If you ride the G train at night during the week, you’re used to these changes [/transportation/late-night-g-train-changes-through-early-may] by now, but if not, here’s what you need to know for the weekend, and all weekends through May 20. In happier news, don’t forget that the Smith/9th
The commercial space at 238 Newkirk Ave, which was most recently (though, not very recently) a beauty salon, is for rent. It’s a weird stretch for a business, sitting between Ocean Parkway and East 8th Street, and it’s actually the only commercial space for many blocks. Just down
Assemblymember James Brennan [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/] and PS 230 [http://www.ps230.org/] are hosting a free Heart, Vascular, and Pediatric Symposium at the school at 1 Albemarle Road on Thursday, May 2 at 6pm. Experts will be on hand to discuss heart and vascular health
After several neighbors complained that their AT&T mobile service was not working in certain parts of the area [/blog/news/whos-having-reception-issues-today] starting on Monday evening, we’ve heard that the issue finally appears to be resolved — even if the reason for the problem is still not entirely clear.
cell phone service
After several neighbors complained that their AT&T mobile service was not working in certain parts of the area [/blog/news/whos-having-reception-issues-today] starting on Monday evening, we’ve heard that the issue finally appears to be resolved — even if the reason for the problem is still not entirely clear.
May Day
With May Day [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers%27_Day] coming up, Occupy Kensington [https://www.facebook.com/groups/381317025244534/] is organizing a rally to celebrate international workers in advance of May 1. This Sunday, April 28 at 3pm, there will be a Workers’ and Immigrants’ Rights Rally
Di Fara [http://www.difara.com/], the Avenue J shop famous for tasty pizza, long lines, and the hands-on operation of pizza-maker Dom De Marco, opened its new hero and pasta place [/blog/business/di-fara-expanding-with-new-take-out-location], MD Kitchen, last week. Bringing back a bit of its old, longer menu [http://www.
Di Fara
Di Fara [http://www.difara.com/], the Avenue J shop famous for tasty pizza, long lines, and the hands-on operation of pizza-maker Dom De Marco, opened its new hero and pasta place [/blog/business/di-fara-expanding-with-new-take-out-location], MD Kitchen, last week. Bringing back a bit of its old, longer menu [http://www.
missing persons
UPDATE (4/26, 11:14 a.m.): Cienna has been located and she’s in good health. We got a report from a neighbor about a missing 15-year-old girl, Cienna Ospina, who was last seen at the Atlantic terminal on Sunday, April 21 at about 10pm. She is described as
Gather
Looking for a restaurant job, but want to stay close to home? Here are some openings we’ve noticed around the neighborhood recently: • Talde [http://taldebrooklyn.com/] (369 7th Ave) has a sign up in their window for a full-time line cook to work on their Asian-American dishes. Stop in
mulch
From trivia to free trees, Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/] (500 25th Street; Ft Hamilton Pkwy entrance open 8am-4pm on weekends only) is bursting with activity this week, and you don’t want to miss out on the fun. Kings of Kings County Trivia Night [http://www.green-wood.com/
sidewalk sales
The East 4th St Community Garden [http://eastfourthstreetgarden.wordpress.com/] (between Ft Hamilton and Caton) is hosting its annual sidewalk sale this weekend: Saturday, April 27 from 9am-4pm and Sunday, April 28 from 10am-2pm. Additionally, on Saturday from 10am-12pm there will be a fun project for kids, where they can