Cobble Hill
COBBLE HILL – Information was recently released regarding 5 River Park, the third tower being constructed as part of Fortis Property Group [http://fortispropertygroup.com/]‘s major redevelopment of several former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) sites into luxury residences. Via riverparkbrooklyn.com [https://riverparkbrooklyn.com/pdf/RiverPark-MasterPlan.pdf]Located at
canarsie
Two women were found dead inside an apartment at 1023 Union Street in Crown Heights last Friday, but details are scarce (Screenshot via Google Maps)CROWN HEIGHTS – On Friday, January 19, police responded to a call of two unconscious females in a Crown Heights building just off Eastern Parkway. Arriving
Boerum Hill
CARROLL GARDENS – Though it was chilly outside Thursday evening, the mood inside the auditorium at P.S. 32 was heated as neighbors expressed their feelings about the citywide Carshare Pilot Program during a Community Board 6 [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page] Transportation/Public Safety Committee Meeting. NYC
Announcements
Via NYC DOT [http://nycdotfeedbackportals.nyc/nycdot-carshare-pilot/where-would-you-see-carshare-show-us] PARK SLOPE/CARROLL GARDENS/COBBLE HILL – Council Member Brad Lander is asking for the community’s feedback regarding the anticipated locations in his district for the NYC Department of Transportation’s (DOT) [http://nycdotcarshare.info/] two-year pilot carshare program. Last summer, DOT
celebrity
COBBLE HILL – Cobble Hill may have lost one creative couple, but it’s rumored that another talented pair is taking its place. Photo: Christopher Bride via Property SharkActors Daniel Craig [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0185819/?ref_=nv_sr_1] and Rachel Weisz [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001838/?ref_
Business
It’s crunch time. Every ad out there keeps reminding you of the countdown to Christmas. With a fresh dusting of snow on the ground and holiday music ringing in your ears it’s a perfect time to get some fresh winter air and shop locally. Brooklyn Women’s Exchange
Business
via EcoMaids of New YorkCleanliness may be next to godliness, but it sure isn’t easy. Especially if you have kids or pets. And it might not even be that safe. The Environmental Working Group [https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/content/cleaners_and_health#.Wh71drQ-e8p] did a study of
Announcements
COBBLE HILL – Brooklyn’s Digital Arts & Cinema Technology High School [https://www.digitaltechhs.org/] (284 Baltic Street) was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from IMAX as part of the company’s second annual student-made documentary film challenge. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1549314278695983/photos/a.1552185211742223.1073741827.
Announcements
BOERUM HILL – Though it’s been in the works for years, it seems the impending closure of Hank’s Saloon [http://www.exitfive.com/hankssaloon/], the flame-emblazoned dive bar and music venue on the corner of 3rd and Atlantic Avenues, is slated for next year. Hank’s Saloon, 46 3rd
Carroll Gardens
Brooklyn Community Board 6, former District Manager Craig Hammerman is seated second from leftPARK SLOPE – All charges against former Brooklyn Community Board 6 District Manager, Craig Hammerman, have been dropped, his lawyer announced on Monday. “On Nov. 1, 2017, all charges pending in Brooklyn Criminal Court, against Craig Hammerman, former
Carroll Gardens
Stephen Levin and Victoria Cambranes at the 33rd District City Council Debate on Sunday (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BOREUM HILL – Last night, City Council member Stephen Levin, the Democratic incumbent, faced off in a debate against his challenger, Victoria Cambranes, of the Progress for All Party in a debate hosted by
Carroll Gardens
NORTHERN BROOKLYN – The witching hour is approaching! Homes across Brooklyn are decked out for All Hallows’ Eve, with playful, funny, and creepy Halloween decorations ready to welcome trick-or-treaters on Tuesday. Check out pictures of some of our favorite Halloween displays below. Which neighborhood do you think dresses up for Halloween