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School Supply Donations and Giveaways

Aug 29, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,

It’s back to school time and every year different locations collect school supplies for low income families in the city who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford materials they are told to bring during the first day of school. Supplies can be very expensive! There are also events for giveaways of school supplies. More info […]

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Redesign of Fort Greene Park Lawsuit Going to State Supreme Court

Aug 22, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Any big news happening around Brooklyn, even if it’s not in our little corner, is something worth sharing. We love exploring all neighborhoods of our beloved borough and cherish the people that inhabit it. Fort Greene is one of our favorite places to visit and Fort Greene Park is an asset for all who live […]

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New Rent Laws in NYC and How They Affect You.

Jul 18, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

It’s been big news in the real estate world for the last month. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 is officially in effect and rent laws have changed pretty dramatically. Tenant protections are at the forefront of many of these changes. For a more broad view of these new laws you should read […]

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Drag Queen Story Hour Protested in Brooklyn

Jun 10, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  Living in Brooklyn definitely feels like living in a tolerant liberal bubble…sometimes. But we realize that their is hate in every nook and cranny of this world, unfortunately. We wanted to share this story with everyone hoping that you will bring your children (or just yourselves) and spread some love in support of Drag […]

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Stand in Solidarity with Sexual Assault Survivors Wednesday.

Apr 22, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,

This Wednesday, April 24th, is Denim Day. Have you heard of this campaign? You can read how it began and why we are meant to specifically wear denim below. We should all participate to stand in solidarity with sexual assault victims. You can register here. “The campaign was originally triggered [in 1999] by a ruling […]

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Alfa Motors: A Neighborhood Story of Old Meets New

Apr 11, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Alfa Motors has been on Hicks Street between Union and Sackett since 1982 and has gone through several big changes since that year, including new ownership, a new business model and (just last month!) a complete make over of the interior. All of this begins with a heartwarming story of two strangers, Ami and Sal, […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Brooklyn’s Columbia Street Waterfront District

Mar 26, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

We were delighted when we came across this guide to our cozy corner of Brooklyn, the Columbia Street Waterfront District, put out by What Should We Do.  And then pleasantly surprised to see that they linked to one of our blog posts from a few years back. Back in 2016 we wrote a blog about the […]

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Stand with Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Opposing Zoning Changes.

Mar 25, 2019 ,,,,,,,

Does the sound of allowing 39 story buildings to cast a shadow over Brooklyn Botanic Garden appalling? Many Brooklyn residents definitely think so does the Brooklyn Botanic Garden organization. A new proposed zoning change could make this a reality and for community members who oppose it. The BBG has posted a petition. Read more below! A proposed […]

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Spotlight on Brooklyn Slate Company!

Feb 21, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,

Here at Realty Collective we love to share any events, new info, or ideas from other local Brooklyn-based businesses. We are committed to supporting our community of small businesses. With big box stores moving in all the time, we need to stick together! Read about Brooklyn Slate, our neighbors in Red Hook, below! Our slate […]

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For Better Or Worse the L Train Is In Service by Francesca Girardi

Feb 19, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,

Will it shut down, will it not? The question was hanging over 250,000 of the city’s commuters for what seemed like a lifetime. April was coming quickly, closing in on the residents and business owners alike. Williamsburg experienced declining rental demand and increasing vacancies. People were able to negotiate better deals than they ever could […]

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