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Mayor Bloomberg has met the enemy — and it is the geese.
The federal government approach toward geese became “more aggressive” — and more lethal — in the days after the so-called Miracle on the Hudson, resulting in the exclusion of animal experts from the decision-making process and setting the stage for the execution of thousands of waterfowl.
Like a fowl Phoenix rising from the ashes of its fallen brethren, at least 37 geese have been spotted swimming on Prospect Park lake — less than a month after the federal government massacred 290 of the popular water birds in a nocturnal operation that shocked the borough.
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The area around the new home of the Brooklyn Nets will be anything but a slam dunk for drivers next month as Flatbush Avenue will be narrowed to accommodate construction workers.
Game. Set. Resurface!
By Gary Buiso
JellyNYC may own summer in Williamsburg, but an enterprising thief now owns JellyNYC’s computer.
Brooklyn’s biggest champion is campaigning to be a loser — but he won’t tell if the scale is tipping in his favor. The city is going to install a new public pier at the end of Java Street in Greenpoint, plus bring in new ferry service.
It may be the strangest summer program for kids and adults in Brooklyn — but it’s also the must fun.
Mill Basin is now a handy land, thanks to the opening of its new Lowe’s.
Coney Island’s got talent.
Previous Williamsburg HeadlinesJuly 28th, 2010 Who should be 'Mr. Cyclone'?Coney Island is looking for its first-ever Mr. Cyclone — so as a public service, we’re going to turn over our newspaper’s most-precious real-estate, its Op-Ed page, to give six would-be coaster kings the space to show off their talents. Take it away, boys.Flatbush to get 'narrow' minded during arena constructionThe area around the new home of the Brooklyn Nets will be anything but a slam dunk for drivers next month as Flatbush Avenue will be narrowed to accommodate construction workers.If this is 'School' sign us up!It may be the strangest summer program for kids and adults in Brooklyn — but it’s also the must fun.Pier pressure in GreenpointThe city is going to install a new public pier at the end of Java Street in Greenpoint, plus bring in new ferry service.'Jelly' rolled as office is burglarized!JellyNYC may own summer in Williamsburg, but an enterprising thief now owns JellyNYC’s computer.July 27th, 2010 Bomb the group hug for terroristsNext, the American Civil Liberties Union will tell the Islamic world that it’s a poster child for democracy while the Nobel Committee gives it a peace prize.Nature finds a way! Dozens of new geese defying feds in Prospect ParkLike a fowl Phoenix rising from the ashes of its fallen brethren, at least 37 geese have been spotted swimming on Prospect Park lake — less than a month after the federal government massacred 290 of the popular water birds in a nocturnal operation that shocked the borough.Another 'Super' reading from Shteyngart this FridayGary Shteyngart has the unique capability to leave you wincing and laughing at the same time, as any satirist worth his salt should do.News analysis: Inside the feds' blood lust for geeseThe federal government approach toward geese became “more aggressive” — and more lethal — in the days after the so-called Miracle on the Hudson, resulting in the exclusion of animal experts from the decision-making process and setting the stage for the execution of thousands of waterfowl.July 26th, 2010 Stan mad about Happy MealsOK, mommies. What do you say when your son seals his lips and doesn’t want to eat? You play “Open the tunnel and here comes the choo-choo.” Right?Marty gives the skinny on weight lossBrooklyn’s biggest champion is campaigning to be a loser — but he won’t tell if the scale is tipping in his favor.July 25th, 2010 July 21st, 2010 Vito to rivals: You want a spot on the ballot? Fight for itKings County Democratic Party Chairman Vito Lopez has a message for insurgent party members: the fight is on.Will somebody please take Steve Levin's petitions?Councilman Steve Levin should have worn his running shoes to work on Tuesday — because he spent part of the afternoon chasing around the managers of a luxury condo building that recently fired two workers who claim they were just trying to form a union.Help save Will, the abused dogA crazed Williamsburg woman took her anger out on her dog last Wednesday, slamming the puppy to the ground and declaring herself “the Queen of Brooklyn,” according to witnesses.What anti-incumbent mood? Many many lawmakers are running unopposedSo much for that “anti-incumbent” mood!Committed to safeguarding nature and peopleThe recent culling of Canada geese in Prospect Park is disturbing to many people, including staff at the Park. That people care so passionately about the Park and its natural environment