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VOLUME 46 | NUMBER 14

APRIL 12, 2018

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Residents can now vote to fund community projects in their neighborhood using LinkNYC kiosks, like this one on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Mary Frost

New, Electronic Voting Method To Fund Local Projects Might Draw More Citizens Into Public Decision Making High-Tech Kiosks on Streets Or Vote on Home Computers By Mary Frost

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L Train Construction Already Affecting Local Businesses The area near North 7th Street, Driggs Avenue and Bedford Avenue is currently ﬁlled with construction workers, machines and trucks and has started to aﬀect local businesses in the neighborhood. Above, Construction workers, machinery, and trucks occupy much of North 7th Street and Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. See page 7INB inside. Photo by Alex Wieckowski

People who live in seven Brooklyn Community Council districts can now vote to fund community projects using LinkNYC kiosks. As part of the Participatory Budgeting initiative, the 9-1/2-foot-tall sidewalk kiosks allow residents 14 and older to decide how to spend $1 million of the public budget in their neighborhoods. LinkNYC kiosks have been installed in roughly 10 Brooklyn neighborhoods, but voters can use the Links in any area to vote.

You can vote for as many as five of your favorite proposals. Projects — like improvements to schools, parks, libraries and other public spaces — have been brainstormed by community members. In Councilmember Stephen Levin’s District 30, for example (Greenpoint-WilliamsburgBrooklyn Heights), projects under consideration include improving the bathrooms at George Westinghouse High School, making permanent the bike path from Brooklyn Bridge Park to Columbia Street, buying new computers See back page

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NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS

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YEE PRESTIGE CLEANER LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: YEE PRESTIGE CLEANER LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/7/2018. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Yee Yee Lung C/o Yee Prestige Cleaner Llc, 1941 65th Street, Apt 4d Brooklyn, NY, 11204. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #157602

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FIFTYSEVENPERCENT L.L.C.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: FIFTYSEVENPERCENT L.L.C.. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/14/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Dana Corey, 520 Union Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11211. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

DIVERSITY PERSPECTIVE PRODUCTS, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: DIVERSITY PERSPECTIVE PRODUCTS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/22/2018. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her is J. Mcdougal/D. Butler C/O Diversity Perspective Products, Llc, 1406 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY, 11216. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #158579

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ABESPOT, LLC

ABESPOT, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 03/06/18. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 580 Flatbush Avenue, Apartment 10E, Brooklyn, NY 11225. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #158511

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BROOKLYNCELLO LLC

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106 UTICA AVE LLC

Notice of formation of 106 UTICA AVE LLC Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/28/2017. 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: c/o Anthony J. Carone, Esq., 2055 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful act. #158025

AGENEIUS, LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: AGENEIUS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/5/2018. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Ageneius, LLC, 2528 E 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY, 11234. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #158612

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GO BE ONE MOTION PICTURES LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: AMBUYA LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/22/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Farai Simoyi, 420 Putnam Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11216. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: BROOKLYNCELLO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/24/2018. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Brooklyncello, 490 East 2nd St, Basement Brooklyn, NY, 11218. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: GO BE ONE MOTION PICTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/4/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Gilana Lobel, 515 Clinton Ave. #19 Brooklyn, NY, 11238. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

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SUPER BLUE BLOOD LLC

Notice of Formation of Super Blue Blood LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/31/18. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 153 Centre Street, Rm. 105, NY, NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful activity. #158215

BOSS BETTY PUBLISHING, LLC Notice of Formation of Boss Betty Publishing, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/27/18. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Heather Grossmann, 164 Sterling Pl., #3B, Brooklyn, NY 11217, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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BETTER DENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: BETTER DENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/28/2018. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Bryan Stimmler 922 Lorimer St. #1 Brooklyn, NY, 11222. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

11206 VIBURNUM LLC Notice of Formation of VIBURNUM LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/5/18. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 246 Seigel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES PROBATE CITATION

Notice of Formation of 1354 HERKIMER, LLC Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/20/18. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Leslie Pennypacker, 820 Quincy St., Brooklyn, NY 11221. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

File No. 2015-3716/A SURROGATE’S COURT KINGS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace or God Free and Independent TO: The distributees, heirs at law, next of kin of ELEANOR HARTMANN, deceased, if any be living, and if any be dead their respective distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators, assigns and successors in interest, all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained, with due diligence, being any persons interested in the estate of ELANOR HARTMANN, deceased, as distributees or otherwise. -Kings County Public Administrator A petition having been duly ﬁled by Elizabeth Lambert Gullo, Esq., who is domiciled at 4 Sherman Place, Bethpage, NY 11714. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Kings County, at 2 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, Rm 319, New York, on May 8, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of ELEANOR HARTMANN, AKA ELEANOR M. HARTMANN, lately domiciled at 48 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States, admitting to probate a Will dated May 12, 2010, as the Will of ELEANOR HARTMANN deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that letters Testamentary issue to Elizabeth Lambert Gullo, Esq., Letters of trusteeship to: Victoria Moss. Dated, Attested and Sealed March 13, 2018. Hon. Margarita Lopez Torres, Doreen A. Quinn, Chief Clerk. Matthew V. Ferdon, Esq., Tully Law PC, Attorney for Petitioner, (631) 424-2800 Telephone Number. 532 Broadhollow Road, Suite 123, Melville, New York 11747, Address of Attorney [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.]

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AMPERE ADVISORS, LLC Notice of Formation of Ampere Advisors, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/22/18. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 125 N. 10th St., Apt. S3H, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Purpose: any lawful activity. #157751

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSBEAT Jazz World Mourns Pianist Cecil Taylor of Fort Greene FORT GREENE — The jazz world is mourning Cecil Taylor, a pianist who died Thursday at his Fort Greene home at the age of 89, according to The New York Times. His compositions were influenced both by blues and European classical music. While he was often honored – for example, with a Guggenheim fellowship in 1973 – many people didn’t understand his music because it often used atonality, didn’t always have “swing” and had little commercial potential. Taylor, who was born in Queens, studied at the New York College of Music and the New England Conservatory. Among the pianists who influenced him were Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Bud Powell and Sarah Vaughn, the Times said. He recorded with such famous names as Gil Evans, Max Roach and John Coltrane. Taylor once said that with his polyrhythmic, atonal compositions, he was “creating a new American language.”

Gowanus Dredgers Launch Canoes into Canal for Cleanup GOWANUS — Last weekend, members of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club held their annual spring cleanup, launching their canoes into the polluted Gowanus Canal to pick up debris floating on the water’s surface, according to Bklyner. Since the club was launched in 1999, members have found rubber-bands, plastic bags, plastic cups, car parts, a shopping cart and more.

“There are parts of the canal that you can’t really see for publicly accessible places,” Bklyner quotes Brad Vogel, captain of the club, as saying. “If you go back in there, there are numerous sunken boats.” Last year, they found dozens of old circuit boards from old computers that had been dumped on the shoreline. The Dredgers promote recreation, education and advocacy in an effort to revive the canal.

A Streetcar Without Desire On Brooklyn Waterfront? BROOKLYN WATERFRONT — Two years after Mayor Bill de Blasio floated the idea in his State of the City speech, there has been little progress on the much-publicized BQX Brooklyn-Queens waterfront trolley proposal, according to The New York Times. The Times points out that de Blasio has said little about the streetcar in recent months and has not identified a route. However, city spokesman Wiley Norvell stressed that “real work is happening behind the scenes,” and workers have dug trenches along possible routes to identify the utilities under the streets. Officials are also still calculating the project’s costs, he said. As always, funding is a problem, and de Blasio and Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen have suggested that Sen. Chuck Schumer might procure funds.

Bed-Stuy Residents Slam Development Near Mansion BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — Local residents and community organizers are protesting plan to demolish a garage behind the historic Stuyvesant Mansion at 375 Stuyvesant Ave. and building a five-story apartment building on the site, according to Brooklyn Patch. Architecture Firm DXA Studio filed for permission to build the structure in September 2017 and now is seeking approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission. “It’s an insult,” Patch quoted Ardenia Brown, 63, as saying. “It’s a humongous building that has nothing to do with the quality of the homes here.” The mansion, which was built in 1914, was owned from the 1950s until her death in 2011 by Dr. Josephine English, renowned community leader and gynecologist. It now hosts weddings, meetings, dances and other events.

Actor Buys $10K Toilets For Mom’s Clinton Hill Home CLINTON HILL — Actor Adrian Grenier, best known for his role on HBO’s “Entourage,” is renovating a Clinton Hill townhouse he bought for his mother and is including some rather fancy gadgets, according to the New York Post. Everything in the vintage townhouse at 112 Gates Ave., for which Grenier and his mom paid $2.05 million in 2015, needs to be renovated and replaced except for the plaster moldings and parquet floors, the Post reported. He’s adding self-cleaning toilets that automatically shut their lids after use from the Japanese firm Toto, which retail for $10,200 each. He also plans to add a $4,499 JennAir refrigerator that allows him to adjust temperatures by using an app. The Post said that Grenier’s mother, a real estate broker, told him that these products will increase the home’s resale value.

