Charles Manley
Charles Manley is a freelance writer and wine consultant living in Brooklyn, NY. He is currently in the process of starting an import business.
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How to Make Your Own Soda at HomeIt's easy to doctor up your own specialty sodas at home. Whether you're looking for a cheaper, healthier version of store-bought soda pop, or want a fun science experiment to conduct with the kids, making your own sodas at home is a real treat.
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Three 10-minute Brussels Sprouts Recipes for Sprouts Lovers and HatersThree quick and easy Brussels sprouts recipes for Brussels sprout lovers and haters.
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It's Linsanity! Lindsay Lohan Returns from the Morgue to Host 'SNL' and Play Liz TaylorNew York Knick Jeremy Lin doesn’t need to worry about Lindsay Lohan taking back the trademark catchphrase. The Mean Girls star is looking to get her public record out of the courtroom and back on the screen. -
Bethenny Frankel Reveals Miscarriage--Other Celebs to Open Up About Failed PregnanciesBravo’s reality TV darling Bethenny Frankel revealed on the “Today” show that she suffered a miscarriage after being pregnant with her second child. The “Bethenny Ever After” star isn't the only celebrity to endure the heartache of a failed pregnancy.
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Jennifer Aniston Quits Smoking, but Not Smoking Hot GQ Covers--Other Over-40 Celebs that Defy AgeJennifer Aniston may have quit smoking cigarettes last fall, but she hasn't quit smoking hot GQ covers. The 43-year-old star of the upcoming film "Wanderlust" wasn't afraid to show off her hot bod in the most recent issue of GQ.Also published on: -
Best Sparkling Wines and Champagnes--from Bargains to Bank-breakersChampagne is not the only bubbly option for your weddings and celebrations. Every year there are more and more fantastic sparkling wines hitting store shelves. Here is brief guide to the best bubbly from around the globe.
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Easy 3-Ingredient Appetizers for the Big GameNo matter how many points get put up on the board, you can score big with these easy and simple three-ingredient appetizers and snacks.
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Easy 3-Ingredient Appetizers for Your Oscar PartyWhether you plan to go glitzy and roll out the red carpet for your guests, or simply want a low-key get-together with friends, hosting an Oscar party doesn't require a full day in the kitchen.
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Roseanne Barr Gets a New Sitcom, Trashes Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and Continues Run for the PresidencyIt must be tough times at NBC these days. The fourth-ranked network has given the 'greenlight' to a new Roseanne Barr-led sitcom titled "Downwardly Mobile." But will the comedy play ball in a more politically correct world. -
Tracy Morgan Hospitalized - Other Celebs Treated for ExhaustionTracy Morgan was rushed to a hospital in Park City, Utah, after falling unconscious following an appearance at the Sundance Film Festival. The comedian is just the latest celebrity to fall victim to exhaustion.Also published on: -
Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum to Host 'SNL' in February--How Much Singing and Dancing Will They Do?Both Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum tweeted this week that they will be making their hosting debuts on "Saturday Night Live" in February. Oh the singing and dancing they will do!
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Lil Wayne to Publish Prison Memoir “Gone Till November” – Plus the Best Rap Memoirs EverLil Wayne signed a book deal to publish his memoirs detailing an eight month stint he served at Rikers Island in 2010. But Dwayne Carter Jr. isn't the only rap star to pen an autobiography. Here is a list of some of the best rap memoirs.
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Its Mr. & Mrs. Smith Go to Washington as Pitt and Jolie Chat with President Obama: Other Celebs to Visit the White HouseBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie paid a visit to President Obama in the Oval Office on Wednesday. However, the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” co-stars weren't there to collect their latest assassination mission.Also published on: -
Jay-Z Releases 'Glory' Featuring His Baby Girl Blue Ivy Carter: Other Artists That Penned Songs for Their ChildrenJay-Z releases "Glory feat B.I.C." -- a new track commemorating the birth of his and Beyonce's baby girl . The song even features the first cries and sounds from Blue Ivy Carter herself. Plus, other songs dedicated to the children of musicians.Also published on:
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'Controversy is Irrelevant to Me' Says Golden Globes Host Ricky Gervais: Who He'll Roast in 2012Despite last year's controversial performance, Ricky Gervais returns as the host of the Golden Globes. Who will he roast this year?Also published on:
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Paris Hilton's Empire Earns Jaw-dropping $1.3 Billion: Other Celebs Able to Bank a BillionParis Hilton is not just famous for being famous anymore. The reality star and heiress turned business mogul has virtually written the book on how to turn celebrity into financial success. However, Paris isn't the only star cashing in on fame.Also published on:
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How to Peel an Entire Bulb of Garlic in 10 SecondsPeeling garlic can be a nasty business. Most hand soaps are unable to remove the potent aromas of garlic from your fingers. However, there is a quick, easy, and aroma-free way to peel garlic--even an entire bulb at a time.
