« Closing Bell: Kick-Off Party for PLG Arts Show Friday Links »

May 22, 2008

Thursday Blogwrap

bklyn-bridge-05-2008.jpg
Happy Anniversary, Brooklyn Bridge. Photo by Amazin' Jane.
Park Redesign Includes Some Car Restrictions [Streetsblog]
NYC's (Mostly) Free Film, Concert Series [Newyorkology]
Steal This Look: Instant Office Space [Remodelista]
In Jersey, Zoning Ad Nauseam [Curbed]
(Shudder.) Kuntzman Gives a Poop [Cobble Hill Blog]




Posted by Gabby at 4:30 PM | Comments (8)
Categories: Blogwrap

Trackback Pings

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.brownstoner.com/mte/mt-tb.cgi/4979

Comments

Taco Bell is way ahead in the polls.

Posted by: guest at May 22, 2008 4:42 PM

great photo.

Posted by: guest at May 22, 2008 6:40 PM

awesome photo!

Posted by: guest at May 23, 2008 9:04 AM

The fireworks last night were spectacular. With the backdrop of the light show on the Brooklyn Bridge, one couldn't help getting goosebumps and feeling proud to live in this wonderful city. Does anyone happen to have a link to photos and/or video of the fireworks last night? I forgot to bring my camera with me.

Posted by: Biff Champion at May 23, 2008 9:20 AM

I forgot as well. But the fireworks and lights were just stunning. A real New York memory.

Although it's a shame that the backdrop from my angle was the god-awful verizon sign. Part of it was out, as is often the case. Wish they'd just turn the damn eyesore off at night.

Posted by: Johnny at May 23, 2008 11:38 AM

Johnny, I hate that sign too - it's an abomination! But fortunately I couldn't see it from my angle (by the Promenade). Makes me so leery of Two Trees and other developers wanting to build close to the Bridge. Anyway, I couldn't help but think how people, especially tourists fortunate enough to be in the area around 9PM must have been blown away by how beautiful it all was.

Posted by: Biff Champion at May 23, 2008 11:47 AM

Was down by barge music. The oohs and ahs from the tourists were almost as loud as the fireworks. Brilliant.

And what I don't understand about the sign is that they go our of the way to light it when it's broken - which it is 10-15% of the time. What kind of moron advertises a communications company with a broken neon sign. All of that electricity to provide everyone in New York with a negative impression of their company.

There I'm done. Gonna put my mind back on the pretty fireworks. . .

Posted by: Johnny at May 23, 2008 12:31 PM

"What kind of moron advertises a communications company with a broken neon sign."

That's hilarious. My other pet peeve is the apartment building (I believe it's in Confucius Square) which, along certain points of the bridge, is the only thing partially obstructing the view of midtown. But alas, let's remember nicer things and those who have died in our nation's service.

Posted by: Biff Champion at May 23, 2008 1:10 PM

Post a comment

Please be patient while your comment is published. It may take a moment.

Latest Restaurant Additions