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Monday, May 26, 2008

Greetings From Brooklyn. Wish You Were Here!

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Could you imagine, dear reader,
Someone back in the 1950's
Sending this postcard from Coney Island?
And what do you suppose,
The receiver's first thought was upon laying eyes on it?

And what, prey tell, does one write on such a card?

Dear Mom and Pop,
Having a blast in Coney Island.
Wish you were here.
Brooklyn is the best!

Welcome To My Secret Hiding Place!

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Do you know, dear reader, what makes me happy?
A tiny little garden that blooms faithfully every spring and summer.
The Iris, the Columbine, the Coral Bell and I have been friends for many years now.
I treat them well, you see, in this tiny spot we share.
And they have stayed, along with others which will come and join us here.
The Rose, the Honeysuckle and the Russian Sage are expected soon.
Together, we entertain.
Yesterday, this dove stopped by for a little visit.

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Hoyt Street Oyster Bar Neighbors Want You To Have A Say!

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A NEW BAR IS PLANNED FOR 299-301 HOYT STREET

^{THE HOYT STREET ALLIANCE}

invites you to join us at a special community meeting,

co-sponsored by

Councilman Bill de Blasio

Wednesday, May 28,

P.S. 32 auditorium, 7—9 p.m.

This is your chance to voice your concerns and hear what your neighbors have to say. Use this opportunity to make your concerns known!

Above is a meeting announcement from the Hoyt Street Alliance. The residents of Hoyt Street have been fighting a proposed oyster bar at
# 299-301, right next door to the Black Mountain Wine Bar. The location is on a stretch of Hoyt that is zoned residential and neighbors have argued that no liquor license should be granted to the establishment.
Unfortunately, Community Board 6 chose not to listen to residents who argue that a second bar on this stretch of Hoyt street would have too much of an impact on their lives. Instead, C.B.6 voted to recommend the issuance of the license.
On Wednesday, the community will have a chance to weigh in at a special meeting.

Related reading:

Community "Business" Board 6 Sticks It To Hoyt & Bond Residents

Interesting Viewpoint On The Subject Of C.B.6 And Liquor Licenses

Zoning Unimportant In Carroll Gardens!

Neighbors Need Help Fighting Hoyt Street Bar

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Marty Markowitz Says Yes To Carroll Gardens' Wide Street Text Amendment

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Breaking news!

Borough President Marty Markowitz approved the Carroll Gardens Wide Street Text Amendment yesterday without revision. In a 10 page document, Markowitz brought the neighborhood a step closer towards protecting it from out-of-context development.
This Text Amendment is intended to correct a mistake in the definition of Carroll
Garden's signature garden blocks as wide streets. Wide streets are allowed larger buildings which jeopardize the scale and character of the neighborhood. Developers have taken advantage of this loophole and are breaking up the historic row house street scape.

Community Board Six already voted to approve the Amendment on May 15th.
Now it goes back to the City Planning Department and then to the City Council.

A dedicated group of neighborhood residents has been tirelessly working on bringing this to the attention of the city and elected officials. I want to thank them for all their dedication and hard work. Lets hope City Planning and the Council will follow suit and do right by Carroll Gardens.