In Gowanus, Someone Is Using Glass Shards To Clear Their Icy Sidewalk

It sure is a pain to shovel sidewalks after a snowstorm and way too often, property owners or store owners fail to do so, making walking quite treacherous for pedestrians.
However, most are responsible and clear the snow in front of their property.

But then, there is this: yesterday, a reader took the photos above  in front of a residence at the corner of Second Street and Bond Street in Gowanus and writes:
"Some shovel their walk. Some spread salt. 124 Second Street has glass shards for those unlucky enough to trip and fall."

The reader told PMFA that 911 was called to report this rather dangerous and disturbing occurrence.

Hopefully, the sharp glass pieces have been removed by now, but just in case, be very, very careful walking past this spot.

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Carroll Gardens Rear Window

I admit that I failed to listen to the weather forecast yesterday, so was a bit surprised by all the white fluffy stuff that greeted me when I looked out the window this morning.

If you snapped a photo out of your rear (or front) window today, how about sharing it on PMFA's Facebook page here?


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"Should Have Had The Winter Olympics In Brooklyn"

"Should have had the Winter Olympics in Brooklyn", my neighbor called over to us as my husband and I were shoveling the snow from the sidewalk.
It does appear as though we have more snow here than in Sochi, Russia, this winter.
I took a little walk around the neighborhood to get some bread at Caputo's and was amazed that the side streets were not plowed in any way.  Even Carroll Street in front of PS 58 still had a thick cover of snow on it at 11:30 Am.
And take a look at the photo of the steps of our subway stop at Smith Street and President Street.  Doesn't the MTA shovel any more?




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Winter 2014: Once More, Carroll Gardens Under A Blanket Of Snow

A fine snow blankets the City for a second time since 2014 began.  Here are just a few scenes from Carroll Gardens taken mid-morning.  On my way home from my walk, the snow had accumulated at least an additional two inches.
To me, Carroll Gardens is always lovely, but on a snowy day, it is especially beautiful.




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Nemo Snow Day In Carroll Gardens

Friday afternoon

Saturday morning

Here are a few before and after shots I took of my Carroll Gardens backyard over the last 24 hours. Can you tell how much I love snow days?

But I actually also look forward to spring, so I brought a few blooms inside.

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Carroll Gardens Under A Blanket Of Snow After Nemo

It has been a while since we had snow here in Carroll Gardens, so waking up to a fresh coat of fluffy white stuff blanketing everything was actually kind of nice.
These photos were taken at about 8 Am this morning, just as everyone was coming out to shovel their walkway.
If you would like to share your own snow day photos, please send them my way.



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Carroll Gardens Roof Snow Drifts

Reader Mary was brave enough to go up to her building's roof this morning. She took the cool photo above of the impressive snow drifts up above. I can imagine my roof looks pretty much the same.

Thanks for sending the photo, Mary.

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Another Amazing Morning In Brooklyn, Colorado

Another AMAZING morning in Carroll Gardens!

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