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Flatbush Development Corporation
Calling neighborhood musicians! The Flatbush Development Corporation [http://www.fdconline.org/] is now accepting submissions from area artists who would like to play at the Flatbush Frolic [http://flatbushfrolic.org/], a free open air street event in September that celebrates the vibrant community with thousands of people reveling in music,
public transit
As you head out this weekend, heads up that the G will be operating every 20 minutes between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues. Also, while the F is running normally in our area, make sure you take note of the changes to the line if you’re traveling into Queens.
Cross your fingers, neighbors, it looks like we could be in the clear Saturday and Sunday when it comes to the Q. While the Coney Island-bound Q train is, again, running express from Prospect Park to Kings Highway on Friday, the MTA has no scheduled changes for the Q Saturday
Brazil
After Brazil’s 7-1 World Cup loss [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/09/sports/worldcup/in-brazil-world-cup-loss-to-germany-looms-large.html] to Germany yesterday (and the consequent breaking of Twitter [http://blogs.wsj.com/wsjam/2014/07/09/germany-v-brazil-breaks-tweets-per-minute-record/] ), we think this sign on Cortelyou says it all, as photographed by deezrox [http:
community
Thanks to neighbor Sherry for sending us this photo, along with a lovely message about this being an example of what Kensington is all about: People giving back to the community. And, with a no bugs – and no biting – guarantee (as pointed out on the signs), these free animals seem
Ali Kazan
With the heat hovering somewhere around oppressive, it was a no-brainer to venture (read: climb through layers of humidity) to Ali Kazan’s Mister Softee [/blog/neighbors/ali-kazan-mr-softee-man] truck today and indulge in an ice cream that has apparently been all the rage in places like Jamaica and Canada for
Brooklyn parks
If you feel like packing your water bottle, piling on the sunscreen, and taking a walk across the border to Borough Park, a new playground just opened behind PS 192 [http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/20/k192/default.htm] at 4715 18th Avenue that includes everything from a large running
Assembly District 42
Civic activist and longtime journalist Mark Lieberman [https://marklieberman.nationbuilder.com/] has announced he is tossing his hat into the ring for the 42nd Assembly District race, joining a crowded field of candidates [/blog/politics/flatbush-tenant-coalition-to-host-candidates-forum-this-saturday] running to represent Midwood, Ditmas Park, and Flatbush. Lieberman, a Democrat who has lived
1118 Cortelyou Road
As soon as you step outside these days, it’s hard not be inspired by the explosion of greenery and summer flowers. If you want to learn how to bring a bit of that outside scenery indoors (while sipping on some cocktails), you may want to check out the floral
school zoning
Neighbors will have a chance to give important input at a July 15 meeting on the zoning and usage of a new school, PS/IS 437 [/?s=PS%2FIS+437], which is now under construction on Caton Avenue and E 7th Street and is slated to open in September 2015,
Neighbors will have a chance to give important input at a July 15 meeting on the zoning and usage of a new school, PS/IS 437 [/?s=PS%2FIS+437], which is now under construction on Caton Avenue and E 7th Street and is slated to open in September 2015,
Charcoal Films
We spotted another sign today for the commercial shoot [/blog/art-music/move-your-cars-by-wednesday-for-film-shoot-on-church-avenue] that will be happening Thursday in the neighborhood, this time on Westminster Road between Albemarle Road and Church Avenue. If you’re parked on that block, you’ll need to move your car today. Also, a reminder, if