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How to Make Potato Chips in Your MicrowavePotato chips are a ridiculously good snack. But terribly unhealthy. Making delicious fat free potato chips in the microwave is an easy and healthy alternative.
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Where to eat on Christmas Day in New York CityWho wants to slave over a hot stove on Christmas? The city that never sleeps is hardly even drowsy on Christmas these days. More and more restaurants are catering to the crowds eager to get out of the apartment for some good food and holiday cheer.
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Why Michael Grimm (R-NY) Does Not Deserve Re-ElectionCongressman Michael Grimm is not even a full year into his term. However, his re-election campaign is already in full swing.Also published on:
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Unique NYC gifts for your favorite New YorkersWhether your gift list is long or short, you need stocking-stuffers or big-ticket gifts, there is no better place to shop this season than New York City. And no better people to buy your gifts from than local New Yorkers.
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Shake Off the Chill with These Winter Warmers and Seasonal BeersWhile beer is more often associated with backyard barbecues and summer refreshment, many today are turning to the warming effects of microbrewed beers during the colder months.
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Buy Bernie Madoff's Old Crap Near Vinegar HillBernie Madoff's personal belongings will be on display at the Brooklyn Navy Yard this weekend.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Hires Consultant to Find Alternative Funding for Brooklyn Heights WaterfrontBrooklyn Bridge Park Corporation hires new firm to find alternative sources of revenue.
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In the Spirit: Drink Recipes to Warm Up the HolidaysSkip the pre-made mixes. Entertaining is easy with these simple holiday cocktail and drinks recipes.
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NYC Military Monuments: Memorials Not Gone, but Often ForgottenWe often hear the phrase "never forget" associated with the terrorist attacks of 9/11. While it seems impossible to forget 9/11, the heroism behind many NYC monuments has faded from memory.
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Where to find local ingredients in New York City for ThanksgivingEach year, Thanksgiving dinner fills stomachs with a kaleidoscope of different foods and flavors and cooks with a sense of fear and trepidation. Here's a guide on where to find the best ingredients for your favorite Thanksgiving dinner recipes.
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Is it finally time to drink New York wine?For the better part of the last decade, news articles and magazine articles have surfaced proclaiming that now is the time to drink New York wines. However, this is all marketing and foolishness.
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5 Celebrity Couples That Share a Love for HalloweenCelebrities are no strangers to dressing up for special occasions. However, when it comes to Halloween, some celebrity couples go well beyond the typical pirate or sexy bunny outfit.
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Classic Fall Flavors: Roasted Poultry and Vegetable Soups With Italian White WinesFall is the time of year when turning on the oven returns to being a delight rather than a punishment. Recipe for roasted chicken and vegetables paired with Beaujolais; and roasted butternut squash soup paired with nutty Italian whites.
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Celebrity A-Listers Join Protests on Wall Street--and Some of Hollywood's Most Fearless ActivistsSusan Sarandon and Michael Moore lent their voices to the Occupy Wall Street protests. However, they are not the only A-list Hollywood celebrities more likely to be handcuffed for a sit-in than for drug possession, a DUI, or a domestic abuse charge.
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New York City Bike Share Program takes shapeThe NYC Bike Share program is set to open in Manhattan and Brooklyn in summer 2012.
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Record Number of Primetime Television Shows Now Filmed in New York CityMayor Bloomberg announces that 23 primetime television series are now being filmed in the five boroughs--a new record for the city.
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Huntsman Wins, Bachmann Disappears, Is Rick Perry's Campaign Over?Rick Perry's gaffes may have ended his presidential bid, Bachmann proves she is not a contender, and Huntsman looks like a very strong VP candidate at the most recent GOP debates.
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Since 9/11, Lower Manhattan has rebuilt and grownIn the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, Lower Manhattan reeled from the temporary relocation of 65,000 jobs and 20,000 residents. However, 10 years later, Lower Manhattan has never been more vibrant.
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Dealing with Hurricane Irene in south BrooklynHurricane Irene has come and gone, leaving 62,000 households in New York City without power, uprooting more than 650 trees, ravaging a few storefront awnings, and powdering the urban landscape in a covering of wet leaves and small twigs.
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Top five underdogs that could win men's 2011 U.S. Open: A fan's takeIt seems impossible to imagine a men's singles Grand Slam tournament finals without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray. However, a new set of players could capitalize on the top-tier's injuries and fatigue.Also published on:
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Where and How to Sell Gold Jewelry in New York City: Turning Bling into BankWith gold skyrocketing up to nearly $1800 an ounce--up nearly $300 per ounce in the last month alone--many are looking to their jewelry as the only saving grace in these dismal economic times. But, how does one go about converting their bling into bank?
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Free Sunday at Botanic Garden, Museum, Prospect Park ZooIn celebration of the Heart of Brooklyn's 10th anniversary, nearly everything around the Grand Army Plaza will be free this Sunday, August 7.
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Free Air Conditioners for Brooklyn's Low Income, Sick, and ElderlyTo combat the dangers of heat waves, the Sunset Park Redevelopment Committee has announced a program offering free, energy-efficient air conditioners to Brooklyn's neediest.
