The greenpoint Gazette, November 27 – December 3, 2013 by Design2Pro

November 27 – December 3, 2013

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November 27 – December 3, 2013

CB 1 Land Use Committee Approves

MADD New York Announces 2013

Brooklyn Calling: London’s Rough

Two Trees’ Domino Plan

Legislative Champions

Trade Opens in Williamsburg

See CB 1 Land Use Committee Approves Page 5

Búðin Coming to Greenpoint Avenue This Christmas

See MADD New York Announces Page 8

See Brooklyn Calling: London’s Rough Page 10

PS 196/M582 Bask In Co-Lo Victory

Rut Hermannsdottir in Reykjavik, Iceland

By Jeff Mann It hasn’t even opened yet, but Greenpoint Avenue’s Búðin (pronounced booth-in) is already struggling with its identity. Coffee Shop? Bar? Boutique? Any and all fit this Nordic-themed space with its well-planned coffee, beer and spirits programs, chosen to be enjoyed while searching through a selection of carefully-curated Nordicdesigned products. “We’re trying to bring an authentic experience to Greenpoint,” explained co-owner Crystal Pei. “We have a lot of Scandinavian and Nordic friends living here.” (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands make up the Nordic countries, only Denmark, Sweden and Norway make up Scandinavia, in case you were wondering). Pei fell in love with the region while working there on a film project. The design plans (the anticipated completion date is mid-December) call for an environment representative of the Nordic regions, with simple intricate designs and a clean cozy feel. Unlike many of its North Brooklyn peers, the Búðin plan, designed by Kevin Oliver, is neither minimalistic nor crammed vintage looking. It’s also not meant to be a workspace with people spending the day, eyes glued to their laptops. “It’s a place for people to have conversations or interact with us so we can explain our products,” said Pei. Then there’s the coffee menu. Curated by Pei’s See Budin Coming to Greenpoint Page 4

PHOTO PS 196 3rd graders recite acrostic poem thanking their supporters | Michael Cesarczyk

By Michael Cesarczyk Kids, parents, teachers and neighbors packed the auditorium of PS 196 and MS 582 last Friday afternoon. As school staff and community leaders gave speech-

es, the audience cheered, occasionally breaking into chants of “No Co-Lo!” For weeks, the local community had strongly opposed plans by the Department of Education See PS 196/M582 Page 3

Fifth Annual Teacher Toy Drive Gets Underway By Jeff Mann On Friday, December 20th, teachers and school staff from District 14 and 32 schools will celebrate the holiday season while giving back to the community at the fifth annual Teacher Toy Drive. Organized by PROGRESS High School Assistant Principal and Grand Street Campus Assistant Baseball Coach Tommy Torres, the event caps off a month-long toy collection effort by 15 local schools, that will then bring the toys to the party. Nearly 600 toys will be collected and distributed by Santa and the Grand Street Campus Student Government “elves” to Woodhull Hospital, the Annual Three Kings Day Parade and oth-

L-R Tommy Torres, Assemblyman Joe Lentol and State Senator Martin Dilan at 2012 Toy Drive

See Fifth Annual Teacher Toy Drive Page 14

November 27 – December 3, 2013

A Tale of Giving Thanks in Greenpoint How A Band of Locals Lovingly Prepares A Feast for 700 Needy and Homeless By John J. Ricco It was the Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2011. The Greenpoint Lions Club was holding its bi-weekly meeting at the 3 Decker diner on Manhattan Avenue. I was being installed as a new member of the club along with their new chaplain, Father John Merz, the newly minted Minister at the Church of the Ascension, one of Greenpoint’s oldest and most respected churches. As the meeting progressed, Father John announced, “I’ve got a problem.” I was eager to show what being a Lion was about and to honor my deeply ingrained Catholic upbringing, so without hesitation, I asked “What’s wrong Father J?” He explained that he had more than 20 turkeys to serve the homeless for Thanksgiving, but nowhere to cook them. Of course, my reply was, “problem solved!” Little did I know what I had gotten myself into. I told Father John that at my restaurant, Grandma Rose’s, I have a huge pizza oven which I was sure could handle the volume. “Great!” he said, just before expressing his wish to make a few side dishes as well. “Sure no problem padre,” I replied, convinced I could feed over 300 people with the ease of making a TV dinner. Boy did I learn a lesson that year! Not being satisfied with feeding only 300 people I decided to reach out to the local Veterans post. My cousin Steve Cirone is active there and I asked him to contact the Veterans shelter in Long Island City to see if we could provide them with Thanksgiving dinner. So Steve calls the woman in charge there, who responded “Wow that’s great! We’d love you to do that for us…Oh and by the way, we have about 300 guys here on any given day.” When Steve called me back, he excitedly explained to me how grateful they were and I was thrilled! I figured how many guys could there be, 60? 80? I almost fell over when Steve responded, “About 300,” and I realized I had just doubled down on Father John’s commitment. As my panic eased, I called Father John to share the good

