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Brownstoner: Thursday Blogwrap

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EDT

Brits in Brooklyn [Brooklyn Based] Transit Workers Union’s ‘Day of Outrage 2’ [mcbrooklyn] New Local Daycare from a Sunset Park Parent [BVIB] Whats the best mani-pedi deal in your neighborhood? [Brokelyn] DeKalb Library to …

Brownstoner: Closing Bell: Halloween in Clinton Hil

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:00:10 EDT

While many Brooklyn neighborhoods have long-standing Halloween traditions, one of the best has to be the annual makeover and performance at 313 Clinton Avenue. This year, the circus-themed event will …

Brownstoner: Development Watch: 260 North 9th Street

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:38:27 EDT

They’ve been planning this project at 260 North 9th Street in Williamsburg for a while, but full approval to build only came through two months ago. The new building, which …

Brownstoner: Streetlevel: Sports Bar for Fulton

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:02:24 EDT

The wide storefront at 895 Fulton Street has been getting a makeover for a while now and now we know the reason: Clinton Hill is getting its own sports bar. …

Brownstoner: House of the Day: 902 Union Street

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:13:23 EDT

This new brownstone listing at 902 Union Street has some nice old details but we suspect that the busy location and the condition of the house may make the $3,000,000 …

Brownstoner: Co-op of the Day: 125 Hawthorne Street Studio

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:52:58 EDT

We had to hit the reset button on this post because the widget was set wrong...Across the street from yesterday’s House of the Day, there’s a nice-looking prewar studio for …

Brownstoner: Inside Third & Bond: Week 106

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:29:52 EDT

This week the Third & Bond bloggers describe why they have it made in the shade. Click on any of the photos to expand. Doo-hickey. Thing-a-ma-jig. Brise soleil. Funny …

Brownstoner: Carroll Gardens Downzoning Sails Through Council

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:01:59 EDT

As expected, the City Council yesterday unanimously approved the rezoning of 89 blocks of Carroll Gardens in a move designed to limit the height and scope of future development in …

Brownstoner: Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:54 EDT

Some of the sales recorded last week that went for $1 million or less: $250K or under: PARK SLOPE 130 8th Avenue, #5H; Price=$250,000 GMAP This 400-sf studio co-op was listed for $289,000 …

Brownstoner: East River State Park Makeover

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:14:54 EDT

Since it opened back in the summer of 2007, East River State Park along the Williamsburg waterfront has been marked by its understated lack of amenities which, combined with a …

Brownstoner: Brownstoner 2009 Survey Results

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:50 EDT

We’ve owed you some results since we ran our latest reader survey a couple of weeks ago. Basically, there was very little difference between the results of the recent survey …

Brownstoner: Evaluating the Mayor's Development Legacy

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:42 EDT

Clearly timed to coincide with the upcoming election, The New York Times today tries to grade the effectiveness of Mayor Bloomberg’s pro-development strategy over the past eight years. They don’t …

Brownstoner: Open Thread

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:16:54 EDT

Brownstoner: Report: IBZ's Not Entirely Industrial

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:01:35 EDT

Five years ago Mayor Bloomberg created 16 Industrial Business Zones in the outer boroughs in an effort to protect the manufacturing businesses there by preventing residential development. A recent report …

Brownstoner: Thursday Links

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:31:53 EDT

Brooklyn Man Charged in Massive Identity Theft [NY Times] State Crowns Two Brooklyn Trees as Champions [NY Times] Renovation Trifecta in Prospect Heights [NY Times] Brooke Astor Award goes to Brooklyn nonprofit [NY …

No Land Grab: On the projected arena opening day, construction schedule proves to be a fantasy

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:36:20 EDT

Atlantic Yards Report Happy opening day! Remember--today was supposed to be opening day for the Atlantic Yards arena, at least according to the construction schedule attached …

No Land Grab: What's a Prospect Heights condo worth? ESDC low-balls Goldstein (who once walked away from $500K profit) and overpromises the public

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:52:50 EDT

Atlantic Yards Report The Empire State Development Corporation had to inflate the residential-condo projections for Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards megaproject, so the project appears to be financially viable. …

No Land Grab: The Voice's Robbins: thin press means little scrutiny of Bloomberg (and what about AY?)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:45:27 EDT

Atlantic Yards Report Norman Oder contends that the media’s innatention goes beyond the Mayor’s record and reelection: I’ll suggest some other un-covered or undercovered stories: …

