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A meal worth schlepping to at Speedy Romeo - Fort Greene & Clinton Hill - Restaurants - NYC
04/24/2012 - 14:54 | Posted In:
Hollywood had been trying to plan a group dinner at Speedy Romeo since it first opened its doors in January.  "My friend, Jus...
Mortgage Apple Cakes: Saving a Home One Cake at a Time - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Shopping - NYC
02/08/2012 - 18:06 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
I was in Park Slope, Brooklyn on Saturday last weekend and visited the farmers market sponsored by Community Markets on 5th Avenue...
01/11/2012 - 23:53 | Posted In: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO
BROOKLYN, NY – Super-funky, super-fun, Superfine. Join Jam On DUMBO for our 2012 Winter Concert Series, held at DUMBO’s iconic Sup...
12/30/2011 - 14:48 | Posted In: Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
Over the summer, I happened upon a little cafe called Palmyra whilst strolling down Atlantic Avenue with a friend, waterfront boun...
Key Lime Pie In Red Hook, Brooklyn - Bay Ridge - Arts & Culture - NYC
12/28/2011 - 12:51 | Posted In: Bay Ridge
I visited Red Hook the day after Christmas and took pictures. Here are a few and a link to many more. Red Hook is an authenti...
Word Up Greenpoint! - Williamsburg & Greenpoint - Local News - NYC
10/31/2011 - 22:40 | Posted In: Williamsburg & Greenpoint
In a world of mobile technologies and eBooks you may think that a library is a quaint thing of yester-year. However, physical book...
The 2nd Annual Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl - Other - Arts & Culture - NYC
10/24/2011 - 15:13 | Posted In:
On Saturday, October 22 from 5-8 PM, hundreds of dogs and their human owners walked from NYC's City Hall across the Brooklyn Bridg...
"The Business of Sex and the City" - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
09/25/2011 - 11:28 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Commercial “SEX” in NYC has had a checkered past. We grew up at a time when Times Square was ruled by Peep Shows and Dominatrix...
PS 282 Labor Day Weekend Soccer Camp - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Family - NYC
08/25/2011 - 21:52 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Keep the kids entertained throughout Labor Day Weekend with Mini Camp from Super Soccer Stars. Mini Camp is the perfect holiday...
Here’s $10 for You to Spend on OpenSky - Williamsburg & Greenpoint - Shopping - NYC
08/22/2011 - 11:34 | Posted In: Williamsburg & Greenpoint
If you haven’t heard of OpenSky.com yet, you have to check it out. It’s a social shopping platform that helps you d...
Read More: Brooklyn, coupons, OpenSky
Brooklyn-ize Your Garden with Brooklyn Slate - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Shopping - NYC
08/09/2011 - 18:38 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Are you growing your own urban garden? If you’re one of those lucky ones with outdoor space, you’ll love these Slate Garden Marker...
Bring Brooklyn’s Natural Side Inside - Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens - Shopping - NYC
08/07/2011 - 14:33 | Posted In: Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
Local furniture designer Gregory Knopp is bringing Brooklyn’s natural beauty into his designs. He collects driftwood and other nat...
Free Queen in Free Kings but Venue Not Quite Royal or Free - Other - Nightlife - NYC
08/05/2011 - 15:22 | Posted In:
While much of the general populace of Brooklyn heads out to the Shore – if not the version on TV, others to more rural areas of Ne...
Mary Meyer Launches Bushwick Boutique  - Williamsburg & Greenpoint - Shopping - NYC
08/04/2011 - 17:21 | Posted In: Williamsburg & Greenpoint
Ladies, get those credit cards out of hiding. Designer and pop-up shop veteran Mary Meyer has just launched her newest Brooklyn bo...
Best Cafes in Cobble Hill: Summer 2011 - Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens - Restaurants - NYC
08/02/2011 - 12:03 | Posted In: Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
Whether you're a new local or simply newly awakening in the 'hood after a Friday night jaunt to the Smith Street bars, a solid cof...
Best Cafes in Fort Greene: Summer 2011 - Fort Greene & Clinton Hill - Restaurants - NYC
08/01/2011 - 16:30 | Posted In:
Fort Greene, tucked between downtown Brooklyn and Bed-Stuy, has always had a student population hovering around Pratt. So it's no...