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Lobster Roll Rumble Lands in Chelsea June 9thLobster roll mania continues to take New York this summer. On June 9th, Tasting Table takes over Center548 in Chelsea for the Lobster Roll Rumble.
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New Monte's Restaurant Opens on Carroll StreetThe century-old Monte's Italian restaurant at 451 Carroll Street has reopened. New owners husband and wife duo Dominick and Tina Castelvetre have updated the interiors and the menu, but kept the original bar and ricotta cheesecake.
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Bark Hot Dogs Opening Up at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park Starting Memorial Day WeekendThe Park Slope-based hot dog eatery Bark will be joining Blue Marble, Uncle Louis G's, and Milk Truck Grilled Cheese at Pier 6 of Brooklyn Bridge Park starting Memorial Day weekend.
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Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes Coming to BloomingdalesThe cupcake continues to conquer all! Magnolia Bakery will start selling their tiny cakes inside the Midtown Bloomingdales starting this summer.
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Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe Finally Opens on VanderbiltOlde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe opened this week at 643 Vanderbilt Avenue between St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place. And the wait appears to have been worth it.
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Oro Fills Up Retail SpaceThe Oro has filled up its commercial space.
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IKEA Powers Up 1,100 Solar Panels on Red Hook RooftopIKEA powered-up 1,104 solar panels on the rooftop of their Red Hook location recently.
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Last Six Penthouses at One Hanson Head to Action May 15thLooking for some peace and quiet in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn? Well you're in luck. The six remaining penthouse units at One Hanson Place are headed to auction in May.
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Get Your Lit On! Poetry Readings at Top of Fort Greene Park for National Poetry MonthTo celebrate National Poetry Month, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy is hosting a poets in the park program for the month of April.
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Police Cracking Down on Late Night Prospect Park VisitorsProspect Park has operating hours?
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Volunteer Opportunities at the Soon-to-be-opened Park Slope Housing WorksHousing Works is opening their second thrift shop in Brooklyn at the corner of Garfield Place and Fifth Avenue.
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It's Spring! Get a Free Bike Inspection at Bikes on MyrtleFree bike inspections at Bikes on Myrtle and volunteer opportunities at Bike New York.
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Bierkraft in Park Slope Adds a BiergartenThings never seem to stop getting better at Bierkraft.
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Firesale at Liberty Sunset Garden Center in Red HookThe Liberty Sunset Garden Center in Red Hook is sadly going out of business.
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Queens Kickshaw Kicks Off This Sunday, Bringing Fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to AstoriaA new grilled cheese sandwich restaurant, Queens Kickshaw, opens in Astoria this Sunday.
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New Brooklyn-Themed Retail Shop Opening in Carroll GardensA new Brooklyn-themed retail shop is opening in Carroll Gardens in the old Stinky Bkyln space.
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New Arts Mural on Fenimore St. Needs VolunteersFeeling industrious? The PLG Arts organization needs help with a new art mural on Fenimore Street near FLatbush Avenue.
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New Stinky Bklyn Location Opens Up on Smith StreetStinky Bklyn has picked up shop and moved almost two entire blocks north to 215 Smith Street between Baltic and Butler Streets.
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Summer Block Party and Street Festival Permits Now Take 90 DaysPlanning a summertime block party or street festival? Don't forget to apply for a permit at least 90 days in advance.
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Need a Summer Job? Get a NYC Green CartThe city is hoping to dramatically increase the number of food carts on New York City streets this year. And not just the number of concessions vendors in city parks.
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Cars to Get the Boot from Prospect Park?Council Member Gale Brewer of the Upper West Side introduced a bill recently that would ban cars from traveling through Central Park and Prospect Park.
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Best Western Opens in Greenwood HeightsThere is a hotel booming happening along 4th Avenue from Gowanus to Sunset Park
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Raise the Roof! Barlcays Arena Getting a Roof, Possibly LIU BlackbirdsLooking for a little local love, the Nets announced they were negotiating for the LIU Blackbirds to play several games in the new Barclays Arena.
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Bloomberg Running for President? or Does He Simply Want a Bridge Named After Him?Mayor Bloomberg released an election-style campaign advertisement this week, and reportedly purchased $1 million in television ad spots. However, it is somewhat unclear what purpose the ad serves.
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Park Slope Electronic Waste Recycling Continues This WeekendAfter the enormous success of last weekend's E-Waste recycling event, the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID and the Lower East Side Ecology Center have extended the event to this Saturday, March 26th.
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Fort Hamilton Library Finally Re-Opens in Bay RidgeThe Fort Hamilton branch of the Brooklyn Public Library finally re-opens in Bay Ridge.
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Windsor Terrace Library ReopensThe Windsor Terrace branch of the Brooklyn Public Library reopened Tuesday.
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Need Work Space? Brooklyn Brainery is Looking for People to Use Their Classrooms During the DayThe adult education center in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Brainery, is looking for people to utilize their empty classroom space during the day.
