Toll Bros. sues contractors at One Northside Piers for $10 million
WG News + Arts reporter/columnist Phil DePaolo broke this story for WG in March 2011. We’re proud of Phil because of the significant accomplishment it served for residents of our community.
“Hollywood Boulevard” excerpt from debut novel
“Hollywood Boulevard” a brand new debut novel by Williamsburg resident Janyce Stefan-Cole, in the noire tradition.
Available at WORD Bookstore
126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
wordbrooklyn.com
Classic Album Sundays @ Bellwether
On April 8th, Kraftwerk will perform eight of their classic albums in association with the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Unfortunately, most fans could not get their hands on tickets before it sold out. But worry not meine freunde as Classic Album Sundays is coming to the rescue!
Time to Hit the Dirt: Starting from Seed
By Kimberly Sevilla
Owner, Rose Red & Lavender
I love seeds. I like looking at the catalogs, reading the descriptions, trying the varieties, saving them, collecting them, and trading them. I enjoy talking to seed growers and sellers and getting all nerdy about the different cultivators and reminiscing.
After Many Years McCarren Pool Opens this Summer!
The mighty McCarren Park Pool – shuttered for almost thirty years – is set to reopen on June 28th, city officials confirmed.
Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 11:00am that day. The city hopes to have a “soft opening” of at least one section of the recreation center by Memorial Day according to several city sources. (This story is sourced from A Walk in the Park NYC)
Grape and Cacao—wine and chocolate pairings at BOE
It used to be a simpler world for chocolate and wine, a world made up mostly of port and a lot less top-tier dark chocolate. As the chocolate industry shifted toward more artisanal producers that feature single-origin bars and unique infusions, the options for pairing table wines greatly increased.