Take A Passage to India in Bay Ridge - Other - Restaurants - NYC
07/26/2011 - 00:30 | Posted In:
While Manhattan may have the better-known Indian restaurants, tucked away in Bay Ridge is a rare treat: India Passage. The outside...
Manhattan Clinks for Brooklyn Community Services! - SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi - Nightlife - NYC
07/20/2011 - 15:20 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
You're invited to Clink for a Cause; Manhattan Clinks for Brooklyn Community Services! The Cause: Help BCS Expand Affordable Day C...
Senator Squadron Launches Mobile District Offices - East Village & LES - Local News - NYC
07/07/2011 - 11:14 | Posted In: East Village & LES
This month, Senator Squadron will host four Mobile District Offices around the 25th District to bring constituent services to...
Landmarks Preservation Commission Thinks Big - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Real Estate - NYC
06/28/2011 - 18:38 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Is one of these (potential) historic districts in your neighborhood?
Volunteer with BCS at our TLC Women's Shelter Garden! - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Family - NYC
06/28/2011 - 15:52 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Volunteers Needed! The TLC garden is well on its way to a lush and vibrant summer! Come help horticulturist David Crutchfield with...
Conversations With Community Leaders "Brooklyn After 3PM"  - Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO - Local News - NYC
06/28/2011 - 15:34 | Posted In: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO
Join Host and Moderator Cheryl Wills from NY1 and Brooklyn Community Services for Conversations with Community Leaders: "Brooklyn...
BCS FunWalk 2011 in Prospect Park! - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Family - NYC
06/28/2011 - 14:10 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
WHAT IS THE FUNWALK? BCS FunWalk is more than just a walk! There will be family entertainment, prizes for top teams and individual...
Brooklyn Community Services 1st Annual Golf Invitational - Other - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/28/2011 - 14:05 | Posted In:
Please join us for the 1st Annual BCS Golf Outing! All proceeds go to support the work and mission of BCS to help children reach...
SAGE Medals to Recognize Active NY Students - East Village & LES - Local News - NYC
06/22/2011 - 13:17 | Posted In: East Village & LES
On Tuesday, June 21, the third annual Service and Government Engagement (SAGE) Awards were announced honoring graduating Lower Man...
Summer Food Highlights of NYC - Other - Restaurants - NYC
06/15/2011 - 21:10 | Posted In:
Here's a little guide of memorable food destinations when visiting NYC this summer (or if you're a local looking to check out a di...
Finally, an Izakaya in Brooklyn! - Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, & Redhook - Restaurants - NYC
06/13/2011 - 22:32 | Posted In: Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
Great news! An izakaya (called, suitable enough Izakaya) has opened in Cobble Hill on Smith Street over the weekend. Izakayas are...
Sightseeing Through History, on NY's Waterfront Real Estate - Other - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/10/2011 - 10:04 | Posted In:
The most under-utilized real estate in New York are its waterways and its miles of waterfront.  As landscapes change, and bat...
'Vacation!' Opens at the reRun - Other - Nightlife - NYC
05/10/2011 - 09:55 | Posted In:
Sometimes a vacation is not the best way to reconnect with old pals. At least, that's what I took away from this jarring...
¡Viva Brooklyn! Cinco de Mayo Hits Gowanus - Park Slope & Prospect Heights  - Nightlife - NYC
04/29/2011 - 10:01 | Posted In: Park Slope & Prospect Heights
Cinco de Mayo has rolled around once again, and I honestly can’t think of a more appropriate way to celebrate Mexico's independenc...
In 'We Go Way Back,' the Past Haunts You – Literally - Other - Nightlife - NYC
04/27/2011 - 10:23 | Posted In:
We Go Way Back, the debut film of Humpday director Lynn Shelton, is a story about what we lose in the process of gr...
NY Times Announces Talk at Brooklyn Historical Society - Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/21/2011 - 19:48 | Posted In: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO
Thursday’s "Spare Times" events Listings in The New York Times mentions the upcoming speech and presentation at the Brooklyn...
Indie Rock's Theremin Maestro Takes Williamsburg - Other - Nightlife - NYC
04/18/2011 - 10:17 | Posted In:
The ability to manipulate the electric signals issuing from the theremin into a coherent, graceful sound is no easy feat — but the...
