Central Brooklyn
Photo taken by reader in late February of what appears to be illegal trash dumping at the corner of Buckingham Road (East 16th Street) and Church Avenue. UPDATE: Department of Sanitation spokeswoman Kathy Dawkins told us this morning that “the condition” at the northwest corner of Buckingham Road and Church
Central Brooklyn
Litter on Church Avenue. (Photo: Sarah Crean)If you live or work along Church Avenue, it’s hard not to notice the litter that scars sections of it. City officials say that they plan to tackle the issue more aggressively. Last week, Mayor de Blasio announced that Church Avenue will
Animals
It’s an awkward ballet, isn’t it? The snow, puddles, ice … and the poop. Ah, irresponsible dog owners: not a new topic among our readers, but still a group who makes walking down the street a little more terrifying for everyone (including the good dog owners who do pick
Central Brooklyn
Slushed out in Ditmas Park. (Photo: Sarah Crean)In the wake of Saturday’s historic blizzard, pedestrians in the greater Flatbush area are suffering through what critics say is a real gap in city snow clearing policy: it’s unclear who is responsible for shoveling out snow-clogged corners and intersections.
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Bensonhurst BeanAs the cleanup from this weekend’s blizzard continues, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia put out a call today for additional emergency snow laborers to remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, step streets, and other locations throughout the city.
Animals
Image via daneawisher [https://www.instagram.com/p/BA5G4EVNfhE/].Well, the blizzard really showed up this time. And as of this article (Saturday, January 23 at 1:10pm), the snow is still going strong. Whether you’re cozying up inside, or venturing out for a little looksee, here are some
Animals
When we first heard the words “Rat Academy [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/rodent-academy.page],” the first thing that came to mind was an image of little Stuart Littles [http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/stuart-little#cart/cleanup] and Remys (of “Ratatouille [http://www.imdb.com/title/
Neighbors
Park Slope Pile (Courtesy of the Park Slope Pile)A pile of trash comes with its strong olfactory challenges. And even stronger opinions. The Park Slope Pile is a collection of trash that can often be seen on the curb of 4th Street near the intersection of 7th Avenue. “The
Announcements
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerThere’s a potential blizzard headed our way on Saturday and Mayor de Blasio has issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory [http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/074-16/mayor-de-blasio-issues-hazardous-travel-advisory] , so grab a good book or binge-watch your favorite show on Netflix this weekend instead of heading out
fort greene
Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks.Mulchfest 2016 was a big success, with 1,107 trees mulched this past weekend at Fort Greene Park! That news is bittersweet, though: it only put us in third place citywide, although we still hold the record — earned last year! — of 1,743 trees
Events
Tired of chasing rats out of your yard and garbage cans, or seeing them running by when you exit the subway station? Then sign up for what the city Health Department and Brooklyn Community Board 2 (CB2) call “Rat Academy.” The fun-sounding workshop will be all about the not-at-all-fun problem
Central Brooklyn
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to ring in the New Year! Get a fresh start by recycling your holiday tree at one of the many MulchFest 2016 locations [http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/mulchfest?utm_source=CornerMedia&utm_medium=SponsoredPostAd&utm_campaign=MulchFest%