It wasn’t very surprising to see that the large space at 299 Court Street, formerly Winn Discount, is going to transform into NY Kids Club, a business that offers preschool and an indoor gym/play area. Preschool is in high demand in the Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens areas and in the winter months indoor play […]
What are your thoughts on the proposed BQX ( Brooklyn Queens Connector Streetcar) that will travel from Sunset Park, BK to Astoria, QN (along the waterfront)? Some Brooklynites attended a “visioning session” to see / hear what developers plans are and to give their input. Some concerns were whether the the streetcar would be […]
Recently in Brokelyn there was a sponsored piece about taking a day trip to Red Hook by using car2go, which is a car rental company similar to Zipcar or Citibike for cars. You can rent the cars by the day, hour or even minute and pick up/drop off locations are on the street. This ad […]
Insider Brooklyn: A Curated Guide to New York City’s Most Stylish Borough was just released in early June and it’s already become a best seller! And even more exciting news is that one of our favorite all time shops and neighbors on Columbia Street, Brooklyn Collective, is featured in it! You can read the description […]
Charlene Spence Many teens today are in search of their true calling, to really know their purpose in life and to do their part for society. Well its seems the Fields brothers, of Bedford-Stuyvesant, have done just that. A publication with purpose. Rusty and River Fields just launched a neighborhood newspaper “The Bainbridge Times” which […]
Many of us living off the F train lines in Brooklyn were so excited when we heard that the F train may be offering express service. That was years ago and seemed more like an urban legend after we watched nothing happen year after year. The latest news is that this change will be happening […]
EmblemHealth has broken ground on a new facility in East New York, a part of Brooklyn that has been overlooked in the past but has recentlyn been on the up rise. Everyone knows of someone who could benefit from this extra care right in the neighborhood. The company has signed a 20 year lease […]
This is a wonderful opportunity for both those looking to begin or change careers and for those still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Sandy to receive more aid. This is an information session about free training for high quality jobs, such as carpentry. All the info is on the flyer. Please pass this around […]
Check out these workshops in and around Red Hook that focus on affordable housing and tenant’s rights. The next one is tonight at Carroll Gardens Association (201 Columbia Street) from 6pm-8pm. This workshop is entitled “Housing Crisis: Finding Affordable Housing”. There are a few others in late May and June, including a film screening at […]
Next Tuesday, April 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm head over to the Prospect Park YMCA (357 9th Street 7th floor) to learn more about the Solarize Brooklyn Project. This event, which is hosted by Brooklyn Community Board 6, is a free community meeting for all. The speakers and main topics being discussed are below. To […]
