BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens) — Brooklynian

Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival THIS Saturday!

CGA_NPC — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 01:14:04 +0000

Join us this Saturday from 12pm to 5pm along Columbia and Union Streets with live music, over 50 local food and craft vendors, kids for games, as we bring together the best from Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, and the Columbia Waterfront. Visit www.swbfallfest.com to learn more

LI College Hospital to become condos?

whynot_31 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:20:49 +0000

Few things are as symbolic of neighborhood change as the local safety net hospital.

For a long time it served the poor. Then, the poor left. Then, the hospital failed to attract huge numbers of the middle class, which is necessary because the middle class tend utilize hospitals less. Now, it may be closed. Those interested in helping the site become condos are licking their chops:

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130207/REAL_ESTATE/130209937?template=smartphone&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1

The Atlantic Antic, Sunday, September 25

whynot_31 — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 02:45:26 +0000

Celebrate Southwest Brooklyn! Fall Festival 9/10

CGA_NPC — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:52:39 +0000

On Saturday September 10, 2016, the Carroll Gardens Association (CGA) will be hosting the Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival, celebrating the best of Red Hook, Carroll Gardens and the Columbia Waterfront. The Fall Festival, which runs through the heart of the Columbia Waterfront District , is the one time of the year when Southwest Brooklyn's diverse community of local businesses, artists, service organizations, and residents come together. We pride ourselves on being 100% Brooklyn, showcasing homegrown artists and artisans, performers, and local cuisine.

Attracting more than 2,500 people from all over New York, elected officials, and almost 100 participating community-based businesses, nonprofits, and local talent, the Fall Festival highlights distinct neighborhood culture while celebrating a shared Southwest Brooklyn identity.

f.a.d. weekend pop-up (fashion, art and design) market at The Invisible Dog this wkend - July 30/31

Jen Bailey — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:46:12 +0000

f.a.d. weekend is a roving (fashion, art and design) indoor makers’ market & flea in Brooklyn. Continuing its summer series this weekend at The Invisible Dog Art Center, 51 Bergen Street, between Smith and Court Street, from 11am - 6pm.

f.a.d. weekend is a curated space that brings together a rotating roster of emerging and mid-career artists and designers from all backgrounds, representing the talent of the city and beyond, together with vintage & collectibles.

In addition to thirty-five local artists and designers, f.a.d. weekend is excited to welcome the team from Skillshare, the online learning community for creatives, whose teachers will host illustration and jewelry-making workshops for visitors and food/beverage purveyors Tuck Shop (Aussie pies), Red Hook's La NewYorkina (fruit popsicles), Twizzles Tasty Treats (chocolate truffles), Califia Farms (Almond Cold Brew) and Runa (Iced Tea). Tula, a greenhouse/plant store on wheels, will also be parked outside. Come join the fun and hang out with us!

Check out f.a.d. weekend website for the full line up at www.fadweekend.com. Free Admission.

Brightly colored retail space available (by Thor Equities) on Atlantic Ave - still vacant 2+ years?

psbklyn — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 18:14:09 +0000

Every time I'm on Atlantic on my way to Betty for their amazing valrhona chocolate cake, I see the 4 brightly painted buildings on the north side of the street between 3rd and 4th Aves still not rented or occupied after at least 2 years (might be closer to 3). Last time I did see a delivery guy coming out of one, but it didn't seem like there was anything going on in the building. Anybody happen to know what the deal is (or isn't)?

The 2015 Atlantic Antic: September 27

whynot_31 — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 09:53:33 +0000

www.atlanticave.org https://www.facebook.com/atlanticanticbrooklyn

House cleaner for apartment in Boerum Hill

nics — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:47:58 +0000

Hi everyone,

I recently moved to Boerum Hill. Can anyone recommend a good, trustworthy cleaner for a regular engagement?

I did do a search of previous posts, but I was not sure if some of the older (2010, 2013) posts I found were still relevant. Can you please help me? Thanks!