No Land Grab: Forest City in the News

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:24:44 EDT

Associated Press, Forest City refinances office buildings in Mass Real estate company Forest City Enterprises Inc. said Thursday that it closed on a $90 million refinancing …

No Land Grab: LeBrons future hangs over Cavs slow start

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:31:12 EDT

Yahoo! Sports by Adrian Wojnarowski As soon as Mikhail Prokhorov reached agreement on the $700 million purchase price for the New Jersey Nets, sources say his emissaries …

No Land Grab: NYS sets big bond sale, waits on other large issues

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:50:43 EDT

Reuters by Joan Gralla New York State’s main economic arm will sell as much as $1.7 billion of debt during the week of November 16, although bond …

No Land Grab: The Name Game

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:49:01 EDT

Nets Daily Ever since Bruce Ratner decided to buy the Nets, it has been all about Brooklyn. The most commonly told story about the origin of the …

No Land Grab: My Little O debuts, underwhelms

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:46:34 EDT

Atlantic Yards Report Following in the footsteps of, oh, Brownstoner (sort of) and the New York Times’s blog The Local, a new blog, My Little O, has …

No Land Grab: Eminent Decision for Brooklyn

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:08:28 EDT

Freddy’s Brooklyn Roundhouse via YouTube Couldn’t make it to Albany for the Atlantic Yards eminent domain hearing on October 14th? Thanks to Freddy’s Brooklyn Roundhouse, you are there. …

No Land Grab: WHERE TO GO: EDITORS PICKS

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:49:50 EDT

The Brooklyn Paper fondly plugs a reading by Courier-Life reporter Stephen Witt, although he once committed an unspeakable act. Witts end THURSDAY, …

No Land Grab: The Gamble

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:31:02 EDT

Weighing the risks and rewards of a Bloomberg third term City Hall News by Edward-Isaac Dovere “Our view is that if we do everything conceivable to …

No Land Grab: Battle of Brooklyn

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:41:06 EDT

KickStarter Filmmakers Michael Galinsky, Suki Hawley and David Beilinson have been working on their Atlantic Yards documentary, Battle of Brooklyn, for nearly six years. They’re trying to raise funds …

No Land Grab: Atlantic Yards, Shadow Government, and Albany Frozen in Amber

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:13:16 EDT

Mondo QT by Carola Von Hoffmannstahl-Solomonoff October 14th. The big chill was early, even for Albany. A press conference was being held in the park across from …

No Land Grab: Rev. Billy: Brooklyns Third-Party Candidate

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:02:17 EDT

Anti-Consumerism Is Windsor Residents Theme Brooklyn Daily Eagle by Raanan Geberer The Rev. Billy, whose real name is Bill Talen, grew up in the Midwest but has …

No Land Grab: Down to the wire with Dave

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:58:20 EDT

YourNabe.com Green Party candidate David Pechefsky may or may not be victorious in his bid for the 39th Districts New York City Council seat next week, but …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Momasphere: Motherhood Is The New MBA on Nov 5

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:46:17 EDT

Another Momasphere event: Author Shari Storm for a reading and signing her book Motherhood Is the New MBA. (Book release: September 29th). Includes a discussion and Q&A, plus giveaways, wine …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Brooklyn Frugal Examiner: Getting a Cheap Haircut

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:33:39 EDT

More tips from BFFE: Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Getting your hair cut, colored, straightened and who-knows-what-else can cost a bundle. If you're trying to cut costs, it might feel like …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Weekend List: Boo, Peter Sarsgaard, NYC Marathon, Galway Kinnell

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:28:17 EDT

HALLOWEEN: --Haunted Walk in Prospect Park at Lookout HIll & the Nethermead from 12 3 PM. Rain or shine. Suggested donation, $1.The beloved Halloween Haunted Walk is back and scarier …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Brooklyn Paper Inside NY Post Today

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:08:00 EDT

Yeah. You can read Smartmom inside the NY Post today. Here's the spiel from the Brooklyn Paper: Starting this Friday in selected areas of Brooklyn, copies of The Post will …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Two Champion Trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:51:35 EDT

Two trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden have been entered on the New York State Big Tree Register. You're probably wondering what this Register is: The New York State Big …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Simply Gorgeous: The Art of Joseph Mariano on Pardon Me For Asking

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:34:32 EDT

Recently Katia Kelly visited Gowanus artist Joseph Mariano. Head on over to her blog, Pardon Me For Asking, to read her profile and see more of his work. It is …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: New Ideas at Public Hearing on Carroll Garens Rezoning

