Month: April 2008
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Taken to Task
I had an email from Flatbush Gardener chiding me for my earlier post on the geography of South Brooklyn. Mr. Gardener says I was a bit harsh in my assessment of his original objection to Ms. Heather’s description of the boundaries of South Brooklyn. Point taken. He also explains his South Brooklyn position in a…
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475 Kent Lives – Opening Reception
The artists formerly living at 475 Kent Avenue have organized a group exhibition at the Bulova Corporate Center, part of the Queens Museum of Art. The exhibit opened on Wednesday, but the opening reception is tonight. From the QMA monthly calendar: On a cold January evening, residents of 475 Kent Avenue, artist lofts and studios…
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Daniel Squadron to Challenge Martin Connor
Chuck Schumer has endorsed Daniel Squadron, a former Schumer aide, in the race to challenge State Senator Martin Connor (D). Connor, a longtime incumbent, has weathered serious challengers in the past, so it remains to be seen if his number is finally up in ’09. (The Senate district covers the area around McCarren Park south,…
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Congestion Pricing, RIP
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/nyregion/08congest.html?ex=1365307200&en=9f0374fa1fe18959&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
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Brooklyn Flea
No one goes there, its too crowded. Seriously, we drove by on our way through Fort Greene yesterday, but there was no parking anywhere (it was also prime church-going time). From what we saw, and have seen posted (20,000 people!), it sounds like it was a rousing success.
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In the Shadows of Foreclosures
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/business/06metricstext.html?ex=1365220800&en=aaf9c06b14f5bf2d&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
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Toren: Deep Thought of the Day
How long before Toren become “To Rent”? (I think its interesting that the web site has a “What is a curtain wall?” link. Of course their definition doesn’t really say what a curtain wall is.)
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News Flash: DOB Slacking on Safety
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0814,hazardous-duty,396265,4.html