tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318567362011-11-27T19:08:53.839-05:00<B></B>Information, commentary and general goings-on from South Oxford Street in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Written by Abby Weissman.AbbyWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14601864156202288898noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31856736.post-92088422496978278352011-09-04T14:22:00.000-04:002011-09-04T14:42:59.320-04:00

Jim Gerace Verizon President - New York Region 140 West Street New York, New York 10007 September 3, 2011  DEAR SIRS: I am writing this as I sit home all day and wait for my SECOND REPAIR APPOINTMENT for my local DSL service. It has been a month since I can maintain a connection to the internet.  I need to tell you how far your company has fallen. Your service sucks. Since I moved to Fort

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To All - I have been involved with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy as a volunteer since 1999. Utilizing my background in public relations, graphics and journalism, my efforts enabled the Conservancy grow from a local gardening club in the 1990s to the organization it is today. In 1999-2000 I created the Fort Greene Park Conservancy website. I wrote or edited the website’s content, newsletters,

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The Swedish traveling troupe, Cirkus Cirkör had their US debut at BAM in Brooklyn last weekend. Experiencing this "Little Circus That Could" was a relevation, not unlike discovering a diamond in the ruff. Their inspired mini-extravaganza, Inside Out, proved to be a genuinely original, hip, artsy Rock n' Roll Circus, with a fabulous ensemble of performers - including multi-talented aerialists,

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As a former Garmin owner I received a recent email from them about their new products. I finally decided to take my name off their list. While on the Garmin website I saw they had an email address for users to submit stories and testimonials about how Garmin products have affected their lives (stories@garmin.com). Inspired, I sent off a short email of what was on my mind in relation to their

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If one doesn't agree with someone else's opinion, attack their ideas, not the person. Otherwise nothing constructive can transpire. Hours before my Michael Jackson Block Party editorial was posted on the NY Times "Local" blog, the NYC Police Department and the NYC Parks Department had already reached similar conclusions to mine and were working to move the event to a much larger, more appropriate

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Outside the Palace Theatre on that cold November night last fall, a raging financial storm was brewing; threatening to destroy practically everything in its path. But inside the former gilded movie palace, the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan gave an uplifting and exhilarating performance, one which was billed as an exclusive "Fans Only" show for die-hard members of his fan club & website,

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Day One - Bummer: I tried to update my system to OS X 10.5.6 twice yesterday using two different methods (the standalone and the Combo installers) and got the same blue screen with a frozen cursor both times. I even left my mac on all night the second install (with the monitor off) hoping it would eventually boot up but awoke to the same blue screen. So I had to reformat my primary hard drive and

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WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO AN ARTICLE IN "THE CITY" SECTION OF THE SUNDAY NEW YORK TIMES ON SEPT. 28, 2008 ABOUT FORT GREENE PARK ENTITLED "WHERE THE GRASS IS DEFINITELY NOT GREENER" BY SARAH STODOLA.To the editors of "The City":I have been concerned about the overuse of the park for over seven years. The main field’s large dirt patch creates dust storms when dry, and is a mud pit when wet. The

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As a Brooklyn Flea supporter and sometime-seller, I attended the meeting on Thursday evening July 24 at Queen of All Saints with an open mind. I wanted to understand the church member's and local resident's' concerns about the new Brooklyn Flea - and to possibly help work out some compromises. Instead I walked out – deeply troubled by anti-semitic comments made by the parishioners.At first the

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In most of Fort Greene Park barbecuing and open fires are not permitted. Some barbequing is allowed, but only in the designated barbecuing area, which is located by the picnic tables near the Myrtle Avenue/St. Edwards Street entrance. There is an exception to this rule for three holidays in the summer: Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.The Park Rules for barbecues in all NYC parks

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Over the past six months I have been totally obsessed with the Lana Clarkson - Phil Spector murder trial. Being a rock-music-obsessed child of the 1960s I was always a fan of Phil's. He was the millionaire boy genius of pop; the king of record producers, the short nerdy Jewish guy who got the Hollywood mansion and the hot shiksa wife, Ronnie, his superstar. Spector was a role model to many in

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Despite my reservations about going back to Randalls Island I went to hear some good music on a warm sunny summer day and, just by my being there, to support organic, sustainable farming. Dave, my "On the Road" buddy from High School and I arrived there painlessly around 5 pm. We had to drive because Randalls Island, despite what they say, is really not that accessible without a car (unless you

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A favorite Fort Greene tradition for children of all ages, this year's Fort Green Park Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 12 noon to 3:00 pm.As in past years, festival-goers will be treated to free hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, games, and treats. Capping off the Halloween Festival is a children's costume parade, which will take place at 2:00 pm

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I bought my 83-year old mother a T-Mobile to Go phone via the 1-800 number. The reason I bought this particular service is because she only needs very few minutes a month and it is basically "pay as you go" and I did not want a two-year contract. I was told I could easily refill her minutes via the web or by phone. It had 30 minutes free which were valid for 90 days. If the phone runs out of

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With all this talk about what Mel Gibson said, people are missing the real point. He is a drunk driver who could have killed people. And this is surely not the first time he has driven drunk. Mel Gibson should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, just like every other serial drunk driver in the US is. Forget about his anti-Semetic comments. We all already know he hates Jews. Just watch "

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On www.southoxford.com I posted a recolored drawing from the ESDC Environmental Study of the shadow sweep of the proposed Atlantic Yards Development. Other drawings from the DEIS are also featured. If Bruce Ratner has his way, many local parks, historic structures and districts will be in shadow, as well as parts of historic Fort Greene Park. If the development goes through as planned, some areas

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