The real Grandma Rose and John Ricco

news. Needless to say he almost fainted too! I think he might have even hyperventilated some and then he said to me, ARE YOU NUTS??? I replied simply with a yes and we both knew we were in for quite a ride. Thankfully, the neighborhood has people like Pastor Ann Kansfield from the Greenpoint Reform Church, a wonderfully powerful force in our community feeding the needy year round. I had met her that year, and she was instrumental in helping us obtain some of the necessary supplies we needed to complete this now massive undertaking. Even with Pastor Ann’s help we were still well short of what we needed to accomplish our mission. Enter Neil Sheehan, who has dedicated his life to helping those fighting the battle of recovery. Armed with my two angels, Pastor Ann and Neil, we ended up bringing in a combined 55 turkeys. The Lion’s Club foot the bill for supplies, so once we had all the raw materials we got to work. Our grocery list read like this; 55 birds, 18 hams, 400 pounds white potato, 300 pounds yams, 2 pallets of white bread, 5 cases of eggs, 2 cases of butter, 5 cases of chicken stock, 400 pounds of onions,

200 pounds of carrots, 200 pounds of celery, 2 cases of mozzarella cheese, 2 cases of marshmallows and 6 cases of fresh cranberries. The next problem: how to break it all down and get it cooked. The people of Greenpoint answered Father John’s and my call en masse! I felt like George Bailey at the end of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with people calling me and rushing in to volunteer and make this a reality. We had at least 25 people at Grandma Rose’s chopping, slicing, cutting and prepping all night. At least 50 more were at the Church of the Ascension doing the same. Even my pickle vendor, Brooklyn’s Ba-Tampte Pickles (America’s BEST PICKLES EVER!!) came to my aid with 50 food grade buckets and water tight lids which made prepping and storage and delivery of the massive amounts of food possible. (Side note: I had been introduced to a young woman named Cindy the month before, who joined the volunteers at Grandma Rose’s. She stuck around all night, helping to finish the work just in time for the Thanksgiving morning pickup. I never thought I would see her again after she witnessed the lunacy at Grndma Rose’s, but

we ended up falling in love and were married this October 12th.) When I look back to that day in the 3 decker, having an opportunity to forge a great friendship with a man like Father John, and subsequently Pastor Ann and Neil, as well as

all the amazing volunteers that answered the call of service, I can only say that God is alive and well in Greenpoint. To the people of Greenpoint and Williamsburg: the Grandma Rose’s family wishes you a happy, healthy and blessed Thanksgiving!

November 27 – December 3, 2013

PS 196/M582 Bask In Co-Lo Victory Continued from Page 1 (DOE) to co-locate a second middle school within the building already housing PS 196 and MS 582. Last month, hundreds of students, their parents, teachers and supporters assembled on Bushwick Avenue to voice their resistance to the co-location, and then attended a public hearing on the proposal. But the gathering in the auditorium wasn’t another protest rally; it was a victory celebration. On October 30th, the DOE announced the cancellation of the co-location, much to the pleasure of the schools and their allies. Many of the community leaders and elected officials who spoke on Friday credited the parents as the main factor in overturning the proposal, pointing specifically to the huge turn-out during the street rally. “It gave us so much energy,” said PS 196 Principal Janine Colon, who has helped guide the elementary school to an A rating for the past 10 years. “You were the biggest voice out there.” Rob Burstein, an ESL teacher who has worked at PS 196 for over 20 years, singled out the efforts of parents Jessica Rosa (who also serves as PTA President), Maria Brunson, Yaritza Saucedo and Evelyn Rivera. “Not only did they call and email, they came up with amazing ideas,” said Burnstein. “They visited around 100 local businesses, and got them to sign a petition.” Other speakers at the event included District 14 Community Education Council President Tesa Wilson, 1 st Vice President Mario Aguila and Member Elaine Manatu,

