There are no repeats from the last three years so
if someone obvious is missing they've probably already made the list.
If you think someone should be here, send me a tip for next year. This
year I got SO MANY TIPS. Many of these were written by OTBKB readers
who were kind enough to write blurbs about those they wanted to honor.
Thanks to all! Please send your typos, your fact checks, your comments
to me. Heck, I know you will.
Four years of the Park Slope 100.
That means that if you combine all the lists there are 400 people on
this ongoing list. If you go to the PS 100 mini blog you can see ALL
the other years, too.
P.O. Box 7209
Iris in the radiation department at
New York Methodist Hospital
because you moved mountains to get my friend in and out of there on
time every day for 8 weeks. Some days the wait was longer but you were
warm and friendly and that goes a long way when you’re dealing with
cancer.
James Hannaham
because your first novel, God Says No, from McSweeney's Books is a
funny must read. You teach at Pratt and used to work at the Park Slope
Writers Space.
Lyn Hill because it’s not easy being Vice President for Communication and External Affairs at
New York Methodist Hospital but you do it with grace and energy.
Adrian Kinloch and
Brit in Brooklyn
because as a transplanted Londoner your big, bold photos bring much to
the Brooklyn blog landscape. Photo by Adrian Kinloch at left.
Scott Lindenbaum and
Andy Hunter because you decided to publish
Electric Literature
an ambitious new lit mag. In your own words: “We're tired of hearing
that literary fiction is doomed. Everywhere we look, people are
reading—whether it be paper books, eBooks, blogs, tweets, or text
messages. So, before we write the epitaph for the literary age, we
thought, let’s try it this way first: select stories with a strong
voice that capture our readers and lead them somewhere exciting,
unexpected, and meaningful.” YES.
Irene LoRe because as owner of
Aunt Suzie's,
you were one of the pioneers of the new Fifth Avenue, who managed to
retain some of the flavor of the old. And now you run the Fifth Avenue
BID giving your time, intelligence, energy, and experience to the Park
Slope community.
Lexy Lovell and
Michael Uys
because you infuse your passion and enthusiasm for life into compelling
and thought-provoking documentary films. Riding The Rails and very
recently,
The Good Soldier, have
provided rare glimpses into American culture and consciousness mixed
with an artistry that makes the documentary format very accessible.
Talent and passion aside, you are great friends and neighbors and you
help define and inspire the tone of the neighborhood.
Marissa Palma-Muller:
From OTBKB: “It was just a simple note on a yellow piece of paper on
the door of Palma Pharmacy, on the corner of Garfield Place and Seventh
Avenue. But that's how Park Slope learned of the loss of a trusted
member of the community. Pharmacist Marisa Palma-Muller, age 48, died
of a heart attack on Wednesday. Since then word has been trickling into
my in-box with remembrances. One OTBKB reader wrote in to say: "She was
the last of a disappearing breed: the neighborhood pharmacist who knew
all her customers, had a nice word for everyone, tried to help
customers baffled by insurance regulations..."
Martin of
Café Regular
because regulars at Regular seem to think you're one very cool,
sarcastic and interesting barista. As one person said, “he’s fun to see
first thing in the morning.”
Melanie at
the Purity Restaurant for introducing coloring books to this diner and
putting up the most awesome Halloween decorations in the Slope. You
decorate a little bit every day that you’re working and by Halloween
it's just magic - not over the top but magic. Like there's a treat in
every booth. You do all the holidays but we know you like Halloween the
best and it shows. It shows.
Frank McCourt
because you were a great writer and a better teacher and you gave life
and dignity to a lot of peoples' least favorite Irish city, Limerick.
(Frank did nothing, though, to stop the preponderance of "there once
was a sailor from Nantucket" giggles). You gave a lot of life to that
other Irish city, New York. Your three books --
Angela's Ashes, 'Tis and
Teacher Man
-- was a triptych that didn't just talk to us, it talked with us.
