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Brooklyn Streets, Carroll Gardens: RIP Clinton Apothecary
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Brooklyn Streets, Carroll Gardens. Politics. Policy. Infrastructure. Transportation. 11231. Miscellania. Critters. Email: firstandcourt at gmail dot com. Monday, December 8, 2014. Sad news as we lose another local small business to rising commercial rents. From a local listserve last night, which generated a flurry of comments:. I just heard today that Clinton Apothecary. A local pharmacy that has been around for 80 years, is closing its doors as of Tuesday night. I wonder what comes next.
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Finding Redemption, Nickel by Nickel | Elis Estrada
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Finding Redemption, Nickel by Nickel. Posted on July 12th, 2012. Year of the Pop-Up. New York’s Returnable Container Act also known as the Bottle Bill began in 1982 to encourage recycling. The law secured a five-cent deposit tax on most carbonated beverages. Over the past two decades, new beverage containers, including water bottles, have been added to the list of redeemable recyclables. In Brooklyn have grown around this grassroots industry. Click here to cancel reply. NY State of Politics.
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Brooklyn Races: Assemblywoman convicted of corruption
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Thursday, April 10, 2008. Assemblywoman convicted of corruption. Being indicted for bribery and conspiracy might have sent Democratic state Assemblywoman Diane Gordon to the doghouse in the eyes of her Brownsville constituents in 2006. But, later this year, she might move to the Big House. A Brooklyn jury Tuesday convicted. For now, Gordon's seat will remain vacant. According to The New York Sun. Inez Barron, wife of City Councilman Charles Barron. Back in 2006, The Daily Politics. New York State Assembly.
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Brooklyn Races: February 2008
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Groomed Assembly candidate sought for Crown Heights seat. This November has potential to be a referendum on Democrats in the 43rd Assembly district after Democratic Assemblyman Karim Camara. Had his driver’s license suspended for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test last April. The Crown Heights pol’s arrest. For driving while intoxicated near. Wasn’t exactly the kind of attention. Was also chairman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. Chairman of the Brooklyn Republican Party.
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Brooklyn Barrister Blog: July 2010
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Just wanted to share some news with everyone - I know, I know. I haven't been blogging as much as I had been lately. But, in my defense, I've been working on lots of other projects:. Has taken up a lot of my weekends. Thankfully, I've gotten some help from new co-host Russell Gallo, and the show has been steadily growing in audience and exposure. We even set up a new Official Show Blog. So check that out! Finally, I had an encouraging meeting with the new Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks, and ...
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Brooklyn Barrister Blog: July 2009
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He Said The "R" Word! I do wish to point out that Gene is the Republican candidate for this Council seat. When this area last elected a Republican, well, there was no City Council. And even then, I doubt we had a Republican Alderman.". Lew Fidler, SheepsheadBites.com, 7/12/09. So, it looks like Lew wants you to know that I'm a Republican. Well, so do I! And I think those of you who have read this regularly know this already. I don't hide that I'm Republican - recently, I've been reveling in it! I'm a fir...
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Brooklyn Barrister Blog: Remembering a True Patriot
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Remembering a True Patriot. I'm sure that just about everyone has at one time or another heard of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Longfellow. Revere and his cries that "the British are coming! Are, after all, is part of American folklore. But unless you saw Assume the Position With Mr. Wahl. You've probably never heard of Israel Bissell - the postman who really. Called the colonies to arms at the start of the Revolution. Israel Bissell’s Ride. Listen, my children and you shall hear. It passed over ...
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Brooklyn Barrister Blog: Catchin' Up...
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Just wanted to share some news with everyone - I know, I know. I haven't been blogging as much as I had been lately. But, in my defense, I've been working on lots of other projects:. Has taken up a lot of my weekends. Thankfully, I've gotten some help from new co-host Russell Gallo, and the show has been steadily growing in audience and exposure. We even set up a new Official Show Blog. So check that out! Finally, I had an encouraging meeting with the new Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks, and ...
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