Np y green gazete vol 42#26 by design2pro

July 1 – July 7, 2015

VOLUME 42

NUMBE R 26

WILLIAMSBURG and Advertiser www.greenpointnews.com

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Iconic Film

GCEF Check-In: MS

Showcasing

Grab a Slice of Pizza History at The City Reliquary This Summer

126 Inaugurates

Southside History to be Screened at BAM continued on p. 3

(718) 389-6067

“Native” Garden continued on p. 4

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300 Aﬀordable Units Just Over a Year From Completion at Greenpoint Landing

MTA Plan to Reroute Buses Galvanizes Bushwick Neighborhood to Protest By Anton K. Nilsson

Greenpoint’s Place in the History of Baseball By Geoffrey Cobb

In the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, sits a trophy case with 168 gilded baseballs. The balls were won by the once famous, but now forgotten, Eckford Club of Greenpoint. The Eckford club wrote one of the glorious early chapters in the history of baseball. continued on p. 5

Photo Credit Abby Verbosky

By Tanay Warerkar

Work is “officially” underway on three fully affordable housing buildings at the Greenpoint Landing site, one of which will be ready for occupancy as early as next year. On Friday morning, representatives from Greenpoint Landing Associates, the city’s Department for Housing, Preservation, & Development, and elected officials broke ground on

two of the three fully affordable buildings that will together provide 300 affordable units. “For the last decade, we have been a part of the wonderful Greenpoint community and we are so proud to be delivering quality affordable housing to the neighborhood as part of this transformative project.” said Marian Klein, Senior Vice President of Greenpoint Landing Associates. The 300 units consti-

tute a portion of the 1,400 affordable units that will be constructed once the entire Greenpoint Landing project is completed. Those units, in turn, are part of the total 5,500 units that constitute the entire Greenpoint Landing residential project. The first of three buildings at 21 Commercial Street, now a year away from completion, will have 93 units available to residents who make between 40 and

60 percent of the median income in the area. The other two buildings at 5 Blue Slip and 33 Eagle Street will have 103 and 98 units, respectively. Income eligibility for Blue Slip will be between 30 and 60 percent of median income and for Eagle Street it will be between 40 and 120 percent. “It is fitting that this large-scale development begins with three buildings dedicated to affordable housing, a

critical priority of this administration and a longstanding commitment to the community,” said HPD Commissioner Vicki Been. “Greenpoint Landing provides a blueprint for neighborhood planning that is grounded in community engagement and sees re-zonings as a tool to achieve not only high quality affordable housing, but to ensure the plans are in place for continued on p. 2

Greenpoint Tenants’ Forum: A Workshop for Residents By Christopher Gongolski

The major boom in housing costs in North Brooklyn, and the rest of the City, over the past decade, has left many residents with questions and concerns. continued on p. 11

July 1 – July 7, 2015

300 Aﬀordable Units Just Over a Year From Completion at Greenpoint Landing Continued from Page 1 the parks and open space, retail and jobs, schools and

institutions that are the essential building blocks of livable neighborhoods. As part of negotiations on the project, the devel-

opers agreed to reduce the per-unit subsidy the city would offer from $136,000 per unit to $65,000 per unit. The project is be-

ing designed by Gary Handel of Handel Architects, who worked to incorporate Greenpoint’s

industrial and historic past into the construction. The developers have also committed to four acres of publicly accessible park space and a 640-seat public school serving kindergarten through eight grades. Greenpoint Landing has generated considerable controversy in the neighborhood with residents complaining about the scale of the project, the amount of new residents it would bring in and how it would impact an already inadequate public transportation situation in the neighborhood. However in recent months the project has received more support

with the developers delivering on some of the affordable housing promises and city officials getting on board with the project. “I’ve never worked with anyone in development with as much honesty and integrity as George and Marian Klein,” said Councilmember Stephen Levin, of the developers of the project. “They kept their word and gave us more affordable housing than the city required them to. The Greenpoint community will benefit from this project because our neighborhood is in real need of affordable housing.”

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Iconic Film Showcasing Southside History to be Screened at BAM duced Living Los Sures is a work by 60 neighborhood artists. In addition to the short documentaries inspired by the 1985 film, the interactive project also includes a shot by shot breakdown of the original documentary, and 89 Steps, an interactive interview with Marta Aviles, a south side resident prominently featured in the original documentary. In 89 Steps, Aviles’ voice guides the viewer through her street, and her apartment, all the while describing life in the “80s. The interactive project was first presented to the

Los Sures, a seminal documentary chronicling life in Southside Williamsburg, was released in 1985, almost 30 years to date. However until 2007, the

Filmgoers will finally get to see the restored documentary at the end of this month at a special screening at BAM. Part of a larger project undertaken by UnionDocs,

how it has changed today. When the original documentary came out 30 years ago, Southside Williamsburg was considered one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city. The film

documentary was largely forgotten and lost. That’s when the nonprofit, Williamsburg-based documentary filmmaking center, UnionDocs, came into the picture. A local filmmaker handed the center a rare, VHS of the original documentary, and ever since the folks at UnionDocs have worked to restore the original documentary.

Living Los Sures, is an interactive project that took on restoring the original documentary, but also took inspiration from it to create short documentaries about the neighborhood as it is today. It presents viewers with current interviews with the main subjects of the original documentary as they reflect back on the neighborhood back in the “80s, and

showcased and addressed the culture of drugs, gang violence, inadequate resources, racial tensions, and neglected real estate, but it also highlighted the resiliency and vibrancy of the largely Puerto Rican and Dominican residents that called the neighborhood home, and how they overcame the obstacles they were presented with on a daily basis. The UnionDocs pro-

By Tanay Warerkar

public in the first week of June where the filmmakers set up 12 different sites throughout the neighborhood. Each section was manned by a different artist or community member who had contributed towards the project. Attendees of the event could then learn a little bit more about the history of each spot and about the neighborhood by visiting each of the sites. This was followed by an outdoor screening of some of the newest films created as part of the Living Los Sures Project at Sternberg Park. “This has been a massive effort by an enor-

mous group of people including over a 100 different community members,” said Christopher Allen, the founder and executive artistic director at UnionDocs Center for Documentary Art. “It’s been an incredibly fulfilling experience to showcase this unique history. We always knew we wanted to work with the documentary but we also used it as source of inspiration, an umbrella for many different projects.” Los Sures will be screened at BAM on July 28, for more information visit http://www.bam.org/ film/2015/los-sures.

July 1 – July 7, 2015

GCEF Check-In: MS 126 Inaugurates “Native” Garden

By Tanay Warerkar

John Ericsson Middle School 126 inaugurated a new garden facing Leonard Street Wednesday, a project made possible by the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF) grant awarded to the school last year. The Native Plant Garden is, as the name suggests, a garden that

promotes the growth of native species, and at the same time helps the school improve storm water filtering and lower air temperatures. It also provides a site where parents and students can practice greening activities and learn more about the environment. “We are so lucky to

be reaping the rewards available to us because of GCEF,” said Amber Moore, the Magnet Coordinator for the school. “This project will help us bring back healthy living and help beautify the school and the environment.” Last year, the school received a grant of just over $24,000 as part of the

MS 126 Principal Maria Ortega

Rich Mazur of GCEF Administrator North Brooklyn Development

GCEF small grant fund recipients. The Center for Educational Innovation, Public Education Association, and Solar One, and La Casita Verde all collaborated to make the project a possibility for the students at MS 126. Students did everything from mulching

and weeding the land in preparation for installing the plants, to reading the blueprints and implementing the designs at the site. “It’s really important to give back to the community,” said Maria Ortega, the Principal at MS 126, a former student of the

school herself and a lifelong North Brooklyn resident. “It was great to see everybody in the building working together, to see the teachers push for these program, and to see that we are all working together to make a difference in the community.”

