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Rebel Rebel, Your Place Is a Mess

BlackBook - Tag: New York — November 21, 2009

By Steve Lewis November 20, 2009 Today's title paraphrases the Thin White Duke as word comes from a strange source that Rebel nightclub may be changing hands. I was asked to be involved with the renovation, so it just might be true. If s »

DOE switches course on process for PAVE extension request

GothamSchools » Newsroom — November 20, 2009

Responding to protests that it was breaking the new mayoral control law, the Department of Education will hold a public hearing before extending PAVE Academy Charter School’s stay inside a district-owned building. The law passed this summer requires th... »

Vendor of The Week: Osborn Design Studios

brooklynflea — November 20, 2009

This week we caught up with folks behind Osborn Design Studios to talk about their art and design products. We love the intricate prints handmade by Carla and the fair-trade shoes are perfect for your inner hipster. Check 'em out!... »

Price of Pizza [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Brooklynian.com | Brooklyn Blog and Message Boards — November 20, 2009

How much should a plain slice of pizza cost? I just spent $6 for a plain slice and a slice with sausage. Seemed high to me but what do I know? »

Bar Tano

Chowhound's Latest » Outer Boroughs — November 20, 2009

I think pizza is definitely the weak link here. The the $8 bowl of spaghetti is the best bargain around - and it's great, not just adequate. The spinach salad with figs is lovely, too. »

The Garden Wine Bar

Imbibe New York — November 20, 2009

As we entered The Garden Wine Bar at NYC’s Four Seasons Hotel, Caitlin and I chuckled, wondering how she managed to score an invite to this inaugural event.  Grabbing a glass of bubbly and a few nibbles of cheese, we stood at a table where I was happy ... »

Remainders: Sampson says he wants “zero” school aid cuts

GothamSchools » Newsroom — November 20, 2009

Don’t look for news on state cuts to schools tomorrow, the legislature has left Albany. Sen. Sampson told the DN that Dems won’t accept any cuts to school aid. The principal of Brooklyn’s School for Global Studies was arrested for slashing her husband.... »

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WILLIAMSBURG: Huge bust at hipster drug den

The Brooklyn Paper: Full articles — November 20, 2009

See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Ivan PereiraThe Brooklyn PaperCops busted a Williamsburg super and two others on Wednesday for running hipster drug den out of defunct bar and hiding their stash in a sauna. Narcotics investigators seized more tha... »

Back to Business: Easy Loans in Expensive Areas

NYT > Business — November 20, 2009

An effort by the F.H.A. to prop up real estate prices amid rising defaults has put taxpayers increasingly at risk. »

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What's your favorite small NYC food festival?

Chowhound's Latest » Outer Boroughs — November 20, 2009

Danish Christmas Fair in Brooklyn Heights this weekend, too. Smorrebrod, polse, and glog, not to mention as much salty licorice as you can manage. Good stuff! »