EPA's Tsiamis Talks Clean-Up Feasibility At Last Night's Gowanus Canal CAG Meeting

Natalie Loney ,Community Involvement Coordinator and Christos Tsiamis, Gowanus Superfund Project Manager for EPAChristos TsiamisEPA's Christos Tsiamis and Brian CarrAs promised when they declared the Gowanus Canal a Superfund site, the Environmental Protection Agency is keeping the community informed every step of the way about the agency's work on the heavily polluted waterway. Earlier this year, and after many months of testing and field work,...

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A Moment In Time: Men In Black Taking Break

Men in black on Court Street at lunch ti...

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Vinzee's, Carroll Gardens' Newest Hamburger Joint, Finally Opens On Court Street

After a few delays, Vinzee's Magic Fountain at 412 Court Street on the corner of First Place, finally opened this past week-end. Much anticipated (and criticized for its name and white stucco façade,) the eatery's opening coincided with filming of scenes from "Men In Black 3." One reader wrote in to tell me: "Guess they thought it would be a good night for an opening, what with all the neighborhood out and about, gawping at the Hollywood-style...

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Best Comment Of The Day: Still Neat

Heather has left the following comment on the post "Men In Black 3" Throws Carroll Gardens Back Into The 1960's ":I watched part of the filming Friday night in PJ Hanleys. The bf and I parked our butts in the corner of the bar right in front of the window. It was actually really cool to see it all happen (even though we never got to see the actual crash or anything). I think we were both more amazed by the car they use to film the scene with. It...

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"Long After We Are Gone": A Gowanus Canal Soundscape Piece By Nerina Penzhorn

Long After We're Gone from Nerina Penzhorn on Vimeo.Video Producer and Editor Nerina Penzhorn was kind enough to send me her incredibly beautiful video entitled "Long After We Are Gone" which she shot on the Gowanus Canal.Her beautiful images coupled with the eerie sounds emanating from the waterway are just stunning.Narina writes:Long After We’re Gone is a soundscape piece that I made comprising video and audio field recordings in and around the...

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EPA's Gowanus Superfund Site Project Manager Tsiamis To Discuss Feasibility Study At Tonight's CAG Meeting

The Gowanus Canal Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) will hold its general meeting tonight, May 31st, in the auditorium at the PS 58, 330 Smith Street, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. On the agenda is a discussion from Christos Tsiamis, US Environmental Protection Agency's Gowanus Superfund Site Project Manager, on the upcoming Feasibility Study. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A period.As opposed to the Remedial Investigation (RI),...

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Carroll Gardeners Honor Veterans On Memorial Day

Mike Pace next to the wreathMike Polanski of the Court Street Merchants Association Assembywoman Joan MillmanNo matter if you believe, like me, that not all military interventions are justified, the men and women who gave their lives for this country should be honored, especially on Memorial Day.A group of Carroll Gardeners set aside some time on Monday to gather in front of the War Memorial in Carroll Park for a short ceremony and wreath-laying...

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A Fond Farewell To John Raskin, State Senator Squadron's Chief Of Staff

Julie Raskin, John Raskin, Jeff EricksonAs many of you may already know, John Raskin has stepped down as State Senator Squadron's Chief Of Staff to pursue new opportunities and "to get some sleep." In a statement sent out at the beginning of May, Raskin writes:It's sad because I will miss working with so many dedicated community members, with our entire Team Squadron, and, most importantly, so closely with Daniel. It has been a unique privilege...

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Memorial Day Celebration In Carroll Park

If you stayed in Carroll Gardens during this long week-end, you may want to stop by Carroll Park for a Memorial Day Ceremony to express your thanks for the soldiers who fought and are currently fighting to protect this nation. The brief ceremony will take place around the War Monument in the middle section of the park on Monday, May 30th at Noon.Lets all take some time to show our appreciati...

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More 'Men In Black 3' Filming On Court Street

The second evening of filming 'Men In Black 3' in Carroll Gardens was basically a repeat of the night before. Multiple takes of the same scene involving vintage cars were shot on Court Street. It seemed as though many in the neighborhood had come out to watch the goings-on.Reader Joseph sent along a great clip of a car crash scene that was taken on Court between Union and President.Thanks for sending it my way, Jose...

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"Men In Black 3" Throws Carroll Gardens Back Into The 1960's

photo credit: Jeff Somogyiphoto credit: Manny Simonephoto credit: Manny Simonephoto credit: Manny Simonephoto credit: Manny Simonephoto credit: Katia Kellyphoto credit: Katia Kellyphoto credit: Jeff Somogyiphoto credit: Jeff Somogyi photo credit: Jeff Somogyiphoto credit: Jeff Somogyiphoto credit: Jeff Somogyiphoto credit: Jeff Somogyiphoto credit: Jeff SomogyiA time warp took place in Carroll Gardens on Thursday and Friday. Parts of Court Street...

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Hi Everyone!I am currently in Boston for my niece's graduation. Will be back reporting from Carroll Gardens on Monday morning. Till then, enjoy the week-end.Ka...

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Cobble Hill Coffee Shop On Court " Respectfully Disagrees" With Its C Rating From NYC Health Department

Too funny. Obviously not pleased a href="//www.blogger.com/">with their C rating from the New York City Health Department, the Cobble Hill Coffee Shop at 314 Court street posted a note in its window to address local residents and customers directly. It reads:"Although we respectfully disagree with the letter grade which was issued by the Department of Health, we have addressed and corrected each issue raised, and are now awaiting the secondary...

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