Andrew Hoan is leaving his post as president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce next month, but he is receiving a nod from the federal government as he heads for the exit. Hoan has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as its New York District 2018 Small Business Champion. Hoan will be presented with his award at a ceremony marking Small Business Week on May 1 at the Microsoft Technology Center in Times Square. Small Business Week in the U.S. takes place from April 29 to May 5. INBrooklyn file photo by Arthur DeGaeta

International Unicorn Day Comes to Brooklyn BOROUGH-WIDE — A traditional Irish song, “The Unicorn,” says, “You ain’t gonna see no unicorn,” but don’t tell that to the organizers of several events that celebrated International Unicorn Day on April 9 in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Owl in Park Slope, which sells “unicorn horns” in all colors and sizes, hosted a small celebration that includes a prize wheel game and several giveaways, according to Bklyner. The End Café in Williamsburg served a special Unicorn Latte that is made with ginger, lemon, blue-green algae, vanilla bean and other healthy ingredients. And Carroll Gardens bookstore Books are Magic threw an early Unicorn Day event on April 8, featuring readings from the young adult novel “The Unicorn Quest” and the picture book “Not Quite Narwhals.” Narwhals are whales that have a single tusk, and historians theorize that these tusks, when found on the coast by medieval Europeans, gave rise to the legend of the unicorn.

Low-Income Homeowners Will Receive Home Resiliency Audits SOUTHERN BROOKLYN — The state’s Office of Storm Recovery and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods have announced plans to expand its FloodHelpNY Home Resiliency Audit Program to include lowand moderate-income homeowners in southern Brooklyn who weren’t previously included, according to Curbed. The audit program, which began in 2016, allows homeowners in flood-prone areas to work with

professional plumbers, engineers and others to determine the best way of retrofitting their homes to keep insurance costs low. The expansion will allow 2,500 low- and moderate-income homeowners to take part, according to Curbed. The program also offers free backwater valve installation for qualifying homeowners as a way of reducing the potential for sewage backups caused by floods.

Eating Gowanus Canal Fish? Not So Fast, Say Feds GOWANUS — One would think that after 100 years or so of the Gowanus Canal’s polluted state being common knowledge, people wouldn’t eat fish they catch there. However, this may not necessarily be the case. According to the Brooklyn Paper, the Gowanus Community Advisory Group and the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have collaborated to create warnings to be posted at several spots on the canal where anglers congregate.

An EPA-mandated cleanup of the canal is underway, and some fishers may erroneously think that the canal is now sufficiently clean to eat fish caught therein. People who want to fish the canal must obtain a $25 permit from the state and sign up with its recreational marine-fishing registry if they are 16 or older, the Brooklyn Paper reported. Among the hardy fish that are found in the still-toxic waterway are eel, shad, striped bass and blue crab.

Morbid Anatomy Museum, Green-Wood Join Forces GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY — When the Morbid Anatomy Museum in Gowanus closed in 2016, fans of its collection of books and other items about death, religion, medical history and the arcane mourned, if you’ll pardon the expression. But on Saturday, Joanna Ebenstein, the museum’s founder, announced a new collaboration with Green-Wood Cemetery. Harry Weil, Green-Wood’s program manager, invited Ebenstein and Morbid Anatomy Head Librarian Laetitia Barbier to curate a threemonth exhibition at the cemetery’s Fort Hamilton Gate House, according to Bklyner. Titled “The Power of Image: Life, Death and Rebirth,” the exhibit examines “the most universal of all human conditions: death,” Bklyner reports. The exhibit will close in June because there’s no air conditioning in the gate house but will reopen in the fall. Ebenstein adds that one of her favorite activities has been taking people to Mexico for, you guessed it, the Day of the Dead.

Five’s a Crowd, at Least In Carroll Gardens CARROLL GARDENS — Brick Underground has profiled the Chervinskys, a couple who raised three children in a Carroll Gardens one-bedroom apartment. Interviewed by Brick Underground, Julie Chervinsky says the couple originally bought the one-bedroom apartment on Henry Street for themselves. Within

five years, they had three children. The children, she said, shared the bedroom, while she and her husband slept on a Murphy bed that housed a queen-size mattress. They finally moved to a house in Windsor Terrace when their oldest child started middle school and began to have more and more sleepovers with other kids.

Week of April 12-18, 2018 • INBROOKLYN — A Special Section of Brooklyn Daily Eagle/Brooklyn Eagle/Heights Press/Brooklyn Record/Bay Ridge Eagle/Greenpoint Gazette • 3INB

B R O O K LY N COMMUNITY BOARD #1 435 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Phone: 718â&#x20AC;?389â&#x20AC;?0009 Fax: 718â&#x20AC;?389â&#x20AC;?0098 Email: bk01@cb.nyc.gov Web: www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb1/html/home/home.shtml

Flushing Ave., Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Northside, Southside CHAIRPERSON: Dealice Fuller DISTRICT MANAGER: Gerald A. Esposito

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COMMUNITY BOARD #6 250 BALTIC STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: 718â&#x20AC;?643â&#x20AC;?3027 Fax: 718â&#x20AC;?624â&#x20AC;?8410 Email: officemanager@brooklyncb6.org Web: http://www.brooklyncb6.org/

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Brooklyn Heights, Fulton Mall, Boerum Hill, Ft. Greene, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Fulton Ferry, and Clinton Hill CHAIRPERSON: Shirley A. McRae DISTRICT MANAGER: Robert Perris

Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace CHAIRPERSON: Daniel Murphy DISTRICT MANAGER: Jeremy Laufer

1360 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Phone: 718â&#x20AC;?622â&#x20AC;?6601 Fax: 718â&#x20AC;?857â&#x20AC;?5774 Email: bk03@cb.nyc.gov Web: http://cb3brooklyn.org/ (Steps above PO and Applebees Sign in with security On second floor) Bedfordâ&#x20AC;?Stuyvesant, Stuyvesant Heights, and Ocean Hill CHAIRPERSON: Tremaine Wright DISTRICT MANAGER: Henry Butler Regular monthly board meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.

COMMUNITY BOARD #4 1420 BUSHWICK AVENUE, SUITE 370 Brooklyn, NY 11207â&#x20AC;?1422 Phone: 718â&#x20AC;?628â&#x20AC;?8400 Fax: 718â&#x20AC;?628â&#x20AC;?8619 Email: bk04@cb.nyc.gov Web:http://www.nyc.gov/html/bkncb4/html/home/ home.shtml

Bushwick CHAIRPERSON: Julie Dent DISTRICT MANAGER: none at this time

North Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Weeksville CHAIRPERSON: Nizjoni Granville DISTRICT MANAGER: Michelle George Regular monthly board meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.

COMMUNITY BOARD #9 890 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Phone: 718â&#x20AC;?778â&#x20AC;?9279 Fax: 718â&#x20AC;?467â&#x20AC;?0994 Email: bk09@cb.nyc.gov Web: www.communitybrd9bklyn.org South Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Wingate CHAIRPERSON: Musa Moore DISTRICT MANAGER: Currently vacant

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COMMUNITY BOARD #5 127 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Phone: 718â&#x20AC;?498â&#x20AC;?5711 Fax: 718â&#x20AC;?345â&#x20AC;?0501 Email: bk05@cb.nyc.gov Web: http://brooklyncb5.org/ East New York, Cypress Hills, Highland Park, New Lots, City Line, Starrett City CHAIRPERSON: Andrew Mitchell DISTRICT MANAGER: Melinda Perkins Regular monthly board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

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East Flatbush, Remsen Village, Farragut, Rugby, Erasmus and Ditmas Village CHAIRPERSON: Gail Reedâ&#x20AC;?Barnett, Ed.D DISTRICT MANAGER: Ms. Sherif Fraser Regular monthly board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

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Canarsie, Bergen Beach, Mill Basin, Flatlands, Marine Park, Georgetown, and Mill Island CHAIRPERSON: Saul Needle DISTRICT MANAGER: Dorothy Turano Regular monthly board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

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Bensonhurst

Federation of Italian-American Organizations Holds 41st Anniversary Gala By John Alexander INBrooklyn

On Sunday, the Federation of Italian-American Organizations (FIAO) celebrated its 41st anniversary gala at El Caribe with elected officials and community leaders attending to salute this year’s honorees. During the past 37 years, the FIAO, a non-profit community-based service organization, has provided a variety of services directed at improving the quality of life of individuals and families, with a focus on the needy, immigrants, seniors and youth. This year’s gala helped raise funds for the FIAO’s new Il Centro building. It also presented scholarships to a number of deserving young men and women. The FIAO board is made up of Chairman Jack Spatola, President Carlo Scissura, Vice Presidents Frank Naccarato and Salvatore Fronterre; Carlo Lauricella, treasurer; Barbara Pascarella, secretary; and Executive Director Nancy Sottile. Elected officials and civic leaders attending the gala included U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, state. Sen. Marty Golden, City Councilmembers Justin Brannan and Mark Treyger, Assemblymembers Peter Abbate and Bill Colton, Kings County Democratic Party Chairman Hon. Frank Seddio, attorney Arthur Aidala, Northfield Branch Manager and Vice President Brian Chin and Matilda Cuomo, the wife of former Mayor Mario Cuomo and mother of current Mayor Andrew Cuomo. Clergy included Msgr. David Cassato of St. Athanasius Church who spoke at the event. “The Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn dedicates itself to helping families in our local community, and its work has positively impacted our city for decades,” Donovan told INBrooklyn. “It’s always wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate FIAO’s impact, as well as the proud Italian-American heritage and culture that enriches our nation.” Actor Tony Lo Bianco served as master of ceremonies for the evening. Entertainment was provided by Brooklyn Dance Studio. “It was a terrific event that was attended by over 600 people,” Golden said to INBrooklyn. “It was great to see Matilda Cuomo there. And it’s all about raising money for the Federation of Italian-American Organizations’ new five-story Il Centro building at 8711 18th Avenue.” Golden had originally given $2 million dollars to the FIAO in 2005 towards the new building. According to Golden, Il Centro will provide individuals and families in the community with services including social assistance, education recreation, health care and after-school programs. Golden was especially pleased with the pool on the top floor of the new building, which officially opens in May. “The kids around here desperately need the space for swim programs,” Golden said. Golden presented the FIAO with a check for $100,000 from the Senate, Abbate presented a $100,000 check from the Assembly, and Brannan presented another $100,000 from the City Council. This year’s honorees are attorney Joseph Tacopina, Esq., who received the Distinguished Italian American Award. Tacopina is a partner in the law firm Tacopina & Seigel. Eileen Peralta, vice president and branch manager at Northfield Bank received the Community Service Award; Dr. Mark Sherman and his brother Dr. Gary Sherman were both awarded the Distinguished Leadership and Community Service Award; and Gianluca Mech received the Outstanding Achievement in Serving Internationally honor. Brannan expressed his feelings about the importance of the FIAO to the community. “When my ancestors came to the U.S. from Naples, people spat at them, made fun of their broken English, the way they looked and the food they ate,” Brannan told INBrooklyn. “But they didn’t flinch or hang their heads; they were proud, hardworking people who looked forward and never back. I’m so proud to support FIAO in keeping Italian American heritage alive by celebrating everyone’s immigrant story. Now show me the pool!”

