The Lounge / Random Stuff — Brooklynian

Don't fall for phone scams. Just hang up.

JMars — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:47:31 +0000

Phone Scams

JMars — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:30:54 +0000

The 77th Precinct wants you to know about phone scams

STOCK PREDICTION This Tech Company Could Be Making A Big Move

newyorkbiker — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:42:29 +0000

Amazon to buy Whole Foods

pragmaticguy — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:01:39 +0000

Deal announced this morning. Amazon paying $13.9 billion for Whole Foods. Guess they'll be able to deliver items faster. As an interesting aside, there was a report on CBS radio few weeks back that Whole Foods and Trader Joes were comparison shopped for about 30 of the same items at the two stores in Union Square. Trader Joes was $30 cheaper. So maybe Whole Foods really is "whole paycheck."

How To Fix A Leaking Single Handle Bathtub Faucet Quick And Easy

newyorkbiker — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:48:50 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ohsuRhpP-c

Taxi Safety

JMars — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 22:51:11 +0000

Do you own a taxi?

If the answer is yes then you should enroll in the Taxi Robbery Inspection Program.

Burglaries at commercial locations

JMars — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:18:07 +0000

The 77th precinct wants to help it's local businesses.

Peregrine Falcon Spotted In South Brooklyn On TV Roof Antenna

newyorkbiker — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 16:39:49 +0000

Brooklyn’s best kept secret

JoeL — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:25:58 +0000

I think this warehouse is Brooklyn’s best kept secret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jMBjlqKJ08

It is no longer too early to talk about New Years Eve. Here comes 2017.

whynot_31 — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 04:38:48 +0000

Holiday Shopping

JMars — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:28:11 +0000

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner please remember to secure your packages. Deliveries left in lobbies and hallways or front steps are great targets for crooks looking to make an easy steal.

Burglaries

JMars — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:47:15 +0000

Brooklyn North has seen a spike in burglaries targeting residential construction sites. The 77pct has some info for you.

Google Maps Now Shows Busy Sections of Neighborhoods

BryceTC — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:07:35 +0000

In a new update hitting desktop, Android and iOS today, the Google Maps team has done a little design housekeeping to clear some of the clutter and create a cleaner look across the board. While doing away with certain elements like road outlines, the update also adds a new feature that highlights active neighborhoods or "areas of interest."

These areas of interest are now shaded light orange are meant to highlight "places where there's a lot of activities and things to do" like popular business districts or neighborhood strips. According to the Google Maps blog, these areas are determined by "an algorithmic process that allows us to highlight the areas with the highest concentration of restaurants, bars and shops," although some additional human interaction is apparently needed to determine the busiest spots in high-density areas like New York City.

Take a look at areas like Nostrand, Franklin, Washington, and Vanderbilt and you can see that they get a lot of these areas right! It makes for interesting neighborhood watching.

Contractor Recommendations?

brickstoner — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:06:38 +0000

Hey all,

I have a floor-through of a house that needs to be renovated (including new flooring) in Brooklyn. Does anyone have any trusted contractors they'd recommend?

Thanks

I'm ready to carry Narcan

whynot_31 — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:32:46 +0000

Over the last two decades, several of my employers have kept illegal doses of Narcan on hand.

Recent developments have lead me to consider keeping a dose in my personal bookbag.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/02/01/narcan-naloxone-heroin-duane-reade-walgreens/

Chili fest 2016, Saturday, Feb 27th

whynot_31 — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 04:37:04 +0000

Longtime readers may recall that some Brooklynian members get together approximately once a season. This season's event will be held on Saturday, February 27th at the Whynot household. Approximately 5 varieties of chili will be served. Some will be vegetarian. Approximately 30 people are expected; All are good looking. For additional information concerning this event, please PM me. Thanks.

Help me understand what this CLEN fine is on a house I want to buy in Brooklyn

slam_harris — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:40:59 +0000

I looked up the info on the NY Property Site: http://nycprop.nyc.gov/nycproperty/nynav/jsp/selectbbl.jsp and there's a charge for several thousand bucks there. the code is CLEN. How do I find out what it's for? My pops said its because there was a dead body and the place is haunted by ghosts. Pops is kind of loopy. If you look up the codes: http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/jump/hlpbldgcode.html

It says: DEPT OF HEALTH-CLEANUP

Is there a way i can learn more aboutt his fine? I am super curious.

I like the kale part.

whynot_31 — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:39:00 +0000

The 5 Sound Bicycle Horn Review And Instructions

newyorkbiker — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:31:07 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSodsjs6tyA

preferential rent question

the psycho-ologist — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:36:45 +0000

I am about to renew my lease soon. I noticed that I have been paying the "preferential" rent rather than the so called "actual" rent. Can the landlord just arbitrarily start asking me for the actual rent even if I sign the new lease for the preferential rent. Is there a way I can lock in the preferential rent

Read Any Good Books Lately?

hattiehats — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:56:14 +0000

So, I've been tearing through books like crazy while cooped up. Anybody have any suggestions? I'm generally a fiction girl (trade paperback is my favorite size).......nothing too fluffy (generally not into chick lit).

