Destinations
Fort Greene Park in all its bucolic splendor. (Courtesy Flickr/cisc1970 [https://flic.kr/p/sGB9eP])This Arbor Day, make your way to Fort Greene Park [/?s=fort+greene+park] for the inauguration of a new tree trail. The newly renovated path, accessible through the Washington Park entrance on Myrtle
Bensonhurst
(Photo: NYC Parks [http://www.nycgovparks.org/about/history/accessibility])The parks department will be adding additional beach mats in Coney Island this summer in order to provide greater accessibility for seniors and the disabled, City Councilman Mark Treyger announced. “One of our community’s greatest natural features is our
Kids & Family
Still thawing out from last weekend’s deep freeze? Let’s mentally comfort ourselves with a little summer talk. Registration for camps across the five boroughs is in full swing. The choices – and oftentimes the price tags – can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve pulled together 6 bargain camp
Announcements
Gateway to the Parade Grounds as viewed from the south side of Prospect Park. Some residents are saying that an entrance to the park should be constructed here, along with a crosswalk and stoplight. (Photo: Sarah Crean)Do you think our community has enough access to high-quality open space? One
green
Photo Credit: Daniel Avila/NYC Parks208 volunteers, fresh pine, and hot chocolate. Members of the Park Slope community gathered in Prospect Park on January 9 and 10 to participate in the 20th annual MulchFest TreeCycle [/blog/events/treecycle-holiday-tree-sponsored/]. This community event is hosted by a partnership between the New York
City Kid Corner
Need a break from all the snowmageddon, snOMG, snowpocalypse, blizzard to end all blizzards talk? Us, too, so let’s focus on summer! If your young adult is a strong swimmer, has good eyesight, and is looking to earn some cash, don’t miss the 2016 summer qualifying test [http:
coney island revitilization
The new Thunderbolt is located on a publicly owned slice of land adjacent to its former location, which now a vacant, privately owned lot. (Photo by Bensonhurst Bean)The city is weighing plans to grab three abandoned Coney Island lots from developers by invoking the power of eminent domain, which
Citywide Monuments Conservation Program
Photo by Debra Van EnkenvoortHave you noticed people working on the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza this week? That’s because the NYC Parks’ Citywide Monuments Conservation Program [http://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/permanent-art-and-monuments/conservation] (CMCP) is preserving the bronze statues on the arch thanks to
NYC Parks
Have you ever wondered how many trees are in our neighborhood, in Brooklyn or in all of New York City? Now’s your chance to find out! The third decadal Trees Count [http://www.nycgovparks.org/trees/treescount] tree census is coming up and the city Parks Department is looking
AYSO Soccer Camp
Photo via Prospect Gymnastics [http://www.prospect-gymnastics.com/gallery/]. Ditmas Park is rich in many things, including summer camps. Here are the many options in our area – check them out before wait lists come into play! Prospect Gymnastics [http://www.prospect-gymnastics.com/product-category/summer-camp/] 1023 Church Ave, Ditmas Park, 718-484-0911
Franchise and Concession Review Committee
Source: yourdon/FlickrThe city has approved a plan to replace a total of 7,600 outdated pay phone booths with sleek public WiFi kiosks in all five boroughs, including 586 in Brooklyn that will be completed by 2019. The city’s Franchise and Concession Review Committee signed an updated version
NYC Parks
Looks like 4th Avenue is going green. We spotted crews planting trees near 4th Avenue and 14th Street on Friday, and according to one of the workmen, they’ll be installing new pits between 9th Street and Prospect Avenue. This is only the beginning of aesthetic, and more importantly, safety