Archive for October, 2011
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From Bushwick, Bags for the World
July 28th, 2009A few months ago in this column I described a gig put on by Bags for the People. They called it a Sweatshop Social, and it was my first tango with a sewing machine…
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38 Wilson ‘at Home in the Neighborhood’
July 27th, 2009I know many readers hyperventilate at the thought of new condos — no Bushwicker could possibly afford $250K for an apartment! unfair! — but the Observer begs to differ…
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Photo Essay: Xylopholks India Fund Concert
July 27th, 2009On Tuesday night, the Xylopholks held a benefit show at the House of Yes…
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Cop Accidentally Shot in Ridgewood
July 27th, 2009The story began in the early morning hours yesterday, when Carlos Barrios was beating his transexual girlfriend, Marcelo Campanas, who goes by the name of “Hazel.”…
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Bushwick Chic: Whiffle-Bat Superhero
July 27th, 2009It’s all about accessories. Anyone can pull off the gutter punk dirty black jeans, vintage Nike kicks and 80’s leather Members Only jacket…
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‘Upper’-Scale Bodega Headed for Loom
July 24th, 2009
Children play in front of the future store front of a new bodega in The Loom development on Flushing Avenue — Photo by Diego CupoloIt looks like there’s going to be some cold cut competition in…
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Bushwick Developer Pwns Wburg
July 24th, 2009Many of you have probably seen this article already in NY Magazine about Williamsburg’s Miamiesque condo bust…
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Bushwick Cooks: Watermelon and Shrimp Salad
July 24th, 2009
Every so often, I get absolutely obsessed with a specific food or ingredient: there was a while where everything I made contained garbanzo beans, a period of time when I craved bananas constantly (seriously I even started eating banana…
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NW Bushwick Walking Tour on Tuesday Night
July 23rd, 2009Local historian Adam Schwartz’s invites you to join his latest walking tour, “Bushwick: Back in the Day” on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m…
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Bushwick Culture Weekly Picks 7/23/09
July 23rd, 2009This week is all about: bands, benefits, block parties, beer, BBQs, and bag-making — with a strong emphasis on bands…
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