Real Journalism written by people
Last month I wrote about how this paper was starting on a new project, lets call it “going digital.” In case you have signed up for our free email-newsletters (hint hint we need more subscribers, see below), I’ve been enjoying writing between issues. It’s opened me up to consider writing something I’ve always wanted, a political column. I am probably […]
Jason Moran was the subject of my first column, some five and half years ago. The pianist (and artist, teacher, etc.) had a fascinating and frustrating exhibit/installation at the Whitney, a great honor for anyone, let alone a musician, but an ungainly fit between the fleeting nature of music and the collection of static objects that define a museum. As […]
The former Citizens Gas Works on the western bank of the Gowanus Canal—one of the most polluted sites in all of New York State—is already a jumble of parcels with different owners, remediation plans, and regulatory statuses. Now, a move by the owners and developers of parcel one—the future home of Gowanus Green, a project that includes an affordable housing […]
While the lawsuit to undo the Court Street redesign is no more, businesses along the 1.3-mile stretch have remained steadfast in their opinions on the road’s new style. Not only is Edward De Freitas the owner of Empire Pest Control on Court near Third Place, but he’s also an avid cyclist. De Freitas shared that he’s a veteran of the […]
