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September 17, 2025
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Author Archives: Lisa M. Collins

Success Academy Wins Lawsuit

Controversial charter will open on Court St. in September.

Award-Winning French Play

International children ages 9 to 11 from Language and Laughter Studio to perform.

Times: 8 More States Freed From “No Child LB” by Obama

President Obama has freed a  total of 19 states from No Child Left Behind, which required all fourth graders to be proficient in math and

Times Photo Show: Carroll Gardens’ Dennet Place

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/05/28/nyregion/20120528dennet.html

Dear Fieldbinder Isn’t Closing

Owner quashes the rumor that spiking rents would drive out the fashionable shop.

Red Hook Bike Rides

Bike and check out craft foods with 61 Local

Gender, Installation, India

Catch the last day of Prune Nourry's multimedia show at Invisible Dog Gallery on Bergen St.

Memorial Day in Carroll Park

Vets remembered at the war memorial.

Bible Student Arrested for Pocket Knife Near Ground Zero

Here’s a kookie tale of stop-and-frisk drama in NYC, on DNA Info.com  

Developer Buys 204 Huntington for $24.5 Million–Top 10 Brooklyn Deal

Brownstoner has this about developer Doug Steiner buying the rental building at 204 Huntington Street, at Court, for $24.5 Million, making it a top 10

Beautiful Lucali Photo Series

Check out these gorgeous photos.

C.G. Library Fundraiser

Book sale Saturday. Volunteers needed.

Park Slopians Get Nasty Notes for Taking Up Too Much Parking Space

This is pretty funny… someone is leaving notes on the windshields of parked cars in Park Slope, chastising drivers for taking up too much space

Meatopia at Los Paisanos

Among various and diverse delights, we've discovered the Los Paisanos burger.

Brooklyn Brainery classes

Tree identification, weird spices, video production for phone and more.

VIDEO: Check out Sonic Treats

Reggie and Kossouth bring you the best in music. This week: Tanlines and The Band.

New Yorker Weighs in on France Pres. Sorkozy’s Loss and Impact for Obama

The socialists have won in France, and what that means for Europe, the financial crisis and the upcoming U.S. presidential race is all the talk

Norah Jones Plays Belle House

Friday, Gowanus, listen to Cobble Hill's songstress star.

Tin Foil Kitchens

Capturing a Crown Heights Passover tradition.

Gran Electrica: New Dumbo Mexican

New Dumbo Mexican restaurant debuts huge garden overlooking Brooklyn Bridge.