Archive | June, 2008
Kane Street Mulberry Tree Avoids Parks Department Hit
The Times writes about a Mulberry tree on Kane Street that is more than just a 40 year old piece of wood — it’s a reflection of how much Cobble Hill has changed: Continue Reading →
NY Daily News: Cobble Hill Students Spiked Teacher’s Cake
A “prank” cake loaded with laxatives cooked up by three students at the Brooklyn School for Global Studies has sent two teachers to the hospital and made three other staffers sick the NY Daily News reports:
NY Daily News: Student’s Laxitive Spiked Cake…: People who were offered the cake assumed the red chunks inside the yellow filling were candy, but school officials say they were actually Dulcolax tablets.
“One of the kids said it was baked by his mom. ‘Go ahead, it’s free,’” said Danilo Dungca, 54, who left a job at the Federal Reserve three years ago to teach in the public schools.
“I’m very close with the kids, so I didn’t think anything of it.”
As soon as he and Mancuso took a bite, they knew something was wrong.
“It tasted like someone sprayed hairspray in my mouth. I spit it out,” Mancuso said. “That’s when my lips and my tongue went numb.”
There’s Brooklyn and There’s the Rest of the World
This LA Times video by Carolyn Cole features the folks at Sam’s Restaurant on Court Street. You’ll see some familiar faces talking about the way things used to be here and how they’ve changed. It’s a shame the new breed of Amerigans pitching tents in Brooklyn don’t appreciate a nice warm bowl of goo gootz.
More Ted & Honey Details (Red Deli)
Per a posting on Craigslist, we get an idea of what’s in store at the new Red Deli. We here at CHB are a bit optimistic! Also, if you’re looking for a job, they’re conducting interviews tomorrow.
New seasonal, organic cafe and gourmet market opening in the heart of cobble hill brooklyn is seeking prep cooks, barista’s, counter help and dishwashers. Ted & Honey will be opening on June 13th and will be run by a seasoned and award winning chef. Excellent and fun environment.
Previously: Signs of Life at the Red Deli
Cobble Hillbilly Suerte Featured in Art Show
Brooklyn Tattoo owner Adam Suerte and other artists are featured in a new art exhibition, A Rediscovered Metropolis, at Salena Gallery located at LIU’s Brooklyn campus. The show runs through June 30 with a kick off reception tomorrow (6/4) from 6pm – 8pm. Also included are works by Simon Carr, Liz Brown and Jon Boyer.
Brooklyn Campus, Long Island University
Salena Gallery
First Floor
Library Learning Center
June 1 – 30, 2008
Reception: Wednesday June 4, 6-8 pm
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6, Sat/Sun 10-5
Travel: B, M, Q, R to DeKalb Ave.
or 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins St.
Information: (718) 488-1198
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