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CHECKIN’ IN WITH: Bucking Beck! Rev. Clinton Miller believes in social justice

The Brooklyn Paper: Full articles — March 17, 2010

Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Andy CampbellThe Brooklyn PaperRev. Clinton Miller celebrates his ninth year at the head of an historic Clinton Hill church this week, but his reputation precedes him. The 42-... »

Crow Hill Bistro Representing for Crown Heights During BK Restaurant Week

Nostrand Park — March 17, 2010

Brooklyn’s annual restaurant week kicked off on Monday.  Interestingly, Crow Hill Bistro is the lone establishment representing for Crown Heights (actually maybe its not that interesting since they are one of the only true dine-in establishments in the... »

Yes We Count

Nostrand Park — March 17, 2010

On Saturday March 20th, join the NAACP Brooklyn Branch on Saturday, March 20, 2010 as they conduct a community count. The NAACP along with city council representative Letitia James and the Crown Heights Revitalization Movement (CHRM) are encouraging ar... »

Gil Scott-Heron played the Blue Note, playing Littlefield w/ Talib Kweli & Gary Bartz + other dates, The xx & stuff

brooklynvegan — March 17, 2010

DOWNLOAD: Gil Scott-Heron - Me and the Devil (MP3) Gil Scott-Heron recording his album at NYC's Clinton Studios... Gil Scott-Heron's latest album, I'm New Here, is to be remixed by Jamie Smith of the xx. The London trio's beat-maker, bass-rumbler... »

*Everyday Chatter

Jeremiah's Vanishing New York — March 17, 2010

Help Mosaic Man get to PBS. Vote today. [EVG]Marzipan lambs stuck with crucifixes and flags. [LC]Enjoy a Passover "Nosh and Stroll." [TLD]It's also a good time to take a tour of Crown Heights, complete with matzoh factory.Two Hirams: Taped up around th... »

House of the Day: 100 Albany Avenue

Brownstoner — March 17, 2010

This brownstone at 100 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights could use some touching up, but the new listing has some pretty nice bones to work with. The two-family house is only three stories though. Asking price: $559,000. What do you think? 100 Albany Aven... »

Op-Ed: Culinary Segregation in Crown Heights

Nostrand Park — March 17, 2010

For those who haven’t yet read it, I encourage you to check out I Love Franklin Avenue’s recent analysis of the interplay between gentrification and the local restaurant scene.   I share Nick’s optimism about the ability of the local food scene to be a... »

Medgar Evers College Presents Concert by Gil Scott-Heron

BrooklynEagle.com Today in Brooklyn Headlines — March 17, 2010

CROWN HEIGHTS -- Join Gil Scott-Heron, Talib Kweli and Gary Bartz for a historic concert on Friday, March 26, in celebration of the Tenth National Black Writers Conference sponsored by Medgar Evers College. The concert will take place at 8:30 p.m. »

Botox and Dysport Get into a Facial Paralysis Catfight

Guest of a Guest - NYC People, Parties & Nightlife — March 16, 2010

[Photo courtesy of stylelist] It seems like everyone uses Botox, but now upstart Dysport has declared war with a rebate campaign. We all know where the competition really shakes down, however: superficial content found on company websites. Let's see ho... »

Finders/Keepers: March 13+14

brooklynflea — March 16, 2010

Daylight Savings clearly took a tool on Fleasters this weekend: No winner Saturday (the cameo!), and a late winner Sunday. Hmmmm. (Click to enlarge): Melody and James (middle and right) from Clinton Hill hadn't been to the Flea in... »