Frank McCourt: you were a man who inspired kids one on one, enthralled
pub patrons circled around him, and reached readers in 30 languages.
(in memoriam by Scott Turner).
Momasphere
because you create innovative programs and events that serve to
empower, enrich and enlighten moms, while giving back to the community
and that's very cool.
Mary Morris
because you’re the grand dame of literary Park Slope and the acclaimed
author of Revenge, Vanishing Animals, The Bus of Dreams, and The
Lifeguard Stories
Norma & Gunni because you are AMAZING dog walkers and where would the dog owners and dogs of Brooklyn be without the two of you. Arf.
Old First Dutch Reformed Church
because when the ceiling at Congregation Beth Elohim fell in just days
before Yom Kippur, you welcomed that congreation into your church for
their high holy day. "What joy to celebrate the repentance of our sins
from A to Z. That's a gift that Jews and Christians in unity can give
our society, the good news of repentance, and just why that is good
news," wrote Pastor Daniel Meeter on his blog Old First.
Otto (and Annette Englander) because
for that last nineteen years form meets function in your shop ith its
elegant and stylish selection of fine lingerie, swimwear, clothing,
accessories and Otto exclusives.
“Park Slope Woman” because
you broke up with your live-in boyfriend of six years and promptly (and
luckily) found a place in Park Slope. When you got here you were “a
total wreck of a human being who could barely get out of bed let alone
make the trek to law school on the Upper West Side,” a friend writes.
“But you found sanctuary in this amazing community and found yourself
again. No only are you healing, but you’re learning WHO YOU ARE. If it
takes a village to raise a child, it may also take a village to bring
that child back to herself. Park Slope is such a special place and it's
the people who make it great."
Faye Penn and the team at
Brokelyn for the right blog at the right time and for teaching us to live big on small change.
Tom Potter because you are co-founder and former CEO of
The Brooklyn Brewery—one
of the most successful artisan breweries in the United States and the
largest beverage alcohol company producing in New York City. Nice work.
Rebecca Pronsky
because in 2005 you founded the Brooklyn Songwriters Exchange, a
monthly series with a mission to present great musical talent and
foster community among local songwriters.
The Prospect Park Alliance
because since 1987, the year you began to restore the Park after years
of budget cuts and steady neglect of both its natural areas and usage,
you have supplemented the Park’s basic operating budget with private
funds and have initiated many capital projects and community programs.
You’ve made the public understand why parks are so important in New
York City, while gaining support from donors and volunteers for the
restoration projects that have brought Prospect Park back to its glory
(and beyond). Yay team!
Prospect Park West because this satiric novel by Amy Sohn really got the neighborhood reading and talking about itself.
Red White and Bubbly because you folks seem to know what pairs well with hot dogs, grilled cheese and leftover ziti.
Reverend Billy and the Life After Shopping Gospel Choir because
you believe that Consumerism is overwhelming our lives. Because you
believe that our neighborhoods and "commons" places like stoops and
parks and streets and libraries, are disappearing into the corporatized
world of big boxes and chain stores. Because you are singing and
preaching for local economies and real – not mediated through products
– experience. Sing on. Amen.
Rooftop Films
because you make it possible to view movies al fresco. Your original
programming and stunning outdoor venues makes Rooftop Films one of the
best-attended film festivals in New York.
Powerhouse Books
because you’re a world-renowned art book publisher and your "arena," a
cool DUMBO gallery, boutique, book store, performance and events space
welcomed the Brooklyn Blogfest and hundreds of others events last year.
Debi Ryan because you revitalized
Vox Pop Coffee Shop
with energy, spirit and loads of charisma. As of this writing, VP is
closed again. But not for long if you have anything to say about it.
Lead on.
Joe Rydell because
you're the friendliest man on Seventh Avenue, who knows everyone and
everyone likes to talk to (even if they don't know your name). You're a
devoted dad, a psychotherapist in private practice,
founder of the
Berkeley Carroll documentary
film series and part-time realtor. You
and your partner, Berkeley Carroll teacher David Wood, exemplify what
makes Park Slope extraordinary. You worked to get more trees planted on
7th Avenue, as part of the Park Slope Civic Council. Look for the trees
this Spring!
