The person who led the opposition is now the Executive Director of the Open Space Alliance which is fairly developer-friendly so I think, unfortunately, the neighborhood has lost its champion.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at August 20, 2009 5:51 PM in response to Finger Length, Again

I'm with lalaland. $650,000 to replace street lights that are in working order? I can think of about 800 better uses.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at August 19, 2009 12:30 PM in response to Heights' Lights

It's fascinating that both those for it and those against it are saying their position is "for the children."

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at August 17, 2009 5:29 PM in response to Kent Ave Goes One-Way Today

There have been later reports subsequent to that *one unconfirmed* report that say that it was a group of kids, under 20, mixed white and hispanic.

I live in Williamsburg and I see people of all ages and races setting off illegal firecrackers every year. It's too bad people can't focus on substantive issues, like the fact that this fire was literally across the street from a firehouse Bloomberg closed, instead of getting on their hobbyhorse about hipsters.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at July 6, 2009 11:33 AM in response to Rosenwach Fire The Morning After

It's Bedford between N 11 and N 12.

And there are not stop work orders because of the EPA. There are stop workers when developers and construction crews break the laws concerning environmental remediation. And enforcement on those laws by the DOB or anyone else is completely laughable.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at June 18, 2009 7:50 PM in response to Bedford Avenue Cesspool Continues to Fester

I wish this site had a filter.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at June 17, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Conservative Talk Show Host Beholds Williamsburg

If the noise is indeed bad, then of course these people deserve relief. I think what many people are reacting to is the tone of entitlement and arrogance in the flyers and that the person who has launched this effort doesn't seem to have bothered to see if there any any neighborhood quality of life groups he could have plugged into. Maybe attending a Community Board meeting or one of NAG's organizing meetings would have resulted in a better outcome and a less confrontational process.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at May 20, 2009 5:56 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

DH, your revision is delicious! kudos.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at April 23, 2009 8:10 PM in response to Streetlevel: Two Closings for Williamsburg

Top Chef apt is next door.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at March 29, 2009 12:29 PM in response to 20 Bayard's Been Rental Since February

It's right by Dumont, not Dumont Burger. DB isn't that far, but it is on Bedford. Dumont is on Union.)

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at March 29, 2009 12:28 PM in response to Development Watch: 385 Union Avenue

People who grow vegetables in this neighborhood do it in pots and raised beds.

They should just reclaim this site and N 12th and extend the park.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at March 25, 2009 11:02 AM in response to Williamsburg's Swimming Hole

I don't think the Gutter is that popular. It is super expensive and you have to wait forever, and there is no food. It's almost like the put the lanes in in order to hold you hostage in the bar. The new place seems to be thought out much better, and has more lanes.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at March 24, 2009 6:21 PM in response to More Bowls for the Burg

Illegal clubs, etc: expensive to bust and to prosecute.

BYOB and people drinking on stoops: easy to bust and cash cow in fines.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at March 16, 2009 2:05 PM in response to DNBYOB (Do Not Bring Your Own Booze)

Oddly enough, I have noticed that in recent weeks the disparity between the times posted on the electronic billboard, the ones being announced by the robot, and the arrivals and departures of actual trains has greatly increased. It's like 3 different time tables, but figuring out if one of them might be right helps the wait go by.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at February 25, 2009 3:33 PM in response to Closing Bell: Robo Train Has Arrived

There will be restrooms no matter what for those who are using the pool or the gym or the rec center. The question is whether there will be a restroom open to the greater public using the park. Hope that is clear. --Mikki/Poolaid.org

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at February 12, 2009 12:48 PM in response to Presenting the New McCarren Pool

new feral cat colony

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at February 3, 2009 5:05 PM in response to Closing Bell: Why is There Sand Being Dumped on the Pier?

This is welcome, though as werner pointed out, there are multiple other places to see movies in Williamsburg/Greenpoint--Union Docs, East Coast Aliens, Hugs, etc., as well as outdoor screenings in the summer.

It would be great if this place got a wine/beer license. There are some arthouse cinemas in Portland that let you have a drink and it is soooo nice.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at December 4, 2008 11:52 AM in response to Movies on Metropolitan Coming Soon

eyesore

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at November 25, 2008 11:02 AM in response to Development Watch: Northside Piers From Above

This is a great things--the pools are not only a valuable public resource, they are a part of history.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at November 19, 2008 10:27 AM in response to Red Hook Pool Gets Landmarked

@winelover: I love Greenpoint too, but it is hardly "full of parks"!!!

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at October 29, 2008 1:07 PM in response to Price Hikes in Greenpoint? Say What?

There is a Wild Ginger already, on Bedford between N 5 and N 6.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at October 29, 2008 1:05 PM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

@traditionalmod: I used to live right by there! Also lots of cute cottages throughout West Hollywood, though they don't quite qualify as tiny. Love that area.

I'm kind of laughing at the idea of buying a tinyhouse and putting two more stories on it. Kind of defeats the purpose.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at October 17, 2008 12:14 PM in response to Brooklyn's Own Tiny House Movement

So cute. I would love to see the inside!

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at October 17, 2008 11:32 AM in response to Brooklyn's Own Tiny House Movement

They were on my street (Williamsburg) a few weeks ago. I always tell them I am calling 911 if they don't get off my block. They scurry.
THen I call 311.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at October 17, 2008 10:35 AM in response to Energy Scammers Plaguing Brooklyn?

I'm all for protecting neighborhood spots but agree that Farrell's shouldn't be too mythologized. It's pretty well-known as a racist, homophobic place--very old skool! Also is where a lot of Muslim American beatdowns were administered after 9/11.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at September 26, 2008 3:42 PM in response to [Virtually] Duking It Out Over Windsor Terrace

not really any destruction, dittobird--the whole thing is landmarked.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at September 19, 2008 11:04 AM in response to Work Begins at McCarren Park Pool

Trees add to property values, and help clean the air.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at September 12, 2008 9:34 AM in response to Thursday Blogwrap

Domino site.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at August 6, 2008 4:45 PM in response to Where Should the Brooklyn Brewery Set Up Shop?

The taco truck was parked there because of Williamsburg Walks shutting down Bedford. Last Saturday and the next three, I think.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at July 23, 2008 11:13 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

Perhaps next time there is a rezoning that totally fucks local residents and businesses, Hindy won't be such a booster.

Posted by: bkkkkklyn at July 21, 2008 10:37 AM in response to Brooklyn Brewery Chief Bemoans Lack of Industrial Space