Elected officials, community leaders and this year’s FIAO honorees at El Caribe.

INBrooklyn photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Brooklyn Studio Dancers perform at anniversary gala.

Actor Tony Lo Bianco with his wife Alyse.

Honoree Gianluca Mech with New York’s former first lady Matilda Cuomo.

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Bay Ridge

Look Good, Feel Good! Holistic Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Body and Peace of Mind By John Alexander INBrooklyn

If your New Year’s resolution didn’t work out quite the way you planned, and with summer and beach weather fast approaching, you still have time to get in shape and get healthy. Certified holistic nutritionist Lenny Variano offered tips for a healthier lifestyle when he spoke at the Colonial Club’s biweekly meeting on Thursday. “Holistic nutritionists work with food and the body,” Variano said. “Holistic nutrition deals not only with food but with the health of the mind and the spirit. We consider food as secondary and usually people don’t eat correctly because of some sort of stress.” He explained that the stress could be family related, unhappiness with one’s career or lack of an exercise program. He also cited lack of spirituality as another contributing factor to preventing an individual from eating correctly. Variano said that whatever the symptom, people ending up relying on food and they either binge or have cravings. And while there is plenty of information for people to follow on the internet about eating correctly such as meal plans and snack suggestions, Variano questions the legitimacy of some the information. “Is it all legit or is it just somebody putting it out there that doesn’t understand what they are doing?” Variano asked. “And a lot of it is put out by the food companies trying to sell a particular food or product.” Variano cited a number of buzzwords such as gluten-free, fat-free, no-fat, muti-grain

versus whole grain, farm-fed meats, freerange and more. “What I do as a nutritionist is that I sort through all that information and try to find the best balance for someone to follow,” Variano said. “Right now there are roughly 25,000 diet books available. There’s the lowcarb, no-carb diet, no-fat, the heavy protein diet, the cabbage soup diet, the cheater’s diet, where you watch everything you eat during the week and then pig out on the weekend, and there’s the ice cream, where you don’t eat all day but eat a lot of ice cream at night. There’s a 30-day plan, a 10-day plan, a fivehour plan and a one-hour plan. It’s insane.” Variano also addressed the changing or conflicting notion regarding certain foods. “One day eggs are bad for you and the next week they’re good, one day they raise your cholesterol and the next day they don’t,” Variano said. “One day coffee is good for you and the next day they want to put signs in Starbucks saying that coffee causes cancer. It’s just more craziness.” He also spoke about the importance of considering one’s ethnic background and the food someone has grown up with. “What happens is that we develop enzymes to digest those foods, so that becomes a primary consideration in a person’s diet.” Other factors that must be considered include blood pressure, whether one is male or female and exercise level. “The bottom line is that there isn’t one diet perfect for all,” said Variano. He encourages people to enjoy food and

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Nutritionist Lenny Variano with Colonial Club President Brian Chin.

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never eat anything that you don’t like just because someone says it’s good for you. There’s always an alternative that will provide someone with the proper vitamins and nutrients they need. And as far as vitamins, Variano suggests eating colorful foods. The colors denote the different vitamins a body needs. “Red food gives you lycopene, orange gives you beta carotene, purple and black have vitamin K,” Variano said. “They all have their different significance.” He dispelled the notion of taking vitamin C to help ward off colds as just an old folks tale. “It may reduce it by maybe five hours,

but it’s too late once you get the cold. It just has to work itself out.” He said the best advice is to just enjoy yourself when you eat and pay attention to your cravings. And if you are still searching for that perfect beach body, you don’t have to give up foods you love and crave like chocolate. “Just have your chocolate with some peanut butter and it will help balance your craving. Have some peanut butter before you have your chocolate and you will eat less of it,” added Variano. The Colonial Club holds its bimonthly meetings at restaurants in Bay Ridge.

Chronicles Johnny Cash’s Life Through Song INBrooklyn

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There have been many books written about Johnny Cash, but “The Man in Song” is the first to examine Cash’s incredible life through the lens of the songs he wrote and recorded. Music journalist and historian John Alexander has drawn on decades of studying Cash’s music and life, from his difficult Depression-era Arkansas childhood through his death in 2003, to tell a life story through songs familiar and obscure. Alexander will be signing copies of the book after a brief reading and Q&A session at The BookMark Shoppe in Bay Ridge at 8415 Third Ave. on April 16 at 7 p.m. In discovering why Cash wrote a given song or chose to record it, Alexander introduces readers anew to a man whose primary consideration of any song was the difference music makes in people’s lives, and not whether the song would become a hit. The hits came, of course. Cash sold more than 50 million albums in 40 years, and he holds the distinction of being the only perform-

Author John Alexander er inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. “The Man in Song” connects treasured songs to an incredible life. It explores the intertwined experience and creativity of childhood trauma. It rifles through the discography of a life: Cash’s work with the Tennessee Two at Sam Phillips’s Sun Studios; the unique concept albums Cash recorded for Columbia Records; the spiritual songs; the albums recorded live at prisons; songs about the love of his life, June Carter Cash; songs about murder and death and addiction; songs about ramblers and even

silly songs. Appropriate for both serious country and folk music enthusiasts and those just learning about this legend, “The Man in Song” will appeal to a fan base spanning generations. Here is a biography for those who first heard “I Walk the Line” in 1956, a younger generation who discovered Cash through songs like his cover of Trent Reznor’s “Hurt” and everyone in between. Alexander is a lifelong historian of all things Johnny Cash and country music. The songwriter and music producer was also a senior music editor at Reader’s Digest, and currently works for the Brooklyn Eagle. Alexander lives in Bay Ridge.

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Williamsburg

L Train Construction Already Affecting Local Businesses By Alex Wieckowski INBrooklyn

Six years have passed since Hurricane Sandy passed through New York City, but the damage done by the storm has stayed behind and can no longer be ignored. The MTA plans to shut down the L train for 15 months starting in April 2019 to repair the L Train line Canarsie Tunnel but has begun construction at the L train stations on Bedford and Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg. The area near North 7th Street, Driggs Avenue and BedIRUG $YHQXH LV FXUUHQWO\ Âż OOHG with construction workers, machines and trucks and has started WR Dŕľľ HFW ORFDO EXVLQHVVHV LQ WKH neighborhood. The MTA is working on adding two new street-level stairways and new elevators, and is expanding the mezzanine for the Bedford Avenue station entrance. A block away, the Driggs Avenue entrance will have two new street stairways, a new platform stairway, a redesigned mezzanine area and additional turnstiles. One business that has begun to feel the impact caused by the construction is Crif Dogs, a restaurant known for its hot Construction workers, machines, and trucks occupy much of North 7th Street and Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. Photos by Alex Wieckowski dogs, which is located on the same corner as the Driggs Avenue train station. Zoe, who has worked years, and neither she nor the owner have any plans on leaving 1HVWRU YLHZHG WKH VLWXDWLRQ LQ D GLŕľľ HUHQW OLJKW â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sooner or later, we must change the train station, it is the only for the restaurant for two years, said that the fences placed on the anytime soon Christa said. FLDOV KDYH Also on Bedford Avenue is Luxeye Optical, an eyewear store. VROXWLRQ Â´ VDLG 1HVWRU +H ZDV TXLFN WR DGG WKDW WKH FLW\ Rŕľś storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sidewalk have â&#x20AC;&#x153;made the store a lot less accessibleâ&#x20AC;? and F LQWR been wonderful to work with and are doing the best job they can. KDYH UHVXOWHG LQ D ODUJH GHFUHDVH RI IRRW WUDŕľś F GXULQJ WKH GD\ -DFNLH WKH RZQHU VDLG WKDW FRQVWUXFWLRQ KDV FDXVHG IRRW WUDŕľś One way the MTA is attempting to compensate store owners is One of her concerns is that â&#x20AC;&#x153;a year in construction in NYC can the store to fall and will likely continue to deter tourists from coming by allowing businesses to place a free banner advertisement on the into stores near the Bedford Avenue train station. sometimes mean three.â&#x20AC;? Not only are businesses complaining, but so are customers, he construction fences in-front of the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. The MTA has One block up North 7th Street near Bedford Avenue is Rose FXOW\ RI also set up a website where people can learn about the rebuilding maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenpoint Tavern, a bar that is doing its best to deal with VDLG &XVWRPHUV FRPH LQWR WKH VWRUH FRPPHQWLQJ RQ WKH GLŕľś the construction. Christa, who works at the bar and is a friend of Âż QGLQJ SDUNLQJ DQG WKH OHYHO RI QRLVH IURP WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ -DFNLH process, submit a comment and stay informed about the progress the owner, said they are fortunate that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry admits that as a business owner, there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much the store can do to of the project. Nestor also said that if everyone does their job and â&#x20AC;&#x153;we all work about the high cost of rent since the owner also owns the build- solve these issues, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;we must stay and work through itâ&#x20AC;? he said. Two buildings down from Luxeye Optical is Anna Maria together, we will get this done. People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to accept change,â&#x20AC;? ing, but having no parking and â&#x20AC;&#x153;an ugly construction site has Pizza, a pizzeria owned and operated for 23 years nicknamed he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but everyone will be happy after it is built and we have a DEVROXWHO\ Dŕľľ HFWHG EXVLQHVV Â´ However, the bar has been part of the neighborhood for 55 Nestor. When asked about his thoughts on the construction, beautiful station.â&#x20AC;?

