Monthly Archives: February 2004

A Resistance Mounts to Ratner’s Brooklyn Project

By Maurice Pinzon Brooklyn residents held a news conference today to announce their opposition to Bruce Ratner’s proposed development in Brooklyn, a project purportedly anchored by a basketball arena for the Nets. In addition, tenants, homeowners, and business and property … Continue reading

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The Relevance of Art

By Melissa Danaczko After the events of September 11, 2001, Scott Mycklebust’s art started to change. Mr. Mycklebust, who has worked out of his Soho-based studio since the 80’s, said he felt he had a duty as an artist to … Continue reading

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Say Goodbye to the Middle Class

By Maurice Pinzon Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced today that private developers would invest $175 million for a facility to be built at the site of the former Flushing Airport in Queens. According to a statement from the Mayor’s Office, … Continue reading

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