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It’s a Drag, Regal Cinemas Lookin’ in Your Bag

File this one under: “First World Problems” but it seems that the “Nightmare on Court Street” aka the Regal Theater is living up to its name once again.  This time around it’s about gender specific bag searches and our man in the City Council David Yassky (hey shouldn’t he busy doing “important stuff”?) has gotten […]

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Brooklyn Heights Players Slain by Brooklyn Paper

Oooofah!  The Brooklyn Paper’s drama “critic” Mike McLaughlin – heretofore known for his recent search for “love” –  has delivered a John Simon-esque massacre of the Heights Players latest production.  Simply put, the lovelorn scribe sinks Show Boat: Brooklyn Paper: The beloved Heights Players ran aground with “Show Boat,” their current production. Like the current […]

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Armando’s Lobster Needs Landmarks OK

As reported on BHB,  Armando’s owner Peter Byros is getting ready to reopen his legendary Montague Street eatery soon.  On tap to return is the lobster sign which was part of the streetscape for 7 decades but taken down when Byros leased the space to the ill-fated Spicy Pickle.  There’s one catch before the lobster […]

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The Envelope, Please.

The award for zaniest headline goes to Mike McLaughlin of The Brooklyn Paper for this. Hmmm…methinks young Mike’s (we hope) temporary state of deprivation may be affecting his writing style. Velvets and James Brown? Can’t fault his taste in music.

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