Milwaukee Buzz - May 21, 2008
The last snow blog of the season
While searching for a photo on my computer this morning, I came across the one above, taken in my front yard in Brooklyn, most likely during the winter on 1982-'83, based on the size of our beloved pooch Frosty.
Tags: Brooklyn, snow, Frosty

Kids & Family - March 17, 2008
Diamonds in the Rough contest
I never played organized ball, so maybe you think I'm not the guy to judge the Diamonds in the Rough Contest, which rewards young people who built character playing baseball. But, I think you're wrong.
Tags: Diamonds in the Rough, Briggs and Stratton, Little League, Midwood, Brooklyn, Shea Stadium, Yankees

Politics - Jan. 18, 2008
MMSD wants to flush suit
It may be just perception, but it appears the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is getting tired of defending itself for raw sewage dumping -- a violation of its permit.
Tags: Clean Water Act, MMSD, Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers, virtual education, Her Kohl, Charles Schumer, Brooklyn, Lombardi, Giants, Packers, cheesecake, Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler

Music - Dec. 12, 2007
Ravel raves about The Jones Street Boys
Brooklyn bluegrass purveyors The Jones Street Boys come to Shank Hall on Thursday, Dec. 20 for an 8 p.m. show and Alverno Presents' main man David Ravel wants you to go. So much so, that he's been a one-man street team, sending out e-mails urging folks to go see the rootsy quartet with the sweet harmonies.
Tags: Jones Street Boys, Brooklyn, SHank Hall, Alverno College, bluegrass, Danny Erker, David Ravel

Politics - Aug. 28, 2007
Friendly competition: Faraj and Kovac go up against D'Amato
Friends Sura Faraj and Nik Kovac will run against each other -- but with the common goal -- of nabbing the 3rd District seat from Michael D'Amato.
Tags: Sura Faraj, Nik Kovac, Mike D'Amato, alderperson, alderman, 3rd District, elections, City Hall, Brooklyn