tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.comments2023-10-19T07:32:31.772-04:00Brooklyn BornAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04437242130709591270noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-54498076173049068872013-11-30T11:12:36.094-05:002013-11-30T11:12:36.094-05:00Really enjoyed this post; thoughtful and accurate ...Really enjoyed this post; thoughtful and accurate in terms of describing the whole Bedford-Franklin difference. As someone who walks around Brooklyn often, it's great to know that my horizons can be expanded, but at the same time, every time I see a new apartment building like the ones you describe in the article, it makes me a little sick---since I know that they are being built and marketed for only one economic class. And of course that probably puts more pressure on other landlords to push out lower paying tenants in the nearby apartment houses (not that all landlords do that). It's this dilemma that the new mayor faces, if he indeed wishes to unite the "two New Yorks" that he talked about in his campaign. Anyway, keep writing and observing.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543378194107418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-13068640312605416922013-11-06T15:25:00.485-05:002013-11-06T15:25:00.485-05:00I've noticed they're on Vanderbilt too, al...I've noticed they're on Vanderbilt too, although the one I spotted there was at least half the width of the ones in Crown Heights. I wonder how they decide.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437242130709591270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-60007613558569251412013-11-06T13:03:04.541-05:002013-11-06T13:03:04.541-05:00So... three years later I've gotten another An...So... three years later I've gotten another Anonymous post about Mirrors, complaining, but not saying anything specific. I'm writing so you know I've received your comment, but you basically wrote she's a bad neighbor and "everyone knows it." Care to specify? Give dates, instances?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437242130709591270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-22590801234806351302013-10-02T12:23:00.292-04:002013-10-02T12:23:00.292-04:00We got them them further into Crown Heights as wel...We got them them further into Crown Heights as well. Yesterday I saw one on Kingston and Eastern Parkway and one on Kingston and Park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-70580706804973812382013-09-09T01:13:53.051-04:002013-09-09T01:13:53.051-04:00Sorry to hear Fr. Donald Kavanaugh has passed away...Sorry to hear Fr. Donald Kavanaugh has passed away. He was great! That was my beat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-5561528001518490292013-07-22T05:01:01.251-04:002013-07-22T05:01:01.251-04:00nice pict two thumb up for you ! ^___^nice pict two thumb up for you ! ^___^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-47387792114795075972013-07-12T11:14:33.618-04:002013-07-12T11:14:33.618-04:00I just came across this blog albeit 5 years after ...I just came across this blog albeit 5 years after it was written. My Dad's family is from Flatbush and my grandfather invested some money into the making of this film...and my aunt Ann (Lefkowitz) had a small appearance as an extra playing mahjong. If I recall correctly, she asks Henry Winkler if he would like some pineapple. I am born and raised in Jersey, but Lords of Flatbush has always had a place in my heart. You are right...not the greatest film ever, but helped launch a lot of great careers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-4311476226345988302013-06-18T22:27:12.027-04:002013-06-18T22:27:12.027-04:00This has nothing to do with budget cuts.. its abou...This has nothing to do with budget cuts.. its about system gentrification!! shame on them!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12092309839645265159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-91943567979241496492013-06-18T14:54:56.873-04:002013-06-18T14:54:56.873-04:00Ofcourse,this is horrible. It is clear that these
...Ofcourse,this is horrible. It is clear that these<br />centers serve an important purpose for these communities---there should be more of them, not less. Let's hope the City Council acts responsably, and restores the money,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-28700444513748858032013-05-24T14:14:34.276-04:002013-05-24T14:14:34.276-04:00Jose, I agree with the fact that whatever he want&...Jose, I agree with the fact that whatever he want's to screw up in his life he's free to do. What compelled me to write is I get and indication of character behind his actions that make him unworthy of consideration for Mayor in my book. <br /><br />Which isn't to say he should care what i think and not run, but if he really wants to give it a go, without the strategy of being a huge media circus causing distraction that allows him to split the votes of serious contenders, he should let the Dems have their primary and then be just as independent as he was in causing problems in his life, and run independently. Then if anyone cares, they'll vote for him. Of course he wont because he'd rather (fill in the uncomplimentary allegory here).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437242130709591270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-52185251992123440902013-05-24T12:34:02.276-04:002013-05-24T12:34:02.276-04:00Honestly, what he did with his personal life doesn...Honestly, what he did with his personal life doesn't bother me as it didn't break any laws (see: Spitzer, Elliot). <br />What does bother me is that when it all went down, instead of living up to the tough guy image he tried to portray and face the music, he lied...and lied and lied until he got painted into a corner, then he cried. <br />Then there was his toying with running for Mayor, but then he found out Quinn gave Bloomberg a shot at a third term. Rather then roll his sleeves up and fight, Weiner punked out and didn't run. Now, as you pointed out, because there doesn't seem to be one strong candidate, he's running cause he thinks his name recognition will help him win. <br />What's ironic is that he's a man who claims to love this city, but he may end up hurting it by taking away votes from legitimate candidates like De Blasio, allowing vipers like Quinn to possibly win this. Josehttp://josevega.