Tornadoes in Brooklyn; Oh My!

Good morning Brooklyn, TGIF! and thank God that storm system that hovered over New York City yesterday evening is officially gone! Even though it's been 20 hours since the cumulonimbus clouds have floated away; meterologists have yet to determine whether or not, it was in fact, a tornado that reeked havic in our borough. Tornado or not, ask any New Yorker and they will tell you that yesterday's storm was one for the record books.

It came as suddenly as it went; no week long updates like the ones associated with hurricanes as they originate off the west coast of Africa and gather strength as they travel up the mid-Atlantic, making landfall in the West Indies, before heading for the East Coast. No...the Accu-weather man simply told New Yorkers to carry their umbrellas Thursday morning, because there might be a thunderstorm in the late afternoon.

Well Brooklyn, if you were making your way home during rush hour yesterday and didn't get a chance to hear the 5 o'clock news weather update, then you were probably petrified as the sky turned from a dull gray to a blackish-green and the distant roar of thunder-accompanied by menacing lightening flashes, and 66mph winds-became more distinct...AND THEN THE FLOOD GATES OPENED! The storm only lasted for about 20 minutes, but it was like a scene from War of the Worlds.

When it was all said and done, the damage was clearly evident. Fallen trees, lamposts and traffic lights, wrecked vehicles, power outtages; the NYC Sanitation department definitely has their work cut out for them. Yesterday's deadly storm (which did cause one fatality), ripped through New York City with an indescribable vengeance, leaving New Yorkers to pick up the pieces.

Reveal Your Mystery- Incognito!

Good morning Brooklyn! By no means am I a party promoter, but if you're looking for something to get into this weekend, Saturday, July 17th, Incognito is the real deal. Brought to you by Choclate, Glamorous T. and Jess from Sex in the City Ladies; music by My Boys Ontrack and Synco, Remo da CEO & Reel Rock (and more), Incognito is the wine up fest of the summer! Hear your old and new tunes and celebrate good vibes with swanky people! If you hang with a soca crowd this is one local party that you can't miss! Shame on you if you have yet to purchase a ticket, they're running out fast!

Tickets: $20 in advance; more at the door
Location: 325 East 53rd Street btwn Church & Snyder
Doors open: 10 pm; 21 to party; ID required

BROOKLYN, IF FOR SOME INSANE REASON YOU CAN'T MAKE IT...I'LL BE SURE TO GIVE YOU AN INSTANT REPLAY OF WHAT YOU MISSED!