Author: Halden
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Hindy Sells Stake in Brewery
http://beerpulse.com/2012/05/the-brooklyn-brewerys-hindy-selling-voting-shares-25-years-after-founding-company/
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Katan Loses Domino Suit
The Observer reports that Isaac Katan failed to secure an injunction against his partner in the $1.5 billion Domino development from selling a majority stake in the project. The decision appeared to clear the way for the Community Preservation Corporation, a joint owner of the site, to proceed with a deal to hand the majority…
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Even the Clergy Opposes Brunch Bans
Ann Kansfield, Pastor of the Greenpoint Reformed Church, weighs in on the Sunday morning sidewalk cafe ban: The notion that sidewalk dining in some way restricts, inhibits or in any other way interferes with church attendance is utter hogwash. Consequently, I respectfully request that you not cite religious observance, specifically church attendance, as an argument…
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Winning the Battle, Losing the War
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/18/dtg_waronbrunchupdate_2012_05_04_bk.html?comm=1
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Landlord Trashes Tenant’s Apartment While She’s Out
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/18/dtg_bedfordtenantdispute_2012_05_04_bk.html
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AG Sues Developer of 57 Maspeth
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/05/02/ag-sues-developer-over-alleged-defects-at-williamsburg-condo/
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New Taxicabs Are Green, Literally
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/nyregion/new-yorks-new-taxi-is-green-literally.html
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Lingerie on Bedford
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120430/williamsburg/lingerie-store-offers-womens-clothing-former-deli-space
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Ferry Operator Wants to Accept Metrocards
The East River Ferry wants to accept Metrocards. Other non-MTA services already accept Metrocards, so the idea is not that far fetched. But the real innovation would be for the ferry to accept Metrocard transfers – i.e., eliminating the two-fare structure that most commuters using the ferry face (by the way, it’s nice to see…
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Music Workshop on North 6th
http://www.observer.com/2012/04/an-unconventional-music-venue-with-a-jagged-design-may-be-the-last-hope-for-williamsburg-cultural-legacy/