Do aliens like earthly music? We don’t know for sure but we certainly hope so! We do know that the late astronomer, cosmologist, and astrophysicist Carl Sagan believed in the universal (literally) appeal of music and its power to connect terrestrial and extraterrestrial beings. Back in 1977, Dr. Sagan spearheaded the creation of Voyager Golden…
The name Boerum Hill may suggest that this part of Brooklyn lies (just like its neighbor, Cobble Hill) at a certain altitude. This isn’t the case; there aren’t any peaks or valleys in this neighborhood. It is flat, but it’s certainly not boring. In fact, it has a lot going for it. For instance, its…
What distinguishes Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park from other NYC neighborhoods? For one, this almost exclusively residential district doesn’t feel like part of New York at all. It is sleepy, tranquil, and bursting with vibrant colors of its stately 19th century mansions. In fact, when you walk around this neighborhood, you may feel magically transported to another…
