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September 17, 2025
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Author Archives: Lisa M. Collins

Trees Down in Carroll Park

Two big trees down. But real problem was flooding in Red Hook, Dumbo and Gowanus. See photos by photographer Joshua Kristal.

Schools Closed Wednesday-But Trick-or-Treating is On!

Subways may be out till Saturday, Bloomberg says.

Sandy Floods Subways

MTA says its an historic disaster. Schools closed Wednesday.

NYPD Urges Folks Not to Drive

Bridges and tunnels are closed.

Worries About Sandy in Gowanus

The ocean is already surging into Gowanus...

Thanksgiving Sides Workshop

@Brooklyn Brainery, Nov. 13

Funny Story in DNA Info About Rich, Drunk Folks Getting Robbed in Meatpacking

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Lucali Closed For Now

Owner/chef Mark Iacono says he's renovating.

Seniors Get Space, Sort Of

Landlord renovates basement.

Blue Marble Robbed at Gunpoint

AOL gets story from Facebook. Police sound displeased.

The last slot car racing joint in NYC

Local filmmakers spotlight Buzz-A-Rama, in Kensington, Brooklyn. Totally rad.

Tickets, Sex, Drugs in Cobble Hill?

Shocking reports lead cops to $250 curfew tickets at park on Verandah Place.

Controversial Homeless Shelter

Proposal for W. 9th and Court gets spotlight by Capital New York, then NY Times.

Huff Post Video Tour of Designer’s 200-sq-ft Boerum Hill Pad

Huffington Post spotlights designer Suzi Ware’s 200-square-foot Boerum Hill apartment, in which, she says, she likes to entertain.  

Wall Street Journal Takes a look at Bococa Nanny Postings

We always like to say, if it happens in Carroll Gardens, chances are it’ll end up in the New York Times or elsewhere. And so

Bye Seniors, Hello Kidville

Senior Center moved to basement to make way for kid-space franchise

Support Invisible Dog’s 4th Season

Get cool loot and support our international art center with Invisible Dog, a truly remarkable Boerum Hill art gallery.

Times Spotlights Cobble Hill

... The land for Manhattanites looking for grand, poetic single family homes.

Baby Drama at Buschenschank on Court St.

The bar doesn't have high chairs. Some folks are irked about it. Others rejoice.

Recycle Electronics, Textiles, Clothes.

Sunday at PS 29 on Clinton between Kane and Baltic.