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Comment on “Backwards Wheelchair Lady” is a Locally Famous Bensonhurst Character by RuFuS

RuFuS — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:40:39 +0000

forgot to mention, her name is Loraine

Comment on “Backwards Wheelchair Lady” is a Locally Famous Bensonhurst Character by RuFuS

RuFuS — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:02:17 +0000

Back in the late 90s i worked at the PR Grand Department Store (RIP) on 86th street, she would come in all the time and make me fix the tubing of her chair or staple the upholstery and do various wheelchair maintenance for her. Over the course of a year or so she became somewhat friendly with me to the point where she opened up and told me her story: Back in the late 70s she went in for a “routine” arthroscopic knee surgery. Somehow, the doctor botched the job and she ended up suing him for malpractice and won. She never told me how much she got but needless to say it was enough for her to live “comfortably” without having to work. She became homeless BY CHOICE in the 80s because, in her words, “i don’t believe in paying rent”. She can indeed walk but she does so with a severe limp due to her botched surgery. She has children and according to her they’ve begged her for years to not live the way she does but she insists on it. She does sleep in bank vestibules as someone here mentioned as well as some train stations. Legend has it that she keeps her money on her person at all times. I wouldn’t necessarily call her a fake since she does have a bum leg (pun intended) but she is certainly not poor nor unfortunate. She’s also tough as hell (many have tried to rob her throughout the years) and truly is a local south Brooklyn legend. She also batshit crazy and does not liked being photographed (though I’ve managed to take a couple of pics of her).

Comment on “Backwards Wheelchair Lady” is a Locally Famous Bensonhurst Character by Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:12:26 +0000

She also sleeps in the 18th ave library. About 10 years ago, you could find her in the library almost everyday.

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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:07:52 +0000

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Comment on “Backwards Wheelchair Lady” is a Locally Famous Bensonhurst Character by Diane

Diane — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:47:07 +0000

I saw her in Times Square today. Looks like she is moving on up?

Comment on For Lunch, Get a Trini Shark Burger at Island Burger in East Flatbush by rose

rose — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:18:17 +0000

ive tried their shark burger and i have to say it is worth it the burger taste fresh unlike these fast food resteraunts and it is seasoned to perfection and the tasty variorty of their sauces im definetly going to be getting another one of their burgers very soon

Comment on How to Raise Kids in Brooklyn: 9 French Tips to Avoid Horribly Permissive Parenting by Danny in Brooklyn

Danny in Brooklyn — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:16:47 +0000

These are some great tips but I don’t think they are specifically from the French. A lot of Asian parents will give you these same tips.

Also, I don’t completely agree with how far the French go when it comes to giving children independence. They basically treat teenaged children like adults which is dangerous and risky. Study after study has proven that teenagers ARE NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL YET AS ADULTS AND CANNOT MAKE DECISIONS AS WELL AS AN ADULT CAN. Their brains, maturity, critical thinking, decision-making skills, and sense of self are not done developing.

This sort of let’s-pretend-they-are-adults permissive behavior with teenagers is why so many old French pervs are with little high school girls. There are plenty of nasty men in France who think a grown or even senior man and a 15yo girl make perfect matches. Sadly, teenagers aren’t well protected, sheltered, or guided in France.

The french have some great cultural qualities, but they are the last culture I would reference when it comes to child rearing skills.

Comment on Thuggish IDT Energy Scammers are Trolling Crown Heights by Lee

Lee — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:39:02 +0000

I live in the upper westside in a 40 unit building. one of these reps just came to my door. they show up 2-3 times a year. my tactic is to first ask them how they got into the building. then i threaten them with arrest for trespassing. if they persist i take out my cel and sart dialing. that usually sends them packing. i would also suggest emailing IDT and tell them to stay away. if enough of us do this it might help.

Comment on Sharply Focused 1910 Photo Shows Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital in Impeccable Detail by Meredith Wisner (BLDG92)

Meredith Wisner (BLDG92) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:26:03 +0000

We also have some additional pictures of the hospital on our blog:

http://bldg92.org/blog/remix-archival-photography-at-the-navy-yard/

as well as our tumblr page:

http://bldg92.tumblr.com/post/14979441543/images-from-the-brooklyn-navy-yard-naval-hospital

Comment on Huey’s Chueys on Myrtle Avenue has Retro Candy and Addictive Popcorn by Natalie De Souza

Natalie De Souza — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:06:09 +0000

Huey’s Chueys is happy to be a part of this great neighborhood. We welcome Children’s authors and Story Tellers to bring their stories to life to the children of the community as part of Huey’s Chueys Story Time.