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Bikers Go Boom

The Daily News reports on the rise in bicycle related accidents in Greenpoint and Williamsburg this morning. And I’m actually happy to see that the stance is on the side […]

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The Ew Factor

wackness olsen Originally uploaded by becksie88 Me and little sister JoJo spotted filming being done at Murphy’s Bar on Calyer Street over the weekend. According to Page Six it seems […]

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And Now This?!

Arggggggggggg. Con Ed implements brownout in Brooklyn due to heat Wed Aug 8, 2007 2:27PM EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) – Consolidated Edison Inc. implemented a voltage reduction or brownout Wednesday […]

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Rain, Rain, Go Away

Brooklyn Tornado of 2007 Originally uploaded by JGNY There is no train service in both directions between the Long Island City-Court Square Station and the Smith-9th Street Station. There is […]

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Hot Chef

After work last night, I ended up eating at Del Frisco’s in midtown. I started thinking of how often I eat out (practically every night) and particularly how often I […]

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Sleeping with the Bugs

illustration: Bill MayerCan’t say there was anything interesting done this weekend in the ‘hood. I didn’t have tickets to the Sonic Youth concert at McCarren Pool and may the hipsters […]

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My McCarren

I went to John Ericsson JHS 126 in the early 90’s which sits right across the street from McCarren Park and I got many a view of that infamous pool. […]