While walking past the Barney’s Co-op construction (on Atlantic Ave.) this morning, I poked my head inside and asked the guys when they would be finished. “Next Thursday!” they said, rather cheerfully. I suppose they’re as happy to be done with the renovating as we are to get our hands on the goods. I’m getting […]
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Citibank Construction to End … Eventually
Before depositing a couple checks this morning, I took the opportunity to ask the question that’s been at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Not “When is Heather Quinlan’s birthday?” (answer: Tuesday) but “When will construction finally be finished in front of Citibank?” Share this Story: Tweet
New Italian Replaces Old Mexican on Atlantic
With the recent sad news that Monty Qs may be kaput, we bring a silver lining with news that Saul Bolton (owner of Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights and the appropriately named Saul in Boerum Hill) just signed a lease on the space formerly occupied by Mezcals. … [Bolton] plans to open an Italian place, focused […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 10/5/10
Hello, Crime Busters! It’s been awhile since we took down those perps and thugs—I hope you’re not out of practice. So rifle through that bag you left unguarded at Macy’s and make sure you still have your wallet and mace, it’s time for the blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
No Permit No Sale at BBP
The other day we received an email from a man whose wife tried to sell her artwork in Brooklyn Bridge Park during the DUMBO Arts Festival. Upon arriving they were met by Park President Regina Myer, who told them they did not have the proper vendor permits and therefore had to move; the resulting confrontation […]
E-Waste Recycling Event at BBP
Do you have cables, old monitors and e-junk collecting dust? Did you, like me, lose your dependable iPod or other technological device this week in one of our many terrific rainstorms? Then take a trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park tomorrow, where they’ll be holding an e-waste recycling event from 10-4 at Pier 1. Residents and […]
Oscar De La Hoya: Boxing’s Back In Town!
A swarm of media descended on Dumbo yesterday to cover an Oscar De La Hoya-hosted boxing clinic for young superstars at Gleason’s Gym. This gave the middleweight with movie-star looks some photo ops with tomorrow’s bruisers, but the real scoop came with the announcement that Bad Boy Paulie Malignaggi would now be repped by De […]
Blotter to Return Next Week
We shall return to our regular scheduled programming of cops and robbers next week. Until then, enjoy this intro courtesy of Capt. Frank Furillo. Share this Story: Tweet
City Chemist Beauty Bonanza Features Special Guest
There’s still time to get gussied up at City Chemist’s Beauty Bonanza, featuring facials, massages, hairstyling tips and, as you’ll see from the video, Real Housewives’ Dina Manzo, who’s lending marquee value to help raise money for her organization, Project Ladybug. Ms. Manzo—who actually hails from Cobble Hill—was lovely and charming and even interrupted our […]
Get Pampered for a Good Cause at City Chemist
Indian summer got you looking a little frazzled? Never fear—tomorrow from 12-6, City Chemist will be hosting a day of beauty to benefit Project Ladybug. The fabulous agenda includes: ~Facials with Caudile ~Massage ~Hair Consultation with Bumble & bumble ~Facials & Makeup with Dr. Hauschka ~Hand Treatment with Ahava Skincare ~Makeup by Smashbox ~Hair Analysis […]
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