Comments about starr st

There are 100 comments about "starr st"

Maria: Laura: The candy store I knew as Farino's was on Wilson Ave. between Starr & Willoughby. I can still remember the long counter & stools which swiveled and if I try really hard,......

in response to: St. Leonard's by Gary B.

Plantation/MacLellan Street: William Carlin, John Hislop was a great player, his draw back was asthma from making it, although never stopped Andy Penman. It was Angus McCallum he was a mate through Primary and Secondary school , stopped......

in response to: St. Leonard's by Gary B.

gary232jeffersonst.: hello fellow Bushwickites, i can't believe i found this site and by accident too. some really incredible memories came flooding back reading all these posts. i lived at 232 Jefferson st in 1967, went to......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Nicholas Huffman: hello Bushwick, i just wanted to post this one with the hopes someone would remember peter Morsellino..he was born and raised on starr street between Wilson and Central av...right next to P.S 53...then moved to......

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

vivi: I had visited a 1BR apt today on knickerbocker ave/starr st, its right by the Maria Hernandez Park (AKA Bushwick Park) and close to the Jefferson STN. How safe is this neighborhood? I'm......

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

Nicholas Huffman: yes i remember the pools on cypress...there was another one but my memory fails me...johnny pumps where the main gig on melrose street..that and the famous beaches of coney island.. rockaway park and fitzgeralds on......

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

NICHOLAS B HUFFMAN: Hi bobby my name is Nick Huffman...born on 343 melrose street... between knockerbocker and wilson....on the corner my cuz peter Giocastro and his two sisters maria and rosey and other two brothers ......

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

TOM: I grew up on Morgan ave and Johnson ave spent 17 yrs there. Went to PS.145 then Enrico Firmi JHS back in the late 50's early 60's. Sang doo wop on the subway on morgan......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Angie R: hi bushwick budds.. i grew up on Wilson between Starr & Knickerbocker in the late 60s. there was a abandoned bathhouse on the other corner of Wilson & Willoughby Ave. it was huge and scary.......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Josephine Russo: Bushwick was one of the best area to live in when we were kids I loved growing up in Williamburg but I also remember how beautiful the Bushwick area was..I had alot of friends who......

in response to: Bushwick 77: Burning out the Heart of Bushwick by CartLegger

anon (50-48-43-101.drr05.mdtw.ny.frontiernet.net): for joe-ann bianco ...my name is nick huffman i was borne at willisburge gen 1/24/50...grew up on melrose st between knickerbocker and wilson ave..yes p.s 53 was my school then it became p.s.111...then went 2......

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

Joe-Ann Bianco/Meatland Family: Hi Everyone! Just happened to trip across We're all so much older now and wish we could just go back and play on the avenue or in the park. Just wanted to ask if anyone......

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

Charles: Tina, I enjoyed reading your comments. I lived at 432 Jefferson St where depending on the wind, we either breathed the awful fumes of the doll factory or the Ehlers plant at the foot of......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

John : Lived on Knickerbocker between Starr and Troutman, over Liotta's Drug store, in the 50's until 1966. Graduated from St. Joseph's in 1964. We used to hang out at Nat's candy store on Starr, across from......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Joe D: WOW so many memories.My 3 brothers and sister all went to St.Leonards.I went to school with Nicholas Cilla and remember Margaret Newman.We lived at 109 Wilson Ave cor Starr St ...remember the pretzel bakery ?...

in response to: St. Leonard's by Gary B.

RED DRAGON: Hi bushwick...happy to see people r still trying to find friends from the old days...my name is Nick Huffman and i am from bushwick...i grew up in what is now brooklyn..Melrose st Between Knickerbocker& Wilson...i......

