Brooklyn News

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My street in the Times.

Also, the latest Brookyln fashion is the dog hat:

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  1. Anonymous6:59 PM

    How'd you get that pic? And were you awake when it was taken?

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  2. Anonymous8:51 PM

    Geeze Gene, I didn't realize we are neighbours.

    Wear your dog cap outside so I can spot you the next time I am passing by.

    I am just left of Jake's on the otherside, looking forward. Where are you?

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  3. gcallah9:48 PM

    Columbia and Carroll, a big fan of B61. Do you know Francis from Jake's? E-mail me at gcallah@mac.com.

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  4. Anonymous8:40 AM

    Man, it looks awfully sunny outside for that dude to be snoozing on the couch!

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