Bob Gusskind

Very, very sad news about the death of Bob Gusskind, whose Gowanus Lounge blog I have linked to from time to time. I only met Bob the once but we spoke and emailed about a number of stories. He was quite a guy and a very talented journalist and blogger. New York, particularly Brooklyn, will miss him. This from Brownstoner:

Swimming in the same small pond over this time, we got to know and and appreciate Bob for the passion with which he devoted himself to his subjects and his gentle-bear demeanor. While holding down a day job as a blogger for Curbed, Bob worked 16 hour days for years to publish his own blog, which was unequaled in its coverage and criticism of development and local issues in Coney Island, Gowanus, and Williamsburg. We are at a loss for words.

Death of a blogger — Robert Guskind, R.I.P. (The Brooklyn Paper)