Tree Throes in Brooklyn
Thursday, March 19th, 2009The city wants to plant a million trees — but some residents of Brownsville aren’t exactly tree-huggers.
Brownsville
Anna Limontas-Salisbury
LEAF US ALONE: Blanche Louise Peltonbusch, 72, (sitting) opposes plans to plant trees in her neighborhood. She's pictured with her friend,
Yolanda Matthews, 54.
Partying With a Personal Touch
Friday, April 18th, 2008Dashawn Gables makes your party her business.
The owner of Brooklyn Favors Party and Print Innovators in Brownsville specializes in making personalized party favors, including capias — flowers dressed up with ribbon frill and glitter.
Gables is looking forward to the busy spring graduation and bridal season, as she uses her talents to capitalize on what’s become a $20 billion a year party favor industry.
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