Author Archives: Lisa M. Collins
Daily News Shines Light on Cobble Hill Success Academy Controversy
Apparently, according to a story in The New York Daily News, some parents at the three public schools in the school building at Court Street and
U.S. Senate Rejects Gun Control
Obama's proposals shot down.
Worm Festival @ Children’s Garden
Learn about composting. Saturday,
Proposals Released for Tobacco Warehouses in Dumbo
Brooklyn Bridge Park Corp. has released some really lovely, exciting proposals for the redevelopment of the historic Tobacco Warehouses in Dumbo : http://gothamist.com/2013/04/12/empire_stores_warehouses_in_dumbo.php#photo-12
Less Kids in 99th on New Gifted and Talented Test
There’s a new test for preschoolers through 2nd graders to get into city gifted and talented programs, and this year, far less kids scored in
Ethan Hawke: Boerum Hill
The poshinization continues as actor buys on Dean St.
Jim & Andy’s Fruit Stand Closing
Historic neighborhood icon packs up crates.
Boating Race on Gowanus Canal
Despite federal Environmental Protection Agency warnings that water in the Gowanus Canal — a Superfund site, because it’s one of the most polluted waterways in
Last Week for “Momma Love”
Beautiful photography book looks at highs and lows of modern motherhood.
Carroll St. Bridge to Close
State to rehab Gowanus Canal bridge
Cops Shoot Man to Death in Carroll Gardens
After man, with knife, lunges at the police.
Campaign to Save Elephants from Poachers: 2011 Deadliest Year for Elephants
According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, 2011 was the deadliest year on record for elephants as poachers continue to seek them out for their ivory