Back L - R PS 196 ESL Teacher Rob Burstein, PS 196 Principal Janine Colon, PS 196 Assistant Principal Deborah Casey, Brooklyn Office Community Coordinator for Congresswoman Velazquez Evelyn Cruz, CEC Member Elaine Manatu, CEC 1st Vice President Mario Aguila, CEC President Tesa Wilson, Councilmember Diana Reyna, and Parents Yaritza Saucedo and Evelyn Rivera Front L - R Students of PS 196

MS 582 Principal Brian T. Walsh, Assemblywomanelect Maritza Davila, Councilmember Diana Reyna and Evelyn Cruz, Brooklyn Office Community Coordinator for Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez. Reyna, who originally called for a meeting between PS 196 supporters and the DOE, was serenaded with an impromptu “Happy Birthday” upon reading the podium. Blushing, she thanked the parents and school leadership, and proposed that their latest success be the first on a checklist of future achievements. “We need a STEM program

PS 196 Principal Janine Colon

to create the future engineers of this district,” urged Reyna. “The school also has a piece of underdeveloped land, and there’s no reason not to create a full green roof farm.” Reyna also advised the PS 196 community to continue working closely with the CEC and elected officials, including their former

chief of staff and Assemblymanelect Antonio Reynoso and Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio. Interspersed throughout the speeches were rousing performances and poetry readings by PS 196 students grades 2 -5. Those who sang were Gabriel Gomez, Jayda Hakeem Ali, Steven Heredia, Tyrese Lucas,

Huascar Pabon, Natalie Ramos, Cindy Reynoso, Kasandra Santos, Edward Vasquez, Monique Woods, and Skarlett Marin. Those who read poems were Bianca Baez, Joel Corona, Karen Pastor and Isaac Perez. PHOTO Michael Cesarczyk

L - R PS 196 President Jessica Rosa, PS 196 ESL Teacher Rob Burstein, and Parents Yaritza Saucedo and Evelyn Rivera

November 27 – December 3, 2013

Búðin Coming to Greenpoint Avenue This Christmas Continued from Page 1 partner Elliot Rayman, Búðin will offer a rotating assortment of the best of the Nordic region as well as some roasted in the Nordic tradition, which is “a little lighter and with some different tastes than you may not have had before,” Rayman explained. “It’s a subtle difference from what people are used to. Accessible but with a lot of options you may not have had before.” In the evenings, a carefully selected beer program takes over, with unusual offerings from Nordic microbreweries, curated by Beer Street’s Lorcan Precious. The accompanying spirits program features Aquavit cocktails, Finnish moonshine and Scandinavian bitters on the rocks along with other rarely highlighted spirits from the region. Pei and Rayman anticipate opening Búðin just ahead of Christmas, giving their customers a shot at some unique, last minute Nordic designed gifts. Organized by Búðin’s third partner, Iceland / Norway-based Rut Hermannsdottir, the store will feature goods from Nordic designers, many of whom are being featured the very first time in New York. Budin 114 Greenpoint Avenue http://budin-nyc.com/

Crystal Pei and Elliot Rayman in Helsingborg, Sweden

Fifth Annual Teacher Toy Drive Gets Underway Continued from Page 1 ers in need in the districts. “It’s so important to get the kids to see the importance of

PS 349 at 2012 Toy Drive

community service and join together for people in need,” said Torres. “It’s just as important to keep our District’s schools together to support the community.”

Once again, the annual holiday party will be held at Ooba Lounge, whose owners Nyree and Darien Martinez are sponsoring the event with free food and drink specials to party-go-

ers who donate toys. For more information, contact Tommy Torres at 718-8120515.

