Court Street at lunch time on this balmy last day of February. ...
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Punxsutawney Phil was right all along. It won't be long now, neighbors. The first signs of spring are already evident all over Carroll Gardens. All you have to do is look for them. Soon, we will be able to put aside coats, hats and mittens.And if nature hasn't convinced you yet that spring is around the corner, perhaps the Easter marzipan lambs in Court Street Pastry Shop's window will do the trick. ...
Anonymous has left the following comment on the post "Gowanus Whole Foods Taking Shape":"Yes sad! And we have Landmarks and CB6 to hold accountable.CB6 and the Landmarks commissions, who spend endless hours fussing over drawings of barely viable rear-yard constructions by private homeowners, allow this. They didn't even ask Whole Foods for one single drawing of what the big-box store would look like engulfing this Landmarked building. They made their...
photo credit: Nasreen B.Fairway seems ready for its big re-opening tomorrow, judging by the stocked outside produce section is already restocked and the yellow lines in the parking lot. The Red Hook supermarket has been closed since the end of October, when Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on this waterfront community.Like many others, the Civil War era-building that houses Fairway suffered major water damage. After months of reparation and renovation,...
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Zipper, a documentary about "greed, politics, land use and public policy' and the battle over Coney Island and the future of the 'people's playground" will be screening at the Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture tonight, Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 7:00 pm at 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn,For more screening information, click here.If you miss the event tonight, another screening of the film will take place this Friday afternoon,...
Construction of the future Gowanus Whole Foods Market at 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street has progressed at a steady clip in the last few weeks. Crews have been busy driving long piles into the ground and the steel frame of the 56,000 s.f. organic market appears to be mostly completed.Prior to construction, the approximately 2.15 acre site was remediated under the Brownfield Clean-Up Program under the supervision of the New York State Department Of Environmental...
Monday, February 25, 2013
The EPA Gowanus Canal Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) will be meeting on TuesdayFeb. 26 at 6:30 PM at Mary Star of the Sea Senior Housing, 41 1St Street.The meeting will focus on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP), which was released in late 2012.Just a reminder: the EPA will be accepting public comments on the PRAP till the end of April 2013.Written comments on the proposed plan should be addressed to:Christos TsiamisProject ManagerCentral...
Friday, February 22, 2013
Though it seems that there is a new realty office opening in the neighborhood every other week, here is news that one is closing.Almost exactly a year ago, Halstead Property bought Cobble Heights Realty at 206 Court Street in Cobble Hill as well as Heights Berkeley Realty at 76 7th Avenue in Park Slope.Though Halstead already has an office on Court Street, just blocks away at 162 Court Street, it kept both locations open for a year. However,...
Can we look forward to ducklings in the Gowanus Canal in a few weeks?On a walk across the Union Street Bridge yesterday, I spotted a pair of Mallards on the shores of the Gowanus Canal. One cannot imagine a worse place for wildlife than the Gowanus Canal, which has been polluted for over a century, but the duck couple seemed to be rather comfortable in this environment. The female even followed the drake into the foul water for a swim, before...
Thursday, February 21, 2013
It looks as though it won't be too long until Bareburger in Cobble Hill will be open for business. The new eatery at 145 Court Street is diagonally across from Trader Joe's and the new Chipotle.Like the original Bareburger, which got its start in Astoria, Queens, back in 2009, this outpost of the micro-chain of burger restaurants will be "serving food made of organic ingredients free of hormones, pesticides and other unsavory elements."Customers...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
No doubt the topic of estate planning for the sandwich generation will be of interest to many here in the neighborhood. If you haven't already delved into the subject, this seminar, held at the Carroll Gardens Library might be just what you need to get started.STATE PLANNING FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION: A SEMINAR AT THE CARROLL GARDENS LIBRARYSandwiched between responsibilities: caring for your children, as well as worrying about an elderly family...
The folks of the Gowanus Fixers Collective, "the social experiment in improvisational fixing and mending," are ready to help you fix your broken gadget. The Fixers will be meeting at Proteus Gowanus, 543 Union Street #1C this Thursday at 7 PM.Here is more info:"Bring your broken thing and get some help with the fixing — or help others. Sewing, computers, electric lamps, old shoes – you name it, the Fixers Collective will try to fix it! If you have...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
A few days ago, I received an offer from American Water Resources (AWR), an exclusive provider of a water and sewer service line protection program for NYC Department Of Environmental Protection (DEP).The offer from AWR came with a letter from DEP stating that: "Many New York City homeowners are not aware that repairs to the lines that run from their home's exterior to the mains in the street are their responsibility. Recognizing that...
For lent, St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Clinton and Carroll Street is hosting a food drive to help out First Presbyterian Church on Henry Street, which operates a food pantry.Please consider contributing as even small donations make a big impact.Here are the details:St. Paul's Lenten Food Drive The First Presbyterian Church on Henry Street runs a food pantry on Thursday mornings. They distribute food to over 100 families. St. Paul’s...
Thursday, February 14, 2013
If you haven't yet checked out Hunter's on Smith Street in Boerum Hill, you should definitely stop by the next time you are looking for a casual place to dine.The seasonal American restaurant and bar opened late last year, but in just a few short months, Hunter's has become a favorite spot in the neighborhood and has found its place amidst Smith Street's culinary scene. Co-owners Fernando Camberos and Angelo Schifilliti, two childhood friends,...
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