Building Green Economies of Scale

I did not know that 35% of all solid waste in landfills is construction materials. Luckily, the internet and efforts like those detailed in the below video about a green renovation in Brooklyn have come to the rescue. All is literally NOT lost as gusts of home renovation sweep through our neighborhoods. (courtesy of Brownstoner)

The 2007 Giglio Feast & Lift – July 15

A Flickr Feed

Davey Dance Blog -26- BROOKLYN BRIDGE

Davey Dance Blog -26- BROOKLYN BRIDGE – Ace Frehley – from Pheasant Plucker and Vimeo.

Burning Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge meets Burning Man.

Parkjam Mixes Courtesy of Soulcrates

OK, so it’s not Brooklyn, but it doesn’t mean we don’t have a lot of respect for the Bronx. Pt.1, Pt.2, Pt.3

POUND by Evan Bernard

Defending Latin Food Vendors?

Brian Lehrer of WNYC recently had locals discussing this topic. Click below to listen. The video is of Charles Schumer’s visit to the Red Hook ballfields. Visit the Save Soccer Tacos blog to help out.

Bagel Shop Becomes Newest Victim of Atlantic Yards Dissent

Arena Bagels and Bialys has officially changed its name to… well, something else. I live directly above the shop, the sign for which immediately sent shivers through the neighborhood, spawning the great Brooklyn tea party… , no it didn’t. Anyway, for something that hasn’t quite gotten approved, the selection of the word “Arena” was certainly [...]

Here’s to a Great Summer of Biking Ahead

Can you feel it? Can you feel the renaissance happening? Having already knocked out the 5-Boro Bike Tour(click here for one man’s account), I am seriously excited about riding around the city this year. I might even take in a Critical Mass event. I sincerely hope we can avoid any major accidents here in Brooklyn [...]

Will Ferrell Hits Bottom

From Old School (2003). Seann William Scott and Will Ferrell in classic form.