Carroll Gardens
PARK SLOPE – The embattled District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 6 [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page], Craig Hammerman, has stepped down from his post earlier than initially planned [/brooklyn-cb6-district-manager-resigns-following-stalking-allegations/]. At a CB6 General Board Meeting held Wednesday evening at the John Jay Education Campus, Sayar Lonial, the
Announcements
CARROLL GARDENS – Join neighbors this Friday, October 13 at a rally to show support for the B71+ bus, an improved version of the cross-Gowanus B71 bus that the MTA took out of service in 2010 due to budget cuts and low ridership. The proposed B71+ bus service would connect Crown
Carroll Gardens
PARK SLOPE – Craig Hammerman, the longtime District Manager of Brooklyn’s Community Board 6, announced on Friday that he will be stepping down from his post following a turbulent year of personal and legal struggles. Brooklyn Community Board 6, District Manager Craig Hammerman seated second from leftHammerman was arrested twice
Business
PARK SLOPE – Independent businesses are a staple of Brooklyn life, and Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store [https://blueribbongeneralstore.com/] is among the most noted. The Park Slope business, located at 232 5th Avenue, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary during the first week of October, and its owner, Ann
Arts & Culture
(Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Yesterday’s smoldering heat was not enough to stop the oldest and biggest festival in Brooklyn– The Atlantic Antic. At just 12:30pm, Atlantic Avenue was filled with vendors and festival-goers making the most of their Sunday. The Atlantic Antic is a popular street event
Bed Stuy
Photo by: BASIS Independent SchoolLauded for its array of well-rounded course options like Mandarin, arts, and engineering, BASIS Independent Brooklyn has captured the attention of families across New York City. BASIS Curriculum students are engaged and outperforming schools across the world, prepared with the content knowledge, critical thinking, and creative
Cobble Hill
BMW Engine Fire in Cobble Hill (Tamsen Maloy / BKLYNER)COBBLE HILL — Late this afternoon, the engine of a BMW spontaneously burst into flames while the owners drove down Strong Place near Degraw Street. Fire Department of New York (FDNY) responders said this is a quite common occurrence with BMW’s
Food & Drink
The arrival of fall means new restaurants opening citywide, and a number are already popping up in Brooklyn. If you’re looking for a hot new spot to check out, here’s a rundown of six recently opened restaurants that caught our eye: Ajihei 156 Knickerbocker Ave, Bushwick A Bushwick
Arts & Culture
Musician’s General Store, 177 Smith Street (Photo via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/musiciansgeneralstore/photos/a.188163707935143.49195.188156321269215/196629960421851/?type=3&theater] )Musician’s General Store [http://www.musiciansgeneralstore.com/index.html] (177 Smith Street ) recently announced that it will be closing up its retail operations to
Nonsponsored
With summer in full swing, the time is right to take advantage of the long days and make your move. What move? Why *the* move… to a new pad. (Courtesy Zillow/Millie Perry of Stribling [https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/112079932_zpid/7_days/40.70187,-73.960969,
Nonsponsored
Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means it’s a perfect opportunity for a staycation [/reachnow-memorial-day-staycation/], but why not come home to somewhere new and exciting? (Courtesy Street Easy/Christopher Kohler of Halstead Property [http://streeteasy.com/building/347-pacific-street-brooklyn/5b])347 Pacific Street #5B [http://streeteasy.com/building/
fort greene
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and we think you should do something nice for Mom. How about moving to an apartment she’s sure to approve of (and might even guaranty!) (Courtesy Zillow/Linda N Eskander [https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/Gowanus-Brooklyn-New-York-NY/house,condo,apartment_duplex,mobile,