Archive for October, 2011
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Bargaining for Brooklyn: Learn About Local Politics
August 18th, 2009BushwickBK’s Aaron Short is moderating a discussion with Columbia University professor Nicole Marwell, author of the fascinating book, Bargaining for Brooklyn, which details how certain organizations and individuals have created loyal political strongholds throughout the borough.
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Troubled Assets: The Recession Suffuses Art
August 18th, 2009
The scene outside Factory Fresh’s “Brooklyn Bailout Burlesque.” Images courtesy of the gallery.The show must go on.
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Bushwick Artist Profile: Playwright Mac Rogers
August 18th, 2009
Mac Rogers: The playwright in his Bushwick home with dramaturg in tow. Photo by Saundra Yaklin.Bushwick playwright Mac Rogers has become known as one of the most dynamic and original voices in the New York independent…
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Tenants Blame City in 889 Broadway Eviction
August 17th, 2009Though 889 Broadway has been a 15-unit residential property for more than 10 years, the trouble started two weeks ago when fire marshals found several fire code violations during a routine inspection.
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Bushwick Chic: Perennially Hip Classics
August 17th, 2009Older generations were ingrained with certain truths growing up, such as the merit of neutrals or the importance of a matching belt, and because of this their outfits are usually timeless.
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Brooklyn ‘Hipster Potbelly’ Cool? No.
August 17th, 2009Guy Trebay of the NY Times has suddenly noticed that men approaching 30 often have slight bellies, but the big shocker seems to be that they’re appearing in Brooklyn.
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Bogart’s Ad Hoc Art Is Sort of Closing
August 14th, 2009The future of Ad Hoc Art has been Bushwick’s worst-kept secret for months. Ad Hoc Art will not present exhibits in its 49 Bogart Street space, its owners announced last week…
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New Gym to Green Up Varet Street
August 13th, 2009
A biker passes 232 Varet Street, future home of the Green Fitness Studio, a new gym that aims to use recycled materials and energy efficient equipment. — Photo by Diego CupoloAfter acquiring a new falafel place,…
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Bushwick House of the Week: 10 St. Nicholas
August 13th, 2009It’s a tight market in primest Bushwick for rent-unregulated housing, given that most of the buildings in this part of the hood are at least 6 units or not legal for residences at all…
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Bushwick Culture Weekly Picks 8/13/09
August 13th, 2009An unseasonably gorgeous weekend, a sweltering few days (finally! yay! but maybe a little too hot now!) and then a break for rain…
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