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Carroll Gardens archive

Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Locals: Test soil at skate park

Carroll Gardens: Local officials want the city to test the soil at a Boerum Hill playground that federal officials say rests atop toxic waste before moving forward with a proposed makeover. Comment.

End of the Smith light show

Carroll Gardens: They say the neon lights are bright on Smith Street — but looking at them just gives locals the blues. But not for long. American Apparel has agreed to turn off its lights at night. Comment.

M.E.T.H.O.D Canned! Rapper collared for pot at Battery Tunnel

Carroll Gardens: Rapper Method Man is busted with pot — plus all the other crime news from Red Hook, Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill. Comment.

Lots of green to be made on green

Brooklyn South: Two gardening centers fight a war of the roses in Red Hook. Comment.