Cortelyou Road’s new Brooklyn Industries store is shaping up just days away from opening [/blog/business/brooklyn-industries-eyes-december-16-or-17-opening-on-cortelyou] . The store’s sign was put up just this afternoon and much of the store’s stock has now arrived (pictured below). As you can see from the picture, there’s still
Remy and Roxy, a highly bonded 5-year-old brother and sister pair, need a new home. Both are neutered and spayed, up to date on vaccinations. Are you or someone you know interested in taking in these two cats? The current owner is moving in with an allergic boyfriend and is
When White Rhino plays a concert, it’s an event. There can be as many as eight musicians on a small stage working together, producing big sounds that aren’t always easy to pin down. This is outfit with pop, hip-hop, rock, electronic dance and a number of other genres
ps 217
PS 217’s [http://ps217brooklyn.org/] Winter Bazaar will take place on Wednesday, December 19th at 4 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. The event will feature food from around the world, gift baskets up for raffles, crafts for kids and more. At 6 p.m., PS 217’s
Here’s the weekly roundup of open houses around the neighborhood. What do you think? CO-OPS • 601 East 19th Street #1O [http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2512516] (pictured above) is listed for $259,000. This 913 sq. ft. one bed, one bathroom apartment has a newly renovated kitchen,
apartments
Here’s the weekly roundup of open houses around the neighborhood. What do you think? CO-OPS • 601 East 19th Street #1O [http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2512516] (pictured above) is listed for $259,000. This 913 sq. ft. one bed, one bathroom apartment has a newly renovated kitchen,
A new proposal from MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota is expected to generate $450 million in new revenue and savings for the Authority if it goes into effect, reports [http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/173970/mta-chair-makes-proposal-for-fare-hikes] NY1. The proposal, as reported [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/lhota-fare-hikes-article-1.1219553] by
cortelyou library
The Friends of the Cortelyou Road Library [www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibraryfriends] have started a new volunteer story time at the library beginning on December 17th and continuing every Monday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. From the looks of the picture above, it’s a raucous good time. This is in
Rosalind De Innocentiis sent in this picture of one of the brightest houses on Ocean Avenue. “There are lights & music every night. Bring your family especially the kids and take pics. More lights will be strung. They are not done yet!” Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Send
CAMBA
CAMBA’s [http://camba.org]twice annual Shona Sculpture [http://shonasculptures.com] sale is coming up tomorrow. All proceeds benefit CAMBA’s programs and services and the sculptures make for unique gifts. After all, how many pieces of African art will you see under the tree this year? CAMBA’s
Ditmas Park neighbor Michelle Kaminsky will be speaking about her new book Reflections of a Domestic Violence Prosecutor: Suggestions for Reform [http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Domestic-Violence-Prosecutor-Suggestions/dp/1480082570/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355166054&sr=8-1&keywords=reflections+of+a+domestic+violence+prosecutor] at this
The Long Christmas Dinner [/blog/art-music/theater-in-ditmas-park-see-the-long-christmas-dinner-on-albemarle-road] runs this Saturday and Sunday. Tonight 12/13 • Anna Webber, Dustin Carlson, Kate Pittman [http://www.annakristinwebber.com/] start the night at Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/bar-posts/], 9pm. • Jonah Parzen-Johnson [http://jonahpj.com] follows up at Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.