Author: Halden
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Mary, RIP
I came back from a week’s vacation to learn that Mary, who has kept the corner of Bedford and Grand clean for as long as I can remember, died on July 24. She was a beloved fixture on the block, and as the photo to the left shows, will be missed. A collection is being…
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Council Approves G/W Contextual Zoning
The Council made quick work of any potential last-minute finger abuse – this afternoon they approved the 175-block Greenpoint/Williamsburg contextual rezoning. No more of this. Or these.
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444 Graham Avenue – The Race is On
444 Graham Avenue Photo: Curbed Yesterday, the City Council held its first hearing on the Greenpoint/Williasmburg Contextual Rezoning. That rezoning would eliminate, once and for all, finger buildings in most of North Brooklyn. But there are a few sites that are trying to get in under the gun. One of those is 444 Graham Avenue,…
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33rd District Council Forum
Tomorrow night, NAG will host a forum for the candidates for the 33rd Council District seat. You can submit your own questions for the candidates here. Come out tomorrow and hear what those would succeed CM Yassky have to say for themselves. When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 7:00-9:00 pm Where: Willamsburg Northside Preschool 152 N…
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Manhattan Bridge in Motion
Also via Animal, watch the Manhattan Bridge bounce up and down as subway trains pass over. Lovely video, albeit a tad bit disconcerting.
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Bonita to Close
Via Brooklyn Based, word that Bonita on Bedford Avenue is closing on August 15. According to BB, the Diner crew has always had a contentious relationship with their landlord, and has been hampered by the fact that they can’t get a full liquor license for the space (its next to a church). I lived on…
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Apollo 11
I remember watching moon walks in grade school – the only time that we had TV in elementary school was for moon walks and the splash downs. Oh, and I’m with Buzz on this:
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India Street Mural Project Dedication
India Street Mural Project is complete, and they’re having a party to celebrate. A day of art, music and food. Music provided by Japanther, Dilian, Ninjasonik, Small Black. Food provided by Cookie Road, Cafecito Bogota, Green Pirate, Plates & Records. And an after party at t.b.d. with drink specials from 6-8. When: Saturday 18 July,…