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:28:54 EDT

A press release from CORD, a group in Carroll Gardens dedicated to historic preservation and contextual development, about Monday's hearing with the Zoning and Franchises Committee of the City Council. …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Leon Freilich, Verse Responder: Subway Upgrade

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:07:42 EDT

Subway Upgrade Each day I take the F train From Park Slope to the City; The slow, jammed cars all make A picture far from pretty. The floors are heaped …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Tonight: Hawaiian Melodies & Roots Music at Barbes

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:06:04 EDT

The Moonlighters. Gorgeous vocal harmonies interwoven with guitar and ukulele, the Moonlighters are as comfortable with classic Hawaiian melodies as they are innovative with their original songwriting. With Bliss Blood …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Applications for New Brooklyn Poet Laureate Due Nov 24

louise crawford — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:35:00 EDT

Who should be the next poet laureate? There is no shortage of poets in Brooklyn but who has the talent, the personality, the energy and the expansiveness required for the …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: No Words Daily Pix: Photograph by Hugh Crawford

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:55:00 EDT

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Nov: The Dogs of Brooklyn & More at Ozzie's

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:33:14 EDT

In November 2009 selections from The Dogs of Brooklyn will be on display at Ozzie's Park Slope (7th Ave & Lincoln Place)! The Dogs of Brooklyn is Susie DeFord's fresh …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Today on Brooklyn Ink: The Waterless House in Bed-Stuy

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:07:24 EDT

Here are some of the stories that are up on the Ink today, Thursday, October 29. -- In our 'Featured' section, there is a story by Derrick Taylor entitled, "The …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Leon Freilich, Verse Responder: Fall Guy

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:31:53 EDT

Fall Guy In summer my neighbor's apple tree Gives shade for him to sup, And then in autumn the tree treats me-- To a hill of leaves to pick up. …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Nov 1: Poet Galway Kinnell at Brooklyn Lyceum

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:07:45 EDT

I really gotta check my Facebook page more often. I just saw THIS! The Brooklyn Lyceum continues First Sundays: a Monthly Writers Series with Pulitzer prize-winning poet Galway Kinnell. THIS …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Neighborhood Concert Series: SOLD OUT FOR TONIGHT!

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:57:43 EDT

Tonight at PS 321: Simone Dinnerstein Presents The Neighborhood Concert Series. The series, directed by Simone Dinnerstein, world renowned pianist, mother of PS 321 3rd grader, daughter of former 321 …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Nov 15: Historic Worship and New Amsterdam Dinner at Old First

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:41:12 EDT

Celebrate Dutch Days at Old First Dutch Reformed Church in Park Slope. On November 15, there's a historic worship service followed by a New Amsterdam dinner. See details to the …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Testimony by Joe Nardiello To City Council Zoning Committee

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:29:30 EDT

This is the testimony written by Joe Nardiello, Republican candidate for City Council in the 39th district, delivered by Josephine Carita at City Hall on Monday Oct. 26th, regarding zoning …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Truth and Rocket Science: Brazilian Rock and Roll

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:04:47 EDT

Read Part 3 of the Brazil series on Truth and Rocket Science. It's pretty brilliant and enlightening stuff written by John Guidry. Brazil is a country of inspired appropriation. Its …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Nov 16: Songwriters Exchange at Union Hall

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:58:39 EDT

Please join the Brooklyn Songwriters Exchange for their November show: Monday, November 16 at Union Hall. The show features great local songwriter and alt-country champion Matt Keating with his band, …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Efrain Gonzalez: Halloween on Third Street

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:45:10 EDT

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: OTBKB Music: Mary Lamont at Hill Country Tonight

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:35:00 EDT

The first American country band to tour China was not one of the usual suspects; it was the Mary Lamont Band. You might not have heard of them, but this …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: OTBKB Movies: Freaky Cats at BAM

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:30:08 EDT

OTBKB is thrilled to present a semi-infrequent series of pieces to be contributed about film and written by Pops Corn. He writes: "Thanks for allowing me on your screen. I …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Everybody's Talking About: The Vanderbilt

louise crawford — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:14:00 EDT

You've heard about Saul Restaurant in Boerum Hill, one of the really good restaurants on Smith Street? Well, now Saul Bolton has a new restaurant on Vanderbilt Avenue called The …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Rosemarie Hester, Learning Specialist: Helping Your Children Enhance Vocabulary

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:26:03 EDT

Here is Rosemarie Hester back again with helpful learning tips. Studying definitions for words represents one way of attempting to learn new vocabulary, but are there ways to help a …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Today on Brooklyn Ink: Karaoke Night in Red Hook & More

