services
4th of July Fireworks. (Photo: Anthony Quintano [https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/] / Flickr)Break out the buns, franks, and fireworks — the Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner. If you’re sticking around the city to see the Macy’s fireworks display [http://social.macys.com/fireworks/
buy
Got something to buy, sell, or trade? We’ve got a classifieds section [http://everythingbk.com/] for you! If you’re looking for an apartment to rent, trying to get rid of your kids’ outgrown clothing, hosting a stoop sale, or lost something around the neighborhood, post an ad with
holidays
Whether you plan to spend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day reflecting on the nation’s unrest, taking in a showing of Selma at a local theater, or, I don’t know, selfishly capping off a three-day weekend without a thought to the significance of the day itself – here’s what
pacc
So you want to start a business in Fort Greene or Clinton Hill, but could use a hand–lucky for you, the Pratt Area Community Council [http://pacc.publishpath.com] is here to help guide the way. The organization will be holding several small business events for neighbors starting in
movers
Neighbor Elizabeth writes: > Just wondering if you’ve run across anyone in the neighborhood who does really simple moving jobs? > We have a couch we need moved from Albemarle to Newkirk, so basically two guys with a van would be great. Any ideas? Chances are, Elizabeth won’t
Legal Services
Source: council.nyc.govCouncilman Michael Nelson is offering free legal service to constituents of all income ranges, thanks to a partnership with the CUNY School of Law Legal Resources Network. Advice and consultation will be served up in four locations throughout the district. Constituents can get help on civil litigation,
fire hydrant
Yowzers! This hydrant on Ford Street and Avenue Z has been broken and flooding the street for a whopping 8 days! A resident sent in these photos, adding “Firefighters, DEP and sanitation have tried to close it but apparently its broken. It is SUCH a waste of water.” He also