Photo by awnieleh [https://instagram.com/p/0FtU5GEz6J/?taken-by=awnieleh].Hey, look over there! What? What’s over there?! Keep on sharing photos with us at editor@bklyner.com, add them to our Flickr group [https://www.flickr.com/groups/thelocalfgch/], or tag them #ftgfocus on Instagram [http://instagram.com/
coffee
The rumors are true: Starbucks [http://www.starbucks.com/] is coming to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership announced [http://www.myrtleavenue.org/coffee-clinton-hill-brooklyn/] the international chain’s impending arrival today on their blog, noting that it would fill the vacant space at 394 Myrtle Avenue, between
habana outpost
Bartenders and busboys/bus-gals, heads up: Habana Outpost [http://www.habanaoutpost.com/] is holding an “open call” for job applicants this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, from 12-3pm each day. Applicants need only bring a resume and themselves, although if you’re a fan of the local business’ corn and
Assistant Chief Jeffrey Maddrey
Tonight is our community’s first chance to collectively meet and greet Assistant Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, who just took over [/blog/2015/02/12/deputy-chief-jeffrey-maddrey-named-new-head-nypd-patrol-borough-brooklyn-north/] the role of commanding officer of the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Brooklyn North — a coverage area that includes our 88th Precinct, as well as the
Here’s this week’s roundup of neighborhood events taking place through Friday morning. We’ll have your weekend schedule guide on Friday and as always, let us know if there’s anything we’re missing by emailing editor@bklyner.com! MONDAY, MARCH 30 NYPD Brooklyn North Community/Crime Forum
Alexis Palmer
Image courtesy of jade [http://mrg.bz/tH53TY].A 28-year-old off-duty school safety agent was arrested shortly after midnight early Saturday, March 28, for allegedly beating up another woman on a Clinton Hill sidewalk for something she supposedly wrote on Facebook. According to police, Alexis Palmer and a friend confronted
week in review
Photo byThea Grant Design via Instagram [https://instagram.com/p/0nZhcIloVP/?taken-by=theagrantdesign].Here’s your recap of what went down this week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill: FOOD * Congrats to Colonia Verde [/blog/2015/03/25/colonia-verde-shortlisted-james-beard-award-best-restaurant-design-north-america/] on their James Beard Award nomination! * Karrot Health Food Store closed
Below you’ll find information on events through the weekend in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill this weekend. Check back Monday to see what’s scheduled next week! FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Comedy Show [https://www.facebook.com/fivespotsoulfood/photos/a.297218836749.154476.138343356749/10152628313236750/?type=1&theater] When: Friday,
African Americans
35th District City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo. (Photo by The Nabe)Councilmember Laurie Cumbo [http://council.nyc.gov/d35/html/members/home.shtml]issued an apology on Thursday (March 26) for remarks made during a City Council Public Housing Committee hearing where she asked whether the New York City Housing Authority
Catherine May Saillard
In case you were undecided as to where to brunch [http://www.icirestaurant.com/menu/brunch/] or have dinner [http://www.icirestaurant.com/menu/dinner/] this Sunday, March 29, then let this tidbit make the decision for you: ICI Fort Greene [http://www.icirestaurant.com/] is donating 10 percent of
Dutchmill Gardens
Photo by bkgreenmarkets [http://instagram.com/p/pgfFy1gy02].Tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) is the second Fort Greene Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/fort-greene] of Spring and the first one that actually feels a bit like spring, without any snow on the ground (knock on wood). To celebrate, we’
Photo by loosvelt [https://instagram.com/p/0OC1ZCRPUZ/].Thank goodness for galoshes! Keep on sharing photos with us at editor@bklyner.com, add them to our Flickr group [https://www.flickr.com/groups/thelocalfgch/], or tag them #ftgfocus on Instagram [http://instagram.com/fortgreenefocus], and we’ll post them on