Group Of Kids Harassing People On Dean Street?

I am not a member of the Bococa Parents Yahoo Group, since my bambinis are all grown up, but a friend who belongs just forwarded me the posting below in order to let others in the neighborhood know. It seems as though a few kids are having a bit too much fun in the snow. A group of young rowdies have harassed passers-by with snowballs and chunks of ice, prompting one young mother to file a police report. Read on:

Coming home today at 5:30PM a pack of 10 young boys attacked me on Dean between Hoyt and Bond. I am 3 months pregnant and told them that. They continued. Pushing me, throwing huge chunks of ice and snow balls at me.

Please look out for young rowdy boys throwing snowballs and yelling at people and stop and call the Police.

This is ridiculous to happen at 5:30PM on a Tuesday not to mention being pregnant.

I notice these groups of rowdy teens always walking down Dean after school. I just never thought they would attack me. Please take notice of your neighbors and be on the lookout.

When I got home after meeting with Police and filing a report our babysitter said a group of boys were throwing snowballs earlier on Dean...at an older lady with a cane.

Please step up and look out for your neighbors if you see something.

Not happy with the Boerum Hill boys thinking they can take over the sidewalks and harrass people.

Has anyone else come across them?

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Best Comment Of The Day: South Brooklyn Generation

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Picture Of The Day: Daily Meeting Of Elderly Carroll Gardens Gents":

"I love these old guys and the longer I live here the less I see them in numbers. The South Brooklyn generation is shrinking."

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Slightly Shady "Happy 888 Spa" Comes And Goes On Court

Craigslist advertisement For Happy 888 Spa

The Happy 888 Spa certainly did not stick around the neighborhood for very long. The 'Foot and Reflexology' spa at 145 B Court Street, which offered " spacial foot massages" had only opened its doors in November 2010. However, right from the start, there seemed to be something not quite right about the business. A quick internet search of the address revealed that the spa was advertising services on Craigslist, which seemed to encompass a bit more than just massages of the feet.

It sure looks as thought the place was abandoned rather quickly. It also would appear that the ads have been pulled.

Related Reading:

Pardon Me For Asking: Search results for 145 B Court Street Happy Spa

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Snow Encore!

I love snow, I truly do. But even I am getting a bit tired of it at this point.

How about you?

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Picture Of The Day: Daily Meeting Of Elderly Carroll Gardens Gents

In the summertime, these elderly gentlemen meet daily at the bocce court in Carroll Park.

In the wintertime, they mostly gather at the corner of President and Court Street.

Of course, they were standing on their corner today.

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Brooklyn Film Festival To Screen Brooklyn Filmmakers' Documentary "The Minutemen"

Nathan Kensinger, Director of the 14th Brooklyn Film Festival (as well as photographer and friend), just sent me this announcement about a special screening of "The Minutemen", a documentary shot by Director Corey Wascinski and Producer Nicholas Weissman.

Here is more from Nathan:

This Friday, the Brooklyn Film Festival is presenting a special screening of "The Minutemen." This excellent documentary was made by Brooklyn filmmakers, and after premiering at our 2010 festival, it won both the Grand Prize and Best Documentary awards. Please join us on Friday January 28th at 8PM for a screening and Q&A with the filmmakers.

"THE MINUTEMEN"

Friday January 28th at 8PM

at IndieScreen

Winner of the 2010 Grand Chameleon and Best Documentary awards, "The Minutemen" is a powerful documentary about a controversial, heavily armed vigilante group which is patrolling the US/Mexico border, attempting to stop illegal immigration.

Q&A with the filmmakers and a private reception for ticket holders to follow.

TICKETS are $6 for the entire event.

Reserve tickets online here

WHERE:

Indiescreen, 285 Kent Avenue at S. 2 Street

in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

http://www.indiescreen.us/

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It's A Barber Shop And Shoe Repair Place For Newly Re-Constructed 178 Smith Street

The little yellow house at 178 Smith Street before the fire

Before the yellow aluminum-clad house at 178 Smith Street was destroyed in a fire back in November 2009, the two retail spaces on the ground floor were occupied by a hair salon and a shoe repair shop. When the new building was completed this spring, many wondered if the retail tenants would be back. It seemed unlikely at first, since the owner tried to rent out the spaces back in the fall of last year.

However, just in the last few weeks, a barber shop opened in one of the smaller of the new stores. It's appropriately named " Smith Barber Shop." And just a few days ago, signs have been posted in the larger space. A shoe and watch repair store is coming there soon.

Not sure if this is the same shoe repair store that was there before the fire, but these two businesses are certainly a great addition to Smith Street which has become totally over-saturated with restaurants and bars over the last decade.

Related Reading:

After Fire, A Little Yellow Aluminum-Clad House Goes From Eyesore To More Contextual

Fire Damage Significant At 178 Smith Street

After 18 Years On Smith Street,"Zaida's House Of Beauty " To Close

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