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VOLUME 22, NUMBER 19
express THE NEWSPAPER OF LOWER MANHATTAN SEPTEMBER 18 - 24, 2009
Margaret Chin celebrated her City Council primary win with many supporters including husband Alan Tung, left,
and their son Kevin.
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POLICE BLOTTER
parking lot at the corner of Front St. and
Baruch Houses murder Maiden La. arrested two suspects in the
A Borough of Manhattan Community incident on Sun., Sept. 13.
College student who was stabbed on Steven Pappas, 48, and Rafael Rodriguez,
Saturday evening, Sept. 12 while washing his 16, both of Brooklyn, were charged with
grandmother’s windows in the Baruch Houses criminal impersonation and possession of
project on the Lower East Side died of his stolen property for luring the woman owner
wounds on Monday, police said. His suspected of a Toyota into the closed parking lot at
attacker was arrested soon after the stabbing. noon on Sun., July 19, taking her keys,
Glenn Wright, 21, of 70 E. 108th St., was giving her a fake ticket and stealing the car.
stabbed in the neck outside the building at The detective arrested the suspects
549 F.D.R. Dr. while washing ground floor who turned up at the site while he was
windows at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday. He was there investigating the incident, according
mistakenly identified as the intended target to charges filed by the Manhattan District
of a revenge attack, according to reports. Attorney’s office.
Share your 9/11 experiences so that others never forget The suspect and four or five companions
fled but police later arrested Joel Herrera,
“I love being a part of living history as I share my September
11th story…Looking into the eyes of people from all over the 20, a resident of 7 W. 92nd St. in the Park Was it fate?
world who want to learn is the most rewarding part.” West Village complex and charged him with Police arrested Destiny Collier, 17,
Tribute Center Volunteer second degree murder. on a charge of second degree robbery for
Wright, who helped care for a disabled snatching an iPod from a woman’s hand
The Tribute Center is dedicated to preserving younger brother at home and tutored students on Saturday night Sept. 12 at the corner
the history of 9/11 and the World Trade Center at the East Harlem Tutorial Program, was of Maiden La. and Broadway. A teenage
through sharing personal stories with the world apparently misidentified as someone who accomplice who was not apprehended
had previously beaten a friend of the suspect’s was with the suspect during the incident,
and his cohorts. Wright’s father, Peter, was in police said. Collier was paroled without
the apartment when the attack occurred and bail pending a Dec. 18 court appearance,
chased the gang, according to news reports. according to a spokesperson for the
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital Manhattan District Attorney.
Enrich your life. Volunteer once a month. where he died two days later.
On Tues., Sept. 15, more than 200 East
To learn more, contact Tracy Grosner, Volunteer Program Coordinator, 212.422.3520 x 112, volunteer@tributewtc.org
120 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007, www.tributewtc.org Harlem friends and neighbors of Wright’s Downtown bar theft
honored him in a memorial procession. The management of Ulysses Folk Bar,
Herrera, believed to be a gang member, 95 Pearl St., told police on Sept. 11 that
has prior arrests and was convicted of arson thieves stole $2,500 from a cash box on the
in 2006, according to reports. He was being fourth floor of the establishment during the
held without bail pending a Sept. 18 court early hours of Sun., Sept. 6.
appearance. Police were seeking the men
who were with Herrera during the incident.
“On behalf of the B.M.C.C. community, Robber’s 2nd thoughts
our hearts go out to the family,” said Barry A man walked into a Chase branch on
Rosen, B.M.C.C.’s spokesperson. “This was Broadway at Spring St. at 2:30 p.m. Fri.,
one of these instances where a young man’s Sept. 11, and passed a note demanding
future and his life was snuffed out in a most money to a teller, police said. She read
ridiculous and stupid manner through violence it, walked away from the window and
that was absolutely and totally unnecessary.” the robber, described only as a slim man,
35 to 40, with a light goatee and wearing
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S EAPORT R EPORT
BY JANEL BLADOW Uno’s Grill overlooking the stage. General good. All good except the weather in the 6 through Jan. 3. Or look up his web site,
The kids are back at school but you manager of South Street Seaport Janell beginning of summer,” the young man www.ehandmadejewelry.com.
wouldn’t know summer is over by the Vaughan, host of the party, happily greeted, told S.R.
crowds Downtown on a Monday afternoon. danced and agreed that the night brought Tashi came to the U.S. in 2002 with his THE DUTCH ARE BACK… Last
South Street Seaport (S3) has been on a roll back great memories. Perfect summer sister Sherap as Tibetan refugees and settled weekend kicked off the celebrations.
