Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: So tonight we decided to give the place a second chance. We live in the neighborhood and were coming home from a movie. The place we though would have a lively "bar" or "nightcap" scene. We entered…

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Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chuckbiscuito and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user turkeyheart and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user turkeyheart and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user turkeyheart and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user seanaes and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: we really enjoyed this place at lunch - we've just moved to greenpoint and were looking for something easy. i had baron's salad with grilled chicken. the marinated chicken was delicious! the eggs…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: First of all, the parrot story makes me confirm that I will not be going to this store. That enrages me. Second, the few times I've been in here, the employees barely speak and are not very friendly…

Oct. 10, 2008 Zagat New York City — DuMont; 432 Union Ave., Brooklyn; 718-486-7717

Sept. 30, 2008 6 violations cited.

Oct. 10, 2008 Taken by the Panoramio user pss11211 and uploaded on October 10, 2008.

Oct. 10, 2008 Taken by the Panoramio user pss11211 and uploaded on October 10, 2008.

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Lady Octopus told me one time that I can't have a second egg roll because I was getting fat. That's the kind of person she is, just brutally honest and just downright brutal. But she's nice in her own…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I see alot of people now a days living-out their nostalgia, big 70's glasses, porn-star mustaches, halter tops, sans-a-belts... that's all good... but If you really want to experience the old days, I…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I like this place because its more like "Mexican food on OUR terms", and that's respectable. Sure they open when they feel like it, and will deliver when they can, but its one of those places you're…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Solid three stars. Nothing stand out great, nothing stand out bad. Very sweet wait staff. My friend and I had picked (perhaps wrongly) Cheers to hold Round 1 of Spice Off 2008. We both ordered…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: They've expanded their menu, but I haven't really tried anything new. I stick to the staples of the hummus platter and sandwich. The brunch is bangin! Get the Odara Buzz--big enough for 2 people with…

Oct. 9, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user j. rico and uploaded on October 9, 2008.

Oct. 7, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user jag9889 and uploaded on October 9, 2008.

Oct. 9, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user j. rico and uploaded on October 9, 2008.

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: One of the most unique bars you'll ever find. The place is converted from a garage/warehouse type space with a huge entrance and like 50 foot ceilings. The gigantic bar is great with a number of…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: they have all of the old school video games you loved as a young punk. the only thing missing is pinball...if they had that here, i might never leave.

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: 4.5 stars Alligator Lounge is awesome! The have plenty of comfortable seating, a pool table, a couple video games, and a number of weekly events from Bar Trivia night to Wii Bowling night. The prices…

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — The crook shoved the victim to the ground near the corner of Manhattan Avenue and Jackson Street at around 9 pm, and snatched a pocketbook containing credit cards, IDs, keys, cellphone, iPod, and $150.

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — The cruel crook confronted his victim at around 7:45 pm on Orient Avenue between Metropolitan Avenue and Olive Street, cops said

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — The pedal-pushing perp grabbed the fancy phone from the victim’s hand at around 3:10 pm at the corner of North Henry Street and Meeker Avenue.

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Oct. 8, 2008 From Yelp.com: Simply put, Variety has the best coffee in new york. The baristas are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and down-to-earth, with plenty of seating. The freshly baked…

Oct. 7, 2008 Brownstoner — ...pool in their front yard), and while some aren't hurting, the story singles out 55 Eckford, a Scarano project plagued by financing troubles and stop work orders, as well as the...

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

July 24, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user beetabonk and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

July 29, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user beetabonk and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Sept. 27, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rodneyray and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

Aug. 16, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user rabbit_gvr and uploaded on October 7, 2008.

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Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Out toward eastern Williamsburg, well removed from Bedford Avenue and its stylish tributaries the grainy brick facades of urban renaissance give way and become neighborhoods homes sheathed in curious…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Breakfast Review Welcome to the diner with some great people and great breakfast deals. I'm hooked on the two eggs any style, potatoes, coffee/tea, and a shot of orange juice for $4.50. When you…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Ok, i love this place! When i first tried there french toat bagel and coffee it was like love at first sight, After that, me and my boyfriend bought THREE WHOLE DOZEN BAGELS AND 7 CONTAINERS OF VEGGIE…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Very decent. Possibly a 3.5. This place is really authentic Thai food, and it tastes just a little bit more authentic than every other Thai place I've ever eaten at in NYC. The inside is a little…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: I bought a Sigg water bottle here and they were really nice about fielding my endless stream of stupid questions about it. Maybe because they're all librarians?

