County of King at B’Klyn’S 17Th Annual MLK Tribute, Mike, Chuck, Marty, George Praise Slain Civil Rights Leader

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Chuck Schumer BP / Mango George Pataki BP / Mango Marty Markowitz BP / Mango Michael Bloomberg BP / Mango By Patrick Gallahue And all who spoke, including Markowitz. Each introduced rights groups because of his civil The Brooklyn Papers cultural and spiritual leaders, their own policies as offshoots rights record, which included his of the civil rights movement be- efforts as a judge to reduce the Elected officials who spoke and original members of the civil rights movement, maintained fore more than 2,000 people in sentence of a man convicted in a attendance on the national, state 1994 cross-burning case. at the Brooklyn Academy of that King’s work remained un- Music’s 17th annual tribute to and city holiday, five days after “We have a long way to go finished. what would have been King’s and I will lead the fight against Martin Luther King Jr. on The guest list of prominent Monday all strove to measure 74th birthday. Judge Pickering,” Schumer said. elected officials at the celebra- Schumer pointed to his resist- Bloomberg touted his recently their own successes and tion included U.S. Sen. Charles ance of Mississippi Judge announced reform of the public efforts — however partisan — Schumer, Gov. George Pataki, Charles Pickering, nominated by school system, which proposes against the principles of equal- Mayor Michael Bloomberg, At- President Bush for the U.S. to unify curriculum and stream- Chainsaw masterpiece ity the slain civil rights leader torney General Eliot Spitzer and Court of Appeals, who is widely line the city’s education bureau- Ice sculpter Brian Byrn uses a chainsaw to carve a replica of the Statue of Liberty out of a block of ice during an advanced. Borough President Marty opposed by Democrats and civil cracy. ice-carving contest on the frigid Brooklyn Heights Promenade Saturday. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango “The right to a good education is just as important as the right to vote,” the mayor said. Spitzer announced that he would file an amicus brief backing the University of Michigan’s policy for giving preferences to Cops have eye on black and Hispanic applicants, Arabs plead guilty which the president this week opposed. “We are trying desperately to Associated Press who initially pleaded innocent, claimed the FBI had investigated Alriany's links create institutions of higher A group of Yemeni shopkeepers the money was going to their families. to a Brooklyn mosque that authorities learning that are diverse, that in- in Brooklyn who were arrested dur- Supporters of Alriany, who has been once considered a breeding ground for clude all people, but what did ing an investigation into secret fund- held without bail, accused authorities terrorists, including the men who area bank robber of persecuting law-abiding immigrants the president say? He said, ‘No I ing for terrorist organizations have bombed the World Trade Center in 1993. am against that affirmative ac- in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist at- By Patrick Gallahue agreed to plead guilty to non-terror- tacks. Alriany conceded he occasionally tion plan’,” Spitzer said. “Shame ism charges of money smuggling. went to the mosque, but was unaware The Brooklyn Papers on him. I am your attorney gen- Prosecutors have refused to discuss EXCLUSIVE The lead defendant, Mohamed Ali the case. But court papers revealed that of any terrorist activities there. Police sources told The Brooklyn Papers eral and on your behalf I am fil- Alriany, admitted transmitting up to $7 ing a brief that opposes the pres- million without a license Tuesday dur- this week that they have identified but not ident.” yet arrested a suspect in several recent Meanwhile, the Independence Community ing his plea in federal court in Brook- Savings Bank, on Montague Street between Those elected officials were al- lyn, prosecutors said. bank robberies in Brooklyn Heights and Clinton and Court streets, was robbed of $3,000 lowed to continue their speeches Downtown Brooklyn. Under a plea deal, Alriany could re- on Saturday. uninterrupted. But as Pataki ceive less than four years in prison at a spoke of education and health- The source said the suspect, being looked at In the latest robbery, a man entered the Inde- May 2 sentencing if his 14 co-defen- in connection with a string of robberies in which pendence bank at around 10 am on Jan. 18 and care as the hallmarks of equi- Shuffle boards dants also agree to change their pleas to table policy he was greeted by a a note demanding cash was passed to a teller, but passed a yellow envelope to a teller. “Give me guilty. To date, six have done so. few shouts of “what about the no gun displayed, is under police surveillance. the money,” he demanded. Alriany, 56, a naturalized U.S. citizen money?” seemingly in reference Slope, Heights districts joined Police also said that a suspect has turned him- The teller filled the envelope with cash and with no prior criminal record, and the to the state’s appeal of the Cam- self in to authorities in connection with at least the bank robber fled. Police described the bandit other men were rounded up earlier this By Deborah Kolben parents throughout the day who as a black male in his 20s or 30s. paign for Fiscal Equity’s suc- one armed bank robbery in the area. The FBI is year for allegedly smuggling money to The Brooklyn Papers feared they would lose their outlet holding the suspect, police said. See SUSPECT on page 5 See KING JR on page 4 Yemen through his gift shop. The men, for input if Bloomberg’s plan is Brooklyn parents made their adopted. voices heard Thursday at a pub- “We have always relied upon our lic hearing held by a special district office and community state task force charged with school board to be our eyes and ears deciding what will replace New where children and community York City’s 32 school boards. were concerned,” Fern Rossi, a Dis- WNYC Radio considering BAMland The hearing came on the heels of trict 21 parent, told the members of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s major the Assembly and state Senate, elic- By Patrick Gallahue of cultural institutions and WNYC and rent, News sources said the slated to have 120,000 square feet “from high atop the Municipal announcement last Wednesday iting cheers from the packed Dibner Auditorium at Polytechnic Univer- The Brooklyn Papers is one of them,” said Joyce Baum- station may want about 80,000 for parking, 100 units of subsi- Building …” where he revealed his plan for a garten, a Ratner spokeswoman. square feet, about twice what it dized housing and several small- In the 1920s WNYC inaugurat- sweeping overhaul of the city’s edu- sity on Jan. 16. “From high atop the cultur- The Daily News reported on occupies at 1 Centre St. scale arts facilities. ed classical music broadcasts and cational system. The locally elected school boards al district …” Jan. 13 that the station was seeking The BAM Local Development WNYC boasts more than 1 mil- in the ‘30s started live coverage of Bloomberg’s proposal would re- are slated for elimination in June in The phrase could be the start of to consolidate its administrative of- Corporation, which is currently lion listeners combined each week City Council hearings. place the city’s 32 community a final shift of power that will put a new station ID for WNYC, New fices and broadcast space, currently working on a master plan for the for its AM 820 and 93.9 FM sta- On Dec. 7, 1941, WNYC dis- school districts with 10 instructional control of the city’s public schools York’s flagship public radio station, dispersed over three different loca- cultural district, declined to dis- tions and claims the highest rat- tinguished itself as the first radio leadership divisions called Learning in the mayor’s hands for the first if negotiations with developer tions, one of which is the municipal cuss tenant negotiations. The cul- ings for a public radio station in station to announce the attacks on Support Centers. These centers time since 1969. Bruce Ratner prove fruitful. The building, at 1 Centre St. in Manhat- tural district is to include arts America. They are New York’s Pearl Harbor. would be guided by one of 10 re- The all-day hearings in Down- station is currently in discussions tan, opposite City Hall. space, housing and retail devel- flagship public radio stations, In 1995, the WNYC Founda- gional superintendents. Each of town Brooklyn — there was a with Ratner for a lease on the East A spokeswoman for WNYC opments that would be built on broadcasting programs from Na- tion, a not-for-profit organization these superintendents would have morning and an evening session, the Site of the planned Brooklyn Acad- did not return calls by press time. four parking lots surrounding tional Public Radio and Public Ra- that operated the station, pur- 10 local instructional supervisors, final of five held around the city — emy of Music Cultural District. While Baumgarten declined to BAM. dio International. chased the two WNYC radio li- who would oversee no more than a provided the last opportunity for “We’ve been talking to a number discuss WNYC’s needs for space Two of the lots, the north and The FM station broadcasts dai- censes from the city for $20 mil- dozen schools. elected officials, parents, students south sites, are owned by the city, ly news, talk shows, and cultural lion. Mayor Rudy Giuliani While Park Slope Councilman and community members to tell the while the west site has multiple and classical music programming, transferred the licenses on Jan. 27, Bill DeBlasio praised the mayor’s Task Force on School Governance owners, and the fourth, directly while the AM station maintains a 1997 to WNYC Radio. “results-oriented, no-nonsense” ap- Reform just what they wanted to across the street from BAM — focus on news. The station was Part of the deal gave WNYC proach, he also expressed concern see in the committee’s recommen- bounded by Fulton Street, St. Fe- founded on June 2, 1922, by six rent-free years in the Munici- about accountability. dations, which they will deliver to Safe Horizons lix Street, Ashland Place and Grover A. Whelan, a public works pal Building, which are now end- “Parents need to have a seat at Gov. George Pataki and the Legisla- Lafayette Avenue — is under a official in the administration of ing. the table where it counts,” said De- ture by Feb. 15. 40-year lease by Ratner, the CEO Mayor John “Red Mike” Hylan. WNYC Radio is run as an inde- Blasio, who has two children in Under the current proposal, Dis- public school, “not only at their tricts 13, 14, 15 and 16, including of the development company For- It began broadcasting on 570 pendent, not-for-profit organiza- Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Cob- for abused kids est City Ratner, who is also a kilohertz and moved into 1 Centre tion, with more than 60 percent of school, but also where these important policy and budget decisions are ble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Sunset board member of the BAM LDC. St. in 1924, where it began its fa- its operating budget covered by Park, Red Hook, Kensington, Wind- The East Site of the district is miliar broadcast with the words grants and listener contributions. made.” That sentiment was echoed by See SHUFFLE on page 5 Bike & pedestrian paths for Heights waterfront By Patrick Gallahue The path would open the transition- While there are models that fea- The Brooklyn Papers al waterfront up to “short-term access” ture very little green, such as those while the property is primed and de- employed in developing Hudson Administration for Children Services Commissioner William With more than a year and half veloped into a planned 1.3-mile com- River Park, Koval presented an idea Bell, Jessica Seinfeld and Safe Horizons CEO Gordon J. to go before breaking ground on mercial and recreational esplanade be- for planters within the barriers, “put- Campbell Thursday. The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan Brooklyn Bridge Park, planners tween Jay and Joralemon streets. ting the green in greenway.” and advocates are studying “The idea of making a greenway Jim Moogan, the executive director options to open five Brooklyn that is movable is so that … it can be of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Develop- By Patrick Gallahue applied off the piers themselves dur- The Brooklyn Papers Heights piers to interim public ment Corporation, a subsidiary of the access. ing the time that there is demolition Empire State Development Corpora- The flowers, grass, animals and butterflies painted on and the beginning of construction,” tion charged with constructing the Dubbing the proposal a “movable Koval said. “It needs to be movable the walls set a calming backdrop to the more unkempt greenway,” Marianna Koval, execu- park, attended the meeting and offered scene of dolls slumped next to chairs and toys scattered in so that it could be subject to all the an endorsement of Koval’s plan. tive director of the advocacy group different changes that are going to go different parts of the lobby. the Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition, “It’s a great concept,” Moogan The foyer is customer-friendly for a purpose — the interview on in the park.” made a presentation Jan. 16 to a joint The “greenway” could actually said. “I think it’s going to be a great rooms and clinics behind it serve as host to some of Brooklyn’s public meeting of Community Board opportunity … that will be able to be most traumatized children. manifest itself in the model employed 2’s Land Use and Parks and Recre- at Manhattan’s Hudson River Park, delivered quickly, hopefully by the Safe Horizons, a victims assistance organization, celebrated the ation committees at A.R.T./NY on end of the year.” opening of a brand new child advocacy center at 320 Schermer- which featured asphalt and bicycle and South Oxford Place at Fulton Street. Moogan said the Port Authority of horn St. at Nevins Street Thursday, where victims of physical or pedestrian pathways guarded by Jersey Her plan would create a bicycle and Barriers. The pathways are mobile so New York and New Jersey is prepar- See HORIZONS on page 6 pedestrian path between piers 1 as not to interfere with portions of the ing to transfer the property at the end An artist’s rendering of the proposed “moveable greenway” along through 5. park as they are under construction. See GREENWAY on page 6 the Brooklyn Heights piers. BBPC/Gary Eckerson 2 BWN, DTG, PSG, MID THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM January 27, 2003 Bravest: Hook firehouse

456 State Street – BROOKLYN has 9-11 contamination (bet. Nevins & 3rd) By Patrick Gallahue who spoke on the condition of fine linens The Brooklyn Papers anonymity. “We’ve been asking the city to take [the engine] out Christening gowns and layettes Fire Engine 279 was re- of service for a year and half.” moved from its host firehouse Although Engine 279 was MARLY MALONE JEWELRY on the corner of Lorraine and given a lesser cleaning, accord- FOR GENTS, LADIES AND WEE ONES Smith streets recently to be ing to the firefighter, after 9-11, cleaned of asbestos acquired at the truck was not removed from Irish tea, jams and sweets Ground Zero. For the men of the firehouse to be taken apart the Red Hook firehouse, it and “tagged, asbestos free” by was a remediation that came the Fire Department until Jan. 4. www.irishjewelry.com (718) 625-0330 none too soon, and a lawyer A spokesman for the Fire De- for their union charges it ex- partment said all the trucks in the posed them to a year and a city were tested and then placed on a priority list according to the TED ROTHSTEIN, DDS PhD half of danger. Adults and Children RELIGIOUS SERVICES “I would say they’re scared level of contamination. Engine 279 did not reach its place on and they feel that they’ve been that list until last month. KINGSBORO TEMPLE of Congregation neglected,” said Joel Kupfer- In addition to his anger about Named Invisalign “Top 500 Docs” SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS B’nai Jacob man, a lawyer for the Uniformed the length of time it took to clean A Go to Heaven Fellowship Firefighters Association (UFA), Specialist in Lingual (behind the teeth) Park Slope Synagogue Engine 279, Kupferman fumed 415 7TH ST. • BROOKLYN, NY 11215 who said the ire was not exclu- at the condition of the 90-year- 401 9th St. bet. 6/7 Aves sive to Engine 279 but to several (718) 369-3534 • D.L. Mcphuall, PASTOR old building, which also houses Uniformed Firefighters Association lawyer Joel Kupferman Sabbath School - Saturdays - 9:30 am 832-1266 other firehouses where the city Ladder Company 131, ominous- • 852-1551 • • www.drted.com • outside Engine 279 in Red Hook. The Brooklyn Papers / Tom Callan Divine Worship - Saturdays - 11:00 am 965-9836 took a comparable length of time ly known as “the Cancer House” Pastor’s Hour - Saturdays - 4:30 pm to get them cleaned of toxic de- BROOKLYN HEIGHTS SINCE 1976 Youth Ministries - Saturdays - 5:30 pm Rabbi Shimon Hecht to the firefighters. Prayer Meeting - Wednesdays - 7:30 pm Services: 7:15 Morning Minyan bris. “There’s a high rate of cancer Tucked beneath the Gowanus firefighter were able to offer fig- Men’s Ministry - Tuesdays - 7:30 pm Shabbat Friday Evenings “They’re upset that they of the men that have worked Expressway and with a fish ures backing up the claim of Women’s Ministry - Bi-Tuesdays - 7:30 pm Shabbat Sat. AM: 9:30 were allowed to drive around smokehouse behind it, Kupfer- how far the firehouse exceeds Website: kingsboroSDA.org there and this is pre-World CLASSES/EVENTS/HOLIDAYS with asbestos in their trucks, After Our Sabbath Service is live on the internet! Trade Center,” Kupferman man alleges the combination of the norm in cancer rates. Before After R06 www.parkslopeshul.org something the city could have charged. “I think it’s a combina- the poor air quality and an old, A Fire Department spokes- R34 prevented. These guys bring the tion of several factors — one, musty, moldy and crumbling man said he was unaware of any stuff back into the firehouse, so the condition of the building building, with peeling paint problems within the house itself, Union they’re living with it 24-seven,” and the surrounding area, and chips, has exposed the workers but Kupferman said the depart- Temple Kupferman added. two, the lack of enforcement of to unnecessary health risks. ment was beginning to take ac- Brooklyn’s Oldest Reform Congregation You are always welcome “It only took them a year and environmental laws. Allowing a “It’s definitely not Holiday tion by running tests on the half to do it,” said one disgusted Inn standards,” he said. building for the presence of un- 17 Eastern Parkway Friday Evenings high accumulation of toxic ma- firefighter from Engine 279, terials to be present.” Neither Kupferman nor the healthy toxins. at Grand Army Plaza Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 p.m. Friday evenings 8:15 p.m. First Friday service followed Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. by Pot Luck supper 6:00 p.m. First Friday monthly 6:30 p.m. Regular Service 8:15 p.m. followed by Pot-Luck Dinner Saturday Mornings 638-7600 R39 Torah study 9:00 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. Congregation Brooklyn’s Largest No ‘free’ rides for pols Kol Israel Reform Congregation Located in Prospect Heights Eighth Avenue and Garfield Place By Patrick Gallahue Long-time Bronx Assembly- plea, Green told the New York ties in 15 states and Puerto Rico. since 1924 PARK SLOPE The Brooklyn Papers woman Gloria Davis resigned Post that he had accepted free In addition to offering free 603 St. Johns Place from her post earlier this month transportation from CSC be- rides, the U.S. Department of bet. Classon & Franklin 768-3814 R41 As the fallout spreads from 638-6583 and pleaded guilty to accepting a tween his home and Albany Justice and the FBI reportedly Rabbi Elkanah Schwartz the resignation and guilty plea $24,000 bribe to steer an over several years, though he turned over a 50-page report to Fri. at Sunset • Sat. 10:30am of a Bronx assemblywoman R41 $880,000 construction project in denied the free rides won the the Ethics Committee of the state Shabbat Shalom! for accepting bribes, a devel- company any favors from him. Legislature about campaign serv- Brooklyn Vein-Laser Center Presented by her district to contractor JPM As- Congregation oper and manager of private sociates. In addition to bribery, Reached by The Brooklyn ices provided to prominent New Congregation prisons is being investigated Davis also admitted that she ac- Papers this week, Green’s office York officials including former Mount Sinai for gifts it bestowed on state declined to comment. Mayor David Dinkins’ unsuc- Exclusively for Treatment 250 Cadman Plaza W. B’nai Avraham cepted free transportation from elected officials, many of the Sarasota-based CSC between Any gift of more than $75 cessful 1993 re-election cam- of Varicose Veins of All Sizes. Conservative/Egalitarian Modern Orthodox Synagogue from a lobbyist or corporation, is paign, former Gov. Mario Cuo- A House for Prayer / A Home for People of Brooklyn Heights whom represent Brooklyn, ac- her home in the Bronx and the Spiders and Facial Spiders. Leg Ulcers. 718-875-9124 forbidden and could result in a mo’s failed 1994 re-election bid 117 Remsen St. • 802-1827 cording to a published report. state Capitol in Albany from Friday Eve Services 6:30pm So far, Fort Greene Assembly- 1998 to March 2002. fine to the lobbyist of up to and the Rev. Al Sharpton’s failed Saturday Morning 10:00am Rabbi Aaron Raskin $25,000 per gift. A second gift challenge of former Sen. Daniel 17 years experience Rabbi Joseph Potasnik man Roger Green has publicly She was sentenced to 90 R43 within 18 months could qualify Patrick Moynihan. Candle admitted accepting transportation days in jail and four and one- as a felony and would be report- The Post reported on Saturday National clientele PARK SLOPE from Correctional Services Cor- third years of probation. ed to the appropriate district at- that the FBI report alleges that 9920 Fourth Ave., Room 305 (718) 748-2659 JEWISH CENTER Lighting poration (CSC), and the list of The New York Post reported torney’s office. In addition, fail- CSC forced employees of its 8th Avenue at 14th St. f political supporters of the compa- last week that the State Lobbying (Bet. 99th & 100th Sts.) http://[email protected] Fri. nights 6:30 pm ure to accurately report lobbying New York City halfway houses Sat. mornings 10 am Yitro ny includes such Brooklyn office Commission has launched an in- disclosures could result in a to serve on campaigns for Dink- Adult Ed e Hebrew School Friday, January 24, 4:44pm holders as Borough President vestigation to determine whether $50,000 fine to the lobbyist. ins, Sharpton and Cuomo. Rabbi Carie Carter Marty Markowitz and Assembly- state officials besides Davis re- Park Slope’s Egalitarian, When asked about the inves- “The statute says that I can- Conservative Synagogue Mishpatim man Clarence Norman, who ceived similar favors and if they tigation, David Grandeau, exec- not comment on anything per- Friday, January 31, 4:53pm heads the Kings County Democ- qualify as illegal gifts. utive director of the lobbying taining to a complaint,” said FAMILY PRACTICE 768-1453 R32 UFN ratic Committee. Shortly after Davis’ guilty commission said, “Our policy is Melissa Ryan, executive direc- not to comment on pending in- tor of the Ethics Committee. Charles Berk, M.D. vestigations.” While no federal laws were CSC did not return calls for violated, according to Post “A Doctor Who Specializes in You” comment. sources, the work performed by The prison-building compa- CSC employees may not have Traditional Caring • Modern Medicine ny’s popularity among elected of- been properly reported as “in- ficials is etched in 34 letters from kind” contributions. legislators, written between 1997 The report is being reviewed Medicare & Most Insurances Accepted and 1998, to Glenn Goord, com- by the district attorneys of Brook- missioner of the state Department lyn and Manhattan. A spokesman 25 Schermerhorn Street of Correctional Services, urging for Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes the agency to renew CSC con- declined to comment. 718-624-6185 tracts that were about to expire. Among the elected officials to speak on behalf of the company was Norman; then-state Sen. 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The Brooklyn Papers A woman was shopping ver’s license, had been stolen According to police, at around from her backpack. 12:30 am on Jan. 18, the argu- Jewelry checked and cleaned He was accused of stealing 84th/76th Blotters along the Fulton Mall when a thief caused a rift between her Shortly after reporting the theft, ment broke out and the suspect cars, but given his Department the victim also learned that the cut his victim with an unidenti- FREE OF CHARGE. of Motor Vehicles record, the and her wallet. jimmying his way into a 1983 possession of burglar tools and The victim stopped at a Mc- thieves used the credit cards to il- fied object. The suspect was ar- All repairs done on premises. greatest threat he posed to the Honda Civic. When he realized marijuana. licitly purchase a $17 and a $63 rested and charged with assault. Donald’s fast-food restaurant on Hartley F. Satnick public may have been driving. he’d been spotted, he jumped into Preferring to be behind the Jan. 14 at around 12:45 pm and MetroCard, worth one week and Movin’ on one month, respectively. ERTIFIED ASTER ATCHMAKER According to police, a 43- the car and sped off. wheel, the suspect allegedly resis- briefly sat down for lunch. She A thief may have mistakenly C M W year-old man, whose license has Cops tailed him and watched ted the efforts of police to taxi then headed to a department Slashing taken the “U-Haul” logo as a SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 39 YEARS been suspended 11 times, was ar- as the muddled motorist drove him to the precinct, swinging his store on Fulton Street, between An argument in a multiplex command. rested Jan. 14 after he was seen against the flow of traffic and arms to avoid being placed in Bond Street and Hanover Place. movie theater on Court Street, be- A rented U-Haul truck was 196 Joralemon St. (off Court St)