Dr. Mehryar Sadeghi
because, according to one OTBKB reader, you’re a Park Slope
ophthalmologist with a great bedside manner. You escaped Iran after the
revolution, landed in Canada followed by medical school at Harvard and
Washington Universities and now we’re happy to have you looking in our
eyes.
Jeff Sandgrund because you
have worked tirelessly for parks and green space in New York City and
most especially in Brooklyn where you served for several years as a
community liaison for the Parks Department, then managed Fort Greene
Park and now you're the operations manager for the new
Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation. You are a born and bred Park Sloper who still lives here and still loves the 'hood.
Seven AM Morning Disc
because most weekday mornings (and Sundays at 8:30 AM) a good number of
you gather at the 9th Street ball fields for a rousing pickup game of
Ultimate Frisbee. You've been doing this for a few years now and
routinely get between 10-20 people out there each time. Wow. The game
is spirited, competitive yet open to all skill levels. What an
incredibly invigorating way to start the workday. Once the ground
freezes over (around Dec 1), you migrate over to the turf fields at the
Parade Grounds, but the fun continues all year long. Like all
responsible organizations, you even have a google group (morning disc
at google groups).
Phyllis Salome
because she lived in Brooklyn all her life, raised two daughters, Joan
and Alice, on 4th Street in Park Slope and had four grandchildren. A
graduate of the Cooper Union, she enjoyed painting and was very active
at the
PS Senior Citizens Center
where she was board president for 4 years. The family has requested
that donations be made to the Park Slope Senior Center in her name,
463-A 7th street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Showpaper
because you’re a big fold out listings newspaper of all ages music
shows in the New York area, including Park Slope, that’s a must-read
for local music fans. Well-designed, it always includes a fabulous
illustration on the cover and is delivered around town by an
enthusiastic gang of all ages volunteers.
Melissa Silverstein
because you are marketing consultant, writer and blogger, who
specializes in women’s issues, with an emphasis on women and Hollywood.
Your blog
Women & Hollywood has
become a respected site for issues related to feminism and pop culture.
In 2008 it was named by More Magazine as one of the “blogs to watch,”
and in 2009 it was named “Best Hollywood blog” by totalfilm.com.
Daniel Smith because you’re a local jazz, classical, and cross-over bassoonist who has been called "the Rampal of the Bassoon."
Peter Solomita and
Little Buddy Biscuit Company
because, in the words of Eleanor Traubman at Creative Times, “He’s a
baker, an entrepreneur, a disc jockey, a dad, a husband, and a teacher.
He defies the stereotype I have of professional chefs as being
ill-tempered. (Remember Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck?) Pete is passionate
about everything he does, but that passion comes seasoned with lots of
compassion: he keeps one eye on his business and another eye on the big
picture of what’s happening in the rest of the world and how his work
fits into that.”
Michael Sorgatz because your site "
Art in Brooklyn"
promotes the work of local artists, and that’s a positive and generous
thing to do (especially in these times). You are also a talented artist
in your own right and a really great guy.
Martha Southgate
because you are the author of three novels, most recently Third Girl
from the Left, which won Best Novel of the Year award from the Black
Caucus of the American Library Association. You also organized a great
reading at Brooklyn Reading Works called Young Gifted and Black (Men)
in September presenting the wonderful James Hanaham, James Lavalle and
Clifford Thompson
Spuyten Duyvil Books because you publish amazing books: fiction, non-fiction and poetry out of a Park Slope apartment.
Sufjan Stevens because you recognized the beauty of the BQE and it inspired you to make a film and write symphony about it.
Cathryn Swan because you’re fighting the good fight with your blog
Washington Square Park, the chronicles of a beloved park and a city government overcome by its own power. In your own words: "
Washington Square Park blog began after I attended an exhibit on Jane Jacobs and her New York City activism presented by the Municipal Art Society in January. An eye-catching brochure was handed out entitled “The City is You.”