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The MTA is allowing businesses to place advertisements on construction fences to help stores attract customers.

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East New York/New Lots

Problem: Opioid Overdose Deaths Solution: Local Family Intervention

Borough President Joins City’s Health Dept.In Series of Forums By Andy Katz

Special to INBrooklyn

While large numbers of Brooklynites protested the loss of life in Crown Heights, many others gathered inside the New Lots Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library to learn how to save lives in case of opiate overdoses. “My cup runneth over!” Nan Blackshear, director of community development for the Borough President’s Office, declared as people from all over Brooklyn continued to fill the auditorium on April 5. “Please bear with us,” she said as she ran off to find additional seating. “I came from Bensonhurst,” Maria Campanella said. Widely known in her neighborhood as “The Ice Cream Girl,” Campanella drives an ice cream truck, continuing a legacy started by her father decades past. Her work provides her with a unique perspective on the community. “My kids grow up on the streets,” she explained. “They start out maybe with weed, then some of them escalate. They don’t think it’s a big deal, but then they lose a friend. I’m here to try to stop that if I can.” Nearby sat Beatrice Diggsrodriguez wearing a “Camp Sunshine” sweatshirt and knitted yarmulke. “I’m a chaplain,” she explained. “I came from Clinton Hill to be here tonight. This has been going on since the beginning of time, but now people have the opportunity to intervene.” Another sponsor of the class, which is the first in a series of nine, was City Councilmember Rafael Espinal. “This epidemic is really hitting us all,” Espinal said. “Having more people informed and aware means that more lives can be saved … Just know that the city is here and doing everything it can.” “In 2016, nearly 1,400 New Yorkers lost their lives to overdoses,” Dr. Hillary V. Kunins, assistant commissioner at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) announced. “Nearly half of the people who lost their lives were from Brooklyn or the Bronx. That’s more than were lost by traffic accidents, homicide and suicides combined!” “I began my policing career in 1984,” Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams explained. “Those of you who remember what crack did to our community then. [It] devastated our community … the goal is that we want to rid this of our community and not witness more devastation.” Herbert Quinones, program director at New York Harm Reduction Educators, began the presentation by asking, “What is an opiate?” With style and energy born of long experience, Quinones quickly ran through some of the more common forms of prescribed and purchased drugs. Opiates, of course, are natural or synthetic substances that bind to opiate receptors in the brain, and are chemically similar to alkaloid compounds derived from Papaver somniferum, or the opium poppy. After describing some of the effects of opioids, Quinones introduced naloxone, an opiate antagonist. Using projections, he deftly demonstrated the process by which naloxone competes with opiates in the brain, reversing their effect. “Suppose I’ve overdosed on cocaine,” Quinones said. “Would you give me naloxone?” “No!” several voices called out. But, Quinones, went on to caution, some drugs obtained on the streets, especially benzodiazepine tranquilizers such as Xanax, now contain Fentanyl, a very potent, fast acting opiate, that will respond to dosing with naloxone. “Fentanyl is very deceptive,” Quinones explained. “It doesn’t have a particular scent or taste … Fentanyl has become a very big player in overdoses recently … it has changed the entire dynamic because it is so fast acting.” Quinones outlined an intervention process that began with speaking loudly and shaking a person suspected of overdose, asking him or her to respond. Failing that, a rescuer presses knuckles hard against the sternum.

“What do you do?” he asked. “Shake, shout and rub!” the audience declared. If that fails, then it’s time to call 911 and administer naloxone. The kits available at New Lots that evening featured intra-nasal naloxone. With certain specific limitations, New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law protects rescuers who use DOHMH kits from liability deriving from their intervention. “It’s not addictive, non-allergic and doesn’t develop tolerance,” Quinones said of the naloxone, which is also known by its brand name as “Narcan.” “But for someone who has used long-term it might put them into sudden withdrawal,” he cautioned. “Remember,” he said, “these statistics you’ve heard. These are real people — your friends and neighbors and family.” The second training session was held on Tuesday at the Sheepshead Bay Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 2636 East 14th Street.

Chaplain Beatrice Driggsrodriguez with a poster listing additional courses throughout borough. INBrooklyn photos by Andy Katz

NYC DOHMH’s Jacob Kraemer shows a sample opioid overdose kit after the training.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams exchanges a word with Boulevard Center President Clara Woods.

NYPD 75th Precinct Explorers pose in the anteroom.

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big, beautiful 261 Marlborough Road in Beverley Square West. LEFT: Homes have double-decker porches at 275 Marlborough Road (at right) and 269 Marlborough Road in Beverley Square West. INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan

S y e l q r u e v a e r e B Come See Landmark-Worthy East and West When Will These Victorian Flatbush Micro-Neighborhoods Win Historic District Status? By Lore Croghan INBrooklyn

It’s time to stitch together the patches in the quilt. That’s how preservation advocates describe the micro-neighborhoods that make up Victorian Flatbush. Why? Because over the years, the city Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated several of them as historic districts. This protects their houses from demolition and replacement with big, modern buildings. These historic districts are spread all over Victorian Flatbush’s map like patches on a quilt. This quilt’s other patches are unlandmarked micro-neighborhoods whose homes have equally rich historical and architectural pedigrees. They are Beverley Square East, Beverley Square West, Caton Park, Ditmas Park West, South Midwood and West Midwood. In December 2012, the Flatbush Develop-

ment Corp. and several local groups formally requested that the Landmarks Preservation Commission consider these areas for designation as a single historic district. A half-decade later, this hasn’t happened. When will the preservation agency make them a priority? In a recent letter, Simeon Bankoff, the Historic Districts Council’s executive director, urged Landmarks Preservation Commission Chairwoman Meenakshi Srinivasan “to ‘complete the quilt’ of city designation of these neighborhoods to safeguard their unique context in Brooklyn.”

But we haven’t focused closely on the proposed historic district. Until now. Recently, we spent the day in two of its photogenic micro-neighborhoods, Beverley Square East and Beverley Square West. Homes there were built at the beginning of the 20th century by developers who capitalized on the extension of the Brighton Beach Railroad

into Manhattan. They turned this part of Brooklyn into suburbs for commuters. Next week, we’ll tell you about other landmark-worthy Victorian Flatbush microneighborhoods. Both Beverley Square East and Beverley Square West are full of stunning stand-alone Continued on page 10INB

The Guggenheims Built The ‘Honeymoon Cottage’ We spend lots of time walking around Victorian Flatbush. It’s a magnet for real estate nerds, history buffs and Instagram-obsessed photographers.

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wooden houses that are more than a century old. Many have front porches and generously sized lawns. There are lots of driveways and garages, two luxuries that are difficult to find in many parts of Brooklyn. One especially nifty house is 305 Rugby Road, whose nickname is the Honeymoon Cottage. According to the Historic Districts Council, it “was built for a female member of the Guggenheim family.” It’s in Beverley Square West. By the way, the boundaries of Beverley Square East are Beverley Road, East 19th Street, Cortelyou Road and the Brighton rail line, which is located between East 16th Street and Marlborough Road. The boundaries of Beverley Square West are Beverley Road, the Brighton rail line, Cortelyou Road and Coney Island Avenue.

Welcome to Beverley Square East. A century ago, the house at right, which is 257 East 19th St., served as a model INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan home for neighborhood marketing.

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Thomas Benton Ackerson Was a Busy Builder Thomas Benton Ackerson played a big role in building both neighborhoods. He and his three brothers founded T.B. Ackerson Construction Company in 1898. The development company was responsible for a lot of Victorian Flatbush construction a century ago — including the Avenue H subway station, which looks like a cottage in the Adirondacks. See brooklyneagle.com for photos of the station at 802 East 16th St., which is a designated city landmark. According to the 2012 landmarking request for historic-district evaluation for the six micro-neighborhoods, Ackerson launched the development of Beverley Square East between 1898 and 1901 by constructing houses on East 19th Street. According to the Historic Districts Council, the house at 257 East 19th St. served as a model home that was used in Beverley Square East’s marketing and advertising materials. As for Beverley Square West, Ackerson developed the neighborhood on land that had been Catherine Lott’s farm, which he bought in 1901, the historic-district evaluation request says. He wanted to create a neighborhood where no two houses were alike. Though it’s hard to imagine today, there was a considerable amount of farmland in the middle of Brooklyn at the end of the 19th century. Ackerson lived in Beverley Square West at 304 Marlborough Road, which he built in 1903.

