Announcements
An aerial rendering of the potential Bushwick Inlet Park from the 2005 master plan (Via NYC Parks)GREENPOINT – The Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park will hold a community meeting tomorrow night to revisit site’s 2005 master plan in an effort to involve local residents in the ongoing process of
Announcements
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra [https://brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org/] (BSO) is hosting the world premiere of the short documentary film, A Brooklyn Symphony in Six Variations, on Wednesday at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Downtown Brooklyn. A Brooklyn Symphony in Six Variations TRAILER [https://vimeo.com/246974530] from One Woman
Bay Ridge
Dr. Kathleen Cashin (2nd from right) is reportedly being considered for the position of Chancellor of New York City Schools (Image via NY Assembly)Afer a career in Brooklyn schools, former P.S. 193 principal Dr. Kathleen Cashin is reportedly being considered to replace the outgoing Carmen Fariña as New
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
Central Brooklyn
A traditional dancer out of costume after the Three Kings Parade in Williamsburg this weekend (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER) * Transit Plans Could Bring Big Changes to the Red Hook Community [https://www.6sqft.com/red-hook/] [6sqft] * Four of Six Food Vendors Close in Year-Old Gotham Food Market at the Ashland [https:
Announcements
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Founded in 1982, the family-run Court Street Office Supplies [http://www.courtstreet.net] has been stocking nearby offices, homes, schools, and courthouses with legal forms, pens, toner, and stationery products for more than three decades. Court Street Office Supplies, 44 Court Street (Photo: Nathan Haselby)After February 20th,
News
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The developers behind the controversial Pier 6 project [/brooklyn-bridge-park-pier-6-plan-opponents-ordered-negotiate/] have released a teaser website [http://quaytowerbk.com/] and pricing for one of the two towers proposed for the site, Curbed [https://ny.curbed.com/2018/1/18/16905170/pier-6-brooklyn-bridge-park-rendering-teaser] reported last week. Rendering via quaytowerbk.com [http://quaytowerbk.
Announcements
CYPRESS HILLS – As the effects on gentrification creep across Brooklyn, expanding ever further from the East River, recent history can show those in the outer edges of the outer boroughs what has worked and what hasn’t in the fight against rising rents, development and displacement. As part of the
Business
PARK SLOPE – Here’s a list of some recent or upcoming business changes around Park Slope. Let us know if we’ve missed anything in the comments or at editor@bklyner.com. The sign posted at A&E Supply Co., 548 4th Avenue (Photo: Nathan Haselby)A&E
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Events
The Three Kings Parade marched down Graham Avenue/Avenue of Puerto Rico on a sunny Sunday this weekend (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)After a weeks-long delay due to snow and the bitter cold weather at the beginning of January, los tres reyes finally arrived in Williamsburg this weekend as the Three
Central Brooklyn
With Congress failing to pass a spending bill on Friday, the federal government shut down at midnight on Saturday, January 20. How does the shutdown affect Brooklyn? According to www.ny.gov [https://www.ny.gov/emergency/federal-government-shutdown], the following WILL be impacted: * Many federal regulatory agencies will be furloughing
Central Brooklyn
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