Events
Earlier this year, the city announced an international design competition [/logo-design-competition-for-pops/] seeking a new logo for more than 550 POPS—Privately Owned Public Spaces—across New York City. Starting Wednesday, March 20, the public is invited to check out the 607 submissions received and vote for a favorite. Via popslogo.
Cobble Hill
COBBLE HILL – Representatives for Fortis [https://fortispropertygroup.com/] and MPFP Landscape Architecture & Urban Design [https://mpfp.com/] presented the most recent plans for Henry Street Park III Wednesday evening at the Brooklyn Community Board 6 [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page] Parks Committee meeting. Located on Henry
Arts & Culture
There are a handful of musical events happening this weekend that you won’t want to miss out on! From performances at the Pan Asia Sounding Festival to Jonathan Toubin’s 12th anniversary of Sound Clap and Dance-Off there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, there are a number
Arts & Culture
GOWANUS – For the third year in a row, dozens of talented Brooklyn kids will perform—music, dance, comedy—at the Kids Rock For Kids 2019 Benefit Show [https://www.facebook.com/events/269001960666440/] to raise money for two non-profit groups. It all started with musicians David Miller and Christina Kiely
Boerum Hill
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBOERUM HILL/COBBLE HILL – A 47-year-old man was taken into custody and an “imitation pistol” was recovered following a police investigation Tuesday morning that closed down the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street [/one-person-in-custody-following-incident-that-closed-atlantic-avenue-court-street-for-hours/] , as well as surrounding streets, for hours. At approximately 8:50am on
Events
GOWANUS – The first Tastes of Gowanus Food & Drink Crawl [https://www.facebook.com/events/238903373707536/] will debut next month, inviting locals to sample the array of culinary options the “industrial, artistic and historic” neighborhood has to offer. Presented by Tastes of Brooklyn [http://tastesofbrooklyn.com/], who host the annual
Boerum Hill
COBBLE HILL/BOERUM HILL – The NYPD closed the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street to pedestrians and drivers Tuesday morning after receiving reports of an armed individual in the vicinity. According to a tweet posted by the 76th Precinct at approximately 9:30am, some locals believed there was a
Arts & Culture
FORT GREENE – A new public artwork honoring three literary greats will be installed in Fort Greene Park next month. Elizabeth Masella, Public Art Coordinator for NYC Department of Parks & Recreation [https://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities], presented plans for Pieces of Poetry Monday evening during the Brooklyn Community Board 2
Events
GOWANUS – The Gowanus Landmarking Coalition [https://www.gowanuslandmarks.org/] has collaborated with the Gowanus Souvenir Shop [https://gowanussouvenir.com/collections/gowanus-souvenir-editions-1/products/gowanus-landmarks-map?mc_cid=a44cb3e997&mc_eid=5fc735b5b5] in creating a map of significant historic buildings and structures across the neighborhood. Featuring illustrations by artist Vivian Baumann, the
clinton hill
CLINTON HILL – The NYPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying four men who violently beat and robbed a 30-year-old man last week. At approximately 12:40am on Tuesday, March 12, four men followed the victim to the front of 957 Fulton Street near the corner of Washington Avenue,
Announcements
FORT GREENE – The Brooklyn Academy of Music [https://www.bam.org/] (BAM) revealed last week its plans for a group of expanded arts spaces on Fulton Street. Rendering of BAM Strong at Fulton Street & Ashland Place, courtesy of BAM Scheduled to debut in October 2019, BAM Strong will unite
Central Brooklyn
PARK SLOPE/WINDSOR TERRACE – History was made at the 44th Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday when the Brooklyn Irish LGBTQ Organization [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bkirishlgbtq/permalink/2575318046028283/] (BILO) became the first LGBTQ group to march in the event. Brooklyn Irish LGBTQ Organization marching in