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BOOKS: What to read this week
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.Brooklyn DailyWord’s pick: “Mr. Gwyn” by Alessandro Baricco “Mr. Gwyn,” from Italian writer Alessandro Baricco, comprises two...
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BIG SCREECHER: Carmine from the block! The Screecher joins the party!
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Carmine Santa MariaBrooklyn DailyI’m madder than an alligator at a crocodile convention over the fact that everywhere I turn these days I see another block party...
View ArticleLETTERS: ‘Sound off to the Editor’— a lively sounding board for the topics of...
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.Brooklyn DailyTo the editor, While the death of Mr. Garner is a tragedy, the United Federation of Teachers and other unions have no business getting involved in...
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CONEY ISLAND: Boomer! Softball stars raise money at MCU Park
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Max JaegerBrooklyn DailyThe other stars were out in Coney Island before Tuesday’s New York-Penn League All-Star Game at MCU...
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CONEY ISLAND: One-ring circus! Unicycles roll up to circle-themed show at Coney
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Danielle FurfaroBrooklyn DailyThere are no squares in this crowd. To show off their love for anything that rolls or could possibly roll, a group of unicyclists...
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PARK SLOPE: Pickle-casso! Park Slope art show features food-centric works
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn DailyIt is art imitating lunch. A new art show at 440 Gallery in Park Slope is all about food. Not all of the pieces will get your mouth...
View ArticleIT’S ONLY MY OPINION: Stan thinks murderers ought to suffer
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Stanley P. GershbeinBrooklyn DailySeveral weeks ago I wrote: “After wearing my clean used clothing, I told some of the hotel and ship employees to take the...
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MARINE PARK: Waterfront committee seeks advice to prepare for next superstorm
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Vanessa OgleBrooklyn DailyThere’s $4 million dollars on the line, and to win big, all locals need to do is complain. The Southeast Brooklyn Waterfront Planning...
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MARINE PARK: Make sure your pets get their shots!
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Vanessa OgleBrooklyn DailyThe rabid kitten alert issued in Bensonhurst last week reminded everyone how vital it is to be sure pets are vaccinated. Fortunately,...
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MEAN STREETS: Save our seniors! Beep wants crossing guards to help oldsters
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn DailyCrossing guards aren’t just for kids anymore! Brooklyn’s senior citizen population will be able...
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SHEEPSHEAD BAY: MISSING: Cops seek help finding Sheepshead Bay woman
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Vanessa OgleBrooklyn DailyPolice are asking for help finding a missing 79-year-old Sheepshead Bay woman who disappeared from her Quentin Road home on Aug. 23....
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MARINE PARK: Marine Parkway bridge advisory
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.Brooklyn DailyIf you’re planning on driving over the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge this week, you may have to wait. The bridge is getting inspected,...
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Youthful Erasmus Hall squad set to continue winning ways
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joseph Staszewski Brooklyn DailyOne of the most successful seasons in Erasmus Hall football history ended with a semifinal loss to Tottenville last season. It is...
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EVENT: Make a racket! Where to watch the U.S. Open in Brooklyn
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn DailyAdvantage Brooklyn! The 47th U.S. Open bounces into town this week. And though the annual tennis tournament takes place in the other...
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BOROBEAT: Brighton Jubilee a hit
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Vanessa OgleBrooklyn DailyThis jubilee was the place to be! The 38th Annual Brighton Jubilee on Aug. 24 was filled with...
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CONEY ISLAND: School of fish
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Max JaegerBrooklyn DailyAs far as summer school goes, this is as good as it gets. Two dozen kids from all over the city...
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CONEY ISLAND: Weekend power outage at Coney Island aquarium remains unexplained
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Max JaegerBrooklyn DailyMaybe they had a glitch in the electric eels. The lights are back on after Coney Island’s New York Aquarium lost power for a few hours on...
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WILLIAMSBURG: They’re all gonna die! Comedians reproduce ‘Jaws’ from memory
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Max JaegerBrooklyn DailyJust when you thought it was safe to go back to Williamsburg. Improv troupe Ten Bones is attempting perform the 1975 cinematic blockbuster...
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CANARSIE: Backpack giveaway too popular for its own good
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Vanessa OgleBrooklyn DailyThis school supply giveaway taught everyone a lesson about planning ahead. The back-to-school...
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CONEY ISLAND: Heroics at Coney soapbox derby race
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Max JaegerBrooklyn DailyThe annual soapbox derby race in Coney Island’s Kaiser Park on Aug. 23 nearly turned tragic, but for...
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