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275 park avenue
Two important area buildings have been the focus of real estate blogs as of late–the former Von Glahn Bros building (now called The Chocolate Factory [http://www.275park.com/]) at 275 Park Avenue, and the former Broken Angel house on Downing Street. Each a notable address in its own
10 grand avenue
Neighbor Adam Sturm and business partner Shimi Litkowski have been offering no-cost CrossFit classes in Fort Greene Park on recent Saturdays, but they’re not stopping there; the fitness enthusiasts are working towards opening a studio, CrossFit Outbreak [http://crossfitoutbreak.com], this October at 10 Grand Avenue (between Park and
557 myrtle avenue
After a little delay, the crew at Brewklyn Grind Roasters [http://brewklyngrind.com] (557 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place and Classon Avenue) tells us they’ve opened their doors to the public–and they’ve sent along a video to commemorate the occasion. The big red “B” sign you’ll
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brooklyn weavers guild
Fall is in the air! Ring in autumn with a poetry performance, a peaceful breakfast, and more this week. Putnam Plaza Triangle Forum When: Monday, September 15, 6pm Where: Grace Agard Harewood Neighborhood Senior Center [http://fortgreenecouncil.org/web/fgcweb2.nsf/0/D1F25B1EB0FB205D8525745F0066765F?open] (966 Fulton Street between Grand Avenue
651 arts
A total of $11.9 million has been awarded to several nearby area arts and cultural organizations, Councilmember Laurie Cumbo [http://council.nyc.gov/d35/html/members/home.shtml] announced during a press conference today at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden [http://www.bbg.org]. Fort Greene’s Mark Morris Dance
Brooklyn Book Festival
The Brooklyn Book Festival [http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/]–the annual, free, massive literary event that is a must for readers of all ages–is coming up on Sunday, September 21, and will feature a ton of events [http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/festival-events]. But if you just can’t wait, you
road work
Two recently implemented changes to Fort Greene area streets were designed to improve safety and traffic flow, but not all locals think they’re yielding the desired results. A jug handle turn [/blog/2014/08/28/pedestrian-friendly-changes-come-to-two-myrtle-avenue-hubs/] at the intersection of Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues has drivers perplexed, according to
Below you’ll find early week subway service changes for the A, C, G, B, Q, D, N, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines in Brooklyn, plus the Franklin Avenue shuttle. Check back Thursday to see what’s happening this weekend. Changes via MTA.info [http://www.mta.info/
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After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend: Park