot upon its Paris debut in 1913 — but it’s also ing, but off the beaten path,” had to work to get to [his ven- “Noise is noisy,’ he said. his response is “‘Look, you artists using multi-track se- music and flashes of new lost none of its purely visceral power, even after it has been said Brad Truax, who plays in ues].” “It’s hard to find a locale in walked this distance, but did- tups. In either case, these mu- technology, it’s a rarity to co-opted by so many commercial enterprises in the inter- two local bands, Home and But the venues have to be New York where you can n’t you have a good time?’” sicians pride themselves on hear the same song twice. vening 90-plus years, including the famous appearance in Soldier of Fortune. making music without fol- This constant reinvention is Walt Disney’s 1940 film, “Fantasia.” When Giffoni throws his lowing the traditional format. what many find so appealing That dramatic power will be on display on the BAM “No Fun Fest,” a four-day festi- Issue Project Room “It’s a bunch of repetitive about the genre, said Licht. opera house stage, as Stravinsky’s canonical work once val where musicians come to- 400 Carroll St. (between Bond and Nevins streets procedures with a punk aes- “That way it’s still fresh to again becomes a bal- gether at the Hook to mesh Let’s experiment in Carroll Gardens), (718) 330-0313 thetic,” said Brian Chase of me, not something I’m ever let, thanks to this new sounds and instruments, he typ- These are the spots to hit if you’re look- the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who dis- tired of hearing.” MUSIC project for the Brook- ically has to hire a shuttle to run Micheline’s cussed noise rock at a Jan. 18 The wide expanse of space lyn Philharmonic. ing for cutting-edge experimental music The Brooklyn Philharmonic per- back and forth between the Red 1124 Broadway (at Kosciuszko Street in Bush- symposium at the Brooklyn in Brooklyn lends itself to the “Our principal in Brooklyn. wick), (718) 453-3223 forms “Earth Awakened” on Feb. 3 Hook club and the nearest sub- Public Library. The event, crowds that experimental mu- at 8 pm at the BAM Howard Gilman consideration is that way stop a mile away. North Six “Brooklyn Music Now,” was sicians attract. Places like Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave. at this performance is Glasslands Gallery Ashland Place in Fort Greene); tick- Promoters are complicit in 289 Kent Ave. (between South First and South 66 N. Sixth St. (between Wythe and Kent av- moderated by musician and North Six and the Hook have ets are $20 to $60, $10 for students. the kick-off of a keeping electronic music “out Second streets in Williamsburg), (718) 599-1450 enues in Williamsburg), (718) 599-5103 author Alan Licht and featured two floors and can accommo- For information call (718) 636-4100 three-year project or visit brooklynphilharmonic.org. there.” Third Ward Giffoni and Truax, as well. date more than one group at a where we will do Todd Patrick, who goes by Goodbye Blue Monday “The beauty of experimen- time. each of the major 195 Morgan Ave. (at Stagg Street in East the moniker Todd P. and is 1087 Broadway (between Lawton and Dod- tal music is that it’s freely im- Other venues such as Issue Stravinsky ballets worth streets in Bushwick), (718) 453-6343 Williamsburg), (718) 715-4961 hailed as an essential force in provised,” said Licht. “The Project Room in Carroll Gar- [‘The Rite of Spring,’ ‘Petruschka’ and ‘The Firebird’], Brooklyn’s experimental scene, The Hook Uncle Paulie’s audience is hearing it for the dens, which is hosting the with world-premiere choreography from a different dance tends to keep his venues on 18 Commerce St. (at Columbia Street in Red 408 Greenpoint Ave. (at Grandparent’s Avenue first time as are we.” “Independents” music festival company,” Christie explains. “We thought that we’d start the fringes. Hook), (718) 797-3007 in Greenpoint), (718) 383-2411 The popularity of the genre until Jan. 28, offer a chance to off with Nicholas Leichter, since we had such a great col- “Todd finds places that are has grown steadily over the just play, no holds barred. The laboration with his ensemble doing ‘Carmina Burana’ last past years. musicians will perform any- season. We feel that his style is very physical and very ath- “It’s a continuation of the where — lofts, art galleries, letic, which makes sense for a work like ‘The Rite of same canon [of talent] that even in parking lots. They Spring.’” brought people here in the have no choice considering Although he is choreographing Stravinsky’s masterpiece first place,” said Patrick. the way they’ve been run out for the first time, Leichter doesn’t feel the weight of huge “Over the past few years, the of places like the Cooler in expectations. NOW OPEN level of interest in this has Manhattan, now occupied by “Those people who are already familiar with the dance risen in Brooklyn and decidedly un-experimental R context of this work will surely be looking for a new inter- throughout the whole city.” & R nightclub, and Williams- pretation,” he says. “Luckily, I am already quite familiar with The unique methods of ex- burg’s free103point9. the score, and I’ve already seen versions of it done, both for perimental musicians give In the latter case, police ballet and for modern dance. It’s a very dramatic score, and I them and their fans a chance were involved. am confident that I can put my own stamp on it.”

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PLAY NOIR: Inverse Theater presents “The Death of Griffin Hunter.” $18. 8 pm. Brick Theater, 575 Metropolitan Ave. (646) 552- UP, UP... 9 DAYS... 4754. Continued from page 1 Continued from page 2 CHILDREN “I always thought Wonder Woman was too (718) 875-2648. ARTY FACTS: Kids are invited to explore AUTHOR TALK: Brooklyn Public Library’s symbols of power and create their own skinny,” says Peters, also a weightlifter. “How Central branch presents Winifred C. Chin, powerful art. For ages 4 to 7 years old. could she lift a car with arms like that?” author of “Paper Son.” 2 pm. Grand $8, free for kids 12 and younger. 11 am to Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. 2 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 2000 Eastern When Corridor founder Danny Simmons saw Pkwy. (718) 638-5000. Peters’s muscled super heroine, he suggested CRAFT WORKSHOP: Brooklyn Artists Gym offers a crafts class on needle felting. $40. CHAMBER MUSIC: Kids concert: “Baker that the artist continue to explore the theme. Fif- 2 pm to 5 pm. 168 Seventh St. (718) 858- Bobbie’s Surprise.” Fresh baked cookies 9069. at the end of the performance. $5. 10 am teen months later, Peters had completed enough and 11:30 am. Old First Reformed Church, comic-inspired works to nearly fill the larger of SINGLES SOCIAL: Bay Ridge Singles Club Lower Hall, 126 Seventh Ave. at the corner hosts a get together. Ages 35 to 62 please. of Carroll Street. (718) 638-8300. the gallery’s two exhibition spaces. $5. 2:30 pm. Our Lady of Angels Church, The brainchild of Simmons, the man behind 7320 Fourth Ave. (718) 745-8659. BLOOMING BABIES: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a morning of stories and songs. PANEL DISCUSSION: moderated by guest Def Jam records and the Brooklyn New Music Make cards and hearts for a special some- curator Joelle Jensen on the exhibit “Mad Fest, “Up, Up and Away” is an example of the Cow.” 4 pm. Nurtureart Gallery, 910 Grand one. Appropriate for ages 18 months to philanthropist’s commitment to showing work St., Second Floor. (718) 782-7755. Free 2.5 years. 11 am to Noon. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. Call by under-represented artists and serving the local FILM: Proteus Gowanus presents “On the for information. (718) 735-4400. Waterfront” (1954). $3. 7 pm. 543 Union community’s educational and cultural needs. St. (718) 243-1572. On Jan. 27, Simmons will join the three com- OTHER MEDITATION CLASS: Today’s topic: “Angry ANATOMY OF A BROWNSTONE: Today: ic-inspired artists, along with local musician Bri- “Untitled” by Jonn Alex Gonzales. Mind, Ugly Life: Solving Our Anger Prob- Totally jazzed: River Alexander’s Mad Jazz Hatters bring their act, wash- “Layouts, Lifestyles and Labor.” $35. 1 to an Tate and comic book expert Ray Weisfeld, in lem.” $10. 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Lucky Lotus 5 pm. Vorhees Auditorium, 186 Jay St. a panel discussion about the artwork. Tiny in contrast with Gonzales’s piece, Yoga, 184 DeKalb Ave. (718) 496-5514. tub bass and all, to Cafe Steinhof on Jan. 31. Registration required. (718) 552-1170. CAFÉ STEINHOF: presents “The Royal HOUSEPLANTS: Learn how to care for a “Hopefully we can connect with the com- Kyle Baker’s pencil drawings might be over- Tenenbaums” (2001). 10:30 pm. 422 Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. Space presents “Re:Generation.” Artwork new plant. 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Fee and reg- munity at large, people whose interest lies on looked, but these masterful illustrations pack a Seventh Ave. (718) 369-7776. Free. istration required. Call for more informa- FILM FEST: Kane Street Synagogue hosts AUTHOR TALK: The New Yorker magazine’s by 13 women artists. Noon to 5 pm. 353 the comic world ... kind of gray the boundary powerful punch. Baker made the drawings for Van Brunt St. (718) 875-2098. Free. tion. Brooklyn Botanical Garden, 1000 Brooklyn’s Israel Film Festival. 