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ceptional performance,” said Callan / Tom port muscle flexibility and Leslie Lewis, president of the rests — and Inspector Christo- streets, on Jan. 16 at 3:15 pm, sturdy joints. 84th Precinct Community pher Rising, commanding only to discover her pocket had Unique as You! It’s just that the competition Council. officer of the 84th Precinct, been pillaged of her wallet, con- for Cop of the Year at the 84th “He works from midnight to added, “When we see a Dave taining credit cards, identifica- 165 COURT STREET Precinct is pretty stiff this year. 8 in the morning,” Lewis added. Jackson arrest it’s a quality ar- tion and $5. (BET. PACIFIC & DEAN) The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn There have been more than a “Working those hours he often rest.” It’s arguably a subtler The victim said she was re- COBBLE HILL, BROOKLYN few busts that stood out in 2002. Officer David Jackson (center, holding Cop of the Year quality that distinguished him goes unnoticed by community peatedly jostled by the 718•852•5777 There was the arrest last No- members and supervisors. How- plaque) is flanked by Inspector Christopher Rising, wife Cyn- for the award. straphanging multitude, but one vember of Luis Acosta, a sus- ever, the truth of the matter is, thia, Leslie Lewis and Assistant Chief Joseph Cuneen “Over the past year, Police reprobate exceeded rudeness, STORE HOURS: pect in 16 rapes in Queens, the he is an unsung hero and one of Officer Dave Jackson has made into criminality, by reaching SUN: 12-5PM Bronx and Manhattan; the arrest the most vital members of this numerous arrests, taking guns, into her jacket pocket and steal- MON-THURS: 12-7PM ture, Jackson wouldn’t choose ly refers to them as lucky — a CLOSED: FRI & SAT of Tara Ann McDonald in July, command.” any other schedule, saying it “right place, right time” sort of drug dealers, car thieves and ing her wallet. who was alleged to have spent burglars off the streets,” Lewis Jackson, 42, has been an offi- gives him time with his family. thing. months menacing children in cer in the 84th Precinct since said. “His greatest contribu- “I live in Long Island, so the In the case of the serial bur- Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill October of 1990. He holds a de- tions, however, aren’t quantified and Carroll Gardens; and while gree in geology from Adelphi commute is good and the traffic glar, suspected in about a half- by the statistics he generates, the fears of kidnappers were University and lives in Long Is- is going the other way,” said the dozen burglaries on Fulton Street, but by the countless and im- reaching their zenith in the com- land, with his wife of 10 years, soft-spoken officer. “I’m home the prowler accidentally tripped measurable actions he performs Caring for the munity two other alleged child Cynthia, and their two children, every night for dinner and I’m the ladder on the fire escape mak- every night to make your crisis snatchers were busted, closing Sarah, 7, and Daniel, 8. there when they go to school. I ing enough noise to attract Jack- a little easier, your tour of duty the three most publicized allega- While a dozen years on the see my family more.” son’s attention. When Jackson in- a little safer and this community Women tions of attempted kidnapping. night shift might seem like tor- About the arrests, he modest- vestigated, he saw the burglar on a little better for everyone.” Department of of Brooklyn Obstetrics and Gynecology PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island College Hospital offers a multi-specialty program. Our staff Happy 80th Birthday Mom! Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW within twenty days after the service of this sum- public auction at the “foot” of the Courthouse the Civil Court, Kings County on the 7th day of YORK. COUNTY OF KINGS. Index No.: mons, exclusive of the day of service or within steps, facing Adams Street, 360 Adams Street, provides compassionate care to women of all ages. Barbara Poling Kuncl January, 2003, bearing the Index Number 39970/99. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. thirty days after service is completed if the Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 3rd day of February, 2003 N00008/2003, a copy of which may be exam- Plaintiff designates KINGS COUNTY as the summons is not personally delivered to you It all started in Brooklyn on 1/4/23 at 1:00 p.m. premises. Beginning at a point on ined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL place of trial based on the location of the prem- within the State of New York. In case of your the northerly side of Liberty Avenue distant 43 Signed, your kids— COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Stree, ises herein. Borough: Brooklyn. Block: 1969. failure to appear or answer, judgment will be feet 9 inches westerly form the corner formed Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, grants Lot: 62. NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, and THE BANK taken against you by default for the relief Barbie, Ellen and Bob BP04 by the intersection of the northerly side of me rights to: 1. Assume the name of: Raheem OF NEW YORK as Collateral Agent and demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Liberty Avenue with the westerly side of Powell SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff desig- Cunningham Carthens. My present name is: Custodian for the NYCTL 1998-2 Trust, Kings County as the place of trial. Venue is Street, being a plot 100 feet by 18 feet 9 inch- • 4-Dimension Ultrasound • Pelvic Medicine nates Kings County as the place of trial. Venue Raheem Carthens Cunningham. My present Plaintiffs, - against - STEFAN ROHNER if living based upon the county in which the property a es by 100 feet by 18 feet 9 inches. Said prem- is based upon the County in which the mort- address is: 997 Bergen St., #2R, Brooklyn, NY and if he/she be dead, any and all persons lien upon which is being foreclosed is situated. ises known as 139 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, Dated: New York, New York. December 26, gaged premises is situated. Index No.: 02- 11216. My place of birth is: Brooklyn, NY. My unknown to plaintiffs, claiming, or who may N.Y. For information only. (Block 3677, Lot: 44, date of birth is: 12/11/77. 2002. FISCHBEIN*BADILLO*WAGNER*HARD- 33927. Filed: 1-10-03. SUPREME COURT OF BP4 claim to have an interest in, or generally or spe- Section: 12). Approximate amount of lien ING. Attorneys for Plaintiff. NYCTL 1998-2 • Birthing Center • Reconstructive Surgery THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF cific lien upon the real property described in $53,855.91 plus interest and costs. Premises this action; such unknown persons being herein Trust. By: Leonid Krechmer. 909 Third Avenue, KINGS. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by will be sold subject to provisions of filed judg- generally described and intended to be includ- New York, New York 10022. (212) 826-2000. Plaintiff, against, Anthony Martin, if living and if the Civil Court, Kings County on the 18th day of ment and terms of sale. Index No. 99/01. December, 2002, bearing the Index number N- ed in the following designation, namely, the This is an action to foreclosure a tax lien on any be dead, any and all persons who are Richard J. Sgarlato, Esq., Referee. Buchanan spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, 00969/02, a copy of which may be examined at wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, premises located in the Borough of Kings, • Labor and Delivery • Gynecologic Cancers beginning at a point on the north side of Ingersoll, Professional Corporation, Attorney(s) heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in the Office of the Clerk located at Civil Court, next of kin, distributees, descendents, execu- Quincy Street, 179 feet 4 inches west of for Plaintiff, 140 Broadway, 35th Floor, New interest of such of the above as may be dead, Kings County, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, tors, administrators, devisees, legatees, credi- Classon Avenue, being a plot 100 feet by 45 York, N.Y. 10005. BP51-26,3 and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees NY 11201, in room 007, grants RAFAL RYSZARD tors, trustees, committees, lienors, successors feet 8 inches by 100 feet by 45 feet 8 inches. and successors in interest, all of whom and TERESZKIEWICZ the right to assume the name in interest and assignees of such deceased, any • Midwifery Program • Patient Education of RAFAL; RYSZARD NAPIERALA. Present and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, FISCHBEIN BADILLO WAGNER HARDING, SUPREME COURT: KINGS COUNTY. MORT- whose names and places of residence are GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- address is 931 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY or title to said real property by, through or Attorneys for Plaintiff. BP2-5 unknown to Plaintiff, Carolyn Lee, First Union TEMS, INC., Pltf. vs. ELIZABETH AVILES, et al, National Bank, Emile Smith, Solid Contracting, 11222. The date of birth is February 7, 1989. The under them, and their respective wives, wid- Defts. Index #48785/2001. Pursuant to judg- Inc., Elmax Builders Supply, Criminal Court of place of birth is Brooklyn, NY. BP4 ows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of SUPREME COURT—COUNTY OF KINGS. ment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 21, • Young Woman’s Clinic • Care provided in New York City, New York City Parking Violations kin, distributees, descendents, executors, NYCTL 1996-1 TRUST AND THE BANK OF 2002, I will sell at public auction in Room 261 on Bureau, New York City Environmental Control LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the Board, New York City Transit Adjudication SALE. SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF trustees, committees, lienors, successors in CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff against WALTER Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams St., Bureau, New York City Environmental Control KINGS. NYCTL 1996-1 TRUST AND THE BANK interest, and assigns, all of whom and whose PALOMINO and ELBIO MATONTE, and all the Brooklyn, NY prem. k/a 1231 Putnam Ave., • Uro-Gynecology 14 Languages Fire Board, Elsa Martin, United States of OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND names, except as stated, are unknown to plain- heirs, next of kin, distributees, devisees, America, New York State Department of CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff against WALTER tiffs; ANN HEALY, UNITED STATES OF AMERI- grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees Brooklyn, NY. Said property located on the Taxation and Finance, Defendants. TO THE PALOMINO and ELBIO MATONTE, and all the CA, NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION and successors in interest, of any of the afore- northerly side of Putnam Ave., 206 ft. westerly ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS(S): YOU ARE heirs, next of kin, distributees, devisees, AND FINANCE, NEW YORK CITY PARKING said defendants at law, next of kin, distribu- from the corner formed by the intersection of HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees VIOLATIONS BUREAU, NEW YORK CITY ENVI- tees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, the northerly side of Putnam Ave. with the in this action and to serve a copy of your and successors in interest, of any of the afore- RONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, THE PEO- creditors, assignees and successors in interest westerly side of Central Ave., being a plot 100 of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with said defendants at law, next of kin, distributees, PLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE CITY ft. x 20 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is any of them be dead, and their respective hus- this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, OF NEW YORK, and “JOHN DOE No. 1” $264,235.95 plus costs and interest. Sold sub- bands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty assignees and successors in interest of the through “JOHN DOE No. 100” inclusive, the ject to terms and conditions of filed judgment whose names and places of residence are (20) days after service of this Summons, exclu- aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of names of the last 100 defendants being ficti- and terms of sale. DAVID H. PERLMAN, For more information, call (718) 780-1647. unknown to the plaintiff, except as herein stat- sive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) them be dead, and their respective husbands, tious, the true names of said defendants being Referee. DRUCKMAN & SINEL, Attys. for Pltf., ed, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment days after service is complete if this Summons is wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to des- 7 Penn Plaza, 8th Fl., New York, NY. #52243. of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 6, not personally delivered to you within the State names and places of residence are unknown to ignate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the BP51-26,3 2002. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at of New York). In case of your failure to appear the plaintiff, except as herein stated, et al liened premises and/or personas or parties hav- Better Care Closer To You… or answer, judgment will be taken against you Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of ing or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the by default for the relief demanded in the Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 6, 2002. liened premises, if the aforesaid individual Long Island College Hospital Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public defendants are living, and if any or all of said AND RELIEF SOUGHT. THE OBJECT of the auction at the “foot” of the Courthouse steps, individual defendants be dead, their heirs at 339 Hicks Street above captioned action is to foreclose a facing Adams Street, 360 Adams Street, law, next of kin, distributees, executors, admin- Mortgage to secure $306,000.00 and interest, Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 6th day of February, 2003 istrators, trustees, committees, devisees, lega- Brooklyn, NY, 11201 recorded in the office of the clerk of the County at 1:00 p.m. premises Beginning at a point on tees, and the assignees, lienors, creditors and all brooklyn of Kings on May 29, 2001 in Reel 5168, Page the northerly side of Liberty Avenue distant 43 successors in interest of them, and generally all 777 covering premises known as 1032A Sterling feet 9 inches westerly from the corner formed persons having or claiming under, by, through, Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213. The relief sought in by the intersection of the northerly side of or against the said defendants named as a the within action is a final judgment directing Liberty Avenue with the westerly side of Powell class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien each week the sale of the premises described above to sat- Street, Being a lot 100 feet by 18 feet 9 inches upon the premises described in the complaint isfy the debt secured by the Mortgage by 100 feet by 18 feet 9 inches. Said premises herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED described above. Dated: Bay Shore, New York, known as 139 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- December 3, 2002. By: Samuel J. Reichel, Esq. For information only. (Block: 3677, Lot: 44, MONED to answer the complaint in this action ESCHEN & FRENKEL, LLP. Attorneys for Section: 12). Approximate amount of lien $53,855.91 plus interest and costs. Premises Plaintiff. 93 East Main Street, Bay Shore, New will be sold subject to provisions of filed judg- York 11706. (631) 666-7775. Our File No.: ment and terms of sale. Index No. 99/01. 12428-9987. BP4-7 Richard J. Sgarlato, Esq., Referee. Buchanan Ingersoll, Professional Corporation Attorney(s) Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by for Plaintiff, 140 Broadway – 35th Floor, New the Civil Court, Kings County on the 15th day of York, N.Y. 10005. The above mentioned sale January, 2003, bearing the Index Number was originally scheduled for February 3, 2003 at N00021/2003, a copy of which may be exam- 1:00 p.m. The new sale date if February 6, 2003 ined at the Office of the Clerk, located at CIVIL at the same time and same place. Richard J. COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston Sgarlato, Esq., Referee. Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, BP4 grants me rights to: 1. Assume the name of: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trial Tiphanie Duong Trung Quach. My present Court, Probate and Family Court Department. name is: Duong Trung Quach. My present Suffolk Division. Docket No. 98A-0159. address is: 330 37th Street, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, Citation. M.G.L. c. 119, § 23(C). In the Matter of NY 11232. My place of birth is: Brooklyn, NY. Tari Feggins a/k/a Tari Mitchell, minor to Susie BIG DEAL My date of birth is: 8/4/80. BP4 Feggins, 115 Howland Street, Boston, MA and John Marshall l/k/a Brooklyn, New York and Notice is hereby given that on Order entered parent(s) - guardian(s) - of the above named by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 15th child. A petition has been presented to said Open an day of January, 2003, bearing the Index court by The Department of Social Services, 24 SM Number N00022/2003, a copy of which may be Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA praying that Independence truly FREE CHECKING examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at said court finds that said child is under the age CIVIL COURT, KINGS COUNTY, 141 Livingston of eighteen and is without proper guardianship Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, in room 007, due to the death, unavailability, incapacity or personal account. We’ll give you a $10 grants me rights to: 1. Assume the name of: unfitness of the parent or guardian. Any decree Jonathan Walker Walsh. My present name is: under the provisions of the General Laws of starter deposit and a free gift*. Jonathan...***. My present address is: 415 Massachusetts, Chapter 119, Section 23(C), Albemarle Rd., #1B, Brooklyn, NY 11218. My gives custody of the child to the Department of place of birth is: Manhattan, NY. My date of Social Services and authorizes the Department Or, get Independence Business Checking birth is: 12/19/71. of Social Services or an agency commissioned BP4 by the Department to determine the child’s free for the first six months if your account place of abode, medical care, and education; to control the visits to the child; to give consents to enlistments, marriages and other contracts is opened before March 31, 2003. requiring parental consent. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT Edward W. Brook Courthouse, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA before TEN O’CLOCK in the forenoon (10:00 A.M.) on March 13, 2003. You are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC RULE 3:10. Determination of indigency will be made by the Court. Contact the Assistant Register - Adoptions Clerk of said Court. Witness: John M. Smoot, Esquire, First Justice BIG TIME of said Court. Date 12/30/02. Richard Iannella, Register of Probate. BP4

NOTICE OF SALE. SUPREME COURT OF THE We’re open: Tues. - Sat. 11-7 PM STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS. Index No. 6505/01, Firstar Bank, N.A., Plaintiff - Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm against - Paul Hyde, et al, Defendants. Pursuant Our store is located in a to a judgment of foreclosure and sale signed Saturday 9am - 3pm herein on May 6, 2002, I, the undersigned, the Landmarked building, Referee in said judgment named, will sell at public auction at the foot of the Courthouse ATM all the time so Step Back In Time. Steps facing Adams St., 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York, County of KINGS, State of Greeting Cards • Jewelry New York, on February 18, 2003 at 9:00 A.M., on that day, the premises directed by said China • Accessories judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Said premises being known as and by Dolls • Toiletries street address: 252 McDougal Street, Brooklyn, New York 11233. Section: 6 Block: 1534 Lot: 14. OUR BIG NEW BRANCH AT 40 WASHINGTON STREET IS NOW OPEN. Journals • Jewelry Boxes Said premises are sold in as is condition on the date of delivery of the Referee’s Deed, subject And More to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and and any amend- ments thereto; covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations and easements of record; municipal departmental violations, emergency repair liens on the date of delivery of the A Vintage Gift Shop Referee’s Deed, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the complaint and judgment Angela Fernan, PROP. filed in this action. Dated: Syosset, New York, December 16, 2002, Neal B. Forman, Esq. REF- 274 Court Street EREE, CARUS & MANNIELLO, P.C., Attorneys Member FDIC (bet. Kane & DeGraw) for Plaintiff, 115 Eileen Way, P.O. Box 9021, Syosset, New York 11791, (516) 364-4500, (718) Offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Transfers from existing Independence Community Bank accounts do not apply. Some restrictions apply. *Offer good from1/6/03 - 1/31/03. While supplies last. © 2003 Independence Community Bank, Brooklyn, NY (718) 522-1800 463-8918. BP3-6 January 27, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM PSG 3 It’s your turn to change your was arrested and charged with NOW OPEN grand larceny. life in thirty minutes. in Park Slope Gunpoint rob Woman, 75, conned of $5G A woman, 40, told police that a man forced his way into By Patrick Gallahue pm, the victim was shopping at her apartment, on Seventh Av- 718-788-0003 The Brooklyn Papers a supermarket on 12th Street at enue between Eighth and Ninth Hamilton Avenue, when she 375 9th Street A 75-year-old woman 78 Pct. Blotter streets, and held her at gunpoint handed the cashier her welfare on Jan. 7. (cor. of 6th Ave.) entered the 68th Precinct benefits card to charge her gro- She said that at around 10 Over 4,000 locations in Bay Ridge to report she could not be traced back to a the case to the 78th Precinct, ceries. 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The other two minimum 12 mo. c. d. program ness” and the perpetrator then women did not enter the bank www.curvesparkslope.com called over another apparent by- and said they needed to go to a stander who also agreed to be a nearby Citibank to withdraw the “witness” to the find. other woman’s funds. The con artist pretended to After collecting the cash call her boss to ask for advice they drove the victim to the and said he advised them to doctor’s office and said they withdraw large sums of cash would wait for her outside. to mix up with the money, When the victim came out of PROSTATE PROBLEMS? which would then be split be- the office, however, the im- tween the three of them so that postors were gone. Have a weak urine flow? the serial numbers on the bills The 68th Precinct referred Often feel a sudden urge to urinate? Have difficulty starting urination?

