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Despite several unfounded rumors (i.e. Trader Joe's), I can now confirm that this site has been purchased by a developer and financing is presently being sought for a multi-unit residential building.The pro-forma sales estimates are $1300 a sq ft.Unknown at this time if facade will be saved.Prior thread on topic: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38905/the-former-capital-one-on-washington-at-lincoln/p1 ...The massive fire started in the hardware store located between Haifa Market and Morgan's BBQ. Here's the details: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/dead-brooklyn-four-alarm-fire-article-1.2086345
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Regular readers may be aware that some Brooklynian readers get together approximately once once a season. As in prior years, this year's winter gathering will involve ice skating. The plan is as follows: Interested persons will gather at the Prospect Park Lakeside rink at 3 PM on Sunday, Feb 8th ...
167 Rogers (aka 764 St. Johns).[Dated, now incorrect info: This location would like to become a bar. They'd like a full liquor lic. They are going to talk about it on June 2nd, to the CB8 SLA Committee. The Proprietor is the owner of Little Zelda's, aka Mike DeZalas]20 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens"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.101 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensNoticed some work being done today, pretty far along and not sure I've seen it mentioned here. Space has kitchen equipment set up and some high tables with chairs. It did not seem like a big space. Maybe a lunch spot of some sort? This is next to Niahmah and across from BK Scoop.
58 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensBrooklyn Flea vendors. They are kickstarting.
The bakers are working to open a dessert-and-cocktail bar in Crown Heights.111 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by crownheightsterJanuary 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardensi'm wondering whether anyone on this board has elementary age kids and knows anything about the charter school network that is apparently trying to open in D13 and D17. this link:
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/9/dtg_newsuccesscharter_2012_03_02_bk.html
suggests that they are trying to open up 2 charters in PH and CH. i am not interested in ...122 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensWe recently moved over to Brooklyn/Kingston and cannot get a decent coffee, Dough donut or evenly backed cookies in the immediate area. A sit down place with wifi etc. Is this too much to ask for? I'm drinking alot of coffee at home -- good for the wallet, and for the figure, but would love ...9 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensGothamist had an ask a native question about Crown Heights schools.
This week's question comes from a Crown Heights ...178 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensThose of us attending a community board meeting about 1 1/2 year ago were advised that the owners of this factory near Nostrand intended to convert this derelict factory into storage and office space, but wanted a height variance. We never heard back from them about their plans.
Today in a chance conversation ...24 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensLocated at 87-91 Schenectady, this garden sits on land that is owned by NYC and will likely be soon given notice that it needs to leave.The land would be sold to a developer who develops below market housing. Needless to say, the people who have invested their time and effort making it a ...7 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by capt. planetJanuary 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens1525 Bedford 1519 Bedford 1535 Bedford Crown Heights "The site, which includes 500 feet of wrap-around frontage, is a block-through space on the eastern side of Bedford Avenue between Lincoln Place and Eastern Parkway. The zoning designation offers a combined as-of-right buildable square footage of 110,203 s/f. There is an opportunity for a developer to increase total buildable square footage ...59 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by xlizellxJanuary 29Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensEnjoyhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/22/realestate/block-by-block-bed-stuy-brooklyn-video-series.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0For those unaware, CB9 has been the scene of very excited people over the last year. The excitement involves how the district will cope with the pressures of increasing development, as well as the mayor's and borough president's decision to embrace development. Some residents (often renters) want CB9 to try to stop development, ...Closed 28 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensThis mtg was previously scheduled for Jan 26th, but was cancelled due to snow. There was some discussion about the meeting before it happened here: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/comment/557557#Comment_557557It will likely be a lively one.
4PM, TUES, 1/27:
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JUST POSTED ON FIDO BROOKLYN:
Found Dog... Prospect Park:
Little white long haired dog found in Prospect Park.
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The acupuncture center and seasonal eatery is slated to rise on the increasingly trendy Franklin Avenue.DNAInfo wrote: They are in ...
42 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by BrooklyneyaJanuary 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensHi 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 ...25 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by rogers_sterlingJanuary 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensThe wildly unique Free Spirits Music teaches kids how to be honest, powerful singer/songwriters. Kids join bands, write original songs, learn guitar, and perform with a full band at Shapeshifter Lab in Gowanus, Brooklyn.This Saturday, January 31 and Tuesday, February 3, Free Spirits Music hosts its 5th Songwriting Extravaganza Day. Kids 4-11 are welcome to explore ...I figured I'd start a discussion on eastern CH to compliment @whynot_31 's discussion on western CH. I'm not sure there is much at this point, but in anticipation...34 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by southeastJanuary 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensWe have recently moved from CHN near Franklin - to Kingston. Noted that Sanitation is really picky about what they will pick up. Last week they left 1 recycling bag behind. We get fines for minimal trash in the yard, while neighbor has a whole front yard full of trash w/o notices...We didn't have these ...2 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by transworldJanuary 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensWhat would it take to have a board dedicated to East New York ?38 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardenstrg wrote: Located on Bergen Street between Franklin Avenue and Bedford Avenue, the property is only a short distance from
the Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Also in a close proximity to the site is the Atlantic Mall and the soon to open Barclays Center Arena.The property ...27 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 28Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
story via NYPD Facebook Page _ https://www.facebook.com/NYPD
Brooklyn Cops Save Unconscious Man
Police Officers Peterford and Pascale, assigned to Brooklyn’s 71 Precinct, saved a 24-year-old man who had lost consciousness from an apparent drug overdose. The two officers responded to a 911 and upon arrival found the man unconscious ...9 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 27Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts GardensAs some of us have unfortunately experienced or witnessed, many dogs (especially rescue-pups, it seems) have an extremely high "startle & run" response to sudden loud noises, like thunderclaps and fireworks. Apparently they go into a blind panic, and the “flight” instinct kicks in and a dog runs in a blind panic at sudden loud ...Does anybody have any idea what this may be? I was walking by the other day and saw people working on it. A younger waved to me from inside - I would have stopped and asked then but I was loaded down with groceries. I don't have an exact address - I will get that ...4 comments Jump to: Most Recent Comment by whynot_31January 27Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
http://www.wnyc.org/story/new-yorks-coldest-keep-city-going/
I'll add to the link below that 5th Ave Market on 5th/Berkley has stayed open 24 hours, 7 days a week through every blizzard, hurricane and holiday. Respect.
http://www.wnyc.org/story/new-yorks-coldest-keep-city-going/Per the Parkside Q: "Just last night I met a guy named Chris Buckley who's opening up a Tavern at Rogers and Union to be called "The Branch Office." 225 Rogers to be exact (see site below - not Bambi, the place next door). " http://theqatparkside.blogspot.com/2014/05/news-from-north.html?m=1
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