Around 9:45 PM, Aug 9, 2015: Ped killed by vehicle on Atlantic and Clinton St (near Trader Joe's)

whynot_31 — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:03:30 +0000

"Brooklyn: Clinton St & Atlantic Ave Pedestrian struck by a vehicle Aided in serious condition, @NYPDHighway CIS o/s. "

https://twitter.com/NYScanner/status/630554639700766720

MISSING CAT - Cobble Hill & surrounding areas

MBSinNYC — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:01:16 +0000

I'm a long time Cobble Hill resident and I want to alert the neighborhood about my missing cat Shadow. After 3 weeks of nightly searches fr. the Heights to the Battery Tunnel, the waterfront to the Gowanus, we have turned up 12 other black cats (!) but not him. Area residents in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill - could you please double-check your basements and garages? He may be hiding somewhere or unable to get out. He may respond to a dog whistle followed by his name Shadow. Call or text anytime 917-716-2233.

URGENT -- DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS DOG (BRUSSELS GRIFFON / MIX)???

naturegirlbk — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:42:59 +0000

URGENT -- DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS DOG (BRUSSELS GRIFFON / MIX)???

PLEASE HELP!! THIS DOG WAS FOUND 6/24 IN BOERUM HILL / BROOKLYN HEIGHTS / DUMBO AREA!!!

DO YOU KNOW HIM?? HAVE YOU SEEN ANY LOST FLYERS FOR HIM IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD??

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, LOOK FOR FLYERS, AND SHARE ON FACEBOOK & EVERYWHERE!!

THIS PUP IS AT THE BK ACC (WHICH IS A HIGH KILL SHELTER) AND HE MUST BE CLAIMED BY HIS OWNER ASAP!! PLEASE HELP US BRING HIM HOME TO HIS FAMILY ASAP!!!

BACC NAMED HIM HOMER - ID#A1041394 at BACC. Found in 11201 on 6/24/15
I am an unaltered male, tan and white Brussels Griffon and Bichon Frise, as described by BACC. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year old and approx 20 lbs.

PLEASE HELP!! HOMER wants to go HOME! .

A forum for transportation geeks: February 19th

whynot_31 — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:16:02 +0000

Public forum on the MoveNY Fair Plan
Traffic and transit

February 19, 2015 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

MoveNY, Community Boards 2, 6 and 8, PHNDC and local civic and business organizations

Location: YWCA
Third Avenue and Atlantic Avenue First Floor Community Room

Description:
Join MoveNY and "Gridlock" Sam Schwartz for a discussion of an innovative plan to reduce traffic congestion and fund needed transportation and transit improvements in Brooklyn and New York City. The MioveNY "Fair Plan" promises a "faster, safeer, fairer and smarter" way to manage increasing demands on our transportation network.

Learn and talk about:
Reducing congestion in downtown and brownstone Brooklyn
Modernizing and expanding the transit system
Fixing our roads and bridges

This informational meeting is sponsored by:
Community Boards 2, 6, and 8
The Brooklyn Heights Association
The Boerum Hill Association
The Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association
The Cobble Hill Association
The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
The Fort Greene Association
Fulton Area Businesses
The Park Slope Civic Council
Park Slope Neighbors
The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council
The event is free, but space is limited. Please register here. http://phndc.org/events/public-forum-moveny-fair-plan

Open to:
General public (advance registration encouraged)

Source: http://phndc.org/events/public-forum-moveny-fair-plan

11/30 @ 6pm: Bible Study: God's Master Plan For History

BrooklynArk — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:13:46 +0000

Gather with a diverse group of New Yorkers for a weekend recharge through conversation with friends, a great meal, and rich discussion on relevant topics from the Bible. This is a great place to ask tough questions, find answers, and grow in faith. Leave each week feeling balanced and ready for the busy week ahead. This Sunday we will be meeting in BKLYN around the fireplace at the Sheep Station (149 4th Ave.) restaurant near the Atlantic Terminal from 6:00-8:00pm.

This week's topic will be "Overview of the Bible: God's Master Plan for History." Let's face it, the Bible is a thick book that's hard to handle. Wouldn't it be great to develop an overview of its storyline to help us understand (1) what God has done in the past, (2) what the major themes of the Bible are, and (3) what God has planned for the future of humanity and planet earth? Well, this is what we are out to accomplish this week.

You will leave with a solid understanding of the general storyline of the Bible, and you'll be better equipped to read it for yourself. As the world's most printed and most influential book, the Bible is certainly not a bad book to familiarize yourself with. Bring your brain, a pen and notebook, and the will to engage.

