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Saturday, March 13, 2010

School comes to its Seneshes

Carroll Gardens: Hannah Senesh Day School’s controversial courtyard plan is off. Comment.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Parking? Lots — if you’re a Cyclones ticket holder, that is

Mean Streets: The Parks Department makes it tougher to park in Coney Island this summer — except for Cyclones fans. Comments (2).

This guy wants to build a cistern chapel

Cleaning the Gowanus: And it could save the Gowanus Canal! Comment.

‘Check’ it out — Slope man gives big bucks to scammed Dancewave troupe!

Park Slope: He took the high road — and now the young dancers of Dancewave in Park Slope are closer to their dream of performing in Scotland. Comment.

Berkeley Carroll School gets expansion OK

Park Slope: The city has approved a Park Slope private school’s expansion plan, a controversial scheme that vexes some residents who fear that the new building will undermine the neighborhood’s historic character. Comments (1).

Welsh pub in Bay Ridge gets it right

Nightlife: Michael Colbert knows what he’s doing with Long Bow Pub. Comments (2).

Boerum Hill has a new place to get suited up

Fashion: Dangerous Mathematicians moves to Brooklyn. Comment.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Our exclusive video from the Atlantic Yards groundbreaking

Atlantic Yards: Join The Brooklyn Paper team of Andy Campbell, Stephen Brown and Gersh Kuntzman as they take you inside — and outside — Bruce Ratner’s Barclays Center groundbreaking on Thursday. With video … Comment.

Another collector’s edition!

Link: We wish we could be humble, but, dammit, this week’s print edition of The Brooklyn Paper is a game-changer. Not only do we have a big exclusive about Atlantic Yards, we have insightful coverage about the “Nannygate” scandal in Park Slope, the mayor’s takeover of Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the $1.2-billion Domino Sugar project. So why not click on the link above and download the full edition — a full day and a half before everyone else gets it on the street. Be the first on your block!

A better ‘Vue’ is coming to the roof of Hotel LeBleu

Breaking Chews: Turns out, the Vue stunk — and now, in its place will be a classy rooftop Italian restaurant, the landlord of the Hotel Le Bleu revealed on Wednesday. Comments (1).

Editorial: Bloomy’s takeover does not ensure a real Brooklyn Bridge Park

Editorial: Mayor Bloomberg’s announcement that the city will take over the construction of the unbuilt portions of Brooklyn Bridge Park has changed very little for the Brooklynites who will use this supposedly public park. Comments (5).

A ‘Spirited’ blaze on Montague Street this morning

Brooklyn Heights: The spirit of Brooklyn Heights has burned out! Comment.

Believe it! Paulie Gee’s has opened in Greenpoint

Dining: It seems like there were years of fits and starts, but the Greenpoint Avenue pizzeria is cranking them out! Comments (4).

This is one ‘Bottle’ you’ll want to hit over and over

Dining: Blue Bottle Coffee comes to Williamsburg. Comments (2).

A new ‘Benchmark’ for Park Slope

Dining: There’s a secret restaurant — serving high-end steak — behind the Loki Lounge on Fifth Avenue! Comment.

Celebrating a Sloper’s ‘Genius’

Books: The literati of Park Slope turned out to toast author David Shenk on the publication of his latest groundbreaking work, “The Genius in All of Us — Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Genetics, Talent and IQ is Wrong.” Comment.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A big Domi-NO from CB1

Williamsburg Waterfront: Community Board 1 rejected the $1.2-billion redevelopment of the old Domino Sugar factory on Tuesday night. Comments (8).

‘Childs’ play: Bruce may be bringing in top architects to work on Yards

Atlantic Yards: Exclusive: Developer Bruce Ratner appears to be bringing in an all-star team to Atlantic Yards — and we’re not talking about his pathetic Brooklyn-bound New Jersey Nets. Comments (5).

Gersh is back on the bike!

Mean Streets: Join our biking editor as he makes his maiden two-wheeled commute of the season. With video … Comments (3).

Here’s a toothy preview to ‘Dine in Brooklyn’ week

The Best Thing We Ate This Week: Our staff did the eating, so you’ll know where to go. It’s a little service we provide. You’re welcome. Now, get eating. Comments (1).

Dooley has no ‘Butts’ about this book

Dooley Noted: You gotta love “The Butt Book” by Artie Bennett. Comments (5).

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

‘Sparks’ fly at Bussaco! Owner responds: We’re being defamed!

Dining: The demise of respected eatery Bussaco in the heart of Park Slope appears to have been greatly exaggerated after a dishy feud with a chef who didn’t even last at the joint for two months! Comments (1).

Nannygate in Slope! The hand that rocks the cradle is off-the-books

Parenting: Moms and Dads in Park Slope are guilty of Nannygate. Comments (31).

No ‘Rose’ thorn here — Planning Commission gives OK to W’burg towers

Williamsburg Waterfront: The City Planning Commission voted on Monday to approve the controversial Rose Plaza on the River, a mixed-use, 800-unit apartment complex along the Williamsburg waterfront — a decision that bucks Borough President Markowitz’s rejection in January. Comments (4).

Paterson’s dog-and-pony show

Politicrasher: Our columnist yearns for the days when the governor did his job by day and slept with prostitutes by night. Comment.

Diaper Diva tries to avoid the camp crimp

Smartmom: Smartmom talks her twin sister through the toughest job she’ll have love: Being camp counselor to her 5-year-old this summer. Comments (2).

BRAWL! College kids scuffle on Henry Street

Brooklyn Heights: Brooklyn Heights residents remain miffed about an entire weekend of partying, fighting and rabble-rousing, allegedly by students in the St. George dormitories on Henry Street. Comment.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Burglary on your block? Check out The Brooklyn Paper’s new interactive crime map

The Brooklyn Paper’s most-loved column — the weekly Police Blotter — enters the modern age this week with a new feature that gives you maps of all the crimes in our coverage area, allowing you to search block-by-block, crime-by-crime or precinct-by-precinct. Comments (1).

Now you can text money to the Brooklyn Public Library

We’re not talking about overdue book fees — we’re talking about a serious fundraising drive! Comment.

Want to fix Fourth Avenue? Slow ‘em down!

Mean Streets: In all the talk about how to fix Fourth Avenue, a consensus is emerging around one single idea: slow those cars down! Comments (13).

Irish ayes! Sweet Melissa gives us a great soda bread recipe

Dining: It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so make your own soda bread! Comments (1).

5 Burro finally adds its second borough

Foodie-in-Chief: A great Mexican joint expands to Brooklyn from Queens. Comments (2).

The tastiest restaurant gossip — including a possible closing

Foodie-in-Chief: The skinny on Brooklyn’s opening, closing and restaurant rumors. Comments (5).

‘Thistle’ work — new old-school eatery in the South Slope

Dining: Thistle Hill Tavern is coming soon to take you back in time. Comment.
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