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Brooklyn is Booming: Top Neighborhoods to Watch in 2022

Brooklyn is Booming: Top Neighborhoods to Watch in 2022

Jan 25, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

If you currently live in Brooklyn —or if you’ve spent some time here in recent years— you know exactly why our housing market is hot. The residential feel, open streets, and incredible parks are just the beginning of what makes us special. Our iconic attractions, cute coffee shops and restaurants, and welcoming diversity are big […]

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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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Walt Whitman Beard & Moustache Competition Tomorrow in Fort Greene Park

Jun 07, 2019 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Calling all facial hair!!!!! Tomorrow Brooklyn Public Library will be hosting a contest for all ages and all beard/mustache varieties! They are still accepting RSVPs so wax your stache, comb your beard or glue on your best costume facial hair and participate! Should be fun to watch too if you want to head over between […]

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Upcoming Events at BAM by Sunny (Najeong) Moon

Feb 19, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

BAM, or Brooklyn Academy of Music, is a venue dedicated to many genres of performing arts located in Downtown Brooklyn and is well known for its cutting edge and avant-garde performances. With its first performance dating back to 1861, The space has undoubtedly become a favorite Brooklyn institution for performing arts. BAM, which serves more than […]

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A New, Cheaper Whole Foods Open in Brooklyn

Jan 31, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,

Whole Foods Market 365 is located at 292 Ashland Place inside the 300 Ashland building. The 30,000 square foot store is being billed as more like a “neighborhood grocery store” than it’s larger and more costly siblings. The Fort Green store will carry similar house-cut meat, antipasto/salad bars, and other specialty items; but will additionally house vendors […]

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New Food Shopping Option in Fort Greene by Shyda Hoque

Jan 02, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,

As 2018 has begun and resolutions have been made, thoughts of a healthy new year will be on the mind of many.  Ft. Greene and the Downtown Brooklyn area will have another grocery store to look to for fresh produce and smoothie ingredients as the first east coast outpost of Whole Foods 365 will open this […]

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Another Chance – The Paul Robeson Theatre by Darlene Miller

Oct 31, 2017 ,,,,,,,

I was so happy to learn recently that the Paul Robeson Theatre will hopefully be getting another chance to shine!  The 153 year old church-turned-theater nestled in the rich community of Fort Greene, Brooklyn has been approved by the Landmark Preservation Commission to be restored. I have been asking myself why hasn’t anyone (or group) […]

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Food Courts In Brooklyn by Shyda Hoque

Aug 14, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I’m sure you have seen many empty storefronts throughout the city due to the high commercial rents.  One way that many independent restaurants have been able to thrive has been through the renaissance of the food court. Many are choosing to rent a stand and a van to save on the cost of rent of […]

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Smith Street’s Video Free Brooklyn Relocates.

Jan 20, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

Walking down Smith Street the other day we were seeing so many shuttered doors and papered windows. Shops come and go on this bustling street spanning from Cobble Hill to Carroll Gardens.  One particular darkened space felt a bit like a punch in the gut, though.  Our last neighborhood video store, Video Free Brooklyn, has moved.  So […]

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FABulous Fall Events on Fulton.

Sep 01, 2016 ,,,,,,,

The FAB Alliance, or Fulton Area Businesses Alliance, has announced some events coming up this fall.  The next one is coming up on September 10th.  It’s the Brooklyn Music School’s Jazz Concert and Jam Sessions series.  More on that below.  For a list of all the events on the docket so far click here. Brooklyn […]

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