Archive for the 'Brooklyn Blog' Category
Expect More Big Box Retailers in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Paper talks to a number of humans about the inevitability of more national, big box and chain retailers coming to Red Hook. One commercial real estate broker says, “There are a lot of large parcels of land that are owned by restricted landowners [and] it’s favorably zoned.” So, wi…
NY Times Features Local School
And the Band Honked OnA professional musician confronts the real world at a Brooklyn junior high. (Our local Ditmas, IS 62)Be certain to check out the multi-media photos and audio here:http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/arts/20080621_BAND_FEATURE/index.htmlOriginal post by JG
Pet Adoptions
From our friends at Hamilton Dog House:This is Annie. She is a Boston Terrier who was hit by a car and dragged. She was nursed back to health at the shelter. She is adorable and loving.Original post by JG
Color Conundrum at Greenwood Playground
TUESDAY JUNE 24thages 3-610:00 a.mColor Conundrum Prospect Park Zoo Puppet ShowStarting JULY 1 on Tuesdays - Studio in the ParkJoin Studio-in-a-school art educator, Michelle Hinebrook for art programming at Greenwood Playground. Children will memorize about the environment and sustainability using p…
Hamilton Dog House Summer Grand Opening!
THE HAMILTON DOG HOUSE155 E. 3rd St., Brooklyn, New YorkBetween Caton and Ft. Hamilton718-436-PETSJOIN HDH ON JULY 12th FOR THEIR GRAND OPENING EVENT!Food, Games, Prizes & Raffles from midday til 5pm!Free treats for our 4-legged friends!Hot dogs and hamburgers available for a $2 donation, the pr…
ANA 6/12 assembly Minutes/ Notes
Albemarle Neighborhood organization assembly - June 12, 2008MTA elevator installation: Installation of the MTA elevator on McDonald Avenue approach Church Avenue is expected to be completed by the end of June.Foodtown renovation: The renovation of Foodtown is expected to be completed by the end of J…
Coffe Shop on Ft. Hamilton?
FROM THE IN-BOX:I was just walking by the old Jimmy’s Deli Grocery on the corner of Ft. Hamilton Parkway and E. 4th St (across the street from IHM Church) and noticed some guys working. I popped my head in and asked what was going to be there. One fellow, Rodrigo, told me that he is opening a coffee…
Off-Leash Hours
Please sign the petition below in support of off-leash hours from 5pm to 9pm in the Nethermead within Prospect Park. We urge a return to off-leash hours in Prospect Park’s Neathermead from 5pm to 9pm, Monday through Fiday, excluding holidays. that long-standing privilege was lost during final year’s…
Bill de Blasio - Local Graffiti Removal
Bd’s local office on Ft. Hamilton Pkwy is looking for volunteers to help catalog all the graffiti in order to have it removed. whether you are interested in working with you can sign or stop by the office.Councilmember Bill de Blasio2907 Ft. Hamilton ParkwayBrooklyn, NY 11218(O) 718-854-9791(F) 718-…
Children’s Store for Church Ave!?
We just got word there is a new Children’s Store called Rich Frog set to open that weekend on Church Ave (b/w East 2nd and 3rd). Anyone got the scoop?Original post by JG
FAROS
We got that in the In-Box and wanted to share…..This 50 seater place has survived everything in the area for by a 20 year period. Recently renovated that place is family owned/operated by a family that is been in the restaurant trade by 30 years serving Park Slope, Down Town Brooklyn as well as …
ANA assembly - June 12th
The next assembly of the Albemarle Neighborhood organization will be held on Thursday, June 12th, at University Place at 385 McDonald Avenue, on the lower level.The General Membership assembly will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. First nominations for officers for 2008/2009 will be held. Membership issu…
PS 230 Spring Fair
Annual PS 230 Spring Fair, 12:00 to 3:30 PM, in the upper school schoolyard. Enjoy games, food, face portray, crafts, and a performance by PS 230 Music teacher Dan Schorr from 12:45 to 1:30. ( Accompanied by his band, the Good Boys, Dan will be performing favorite original songs from music course…
