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North Brooklyn archive

Williamsburg–Greenpoint–Bushwick

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011

In Greenpoint, these rats are real ‘Brutes’

Greenpoint: Residents say they are fighting a losing battle against a rat population tough enough to eat through heavy-duty garbage cans. Comments (1).

Call it ‘Williams-bird’! Artist plasters neighborhood with flying friends

Art: Erik Berglin is turning Williamsburg into his own personal aviary. Comments (12).

Plato smash! ‘Action Philosophers’ to hit the stage next week

Theater: It’ll be the most entertaining Philosophy 101 class you’ve ever sat through. Comments (3).

So who are the ‘Action Philosphers’?

Theater: Here’s a quick and lobrow run down of all the egg heads in The Brick play. Comment.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

When you mug a teenager, that’s just pathetic

Greenpoint: Plus all the other mean stuff from Greenpoint’s 94th Precinct. Comments (1).

A Grand headlock

Williamsburg: Plus all the other dastardly news from Williamsburg’s 90th Precinct. Comments (4).

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

Mellencamps surge — but don’t rule out People’s Court

Greenpoint: The JCMs, Pony Boys and Never Scared are undefeated in the playoffs — but only two can make the finals. Comments (1).

Hot stuff! Markowitz and Levin announce big cash for Northside Center

Williamsburg: Williamsburg’s former firehouse moves closer to becoming a community resource again. Comments (5).

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