On the stoop

One of my favorite traditions in Brooklyn is found on brownstone stoops, the surrounding fences, and the sidewalk: totally free stuff. When someone is done with something--clothing, shoes, books, magazines, whatever--they'll often place it outside for anyone to grab. Sometimes there's an accompanying "FREE Please Take" sign, but more than likely, there's not. You just have to speak the language and know when stuff is there for the taking.