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Brussels sprouts journalism

The strength of “brussels sprouts journalism” is that it covers important topics of public policy and politics, things that are always relevant and that affect the public every day and in many ways. There is usually always something to write about as far as these topics are concerned. On the other hand, as the article [...]

When The Levees Broke

If Spike Lee’s point of view in When The Levees Broke is lost on anyone, he/she must not have been paying very much attention. From the images of destruction and devastation, to the stories of loss and utter depression and resentment towards the government, it is clear that Lee wants his audience to see that [...]

Factory Posing as Lofts Issued Vacate Order

The website of The Sweater Factory Lofts at 239 Banker Street in Brooklyn claims the building offers unique spaces for unique individuals…at least it did until the building was issued a vacate order by the Department of Buildings, forcing tenants of this illegal residential space to leave and shutting down the website as well.

The DOB [...]

New Condos in Old Neighborhoods

Fact: condos are nice. In Williamsburg and Greenpoint, they offer many things one rarely used to see in these old, somewhat industrial neighborhoods, like  new construction, modern architecture, and many luxury amenities, to name a few. They attract a hip, new crowd which helps give a small neighborhood a culture and vitality it may not [...]