Ikea betting against the future of the book
News

Ikea betting against the future of the book

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With all the recent hubbub about the fate of indie bookstores (especially the sniping over a petition to save the city’s St. Marks Books), […]

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Scouting fall fashions at BK thrift stores
fashion

Scouting fall fashions at BK thrift stores

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Fall is my favorite season; not only because of the perfect weather, but also because it means September issues, Fashion’s Night Out, […]

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A tour through Greenpoint’s hidden, kooky, lost-in-time discount district
Shopping

A tour through Greenpoint’s hidden, kooky, lost-in-time discount district

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Greenpoint’s bustling Manhattan Avenue is a great place to score boatloads of ridiculously, disgustingly good deals on stuff for your body, home, […]

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Fashion’s Night Out: What’s up in Brooklyn?
Shopping

Fashion’s Night Out: What’s up in Brooklyn?

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A sampling of some of the Brooklyn events featured in this year’s Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 8.

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Open / closed list of Brooklyn businesses (please add to it!)
Shopping

Open / closed list of Brooklyn businesses (please add to it!)

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Here’s a preliminary list of what’s open, what’s closed, and what’s open but closing early in Brooklyn today due to preparations for Hurricane Irene. Please tell us about restaurants, bars, gyms, coffee shops, etc. etc. etc. near you.

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Storm report: Is there any food left in Brooklyn?
Food & Drink

Storm report: Is there any food left in Brooklyn?

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There’s a storm coming and since our city is outfitted with some of the most modern conveniences and technology in the western […]

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Take note: composition book price check
Shopping

Take note: composition book price check

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Even for those of us who haven’t been in a classroom in years, the words “Back to school” are pretty much the […]

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How to beat crowds and win big at Century 21
Shopping

How to beat crowds and win big at Century 21

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How can you survive the Century 21 shopping experience? Simple! Go only on your cousin’s birthday, stand on one leg, close your […]

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The best deals at the new Dekalb Market
Downtown

The best deals at the new Dekalb Market

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Brokelyn scans the Dekalb Market shipping containers for deals and finds affordable shoes, jewelry and t-shirts. But the best deal of all is…

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Who knew Lord & Taylor even sold wedding dresses?
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