all month. night! in Colorado. After graduating college, he Four hundred years ago, an Englishman,
moved to New York City in 2006 and got hired by the Dutch East India Company,
ROLLIN’ DOWN THE RIVER … Boop, JEWELS OF THE YANGTZE… The first into the jewelry import business. sailed the Halve Maen (Half Moon), up
boop, boop…September started with a vendor cart on Fulton St. coming into S3 is “Tibet is rich in stones and jewelry and a waterway in search of a northern route
blast with a John Fogerty concert on Pier a must stop for those interested in unique has always fascinated me,” Lama said. “The to the Far East. Instead, Henry Hudson
17. More than 5,000 people watched the necklaces, bracelets and other baubles. inspiration for many of the pieces comes discovered the river that bears his name.
former Creedence Clearwater Revival Each piece at Exotic Handmade Jewelry — from my grandmother, she used to do exotic The Dutch bought the land at the mouth
rock god ramble through major hits like necklaces, earrings, bracelets and bags — bead work.” Tashi showed us an elaborate, of the river for a reported $24 and started
“Centerfield” (“Put Me In Coach”) and his carries a Buddhist symbol. Most are made large neckpiece similar to her creations. a small settlement. It’s been quite the party
crowd-pleasing closer “Proud Mary.” A of plant resin or yak bone. Now his uncle and family in refugee camps ever since.
V.I.P. crowd including such neighborhood This is the first year Tashi Dhondup in Nepal make the jewelry based on his As part of the festivities, The South
notables as the gregarious Howard Reed Lama has had his business at the Seaport. cousin’s designs. Street Seaport Museum opened its latest
filled the outdoor second floor balcony at “It’s been good. Good experience. Sales “It’s really a small family business. But exhibition, “New Amsterdam: The Island At
my ambition is to bring the Tibetan culture The Center Of The World.” The $24 receipt
to the world,” he said. from Pieter Schaghen for the purchase
We asked if he’s met Tibet’s biggest of Manhattan by Dutch Governor Peter
You Read It... cheerleader, Richard Gere. “No, but I Minuit from the Lenape tribe in 1626 is
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BY PATRICK HEDLUND
Before joining what was then
Polytechnic University in 2004, Westcott
served as senior vice president and C.F.O.
at Planned Parenthood of New York City,
handling the organization’s financial
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STUFFED TRUFFLES
The luxury North Tribeca rental complex
Truffles has leased all of its nearly 300 units N.Y.U. SIGNS SKIRMISH
in a little more than six months. New York University’s Silver Towers
The Jack Parker Corporation recently got slapped with a violation by
development, which officially launched the city for illegally installing No Parking Kaleb, Apt. 4102
sales back in February, has rented out all placards and other signage throughout the
291 apartments, made up of studios through historic South Village complex. Has more vintage records
three-bedrooms. The property, known as University in his spacious closets
than he does clothing.
In late April, Truffles — located at Village and located between Bleecker and
Washington and Desbrosses Sts.—had W. Houston Sts. from LaGuardia Place
leased about half its units only a month to Mercer St., is a city landmark that
after opening, following a reduction in requires any new work to be approved Liam, Apt. 3404
prices by as much as $250 per month for by the city’s Landmarks Preservation Loves the spectacular
some units. Commission. views of Manhattan.
The signage in question includes about
a dozen attached and freestanding notices
GRAND FACADE SAVIOR located around the 5-acre complex, as well
Five years after a residential building in as a series of “canine hygiene stations” for
Soho had to be evacuated due to an unstable residents to clean up after their pets. Fiona, Apt. 3201
foundation, owners of the condemned five- According to landmarks law, L.P.C. must
Scoots out of the park-
story Grand St. structure are planning to pre-approve all work at a given site and ing garage and onto the
demolish it and preserve its historic cast- issue a permit for any construction to move streets of Brooklyn.
iron facade for future redevelopment. forward. In this case, the work included
Community Board 2’s landmarks stand-alone concrete stanchions embedded
committee voted to recommend approving into the ground, as well as signs attached
the demolition of 74 Grand St. at its Mon., to fencing throughout the complex and near
Sept. 14, meeting, assuming the owners the property’s notable Picasso sculpture.
Noah, Apt. 2715
safely dismantle and store the building’s “On the N.Y.U. scale of things it’s Spends hours in his
historic features, including the facade, pretty minor, but it’s a small thing which gourmet kitchen.
vaults and fires shutters, for future reuse. unfortunately says a lot about N.Y.U.,”
“They’re going to take it down piece by said Andrew Berman, executive director of
piece, and it’s going to be stored somewhere the Greenwich Village Society of Historic
until they get the building down completely,” Preservation, which has been a vocal
Niki, Apt. 2301
said Doris Diether, co-chairperson of the watchdog of the university’s development
landmarks committee, adding that no plan plans. “N.Y.U. knows that once a building Shops the local bou-
currently exists for future redevelopment of is landmarked you can’t install concrete tiques with Coco, who‘s
the property. stands for signs without getting landmarks always by her side.
