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.
Place: Brooklyn
‘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…
via New York Daily News
Tortilla Makers Face Flat Profits
The city's tortilla makers are in trouble: Their profits are as flat as the…
Crackdown Tests Recyclers' Metal
The city is cracking down on folks who swipe recyclables left on curbsides, increasing fines to $2,000 from $100. Still, scrap metal theft goes on – particularly in Brooklyn, home to the Sixth St. Iron & Metal recycling plant.
Dread Scott's Art of Controversy
Artist Dread Scott's latest exhibition tackles politically charged topics, …