Month: July 2012
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1892: In Praise of Small Parks
http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2012/07/walkabout-brooklyns-small-parks-brower-park/#more-99497
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Lincoln Restler Brings Out the Troops
http://politicker.com/2012/07/lincoln-restler-brings-out-the-troops/
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Residents Plan to Sue to Block Greenpoint Shelter
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/greenpoint-residents-plan-sue-block-opening-200-bed-men-homeless-shelter-slated-open-article-1.1126158
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Williamsburg J. Crew Employee Manual Leaked
http://brokelyn.com/leaked-the-new-williamsburg-j-crew-employee-handbook/
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J. Crew for the Bagel Shop?
In an article that is sure to be gasoline to the ever-smoldering Williamsburg-is-over fire, The Real Deal is reporting that “upscale clothier J.Crew is among the prospective tenants of a retail space coming online”. But before everyone gets too worked up over this, it is worth emphasizing the squishiness of The Real Deal’s lede –…
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TONIGHT: Sunset Cocktail Armada
This evening, there is a cocktail boat cruise on the East River Ferry to benefit the Northside Town Hall and a local bar and restaurant owners’ group. Tickets are $125 for three hour cruise (nothing ominous about that!) featuring food and booze from local establishments*, all for a good cause. Details on the event can…
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As Brooklyn Gentrifies, Some Neighborhoods are Left Behind
In its continues discovery of this place called Brooklyn, the Times learns that this is a big, diverse borough that (contra Brian Williams) does not have artisinal cheese on every street. “Here, everything remains the same,” [said Theresa Scavo, chairwoman of CB15 in southern Brooklyn]. “They don’t want Trader Joe’s. They don’t want sidewalks crowded…
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Albest Site Marketed for $27 Million
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/06/29/deal-is-close-for-27m-williamsburg-site-where-hotel-could-rise/