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Bronx, was summarily dragged off harmony in the home, there will be Independence Community Bank had a the bus, but efforts to stage a boy- order in the nation, and when we few hundred guests over on Thursday cott proved unsuccessful, Gray re- have order in the nation there will night to celebrate its new DUMBO branch KING JR… called. It was her bravery in the Bank peace in the world,” Gray said. at 40 Washington St. Ceremoniously cut- face of injustice, however, that all over Brooklyn,” the borough The event was sponsored by ting the ribbon on a branch that opened in Continued from page 1 “gave to us the model courage to president said. “I ask you to take a BAM, Markowitz and Medgar late December, the bank hosted neighbors cessful lawsuit against the state to boycott,” Gray said. Evers College, and was followed on it and elected officials including (from left), increase funding to city schools. look at what’s going on in your Saying the “dream has not been manager Barrett Stokes, vice president own community and find a contri- by a free screening of the film Those shouts, however, were fulfilled” and pointing to the short- “The Rosa Parks Story,” with in- Laura Capra, CEO Alan Fishman, director isolated and quickly hushed down bution you can make.” of marketing Janice Schillig, Rep. Nydia age of jobs for black people and troductory remarks by Cicely by members of the audience. Following those speeches a civ- Valezquez, executive vice president Terry the corollary high rates of incar- Tyson. “Let’s work together, not just il rights veteran and friend of King ceration, he said, “There are still Mitchell and senior vice president Mike The speeches, which included today, but everyday to keep the shared memories of the move- problems ahead of us not with- Raimonde, who were greeted with choco- remarks from Dr. Edison O. Jack- dream of Martin Luther King ment. standing our rights.” lates from a slightly more established alive,” Pataki said. Fred Gray, who was the attor- Then, making a less partisan son, president of Medgar Evers DUMBO institution, the Jacques Torres Chocolate Factory. Markowitz touted Brooklyn as ney for King and Rosa Parks, gave call for action than some of those College; Rabbi Ari Korenblitt, of the keynote speech. Gary, who is Temple Shalom; Imam Moham- The building is owned by Two Trees a microcosm of the “dream” ar- that preceded him, Gray said, “Our Management and the bank’s 5,000- ticulated in King’s famous also an author, held aloft the less- lives should be geared towards the mad Hafiz, of the Makki Mosque; and the Rev. Clinton Miller of the square-foot space has been carved out of speech, delivered at the Lincoln er-known heroes of civil rights, manifestation of righteousness of GAle GAtes et al’s 40,000-square-foot vi- Brown Memorial Baptist Church, Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963 as such as Claudette Colvin, a 15- the heart.” Callan / Tom sual and performing arts studio in the ad- the culmination of the March on year-old girl who refused to give “Where there is righteousness were preceded and followed by jacent 37 Main St. The bank, the neigh- Washington. up her seat on a Montgomery, of the heart there is beauty in the stirring performances from the borhood’s first, is open Monday through “We can share Dr. King’s auda- Ala., bus to a white man nine character, and if we have beauty of Grammy-winning Brooklyn Tab- Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and from 8:30 cious dream by working together months before Parks. the character we will have harmo- ernacle Choir and Atlanta-based am to 3 pm on Saturday. — Patrick Gallahue to create stronger neighborhoods Colvin, who now lives in the ny in the home, and if we have vocalist Lizz Wright. Papers The Brooklyn

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By Paulanne Simmons “I thought, when you put cof- table rabbis — Andrew Bach- tion] talked about a voice — Chayeinu is a place where I can Lippmann’s leadership. Torah study and, eventually, Sat- connected to a place with that for The Brooklyn Papers fee and cake in people’s hands man, Samuel Barth, Serge Lippe ‘kol.’ We talked about feasting feel disturbed about both Palestin- “Through the rabbi we have urday morning services were name,” said Lippmann. “I met they seem to come to life. I start- — as well as many elected offi- or joy. Then another member ian and Israeli actions and not feel real adherence to tradition and added. In September 1993, a with [then pastor] the Rev. Connie Ten years ago, Rabbi Ellen ed to think about having a com- Lippmann was working for cials, such as Councilman David said life is not all joy. It’s sad- like a disloyal Jew,” she said. ritual,” says Zbar. “We’re certain- school opened in a congregant’s Baugh. She was excited by the munity where you would eat first Yassky, Assemblywoman Joan ness and tragedy. We went away There is a wide range of back- ly a work-in-progress. Through basement. That year, the first idea of the church and synagogue Mazon — a Jewish hunger-re- and the excitement and enthusi- lief effort — when she noticed Millman and Rep. Nydia Ve- from joy to a sense of life. grounds and opinions represented the rabbi’s example, we’re al- High Holy Day services were sharing space. ” asm that you had from eating lasquez, to name a few. ‘Chai’ means life. So we got the in the congregation. ways asking the questions, held at the Church of the Holy These days the question is there was something wrong would extend into the services or with many synagogue servic- From the very beginning the name Kolot Chayeinu — ‘Voic- “We have 155 members,” ‘What more can we do?’ ‘Is this Apostle in Windsor Terrace. whether the synagogue is out- study session,” Lippmann said. “I congregation showed signs of es of Our Lives.’” said Zbar. “We attract all kinds working?’” Seven years ago, the congre- growing its housing. es. So she decided to do some- had several conversations with non-traditional leanings, as can For Lisa Zbar, the current of people — people who know “I’m a follower of the ‘rebbe,’” gation moved into the building “Right now we’re at a time of thing about it. people searching for a Jewish “Part of my job was to be in community and decided I could be seen by its name. president of the congregation, little about institutional Judaism Superia said simply. that houses the Church of the change. We’re moving toward synagogues talking about Ma- bring those people together.” “Early on we had a lot of dis- this translates into a place where but have always identified as From the first meeting of Gethsemane, at 1012 Eighth medium size,” she said. “There zon,” says Lippmann, 51, who This year, Kolot Chayeinu, cussion about a name. Lisa Se- she and her family feel safe and Jews, as well as people who eight people in the Windsor Ter- Ave. in Park Slope. are new programs that I’m excit- was recently ordained after five the congregation she founded, gal [Kolot Chayeinu’s music co- welcome. come from very religious back- race home of Lippmann and her “As I was walking down the ed about — Saturday morning years at Hebrew Union College. will celebrate its 10th anniver- ordinator, who along with the “My husband is not Jewish, not grounds and now want to come partner, Kathryn Conroy, the street on Eighth Avenue, I saw the pre-service learning about prayer “Unfortunately, mostly what I sary at the Picnic House in rabbi and past presidents Ruth American and not white. My chil- back to Judaism.” congregation has experienced sign [on the church] that said ‘Jus- and a Sunday afternoon cafe time found was what felt like dead Prospect Park. The Jan. 25 event Finkelstein and Philip Superia, dren have mixed ethnicity. Their Many congregants attribute substantial growth. Friday night tice Works Community,’ and I at a Park Slope cafe, in keeping services. People didn’t seem to will feature an address by Tony- will be honored at the celebra- last name is Mohamed. Kolot the congregation’s uniqueness to dinners, Saturday morning thought it would be great to be with our original thinking.” have much connection to the award winning playwright Tony words. But after services, at the Kushner, and Yiddish music by Kiddush, people seemed to Adrienne Cooper (founder of come to life.” Mikveh, a women’s Klezmer reached the telecommunications in- The developers have said the floor Kiddush is a traditional prayer ensemble), and Zalmen Mlotek dustry took a nosedive. plates and columns, placed every 20 to over wine. After services, congre- (executive director of Folksbi- The application for the condo was 25 feet, make it all but impossible for gants at many synagogues gather ene Yiddish Theater). 160 Imlay up for grabs overwhelmingly denied by Communi- a manufacturing use, although O’Con- for the prayer and a sip of wine, The host committee includes ty Board 6. The board expressed connell argues to the contrary. often with coffee and cake. some of Brooklyn’s most no- Patrick Gallahue the center of a fervent industrial-versus- Bob Liff, a spokesman for Batkin, cerns about granting a variance to a “This is a great building if you look The Brooklyn Papers residential battle being pitched in Red said Batkin had not been approached by building for residential use while it at it structurally,” he said. “It’s an all- Hook between two partisan camps. So O’Connell but that they were willing to was surrounded on all sides by manu- concrete building, it has eight eleva- Red Hook is buzzing with word pervasive is the issue and so bitter the discuss any other ideas with him. facturing. tors located strategically throughout that developer Greg O’Connell is antagonism between the two sides, that “We would certainly listen to any Located about 30 feet from the the building so you could divide it up making a play for 160 Imlay St. that practically every project that arises in expression of interest,” Liff said. “But building is the fence to the Red Hook for small-businessmen. would preserve the building, for the neighborhood, be it an Ikea, a Fair- having said that we still don’t believe Marine Terminal, which receives 70 “What I would do is like a condo- SHUFFLE… which a condominium plan was re- way supermarket or a housing propos- this building is equipped for a modern percent of the nation’s cocoa, accord- minium where the businesses would cently introduced, for industrial use. al, ends up ensnared in the dispute. manufacturing facility for the same ing to Kevin Catucci, the vice presi- own part of it,” he added. “Maybe Continued from page 1 mayor said, would be allowed to And while the developer denies the A group of developers are currently reasons that it hasn’t been used as dent of American Stevedoring, which they could put a cogeneration plant in. sor Terrace, Boerum Hill, continue to dictate their own rumor, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t seeking to convert the former book such for so many years.” leases the containerport from the Port That would save one of their biggest Downtown Brooklyn, Fort curriculum, hire their own have ideas. warehouse into a 145-unit condo. De- During the application for a zoning Authority of New York and New Jer- operational expenses, which is elec- Greene, DUMBO, Prospect teachers and set their own budg- “I believe there’s a need for food- signs for the building include main- variance to allow the use to change sey. The yard frequently stores road tricity.” Heights, Crown Heights, ets. related businesses,” O’Connell said. taining the building’s industrial shape from manufacturing to residential, the salt and pumice, used to make cin- O’Connell estimated that as a food- Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and On Tuesday, Schools Chan- “One of the fastest-growing business- but adding a jagged-edge glass pent- developers adamantly stated that the derblocks, which Catucci feared could processing hub the building could em- portions of Bedford-Stuyvesant cellor Joel Klein announced the es in New York City today is food and house to the top, adding three stories building was not feasible for manufac- blow in the wind, tormenting residents ploy 400 to 500 people. and Crown Heights, would be- new uniform curriculum, stress- food processing and I believe that to the existing six. turing and that they had been involved enough to incite lawsuits. Red Hook suffers an estimated 18 come District 8, with 82,593 ing reading and math skills, building would be suitable for those The partnership of developers in- in negotiations with a telecommunica- The issue will come before the percent unemployment rate and, ac- students, according to the De- which would be adopted city- types of businesses.” cludes Industry City Associates, owners tions company. Board of Standards and Appeals on cording to census data, 40 percent of partment of Education. wide. The chancellor made his The building is currently pitted in of Bush Terminal, and Bruce Batkin. Before an agreement could be March 5. residents fall below the poverty line. School districts 20 and 21, announcement at PS 172 in covering Bay Ridge, Benson- Sunset Park, which he identified hurst, Dyker Heights, Graves- as one of the city’s 200 top-per- end, Brighton Beach and Coney forming schools, which will be Island would join with Staten Is- exempt from implementing the land to form District 7, the uniform curriculum. largest of the 10 proposed dis- At Thursday’s hearing, Klein tricts, with 137,186 students. and Deputy Mayor Dennis Wal- School Board 15 member cott outlined the proposal to re- Gary Popkin accused the city of place the community school using the schools as guinea pigs. boards with “parental engage- “I object to the mayor and chan- ment boards.” cellor just coming with a brand These all-parent boards, se- new, untested governance plan,” lected by parents, would prima- Popkin said. “It may take 20 rily play an advisory role. years to iron out all the wrinkles “Community school boards and they have no idea if it will were conceived with the intent be better than the system we of giving a voice to the under- have now.” represented. However, they Curriculum would be con- have failed to give voice to trolled from the Tweed Court- those with the most at stake,” house, and would be the same said Walcott, whose four chil- citywide, except in 200 “suc- dren have all gone through city cessful schools,” which, the public schools. SUSPECT… Continued from page 1 On Dec. 12, a man entered a It was an all-too-familiar Citibank, next door to the Inde- scene that has been repeated in pendence bank on Montague banks in Downtown Brooklyn Street, and handed the teller a and Brooklyn Heights more note that read: “Pass the mon- than half a dozen times in the ey. I have a gun.” The teller past two months. In all but one pressed a silent alarm and the of the bank robberies, the bandit suspect fled without taking any did not display a gun. Satur- money. day’s robbery was one of the A man bearing a similar de- few where the suspect spoke. scription entered a Chase bank Inspector Christopher Rising, on the same block of Montague commanding officer of the 84th Street on Dec. 2, and handed the Precinct, told The Papers on teller a note but also fled with- Tuesday that the latest robbery out taking any money. About 10 minutes earlier, appeared to differ from earlier however, a robber believed to be heists. the same man in all three inci- “Major indicators point to a dents, successfully robbed an- different individual,” Rising other Chase bank, on Flatbush said. He declined to specify how Avenue at Nevins Street, of the robbery was different, citing $400. the ongoing investigation. Then on Dec. 16, an HSBC “I can’t say definitively how Bank on Montague Street, also many are linked,” Rising said. between Clinton and Court “Almost all of them were com- streets, was robbed of $4,120. mitted with notes, so that links That was the only incident in them. But in terms of how many which a bank robber was report- individuals, one, two, three or ed to have displayed a gun. four, we can’t say yet.” According to police sources, The cases that did not involve a suspect in that case turned a displayed firearm are being in- himself in and was in the cus- vestigated by the Brooklyn Ma- tody of the FBI, which is inves- jor Case Squad, a section of the tigating the case because a police special investigations di- firearm was used. vision. On Dec. 26, another HSBC A detective for the squad said Bank, on Fulton Street at Red of Saturday’s incident, “Right Hook Lane, was robbed of an now, we don’t think [the rob- undisclosed amount of cash. bery is related]. But that could The next day yet another HSBC change.” Bank, on Hanson Place, be- In a few of the heists the tween Ashland Place and St. Fe- robber made off with a hefty lix Street, was also held up for haul, though not all of the rob- an undisclosed sum of money. beries have been successful. The perpetrator in all of the Hesitation in several of the in- incidents was described as a cidents caused the robber to black male, although the ages flee. varied from the 20s to the 50s.

