October – 2010 – catonavenue.com

FCC CONFIRMS INVESTIGATION INTO VERIZON WIRELESS’ MYSTERY FEE

October 8, 2010 • Jon • No comments

Via the FCC ((pdf link to press release here; also .doc format and plain text [i.e. .txt])): According to Michele Ellison, FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief: We can confirm reports of an FCC investigation into mystery fees that appeared on Verizon Wireless bills costing over 15 million Americans tens of millions of dollars. Reportedly, Verizon itself [...]

Local company Cell2Get.com successfully challenges mobile phone carrier unfair practices

October 8, 2010 • Jon • No comments

Brooklyn-based CellToGet.com s has successfully petitioned the FCC, winning a ruling that unlocking a mobile phone is entirely legal. We’ll have more on this after reading the FCC decision.

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15 lb. dog mauled and killed by two huskies in Carroll Garden dog run

October 1, 2010 • Jon • No comments

A 15 lb. dog mauled and killed by two huskies in Carroll Garden dog run on September 27th, according to FIDO. A man and his two huskies, apparently banned and unpopular closer to home, have been going to other runs further and further away. Alas, our city of eight million has fewer than two dozen [...]

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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 […]