February – 2010 – catonavenue.com

NYPD innovates in statistical manipulation

February 10, 2010 • Jon • No comments

In a disturbing – but, alas, unsurprising – report in the Times of February 6th, William K. Rashbaum reports that NYPD precincts, in order to revise downwards the value of items reported stolen (making, for instance, a grand larceny – a felony – into a petit or “petty” larceny – a misdemeanor) have resorted to [...]

In Corruption/Transparency/Ethics, Crime, NYPD

Sugar – lost in Prospect Park in this morning’s snow

February 10, 2010 • Jon • No comments

Another animal lost today – Sugar went missing in the snow this morning in the Long Meadow near Grand Army Plaza.Contact information available on the FIDO lost animal page.

In Lost or Missing • Tagged FIDO, missing

Have you seen this cat?

February 10, 2010 • Jon • No comments

Chunky, missing as of last night from 226 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn – or more precisely, the back yards on the block bounded by Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and Carroll and President Streets. Kathryn Drummer, with whom he normally resides, is very eager to have him back. Please report finding or sighting to her at kadrummer [...]

In Emergency Messages, Lost or Missing • Tagged FIDO, missing

Antenna Mast collapse forces Church Avenue closing

February 10, 2010 • Jon • No comments

From the Ditmas Park Blog, this report, Church Ave. Closed for “Unstable Antenna” The City’s Office of Emergency Management emails: Emergency personnel are on the scene of an unstable antenna near Church Avenue and East 10th Street in Brooklyn. Church Avenue is closed to traffic between East 10th Street and Stratford Road. (courtesy of the [...]

In Emergency Messages • Tagged 11218, communications systems, infrastructure

Kevin Rosenberg/GearToGoOutfitters.com – outdoor gear and instruction

February 1, 2010 • Jon • No comments

Kevin Rosenberg’s new venture, Gear to Go Outfitters, offers high-quality outdoor gear (clothing for men, women and children; – for sale or rental. And if you’re local – free delivery: Backpacks Camp kitchen equipment Clothing (for men, women, and children) Food Hydration gear Tents, shelter and sleeping bags That’s not all – they’ve also got [...]

In Brooklyn's Best, Food, Neighbors doing cool things • Tagged hiking camping, outdoor gear, recreation

ArtSpace #27: Kasia Nikhamina February 22, 2012
Today for ArtSpace we have one of our most prolific participants, a talented writer who has looked for a position as a porchsitter, explored poetry with roots in sixth century Arabic verse, and seen a subway ride through the eyes of a first-timer. Thanks for bringing us another, Kasia! Task for the week: Draw inspiration from a neighborhood material. Artist: […]
Mary
Happy Anniversary to The Castello Plan! February 22, 2012
Congratulations to The Castello Plan, which is celebrating its second anniversary this week. Ben sends this note of thanks to the community, and invites everyone to share a complimentary glass of champagne and snacks this Saturday, February 25 at 10pm.… Read the rest […]
Mary
Summer in a Glass: Am Thai’s Iced Coffee February 22, 2012
The temperature got above 50 degrees today and flowers have been in bloom for weeks, so it seems almost okay to start choosing iced drinks over hot ones. The Thai iced coffee at the new Am Thai Bistro (1003 Church Ave, between E 10th and Stratford) is as sweet and tasty as it is pretty. It’s available in any weather, but it would make a nice treat after a wa […]
Mary
Free Electronics Etching on Saturday February 22, 2012
The theft of electronic gadgets has been one of the most prevalent crimes in our area for a while, and aside from being “more aware of your surroundings,” you can do something more to protect your shiny belongings. The Flatbush Shorim Safety Patrol and the 70th Precinct are hosting an electronics etching event this Sunday, February 26 at 12pm at Young Israel […]
Mary

A LOOK AT ALBANY’S BLACK AND HISPANIC CAUCUS BEFORE THE BIG SHEBANG THIS WEEKEND.
It’s not nice to call people names. Period. And yet sometimes you could; and even maybe sometimes you should: especially when their blandness and sterility negatively affect the lives of millions they are supposed to be representing in the corridors of power. Let’s take a look at the State Legislature’s Black and Hispanic Caucus. In a recent column I told yo […]
ON THE KNICKERBOCKERS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: LININNNNNG!
Of course I am caught up in the current Linsanity which has overtaken the sports world. What do you expect? After all, I did write a column on the New York Knickerbockers (Knicks) last Christmas, where I predicted that the Knicks will soon become the NBA Champions. Go dig it up from my archives. I based this prediction on the arrival of both Tyson Chandler ( […]
MEMO TO BROOKLYN POLITCAL ACTIVISTS: YOU’VE GOT TO FIGHT THE POWERS THAT BE.
I am often asked by those who are politically sick and tired of being sick and tired, what can be done to effectuate real change in the politics, at all three levels of government (federal, state, city/local). There are no easy answers. One thing I do know is that politics must never become a spectator sport. People of goodwill and strong ideals must partici […]