Stolen toxic trailer found near BAM The Brooklyn Papers A trailer packed with the volatile chemical sodium amalgam was discovered on a street corner in Fort Greene on Friday. The trailer had been missing since Wednesday night, after it was reported stolen from a garage for C.C. Eastern Inc., a trucking company and a subsidiary of the Michigan-based Central Transport In- ternational. At around 4 am on Jan. 15, workers for C.C. Eastern reported the 53-foot-long, banana-yellow rig stolen from its lot at 271 Norman Ave. in Greenpoint. Shortly after, a tractor was discovered stolen from a lot at 500 Gardner Ave. in Williamsburg. Police believe the thieves used the liberated lorry to tow the rig. After a search for the stolen goods, the tractor was discovered, independent of the trailer, abandoned in Lower Manhattan at around 1:30 pm Thursday afternoon. The next night, at around 10 pm, the trailer was also found, deserted at South Elliot Place at Hanson Place, just a few blocks from the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Police said all the contents of the truck, which included 10 cases of sodium amalgam contained in metal vessels, were recovered, as well as additional cargo including fabric, motor parts and light bulbs. Police do not believe the theft was terrorism related and said the chemical, which helps street lights glow, is not commonly used in explosives. The chemical does, however, present a significant public hazard since it catches fire if mixed with water and discharges toxic fumes if burned. — Patrick Gallahue 6 BWN, DTG, PSG, MID THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM January 27, 2003 Dealing with ‘Health hazard’ child’s grief Protests vs. token booth closings By Patrick Gallahue pened to only accept coins that The Brooklyn Papers day. Therefore, in order to pur- Q: “My granddaughter, 4, chase a MetroCard, a commuter was 2 when her mother was Parent-to-Parent Elected officials and strap- would need 63 silver dollars on killed in a car accident. Last hanger advocates came out in hand to buy a monthly pass. year, at her church pre- force this week to call unsafe Russianoff said subway school, they were good about the Metropolitan Transportation crime has greatly decreased in telling the children to take Authority’s plans to close token the last decade, dropping from their work home to their booths in Brooklyn. 19,000 felonies in city subway parents. This year, in public On Jan. 16, Borough Presi- stations and trains in 1990 to school, the teacher tells them dent Marty Markowitz and 3,500 in 2002. He added that to- to give their work to Mom- Straphanger’s Campaign senior ken booth attendants make a to- my. My granddaughter will T attorney Gene Russianoff called tal of 60,000 emergency con- rip her work up or start on the agency to put the brakes tacts to their command center throwing things. When she on the plan to shutter the Flat- Callan / Tom on average each year and that calls me, she cries and begs bush-bound Bergen Street 2 and their absence would greatly me to please go get her 3 subway station at Flatbush jeopardize riders’ safety. mommy.” — a grandmother By Betsy Flagler Avenue. Of the Brooklyn stations, A: What may seem like a PAREN “Protecting our straphangers Markowitz spotlighted 13 par- harmless request can become “Children need a buffer to with a similar issue in her needs to be our top priority,” ticular token booths in a letter to another painful reminder for a make the wound a little less troop. “A one-word change Markowitz said. “Eliminating Papers The Brooklyn Lawrence Reuter, president of child dealing with a major loss. painful,” says Hughes, whose will make a world of differ- dozens of token booths is a dan- Borough President Marty the MTA, that he said should be “My father died when I was mother died when she was 9 ence for this child and will not gerous trip in the wrong direc- Markowitz protests planned spared. 3, and I hated things like Fa- and whose father died when put the teacher out at all.” Watch Our tion.” token booths closures. Among those stations, which Russianoff, whose group is a Markowitz said would “serious- ther’s Day cards and father- she was 12. But reader Linda Kinnamon daughter breakfasts,” says •Without going into graph- transit rider advocacy offshoot ly compromise passenger safe- who was orphaned as a child, of the New York Public Interest it’s hazardous to commuter ty,” were the Brooklyn-bound reader Laurie Glieco. “I didn’t ic detail, clarify in concrete says the solution is more com- Children Learn Research Group, charged the health.” Bergen Street 2 and 3 station; understand why my father was- terms that Mom died in a car plex than simply talking to the MTA was being duplicitous. To save $25 million, the the Brooklyn-bound R stations n’t here anymore. However, I accident and will never come teacher. “The MTA has said that if Transit Authority is proposing at Union Street, Prospect Av- knew he wasn’t coming back.” back. Make it clear that the “The child should be offered they get to raise the fare to $2 to close 128 part-time and 49 enue, 25th Street and 95th Although it’s difficult to girl had no role in her moth- grief counseling if she hasn’t OPEN HOUSE DATE that there will not be service full-time token booths citywide, Street; the Carroll Street and help a preschooler understand er’s death, and that her mother already,” Kinnamon says. cuts,” said Russianoff. “Yet at almost 50 of which are in Church Avenue stations on the that death is final, Glieco says, loved her very much. “Telling this teacher to not refer Friday, January 24, 9 am the same time they have just an- Brooklyn. The MTA, the Tran- F line; the Fort Hamilton Park- it’s important to do so. •Keep Mom’s legacy alive specifically to ‘Mommy’ won’t nounced they’re holding hear- sit Authority’s parent agency, way and New Utrecht Avenue “The best part is the child’s by talking about her, and solve the real problem. There or call to schedule a tour ings to close 177 token booths claims to be facing a $2.8 bil- stations on the N line; and the crying. The ones you have to through connections such as a will be many Mother’s Day throughout the system. That’s a lion deficit in 2003 and 2004, Myrtle-Willoughby Aves. sta- worry about are the quiet photo album or memory book. cards to be drawn throughout service cut. So even with a fare although those figures are being tion on the G line. ones,” she says. “They may •Preschoolers, who are too elementary school ... Her moth- RSVP 858-8663 hike they’re going to be asking disputed by the city Indepen- Markowitz said the list was look like they are being brave, young to pinpoint their feel- er’s death will be an issue for the riding public to pay more dent Budget Office, which esti- only supplemental and would be but they’re in much worse ings, typically express them- the rest of her life. If the family What makes our progressive Jewish day school so special? Small for less.” mates the gap to be closer to updated in the coming weeks. shape than the ones who cry selves in their actions. To help has religious beliefs, it would K-8 classes,a child-centered approach,a creative curriculum that On Tuesday, Rep. Anthony $952 million. “I’m calling on the Transit and scream.” an unsettled child feel secure be helpful to focus on Mommy makes learning fun while encouraging children to do the best Weiner and Councilman Bill The MTA plans to close one Authority to immediately re- The loss of a parent stays again, grief counselors suggest in heaven. Thoughts of her work they can,and a warm,nurturing faculty. DeBlasio also took to the rails token booth operator from each move 13 booths from this clo- with a child forever, but there that caregivers should keep up mother being somewhere will to protest the move citing re- targeted station, leaving every sure list even before the public are many ways to ease the routines as much as possible, soften the sense of loss, even Susan Weintrob ports that one of the stations, the station with at least one operator hearings scheduled for next journey, says Lynne Hughes, teach phrases that express into adulthood.” HEAD OF SCHOOL 15th Street/Prospect Park F sta- available, the MTA asserts, al- month,” Markowitz said. “And founder of Comfort Zone feelings, and express their love The girl also needs to be 215 Pacific Street tion, is among those labeled by though that operator might be on we may add on additional sta- the opposite side of the tracks. Camp, an organization that more often. taught how to respond to com- the police department as a tions later after we’ve conduct- Brooklyn,NY 11201 hotspot for crime. Markowitz pointed to the ed further field inspections.” holds grief camps for kids. •A simple first step to help ments, Kinnamon says, with •Be an advocate for the this 4-year-old girl, several (718) 858-8663 According to DeBlasio’s of- Bergen Street station, showing Charles Seaton, a spokesman statements such as, “My fice, there were at least 15 re- that what happens on the for the Transit Authority, said child. Tip off adults, new readers suggest, is to let her mother watches over me from teachers and guidance coun- teacher know that the girl’s ported robberies or grand larce- Brooklyn-bound platform is not there was no date set for the heaven” or “I will be making a nies in the station last year. visible from the Manhattan- closures. selors along the way to help mother is dead. card for my grandmother.” them be more sensitive about “There are many children “Everything the MTA is do- bound platform, where an atten- “That has to go through pub- Can you help? ing seems to be moving in the dant would be stationed. lic hearings first,” he said. things from Mother’s Day to who do not live in a two-par- Summer and mother-daughter activities to ent household,” says a Girl “My daughter, nearly 6, has a wrong direction,” DeBlasio said. As a more practical example On Feb. 6, at 4 pm, the MTA who crafts are made for. Scout leader who has dealt terrible temper. She drew a plas- Holiday Programs “We need to increase ridership, of why the token booths should will hold a public hearing on the yet the agency is proposing to be spared, Russianoff and closures at the Klitgord Auditori- tic knife against my boyfriend’s For Children throat, and threatened her 7- raise fares and reduce security.” Markowitz pointed to the sta- um of the New York City Col- year-old sister and the baby sit- Entering Of the token booth closures, tion’s MetroCard machine, which lege of Technology at 300 Jay St. ter with a kitchen knife. She Grades K-8 Weiner said, “Like the third rail, because of a malfunction hap- in Downtown Brooklyn. Park Slope Child Care Collective says she’s not getting the atten- • Classes for 2, 3 & 4 year olds tion she’s used to now that my Friendships That boyfriend recently moved into • Open 8am - 6pm, 49 weeks/yr. • Non-profit our home and her father is in a Open House Last A Lifetime race, or cafe along the river-side parent cooperative • A.C.D. voucher availability new relationship. How should I of the building as well as creat- • Play-centered learning • Low staff Turnover handle her aggression? When Sun., Feb 9, noon - 2pm ing arched gateways to the park GREENWAY… at Dock and Main streets. He she screams with rage, I send • Indoor gym/Outdoor yard 339 8th St., just below 6th Ave. could not state the exact config- her to her room for a time-out, Continued from page 1 Prior to Koval’s presentation, uration of the interior commer- but I’ve not witnessed the knife of the year, which could pres- designers for Shaya B., the des- cial spaces, he said, because 186 St. John’s Place incidents.” — a mother Winter Mini Camp (at 7th Ave.) ent an opportunity to begin in- ignated developer of the Empire tenants will have some influ- If you have tips or a ques- February 17-21 terim access. Stores, on Water Street between ence over how their spaces are 718-399-0397 tion, call our toll-free hotline 5 days of trips & activities He said the strip would ideal- Dock and Main streets, present- built. any time at (800) 827-1092. based in Park Slope. ly be 20 feet wide, to meet stan- ed their proposal for the 19th- Continuing on DUMBO’s dards promulgated by the Amer- century warehouses. evolution into a furniture desti- icans with Disabilities Act, In late December, the BBPDC nation, Valgora suggested house- • Junior and Middle Camp which recommends two 7-foot- announced the selection of ware designers as potential tenants in the upper levels. the • Sports Academy wide bike paths, and one 6-foot- Brooklyn-based Shaya B. to convert the Empire Stores into a “We thought home design • Senior Camp wide walkway. The funding for the path and mixed-use retail, cultural and and furniture would be really BerkeleyCarrolloll • Traveling Camp exact route are yet to be deter- commercial facility, beating out cool,” he said. “And they would School • Extra Long Summer mined. David Walentas’ Two Trees take the upper floors. In retail Moogan said there was a por- Management and Triangle Equi- it’s really difficult to get people • Wide Range of Activities tion of the $1 million grant for a ties for development rights. to take the upper floors.” Please plan to join us for an Response to the proposal • Exciting Trips and Special Events transportation access study, se- The plans include about cured by Rep. Nydia Velazquez 130,000 square feet of cultural was generally warm, although • Transportation the public did offer some sug- last year, set aside for a “demon- space over the third and fourth gestions. OPEN HOUSE • Mature and Caring Staff stration project.” Moogan floors, such as museums, li- • Predominantly Out-of-Doors braries and performance spaces, Cindy Goulder, a resident of Parents of children entering pre-kindergarten added, however, that plans Brooklyn Heights, voiced some would have to be able to work and 110,000 square feet of retail (September ’03) are cordially invited to visit concern about the entrances on with the current tenants on those over the first and second floors. Berkeley Carroll this winter. Meet our faculty, both the water and street sides REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER 2003 piers. Although figures are still tenta- of the building in regard to how tour our facilities, and learn about the special “We don’t want to throw ten- tive, Shaya B. is expecting to Take Advantage of Our Early Bird Discounts the planned Brooklyn Bridge qualities of our early childhood program. ants off the piers and then sit charge tenants about $25 to $35 Park’s 20 percent private spaces there while we are waiting to per square foot. Flexible times for Open Houses have been would mix with the 80 percent start construction,” he said. “So Not including cleaning the public spaces. scheduled. Please call to make a reservation. Park Windsor we are going to want to keep building of graffiti, Jay Valgora, Slope 768-4426 Terrace “The point is to keep it from www.ParkSlopeDayCamp.com those tenants in place as long as a principal of Walker Group/ getting too commercial down drawing by 701 Carroll Street • 718-965-4166 we can to keep the revenue CNI, a design and consulting by the water’s edge,” she said. Phineas, age 7 [email protected] flowing from them and move firm contracted by Shaya B., re- “Keep it separate.” them when the construction iterated that there would be no Valgora pledged to look at starts. changes to the exterior of the ways to make the store’s uses SmallTownBrooklyn.com “There’s going to be a lot of building and that the steel shut- coalesce with the public spaces coordination but we will have, ters would remain intact. in the park. with responsibility, control of “A lot of the work is preserv- Revenue from the private Nature Oriented Day Camp the site,” Moogan added. “And ing the building,” Valgora said. spaces — which includes park- we are going to have a lot of op- In addition to renovating the ing, restaurants and a hotel — is portunities to do other interim interior for a mix of galleries intended to supply the develop- Experienced Adult Staff • Flexible Scheduling Available activities and try different and stores linked by glass and ment’s $10 million annual oper- Kids have things.” steel, Valgora suggested a ter- ating costs. Daily Trips: cabin fever? The Palisades, lakes, zoos, the beach, cable agencies, so that already traumatized children do not NY Aquarium, Sesame Place, pools, have to be bounced from one many hikes, amusement parks, There’s always something going HORIZONS… agency headquarters to another as horrific tales of his or her Chinatown, museums, and more! on in SmallTown Brooklyn Continued from page 1 non-profit organization dedicat- abuse are recounted. sexual abuse, 13 years old and ed to collecting and distributing “Safe Horizons’ child advo- Early drop-off and late pick up available [email protected] younger, receive one-stop treat- toys and clothing for children. cacy centers are a critical part of ment, counseling and interven- Seinfeld brought dozens of this work because they offer the 1 1 (718) 222-8209 Ages 5- /2 to 11- /2 years tion. books, toys and stuffed animals ideal setting for ACS casework- “The borough of Brooklyn for the future clients of the cen- ers to interact with children and Call Dan Moinester and Donnie Rotkin has a particularly high rate of re- ter. families who are immersed in ported child abuse cases,” said Lauding the group for the ad- the most difficult cases,” Bell Park Slope • 768-6419 Safe Horizon CEO Gordon vice and assistance her own or- said. “By interviewing a child at Campbell. “The new Brooklyn ganization received from Safe a Child Advocacy Center, ACS Child Advocacy Center is one Horizons, Seinfeld said, “They is more effectively able to miti- way to help address child abuse don’t just help the people of gate any additional trauma for occurring in this city.” New York City, but they help kids by offering support for KIDDIE The 16,000-square-foot, $2.5 other organizations grow.” them in a child-friendly loca- million center is the largest of its To coordinate services effi- tion.” ciently and effectively, the cen- Day kind in the northeast. It is The center also contains a ter has offices for Safe Hori- cell where suspects can be planned to serve 2,000 children zons’ counselors, ACS case each year. questioned while a victim is in- School, workers, detectives from the po- terviewed nearby so that infor- O Do You Work The previous center had been lice department’s Special Vic- mation can be related easily be- located in the Sweeney Build- Inc. tims Unit, investigators from the tween the concerned agencies. ing, at 30 Main St. in DUMBO, district attorney’s office and Clients are referred to the in Downtown since 1996, but that structure A fully licensed and certified preschool medical personnel from the Brooklyn Child Advocacy Cen- R has been converted to condo- Brooklyn Hospital Center and ter through reports made to miniums. SUNY Downstate Medical Cen- ACS, the police department or 2-4 year old programs 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, Brooklyn? Although the center has been ter,. the district attorney’s office. The operational since February, Safe Quilts, provided by the Quil- center does not take walk-in afternoons or full days Horizons did not cut the ribbon Licensed teachers ters Guild of Brooklyn, line the clients. N until this week, and celebrated walls in the hallways leading to According to Safe Horizons, Consider Kiddie Korner with elected officials and civic Optimal educational equipment Spacious Classrooms the interview rooms and the of the 54,000 incidents of child JEWISH PRESCHOOL leaders, such as state Sen. Mar- medical suite is adorned with abuse reported in New York Enriched Curriculum tin Connor and Councilman paintings of Dr. Seuss charac- City each year, 17,000 occur in Exclusive outdoor facilities David Yassky, Administration ters. Brooklyn. Safe Horizons runs E For children aged 6 mos - 5 yrs for Children Services’ (ACS) Interview rooms are 108 similar centers throughout Indoor Gym facilities Caring, loving environment Full Time • Part Time • Extended Day 8-6 Commissioner William Bell and equipped with cameras and one- the five boroughs for victims of even a little star power in the way mirrored glass so initial in- sexual assault, domestic vio- 117 Remsen Street (betw. Clinton & Henry Sts) form of Jessica Seinfeld, wife of quiries can be conducted in a lence, stalking as well as Call: 230-5255 ¥ 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) Call for a tour today: 718 596-4840 comedian Jerry Seinfeld, and less-crowded environment, all refugees and survivors of tor- R the founder of Baby Buggy, a the while observed by the appli- ture and war. January 27, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BWN, DTG, PSG, MID 7 B’KLYN VIEWPOINTS

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APARTMENTS Wanted / Brooklyn Corporate SUNY hike kills WANTED 1 OR 2 BED- For Rent / Brooklyn ROOM APT. Park Slope or Brooklyn Heights. Will pay middle class up to 6 months rent in national Windsor advance. Call Michael (212) 491-9130. AISING TUITION at the R03 State University of New ALAN S. CHARTOCK Terrace York is a move fraught R 3 bedroom – 2nd fl, very bright, with danger for the Pataki ad- Hugh Carey, or under his Re- CO-OPS & CON- pastime newly renovated, wd flrs in LR, par- ministration. The handpicked publican friend, Pataki, it is quet flrs in lg bdrm, carpet in other DOS Pataki-ites on the SUNY board seen as an excuse to tax the 2 bdrms, New bath, nice kit w/win- OR THOSE of you boomers out there, remember of trustees have moved to raise middle-class parents who just dow and w/d, pet friendly Avail. For Sale / Brooklyn when a professional football game began at 1 tuition at the university by an can’t keep up. As a SUNY 1/15/03 - $2100. Fpm and ended at 3:30 pm? Song for a king. The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango almost unbelievable 41 per- college professor, I have Park Slope/Center Slope As a young adolescent in Brooklyn, I was part of cent. known one kid after another 3 bedroom – 3rd fl, very bright, wd Charming 2 bedroom w/ all the trimmings. a family ritual Tuition will increase by who didn’t qualify for aid be- flrs in LR, carpet in bdrms, nice kit Lofted office, pvt. rear facing terrace. every Sunday $1,400 per student to $4,800 a cause their parents earned just w/window, pet friendly, Avail Fabulous high ceilings, washer/dryer & PHILIP A. FARRUGGIO 1/15/03, $1,800. dishwasher. Lots of closets & storage space. afternoon. Be- LETTERS year, which is more than many a little too much money. So PS 321 dist. & low maintenance $437/mo. By owner. $415,000. ing Italian-Americans, we would have a nice pasta middle-class parents can af- the kids are forced to take Studio – 2nd floor, very bright, par- dinner around 2 o’clock, then dad, brother and my- ford, especially when you con- loans that will plague them quet floors, separate eat-in-kitchen, (917) 855-7152 self would retire to the living room to catch the sec- sider that the tuition is only the for years and to work several full bath, rent includes electric, heat R04 ond half of the Giants game. By 4 pm, the Farruggio Parks and hotels beginning. Then comes room jobs when they really ought to and hot water. Available 1/15/03, family would be on our way to catch the late-after- and board and many, if not be studying. $1,200. Bay Ridge noon first feature at our local movie theater (in the most, of these parents will be There are just as many kids By the water, 1 bedroom co-op. ’50s, you got two movies for the price of one). faced with humongous real es- who can’t afford to go at all. F train, Fort Hamilton Parkway stop. $169k. Close to transportation & Boy, have things changed! Today’s professional are not a match tate property tax hikes and That is why all city and state 3 blocks from subway shopping. football games are really “marathons,” lasting three- maybe, if Mayor Mike college tuition should be free. 2 minutes to Park Slope (718) 491-0873 and-a-half to four hours. The going joke is, “I To the editor: nounced. Hotel occupancy is down Bloomberg gets his way, with Not too much to expect in the Very residential quiet area R03 watched a football game yesterday in between the In Patrick Gallahue’s article on in the city and the danger of terror- increased commuter taxes. richest country in the world. Great schools commercials!” Alas, the corporate sponsors have the planning of Brooklyn Bridge ism is still with us. There are other The Pataki-ites counter that If you look at most (but not taken over our game. So much so, that they have Park [“Planners show Bridge things we can build to replace the the State University hasn’t all) of the Republican state NO FEE, call landlord at even altered the rules of engagement. Did any of Park,” Dec. 23], he mentioned hotel and conference center. Some- raised its rates for years; that senators, as well as the gover- HOUSES you catch the playoff doubleheader on Saturday, that I am against building a hotel thing that the community will use private colleges cost a lot more nor, you will find folks who (718) 853-7781 Jan. 11? In the old days, when the sport was still in the park. I feel it is important on a daily basis and that visitors money; and that the poorest sent their kids to private R06 For Sale / Brooklyn mostly sport, they played the early playoff game at for the community to know exact- will enjoy. students will be taken care of schools. That’s fine. I did, too, For Rent / Brooklyn 1 pm Eastern time. The second game followed at 4 ly why I have taken this position. I am committed to working with by special scholarship pro- and it was incredibly expen- Park Slope pm. Part of the reason was that in December and First of all, let me tell you that as the planners of the park to make grams like TAP (the Tuition sive but I was proud to do it. I Downtown Bklyn 2 family house with basement, January, especially in Eastern and Northern cities, it an athlete and resident of Brooklyn sure that the community’s voice is Assistance Program). There is could. There are many parents gets really bitter cold by sunset. Having played foot- Heights, I look forward to the com- heard during this crucial phase of a certain irony here since it is and students who cannot af- 2 bdrm luxury apt, on Atlantic excellent conditon. Close to trans- ball in college, I can attest to that. pletion of the park. However, I feel planning — and that the end result Pataki who, above all, has rec- ford it. I have always been Avenue. Living, Dining room portation & shopping. $437,000. No rational, sensible athlete, who cares about his that we should have a true urban is a world-class park that we can all ognized that the key to elec- convinced that in the hearts of with fireplace. 1 month rent + Call 1 (917) 670-7956, or (718) security. Asking $2,000 month- 980-6059. Leave message. health, wishes to play in temperatures (wind chills) park and not a commercial mall. enjoy. toral success is the courting of many of those elected politi- R06 (917) 514-1147 or below 30 degrees. All that macho garbage is just That may sound harsh, but consider — Kenn Lowy, Brooklyn Heights the middle class. Without that cians who went to private ly. Call owner. (718) 245-4862. that — in bitter cold weather the playing field be- this. The estimates are that the park demographic, you can’t win in schools there lies a preference R03 For Sale / Staten Island comes concrete (especially artificial surfaces) and will cost $550 million to build. New York. And if you can’t to help out their alma maters simple “hits” become deadly. Yet, the yuppies who Only $150 million will come from No cars great for win with middle class votes, by hurting the State University. Windsor Terrace! Bullshead, SI run television, set the schedule so that the “early our government. The remaining you can’t give back taxes and From Manhattan to Buffalo, Newly renovated, Grand 2 bed, w/dining Custom built, center hall colonial. 4 game,” the Tennessee-Pittsburgh game, began at 4 $400 million will come from pri- other prizes to your friends young people have received a (poss 3rd bed), high ceils, and great light. Prospect Park Conv. located next to laundry, supermarket, bdrms, 2.5 bath, fireplace, 2 car pm, which meant that by dusk, that field was cold vate developers. among the very rich. wonderful education because and the subway (F Train). Easy commute to garage, inground pool, 4 zone heat, and those hits really damaged. Also, Brooklyn Bridge Park To the editor: You can be sure that this of the state and city colleges. Financial district! $1,700 mo. Also, CHEAP 2 zone AC, jacuzzi, full basement, Look at how many players got injured, some se- must be self-sustaining. In my As a resident of Park Slope, I’m budget will slash and burn pro- To his great credit, Assembly RENTALS & sales in Staten Island. Ask for alarm. Asking $650k. (718) 698- Pat @ (718) 791-9355 / (718) 448-7700 3148. Much, much more to see. riously. All for the purpose of bringing in more view, developers are being given a thrilled that the city has expanded grams for the mentally ill, the Speaker Sheldon Silver has Foley’s 8 Real Estate. R04 “consumers.” Fast forward to 8 pm, the Philly-At- plot of land and told to develop it car-free hours in Prospect Park. incarcerated, the homeless, said that a tuition raise isn’t R03 lanta game (in Philadelphia) was just downright bru- and pay for park workers to main- This decision will allow many peo- and the folks who don’t vote going to happen. I hope he’s Apartments, Sublets For Sale / NYS tal. The wind chill must have been below 10 de- tain it. This is not how Prospect ple to walk, run and ride bikes in the and don’t have alumni associa- right. This is the Democratic & Roommates grees, and the fans looked too cold to wave as the Park was built. The estimated op- park without fear of being struck by tions. By now, we know that Party at its best. BROWSE & LIST FREE! Nassau County camera zoomed about the stands. Imagine how the erating costs of Brooklyn Bridge a speeding vehicle. I hope the City game. It was a Republican, how- All Cities & Areas! players hurt themselves each time they landed on Park are $9.5 million a year. In- Council members who supported But when you start up with ever, one Nelson Rockefeller, CATHEDRAL GARDENS, HEMPSTEAD the frozen tundra or received a pounding? All for a credibly, the current deficit is esti- this move will continue to work for middle-class folks who are just who had a vision of a great www.Sublet.com Charming country colonial, 5 bdrms, few dollars more. mated to be $2 million a year. a trial car-free period, to see how trying to educate their chil- State University. He built it Studios;1-2 Bdrms; $800-2000 3 bath. Au-pair suite on 1/3 acre. 1-877-FOR-RENT $539,000. Garden City. Properties: They even changed the rules in football, to allow And as we all know, those num- eliminating cars altogether will dren, you are playing with po- and he knew what he was do- R48 RITA (516) 746-1563. for more commercial time. It seems that a few years bers will only go up as the park make the park even more user- litical fire in the same way that ing. In his great wisdom, he R04 ago people were complaining about the length of begins construction. The deficit, friendly. As a car owner, I hope this you play with fire when you put a unit of that university in Wanted / Brooklyn games — you know, two hours of action and two by the way, is expected to be will come to pass. attempt to take rent control off almost every senatorial district hours of luxury car commercials was getting to be filled by private donations. — Daniel Bernstein, Park Slope their apartments. All of a sud- in upstate New York. These Japanese university Students To place an ad in too much, even for Joe Couch Potato. So, in its infi- You may have noticed that den, those quiet, apathetic vot- are districts where they elect looking for spare room in Brooklyn Papers’ nite wisdom, the NFL rules committee helped to there aren’t too many hotels in ers can turn into tigers. Republican senators. In many apartment or house, short or “speed up” the game — at the EXPENSE of the Prospect Park, Central Park, or, in Council should When I went to the City of these districts, the State longer stay. Please call Sara Real Estate Section game! It used to be, since the days of Red Grange, fact, any park in this city. That is University’ Hunter College, University campus is among at (718) 284-5904. Email: that when a player stepped out of bounds the clock probably because it is inappropri- then and now a great institu- the largest employers. A tough clean up its act [email protected] Call: 834-9161 would stop until the next snap of the ball. Made ate and unacceptable for most tion, the tuition was zero. The dilemma for these folks to vote R06 sense, part of the allure of the strategy of the game New Yorkers. But my reasons for To the editor: city’s philosophy about educa- against the interests of middle- itself. Well, the television yuppies, not wishing to being against the hotel go deeper The recently passed New York tion was the same in the col- class parents who voted them give away their precious commercial time, had the than that. Since Brooklyn Bridge City Council resolution increasing leges as in the elementary in, and can just as easily vote game speeded up. Now, up until four or five minutes Park must be self-sustaining, I fines against those who post ille- schools. In order to offer them out. INSURANCE to go in each half, even if a player steps out of feel that the hotel would be dan- gal advertisements on city poles, equality of opportunity, it was There are two reasons to do bounds, the clock keeps running. gerous financially. If the hotel and traffic devises and street signs il- to be free schooling for those good things like keeping tu- That made it that much more difficult for teams conference center do not bring in lustrates their hypocrisy. who wanted it. ition down. One is that it is the far behind to come back late in a game, as they are the necessary tax dollars, the park Many members of the New York I remember political ac- political-electoral thing to do. able to do in college games. All for the mighty com- will not be able to sustain itself. If City Council claim to be friends of tivists leading the student body The other is that it is the right mercial. Speaking of commercials, this writer recalls the hotel were to go out of busi- the environment, yet during every in a strike when they imposed thing to do. the days of “two-and-a-half hour Giants game and ness, would it be converted to election, campaign volunteers put a $24 fee on the students. They Let’s hope that for once, off to the movies.” In those better times, a one- apartments like the St. George up thousands of illegal campaign said then, and they were right, someone does something for minute timeout was just that — remember Julie Hotel in Brooklyn Heights? These posters. Did you ever see any of “This is the beginning of the both reasons. London singing for some cigarette brand and having are genuine concerns, and they their campaign volunteers removing end.” Alan S. Chartock is the execu- her song cut short for the next snap from center? A are not being addressed. the same political poster litter after Every time the state faces a tive publisher of The Legislative minute was a minute! Many things have changed since Primary or Election Day? fiscal crisis, whether under Gazette, a weekly newspaper W26-7 When will the fans out there flood the league and the master plan was first an- — Larry Penner, Long Island that fraud, the faux-Democrat about New York government. the networks shouting “enough is enough”? When will the NFL Players Association (where are you Ed Garvey now that we need you?) stop sacrificing its players’ health and well being for fat wallets? They HISTORICALLY SPEAKING took my game away, and I don’t even know if I want it back. Perhaps I’ll move to the continent and watch soccer, the world’s greatest “football” game. They got it right, two hours and ya go to the nearest pub! Tinseltown rebellion in B’klyn Philip A. Farruggio is a baby boomer, Brooklyn born, bred and educated (Brooklyn College ’74). He ENERALLY, MOVIES are asso- McGuerins from Brooklyn” and the famous house-under-the- can be reached at [email protected]. ciated with the brown hills (1942) and “Joe and Ethel Turp Thunderbolt roller coaster scene. Gof California and a sign on Call on the President” (1939) on Matty Rich joined the directors’ them that once read: “HOLLY- which Damon Runyon shared a ranks from the popular film WOODLAND.” But the origins writing credit. schools. and early development of the mo- But Brooklyn actors such as Ed- The Dodgers came and went tion picture industry started right ward Everett Horton, who usually but “The Jackie Robinson Story” here in Brooklyn. played the stuffy Englishman, or (1950), in which the baseball pio- Of course, making movies was Emil Jannings, who played a Ger- neer played himself, is still with us. not an industry exclusive to man professor in “The Blue An- Coney Island changed but “Little Brooklyn. Experimenters also gel,” or gorgeous Rita Hayworth Fugitive” (1953) reminds us of its