More information, videos, and to RSVP please click here.

Nov 2nd: Does God Exist? (Everyone Welcome)

BrooklynArk — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:57:10 +0000

Discovery Lecture: This Sunday, Nov. 2nd (7:00-8:30pm), party with New Yorkers & take on one of humanity's greatest questions: "Does God Exist?"

Bring your friends & join in on the music, networking w/ new friends, food & drinks, & fascinating discussion. This event will take place at one of the most creative spaces in the borough - Brooklyn Boulders (575 Degraw St., BKLYN) - just a short walk from the Atlantic Terminal. This event is sponsored by the Brooklyn Ark - your community within the city.

Topics to be covered at this event include:

Is Science For or Against the Existence of God?
Atheism vs. Theism: What Makes the Best Sense of the Evidence?
The Far-Reaching Implications of the God Question (e.g., Morality, Life After Death, Purpose in Life, etc.)
Intelligent Design vs. Materialistic Evolution
It the Order Observed in the Universe Evidence for a Creator?
Where did the Orderly Atom come from?
Is there a Purpose to Life?
If There is a God, Which God is it?

Without a doubt, these are big questions - but fun questions - especially when tackled with a group of friends. People of all perspectives are welcome at this free event - atheists, theists, agnostics, & everyone else. Attend, listen, & throw your thoughts into the discussion.

Please RSVP @ the Brooklyn Ark to let us know that you plan to attend.

DOG FOUND!: Very petite white pit/terrier mix - Female

naturegirlbk — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 08:32:01 +0000

FIDO - Fellowship in the Interest of Dogs and their Owners

Found Dog - Carroll Gardens

Found a very petite white pit/terrier mix with brindle spots late Friday night near the corner of Huntington & Smith Streets in Carroll Gardens. She was wearing a very small, thin pale pink colllar with crystal beads, no tags and is not microchipped. Our vet estimates that she is about 3. She weighs 22 lbs at present but is a little underweight.

She is very sweet, and we are trying to find her original owners (if they are nice people and not the reason she is emaciated and was covered in urine burns and being choked by her too small collar) or rehome her with another lovely family as we have a special needs dog and 15 month old toddler in a small apartment and both work full time.

If you could please post and/or pass along that would be great, she is really a peach!

Thanks!
Devon
646-897-7457
devon.euell@gmail.com

Brooklyn English--Learn to speak English like a native New Yorker!

marthab — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:48:09 +0000

brooklynenglish.net

Brooklyn English provides English language instruction for adults who speak English as their second language.

All lessons are interactive, stimulating and designed to meet each student’s English language needs.

Intermediate Class
Starts Friday, October 10th
Class meets from 12:00 - 1:30pm
First class is free!

Other small-group and one-on-one lessons available by request.

The Big 10 Developments to watch in Northern Boerum Hill 2014

Foley_Newman — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:30:00 +0000

After walking around yesterday with my notebook and doing my research/ digging this morning here are the developments to watch in Northern Boerum Hill/ Downtown Brooklyn area. Only 2 of these are on the southside of Atlantic Ave. I haven't even crossed Atlantic Ave yet...

Big Developments:

1) Bond/ Livingston- 25 floors with 714 apartments and 20% are slated to be affordable housing.

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/06/25/downtown_brooklyn_brace_for_714_apartments_on_bond_street.php

2) Nevins and Schermerhorn- 18 floors with 61 apartments

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2013/12/rendering-for-building-at-nevins-street-and-schermerhorn/

3) Also on Schermerhorn at Flatbush there is a empty lot with some work going on, will get a pic soon.