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Greenpoint’s Place in the History of Baseball

By Geoffrey Cobb

shipwright who worked at the Webb and Bell shipyard at the foot of Milton Street. Pidgeon pitched in the first ever All-Star game in 1858 and his club would go on to win two national championships during the Civil War. Pidgeon fervently believed that money should have no place in baseball, but he was on the wrong side of history. One of his teammates, first baseman Al Reach, made baseball history when he

moved from Eckford to the Philadelphia Athletics and became the first openly professional baseball player in 1864. Reach would go on to start the Philadelphia Phillies and is enshrined in Cooperstown. Many other Eckford stars would follow Reach’s example and the sport was destined to become professional. Eckford tried to make it as a semi-professional team, but lost many of its

star players. Perhaps the unkindest cut of all happened when outfielder Jimmy Wood who had left Eckford for the Chicago White Sox, raided Eckford of its last stars. Finally, the team folded in 1872, but some people credit the team with making baseball history in another area. Many people claim that the Eckford club pitcher, Phony Martin, invented the curveball. The Eckford Club

played its games on the fields of a colonial era structure, the Mansion House, on Engert Avenue. Perhaps the greatest Clubhouse of the early days of baseball was the Eckford Club’s Clubhouse. The clubhouse was in a wing of the Mansion House. Although the baseball club folded, the Eckford Club continued to be a prominent men’s club for almost a

century after Eckford left baseball. A badly tattered scrapbook in the Brooklyn Historical Society is one of the few mementos of this once mighty local baseball team. Sadly, few people today in Greenpoint know about the club’s glorious past. Geoffrey Cobb is the author of the new history of Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn’s Forgotten Past.

July 1 – July 7, 2015

calendar events EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 5:00PM – 7:00PM Bicycle Registration at the 94th Precinct Get your ID engraved on your bicycle, FREE! See Officer Henry. 94th Precinct 100 Meserole Avenue

EVERY MONDAY - 8:00PM Comedians Nimesh Patel, Michael Che, and Mike Denny host this free weekly comedy series, featuring acts from Comedy Central, MTV, Caroline’s on Broadway, NBC and more! Bar Matchless 557 Manhattan Avenue

EVERY SATURDAY 3:15PM – 4:00PM Children’s Yoga - By Donation This fun class incorporates the teaching of yoga poses, mudras (hand gestures), breathing techniques, and mantras (sounds and songs). Students will develop physical skills such as strength, flexibility, coordination and balance, improve communication skills, increase general health, and facilitate concentration and focus. Full of creative exploration with storytelling, games such as yoga freeze dance, creating vinyasa sequences, obstacle courses, and partner work, students will also play and use their imagination. Children 5 years to 10 years old welcome. Usha Veda Yoga 1104 Manhattan Ave

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – 7:00PM 94th Precinct Community Council Meeting Church of the Ascension 122 Java Street

EVERY SATURDAY - 6PM - 7PM FAA Meeting FAA is a 12 step program. It is a fellowship of men and women who are willing to recover from the disease of food addiction. The Greenpoint Reformed Church 138 Milton Street

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – 11AM – 5PM Williamsburg East Side Flea Market Proceeds to benefit PTA…(718)907-3478 Outdoors at PS 132 320 Manhattan Avenue

EVERY SUNDAY – 7:00PM “Last Chance” Sunday Mass Artists, students and anyone whose schedules make it difficult to attend Sunday morning mass you now have an option. St. Cecilia R.C. Church Corner North Henry & Herbert Streets

EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00AM – 3:00PM

Greenpoint/McCarren Park Greenmarket More info: http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/ brooklyn/greenpoint. Union Avenue between Driggs & North 12th Street

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 – 12:00PM – 4:00PM 8th Annual Go Green! Greenpoint Festival!

Go Green is a fun and informative day of exhibits and activities promoting Earth Day values for the thousands of park-goers who traditionally enjoy McCarren Park on a nice summer day. To exhibit at Go Green! Greenpoint 2014, please apply at https://gogreen-greenpoint2015-exhibitors.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact gogreen@townsquareinc.com or visit www. townsquareinc.com. McCarren Park

July 1 – July 7, 2015

calendar events Thursday July 9: Children’s Giglio Lift 6:00PM THURSDAY, JUNE 4 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 5, Dimichele, Melissa Hunter Gurney, Corey Ann Haydu Dolan Morgan and Kate Weinberg. Local avant-rock Saturday July 11: Questua - Distribution of Blessed Bread 2015 – 8:00PM

Dance Film Lab at Triskelion Arts Triskelion Arts is thrilled to be fostering the expanding dance-on-camera art form with a new festival, the Dance Film Lab. Highlighting the complex relationship between choreographer and filmmaker, the festival celebrates national and international dance-based films that stretch the boundaries of what would be possible on the stage. Experience site-specific visual escapades as well as character-driven narratives in this exclusive two-night event. Tickets: $10 at dfl2015.brownpapertickets.com. For the full festival schedule, please visit www.triskelionarts.org. Triskelion Arts’ Muriel Schulman Theater 106 Calyer Street

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015 – 8:00PM Triskelion Arts Presents... ChavasseDance&Performance and Special Guests In a return to New York City, choreographer Amy Chavasse presents a new evening of dance work including a remount of her 2011 group work, Hunger for the Longing (a biased history of seduction), an exploration of overt patriotism and misled nationalism through Woody Guthrie’s iconic song “This Land Is Your Land.” The evening will also include a new duet for Chavasse and actor Malcolm Tulip, deux dogtooth, an improvisational work originally developed with longtime collaborator Peter Schmitz. Rounding out the performance will be the premiere of Conspiracy Going (Amy needs a lot of empathy), a new solo based on Chavasse’s serendipitous encounter with a conspiracy blogger who wrote on her work in 2008. NYC-based dancers Aidan Feldman, Sarah Konner, Jessica Jolly, and Donnell Oakley will join Chavasse in this unique set of performances. Tickets: $16 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/962042. More Info: www.triskelionarts.org. Triskelion Arts’ Muriel Schulman Theater 106 Calyer Street

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 – 11:00AM – 3:00PM The Brooklyn Arbor 2015 PLAYground Festival! Brooklyn Arbor PA presents a FREE community event! Live music all day (bring a blanket)! Marching band parade! Make your own musical instrument from recycled materials! Bring your favorite matchbox car to race on a GIANT race car track! Games! Magic dream quest! Face painting! Beading! Make your own stomp rocket! Costume photo booth! Food! Win a kids’ bike! PS414/Brooklyn Arbor Keap Street between South 2nd and 3rd Streets (In event of rain the festival will be held indoors)

THURSDAY JUNE 25, 2015 - 7:00PM LOCAL ORGANIC: New Works by the Greenpoint Writers Group Fresh local literature meets wine and cocktail pairings in this revamp of the classic reading series. Hear the latest works-in-progress from the city’s rising generation of writers while savoring drinks inspired by the words you’re hearing, specially prepared by Brooklyn Oenology. With an emphasis on raw unpublished work, this evening promises to yield bold new fruit no matter what your poison. Writers include: Michelle Y. Burke, Nicholas

group Mindtroll will bring their “inscrutable sound” to close out the night in a rare unplugged set. Hosted by Nathaniel Kressen, author of Concrete Fever, co-founder of Second Skin Books and leader of the Greenpoint Writers Group. FREE admission. https://www.facebook.com/ events/420010804837637/. Brooklyn Oenology 209 Wythe Avenue

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn Community Committee Annual Forum Love your park? Want to see it greener, cleaner and more vibrant? Share ideas and issues directly with the Parks Department and OSA staff ; Find resources to improve your local park; Enjoy food for a raffle; Meet others who love their parks too! commcomm@osanb.com. The Wick 260 Meserole Street

throughout the Parish neighborhood - 11:00AM Sunday July 12: Giglio Sunday: Capo Parade 9:00AM; Mass in Honor of St. Paulinas 11:00AM; Dancing of the Giglio & Boat 1:00PM Wednesday, July 15: Night Dance of the Giglio 7:30PM Thursday, July 16: Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Celebration Masses in English (9am), Italian (11am), (1pm) Polish (6pm), Spanish (7pm), Creole (8pm). Procession of the Statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel throughout the Parish Neighborhood following 1pm Mass Children’s Giglio Lift Rain Date – 6:00PM Old Timers Giglio Sunday - Sunday July 19th, 1:00PM to 11:00PM Friday July 17: Capo Parade 1:00PM; Dancing of the Giglio/Old Timers “Lift”: 2:00PM; Return of Our Lady’s Statue to the Church & Benediction 9:30PM; Closing Ceremonies & raffle drawing on Church steps 10:00PM Our Lady of Mount Carmel 275 North 8th Street at Havemeyer Street