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Foodie Fight! Food Writers and Restaurateurs Debate the Merits of Sustainability at MCNYGet ready for a foodie fight at the Museum of the City of New York this Friday, March 25th, as an all-star panel of food writers, restaurateurs, and farmers battle over the efficacy of the locavore and sustainability movements.
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Clothing Swap This Saturday in Bed-Stuy at the Macon BPLIt is officially spring. Which means it's a great time to clean out your closets and get your swap on.
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Honk If You Love Geese! Politicians and Friends of Animals to Gather in Prospect Park This SaturdayFriends of Animals, New York State Senator Eric Adams, Council Member Letitia James, and concerned New Yorkers are joining hands around Prospect Park this Saturday in a sign of solidarity with the park's feathered friends.
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Free Trees Please! Free Japanese Cherry Trees in Putnam Triangle This WeekendAnyone that has been to Japan or South Korea during this part of early spring can attest to the intoxicating beauty of cherry blossom trees.
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Lavender Blue is Closing Its Doors in Bay RidgeThe boutique health and beauty store, Lavender Blue, is closing its doors on March 31st after nearly a decade and a half in the neighborhood.
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Beer Lovers and Beer Brewers Unite for Japan Disaster Relief BenefitA number of New York-area brewers and a bevy of beer lovers are coming together this March 28th at the Brooklyn Brewery to help raise money for disaster relief in Japan.
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Brooklyn Industries Opens New Storefront in DUMBOhere's a new shopping opportunity in DUMBO. The Brooklyn-based clothing company, Brooklyn Industries, recently opened their 15th storefront at 70 Front Street.
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Brooklyn Public Library $15K Business Plan Competition Kicks OffPower up your small business dreams. The Brooklyn Public Library's 2011 Business Plan Competition to win $15,000 starts Tuesday, March 22.
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109 Gold Street in Vinegar Hill Officially Hits the Market, Launches WebsiteThe new 33-unit residential building at 109 Gold Street has officially hit the market.
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Khim's Millennium Market Opens in Pratt's Myrtle HallThe Williamsburg-based organic grocery mart, Khim's Millennium Market, has opened the doors at its new Clinton Hill location at 536 Myrtle Avenue.
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Five Guys Soon to Have Five Brooklyn LocationsThe Five Guys burger chain is opening new locations in both Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn.
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Trailer Parks Coming to Downtown Brooklyn?Pre-fab housing and two week long construction jobs the latest developments at the Atlantic Yards project.
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Midwest Brewery Tours: Is Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids One of the Greatest in the World?One of America's best new breweries can be found in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Midwestern city with deep manufacturing roots in the midst of reinventing itself for a 21st century world.
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New York Winery Tours: Hudson Valley's Tousey WineryYou could easily miss the Tousey Winery while moseying up the Hudson River Valley along Route 9. However, the fledgling winery housed in a rather nondescript multi-use building is more than worthy of a stop.
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Top Irish Whiskeys: The Best of the Emerald IsleSince the 1990s, Irish Whiskey has experienced a resurgence. With quality reaching new heights ever year. Irish Whiskey is not just for St. Patrick's Day anymore.Also published on:
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Daylight Savings 2011: Spring Forward/Fall Back Time ChangeDaylight Saving Time (DST), or daylight savings (as it is commonly referred to), starts on the second Sunday in March at 2am and ends on the first Sunday in November at 2am.
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Easter 2011: Dates of the Moveable FeastWhen is Easter 2011? Why do some people celebrate Easter on a different date? Why are there rabbits and Easter egg hunts? Why do some people eat ham on Easter and others lamb?
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Easter: Wines to Pair with a Moveable FeastLooking for the perfect bottle of wine to serve this Easter? Choosing a wine for Easter dinner couldn't be easier.
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Medical Supplies Still Needed for Relief Effort in HaitiFitness Collective and E&E Personal Concierge Services have partnered to assist the relief effort in Haiti.
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61 Local Opens Public House in Cobble HillAfter hosting several private events and fundraisers, 61 Local has finally opened its doors to the thirsty Brooklyn community.
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Freddy's Bar Reopening in Park Slope February 5thThe Prohibition-era Freddy's Bar and Backroom will reopen at their new South Slope address on Fifth Avenue this February 4th.
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Experience Teaching English as a Second LanguagePersonal experience teaching English as a second language in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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The Safest and Most Dangerous Areas of New York CityLong gone is the crime-riddled metropolis of the films Taxi Driver and New Jack City.
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Recycle Your Old Electronics at Habana Outpost--Win an Apple MacBook AirIn with the new and out with the old. After the holidays is the perfect time to get rid of old and broken electronics.
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Mulchfest! Recycle Your Christmas Trees at Prospect ParkDon't just toss your Christmas tree curbside. Make mulch, not landfill.
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Returning a Bad Bottle of Wine to the Wine StoreDespite major improvements in the wine industry over the past several decades, bad wine still exists.