worked in Manhattan, the Bronx Jerry Abramowitz (yes she was from Brooklyn), cer- former self. More recently, views and in a laboratory in New Jersey JOHN MANBECK tainly did not fit the stereotype. of a darker and more realistic side run by Thomas Edison. But the Hollywood had to import talent of Brooklyn have emerged in first commercial film shot in New Brooklyn Navy Yard. from New Jersey and elsewhere to “Last Exit to Brooklyn” (1989), York was filmed by Charles E. Then he not only filmed the new portray Brooklynites. “Straight Out of Brooklyn” (1991), Chinnock on a rooftop on St. lights of Luna Park, Dreamland William Bendix and Frank Sina- “Just Another Girl on the IRT” Marks Place in 1894. From there, and Steeplechase but also recorded tra would do with George Tobias (1992), “Gravesend” (1997) and 26 Court St, Suite 506, Brooklyn NY 11242 it was a straight flight to the the 1903 execution of Topsy the and Ann Sothern added as stand- “Requiem for a Dream” (2000), (718) 834-9350 Academy Awards. elephant in Luna Park. Topsy had ins. Finally, they allowed Danny films in which Brooklyn is depict- Brooklyn was an ideal location committed the crime of killing a Kaye, a real kid from Brooklyn, to ed as a real place with real people Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc. for filmmaking in the early 20th handler who tried to feed her a lit play the role. Later, Eli Wallach and real problems. Established 1978. Copyright 2003. century. It had people and city cigarette, although she had killed and Barbra Streisand joined the “The Brooklyn Film: Essays in sites, woods and farms, railroads, two others previously. Brooklyn alumni ranks. Frustrated the History of Filmmaking,” edit- • PARK SLOPE GROUP: Park Slope Paper, Windsor Terrace Edition, Sunset Park Paper mansions and a beach. And in Fatty Arbuckle brought Buster geniuses from Brooklyn flocked to ed by myself and Robert Singer • DOWNTOWN GROUP: Brooklyn Heights Paper, Downtown News, 1905 it had a studio: Vitagraph, in Keaton to Coney Island to direct Hollywood to become directors, (McFarland, $35), which was Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Paper, Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Paper the wilds of Midwood. them both in a slapstick short scriptwriters and actors. published in January, deals with • BAY RIDGE GROUP: Bay Ridge Paper, Bensonhurst Paper. Vitagraph’s studio on today’s called “Fatty at Coney Island” in Brooklynites loved it. Movie Brooklyn film as a genre, one • MIDWOOD GROUP: Midwood, Kensington and Ocean Parkway Papers. Avenue M and East 16th Street had 1917, shot on location in the palaces rose around the borough created by the moviemakers who a resident acting troupe headlined same Luna Park. Later, another and older theaters showed three- realized that Brooklyn was and is PUBLISHER: Celia Weintrob (ext 104) by John Bunny, Clara Bow, Jack comedian, Harold Lloyd, brought a-day double features. A kid a saleable commodity. PRESIDENT: Ed Weintrob (ext 105) Haley and several great hourly his film crew to Steeplechase and named Pete Hamill spent his Sat- It is three-dimensional, unlike MANAGING EDITOR hires: Cecil B. DeMille, Rudolph the boardwalk in “Speedy.” urday afternoons in the dark fan- Tinseltown. Neil Sloane (ext 119) Valentino and Lev Trotsky. So Brooklyn became the spot tasizing the future. So they keep coming. Not all Outside the studio, actors per- to make movies — until someone Soon other sections of Brooklyn films are contenders like 1987’s FEATURES EDITOR: Lisa J. Curtis (ext 131) formed on Kings Highway, Flat- realized the sun shone brighter replaced the standard tourist locales “Moonstruck,” and some have SENIOR EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER: bush Avenue and the sands of and longer in California. Eventu- with Brooklyn Heights first, then only a scene or two here (this Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) Coney Island. In the workshop, ally California’s Warner Brothers Prospect Heights and Park Slope, year’s “Catch Me If You Can” STAFF REPORTERS they recruited a newspaper car- bought out Vitagraph but contin- followed by Flatbush and Bedford- and “The Twenty-fifth Hour”). Patrick Gallahue (ext 123), Deborah Kolben (ext 122) toonist, Winsor McCoy, from his ued to film shorts here. Brooklyn Stuyvesant, Brownsville and Some are downright bad (“Kan- Now Online! ADVERTISING STAFF Sheepshead Bay home to origi- stuck in the minds of those Cali- Sheepshead Bay. All became garoo Jack”) but it’s still fun to Susan Littman (ext 116), Allen Nilson (ext 114), nate Gertie the Dinosaur, one of fornia scriptwriters, so they wrote movie sites, either real or on a recognize ourselves up there on Roxanne West (ext 111) film’s first animations, “Little the borough into their stories. sound stage. Brooklyn began to the silver screen. PRODUCTION STAFF Nemo” and “Buster Brown.” If the script required a Brook- grow up in the movies. Alright, Mr. DeMille, Brook- Art Director: Leah Mitch (ext 127), Soon other companies invaded lyn location, then the director Sidney Lumet and Spike Lee lyn’s ready for its close-up. Ad Designer: Kevin Takasato (ext 126), the Brooklyn territory, namely, needed Brooklyn characters to in- chose Brooklyn over the more John Manbeck is the former OFFICE MANAGER: Teresa Addair (ext 117) Edison and American Mutascope habit it, right? So families of cra- flamboyant Manhattan. Woody Brooklyn borough historian. He was Receptionist: Sabrina Abreu (ext 101) and Biograph. Edison started zies populated 1933’s “Three- Allen emerged from the cabaret recently appointed to the state Local with the Brooklyn Bridge and Cornered Moon” and “The stage to film “Annie Hall” (1977) Historians Advisory Council. January 27, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM BRG 5 B’KLYN VIEWPOINTS

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By owner. $415,000. ing Italian-Americans, we would have a nice pasta middle-class parents can af- the kids are forced to take Studio – 2nd floor, very bright, par- dinner around 2 o’clock, then dad, brother and my- ford, especially when you con- loans that will plague them quet floors, separate eat-in-kitchen, (917) 855-7152 self would retire to the living room to catch the sec- sider that the tuition is only the for years and to work several full bath, rent includes electric, heat R04 ond half of the Giants game. By 4 pm, the Farruggio Bloomie should beginning. Then comes room jobs when they really ought to and hot water. Available 1/15/03, family would be on our way to catch the late-after- and board and many, if not be studying. $1,200. Bay Ridge noon first feature at our local movie theater (in the most, of these parents will be There are just as many kids By the water, 1 bedroom co-op. ’50s, you got two movies for the price of one). faced with humongous real es- who can’t afford to go at all. F train, Fort Hamilton Parkway stop. $169k. Close to transportation & Boy, have things changed! Today’s professional focus on classes tate property tax hikes and That is why all city and state 3 blocks from subway shopping. football games are really “marathons,” lasting three- maybe, if Mayor Mike college tuition should be free. 2 minutes to Park Slope (718) 491-0873 and-a-half to four hours. The going joke is, “I To the editor: administrators of the system. Bloomberg gets his way, with Not too much to expect in the Very residential quiet area R03 watched a football game yesterday in between the I was very interested in reading So, while Mayor Bloomberg increased commuter taxes. richest country in the world. Great schools commercials!” Alas, the corporate sponsors have your article regarding Mayor reforms the educational system on The Pataki-ites counter that If you look at most (but not taken over our game. So much so, that they have Bloomberg’s school reform paper, I’m waiting to see reform the State University hasn’t all) of the Republican state NO FEE, call landlord at even altered the rules of engagement. Did any of [“Mayor dooms districts,” Janu- in the classroom. raised its rates for years; that senators, as well as the gover- HOUSES you catch the playoff doubleheader on Saturday, ary 20]. However, I didn’t see — Ms. L. Rosado, Bay Ridge private colleges cost a lot more nor, you will find folks who (718) 853-7781 Jan. 11? In the old days, when the sport was still anything mentioned that will money; and that the poorest sent their kids to private R06 For Sale / Brooklyn mostly sport, they played the early playoff game at make that much of a difference in students will be taken care of schools. That’s fine. I did, too, For Rent / Brooklyn 1 pm Eastern time. The second game followed at 4 my children’s classrooms to en- Keep fence by special scholarship pro- and it was incredibly expen- Park Slope pm. Part of the reason was that in December and hance their learning. grams like TAP (the Tuition sive but I was proud to do it. I To the editor: Downtown Bklyn 2 family house with basement, January, especially in Eastern and Northern cities, it When I hear Mayor Bloomberg The article “Flip-flop on park Assistance Program). There is could. There are many parents gets really bitter cold by sunset. Having played foot- say he would like to get the class a certain irony here since it is and students who cannot af- 2 bdrm luxury apt, on Atlantic excellent conditon. Close to trans- fence” [Dec. 30] makes it seem Avenue. Living, Dining room portation & shopping. $437,000. ball in college, I can attest to that. size down from 32 students to 28, the $40,000 fence around Stead- Pataki who, above all, has rec- ford it. I have always been No rational, sensible athlete, who cares about his I realize that he really doesn’t ognized that the key to elec- convinced that in the hearts of with fireplace. 1 month rent + Call 1 (917) 670-7956, or (718) man Square is the reason vagrants security. Asking $2,000 month- 980-6059. Leave message. health, wishes to play in temperatures (wind chills) know what’s going on in the use the park. It also [quotes CB10 toral success is the courting of many of those elected politi- R06 below 30 degrees. All that macho garbage is just classroom. For example, a typical the middle class. Without that cians who went to private ly. Call owner. (917) 514-1147 or Parks committee Chairwoman (718) 245-4862. that — in bitter cold weather the playing field be- class size in our school is 38 to 40 Eleanor Petty as saying] the fence demographic, you can’t win in schools there lies a preference R03 For Sale / Staten Island comes concrete (especially artificial surfaces) and students, squeezed into a room New York. And if you can’t to help out their alma maters “has kept neighborhood people Windsor Terrace! simple “hits” become deadly. Yet, the yuppies who with four computers that are very from using the park.” Say what? win with middle class votes, by hurting the State University. Bullshead, SI run television, set the schedule so that the “early rarely used — a room meant to you can’t give back taxes and From Manhattan to Buffalo, Newly renovated, Grand 2 bed, w/dining The fence is actually a safety bar- Custom built, center hall colonial. 4 game,” the Tennessee-Pittsburgh game, began at 4 hold 30 students at the most. other prizes to your friends young people have received a (poss 3rd bed), high ceils, and great light. rier for any vehicle that may crash Conv. located next to laundry, supermarket, bdrms, 2.5 bath, fireplace, 2 car pm, which meant that by dusk, that field was cold When he talks curriculum, my into Steadman Square. Take a among the very rich. wonderful education because and the subway (F Train). Easy commute to garage, inground pool, 4 zone heat, and those hits really damaged. only wish is that the teacher look and you will see a very stur- You can be sure that this of the state and city colleges. Financial district! $1,700 mo. 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The wind chill must have been below 10 de- Forget the new theory of group missioner Julius Spiegel to make and don’t have alumni associa- right. This is the Democratic & Roommates grees, and the fans looked too cold to wave as the work. It doesn’t work. Not in a every effort to preserve the fence. I tions. By now, we know that Party at its best. BROWSE & LIST FREE! Nassau County camera zoomed about the stands. Imagine how the class our size. It only promotes also congratulate the Senator Street game. It was a Republican, how- All Cities & Areas! players hurt themselves each time they landed on socialization. The kids know But when you start up with ever, one Nelson Rockefeller, CATHEDRAL GARDENS, HEMPSTEAD 300 Block Association on the re- www.Sublet.com Charming country colonial, 5 bdrms, the frozen tundra or received a pounding? All for a there’s not enough time for the cent approval regarding the historic middle-class folks who are just who had a vision of a great few dollars more. teacher to get around to all the trying to educate their chil- State University. He built it Studios;1-2 Bdrms; $800-2000 3 bath. Au-pair suite on 1/3 acre. significance of the lovely brown- 1-877-FOR-RENT $539,000. Garden City. Properties: They even changed the rules in football, to allow groups to check on their progress. dren, you are playing with po- and he knew what he was do- R48 (516) 746-1563 stones on that street. Having been a RITA . R04 for more commercial time. It seems that a few years Children are passed on to the member of the 200 Block Associa- litical fire in the same way that ing. In his great wisdom, he next year without grade levels be- ago people were complaining about the length of tion for many years I know how you play with fire when you put a unit of that university in Wanted / Brooklyn cause there is not enough room in games — you know, two hours of action and two important it is to keep Bay Ridge attempt to take rent control off almost every senatorial district the new class coming up. A child hours of luxury car commercials was getting to be looking good. And having cars their apartments. All of a sud- in upstate New York. These Japanese university Students To place an ad in can fool around and disrupt an en- are districts where they elect too much, even for Joe Couch Potato. So, in its infi- parked all around lovely Steadman den, those quiet, apathetic vot- looking for spare room in nite wisdom, the NFL rules committee helped to tire class all year, fail the course, ers can turn into tigers. Republican senators. In many Brooklyn Papers’ Square (on the 200 Block) is not a apartment or house, short or and as long as he or she shows up “speed up” the game — at the EXPENSE of the When I went to the City of these districts, the State longer stay. Please call Sara Real Estate Section every day for summer school, step in that direction. game! It used to be, since the days of Red Grange, University’ Hunter College, University campus is among at (718) 284-5904. Email: that when a player stepped out of bounds the clock whether he or she passes the test — Jack La Torre, Bay Ridge then and now a great institu- the largest employers. A tough [email protected] Call: 834-9161 would stop until the next snap of the ball. Made or not, the child will be promoted. tion, the tuition was zero. The dilemma for these folks to vote R06 sense, part of the allure of the strategy of the game The children and teachers have Right on gays city’s philosophy about educa- against the interests of middle- itself. Well, the television yuppies, not wishing to figured this out. The Board of Ed- tion was the same in the col- class parents who voted them give away their precious commercial time, had the ucation administrators have not. To the editor: leges as in the elementary in, and can just as easily vote game speeded up. Now, up until four or five minutes If a teacher has 40 students I would like to commend former schools. In order to offer them out. INSURANCE to go in each half, even if a player steps out of times five classes, that’s 200 stu- state Sen. Vincent Gentile on his equality of opportunity, it was There are two reasons to do bounds, the clock keeps running. dents he’s responsible for. If he stance on the Gay and Lesbian bill to be free schooling for those good things like keeping tu- That made it that much more difficult for teams gives homework once a week of that recently passed in Albany who wanted it. ition down. One is that it is the far behind to come back late in a game, as they are five questions, that’s 1,000 an- [“Gentile: ‘no’ to gay bill,” Dec. 30]. I remember political ac- political-electoral thing to do. able to do in college games. All for the mighty com- swers he should grade. I know for While I don’t agree with his tivists leading the student body The other is that it is the right mercial. Speaking of commercials, this writer recalls certain, my child’s homework is vote, politicians are supposed to in a strike when they imposed thing to do. the days of “two-and-a-half hour Giants game and not checked because the same listen to their constituency, re- a $24 fee on the students. They Let’s hope that for once, off to the movies.” In those better times, a one- question he got wrong in his sci- gardless of their own personal said then, and they were right, someone does something for minute timeout was just that — remember Julie ence homework was the same feelings. He voted his constituen- “This is the beginning of the both reasons. London singing for some cigarette brand and having question he got wrong on the test. cy! Hopefully others will learn end.” Alan S. Chartock is the execu- her song cut short for the next snap from center? A There’s not enough time in a day from you and listen to the people Every time the state faces a tive publisher of The Legislative minute was a minute! for a teacher to save everyone. It they represent! fiscal crisis, whether under Gazette, a weekly newspaper W26-7 When will the fans out there flood the league and is not the teacher’s fault, it’s the — Diane Hunt, Bay Ridge that fraud, the faux-Democrat about New York government. the networks shouting “enough is enough”? When will the NFL Players Association (where are you Ed Garvey now that we need you?) stop sacrificing its players’ health and well being for fat wallets? They HISTORICALLY SPEAKING took my game away, and I don’t even know if I want it back. Perhaps I’ll move to the continent and watch soccer, the world’s greatest “football” game. They got it right, two hours and ya go to the nearest pub! Tinseltown rebellion in B’klyn Philip A. Farruggio is a baby boomer, Brooklyn born, bred and educated (Brooklyn College ’74). He ENERALLY, MOVIES are asso- McGuerins from Brooklyn” and the famous house-under-the- can be reached at [email protected]. ciated with the brown hills (1942) and “Joe and Ethel Turp Thunderbolt roller coaster scene. Gof California and a sign on Call on the President” (1939) on Matty Rich joined the directors’ them that once read: “HOLLY- which Damon Runyon shared a ranks from the popular film WOODLAND.” But the origins writing credit. schools. and early development of the mo- But Brooklyn actors such as Ed- The Dodgers came and went tion picture industry started right ward Everett Horton, who usually but “The Jackie Robinson Story” here in Brooklyn. played the stuffy Englishman, or (1950), in which the baseball pio- Of course, making movies was Emil Jannings, who played a Ger- neer played himself, is still with us. not an industry exclusive to man professor in “The Blue An- Coney Island changed but “Little Brooklyn. Experimenters also gel,” or gorgeous Rita Hayworth Fugitive” (1953) reminds us of its