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

mary: TO TONY GIOVE.,I WAS BORN IN BUSHWICK IN 1946,LIVED THERE UNTIL 1964 .I LIVED ON CENTRAL AVE BETWEEN MELROSE ST AND JEFFERSON ST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD A GROCERY STORE AND WE LIVED IN HER......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

mary: TO TONY GIOVE.,I WAS BORN IN BUSHWICK IN 1946,LIVED THERE UNTIL 1964 .I LIVED ON CENTRAL AVE BETWEEN MELROSE ST AND JEFFERSON ST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD A GROCERY STORE AND WE LIVED IN HER......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

mary: TO TONY GIOVE.,I WAS BORN IN BUSHWICK IN 1946,LIVED THERE UNTIL 1964 .I LIVED ON CENTRAL AVE BETWEEN MELROSE ST AND JEFFERSON ST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD A GROCERY STORE AND WE LIVED IN HER......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

mary: TO TONY GIOVE.,I WAS BORN IN BUSHWICK IN 1946,LIVED THERE UNTIL 1964 .I LIVED ON CENTRAL AVE BETWEEN MELROSE ST AND JEFFERSON ST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD A GROCERY STORE AND WE LIVED IN HER......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

mary: TO TONY GIOVE.,I WAS BORN IN BUSHWICK IN 1946,LIVED THERE UNTIL 1964 .I LIVED ON CENTRAL AVE BETWEEN MELROSE ST AND JEFFERSON ST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD A GROCERY STORE AND WE LIVED IN HER......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

mary: TO TONY GIOVE.,I WAS BORN IN BUSHWICK IN 1946,LIVED THERE UNTIL 1964 .I LIVED ON CENTRAL AVE BETWEEN MELROSE ST AND JEFFERSON ST. MY GRANDMOTHER HAD A GROCERY STORE AND WE LIVED IN HER......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Ozzy Ramos aka "Froggy": Great site. Live at 242 Troutman Street between Knickerbocker and Wilson during the 70's through early 80's. Went to P. S. 145 then onto JHS 111. Graduated with the class of 1979. 111 and its......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Anthony Couverthier: Does anyone from the 80's remember Paulas floor shop and ice-cream shop on knickerbocker between Willoughby and Starr. There was also Nelson's Bike shop. How about the butcher shop that was on the corner of......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Nicholas Huffman: i guess not many people remember me at all...seeing that i was born on Melrose st between Wilson Ave and knickerbocker Ave...went to P.S.53 from 1955 to ? went to Halsey JR.high...then bushwick H.S. lived......

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

Tina: I was born in Wyckoff Heights Hospital in 1954, lived at 315 Jefferson St. until 1965. We lived in a 4 rooms railroad apartment in an 8 family house. I went to......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Maria: Didn't attend St. Leonard's (went to St. Joseph's), but lived on Starr Street until 1955. (I moved to Ridgewood when I was 7 & live in Middle Village now). Reading the comments about the old......

in response to: St. Leonard's by Gary B.

mike: Is there anyone who grew up in Bushwick in the 50's.It was great then My grandmother lived on Starr between Central and Wilson ave.My family and i lived on Central ave between Troutman and Jefferson ave.A......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

JZ412: My mother grew up on Irving at Starr. My grandparents still lived there up until 1960. I spent many days there as a child. I loved that neighborhood with it's easy access to (then) Knickerbocker......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

anon (c-66-176-207-211.hsd1.fl.comcast.net): Before it was 111 it was PS53 lived there 38 StarrSt in the 50 and 60 was a great place to grow up singing on the corners and in the subway on wycoff ave Frankie......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

NICHOLAS HUFFMAN: Yes Al there was also the ridgewood terris a great chinese right down the street. the rko madison movie theater was also in the same area...under the myrtle ave el there was also a great chinese......

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

Nicholas Huffman: to C.viola: thanx for the post..we all have very deep root in n.y. like my grandfather,born on mullburry street.back in the old days they had the "black hand" running things..then came u.know who???...my life for me......

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

UV: Have that shit removed you look like such a bitch already. You should come by the park on Maurice today around 4. If not maybe I'll catch you there another time and I'll introduce......

in response to: JAone XTC Billboard by Peter

Linda Bucksbaum Ferrantelli: Hi Arlene,I lived on central ave.& starr st.went to ps 53 remember mr.curt,miss laconne they spent most of there day in the teachers lounge also miss pella,mrs.blackhead (NO LIE).I WENT from 1958 to 1961...

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

NICHOLAS HUFFMAN: Hi Arlene My name is nick,borne and raised on melrose street between knickerbocker and wilson..308 melrose st to be exact.born at willimsburge gen hospital.nov 24 1950...went to p.s.53.for a life time i guess...knew all the teachers......

