Arts & Culture
BUSHWICK – Radio Free Brooklyn [https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/] went live in the basement of a bike shop in Bushwick with four microphones and a mixer over three years ago. An internet radio station was another step for co-founders, Tom Tenney and Rob Prichard, in making space for creativity to fit the
Central Brooklyn
Rendering of BQX. (Credit: Handout)Yesterday, riders across the subway system were slowed down in their commutes—but one station agent had a scare themselves, when a giant rat chased them from their booth. [https://6abc.com/pets-animals/massive-rat-chases-ny-subway-agent-out-of-station-booth/4822454/] There has been a rise in hate crimes across Brooklyn
Announcements
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBAY RIDGE – A Bay Ridge couple will be closing their beloved shop after 34 years, no longer able to afford rent. ZEN is a small gift shop located on Third Avenue between 76th and 77th Street. The entire block is lined up with mom and pop shops,
Central Brooklyn
Yvette Clarke at a public charge forum she hosted in Flatbush.FLATBUSH – U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke sponsored an information session in Flatbush Monday night to discuss the plan to change the definition of the “public charge”, a White House proposal which could drastically impact residents of the 9th
Education
High school student experts and education policy adult experts on a panel last night at the Brooklyn Public Library. By DJ Cashmere/BklynerPROSPECT HEIGHTS – “We are here today because we are tired of this conversation being one-sided. It’s always been about what the adults think the students need. But
Arts & Culture
BUSHWICK – In bodegas across Bushwick this holiday season, neighbors and shoppers will find something new among the quick-stop staples they shop for: art. The Bodega Advent Project [http://www.bodegaadvent.com/], a joint undertaking between Bushwick Abbey and Iglesia de la Santa Cruz, will be creating a living advent calendar
community
PARK SLOPE – Each year, the Park Slope Civic Council [https://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/] (PSCC) awards local non-profit organizations grants to help support their projects focusing on the arts, education, youth programs, and community improvement. PSCC is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Community Grant program. The deadline to apply is Friday,
Food & Drink
Shelsky’s Brooklyn Bagels, 453 4th Avenue (Photo: Nathan Haselby)PARK SLOPE – Shelsky’s Brooklyn Bagels [http://www.shelskys.com/bagel-store/] opened at 453 4th Avenue (at 10th Street) at 6am Monday morning to the delight of many locals, including Council Member Brad Lander who recommended that commuters stop by
east flatbush
421 Maple St. Renderings: IMC ArchitectureEAST FLATBUSH – A new luxury apartment building will replace a 119-year-old single-family home at 421 Maple St. between New York and Brooklyn Avenues, YIMBY first reported. The Department of Buildings approved plans to demolish the century-old building on November 27th. In its place will stand
Events
NY Cares https://www.facebook.com/photoBROOKLYN – It’s freezing and some families can’t afford simple necessities like a winter coat. If you’ve gained some weight and can’t fit last year’s goose down or if you’re just in the market for something new, please consider
News
CROWN HEIGHTS – City Councilman Robert Cornegy, on Monday, along with the Crown Heights North Association revealed a maquette of a statue of Shirley Chisholm in honor of the 50th Anniversary of her election to the U.S. Congress. This is the second statue of Chisholm announced since Friday. Artist Sterling
community
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in October [/downtown-brooklyn-10m-revitalization-fund/] that Downtown Brooklyn will receive $10 million from New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative [https://www.ny.gov/programs/downtown-revitalization-initiative] (DRI), a program that works to “transform communities into vibrant neighborhoods” while boosting local economies. Via brooklyn-usa.org [http://www.