To give you an idea of how houses are priced in Beverley Square East and West, we looked up some recent transactions on the Finance Department’s website. In January, the house at 307 Stratford Road changed hands. The price was $1.84 million, Finance Department records indicate. In September 2017, the house at 295 Stratford Road changed hands for $1.671 million, Finance Department records show. In May 2017, 328 Argyle Road was purchased for $1.46 million, the records say.

Holy Innocents Church Is Included in Proposed Historic District One of the most eye-catching properties in the proposed historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church at 279 East 17th St. in Beverley Square East. The church on the corner of Beverley Road is made of granite with limestone trim. It was designed by prominent architectural firm Helmle & Corbett and constructed in 1923. Its architectural style is Late Gothic Revival. A school that’s part of the Holy Innocents complex was built in 1914. A rectory was built in 1923. Inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places is an important honor. But it doesn’t protect the church complex from alteration or demolition.

Pretty house, pretty porch at 260 East 19th St. in Beverly Square East.

Lewis H. Pounds Was a Busy Builder, Too A century ago, Lewis H. Pounds was another prolific Victorian Flatbush builder. He developed Beverley Square East homes on East 16th, East 17th and East 18th streets in partnership with Delbert H. Decker, the request for landmarking evaluation says.

The house at 314 East 17th St. looks so ﬁne in the bright sunshine.

This is 317 East 17th St., where Lewis H. Pounds, one of Beverley Square East’s developers, lived.

Pounds was Brooklyn Borough President from 1913 through 1917. He served as New York State Treasurer in the 1920s and was the Republican New York City mayoral candidate in 1932, his 1947 obituary in The New York Times says. Pounds lived at 317 East 17th St., the obituary notes. We looked up the ownership history of the house in city Finance Department records — and discovered that it belonged to former Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes and his wife Patricia between 1966 and 1996.

Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church in Beverley Square East is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Nanatori on Montague always serves the freshest sushi and sashimi, but their entrees are also out of this world. Check out their Photo courtesy of Lioni’s Heroes Steak Teriyaki Dinner. It’s as good as all their Japanese cuisine.

With baseball season underway, Lioni’s Jason Giambi #81 is a designated hit as far as we’re concerned. Its prosciutto, pepper ham, salami with Swiss and the perfect way to salute the former New York Yankee! “Holy Cow, it’s good!” That’s what you’ll say when you taste Lioni’s Phil Rizzuto #16. The Brooklyn born Yankee Hall of Famer and radio and TV sports announcer would be proud!

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Patsy’s has found a new home in Bay Ridge. That’s right, the legendary pizzeria has opened its newest restaurant on Third Avenue and 88th St. It’s only ﬁtting since they’ve been serving some of the best Italian food since 1933! And Brooklyn baseball heroes like Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio loved it!!!

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We have the highly anticipated results of the Yokey Pokey Minecraft VR contest! The virtual reality competition championship consisted of thirteen players, ages 8-16, who had emerged victorious in the four previous Saturday’s qualifiers. During part one of the finals, contestants feverishly searched for items that would count toward their final score. Those included a diamond, emerald, vinyl record, lapis lazuli and golden apple. Each item found was worth five points, and contestants had 20 minutes to score. The Minecraft Building Event was the secAbove: Minecraft ond portion of the finals, and each contestant was scored by the judges from a scale of 1-10 on Treasure Hunt winner Jabari N. holding the final structure they created. VR equipment, George was the emcee of the Minecraft Treasurrounded by judges Mario and sure Hunt and Josh and Mario were the judges. Josh, with George, The tournament winner was 16-year-old Jabari far left, the emcee of N. from Brooklyn’s It Takes a Village school lothe event. cated in East Flatbush. Right: Contestants Yokey Pokey is located on Atlantic Avenue searching for near the Barclays Center and is open to all ages, treasures in a virtual see www.yokeypokey.com for more details, inreality version of cluding events designed for adults. Minecraft.

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of Brooklyn’s past and present who’ve been active catalysts for education and empowerment. When: Wednesday-Sunday through April 29, 12–5 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/ Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont Street) CONSTELLATIONS Videos in the exhibition tell stories of time and place, showing no matter how far apart we are, we’re all connected. Artist include: Ben Voldman, Cindy Suen, Drew Shields, Irene Feleo, Jean Jullien / Nicolas Jullien, John Balestrieri, Josh Cochran / Ara Devejian, Matt Huynh, Michael C. Hsiung, Min Liu, Rose Wong, Taezoo Park, Taili Wu / Robin Ellis, Will Herring, Xaviera Lopez. When: Daily through April 30, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Made in NY Media Center (30 John St.)

A rt IN BETWEEN DAYLIGHT A site-specific installation that references ideas of danger, fear and risk taking in an environment that may be beautiful, disorienting and haunting all at the same time. The piece calls attention to what immigrants and refugees may experience while crossing treacherous political and geographical borders in forests, jungles and bodies of water across the world, filled with hope to reach an unpredictable future. For many this future may mean living in “negative spaces” with obscured identities, undocumented, in darkness and only to be seen in between daylight. When: Thursdays-Sundays through April 15, 1–6 p.m. Where: Crown Heights/ FiveMyles (558 St. John’s Place) DETH P. SUN AND JEN TONG An exhibit featuring both artists, two favorites at Grumpy Bert. When: Tuesday-Sunday through April 15, 12–5:30 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/ Grumpy Bert (82 Bond St.) LINA PUERTA: TAPESTRIES Consists of paper and mixed-media works inspired by Renaissance tapestries, which investigate the trappings of the ruling elite of 15th and 16th century Europe. When: Wednesday-Sunday through April 22nd, 12–6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Smack Mellon (92 Plymouth St.) RODIN AT THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM: THE BODY IN BRONZE The Body in Bronze highlights the extraordinary tension in Rodin’s work between the figure itself and abstract form, allowing the fluid contours, animated surfaces, and emotional presence of these bronzes to emerge fully. The presentation places the works in their historical context, examining Rodin’s legacy and reputation, and exploring his sculptural practice and the bronze casting process. When: Wednesday-Sunday through April 22nd, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursdays: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Where: Crown Heights/ Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway)

CARA BARER: NEW WORK An exhibition of photographs of sculptures made from Barer’s outdated photographs and obsolete books. When: Wednesday-Saturday through May 4, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Klompching Gallery (89 Water Street)

Artwork for booklovers: a photographic exhibition of Cara Barer’s works made from photographs and books.

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HAND LUGGAGE Pirmin Hagen and Christine Katscher are interested in the necessity of communication in collaboration and the misunderstandings that come with this that can help shape the process and outcomes. Hagen and Katscher usually work individually and though they have collaborated to create Druckwerk, an open access printing workshop and exhibition space in Austria, the duo has not yet collaborated on an exhibition of their own, personal work. When: Thursdays-Fridays through April 24, 2–6 p.m. Where: Park Slope/Open Source Gallery (306 17th St.) ZACH BLAS CONTRA-INTERNET

Art in General presents Contra-Internet, the firstever solo exhibition in New York by artist Zach Blas and world premiere of his new film, Jubilee 2033. ContraInternet confronts the growing hegemony of the internet through installation, video orks, CGI animation, glow-in-the-dark text, blown-glass sculptures and

a single-edition publication titled The End of the Internet (As We Knew It). At the center of the exhibition is Blas’s timely, queer science fiction film, Jubilee 2033, which presents a futuristic, genderless society rising from the ruins of a postapocalyptic Silicon Valley. When: Tuesday-Saturday through April 27, 12–6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Art in General (145 Plymouth St.) JAN GROOVER: PHOTOGRAPHS A slightly-retrospective viewing of Groover’s range, including newly discovered photographs of Hartford that presage her famous triptychs. When: TuesdaySaturday through April 28, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Janet Borden, Inc (91 Water St.) SHARON BRANT: PLENTY This is the Beacon, New York-based artist’s second solo exhibition at the gallery and it will present a suite of recent geometric paintings on linen. When: Wednesday– Saturday through April 28, 11a.m.–5 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Minus Space (16 Main St.) WISE EYES: STILL WOKE Inspired by the Women’s Marches and the importance of education for their generation, the 2017 Brooklyn Historical Society Teen Council created an exhibition about women

KATIE SHIMA: WHAT TIME IS IT THERE? Katie Shima’s intricately constructed wall relief sculptures weave together digital and traditional techniques as a means to explore how societies shape their environments by building in, over, and through the landscape. Comprised of natural materials such as stained wood and fiber, the installation will appear as if an archipelago of disparate locales. Organic in overall appearance, the detail in each sculpture evokes a complex, selfperpetuating machine defined by its own patterns, logic, and dynamics. When: Daily through May 6, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., SaturdaySunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/ BRIC House Hallway (647 Fulton Street)

Browse the 36,000 ar�st sketchbooks from all over the world in the Brooklyn Art Library while you draw at the Sunday Sketch-in on Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in Williamsburg.