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 – FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015; OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, JUNE 19 – Meet and Greet and Book Signing with Fritz Peterson The former NY Yankees All-Star Pitcher will be signing 6:00PM – 8:00PM MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015 – 5:00PM – 7:00PM

copies of his book “When the Yankees Were on the Fritz: Revisiting the Horace Clarke Era” Carmine’s Sport Bar 356 Graham Avenue

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM Northside Senior Citizen Center Annual Art Exhibit and Sale Friends and neighbors are invited to the opening reception which will feature the work of talented members of the Center’s long-standing painting collective. A variety of landscapes, still-life and miniatures will be featured. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For further information: Michelle Everett, Program Manager, 718387-2316. Northside Senior Citizen Center 179 North 6th Street

MATERIALS / ABSTRACTION

Materials / Abstraction is a group exhibition of emerging and established artists who approach abstraction through the use of diverse materials. Degrees of abstraction are represented, from the hidden traces of landscape scenes to full non-image works that focus attention on the materials from which they are made. What unites all of the artists is a playful interaction with form, color and space. Works by Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao, Rachael Gorchov, Alan Shields, Richard Tuttle and Franz West. Owen James Gallery 61 Greenpoint Avenue, Suite 315

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 – 10:00AM – 2:00PM Dupont Street Senior Housing Flea Market All kinds of “treasures” will be for sale: clothes, books, dishes, pots, other, etc. Rain or Shine! In case of bad weather, everything will be moved inside. Dupont Street Senior Housing Parking Lot Eagle Street (between Franklin Street and Manhattan Avenue)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 – SUNDAY JULY 19, 2015 - MONDAY – FRIDAY 6:00PM – 11:00PM; SATURDAYS: 6:00PM – 12:00AM; Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7:30pm Summer Shake-Up at Triskelion Arts SUNDAYS: 12:00PM – 11:00PM 128th Giglio Italian Feast The Feast - 40 years older and second in size to San Gennaro - celebrating the dramatic story of St. Paulinus, will have live, nightly entertainment, vendors selling Italian specialties and international delicacies, parades, a bazaar with games, gifts, souvenirs; children’s rides and amusements and the atmosphere and excitement of Italy. The streets of Williamsburg will come alive as 125 men carry the 80-foot tall, 4-TON ‘Giglio’ (Italian for Lilies) and the passion of the Old World Italian Street Festival is reborn! The world-class Feast kicks off July 8th featuring a 5-story gorgeous tower with Neapolitan Saint and brass band carried on the shoulders of 125 men. Schedule: Wednesday July 8: Opening Night Mass 6:00PM - followed by Candlelight Procession

Triskelion Arts is thrilled to offer its second annual summer series, the Summer Shake-Up, in the Muriel Schulman Theater this July and August. Triskelion will hold three installments throughout the summer: July 15, August 12 and August 26, featuring a slew of terrific artists with wide-ranging aesthetics. The July 15th Program includes Lisa Fagan Dance Problems, Joey Loto, The Raving Jaynes, Beth Liebowitz & Artists, Leanne Schmidt & Company, A Motion Scape Project, Kyle Marshall Choreography, Hiram Pines, and Luisa I. Martinez. Tickets: $16 at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1668702. More Info: www.triskelionarts.org. Triskelion Arts’ Muriel Schulman Theater 106 Calyer Street

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Shopping Directory Adaptations NY 67 West St, Studio 415 Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (914) 715-5221 www.adaptationsny.com Industrial and mid-century design with “interesting small pieces” Alter 140 Franklin St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-0203 www.alterbrooklyn.com Men’s and women’s clothing store with “made in Brooklyn” house label and other contemporary designers Ana Chronos 135 Franklin St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 433.1020 www.anachronosnyc.com Quality vintage pieces and sustainable products Bellocq Tea Atelier 104 West St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (800) 495-5416 www.bellocq.com Handmade teas and tasting studio Caribou Baby 272 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 460-2229 www.cariboubaby.com Eco-friendly maternity, baby and lifestyle store Cato’s Army Navy 654 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-3004 www.catosarmynavy.blogspot.

com Quality navy and army products at reasonable prices CO-OP 87 87 Guernsey St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 463-9997 www.coop87records.tumblr.com Well-curated selection of used LPs AND new LPs Dalaga 150 Franklin St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-4049 www.dalaganyc.com Handmade jewelry, bags, greeting cards, jewelry, fragrances and clothing made by local designers Dandelion Wine 153 Franklin St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 689-4563 www.dandelionwineshop.tumblr. com Wine shop with a wide selection Eastern District 1053 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-1432 www.easterndistrictny.com Wine and cheese shop with sandwiches, meats, sweets, sodas and snacks Fanaberie 102A Nassau Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 987-3929 www.fanaberienyc.com Affordable fashions, shoes and accessories Flying Squirrel 87 Oak Street Brooklyn N.Y. 11222

(718) 218-7775 www.flyingsquirrelbaby.com Kids store with new and secondhand merchandise Fox & Fawn 570 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-9510 www.foxandfawn.blogspot.com Vintage and resale store with vintage, designer and contemporary street wear From The Source 69 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 532-1671 www.fromthesourceny.com Wood furniture handcrafted in Indonesia Heavy Leather NYC 100 Sutton St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (914) 382-3682 www.heavyleathernyc.com Leather shop for musicians with jackets, guitar straps and more Le Grenier 19 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 569-0111 www.legrenierny.com Industrial and machine age antiques with a mix of contemporary housewares Loren Denim 80 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 529-5771 www.lorencronk.com Handmade jeans and denim products Oak 55 Nassau Ave.

Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 www.oaknyc.com (718) 782-0521 Contemporary clothing store with an emphasis on minimalist designs Pentatonic Guitars 139 Franklin St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 599-2576 www.pentatonicmusic.wordpress.com Instrument and repair shop Record Grouch 986 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-0122 www.recordgrouch.blogspot. com New and used record shop where you can buy, sell and trade Seven Wonders Vintage 606 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (954) 609-2403 www.sevenwondersvintage.com Vintage clothing, shoes, bag and accessories Slowfax 455 Graham Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 644-0511 www.slowfaxmachine.com Tailor shop specializing in classic and contemporary designs The Brooklyn Kitchen 100 Frost St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-2982 www.thebrooklynkitchen.com Cooking store with groceries, gadgets and classes

The Garden Food Market 921 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-6448 www.thegardenfoodmarket.com Healthy groceries and gourmet food The One Well 165 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 889-6792 www.theonewell.com Vintage housewares and furniture Vintage Modern 67 West Street #226 Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 560-9605 www.vintagemodernnyc.com Vintage furniture sold by appointment only Von Tease 680 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (917) 767-2949 www.vonteaseboutique.com One-stop lingerie shop with retro designs, beauty bar and vintage jewelry Wolves Within 174 Franklin Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (347) 889-5798 www.wolveswithin.com Boutique with “thoughtfully made” apparel, accessories and artwork Word 126 Franklin St. Brooklyn N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-0096 www.wordbookstores.com An independent community bookstore with special events

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Bars and nightlife Achilles Heel 180 West St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 987-3666 www.achillesheelnyc.com Café and bar serving small plates, natural wines, rum cocktails and more. Special DJ sets on the weekends. Bar Matchless 557 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-5333 www.barmatchless.com Bar in a former auto shop offering an extensive beer list, musical acts, foosball and food (until 3 a.m.). Beloved 674 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 457-5448 www.belovedbar.com Neighborhood bar “focusing on classically-style cocktails, craft beers, artisanal spirits and good times.” Black Rabbit 91 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-1595 www.blackrabbitbarnyc.com A 19th century bar serving pub food, beer and spirits. Space includes “private snugs” and a fireplace. Boulevard Tavern 579 Meeker Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-3252 Pub with 12 beers on top, billiards and all-you-can-eat barbecue (Fri. – Sun.). Broken Land 105 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-2901 www.brokenlandbar.com A “cozy, elegant” bar in Greenpoint serving up hand-crafted cocktails, beer, wines and spirits. A backyard space is open year round. Capri Social Club 156 Calyer St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-8833 Once a member-only club, this bar has inexpensive drinks, local regulars and a working jukebox.

