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December 27, 2025
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Author Archives: Lisa M. Collins

LICH Newborn-Switch Case

Baby breastfeeds from wrong mom. Mom sues.

Bobtown Bluegrass

Wednesday, Dumbo.

Block Party Bonanza

Third Street Block Party brought belly-dancers, a British police orchestra, etc.

Five Guys Sidewalk Cafe?

Burger chain applies for street seating.

Talent Variety Show

Hosted by the Skint, tonight, Bell House.

Robberies Spike Again

Newer residents and foreign-born in 20s and 30s targeted for iPhones by teens from Red Hook and Gowanus Houses.

Swiss Artist in Dumbo

Photo exhibition at Klompching Gallery.

Focus Group Needs Moms

of 4- and 5-year-olds.

N.Y. Times Poll Says Parents Dissatisfied With NYC Schools

Mayor Mike Bloomberg made reforming city public schools the cornerstone of his first election campaign. But according to a New York Times poll, parents are

Wet Rainy Brooklyn

The heavens will sob on New York City for one straight week as we remember Sept. 11. On that day, the sun is predicted to shine bright.

Labor Day Violence

Labor Day sees 52 shootings leaving 13 dead.

Help Hurricane Victims

Thousands still without power and living in shelters. Red Cross asking for help.

West Indian Carnival Guide

Brooklyn's Caribbean New Yorkers splash Eastern Parkway with color and music. Last year, two million people attended.

Live for Today. Hug a Local.

Old-timers think us new-timers are rude. Say Hi. Let's start a conversation.

Explainer: Brooklyn Bridge Park

The controversy, the history, the future.

Cool Brooklyn News Zine

This is pretty nice: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/

Local Senior Missing

NYPD asks public to keep an eye out.

Dumbo Floods a Bit. All OK.

A video.

Back to Normal

City buzzes with relief. The crisp feeling of fall is approaching and we were not washed away.

Storm Passes Us By

Looks like we avoided catastrophe. But high winds remain.