- Issue Archive for
- Mar 1 - Jun 1, 2012
- Vol. 2, No. 1
- Spring 2012
David Cross, Adepero Oduye, Grimaldi's
Brooklyn Mag
Escape NYC: Summer Weekend Getaways
It's always a good time to get out of the city for a break.
When It Comes To The Gowanus, NYC Just Isn't Taking Shit Seriously
New York City doesn't like being told that it needs to solve its sewage overflow problem.
Oscar Pariah: Adepero Oduye's Our Best Actress...
Sunset Park represent.
Adventureland: 5 Bike Trips in and Around NYC
Hey, grab your bike, go on vacation. NOW.
Putin's Baroque Palace Already Haunted
Or haunting, that is, in some recent pics of the vast crib. Of course, oligarch Roman Abramovich—a major art buyer, among other things—figures into this as well.
Maurice Sendak, Author Of Where The Wild Things Are, Has Died At 83
"I don't write for children. I write, and somebody says, 'That's for children.'"
Breezy Point Parents Arrested for Serving Booze to Teens
Gambling? In Casablanca?
Brooklyn Special Election Results
Spoilers: the bad guys won.
Despite Retirement Rumors, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz Keeps One Toe in Mayoral Race
The ubiquitous borough prez isn't ruling out a run in 2013.
You Weren't at This Morning's Public Meeting on Redistricting! What, Were You Working or Something?!
Did you have an opinion about Brooklyn's redistricting process? Too bad.
Brooklyn Nets Have Perfect Job for Post-Presidency Marty Markowitz
"It's time for the Junior's Cheesecake three-point halftime challenge!"
Ok, Fine, a Point-By-Point Refutation of David Brooks's Hateful and Idiotic Occupy Wall Street Column
Well, that was cathartic, I guess?
Aw, Kevin Powell Isn't Running for Congress Anymore
Real World star turned permanent NY-10 primary challenger bows out after three unsuccessful campaigns.
No President Has Ever Been from Brooklyn
Stop celebrating this holiday! Get back to work!
Occupy Wall Street's Mobile Unit Reaches D.C. Today After 231 Miles On Foot
You didn't know they had a mobile unit?
The 10 Most Ridiculous Things Old White Men Have Proposed About Women And Vaginas
It’s time to take stock of the year 2012.
Charles Barron Running for Congress on the "Robert Mugabe Is My Hero" Party Line
NY-10 continues to be our most interesting congressional district.
Reporter Wins Freedom of Information Suit Against Bloomberg Over Cathie Black Emails
Today in judicial calling-out of blatant mayoral stonewalling.
The NYPD, Bloomberg's "My Own Army," Bars Journalists from Occupy Protest
Today in judicial calling-out of blatant mayoral stonewalling.
Mayor's Girlfriend, a Sotheby's Boardmember, Dismisses Locked-Out Art Handlers' Demands
Or, when talks between the one percent and the ninety-nine percent break down.
Kim Jong-il, DJ
Kim Jong-il Dropping the Bass is our new favorite Tumblr, until tomorrow.
Hammer-Wielding Brooklyn Rapist Arrested
Two attacks occurred hours apart in Bed-Stuy and Brownsville.
Brooklyn Won't Name a Street After Joe Paterno
Which, you know, is probably a good idea.
JD Samson And MEN Are Also Playing OWS' May Day Rally
It's about time Bowling Green had an electro dance party protest.
Has Walmart Blown It in NYC?
This whole Mexico thing might spoil the megachain's chances of opening up here.
In Pre-Veto Speech, Bloomberg Argues Chris Quinn's Living Wage Bill Would Be A Job Killer
You didn't know? A higher income would be bad for you, but only if you make minimum wage.
NYC Homelessness Spikes
More people on the streets, record numbers in shelters.
Brooklyn Nets' Logo Has Been Leaked, and It Looks Like…
Whoever tweeted this is gonna get fired faster than Gawker's Fox mole.
NYPD Slammed By Lawsuits Today, Occupy Protests Tomorrow
Two federal lawsuits outlining wrongful policing of protesters have landed in the NYPD's lap today.
AIDS Activist Group ACT UP Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary By Occupying Wall Street Tomorrow
The activist group that once chained itself to the VIP balcony of the New York Stock Exchange more than two decades ago is back for a mass protest on Wall Street.
Big Banks Are Like Yellowstone Park Elk Fending Off Occupy Protester Wolves, Apparently
Big banks are working together to keep track of protesters' movements, just like elk...in...national parks...
