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The economy is at an all time low. The dollar is dweeby and milk costs more by the gallon then gasoline. What’s up? One would think in a desperate time like this people would be scared to open up their … Continue reading →

In District 29 (Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens; parts of Maspeth, Richmond, Elmhurst) council member Melinda Katz has a plan underway. Become pregnant. She is successful now and has made front page news. Of course other council members have … Continue reading →

Walking around in the East Village, one can be sure to see the signs of gentrification that the neighborhood has been going through over the past years. Instead of bodegas, there are trendy cafes selling small sandwiches with coffee for … Continue reading →

Greenpoint residents understand the importance of going green. On Saturday April 19th Greenpoint will hold, for the first time an Earth Day  celebration spectacular. The celebration will be held at McCarren Park and there will be much to do like … Continue reading →

With the quiet blow of the wind comes a heavy, “industrial” stench–don’t bother holding your breath. The smell of factory smoke in Woodbridge can arrive in currents-without warning, seeping under the door, filling the room, and remaining until one contemplates … Continue reading →

 Manhattan Avenue, the main street in Greenpoint Brooklyn has been experiencing more store closures than ever before. On my usual walk from the L train on Bedford Avenue to my apt. located just off Manhattan Avenue, I counted four dollar … Continue reading →

Located right off of Austin Street and Lefferts Boulevard, The Long Island Rail Road is a staple in Kew Gardens. On schedule the Rail Road rumbles under the hill letting off passengers. They walk up the hill to find the … Continue reading →

One morning I wake up to the sound of shrieking, a kind of yelping noise that moves me out of bed. Slug-footed, I follow the crying to my window where I find a dirty, cream cat staring back at me … Continue reading →

Walking up the hill towards Austin street on Lefferts BLVD might get you a little hungry. You’ll pass a Chinese food store, walk a couple blocks and see another. But the best thing about this area is the pizza. The … Continue reading →

Of all the restaurants and bistros in the Meatpacking district that pioneered chic and posh culture, few came close to that of Florent’s diner. Located at 69 Gansevoort Street, the restaurant opened in 1985 and has been a staple of … Continue reading →

The other day when I picked up James, the boy that I care for three afternoons a week, I noticed that despite the cold temperatures, it was 25 degrees, he wasn’t wearing more than one shirt under his jacket, and … Continue reading →

In Kew Gardens the closest high School is Archbishop Molloy. The only problem is that it costs $6,720 + $200 non-refundable registration fee. Another option is the Shaar Hatorah High School but that is also a private high school. The … Continue reading →