Brooklyn Heights
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS/CARROLL GARDENS/COBBLE HILL – NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer recently presented to NYC Department of Transportation [https://www.bqe-i278.com/en] (DOT) his office’s proposal for the BQE rehabilitation project, recommending a “scaled down triple-cantilever rebuild” that would save the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and create a nearly two-mile-long
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The Brooklyn Army Terminal is officially fabulous. This spring, the Fashion Institute of Technology [https://www.fitnyc.edu/], New York’s famed school for aspiring fashion-industry workers and entrepreneurs, is offering seven dynamic courses at the Brooklyn Army Terminal that cover everything from couture conception to runway show glory. Plus,
Bay Ridge
Pine Lake Park summer community offers lakefront tennis, basketball, family entertainment and relaxation under 1 hour from NYC Group tour by appointment March 31, 2019, rain date April 7. If “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” reminded you how much you miss relaxing days “upstate”, “in the country” or “at the lake”
Bed Stuy
There’s been lots of activity during the first quarter of 2019, with new businesses opening up, a couple of shops moving into new homes, and a few closing down. See our roundup below and let us know what we’ve missed. OPENINGS Charm Kao [https://charmkao.com/] 193 Schermerhorn
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Photo Courtesy of Aviator SportsBirthdays are funny things. First of all, shouldn’t some of the celebrating be devoted to the person who gave birth (yay, moms!)? And speaking of celebrating, there are so many traditions around the world! And it seems that some birthdays are more common [http://thedailyviz.
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It’s cold out but we have summer camp on our mind. Our kids are lucky to have so many camp options available in Brooklyn. Whether they love sports and swimming, STE(A)M, filmmaking or going on an adventure. Here are some great camp options across Brooklyn. Courtesy of
Announcements
EAST FLATBUSH — City Councilman Jumane Williams dominated in Tuesday’s special election to claim the interim post as New York City’s fifth public advocate. Williams, one of 17 candidates on the ballot, won 33 percent of the vote with 98.01 percent of precincts reporting. More than 133,000
Carroll Gardens
CARROLL GARDENS/COBBLE HILL – Carroll Gardens neighbors will have an opportunity next week to share their ideas for improvements to Carroll Park (bounded by Court, President, Smith, and Carroll Streets). NYC Parks is hosting a visioning session at 7pm on Tuesday, February 26 across the street from the green space
Bay Ridge
Join abc carpet & home [http:// abchome.com] in celebration as they officially launch the abc carpet & home outlet in Industry City, Brooklyn. Courtesy of ABC Carpet & HomeShop the Outlet Sale for 5 days only, starting Thursday, February 14th, exclusively in store, enjoy an extra 15% off all
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BROOKLYN – Three candidates get an early boost in the public advocate’s race after the New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) doled out close to $2 million in the first round of matching funds on Thursday. Michael Blake, Dawn Smalls and Jumaane Williams received public funds under the new
Bed Stuy
GOWANUS – Looking for a new office and wouldn’t mind an additional $1K in the bank? During the month of February, any business that signs up for a private office at coworking space The Yard: Gowanus could be eligible to receive a $1K business grant [http://welcome.theyard.com/gowgrant?
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Despite the light dusting of snow and cold weather families from across Brooklyn came to the Camp Expo and Activity Fair at P.S. 139 last Sunday. Families had the chance to meet camp reps and kids could try their hand a variety of activities from stop motion filmmaking and