The Power Barrons of Brooklyn
Inez Barron is about to join her husband Charles in representing East New York. The couple supports Barack Obama – even though Charles Barron says the presidential candidate "can't say he is black."
Place: Brooklyn
Joleo Sanchez
Age: 62 Neighborhood: New Lots Occupation: Retired First Time Voter: No Par…
Obama-a-Day Design Plan in DUMBO
Neighborhoodies is running a political campaign, cut from a different cloth. The clothing store's “Obama-a-day” promotion features daily Barack Obama-related design templates for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and accessories.
Building Plan Rankles Residents
Borough Park residents suing to stop a developer from building an 179-unit apartment complex in a lot that abuts private backyards.
‘Waterfalls’ Has Trickle-Down Effect
The Waterfalls installation already has attracted 340,000 viewers – about a quarter of them tourists – boosting the local economy, officials say.
Crow Hill Flies Again
The renaissance of Brooklyn's Franklin Avenue has led to the revival of the neighborhood's old name: Crow Hill. One local business is capitalizing on the resurgence, starting a line of Krow Hill T-shirts.
via am New York
‘Cosplay’ Kids Bring Anime to Life
Cosplay - or costume play - is popular with a subculture of fans who dress up as characters from Japanese comics, animation and video games.
Vinyl Records Spin New Tune
CD sales continue to plummet. Digital downloads are rapidly climbing. And a…