When I moved into my building on Henry Street five years ago, I knew it came with heat and hot water, but I didn’t know it also came with Andy Brown. For those of you who have not met him, Andy can usually be found sitting on my front stoop with a smile on his […]
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Mettle: Documentary about People Who Collect Recyclables for Cash
Local filmmaker Andy Arrow recently completed a documentary called Mettle, about people who earn their living by collecting recyclables, and how they are “cited, or even arrested, for picking up trash from the sidewalk.” Arrow has a Kickstarter campaign underway to “raise awareness and to fund a premiere event.” Drop a couple bucks if you’d […]
Della Pietra’s: New Butcher on the Block
Soon to be sandwiched between Sahadi’s and Damascus on Atlantic Ave. is Della Pietra’s Gourmet Meats. According to the countdown clock on their site, they’ll be opening at the end of the month. Read on to see what they have in store.
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Unofficial Girls Tour
Because Lena Dunham still lives in Brooklyn Heights, we are legally obligated to cover Girls-related topics. According to Jezebel, there is now an unofficial Girls tour taking place throughout Greenpoint. Whether this stop ends with a visit to Lena Dunham’s house here though, is anyone’s guess. BTW—does Lena Dunham still live here? I haven’t ever […]
Reminder: Plymouth Church to Host the 144th Juneteenth Celebration
A celebration of triumph, spirituality, and gospel music takes place at Plymouth Church this Sunday, June 9th at 7pm, with the 144th Juneteenth festivities.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 6/5/13
Wallets worth more than the money inside are stolen. Meanwhile, warm weather means doors and windows open, and you know what that means. It’s this week’s blotter. Where to start? I’ll begin at New York Sports Club. (I’ve lost count at this point, but I still have not come across Planet Fitness. Keep it up!) […]
Passive-Aggressive Parallel Parking at CitiBike Station
The New York Post has yet another article (as do we!) about the CitiBike shares, this one focusing on the inconveniences they’ve caused to drivers and the DSNY. Share this Story: Tweet
Kaffe No More?
A tipster sent an email that Kaffe on Remsen had been closed all week with no notice and “some mail on the floor behind the gate.” I went over there this morning and saw the answer in the mail on the floor.
More after the jump.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 5/28/13
A break-in at Marty Markowitz’s office; a laptop that either costs $28,500 or $2,850 is stolen; and Epic Threads are on the loose. It’s this week’s CitiBike-free blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
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