Teacher Toy Drive Friday, December 20 – 6:00PM Ooba Lounge 617 Grand Street

L-R Tommy Torres, Felix Ortiz Tito, Councilmember Steve Levin, State Senator Martin Dilan and Orlando Rivera Jr. at 2012 Toy Drive

November 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 3, 2013

CB 1 Land Use Committee Approves Two Treesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Domino Plan By Jeff Mann On Monday, November 25th, Community Board 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Use Committee approved Two

Treesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plans for the Domino Sugar site 7-1, with 1 recusal. Along with the approval, the committee recommended that Two Trees reinforce its commitment to providing 660 units of affordable housing, suggested they consider a different mix of affordability and make commitments to local businesses and hiring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely grateful for the CB1 Land Use Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support, and the many, many hours they have spent with us and the Williamsburg community during this yearlong public dialogue,â&#x20AC;? said Jed Walentas, Principal of Two Trees Management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will carefully review and consider all of the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations and do as much as possible to meet them.â&#x20AC;? Next steps in the Domino land use process are full Community Board vote (Tuesday, December 10th), followed by reviews by the Borough President, City Planning Commission and City Council.

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November 27 – December 3, 2013

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2013 – 4:00PM CHRISTMAS CAROLING

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Everyone loves singing carols. It helps us get into the spirit of the holiday season. Whether you are a professional or just wanna-be singer, you are welcome to join. Meet at 4 and stroll like minstrels through the neighborhood, spreading joy and cheer. Then, gather back at the church for hot chocolate and treats. Invite your friends! RSVP: pastor.amykay@gmail.com Messiah Lutheran Church 129 Russell Street

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

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2013 - 6:00PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Everyone is welcome. www.greenpointlutherans.org St. John’s Lutheran Church 155 Milton Street

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2013 - 8:00PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Everyone is welcome. www.greenpointlutherans.org Messiah Lutheran Church 129 Russell Street

Refreshments. Chanukah Music & Ice Menorah Lighting. RSVP at: https://chabadofnorthbrooklyncom.clhosting. org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/2409612/jewish/Chanukah-on-Ice/lang/en. McCarren Rink 776 Lorimer Street

TUESD AY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 - 7:00PM The Hybrid Publishing Experience with Barry Lyga and Kobo Barry Lyga (The Game, I Hunt Killers) discusses the author experience in both digital and traditional print publishing, and reads from his new ebook Unsoul’d. Sponsored by Kobo! WORD Bookstore | 126 Franklin Street

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013 - 7:00PM Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James, and Julia Quinn Join us for a conversation with bestselling romance authors Sarah MacLean (No Good Duke Goes Unpunished), Eloisa James (Once Upon a Tower), and Julia Quinn (The Sum of All Kisses) moderated by Natalie Zutter of Bookish. There will also be refreshments, an audience Q&A, and signing. WORD Bookstore 126 Franklin Street

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 - 7:00PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2013 11:00AM - 12:30PM Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund - Final Applicant Webinar This final GCEF online webinar will provide prospective applicants with a broad overview of the grant program, the online system and elements of a successful application. Reserve a spot at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/ register/622734696. Remember: proposals are due December 18th, 2013 at 5PM.

Vol. 1 Brooklyn presents Kevin Sampsell, Julia Fierro, Chelsea Hodson, and Joseph Riippi evin Sampsell, author of several acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction, publisher of Future Tense Books, and an advocate for small presses at Portland’s storied Powell’s City of Books, presents his new novel This Is Between Us. Julia Fierro, Chelsea Hodson, and Joseph Riippi will also read, followed by a short Q & A with Vol.1 Brooklyn managing editor Tobias Carroll. WORD Bookstore 126 Franklin Street

94th Precinct Community Council Meeting Church of the Ascension 122 Java Street

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2013 – 1:00PM

FAA Meeting

Slovak Ladies Auxiliary Penny Social Win terrific gifts! 50/50 Raffle. A great chance to win cash prizes. Coffee and cake served. $5 admission. Slovak Club 619 Manhattan Avenue