and speak out in its defense is truly wonderful and very welcomed.Find a more humane solutionThe inhumane, ineffective and costly “catch and kill” program currently underway in Prospect Park is not only the wrong way to address the goose population, but also unsupported by science.Prospect Park's geese — did they have to die?The slaughter of close to 300 geese and goslings earlier this month has become one of the hottest topics of the year. This week, we had two experts weigh in.This slick burlesque show will benefit Gulf oil victimsWe don’t need an excuse to enjoy a great burlesque show with our hot pal Veronica Varlow, but on Saturday night, Varlow and a half-dozen other performers will give us one: a benefit for the Oceanic Preservation Society and other groups that are helping to clean the BP-spoiled Gulf of Mexico. The “Mermaid Lagoon” fundraiser is at the House of Yes in Bushwick. See page TK for our full coverage.July 20th, 2010 Water? It'll cost you at JellyNYC pool partiesWater, water everywhere — but you have to pay to drink it.Oh the irony: City honors Hook vendors and DUMBO archwayThe Red Hook Food Vendors have finally gotten their proper respect.Angling for fun at the Macy's fishing contestAwesome Clinton Hill angler Athena Murray, 8, fished for fun and found it when she cast her line into Prospect Park Lake for the Macy’s Fishing Contest, and netted herself a prize for hauling in the first catch of the day — a comely catfish, which was admired, measured and recorded before being released back into the water.Coney Island sand-sculpting contest this weekendA good ol’ fashioned sand-sculpting contest can really make it feel like summer, so head out to Coney Island on July 24 for Astella Development Corporation’s annual event.July 19th, 2010 What anti-incumbent mood? Many many lawmakers are running unopposedSo much for that “anti-incumbent” mood!Kickball 2010: Frontiersmen go where they've never gone beforeThe New Frontiersmen may have lost MVP-candidate Matt “Marquis de” Sadewitz to a shoulder separation, but the team hasn’t missed a beat so far.Shakespeare — stripped down!Summer has always been a ripe time for productions of Shakespeare’s wildly popular “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” often as a light breeze suitable for children.Wakey!Wakey! goes through the AlgorhythmThe music of Wakey!Wakey! music can be heard from Mercury Lounge to a CW television show, with raves from Spin to USA Today — which says a lot about the band’s widespread appeal. Mike Grubbs fronts the operation both on keys and vocals, both of which tend toward the theatrical. But to get a true sense of what the band’s all about, we leave that up to the math of our exclusive Algorhythm.Our exclusive Mus-o-meter registers Wakey!Wakey!The music of Wakey!Wakey! music can be heard from Mercury Lounge to a CW television show, with raves from Spin to USA Today — which says a lot about the band’s widespread appeal. Mike Grubbs fronts the operation both on keys and vocals, both of which tend toward the theatrical. But to get a true sense of what the band’s all about, we leave that up to the math of our exclusive Mus-o-meter.July 18th, 2010 Another dead cyclist — and cops hunt hit-and-run truck driverA truck driver for a New Jersey-based waste collector who recklessly killed a 24-year-old cyclist in a hit-and-run accident last week remains on the loose.Get saved by the 'Bell' on July 24Break out the leg warmers, Spandex and white-washed denim — school’s back in session. Bayside High School, that is.July 16th, 2010 This slick burlesque show will benefit Gulf oil victimsThe Gulf Coast is a mess thanks to BP, but at least there’s a cool show to raise money for the clean-up.Powell gets free shots at debate no-show TownsIt looks like this re-energized bunny has already run out of juice.What anti-incumbent mood? Many many lawmakers are running unopposedSo much for that “anti-incumbent” mood!Angling for fun at the Macy's fishing contestAwesome Clinton Hill angler Athena Murray, 8, fished for fun and found it when she cast her line into Prospect Park Lake for the Macy’s Fishing Contest, and netted herself a prize for hauling in the first catch of the day — a comely catfish, which was admired, measured and recorded before being released back into the water.B-b-b-b-b-bad! George Thorogood's movin' on over on July 29This show is guaranteed to be b-b-b-b-b-bad.Hear this 'Swell' act at the band shell on July 30The unlikely pairing of Irish rocker Glen Hansard and Czech pianist Markéta Irglová has been charming listeners since the understated 2007 musical “Once” introduced the world to their heart-felt folk rock, even earning them an Oscar for “Falling Slowly.”July 15th, 2010 Bust out? Report shows that the worst of the real estate crisis is overThe worst of the housing market crash is over. |
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