worked in Manhattan, the Bronx Jerry Abramowitz (yes she was from Brooklyn), cer- former self. More recently, views and in a laboratory in New Jersey JOHN MANBECK tainly did not fit the stereotype. of a darker and more realistic side run by Thomas Edison. But the Hollywood had to import talent of Brooklyn have emerged in first commercial film shot in New Brooklyn Navy Yard. from New Jersey and elsewhere to “Last Exit to Brooklyn” (1989), York was filmed by Charles E. Then he not only filmed the new portray Brooklynites. “Straight Out of Brooklyn” (1991), Chinnock on a rooftop on St. lights of Luna Park, Dreamland William Bendix and Frank Sina- “Just Another Girl on the IRT” Marks Place in 1894. From there, and Steeplechase but also recorded tra would do with George Tobias (1992), “Gravesend” (1997) and 26 Court St, Suite 506, Brooklyn NY 11242 it was a straight flight to the the 1903 execution of Topsy the and Ann Sothern added as stand- “Requiem for a Dream” (2000), (718) 834-9350 Academy Awards. elephant in Luna Park. Topsy had ins. Finally, they allowed Danny films in which Brooklyn is depict- Brooklyn was an ideal location committed the crime of killing a Kaye, a real kid from Brooklyn, to ed as a real place with real people Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc. for filmmaking in the early 20th handler who tried to feed her a lit play the role. Later, Eli Wallach and real problems. Established 1978. Copyright 2003. century. It had people and city cigarette, although she had killed and Barbra Streisand joined the “The Brooklyn Film: Essays in sites, woods and farms, railroads, two others previously. Brooklyn alumni ranks. Frustrated the History of Filmmaking,” edit- • PARK SLOPE GROUP: Park Slope Paper, Windsor Terrace Edition, mansions and a beach. And in Fatty Arbuckle brought Buster geniuses from Brooklyn flocked to ed by myself and Robert Singer Sunset Park Paper • DOWNTOWN GROUP: Brooklyn Heights Paper, Downtown News, 1905 it had a studio: Vitagraph, in Keaton to Coney Island to direct Hollywood to become directors, (McFarland, $35), which was Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Paper, Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Paper the wilds of Midwood. them both in a slapstick short scriptwriters and actors. published in January, deals with • BAY RIDGE GROUP: Bay Ridge Paper, Bensonhurst Paper. Vitagraph’s studio on today’s called “Fatty at Coney Island” in Brooklynites loved it. Movie Brooklyn film as a genre, one • MIDWOOD GROUP: Midwood, Kensington and Ocean Parkway Papers. Avenue M and East 16th Street had 1917, shot on location in the palaces rose around the borough created by the moviemakers who a resident acting troupe headlined same Luna Park. Later, another and older theaters showed three- realized that Brooklyn was and is PUBLISHER: Celia Weintrob (ext 104) by John Bunny, Clara Bow, Jack comedian, Harold Lloyd, brought a-day double features. A kid a saleable commodity. PRESIDENT: Ed Weintrob (ext 105) Haley and several great hourly his film crew to Steeplechase and named Pete Hamill spent his Sat- It is three-dimensional, unlike MANAGING EDITOR hires: Cecil B. DeMille, Rudolph the boardwalk in “Speedy.” urday afternoons in the dark fan- Tinseltown. Neil Sloane (ext 119) Valentino and Lev Trotsky. So Brooklyn became the spot tasizing the future. So they keep coming. Not all Outside the studio, actors per- to make movies — until someone Soon other sections of Brooklyn films are contenders like 1987’s FEATURES EDITOR: Lisa J. Curtis (ext 131) formed on Kings Highway, Flat- realized the sun shone brighter replaced the standard tourist locales “Moonstruck,” and some have SENIOR EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER: bush Avenue and the sands of and longer in California. Eventu- with Brooklyn Heights first, then only a scene or two here (this Vince DiMiceli (ext 125) Coney Island. In the workshop, ally California’s Warner Brothers Prospect Heights and Park Slope, year’s “Catch Me If You Can” STAFF REPORTERS they recruited a newspaper car- bought out Vitagraph but contin- followed by Flatbush and Bedford- and “The Twenty-fifth Hour”). Patrick Gallahue (ext 123), Deborah Kolben (ext 122) toonist, Winsor McCoy, from his ued to film shorts here. Brooklyn Stuyvesant, Brownsville and Some are downright bad (“Kan- Now Online! ADVERTISING STAFF Sheepshead Bay home to origi- stuck in the minds of those Cali- Sheepshead Bay. All became garoo Jack”) but it’s still fun to Susan Littman (ext 116), Allen Nilson (ext 114), nate Gertie the Dinosaur, one of fornia scriptwriters, so they wrote movie sites, either real or on a recognize ourselves up there on Roxanne West (ext 111) film’s first animations, “Little the borough into their stories. sound stage. Brooklyn began to the silver screen. PRODUCTION STAFF Nemo” and “Buster Brown.” If the script required a Brook- grow up in the movies. Alright, Mr. DeMille, Brook- Art Director: Leah Mitch (ext 127), Soon other companies invaded lyn location, then the director Sidney Lumet and Spike Lee lyn’s ready for its close-up. Ad Designer: Kevin Takasato (ext 126), the Brooklyn territory, namely, needed Brooklyn characters to in- chose Brooklyn over the more John Manbeck is the former OFFICE MANAGER: Teresa Addair (ext 117) Edison and American Mutascope habit it, right? So families of cra- flamboyant Manhattan. Woody Brooklyn borough historian. He was Receptionist: Sabrina Abreu (ext 101) and Biograph. Edison started zies populated 1933’s “Three- Allen emerged from the cabaret recently appointed to the state Local with the Brooklyn Bridge and Cornered Moon” and “The stage to film “Annie Hall” (1977) Historians Advisory Council. 8 BWN, DTG, PSG, MID THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM January 27, 2003 CCLLAASSSSIIFFIIEEDDSS Help Wanted • Situation Wanted • Business Opportunities • Income Opportunities • Adoptions • Automotive Bed & Breakfast • Bridal & Special Occasions • Business Services • Children & Childcare • Cleaning Services • Firewood Home Care • Instruction • Merchandise • Movers, Storage & Truckers • New Age • Personal Care • Pet Services • Psychics ––– To advertise please call 834-9161, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm –––

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THEATER PAGE GO 2 Kudos for ‘Uncle Vanya’ at BAM / Greg Mango / Greg DANCE PAGE GO 3 Kids Cafe premieres new Byrd work The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn BROOKLYN EVENTS CALENDAR: GO 2 Pre-show eats The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings (718) 834-9350 • January 27, 2003 Four-star, wunderkind chef Thomas Ferlesch (pictured), most recently of Cafe des Artistes and before that Vienna ’79, has opened his first restaurant, Thomas Beisl, across Lafayette Avenue from the Brooklyn Academy of Music. “In Vienna,” says Ferlesch, “bistros serve the young and the old, intellectuals and students, plumbers, doctors, artists, everyone. It makes a wonderful atmosphere.” It is just that “come one, come all” spirit that Ferlesch hopes his Thomas Beisl (beisl means bistro) will be to the Fort Greene neighborhood. Ferlesch did most of the renovation himself, stripping and staining antique chairs that he picked up on Atlantic Avenue. The lighting is moody and romantic with amber-tinted Miller’s time sconces and candles on the tables. Thomas Beisl’s location — there’s BAM of course, Mark Morris’ dance studio is up the street, and Urban Glass, a Makeover for glass-blowing studio, is a few blocks away — all but en- sures an art-loving crowd. Plan on seeing black-clad diners eating velvety, eggplant terrine topped with goat cheese or a seafood salad with scallions, parsley and jalapenos. Wiener one of boro’s schnitzel with cucumber salad and parsley potatoes, and beef goulash made with braised beef cheeks and served with spaetzle, are among the entrees. No one skips dessert in a Viennese restaurant. (What do oldest diners you think inspired the Viennese dessert table at all those Bar Mitzvahs?) There’s palatschinken, crepes stuffed with apri- By Tina Barry cot jam or chocolate hazelnut cream, and a linzertorte. Ask for The Brooklyn Papers for the torte mit schlag — that’s with whipped cream. Thomas Beisl (25 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland iller’s Famous Restaurant in Bor- Place and St. Felix Street) accepts American Express. ough Park has undergone a radi- Entrees: $13-$16. The restaurant is open daily, from M cal facelift. noon to midnight, and serves brunch Saturdays and Joe Miller, son of Michael “Mike” Sundays, from 10 am to 4 pm. For reservations, call Miller (the second owner of Miller’s Fa- (718) 222-5800. — Tina Barry mous Restaurant) and the grandson of Chris Miller (originally Christopher My- lonoplous of Cypress), the restaurant’s founder, is the new co-owner. With John Odorisio, a patron of Miller’s since child- MUSIC hood and a butcher with 20 years of meat- cutting experience, the two transformed

the aging restaurant, a neighborhood insti- Mango / Greg tution since 1947, into a gleaming replica of a 1950s dinner. “I was adamant that the new design Pied piper should stand out from other diners,” says

Miller. Papers The Brooklyn Omni Ensemble’s flutist It does. Surrounded by stores whose facades broadens audience for were new 30 years ago, the refurbished restaurant, with its shining red-and-white eclectic classical music tiled exterior edged in chrome, looks more like something you’d see along Route 66 By Kevin Filipski than a diner nestled under the shadow of for The Brooklyn Papers the old El train track. “Even the design of the tiles on the wall or our 20th anniversary season, we wanted to do mu- are a replica of a subway station,” says “ sic that we liked,” explains flutist David Wechsler, a Miller, who sketched his ideas on a napkin Fnative of Midwood and founder of the Omni Ensem- before consulting an architect. ble, which has brought chamber music of all stripes to en- To expand the diner’s seating capacity thusiastic Brooklyn audiences for two decades. from 35 to 75, Miller designed two replica Omni Ensemble’s upcoming subway cars and had them built on site and concert, Feb. 1 at the Brooklyn attached to the outside of the diner. Patrons Conservatory of Music, pits can now enjoy a hamburger, comfortably two giants of the 18th and ear- seated in one of the deep, red vinyl booths, ly 19th centuries — Bach and while looking out the train’s window. Beethoven — with a triumvi- Continuing the subway motif, a minia- rate of French composers from ture train runs along a track that hangs di- New look for old friend: (Top) The newly renovated Miller’s Famous Restaurant the 20th century — Claude De- rectly over the funky, ’50s-style chrome at New Utrecht Avenue and 56th Street. (Above) The restaurant before its bussy, Albert Roussel and counter. makeover. (Right) Owner-chef Joe Miller’s cherry-lime Rickey. Jacques Ibert. “We want people to be reminded of a The eclectic program is par Manhattan restaurant,” Miller says of the for the course for the ensem- renovation, then adds, “but we don’t have He hopes that Miller’s Famous Restau- I have no business. I’m feeding people ble, as Wechsler says, “One of Manhattan prices. Two guys can eat here rant will be considered a destination for who my grandparents served 50 years Mango / Greg the reasons I started this group like kings. We give a lot of food. That’s hamburger aficionados the way Nathan’s ago.” to begin with is that there are what we’re known for.” lures hot dog lovers to Coney Island. As if on cue, an older couple, with un- certain contemporary and Chef Miller will do the cooking follow- “We closed [in June 2002] with an 8- mistakable Brooklyn accents, walks in. 20th-century music that people ing the recipes handed down from his fa- ounce burger, and that’s a pretty nice size. “Hey, Hey Joey,” they say. “Whayz would want to hear.” Along The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn ther and grandfather. His four-course din- Now we have the biggest with our 9- Jimmy Bow’s pictuah?” with Wechsler, the Omni En- Be our guest: Harpist ner special, served each evening, features ounce burger, and it’s delicious — juicy “Thatz huh brothah,” says the man his grandparents when his father was this semble includes cellist Sara Laura Sherman is one of a fruit cup or cup of soup du jour, an en- and so fresh,” he says. pointing to his wife. big.” He holds his hand near his knee. Wollan — who’s been with the the guest artists per- tree of prime roast sirloin, turkey, ham or Special bragging rights apply to the “Yeah,” she says, “Jimmy wuz the bah- Patrons who remember the original group for four seasons, and pi- forming with the Omni brisket served with a potato and vegetable, diner’s Greek salad. tendah at the El-ah-gont. Yaw fatha had Miller’s, which opened in 1947 on 13th anist Jim Lahti, a composer coffee or tea and Jell-O or rice pudding — “We make a Greek salad like nobody thah pictuah hangin’ behin’ the counta for Avenue at New Utrecht Avenue, and have who joined the ensemble at the Ensemble on Feb. 1. all for $8.95. else,” says Miller. a thousan’ yeeuhs.” seen the restaurant evolve since 1957 in its beginning of last season. “‘Never leave “We use hard- Miller promises to re-hang Jimmy present location on the corner of New (Wechsler and pianist John Creek started the group in the restaurant hun- DINING boiled eggs but no Bow’s picture before the diner’s Jan. 18 Utrecht Avenue and 56th Street, needn’t 1983.) gry’ was my grand- anchovies. We put opening, “If God is willing.” worry about a rocky transition. After 36 Pairing weighty works by two acknowledged masters Miller’s Famous Restaurant (5602 New mother Electra’s Utrecht Ave. at 56th Street) accepts Visa in the eggs, and the The couple leaves happy. years of 18-hour days, the still youthful with lesser-known but no less forceful music by three motto, and it’s our and MasterCard. Entrees: $5.95-$18.95. feta cheese, and the “This is perfect!” says Miller. “This is Mike Miller has retired, but he plans to 20th-century Frenchmen is typical of the ensemble’s pro- motto as well,” The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, sev- oil and vinegar and not staged! If you stay here all day, you’ll continue as a consultant, whenever “the gramming method: its first concert this season included en days a week. For further information, Miller adds. call (718) 438-9594. the olives, and we see people dropping in saying, ‘I remem- boys” need him, and adds, “Joey and John works by Ravel and Richard Strauss alongside Norman Serving quality turn the salad our- ber your grandmother!’ They tell me, are both young and they have a lot of in- Dello Joio’s 1948 Trio and pianist Lahti’s own Trio for cooking in enor- selves. We mix it ‘When I came to America we couldn’t af- centive. The diner will be excellent.” Clarinet, Cello and Piano. mous portions is a together like they ford to eat. Your grandmother used to give When I visited, the kitchen was not yet Wechsler enjoys finding works that fit the players’ sen- practice Miller intends to continue. do in Greece, in the old town. We are fa- us french fries with cheese and a lime open, so instead of food, Miller searched sibilities, including the guest artists for this concert, violist “Everything here is homemade. We mous for our Greek salads.” Rickey.’ [The lime Rickey is still on the for gifts for “The train ride back home.” Sam Kephart and harpist Laura Sherman. make our own corned beef, our own Disappointing customers who might menu.] She never let anyone leave without He gave me a large polo shirt with the Fa- “The Bach G-minor sonata (originally for flute and brisket. We cook our own roast beef, our compare him unfavorably to his predeces- being fed.” mous Miller’s logo — a train — on its harpsichord) is done with a transcription for harp,” he own fresh ham and our own turkey. When sors isn’t an option for Miller. “Tell Tina how long you’ve been com- back; a wooden massager in the shape of notes. “Since the pedaled harp is relatively recent inven- someone orders a turkey sandwich, I’m “People come in here, and they see a ing here,” Miller asks Al, the diner’s fruit a bird; a plastic key chain; and a denim, tion — it came into use in the mid-19th century — there’s cutting them turkey that I roasted that young kid — I’m 32 years old,” explains man, who wanders in to say hello to Mike snap-bracelet for my daughter. no baroque music written specifically for it.” morning. Nothing is pre-made!,” Miller Miller. “And if they say, ‘Oh, the kid and “the boys.” “You have to leave with something,” he Also being performed in a transcription for harp is Ibert’s says with pride. made it all fancy but the food stinks,’ then “Oh,” says Al, “Like, 40 years! I knew says, “so you don’t forget us.” See OMNI on page GO 4

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O vey Theater, theatergoers gazed Maria in “Twelfth Night” has an starry-eyed at actors Harvey Keitel, equally jaw-dropping effect. Bernadette Peters, Kate Winslet, Of the two plays, Chekhov’s “Un- Frances McDormand and Nathan Lane. cle Vanya” (newly updated by Brian Writers very welcome to submit a small sample of work for reserved And they were just in the audience. Friel), is especially delightful — albeit 20-min. segments. Please e-Submit sample to: [email protected] The giants of the Great White Way in a mournful way. The workaday Top-notch cast: Simon Russell Beale (left) in the title role of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” and Emily Watson as came out for the Donmar Warehouse world of Uncle Vanya’s estate is Viola, disguised as Cesario, in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Stephanie Berger - production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth turned on its ear by the arrival of the THE X READINGS Night.” Both “Twelfth Night” and professor and his young wife, Yelena, ances of Simon Russell Beale, as Un- candles behind them. subject is a mournfully shrouded and Donmar’s “Uncle Vanya” are directed played by Helen McCrory. cle Vanya, and Emily Watson, as his Beale is again excellent, this time as grieving Olivia, and other times, it is @ BAX “A by Sam Mendes (“Cabaret,” “Ameri- Even the train of Yelena’s skirt is a workhorse niece Sonya, that break the the supercilious, puritanical servant Viola, missing her own brother, be- Brooklyn Arts Exchange Longer can Beauty”), delight; McCrory audience’s heart. 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VERTICAL PLAYERS: presents BARNES AND NOBLE: Beatrice “The Dwarf,” a comic opera. Good Food! Colin, author of “Nude Untitled” $20. 8 pm. 219 Court St. (212) and “Disappearing Act.” 7 pm. 539-2696. , Timothy Wright 106 Court St. (718) 246-4996. GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Second at Park Slope s Original Southern Restaurant Free. annual Night of Magic features BARGEMUSIC: chamber music a line-up of magicians includ- • Southern Fried Chicken Come Join Us For program of works by Debussy, ing The Magical Melodions, • Down Home BBQ Sat & Sun Brunch Schumann, Stravinsky and Torkova and Marco 11am to 3pm Guest artist: Schubert. $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Monteverdi. $10 per ticket. 8 • Cajun & Creole Specialties Ferry Landing. (718) 624-2083. pm. Brooklyn Society for www.cornbreadcafe.com MEETING: Union Center for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect • Po-Boy Sandwiches Kim Burrell Women hosts an open meeting Park West. (718) 768-2972. Free Delivery 5-10pm and welcome night for poten- KIDS CAFE: Dancewave Inc. pres- • Macaroni & Cheese tial members. 7:30 pm. Msgr. ents its ninth annual Kids Cafe Parks Center, 418 95th St. (718) Festival, a performance of • Collard Greens Rhythm & BAM: Praise Music Corn 748-7708. Free. dance, music and theater. and much more... Directed by Abdel R. Salaam WORKSHOP: Susan Martin offers Opening benefit performance Hosted by Bishop Sam Williams a talk on her Business Sanity T features the Kids Company Bread program to help self-employed premiere of choreographer Bread BAM Howard Gilman Opera House professionals and small busi- Donald Byrd’s “Memories of Feb 1 at 7:30pm ness owners. 7:30 pm. Park Bittersweet Lives.” $100. 8 pm. Cafe Slope Food Co-op, 782 Union Brooklyn Music School, 126 St. $20, 25 St. (718) 499-2831. Free. Felix St. (718) 622-2548. An evening of traditional and contemporary LECTURE: Stefano Carboni, asso- BARBES BAR: Hazmat Modine 434 7th Ave. ciate curator, department of gospel sure to elevate your body and soul. blues band plays Eastern Euro- Islamic art, Metropolitan Museum pean gypsy music. 9 pm. 376 (bet. 14th & 15th Sts.) of Art, presents slide lecture. Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. 7:30 pm. PS 321, 180 Seventh TWO BOOTS: blues with Gene (718) 768-3838 BAMtalk: The Musical Legacy Ave. (718) 282-8675. Free. Ambutter. 10 pm. No cover. fax# (718) 768-2371 of the African Diaspora LOW BAR: Playwright Aaron 514 Second St. (718) 499-3253. Landsman gives a staged read- Mon-Thur: 5-10pm; Fri: 5-11pm BAM Hillman Attic Studio HALCYON CAFE: Music by a vari- ing. 8 pm. 81 Washington St. ety of groups. $5. 21+. 10 pm Sat: 11am-11pm; Sun: 11am-10pm Fri, Jan 31 at 7:30pm (718) 222-1low. Free. $8 GALAPAGOS CAFE: Shipwreckers, Teenage Prayers and Qatsi per- Join BAM for a lively discussion led form music. $6. 9 pm. 70 North by cultural critic and author Nelson Sixth St. (718) 384-4586. Dancewave presents George with Village Voice critic/ BARBES BAR: presents a “Klezmer Jam.” 9 pm. 376 Kids Cafe Festival 2003 musician Greg Tate, critic/editor for Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. Jazziz Larry Blumenfeld, composer RED ROOM LOUNGE: presents a celebration of dance and sport, hosted by Peter Pucci Plus Dancers and the World Music of Nana Vernon Reid, and rock critic Kandia saxophonist Andy Parsons. $5 M. Crazy Horse. cover. 9 and 10:30 pm. 444 Court St. (718) 875-1981. Over 150 dancing kids and teens, GALLERY PLAYERS: presents “Don’t Call Us...,” a musical featuring KIDS COMPANY in revue. 8 pm. See Sat. the World Premiere of IMPACT THEATER: presents “The Golden Boy.” 8 pm. See Sat. 'Memories of Bittersweet Lives' BROOKLYN LYCEUM: presents choreographed by DONALD BYRD “31 Bond.” 8 pm. See Sat. BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music presents “Twelfth Night.” 7:30 Saturday and Sunday pm. See Sat. January 25 and 26, 3pm Kids Cafe Photo by Celeste Wells Festival 2003 Brooklyn Music School and Playhouse Workshops BAM 718.636.4100 / www.bam.org / Ticketmaster 212.307.4100 FRI, JAN 24 126 St. Felix Street Sunday, January 19, 2003 Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave AUTHOR TALK: Ken Blanchard is around the corner from BAM guest speaker at Power of One ages 6-18 Productions. He talks about his Tickets: $15 Adults 12pm-3:15pm book “One-Minute Apology.” Rhythm & BAM is made possible by a grant from: Rhythm & BAM is an official part of NY GRAMMY Fest 2003 9 am. Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, $10 Kids (12 and under) Peter Pucci teaches Sport Repertory 333 Adam St. Call for ticket information. (718) 246-7000. To reserve tickets: 718-622-2548 Workshop fee: $12 SUPPORT: Maimonides Medical or online at www.virtuous.com ("NYC Events") Information/To register: 718-522-4696 Center hosts a group for those who have been affected by January 27, 2003 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM 3

Make Valentine’s Day A Memorable one with Elegance at Marco Polo Ristorante Friday, February 14th Choose from our Special à la Carte Menu and Valentine Dessert Live Piano Music and a Cozy Fireplace Have a ball: Kids Cafe Festival 2003, at the Brooklyn Music School and Playhouse, will be hosted by the Peter Pucci Plus Dancers in “Pucci: Sport.” Michael O’Neill –– Marco Polo Ristorante –– another festival host, will perform her Noah, who lives in Park Slope, has 345 Court St. (corner of Union) Tiny dancers own Greek- and Middle Eastern-influ- danced in pieces by Mark Morris, enced music at the festival. David Dorfman and Donald Byrd. Call For Reservations (718) 852-5015 Other festival performance high- “This gives me an opportunity to Kids Cafe Fest features ‘Pucci: lights include the Shenandoah Con- have a challenge in dance because Visit our website: www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com temporary Dance Theater and Ges- we’re working with professional cho- tures Ensemble from the Harbor reographers and doing professional • Free Valet Parking Sport’ and new work by Byrd Conservatory for the Performing Arts pieces,” he said. in Harlem. In December, Noah performed with By Paulanne Simmons Jacobowitz’s Kids Company started Kids Company at the Dancers Re- for The Brooklyn Papers DANCE in 2000 with “kids who really wanted sponding to AIDS benefit concert at to study dance more seriously,” she the St. Marks in the Bowery Church, ancers aren’t born but nurtured, “Kids Cafe Festival 2003” will be says. Teenagers from throughout the and at a Christmas concert at the held at The Brooklyn Music School and often starting from a very early Playhouse, 126 St. Felix St. at Lafayette city, who make it through an audition Tribeca Performing Arts Center. D age. And that’s exactly what Di- Avenue in Fort Greene. The benefit con- process, benefit from the program’s These kinds of events help Noah ane Jacobowitz has been doing — with cert, featuring “Memories of Bittersweet professional environment that both “get a taste of what it might be like to Lives,” by Donald Byrd, is at 8 pm on Upcoming Performances a little help from a roster of celebrity Jan. 24. Tickets are $100. challenges and encourages. be a part of a professional company.” choreographers — for nine years with Festival performances of “Pucci: Using space in the Berkeley Carroll And they’re exciting, he says because Kids Cafe Festival. Sport” are at 3 pm on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26. School in Park Slope and the Mark “I get to share months of work with an Tickets are $10 for children, $15 for adults. Brooklyn Center debut! The festival is produced by Dance- For more information about the Morris studio in Fort Greene, the audience, and I get a feeling of accom- 2OO2 wave, an organization Jacobowitz schedule, call (718) 522-4696. To make teenagers work with internationally plishment.” SEASON Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba reservations for the festival performanc- founded in 1979 to produce arts known American choreographers like Noah is not sure whether he wants SAT • FEB 1, 2003 • 8PM events, festivals and educational work- es or the benefit concert call (718) 622- Twyla Tharp, David Dorfman, Doug to be a professional dancer, but he does 2OO3 2548 or visit www.virtuous.com (NYC sponsored by shops for children and young adults. events) on the Web. Varone and Bill T. Jones. This spring know that dance will always be a big This year’s Kids Cafe Festival, at the Kids Company will again work with part of his life. He is one of a group of Tickets: $30 Brooklyn Music School and Play- Morris, who since his group’s move to 20 youths choreographer-dancer Ja- house, included dance and sport work- Fort Greene, has been closely involved cobowitz is working with this year. shops on Jan. 19, taught by the Peter choreographer Donald Byrd. Kids with the company, creating original “I’ve worked with kids my whole Aesop’s Fables Theatreworks/USA Pucci Plus Dancers, a modern dance Company has been working on the pieces just for them. life,” she says. “I became a mother in troupe whose namesake founder is a piece for an intensive 10-week re- Noah Weiss, a junior at Stuyvesant the early ’90s. I got the idea then of fo- SUN • FEB 2, 2003 • 2PM former all-American athlete and mem- hearsal period with Byrd and his assis- High School, has been with Kids Com- cusing on kids. It’s an important focus sponsored by and ber of the modern dance group Pilobo- tants. pany for four years. now. It’s close to my heart.” Ages 5 - 10 • Tickets: $15 lus. The Peter Pucci Plus Dancers will “Being a part of a company and not The festival gives youngsters in There will be an opening night ben- also host Kids Cafe Festival perform- in a class makes me feel that what I’m Kids Company and throughout the city Brooklyn Center debut! efit concert on Jan. 24, featuring Ja- ances and perform excerpts from “Puc- doing is more important. You don’t and beyond the opportunity to learn, to cobowitz’s own Kids Company in the ci: Sport” on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 at 3 only have an obligation to yourself, but share and to show off. And it gives Dang Thai Son world premiere of “Memories of Bit- pm. (Kids participating in the work- also to everyone else in the company. proud parents the chance to see their SUN • FEB 9, 2003 • 2PM tersweet Lives,” a newly commis- shops will perform in the part called There’s a sense of camaraderie,” he kids at their most enthusiastic and sponsored by sioned work created by modern dance “Basketball.”) And Nana Simopolous, told GO Brooklyn. graceful. Tickets: $30

Freddie Jackson & Oleta Adams PERFORMANCES presents Donmar Warehouse’s 12 and younger and museum A Valentine’s Concert production of Shakespeare’s members. 4 pm. 200 Eastern SAT • FEB 15, 2003 • 8PM LIBRARY EVENT: Brooklyn Public “Twelfth Night.” $75, $55, $30. Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Library, Central branch, 2 pm. Also, “Uncle Vanya.” LIST YOUR EVENT… sponsored by observes Chinese New Year

OTHER AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE $75, $55, $30. 7:30 pm. Harvey Tickets: $40, $35 and celebrates “Year of the Theater, 651 Fulton St. (718) To list your event in Where to GO, please give us as much notice as THEATER TRIP: Kassenbrock Sheep” with performances and 636-4111. possible. Send your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Brothers Memorial Scholarship programs. 2 pm. Grand Army Papers, 26 Court St., Ste. 506, Brooklyn, NY 11242; or by fax: (718) Fund and Bay Ridge Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. GALLERY PLAYERS: presents Brooklyn Center debut! “Don’t Call Us...,” a musical 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a space available basis. We Community Council sponsor a BROOKLYN LYCEUM: presents revue. $15, $12 children 12 and regret we cannot take listings over the phone. trip to Hunterdon Hills “31 Bond,” a play based on a Alberto Mizrahi younger and seniors. 8 pm. Playhouse. Show is “Cowboy true, 19th century love triangle. Cafe.” $60 includes transporta- SUN • FEB 16, 2003 • 2PM $40, $15 students and seniors. 199 14th St. (718) 595-0547. CONCERT: Frederick Irwin con- tion, lunch and show. 9:30 am Tickets: $25 7 pm. 227 Fourth Ave. (718) By.” Performers obsess, rant, 514 Second St. (718) 499-3253. to 5 pm. (718) 934-2592. 866-gowanus. ducts a concert of works by crib suicide notes, drink and Mozart. Also, winter songs by CONCERT: Closenuf performs OPEN STUDIO: Smack Mellon THEATER: XO Projects and torture one another...in small classic rock. 10:30 pm. Kelly’s Artist Studio Program presents Theatron present “Crave,” a Morley, Elgar, Rutter, Thompson and Diemer. $5 ways. $12. 9 pm. 146 Tavern, 9259 Fourth Ave. (718) works by its 2002 Studio Artists. play about four people craving Metropolitan Ave. (718) 388- 745-9546. Free. Noon to 9 pm. Artist reception each other, and the need to donation. 8 pm. All Saints Church, Seventh Avenue and 2251. from 6 to 9 pm. 70 Washington break free. $15, $10 students. 3 ABOVE THE RIGHT BANK: Kitty CHILDREN St. (718) 422-0989. Free. and 7:15 pm. Old American Seventh Street. (718) 636-1492. AQUARIUM: Kids 13 to 18 are Can Factory, Third Street and IMPACT THEATER: presents Majik party. $5. 8 pm. 409 Kent ADOPTION WORKSHOP: Latin Ave. (718) 388-3929. invited to participate in “So America Parents Association of Third Avenue. (718) 608-9536. Clifford Odet’s drama “The You Want to Be a Marine Golden Boy.” $15. 8 pm. 190 BARBES BAR: evening of tradi- New York hosts a talk covering BARGEMUSIC: chamber music Mammal Researcher!” Learn documentation preparation, program of works by Scarlatti, Underhill Ave. (718) 390-7163. tional and non-traditional what it’s like to be a scientist Call 718.951.4500 ABOVE THE RIGHT BANK: Music Scottish music in celebration of selecting a source and immi- Beethoven, Mozart, Dvorak and from a marine mammal gration requirements. 1:30 to by a variety of groups. $5. 8 pm. Robert Burns’ birthday. 9 pm. Tuesday - Saturday 1-6pm Dohnanyi. $35. 7:30 pm. Also, researcher. $34, $30 members. 4:30 pm. Our Lady of Grace free midday concert at 1 pm. 409 Kent Ave. (718) 388-3929. 376 Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. 10 am to 1 pm. New York Free. Church, Avenue W at East Third Group Sales 718.951.4600 x27 Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) VOYEURISTIC THEATER: Aquarium, West Eighth Street Street. (718) 236-8689. Free. 624-2083. TWO BOOTS: presents blues with at Surf Avenue. (718) 265-FISH. Collapsable Giraffe presents its ART-MAKING WORKSHOP: The for complete season • brooklyncenter.com

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BROOKLYN CENTER BAM: Brooklyn Academy of Music new work “Meat is Floating Night Wigga. 10 pm. No cover. STORY HOUR: Classic Raggedy Brooklyn Museum of Art offers FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Ann stories, told by Raggedy a workshop on “Piecing and Ann. Photo op for parents. 11 Sewing Quilts.” Bring scrap am. Barnes and Noble, 106 fabric, thread and needles. 2 to Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. 5 pm. Call for fee information PUPPETWORKS: “The Prince and and pre-registration. 200 Eastern BROOKLYN HEIGHTS INTERNATIONAL The Magic Flute.” $6, $7 Parkway. (718) 501-6937. adults. 12:30 and 2:30 pm. 338 RECEPTION: The Skylight Gallery Sixth Ave. (718) 965-3391. hosts a reception for “The BASEBALL REGISTRATION: 78th Garment Magical,” a mixed Precinct Youth Council hosts media exhibit. 4 to 7 pm. 1368 Jewish Film Festival registration for spring season. Fulton St. (718) 636-6949. Free. $95. 1 to 5 pm. PS 321, Seventh INDIGO CAFE: Monique Green- We have devised a relaxed cinematic forum where one can encounter the Avenue between First and Second streets. (718) 246-9691. wood reads her book, “Having What Matters.” 5 to 6:30 pm. most enduring and fascinating culture in the world today. Question-and-answer BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- 672 Fulton St. (718) 488-5934. UM: a workshop “Garrett Mor- Free. sessions will follow screenings, bringing together filmmakers and experts from the gan and the Gas Mask.” Learn MIDWINTER NIGHT: Park Slope community to discuss in depth the issues presented in the films. how the first gas mask was used. $4. 1:30 and 3 pm. 145 United Methodist Church hosts Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. an evening of storytelling, music and theater for all ages. CONCERT: Plymouth Church $5. 6:30 pm. Sixth Avenue at Come & Celebrate The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob presents Dan Zanes in a musi- Eighth Street. (718) 768-3093. cal performance. 3 pm. Call for Sat. Feb. 1st 8-10:30pm ticket information. 75 Hicks St. NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: Salt (718) 624-4743. Marsh Nature Center hosts a A New York rabbi travels to Paris and gets mixed up in a comedy KIDS CAFE: Dancewave Inc. pres- pre-Chinese New Year event. Activities include exploring hol- of errors. This is complicated by a broad slapstick farce about a big- ents its ninth annual Kids Cafe Festival, a performance of iday traditions, Chinese astrolo- Valentine’s Day oted businessman (Louis de Funes as Victor Pivert) who is forced to disguise himself as a dance, music and theater host- gy, calligraphy and more. 7 pm. Refreshments served. 3302 rabbi. With echoes of silent-screen humor, this film is regarded in some circles as one of ed by Peter Pucci Plus Dancers and World Music of Nana. $15, Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. Friday, February 14th, 2003 the funniest films ever made. Nominated for the 1974 Golden Globe Awards. $10 children. 3 pm. Brooklyn SOCK HOP: The Capris perform. Featuring post-screening discussion with Mr. Paul Rothman, Independent filmmak- Music School, 126 St. Felix St. $50 per person includes buffet. (718) 622-2548. Fifties attire please. Our Lady er/Founder of the Brooklyn Jewish Film Festival. BEHIND THE SCENES: Brooklyn of Angels gym, 337 74th St. Museum of Art invites kids to (718) 492-1006. At Gage & Tollner discover real and imaginary BREAD AND TORAH: Celebration Time of Favor adventures that take place in of 10 years of Kolot Chayeinu. the quietest corners of the Honorees include Rabbi Ellen Brookyn’s Famous Landmark Restaurant (est. 1879) Sat. Feb. 8th 8-10:30pm museum. $6, free for children Continued on next page... Winner of six Israeli Oscars including Best Picture, Time of Favor Special Holiday Dinner Menu is a taut thriller about the tense relationship between Orthodox Jewish Nationalists and the military. An Orthodox soldier finds his loyalty torn between From Tantalizing Appetizers & Fresh Salads his Rabbi and his commanding officer. To Hearty Entrées & Luscious Desserts Featuring post-screening discussion with a representative of the Israeli consulate.

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Ainslie St.) (718) 388-0168 Williamsburg • • Open 7 days 11am-11pm 4 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM January 27, 2003 The Pearl Room Sheer poetry Restaurant Poet laureate looking to reward Oyster Bar borough’s budding wordsmiths Available for Private Functions By Paulanne Simmons he was teaching, Siegelman came up for The Brooklyn Papers POETRY with the interesting innovation of us- 8201 Third Avenue ing poetry to teach social studies to Brooklyn, NY 11209 alt Whitman must be smiling. “Brooklyn Poetry Outreach,” a his students, many of who were learn- His beloved Brooklyn, the bor- monthly poetry reading series hosted ing English as a second language. Tel: 718.833.6666 Fax: 718.680.4172 by Brooklyn Poet Laureate Ken Siegel- Wough that inspired his greatest man at the Park Slope Barnes & No- “Language was the only thing that work, is finally giving poets the recog- ble, 267 Seventh Ave. at Sixth Street, stood in their way,” said Siegelman. nition they need. begins Jan. 29 at 6:30 pm with poet- “So I used my poetry to bridge the singer Marion Palm. Open mic signup Borough President Marty Markowitz begins at 6 pm. For more information, language gap.” is launching “Brooklyn Poetry Out- call (718) 832-9066. At first teachers and publishers Authentic Japanese Food in Park Slope reach,” a monthly poetry reading series Poems will be judged by their art- were skeptical. ful use of poetic devices, sensitivity to at the Park Slope Barnes & Noble, 267 social issues and the inventiveness of Siegelman said they asked, “What Seventh Ave. at Sixth Street. The read- their personal search. Send entries to could a social studies teacher know Brooklyn’s Poet Laureate Ken Siegelman The Brooklyn Papers / Greg Mango ing will feature an adult poet selected Ken Siegelman, 2225 W. Fifth St., about poetry?” Brooklyn, NY 11223. Inaka by Brooklyn Poet Laureate Ken Siegel- He showed them that poetry could One of Siegelman’s favorite sub- migration on Ellis Island, where she Inaka man followed by an open mic and fi- personalize the subject and induce jects is the neighborhoods of Brooklyn is recorded reading a poem about her Sushi House nally a young poet chosen by Siegel- critical thinking. in all of their glorious diversity. In grandmother Theresia coming to Our experienced Sushi Chef man. Brooklyn. “I expanded it to include “In two of my books, ‘Urbania’ “Gerritsen Beach” he writes, “Green America with her son, Sven. prepares the freshest Sushi Siegelman is inviting students from the reading series to make poetry a and ‘American Imprints,’ for each cut-out Shamrocks/Still triad many of Palm is the author of six chapbooks. & Sashimi to order! elementary through high school to sub- more inclusive vehicle for all Brook- poem I created a brief synopsis of the the front windows, clustering/At East- Her poetry speaks to the condition of mit their best work to him. The selected lynites.” social and political context with er/Much the way some outside Christ- recent immigrants: separation from Sukiyaki, Yosenabe & Shabu young poet’s parents, relatives and Siegelman believes the position which the poem was written and three mas lights/Always seem to linger well family, striving to fit in, expectations Shabu prepared at your table friends, as well as community leaders should not be merely an honorary one or four critical thinking questions, into mid-February.” In “Bensonhurst,” and disappointments of those who Combination Teriyaki & Tempura Available and the public are invited to attend the to advance the career of the poet. which forced the reader to question Siegelman gives Brooklynites heroic must negotiate between two languages A light, healthy meal for the entire family. readings, during which the youngster “There are many different poetry what the poet was actually saying,” grandeur: “It was the fathers;/Grand- and two different cultures. will be awarded a certificate of recogni- groups in Brooklyn, but they are lo- he said. fathers/And all their sons/Conceived After working with Markowitz on 236 7th Ave.(bet 4th & 5th Sts.) tion from the borough president. [All calized and don’t meet each other,” Despite the initial skepticism, in parked Buicks with the passion/Of this project, Siegelman believes he winning poems will appear on the bor- he said. “I thought it would be a good “When it took off, it was extremely hot blooded Romeos who never and the borough president have (718) 499-7856 ough president’s Web site at idea to bring together all these groups successful,” said Siegelman. read/Shakespeare/Or heard of the Re- something in common. Continuously serving lunch and dinner www.brooklyn-usa/index2.html, along in a prestigious place — Barnes & Today, Siegelman is the author of naissance …” “All his life Marty aspired to be Mon. - Sat. Noon - 10:30pm, Sun. 5pm - 10:30pm with the poet laureate’s poem of the Noble — a beautiful, beautiful loca- nine books of poetry, three of which The poetry series will begin on borough president,” says Siegelman. FREE DELIVERY • Catering Available • Major Credit Cards month.] tion. This will be a tremendous incen- have been distributed by Teacher’s Jan. 29 with poet-singer Marion Palm “And all my life I’ve wanted to be The program is really the brainchild tive that has not existed before for Discovery, Discovery Enterprises and reading. Palm, who lives in Sunset poet laureate.” of Siegelman, who was appointed poet both professional and amateur poets.” the Gifted Education Press, as well as Park with her son and their two cats, Now Siegelman is proud to be part laureate on Jan. 24, 2002. Siegelman, who will be 57 in Feb- being featured in Education Update. is the daughter of Swedish immi- of the borough president’s plan to Established 1935 “The position of poet laureate was ruary, taught social studies for 34 And three of his books have been grants. Her work is archived in the “provide morale and a revitalized left open to whatever ideas the poet years, 32 of them at Abraham Lincoln purchased by the Rockefeller Library Oral History collection at the Nation- sense for Brooklyn and to reach out 7117 13th Ave. laureate had,” Siegelman told GO High School in Coney Island. While at Brown University. al Museum of Naturalization and Im- to Brooklyn’s rich heritage.” 232-5226• 232-2820