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How to Tell if a Wine is Bad or Tainted and What to Do About ItEveryone has purchased a bad bottle of wine at one time or another.
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How to Always Choose a Good Wine in a Retail Wine ShopSelecting a good wine is easy. Most people over-think it. Choosing a good wine every time is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Park Slope Plane Crash Victims Memorialized 50 Years LaterOn December 16, 1960, United Airlines flight 826 crashed into Sterling Place at 7th Avenue after a mid-air collision over Staten Island with TWA flight 266.
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New Jersey Nets to Become Brooklyn New Yorkers?Will the NJ Nets change their name to the Brooklyn New Yorkers?
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Historic Skyscraper District in Downtown Brooklyn Gets Off the Ground, Passes CB2The proposed historic Skyscraper District in downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights is one step closer to reality.
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Survey Says: Keep the Prospect Park West Bike LaneCouncilmembers Brad Lander and Steve Levin along with Community Board 6 released the results of their public survey on the controversial Prospect Park West bike lane.
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City Issues RFP for Large Space in Downtown Brooklyn Municipal Building, Markowitz Demands Apple StoreMayor Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz issued a request for proposals for 37,000 square feet of space in the Brooklyn Municipal Building. Markowitz practically demands Apple take the spot.
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Just Stuff It: Stuffed Veggies Are a Slam Dunk with the KidsIn season, the price of many vegetables drops well south of $1 a pound.
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How to Perfectly Poach and Hard-Boil an EggWhen looking for a quick and easy meal, is there anything simpler than an egg?
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What to Do with Leftover Cooked RiceLeftover cooked rice is like gold. Few ingredients elicit the same '˜Eureka!' exclamation when discovered nestled among the Andean landscape of color-coded Tupperware and hastily Saran-wrapped bowls of suspect meal remainders in our refrigerator
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Gorilla Warfare Attracts Big Name Litigator to Park Slope Coffee Shop DisputeLegendary litigator Martin Garbus and the workers rights organization, Brandworkers, have teamed up to defend the former Gorilla Coffee employees.
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Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Marketplace Opens for Last Minute Park Slope ShoppersThe third annual Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Craft Marketplace makes a great place to get some last minute shopping done, tire out the kids, and prove your safe-cracking skills in front of your neighbors.
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Fuhgeddaboudit! 10 Words and Phrases to Help You Understand the Local Lingo of New York CityNew York City is a city of immigrants, and a confluence of cultures. As a result, New Yorkers converse with one another using phrases and slang unique from the rest of the U.S. Here are ten words and phrases to help you understand the local lingo.
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Peter Pan Donuts Come to Carroll GardensBrooklyn Farmacy in Carroll Gardens is now carrying Greenpoint's best pastries.
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Movies Coming to Abandoned Atlantic Avenue Subway Tunnel in Cobble HillThe New York non-profit, Rooftop Films, is screening movies in the abandoned Atlantic Avenue subway tunnel. Bringing a new definition to the meaning of underground cinema.
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Join Daniel Squadron for a Community Discussion in Cobble HillNew York State Senator, Daniel Squadron, is hosting another round of community discussions--and you're invited.
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PS Brooklyn, an Italian Eatery, to Take Over Bussaco Spot in Park SlopeThere will soon be another Italian red sauce joint in Park Slope.
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Live on Top of Downtown Brooklyn for $7,500/MonthFor $7,500 per month you can look down upon anyone that lives in the borough.
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Psychedelic Mushrooms Blamed for College Student's Deadly Fall in Brooklyn HeightsA college student in Brooklyn fell to his death after reportedly splitting a bag of magic mushrooms with friends.
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Court Street Grocers Fully Open in Carroll Gardens, Sandwiches and AllCourt Street Grocers at 485 Court Street in Carroll Gardens is now fully open--a general store and a local sandwich shop.
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Brooklyn Heights is Too Big to Fail, Too Small for ParkingThe new HBO film "Too Big To Fail" is turning daytime parking in Brooklyn Heights into a big...well, parking fail.
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Paper Source Set to Open in Cobble HillPaper Source is set to open on the corner of Smith Street and Pacific Street.
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Days of Wine and Roses, Olivino Wines in Clinton Hill Now Has FlowersOlivino Wines, the popular Clinton Hill boutique wine shop, is further brightening up their stretch of Fulton Street between Vanderbilt and Clinton with the addition of flowers.
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Jane's Carousel Breaks Ground in Empire Fulton Ferry ParkConstruction appears to be underway on the Jean Nouvel-designed glass structure that will be the new home of Jane's Carousel in Empire Fulton Ferry Park.
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Last Chance Leaf Collection Drive for Prospect Heights Community FarmLast chance to save your unwanted leaves from the landfill and give back to the community.
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Justice Friedman Accuses ESDC of Purposeful Deception in Atlantic Yards Project in Downtown BrooklynState Supreme Court Justice Marcy Friedman ruled in favor of Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn in a lawsuit against the Empire State Development Corporation's involvement with the approval of the Atlantic Yards project.
