The controversial United Riot Records (URR), a company which produces and sells music for alleged pro-Nazi and skinhead bands, held a live music benefit last Saturday night, according to the concert advertisement on their Facebook page. URR noted the event would take place on February 11 at 7:00 pm and that funds raised would go to the … Continue reading Alleged Right-Wing Skinhead And White Power Bands Played Fundraiser In Brooklyn Last Weekend
Watch A Couch Get Thrown Out Of A Window For Your Anti-Valentine’s Day Pleasure
Many of you are thinking it. Some of you are saying it. So let's help you out with it. Naysayers of February 14 would prefer Cupid's arrow to kiss their ass rather than hit their heart. Not everyone has a Valentine's date and even the happiest couples sometimes shun the obligatory flowers, chocolate, Hallmark cards, … Continue reading Watch A Couch Get Thrown Out Of A Window For Your Anti-Valentine’s Day Pleasure
Lying Or Misspeaking? State Sen Marty Golden Concocts 9-11 Brooklyn Connection While Defending Trump Travel Ban: Report
State Senator Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge) said a number of the 9-11 hijackers lived in Bay Ridge before they flew planes into the World Trade Center. The politician made the declaration while speaking with WNYC talk show host Brian Lehrer on Thursday, February 9. "A number of them that drove the planes into the — … Continue reading Lying Or Misspeaking? State Sen Marty Golden Concocts 9-11 Brooklyn Connection While Defending Trump Travel Ban: Report
Real Estate Freak Show: Coney Island May Get More Amusing, As City Launches RFP For Future Development
Oh developers, come out and play-eee-ay! The future amusement park and entertainment development that could sweep through Coney Island in the next few years may not have the amusingly macabre tone from the climactic scene in the 1979 cult gang film The Warriors, but the Cyclone and Deno's Wonder Wheel may just get a lot … Continue reading Real Estate Freak Show: Coney Island May Get More Amusing, As City Launches RFP For Future Development
Rabbi Rachel Timoner Of Congregation Beth Elohim In Park Slope Among Rabbinical Group Arrested For Protesting Trump Travel Ban
When I first met and interviewed Rabbi Rachel Timoner for Park Slope Stoop back in 2015, she was still rearranging bookshelves in her new office at Congregation Beth Elohim of Park Slope. Rabbi Timoner had just begun her tenure as Senior Rabbi for CBE. "I want to take our social justice work to the next … Continue reading Rabbi Rachel Timoner Of Congregation Beth Elohim In Park Slope Among Rabbinical Group Arrested For Protesting Trump Travel Ban
‘Nurture, Defend, Celebrate’: Park Slope Civic Council Endorses NYC Sanctuary City Status
The Park Slope Civic Council is over a hundred years old, but that hasn't stopped the organization from re-thinking, re-exploring, and debating. At their meeting on February 2, the council trustees passed a resolution which affirms their support of New York City's sanctuary city status. SJ Avery, co-chair of PSCC's Forth on Fourth Avenue Committee … Continue reading ‘Nurture, Defend, Celebrate’: Park Slope Civic Council Endorses NYC Sanctuary City Status
Man Wielding Bolt Cutter Attacks Kensington Neighbors At Ocean Parkway Apartment: Sources
A man threatened, taunted, and nearly busted through the front door of a Kensington building apartment last Saturday night, neighbors say. And although the incident is disturbing, the victims are also very concerned about having to wait for over an hour for the police to arrive. The incident took place on Saturday, February 4 at approximately … Continue reading Man Wielding Bolt Cutter Attacks Kensington Neighbors At Ocean Parkway Apartment: Sources
One-Woman Play In A Bathtub Returns, Broken Bones And All
It's been a long, strange, soap-suds covered international trip for Siobhan O’Loughlin. But lucky us, because her notable, one-woman play Broken Bone Bathtub is back in our neck of the woods and coming to an apartment bathtub near you. Brooklyn-based writer, performer, activist, and award-winning playwright O’Loughlin has been touring Broken Bone Bathtub internationally, and we’re looking forward to having … Continue reading One-Woman Play In A Bathtub Returns, Broken Bones And All
Yemeni-Americans Stage ‘Bodega Strike’ And Rally In Response To Trump Travel Ban
Brooklyn Borough Hall was packed even before the night had begun. Thousands of Yemeni-Americans and supporters showed up in the late afternoon yesterday in Downtown Brooklyn for a prayer gathering and protest against President Donald Trump's Executive Order which he signed last Friday to block refugees and other "foreign-born individuals" from entering the U.S. from … Continue reading Yemeni-Americans Stage ‘Bodega Strike’ And Rally In Response To Trump Travel Ban
Beer, Butcher, Coffee, And A Meal Served Up At Sleek And Warm A&E Supply Co.
The intersection of 4th Avenue and 15th Street on the Park Slope/Gowanus border is under construction. However, one corner is ready for your visit. Welcome to the quirky and comfortable A&E Supply Co. (548 4th Avenue) -- a food and drink venue which is far too interesting for us to easily assign a food venue … Continue reading Beer, Butcher, Coffee, And A Meal Served Up At Sleek And Warm A&E Supply Co.