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By Michele Richinick
Photos by Victoria Stillwell
Years ago, denim was secondary when putting together an outfit. But now, many people buy their jeans first and plan the rest of their wardrobe accordingly. Jeans have become a staple article of clothing because they are both acceptable and casual attire.
Two Trees is at it again.
An anonymous source alleges that lead paint is running rampant through our air and waterways for us to breathe and drink. The current demolition of Domino is occurring in our hyper-densely populated neighborhood with no regard to public health. The entire Domino site should be contained to protect public health by a method known as shrink wrap scaffolding which ensures that the job is done safely and properly. This should be done right away as the temperatures rise, so too will hazardous conditions.
Matthew Mullen at his Manhattan Avenue office in Greenpoint. Photo by Chris Bishop
Imagine you are looking for employment and you come across a listing on a job board that reads: “Sales associate wanted, to sell invisible products no one wants to use.’” Can you imagine wanting that job? Can you imagine the difficulty of trying to provide people with intangible, undesirable things? And if you did want it, can you further imagine becoming so good at it that you stand out among others attempting to do the same thing?
Matthew Mullen can. Exclusive agent/owner of the Mullen Agency, at 661 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, his is currently the largest Allstate franchise in the area.
Halina Jankowitz (left) and Rachel Parker / photo by Mara Catalan
This is a story that doesn’t end in tragedy. The Northside Pharmacy, run by two outstanding pharmacists for 15 years, was facing displacement from gentrification when the business’s 15-year lease was up for renewal, this past June.
Aware that there would be a staggering rent increase, partners Halina Jankowski and Rachel Parker, who took over the 100-year-old pharmacy in 1998, never asked their landlady what the new rent would be.
OMG! Do you know that this place called “Brooklyn” is “the future”? Well, Absolut thinks so, so maybe it is.
In any case, here’s the skinny on an event this weekend–it’s located one block from Smorgasburg, and just steps away from a bunch of Make Music NY performances, and it’s free, so have at it.