7 pm. See Jeffrey Goldberg discusses his book “Pri- Washington Ave. (718) 623-7200. between comics and so-called ‘fine art,’” says an acclaimed comic book series portraying the Sat., Jan 27. soners: A Muslim and A Jew Across the BARGEMUSIC: 7:30 pm. See Thurs, Feb 1. Middle East Divide.” 8 pm to 9:30 pm. CRAFT WORKSHOP: Brooklyn Artists Gym Peters. life of slave rebel Nat Turner, though some of FIRST WEEKEND: 8 pm. See Sat., Feb 3. offers a crafts class on basic earring mak- Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield PS 99 REUNION: Calling all 99’ers for a class Gonzales blurs that boundary in his own the drawings that appear in the show have yet Pl. (718) 768-3814. Free. ing. $40. 2 pm to 5 pm. 168 Seventh St. MON, JAN 29 of 1965 reunion. 50 people have been (718) 858-9069. way, in a huge untitled work that visually to be published. CAFE STEINHOF: presents music with River found ... Preston is searching for the rest dominates the space, despite its finely tuned, Baker proves a consummate storyteller in FILM FUN: Big Movies for Little Kids presents Alexander’s Mad Jazz Hatters. 10:30 pm. of you. For information, email pre- COOK AND LEARN: hosted by All About the animated feature “Balto.” $6 includes 422 Seventh Ave. (718) 369-7776. Free. [email protected]. Brooklyn. Learn how to prepare a three- muted colors. Gonzales’s multilayered can- “Nat Turner,” a dark work differing from the milk and cookies for kids. 4 pm. Cobble Hill course gourmet meal for Valentine’s Day. vases play with the tension between flat car- renowned cartoonist’s typical tales of family hi- Cinemas, 265 Court St. (718) 624-3748. Aliyah Rowe teaches. $135. 4 pm to 7:30 THURS, FEB 1 AT EB pm. 686 Sterling Pl, between Franklin and toon panels and three- jinks or fairy princesses. Based on the confes- BARNES AND NOBLE: Author event with S , F 3 Bedford avenues. Registration required. dimensionality, while sions of a convicted James Canon. 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. www.allaboutbrooklyn.com. (718) 832-9066. Free. BARGEMUSIC: Classical music concert Schu- OUTDOORS AND TOURS his narrative confuses ART killer, Turner’s story is BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASSES: Today’s bert, Ruzicka and Shostakovitch with Vladi- waking and nightmare. told without words. The topic: “Enjoying Everyone: The Creative mir Stoupel. $35, $30 seniors, $20 students. WALKING TOUR: Mauricio Lorence hosts a tour of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Brook- SUN, FEB 4 “Maybe it was part Up, Up, and Away: Interpreted brutality and injustice of Power of Love.” $10. 7:30 pm to 9 pm. First 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Comics and Graphic Novels is on view at Unitarian Congregation Society, 48 Monroe Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083. lyn Heights. $25. 2 pm to 5 pm. Marriott Hotel, 333 Adams St. (718) 789-0430. of the dream to realize Corridor Gallery (334 Grand Ave. between slavery, and the inhuman Pl. off of Pierrepont Street. (718) 496-5514. MEETING: Narrows Community Theater OUTDOORS AND TOURS Greene and Gates avenues in Clinton Hill) ICE SKATING: Wollman Rink is open. $5, $3 I was dreaming,” reads treatment experienced by TRIBES OF ISRAEL: Congregation B’nai hosts its monthly meeting. 7:30 pm. Call EARLY BIRD WALK: Led by the Brooklyn through Feb. 10. Gallery hours: Saturday for location. (718) 482-3173. seniors and children. $5.50 skate rental. one text panel. The noon to 6 pm and by appointment. The kidnapped Africans, is Abraham hosts a series “The Mystery of 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 10 Bird Club. 8 am to 10 am. Prospect Park the 12 Tribes.” Tonight: “Josef and Bin FIRST THURSDAY: Safe-T-Gallery presents Audubon Center. Enter at Lincoln Road dreamer describes a panel discussion is on Jan. 27 at 4 pm, free, made harrowingly real in “Sensory Jetty,” an exhibit of suspended pm. Prospect Park, access through the seating is limited. Parties over six should Yasmin.” 8 pm to 9 pm. 117 Remsen St. Parkside/ Ocean avenues entrance or the and Ocean Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. fabulous paradise seen these images. (718) 596-4840. Free. sculptures and vellum collages by Margie ICE SKATING: The Wollman Rink is open. $5, call ahead. For information call (718)-230- Neuhaus. Also, photo exhibit: “Silent Lincoln Road/ Ocean Avenue entrance. from the windows of a 5002 or visit www.rushphilanthropic.org. Nat Turner’s story “is (718) 287-5252. $3 seniors and children. $5.50 skate rental. City” by Shigeki Yoshida. 5:30 pm to 8 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm. Prospect train, out of reach. surprisingly controver- pm. 111 Front St. (718) 782-5920. Other TUES, JAN 30 PERFORMANCE Park, access through the Parkside/ Ocean Eerie faceless figures sial,” says Baker, who DUMBO galleries are also open until 8 pm. Free. CHOIR COMPETITION: Choirs from all over avenues entrance or the Lincoln Road/ are trapped in a dream-world subway car, a says he wanted to create a historically accurate PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Patricia A. Man- Ocean Avenue entrance. (718) 287-5252. MEETING: Bay Ridge Mental Health Council the Coast compete for $10,000 at the Path- ning discusses the photographs she took mark Gospel Choir Competition. 10 am to scene inspired by Neil Gaiman comics like retelling. Baker paints Turner — whose 1831 re- at rarely visited sites across America. meets. 7;30 pm. Fort Hamilton Clinic, PERFORMANCE 8710 Fifth Ave. (718) 680-0006. Free. 5 pm. The World Financial Center Winter “Sandman,” bellion left 55 whites dead and led to reprisal 12:40 pm. St. Joseph’s College, Touhy Garden, West Street between Vesey and BARGEMUSIC: 4 pm. See Sat, Feb 3. Gonzales draws the viewer into a guessing killings of hundreds of blacks — as a grimly re- Hall, Alumni Room Gallery, 245 Clinton Liberty streets. (866) 893-1812. Free. Ave. (718) 399-6755. Free. CHILDREN game about the nature of perception, but in ligious man, a boyhood visionary who believed RI EB BARGEMUSIC: Classical music concert Schu- BUSINESS SEMINAR: CAMBA Small Busi- F , F 2 bert, Hallgrimsson, Schumann, and Ravel FAMILIES FIRST: Performer Suzi Shelton and true surrealist fashion, he withholds the an- he was doing God’s will. ness Services hosts an “Internet Mar- with Judith Ingolfsson and Vladimir Stou- Friends entertain. $17, $12 children ages keting for Small Business” seminar. 6 pm DENTAL SCREENING: Kids are invited to a 12 months and older. 11 am and 1 pm. swers to the questions he raises, and the para- “Everyone agrees that it was effective,” free screening. 9:30 am to noon. NYC pel. $35, $30 seniors, $20 students. 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton 250 Baltic St. (718) 237-1826. dise hinted at remains invisible. says Baker of the bloody uprising Turner pre- through March 28. 884 Flatbush Ave. Call College of Technology, 300 Jay St. (718) A painting student at Hunter College, Gonza- cipitated, which led the Virginia Legislature to 2609-5074. Free. Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083. GROUNDHOG SERIES: Today: Meredith for fee info. (718) 282-2500. FIRST WEEKEND: Join Brooklyn Arts Ex- Wright, For Little Folks with Sassy Spirit, in les’s decision to pursue pop culture imagery as a consider abolishing slavery. BARNES AND NOBLE: Authors Kathy Burke HEALTHY EATING: Lutheran Medical Center invites seniors to share recipes and talk change for new works by Nami Yama- concert. $10, $8 children ages 12 and Not all readers will have the stomach to en- and Neal Hirschfeld read from their book: moto, Michael Burke, and Jessica Cerullo. younger, $8 members and low-income theme was a switch from earlier, abstract works. “The Inspirational Story of the Trailblazing about eating habits and nutritional needs. 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Bay Ridge Senior Discussion with artists follows perform- families. 2 pm. Brooklyn Arts Exchange, “I got a lot of s—t for it [from fellow stu- dure an honest account Turner’s deeds, but the Woman Cop Who Wouldn’t Quit.” 7 pm. ance. $15, $10 members, $8 low-income. 421 Fifth Ave. at Eighth Street. (718) 832- dents],” Gonzales admits, “but the faculty first two historical comics sold well enough 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. Center, 6935 Fourth Ave. Call to register. (718) 630-8684. Free. 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. 0018. were supportive.” Gonzales’s choice turned that Baker quickly decided to self-publish the BARNES AND NOBLE: Colson Whitehead reads from his book “Apex Hides the MEDITATION CLASS: Today’s topic: “Learning out to be a fateful one — he describes the stu- series in book form. Hurt.” 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) to Meditate: The Power of a Peaceful dio visit by Simmons, who discovered him, Each of the three artists in “Up, Up, and 832-9066. Free. Mind.” $10. 2:45 pm to 4 pm. Area Yoga Center, 320 Court St. (718) 496-5514. with amazement. Away” have presented work that re-imagines DISCO FLASHBACK: hosted by PTA of LIST YOUR EVENT… “I didn’t really know what was going on,” comics, both in societal and artistic terms. WED, JAN 31 William McKinley IS 259. Live perform- To list your event in Nine Days In Brooklyn, please give us two weeks notice or more. Send says Gonzales, when Simmons appeared Whether dressing their subjects in the garb of ance by Disco Diva, and a hot and cold your listing by e-mail: [email protected]; by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn dinner buffet. $40. 8 pm to midnight. unannounced and promptly offered him a traditional saviors or telling old stories in an un- FAMILIES FIRST: Discussion focuses on nutri- Paper, 55 Washington St., Suite 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are tion for a new baby. Learn how to intro- Knights of Columbus Hall, 1012 Bay place in the Corridor show, Gonzales’s first expected way, they have succeeded in giving duce solid foods. $25, $20 for Families Ridge Ave. (718) 833-1000, ext. 214. free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. commercial gallery exhibit. their subjects, and themselves, great power. First members. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 250 OPENING: Kentler International Drawing

