Lindsaytphoto [http://instagram.com/p/tAsHlLGR9Z/?modal=true] gets a rare glimpse of Brooklyn wilderness. 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,
elastic city
Brooklyn arts nonprofit Elastic City [http://www.elastic-city.org], which organizes maker-led walking tours and other events, is holding a series of talks this Sunday, September 28, in conjunction with their 2014 participatory walks festival. The discussions are slated to be held at Pratt’s Higgins Hall Auditorium [https://www.
B2
The future of B2, the first tower to break ground in the Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park project [/blog/real-estate/atlantic-yards-becomes-pacific-park-hires-new-architects-more] , is up in the air following a day in court between developer Forest City Ratner [http://www.forestcity.net/offices/new_york/Pages/default.aspx] and construction company Skanska USA
brunch
Samantha’s Southern Cuisine [https://www.facebook.com/samanthassoutherncuisine?fref=ts] (980 Fulton Street at Grand Avenue) reopened last week following recent renovations, so we stopped in on Sunday to enjoy some of their weekend only fare. We had a fabulous meal that was both tasty and, we thought, a
The number of delays in subway trains reaching stops on time increased from last summer to this one, says a recent article in amNY [http://www.amny.com/transit/subway-delays-up-on-most-mta-lines-over-last-year-1.9379840] , and our local lines are among the worst offenders. The article, based on studies conducted from August 2013 to
nypd 88th precinct
As you likely already know, the area surrounding Gates Avenue and Irving Place was the site of two sexual assaults within one hour [/blog/2014/09/12/police-seek-two-clinton-hill-sexual-assault-suspects/] one morning at the end of last month. While police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old suspect [/blog/2014/09/22/17-year-old-arrested-in-clinton-hill-double-sexual-assault-investigation/
218 greene avenue
The scaffolding and sidewalk shed have been removed from around 218 Greene Avenue (on the corner of Grand), revealing the final exterior design of the four-story, one family home. Some snooping also shows that the four bed, four and a half bath build is now for sale for $2.55M.
The number of delays in subway trains reaching stops on time increased from last summer to this one, says a recent article in amNY [http://www.amny.com/transit/subway-delays-up-on-most-mta-lines-over-last-year-1.9379840] , and our local lines are among the worst offenders. The article, based on studies conducted from August 2013 to
skanska usa
The future of B2, the first tower to break ground in the Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park project [/blog/2014/08/04/atlantic-yards-becomes-pacific-park-hires-new-architects-more/] , is up in the air following a day in court between developer Forest City Ratner [http://www.forestcity.net/offices/new_york/Pages/default.aspx] and construction company
Photo by fortgreenefocus [http://instagram.com/p/tTZAPNt64I/?modal=true]. 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, like us on Facebook [https:
pacc
So you want to start a business in Fort Greene or Clinton Hill, but could use a hand–lucky for you, the Pratt Area Community Council [http://pacc.publishpath.com] is here to help guide the way. The organization will be holding several small business events for neighbors starting in
The number of delays in subway trains reaching stops on time increased from last summer to this one, says an article from yesterday’s amNY [http://www.amny.com/transit/subway-delays-up-on-most-mta-lines-over-last-year-1.9379840] , and several Fort Greene area lines are among the worst offenders. The article, based on studies conducted from