The Commodore's Fried Chicken Steal - Other - Restaurants - NYC
04/18/2011 - 08:51 | Posted In:
I am amazed at how Williamsburg's hipster dive The Commodore continues to churn out expertly prepared fried chicken at bargain bas...
Philly Folk-Bloke Adam Arcuragi Takes Gowanus - Other - Nightlife - NYC
04/15/2011 - 09:47 | Posted In:
Watch Adam Arcuragi sing "Bottom of the River" on Blogotheque's Take Away Show, and you’ll notice how easy it is for the Philadelp...
Run-in with Jimmy McMillan in Brooklyn - Other - Local News - NYC
03/18/2011 - 11:14 | Posted In:
It appears Jimmy McMillian, proprietor of The Rent is Too Damn High fringe political party, is going door-to-door — or stoplight t...
Stravinsky Goes to the Devil - Other - Nightlife - NYC
03/17/2011 - 09:55 | Posted In:
Six years after the infamous riots at the premiere of The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky took on the Russian versi...
Battling for the Waterfront all around New York - Other - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/15/2011 - 18:05 | Posted In:
Writing about the history of New York, I cite how the triumphs and conflicts in various places repeat and recycle themselves. In D...
The Elephant 6 Collective Goes on Holiday - Other - Nightlife - NYC
03/15/2011 - 10:10 | Posted In:
The members of the psych-pop tribe known as the Elephant 6 Collective are nothing if not incestuous. Their constant collaboration...
Unfairly Talented Entertainer Shonali Bhowmik Goes Solo - Other - Nightlife - NYC
03/14/2011 - 10:44 | Posted In:
Shonali Bhowmik is, at the very least, a double threat: part of the fierce female comedy troupe Variety Shac, and leader of the Br...
03/08/2011 - 11:45 | Posted In:
Tonight, former BUST and Playgirl editor and proud Irish-American Colleen Kane leads a parade of fellow micks (I can say that, I’m...
Join the Humane Society's Pup Crawl Over the Brooklyn Bridge - Other - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/04/2011 - 01:14 | Posted In:
UPDATE as of 4/16/11 11:38 AM: This event has been postponed until a later date due to inclement weather. Hi Pup Crawlers, Hope yo...
Hero Cabbie Honored but Not Invited to National Arts Club - Gramercy & Murray Hill - Local News - NYC
03/02/2011 - 12:23 | Posted In: Flatiron & Gramercy
Zubiru Jalloh was the honest cab driver who returned cash and jewels worth tens of thousands of dollars to his passenger...
Finding the Funny in 'Point Break': It's the Raspberry Bros - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/24/2011 - 12:29 | Posted In:
Consisting of writers from The Onion and Saturday Night Live, and fronted by the deranged genius Jerm Pollet,...
Janka Nabay, 'The King of Bubu' Plays the Knitting Factory - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/23/2011 - 17:14 | Posted In:
I was lucky enough to see Janka Nabay perform at Le Poisson Rouge a couple of months ago. Backed by a militantly tight band culled...
A Thrilling Twist on Open Mics: Clutter Comes to Littlefield - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/23/2011 - 17:07 | Posted In:
Have you ever wanted to play music at an open mic night but don’t really care to prepare any material for it? You’re in luck, beca...
Charlie Hunter at Rose Live in Williamsburg - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/17/2011 - 14:04 | Posted In:
CityRover Brian Craine tells us about a great solo show tonight at the Rose Live in Williamsburg, featuring Charlie Hunter and his...
Board Game Olympics Offers Childhood Glee, Plus Beer - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/16/2011 - 14:18 | Posted In:
It's never too late to have a happy childhood. And thanks to the three lovable guys behind Metro Metro, you don't need years of co...
The Love Hangover Hits Littlefield - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/15/2011 - 11:02 | Posted In:
Whether you spend it canoodling with that special someone or skulking around by your lonesome, we can all admit: Valentine’s Day i...
24-Hour Ferry to Connect FiDi to Outer Boroughs, Midtown - SoHo & TriBeCa - Local News - NYC
02/11/2011 - 11:58 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
For those who longingly look to the East River as they make their way through traffic over the Williamsburg, Manhattan, or Brookly...
