
In early April, The New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the quasi-government agency leading the Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment, announced that it would delay the BMT task force’s vote on the vision plan for the site, from April to sometime in June. The vote is currently scheduled for June 18. The delay came in response to loud criticism from
Last month we received a press release from the Chairman of the Task Force that will decide the future of Red Hook (I say that because you’ve probably already seen the cover of this issue.) It was short and sweet, and it was emailed a week after the local protest against the BMT, in which this paper published a photo
A Critical Moment for a Beloved Brooklyn Venue On May 2nd and 3rd, The Music Matters will present a two-night indie music showcase at Our Wicked Lady (OWL)in Bushwick. What began as a grassroots blog has evolved into a platform dedicated to elevating New York City’s emerging music talent. The showcase also arrives at a turning point. OWL, one of
Author George Fiala George Fiala has worked in radio, newspapers and direct marketing his whole life, except for when he was a vendor at Shea Stadium, pizza and cheesesteak maker in Lancaster, PA, and an occasional comic book dealer. He studied English and drinking in college, international relations at the New School, and in his spare time plays drums and