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BOOK TALK—ABRAHAM AND STRAUS: IT’S WORTH A TRIP FROM ANYWHERE The shrinking Macy’s on Fulton Street was once home to an icon of Brooklyn’s Gilded Age prosperity: the Abraham and Straus department store. Author Michael Lisicky’s latest book brings this emporium’s history to life, from its 1865 founding through its postwar demise. Revel in historical trivia about secret jail cells and cheesecake contests, and hear how the company impacted its home borough with support for the Prospect Park Children’s Zoo, translation services for immigrant customers and more. When: Monday, April 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/ Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St.) EAT, DRINK AND BE LITERARY: KEVIN YOUNG, AUTHOR Eat, Drink and Be Literary brings major contemporary authors to BAMcafé for intimate readings and engaging discussions. A unique series for savvy writers, readers, and eaters, presented in partnership with the National Book Awards, Eat, Drink and Be Literary brings major contemporary authors to BAMcafé for intimate dinners,

entertaining readings, and engaging discussions. Young is the author of 11 books of poetry and prose, including Blue Laws: Selected and Uncollected Poems 1995-2015. When: Tuesday, April 17, 6 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BAM Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave.)

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SUNDAY SKETCH-IN Come together, get inspired, and fill your sketchbooks. Artists will be able to browse the 36,000 artist sketchbooks from all over the world that is in the library to get inspiration while you draw. When: Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Where: Williamsburg/ Brooklyn Art Library (28 Frost St.) NATURAL INDIGO PRINTING WORKSHOP Attendees of this two-part workshop will learn the basics of dyeing fabric and apparel in an indigo vat, and creating ink from indigo that can be used to screen print custom images on fabric. We will culminate this workshop by each contributing a patch, to a collective quilt, to be sewn together by anyone who wants to participate. When: Sunday, April 15, 12–3 p.m. Where: Bushwick/ Bushwick Print Lab (1717 Troutman Street) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

FORGIVENESS AND CONFLICT: LANDSCAPES FROM NELSON MANDELA’S SOUTH AFRICA. When: TuesdaySaturday through May 26, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/United Photo Industries (16 Main Street #B) ART IN THE PARKS: FITZHUGH KAROL Two sculptures of colorful intersecting steel shapes reference familiar silhouettes of stairs and hillsides. Their abstract and playful shapes invite interaction and are a reminder of man’s imprint on the landscape. The two sculptures are titled “Searches” and “Reaches.” When: Daily through June Where: Prospect Park/ Bartel-Pritchard Square

Learn about natural indigo dyeing and screenprinting at the Bushwick Print Lab on Sunday, April 15, 12-3p.m.

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DESIGNING DEATH Many of us give a lot of thought to the design of our homes. New furniture? New paint? Complete reno? What about designing for our “permanent residences?” Tour GreenWood’s monuments and mausoleums that present distinct artistic styles, including Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau. The tour will have special emphasis on design and historic preservation. Comfortable shoes are recommended for this walking tour. When: Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Where: Greenwood/GreenWood Cemetery (500 25th St.) UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA SEMINAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHERE TO GO

This class will provide helpful information about the disease and introduce caregivers to the free resources and services available at CaringKind to help them cope with present and future challenges. Attendance is free, and pre-registration is required. To register please call 646-744-2900. When: Tuesday, April 17, 5–7 p.m. Where: Downtown Brooklyn/ Heights and Hills (57 Willoughby Avenue)

INTRODUCTION TO BIRD WATCHING Join Prospect Park Alliance for a birdwatching walk and learn about Prospect magnificent array of birds and how to identify them. When: Saturday, April 14, 12–1 p.m. Where: Prospect Park Audubon Center

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SING-ALONG SHABBAT Experience Shabbat morning with singing, guitar, and musical prayer. Families with 0-5 year olds, siblings and caregivers participate in a playful setting and form friendships. When: Saturday, April 14, 10:45–11:45 a.m. Where: Bay Ridge/Bay Ridge Jewish Center (405 81st St.) WILLIAMSBURG STOP ’N’ SWAP Free community reuse event. Bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, housewares, games, books, and toys that you no longer need, and take home something new-to-you, free. You don’t have to bring something to take something. When: Sunday, April 15, 12–3 p.m. Where: Williamsburg/ Williamsburg Community Center (195 Graham Ave.) WILD WATERFRONT Brooklyn’s own waterfront offers endless ways to explore nature up close. The kids will get their hands a little dirty, have a close look at some of the plants and animals in our Brooklyn backyard, and create hands-on projects inspired by outdoor adventures. When: Wednesday, April 18, 10–11 a.m. Where: DUMBO/Spark by Brooklyn Children’s Museum (1 John St.)

DREAM MACHINE Dream Machine is an immersive, surrealist playground that taps into the desire to experience the childlike wonder of your dreams during waking hours. The self-guided journey will take attendees through ten unique rooms inspired by our sleep-cycle, bringing unimaginable dream worlds to life before your eyes. When: Thursday-Tuesday through May 31 Where: Williamsburg/Dream Machine (93 N. 9th St.)

F ilm GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI Sophie Fiennes’ new documentary on Grace Jones offers an electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of this pop culture mega-icon,including musical sequences and intimate personal footage. When: Apr 13-Apr 19 visit bam.org for show times. Where: Fort Greene/ BAM Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave.)

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IMAGEDRINK Meet new faces and break the ice with drawing games that will get your creative impulses firing. Berg’n keep the drinks flowing, and ImageThink will provide the supplies and activities. When: Wednesday, April 18, 6–9 p.m. Where: Crown Heights/ Berg’n (899 Bergen Street) FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS Kick off the weekend with, that’s right, a sampler of 4 fresh brews Best part of the flight? No need to go to the airport. When: Friday, April 13, 6–9 p.m. Where: Coney Island/ Coney Island Brewery (1904 Surf Avenue) SMORGASBURG A range of cuisines from local and regional food purveyors. This highly regarded outdoor food market features 100 vendors offering packaged and prepared food and beverages. When: Sundays through October, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Where: Prospect Park/ Breeze Hill East Drive at Lincoln Rd. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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WORD. SOUND. POWER. 2018 Featuring: Ashley August, Cipherella, DJ Reborn, LATASHA, Medusa, Yako440 When: Friday, Saturday and Wednesday, April 13, 14, and 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/ BAM Fishman Space (321 Ashland Place)

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H ealth FUN IN FITNESS A low to moderate impact aerobics class which incorporates dance with Afro-Caribbean and Latin music. When: Thursday, April 12, 7–8 p.m. Where: Sheepshead Bay/ Sheepshead Bay Cornerstone (3679 Nostrand Avenue) STRETCH AEROBICS A workout with energizing movements to increase muscle tone, build endurance, and promote wellbeing to improve heart heath and release stress in a fun and supportive environment. When: Thursday, April 12, 7–8 p.m. Where: Greenpoint/ Greenpoint Beacon Center (424 Leonard St.)

NYC TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS WALK-A-THON This walk is to create awareness around the issue that affects one in three teens. When: Saturday, April 14, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Where: Downtown Brooklyn/Starts at Tillary St. and Cadman Plaza MORNING YOGA Reduce Stress and gain flexibility in a safe and fun environment. Beginners are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket to practice on. Wear comfortable clothing that will be easy to move in. Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach. Avoid a heavy meal an hour or two before class. When: Saturday, April 14, 10:15–11:45 a.m. Where: Fort Hamilton/ Fort Hamilton Library (9424 Fourth Avenue)

N ightlife COMEDY AT THE GALLERY Hosted by Rey Gibbes. When: Friday, April 13, 9–11 p.m. Where: Bedford Stuyvesant/ Richard Beavers Gallery (408 Marcus Garvey Boulevard)

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JOSHUA HEDLEY With the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Mr. Jukebox, Joshua Hedley will embrace the role he was born to play: this generation’s classic country champion. When: Wednesday, April 18, 8 p.m. Where: Williamsburg/Union Pool(484 Union Avenue)

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“A” WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY TAJI SENIOR 16-year-old ‘A’ is at war, battling herself and the world around her. She takes comfort in her relationship with God, her patient and compassionate friend who offers ‘A’ stillness and a listening ear. But just as she thinks she’s finally come to understand her own existence, God goes missing leaving ‘A’ to confront an antagonistic Narrator whose true identity may lead her to the peace she so desperately hopes to find. When: Friday, April 13, 7–9 p.m. Where: Bushwick/FiveMyles (558 St. John’s Place) LOOK + LISTEN FESTIVAL: FLOATING BORDERS “Talking Gong” by Sussie Ibarra, a chamber work that references the gandingan, an instrument comprised of four pan gongs played in Philippine gong-chime music from Mindanao, and used to communicate from one village to another. In this and her mposition “Merienda,” Ibarra will play gongs, with SUNY faculty artist Alex Peh on piano and Claire Chase on flute. When; Friday, April 13, 8 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BRIC House (647 Fulton Street) TANGO LOVERS’ GOLD LABEL Discover the passion and excitement of tango with World Champion tango dancers. Feel the rhythm of Buenos Aires in the Golden Age of tango with the dances, songs, and glamorous garb of the 40s and 50s in Act I, and get carried away by the beat of contemporary metropolitan tango in Act II. When: Saturday, April 14, 8–9:45 p.m. Where: Manhattan Beach/ On Stage at Kingsborough (2001 Oriental Boulevard) KING LEAR In this magnum opus within Shakespeare’s canon of kings, Antony Sher tackles the colossal role of Lear with his signature ferocity and power, personifying one of drama’s most tragic falls from grace. RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran stages the production amid stark, modern sets, allowing Shakespeare’s language and Jacobean brutality to take center stage. When: Tuesday-Sunday, April 7th through April 29, see www.bam.org for schedule Where: Fort Greene/ BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton Street)

Discover the passion and excitement of tango styles from the 1950s to today through Tango Lovers’ Gold Label performance at OnStage at Kingsborough on Saturday, April 14 at Image courtesy of Tango Lovers 8p.m.

