Category Archives: Bed-Stuy Mysteries

Macon Mystery Solved!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by The Changeling

Image courtesy of Forgotten NY

What’s the story of this mysterious relic on Macon Street? Kevin Walsh, the indefatigable urban historian and author of the book Forgotten New York, did a little detective work to find out. Click over to his Forgotten New York website to see how he sheds light on this mystery.
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Street Corner Philosophy: Just Be

Posted on August 6, 2009 by The Changeling

You can always find interesting signs in Bed-Stuy. Sometimes the signs themselves are unusual or funny and sometimes it’s the context that makes them funny. Just a few nights ago I saw a billboard announcing a treatment for hemorrhoids, and it was placed on the wall of a take-out restaurant. I wanted [...]

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Solomon’s Porch Closed?!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

I became suspect last week when Solomon’s Porch (307 Stuyvesant Avenue) was closed on a weeknight.  Then a couple of days later, their signature outdoor furniture was removed.  Upon further investigation, what I thought was an event flyer was actually a closing notice from the Department of Health, dated June 11th.  

However, a greeting on their MySpace page [...]

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My Corner of The World

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Ricky Lee

July 2009

Here is an iPhone view from where I sit, drink, think, eat, and sleep; my recently acquired home here in Southwest Bedford Stuyvesant. It is from this cozy vantage point that I gaze upon and watch the world and my new neighbors go by (pass me by?). I’m new here myself. New to the [...]

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Seen Today On The G train

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Alexa11221

I don’t know who Gossie (Cossie?) P is, but he or she got a flower.

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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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