We’ve had some sensational sunsets lately. Tonight’s show absolutely lit the neighborhood up with a glow. We’ve captured a few of the good ones here.
Photo of the Week: Is there actually a barn in Roosevelt?
Ever walk through the ‘hood and suddenly spot something you’ve never seen before? It doesn’t happen to me very often, but last week I had a “was that there yesterday?” moment when I spotted this barn-like structure. Also: Get the answer to last week’s mystery photo.
Photo of the Week: Can you guess this mystery Roosevelt location?
Happy New Year, neighbors! This week’s photo should be easy for those of you who wander the ‘hood on foot. If you only make it around by car, however, you might miss this artistic treasure.
RHS band leads parade through Roosevelt
The Roosevelt High School marching band, led by director Scott Brown, took center stage on a parade through the Roosevelt and Ravenna neighborhoods today.
Photo of the Day: Lunar eclipse as seen from Roosevelt
Neighbor Benjamin Lukoff took a great shot of the lunar eclipse last night from our neighborhood last night. Did you capture a good picture of the eclipse? We’d love to see them! Send to blog@roosiehood.com
Aliens over Roosevelt?
Roosevelt neighbor Ivana Begley posted a link on our Facebook page to an interesting photo she found on Google Maps. While it appears that it COULD be an airplane flying over the Discovery Shop on Roosevelt Way, it does have a beautiful double-rainbow kind of glow. What does it mean?? Update, 12/21 An anonymous visitor [...]
Photo of the Day: Ye Olde Brooklyn Puddle
In November 2001*, Mayor Paul Schell came to Roosevelt to take part in a walking tour of the neighborhood. Although the main purpose of the visit was to see the new art installation of marbles around utility poles throughout the ‘hood, he also wanted to hear from the citizens themselves and learn about any problems [...]
JnS Phonograph Needles closes its doors
Sad day. Neighbor Benjamin Lukoff reports that the JnS Phonograph Needles store in the old Standard Records building has closed its doors. I swear it was open at least 2 weeks ago, but a little digging shows that it likely closed earlier this summer. The closure is a part of the plan for the new [...]
Photo: “That’s a Wrap”
Remember Hollywood Video, with their one, sad little TV playing technicolor movies mostly in black-and-white? Seemingly ignored by their corporate overlords, Hollywood Video occupied the huge retail space above Dania, across the courtyard from Starbucks in Roosevelt Square. Now, this movie return box is all that remains of our last, lonely Roosevelt video store. (Awww! Buck up, [...]