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013 4:00PM - 5:30PM

EVERY SATURDAY - 6PM - 7PM

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

Awesome Chanukah Party for Kids! Cool Chanukah Crafts, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, Latke Bar, Donuts, Refreshments and BubbleMania Bubble Show! Help Build & Light a GIANT 6 foot tall LEGO MENORAH! More Info & to RSVP: https://chabadofnorthbrooklyncom.clhosting.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/ aid/2062088/jewish/Awesome-Kids-Chanukah-Party-2013/lang/en. Chabad of North Brooklyn 132 North 5th Street

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

5th Annual Holiday Open House Stop by for recommendations, donuts and hot chocolate, holiday movies and more! Authors will be on hand to help wrap presents, recommend books and sign. All tips for wrapping will be donated to the Greenpoint Food Pantry, which hands out hundreds of bags of groceries each week. Special events during the Open House will include: Happy Hour with Apothecary Cocktails (Saturday, 5PM): Take a break from shopping to enjoy some hot buttered rum, courtesy of Apothecary Cocktails. Chat with author/cocktail whisperer Warren Bobrow, ask your mixology questions and get a book signed. A Very Grinchy Pajama Party (Sunday, 11AM): Come by in your pajamas and start off the day with some treats and a screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! WORD Bookstore 126 Franklin Street

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 12PM – 3PM

EVERY SUNDAY – 7:00PM “Last Chance” Sunday Mass

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 - 5:30PM CHILDREN’S SKATE & FUN / 7:00PM-9:00PM ADULT SKATE CHANUKAH ON ICE The Chabad of North Brooklyn Chanukah Party will take place at the Brand New McCarren Rink! Latkes, Donuts,

94th Precinct Community Council’s Children’s Christmas Party Food and refreshments, entertainment and gifts. Lutheran Church of the Messiah 129 Russell Street

November 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 3, 2013

November 27 – December 3, 2013

MADD New York Announces 2013 Legislative Champions

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New York announced its “2013 Legislative Champions,” this week, recognizing State Senators Martin Dilan and Chuck Fuschillo, Assembly Member Harvey Weisenberg and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for their leadership within the Legislature to stop drunk driving, by improving Leandra’s Law in 2013. Leandra’s Law (Child Passenger Protection Act) is named for Leandra Rosado, an 11 year old girl killed on the Henry Hudson Parkway in October 2009, when her friend’s mother, Carmen Huertas, flipped

the car they were traveling in, while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Six other children were also injured during the incident. The law made it an automatic felony, on the first offense, to drive drunk with a person age 15 or younger inside the vehicle. The bill was unanimously passed by the Assembly and Senate and signed into law in November 2009. The 2013 Leandra’s Law improvements went into effect on November 1st, closing loopholes which hindered implementation of the ignition interlock aspect of Leandra’s Law. Among the improvements, Leandra’s Law now extends the

period of interlock restriction to one year (from the six month minimum), allows interlocks to be installed pre-sentence and requires any claim that a defendant won’t own or operate a car during the one year license suspension to be made under oath, potentially subjecting the offender to additional charges if he or she lies. “Leading up to the initial passage of Leandra’s Law and working to strengthen certain provisions since, I’ve had the privilege to work with a group of unbelievably dedicated people,” Dilan said. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by MADD, an organization that has

been a driving force behind tougher DWI regulations nationwide.” “Tragically, drunk driving has cost the lives of far too many of my fellow New Yorkers and it is essential that we continue to ensure that offenders are caught and punished,” added Silver. As part of its “Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving,” MADD advocates for laws requiring ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers for at least six months, like Leandra’s Law. Today, 20 states including New York require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. Leandra’s Law

made New York one of only four states that makes driving drunk with a child passenger in a vehicle a felony. “Thanks to their leadership, New York’s DWI law is more effective in stopping repeat offenses and rehabilitating DWI offenders,” said MADD New York Executive Director Rich Mallow. For more information on ignition interlocks, please visit madd.org/interlock. For information on DWI child endangerment laws, please visit: http:// www.madd.org/laws/child-endangerment.html.

