Manhattan Court Considers Whether NYPD Stop-and-Frisk is Unconstitutional
Police with the NYPD say the Bloomberg administration policy of “stop-and-frisk” — in which police stop and pat down and question mostly black and Hispanic
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Volunteer on Farm
A different way to get green
E. Flatbush Riots Against Police for Third Day After Cops Shoot Teen
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/14/nyregion/teenager-killed-by-new-york-police-was-shot-7-times.html?ref=nyregion&_r=0
Artist Swoon, in Gowanus
Graffiti art on Union
Huge Heart Sculpture from Sandy-Salvaged Wood in DUMBO
Gothamist has this feature on a big heart sculpture that glows red at night, and is constructed from Sandy-salvaged wood, now on display in DUBMO.
Brooklyn Paper Says CG Rabid to get Sandy-Fallen Tree Removed
Sandy mostly spared Carroll Gardens, but did topple two huge trees in Carroll Park, which is very sad. The Brooklyn Paper reports that many are
SBP in amNewYork Today
Story about lying to get into school.
Racked Interviews Smith + Butler Owner Marylynn Piotrowski
Racked calls Smith + Butler on, you guessed it, Smith at Butler, one of it’s favorite shops. The shopping website interviews the men’s shop store
LICH Closing Delayed
Judge reviews lawsuit blocking the closure.
Deal Alert: Two Trees Offers $7 Million Discount on Dumbo Clocktower Penthouse
The Real Deal reports that Two Trees real estate has chopped $7 million off the asking price for the Dumbo Clocktower Penthouse. As reported in
Dumbo’s Almondine Reopens After Sandy
Gothamist has the news that Almondine finally has reopened after Sandy. Congrats Almondine!
The Ugly Truth About Dog Droppings
Confronting a community issue.
PJ Hanley’s to Close Before 140th B-Day
Owner files for bankruptcy.
Re-opening in Question for Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty
DNA Info reports that city officials have not set an opening date for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, as the federal government is