Residents of 74 Grand St. had to be approval. But they did it anyway. N.Y.U.
evacuated back in September of 2004 after seems to think that landmarking is great, as
heavy rain flooded a neighboring excavation long as they don’t have to actually obey any
pit, causing extensive structural damage to rules, or do anything differently than what
Chloe, Apt. 1703
the building. they would have done anyway.”
Since then, the building, located at the Alicia Hurley, N.Y.U.’s vice president Enjoys waking up early
corner of Wooster St., has been supported of government affairs and community to work out at the state-
by steel girders on its western face. Diether engagement, explained that signage has of-the-art fitness center.
noted that the owners will eventually store always been present at the property and
the building’s historic features on site while that the new placards simply replaced old
considering future construction. ones that “everyone ignored.”
“Prior to the landmarking of the site,”
Hurley said, “we had set in motion a series
UNION REAL ESTATE of repairs to the roadbeds and the lighting
The Cooper Union has appointed a new in the area, as well as the removal of old
vice president of finance and administration, ad-hoc signage with new, nicer signage for
it announced on Monday. the site. Some of the work has stretched
Theresa C. Westcott, who will be leaving to take longer than anticipated. We are
the same position at Polytechnic Institute of working with L.P.C. to ensure we are in
New York University, will also be treasurer compliance.”
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9/11 memorial
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Rendering of part of the 9/11 museum.
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disturbing, and the unbridled enthusiasm at Chin’s urge that stronger, more stringent
victory party was electrifying. speed restrictors be installed, and that
additional Traffic Enforcement Agents be
Downtown Express is published every week by
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To those who say time will prove us wrong, we
Quinn message insurance industry as well as the right
Association say if it does, there will likely be a better, stronger wing in general. They talk about socialized
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National beauty of democracy. Downtown showed that Tuesday With Christine Quinn getting only 52% that I thought went out with McCarthy and
Newspaper
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comprehend that the community is unhappy
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YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
ARTS +GAMES This project, designed by an art specialist cmany.org. park locations vary. Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Two
for school age children, includes clay, painting and jewelry South End Ave. Call 212-262-9700 or visit bcparks.org.
design. Free. Thursdays, through Oct 29, 3:30-5:30pm. Nelson DOWNTOWN SUMMER DAY CAMP Enjoy the same
A. Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City (access: Chambers). Call enriching activities that country day camps offer without the STORIES AND SONGS Created especially for infants, tod-
212-267-9700, or visit bpcparks.org. stress of traveling out of the city every day on a bus. The camp dlers and preschoolers, this event will bring together both the
combines a daily program with special events to give children children and their parents. $210 for 4 forty-minute sessions;
BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS Group sessions with an an exciting and varied camp experience. Kids K-6th grade. For pre-registration required. Mon or Wed, 9:30am to 10:10am – 6
experienced instructor will emphasize the fundamentals of rates and to register, go to downtowndaycamp.com or call to 12 months old. 10:20am to 11:00am – 15 months to 2 years
the game of tennis. Lessons are held for beginner kids ages 212-766-1104, x250. old. 11:10am to 11:50am – 2 years old and up. 12 to 12:4pm –
6-12 and beginner teens/adults over 13. Community Center mixed ages. BPCPC Meeting Room at The Verdesian. Enter at
at Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers St. To register, call GLOBAL STORY HOUR Through weekly stories, participants door north of main entrance (access: Murray St or Warren St). TEEN VOLLEYBALL All teens are welcome and no previous
646-210-4292. Visit ccshs.org. learn about new countries and cultures, participate in interac- Call 212-267-9700 or visit bpcparks.org. experience necessary; referee/scorekeeper and ball provided.
tive activities, and learn how to make a difference. Every Fri at Presented by the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. Sat,
CHILDREN’S BASKETBALL Children can play with adjust- 3:30pm. Action Center to End World Hunger, 6 River Terr, Bat- PLAYDATE AND NEW PARENT DROP IN The Playdate 4:30-6:30pm. Community Center at Stuyvesant High School,
able height hoops, and participate in fun drills to improve tery Park City. Call 212-537-0511 or visit actioncenter.org. “Drop-In” is a great place to bring toddlers. While the children 345 Chambers Street. Call 646-210-4292.
their skills. Free. Mon and Fri through Oct 30 (except holiday play together, parents can socialize in the Parenting Center.
