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Columbia St. Salt Pile Keeps on Growing

Heather Quinlan — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:20:45 +0000

Those who live/shop/hang out on the Columbia St. Waterfront District may have noticed the bottomless salt pile that lives at the foot of Kane St.; it had been covered over by tarp and tires, but now blows freely all around the neighborhood. Cobble Hill resident James Morgan sounds off on the salt pile hazards, what’s been done and what can be done in the future. Click here to read his petition.

Also, contact the following to voice your concern:

STATE SENATOR DANIEL SQUADRON
squadron@senate.state.ny.us

COUNCILMEMBER BRAD LANDER
lander@council.nyc.gov
718-499-1090

COUNCILMEMBER STEVE LEVIN (port jurisdiction)
slevin@council.nyc.gov
718-875-5200

ASSEMBLYWOMAN JOAN MILLMAN
millmaj@assembly.state.ny.us
718-246-4889

Shooting at Boerum Place

Heather Quinlan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:21:45 +0000

Photo courtesy Brooklyn Eagle

The Daily News has just reported a shooting occurred around 11:30 this morning at 14 Boerum Place:

A city probation officer fired a shot during a scuffle with a suspected car thief who was armed with a 2-by-4 in downtown Brooklyn … Police said two probation officers – a man and a woman – spotted the would-be thief outside of 14 Boerum Place near Adams St. outside the Brooklyn Civic Center. The suspect was trying to break into a light blue BMW that had Probation Department parking placard inside.

The would-be thief was not shot, but he was arrested. The Brooklyn Eagle also has the story here.

Brooklyn Accent at Brooklyn’s Union Hall

Heather Quinlan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:46:23 +0000

Last Tuesday evening I took part in Adult Education’s monthly show at Union Hall. February’s topic was Brooklyn, and my presentation was on the Brooklyn Accent. Why? Because I’m doing a movie on New York accent. Presentation video after the jump!

Brooklyn Accent at Union Hall Feb 1

Heather Quinlan — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:56:15 +0000

If you have some free time Tuesday evening and a spare $5, consider a trip to Union Hall in Park Slope to see Adult Education Presents: Brooklyn. There will be presentations on Coney Island; corrupt Brooklyn politicians of yore; and Brooklyn’s annexation by New York. And I will be presenting on the Brooklyn accent. Questions I’ll be answering include: Does dese dem and dose qualify as a Brooklyn accent? Where does youse come from? And how do I curse in Brooklynese?

Well, you should be so lucky to find out. Hope to see you there, I could use some friendly faces!

EVIL Barbershop Quartet

Heather Quinlan — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:20:16 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, it’s a dapper Barbershop Quartet with hearts full of song. And evil! Don’t believe me? Take a listen, courtesy of the locally twisted Dan Wolpow.

October at Book Court

Heather Quinlan — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:27:23 +0000

Book Court has a handy list of upcoming events that might tickle your fancy. A select few after the jump, but make sure to visit their site for more.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
RUIYAN XU – THE LOST AND FORGOTTENLANGUAGES OF SHANGHAI, 7PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
THE BOOKCOURT FICTION BOOK CLUB JOINS TO DISCUSS: THE QUICKENING MAZE by ADAM FOULDS (AUTHOR NOT APPEARING) 7PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
LESLIE MARGOLIS – GIRL’S BEST FRIEND, 11 AM (KIDS EVENT)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
MELISSA IWAI – SOUP DAY, 11 AM (KIDS EVENT)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
BOOKCOURT’S SMALL PRESS NIGHT: GRAYWOLF PRESS! BENJAMIN PERCY- THE WILDING and JESSICA FRANCIS KANE – THE REPORT, 7PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
GISH JEN – WORLD AND TOWN, 7PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
THE NEW BROOKLYN COOKBOOK, 7PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
ALEX ROSS – LISTEN TO THIS, 7PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
DIANA SCHOENBRUN – BEASTIES, 11 AM

Brooklyn Farmacy: How to Make an Egg Cream

Heather Quinlan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:49:44 +0000

Brooklyn Farmacy is now open for business, and those wanting their milkshake fix need look no further than 513 Henry St. We paid a visit and were gifted with an egg cream and official paper Farmacy cap—I ended up loving their egg cream so much I filmed this tutorial. So here it is, on the house.

Book Club at Book Court

Heather Quinlan — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:49:19 +0000

The Slow Food NYC Book Club debuted this evening at Book Court, featuring David Kirby’s latest, Animal Factory: The Looming Threat of Industrial Pig, Dairy and Poultry Farms on Humans and the Environment. Featured as special guest star was the author himself, which made it a hybrid book club/author appearance event. Kirby spoke quite passionately (and graphically) about the horrific conditions farm animals endure before they’re slaughtered, and how the industry wreaks havoc on its employees’ physical and mental states as well.

The event was a shocking look at an industry whose secrets had at one time even surprised the author (e.g. arsenic in chicken feed to give the meat that pearly look; “no added growth hormones” means they’re usually not added in the feed but via injection). Kirby also challenged the Obama Administration to make good on the promises that helped get him elected. (Kirby pointed out that Barack Obama won Iowa largely with his anti-factory farming campaign, while Hilary Clinton turned Iowans off by cozying up to the agri-business pork producers.) I didn’t think it could be possible to relate tales of the agri-business through provocative storytelling, but Kirby did it.

The event itself came from Slow Food member Carol Dacey-Charles, who chose this book because “it carries our same philosophy [and] shows the social, health and environmental impact of large-scale industrial farming.” And in keeping with the desire to harvest local talent, the author resides in Brooklyn.

So how does the story end? You’ll have to pick up the book—I sure did. You can also learn more about Slow Food NYC here. On tap for next month will be Diet for a Hot Planet with another local author, Anna Lappé.

Slow Food NYC Book Club launches at Book Court Tonight

Heather Quinlan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:45:02 +0000

Hungry for a book club, but don’t know where to find one? Then join the action at 7 p.m. at Book Court, site of Slow Food NYC Book Club’s kickoff meeting. The book under discussion will be Animal Factory by David Kirby, and the author will be on hand to join the discussion. Book Court will be selling Animal Factory at a 20% discount, and all are welcome. Click here to learn more.

Lost Dog Last Seen in Boerum Hill

Heather Quinlan — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:07:51 +0000

This four-year-old Cocker Spaniel was stolen from outside a deli at State St. and 3rd Ave. on Tuesday night. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the owner at 646-286-0808. More photos of the little guy after the jump, and keep your eyes peeled for him. He is greatly missed.