Email Author Karen Houppert

1998 Stories by Karen Houppert

• City on Trial

  published December 1, 1998

  The date is August 5 and police have raided the Hells Angels' clubhouse in search of a stolen motorcycle. It's a Keystone Kop moment, brought to... More >>

• Nannypacks

  published November 24, 1998

  "Need a great babysitter? Our wonderful babysitter, Betty*, is available for full- or part-time work. . . . She has been with us... More >>

• Road Rage

  published November 17, 1998

  How many bureaucrats does it take to change a lightbulb (or post a "Do Not Enter" sign)? Users of Brooklyn's Prospect Park, who once again... More >>

• Race Matters

  published November 3, 1998

  The election takes place on Tuesday with, among other things, a heated senate race (D'Amato-Schumer). Also up for grabs: the highest statewide... More >>