weekends), 3:30-4:30pm for 5-6 year olds; 4:30-5:30pm for 7 KIDS STORYTIME Storyteller Yvonne Brooks leads a story- The New Parent “Drop-In” gives new parents the chance TODDLER PLAY GROUP Story time, play time and fun
& older. Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City (access: time with arts and crafts for kids ages 3-7, every Sat at 12pm to discuss their concerns and ask questions. Topics include educational activities are all part of the Community Toddler
Chambers Street). Call 212-267-9700, or visit bpcparks.org. in the children’s section. Baby storytime with storyteller Stew- feeding, sleeping, creating support networks. Punch card Play Group for parents with their children. Foster your tod-
art Dawes takes place on Fri at 4:00pm for ages younger than for 10 sessions is $100. Playdate Drop-Ins are Mon & Thurs, dler’s imagination through history, science and maritime-
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS (CMA) Explore 2. McNally Jackson Booksellers, 52 Prince St, (between Lafay- 10-11:30am and Tues 3-4:30pm. New Parent Drop-Ins are Mon themed activities using interactive materials and engaging
painting, collage, and sculpture through self-guided art proj- ette and Mulberry). Call 212-274-1160 or visit mcnallyjackson. 1:30-3:30pm. Educational Alliance Downtown Parenting Cen- book readings.$7 per child, free to family members, Every
ects. Open art stations are ongoing throughout the afternoon, com. ter,197 East Broadway (between Jefferson & Clinton St). Visit Wed, 1-2:30pm, South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton
giving children the opportunity to experiment with materials edalliance.org. Street. Call 212-748-8786 or visit southstreetseaportmu-
such as paint, clay, fabric, paper, and found objects. Admission KIDS PROGRAMS Put your children’s energy to good use seum.org.
$10. Wed-Sun, 12-5pm; Thurs, 12-6pm. Children’s Museum through art, basketball, chess, cycling, exploration, gardening, TEEN PROGRAMS Save teenagers from the boredom blues
of the Arts, 182 Lafayette Stret. Call 212- 274-0986 or visit and music among other activities. Days, materials fees, and through classes on art, babysitter training, CPR, and environ- TEEN ENTREPRENEUR BOOT CAMP This program gives
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mental activism. Days, materials fees, and park locations vary. teens the exciting learning experience that they need to
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S o m e PRESCHOOL PLAY AND ART Join other toddlers, parents YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING This gardening program
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and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Toys, is for children 3-5 years old. It includes simple gardening
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books and equipment provided. Free. Mon, Tue and Wed, projects appropriate for preschoolers. Free. Tue, through
gle& Sing!
through Oct 27 (except Sept 7 and Oct 12) 10am- 12pm. Robert Oct 27. 3:15-3:45pm. Space limited-first come, first served.
F. Wagner Jr. Park. Call 212-267-9700 or visit bpcparks.org. The Children’s Garden, Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, Battery
Park City (access: Chambers St). Call 212-267-9700 ext 348
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STORYTIME AT BABYLICIOUS Children ages 3 to 4 are or visit bpcparks.org.
welcome to participate in free storytime with songs, stories
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Hudson St (between Duane and Jay St). Call 212-406-7440, or TOWN EXPRESS KIDS LISTINGS? Listings requests
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74 Trinity Place, 2nd Floor TOUR DE PARC Tricyclists, bicyclists and scooter riders event. Information may also be mailed to 145 Avenue of
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The Trinity Youth Chorus is hosting an open house for kids and their families. Plaza. Call 212-267-9700 ext 348,or visit bpcparks.org. Questions? Call 646-452-2507.
Join us for “Trinity Idol” karaoke, arts and crafts, games, group rehearsal and
sing, performances, and more. Open to all families. No charge.
The Trinity Youth Chorus is a collective of Lower Manhattan choirs offering
area children the opportunity to be part of a serious choral program of disci-
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BY BONNIE ROSENSTOCK
Teatro Círculo has been on the go ever
since it was born fifteen years ago as a
traveling company. It was the brainchild
of a group of CUNY graduate students
of Spanish literature, who mounted their
first production (based on three interludes
by Cervantes), as a homage to one of
their retiring professors — a Cervantes
specialist. As a result of the show’s success,
they were asked to tour it around to the
other CUNY colleges.
“We had ten to twelve gigs based on
that night,” recalls TC’s artistic director
José Cheo Oliveras. “We realized that as
artists, we needed to do it. It was related to
Spanish classical theater. We had all trained
with Dean Zayas, the head of the Theater
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the artist from 1pm-6pm on Sept 25/26; Oct Life” — a free comedy series hosted by
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pete. Their theme: The Dark Side. Sept 26, cycle when KCO musicians join soprano art scene like never before with a walk down
Family Shabbat services 10am-6pm: An Open Air Street Fair closes Elizabeth Dabney and baritone Peter Clark famous cobblestone streets that were once
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