Tag Archive | "Midwood"

Russian-Americans vie for reality show

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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By Mary Plummer Beneath a booming dance floor, accessible only by traipsing down a steep, plywood staircase, was a narrow rectangular room holding the chance at something special for a few lucky Russian-Americans: fame. It was 11 p.m. and inside the room were Elina Miller, Alina Dizik and Christine Mahin. The trio are co-creators of Brighton Beach, [...]

A Match Made in Midwood

Friday, March 5, 2010

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With phones literally ringing off the hook, BlackBerry abuzz, it’s a typically hectic day for Levy, a matchmaker, or shadchan, in the Orthodox Jewish community in Midwood.

Mordechai’s ride

Monday, March 1, 2010

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Here in Brooklyn: The Jewish community in Midwood celebrates Purim.

Thieves Caught, Stole $250 000 and Ferrari from Camera Store Owner

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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Derrick Diaz and Jason Cuebas, two perps who broke into the Midwood home of Joseph Douek, locked his two kids into the bathroom and made off with jewelry, cash and a black Ferrari last year, were arrested yesterday. Through DNA left at the crime scene the two were eventually tracked down. Read more at the Daily News

Sy Syms, the Mogul from Midwood

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Miranda Lin delivers a remembrance of the Midwood discount clothing mogul Sy Syms.

The Wild Parrots of Brooklyn

Thursday, October 15, 2009

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Meet Steve Baldwin, the founder of the Brooklyn Parrot Society and his wild winged friends in the heart of Brooklyn. Photo: Baynes/Brooklyn Ink.

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