Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, November 18,2009

Mailbox: 09.18.09-09.24.09

This Week: Someone who used to engage in anonymous sex, decided to send us a four-page handwritten letter explaining it. Thanks!

I read with great interest your article “How Much Is That Dignity in the Window” (Mark Durane, Flavor of the Week, Nov. 11-17). Anonymous sexual pursuit seems to be all too many gay men’s drug of choice. This is why so few of us are truly content. We smile at everyone but cry inside. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, September 30,2009

Mailbox: 09.30.09-10.06.09

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Another reader wrote: “It’s hard enough to read one of your reviews when you hurl your thoughts into these incoherent, blithering tirades. Lets keep it one review...one movie. Also, the idea that Armond White uses the words ‘bad journalism’ in an accusatory tone is the most hysterical irony I’ve heard all week. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, September 16,2009

Mailbox: 09.16.09-09.22.09

This Week: The reason endorsements are always problematic; and Armond White’s “fans” continue to offer their undying support.

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So let me get this straight. [In your endorsements, (Sept. 9-15)], [y]ou cite Bill de Blasios effort to be an aggressive watchdog on development, making sure that affordable housing, landmarks and neighborhood context are given adequate consideration in the approval process as a key reason you are endorsing him for public advocate. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Tuesday, August 11,2009

Mailbox: 08.12.09-08.18.09

This Week: Last week’s cover story about the changes at Stuy Town and Peter Cooper Village, “Welcome to Stuy Town U,” turned into a heated discussion forum for people on both sides of the argument.

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Excellent summation of the problems that beset Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village these days. Unfortunately, MetLife chose to abandon their support of a very well conceived urban project because their stockholders demanded more return on their investment. Tishman Speyer was stupid enough to buy in at the top of the market. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, August 5,2009

Mailbox: 08.05.09-08.11.09

This Week: Readers chime in on the Christine Quinn campaign; an ice coffee lover shares a home-brew method; An Pierlé’s biggest fan directs Kathryn Bigelow to direct a music video; and a lesson in Morse code.

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Our cover story last week,“A Second Date?” (July 29-Aug. 4) sparked some online discourse regarding the two candidates running for the District 3 City Council against Speaker Christine Quinn. One reader wrote: “Kurland will win this election.Ydanis Rodrigues will win in upper Manhattan, Chin or Gleason will win in the South, Daniel Dromm will win against the incumbent in Queens. This is going to be a serious wake up call for those arrogant politicians who think their power comes from their position not the people they represent. Go get them Yetta! And I am not a lesbian or gay!!” Another person, calling himself UhDoy, responded with a prediction: “Quinn 73 percent, Derr 18 percent, Kurland 9 percent.The idea that either of these jokes stands a chance is really laughable. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, July 29,2009

Mailbox: 07.29.09-08.04.09

This Week: Our look at Brooklyn’s The Shank gets some reaction; Lydia Lunch has at least one hater; Armond White has many haters; and another latenight lady tells all.

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I got a laugh out of the interviewees and the general subtext of this article [about The Shank]: “No matter how much we bitch about the city’s stale night life, don’t—under any circumstances—give us something genuinely fun to do because we’ll just fuck it all up for everybody.” —Jens Carstensen Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, July 22,2009

Mailbox: 07.22.09-07.28.09

This Week: Paul and the Patients deserve major label time; Armond White receives plenty of flack from Harry Potter fans (and Twilight haters); and one reader thinks a Holocaust-themed film is a violent, sexy time.

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Our music feature regarding Paul the Patients (The Doctor is In, July 15- 21) piqued one fans interest: Paul Holmes is a major labels dream come true...as a songwriter he is prolific and the songs are consistently high-calibre. Hope he and the Patients soon get the recognition that they deserve. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, May 13,2009

Mailbox: 05.13.09-05.19.09

This Week: A reader gives a shout out to another Brooklyn bodega; the Armond White Star Trek controversy that spread through the (online) universe.

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Tops is Tops “Although I enjoyed the article on Brooklyn Bodegas (“Brooklyln Bodegas vs.The Brothers Khim, May 6-12),” one online reader commented, “I can’t believe that it didn’t mention Tops Grocery Store! I’ve lived in Williamsburg for 20 years and have been shopping there the whole time. About 15 years ago they started carrying organic vegetables (and related healthy products)—to please the shoppers but also because the owner actually believes that they’re better for you! Now with all the newbies coming home on the subway with bags from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, I always have to laugh— there are way more organic vegs at Tops than one finds at WF. People like that tend to go for appearances rather than substance. For anyone who wants good local shopping, check it out on N. 6th between Berry and Wythe. Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, May 6,2009

Mailbox: 05.06.09-05.12.09

This Week: The Bronx is defended for being just as dirty; loving the story of a conman; carriage horses never go out of style (when it comes to controversy); and Beyoncé gets her fierce rewards.

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Blow Me a River Lori Mooney’s 8 Million Stories piece, “We’re Not In the Bronx Anymore” (April 29-May 5), about her transition into Manhattan riled up one reader, who wrote in: “What the hell Bronx does this broad come from? This shit is insane.The Bronx is full of coke and homos, Fordham University included.” Read more Read it in print

Columns Mailbox | Wednesday, April 29,2009

Mailbox: 04.29.09-05.05.09

This Week: Readers respond to the real estate rubble rising; Black Metal aficionados debate their non-scene; a Norwegian craft beer lover speaks up; and Armond White receives slight praise for his review of The Soloist.

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Two readers started to debate this week’s cover story, “Time to Get Rich Quick (Again)” (April 22-28), about the hucksters selling real estate schemes. One wrote:“As soon a real estate stops being a vehicle for amateurs attempting to get rich from it, the bottom will be close at hand...” But that only fired up the responder:“It’s not just amateurs. Seems to me, an awful lot of people who should have known better spent the past few years betting on real estate. Oh, that’s right:They knew what they were doing.They used other people’s money.” Read more Read it in print

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