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Rejoice in DUMBO! Washington to Get Two-Way Traffic, Flowers, and Peace and QuietWashington looks pretty cleaned up, has double yellow lines, and looks ready for two-way traffic.
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Emerson Opens in Clinton Hill, Serving Up More than Just DrinksThere is a new drinking establishment in Clinton Hill at 561 Myrtle Avenue near Emerson Place.
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Colonie Wine Bar & Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights Makes Fundraising Goal, Already Best Restaurant in Brooklyn?Former PUBLIC restaurant alumni Emelie Kihlstrom, Tamer Hamawi and Elise Rosenberg used the social media site Kickstarter to raise funds for the finishing touches on their new Brooklyn Heights wine bar and restaurant Colonie.
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Cops in Crime-Ridden Prospect Heights Busted for Practicing QuotasThe crime-ridden 77th precinct in Prospect Heights got a surprise today when the NY Daily News released a photo copy of their station house memos demanding that police officers meet station quotas.
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Rapid Realty Opens Office in DUMBOThere is a new realtor in DUMBO.
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Sahadi's Opens New Holiday Gift Shop Next to Cobble HillAtlantic Avenue on the border of Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights is beginning to look a little more festive.
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Civilians' in the Footprint: The Battle Over the Atlantic Yards Opens in Fort GreeneThe Civilians Investigative Theater troupe has finally brought their presentation of the battle over the Atlantic Yards development project in Brooklyn to the stage.
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Brooklyn Fare, Two Stars, Now Two Restaurants in Boerum HillIt has been a busy couple of months for Chef Cesar Ramirez and the small Brooklyn restaurant at Brooklyn Fare.
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New Upscale Mexican Joint Takes Over a Restaurant Graveyard in Park SlopeEven though the new space just opened, it has already generated a number of reviews on Yelp.
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New Cobble Hill Pop-Up Shop at Arts CeteraArts Cetera, the child-centric studio space at 212 Smith Street in Cobble Hill is adding a weekend pop-up shop to their panoply of childhood delights.
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WTF? New Cafe Opens in Fort Greene Serving Seriously Savvy CoffeeYour regular morning cup o' joe has been getting a serious upgrade for the last twenty years.
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Free Admission to Brooklyn Botanic Garden All Winter LongChase away the winter blues with a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Feds Name Names of Gowanus Polluters, Talk About the VaporsWhen National Grid purchased a number of companies lining the Gowanus canal, they probably didn't realize those companies would be blamed for more than 90 percent of the pollution in the canal.
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The BQE Enhancement Project Holds Court in Cobble HillThe Brooklyn Queens Expressway has received some positive press in the past year. Now the traffic-congested eyesore is getting its own beautification project.
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Weekend Street Closures on 10th Street in GowanusThe blocks on 10th Street between Hamilton and 3rd Avenue will be closed for two weekends in November.Also published on:
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Blue Bloods Starring Tom Selleck Films in Fulton FerryThe new New York based cop drama, Blue Bloods, has taken over downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO this week to film a new episode.
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Northern Italian Eatery Coming to 190 Dean in Boerum Hill?The large two-family townhouse at 190 Dean Street is currently under renovation. However, the lower level former commercial space is being gutted with plans of opening a rustic northern Italian restaurant.
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Bloomberg Shows Seersucker's in Carroll Gardens Some LoveAccolades such as "some of the city's most satisfying southern fare," and "medium-rare pork chops burst with more flavor than dry-aged beef" speckle the Bloomberg News review of Seersucker's at 329 Smith Street.
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Downtown Brooklyn B54 Bus Returns to Pre-9/11 RouteSince September 11, 2001 the streets surrounding MetroTech have had serious traffic, parking, and public transportation restrictions and physical barriers.
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Clinton Hill Resident Fights Cancer with a Slice of PieClinton Hill resident, Nia Callaway, lost both of her parents to cancer. Now to honor the memory of her parents, she bakes pies.
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Free Flu Shots Continue in Cobble HillLong Island College Hospital is administering free flu shots in Cobble Hill.
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Recession Over, Gabriel Byrne's Brooklyn Heights Home Sells for Half Million Over Asking PriceThe recession officially ended in June of 2009. However, it hasn't felt like it on the street. Till now.
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Mikey's Hook Up Moves Out of DUMBO, Apple Store Moving In?The two-year-old location of the popular multimedia computer and electronics store, Mikey's Hook Up, is packing up and moving back in with its parent store in Williamsburg.
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109 Gold Street in Vinegar Hill Hits the MarketAfter nearly three years, the new residential building at 109 Gold Street is hitting the market.
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Atlantic Ave BID Gaining Momentum in Boerum HillThe proposal for an Atlantic Avenue BID is picking up steam, and looks likely to become a reality soon.
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Once Upon a Time There was a Little Yellow House in Carroll GardensThe little yellow house at 178 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens is now completely rebuilt and blends in with its surroundings.