T ours TWILIGHT TOUR There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk–and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. As the sun sets on 478 spectacular acres, you’ll weave through stunning landscapes and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. A flashlight and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour. When: Friday, April 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Where: Greenwood/ Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th Street)

MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Join expert museum educators on a dramatic journey through the building of New York’s subway system, the evolution of the City’s surface transportation, and the priceless collection of vintage subway and elevated cars dating back to 1904. When: Saturday and Sunday, April 14th and 15, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Where: Downtown Brooklyn/New York Transit Museum (Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street)

Joshua Hedley continues his world tour playing country at the Union Pool in Williamsburg on April 18, 8 p.m.

Image: Jamie Goodsell

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Ready Girl poses with fans.

Brooklyn Supreme Court Hosts Annual Bring Your Child to Work Day By Edward King

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The Kings County Supreme Court Gender Fairness Committee, in conjunction with the Bring Your Child to Work Day Committee, hosted the annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event at Brooklyn Supreme Court on Thursday, coordinated by Charmaine Johnson. Initially started by the late Izetta Johnson in the 1980s, the longstanding event has been a hallmark of the court’s initiatives, giving the youth a small glimpse into the lives of their parents. “I want to welcome all the kids here today. I think this is a wonderful occasion: It’s the occasion that you get to see what your parents and the significant people in your lives do for a living,” Chief Clerk Charles Small said. “Now you know that when they come home and they’re tired and when you ask a question and seem a little distant, that’s because we’re working hard around here.” With a record number of 75 children registered to attend the event, up from 34 children in attendance in 2016, the joint committee had their work cut out for them. Luckily, a long list of carefully planned interactive activities including an appearance from

“Seeing kids inspired to continue their education [and] see that there are new possibilities out there for what they can aspire to become — future lawyers, future judges, future court officers and future court —HON. MIRIAM CYRULNIK reporters — is the most rewarding”

From left: Charles Small, Daniel Alessandrino, Hon. Miriam Cyrulnik, Hon. Deborah Dowling and Hon. Sylvia Ash.

All the kids excited to join their loved ones for Bring your Child to Work Day.

Ready Girl from New York City Emergency Management, a brilliant display from the Dynamic Dancers, a crash course in sign language and more proved to be more than enough for the kids. The one activity that both the adults and kids were looking most forward to was the mock trial, in which beloved cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants sued Abercrombie and Fish for sending the aquatic denizen round pants instead of his signature square bottoms. While the kids had a hearty day of fun with their loved ones, the parents seemed to have enjoyed themselves the most. “Seeing kids inspired to continue their education [and] see that there are new possibilities out there for what they can aspire to become — future lawyers, future judges, future court officers and future court reporters — is the most rewarding,” said Supreme Court Justice Miriam Cyrulnik. “Seeing what the adults do, what their parents do, what their relatives do on a daily basis and maybe inspiring them to do this kind of work when they get older. But at the very least, inspiring them to stay in school, continue their education and have fun along the way.”

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Panel at Brooklyn Law School Discusses Brooklyn’s Increased Commercial Litigation By Paul Frangipane INBrooklyn

As the sun set through the windows of Downtown Brooklyn’s skyscrapers, a panel of speakers spoke about the Brooklyn courts’ newest influx of cases. With more development comes more commercial litigation. The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section hosted a bench and bar meet and greet at Brooklyn Law School’s Subotnick Center on Thursday night to discuss how the new Brooklyn is affecting the court system. Its guests included Administrative Judge for Civil Matters Lawrence Knipel, Supreme Court Justice Sylvia Ash and keynote speaker Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress.

ABOVE: The panel of speakers moderated by Gregory LaSpina, right. From left: Carlo Scissura, Hon. Sylvia Ash, Hon. Lawrence Knipel and LaSpina. BELOW: Supreme Court Justice Sylvia Ash shares her experiences working on commercial cases. INBrooklyn photos by Paul Frangipane

“There’s no question about it: In recent years, Brooklyn has changed. It’s like walking on the moon,” Knipel told a crowd of dozens of litigators. “I’m committed and the Kings County courts are committed to fashioning a commercial division equal to the needs of today’s invigorated commercial environment.” And Knipel contextualized that environment with some statistics. In 2008, he said, Brooklyn saw 589 commercial cases. Now, those numbers have risen 300 percent to 1,709 cases. That makes Brooklyn to the No. 2 county in the state for commercial cases after Manhattan. Coming from a background as an aide for former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Scissura gave a condensed history lesson on how Brooklyn became the way it is and what may be in store.

Carlo Scissura gave an address about the city’s commercial sector.

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“I think we haven’t even seen — I’m sorry to say — the beginnings of it,” Scissura said. He called the amount of investment in New York City “unprecedented,” with some $150 billion invested in the last few years. That comes after a time when New York and Brooklyn were struggling with crime and facing rezoning. Rezoning around Downtown Brooklyn’s many subway stations helped turn the area into the largest new residential community in the city, Scissura said. And he isn’t sure if the city’s development is going to stop. “We’re going to look back in 20 years and say, ‘The city really was reshaped,’” Scissura told the crowd. “Again, all of this means more work in court but for my fellow attorneys, it means a lot of cases, a lot of work for all of you.” As presiding justice of the Commercial Division, Ash gave insight into the many hats judges have to wear in the commercial part. On smaller cases, Ash says they often begin from a dispute between close friends or relatives who are in business together, bringing their drama into the courtroom.

Administrative Judge Lawrence Knipel giving his perspective on increased commercial litigation in Brooklyn courts.

“I’m committed and the Kings County courts are committed to fashioning a commercial division equal to the needs of today’s invigorated commercial environment.” —HON. KNIPEL Ash said those personal issues are the saddest parts of the cases. “We have to tackle the legal aspect as well as the equitable aspect as well as the personal family aspect and it can be very tiring,” she said. When it came down to it, the crowd wanted to know if the Brooklyn courts can handle the wave of cases knocking on the door. To a curious audience member, Knipel quipped, “More litigation, bring it on. Bring it on. We’ll do it. We’ll do it expeditiously.”

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Jews and other visitors from around the world visit and pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City. It is a remnant of the Second Temple that Herod the Great built during his reign. It was destroyed in 70 C.E. during the First Jewish-Roman War. The history of the Jewish people and the Holy Land are topics that will be explored in a 20-week Introduction to Judaism Course that several Brooklyn synagogues are co-sponsoring. INBrooklyn file photo by Francesca N. Tate Discover Judaism from an adult perspective, become a more confident parent of Jewish children and explore long-standing questions that you haven’t yet asked. For many years Brooklynites have sought out this journey through the popular Introduction to Judaism classes offered here, thanks to a growing coalition of synagogues around the borough. Rabbi Sue Oren is the instructor and coordinator of this 20-session seminar-style course on Jewish life, thought and practice. Providing a warm and open environment, Rabbi Oren leads this exploration of Jewish thought, prayer and practice. Participants in this seminar-style course learn about Jewish history and holidays. They wrestle with inherited texts and contemporary issues to discuss Jewish views of God, ethics, life and death. The curriculum provides access to concepts, vocabulary and observances that are central to Judaism. They explore the holy and the historical, inherited texts and contemporary issues and rhythms of the calendar and of life. Each class will include common elements: opening and clos-

ing with song, sharing communal nosh, engaging the themes presented in assigned readings and discussing the weekly Torah portion/parashat ha-shavua. They will develop a shared vocabulary, study Jewish history and geography, the centrality of Shabbat and its concepts of space versus time, rest versus leisure, as well as the distinction between regular and Holy Time. Other topics include religious movements and trends in Judaism. The course’s co-sponsors are the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, Congregation Mount Sinai, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish Center, Kane Street Synagogue, Kolot Chayeinu/Voices of Our Lives, Park Slope Jewish Center, Progressive Temple Beth Ahavath Shalom, Temple Beth Emeth v’Ohr Progressive Shaari Zedek and Union Temple. The next session of Brooklyn’s community-based Intro to Judaism course is on Wednesday, April 25. This weekly class meets at Congregation Mount Sinai (250 Cadman Plaza West) on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 to 9:30

Students Rally to End Youth Violence at Two Brooklyn Events This Weekend High school students in Brooklyn are joining the national outcry to end school shootings and other forms of violence in their homes, schools and public arenas. They are organizing a town hall to take place Saturday, April 14, on this issue. This town hall will expand the discussion beyond the recent school

shootings, to all forms of violence against young people — such as at the hands of police or in troubled regions such as Syria, Palestine and Yemen. According to Alex Pellitteri, lead student organizer, the forum will be held at the Salam Arabic Lutheran Church (414 80th St. in Bay Ridge), and will include a panel of experts and

activists who have worked to stop these types of violence. The next segment of this forum will be a Q&A with Congressional candidates for the 11th District seat. The students will ask the candidates about their platforms for stopping violence against young people. The entire forum runs from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Another group of youths will convene this Saturday in Downtown Brooklyn to march across the Brooklyn Bridge, chanting slogans to bring wider awareness to an issue that is affecting teenagers. The Healing Center is sponsoring its seventh annual Walk-A-Thon to end teen dating violence. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Korean War Veterans Plaza, near Cadman Plaza East and Tillary Street. The group will then march across the Brooklyn Bridge and conclude with a rally in front of City Hall. For more information, call 718-238-5138.

