A thin-skinned audience would surely take umbrage at the comedy of David Cross. They'd consider his jokes bashing organized religion and his stories about masturbating while fantasizing about the Statue of Liberty (because he loves America so much) offensive. … Full Article
As a frequent photographer in DUMBO, we're obsessed with 51 Jay St.For the past couple years, we've been keeping our Eye on the industrial building formerly owned by the Forman family as it undergoes a condo conversion. … Full Article
The recent influx of new developments in Brooklyn and an increasing demand for future properties among real estate developers are putting a strain on the borough’s infrastructure. … Full Article
New York City bridge climbers may soon be faced with up to a year in the slammer, if a bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn Heights-Greenpoint-Lower Manhattan) moves to a full Senate vote. … Full Article
When the owner of a Fifth Avenue commercial building was cleaning his basement last year in preparation of selling the property, he came across cabinets filled with dusty old files and knew exactly what to do with them. … Full Article
The city’s participatory budgeting process was a big hit in the 38th Council District last year, according Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, who represents the district and who said he’s hoping for an even larger turnout this time around. … Full Article
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) on Thursday announced that the Green-Wood Historic Fund has been awarded a $40,000 grant that will support the first and critical planning phase of digitizing the cemetery’s 177-year-old archives and historic collections. … Full Article
Tainted Love.That song by Soft Cell could serve as the sound track for a visit to the Gowanus Canal.Just about everybody in Brooklyn is enamored of the dangerously dirty waterway, and rightfully so. … Full Article