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Longtime readers may be aware that in May 2013 and May 2014, Ms Whynot and I led walking tours of western Crown Heights. The tours were free, and were part of worldwide weekend of walking tours hosted by "geeks like us": http://www.janeswalk.org/ In 2013, we discussed the rezoning of western Crown ...
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When we get tired of dozens of coffeeshops and mexican restaurants, dozens of nail salons will come.
The LES, UWS, and Park Slope used to be over run with coffeeshops and Mexican restaurants. Now, they are over run with nail salons. http://parkslopestoop.com/blog/business/dueling-nail-salons-on-7th-avenue-which-will-open-first Washington Avenue and Franklin Avenue are next. At our present pace, it appears as if we are about 2 years away. Sorry. -
606 Vanderbilt Thread about when this restaurant opened in 2012: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/35485/606-rd-is-open-for-dinner/p1 Rachel's piece on it closing: http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150304/prospect-heights/606-rd-close-after-frigid-winter-keeps-customers-away-owners-say
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As has been expected, Karim Camara has recently announced that he is leaving the NYS assembly for greener pastures:
http://observer.com/2015/01/brooklyn-assemblyman-will-join-the-cuomo-administration/
For those unaware, this is what he did:
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Karim-Camara/
However, the Republicans control one of the chambers (the senate), so it is safe to say his job in the Democratic controlled assembly just got ... -
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The Annual "Stop Shooting Start Living" Talent Show is fast approaching! We are seeking donations from local businesses to raffle away at the show. Gift certificates or small items are welcomed!The talent show is March 28th and admission is free. Everyone is automatically entered into the raffle. It is a great way to connect more ...BELOVED LOST DOG NAMED SUGAR!! $10,000 REWARD - NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!
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Hi folks: as a pedestrian and frequent sidewalk-walker, I would like to call out those landowners who fail to do their part by keeping the public walkways clear and safe. It would be great if everyone could add buildings that they see. There will be ample fodder for this list when the storm hits. Photos ...45 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by mugofmead111March 4Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensI am getting reports that early this morning there was a large fire that involved Chika. It seems to have happened around 12:45 AM: --------------------------------------- 1. NYCFireWire reports: 8 hours ago Brooklyn **75-1064** 814 Nostrand Ave off Lincoln Place, BC38 Using all hands for fire in a store. 2. http://nycfire.net reports: Brooklyn ...The long neglected Nostrand Avenue LIRR stop is receiving a rehab, and plans have just been filed for this building. The stretch of Nostrand between Atlantic and Fulton is already changing, and this will push the process along. Here is a view of what is there now: http://goo.gl/maps/0o27l http://newyorkyimby.com/2015/03/revealed-1247-atlantic-avenue-bed-stuy.html 1247 Atlantic Avenue
26 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by crownheightsterMarch 4Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-StuyA mtg was previously scheduled for Jan 26th, but was cancelled due to snow. There was some discussion about the meeting before it "didn't happen" here: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/comment/557557#Comment_557557It will likely be a lively one.
138 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31March 4Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensAn abundance of choice, but which shop actually has the best coffee? Im feeling the BRC from FORTE, what about you?"A dedicated bus lane will be created this summer for the B46 along the mile of Utica Avenue between Church Avenue and Carroll Street, plus a two-block stretch between St. Johns Place and Eastern Parkway, the DOT said."http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140423/crown-heights/dedicated-bus-lane-coming-utica-avenue-ease-b46-commute...I suspect that this is the beginning of a larger project.105 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31March 3Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensIn the Fall of 2014, the long time operator of Tom's Restaurant (Gus Vlahavas ) died. The new operators of Tom's have just signaled that they are going to make a major change in how Tom's is operated: They have begun the process of applying for a license to serve beer, wine and liquor. Tom's is ..."Burning Down the House: Rebuilding Juvenile Justice Together" To attend, you'd need to RSVP: http://www.brooklyncommunityfoundation.org/news/events/burning-down-house-rebuilding-juvenile-justice-together-march-15-brooklyn-museum And, you'd need to pay to get into the museum, or show them your membership card.
While billed as a way to reduce pedestrian and bicycle deaths, many viewers perceive the effort as really being motivated by a desire to wrestle control over NYC speed limits and roadways from Albany.Does that mean I am against it? No.It just means that that this campaign is a little ...1095 Bergen, near Nostrand. It was recently listed for sale:http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/1095-bergen-street-brooklyn-xqtpkyohttp://www.loopnet.com/Property-Record/1095-Bergen-Street-Brooklyn-NY-11216/YbH8slt7A/At this point, it is basically a garage:
photos: loopnet link aboveHowever, someone would like to make it into a bar, called Bar Bertrand, complete with a Full liquor lic and sidewalk dining/sitting.Please be advised that the SLA & Sidewalk ...I think we all agree that Brooklynian posters spend a lot of time writing about new businesses. Do readers have any businesses that closed that they miss? I'll go first: I miss Teddy's on Washington Avenue, because it was a reasonably priced, non-fancy place.After their defeat during the Bloomberg Administration, advocates of congestion pricing have regrouped. This time, it looks like their pitch will be made with the proponents of the MTA and Vision Zero: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20150210/BLOGS04/150209833/optimism-grows-for-new-improved-congestion-pricing-plan ...and I think they will make some progress.The Compost is frozen and we are out of room for more contributions! Unfortunately we're not going to be able to accept any more contributions until April. In the meantime, you can compost at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket on Saturdays or the Q train entrance on Park Place on Wednesday mornings between 8am and ...Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate Purim in a comfortable and classy setting?Do you want to hear live music while sipping a glass of wine?Do you want to meet other young Jews in the neighborhood?This is the Purim Party for you!Come and celebrate on Wed. March 4 at Chagall Bistro from 8:30.* Delicious food* ...The demise of Syd's Sandwich shop was discussed in detail here: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44467/no-more-syds-serious-sandwiches/p1Now, it is time to talk about what will come next for 759 Nostrand. We've previously heard that a latin cafe may be coming to this space, now we are hearing that a coffee shop is likely@vaportrail wrote"I saw a counter culture coffee sign in ..."Groundbreaking for 550 Vanderbilt is set to occur by the end of the year, with sales starting mid-2015." Source and more text: http://newyorkyimby.com/2014/10/revealed-550-vanderbilt-avenue-17-story-pacific-park-brooklyn-condo-tower.html The ramen place, Chuko, is in the small building on the left
A few weeks ago, this space was vacated.Readers, what would you put there? Or (more specifically) what kind of business do you think would be supported by the neighborhood to the degree that it could survive?
115 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by bkarchitectMarch 2Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensAt this address?? A little birdie told this morning....
113 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31March 2Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens653 Sterling.
https://instagram.com/p/zsIQI7FBsu/(not the Armory at Bedford and Pacific that houses the large homeless shelter)The huge armory at Bedford and Union occasionally hosts a concert, but is underused. That will soon change....What do you want it to become? You could jabber about your ideas and listen to the ideas ...172 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31March 1Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensA bunch of coffee shops have opened up in Western Crown Heights (between Washington and Nostrand Ave) area over the past 3 years or so.While I would love for them all to survive for the next 12 months, I am not optimistic. This will likely turn into a coffee shop deathwatch. . I think of a coffee ...189 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by clayfilmsMarch 1Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensGreetings, I seek your assistance in helping me find internships and summer jobs for the youth of Save Our Streets Crown Heights, and would like to tell you a little about the program.Over the course of the last two years, the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center has formed a cadre of approximately twenty (20) ...Howdy, Stranger!
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