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 578-7959 Neighborhood pub serving up Bud and Coors on tap.

Greenpoint, N.Y. 11222 (347) 689-4065 New bar and restaurant with an expansive rooftop space.

Dirck the Norseman 7 N 15th St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 New “brew pub” in Greenpoint, offering an extensive beer list alongside a full menu of hearty dishes like chicken schnitzel, beef brisket and sausages.

Oak and Iron 147 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 Casual drinking hole with an oak-and-iron bar, serving up classic cocktails, beers and whisky.

Europa Club 98 Meserole Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (917) 826-1119 www.europaclub.com This European-style dance club serves up music and booze. Greenpoint Heights 278 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-0110 Neighborhood bar with television, a spacious backroom and a large outdoor space. Patrons can enjoy hearty bar food with their craft beers. Irene’s Place 623 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 A Polish bar offering Eastern European beer and tunes. Jack O’Neil’s 130 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-3888 Neighborhood pub with weekly drink specials. Lake Street 706 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 www.lakestreetbar.com Casual bar with a Midwestern theme, opened by a group of Minnesotan musicians. Lulu’s 113 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-6000 www.lulusbargreenpoint.com This establishment offers 10 beers on tap and free pizza every evening.

Coco 66 66 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 701-6478 www.coco66.com Bar and grill offering drink specials, pub food and live music.

No Name Bar 597 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 Neighborhood watering hole frequented by locals with ancient Chinese and Moroccan themed decor. The juices are fresh squeezed, the margaritas are to die for, and you won’t want to miss the lush back yard re-opening soon.

Connie O’s Pub 158 Norman Ave.

Northern Territory 12 Franklin St.

One Stop Beer Shop 134 Kingsland Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 599-0128 www.1-sbs.com Enjoy beers, mixed drinks and food at this neighborhood bar, which also offers an unlimited beer brunch every Sunday. Palace Café 206 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-9848 This family-owned tavern has been serving up beer and spirits since 1933. Pencil Factory Bar 142 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 609-5858 www.pencilfactorybar.com Once the Miltonian Social Club, this bar offers an extensive selection of Scotch and 22 beers on tap. Pit Stop Bar 152 Meserole Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-0981 Neighborhood sports bar with affordable drinks, juke box and dart board. R Bar 451 Meeker Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 486-6116 Neighborhod drinking hole with a jukebox, big-screen TV, darts and more. Happy hour runs until 9pm daily. Ramona 113 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 227-8164 www.ramonabarnyc.com Bi-level bar serving up unique cocktails with handcrafted, often homemade ingredients. Red Star Bar 37 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-0149 www.redstarny.com Indulge in some wings and tacos at this three-story sports bar offering a full menu and 45 flat screens.

Shayz Lounge 130 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-3888 www.shayzloungeny.com You can play pool at this Irish bar, which features an extensive beer list, darts and a backyard space. Saint Vitus 1120 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 www.saintvitusbar.com Musicians opened this heavy metal-inspired bar that plays host to various musical acts. Spritzenhaus 33 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 987-4632 www.spritzenhaus33.com Sip on a German brew at this beer hall offering an array of sausages, salad and fries. Stone Tavern 674 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 609-0099 Polish bar with beer, pool table and outdoor space. Tbd Brooklyn 224 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349-6727 www.tbdbrooklyn.com Beer garden and neighborhood lounge with several television screens and happy hour specials. The Keg & Lantern 97 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-5050 Sports bar with happy hour specials and a full menu. The Manhattan Inn 632 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-0885 www.themanhattaninn.com This piano bar and restaurant serves up “electic bistro-style new American cuisine” along with cocktails, craft beers and wine. The Moonlight Mile 200 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-3904 www.themoonlightmile.net Bar specializing in whiskeys, bourbon and beer. The Habitat 988 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-5615 www.thehabitatbrooklyn.com

This cozy bar has 12 beers on tap, a full menu and a happy hour. The Diamond 43 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-5030 www.thediamondbrooklyn.com Beer bar with shuffleboard and a bi-level backyard. The Brew Inn 924 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 576-3345 www.thebrewinnnyc.com Enjoy “craft beer and crafty grub” at this neighborhood watering hole. The Place Bar and Lounge 269 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-1900 Neighborhood bar with affordable drinks, food and billiards. The Richardson 451 Graham Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-0839 www.therichardsonnyc.com Speakeasy-style bar with a rotating cocktail list, wine, beer and a “charcuterie-centric food menu.” Tommy’s Tavern 1041 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383-9699 www.tommystavern.com Thirty-year-old bar that features inexpensive drinks and late night musical acts. Tørst 615 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389-6034 www.torstnyc.com European beer bar with an impressive list of unique and, oftentimes, rare beers. Troost 1011 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 889-6761 www.troostnyc.com Neighborhood coffee shop that also serves beer, cocktails, wine and food.

July 1 – July 7, 2015

MTA Plan to Reroute Buses Galvanizes Bushwick Neighborhood to Protest

L-R Community member, Assembly Member Erik Dilan, Councilmember Rafael Espinal, community member, Senator Martin Dilan, community member. Photo Credit Roopesh Ramjit

By Anton K. Nilsson

The MTA’s decision to reroute two bus lines through a residential block in Bushwick has given rise to a neighborhood protest movement, determined to preserve the calm on their streets. The B26 and Q58 buses usually enter the three-way intersection at the Myrtle/ Wyckoff subway station going north-west on Wyckoff Avenue, making a right onto Palmetto Street. According to a new MTA plan, from now on the two lines will turn right onto Palmetto Street a block further south, running through Ridgewood Place, a quiet, residential street and the center of a lively community. “The kids living on the block are not going to be able to do the things they usually do on a regular summer’s day” with MTA buses operating on Ridgewood Place, said Rene Cruz, who has lived there all his life. “They are going to have to be careful with the buses and actually go to a park to play. They can’t enjoy their own stoop the way I did when I was growing up.” Cruz stood outside his father’s church on Woodbine Street, where last Wednesday about a

hundred neighbors and members of the community gathered to voice their opposition to the plan to representatives from the MTA. The room erupted in applause when Flor Ramos Jr., the unofficial spokesperson for the newly formed group United We Stand Neighborhood Association, took the floor. “The MTA has proposed a plan that will put our residential area in danger. We, the residents of this community are here to express our opposition to this irresponsible and dangerous plan,” Ramos said in an opening statement. The MTA proposed the route change following two recent fatal accidents at the intersection. In January 2013, 23-year-old Ella Kottick Bandes was struck and killed by a B52 bus as she crossed Myrtle Avenue walking north. Almost two years later, in November 2014, 60-year-old Edwin Torres died after getting hit by a Q58 bus as the vehicle made the now-banned right turn from Wyckoff Avenue onto Palmetto Street. Poor visibility and long crossing distances, combined with heavy truck

traffic and large volumes of pedestrians, led the DOT to designate the three-way intersection at Myrtle/Wyckoff a “High Pedestrian Crash Location.” Between 2008 and 2012, four people were severely injured and one died in crashes at the location, according to the DOT. Since the fatal accident in 2013, the DOT has improved the location by extending the curbs, installing new crosswalks, and modifying the signal timing to give pedestrians more time to cross. The DOT also removed parking spots at three street corners along the new bus route to increase visibility. The rerouting is part of MTA’s response to the two recent fatal accidents. But those living along the new route do not think the changes will improve safety. “If the MTA believes that by rerouting 20-ton buses through our narrow, residential streets they will avoid these accidents, they are mistaken,” Ramos said. The new route will not only go down narrower streets, but it will increase the number of turns the buses will

