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Dream Factory: Brooklyn’s Historical Landmarks

This is a blog that I wrote for the Dream Factory, Brooklyn. If you live or once lived in Brooklyn, you already know it’s a great place to be and see. If you haven’t, come check it out; you won’t regret it! It’s teeming with life and is home to many unique historical landmarks. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Starting – or ending – at the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO (which means Down Under the Manhattan…

HeatSmart Alliance: About Us

This is copy that I wrote for the HeatSmart Alliance About Us page Today, most households in Massachusetts burn fuel oil, natural gas, or propane to keep their residences warm in the winter and generate hot water. This fossil fuel consumption is responsible for roughly 20% of the state’s carbon emissions, which are widely known to be the principal cause of climate change. The main pathway to decarbonizing homes is to replace heating systems and…

Dream Factory: Winter Fun and Family Friendly Activities

This is a winter-themed blog that I wrote for the Dream Factory, Brooklyn. The days are getting colder and shorter. Winter is here! This is a time when many of us start gearing up for the season's celebrations and holidays, like Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Lunar Year, and Three Kings' Day. It's a time when we start preparing to get together with our friends and loved ones to share a delicious meal, spend a magical…

Dream Factory Brooklyn Partners with the New York City Department of Transportation for a Car-Free Earth Day

We were so happy to partner with New York City’s Department of Transportation for their annual “Citywide Car-Free Streets Block Party” in celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. We joined dozens of local non-for-profits, artists, and merchants on Troutman St in Brooklyn, between Irving Avenue and St Nicholas Avenue, which was designated a car-free zone for the day. Not only were we able to imagine what life would be like if our cities were…