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Arthur Borko

Sep
20

Spirit Haunts Former Duane Reade This October

We previously covered Walgreens’ purchase of Duane Reade and the closure [/one-kings-highway-walgreens-closes-several-to-go/] of some locations [/another-walgreens-gone-how-many-to-go/] in our area. Commenters
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Aug
20

I’ve Heard Of A Clogged Toilet…

… but a clogged basement? Kings Highway, near the corner of Ocean Avenue.
Jul
16

KBCC Cooks Up Free Job Training

A Kingsborough Culinary Arts student at workIf you’ve ever watched Hell’s Kitchen or Top Chef and said to
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Jul
09

Grand Bazaar’s Not So Grand Opening

[/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/grandbazaar2.jpg]We’ve been watching this location at 2424 Coney Island Avenue for months, and
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Jun
22

Inkheart Tattoo Joins The Knapp Street Minimall

Photo by Arthur BorkoLooks like there’s some new competition for Sheepshead Bay staple Vinnie’s and last year’s
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Jun
04

Overturned Car on Avenue V and Ocean Parkway

A major accident occurred on Avenue V and Ocean Parkway on the northbound side. It appears that a turning vehicle
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May
27

Tire Theft Or Do-It-Yourself Project?

We spotted this car on East 28th Street between Avenue Y and Avenue Z. Not only were all four tires
Apr
29

Brighton Beach Show Still Hunting Ruskies

The infamous Brighton Beach show [/tag/brighton-beach-show/], whose existence we originally uncovered back in February [/its-real-brighton-beachs-jersey-shore-not-a-hoax/], is extending their casting
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Apr
28

Midweek Photos: Models In The Wild

A handful of models were frolicking in Coney Island last week, there for a Gloss Magazine photo shoot at Nathan’
Apr
23

Parkview Diner Resurrects Retro 50s Building

Courtesy of Grub StreetAfter so many years of watching diners close [/new-clements-diner-closes-after-decades/] all over the city, the trend may finally
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