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

Arlene: hi;;anyone out there from starr st,,,and ps 53,50s and early 60s, teachers from 53; mr curt, mr cohn, miss laconne, mrs romano, ......

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

NICHOLAS B HUFFMAN: hi bushwick and the rest of the five boros.. has any one heard from Linda Bucksbaum/Fermatelli???she hails from starr st and wilson ave.went to p.s.53...i grew uo with her brothers tommie and bennie..i lived on starr......

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

Nery: Like some here was thinking of the neighberhood,( P.S. 53 and St. Joseph Church what has become and come across this site !!! Wow, what memories this brings back. Before moving back to Puerto......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Nicholas B Huffman: Hello Linda Bucksbaum/Fermatelli my name is Nick Huffman and i grew up with you on irving av and starr st.went to p.s.53.knew your brothers tommy and bennie.you had the apt above me on irving.the sicilian pie......

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

Nicholas Huffman: Hi linda Bucksbaum/Fermatelli. My name is nick huffman i went to #p.s 53 back in the early to middle 50"s.and right under you on irving and starr..you used to baby sit for me and my brother......

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

Roger Mendez: I was 10 in 1958 when we arrived at 247 Boerum St.near evergreen in Buschwick. I then moved to 73 Melrose St. near Buschwick Ave. Back then gangs were not a problem, poverty was. I......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Nicholas B Huffman: didn't rocko live on 1866 harman street also does anyone remember nicky bop over by the carbines on delkalb and onderdonk ave and what 2 the dude named tank???he lived over by bleeker ave and......

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

Frank Bianco: Meatland corner of Starr St and Knickerbocker.I was there till late 1980 I want to keep the stores memory alive.There will b more to come....

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

nicholas huffman: used 2 live on 1867 harman st in ridgewood...went 2 p.s. 53 on starr and central ave...also lived on putnam ave..right across from bushwick h.s.between knickerbocker ave and irving ave..left for airborne trainig in 67......

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

BOB: Robert Drews we use to get the pretezels from the factory on Starr and knickerbocker ave and we use to sell them at that time for 3 pennies or two for a nickel they......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

anon (ool-182e3e4f.dyn.optonline.net): awwwww, the above was for poor Eddie lmfao... too busy working to improve a neighb that my family has lived in since 1965 to go to a "protest". as anyone can see b'wick is still home......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Jayar: "The Locket" The Locket (1946) is a suspense film directed by John Brahm, starring Laraine Day, Brian Aherne, Robert Mitchum, and Gene Raymond, and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The film is based on a screenplay......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

KR.ONE: Its the RCA comedy hour, starring Harvey Corman and ROB 78....

in response to: Old School by Dr. Revolt

quinn: i don't know if i commented on this blog before but i definitely have read it. I'm a landlord in Bushwick. We have 4 bldgs here on the corners of Starr and St Nich. My......

in response to: I've Lived in Bushwick for Just About Fifteen Years by Jeanne M.

anon (ool-182e3e4f.dyn.optonline.net): i think these sites that talk about neighbs are interesting. I have 4 bldgs on the corner of Starr and St. Nich. I find it interesting what ppl attribute decay, crime and other negatives to......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Sharon Starr: Great site, thanx for sharing! Hope you don't mind if I shamelessly plug my own Verdun Facebook group here?! There are hundreds of photos of Verdun and a discussion board where most of us are reminscing all......

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joe p: Vickie, yes, Nina is my cousin. Do you know her or you kind of figure it out by what I wrote. Either way it's pretty cool, what a small world. Nina lives in Long Island.......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

meri puccio: i can only say that i'm sitting here reading all of these posts and i can cry! i was born in bushwick in 1951 - moved away to glendale in 1970. i live in......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

annette: lived at 257 Cooper St at the corner of Knickerbocker Ave and graduated from 14 Holy Martyrs in 1960. Went to Nellie Cook's dancing school on Broadway. My grandfather owned a butcher shop......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Ronald Friedman: Well, I was just as amazed as many of you are, when I Googled "JHS 111" on a whim and found this blog. I loved that school - I taught there from September 1967......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

joe: Moved to bushwick in 1968 , I was 7yrs old, from palermo sicily , wilson avenue and jefferson st. lived on the third floor, I rememeber Carussos pharmacy below across the street was a candy......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Robert: I can assure you that Bob and Ben had just about finished singing all the songs in Higway 61 Revisited when the painting was done... and, please, let me make clear to some of the......