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Clinton Hill Middle School Keeps Packing 'em InOn Adelphi Street in Clinton Hill, both PS 20 and the Urban Assembly Academy of the Arts and Letters share the same building. The two schools share the same library, the same auditorium, the same gym, and the same cafeteria.
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No Mo' Moe's in Fort GreeneThe popular Fort Green bar, Moe's, at 80 Lafayette Avenue announced to its followers recently that it will close at the end of February 2011.
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Rats in Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO?Are there rats in Brooklyn Bridge Park hanging around Pier 6 near the childrens playground?
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Skyscraper District for Brooklyn Heights and Downtown BrooklynThe Landmark Preservation Commission recently proposed a "Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District." The proposal included 20 buildings in the downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights neighborhoods.
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Shake Shack Coming to Downtown Brooklyn?Recently the NY Post reported that the popular burger joint, Shake Shack, was coming to downtown Brooklyn.
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Car Vandalism from Prospect Park West to Bergen Street in Prospect HeightsThere has been a rash of vandalism around Prospect Park this past week.
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Gowanus Should Capitalize on Recent Community Goodwill to Help with CleanupThere have been a number of blog posts and newspaper articles promoting neighborhood projects that reportedly benefit the Gowanus Canal.
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Persons of Interest Opens in Sal the Barber's Space in Carroll GardensThe Carroll Gardens barbershop at 299 Smith Street had been run for more than a generation by Giorgio Zocco.
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Albany Law Review Says Carousel in Fulton Ferry Park Would Violate Federal LawAlbany Government Law Review Fireplace claims the proposed placement of the beloved Jane's Carousel in the Empire Fulton Ferry Park is a violation of federal law.
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Vinegar Hill ReRun Theater Named Best of Manhattan?The NY Press recently named their "Best of Manhattan 2010: Arts and Entertainment." Surprisingly, Brooklyn is the new Manhattan.
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Ever Wonder How Much You Could Make Collecting Cans in Boerum Hill?Many of us wonder how much bottle scavengers pull down in a day. Two Brooklyn reporters found out.
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Cobble Hill Trader Joe's Admits They Have a Crime ProblemThe Court Street Trader Joe's recently put up a sign alerting customers to their crime problem.
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Park Slope F-Train Station to Get Markowitz MillionsThe plan to renovate the elevated tracks on the F-train between Carroll Street and 4th Avenue has been revamped.
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Space Invader that Landed on 509 Myrtle in Clinton Hill Goes Off MarketThe anything-but-subtle three story addition that landed on the red brick buildings at 509 Myrtle Avenue has been pulled off the market.
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Thomas Beisl Becomes Berlyn in Fort GreeneOwners of Berlyn, Ursula and Jonas Hegewisch have stayed with the Germanic theme of the old space. However, have reportedly made room for "their pewter bric-a-brac including a few gnomes."
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New Cafe at the Edge of Clinton HillA look at the new Bedford Hill Cafe opening near the corner of Franklin Avenue and Greene Avenue.
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New Pub in Fulton Ferry Already Looking to ExpandIn a recent interview with Black Book magazine, owner of the recently opened Pub One in Fulton Ferry was already talking expansion.
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DUMBO Landmark Grimaldi's Pizzeria Suing LandlordThe NY Post pointed out that DUMBO landmark, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, is suing its DUMBO landlord for allegedly attempting to evict them from their famous Old Fulton Street location.
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Vinegar Hill Block Named One of the Borough's 50 BestThe magazine awarded one of their best block designations for a block in Vinegar Hill. Well, sort of in Vinegar Hill.
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Carroll Gardens Street Crimes Dominate Community MeetingThere has been a steep rise in crime borough-wide as the economy continues to struggle. Carroll Gardens is no different.
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Are Developers GaGa for Gowanus?Two large spaces hit the market in Gowanus.
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Cobble Hill Bookstore Attracts Paul Harding, Paul Auster, and Jonathan FranzenThe independently-owned bookstore is attracting some big name authors.
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Cheerio! Big Apple Tweed Ride Cycles Thru Boerum Hill19th Century enthusiasts take to the streets on their mechanical horses, dressed in Gatsbys, knee-highs, and tweed vests.
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19th Century Crafts Store is Open for the Holidays in Brooklyn HeightsThe Brooklyn Women's Exchange in Brooklyn Heights recently had its holiday preview party and opening. The not-for-profit volunteer-run shop was founded in 1854.
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Take that Australia! America Regains Top Spot in Park Slope Chili Cook-offStop worrying about the economy. Stop worrying about the Republican take-over of the U.S. House. America is back on top!
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Art Historians Hold First Research Symposium at St. Francis in Brooklyn HeightsRecently a group of more than 100 art professors, graduate students, museum curators, and independent scholars from across Europe and North America converged on St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights.
