Comments for Cobble Hill Blog

Comment on Swing at LICH Playground Unsafe by Rochdalian

Rochdalian — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:59:06 +0000

These things have always been breaking. Years ago, when my son sat on it (he’s 17 now), it snapped.

Comment on Swing at LICH Playground Unsafe by T.K. Small

T.K. Small — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:19:06 +0000

The comment is more “passive-aggressive” than the original e-mail.

Comment on Swing at LICH Playground Unsafe by SGPC Club

SGPC Club — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:09:16 +0000

If you think the broken swing needs to be addressed, try contacting the Parks Department, or whoever is in charge of the playground, rather than passive-agrgessive posting on a neighborhood blog.

Comment on Mulchfest 2012 – January 7 & 8 by Heightsguy

Heightsguy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:59:39 +0000

I think we’ll need a mulchfest for the assorted Republicans who lose the primaries.

Comment on Cobble Hill Charter School Battle by CG Resident

CG Resident — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:37:23 +0000

What we need is an early childhood center! So many people are being shut out of the public school programs and can’t afford private school (or can’t get in even if they can).

Comment on The Only Success at Proposed Cobble Hill Charter School – Overcrowding? by Danyak

Danyak — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:58:35 +0000

*excruciatingly, lest a teacher scold me…

Comment on The Only Success at Proposed Cobble Hill Charter School – Overcrowding? by Danyak

Danyak — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:15:34 +0000

NIMBY, pathetic. it’s sickening listening to how teachers from the other schools as well as district leaders completely demonize the charter plan. step outside your subjective viewpoint and acknowledge the positives that come out of it. sitting through their cheers and cackles was excrutiatingly painful.

Comment on From Urban Folk Art Studios: Next show Martha Cooper and Lady Aiko! by Urban Folk Art©

Urban Folk Art© — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:35:38 +0000

Check here for the press release, thanks Homer!

http://urbanfolkartstudios.blogspot.com/2011/11/next-show-martha-cooper-and-lady-aiko.html

Comment on Terror from the PJs?: Cobble Hill Man Jumped by “Boo Crew” by A resident.

A resident. — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:56:49 +0000

Hitting people ==> jail time. End of discussion. I have no tolerance for violence against innocent people.

Comment on P.S. 29 Outcast – Providence Hogan by tb

tb — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:36:58 +0000

I feel bad for her daughter. What was that woman thinking???
And as much as I think she pays everyday for what she’s done, a little jail time is what she deserves.

Comment on Boerum Hill Resident Likes Stuffed Animals by David on Middagh

David on Middagh — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:32:48 +0000

I recently noticed a wonderful stuffed monitor lizard, and several other taxi’d pieces, in Holler & Squall (Atlantic at Henry St.).

Comment on Find Out Why You Should Never Date a Smiths Fan, Friday at Book Court by David on Middagh

David on Middagh — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:59:40 +0000

“I can’t believe you don’t own this #%&! record. That’s inSANE. Geezess.”

Comment on Mwah! Moo Burger Arrives in Cobble Hill by Dave

Dave — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:05:52 +0000

I have. And it was fantastic. Try the elk.

Comment on D-bag Dad in Cobble Hill – Annoying or Just Misunderstood? by grow a pair

grow a pair — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:55:44 +0000

“Dear “whiny” dad, grow a spine, before your kid realizes what your wife already knows.”

this.

Comment on D-bag Dad in Cobble Hill – Annoying or Just Misunderstood? by chris rocco

chris rocco — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:00:42 +0000

It’s probably the same d-bag dad that was serving his kids pizza on the 2/3 train one night in a packed train car…he was standing and holding the pizza box ( no hands on poles ) and when the train screeched to a halt he stomped on some woman’s foot…..”by accident ” of course.

How frigging egocentric can you get. No one else matters but them in their bucolic little world…

Comment on P.S. 29 Outcast – Providence Hogan by HK

HK — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:16:34 +0000

What are the chances she could pay this money back even if she stays out of jail? Clearly the buisness was not doing well prior to the crime, and this theft is certainly going to reduce her support in the community to zero. She is already in debt to her landlord for over $30 K, and she had to borrow the $30 K that she is offering the court at this time. Add on the lawyer fees and the carriage house and thats some hefty debt.

Comment on P.S. 29 Outcast – Providence Hogan by PS 29 PTA

PS 29 PTA — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:44:48 +0000

The NYT article is entirely too favorable to this Momstrosity. Where is my tiny violin? I live in Cobble Hill and was directly affected by her deception and theft. When I see her freely walking around the neighborhood I’m disgusted. Providence Hogan should repay the money she stole from her daughter’s school, the money she owes in taxes, and the money she owes in rent. And once everybody is whole again, then she should report to prison to serve her real punishment. Restitution and punishment is not asking too much, it’s justice.