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November 27 – December 3, 2013

Brooklyn Calling: London’s Rough Trade Opens in Williamsburg By Jeff Mann North Brooklyn’s position as the center of the music world was reaffirmed Sunday with the official opening of Rough Trade NYC, the iconic British music company’s third record store. Housed in a Broadway Stages-owned, former film prop warehouse on North 9th Street, the 15,000 square foot space, with its Rock ‘n’ Roll muraled walls, features scads of records and CDs, musical equipment, a café, bar, bookstore and an art exhibition. A performance space, holding around 250, complete with balcony seating, will showcase both local and established musicians. Designed by New York City-based Cycle Architecture, Rough Trade NYC is a far cry from the Village’s Tower Records of the 1980s, its closest New York comparison. Visu-

Overhead storage containers and the Five Leaves run Cafe at the new Rough Trade NYC

synths and other equipment. And the café will be run by Greenpoint’s Five Leaves. Upstairs, The Room houses

a monthly exhibition, curated by Rough Trade, which provides record labels and book publishers the opportunity to

tell a story and create an experience around a release. And the bookstore offers an eclectic mix, from Neil Young’s autobiography to the dark comedy, “All My Friends are Dead,” by Avery Monsen and Jory John. According to co-owner Stephen Godfroy, the build-out is far from done. “It’s just a starting point,” he said. “There’s lots of construction still underway, lots of product to put out in the

racks. It will take many weeks for us to be up to speed.” Rough Trade NYC is open from Monday to Saturday, 9:00AM – 11:00PM and Sundays from 10:00AM – 9:00PM. A complete listing of upcoming Rough Trade NYC performances is available at hƩp://www. roughtrade.com/events/2013/11.

Rough Trade NYC 64 North 9th Street

L-R Rough Trade NYC’s Martin Mills, Assemblyman Joe Lentol and Bill Harvey

ally, it’s “new-Brooklyn,” with exposed brick and beams. Storage containers and a rail enclosed catwalk hover above, providing distinct spaces for the store’s many offerings, which otherwise, could easily run together. For the most part, those offerings are uniquely local, as well. Bowery Presents (Music Hall of Williamsburg) will curate the performances, which kick off on Friday, November 29th, with a sold out performance by Television. North Brooklyn stalwart, Main Drag Music will man a kiosk, selling locally made peddle mini

Rough Trade NYC catwalks and main retail space

November 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 3, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving from the Greenpoint Gazette Jeff Mann Publisher.

November 27 – December 3, 2013

Boy Scouts Honor 2013 “Good Scouts” By Jeff Mann Congratulations to Francis Korzekwinski, Chief of Real Estate Lending at Flush-

ing Bank and George Hulse, Vice President of External Affairs for Healthfirst, this year’s honorees at the 2013 Brooklyn Council “Good Scout” Award Luncheon. According to the Boy Scouts of America, “[Each

was] chosen for [his] outstanding service as evidenced by the interest and leadership he has given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem in which he is held by his colleagues.” Held last Monday, November 25th at Giando on the Water, the annual event raises funds to help thousands of kids partici-

pate in traditional Scouting and to bring Scouting’s values to underserved children through such programs as Scoutreach, Learning for Life and Exploring. The 2013 Brooklyn Council “Good Scout” Award Luncheon was chaired by Vincent Palagiano, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh

and Cheryl Geremia, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley. In addition to the “Good Scout Award,” Marcia KaplanMann announced the Scout winners of her late husband Michael G. Mann’s scholarship and Greenpoint’s Lucky Pack 7 Cub Scouts were honored with the presentation of their flag.

November 27 – December 3, 2013

Chabad of North Brooklyn Celebrates Chanukah

By Jeff Mann For the first time in more than 100 years, Thanksgiving coincided with the first day of Chanukah. On Wednesday, November 27th, Chabad of North Brooklyn kicked off Festival of Lights with the lighting of a giant menorah (candelabra), painted by local artist Leviticus, by the

Bedford L stop. Chabad of North Brooklyn has events scheduled throughout the eight-day holiday, including its “Awesome Chanukah Party for Kids,” on Monday, December 2nd, featuring crafts, balloon twisting, face painting, a latke (potato pancake) bar, donuts, refreshments and Bubblemania bubble show. Kids can also help build and light a giant, six foot tall Lego

menorah. On Wednesday, December 4th, the organization presents “Chanukah on Ice” at the newly opened McCarren Rink, with latkes, donuts, refreshments, music and an ice menorah lighting. Information about those events, and more, can be found at http://www.chabadofnorthbrooklyn.com/.