in response to: Bob and Ben by Robert

Den: Can anyone tell me what kind of area Wilson Ave and Starr St are...safety wise? I'm thinking about leasing in that area. I'm coming from the Los Angeles area, can't imagine it would......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

anon (216.220.216.185): I was born in the early 80s in wyckoff hops so I was a kid for some the worst time but I loved my childhood had a bunch of buddyz male n female it is......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: actually, its Food Corp on {starr} and {wilson}, but close! small world, eh?...

in response to: Bodega Tattoo by Peter

Maria: It was nice reading all the comments here. I happend to stumble into this site while doing some reading of Bushwick. My name is Maria and I lived in Bushwick since I was 11 months......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

EvilGentleman: And for those of you who may have difficulty understanding Quebecois or French-Canadian English, particularly those of you outside of Canada, I shall do my best to translate Wonder's beautifully informative comment into standard English: Guaranteed......

in response to: Milk Bottle Water Tower by EvilGentleman

Maggie: OMG! This site has brought back so many memories, good and bad but mostly very fond ones. I grew up in Bushwick from the mid to late 70's until early 90's and regardless......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Josef: This is one of the most fascinating collection of past accounts I have ever read about Bushwick. Being a farm boy from Nebraska and only having lived in New York for two years, I have......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Frankie 5 Angels: Hey Progrock71, My mom came from sicily in 1920 and her father bought one of those white limestone apartment buildings next to the park on Starr....they used to polish the brass handrails every saturday. Those were......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Progrock71: Lived in Bushwick from 1975 to 1992 and I have to say it wasn't as bad as some people make it out to be BUT it depended on which part you were in since it......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Franny Wentzel: [[img:30868]] This building played a hotel in the movie 'Fourteen Hours' starring Richard Baseheart, Paul Douglas and Grace Kelly. About a traffic cop who tries to talk down a jumper. ...

in response to: Slivers of History by Franny Wentzel

Allen: I used to live in Bushwick area during the early 1960's, around Hart Street. I remember the Myrtle Ave El, Bush wick High School, etc. I wonder if anyone remembers the group of kids that......

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

fran z: i lived on starr st between knick and wilson avefrom 1954 until 1995 miss that pretzel factory...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Sonja (Sandra): Love the posts. I also grew up in Bushwick. I remember the Starr Pretzel factory, passed it on the way to Junior High School 162. I still love the smell of pretzels. In fact, I......

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

georgia x: hiiyahh the photoz are great :D but what do u feed the birdz 2 keep them coming back..? we have a couple of diffrent types blackbirds,thrushes,blue/greytits sparrows jaydoorz a crow starrling,greenfinches etc but i whant them to......

in response to: Fledgling Greenfinches by elaine

truthteller facts: the houses on jeffferson starr troutman that are drug infested. Signs on the houses telling people to stay out or get arrested, the drug problem so bad on knick that the nypd has cameras to......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

NewYorkDave: Hmmm, I just realized that that route wouldn't have made any sense considering the number of blocks involved. The pretzels surely would have been cold by the time he reached Onderdonk--unless he were running the......

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

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

Bobby I: The pretzel factory was located on the even side of Starr Street, between Wilson and Knickerbocker, closer to Knickerbocker Avenue. I lived on Starr between Wilson and Central, and my brother and I used to......

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

Bob: I was born in Bushwick in 1950. I lived on Starr Between Wilson and Central, great place to grow up. We had to move in 1962 because the city wanted to knock down PS 53......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Bobby I: It's a shame that time goes by so fast. I lived on {Starr} between {Wilson} and {Central}, before JHS 111 was there (it used to be PS 53) and it had a nice little schoolyard......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

NewYorkDave: Does anyone remember the specific location of the pretzel factory on Starr St.? This is of interest to me because my Pop, when he was a boy, used to sell their pretzels on the street. Apparently,......