have to make, including a dangerous left turn for the B26 from Wyckoff Avenue to Putnam Avenue, Ramos said. For the members of the Neighborhood Association who spoke at the meeting, safety was the number one concern. But the rerouting causes other worries as well: noise, pollution, and the fear of decreasing property value for the homeowners along the new route. Councilmember Rafael Espinal came to the meeting to support the protest. Initially, he was in support of MTA’s plans, “but only if the community doesn’t bite back against it,” Espinal said. “You have spoken out against it, and that is why I am here with you today.” Andrew Inglesby, Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations at MTA, told the audience that although the new route is not ideal, it is the best possible alternative. “We understand that the streets we will be operating on are narrower than what we are operating on currently, but they are certainly operation-

ally feasible,” Inglesby said. “The number one reason we are doing this is safety, safety, safety.” His statement was met with loud yells of protest from the audience. DOT declined to send a representative to the meeting. “Currently, Ridgewood Place is staying two-way, though as for any safety improvement projects, we will monitor the changes and see if any further changes are warranted,” the DOT wrote in a comment to the Greenpoint Gazette. On Sunday morning, when the B26 and Q58 began operating along their new route, the Neighborhood Association and supporters gathered to demonstrate. Elected officials supporting the cause included State Senator Martin Dilan, Assembly Member Erik Dilan, Espinal, and representatives from Community Board 4 in Bushwick. Ramos was happy with the turnout, despite the steady drizzling rain. “The MTA tried to bring the buses through here this morning, but they couldn’t go through. They couldn’t make the turn”

at Putnam Avenue and Ridgewood Place. “It is too narrow. They suspended the route for the day,” Ramos said. Senator Dilan said the MTA had not done sufficient studies of the traffic problems in the area and that they are working “from an ivory tower.” “The residents of the Bushwick community are very upset that the MTA has taken a careless approach. They actually did not correct the problem. They put a lot of residents’ lives in danger,” Dilan said. “This was a lesson for the community on how to organize in a respectful and legal manner,” said Julie Dent, Chairperson of Community Board 4. “I think they are doing great. There are a lot of people listening now. What is important to the community is that someone listens.” In the early afternoon, when the protest had mostly died down, DOT employees arrived in a truck to install no parking-signs at the corner of Putnam Avenue and Ridgewood Place, where residents say the buses had a hard time turning earlier in the day.

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Greenpoint Tenants’ Forum: A Workshop for Residents By Christopher Gongolski

The major boom in housing costs in North Brooklyn, and the rest of the City, over the past decade, has left many residents with questions and concerns. Hoping to provide some answers, the City’s Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD), in partnership with Councilmember Steve Levin, North Brooklyn Development Corporation and St. Nicks Alliance, brought an open discussion to the Warsaw, on Driggs Avenue, Tuesday. Much of the conversation covered tenant’s rights, starting with how to recognize whether your apartment is actually rent stabilized. “If you live in an apartment complex with six or more units, you may be living in a rent stabilized building and not even know,” explained Deborah Diamond, an attorney from the Legal Aid Society in Downtown Brooklyn. “The Department of Hous-

ing and Community Renewal can check if you are being overcharged or are living in a rent stabilized building.” Diamond also informed the audience that Human Resources Association (HRA) has resources for tenants who are unable to pay rent due to illness. “They will check that you have a lease, are capable of paying future rent and why you missed your rent payments,” she said. “Under many different circumstances, they may help pay for rent that has been missed.” She also walked the audience through the eviction process, noting that landlords must provide a 30 day termination of lease notice before they can even begin an eviction and that evictions are carried out in Housing Court, not by the landlord himself. Following several additional presentations by attorneys, the hosts invited participants to an interactive housing

fair. Booths were set up around the room for, among others, the City’s Department of Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Finance, Commission of Human Rights and the St. Nick’s Alliance, a North

Brooklyn-based tenant advocacy organization. The HPD Marketing booth offered information about finding the location of affordable apartments, and the affordable housing application process. Levin also manned

a booth answering questions for attendees at the Tenant Fair. If you missed the forum, HPD offers free podcasts as well as online and in-person classes on subjects such as the HPD/ HDC housing lotteries, identify-

ing and managing a bed bug infestation, reducing mold, reducing your electric bill, and more. A complete list of offerings can be found online at www.nyc. gov/hpd, facebook.com/ NYCHPD or twitter.com/ nychousing.

The Tale of Two de Blasios MAYOR de BLASIO

LANDLORD de BLASIO

• “Rent is the number one expense for New Yorkers.”

• His tenants pay $100,000 in rent.

• Wants stricter Albany rent laws and a rent freeze that prevents landlords from paying the bills.

• He can cover his bills by raising his tenants’ rent.

A de Blasio rent freeze and his push for stricter Albany rent laws is not only one big contradiction, it will destroy affordable housing for the millions of New Yorkers who depend on it.

“I provide affordable housing for 5 families in Harlem.”

“I provide affordable housing for 6 families in Bay Ridge.”

“I provide affordable housing for 8 families in Park Slope.”

July 1 – July 7, 2015

As Pride Month Comes to an End, Outreach Announces LGBTQ Substance Abuse Services By Tanay Warerkar

A longtime Manhattan Avenue alcohol and drug abuse treatment center is expanding its services to the LGBTQ community with a newly launched program, announced this week. Outreach, a non-profit organization founded in Queens in 1980, now offers a vast list of services for the LGBTQ community such as individual and group counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, HIV/AIDS and STI prevention and education, interpersonal violence and anger management, psychiatric evaluation and medical management, and on-site LGBTQ selfhelp groups. The organization offers services in English, Polish and Spanish. “Outreach is deeply

committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance abuse,” said Kathleen Riddle, the president of the organization, in a message on the group’s website. “Since opening our

doors, our services have been designed to meet the needs of traditionally underserved populations and communities.” On Tuesday morning, the Greenpoint center held an open house

to introduce community members to the new the LGBTQ focused services and facilities. More than a dozen representatives from local organizations were in attendance – a large number of the organization’s clients come in through referrals – and the open house allowed community groups to get better acquainted with Outreach’s services. A networking session accompanied by breakfast was followed by a presentation on the LGBTQ community in North Brooklyn, and the spe-

cialized treatment that Outreach offers, which was then succeeded by a tour of the facility which is located over two floors at the Manhattan Avenue location. The organization decided to offer the LGBTQ track based on research that revealed that members of the LGBTQ community were disproportionately affected by substance abuse as opposed to other minority groups due to the lack of services available and concerns such as the fear of coming out, according to the LGBTQ program coordinator at Outreach, Jill Mastrandrea. “We are a needsbased organization and we constantly analyze how the community is changing,” said Mastrandrea. “We want to provide a safe space for everyone as the community continues to change, especially the LGBTQ community where individuals have to confront being asked to leave their homes and fear for their safety.” To learn more about Outreach, and about LGBTQ services they offer visit http:// www.opiny.org/outreachtreatment/lgbtq-svcs.

July 1 – July 7, 2015

A Potluck That’s Also an Art Show – All in a Williamsburg Day

By Tanay Warerkar

Artists and Fleas in Williamsburg was the site for a potluck this past weekend featuring not just food but the works of several local artists as well. Northside II was the second iteration of an event put together by Slideluck, a non-profit organization that creates

events focused on showcasing slideshows that display a variety of artwork and potluck style meals that are made possible by attendees at the event. The idea behind the event is to showcase the work of established artists along with that of upcoming ones and do it in a community setting where people sharing

food and having discussions about the artwork contributes to that sense of community. Slideluck events have already taken place in Bushwick for the past four years, including the most recent one that took place June 7, but the first one featuring artists from Greenpoint and Williamsburg took place

at the Brooklyn Brewery last year. The event, which was attended by over 250 people, showcased the work of 26 artists with works displayed in mediums like painting, fashion photography, architecture, and street art. The food included vegan chili, cheddar scallion biscuits, and watermelon salad.

The event this year shifted to artists and fleas and featured the work of 23 artists. The market remained open during the event. Attendees also competed for a prize for the best dish. “After our success in Bushwick, Northside felt like a natural fit because of the concentration of artists in the neigh-

borhood and we really wanted to tap into that fertile soil,” said Casey Kelbaugh, the founder of Slideluck, which now has helped organize such events in dozens of countries across the world. “And Artists and Fleas is a great place to host the event because it’s creating a real world feel for artisans everywhere.”

