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- November 16th, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: Last Leaves Falling
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Moment In Time: Afternoon Chat
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The Sweetest Video About Brooklyn, Then And Now
Brooklyn Museum 1930'sI happened to stumble across this sweet little Brooklyn video over the week-end and just had to post it here for you, dear Reader, because I am sure you will love it as much as I…
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Important Meeting Regarding Future Of Gowanus Canal Area
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- November 14th, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: Still Life With Gourds
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Greetings To A Great ESL Class
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- November 13th, 2008
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More Smith Street History: In 1929, Instead Of Bagels And Beer, A Dentist And Lunch
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Picture Of The Day: The Last Of The Crop
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Not A Big Surprise: Full C.B.6 Votes Yes For Toll Gowanus Project
CB6 Board at last night's general meetingRobert LevineRaymond LohierBrad LanderDebbie ScottoMark Shames23 Yes Votes10 No Votes4 Abstained without cause2 Abstained with causeThough it was the last t…
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Is Toll On the Gowanus Dead In The Water?
( photo and map credit: Toll Brothers)Even if our Community Board just voted to approve the spot rezoning needed by Toll Brothers for their condo development along the Gowanus Canal, it may never ge…
- November 12th, 2008
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Photo Of The Day: Fall Leaves On Slate Sidewalk
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Back In Time On Columbia Street: Of Photographers And Fuel Trucks
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- November 11th, 2008
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Obama "Stop And Go" On Smith Street
photo credit: Carolina CastilloHow could I have missed this! Just shows that I don't really pay attention to the traffic light when I cross the street.This is the light at the corner of President St…
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Bike Gets 'Inofficial' Parking Ticket On Union Street
There has to be an interesting story here, dear reader. Someone chained a newish red bike onto a parking sign on Union between Hicks and Henry Streets. No problem, right?Well someone taped a piece o…
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Picture Of The Day: President Street Looking Towards Hoyt
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Brooklyn Product Of The Week: Teen Age Hair Trainer
From Brooklyn: The Teen Age Hair TrainerOh, that pesky young unruly hair! It obviously has plagued teens for decades. But long ago, G.D'Avanzo of NY& Brooklyn Barbers And Beauty Supply had a s…
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Another Ticky Tacky House Plopped Onto Smith Street Row House
142 Smith Street with additionOne ticky tacky house added to an old brick townhouse on Smith is an oddity. But what if a second one makes an appearance just two doors down? Does it constitute a tren…
- November 10th, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: Fall Berries With Graffiti
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A Moment In Time: Chasing Leaves
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Stop Work Order Of The Day: Destroying Existing Building When Permit Only Allows Two Additional Floors
The permit posted on the fence at 85 3rd Street was issued for "two additional floors on existing building." Problem is, as far as I can see, there is no more existing building. What used to be ther…
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Uncork'd For A Cause At Bocca Lupo
New York City's budget cuts are going to hit our schools very hard. Therefore it will be more important than ever to support your child's PTA. The PTA of PS29 is hosting a benefit at Bocca Lupo. N…
- November 7th, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: Leaning One Way
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Distressed By Excess Stomach Acid? Try Brooklyn's Jests, circa 1939
click on the images to enlargeBefore there were Tums, there were Jests, a "grand little fixer for stomach discomfort." This fix for stomach acid was made by Jests, Inc. right here in Brooklyn. One ro…
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What Happened? Iron Gate Properties Gone And Renting Out Own Newly Vacated Space
414-416 Smith StreetAm I the last person to have noticed that Iron Gate Properties at 414- 416 Court Street has vacated its offices When did that happen? The same real estate agency is now renting…
- November 6th, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: Yellow Leaves Falling
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Before Smith Street Was Restaurant Row: Part 2
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Major Yuck Factor At Ting Hua On Smith Street
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Author Frank McCourt Coming To P.S.58
Photo by Gasper Tringale SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTFRANK McCOURT at PS 58"Cold Floors & Warm Hearts"Thursday November 20th,7.30pmIn The Auditorium Frank McCourt, teacher, memoirist, Pulitzer Prize-w…
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Carroll Gardens Professional Organizer Wants To Put Order Into Your Life
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- November 5th, 2008
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Hoping For A Brighter Future For My Kids
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- November 4th, 2008
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Voting Party At Abilene On Court
Sweet Victory.What can I say?Surrounded by friends at Abilene's on Court,My faith in this country has been restored.For Home Page, click Pardon Me For Asking
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Election 2008: Voting Is Sweet
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Election 2008: Voting Is A Social Event In Carroll Gardens
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Vote 2008: Polar Bears Prefer Obama!
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Voter Lines Not So Long At Hannah Senesh On Smith
As opposed to the long lines reported everywhere in Brooklyn, the wait to vote in the 2008 Presidential elections did not seem too long at the Hannah Senesh School on Smith Street at the corner of Fir…
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Picture Of The Day: Last To Bloom
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'Living On Smith' Not Living On Smith Any More
I have to confess, dear reader, that I only ever set foot into "Living On Smith" a small home decor/ gift boutique at 289 Smith Street, once or twice. I generally am not in the market for $30 cand…
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Carroll Gardens Kids Want You To Vote: "Repubulicans Or Domcrats"
As seen on a lamp post on Smith Street This is just a friendly reminder from young Carroll Gardeners: Vote'Repubulicans' or 'Domcrats'It's Important
- November 3rd, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: A Perfect Fall Day
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A Sweet Little Memorial To A Carroll Gardens (Canine) Friend
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Come Right In: Open Gate At Highly Toxic Public Place
Pardon me for asking, but why would the heavily polluted Gowanus Public Place site be wide open to, excuse the pun, the public? Last week, I happened to drive past the lot and was surprised to see th…
- November 1st, 2008
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The Goblin Parade In Carroll Park, 2008
Kathleen Henderson, Carroll Parks favorite Recreations CoordinatorAssembly Person Joan Millman, came to hand out candyThe Goblin Parade Halloween 2008Carroll ParkOh, dear reader, this was the cutest…
- October 31st, 2008
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Picture Of The Day: Happy Halloween, Carroll Gardens
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If You Are Worried About The Economy, You Need A Lakshmi
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- October 30th, 2008
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Handmade Holiday Craft Fair Looking For Vendors
Are you one of those people who is really talented and can make wonderful objects with your hands? If so, you may want to sell your creations at 3rd Ward & Brooklyn Based's 2nd Annual Handmade H…
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Picture Of The Day: Shadows On First Street
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A Moment In Time: Take A Picture Of Me!
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A Look Back In History: Before Smith Street Was Restaurant Row
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It's Howl-O-Ween At DiMattina Park
Any event that combines dogs and costumes is worth checking out, I say. Though I don't have a dog, I will be sure to check out the Howl-o-ween costume contest. More info below:Miro's Run Annual Howl…
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Another Winter Season Of Fun At Prospect Park's Wollman Rink Starts November 19
Photo credit: Sherlock 77 on FlickrGet The Hot Chocolate Ready.Prospect Park's Wollman Rink will reopen on November 19th, 2008Weather permitting of course. The prices are incredibly reasonable and yo…
