crime decrease
Photo by Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office [https://www.flickr.com/photos/nycmayorsoffice/15931487722/]Mayor Bill de Blasio took to Fort Greene’s Ingersoll Houses on Tuesday, December 2 in order to tout a 4.4 percent drop [http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/536-14/de-blasio-administration-marks-safest-august---november-period-since-modern-crime-statistics-began#/0] in violent crime
Whether running an errand or playing a game of chess, we’ve all got our own moves. Share 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, and we’ll post them on the
dekalb ave.
Image via 2014 Community Need Survey, FAB Alliance/Pratt Area Community Council. A survey [http://faballiance.org/sites/faballiance.org/files/FAB_PACC_ConsumerNeeds_Survey_Report_2014_11_10.pdf] of 477 people in parks and other public places in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill found that the majority of
NYC Department of Design and Construction
Do you use the Putnam Triangle Plaza? Do you have opinions about how it could be more useful for residents or more welcoming for visitors? Then this workshop is for you. The second in a series of community redesign meetings is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3 from 6-8pm at the
beer bars
It’s only been open four-and-a-half-months [/blog/2014/07/16/now-open-hops-hill/], but Hops Hill [http://www.hops-hill.com/] has already hit the national stage. The Clinton Hill beer bar, located at 886 Fulton Street (between Washington and Waverly Avenues), made #6 on Zagat’s list of “Hottest New Beer Bars
Because sometimes our fevered dreams don’t go away in the bright light of day. Share 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, and we’ll post them on the site. Also,
490 Myrtle Ave
The planned apartment building at 504 Myrtle Avenue – the former home of the Pratt Station Post Office – will not be as tall as previously planned, but may end up being larger overall. In its most recent filing [http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=2&passjobnumber=320596761&passdocnumber=
cori olinghouse
Below you’ll find information on events through the weekend in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill this Monday through Thursday. Check back Friday to see what’s scheduled over the weekend. Toddler Time [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/toddler-time-bedford-library-120214] When: Tuesday, December 2 from 11am-12pm Where: Bedford Library at 496
Trilok Fusion Arts
Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend is almost over and after the shopping adrenaline fades, another dilemma arises: how to make room for your new electronic toys amongst all your old ones? Easy: bring all your unwanted electronics to the upcoming eWaste Recycling Event at Trilok Fusion Arts [http://trilokfusion.
ceremonies
The day was misty and chilly, but that was not enough to dampen the spirits of around 200 people who came out on Sunday to march, cheer for and honor the men and women who serve our country. The annual Memorial Day Parade and Observance on Emmons Avenue, organized by