Comment on P.S. 29 Outcast – Providence Hogan by T.K. Small

T.K. Small — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:44:13 +0000

Just playing devils advocate, in the event that Providence goes to jail, what, if any, is the likelihood that any restitution will occur? Also, this situation doesn’t so much for the collective oversight by the executive committee of the PTA. I have been treasurer of an organization with approximately the same size budget. I know that I could not have gotten away with such an alleged felony.

Comment on P.S. 29 Outcast – Providence Hogan by Rochdalian

Rochdalian — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:22:08 +0000

I feel no sympathy for her whatsoever. She stole money from the children of P.S. 29 and should not have received a slap on the wrist. If this had happened at a school in a poor neighborhood would she be free today?

You can say the same thing for the punks who set fire to the P.S. 29 playground. No sympathy.

Comment on #BoredtoDeath Season 3 Premiere Open Thread by shammy

shammy — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:21:45 +0000

Best episode ever!

Comment on #BoredtoDeath Season 3 Premiere Open Thread by Homer Fink

Homer Fink — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:08:14 +0000

First scene filmed at Book Court!

Comment on P.S. 29′s Providence the PTA Pilferer Pleads Poverty by Claude Scales

Claude Scales — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Didn’t know you were a fellow alliteration freak.

Comment on Time Running Out for AOL’s Patch? by Claude Scales

Claude Scales — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:20:25 +0000

“AOL doesn’t really have the luxury of thinking long term at the moment — Armstrong has to show some positive movement to investors or his job is likely in jeopardy,…”

This quotation pretty much sums up what I think is the fundamental problem of the U.S. economy today: the relentless focus on short-term results to the detriment of long term growth. This is why employers won’t hire, even though putting money in the pockets of workers would stimulate demand for products. Incurring payroll expense without an immediate greater increase in revenue would cause finicky investors to punish the company by selling its stock, which in turn would mean at least diminished bonuses and at worst loss of jobs for managers.

Comment on P.S. 29′s Providence the PTA Pilferer Pleads Poverty by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:51:05 +0000

She should have spoke to her lawyer BEFORE addressing the media.

“If the school thinks they can get the money [I took] they’re wrong,”

This crook deserves 6 years. Ultimately, she stole from children.

Comment on Bino Shut Down by DD

DD — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:55:43 +0000

Oh man, this is sad news. I’m glad I had a chance to visit for one last brunch last weekend. Bino and Caselnova have been my two favorite new restaurants in the area in recent times. Jonathan and Sarah’s hospitality was top notch. The food was consistently good. The chickpea amuse bouche was out of this world. I don’t suppose there’s much chance it will re-open? Shame, I thought it had been busier lately.

Comment on D-bag Dad in Cobble Hill – Annoying or Just Misunderstood? by Homer Fink

Homer Fink — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:06:21 +0000

@neighbor and @rob – as a recent recruit into the stroller driving ranks and as a person who has spent far more time on the other side of the issue I go out of my way to say please & thank you for door holders and other gracious types.

Comment on D-bag Dad in Cobble Hill – Annoying or Just Misunderstood? by Neighbor Hood

Neighbor Hood — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:40:42 +0000

It’s totally rampant now…where to start? The doublewide strollers blocking the sidewalk and store aisles, the parents oblivious? Asking their 5 year old what their ‘”choice” is on everything, letting them ride their razor scooters right through a freaking restaurant, pushing the kids across the street, against the light while texting…it just goes on and on. Ever hold a door open for some of these parents and they walk/roll right on by you like you’re their doorman without so much as a smile? Can’t imagine the generation of rude, shallow, self absorbed d-bags they are spawning. Not that I have an opinion on it or anything….

Comment on D-bag Dad in Cobble Hill – Annoying or Just Misunderstood? by rob

rob — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:32:16 +0000

there seems to be a lot of self obsessed parents in the hood these days. They’re bad parents, they don’t correct the badly behaved kids.They’re here because they think its a trendy area. They’ll be gone

Comment on It’s Official: #RHONY ‘s McCord, van Kempen Out by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:44:43 +0000

Alex, you will be missed. The show won’t be as interesting without you. Nor real.

Comment on D-bag Dad in Cobble Hill – Annoying or Just Misunderstood? by Jazz

Jazz — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:56:54 +0000

What a douche! Sunglasses inside? What is this the 80s? Die Hipsters Die!