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needa_dayoff@hotmail.com: I grew up on knickerbocker avenue parallel to the park in an appartment just over the italian cafe and across from the bar always interesting outside my window I was a little kid when we......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Humboldt1: I am happy to get rid of all the gangbangers. I have confronted drug dealers and will surely do it again. I do not want the kids on my street living around this......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

Allan: Found this site, and these posts are fascinating. PS 167 brings back memories. Graduated in 1959. Sorry I hardly recall any of my teachers' names. Might remember if I heard them. I do recall my......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Humboldt1: Arquitecto, Seriously, you don't need to use all the 5 dollar words. I have been in Humboldt Park for the past 3 years, having purchased an apartment building here in which I live. I......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

Michael: Just took a tour of Franklin Avenue. Anyone remember eating at Radin's Deli or Ben & Sol? My friends used to argue which deli had the best french fries. I lived at 334 Eastern Parkway.......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

EvilGentleman: Is that the station at the corner of Park Avenue? Nice one. There is also a station at de Bourbonniere and Sherbrooke near the Olympic Stadium with the great price of 0.00. Only problem is,......

in response to: Satan\'s Gas Station by CE

maureen.downing@comcast.net: I lived on E. 89th St. between York and East End Avenues from 1940-1955 and have tons of great memories of coming of age in Yorkville during World War II & thru the 50's. ......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

Mitch Vernace: Grew up on the "other side" of Myrtle Avenue, on Knickerbocker between Putnam and Madison Street between 1961 and 1978. Went to St. Martin of Tours and we always felt our competitors were from......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

PJS: These posts are so fascinating. I grew up at Lawrence and Huntington. Went to John Welsh Elementary, then Girls' High. Mos.t of my friends went to St. Edwards at Seventh and York. I remember the......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

anon (nat2.northshorelij.com): Hi I grew up in Bushwick, along with most of my cousins. I went to Fourteen Holy Martyrs School- graduated in 1964. I have wonderful memories of my growing up years in a culturaly......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Adam Enright: There is No Game like the Good Ol' Montreal Hockey Riot! A city whose hockey passions create a constant hunger for battling peace and the status quo. [[http://www.progressivewebdesign.ca/hockeyriots.html]] by Adam Enright I was thrilled to read about......

in response to: Hockey Victory Riot by EvilGentleman

Atasha: It's wonderful hearing all these stories about my hometown. I was born in 1991 and attended PS 123K and JS 291. I used to live on Stockholm St., between Irving and Wyckoff Avenues, but 5......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

James cashan: Found this site through my friend gary sparkes, thrilled to see people had foresight to capture Irlam and Cadisheads social history in passing lest be forgotten forever especially photos by rob tynan, yes i......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

David L. Drogin: My mother had an aunt and two uncles living on the corner of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue (next to the Lubavicher Synagogue), and my paternal grandmother lived across Eastern parkway. We visited all the......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

optomystic: I simply LOVE this town. Why don't you move here and experience all the great things that are going on? If you can't rent a room ; you can always sleep in your car.I think......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

anon (ppp76.tc-5.kal-ch.mi.localnet.com): Does anyone remember Bushwick High School during the 1960's, and some of the teachers there, such as Mr. Abel (Orchestra and music), Mr. Holden (swimming), Mr. Fieldler (Track and sports coach), Mr. Cohen (Sports and......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Elicar: These stopped two blocks west of Main (Westlake). [[img:26588]] But realtors' boundaries of the Danforth Village are: "Danforth Village spans from Victoria Park Avenue west to Greenwood Avenue, and includes the first few blocks north of The......

in response to: Going Around the World On Danforth Avenue by Elicar

jack: you know, 86th street, under the el, in the summer, hot, sweltering days, but the shadows of the el always kept me cool, that was my area for awhile because all my family was housed......

