Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 17) at 12:30 P.M., in front of Borough Hall, a group of colorfully costumed Buddhist monks from the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan will perform what Mommy Poppins describes as “their mesmerizing ancient Tantric Buddhist demon subjugation dance, called Cham.” If you have any demons you think need to be subjugated, Borough […]
Archive | September, 2008
Cranberry Street Fair Announced
Mark you calendar – The Cranberry Street Fair will take place on October 4 from 11AM – 3PM. According to the fair’s nifty poster, the fest will feature the following attractions: Food & Drink Treasures Flea Market Apple Dunking Live Jazz Fire Engine Voter Registration Pumpkin Painting Book Sale Flower Sale Games Not to mention […]
Old Grey Lady on The Kid
The NY Times writes about NY-SD 25 Democratic candidate Daniel Squadron: NY Times: Squadron’s Agenda: Although he faces a Republican opponent in November, John G. Chromczak, a medical technologist, Mr. Squadron’s primary victory in the heavily Democratic district is considered tantamount to winning the election. Mr. Squadron said he believed that despite the prospect of […]
Kings County Dems: It’s Parliamentary
The invite to the Kings County Democratic Committee held last night at St. Francis College dictated NO PRESS. But that didn’t stop NY Times CityRoom scribe Sewell “Don’t Call Me Woodward and/or Bernstein Yet” Chan from getting the scoop. The headline: City Councilman Charles Barron thinks the state-mandated gathering of the Democratic tribe is too […]
Remembering Zander at P.S. 29
The NY Daily News reports today on how teachers and students at P.S. 29 are coping with the death of student Alexander (Zander) Toulouse. Zander, 8, was struck and killed by a U.S. Postal Service truck while biking with his father along Livingston Street on September 6.
LICH Forum Next Week
From the Cobble Hill Association: Are you concerned about the news coming out of LICH? Now is your chance to be heard. Community Board 6 has organized a public forum with the CEO of LICH and the CEO of Continuum Health Partners, the company that owns LICH. What: discussion with Stanley Brezenoff, President & CEO […]
Report: Gristedes to Have Coffee Counter
After calling Gristedes customer service last month and being passed around like a crowd surfer at a 1982 Black Flag concert, we took a stance of “surprise us” regarding the reopening of the fire ravaged Henry Street location. McBrooklyn reports today that tipsters inside the store are saying that the new revamped store will feature […]
Lights On at Trader Joe’s
BHB tipster “Chris” sends in this photo of lights on at the soon-to-open Court Street Trader Joe’s in Cobble Hill. McBrooklyn had the time to wander around and almost get hired there last week.
Brooklyn Book Festival Sunday
The Brooklyn Book Festival happens tomorrow (9/14) starting at 10am at the Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza. For a full listing of confirmed authors appearing check out the festivals website. The Brooklyn Eagle reports on a couple of highlights:
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