Stream of Reading (Prepare to be Forwarded) – An Archive of What I'm Reading
Razing Williamsburg Who pulled the plug on America’s hippest music scene? “Peak Brooklyn” is what they’re calling it: the ubiquitous saturation of Kings County-related prose blanketing the internet. Brooklyn has become a touchstone for comparison with places the world over, based on superficial qualities like the presence of busking musicians or so-called “artisanal” retailers. And…
Feb. 27, By Christian Murray Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has been a strong advocate for decking over the Sunnyside Yard for months—despite the cool reception it has received from western Queens leaders. Katz began advocating for developing the yards in September, when she announced that they have the “potential for extraordinary development.” Katz plays…
Entry Text FERGUSON, Mo. — A forthcoming Justice Department report on the Ferguson Police Department has found that city officials engage in practices that discriminate against black residents and routinely violate the Constitution and federal law, according to officials familiar with the results of the investigation.The formal report, expected to be released Wednesday, largely blames…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — An Orange County, Calif., attorney has filed a proposed ballot measure with the California Attorney General’s office asking voters to criminalize homosexuality in the state and impose a death penalty sentence. The filing, submitted along with the required fee of $200, will allow attorney Matthew G. McLaughlin to begin the process…
Entry Text Los Angeles police fatally shot a homeless man on Sunday in a disturbing encounter that was caught on video.According to the Los Angeles Times, the man, whom witnesses called “Africa,” was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident, which occurred around noon in the city’s Skid Row area, was captured on video and…
Photo After Michael Brown’s shooting in Ferguson, Mo., many black residents protested what they called unfair treatment by the police. Credit Whitney Curtis for The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has nearly completed a highly critical report accusing the police in Ferguson, Mo., of making discriminatory traffic stops of African-Americans that created…
There are a bunch of restaurants in the world, including some in New York City. But in a city of over 24,000 restaurants, how do you find the best? You begin your search in places that are already popular: New York’s hottest tourist destinations. In the new feature The Best Restaurant in New York Is,…
(Nick Wass/Associated Press) The way George Mason’s 2014-15 season has transpired, it takes a hearty soul to spend two hours at Patriot Center. And Saturday’s snowstorm further dampened any lingering enthusiasm to see the struggling Patriots face Atlantic 10 co-leader Rhode Island. As a result, the players’ chatter and Coach Paul Hewitt’s objections about the…
The real answer is pretty boring. Photo: The All-Nite Images/flickr New York transit Twitter was all aflutter today with the fascinating story of two women who riders saw climb out through a secret door in the G train, apparently only to disappear into the darkness of the tunnel. As one witness put it, “That’s some…
(via Elliman) Lest you think you’re the only one leaving tear stains on your rent checks, a new housing report says that NYC rents have increased faster than inflation, with median rents shooting up 3.4 percent over a three year period. The Times reported on the Census Bureau’s Housing and Vacancy survey today, which covered…