Brooklyn's Union Market Coming to E. Houston - East Village & LES - Shopping - NYC
02/10/2011 - 17:02 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Combining bodega-style convenience and the localvore movement that continues to thrive in New York City, Brooklyn's Union Market h...
Storybook Burlesque Steams Up Galapagos - Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO - Nightlife - NYC
02/09/2011 - 12:27 | Posted In: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO
Oh yes, they have done it! Oh yes, this is true! And to think that we’d see burlesque do Dr. Suess! Founded in 2009 by a group of...
'Steamy Valentine's Night' at the Russian Baths - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/07/2011 - 19:22 | Posted In:
The sexy sprites of Gemini & Scorpio aren't letting the celebration of Eros go by without a soiree! If you're feeling especial...
Super Fantastic Love Explosion Valentine's Dance - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/07/2011 - 19:09 | Posted In:
If parties on the island of Manhattan aren't your thing, perhaps you'd prefer to trek to Brooklyn and hobnob with the hipsters at...
A Side-Splitting Mixed Bag of Comedy: Cheap Date Comedy Show - Other - Nightlife - NYC
02/07/2011 - 18:23 | Posted In:
There are very few solid purchases you can make for five bucks: a pack of toilet paper, a pair of sidewalk shades, a drunken San L...
HootSuite Creators Find a Home in Flatiron - Gramercy & Murray Hill - Real Estate - NYC
02/02/2011 - 18:23 | Posted In: Flatiron & Gramercy
Interactive agency Invoke Media, known for creating the social media manager HootSuite has set up shop in the Flatiron District. T...
Poetry and Music Event for Magazine Release Party - Other - Nightlife - NYC
01/28/2011 - 19:01 | Posted In:
Perhaps I Am Wrong About The World, an underground literary and art magazine, is having its release party and showcasing some of N...
Pop-Up Poundcake Has Brooklyn Swagger - SoHo & TriBeCa - Shopping - NYC
01/28/2011 - 16:00 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
Catch this place now before it shutters, and you'll have to suffer an L train ride Brooklyn-bound for your Fine and Raw candy fix....
Make it a Christmas to Remember - Other - Family - NYC
12/23/2010 - 18:45 | Posted In:
Are the bulbs on the Christmas tree burned out? Is the wrapping paper on the floor up to your knees and the dirty dishes piling up...
Vegetarian Restaurant Counter Due to Close in February - East Village & LES - Restaurants - NYC
12/23/2010 - 13:37 | Posted In: East Village & LES
A bit of sad news for vegetarians: organic wine bar and vegetarian bistro Counter is set to close in February, according...
Four & Twenty Blackbirds Takes Flight with Pie - Other - Restaurants - NYC
12/15/2010 - 21:57 | Posted In:
It's holiday time, so remember to get your pie. Four & Twenty Blackbirds in Gowanus has some of the best in the City! Read...
Read More: Brooklyn, Gowanus
Rana Santacruz Performs 'Mexian Bluegrass' at Tribeca PAC - SoHo & TriBeCa - Arts & Culture - NYC
12/13/2010 - 16:47 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
Ever heard of "Mexican Bluegrass" or "Irish Mariachi?" Rana Santacruz, a Mexican musician steeped in the Brook...
'Ugliest Building' in NYC Up for Sale - East Village & LES - Real Estate - NYC
12/01/2010 - 14:52 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Considered the 'ugliest building in New York City,' the Observer reports 375 Pearl Street - the one with the Ver...
The Brooklyneer Brings a Taste of Brooklyn to Manhattan - West Village & Greenwich Village - Restaurants - NYC
11/16/2010 - 13:04 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
The West Village has a brand new bar, The Brooklyneer, which held its grand opening Monday night. Now, when you are in the mood fo...
Brooklyn-based Boutique Epaulet Opens a Store in LES - East Village & LES - Shopping - NYC
11/16/2010 - 12:40 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Brooklyn-based boutique Epaulet has opened their first location in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The original store in Carrol...
A Different Kind of City Beautification - East Village & LES - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/11/2010 - 13:48 | Posted In: East Village & LES
During Rudy Guiliani's tenure as mayor, he declared a city-wide crackdown on graffiti. In response, U.K.-born Brooklyn artist...
Discuss the Benefits of Small-Scale Farming and Local Eggs - SoHo & TriBeCa - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/08/2010 - 12:25 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
There has been much debate this year around the large-scale production of eggs and meat in this country and the concerns of antiob...