4) 8-16 Nevins/ Livingston- 28 floors with 149 apartments and ground floor retail

From this:

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/07/demolition-planned-for-three-downtown-brooklyn-storefronts/

To this:

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/04/permits-filed-for-28-story-tower-with-cutout-leds-in-downtown/

5) A laundromat at the corner on Nevins/ Atlantic just recently sold with tons of frontage on Atlantic and backs up to Pacific St. There is rumors that the developer is trying to buy out the people in the brownstones on Nevins to take up the whole block. Already they have ~48,000 buildable sqft but they want MORE!

http://commercialobserver.com/2014/07/boerum-hill-atlantic-avenue-site-sells-for-record-price/

6) An old neighborhood parking lot on State St./ Bond was just recently sold and will be developed most likely into townhouses.

http://commercialobserver.com/2014/07/adam-america-buys-boerum-hill-lot-for-6m/

Hotels:

7) An Ace Hotel at the corner of Bond/ Schermerhorn

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/05/downtown-brooklyn-is-getting-an-ace-hotel/

8) A Holiday Inn at 300 Schermerhorn 12-14 floors with 247 rooms. The structure is up on this one they are framing out the floors.

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/03/after-years-of-delays-holiday-inn-on-schermerhorn-street-now-rising/

Smaller condo/ townhouse developments:

9) 440 Atlantic Ave b/ween Nevins and Bond; a 7 unit condo development that is ~50% completed and looks like all the units are already in contract ranging from $875K to $2.2M. This probably will be completed in the Fall and then the wait for all the paperwork to clear.

http://fourfortyatlantic.com/

10) 340-355 State St. and Bond is becoming 7 townhouses, similar to the 9 townhouses that sold out a couple years ago on State St. a little further down b/ween Smith and Hoyt st.

http://sevenatboerum.com/

Introduction and Thank You to whynot_31

Foley_Newman — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:36:25 +0000

Hello Brooklyian Community/ Boerum Hill Residents-

LONGTIME lurker and first time poster, not a big fan of writing, but I am going to try! I recently moved from Crown Heights, Franklin Ave. area to Boerum Hill, Nevis/ State St. hood. After stumbling on this blog years ago and keeping up to date on all the changes that were happening in the CH hood, big THANK YOU to whynot_31, for all his knowledge and reasoning to keep everyone up to date on the happenings in that area and keep discussions moving along. I always told myself that if I spotted something before whynot_31 I would write my first post....never happened, the guy is good!

I am adapting quite well to my new hood and I am confident I will enjoy the area! I thought I would miss living on the "fringe area" of Prospect Heights/ Crown Heights and witnessing firsthand the transition/ change of a neighborhood. But the more I walk around and explore here I am experiencing the "fringe area" of Downtown BK into Boerum Hill. The BoCoCa section of this page is missing it's "voice" that whynot_31 brings to the CH section so I am going to attempt to be the "voice" on the blog for the Boerum Hill area. Big shoes to fill/ follow...

Similarities of CH and BH:

CH has it's "big 6 to big 11 development watch" and BH from my count right now has around 10" ish" ,small to large developments, that are already in the works or just recently sold and will begin construction shortly. I will start a new thread to follow these more in depth. CH has new restaurants opening, what felt like weekly, BH has some signs in windows of "coming soon" or work happening presently in locations. I will try and get a handle on the new restaurants as well. Like a wise man, whynot_31, once said "...a neighborhood will start to change when the means and preferences of the residents change..." I feel like in the next couple years the "means and preferences" along with the skyline on the blocks around Nevins and Flatbush/ Atlantic Ave will start to change and I would like to be the one to update as it happens.

I will end my first post/ introduction here and will try and make it to the gathering tomorrow evening in the old stomping grounds to introduce myself. Covenhoven is a great place! Until the next post...

Cheers!

French tutor sought for 8 year old

wr — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:16:57 +0000

My daughter was in a bilingual school until beginning CE1. We are looking for a French tutor to ensure that she doesn't lose her French.

She is at the level of A1 DELF. Ideally, the person would be available 1 or 2 late afternoons a week for an hour (sometime between 3.30-5pm).

Occasional weekends are also possible (but I try to keep weekends clear due to busy schedules).

If interested, please contact me at raquelamigos1000 [at] gmail.com.

Merci!

Lost our cat (Cobble Hill)

bmasse — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:54:37 +0000

Hi,
We lost our cat today (Saturday May 31st) at the corner of Warren and Smith.
Small female. 18 years old. No collar.
Black and white fur.
Really affectionate.
Ben 917-353-2737 bmasse@gmail.com

Atlantis Super Wash Center Closing

boringhill.com — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:55:13 +0000

The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing (Nothing lost in terms of customer service!). Does anyone know what will come next?

