BROOKLYN WEATHER: It’s a snowy wonderland out there. BUT IT’S NOT A SNOW DAY! There are going to be a lot of disappointed children. The high temperature is expected to be 36 degrees. Lots of wind, too. More Brooklyn weather here.
CITY NEWS: Snow is the BIG story.
_Monday’s annual count of homeless persons has been cancelled because of the snow. It will be rescheduled for next Monday. The Department of Homeless Services says the count helps them plan for better ways to assist the homeless.
_Workers began taking down the 7500 gates that have graced Central Park for 16 days.
_According
to a survey out this week by software security company Pointsec, in the
last six months alone, it’s estimated more than 11,000 laptop
computers, more than 31,000 digital handhelds and around 200,000 cell
phones have been left behind in taxi cabs throughout the world. New York City cabbies aren’t surprised in the least. The Taxi and
Limousine Commission estimates in the last seven months nearly 9,000
electronic devices were lost in Big Apple cabs.
_For those who don’t already know, a MTA fair hike went into effect this weekend.
The price of a $70 Metrocard rocketed up to $76. A weekly pass from
$21 to $24. The cost of a single ride remains: $2.00.Read all about it.
BROOKLYN BEAT: Slope Kids Bash American Soldier, was
the headline in our local "Park Slope Paper." The article goes on to
say that sixth graders at MS 51 sent so-called "demoralizing letters"
to a soldier stationed near North Korea as part of a social studies
assignment. Several of the letters sent to Pfc. Rob Jacobs by students
"attacked soldier for participating in the war in Iraq." writes Park
Slope Paper reporter Jotham Sederstrom. Deputy Schools Chancellor
Carmen Farina said on Tuesday that she will personally issue an apology
to the New Jersey soldier and his family. The teacher, Alex Kunhardt,
was reprimanded by Principal Xavier Castelli, who said that he plans to
add a letter of reprimand to Kunhardt’s teacher’s file.
_Two con artists robbed the Park Slope Food Co-op of a money bag containing nearly $5,000 on February 16.
_The ASPCA arrested Hearts and Homes Animal Shelter founder Carmello
Salamone, who is charged with overdriving, torturing, and injuring
animals and failure to provide proper sustenance for animals, says the
district attorney’s office. He could face up to 11 years in prison.
TUESDAY: PS 321 Presents: Power Struggles and Kids. Dr. Bernard Ott offers advice and
expertise to parents. March 1. 7:30 p.m. PS 321. Seventh
Avenue
between 1st and 2nd Streets.
_Park Slope Poetry Project presents Hal Sirowitz and Bradford Agry. St. John-St. Matthew Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 283 Prospect Avenue. 7:30 p.m. $5.
_"The End of the Moon." Laurie Anderson’s one woman with violin show at BAM. Check Brooklyn Arts on the left side panel.
WORTH TAKING A LOOK: The winning entries from Design Sponge’s DIY Contest, the best in do-it-yourself design. Design Sponge lives in Williamsburg and knows ALL about great furniture, housewares, paper products, graphic design, jewelry and MORE. If she does it again, I’ll give you a heads-up about the contest.
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Chet Baker, "Chet in Paris Vol. 2." Pure cool jazz bliss.
NEW SNEAKERS: Jack Rabbit’s beginner and intermediate running
workshops are starting up in March. Great coaches, great people, great
motivation: the course will, without
a doubt, improve your running. Think about it. See Brooklyn Fitness on
the side panel.
Registration for the Brooklyn Half-marathon on March 19th is now open.
HEAR/SAY:
Dear March