Central Brooklyn
Lack of crosswalks by PS889/MS890 (Paul Stremple)DITMAS PARK – School started last Thursday at PS889 / MS890 with hairy crossings, despite obvious issues [/school-starts-thursday-will-crosswalks-p-s-s-388/], and angry parents [/whats-dot-waiting-kid-get-killed/], and so far there has been little good news
Announcements
FLATBUSH – The New York City Economic Development Corporation [https://www.nycedc.com/] (EDC) filed construction documents this week for a 255-unit, 100% affordable rental development at 2119 Caton Avenue. Flatbush Caton Market on the corner of Flatbush and Caton Avenues (via Google Maps)BRP Companies [http://www.brpcompanies.com]
Announcements
Historic Erasmus Hall in Flatbush.Welcome to the school year! If you have kids looking at starting Middle School and High School next year, you are probably bracing yourself for the circles of hell you’ll travel through until March. This too, shall pass, but it will be easier if
Borough Park
Kid bicycling in Prospect Park.GRAVESEND PARK — While it is perfectly legal to ride without a bike helmet if you are older than 13 [https://www.dot.ny.gov/display/programs/bicycle/faq] in NYC, children are required to have helmets. In general, it’s a good idea to wear
Arts & Culture
So many festivals, so little time. This weekend hosts fests for books, photography, food, beer, autumn, avenues, and neighborhoods. Check out our packed list of things to do below and have a great weekend! Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/photovillenyc/photos/a.314119985309089.77550.314118298642591/1400046256716451/?type=1&
Bed Stuy
BED-STUY – Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today that a 25-year-old Prospect Park South resident, Celestino Martinez, was sentenced to twenty years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for his role in an attack that killed a 23-year old man and injured his brother.
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Harvey K / flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/theharv58/6805188814/in/photolist-bnmnxC-7KqGp4-dhysjP-9XGVEn-9rQvTt-ecVqDK-ab77GB-9bfUCg-5HdCGb-4KPf6B-8392Ri-6cBDwA-9rJYYc-a8BgD9-51638U-b3kp8-5fqYA6-ab9XEj-CWBFEx-4tm4p-64tP7S-dK8RG-d3cwQU-ao23y9-ftTWf-9WAzC2-ab9XBJ-do4uFD-mLPih-4sYLvC-pUNQcw-2jzEnw-7z82jY-9EVarh-3ASWC-iJXA2n-
Central Brooklyn
FLATBUSH/DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Two teens were assaulted at MTA stations last month in two separate incidents. The first assault happened at approximately 11:30am on Thursday, August 17 at the Church Avenue station in Flatbush. The 15-year-old female victim was waiting for a Q train on the southbound
Business
Looking to have your area rug or sofa cleaned? Photo via: Sun Light Fine Rug Care & RestorationSunlight Fine Rug Care & Restoration [http://www.sunlightfinerugcare.com/] is a local carpet & upholstery cleaning service based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We specialize in Oriental rug care: spot removal, pet stains, color
Announcements
BUSHWICK/CROWN HEIGHTS/SOUTH SLOPE – Affordable housing lotteries recently launched for three Brooklyn buildings. 810 Flushing Avenue via Google MapsFirst is Bushwick’s 810 Flushing Avenue (at Beaver Street) which has nine one-bedrooms available for $1,039/month. The seven-story building was built in 2016 and houses 42
Announcements
Flatbush Frolic (Photo Liena Zagare)This weekend in Brooklyn: Let’s start with the fun. There is the Sunset Park 5th Avenue Fair, and Flatbush Frolic, and Myrtle Avenue Fair, and The Great Irish Fair … and a good amount of construction as well.There are tons of events for the
Announcements
Tonight, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm, is the Neighborhood Coordination Officer (NCO) Safety Summit Meeting at Touro College Auditorium (1604 avenue J) for those residing in 70th Precinct Sector A. Come and meet your NCOs and bring your questions. These are small meetings, designed to target issues