fare hike
Coming off of a fare increase in March of this year [/blog/transportation/mta-fare-hike-starts-this-sunday], it’s may be a little tough to hear that the MTA is planning on increasing fares and tolls twice more over the next four years. At a hearing yesterday, officials announced plans that could increase
Coming off of a fare increase in March of this year [/blog/transportation/mta-fare-hike-goes-into-effect-sunday], it’s may be a little tough to hear that the MTA is planning on increasing fares and tolls twice more over the next four years. At a hearing yesterday, officials announced plans that could increase
Coming off of a fare increase in March of this year [/blog/transportation/mta-approves-2-50-metrocard-and-broad-fare-hikes-starting-in-march] , it’s may be a little tough to hear that the MTA is planning on increasing fares and tolls twice more over the next four years. At a hearing yesterday, officials announced plans that could increase
You like free music? Then Celebrate Brooklyn [http://bricartsmedia.org/events/celebrate-brooklyn] in Prospect Park is the place to be for the next few nights. Check out our post that covers all you need to know [/blog/events/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-celebrate-brooklyn-mostly-free-concert-lineup] about getting there, what you can and can’t bring, what
Friends of Greenwood Playground
The Friends of Greenwood Playground [http://friendsofgreenwoodplayground.org/2013/06/29/our-july-schedule-revealed/] have put together yet another great lineup of free events for the month of August (and don’t forget about the remaining events this month [/kids/july-calendar-of-events-at-greenwood-playground], including an art event, a dance party, and a toy sale)
Brooklyn Oyster Company
If you’ve been by the old Scoopz ice cream shop (and previously Lia’s Ices, which we really miss!) at 471 16th Street just off Prospect Park West in Windsor Terrace lately, you’ll have noticed a sign announcing that the Brooklyn Oyster Company will be taking over the
After several clothing drop-off bins [/blog/green/new-sketchy-clothing-donation-bin-on-westminster] appeared on blocks between Newkirk and Foster Avenues earlier this year, neighbors helped get one removed [/blog/green/for-profit-clothing-donation-bin-on-westminster-might-be-out-of-here] from the corner of Westminster and Foster because it was overloaded and creating a mess [/blog/green/westminster-for-profit-clothing-donation-bin-causing-a-mess] . But yesterday, another one was
Joash Krisner Jean
We spotted this missing person sign up at Newkirk Plaza, asking for help in locating 23-year-old Joash Krisner Jean, a tourist from St. Lucia, who was last seen on Thursday, July 18, wearing a white vest, blue jeans, and a blue cap. Update 7/26: We are happy to report
Scofflaw Patrol
If you’ve racked up more than $350 in unpaid tickets, you may have woken up to find a boot on your car this morning. We spotted the Scofflaw Patrol — a program implemented by the city last year [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-set-slap-metal-boots-cars-owners-owe-fines-article-1.1064605] — out in force earlier today,
Champion of Change
Congratulations to our Council Member Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/], who is being honored by President Obama at the White House today for the “Champions of Change” [http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions] ceremony, which celebrates people and groups that positively impact their communities. Lander is being honored for his efforts
Congratulations to our Council Member Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/], who is being honored by President Obama at the White House today for the “Champions of Change” [http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions] ceremony, which celebrates people and groups that positively impact their communities. Lander is being honored for his efforts
Congratulations to our Council Member Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/], who is being honored by President Obama at the White House today for the “Champions of Change” [http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions] ceremony, which celebrates people and groups that positively impact their communities. Lander is being honored for his efforts