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Jan. 27: Smackfactor, Baptized X Fire, 9 pm, featuring X-Clan (album/CD release party), Negra, 10 pm, FREE; Jan. 28: (Backroom) Big Daddy Project, 10 pm, The Ordinary, 11 Wise Intelligent (Poor Righteous Teachers) YZ, Sticky The Sustainable Future (a play), 8 pm, BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Bogota Latin Bistro pm, Tunnels to Holland, Midnight, $7; Jan. Time TBD, $5. $12, (Front room) Action Theater, 7:30 pm, $5; 28: Hawkins Rise, 9 pm, Patricians, 10 pm, 141 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Jan. 29: (Backroom) “Punch,” a monthly Food 4 Thought Slope, (718) 230-3805, Static of the Gods, 11 pm, Master and 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at MacDonough FLATBUSH showcase of all things puppet, 7:30 pm, $TBD, www.bogotabistro.com. (Front room) Monday Night Burlesque pres- Margarita, Midnight, $6; Jan. 29: Mike Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 443-4160. Wednesdays: Live Brazilian and Latin jazz, 7 Montrey with Water, 8 pm, Westpoint, 9 pm, Saturdays: Open Mic, 9 pm, $6; Mondays: Cornerstone Pub ents The World Famous Bob presenting…, pm, FREE. 9:30 pm, $5; Jan. 31: (Backroom), Brad Byrd, 10 pm, Arlan Feiles, 11 pm, North, Fade to Black Mondays a.k.a. Movie Night, 8 1502 Cortelyou Rd. at Marlborough Road Trasmissions 2.0 with So L’il, 7:30 pm, Aydin, Midnight, $6; Jan. 30: “Fyaworks & Friends,” pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Game Night, 7 pm, in Flatbush, (718) 940-9037, The Brooklyn a night of togetherness, culture, and sweet FREE; Thursdays: Jazz Night, 8 pm, FREE. www.cornerstonepub.com. 8:30 pm, Drifting in the Cinema, 9:30 pm, The Polite Society, 10:30 pm, $5, (Front room) reggae music, featuring Lin Strong, Saturdays: Alegba & Friends, 9 pm, FREE (do- Lyceum Darmstadt presents Mikael Karlsson and DJ Fyaworks, and other special guests, 8 pm, $5; nation suggested); Tuesdays: Dan Pratt Quar- Solomon’s Porch 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park sets by Nick Hallett and Zach Layton with Jan. 31: DJ Mojo presents The Heavy tet, 9 pm, FREE (donation suggested); Thurs- 307 Stuyvesant Ave. at Halsey Street in Slope, (718) 398-7301, www.gowanus.com. Jean genie: Jean Rohe and her band will perform original music Nasty F***er, Nion, Custom Hybrid, Schweet, Creatures, 8 pm, Renminbi, 9 pm, Your 33 days: Stephane Wrembel, 8:30 pm, FREE. Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 919-8001. Jan. 27: 39 Goodbyes, AKG, 9:30 pm, $8; Jan. and traditional South American songs at Tea Lounge in Park In Case of Brahms, Civilians, 7:30 pm, FREE; Black Angels, 10 pm, Madam Robot and the Tuesdays: Open mic, 8 pm, $5 (ladies FREE 28: Rob Mosher’s Storytime, 5 pm, $5; Feb. 2: Feb. 1: New Amsterdam Records presents Lust Brigade, 11 pm, $6; Feb. 1: Jon before 10 pm). Vox Po p EveryAnything, Eric Frazier, and more, 9 pm, Slope on Jan. 31. Mark Dancigers, 7 pm, It’s not You, It’s Me, Ernzberger & the Fowl, 8 pm, Phil Ayoub, 9 1022 Cortelyou Road at Stratford Road in Flat- $10; Feb. 3: Inner Gypsy, Balthrop Alabama, 8 7:45 pm, and Jody Redhage (CD release cele- pm, Afterdawn, 10 pm, Victor Bravo, 11 pm, bush, (718) 940-2084, www.voxpopnet.net. BOERUM HILL pm, $8 bration), 8:30 pm, $5 suggested donation; Andrew Scandal, Midnight, $6; Feb. 2: Emily Sundays: Open mic, 7 pm, FREE with 2- Puppet’s Jazz Bar Mule, 9 pm, Clifton Hyde, 10 pm, Spin-17, 11 Feb. 3: NightFight 2 with Matthias Tanzmann, Brooke, 8 pm, Dormitory Effect, 9 pm, In This drink/snack minimum; Jan. 27: Erika Kulnys, 8 pm, FREE; Jan. 28: Folk Bluegrass Night with Moment, 10 pm, Saloonatics, 11 pm, Mighty Hank’s Saloon Cattyshack 284 Fifth Ave. at First Street in Park Slope, Mark Verbos, Atomic Babies, Elon, Dominik pm, Kelly Kendrick, 9 pm, The Sea That Dried, Eric Wolfson, 8 pm, Bucky Hayes, 9 pm, Matt Scholler, Bruce Tantum, Justin R, DJ John High, Midnight, $7; Feb. 3: Condo, 8 pm, 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Boerum 249 Fourth Ave. at Carroll Street in Park (718) 499-2627, www.puppetsjazz.com. 10 pm, Tim Kiah, 11 pm, $TBD. Singer, 10 pm, Paul Basile and his band, 11 Dough, DJ Cypha, and Jason BK, 10 pm, $10 The New Fantastics, 9 pm, Last Known Hill, (718) 625-8003, www.hankssaloon.com. Slope, (718) 230-5740, Jan. 27: Bill Ware Pup’s Birthday Bash, 9:15 www.cattyshackbklyn.com. pm, FREE; Jan. 29: “Mobscene,” an open jazz in advance, $15 day of the show. Settlers, 10 pm, Blame it on Lisa, 11 pm, Sundays: Sean Kershaw and the New Jack pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Jan. 29: Jaime jam, 10 pm, FREE; Jan. 31: Jazz with Jeff Saturdays: Shack 249 with DJs BK Brewster, Serpenteens, Midnight, $7. Ramblers, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Mob- FORT GREENE Aff Jam Session, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, Solomon, 8 pm, Tim Kuhl, 9 pm, FREE. scenity, 10 pm, FREE; Jan. 27: Haunted Daryl Raymond, and more, 10 pm, $5, $7 after $5; Jan. 30: Bill Stevens Quintet, 9:15 pm, Laila Lounge Horses, 9:30 pm, Brunch of the Living Dead, BAM Cafe 11 pm; Mondays: Chump Change, 10 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5; Jan. 31: Ion Kaiser’s 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in Union Pool 10:30 pm, Ninth House, 11:30 pm, FREE; Feb. (At the Brooklyn Academy of Music) 30 FREE; Tuesdays: Trivia Night, 7 pm, FREE; Furious, 9:15 pm, 10:40 pm, Midnight, $5. RED HOOK Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in 2: EDP, The Merles, The Cigarettes, 10 pm, Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Wednesdays: Karaoke with Sherry Vine, 9 pm, www.lailalounge.com. Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484, FREE; Feb. 3: Original Graveyard Blues, 10 Greene, (718) 636-4100 www.bam.org. FREE ($2 after 10 pm), Oink Boys Party (ladies Southpaw The Hook Mondays: Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Wednes- www.myspace.com/unionpool. days: Jezebel Music Showcase with an open Jan. 27: Early Years, Major Stars, Mahogany, pm, FREE. Jan. 27: Paula Jeanine & American Ghazal, 9 welcome with sexy boys), 10 pm, $5; 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in mic, 7:30 pm, Live music, 8:30 pm, FREE; 8 pm, $TBD; Jan. 28: Patio Party with a bon- pm, FREE. Thursdays: S—tkickers, 8 pm, FREE ($5 after 9 Slope, (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. Red Hook, (718) 797-3007, www.thehook- Fridays: OHM and special guests, 9 pm, FREE; fire, booze, and bikinis, 8 pm, $TBD; Jan. 31: pm), Poison Ivy (glamorously dirty rock ’n’ roll), Jan. 27: Freaks Ball 2007 Apollo Sunshine!, music.com. BRIGHTON BEACH Jan. 27: Squirrels From Hell, 10 pm, $TBD; Marla Hooch, Winning Looks, The Love Night of the 10 pm, $5; Fridays: R.P.M. with DJ Lug Nut, 7 Chris Harford & Band of Changes, The Jan. 27: Emergenza Festival with Lady Panic, 7 Jan. 30: House of Isness, 9 pm, $TBD. Loves, 8 pm, $TBD; Feb. 1: Circus Contrap- pm, FREE, Frisky Fridays with live DJs and go- Dansettes, 9 pm, $20; Jan. 28: Mikey Palms pm, Elastic Pyramid, 7:30 pm, Drawing Down National Restaurant Cookers tion and more, 8 pm, $TBD, Late Night Back go dancers, 11 pm, $5 ($7 after midnight). and friends, 8 pm, FREE; Jan. 30: Wreckroom, the Moon, 8 pm, Split Personality, 8:30 pm, The 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Johns, 9 pm, Morning Star, 9:30 pm, Sherman The Lucky Cat Room Party with DJ Ted Shred, 1 am, FREE; Second Street in Brighton Beach, (718) 8 pm, FREE; Jan. 31: The Alright Ma’s, Race- Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. and Greg, 10 pm, Paul Cole and his Beautiful 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Feb. 2: Harlem Snakes, Beat the Devil, 646-1225, www.come2national.com. Drama Cafe & Wine car, The Walk Ons, 9 pm, $8; Feb. 1: Exotic Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Big Band, 10:30 pm, $15; Jan. 28: Rocks Off Williamsburg, (718) 782-0437, Telefauna, LD Beightol, 8 pm, $TBD. Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance 341 Fifth Ave. at Fourth Street in Park Profiles, Chris Moore & Sons (CD release Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Live jazz, 10 presents with Stick to Your Guns, 6 pm, War of www.theluckycat.com. show, 9 pm, FREE (with $65 prix-fixe dinner); Slope, (718) 768-2136, show), Peter Markus, 9 pm, $8; Feb. 2: Storm- pm, FREE. Ages, 6:45 pm, All Shall Perish, 8 pm, Warriors, Tuesdays: Jezebel Music Open Mic Night Williamsburg Music Fridays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 www.myspace.com/dramaonline. troopers & MCMI present Age of Aquarius 8:45 pm, Terror, 9:45 pm, $10; Feb. 2: Means4- hosted by Dave Cuomo, 7 pm, FREE; Wed- pm, FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner); Sundays: Saturdays: Artist Showcase, 9 pm, FREE; Birthday celebration hosted by Blitzkreig, Center War Records presents “Slaughter of the Inno- nesdays: Hot Popcorn featuring Binky Live Russian music and dance show, 7 pm, GREENPOINT Fridays: Open Mic Night, 8:30 pm, FREE; Jan. GMS, Karl Kablisk, and friends, 9 pm, $TBD; 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street in cent!” with Discordia, Goreality, Godless Rising, Griptite & The Melomatics, 10 pm, $TBD; FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner). 27: Dana Athens, Pauly T., Alexandra Cassens, Feb. 3: The RUB with Cosmo Baker, DJ Ayres, Williamsburg, (718) 384-1654. Grotesqueuphoria, Infidel, Tomorrow’s Victim, Jan. 27: DJs Carter Van Pelt & Ticklah, 11 pm, Club Europa Anthony Liatsis, 9 pm, FREE. DJ Eleven, 10 pm, $TBD. Jan. 27: Live music from the Gerry Eastman March to Victory, Time TBD, $TBD; Feb. 3: $TBD; Jan. 28: Shule of Rock, 11 pm, FREE; 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in Feb. 1: Radom Party with Moist Paula, 11 pm, Quintet, 10 pm, $5. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, Good Coffeehouse Tea Lounge Hooked on Metal #3 presents “Come the Mad- ness” with The Enigma Spiral, 8 pm, Verismo, 9 $TBD. www.europaclub.com. 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in Park Zebulon Cafe Magnetic Field Saturdays: VIP Dance Party, 10 pm, FREE Music Parlor pm, The Void, 10 pm, Broken Existence, 11 pm, Slope, (718) 789-2762, Northsix 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue in 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Tues- (at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture) www.tealoungeny.com. My Uncle the Wolf, Midnight, $10. Brooklyn Heights, (718) 834-0069, 53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williams- Williamsburg, (718) 218-6934, www.zebu- days: Karaoke Night, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Jan. 31: Jean Rohe Band, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $5 loncafeconcert.com. www.magneticbrooklyn.com. Sexy Progressive/Dance party, 10 pm, FREE Park Slope, (718) 768-2972, www.bsec.org. Hope and Anchor burg, (718) 599-5103, www.northsix.com. suggested donation. Jan. 27: Meta and the Cornerstone, 10 pm, Jan. 27: The Ne’er Do Evers, Rocketship Park, before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm. Feb. 2: Traveling Troubador Series with finger- 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Jan. 27: Wasabasco, Pinchbottom, Kissing 8 pm, $6; Feb. 3: A Benefit for Question Mark picking guitarist Ari Eisinger, 8 pm, $15 adults, Hook, (718) 237-0276. Cousins, and Sweet & Nasty presents The FREE; Jan. 28: Amayo’s Fu-Arkist-Ra, 10 pm, Union Hall FREE; Jan. 29: Clarinet Summit featuring Ed (of the Mysterians) with the A-Bones, Muck & $15 children. Thursdays: Karaoke hosted by Dropsy Brooklyn Burlesque Blitz, 9 pm, $15; Jan. 28: Club Exit (Downstairs at) 702 Union St. at Fifth Shuller, Upright Bass, Perry Robinson, Harold the Mires, the Great Gaylord and DJ Ms Kay, 7 Dozzman, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays and Saturdays: Goodlookin’ Shoe, Perfect Souvenir, 9 pm, 147 Greenpoint Ave. at Manhattan Avenue Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400, Rubin, and Bob Meyer, 8 pm, Boostamonte, pm, $10. Magnolia Karaoke hosted by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 $10; Jan. 30: Jealous Girlfriends, Unlove, 9 in Greenpoint, (718) 349-6969, www.unionhallny.com. pm, $10; Jan. 31: (FINAL NORTH SIXTH 10 pm, FREE; Jan. 30: IDR (Italian Doc www.club-exit.com. pm, FREE. 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street in Park Slope, Jan. 27: The Jealous Girlfriends, The Films, SHOW) Radio 4, The Big Sleep, Free Blood, 9 Remix), 10 pm, Jim Pugliese’s Phase III, 11:30 BUSHWICK Saturdays: DJ Dance Party, 10 pm, $15 (ladies (718) 369-4814, www.magnoliabrooklyn.com. Man in Gray, 8 pm, $8; Jan. 30: Jonathan pm, $13 in advance, $15 day of the show. pm, FREE; Jan. 31: Kyp Malone, 9 pm, FREE. FREE until 11 pm); Fridays: DJ Dance Party, 10 Fridays: Live music, 9:30 pm, FREE; Feb. 2: Coulton, David Rees, Graham Smith, Kleenex SHEEPSHEAD BAY Micheline’s pm, FREE. Exodus Supreme, 9:30 pm, FREE. Girl Wonder, 8 pm, $10; Feb. 1: Luke Temple, 1124 Broadway at Kosciuszko in Bushwick, Adem, Sparrow House, 8 pm, $8; Feb. 2: The Anyway Cafe (718) 453-0400. Uncle Paulie’s Melt Return of the Wasabassco Burlesque Show, 8 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd. at East 16th Jan. 27: A Place to Bury Strangers, Surprise 408 Greenpoint Ave. at Grandparents 440 Bergen St. at Fifth Avenue in Park pm, $10; Feb. 3: Mason Dixon, The Summer Street in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 934-5988, Stranger, Forest Fire, Dirty Beauty Shoppe, 8 Avenue in Greenpoint, (718) 383-2411. Slope, (718) 230-5925. Hymns, Folklore, 8 pm, $8. www.anywaycafe.com. TALK TO US… pm, $5. Feb. 2: MV & EE with the Bummer Road, Stars Saturdays and Fridays: Meet and Mingle, 11 Mondays: Open Mic, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Like Fleas, 8 pm, $TBD. To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include pm, FREE. PROSPECT HEIGHTS Jazzy funk with Karin Okada and guests, 9 pm, name of venue, address with cross street, phone number for the public to call, Web site CLINTON HILL FREE; Wednesdays: Grace Garland, 9 pm, address, dates, times and admission or ticket prices. Send listings and color photos of per- GREENWOOD HEIGHTS The Perch Cafe The Backroom FREE; Thursdays: Susan Tobocman, 9 pm, formers via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax at (718) 834-9278. Listings are Dakar Cafe 365 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope, (At Freddy’s) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue FREE; Fridays: Eric Nicholas, 9 pm, FREE. free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. 285 Grand St. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton Living Room Lounge (718) 788-2830. in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, The listings are correct as of press time. Contact the venue before you go to confirm Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.granddakar.com. 245 23rd St. at Fifth Avenue in Greenwood Jan. 27: Sara Caswell Quartet, 9:30 pm, $5 www.freddysbackroom.com. Crossroads Saloon event details. Sundays: DJ Contra Sounds, 6 pm, FREE; Heights, (718) 499-1505. suggested donation. Jan. 27: The New York Guitar Fest with Ecstasy 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway 12 BRG THE BROOKLYN PAPER WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM January 27, 2007 EARTH AWAKENED... Continued from page wonders). The clusters of sound in the piece are re- peated with minute varia- Take a hike tions — first we hear brass and percussion, fol- Experimental music fans travel lowed by basses and vio- lins — coming together to create a massive wall far and wide to find noise of choice of sound. Despite the instru- ment’s long history Down By Chiara V. Cowan Under, “neither piece was for The Brooklyn Paper originally written with the didgeridoo in mind,” ook, if you want to get Christie admits. “But Pe-

out there — I mean really, ter, who already had an Rahav Segev/photopass.com Lreally out there — you’re association with the Philharmonic Music Direc- going to have to walk. [Queensland] orchestra, tor Michael Christie. Fans of experimental music had talked about the orig-

— “noise rock,” as it’s some- Ho / Dennis W. inal inspiration of the times called — know this all pieces. They didn’t directly quote anything from Aboriginal too well. music, so we asked if he’d incorporate that back into the “It’s like a journey,” said works.” promoter Carlos Giffoni. “If The presence of the didgeridoo, Christie believes, is es- you really want to see the Papers The Brooklyn sential to understanding the connection between Sculthor- show, you’ll get there.” Noise boys: At left, “No Fun Fest” guru Carlos Giffoni. Above, Alan Licht, Brian Chase pe’s and Stravinsky’s works on this program. “Utilizing this

Venues for noise rock are Ho / Dennis W. and Brad Truax answer questions about experimental music at the Brooklyn Public Li- native folk instrument sets the scene very well for playing constantly changing and ex- brary’s “Brooklyn Music Now” panel on Jan. 18. ‘The Rite of Spring,’” he says. panding throughout Brooklyn, Igor Stravinsky’s classic ballet will be danced by the but one of the drawbacks is Brooklyn-based company nicholasleichterdance and will that getting to some of these make a ton of noise without Often created in unusual to hear something new in feature its founder’s world-premiere choreography.