November 27 – December 3, 2013

Jellio Opens First Greenpoint Retail Shop By Jeff Mann Just in time for the holidays, Jellio, the Greenpoint-based manufacturer of cupcake seats, ice cream bar benches, Rubik’s Cube tables and other childhood-inspired furnishings has opened its first retail location, housed inside the newly relocated Flying Squirrel, which recently moved to Greenpoint after eight years in Williamsburg. To celebrate the opening of the shop, Jellio is offering up to 50% off on its famous Gummy Bear inspired line of GummiLights, GummiWear and GummiToys this Thanksgiving weekend. Jellio 87 Oak Street Open daily from 10AM – 6PM http://www.jellio.com/jelliostore

November 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 3, 2013

The Greenpoint Chamber of Commerce Wishes You a Happy Thnaksgiving and Reminds You to Shop Locally. Elaine Brodsky Chair , Jeff Mann President.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE TOMORROW FOR ALL LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 9/23/13. Office location: Kings Co. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to Brose Refreshment Group LLC, 420 Lexington Ave. Ste. 300, New York, NY 10017. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 41-1 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: KWOK SHING REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/08/01. Office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Blay & Liss, Esqs., 6124 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11204. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 41-1 LEGAL NOTICE BEST, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the Sec of State of NY on 4/11/13. Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to THE LLC, 270 HOOPER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11211. General Purposes. 41-1 LEGAL NOTICE PROMAC AUDIO LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 09/18/2013. NY Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. General Purposes. 41-1 LEGAL NOTICE A BEST OPTION TO BUY, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the

Sec of State of NY on 08/19/2013. NY Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to THE LLC, 846 EAST 43RD STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11210. General Purposes. 52 LEGAL NOTICE ORCHARD STEEL LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 04/18/2013. NY Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. General Purposes. 49 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of JEROME LIEBLING PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/8/2013. Office in Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 59 Russel St #2 Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 49 LEGAL NOTICE THE TINY SCIENTIST LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/15/2013. NY Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to JULIANA C. GEOGHAN AND ANDREW A. SCHNEIDER, C/O LISA AGUILERA DEL PUERTO, 387 9TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY 11215. General Purposes. 49

LEGAL NOTICE The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) to permit the de-

velopment of a cellar & four-story, eight-family residential building in an M1-1 zoning district contrary §42-10 zoning resolution. Address: 81 Jefferson Street, Block: 3162, Lot(s): 42, Borough of Brooklyn. Applicant: Rothkrug, Rothkrug & Spector, LLP. Community Board No.: 3BK. This application, Cal. No.: 103-13-BZ, has been calendared for Public Hearing Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:00 A.M. session, in Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and Appeals. 50 LEGAL NOTICE The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) to allow for a new seven-family residential development, contrary to use regulations (§42-00). M1-1 zoning resolution. Address: 95 Grattan Street, Block: 03004, Lot(s): 0039, Borough of Brooklyn. Applicant: Rothkrug, Rothkrug & Spector, LLP. Community Board No.: 1BK. This application, Cal. No.: 124-13-BZ, has been calendared for Public Hearing Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:00 A.M. session, in Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and Appeals.50 LEGAL NOTICE The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) to allow for a new seven-family residential development, contrary to use regulations (§42-00). M1-1 zoning resolution. Address: 97 Grattan Street, Block:

03004, Lot(s): 0038, Borough of Brooklyn. Applicant: Rothkrug, Rothkrug & Spector, LLP. Community Board No.: 1BK. This application, Cal. No.: 125-13-BZ, has been calendared for Public Hearing Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:00 A.M. session, in Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and Appeals.50 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of HANSHOLD LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/2013. Office location, County of Kings. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 389 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215. Purpose: any lawful act. 41-2 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of VICE FOOD LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/15/13. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/14/13. Princ. office of LLC: 99 N. 10th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 41-2

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