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March 6th, 2026
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- Carroll Gardens Italian Restaurant Will Reopen With a Twist [NYP]
- City Hall Will Invest in These Neglected Brooklyn Parks [BP]
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- Red Hook Restaurant Pitt’s Has Closed [Eater]
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What a lovely tribute to Elaine.
Schoolteacher’s Coup: Seeking an Integrated Neighborhood, a Couple Restores an 1899 HouseIngrid will be adding two more birds this summon Elaine’s memory. I was pointing out the various birds to my two year old grandson a few days ago and wondered why we didn’t have a pair of scarlet tangiers, one of Elaine’s favorites. Or maybe we’ll do a male scarlet tangier and a male red winged blackbird, another of her favorites.
Schoolteacher’s Coup: Seeking an Integrated Neighborhood, a Couple Restores an 1899 HouseIf you have kids, it's really nice to have a family room like the one in the extension (the dinette/sitting room) where they can make a mess and everyone can watch TV. To make more counter space and a spot under a window for the sink, the kitchen could be restored to its original footprint by removing the powder room and rear entry.
Midwood Park Standalone With Inglenook, Pier Mirror Asks $1.75 MillionI think it's great. All the best to everyone applying.
Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery Launches With $711 One-Bedrooms