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Hahaha this is the worst wine store I've been to. I can't believe people hangout outside this place too. Their wine selection stinks and their pricing is way off. They also make an effort to…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Mexican and Latino themed coffee shop - a great little hole in the wall with some snazzy design; cute coffee can lamps, calavera decorations, and authentic Mexican flavor. Try the Mexican Moca with…

Oct. 6, 2008 The New York Observer — "Do you hear the crickets?," asked Ali Jafri, a broker for Prudential Douglas Elliman. We were standing on the ninth-floor balcony of a brand-new three-bedroom condominium for sale at 20 Bayard Street in Williamsburg. "That's something you won't get in Manhattan."

Oct. 6, 2008 The New York Observer — BACK IN WILLIAMSBURG, BEYOND 20 Bayard's view of the BQE, sits 22 Monitor Street, a four-story building closest to the Graham Avenue stop on the L line. On the corner was a handwritten sign announcing the open house where apartments start at $379,000.

Oct. 6, 2008 The New York Observer — BACK IN WILLIAMSBURG, BEYOND 20 Bayard's view of the BQE, sits 22 Monitor Street, a four-story building closest to the Graham Avenue stop on the L line. On the corner was a handwritten sign announcing the open house where apartments start at $379,000.

Oct. 6, 2008 Brownstoner — Monday, October 6. 6:30 p.m. Swinging 60's Senior Citizens Center, 211 Ainslie Street.

July 21, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user sfllaw and uploaded on October 6, 2008.

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Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Free Pizza!?...What!?...The pizza is free you say? Hold it hold it hold it...I buy a drink and I get a pizza FREE? Then I buy another drink and get ANOTHER pizza free? How can this be?...Oh it be. Now…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Umm, I tell my friends about this place, and they think it's xanadu. Free really good wood-fired pizzas? Fuck, that's crazy. I mean, I'm going to get drunk anyways, but this covers my food budget.…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: i went here tonight for dinner...not only was the staff gorgeous and attentive but the whole place has an adorable vibe. the food...i thought was well priced and very tasty. i had the five leaves…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Bloody hell it's expensive! The deli sandwiches are good, though.

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: I like how Beer Mania is organized with the front half of the store displaying single bottles (always stocked and neatly arranged), and the back half six packs (also always stocked and neatly…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: One of the newer Italian restaurants in the area and I've had takeout here a few times. There's burgers are very good, but if you order it to go, have them put the bun on the side, otherwise you will…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Salad Queen is a great healthy option without leaving you broke, and the regular salad can feed two people. I have more fun here choosing my salad toppings than clothes shopping.

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Yummy! I came here for brunch and it was practically empty, which is crazy 'cause it's such a good deal. You get three beverages included with your $13 brunch. I got egg's Florentine and my date got…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Hmmmm... The reviews seem to be all over the place for this spot. I dunno, I kinda like it myself. I was there for the first time on Saturday- let's say it was exactlly what I needed. I had a rough…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: The perfect neighborhood bagel joint! Fantastic food at a great price! Even more fantastic service!

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — Behind the sagging wire fence, all that's left of 55 Eckford Street in Greenpoint is a skeleton, its steel ribs turned rusty from months of rain. A...

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — ...four new condo projects on Bayard Street alone, and three at its northeastern corner at Manhattan and Driggs avenues. Some are finished selling, or closed deals are at least trickling in. But 55...

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — At 285 Driggs Avenue, another Scarano-designed project, buyers are beginning to move in--after four years of construction...

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — He pointed to another one of the buildings he sold, the Aqua Condominiums at 407 Leonard Street, where a problem with the boiler dragged into a 30-day ordeal. The Aqua took so long to complete that one buyer, Patrick Quad, started a blog to document the process.

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — Behind the sagging wire fence, all that's left of 55 Eckford Street, Greenpoint is a skeleton, its steel ribs turned rusty from months of rain. A tangle of weeds has shot up amongst the bottles and soggy cardboard covering the ground, and blue construction tarp flaps in the autumn wind. The place smells faintly of urine.

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — IF THE SAGA OF the Finger is the ultimate ghost story, then the relative success of the Ikon a few blocks away is what passes for a happy ending in Brooklyn condo development these days. Located at 50 Bayard Street, the 48-unit building is completed but for the finishing touches.

Oct. 5, 2008 The New York Observer — He pointed to another one of the bui