Happy Holidays

Just wanted to wish everyone in the neighborhood and beyond, a safe, blessed and happy holiday.
-bknesto

Wintertime in the ‘Hood 1979

 
There was a time in New York City when it seemed during the months of January and February we were guaranteed a snow storm. For kids it’s a win-win situation, there’s the possibility of schools closing, plus the unbridled joy of playing in your very own neighborhood winter wonderland.
 
My mother remembers the time being [...]

‘Clinton-Washington Neighbors Against Noise’ & Jelani Lounge meet w/ Leticia James

   
 
 
    Councilwoman Leticia James was called on Monday December 8th to mediate an issue between a few residents calling themselves ‘Clinton-Washington Neighbors Against Noise’ ( A Google group was started under this name, it has 8 members) and Jelani Lounge’s owner Guy. Jelani Lounge is located on the desolate block of Waverly ave. between Atlantic [...]