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Hackers Take Over MetroTech in Downtown BrooklynMore than 300 of the nation's best and brightest converged in Downtown Brooklyn for the Polytechnic Institute of New York University's Seventh Annual Cyber Security Awareness Week Challenge.
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Brooklyn Commune Set to Open in Prospect HeightsThe new cafe and market, Brooklyn Commune, is set to to open shortly at 601 Greenwood Avenue in Windsor Terrace.
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Frank Gehry Visits Pratt in Clinton HillWorld renowned architect, Frank Gehry, is taking time off from his bust schedule to visit the Clinton Hill campus of the Pratt Institute School of Architecture.
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King Con Returns, Comic Convention Colors Park SlopeKing Con takes the spotlight off Hollywood movie stars and promotions, and puts it back on comics.
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P.S. 58 in Carroll Gardens Gets a New PlaygroundP.S. 58 is having a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new playground.
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New York Returns to New Amsterdam Roots in Cobble HillOur new favorite bike shop, Rolling Orange, is keeping true to its promise of bringing more than just Dutch bikes to the borough of Brooklyn.
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Film Biz Prop Shop Moving to GowanusThe non-profit second-hand thrift store of commercial film and television production is coming to Gowanus.
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Boerum Hill to Stay Brownstone Brooklyn or Go Brooklyner?The Boerum Hill Association is petitioning local residents to join their call for rezoning the 3rd and 4th Avenue corridor.
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Free Daffodils from the Fort Greene AssociationHelp give next spring a boost by planting daffodils around the neighborhood.
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Sounds of the Gowanus Set to Music by Local ArtistRecently the Electronic Music Foundation set New York City waterways to music.
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Two Judges in Downtown Brooklyn to Preside Over Election IssuesThis year's mid-term election season is bound to generate its fair share of controversy. In anticipation, two Brooklyn Supreme Court Justices are crossing Adams Street to preside over a makeshift courtroom in the Board of Elections office building.
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Merlis to Do Clinton Hill/Wallabout BookObsessive chronicler of Brooklyn history, Brian Meris, is working on a new book about the Clinton Hill and Wallabout neighborhoods. he is looking for photographs of the neighborhood from before 1975.
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DUMBO Dry Cleaner Goes GreenKen Kinzer, owner of Bridgestone Dry Cleaners and Laundry in DUMBO explained that the term organic isn't always a good thing.
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Tom Hanks Movie Looking for Park Slope White BoysThe Village Voice pointed out a casting call notice posted in Park Slope. The notice was stated they were "seeking 9-13 year-old Caucasian boys for the upcoming film "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."
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Dangerous Prospect Heights Intersection Getting Resident RevisionProspect Heights resident, Jeff Sherman, has had enough of the dangerous Washington and Atlantic Avenue intersection.
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Zombie Librarians March from Brooklyn Heights to City HallThe organization Save NYC Libraries staged a march across the Brooklyn Bridge to protest new cuts in library budgets.
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Dubuque Opens, Provides Burger Joint for Carroll GardensCarroll Gardens has a new burger joint. Dubuque Restaurant opened its doors in a nice-looking space at 548 Court Street near Ninth Street.
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New Cobble Hill Italian Eatery Opens in Old Italian EaterySosta, a new Italian brick-oven pizza restaurant opened at 145 Atlantic Avenue between Henry and Clinton Streets.
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Salman Rushdie Visits Fulton FerryThe acclaimed author Salman Rushdie is paying a visit to DUMBO and taking along his newest work, "Luka and the Lake of Fire."
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New Pop-Up Temporary Art Store in Boerum HillThe group A.R.T. Rethought is opening a new pop-up art space along Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill.
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Vinegar Hill Art Gallery to Host Street Artist ExhibitBrooklyn street artist Aakash Nihalani is taking over the Bose Pacia art gallery in Vinegar Hill.
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Facebook Buys Vinegar Hill Tech Company Drop.IoThe social media giant, Facebook, recently acquired Vinegar Hill file-sharing company Drop.io.
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Fulton Ferry Park Gets Annonymous File-Sharing USB DriveAt the Empire Fulton Ferry Park, A USB drive is cemented into the waterfront steps. In Union Square station, a drive is attached to a pole close to the platform floor.
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NYPD Increase Presence in Fort Greene After Crime Spikes 70%At the latest Fort Greene community meeting, Anthony Tasso of the 88th precinct vowed to increase foot patrols and police presence in neighborhood "problem areas."
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Architecture Firm, Development Company Move to DUMBOThe DUMBO Real Estate Management Company, Two Trees, has two new tenants.
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Old 'Tavern on Dean' Space in Prospect Heights to Become New 'Dean Street' BarThe old Tavern on Dean space is scheduled to house a new bar bar the first of December.
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Metrotech Building in Downtown Brooklyn Evacuated During Worldwide Terror AlertA worldwide terror alert prompts the evacuation of the MetroTech building.
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Clinton Hill Candy Store Robbed Before HalloweenThe Putnam Candy Store was robbed just nine days before the busy confection celebration of Halloween.