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Grab a Slice of Pizza History at The City Reliquary This Summer By Tanay Warerkar

For a slice of pizza history look no further than the City Reliquary Museum on Metropolitan Avenue. The Museum is currently hosting a pizza themed series of events, including an exhibit titled the Pizza Box Chronicles, looking at the history of pizza boxes in the city. The project is a collaboration between the Museum and pizza expert and enthusiast Scott Wiener, who conducts guided pizza tours through the city, called Scott’s Pizza Tours. The Museum wanted to partner with Scott because of his “enthusiasm and knowledge on such an important aspect of NYC history and culture,” said Alana Rosen, the Senior Communications Director for the Museum. “The Museum celebrates the past and present of NYC, and there is no denying the pizza, and in turn,

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the pizza box, are a big part of this history. Pizza has become a universal snack that humans love to eat. Ultimately, the City Reliquary is telling not just a New York story but a human story through Scott’s exhibit.” Wiener started collecting pizza boxes back in 2008. He had recently started the touring company and wanted to do more research on the

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subject. Before long he had amassed the largest collection of pizza boxes and was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. The idea for the touring company came about when he moved back home to New Jersey after college. He would frequently gather a group of friends and go for daylong pizza trips trying out different slices until they

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were full. That was soon followed by a birthday party on a bus with twodozen people exploring pizzas in the city. That then became the model for the Scott’s Pizza Tours, which has so far con-

ducted over 2,200 tours and hosted over 34,000 guests. Tours include the Greenwich Village Pizza Walk, The LES/East Village Pizza Walk, the original Pizza Bus tour, and the Brooklyn Pizza Walk. The exhibit at the reliquary only features custom-made pizza boxes – Wiener chose to focus on them since most pizza places in the city offer generic looking boxes, and he wanted to highlight the food’s history through pizza makers who had pushed the boundaries. “Most people would never think of pizza boxes as art,” said Wiener. “People are always really surprised by the variety they see. You grow up thinking they all look the same, but

there are so many different kinds. It changes so much just from one neighborhood to the next.” Accompanying the pizza exhibit, the Museum is hosting a series of film screenings and events during the month of July and August including screenings of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dog Day Afternoon, and Do the Right Thing. And of course, the screenings all feature Pizza. The Pizza Box Chronicles Exhibit will be on display until August, for a list of events and to learn more about the exhibit visit http://www.cityreliquary. org/category/events/ for more information on Scott Wiener and his tours visit http://www.scottspizzatours.com/meetscott.

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legal notices LEGAL NOTICE 306 EAST TREMONT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/16/14. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Steven Berger, 175 Blake Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11212. General Purposes. 16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS, NYCTL 19982 TRUST, AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF HENRIETTA V. AVITABLE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on January 26, 2015, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, Room 224, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on April 16, 2015 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3014 Brighton 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block 8669 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $23,880.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11058/12. Robert S. Gershon, Esq., Referee. Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 15 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS U.S. Bank National Association as Legal Title Trustee for Truman 2012 SC Title Trust, Plaintiff, against VERBELLE B. WILLIAMS, HYDRANGEA HOLDINGS INC., et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 2/19/2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Room 224 of the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams

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HYDRANGEA HOLDINGS INC., et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 2/19/2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Room 224 of the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on 07/30/2015 at 02:30PM, premises known as 471 EAST 56TH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11203 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block: 4767, Lot: 46. Approximate amount of judgment $562,908.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14224/11. Gregory LaSpina, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 540, Getzville, NY 14068 1144788. 30 LEGAL NOTICE 51 WYNKOOP LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/2/15. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 250 Stanhope St., #1R, Brooklyn, NY 11237. General purpose. 32 LEGAL NOTICE 176 DELANCEY STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/16/12. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 599 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222. General purpose. 32 LEGAL NOTICE YING AI REALTY LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/15/15. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 760 49th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220. General purpose. 32

July 1 – July 7, 2015

Go Greenpoint! Dining Acapulco 1116 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8429 www.acapulcodeliandrestaurant.com This deli and restaurant serves authentic Mexican food, including steak, chicken or shrimp fajitas, nachos and more. Adelina’s 159 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 763–0152 www.adelinasbk.com A neighborhood restaurant and wine bar offering six thin-crust pizzas with flash-fried crusts, pastas and bruschetta. Also try the brunch menu, which includes an egg-topped pizza, house-made pastries and more. Agra Taj Mahal 1005 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–2200 www.agratajmahalbrooklyn.com Savor chicken samosas, banana pakoras, mushroom shag, chana shag, fish curry and more at this Indian restaurant. Alameda 195 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 227–7296 www.alamedabk.com Enjoy creative cocktails and American fare, such as oysters, mussels, clam chowder, burgers, roasted chicken, fresh fish and more. Amarin Café 617 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–2788 Dine on an extensive selection of Thai dishes, including green papaya salad, beef with basil, and shrimp with asparagus. Amber Steak House 119 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–3757 www.ambersteak.com Enjoy steak, seafood, vegetables and beer at Greenpoint’s “first and only classic steakhouse.”

Au Gourmet Café 126 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–6973 Café serving fresh coffee, sandwiches and pastries.

Carmine’s Original Pizza 93 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0417 Pick up a slice or a whole pie at this neighborhood parlor.

Baker’s Dozen 788 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–2222 www.bakersdozenbagels.com Grab a quick breakfast or lunch at this bagel shop, which also serves sandwiches and baked goods.

Casanova Restaurant 338 McGuinness Blvd. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–0990 Enjoy Italian specialties, including pastas, fish, meat, veal and salads at Casanova.

Best Margarita 172 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–1600 www.bestmargaritabrooklyn.com Italian restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches, soup, breadsticks and more.

Champs Junior 620 Manhattan Ave. New York, N.Y. 11222 (347) 844–9412 www.champsdiner.com This family bakery offers 100-percent vegan goods, from breakfast dishes to salads and sandwiches.

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory 97 Commercial St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 246–3963 www.brooklynicecreamfactory.com An ice cream shop offering simple flavors made in small batches. Enjoy sundaes, banana splits, milk shakes and more. Brooklyn Label 180 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–2806 www.brooklynlabel.com A neighborhood eatery featuring dishes inspired by the executive chef’s “Puerto Rican heritage, French training, and current Brooklyn setting.” Brooklyn MAC 77 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 706–9622 www.brooklynmac.com A “mac’n cheese” shop that makes this classic comfort food with unusual ingredients, from skirt steak to spinach and mushrooms. Brooklyn Standard 188 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 472–2150 www.brooklynstandarddeli.com Coffee bar serving baked goods, sandwiches, salads, smoothies and gluten-free bagels.

Anella 222 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–8100 www.anellabrooklyn.com Anella oﬀers upscale comfort food like onion soup, fried oysters, brick oven pizzas, pork shops, steak, fish and more. Sea ng in a backyard garden is available when the weather is warm.

Café Edna 195 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0323 www.cafeedna.com Enjoy breakfast, lunch and coffee at this neighborhood café, which will also offer dinner and alcohol in the near future.

Antek Restaurant & Deli 105 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–6859 www.antekrestaurant.com Try authentic Polish cuisine – like chicken cutlets, gizzards, fried salmon and pierogis – at this affordable neighborhood restaurant.

Café Riviera, Inc. 830 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–8450 www.caferivierany.com Part of the neighborhood since 1993, Café Riviera serves European pastries like chocolate croissants, Danishes, apple turnovers and cookies.

A+ Lollipop 685 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–3288 www.apluslollipopbrooklyn.com This Vietnamese restaurant oﬀers unique sandwiches, curried rice dishes, pho buns and more.

Cafecito Bogota 1015 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 569–0077 www.cafecitobogota.com Billed as the only authentic Bogotano restaurant in New York, this eatery serves traditional Colombian dishes every evening.

