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Final Thoughts from Bushwick
I have never been one for long, drawn-out goodbyes, but I continue to struggle to find the appropriate words to adequately describe the last seven years and three months that I have lived in the greatest city in the world. … Continue reading
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The View from Jefferson Street
One last view from Jefferson Street before the move to Washington, D.C., is complete.
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The View from Jefferson Street
Good riddance Irene!
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Video: Hurricane Irene Bears Down on Bushwick
I shot this from my bedroom window on Jefferson Street in Bushwick around 7:50 a.m. as the center of Hurricane Irene passed within 30 miles of the city. Leaves and some tree branches have come down, while the sunflowers that … Continue reading
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Video: Hurricane Irene Bears Down on Bushwick
The brunt of Hurricane Irene continues to bear down on Bushwick. The lights have flickered a couple of times here on Jefferson Street, but we thankfully still have electricity. A tree in our backyard continues to lean. The wind has … Continue reading
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Outer Bands of Hurricane Irene Reach Bushwick
The outer banks of Hurricane Irene have begun to reach Bushwick. A steady and increasingly torrential rain began about 20 minutes ago. The breeze has begun to freshen, but it remains well under 20 mph. The checkout lines at the … Continue reading
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Earthquake Shakes Bushwick
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 shook large swaths of the East Coast shortly before 2 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter is near Charlottesville, Va., but I certainly felt the tremor here in Bushwick. I was actually on the … Continue reading
Posted in Brooklyn, Bushwick, District of Columbia, Earthquake, New York, New York City
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The view from Jefferson Street
It’s 9:12 a.m., and it’s already hot! An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect in the five boroughs from noon to 8 p.m. The temperature could reach 95-degrees in Bushwick today, while the heat index could eclipse 102. Tomorrow’s … Continue reading
Posted in Brooklyn, Bushwick, Heat Wave, New York City, Summer
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The view from Jefferson Street
Good thing I found my keys! A sudden downpour descended upon Bushwick shortly after 7 p.m. I had just arrived home from the supermarket when a strong gust front forced me to frantically shut my bedroom and office windows. And … Continue reading
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The view from Jefferson Street
It’s a sultry summer morning here in Bushwick with thunderstorms on tap throughout the day.
Posted in Brooklyn, Bushwick, New York City, Summer
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