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clinton hill

New Mixed-Use Building Coming to Fort Greene & New Condos Slated For Clinton Hill

FORT GREENE/CLINTON HILL – RXR Realty [http://www.rxrrealty.com/property/development/810-fulton-street/]‘s twelve-story mixed-used development topped out recently [https://nyrej.com/broadway-construction-and-rxr-top-out-200-million-12-story-residential-retail-property] at 810 Fulton Street [/rxr-realty-to-build-12-story-rental-apartment-building-at-810-fulton-street-fortgreene/] (between Clermont & Vanderbilt Avenues). 810 Fulton Street (Rendering via aufgang.com [http://portfolio.aufgang.com

Arts & Culture

Weekend Art Events: February 22-25 (LitFilm, Urbanscapes, Teknopolis & More)

It’s the weekend again. Along with various family-friendly events celebrating the Lunar New Year, the Brooklyn Public Library has kicked off a six-day film festival featuring flicks about writers. A multi-sensory three-course concert combining experimental classical music and food takes place in Gowanus on Friday evening, while Myrtle Avenue

Announcements

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Centennial With Exhibition

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce [http://www.ibrooklyn.com/] is partnering with the Brooklyn Historical Society [http://www.brooklynhistory.org/] in presenting an exhibition chronicling 100 years of business in the borough. James and Karla Murray, Jimmy’s Stationery & Toys, 2009.

Announcements

Neighbors Want Red Hoek Point Developer To Address Environmental Concerns

RED HOOK – Red Hook neighbors say construction on the site of Thor Equities’ Red Hoek Point project has been the cause of some environmental issues in the area and they want the developer to address the problems before moving forward with the project. Construction site, October 2017 (Photo: Pamela Wong/

Central Brooklyn

Today’s Links: Caped Roof Climber, Fare Beating Dog & More

Bond Street, Gowanus (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER) * NYPD Setting Up Security Training Facility At Bedford-Atlantic Armory Shelter [http://www.ny1.com/nyc/brooklyn/politics/2018/02/15/training-nypd-inside-look-program-give-security-bedford-atlantic-armory-shelter] [NY1] * Occupational Therapist At Bergen Beach School Sues Principal For Religious Discrimination [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/nyc-school-principal-sued-threatening-orthodox-jewish-staffer-article-1.382

Business

Openings & Closings on 5th Avenue, Park Slope

PARK SLOPE – After more than 30 years on the corner of 5th Avenue and Union Street, Body Reserve Gym closed its doors at the end of December. Body Reserve Gym, 207 5th Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Housed in a massive bank building built in the 1930s, the gym was

DUMBO

Judge Dismisses Case Against Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Development

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Last Friday a NYS Supreme Court judge denied the Brooklyn Heights Association [https://thebha.org/about-us/]’s petition against the development of two residential towers on Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6. Rendering via quaytowerbk.com [http://quaytowerbk.com/]Judge Carmen Victoria St. George dismissed the case in

Arts & Culture

Weekend Art Events: February 15-18 (Emergency, Icons, The Goddess & More)

It’s President’s Day weekend and there’s lots going on including art exhibits, concerts, a magic show, and retro gaming tournament! It’s also Lunar New Year on Friday! Take a look at our list of events celebrating the Year of the Dog [/year-dog-celebrating-lunar-new-year-brooklyn/] including Sunday’s Brooklyn

Boerum Hill

Expanding Atlantic Ave Detention Center Part Of Mayor’s Plan To Close Rikers

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Mayor de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced today an agreement to replace Rikers Island with smaller borough-based jail facilities in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Brooklyn Detention Center, 275 Atlantic Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)The Brooklyn Detention Center located at 275

clinton hill

Check Out $1.5M Condo For Sale At Former Broken Angel House

CLINTON HILL – A posh, modern two-bedroom, two-bath condo is currently priced at $1.55 million at 4 Downing Street, in what was formerly the famed Broken Angel House [/for-iconic-clinton-hill-buildings-is-change-welcome-fortgreene/]. 4 Downing Street via Compass [https://www.compass.com/listing/4-downing-street-unit-4b-brooklyn-ny-11238/ba435e6cbffb17e91961fcd071e3e3ce9184cd5a/] Built in the 1880s, 4 Downing Street (at Quincy

Arts & Culture

Brooklyn-Based Artist’s ‘Watching Machine’ Sculpture On View At 33 Bond

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – A major sculptural work by Brooklyn-based artist, Graham Caldwell [http://www.grahamcaldwell.com/index.html], is currently on view in the lobby of 33 Bond [http://www.33bond.com/index.html]. Graham Caldwell’s “Watching Machine” on view at 33 Bond (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Composed of various

Announcements

2018 Prospect Park Soiree Tickets On Sale Now

PROSPECT PARK – Last June, in honor of the Park’s 150th anniversary, the Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org] hosted the first ever Prospect Park Soiree, an event for “thousands of friends and neighbors to get together as a community and celebrate the Park,” according to Deborah Kirschner, AVP