Youths carry a banner across the Brooklyn Bridge during the 2016 Walk-A-Thon to bring awareness to the issue of teen dating violence. INBrooklyn file photo by Francesca N. Tate

Jean Torell Hughes, former Director of Business and Community Health for Long Island College Hospital (LICH) and an executive in its Nursing Department for over 40 years passed away March 25, 2018 after a long illness. Near the end of her LICH career, the Brooklyn Heights resident’s many accomplishments were chronicled in a two-part series published in the Brooklyn Heights Press. For twenty-five years, Jean served as LICH’s Director of Business and Community Health. She developed many programs that actively promoted health and wellness for Brooklyn Heights residents as well as the larger community including employees of New York State courts in Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York City municipal agencies, workers at Metrotech-based companies SIAC, Bear Stearns, J. P. Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Keyspan, and even at the ABC News headquarters in Manhattan. Jean was also in charge of the LICH health services outpost at New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn. Much in demand, Jean ambitiously expanded the scope of her programs to include free health lectures by LICH physicians, free cancer screenings performed by LICH specialists in breast, prostate, skin, colorectal, head and neck, and vision screenings for children and adults. She initiated Senior Health and Fitness Day, Asthma Alert Day, and Diabetes Awareness Day events before these were common. Jean also administered flu shots, performed blood pressure screenings at health fairs, and distributed health information at NY State courts and in the offices of both Assemblywoman Joan Millman and the late Assemblywoman Eileen Dugan. Her screenings became so popular and over-subscribed that Jean could often be found completing screening forms or processing PSA tests hours after the last person had left. The daughter of an NYPD Detective 1st grade, Jean shared his feeling of responsibility for the communities they served. She had a warmth and love of people that contributed to her popularity. Perhaps one of her most appreciated roles was that of an ad hoc personal health advisor - helping explain what type of medical specialist to see or whether a visit to the Emergency Department was required. If a friend or colleague was headed to the LICH ER, Jean was often the one called. She would either meet the person at the Triage Desk or alert the ER staff when a patient was on route. She extended this VIP treatment to everyone - judges and housekeepers alike - and was credited with playing a major role in Brooklyn residents choosing LICH for their medical care. Jean began her career at the LICH School of Nursing, graduating in 1964. She went on to work at LICH for over 40 years, serving as a staff nurse, assistant head nurse, head nurse and assistant Director of Nursing before being named Director of Business and Community Health. After her retirement, Jean continued to serve as Vice President of the LICH Guild, a fundraising board. She presented a gift of $80,000 from the LICH Guild to the School of Nursing in 2013 at what turned out to be the school’s final graduation. Long Island College Hospital even played a role in Jean’s personal life. She met her devoted husband, Michael Hughes, in 1967 when he was a Brooklyn Law student visiting a patient. Years later, she gave birth to their son, Andrew, at LICH. Jean served on the boards of many non-profit health organizations, sharing her medical expertise and counsel as a 20year member of the American Lung Association of New York, the Brooklyn Arthritis Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and was a special advisor on children’s health for the former Brooklyn Heights YMCA at Joralemon Street. A longtime resident of Brooklyn Heights, Jean is survived by Michael, her beloved husband of 45 years, adored son, Andrew, her wonderful daughter-in-law, Sarah, her much loved grandson, Andrew James, her brother, Arthur, sisters, Alexandra, Marie, and Patricia, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, Jean felt fortunate to have assistance and support during her illness from Dr. Daniel Ricciardi and his team, Michael’s extended family, and members of the Assumption Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary especially Father Joel, Mary Macchiarola and Annette Anglisano. A memorial mass to honor Jean’s life will be held at Assumption Church at 55 Cranberry Street between Hicks and Henry Streets in Brooklyn Heights on Friday, April 27th at 12:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) and/or the Scleroderma Foundation (www.scleroderma.org).

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On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic — the largest ship ever built at that time and thought to be unsinkable — collided with an iceberg while on its maiden voyage from England to New York City and sank in the Atlantic Ocean. More than 1,500 of the 2,224 people on board died, either from drowning or from the effects of the freezing water. Stories of the tragedy dominated the front pages of newspapers for weeks, and the Brooklyn Daily Eagle was no exception, as the images on this page will attest. The article reprinted at right shows the Eagle’s wireless operator transcribing a message about the arrival in New York of the RMS Carpathia, which had rescued hundreds of survivors. The Eagle reported, “During the late afternoon yesterday and while the steamship Carpathia was nearing her dock, the Eagle wireless station was in constant communication with her and stations along Long Island that talked to her … Carpathia arrived at 9 o’clock tonight with 705 survivors of Titanic. Colonel Jacob Astor, Major Butt, William T. Stead, Charles M. Hays, Isidor Straus and many other notable men are not on board.”

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Domino Park Will Open in June on the Williamsburg Waterfront Check Out These Fresh Photos of the Recreation Area That Two Trees Management Built Reporters check out Domino Park’s 80-foot-tall cranes and the Artifact Walk. LEFT-INSET: Domino Park is built alongside the landmarked Domino Sugar Refinery, shown here in this aerial view.

By Lore Croghan Greenpoint Gazette

Come walk for the first time through Domino Park. There are 80-foot-tall cranes and 36-foot-high syrup tanks, a waterfront esplanade — and playground equipment that looks like a miniature sugar refinery. Two Trees Management is this close to completing the privately funded construction of the 6-acre shoreline recreation area at its Domino Sugar Refinery mega-development in Williamsburg. The park will open to the public in June. By then, lawns will be planted. Bocce courts, a sand volleyball court and a dog run will be built. The developer spent tens of millions of dollars to construct the nearly finished park, Two Trees Management's David Lombino said during a recent press tour. And the developer will hire and pay a staff to maintain the park, he said. There's a dearth of open space in Brooklyn Community District 1, Lombino said. The area includes Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The other leader of the April 5 tour was Lisa Switkin, a senior principal of James Corner Field Operations, which designed Domino Park. This landscape architecture firm was the lead designer of the High Line in the Meatpacking District and Chelsea.

Margaritaville on the East River A key feature of Domino Park is the Artifact Walk, with a 450-foot-long elevated walkway and machinery salvaged from Domino's sugar plant, which closed in 2004. Another noteworthy feature of Domino Park is a kiosk where Shake Shake's creator Danny Meyer will operate an eatery called Tacocina. It will serve tacos — and margaritas. Meyer has already obtained a liquor license for it, Lombino said. Domino Park stretches along the edge of the East River for a quarter-mile between Grand Street and South 5th Street. The south end of the park is near the Williamsburg Bridge. The park is situated alongside parcels of land where apartment buildings are under construction or planned — plus a landmarked 1880s refinery at 292-314 Kent Ave. that will be rebuilt as an office and retail complex. Two Trees Management has been working on the 11-acre Domino project for several years — but has several more years of work to do. The developer is honoring a commitment to Williamsburg residents to construct Domino Park before completing any buildings along the waterfront. Two Trees Management has finished constructing a building that's on the upland side of Kent Avenue. The 522-unit rental-apartment complex at 325 Kent Ave. was designed by SHoP Architects. It has 104 affordable apartments for low-income tenants.

In this aerial view of Domino Park you see cylindrical syrup tanks salvaged from sugar refinery operations of yesteryear. BELOW: On the left side of this Domino Park photo, salvaged pieces of machinery called screw conveyors seem to grow Brooklyn Eagle photos by Lore Croghan out of the ground like giant plants.

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for the Dock Street School and/or P.S./I.S 157, planting roughly 60 trees in BedfordStuyvesant, installing security cameras and other ideas. In Councilmember Robert Cornegy’s District 36 (Bedford Stuyvesant-northern Crown Heights), projects on the ballot include installing countdown clocks and security cameras at Fulton Plaza, upgrading Thompkins Children’s Park, buying science carts for P.S. 262, air conditioning for a Summer Meals Program for the homeless site and more. Projects in Councilmember Brad Lander’s District 39 (Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Park Slope) include a senior fitness playground, SMART boards for P.S. 131, improving Harmony Playground, replacing the kindergarten sinks at P.S. 282 and more.

How it Works This reporter tried out the voting process at a kiosk on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights. After tapping the “311” button, the screen displayed the Participatory Budgeting option. To find my district, I entered in my home address. Make sure to push on the screen firmly — it took me a couple of tries to call up the virtual keyboard. Once I got that figured out, the rest was easy. The display listed the projects up for vote in my district, with a button under each one. After swearing I was a resident and providing a cell phone number for verification, I was allowed to vote. Tip: It was easier to read the project descriptions when the screen was in the shade. It’s not necessary to use the kiosks to participate, however. It’s just one more

option from a list that includes voting over computer, by snail mail or walking in to numerous locations, such as P.S. 8, Greenpoint Playground or Brooklyn Borough Hall at a scheduled time. You can review the projects and vote online at https://council.nyc.gov/pb/pa rticipate/. Voting for Participatory Budgeting is open through Sunday, April 15. More than 1,500 Link kiosks allow residents to vote in the Participatory Budget process, Samir Saini, commissioner of the city’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, said in a release. LinkNYC is the communications network replacing the city’s payphones with free phone calls, public Wi-Fi and services such as maps. Thousands more Links are set to be deployed over the next few years.

This map shows the neighborhoods in Brooklyn where LinkNYC kiosks have been installed so far. Residents can vote for Participatory Budgeting projects on any Link, even if it’s not in their neighMap courtesy of LinkNYC borhood.

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