A couple of weeks ago, I discovered this article in the Brooklyn Paper promoting a new program from the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District designed to bring a “sprawling, open-air music festival” to the ‘hood. Last night, they did just that — from Dean Street all the way south to 18th Street, there were musicians [...]

This morning, I reluctantly flipped my calendar to October and kissed the summer goodbye. There was a chill in the air as I ride my bike through the Slope and through Gowanus on the way to work; I am glad I rediscovered my cache of autumn scarves to stave off the breeze. The great thing [...]