Ashbox Cafe 1154 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–3222 www.ashboxgreenpoint.blogspot. com This casual restaurant offers a Japanese fusion menu with dishes like homemade tofu, turkey sandwiches with wasabi mayo, curry chicken, eggs with kimchi and rice balls.

Calexico Greenpoint 645 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 763–2129 www.calexico.net Once a fleet of street carts, Calexico now serves tacos, burritos and quesadillas at this brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Charlotte Patisserie 596 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 718-383-8313 http://www.charlottepatisserie. com An authentic French-style bakery and coffee shop, known for its savory quiches, fruit tarts and buttery croissants. The chef, Michael, was trained at the French Culinary Institute, and apprenticed in France to perfect his cooking skills. Chinese Musician 151 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–2413 www.chinesemusicianbrooklyn.com Chinese restaurant serving a wide range of Asian dishes, including Peking duck, crispy scallops, BBQ, seafood and more. Christina’s 853 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–4382 Polish diner that specializes in pork dishes. Also try white borscht, kielbasa, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, Hungarian pancakes, pierogies and blintzes. CinaMoon Restaurant 664 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–1393 www.cinamoon.webstarts.com Dine on Hungarian pancakes, Ukrainian borscht, pierogies and more at this Eastern European restaurant. Coffee Friends 1035 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–0033 Casual café serving brunch, sandwiches, coffee and more. Cookie Road 94 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–8094 www.cookieroad.com Drink a cup of brewed espresso with a handmade sandwich, cake, cookie or pastry at this neighborhood bakery. Corner Frenzy 995 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–9663 Food counter in a laundromat serving empanadas, ice cream, hot dogs and assorted snacks. Crema BK 182 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 457–5363 Gourmet café featuring locally roasted coffee, sandwiches and pastries. Delilah’s Steaks 55 McGuinness Blvd. New York, N.Y. 11222 (347) 689–4409

www.delilahsteaks.com Dig into cheesesteaks and other hearty sandwiches at this casual eatery. Eagle Trading 258 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 576–3217 Sip on locally roasted coffee with sandwiches, pastries and soups. Eastern District 1053 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–1432 www.easterndistrictny.com Café and gourmet grocery store that carries cheese, beer, sandwiches, meats, sweets and snacks from America and Europe. Eat 124 Meserole Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–8083 www.eatgreenpoint.com Dine on healthy organic food at this American restaurant, which features furniture made by owner Jordan Colon and other regional artisans. El Born 651 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 844–9295 www.elbornnyc.com Now open for dinner, El Born sports a menu with Spanish tapas, vegetable dishes, and heartier fare like lamb chops, foie gras and quail with chocolate. El Toro Taqueria 254 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8300 www.eltorotaqueria.net Dine on classic Mexican fare at this neighborhood taqueria. Enid’s 560 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–3859 www.enids.net Enjoy comfort food with a southern kick at this all-American restaurant, which serves fried chicken, ca ish sandwiches, pulled pork and more. Erb 681 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8215 www.erbthainyc.com Thai restaurant serving tradi onal Southeast Asian special es. Euro Café & Bar 171 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–1766 Casual eatery offering coffee, sandwiches and drinks. Five Leaves 18 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–5345 www.fiveleavesny.com Burgers, chicken, fish and duck are served at this neighborhood café with nautical touches. Fornino 849 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–5300 www.fornino.com This pizza shop oﬀers Neapolitan-style pies made with a specially-cra ed dough. Fortune Cookie Chinese Kitchen 611 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–7103 www.fortunecookiebrooklyn.com Chinese restaurant featuring Szechuan dishes, Cantonese dishes, chow mein, chow fun, fried rice, vegetables and more.

Franklin Corner Café 210 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–4575 Make a lunch out of this café’s veggie and meat sandwiches. Franklin Pizza 109 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–2472 www.franklinpizza.net Pizza shop serving whole pies, slices, garlic knots, Italian appetizers, heroes and more. Fresco Tortillas 620 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (212) 972–7648 Inexpensive Mexican spot serving burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more. Open late. God Bless Deli 818 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–1828 Deli with sandwiches, falafel, burgers, groceries and beer. Grandma Rose’s 457 Graham Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–1908 www.grandmarosespizzabrooklyn. com Order pizza, pasta, salad, wings, subs and more at Grandma Rose’s Pizza. Great Wall No. 1 954 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8424 www.greatwallno1.com Chinese restaurant serving chow mein, dumplings, mei fun, chow fun, meat, seafood, fried rice and more. Green Leaves Chinese Restaurant 1030 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–5976 Chinese restaurant with an extensive menu of traditional dishes. Grill & Greens 994 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–5981 Sample Middle Eastern food like falafel, sandwiches, hummus and tabbouleh. Hop Lee Kitchen 992 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–4756 Chinese take-out and delivery serving up fried rice, chow mein, egg foo young, chicken, seafood dishes, chop suey and lunch specials. Italy Pizza 788 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11222 (718) 383–9079 Try traditional and specialty pizzas. Jimmy’s 92 Calyer St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 889–6323 www.jimmysbrooklyn.com Jimmy’s serves southern comfort food, including pulled pork, chicken and waffles and fried chicken. John’s Deli & Grocery 260 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–0313 Pick up sandwiches, subs, breakfast items, groceries and beer. Karczma 136 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–1744 www.karczmabrooklyn.com Neighborhood Polish restaurant serving tradi onal Eastern European special es.

July 1 – July 7, 2015 Kestane Kebab 110 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8601 www.kestanekebab.com Kestane Kebab serves vegetarian and Middle Eastern dishes, chicken, wraps and sandwiches made fresh daily. Krolewskie Jadlo 694 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–8993 www.krolewskiejadlo.com Traditional Polish dishes served at this restaurant include pierogis, golobki (stuffed cabbage), borscht, boeuf stroganoff in bread and duck legs in apples. Kyoto Sushi 161 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–8882 Japanese restaurants that offers sushi rolls, sizzling beef, shrimp pineapple fried rice and desserts. La Nortena 668 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–2626 www.la-nortena.com Mexican eatery specializing in tacos, flautas, chips and salsa, nachos, enchiladas and guacamole. from a large selection of L. A. Pizza and Convenience 887 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0666 Pick up pizza, salad, garlic bread, paninis, pasta and assorted groceries. La Taverna 946 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0732 Small restaurant serving Italian cuisine like pasta, pizza and seafood. Le Gamin 108 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 770–7918 www.legamin.com French comfort food with an emphasis on local ingredients. Try street crepes, smoked salmon, ratatouille and more. Lite Bites 700 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–2820 Lite Bites makes sandwiches, wraps, burgers, salads, paninis, gyro, buffalo wings, baked potatoes and deserts. Little Dokebi 85 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 This restaurant serves up Korean food and small plates with a Spanish twist, like Korean BBQ tacos, Korean fried chicken and more. Lobster Joint 1073 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–8990 www.lobsterjoint.com/greenpoint. html The Lobster Joint is all about seafood: seafood sandwiches, lobster rolls, oysters, mussels, crab cakes and lobster mac “n” cheese. Lokal Mediterranean Bistro 905 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 384–6777 www.lokalbistro.com Mediterranean bistro that serves sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizza, meat and seafood dishes. Lomzynianka 646 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–9439 www.lomzynianka.com Polish restaurant offering goulash, kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, veal balls, pierogies and more. Lucky Luna 167 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–6038

