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Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009

Marty bought $1.45M home with hard work — and a big slip-and-fall case

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn Borough President: Oh, and let’s not forget impeded marital congress! It’s all there in the court papers! Comment.

Council OK’s Broadway Triangle rezoning

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 34: The City Council strongly backed a plan to encourage residential development inside the now mostly commercial “Broadway Triangle” on Monday, but the battle isn’t over as a coalition of 40 North Brooklyn community groups announced an expansion of its earlier lawsuit. Comments (2).

Homeownership 101: A primer for Marty

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn Borough President: Long-time renter Marty Markowitz has bought a $1.45-million crib in Windsor Terrace, but life as a homeowner isn’t as free and easy as renting. Here are some the issues he’ll have to confront now that he’s on the other side. Comment.

Marty on the menu! Local deli honors Beep with beef

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn Borough President: Windsor Terrace locals are certainly excited about their new neighbor, Marty Markowitz, but one man is going the extra mile. Comment.

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009

Suit: Church used its ‘Vito’ power

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: A major atheist group and a priest are suing the borough’s Catholic leadership, alleging that the church violated its tax-free status by making thousands of pre-recorded calls during the November election campaign that endorsed candidates favored by Assemblyman Vito Lopez. Comment.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009

This whole situation is ferry confusing

for The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: Will the city let East River ferry service just die? Or is New York Water Taxi to blame? Comment.

Monday, Nov. 30, 2009

No ‘park’ing! Critics say Brooklyn Bridge Park entrance isn’t so grand

The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: Grand entryway or condo driveway — you decide. Comment.