Some things I've read and enjoyed lately:

City of Thieves - David Benioff
Skeletons at the Feast- Chris Bohjalian

Did not enjoy so much:

Olive Kitteridge

I don't generally tend to like some of the authors who seem to crank out books.

thanks :)

Maybe someone or all of you can explain this to me...

pragmaticguy — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:49:22 +0000

I see lots of young folks, the hipsters, the gentrifiers of this neighborhood and many of them seem to smoke. Now, I would think that they have heard about the ill effects of tobacco and I'm just wondering if they're trying to look grown up (because that went out decades ago) or it's a way of being anti-establishment or they just don't give a crap about their health and are well off enough to afford $11/pack butts.

Hey, anyone remember me? NYC defeated me.

CTK — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:33:01 +0000

Been a long long time but I was curious about the goings on here. Is MHA still around? Long story short, after 3 years in our UES apartment, my wife and I decided to call it quits.... with NYC. We quit our jobs, threw all our stuff in a U Haul truck and drove down to NC. Turned out to be the best decision I've ever made/agreed to... we are making more $$$, we just bought a house, and our quality of life is so much better. I'm headed up to NYC at the end of October for a visit so I just remembered this place.... how are folks holding up? What are folks seeing as the future of NYC for normal people?

Listen to what urbanists and planners see as NYC's future: July 29

whynot_31 — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 06:49:05 +0000

A City of 9 Million: A Conversation Already the densest city in the United States, demographers project that New York will add at least 600,000 new residents over the next 35 years. What's the impact? How will the City create, innovate and build its future? July 29, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a reception to follow (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) NYU Kimmel Center for University Life 60 Washington Square South Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor The event is free, but you need to register: http://www.elabs3.com/functions/message_view.html?mid=3104165&mlid=184126&siteid=25806&uid=506f1fb14e

The Rise And Fall Of America

newyorkbiker — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 17:40:52 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GdDhvvXDC4

Performing My Way In The Style Of Frank Sinatra

newyorkbiker — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:50:09 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxI4ZWtaLHA

Brownstoner is Hiring

whynot_31 — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:32:23 +0000

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2015/04/brownstoner-is-hiring-2/#comments "Brownstoner is looking for a writer and editor obsessed with real estate and lifestyle in Brooklyn. The Regional Editor and Brooklyn Reporter will report, write and edit news and features on topics such as history, architecture, real estate and lifestyle in Brooklyn and beyond, attend occasional evening events such as community board meetings, and take photos as needed several times a week. Requirements: *Three to five years of experience reporting and writing. *Interest in real estate, architecture, interiors, design, Brooklyn and nearby areas. *Copy editing or other editing experience a plus. *Must live in Brooklyn. *Must be a social media expert. *Must be experienced with WordPress. *Own camera or camera phone and bicycle and/or car for taking photos. Be part of our growth and success as we expand our coverage, readership, platforms and brand. Brownstoner is Brooklyn’s leading site about Brooklyn real estate and renovation, and all the related topics that impact life inside and outside the home in Brooklyn. Brownstoner is part of Brooklyn’s largest online publisher network and owned by Brooklyn-based media company BlankSlate. Interested candidates should send a brief note about their experience and interest, a resume and links to published clips to Cate at cate at brownstoner dot com."

NYC's Dollar Vans, explained.

whynot_31 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:23:46 +0000

http://projects.newyorker.com/story/nyc-dollar-vans/

This site == Crown Heights and almost nothing else

brickstoner — Sat, 16 May 2015 18:58:41 +0000

Hi,

I'm new here, and I was curious: are most readers/writers/commenters of this site residents of Crown Heights and Prospect Heights? I really wish there were more articles, questions and comments about other parts of Brooklyn. The Crown Heights discussions, rumors, new openings, etc. are quite interesting, but it seems like there isn't much else.

Is there anything that can be done to post rumors, comments, discussions, photos, etc. about other neighborhoods? There's a lot of potential, but it feels like it's just not covered.

-B

roller skate/ blade paths in Brooklyn

the psycho-ologist — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 08:19:51 +0000

Hi everyone. In my effort to be a a wee bit less of my usual Ms Piggy/psycho-ologist self, I have taken up rollerskating. I never realized how inhospitable city roads are: (pot holes, broken glass, debris, hills that are treacherous for skaters and professional cyclists bent on running me over and proving that the bike lanes are not meant for roller skaters or neophyte cyclists) So where can a non athlete junkie find a smooth continuous, level surface where they may rollerskate at their own pace in Brooklyn? The only place I have found is in Manhattan by the west side highway. Smooth, sweet and lovely if you go when the mad cyclists aren't there.