Park Slope Leads in Internet Extramarital Affairs
Turns out the rich are more likely to cheat. Or at least to use an Internet dating site to do so.
Eat More Lawsuits, or Maim More Artists?
How to get away (or not) with making art (or 'art').
A "Last Chance" Bushwick School Could End Up A Casualty To Mayor Bloomberg's Education Plan
One New York Times columnist is making the case to save it.
Look Up! There Be A NASA Space Shuttle Round These Parts
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the original prototype of a winged NASA space shuttle!
New Outerborough Taxis: Apple-, Brooklyn-, or Booger-Colored?
Opinions on the green cabs differ.
To Oppose Health-Care Reform is to Wish Me Dead
I need medicine to live, but health insurance companies don't want to give it to me.
Brooklyn Industries' Summer 2012 Collection Is Called "Jungle Fever" Because No One Told Them That Wasn't Ok Apparently
No, no, you don't get it, these clothes are starting a dialogue.
East New York Occupiers Arrested at Foreclosed Home
A five-month saga comes to a close.
New York Republicans Back Romney
Not that he has a chance at our electoral votes.
Watch Obama "Slow-Jam The News" With The Roots And Jimmy Fallon
Is the Preezy of the United Steezy going to let interest rates on student loans double on July 1? Oh Pell no.
The East River Ferry Wishes It Could Take Your Metrocards
So it's in talks with the city and MTA.
10 Uncomfortable Versions of the Internationale (Happy May Day!)
Just by reading this post, you're a little bit on strike.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Rent Regulation Case
Good, because you can't trust those people!
Bad Ass Cobble Hill Parents Will Wage Civil Disobedience If School Doesn't Postpone Asbestos Clearing
Protesting à la Occupy is all the rage these days.
Chuck Schumer Shuts Down House Republicans, Stands Up For Violence Against Women Act
Those who would vote against the measure are "extreme people who don’t care about the rights of women,” Schumer said.
LTV: Occupy Bushwick Marches Through North Brooklyn For May Day
Civil disobedience, free bagels and an Occupy love story.
Bike-Parking Promise Broken at Nets Stadium
Broken promises? At Atlantic Yards?
Park Slope Motorist Beats Up Bicyclist
Road rage par excellence.
It's A Bad Idea To Eat More Than Six Crabs A Week From Newtown Creek, Study Says
And just one meal of goldfish a month, okay?
C'mon Governor Cuomo—Let's Pass GENDA Already
GENDA, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, is going to the state senate for consideration for the fifth time. It's a vital piece of basic civil rights legislation, and Gov. Cuomo hasn't even officially put his support behind it. So like, what the hell?
It's Bike Month in NYC!
And there are lots of ways to celebrate.
The Most Expensive House in Brooklyn
Way down south, where you'd least expect it.
Obama Used to Live in Park Slope
Are you sitting down? OMFG.
Protesters Occupied Fifth Avenue and Broadway
They defied police and got away with it!
Cape Crusader: Colonie's Brad McDonald Forages Northward
Head north, get some oysters, bring them back.
More New Yorkers Live in Poverty
One in five, the highest level since 2005.
City Quietly Starts Enforcing Parks Smoking Ban
Head's up! Five-oh!
Student Loan Interest Rates Could Double If Congress Doesn't Do Something About It
Remember that teensy tiny thing Obama mentioned in his State of the Union?
Brooklyn Bridge Park Wins $40 Million In Funding From Cycling Enthusiast
Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting a fancy shmancy velodrome.
Williamsburg Community Board Wants To Kill Outdoor Sunday Morning Brunch
"They may take our brunch, but they'll never take our FREEDOM!"
G Train Extension Has Boosted Ridership
So, can we keep it?
Dan Deacon, Das Racist and Tom Morello To Perform At Occupy Wall Street's May Day
Organizers are also shooting for a 1,000 person "guitarmy."
Dan Deacon, Das Racist and Tom Morello To Perform At Occupy Wall Street's May Day
Organizers are also shooting for a 1,000 person "guitarmy."
Occupy Update: NYPD Places Barricades Around Federal Hall Protest
The tense standoff among protesters, the NYPD and U.S. Parks Police has a new development.
Park Slope Becomes City's Largest Historic District
With almost 600 new properties protected, it now has more landmarked buildings than the Village.
6 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In Brooklyn
Hang out with a large bird of prey!
