Archive for the 'Opinion' Category

Shops Not Accepting Credit Cards

Published by arZan January 22nd, 2007 in Issues, Neighborhood, Opinion and Restaurants. 5 Comments

I have come across this trend more and more in recent times. Shops in our neighborhood dont accept debit or credit cards. On the other hand they install ATM machines in their shops. A case in point is Conneticut Muffins on the corner of Myrtle and Clinton. They dont accept credit cards, and there is […]



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Lower Standards at Retail Chains

Published by arZan December 17th, 2006 in Issues, Neighborhood and Opinion. 3 Comments

Everytime I go to retail chains here in Clinton Hill, its always a strugggle to get the customer service reps to be helpful. In most cases they could care less. I get the attitude that I am somehow disturbing them by asking them a question about something sold in their store. The biggest defaulter is […]



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Village Voice Archives: Clinton Hill

Published by arZan August 6th, 2006 in Neighborhood and Opinion. 1 Comment

The Village Voice featured an article in their August 13th, 2003 issue that takes a close-up view on Clinton Hill. A lot has changed in three years, including the cost of living here !!! For a look at how Brooklyn’s rich used to live, take a stroll down the mansion rows of Washington Avenue and […]



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  • Coney Island Lit Up for the First Night of Macy’s Reimagined 2020 Fireworks July 3, 2020
    The first of several nights of July 4 fireworks lit up the skies of Coney Island Monday, across from the red, white, and blue Steeplechase Parachute Jump. The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show has been spread out in smaller displays over four nights to keep crowds lighter and socially distant… Read More > The […]
  • Bay Ridge Prewar With Three Bedrooms, Dining Room, Dishwasher Asks $2,400 a Month July 2, 2020
    Located on the top floor of a bow-fronted row house in Bay Ridge, this apartment looks to be well maintained and the three bedrooms offer some flexibility in set up. The house at 617 Bay Ridge Parkway is one of a row of two-family homes constructed in the early 20th century.… Read More > The […]
  • Intact 18th Century Wyckoff-Bennett House Hits the Market for $3.25 Million July 2, 2020
    It's the type of property that doesn't come on the market very often in Brooklyn. An incredibly intact 18th century farmhouse, the Wyckoff-Bennett House has slipped onto the market for the first time in decades. Located at 1669 East 22nd Street in Madison, the house has been occupied by only… Read More > The post […]
  • Carroll Gardens Building With Bulging Brick Wall Collapses July 2, 2020
    A Carroll Gardens building housing a gym completely collapsed Wednesday afternoon. The three-story structure at the corner of Court and Union streets fell in on itself around 4:40 pm, according to a spokeswoman for the Police Department. It had been recently cited by the DOB for unsafe conditions. Going by its… Read More > The […]
  • Brownstoner Reader Photos Reveal Creative Urban Garden Design, Clever Plant Pairings, Lush Lawns July 2, 2020
    Gardens have been a respite for many during the pandemic. Brooklyn gardeners sent us their photos and told us how they have improved their outdoor spaces. Here's what gardeners in Gowanus, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights and East New York have been up to, in their own words. A Dramatic Transformation in… Read More > The […]



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