in response to: X Movie Theatre by jack

A. Weinstein: Len Lipner, you should be ashamed of yourself! I have emailed you several times and you do not answer... Only kidding! I know you must be very busy with your new Grandson. Hey guys please......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

janet: Hi Stan—and all you 167 alums out there—The beautiful public library in classical style on Schenectady & Eastern Parkway was a place to visit, to use, but for me not to hang out in and......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Stan: Graduated 167 in '43. Lived on Eastern Parkway then Albany between Lincoln Place and St. Johns. Mr. Lodato was principal, Ass't principal was Mrs. Cohen (with the red wig). Mr. Allen taught science and Mr.......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Michael Worsley: In Bushwick Brooklyn In The Early 1970's When I Was Growing Up All I Heard Was Music Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder,Earth,Wind & Fire,Herbie Hancock,Grover Washington,Jr.Antonio Carlos Jobim,Astrud Gilberto,George Benson,I Use To Go To A Thrift Shop......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

headless horseman: They built Impalas in the late 60s and early 70s. Put six on a transport (Anchor Motor Freight) and roared down route 9 through Tarrytown to get to the Thruway. Every five minutes. Rocky (Gov......

in response to: Abandoned General Motors Plant by Peter

jimmy: Hi, I was born in Bushwick, 1950 and lived there till 1963. I lived on the corner of Grove Street and Evergreen Avenue. I remeber the Halsey Bops, The Ellery Bops, The Flaming Saints. Cypress Park, Hyland......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Jan: Recently I took my grandson to the children's room in the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. It had not changed from the way I remember it in the 40's, except for the inclusion......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Uchie Martinez: Dear Old School: I do remember Maxi's place, Meatland, Paul the barber, Knickerbocker park. I lived on Melrose Street between Knickerbocker Street and Wilson Avenue, best years of my life between 1965 and 1988. ......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Andrew Smith: ...and some more taken this morning. Not the best, but they include most of the things you mentioned! Vicarage Road [[img:24962]] Two Churches, Liverpool Road. [[img:24963]] The Band Stand [[img:24964]] The old skateboard ramp, which we used to ride our bikes down......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Dick: The neighborhood during the early 40's was fabulous. PS 241 on President Street was new. In the schoolyard, softball center & right field were along the fence to the BMT trench. A home run hit......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

janet grayson: Just reading these posts bring back very fond memories. I remember the Schenectady Ave. (at Lincoln Place) pickle lady with her barrels of sours and half-sours. Also, I too stood among the crowds......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

nuclearrabbit33: I used to work for a carriage company in Chicago. We had to pass through Cabrini Green every single day...both on the way to downtown and the way back to our barns at night. In......

in response to: Cabrini Green [whats left of it] by corsakti

kricket: from what i remember this was a few blocks south of central park. 5th, 6th avenue maybe? the last time i was in NYC (may) my eyes were always open for signs of borf. there were......

in response to: Borf Sighting by kricket

A. Weinstein: Ah yes, the memories can keep you going for a long time. My biggest dream is to go back to the block I grew up on which is 1212 Lincoln Place corner Troy Avenue block......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

HushUp: For the person who thinks that someone should ask the side of the 'Gang Member' on why they shot and killed my son's friend - It's obvious you have no clue what it's like to......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Sam: I remember when this neighborhood was Italian. My grandmother owned a house on division street between Chicago and North Avenues. The neighborhood was beautiful and the houses well maintained. The Our Lady of......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

Bushwick Girl: My Bushwick...I love this neighborhood. I've been in the bush since 1988 I migrated here when I was 8 yrs old. Back then I was too young to understand what was really happening in this......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: its hard to be objective about "safety" and "neighborhoods" in nyc in general, as everyone has their own stories and experiences, and fluke things happen in every neighborhood, from the hood to park avenue. but i......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

ray: I cannot believe how awful it feels to have a bike stolen. I had locked my bike on Avenue Rd (outside WholeFoods) last week and went inside to ask about the......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

steve : Cartlegger; I'll try to be brief with some details. Please don't hold me to the exact dates because I am going back from memory and not researching. Barren Island as we knew it......

in response to: Barren Island by CartLegger

Marcia Halperin: I have been researching the Dubrow's cafeteria that was on Eastern Parkway off Utica Avenue. Does anyone have memories of eating there?...

