May 2009

Phil On Fire: More Fire House Closings

By Phil DePaolo  Spring is in the air. So are FDNY Engine closings. Mayor Bloomberg announced the closing of 16 more Engine companies on Friday, May 1st in his budget proposal. This includes…

Future of Domino Could Be Its Past

Local Group Sues Landmarks Commission By Reid Pillifant For months, it seemed the last hurdle in the massive makeover of the former Domino Sugar factory would be the series of public meetings that…

Anavaa Kisasa Summer Store Hours

Still wearing Fall clothes!?  Have no fear, at Anavaa Kisasa we will put you in the mood to pull out your bathing suit, slip on your flip flops and head to the beach!  But wait!…

The Afternoon Photo + Links

Photo: Bryan Derballa Williamsburg man hit by truck wins $3 million suit against the city. [Yeshiva World] Pulque in Williamsburg! [Serious Eats NY] Two top date spots in Williamsburg [Black Book]

The Morning Photo + Links

Photo: Guy Eppel A smaller Starbucks explosion in Greenpoint [G'point Gazette] The NYT’s City Room blog checks in at a W’burg bike shop [City Room] First raw food restaurant in Williamsburg opens [link]

Post-Memorial Day Morning Links + Photo

Photo: Fancy Lad A wonderful annotated take-down of the press release for 44 Berry. [Brooklyn11211]   Zagat says Fette Sau is Number 1 in New York barbecue. [NY1]  At least one Yeshiva in…

The Great Out Doors

Graffiti as a form of public art can often be more eye opening than viewing artwork in a gallery. The unpredictability and displacement can surprise a passerby, provoking a reaction from revelation to…


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