Stan's Place now Rothschilds

boringhill.com — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:10:37 +0000

Subject: Stan's Place now Rothschilds

Water Pressure - Cobble Hill

photogirl — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:29:35 +0000

Has anyone else been having problems with low water pressure around Clinton and Pacific streets? The management company of my building says it has to do with construction that the City is doing on Henry Street, so just want to make sure it is affecting others in the neighborhood as well. It has been going on for weeks.

New Montessori School in Cobble Hill--Info Session 2/27 7pm

RandalV — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:06:12 +0000

Hi everyone, The LePort Schools' new Montessori school is opening up in Cobble Hill early next year, and they are having an info session February 27th 7-8:30 at Roulette (509 Atlantic Avenue). http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140212/cobble-hill/montessori-preschool-open-cobble-hill-campus-next-year Best, Randal

Native speaking French tutor for 7 year old - sought

wr — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 20:03:59 +0000

We are looking to reinforce my child's French with tutoring possibly once or twice a week, she is at the CE1 (2nd grade) level and needs support. Tutoring could take place in either Manhattan or Brooklyn, afterschool or weekends. Please respond to this post if interested. My tel is 347 673 3212 I am posting in the BoCoCa section due to ISB in Brooklyn and concentration of French families and related Fr. language support, but of course tutoring can take place elsewhere. Thank you.

the view of a long time resident on the changes in Cobble Hill

whynot_31 — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:43:55 +0000

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/08/realestate/a-witness-to-gentrification-in-cobble-hill.html?src=recg&_r=0

Free Beginner Juggling Workshop

hwolf — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:43:36 +0000

Free Beginner Juggling Workshop at 61 Local in Cobble Hill.

Wed. 8/28 @ 7pm

Get fit, brainy, and super-coordinated by learning to juggle! It's easier than you might think. All equipment provided.

Free event but must have a ticket. Pick one up here:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7510603417

This class is for adults.

For full class & event listings, visit our site or email us at info@jugglefit.com for more info!

Librarian/Archivist Available for Research Work

magsday — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:44:55 +0000

Are you looking for a freelance researcher to help you wade through a vast ocean of information - digital or print, text or imagery?

I hold a Masters in Library and Info Science from Pratt Institute, have worked in several major NYC information centers, and am available for short- or long-term research or data management work.

Please visit my website for further information: www.margaretday.com

Brooklyn Baby Expo - Sunday June 2nd 10am-4pm in Carroll Gardens

a child grows — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:13 +0000

Join us for the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Baby Expo – Sunday June 2, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the International School of Brooklyn (477 Court Street) in Carroll Gardens presented by A Child Grows in Brooklyn (www.achildgrows.com/expo)

The event is for expectant and new parents (of children up to age 3) and will be a day of fun and education, where participants can interact with other parents, exhibitors and experts. Exhibitors will showcase products and services covering all phases of life as a new parent!

Bring your partner, a friend or the whole family (older children are welcome!) and enjoy free lunch in our Fairway Café, play in our movement room and get comfortable in our nursing lounge!

Attendees can learn about and shop for everything from gear, clothing and furniture, to child care services and organic baby food. Hands-on activities include testing baby carriers, strollers and car seats, participating in demos, and learning how to make baby food.

Parents (and parents-to-be) can attend seminars about preparing for birth and post-natal care, navigating the new-parent world in Brooklyn, raising a good sleeper, best gear for baby and kids, and more.

Everyone will be entered to win awesome raffle prizes throughout the day, individually valued between $50-$850. Giveaways include strollers, high chairs, car seats, carriers, kid classes, tickets, gift certificates and more.

VIP ticket holders will receive a gift bag hand made by Hiho Batik, which will include a BabaSling Lite by Joovy (retail value $99), and many other full-sized samples and premium gifts from sponsors, valued at over $250. Premium ticket holders will receive a gift bag filled with fabulous samples from our sponsors, values at over $150.

Find more info at http://www.achildgrows.com/expo

Tickets on sale now at http://brooklynbabyexpo2013.eventbrite.com/

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FOUND: Small black cat with white paws.

darienshulman — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:55:12 +0000

Found a small black cat on Warren Street between Nevins and Bond 48 hours ago. VERY affectionate and friendly, probably 6-8 months. Is he yours?