He just introduced himself, told us about his family, and got one of our pigs. Jessica Vanderberg, 32, director of Foxy & Winston’s print shop and design studio in Red Hook, about Mayor Michael Bloomberg going into her store. Bloomberg had coffee with small business owners in Red Hook and folks who have been instrumental… Continue reading
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Sun in Bloom This and more on my new side project, the Brooklyn Bathroom Blog. Follow me on Tumblr and/or Instagram.
Meet Dabbler. Brilliant idea. It’s a no brainer to sign up for this latest Brooklyn Brainery venture; for only $2/month, you get a new hobby every month without leaving your home. I have no doubt that each month will have just the right amount of digestible and awesome information, which will consist of “several billion… Continue reading
Between 1888 and 1940, Brooklyn’s fleet of trolleys connected the growing residential community to the commercial hub in Downtown Brooklyn. The Fulton Street, Coney Island, Dekalb Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue lines navigated the borough to bring workers and residents to the area. This extensive transportation network helped Brooklyn establish itself as an influential American city,… Continue reading
Thanks a Lot!
I’m really looking forward to being in this month’s Local Stories storytelling show themed Thanks a Lot! at Local 61 next Monday night at 8pm. It’s a really stellar crew (I feel like such a novice by comparison!), and promises to be a very fun evening. Did I mention it’s free?
Official Time Lapse of Barclays Center This is 6 blocks from my apartment; I can see it from my roof. So far, only impact I notice is a ton of traffic and increased speeding vehicles. Only time will tell what it does to local businesses, development, crime, economy, trash, and demographics.(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Want to help NYC recover from the storm, but don’t know how?
If you’re here in person: You can volunteer. NYC Service is the hub, but organizations like New York Cares also have projects in all 5 boroughs, and even have a special section of their website for disaster recovery. There are also great lists to monitor through Brokelyn and Time Out New York, which they’re keeping… Continue reading Want to help NYC recover from the storm, but don’t know how?
Learn to connect people; learn to make candy; enjoy some drinks. Just another Saturday (with me!) at the Brooklyn Brainery!
Learn to connect people; learn to make candy; enjoy some drinks. Just another Saturday (with me!) at the Brooklyn Brainery!
Complete Guide to the Brooklyn Nets
Rooting for the Home Team! 7 minute walk from my apartment; count me in! Complete Guide to the Brooklyn Nets
Awesome and hilarious video from Vulture at the Brainery featuring Soma teaching Julie Klausner from How Was Your Week?, Ted Leo, and Spoony. It features blood, whiskey, and a lot of deadpan.(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
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