The point of it was to lay out the steps of advocating for issues and
causes in your neighborhood, believing that doing so is what keeps New York City vital: “Observe. Think. Assess. Learn. Assemble. Participate. Advocate.”" And you've been doing that ever since.
Joyce Szuflita and NYC School Help
because you are an amazing resource when it comes to helping parents
with public school admissions process—and that is one awesome good
deed. As one satisfied customer wrote: "Joyce understanding of all
school issues, is armed with all the current facts, and understands the
inner workings of the Dept. of Ed. Her knowledge of the middle and high
school choice process in YC likely saved us two months of research
time. Joyce took a complex and often confusing process, and helped us
make decisions that were right for us. We feel lucky to have found
her!"
Third Street News Stand and Deli because the owner and the guys in there are great and one OTBKB reader said, “It’s a second home for my kids."
Clifford Thompson
because you wrote a terrific novel, Signifying Nothing, and published
it yourself. Your advice to other sulf-publishers: “Believe in what
you’re doing, because not everyone you tell about your self-published
book will shower you with congratulations. You WILL sometimes get the
pity-laced smile that makes you want to say, “Maybe you misheard me. I
don’t have bone cancer, I’m publishing my BOOK.” But if you believe in
what you’ve written, then you must also believe it’s worth putting out
there, however you can do it.”
Scott Turner
because you are one very funny man. But that's not all. You're a
dedicated Develop Don't Destroy activist, who runs the pub quiz every
Thursday at
Rocky Sullivan's.
You're a graphic designer and a writer, who pens OTBKB's weekly
Greetings From Scott Turner column, which is way funny and smart AND
you have a one-man-band called Rebelmart. We approve.
Urban Alchemist Design Collective
because you’re part store, part gallery and part artisan salon and
you’ve got an eclectic mix of emerging designers as well as carefully
selected vintage and modern home goods, accessories and furniture.
You’re really a hive of creative energy and beauty.
Emily Vaughn because you work hard behind the scenes as a member of
Buy in Brooklyn
and you were this year's coordinator of the Snowflake Celebration, the
night when local merchants throw open their doors to stay lope late and
create a holiday atmosphere enabling the people of Park Slope to do
their holiday shopping.
Bob Vitalo because as head of the
Berkeley Carroll School one OTBKB reader said you’re known for your “calming and strengthening skills.”

Jack Walsh, executive producer
of
Celebrate Brooklyn
because this Brooklyn institution offers something for every Brooklyn
resident – young, old, parents, the childless, drama freaks, world
music geeks, opera fans, dance nerds, indie hipsters - and it is very
family-friendly, too. Heck, there’s even a parking spot for bikes,
(relatively) cheap beer, and great Brooklyn food. You are one Brooklyn
treasure, Jack.
Steve Wiener, Joe Uzzo and the crew at
The Video Forum because you are something akin to neighborhood treasures. When you are
not good-naturedly recommending films at the store, you are performing
in their band,
Mute City. Your
congenial natures and ease of conversation is surpassed only by your
ability to make the boomers of the neighborhood forget about their
lives for a moment to embark on a trip to Generation Y. Great guys.
Eliot Wagner
because you’re a walking, talking DJ, who loves to turn others on to
the music you love with your carefully curated monthly CDs that are a
great plug for the musicians and a treasured treat for your community
of friends and neighbors. And now you've got your own blog, Now I've
Heard Everything. You’re a great fan out there night after night
listening to music in the clubs of Brooklyn and the Lower East Side.
You're also good at teaching Boomers how to use the newfangled stuff
that’s replaced LPs and CDs. And lets not forget OTBKB Music, one heck
of a great music column. Thanks.
Willie's Dawgs
because you serve plump, juicy and delicious hot dogs grilled any way
you like, and give some of the profits to dog shelters in and around
Brooklyn and to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation.
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