www.luckyluna-ny.com Lucky Luna’s menu is inspired by the cuisines of Mexico and Taiwan, with taco plates, quesadillas, congee and a Peking duck confit bao plate. Lunchbox Brooklyn 120 Norman Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–7417 www.lunchboxbrooklyn.com Café serving fresh juices, smoothies, coffee, bagels, soup, sandwiches, salads, Balthazar bread and pastries, and ice cream. Luksus 615 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–6034 www.luksusnyc.com A tasting-menu restaurant inside Greenpoint bar Tørst. Enjoy five courses made with traditional Scandinavian ingredients and techniques. Manhattan 3 Decker 695 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–6565 www.manhattanthreedecker.com Manhattan 3 Decker serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner specials include cold salad platters, sandwiches and burgers. McCarren Deli & Grill 57 Nassau Ave. New York, N.Y. 11222 (718) 384–2870 Greenpoint deli selling sandwiches, hot food, groceries and drinks. Milk and Roses 1110 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–0160 Coffeehouse and wine bar serving small plates, paninis, salads and cheese. Mrs. Kim’s 160 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–8881 Mrs. Kim’s offers classic Korean food with a twist, like shrimp lo mein with a black-bean sauce, wagyu brisket bulgogi and Korean fried chicken. New Green Leaf 651 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0956 This casual restaurant offers an extensive selection of Indian specialties and beverages. Nights and Weekends 1 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–5349 www.nightsandweekendsny.com Havana-style bar and restaurant featuring small plates and cocktails. Nibble on fish tacos, callaloo stew, pork ribs, skirt steak and more. Nina’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 635 Meeker Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–8854 www.ninasbrickovenpizza.com Italian restaurant serving gourmet pizza, pasta and specialty meat and seafood dishes. No 7 Sub 931 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–7775 www.no7sub.com This sandwich shop offers an eclectic mix of gourmet subs and salads, from a club sandwich with jalapeno mayo and BBQ potato chips to a cauliflower cheesteak with green peppers and fried shallots. Northside Bakery 190 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–7775 www.northsidebakery.com Try European-style breads, pastries and desserts baked without preservatives. Oasis 230 Calyer St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222

www.oasisfalafelbrooklyn.com Oasis serves classic, homemade Middle Eastern cuisine, from falafel sandwiches to shawarma.

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–1665 Nosh on pierogies, borscht, cucumber salad, kielbasa and more at this Polish restaurant.

Oishi Sushi 929 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8988 www.oishisushibrooklyn.com Japanese restaurant that serves an array of dishes, including miso soup, fresh sushi rolls, and meat and seafood plates from the kitchen.

Russ Pizza 745 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–9463 Casual pizza place offering whole pies, pasta, sandwiches and salads.

Ott 970 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 609–2416 Neighborhood Thai restaurant that offers stir-fried noodle dishes, chef specials, soups, curries and meat entrees. Park Delicatessen 209 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–2080 Grab salads, sandwiches, breakfast items and snacks at this neighborhood deli. Park Luncheonette 332 Driggs Ave. Williamsburg, N.Y. 11222 (347) 844–9530 www.theparkluncheonette.com American diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try house-made pickles, salads, burgers and pizza. Paulie Gee’s 60 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 987–3747 www.pauliegee.com/greenpoint A Greenpoint pizza joint that offers fresh salads, gourmet pies, vegan pizzas, desserts and drinks. Peking Express 237 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–0968 Chinese takeout restaurant cooking up fried rice, dumplings, veggie and meat dishes. Pizza Prince 86 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–0501 Pick-up whole pies or pizza by the slice, along with calzones, salads and rolls. PSC (Polish Slavic Center) Cafeteria 177 Kent St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–1033 www.polishslaviccenter.org/en This cafeteria in the Polish Slavic Center sells hearty helpings of traditional Polish dishes, like pierogies, chicken cutlets and beef-and-pork-stuffed peppers.

Sakura 6 837 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–7888 Sample fresh sashimi, sushi and dumplings from an extensive menu at this small Japanese restaurant. Sapporo Ichiban 622 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–9712 Japanese restaurant that serves a variety of sushi, tempura, and meat and seafood entrees. Scalino 659 Manhattan Ave. New York, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–8600 An offshoot of Scalino in Park Slope, this restaurant serves classic Italian food, like calamari, meatballs in tomato sauce, pastas, braised lamb, salmon, chicken with arugula and more. Selamat Pagi 152 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 701–4333 www.selamatpagibrooklyn.com Selamat Pagi serves fresh, seasonal and traditional dishes from the island of Bali. Shanghai Lee 157 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–6716 Get your Chinese food fix at this classic restaurant, serving soups, meat and seafood dishes. Sindicato De Cocineros 57 Nassau Ave. New York, N.Y. 11222 (347) 422–0727 www.sindicatobrooklyn.com Enjoy upscale Mexican food at this cozy Greenpoint restaurant, which offers traditional dishes with a twist like fluke ceviche, quail-egg-topped chilaquiles, braised lamb shoulder enchiladas and pork shoulder tacos. Sunset Diner 593 Meeker Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–2777 www.sunsetdinerbrooklyn.com A casual eatery serving breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers, quesadillas, Greek specialties and more.

Pyza 118 Nassau Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–8829 Eastern European restaurant cooking up chicken cutlets, white borscht, mashed potatoes and more comforting Polish fare.

Thai Café 925 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–3562 Classic Thai restaurant with soup, salads, noodle dishes, curried meats and seafood.

Raizes 139 Nassau Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–0088 A Portugese-inspired grill that features char-grilled sardines, littleneck clams and shredded salt cod in a potato, onion and cream gratin. Touches of New England appear in dishes like lobster, stuffed jumbo shrimp and fried seafood with fries.

The Bounty 131 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 689–3325 www.thebountybrooklyn.com Sample new American cuisine and fresh cocktails at this nauticallythemed restaurant, which offers a raw bar, grilled fish, seared duck breast, house-made fettuccine and more.

River Styx 21 Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–8833 www.riverstyxny.com New American restaurant serving up an eclectic mix of dishes, including nachos, French onion soup, seafood sausage, burgers, fish soup, beef shortribs, scallops and more. Relax Restaurant 68 Newell St.

The Halcyon Gourmet 202 Banker St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–2882 www.thehalcyongourmet.com Caterer and gourmet take-out and delivery kitchen, offering daily specials, soups, sandwiches, salads and sweets. The Manhattan Inn 632 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0885

www.themanha aninn.com This piano bar and restaurant serves up “a seasonal menu of eclectic bistro-style new American cuisine,” with high-end cocktails and local craft beers. The Water Table India St. Pier Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (917) 499–5727 www.thewatertablenyc.com Set sail on this gourmet dinner boat (the first of its kind in Brooklyn) and enjoy a multicourse meal with a tour of New York from the water. Triangolo Pizza 1017 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–5885 A neighborhood pizza joint serving pies, garlic knots, subs and more. Troost 1011 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 889–6761 www.troostnyc.com A neighborhood café with a garden in the back, Troost’s menu features sandwiches, soups and breakfast entrees. Vamos Al Tequila 162 Franklin St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 383–0808 A native Mexican couple started this restaurant, which offers hot salsa, tamales, tacos, burritos and fajitas. Also try more unusual items like cheesefilled poblano peppers and tuna with an avocado and tomato salad. Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream 632 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 701–1630 www.vanleeuwenicecream.com Van Leeuwen’s first brick-and-mortar outpost, this ice cream shop sells innovative, handcrafted flavors made from hormone-free milk. Variety Café 145 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (347) 689–3790 www.varietynyc.com Small shop serving Stumptown coffee, espresso, tea and pastries. Vinnie’s Pizzeria 253 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–2600 www.vinniesbrooklyn.com This pizza parlor offers an extensive menu of specialty meat pies, vegan pizza, salads, pastas, heroes and appetizers. Wah Kwoon Chinese Kitchen 146 Nassau Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 389–0621 Chinese restaurant offering traditional dishes for take out or delivery. Wasabi 638 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 718–609–9368 www.wasabimanhattan.com This Japanese restaurant serves sushi, teriyaki dishes, udon and soba noodles, house specials and more. Xi’an Famous Foods 86 Beadel St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 www.xianfoods.com Sample western Chinese cuisine at the Greenpoint location, including liangpi “cold skin” noodles, lamb pao mo soup and hand-pulled “biang biang” noodles. Yummy Taco 941 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222 (718) 349–7731 Casual Mexican restaurant making tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more for eat-in, take-out and delivery.

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The Greenpoint Gazette Congratulates Liam Aguirre of PS 34 – Oliver H. Perry and Lanna Lei Gonzalez of PS 110-The Monitor School Winners of the 2015 St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies Guild “Outstanding Leadership Award.” Liam and Lanna earned this honor for their outstanding generosity with their time, not only to their school and fellow classmates, but also to the community.