A Short Story

News from Williamsburg, Greenpoint, & Bushwick, Brooklyn, Queens and Beyond

Friday, July 30, 2010

The Domino finally falls...

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As you know by now, the Domino is done (unless Stephanie sues them). Let's take a look at the roundups from far and wide before adding s...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Photo of the day: Havemeyer Tree

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Photo by Allison Davis (thanks Allison!) If a tree falls on Havemeyer Street, does it make a tweet? Apparently, yes.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

WG News Reels in medium-sized Domino story

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The WG News Arts throws an article about MOUs into the Domino discussions three days before the City Council's final vote on this. Phil ...
Monday, July 26, 2010

It's a dog day afternoon

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Not for the lack of news, but more for the intensity of the humidity. There's a lot going on lately. Time for some links. *The New York ...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Photo of the Day: Steve Levin meets Mr. T.

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Photo by Stefano Giovannini "I pity the fool who doesn't... sign this petition." Our photo of the day comes from an old-school...

It's picnic in the park day at Sunken Meadows!

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Come seniors come all to the north shore of Long Island for Vito's 30-something annual Sunken Meadows Senior Picnic! I couldn't make...

CB1 SPAM EMAIL OF THE WEEK

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This comes to you from your local emergency response team, because emergencies are happening and must be reflected in ALL CAPS SO YOU KNOW T...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Links coming tomorrow

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Waaaay behind on some links. Blame the boys of summer, above. This was the last important thing to happen in Williamsburg. The rooftop resta...
Sunday, July 18, 2010

The Short List: Petition Edition (Roll Up)

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Vito, ten minutes to midnight. Unconfirmed reports had Andy Marte turning this song on in Team Vito's SUV: So there we were. 11:50 pm. ...
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

The Times Visits the South Side

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The New York Times visits Latino-themed nightclubs in Williamsburg and likes what it sees... hey, wait a second, what's Lincoln Restler ...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Happy Bastille Day! Live from Smith Street!

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This pétanque game is getting out of hand.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Bat Sh#t Crazy Story of the Week: A Tie!

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To the New York Post we go for our first candidate for bat-sh#t craziness in the news media, which brings us the Jihad Monkey! The Post sur...

Wall Street Journal Discovers Beacon's Closet

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Very interesting article from the Wall Street Journal's metro section about the Williamsburg vintage institution . Although Ralph Gardne...

Steinbrenner is dead. Long live Steinbrenner

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How else can we remember the most notorious owner in all of professional sports? With a Seinfeld montage! Also, the statements are coming in...
Saturday, July 10, 2010

The Short List; Gigilo Edition

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Beer and Catholic Schools: Two of A Short Story's favorite things, together again. It is now officially summer in Williamsburg, as the O...
Thursday, July 8, 2010

Ten reasons why LeBron would come to Brooklyn

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LeBron is not going to, but if he were at all leaning towards joining the soon to be New Jerseyless Nets, here are ten reasons why he might....
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

CB1 spam email of the week

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Now that Julie Lawrence's cat food has been consumed (it was tasty), it's time to recognize some carpet sales right in our backyard!...
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Press Release of the Week: Midwifery

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This week's press release of the week comes courtesy of State Senator Eric Adams, who last gave us a reaction to Pants on the Ground, ra...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Heat stroke hangover links

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Whenever I'm with you.. something inside starts burning... Everyone except candidates petitioning for District Leader is staying inside ...
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Saturday, July 3, 2010

The Short List: Independence Day Edition

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With temperatures set to reach record highs this weekend, A Short Story is hunkering down with a growler full of water and some sparklers......
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