Author Archives: Nettie

What’s the Story?

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Nettie

When I passed this corner, at Lewis Avenue and Monroe Street, in early February I wondered what had happened there that knocked this streetlight over. I snapped a few pics and continued on home.

As I continued to walk past this corner, noting the removal of the fallen light fixture and the addition of a temporary [...]

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What’s the story?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Nettie

People in Bed- Stuy do things differently. A multitude of backgrounds make for an interesting mix, from food to fashion.
What we place in the front yard is no exception. We have blocks that compete, and win, most beautiful in the city. And we have blocks that boast pianos as front yard decor. 
I have seen many [...]

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Inauguration Day

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Nettie

This is an exciting day for us in Brooklyn, where celebratory parties erupted across the borough on Election Day. Local Obama supporters looking to make a day of it have their choice of locales right here in Bed-Stuy.
Check out these recent Bed-Stuy Blog posts for more info on where:
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What’s the Story?

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Nettie

Since moving to Bed-Stuy, I’ve seen many things that made me go “hmmm”. They usually involve questionable wardrobe and/or hairstyle choices. This piano, chained out in front of a house on Gates Ave bet. Bedford and Nostrand, just may be one of the most unusual things I’ve seen.
I took out my camera and snapped [...]

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Resolutions, Bed-Stuy Style

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Nettie

At the start at every year we resolve to do a great many things. Lose weight, get rid of a no good man or woman, party less (or more in my case), exercise daily, stop smoking yadda yadda yadda. This year, I decided to eliminate, or at least alter, the traditional resolution. They’re my new [...]

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