The Sounds of Red Hook
We often think about what makes a community unique. And usually the things we consider include the people who live there, the places with visiting, and maybe some of the intangible feelings you get when you are there. But one aspect that I don’t think is considered as often as it should are the unique … Continue reading
Terminal New York
You may have noticed the lack of posts here at The BK Buzz. We’re very sorry about that. We’ve been caught up with graduate studies at Columbia University and a new job developing and giving walking tours throughout New York City. In fact, just so you know that we haven’t completely disappeared off the face … Continue reading
A new way to listen
Did you hear? The BK Buzz is now a part of BBOX Radio! You can keep up with us here as always or you can check us out at bboxradio.com! And be sure to check out some of the other great shows on BBOX, including Both Kinds of Music, Ask Brooklyn, and Old Time Religion … Continue reading
Racing brings a father and son together
Ray Penfold has been racing in rural Maine since the 1960s and his son, Bill, started racing with him in the 1980s. Despite grisly crashes and flaring tempers, racing is what has kept this father and son so close. Listen in to Shannon Geis’s story about this unique family.
Island Connection
Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine is full of islands. Many of the islands host a sizable summer population and a few have year round residents. But how do the people who live on these islands get to and from the mainland? By ferry boat, of course! Shannon Geis rode along with a ferry … Continue reading
Spending the Fall in Portland, Maine
The BK Buzz creator, Shannon Geis, is spending the next few months at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. On the plus side, this means that she will be producing some really interesting new pieces and working with other audio producers to hone her skills. On the down side, she won’t be … Continue reading
Celebrating History in the Little Things
The BK Buzz recently visited the City Reliquary, a museum dedicated to the little bits and pieces that make up the history of New York City. We spoke with the director, Dave Herman, about why the tokens and souvenirs the museum collects are important to remember. Check it out: We think the Embee Sunshade Company … Continue reading
Explore a bit of history at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Most in Brooklyn have a vague knowledge of the Brooklyn Navy Yard (primarily knowledge of Steiner Studios, located on the property) but how many know the history of the site and what kinds of things go on their today? We at The BK Buzz were unsure ourselves, so when we heard that the Yard had … Continue reading
Embroidered love stories
Iviva Olenick was walking home to Boerum Hill one night when she came up with a creative idea for telling Brooklyn love stories, which soon became The Brooklyn Love Exchange. Olenick, who teaches embroidery at the Pratt Institute and at Etsy at 3rd Ward, began documenting love stories gathered from all over the borough in … Continue reading
Before I Die in Brooklyn
The people behind the new Shake Shack in Downtown Brooklyn turned their construction site into a public art project. The “Before I Die…” project was started in New Orleans and has been popping up all over the world since. We think it has a nice presence at the corner of Adams Street and the Fulton … Continue reading
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