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Peter: heh, i used to live between 4th and 5th avenues just down from the park. nice. i also love that shot with the 5 water-towers superimposed under the fence....

in response to: Sunset Park by little ukraine

little ukraine: speaking of Sunset Park... Here is Third Avenue, once a vibrant street full of shopping and dining (New Yorkers, think Steinway Street, Fulton Street, Roosevelt Avenue). The Gowanus Express, the southern leg of the BQE,......

in response to: Robert Moses Photo Collective by CartLegger

little ukraine: those in Sunset Park weren't as lucky. also, not coincidentally, they weren't as wealthy. third avenue? who needs it! "not worth saving." just about two miles south of the beautiful......

in response to: Robert Moses Photo Collective by CartLegger

ilana: my boyfriend and i (brazilian and half filipino/half white) lived in bushwick for 8 months. we shared an apartment with a wonderful ecuadorian woman, Carmen, and her daughter Patricia on the first floor of a......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Bonnie: I too lived on Wilson Ave., between Cooper and Moffit Streets -- in the 1950's. We lived on the 3rd floor of one of the cold water railroad flats, right down the street from......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Benny Avenue resident: I have lived adjacent to the Benny Farm project for 9 years with my husband & two children. A lot of work has gone into these projects and people "in-need" are benefiting already. ......

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

Peter: yo bazz, i used to live right in that neighborhood... 45th and 4th ave, actually. that area is great. be sure to walk up to 5th avenue for the good shopping, diners and amazing produce.......

in response to: Dangerous to Walk Around Brooklyn? by Jayne

zilep: Bought a house in the heart of Bushwick- on Central avenue and Cornelia streets (one of those cookie cutter homes with all the meters showing- you know the ones the BROWNSTONER people love to hate).......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

kathryn: I grew up near Eastern Parkway....I have not been in Brooklyn in over 30 years but I do remember the area known as Prospect Heights...I remember Ebbets Field on Sullivasn Place and Bedford Ave......I remember......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

K Bernstein: I lived in an apartment building at Eastern Parkway and Troy Avenue in the 1950s. Eastern Parkway was a beautiful street, with its two pedestrian malls with benches and trees. The street was lined with......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

pierre: i remember knickerbocker park and the avenue were so nice when the italians dominated the area. it's a shame to see what it's become....

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

.nanotech.: [[img:18457]] [[img:18458]] [[img:18459]] [[img:18462]] [[img:18463]] [[img:18464]] [[img:18465]] [[img:18466]] [[img:18467]] [[img:18468]] [[img:18469]] [[img:18470]] [[img:18471]] * The Queen of England has reportedly been buying up property in Colorado under a proxy. * There is a lot of "secret society" symbology at the airport,......

in response to: Airport Scenes 1 by aer suzuki

Andrew Smith: Good one fellas, anyhow, heres a few more of 'dem pics' Princes Park [[img:18351]] Old River/Riverside Avenue [[img:18352]] Old River, with new houses on the right hand side on the site of 'The Jezzies' [[img:18353]] The bad side of the moss, easier......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

anon (localhost): There are two Bushwicks, first is one where you can still buy heroin and crack everywhere from Jefferson to Himrod... Heroin always was and always will be Bushwick hottest commodity. Trust me I've been around......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

A Child of Benny Farm: My parents moved to Benny Farm in 1961 as newlyweds. I was born on Benny Farm as were my siblings. Over the years, we lived in four different apartments. I have nothing......

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

C B: I lived near Eastern Parkway in the 50s..Even then, it was magnificent..I have since moved to another state but,will never forget how lovely it was on a summer's day to walk up Washington Avenue and......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Peter: thats more in {crown heights}, about 15-20 blocks straight east of where this photo was taken (which is {park place} between {underhill} and {washington} avenue)......

in response to: park place by sine

Phill: Cabrini is technically in the river north neighborhood, or around the gold coast the exact streets are Evergreen Avenue, Sedgwick Street, Chicago Avenue, and Larrabee Street. What do you mean also when you say no......

in response to: Cabrini Green [whats left of it] by corsakti

Peter: random curious fact: in {prospect heights}, the signs for {st marks} just say {st marks}, and do not include the {ave} notation at the end, as they do in {park slope}. same goes for most......

