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Ahoy! Any typesetters out there know what font that it? I kinda miss the old hand-done sign. But I kinda don't.
View ArticleJoin Us Tonight: Talking Turkey with the District Attorney (that almost rhymes)
The Q is busy working on yet another deadline at work, so I'll refer you to the May 31 post on D.A. Hynes and his plan to help the cops and neighborhood clean up the drugs, guns and gangs. Here...
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Hard where?
Why, hard HERE of course. Right next to Patio Gardens. I have my doubts that it will be anything too fancy, but it's gotta beat that flashy 99cent game and cell phone place that opened and shut after...
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A Little Bit About A Lot of Things
To all those who came out to 40 Clarkson to talk crime with the cops and D.A.'s office, thank you! I've been fielding emails today from people who'd like to step up and be block captains for their...
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PS249 Caton School Fundraiser Monday 4-7 PM
The Q has taken part in many, many fundraisers over the years. He's a fundraiser himself, and thought he'd seen 'em all. But this one takes the cake, er the fries.Tomorrow, Monday June 17, from 4-7PM,...
View ArticleHoly Wholesome, Batman! (PLUS the Q's review!)
So...what do you think, North Lefferts? Impressed, meh, nonplussed? Other?The Rong Ge owned strip is now fully operational and awaiting your patronage. All aboard.P.S. If the title and body of this...
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Latest Q Tip from Parkside
Interesting. From Rudy came word that someone finally came and trimmed the trees on the south side of Parkside, and that the bag that had been there since at least 2008 finally came down. I put his...
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Tonight: COP Program Orientation at 71st Precinct - Be There!
It's finally happening. Vinnie Martinos says all are welcome. The patrol car is ready. All we need are the able-bodied volunteers. But you must show up tonight at 7pm at the 71st precinct, Empire at...
View ArticleMama Louisas
From deep in the deeply detailed thread on the new Wholesome Market (see below post) came a reminder that some in the neighborhood don't know about the sandwich treasure on New York Avenue - Mama...
View ArticleMilk It
With so much commentary flying about regarding "specialty items," I thought I'd point out that it was not so very long ago that you couldn't get organic milk in the neighborhood. Even three years ago I...
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New Boutique Opens at 670 Flatbush
Last night as I pedaled home around 10pm I noticed a very festive and happy grand opening going down at 670 Flatbush, just a couple doors up from Play Kids. The boutique looked positively awesome, with...
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And now...foreclosure?
And so the saga continues. I was just going to make a vow to start focusing more attention on my homestretch of southern Lefferts when an eagle-eyed reader snapped this pic attached to the door of the...
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South Lefferts News
A reader may have been a bit premature on Maverick comics. Seems it was just an awning change:And yes, the MTA has moved in semi-permanently onto the Q at Parkside Plaza. Work on the station begins...
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Caution!! Cuidado!! If You Want To Picnic In Brooklyn...
Need help holding that "perfect" spot for a barbecue 'n' picnic? A little yellow tape comes in mighty handy...and yes, the revelers came back to this spot later to hold their family event. Very clever....
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The Haunted House of Clarkson - Is FOR SALE! (ghosts sold separately)
Since the Q moved to Clarkson a decade ago, the fabulous Haunted House near the corner of Bedford has remained a distinct fascination. Ah, there it is:Not long after moving here, I asked the folks in...
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Just Q-urious...
Ever mysterious but always beguiling Parkside Court beckons with a two-bedroom rental listed by Corcoran. I'm a week behind on this one, so sue me - Brownstoner.com has full-time employees.The Q is...
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A Little Bit About A Lot of Tings
No, that's not a typo. I'm just reminding everyone to stop in a local greengrocer or deli and grab yourself a Ting soda, the Jamaican-born grapefruit spritzer in the small glass bottle (it's since been...
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Flatbush Corridor Project
Got word of a bad accident at the ridiculous intersection at Flatbush and Parkside. Any details folks?Here's the presentation for the new Flatbush, minus the changes at Lincoln/Washington/Flatbush....
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Caton Market Closing? - Apparently Not
What's the story at the Flatbush Caton Market? Many of the vendors moved outside, back to the parking lot, the very situation that the indoor market was meant to end, years ago. Frankly, the Mall is so...
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