Category Archives: Bed-Stuy Blogging Community

This is the End

Posted on June 22, 2011 by The Changeling

The Bed-Stuy Blog has been around for 4¼ years. When I started the blog I did it because at the time I felt that Bed-Stuy’s blog presence was non-existent. That’s not totally true. Bed-Stuy was being mentioned on blogs, but it was often by people whose only knowledge of Bed-Stuy came from [...]

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Join us in supporting a local student

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Inquisigal

Two weeks into the new year, we’re all normally focused on sticking to, and moving forward with our new year’s resolutions. While for many of us, that means getting back to a regular schedule at the gym, but for others, it can also mean being freshly motivated to explore new ideas, work on new projects, [...]

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Introducing The Progressive Southside…Now in Bed-Stuy!

Posted on July 15, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Hey BSB!  I’m a new writer to this online community, but I’ve been an avid reader for a good while.  I’m Brooklyn born and raised.  In 2006, I was at a crossroad after trying to run away from a vermin attacked building.  I thought I should do something a bit different.  Since the world lives [...]

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Sea of Blue Salutes Edwards Family

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Inquisigal

New York City police gather in honor of officer Omar J. Edwards
Photo by Rosie McCobb
Members of the Bed-Stuy community and New York City’s (and beyond) finest gathered in the Stuyvesant Heights section of the neighborhood this morning to honor slain New York City police officer Omar J. Edwards. Funeral services took place at the majestic [...]

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New Blog Save Bedford-Stuyvesant Examines Bed-Stuy’s Rich History

Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Changeling

The history of this Montrose Morris building is discussed on the blog Save Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Ever wanted to know more about the history and architecture of our great neighborhood? Well, you’re in luck, because the brand new blog, Save Bedford-Stuyvesant, focuses on the rich culture and architectural history of Bed-Stuy. So far posts have discussed [...]

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Eye on the Stuy 02/09/09

Posted on February 9, 2009 by The Changeling

31 Kosciuszko is making progress.

Electronic Galley Slaves: CoS observes a common sight in the cafes of New York City. [City of Strangers]

Guess What We Found?: Reclaimed Home finds a weird object in a friend’s basement. Can you guess what it is? [Reclaimed Home]

It’s Word: Word BK’s photography is beautiful. Here he photographs [...]

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Eye on the Stuy 02/02/09

Posted on February 2, 2009 by The Changeling

Seen in the window of a Nostrand Avenue 99 cent store:

The bread that only belongs to you! The master selected you for his gifts. The hen wanted to make bread, but no one wanted to help. The hen planted the seeds, but no one wanted to help. The hen wanted help with the wheat [...]

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Eye on the Stuy 01/26/09

Posted on January 26, 2009 by The Changeling

Palpable Optimism in the Streets: City of Strangers writes about the change that has swept over Brooklyn. [City of Strangers]

Spring Planning: Stop thinking about the cold outside and start thinking about what you’ll plant when it finally gets warmer. [Herb n Hoe]

What’s Happening in the Forum
Check out these threads when you visit the Bed-Stuy Forum: [...]

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Eye on the Stuy 01/12/09

Posted on January 12, 2009 by The Changeling

Place Blog as Virtual Town Square: The NY Times takes a look at place blogs, which serve as forums for people to vent about local issues. The article focuses on Brooklyn place blogs where the discussions can become particularly lively. [New York Times]

Margaret Unpacks: A sustainability advisor moves into a great apartment in Bed-Stuy.[Apartment Therapy]

Aloha, [...]

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True Tales of Tenancy

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Inquisigal

Gather ’round the campfire, readers, and let me share with you a little taste of Bed-Stuy living that many of you may be able to relate to. Normally, I – and many of the other Bed Stuy Blog scribes – tend to focus on the positive when writing about the people, places, and issues in [...]

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