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-20910119562919068242013-05-24T12:01:28.340-04:002013-05-24T12:01:28.340-04:00Bill de Blasio! Bill de Blasio!Bill de Blasio! Bill de Blasio!Martha Thomaseshttp://mdwp.malibulist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-78250187469679520222013-05-01T10:34:35.906-04:002013-05-01T10:34:35.906-04:00Really good article. Thanks for publishing it---th...Really good article. Thanks for publishing it---the more awareness about the different parts of Crown Heights, the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-48074781597436599402013-04-03T16:08:25.980-04:002013-04-03T16:08:25.980-04:00Thanks MikeF, I read the Brooklynian posts and got...Thanks MikeF, I read the Brooklynian posts and got stuck trying to recall my login info so I havent responded over there. Please feel free to post thoughts on the Crow Hill meeting in this space as well.<br />Best,<br />Brooklyn BornAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437242130709591270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-20408499837391383132013-03-27T14:38:32.648-04:002013-03-27T14:38:32.648-04:00I like your piece. I've responded to it on B...I like your piece. I've responded to it on Brooklynian, where I post too frequently. Here's the link: <br /><br />http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/community-meeting-march-23rd#post-766196MikeFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947132324744364565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-4532918971822113192013-03-26T09:13:40.510-04:002013-03-26T09:13:40.510-04:00What a wonderful, thoughtful piece. Thank you. What a wonderful, thoughtful piece. Thank you. Molly Neumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409472253066370463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-62290450275502162202013-01-05T01:04:55.030-05:002013-01-05T01:04:55.030-05:00I also agree ^^^^. It's an absolute shame that...I also agree ^^^^. It's an absolute shame that in the shadow of the Brooklyn Nets home court they removed 7-8 back boards from Dean St Park. They stole the soul of the park. I can say with confidence that I have never seen Dean St Park so UNDER used before. The park mostly benefits the (new condo) families who's nannies take their children to the park while they are at work, usually between the hours of 10am - 1pm.<br /><br /><br />@Brooklyn Born, the mural in the park during the 70's read "IND Dancers" (International Dancers." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-63928333271683717392012-11-01T17:48:48.392-04:002012-11-01T17:48:48.392-04:00The unobstructed windows on both sides of the nave...The unobstructed windows on both sides of the nave were appraised under the director late great Pastor Fr. Donald Kavanaugh shortly before he asked me to take the job there. He told me the appraiser estimated just these tall arched windows on either side of the nave at at least a million dollars. I still miss St. Teresa of Avila and the truly wonderful parishioners I came to know while working there. I wish them well and hope the Bishop has the sense to make sure this church is repaired and preserved. The bells and organ in the church are truly wonderful. It was planned by the previous pastor (prior to present one) that the organ and bells would be eventually restored to their former glory. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-12920427730744395372012-11-01T17:48:23.380-04:002012-11-01T17:48:23.380-04:00I know this church well, having served as music di...I know this church well, having served as music director and liturgist with three consecutive wonderful pastors for nearly 16 years (until the present priest became pastor in 2008). The damaged south tower is in bad shape to begin with. It houses 10 cast bells which are mounted on wood beams. I have been up into the clock room above the bells a few times to clean clock faces inside, change bulbs lighting the clock faces and to install an electronic pigeon deterant device but some of the screening on the tower opening had fallen out and has never been restored. The last time I was up to the bell level was 2007 and it was not in great shape and with loads of pigeon dung (which is very destructive to buildings). The masonary is also in bad shape and the bells all need to be checked and secured. It is a gorgeous church with some of the most magnificent pictorial stained glass windows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-88447346846722349672012-10-10T21:42:09.007-04:002012-10-10T21:42:09.007-04:00Thank you for posting this great content. I was se...Thank you for posting this great content. I was searching for this subject for a long time. <br />Artificial Turf for Dogshttp://www.artificialgrassmarketplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-57679649731580004932012-07-19T12:23:03.375-04:002012-07-19T12:23:03.375-04:00(Update) It seems the residents effectively convin...(Update) It seems the residents effectively convinced police officers to tell a rep of the developer and two construction workers to leave the premises on Wednesday 7/17/ On Thursday 7/18 heavy machinery was brought in by the developer, with the police present in two squad cars and heavy pounding into the two lots could be felt around the block. Presumably the pounding was from core samples being taken from the lots.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437242130709591270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-72954178345577827012012-06-13T17:01:25.208-04:002012-06-13T17:01:25.208-04:00I agree ^^^^^ it has brought up many D1 college pl...I agree ^^^^^ it has brought up many D1 college players, myself included. I was heartbroken when Seen hoops I use to practice on torn down. Theyre just getting rid of all the Ball players in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-17377104887851954072012-05-10T12:06:12.622-04:002012-05-10T12:06:12.622-04:00Well, I'm glad you're back. Um also Brookl...Well, I'm glad you're back. Um also Brooklyn Born (Flatbush by way of Crown Heights, and now back again). And had no idea of the "new" Brooklyn shaping up on the blogosphere until I started looking to buy a home a couple of years ago. Glad to have a native voice in the mix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-75388524205056790072011-11-27T20:37:51.368-05:002011-11-27T20:37:51.368-05:00Those branches could have done some serious damage...Those branches could have done some serious damage had they fallen on someone. I love the photos, they are very good.Ajlounyinjurylawhttp://www.ajlounyinjurylaw.com/bronx_lawyer.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998432848415030405.post-57027942093641554472011-11-15T19:45:47.968-05:002011-11-15T19:45:47.968-05:00i seen this today on a dumpster in the 5 towns are...i seen this today on a dumpster in the 5 towns area on the border of queens and long island..which is why i googled it and ended up hearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com