August 23, 2008: Vol. 31, No. 33
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Fort Greene archive
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
America’s shame
Editorial: Our editorial board is horrified by the condition of the Prison Ships Martyrs Memorial in Fort Greene Park. Comments (3).
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Towns won’t debate foe — even in The Brooklyn Paper office!
Fort Greene: Rep. Ed Towns is dodging Kevin Powell, refusing to share a stage with his upstart congressional opponent — and even turning down The Brooklyn Paper’s offer to host a debate on neutral territory, our DUMBO offices! Comments (6).
Reflect on Mirrors
Nightlife: There are no mirrors in Mirrors — yet. The Clinton Hill after-hours spot relies on its clientele for reflection. Comment.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Ratner’s first tenants
Fort Greene: He thought it would be Atlantic Yards, but developer Bruce Ratner’s first residential building in Brooklyn will actually be this 34-story rental tower on DeKalb Avenue in Fort Greene. Comments (3).
They got his iPhone
Fort Greene: Four scoundrels beat up a man on Vanderbilt Avenue for his iPhone on Aug. 13. Plus all the crime news from Fort Greene and Clinton Hill’s 88th Precinct. Comment.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Workers of the co-op unite!
Shopping: Members of a fledgling food co-op in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill voted overwhelmingly last week to require that every member toil in their eventual communal store in order to earn the privilege of purchasing farm-fresh produce and organic goodies at a discount. Comments (2).
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Centi-peat! American POWs to be feted
Fort Greene: Here’s something to do next weekend: Visit the 100th annual memorial at Fort Greene’s prison ships memorial. Comment.