lo — marked by a lengthy and cal music. Part of that hope is a musi- was growing up in Brooklyn, exquisite first movement ada- “I don’t think classi- MUSIC cal group that Wechsler has there were several groups like OMNI... gio — which should only add cal music is dying,” he helped form at the Conserva- this, including one in Borough ITALIAN excitement to their interpreta- states. “I think it goes The Omni Ensemble, with guest tory of Music. Park that I played in. Educa- Continued from page GO 1 tion. through phases, and artists Laura Sherman and Sam “We’ve started a communi- tion is the key, and we are RESTAURANT Kephart, performs music by Bach, “Entr’acte,” a lovely miniature The ensemble plays in the part of the problem is Beethoven, Debussy, Roussel and Ib- ty group, and there’s been a now bringing music education originally composed for flute intimate confines of the reno- that there’s a prolifera- ert at 8 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the big response from people to schools. It’s music through and guitar. The Debussy vated concert hall at the Brook- tion of other entertain- Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 looking to participate in the the ages, from baroque to con- Come Dine at Romano Restaurant Seventh Ave. at Lincoln Place in Park Sonata for Flute, Viola and lyn Conservatory of Music, ment sources that con- Slope. Tickets are $15, $12 students music in a more hands-on temporary.” and Play Quick Draw or Any Lotto Game! Harp and the Roussel Trio for where Wechsler is a member of tinue growing. There and senior citizens. For more informa- fashion,” he explains. “This, Through concerts and tion, visit www.omniensemble.org on Monday thru Friday Flute, Viola and Cello are be- the faculty. With 100 seats, he are many things com- in turn, makes them better au- teaching, Wechsler is trying to $ 50 ing performed, because, as the considers it “the perfect size for peting for what is es- the Web or call (718) 859-8649. dience participants. The ensure that audiences of all Quick Draw Dinner 23 flutist says, “they’re for odd this kind of music.” sentially a finite audi- biggest challenge is to get a ages enjoy the delights that Baked Clam or Stuffed Artichoke; Ziti Carbonara or Ziti combinations of instruments, After 20 years of performing ence. response from the younger classical music can bring. Primavera; Broiled Salmon or Veal Piccata or Chicken Francese and are really beautiful pieces for loyal audiences in Brooklyn “But it’s not an entirely of ‘The Nutcracker’ [‘The generation, which we are — “When you’re young, you (with Fried Zucchini); Dessert – Chocolate Mousse or Cheese Cake; one glass house wine or two glasses of soda incl. to hear.” — he also plays flute in the dead issue,” he continues. Hard Nut’] at BAM, it opens we’re getting a range from think it’s old-fashioned,” he Interestingly, Wechsler and Brooklyn Philharmonic Or- “Opera is growing, and has up standard pieces to new au- high school kids to adults in says, “but that always changes $1 Quick Draw Ticket FREE • tax & tip not included Wollan have never performed chestra — Wechsler weighs in been for the last 10 years. And diences with a new look and their 50s.” the more you learn, the more Please make reservations – mention dinner in concert the second Beet- on the continuing debate over with ‘La Boheme’ on Broad- sensibility. I think there’s Such groups take Wechsler you know and the more you We deliver 7 days a week hoven sonata for piano and cel- the supposed demise of classi- way and Mark Morris’ version hope.’ back to his youth: “When I hear.” Sun.-Thurs. 12-11pm • Fri. & Sat. 12-1am All major credit cards accepted. Visit us at romanorestaurant.com to 8 pm. Wollman Rink, Prospect Park. (718) 287-6431. WHERE TO GO... Show must go on HEALTH SCREENING: Assembly- The fallout from 9-11 continues. man Steven Cymbrowitz’s office offers a vascular screen- Seniors: 15% Discount Continued from previous page... illusions and comedy. $8. 2 pm. The Borealis String Quartet was scheduled to perform ing. 10 am to 3 pm. 1800 every Tuesday night (dine-in only) Lippmann, Ruth Finkelstein, St. Thomas Aquinas Church a Brooklyn Friends of Chamber Music recital with pianist Sheepshead Bay Road. (718) Philip Saperia and Lisa Segal. Hall, Fourth Avenue and Eighth Sara Davis Buechner at 3 pm on Jan. 26, however, the 743-4078. Free. $72, $54 limited income. 7 pm. Street. (718) 768-9471. Vancouver, Canada-based group is unable to enter the RECEPTION: for the exhibit, Picnic House, Prospect Park. PUPPETWORKS: “The Prince and “Brooklyn Artists Exploring (718) 390-7493. The Magic Flute.” 12:30 and country in time for the concert due to the indefinite ex- Nature in the Urban Environ- TALES OF THE TALMUD: Cong- 2:30 pm. See Sat., Jan. 25. tension of the visa application process put into place by ment.” 3 to 5 pm. Five Metro- regation B’nai Avraham offers BASEBALL REGISTRATION: 78th the Immigration and Naturalization Service following the tech Center. (718) 260-3530. tales of the Talmud, 35 minutes Precinct Youth Council hosts terrorist attacks, according to Brooklyn Friends of Cham- Free. before the end of Shabbat. registration for the spring sea- BARNES AND NOBLE: Kids are Rabbi Aaron Raskin leads. Check son. 1 to 5 pm. See Sat. ber Music manager Wanda Fleck. invited to Little Bill Storytime. calendar for time. 117 Remsen KIDS CAFE: Dancewave Inc. pres- Instead of canceling the performance, Buechner will give 3:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. D • E • L • I • C • I • O • U • S St. (718) 596-4840. Free. ents Kids Cafe Festival. 3 pm. a solo recital on that date and time at the same location, the (718) 832-9066. Free. Chinese Cuisine & Vegetarian Nutrition X-READING: Brooklyn Arts Ex- See Sat. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Lafayette Avenue RECEPTION: The Rotunda Gallery change presents writers read- OTHER presents its exhibit “Critical ing from their novels, screenplays at South Oxford Street. Buechner — a faculty member of Consumption.” 6 to 8 pm. 33 162 Montague Street and poetry. 8 to 10 pm. 421 BLOOD DRIVE: at East Midwood New York University who has performed with the New York Clinton St. (718) 875-0609. Free. • Fast Free Delivery Jewish Center. 9 am to 2:30 Brooklyn Heights Fifth Ave. (718) 769-3211. Free. Philharmonic and has just returned from a Japanese tour — SUPPORT GROUP: Union Center COMEDY: Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha pm. 1625 Ocean Ave. (800) • Open 7 Days a Week (718) 522-5565/66 933-BLOOD. will perform a program encompassing music from the 18th, for Women begins an 8-session fax (718) 522-1205 (24hr) at East End Ensemble. $5 group. $64, $40 members. 7 to admission and one drink mini- TALMUD CLASS: at Congregation 19th and 20th centuries. 9 pm. (718) 748-7708. • Party Orders Welcome Mon - Thurs 11:30am - 10:00pm B’nai Avraham. 9:30 to 10:30 mum. 9 pm. 273 Smith St. Opening with Mozart’s Sonata in D major, Buechner then BARGEMUSIC: chamber music Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 11:00pm (718) 624-8878. am. 117 Remsen St. (718) 596- plays Chopin’s Sonata No. 3 in B minor before entering less- Sunday 2:00pm - 10:00pm 4840. Free. works by Beethoven. $35. 7:30 We Only Use Vegetable Oil pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) LECTURE SERIES: Congregation trodden piano territory. The six “Salon Pieces” of Rudolf Friml Natural Cooking FREE $7.00 624-2083. SUN, JAN 26 Beth Elohim hosts a learning are lighthearted works, as are George Gershwin’s five “Fox- and Fresh Vegetables DELIVERY min. series entitled “Jeremiah Was BARBES BAR: traditional Turkish trot Transcriptions.” Buechner wraps up her recital with Gersh- music with Sukunet. 9 pm. 376 A...Prophet.” Reading is from win’s weightier “Rhapsody in Blue,” in a solo piano version. PERFORMANCES the Book of Jeremiah. 9:30 am, Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. CONCERT: Brooklyn Philharmonic five consecutive weeks. $75, The Brooklyn Friends of Chamber Music hopes to have BAM: presents “Uncle Vanya.” Chamber Series features music $65 members. 274 Garfield Buechner and the Borealis Quartet return to perform the can- 7:30 pm. See Sat. by Western composers who Place. (718) 768-3814. celed Schumann quintet next season, said Fleck. PLAY: Ritual Theater Company have been influenced by Indian presents “Miss Julie.” 8 pm. TIKKUN TALK: Michael Dinh-Cohen, Tickets are $15, $5 students. For reservations, call (718) SENECA SMOKES and Persian musical forms. an organizer for Tikkun, Jewish See Wed. Presented in association with magazine and social change 855-3053. — Kevin Filipski IMPACT THEATER: presents “The “The Adventures of Hamza,” organization, speaks at Brooklyn Golden Boy.” 8 pm. See Sat. Tax Free Discount Cigarettes the current exhibit of paintings Society for Ethical Culture. 11 OPEN STUDIO: Smack Mellon from the 16th century. $15, $10 am. 53 Prospect Park West. Artist Studio Program presents Cartons start at just $11 seniors and students. 3 pm. (718) 768-2972. Free. 9:30 pm. 50 Monroe Place. BLOOD PRESSURE: Senior citi- Housing.” 6 pm. 515 Court St. works by its 2002 Studio Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 (718) 595-2960. Free. zens invited. 12:30 to 2 pm. (718) 858-0557. Free. Artists. Noon to 6 pm. See Sat. Eastern Parkway. (718) 622-5853. BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART: All major brands plus many value brands. curator talk by Charlotta Kotik BARNES AND NOBLE: Def Poetry Heights and Hill Community BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts an CHAMBER MUSIC: Brooklyn on “The Dinner Party.” Included jam session featuring selected Council, 160 Montague St., open mic poetry night featur- Full line of chew, cigars, snuff and pipe tobacco. Friends of Chamber Music in museum admission of $6, poets from Russell Simmons third floor. (718) 596-8789. Free. ing a prominent Brooklyn poet. FRI, JAN 31 presents a program featuring free for members and children Broadway play “Def Poetry BOOK GROUP: Urban Readers 6:30 pm. 267 Seventh Ave. Call Toll Free 1-877-234-2447 works by Mozart, Chopin, Friml 12 and under. 1 pm. 200 East- Jam.” 7:30 pm. 267 Seventh book group discusses memoir, (718) 832-9066. Free. DRAWING COURSE: Salt Marsh and Gershwin. $15, $5 stu- ern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. “Finding Fish,” by Antwone MEDITATION: Learn sahaja yoga. Nature Center hosts “Zen of Or visit our website at: dents. 3 pm. Lafayette Avenue Quenton Fisher. 7 pm. 106 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Brooklyn Seeing and Drawing.” 1 pm. 3302 Presbyterian Church, Lafayette CIVIL LIBERTY TALK: Civil liber- LECTURE: Congregation B’nai ties attorney Lynne Stewart Avraham continues its lecture Court St. (718) 246-4996. Free. Public Library, Carroll Gardens Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. Avenue and South Oxford branch, 396 Clinton St. (718) BLACK HISTORY: Learn about www.senecasmokes.com W47 Street. (718) 855-3053. speaks on “WBAI, Lush Point series, “Thanking You for Making BAM: presents Chekhov’s “Uncle and Contra Gate.” Stewart rep- Me a Woman.” Learn about Vanya,” featuring actress Emily 833-5751. Free. environmental leaders within BARGEMUSIC: chamber music resents the militant and blind the status of women according Watson. $75, $55, $30. 7:30 KABBALAH TALK: Brooklyn Heights the African-American commu- works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Islamic cleric Sheik Omar to Jewish law. 8 pm. 117 Remsen pm. Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton Synagogue hosts Yitzhak Bux- nity and how they are changing Mozart, Dvorak and Dohnanyi. Abdel-Rahman. 1:30 pm. Park St. (718) 802-1827. Free. St. (718) 636-4111. baum in a talk “Kabbalah as a the face of the environmental W50 $35. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Slope United Methodist Path to the Soul.” $50, $40 movement. Noon to 4 pm. Landing. (718) 624-2083. BARBES BAR: French film MEETING: 62nd Precinct Church, Sixth Avenue at Eighth “Farrebique” (1946). 9 pm. 376 Community Council meets. members. 7 to 8:30 pm. 131 Audubon Center, Prospect BAROQUE MUSIC: Sympatica, a Street. (718) 768-3093. Free. Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. 7:30 pm. Bay 22nd Street and Remsen St. (718) 522-2070. Park. (718) 287-3400. new early music ensemble, per- RUSSIAN AUTHOR SERIES: SEMINAR: M & T Bank hosts a Bath Avenue. (718) 236-2501. POLICE TALK: 68th Police Precinct BARGEMUSIC: chamber music forms selections by Handel, Brooklyn Public Library, Central offers a talk on kidnapping and works by Beethoven. $35. 7:30 Purcell and Telemann. $10. 4 talk on long-term care and BRIC STUDIO: presents Wata branch, presents author Ilya elder law issues. 7807 Fifth Sound, curated music by Marie abduction. Learn how to protect pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) pm. Christ Church, 326 Clinton Shtemler. 2 pm. Grand Army your children. 7 pm. Saint 624-2083. St. (718) 624-0083. Ave. Call. (718) 680-0200. Free. Afonso, founding member of Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. the group, Zap Mama. $10, $8 Patrick’s School, 9511 Fourth BAM TALK: Examine the past, LUXX BAR: Music with the HALCYON CAFE: Music collective BARBES BAR: presents a Prose Mishpucha features flicks, musi- students. 7:30 pm. 57 Rockwell Ave. (718) 439-4254. Free. present and future of black Waxwings and Tunnel of Love. Slam. No cover. 6 pm. Also, Place. (718) 855-7882. MEETING: Community School music in America from spiritu- $7. 8 pm. 21 and older to qua, board games, CD burns and Dave Keener with Dave Foster more. 9 pm to 1 am. No cover. CANDIDATE FORUM: Bay Ridge Board, District 15. 7:30 pm. als, vaudeville and ragtime to enter. 258 Grand St. at and Mark Humble. 9 pm. 376 Middle School 378, 610 Henry blues, jazz and gospel during Roebling. (718) 599-1000. 227 Smith St. (718) 260-WAXY. Community Council presents Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. candidates for New York City St. (718) 330-9283. “The Musical Legacy of the THEATER: XO Projects and AUDITION: Narrows Community African Diaspora.” $8. 7:30 pm. LECTURE: Ladies Educational Theater holds auditions for Council. 8 pm. PS 185, 86th BARBES BAR: Leanne Darling plays Theatron present “Crave.” 3 Society of the Congregation Street and Ridge Boulevard. electronic music. 9 pm. 376 Hillman Attic Studio, 30 and 7:15 pm. See Sat. “Hello, Dolly.” Bring sheet Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Sons of Israel sponsors lecture music and a recent photo. 7:30 (718) 384-4586. Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. GALLERY PLAYERS: presents by Daniel Hod, “Israel Update.” to 10:30 pm. OLA Auditorium, BARBES BAR: presents The Ben HALCYON CAFE: Music with Mx- TWO BOOTS: presents Caribbean “Don’t Call Us...,” a musical music with Sonido Costeno. 10 10:30 am. Educational Center, 74th Street at Third Avenue. Monder Group. 9 pm. 376 Greens. 6 to 9 pm. No cover. revue. 3 pm. See Sat. 2115 Benson Ave. (718) 372-4830. Ninth St. (718) 965-9177. Free. 227 Smith St. (718) 260-WAXY. pm. No cover. 514 Second St. (718) 482-3173. (718) 499-3253. BROOKLYN LYCEUM: presents OPEN STUDIO: Smack Mellon HEALTH: Shawn Tepper-Levine, OPEN STUDIO: Smack Mellon “31 Bond.” 3 pm. See Sat. Artist Studio Program presents D.O., presents an introduction Artist Studio Program presents BAM: presents “Uncle Vanya.” IMPACT THEATER: presents “The works by its 2002 Studio TUES, JAN 28 to osteopathic medicine and works by its 2002 Studio 7:30 pm. See Sat. Golden Boy.” 3 pm. See Sat. Artists. Noon to 6 pm. See Sat. how it can help infants, children Artists. Noon to 6 pm. See Sat. FIRST WEEKEND: Brooklyn Arts BAM: presents “Twelfth Night.” 3 PLANT-O-RAMA: Brooklyn Botanic and adults with ailments. 7:30 BAM: presents “Uncle Vanya.” Exchange presents three artists pm. See Sat. Garden hosts a horticultural pm. Park Slope Food Co-op, 7:30 pm. See Sat. in dance and theater followed by a conversation facilitated by VERTICAL PLAYERS: “The Dwarf.” MON, JAN 27 trade show and symposium. 40 782 Union St. at Sixth Avenue. PLAY: Ritual Theater Company Executive Director Marya 4 pm. See Fri., Jan. 24. of the northeast’s leading nurs- (718) 622-0560. Free. presents “Miss Julie,” by REUNION: 37th semi-annual eries, growers and suppliers August Strindberg. $15. 8 pm. Warshaw. $15, $10 members, CHILDREN Subway Reunion Luncheon. show their products. 9 am to 4 Brooklyn Public Library, Pacific $8 low-income. 8 pm. 421 Fifth BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSE- Noon to 4 pm. Lief Tavern, pm. 1000 Washington Ave. Call WEDS, JAN 29 Street branch, 25 Fourth Ave. Ave. (718) 832-0018. UM: a workshop on inventor 67th Street and Fifth Avenue. for information. (718) 623-7200. (212) 946-5613. PLAY: Ritual Theater Company Henry Thomas Sampson. Learn FILM: Brooklyn Public Library, SUPPORT: Maimonides Medical BLOOD DRIVE: at Metrotech presents “Miss Julie.” 8 pm. about his invention of the gamma Central branch, presents “The Center hosts “Coping Community Drive. 10:30 am to See Wed. electrical cell and other devices. Faces of Black Leadership.” 6 Together,” a support group for 4 pm. 209 Joralemon St. (800) THURS, JAN 30 IMPACT THEATER: “The Golden $4. 1:30 and 3 pm. 145 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) cancer patients and their fami- 933-BLOOD. Boy.” 8 pm. See Sat. Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. 230-2100. Free. lies. 9:30 to 11 am. Registration REPAIR WORKSHOP: Gowanus SKATE FOR FREE: Prospect Park OPEN STUDIO: Smack Mellon MAGIC SHOW: Father Jerry Jecewiz, SING OUT PROUD: Brooklyn’s necessary. Maimonides Canal Community Development Alliance offers a two-for-one Artist Studio Program presents the Conjuring Clergyman, per- lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- Hematology, 6323 Seventh Corp. presents “Strategies for deal: two people skate for the works by its 2002 Studio forms a live stage show of magic, gendered meet to sing. 7:15 to Ave. (718) 283-6955. Free. Getting Repairs in Public price of one. Every Thursday, 4 Artists. Noon to 6 pm. See Sat.