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:19:06 EDT

Here are some of the stories that are up on the Ink today, Tuesday, October 28. The Ink is the Brooklyn blog of the Columbia Journalism school. -- In our …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Howloween: Pups on Parade and More

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:15:20 EDT

A A dog costumer parade with prizes. Oh Boy! Registration: 12-12:30 pm; PupParade: 12:45 pm The fun is sponsored by the Friends of Washington Park Support the Dog Run & …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Babble Presents: Swine Flu & Children

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:03:19 EDT

Babble.com presents Swine Flu & Children: The comprehensive guide for parents who want to know the real, no-nonsense scoop on: How to prevent swine flu What are swine flu symptoms? …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Young Writers Night at Brooklyn Reading Works

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:00:25 EDT

Young Writers Night Curated by Jill Eisenstadt Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM A night of original fiction, poetry and music from teenagers (ages 13-18) across the city, featuring: Fiction …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Hip Slope Mama in Huffington Post

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:54:10 EDT

Melissa Lopata of Hip Slope Mama and Momasphere was interviewed on The Huffington Post for an article called "Super Mom: Melissa Lopata"! The article is about work/life balance, being a …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Cheer for Team Fox at the Marathon on Fourth Avenue

louise crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:50:31 EDT

If you're interested in cheering for a cause at the marathon read this: I don't know if this is something that you would be interested in posting on Only the …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: No Words Daily Pix: Photograph by Hugh Crawford

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:55:00 EDT

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Today on Brooklyn Ink

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:45:02 EDT

Brooklyn Ink, is a Brooklyn blog produced by students at the Columbia University School of Journalism. Here are some of the stories that are up on the Ink today: -- …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Sidewalk Biking in the City of Light

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:01:54 EDT

OTBKB Verse Responder Leon Freilich got this email from Rick Tulka, a former Park Sloper, who now lives in Paris, about city bike riding and "the menit's always men; never …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Breakfast-of-Candidates Redux: Read About the Candidates, Again

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:50:45 EDT

You can read up on some of the candidates in the upcoming election on November 3rd. I conducted these interviews prior to the Democratic primary on September 15th. For Mayor: …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Bloomberg and Thompson Debate Tonight; Brian Lehrer & Andrea Bernstein Live Chat It

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:38:09 EDT

OTBKB faves Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer (pictured above) will live chat tonight's mayoral debate starting at 6:45. Go to WNYC.org for more details. Mike Bloomberg and the Democrat William …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Pardon Me For Asking: Monday F Train Fiasco

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:29:44 EDT

Were you late for work on Monday due to F train delays? Pardon Me For Asking has the story and the pix you can show your boss. Proof that it …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: A Mugging and a Burglary on Park Slope Parents

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:23:46 EDT

One member of Park Slope Parents posted this: I was mugged this afternoon in Prospect Park while taking a stroll through the park with my 3 year old son. A …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Members Only: Blondie to Perform at BMA Opening of "Who Shot Rock & Roll"

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:11:25 EDT

Members of the Brooklyn Museum, beginning at the Individual ($55) level, are invited to attend an an exclusive preview and performance by Blondie to celebrate the opening of Who Shot …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Brooklyn Frugal Family: On the Cheap on Halloween

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:05:56 EDT

Wendy Ponte, the Brooklyn Frugal Family Examiner has compiled most of the Brooklyn Halloween events you need to know about. Most of her picks are inexpensive and/or free. That's why …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Nov 7 & 8: Flatbush Artists Studio Tour

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:57:54 EDT

The Flatbush Artists Studio Tour is on November 7 & 8 from 11AM until 4PM. The opening on Thursday, Nov. 5, 7-10 PM at the Newkirk Medical Center (1414 Newkirk …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Swine Flu Vaccinations in 125 Small Public Elementary Schools

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:47:03 EDT

From the NY Times: School nurses will begin giving free vaccinations on Wednesday at 125 small public elementary schools, all with fewer than 400 students, said the commissioner, Dr. Thomas …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Wed: Mixed Genres & Mixed Drinks With Electric Literature No. 2

louise crawford — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:17:00 EDT

What is Electric Literature? It's a new lit magazine spearheaded by editors Andy Hunger and Scott Lindenbaum (of Community Bookstore fame). In Electric Literature's Autumn 2009 anthology, Colson Whitehead charts …

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: Nov 7: Sufjan Stevens' BQE at The Bell House