I was watching C.N.N a couple of nights ago and there was a story about Major League Baseball wanting a Little League in Chicago to change the names of their teams because of some sort of ‘licensing fee’. Click here for the story via the Herald News.
Because the uniforms didn’t feature official major league [...]
Archive for May, 2008
HARDBALL
Posted in Albert Plantamura, Baseball, Holy Name, Joe Farrell, John Cain, Mr. Mussa, Parade Grounds, Prospect Park, The Lot, tagged Baseball, C.N.N., Cork, Little League, Major League baseball, Mr. Mussa, Parade Grounds, Prospect Park on May 30, 2008 | 28 Comments »
SAY CHEESE
Posted in Wetter's, tagged Wetter's on May 29, 2008 | 32 Comments »
They say ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ - I have been informed that the Pet Shop sign from their store on 9th avenue has been taken down. We need someone with a digital camera to get over there ASAP and snap a photo of the old sign from Wetter’s that is now visible [...]
THE HUNS GENTS
Posted in The Huns, tagged The Huns on May 25, 2008 | 17 Comments »
The guys in the front of Farrell’s.
THE HUNS LADIES
Posted in The Huns, tagged Ladies, The Huns on May 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
What a great picture! A memorable photo from the Huns reunion…(Notice Charlie K. in the doorway)
THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE 4
Posted in Farrell's, The Huns, tagged Farrell's, The Huns on May 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Well it looks like the Huns had a terrific time at Farrell’s! Here is one of many pictures I will be throwing up on the Blog. Thanks to Kathy G. (I didn’t know Patty Burns was a ‘Hun’ 
REMEMBER THE HUNS!
Posted in Farrell's, The Huns, tagged Farrell's, The Huns on May 24, 2008 | 29 Comments »
Big gathering tonight at Farrell’s. We need pictures and coverage!
Click here for the invite.
Have a great time!
SF
Hoops135@hotmail.com
CALLING FOR SOMEONE
Posted in Windsor Place, tagged Fuller Place, Howard place, Windsor Place, Windsor Pub on May 22, 2008 | 14 Comments »
Do kids still do that today?
You remember ‘calling for someone’, don’t you?
As many of you know, I have been detailing brief descriptions of each block in the neighborhood.
Today I will describe and give you my take on Windsor Place between 9th and 10th avenue.
As we all know, the entrance to the subway was a frequent [...]
THE LOST BOYS
Posted in Brooklyn, Carmine, Holy Name, Pizza, Slick, tagged Brooklyn, Pizza, New York, Bagel, Carmine, Slick on May 21, 2008 | 27 Comments »
Why is it that people who run eateries outside of New York have this urgent and sometimes desperate need to label a specific food, ‘New York style’?
Dude, you can’t get a bagel like a NY bagel outside of the Big Apple…
You can’t get a slice of pizza like a NY slice outside of NYC! (Domino’s [...]
SHOOT THE PUCK BARRY!
Posted in Anthony Hajjar, Drew Thomas, Kenny Reed, hockey, tagged hockey, MSG, New York Islanders, New York Rangers on May 19, 2008 | 18 Comments »
Back in the day growing up In the greatest neighborhood in New York City, we played all sports. You name it, we played it! We even made games up! Running Bases, remember that? Off the Point, Kick the Can, War, and of course, Taps, in the schoolyard.
A few nights ago I was surfing (no, not [...]
DRY CLEANER FOUND SLAIN
Posted in 10th avenue, Dry Cleaners, Windsor Place, tagged Windsor Place, Dry Cleaners, 10th avenue, New York Times on May 18, 2008 | 36 Comments »
A disturbing incident occurred on the corner of Windsor Place and 10th avenue Friday. The proprietor of the dry cleaners was found dead.
I recall the business located up the block between Fuller and 10th avenue, just a hop-skip and a jump away from the current address.
The original spot was located next to Mr. Martin’s house.
Occasionally [...]