Battling for NY History, and a Breathless View of the Bridge - SoHo & TriBeCa - Real Estate - NYC
11/06/2010 - 08:59 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
Downtown’s new buildings on the waterfront, or buildings sporting a waterview, are battling for a name that shouts the city...
2nd Pace University Murder Suspect Now Claimed to be Shooter - SoHo & TriBeCa - Local News - NYC
10/26/2010 - 15:48 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
NearSay announced last week that two suspects had been arrested for the murder of Pace University student Max Moreno, shot in...
Woman Suing Tanning Salon Boss Over Alleged Harassment - West Village & Greenwich Village - Local News - NYC
10/20/2010 - 12:58 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
The New York Post reports a Brooklyn woman is suing her former boss after she was allegedly fired for asking him to stop making cr...
Family Fun with 'Project Trio' at Skirball Center, Saturday - West Village & Greenwich Village - Family - NYC
10/13/2010 - 12:52 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
Looking for some high-energy, high-culture family fun? Look no further: 'high-octane chamber music' is what you can expect...
EV Couple Evicted from Apartment, Finds New Home in Pink Bus - East Village & LES - Real Estate - NYC
10/08/2010 - 15:15 | Posted In: East Village & LES
In May, musician Ray Roy, his choreographer wife Felicia Ballos, and their four-month old baby, were evicted from the East Village...
No Manhattan L Train Service Over Columbus Day Weekend - East Village & LES - Local News - NYC
10/08/2010 - 13:28 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Locals who commute to and from the 1st Ave and 3rd Ave stops on the L, prepare for long delays. For much of Columbus Day weekend t...
Get Funky at the Mercury Lounge with Teen Inc. - East Village & LES - Nightlife - NYC
10/05/2010 - 17:11 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Tuesday, October 6, LA-based funk group Teen Inc. will be playing a show at the Mercury Lounge. They will share the stage with Psy...
River Ridge Kitchens Glow Neon, Accepting Renters - East Village & LES - Real Estate - NYC
10/05/2010 - 09:47 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Curbed reports the River Ridge Condominiums, perched at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge, is now accepting rentals. Already cit...
09/23/2010 - 11:47 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
For those who wish Manhattan had a little more Brooklyn in it, your wish has been granted - partially at least. The Brooklyneer is...
09/20/2010 - 13:15 | Posted In: SoHo TriBeCa & FiDi
A motorcyclist was killed on Sunday afternoon as a driver smashed into him and fled the scene on West Street and Canal Street, rep...
09/14/2010 - 21:55 | Posted In: Flatiron & Gramercy
  Home decorating shows are all the rage these days, and now you can actually visit a showroom while supporting today's y...
09/10/2010 - 11:09 | Posted In: Flatiron & Gramercy
Friday is a sad day for Murray Hill. In just one morning, the neighborhood has lost the popular family-owned coffee shop Frontier...
09/07/2010 - 10:10 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
Fat Beats, otherwise known as the “Last Stop for Hip Hop,” officially closed its doors on Monday due to poor vinyl sal...
08/10/2010 - 13:14 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Angry mobs of EV residents fought with NYU, yet again, at the latest Community Board meeting over the NYU 2031 expansion plans. Cu...
07/21/2010 - 16:04 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Today at the Manhattan Supreme Court, a retired New York detective was sentenced to six months after being convicted of viciously...
07/21/2010 - 14:28 | Posted In: Chelsea
The 'flower power' Chelsea bank robber has been caught in Brooklyn - just a little over a week after his famed bouquet-wielding at...
07/07/2010 - 15:51 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
The LIverpool based avant-guard quintet are planning to support their upcoming album, "Bubblegum" with select New York City area s...
07/07/2010 - 12:33 | Posted In: East Village & LES
As if biking around the city wasn't already chancy enough, necessary repairs of the Manhattan Bridge may produce a temporary pathw...
07/06/2010 - 17:28 | Posted In: East Village & LES
With the notable increase in crime occurring in Brooklyn this past year, other city residents are anxious to find out the latest c...
07/05/2010 - 14:28 | Posted In: Chelsea
Drinks are on the house - or rather, the city - this summer for New Yorkers and their pets in parks and public plazas. The be...