spacious locales requires a lot Papers The Brooklyn someone calling the police.” ways with unique instru- each performance. Between Listening to “The Rite of Spring” today, it’s difficult to of effort. When people complain ments, noise rock can be the constantly shifting per- believe that it was such a controversial work — in fact, it “They’re aesthetically pleas- sort of far out,” said Truax. “I isolated, Patrick said. about a long hike to a venue, crafted by entire bands or solo formance spaces, improvised caused a riot upon its Paris debut in 1913 — but it’s also ing, but off the beaten path,” had to work to get to [his ven- “Noise is noisy,’ he said. his response is “‘Look, you artists using multi-track se- music and flashes of new lost none of its purely visceral power, even after it has been said Brad Truax, who plays in ues].” “It’s hard to find a locale in walked this distance, but did- tups. In either case, these mu- technology, it’s a rarity to co-opted by so many commercial enterprises in the inter- two local bands, Home and But the venues have to be New York where you can n’t you have a good time?’” sicians pride themselves on hear the same song twice. vening 90-plus years, including the famous appearance in Soldier of Fortune. making music without fol- This constant reinvention is Walt Disney’s 1940 film, “Fantasia.” When Giffoni throws his lowing the traditional format. what many find so appealing That dramatic power will be on display on the BAM “No Fun Fest,” a four-day festi- Issue Project Room “It’s a bunch of repetitive about the genre, said Licht. opera house stage, as Stravinsky’s canonical work once val where musicians come to- 400 Carroll St. (between Bond and Nevins streets procedures with a punk aes- “That way it’s still fresh to again becomes a bal- gether at the Hook to mesh Let’s experiment in Carroll Gardens), (718) 330-0313 thetic,” said Brian Chase of me, not something I’m ever let, thanks to this new sounds and instruments, he typ- These are the spots to hit if you’re look- the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who dis- tired of hearing.” MUSIC project for the Brook- ically has to hire a shuttle to run Micheline’s cussed noise rock at a Jan. 18 The wide expanse of space lyn Philharmonic. ing for cutting-edge experimental music The Brooklyn Philharmonic per- back and forth between the Red 1124 Broadway (at Kosciuszko Street in Bush- symposium at the Brooklyn in Brooklyn lends itself to the “Our principal in Brooklyn. wick), (718) 453-3223 forms “Earth Awakened” on Feb. 3 Hook club and the nearest sub- Public Library. The event, crowds that experimental mu- at 8 pm at the BAM Howard Gilman consideration is that way stop a mile away. North Six “Brooklyn Music Now,” was sicians attract. Places like Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave. at this performance is Glasslands Gallery Ashland Place in Fort Greene); tick- Promoters are complicit in 289 Kent Ave. (between South First and South 66 N. Sixth St. (between Wythe and Kent av- moderated by musician and North Six and the Hook have ets are $20 to $60, $10 for students. the kick-off of a keeping electronic music “out Second streets in Williamsburg), (718) 599-1450 enues in Williamsburg), (718) 599-5103 author Alan Licht and featured two floors and can accommo- For information call (718) 636-4100 three-year project or visit brooklynphilharmonic.org. there.” Third Ward Giffoni and Truax, as well. date more than one group at a where we will do Todd Patrick, who goes by Goodbye Blue Monday “The beauty of experimen- time. each of the major 1087 Broadway (between Lawton and Dod- 195 Morgan Ave. (at Stagg Street in East the moniker Todd P. and is Williamsburg), (718) 715-4961 tal music is that it’s freely im- Other venues such as Issue Stravinsky ballets hailed as an essential force in worth streets in Bushwick), (718) 453-6343 provised,” said Licht. “The Project Room in Carroll Gar- [‘The Rite of Spring,’ ‘Petruschka’ and ‘The Firebird’], Brooklyn’s experimental scene, The Hook Uncle Paulie’s audience is hearing it for the dens, which is hosting the with world-premiere choreography from a different dance tends to keep his venues on 18 Commerce St. (at Columbia Street in Red 408 Greenpoint Ave. (at Grandparent’s Avenue first time as are we.” “Independents” music festival company,” Christie explains. “We thought that we’d start the fringes. Hook), (718) 797-3007 in Greenpoint), (718) 383-2411 The popularity of the genre until Jan. 28, offer a chance to off with Nicholas Leichter, since we had such a great col- “Todd finds places that are has grown steadily over the just play, no holds barred. The laboration with his ensemble doing ‘Carmina Burana’ last past years. musicians will perform any- season. We feel that his style is very physical and very ath- “It’s a continuation of the where — lofts, art galleries, letic, which makes sense for a work like ‘The Rite of same canon [of talent] that even in parking lots. They Spring.’” brought people here in the have no choice considering Although he is choreographing Stravinsky’s masterpiece first place,” said Patrick. the way they’ve been run out for the first time, Leichter doesn’t feel the weight of huge “Over the past few years, the of places like the Cooler in expectations. NOW OPEN level of interest in this has Manhattan, now occupied by “Those people who are already familiar with the dance risen in Brooklyn and decidedly un-experimental R context of this work will surely be looking for a new inter- throughout the whole city.” & R nightclub, and Williams- pretation,” he says. “Luckily, I am already quite familiar with The unique methods of ex- burg’s free103point9. the score, and I’ve already seen versions of it done, both for perimental musicians give In the latter case, police ballet and for modern dance. It’s a very dramatic score, and I them and their fans a chance were involved. am confident that I can put my own stamp on it.” Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue & 82nd Street

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to give his name. “I’m close to “But that doesn’t mean we Other officials moved quickly available to the public. Pfizer, founded retiring and I’m being pushed can’t have a manufacturing econ- to debate a future use for Pfizer’s Mayor Bloomberg said he out the door.” omy,” he added, calling for the 660,000-square-foot plant, which would pursue a rezoning so that in borough, Local politicians called the city to expand an existing pro- is part of a complex of buildings the plant could be turned into af- layoffs a sad fact of life in mod- gram that relocates manufactur- and land on Flushing Avenue be- fordable housing in an area fires 600 here ern Brooklyn, where large-scale ing businesses squeezed out by tween Marcy and Tompkins av- whose population is booming. manufacturing is a decreasing high real-estate costs, and anoth- enues. The mayor also suggested one By Gersh Kuntzman part of the economy. er that helps businesses reduce Also on the site is the historic way to pay for it: He said the city and Michael Giardina “I am profoundly disappoint- their energy costs. building where cousins Charles will look into recapturing some The Brooklyn Paper ed,” Borough President Marko- Both programs were part of Pfizer and Charles Erhart found- of the $46 million in tax breaks Pfizer, the drug giant best witz said in a statement. “Appar- the Williamsburg-Greenpoint re- ed the company in 1849. A and subsidies that Pfizer received ently market forces have trumped known for Viagra and Zoloft, zoning that Yassky backed in spokesman said that the building in 2003 to expand and add jobs history and local roots, and anoth- 2005. would be restored and made in New York City. will fire all 600 workers at its er piece of our city’s industrial Williamsburg plant, ending a Ho / Dennis W. heart and soul will be lost.” relationship with the borough Councilman David Yassky, that dates back to 1849. whose district includes the Pfizer The drug maker, which posted factory, said the Pfizer layoffs CHECKIN’ IN WITH... a $9.45-billion profit during the show that the city must renew its

last quarter of last year, said it Paper The Brooklyn efforts to support small manufac- will sack the workers next year The drug giant Pfizer, whose Williamsburg roots date back to 1849, will close its Flushing turing businesses. as a cost-cutting move in ad- Avenue plant and lay off 600 workers in a cost-cutting move. “Let me tell you, the saddest vance of some anticipated losses thing I ever saw was the day Mark Lahm of Henry’s End from the end of patent protection when the Domino Sugar plant Let’s face it — no one has on some of the company’s big- er vice president of manufactur- many years.” “I put a lot of hard work and time closed in Williamsburg [in latest installment of its annual gest drugs. ing, said in a statement Monday. Employees echoed that on into this place and my job disap- 2003],” Yassky said. “Those time to cook these days. And Wild Game Festival. This “This was a very difficult de- “Our colleagues at the Brooklyn Tuesday. pears. I’m not happy.” jobs, which are well-paying by the time January rolls week, reporter Christie Rizk cision for the company to plant have contributed signifi- “It’s a sad day,” said 16-year “I’m not happy, either,” added union jobs, won’t be replaced. around, the usual array of (whose picture you will find make,” MacDara Lynch, a Pfiz- cantly to Pfizer’s success over employee Victoria D’Agostino. her colleague, who did not want That’s reality. take-out places and restau- under the entry “foodie” in rants can get yawn- (or nau- the dictionary) checked in with sea-) inducing. But at least Mark Lahm, the restaurant’s one restaurant — Henry’s owner and chef, about why End in Brooklyn Heights — is we should all be eating Saved! Old man finds a home taking a stand, thanks to the snake this winter. Q: Wild game, huh? Sounds, um, yummy. A: We use snapping turtle, which is not endan- The 94-year-old Carroll Gardens man sign the lease on Friday, after we went to For Dom, at least. A: Well, we’ve been doing it for about 20 gered. If anything is on an endangered species whose landlord kicked him out of his press. THE BROOKLYN Sorry to remind you, but there are years now, one of the first restaurants to serve or watch list, we would never serve it. apartment has found a new apartment But even if that deal falls through, scores of Dominick Diomedes losing their By Gersh game. We wanted to show off our culinary Q: I know you added baby pheasant nearby, thanks to a frenzy of effort by a Diomede now has a few more weeks in his ANGLE Kuntzman homes every week, seniors who have lived skills, and have fun at the same time. city social worker and a local non-profit. current apartment, thanks to a Good Samar- for decades without leases — and are be- this year. Deer, baby pheasants, turtles. Q: Does game tend to be healthier Dominick Diomede, who has lived in itan who showed up at last week’s court ing thrown out, usually by a landlord who Do you only serve cute little things? hearing and wrote a check for $2,000. wants more money. than, say, beef? A: Actually, when we started doing this, we and around his Woodhull Street building A: Much healthier. Ostrich, which is a red for almost all of his life, is poised to sign a Diomede’s landlord Michael Errigo, It’s easy to blame the landlords — the used to do some items just for the shock value. meat, has about 90 percent less cholesterol lease on a subsidized unit on Warren Street who had earlier won the right to evict would-be benefactors who called The Pa- But now I find that I want to do things that peo- run by the Fifth Avenue Committee. Diomede, didn’t want to allow Diomede to per certainly did — but landlords couldn’t than beef. Buffalo has less than half of the ple like and that aren’t ridiculously hard to do. “I like the place, it’s nice,” Diomede stay, despite the check, but the judge or- get the money if people like you and I cholesterol of beef and it’s much leaner. Q: Like what? said after touring the furnished pad with dered him to take it and allow Diomede to weren’t willing to pay it. Q: Does that mean you have to cook A: Rattlesnake. Skinning and boning a rat- his Department for the Aging social work- stay until Feb. 28. It’s rare for cases like Diomede’s to make game differently or can you just slap in tlesnake is not fun — it’s time consuming and er and Fifth Avenue Committee Executive The do-gooder, a Park Slope resident, the papers, and when they don’t, the senior on the grill like a steak? expensive. And believe it or not, it does taste Director Michelle de la Uz on Monday. didn’t want his name in the paper, but said doesn’t get such an outpouring of support. A: No matter how you cook it, the trick is not to like chicken. he wrote the check to allow Diomede to Paper with calls seeking to help Diomede So it’s nice that everyone wanted to overcook game meat because of its low fat con- Diomede’s social worker had applied for Q: What’s the weirdest request you’ve the apartment through the Fifth Avenue “keep whatever dignity he can.” after our Jan. 13 front-page story about his help Diomede — truly, it was touching — tent — otherwise it gets tough and leathery. ever heard? Committee’s normal process — and Council- He credited Diomede’s lawyer and so- imminent eviction. but now that he has his new apartment, Q: Where do you get all these exotic man Bill DeBlasio, a supporter of the non- cial worker for doing “the hard work.” The story, a tale of heartlessness and gen- let’s not forget that there’s always another A: Years ago we had someone who wanted to meats? eat bear and lion. But neither one of those profit, wrote a letter in support of Diomede. The man was one of dozens of regular trification that was picked up internationally, Dominick Diomede about to lose his home A: We get our antelope from a ranch in Texas. Diomede (photo right) was expected to Joes and Janes who flooded The Brooklyn now appears to have a happy ending. on your block. things are particularly good. But with a lot of We get our buffalo from another ranch. We get people, the more exotic it is, the more they quail from Georgia, and, believe it or not, we want to try it. get our ostrich from New Jersey. Q: Where did you get lion meat? Q: Is the menu new every year or do A: There’s a company in the Midwest that im- you repeat some popular dishes? A: There are certain items that we do over and ports it from Africa. 3rd Ave’s canal bridge will be squeezed over because people just love them. The herb- Q: Legally? crusted elk chops are the most popular item — A: Of course. By Christie Rizk oughfare between Third and Sixth But the work — which will underneath the bridge are badly fact that the meeting was taking and I don’t change them because when I do, Q: Wait, are you trying to tell me that The Brooklyn Paper streets will be squeezed onto one cost $2.5 million — is necessary. damaged and rusted.” place after repairs actually began. people complain. Turtle soup is also a perennial the king of the jungle isn’t good side of the bridge during repairs. The work began on Jan. 17 — The entire superstructure of There was also some griping favorite. enough for your kitchen? Traffic along busy Third And the bike lane and parking and the very next night, DOT met the bridge — everything above from the Al-Madinah school, Avenue will be crawling for 18 Q: Wait a sec. Aren’t turtles endan- A: Well, lion is too gamey and the meat does- lanes will be lost for the extent of with the community. the still-solid masonry work un- which is next to the bridge. gered? 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By Ariella Cohen na. Ratner, in turn, will pay back The Brooklyn Paper EXCLUSIVE construction costs only after the arena begins to lay its gold — Community groups and or, more accurately, green — schools will be paying a lot to Center — are certain to come as eggs. rent Bruce Ratner’s Nets are- a surprise to Atlantic Yards sup- Though common, economists na — an apparent pullback porters, who have been prom- condemn such financing deals from the developer’s promise ised access to the arena as a because they turn out to be big- to make the arena available to “community space” for gradua- ger gambles for the governments local non-profit groups “at a tions, church events and other that provide initial funding then reasonable rate.” local activities. for the developer, who reaps the “[T]he base rental rate for Local groups that signed a bigger prize. [non-sporting] events (e.g. grad- “Community Benefits Agree- “Arenas are risky for govern- uations) ... appears to be high,” ment” with Ratner are guaran- ment because they have to in- according to an internal audit teed the right to rent the arena duce new economic activity … done for the state by the ac- for 10 events a year at a “reason- to produce new tax revenues,” counting firm KPMG and ob- able rate.” said George Sweeting, deputy di- tained by The Brooklyn Paper. But it’s unclear how Ratner rector of fiscal watchdog group, Ratner told the auditors that will define “reasonable rate,” the Independent Budget Office. he’ll charge more than $100,000 based on the KPMG audit. “But for the developer, it to rent the designer dome — One of the developer’s doesn’t matter whether he takes $62,000 in base rental, plus an staunchest allies, BUILD Presi- business from Madison Square estimated $41,000 in “event-re- dent James Caldwell, didn’t want Garden or Broadway as long as lated expenses,” according to the to speculate, saying only, “I am the bonds can be repaid. In the confidential audit. paying attention to the jobs” that case of Ratner, I can’t say what That figure shocked the bean- Atlantic Yards will create. his risk is.” counters. Ratner’s curvy, glass-walled Neither can the developer. KPMG, which was paid by Nets court will cost $637 million Ratner estimates his Prospect Ratner to do the audit, warned — making it the most expensive Heights arena will deliver ap- him that his price was above the arena ever. But low-interest proximately $400 million in means of local groups and that it loans from the state, generous pure profit, according to the KPMG audit. “may need to be further reduced tax breaks and a $1 lease for the Callan / Tom The audit also revealed that: to accommodate various civic publicly financed arena mean • Ticket prices for Nets games groups.” that Ratner won’t have to cough up his own cash to build the will range from $10-$950, The newly revealed figures though it did not reveal how Frank Gehry-designed Xanadu. — which come on the heels of many $10 seats would be made Ratner pocketing $400 million In fact, the state and city will available for every game. Paper The Brooklyn to name the arena The Barclays pay the up-front costs of the are- • Ratner will charge more for a handful of courtside seats. The audit said his four-figure Howdy, partner! price is “on the high end” of the NBA scale. Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner moves in to hug Robert Diamond, the president of the British bank and investment firm Barclays, which is paying VOX POP • Ratner will charge high- Ratner $400 million to attach its name to the developer’s basketball arena. Mayor Bloomberg smiles on the deal (right). rollers an eye-popping $4,500 fee for the right to buy a season ticket in the best 4,500 seats in the house. That one-time li- Ratner’s bank job cense fee would raise $20.2 The question: Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner has sold the million for the developer. naming rights to his new arena for the Brooklyn Nets to a British • The “Urban Room,” a glass- bank with historic ties to slavery, the Holocaust and apartheid. How walled atrium adjacent to the do you feel about that? —photos and reporting by Michael Giardina arena that is counted as “pub- Anti-Ratner movie debuts lic” space, will actually gener- ate $700,000 a year for Ratner. An eagerly awaited doc- “It’s not righteous, if he’s • Other naming and sponsor- going to tear up a commu- umentary about the grass- “Brooklyn Matters” will ship deals will bring in another roots opposition to the At- unspool on Wednesday, nity and not put back into $11 million a year, with compa- Jan. 31, at the Belarusian it. If [Barclays Bank] was nies paying big bucks to slap lantic Yards development Church (401 Atlantic Ave. at involved in the slave trade, their name on lounges and suits will make its Brooklyn de- Bond Street), 7 pm. Free. it’s not right. Give it back throughout the basketball palace. but on Wednesday at the Seating is limited. RSVP to to the community.” Nets CEO Brett Yormark Belarusian Church on At- [email protected] or call (718) 858-3822 x 100. Gary Smith said this week that the “actual lantic Avenue. To see if it’s Flatbush numbers might vary.” A worth our readers’ time, RATING: Three skyscrapers spokesperson for Ratner would we asked our film critic, not answer repeated requests Baker Hollingsworth, for for comment. his review: To call Isabel Hill’s “Brook- lyn Matters” a documentary would be akin to calling “If it’s coming from Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit that type of money ... 9-11” fair and balanced. then forget it.” Like Moore’s film, “Brook- lyn Matters” is a clever invective Fred Foster Yards suit’s that will preach to the converted Freshly minted “Brooklyn Nets” uniforms awaited Mayor Bloomberg and then-Gov. Pataki East New York — the Atlantic Yards opponents when Atlantic Yards was unveiled in 2003 in this scene from “Brooklyn Matters.” who are its likely audience — a sermon they already believe: At- routinely sell for $1 million. the talking. ner nor any of his staff makes new tack lantic Yards is bad. Wisely, Hill doesn’t give But it’s Councilwoman Leti- an appearance, though signato- But once any expectation of much screen time to the city- tia James (D-Prospect Heights) ries to the Community Benefits By Ariella Cohen objectivity is set aside, the film and state-subsidized project’s who emerges as docu-drama’s Agreement, like ACORN’s The Brooklyn Papers delivers an engaging head-butt better-known, but over-ex- true heroine. Bertha Lewis and BUILD’s to developer Bruce Ratner, the posed, opponents, like Develop James plays the role of un- Marie Louis, do get a tiny bit of Opponents to Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards have unveiled a Empire State Development Don’t Destroy spokesman fairly wronged protagonist with screen time. But only a tiny bit. new legal strategy that could bolster their battle against the state’s Corporation, Mayor Bloomberg Daniel Goldstein and Norman grace, issuing perfect sound- This is not Hill’s first film. “I don’t like it. It seems use of eminent domain to make way for the mega-development, and former Gov. Pataki. Oder of the Atlantic Yards Re- bite after perfect sound-bite, her The former city planner and like they’re just stealing legal experts said this week. The film outlines Ratner’s port blog. cadence well-timed and her preservationist’s 1993 movie, from the community. I In new court papers submitted earlier this month, attorneys Jeff plans to build 16 skyscrapers Instead, wiser talking heads, outrage palpable. She also gets “Made in Brooklyn,” won the don’t think they should do Baker and Matthew Brinckerhoff argued that the Empire State De- and a sports arena on a suppos- like the Municipal Art Society’s the film’s last words: “It’s not a Municipal Art Society’s covet- it because, they are al- velopment Corporation broke its own rules when it ruled on Dec. 8 edly blighted portion of Prospect Kent Barwick and Pratt Insti- done deal. It’s not over.” ed Elliot Willensky Award. It ready taking peoples’ that the area around Ratner’s Prospect Heights development site was Heights, where brownstones tute’s Ron Shiffman, do most of Needless to say, neither Rat- later aired on public television. money from taxes. The “blighted” and could be condemned. funding is not right.” That date is more than 90 days after the state’s Aug. 23 public hear- Kevin Foster ing on the project — an apparent violation of the rule that a blight de- termination must be made “within 90 days of … the public hearing.” “They blew it,” Baker said. “The state violated the 90 days and anyone looking at a calendar can see that.” The new argument now joins Baker and Brinckerhoff’s original Ratner foes dialing for $ charge, namely that ESDC improperly condemned and seized pri- “I’m for the stadium just as vate property to pave the way for a $4-billion project that benefits the state’s decision to seize land via eminent particular slant, that is. Like developer Bruce long as it creates jobs and one developer: Bruce Ratner. By Ariella Cohen they’re paying the right Baker and Brinkerhoff, who represent 12 people and one Prohibi- The Brooklyn Paper domain and turn it over to developer Bruce Ratner’s much-criticized — and anonymous Ratner. Then, he got down to business. — “push poll” surveys, the DDDB phone wages. But I don’t condone tion-era bar that will be displaced if the project moves forward, were Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn is the idea of making a dollar on the right track with the new argument, experts said. “So we’re building up our legal fund,” he pitch doesn’t lack for spin. reaching out and touching someone — said, “and we’re reaching out to friends and But Goldstein said there’s a difference: “We off somebody’s hardships. I “Now they are saying there is a procedural defect, in addition to someone’s wallet, that is. wouldn’t vote for Barclays. the substantive ones,” said Dana Berliner, a co-counsel on the supporters…” say who we are and why we are calling.” Why couldn’t Ratner pick Supreme Court’s watershed case, Kelo v. New London, which up- In a bid to pay off an ever-growing moun- DDDB spokesman Daniel Goldstein said Goldstein added that DDDB called only one of our banks? The held the right of governments to seize property for new private de- tain of legal bills, the most-vocal opponent that the organization has relied on such tele- people who provided contact information at arena is in our country.” velopment as long as the project served a public purpose. of the Atlantic Yards megadevelopment has phone fund-raising campaigns quite a bit meetings or public events, while Ratner’s begun a round of fundraising calls — even Billy Joe Walker The focus on a tightly defined procedural glitch could help the over the course of its three-year battle “surveyors” used the phone book indiscrim- calling The Brooklyn Paper for cash (we de- Far Rockaway complex, highly politicized case, added Michael Rikon, an attorney against the state-supported 16-tower, arena, inately. who specializes in eminent domain cases. clined, thank you very much). hotel, office space and residential mega- How indiscriminately? In one famous “Often, the clear-cut complaint that takes issue with [specific reg- “We have a good opportunity here,” the project. episode, one of Ratner’s tele-surveyors di- ulations] are the most fruitful before a judge,” said Rikon. earnest DDDB volunteer said last week, be- “It’s a direct connection with a person that aled diehard project opponent Patti Hagan Attorneys for Ratner and the state declined to comment on the gining his pitch to a potential donor, the al- is able to discuss issues,” he said, “It’s a two- — and a re-reading of the hilarious tran- latest charge. A judge will hear the opening arguments from both ways-objective Brooklyn Paper staffer. way conversation.” script reminded us how she made him re- BLOOD… sides on Feb. 7 in Brooklyn’s federal court. The volunteer discussed the need to fight Atwo-way conversation that opens on a gret the call. Continued from page 1 The Prospect Heights Democrat called Ratner’s deal an “in- COFFEES, GIFT BASKETS, & GOURMET FOODS GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 10, 2007 sult” to blacks, whom Ratner used as “tools” to gain approval for his project. VALENTINE’S DAY PACKAGES/GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE “This deal highlights yet again that the Atlantic Yards project “D’Amico: is not about what’s best for Brooklyn,” said James, “but what’s best for Forest City Ratner.” “Combining Spa & Wellness with Medicine” The company declined repeated requests for comment. The Best The attacks from Jeffries and Green are stunning, given the support both men have given the developer. Cup of Coffee Green was instrumental in helping Ratner identify — and in some cases, create — community groups to sign a “Community Benefits Agreement” that guaranteed jobs, job-training, office in the City” space and grants from the developer in exchange for speaking positively about Atlantic Yards. –– Fox 5 Good Day New York Green’s call for reparations is a radical one. Some leaders in Brooklyn said this week that it was better to move forward then PHYSICIAN-DIRECTED become bogged down in injustices that ended generations ago. 