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

Lenny Santiago: I too remember JHS 111. I graduated from PS 274 to 111. Graduated 111 in 1976. I was in the band with Mr. Montesano. I attended City college after that, then......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Jim QV: I used to work with a guy named Al Sorbello and I remember him saying he grew up around Starr St, Troutman St and Knickerbocker Ave. He said he was born there in the late......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Joe D.: Buswick late 1960's - early 1970's was the best!!! Born on Harman Street in 1965...The entire family lived within blocks of eachother..Grandparents on Starr Street next to the pretzel factory..Aunt lived on Buswick Avenue and......

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

Peter: interesting... i live smack in the middle of the area around {starr}/{troutman}/{jefferson}/{willoughby}, and think its actually pretty good here... id much rather live in this area than the "area closer to ridgewood", but thats just......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

like-iti-s: i would stay away if your going to live in bushwick (if you have to) move to area closer to ridgewood. BUT not starr, troutman, jefferson, willoughby, etc. also visit www.familywatchdog.us and see a list of......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Mushi: Stopped into the new K-Pax Deli on Starr between Wyckoff and Irving. It's a nice, CLEAN little place opened by a Polish couple (which is odd because the Polish population seems to stay in Maspeth,......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

pat montelbano: we lived on knickerbocker bet willoughby @ starr atended ps 123 jhs 85 then on to bushwick hs i satayed later on in grove street park. there we heard the fascinators and the......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Armstrong: wow. I was feeling left out looking at picture after picture of STARR STREET, but then voila! picture #23 from the top actually shows my building! hooray now I feel special....

in response to: Bushwick Gates: Part 1 by Peter

John Dereszewski: This is just a notice that the third walking tour associated with the "Up From Frames" exhibit will occur this Saturday - August 11 - at 1 PM. We will gather at the Irving Ave.......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Tony T: Reading through all of these posts brings up a mixed bag of emotions. Like many here, I left Bushwick years ago (16 years ago actually). Japan is my home now, and it is a far......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

JJ: Broadway/ J-train/Halsey theater / 14 Holy Martrys / Wetson's hamburgers/ Pretzels from Starr st./ egg creams from the fountain shops/ greasy spoon diner and stickball. You guys shud hv seen Broadway in the early......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

F. Figueroa: God bless you...i read this article looking up some Brooklyn pics. I was born close by and was taken to Puerto Rico at a young age, a part of my heart stood behind and i......

in response to: 180 Central Avenue: What Was Lost by upfromflames

Dee: I grew up in Bushwick as a matter of fact iwas born in Bushwick.Iwas born in Wycoff Heights hospital in 1955.I lived in the same house with my family until I married in 78 my mom......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Armstrong: I just got an apartment on Starr St and Knickerbocker so I a little bit resent rosecoloredglasse's last comment. at the same time, I'm a realist and yes, that area would be considered blighted by......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

rosecolredglasses: While it is true the Bushwick is "trying" to come back, it haas a long way to go. Without a doubt, it is much better than the period of 1976-1994 when you could honestly......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Armstrong: I'm intrigued by this building as well. What the hell's going to go in there? I bet it's only 200sf per floor - tops! Do you think it will have a small apartment upstairs?......

in response to: Bushwick: You Could Cut Yourself on That Thing by upfromflames

Armstrong: I just got a two bedroom railroad in one of the big old brick tenements on Starr Street right on the park. I'm excited. I've lived in Bushwick since 2000 and I love......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

zinzee: For those of you looking to move here: I live in Bushwick off of the Jefferson L. I'm one block from the L train. I really do enjoy the neighborhood. I did get......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

upfromflames: BD: I truly appreciate your response. Maybe that is why I posted it. Thanks for taking the bait! Your perspective is clearly rich in experience, and me, well, I am a non-NYer who has just......

in response to: The Bushwick Initiative: Holistic Redevelopment or Urban Renewal Retrofit? by upfromflames

anon (localhost): I don't live there...yet...but I visit quite a lot. I would recommend it. Never heard any of my friends complain about safety, crime or any of that. They just keep talking about......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

dimeadozen: ps Dave, Starr st now smells like fresh tortillas and they are very tasty....

in response to: I've Lived in Bushwick for Just About Fifteen Years by Jeanne M.

upfromflames: Planned Shrinkage was no accident: It was a well planned and thought out concept. Faced with a shortage of funds and a number of deteriorating neighborhoods, the city’s Housing Development Commissioner, Roger Starr, basically said:......

in response to: Why Did Bushwick Burn? by upfromflames