The Final Straw
By Shelly Oria
Shelly Oria’s final contribution this month is about a man who wanted to be a better man—the kind of man who’s not a prisoner of his own anatomy, the kind of man who saves a life if he can, expecting nothing in return.
Shelly Oria’s final contribution this month is about a man who wanted to be a better man—the kind of man who’s not a prisoner of his own anatomy, the kind of man who saves a life if he can, expecting nothing in return.
This year’s 5th annual Book Festival at Borough Hall was a hit once again, despite the rainy weather, and we were fortunate enough to catch a lot of great authors. Watch our video for a taste of the fest.
While Brookynites might be more familiar with brown bagging that 40 ounce, BrooklynTheBorough.com gathered together with some good friends and tried something fresh: stoopin’ it with a brand new bottle of Absolut Brooklyn (a Spike Lee collaboration – not a joint!). Check out our how-to slideshow on stoopin’ it in the borough.
Spencer Street Condo Saga Drags On (Brownstoner)
Education Secretary Steps Into A Minefield In Brooklyn (NYT)
June Opening Seen For Park's Pier 6 Section (Brooklyn Eagle)
NYPD Detective Appears In Brooklyn On Sex Charges (Brooklyn Eagle)
Here at BrooklynTheBorough.com we know the cozy adorable brick buildings and glassy condos that surround us are peopled with talented and creative designers making life easier for all of us – and so we begin the search for our favorite. We’d like to invite you to submit your original design(s) for a brand new BrooklynTheBorough.com logo. Click through to read more about the prize!
This week in Brooklyn some stimulus money makes its way to Flatbush, while Norah Jones wins a battle over which windows she will install in her $5 million Cobble Hill home. Meanwhile 18 kilos of cocaine were retrieved from an apartment in WIlliamsburg.
Today on Boroughing Brooklyn, our local blog partners have plenty for us to read about. Today, Tennis in Williamsburg, and Chili Peppers in the Botanic garden.