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The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn in the American War Cemetery month that former Cyclones By Dana Rubinstein The home opener is June 19 Artist Nicholas Kalas (left) with the subject of one of his controversial artworks that in Margraten, Netherlands. against the reigning champions, manager Edgar Alfonzo — the The Brooklyn Paper once hung at the Fillmore Real Estate office on Atlantic Avenue. Now Vonk, who originally be- the Staten Island Yankees, the only skipper to lead the team to a Park Slope’s child-friendly Powerplay gym is still closed — came interested in Shea thanks to first of seven home games championship — will return to but this time, it’s through no fault of the building’s owner. a school project, wants to contact against the cross-harbor rival. the helm this season. Fire Department inspectors were supposed to tour the indoor Shea’s family. Unfortunately, all Beyond the opening night fes- — Moses Jefferson gym with their Buildings Department counterparts on Wednesday he knows is that the Air Force tivities, there will be six Friday Tickets can be ordered by call- to determine how to bring the property up to code, but when Build- Realtor censors art show corporal was born on Sept. 23, night home games featuring post- ing (718) 449-8497, or visiting ings inspectors didn’t show up on time, the FDNY bailed, accord- 1923, that he was from Brooklyn, game fireworks, a piggy bank www.brooklyncyclones.com. The Brooklyn Paper fied,” featuring a black man on a cross, an American and that he died on April 2, 1945 ing to the gym’s co-owner, Fritz Jean. flag tied around his waist. “We’re in a holding pattern,” Jean told The Brooklyn Paper. ABrooklyn artist whose work is most typi- in Kassel, Germany. cally displayed in real-estate offices is fighting The show went on display Jan. 12 at the real- Vonk has even created a “We are still wrapped up in bureaucratic red tape. This is really estate office, where Kalas’s friends and art lovers nerve-racking, and costly.” back after one firm told him to remove four Web site to facilitate his search, mingled and traded art-world bons-mots. The gym — which is typically filled with dozens of screaming, paintings because they were too controversial. at sebas.markoz.org/lawrence Logan had recruited Kalas in April to curate playing kids — was shuttered by the FDNY on Jan. 11 after an in- Camille Logan, who co-manages a Fillmore fsheaeng.html. shows of local artists at her office, after she dis- Norman on trial again spection that was described as routine revealed that the building real-estate office on Atlantic Avenue at Hoyt “It is very hard to find infor- needed better fire-safety measures. Street in Boerum Hill, ordered artist Leon Kalas covered that Kalas had been doing the same at an- mation about Lawrence,” Vonk The Brooklyn Paper other Fillmore office in Fort Greene. Jean is still unsure exactly that means. to take down one-third of his 12-painting show, emailed. “His [Air Force] re- Disgraced former Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Clarence Nor- The arrangement worked swimmingly for a “We’re still trying to get clarification,” he said. “Social Justice in America,” because she feared cords were burned in a fire in man — who is out of jail pending an appeal of an earlier corruption He’s not the only one confused. the “edgy” images would offend would-be clients. while, “but when Leon told me about this one, I 1973.” told him, ‘We have to be careful,’” said Logan. conviction — was back in court this week facing his fourth trial in A spokesman for the FDNY would only speak in generalities. Kalas has since retaliated, proclaiming, “I’m Indeed, Shea’s family is really less than two years, this one for allegedly intimidating two Civil “They had no secondary means of egress, or they had no sprin- not going to show there anymore. They’re censor- “We don’t want to lose sight that we are a place of Vonk’s only hope. business. Court candidates into paying up to $100,000 for campaign services. kler system,” said Jim Long, an agency spokesman. “Because of the ing our art. There’s nothing offensive here.” “The family could me tell Both sides settled in for what is expected to be the configuration of the building, they may be required to have both. After the opening night party earlier this “One of the paintings says, ‘Negros to be sold,’” very much about him,” wrote added Logan. “It’s kind of weird to be seeing that in climactic battle between District Attorney Charles “It’s all about life and safety, believe you me,” added Long. month, Kalas made good on his promise, remov- Vonk. “And I don’t have a pic- Hynes and Norman, who is accused of oversee- a real-estate office. We sell houses, not people.” Meanwhile, the Buildings Department says it doesn’t have a ing all 12 paintings from Logan’s office. ture of him, too. I hope that his ing a “pay-to-play” judicial system. certificate of occupancy for the building, which would mean that The quartet of pieces included “Slaves in Ameri- Kalas’s artist pals said they could see both sides family has one for me.” Norman’s lawyer, Edward Wilford, says his the gym had been operating under the radar all along. ca,” featuring a black man torn in three, his severed of the controversy (well, they are artists, after all). Any leads? Email the little client will be exonerated. Jean denied it: “We do have a certificate of occupancy. The body juxtaposed on an American flag; “Witness,” “I think Fillmore’s being ridiculous,” said artist Dutch boy at sebastiaan_ The Daily News reported last week that [city’s] right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing.” which depicts a black man in toga and laurel stand- Jim Porter. But then added, “Well, it’s their place.” [email protected]. And, the former wife of a now-dead judge saw her Jean said he should know by the middle of next week exactly ing in front of an American flag; “America, Land of For his part, Kalas is not backing down. please, no Viagra sales pitches; then-husband hand $5,000 to a party official when Park Slope’s kids will be able to get back to tumbling — and the Free,” which shows an advertisement for a slave “Art is not geraniums and petunias,” scoffed the kid is serious. so he could get on the ballot. their moms and dads can stop worrying about the fire exits. auction atop an American flag; and “Justice Cruci- Kalas. “Art can be ugly.” — Rubinstein — Rubinstein The New York Times reported that a sitting judge told a grand jury that more than $40,000 was delivered to Norman to get a slot on the state Supreme Court in 2001. The current case involves two 2002 Civil Court candidates who say that Norman required them to hire his fundraiser and use Norman’s hand-picked printer to design campaign mailings. Mayor comes to Kings to dole out princely sums Jury selection is expected to continue into next week. — Gersh Kuntzman By Lilo H. Stainton berg said at the Alliance of Resi- through the cracks.” awarded on merit. The Brooklyn Paper dent Theatres. The news was literally hailed The mayor’s plan would cre- The announcement attracted with an “Amen” by at least one ate a panel to examine how or- Brooklyn’s cultural organi- City Council Speaker Christine arts advocate in the crowd. ganizations are managed, who zations could benefit from a Quinn and several of her col- “We’re not a major player,” ex- they are serving, and their suc- flood of cash, thanks to a new leagues, plus local arts advo- plained Laurie Cumbo, one of two cess and distribute the funds ac- Getting your Gersh on cates, to the group’s second-floor full-time workers with the Muse- cordingly. 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Calder of the New York Post, Jotham Sederstrom of the Daily News Hizzoner came to Fort Greene “Historically, it’s the big cul- Last year, several hundred Most importantly, the change and Tom Tracy of the Post-owned Courier-Life chain. on Wednesday to announce the tural institutions, that tend to be cultural agencies split $22 mil- could allow cultural organizations The pre-recorded discussion touched on the big stories this week plan, which he says will get pub- located in Manhattan, that are al- lion in city arts grants. Some to focus on their art, rather than on — and Calder got a few digs in at Kuntzman for last week’s “Blood lic money to smaller arts groups ready on people’s radar screens,” have been on the list for decades, the art of lobbying City Hall. Money” headline. Me-ow! in the boroughs. the mayor said. “The small cul- while others have to lobby their “I’m excited about no longer The show can be seen on Friday, Jan. 26 at 9 pm; Saturday, Jan 27

“All boroughs will get treated tural organizations in this city are Reed Edward councilmembers every year. seeing these institutions on the at 9 pm; Monday, Jan. 29 at 1 pm; Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 1:30 and 9:30 more equally” in the competition becoming more and more impor- Mayor Bloomberg (with Speaker Chris Quinn at left) discusses Only a small sliver of the funds steps of City Hall,” Quinn said, pm; and Thursday, Feb. 1 at 2 and 10 pm — on Time-Warner channel for the city’s culture funds, Bloom- tant and they always seem to slip arts funding at a Fort Greene theater group on Wednesday. — $4 million last year — was sparking cheers. 56 and Cablevision channel 69.

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