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On April 10, 2026, I photographed a side of an apartment building in the late afternoon in Brooklyn Heights (Brooklyn, NYC; Remsen & Clinton Streets for anyone familiar with the area). I figured I would have some use for a photo with "x" marks on the side of the building. I did find a use case...

Article (grayscale version, used for illustrative purposes):
https://thenewleafjournal.com/blogging-and-the-niche-question/

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#NYC #NewYorkCity #Brooklyn #BrooklynHeights #ApartmentBulding #XMarks #NewLeafJournal #TheNewLeafJournal #GooglePixel3aXL #LineageOS

N.A. Ferrell Jun 7

Seen in Brooklyn Heights (NYC), a "Stick Library." This is a play on the "Little Free Library" boxes (of which there are a few in the area), featuring items of greater interest to dogs. I have not seen any person or dog use the library, but the sticks do change between visits.

Article:
https://thenewleafjournal.com/stick-library-in-brooklyn-heights/

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#NYC #NewYorkCity #Brooklyn #BrooklynHeights #Sticks #StickLibrary #LittleFreeLibrary #GooglePixel3aXL #LineageOS #TheNewLeafJournal #NewLeafJournal

Nicholas A. Ferrell Jun 7

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 06-07-26

I was only able to publish two editions of Pook-Emu Bee links last week. Thus, to make amends, I present a rare Sunday edition of the Pook-Emu Bee. For link fans out there, I include many links in my weekly newsletter. See my June 6, 2026 Newsletter for an example. 1.Bug Fables: Almost, but Not Quite, Paper Mario 3.0 (Wouter Groeneveld at Jefklak's Codex. November 29, 2021.) I never heard of this Paper Mario-inspired RPG, but as a big Paper Mario fan, consider me intrigued. Add it to the […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-06-07-26/

N.A. Ferrell Jun 4

May 2026 at The New Leaf Journal

The trees leaf in May. So too do New Leaf Journal articles. I review the month that was at NLJ and related projects in May 2026.

https://thenewleafjournal.com/may-2026-at-the-new-leaf-journal/

#BrooklynHeights #Photography #Blog #NewLeafJournal

May 2026 at The New Leaf Journal

Reviewing the month that was at The New Leaf Journal, The Emu Café Social, and The Newsletter Leaf Journal in May 2026.

The New Leaf Journal

Nicholas A. Ferrell May 28

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-28-26

I have more work ahead of me today. But once again, I refuse to let work stand between me and another edition of our regularly scheduled Pook-Emu Bee links. 1. Can an ESPN analyst revive the Scripps Spelling Bee? (Molly Liebergall for Morning Brew. May 28, 2026.) The premise presupposes that the spelling bee needs to have big (it's relative) TV ratings. 2. Hochul tries to dunk on Trump over Knicks fandom — but it totally backfires (Haley Brown, Mark Lungariello, and David Propper for the […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-05-28-26/

Dining and Cooking May 22

Alison Roman Is Opening First Bloom in Brooklyn Heights

Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images It looks as if Alison Roman is opening a permanent location of her boutique grocery, First Bloom, this fall in Brooklyn. As the cookbook author and food personality a…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Cooking #alisonroman #brickandmortar #BrooklynHeights #Cafe #CookingTopics #grocerystore #openings #therealestate
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2652906/alison-roman-is-opening-first-bloom-in-brooklyn-heights/

Alison Roman Is Opening First Bloom in Brooklyn Heights - Dining and Cooking

It looks as if Alison Roman is opening a permanent location of her boutique grocery, First Bloom, this fall in Brooklyn. As the cookbook author and food

Dining and Cooking

N.A. Ferrell May 11

Sliwa for NYC Mayor Lawn Signs Seen in May 2026

On seeing the first Curtis Sliwa 2025 mayoral campaign signs in Brooklyn Heights on Mother’s Day 2026, more than six months after election day.

https://thenewleafjournal.com/sliwa-for-nyc-mayor-lawn-signs-seen-in-may-2026/

#NYC #BrooklynHeights #CurtisSliwa #NYCMayor #MothersDay

Sliwa for NYC Mayor Lawn Signs Seen in May 2026

Stumbling upon Curtis Sliwa 2025 mayoral campaign lawn signs in Brooklyn Heights on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026.

The New Leaf Journal

Nicholas A. Ferrell May 9

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-08-26

I was busy this morning and forgot to write daily Pook-Emu Bee links. But since tomorrow is newsletter day and there are no Pook-Emu Bee links on newsletter day, I figured I would publish a late-night edition of the Pook-Emu Bee. 1. Can subway rats give New Yorkers hantavirus? Only if you do something extremely disgusting (Natalie O'Neill for the New York Post. May 8, 2026.) I wouldn't put it past the TikTok "creators." 2. Iryna Zarutska Murder Suspect Deemed Incompetent, But Case Will […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-05-08-26/

[Article] Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-08-26

A late night edition of Pook-Emu Bee links for May 8, 2026, covers topics including California taxes, Brooklyn real estate, Xteink firmware, and Subway rats.

The Emu Café Social

Nicholas A. Ferrell Apr 19

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-19-26

Pook-Emu Bee was off yesterday because it was Newsletter day. But the newsletter is out, and Pook-Emu Bee links are back. 1. FDNY changes policy after clout-chasing models turn NYC fire station into their own sorority house (Tina Moore for the New York Post. April 18, 2026.) The change came after The Post exclusively reported Saturday that two models turned a Greenwich Village fire station into their own personal sorority house — sauntering inside with firefighters, climbing on a […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-04-19-26/

[Article] Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-19-26

Nine links from around the web for April 19, 2026, covering topics including Instagram in firehouses, NFL salary caps, e-bikes on trails, and fake asylum claims.

The Emu Café Social

N.A. Ferrell Apr 18

“Stick Library” in Brooklyn Heights

You may have seen the “Little Free Library” boxes. But have you seen Brooklyn Heights’ “Stick Library” for dogs?

https://thenewleafjournal.com/stick-library-in-brooklyn-heights/

#NYC #BrooklynHeights #Dogs #LibraryBox #Photography

“Stick Library” in Brooklyn Heights

Documenting a “Stick Library” seen on Columbia Place in Brooklyn Heights. It is a play on the popular Little Free Library boxes, but here for dogs.

The New Leaf Journal