in response to: No Horn Blowing Except for Anger by Peter

jack: in our class there were mostly irish and italians. a few polish and a couple of germans. there was one boy we picked up on the way to school who lived down our......

in response to: The Meatball Caper by jack

jack: the village, little italy. my family lived on mulberry and also broome streets in the early 1900's. i remember many summer days sitting on a stoop on broome street looking at the asphalt......

in response to: A Few More Bits & Pieces by Lawrence

Peter: i recently passed two more facades with the same design as this {prescriptions} building, both on 5th avenue in {park slope}: [[img:7321]] [[img:7322]] ...

in response to: Prescriptions by sine

Peter: so, i found it again! its at 8th avenue and 14th street in {brooklyn}: [[img:7316]] [[img:7317]] btw... more info on the old white cadillac ambulance parked out front is [[2612:here]]......

in response to: Wash Dry by sine

NET ONE 156 KRT: Words of the Prophets Take to the Rooftops by Cathy Hong SUBJECT — The Extreme Graffiti Hall of Murals LOCATION — Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens Les had no equipment but a backpack full of spray cans. (He......

in response to: Wherefore ART Thou, Ellis? by GGP

SadStateOfAffairs: As my wise old mother said to me many years ago, there is a time and a place for everything. The church is the place to preach the gospel and this is a forum for......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Peter: yeah, totally. there are *tons* of murals like that going up in {brooklyn} around {park slope} and {prospect heights} lately for some reason. i guess teh tail end of summer weather is conducive to painting......

in response to: Park Slope Glass & Windows by sine

jack: i believe there were apartment buildings and cottages for summer renters at brighton beach. the hand ball courts are famous for some of the best games in the country. if you were travelling down ocean......

in response to: Luna Park: Coney Island by Peter

jack: you must live very close to where i grew up. i hanged out on avenue u one block over from ocean parkway....

in response to: Nice Parking Job by Peter

jack: so. thats the way we park in brooklyn. we want to keep an end up on things. peter, go to macdonald avenue up to avenue x and just as you turn to......

in response to: Nice Parking Job by Peter

Peter: heh! i love that you caught a shot whilst the dont/walk sign was blank! reminds me of the photos i made of the blackout when times square was completely dark. rare indeed. also: my cam is......

in response to: Pet Bird at Night by kc

elaine: regent's park is big, well looked after, wide avenues, trees, roses, a boating lake. a zoo, a canal, and it's west central london, so as far as i am concerned it may as well be......

in response to: 14.00 Train. Time to kill by Nic

Hectop: Ok, a bit of correction here from someone who lived on Bay Parkway @ 65th Street for 14 years: Washington Cemetery is quite far from Avenue X, actually between avenues J & M, split by......

in response to: Graveyard Train by Peter

Jeffrey: Kinda related to this---I live in the coop development that is on the Luna Park site. No evidence of the amusement park remains. Neither does any evidence of the adjacent community now occupied by Trump/Warbasse/Brightwater......

in response to: Luna Park: Coney Island by Peter

Peter: Yep, you can enter {prospect park} through {grand army plaza} and ride around to the other side, the corner at the southeastish side of the park, and catch {ocean avenue}, where there is a great......

in response to: Prospect Heights: by Peter

Paul: Most of us were born between Atlantic and Pacific. But I was born between Atlantic and Pacific but on Underhill Ave. The walk up Underhill to Eastern Parkway to go to the Museum,......

in response to: Prospect Heights: by Peter

Peter: the uk has a much better nomenclature system for its motorways than america does. im sure ours made sense way back when, but since teh nationwide interstate highway program in the 1950s, everything got muddled.........

in response to: Motorway Haiku: UK (Part One) by Jamie

Mike Ruby: Thanks for the collection! You are missing one, if you are meaning to include all bridges that connect boroughs: the railroad bridge just west of the Henry Hudson bridge that carries Amtrak, CSX, and Canadian Pacific......

in response to: The Bridges of New York City by Peter

Pebbles: I was also born and raised in Humboldt Park. Yo soy una Puertoriquena y Cubana. Grew up on North Avenue and Maplewood. Seen a bunch of things go on but everyone knows the one rule......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti