Archive for December, 2007

Food Co-op in Clinton Hill Could Become a Reality

Published by arZan December 31st, 2007 in Food Markets and Neighborhood. Closed

Via Brownstoner I came across a new blog set up by people who are interested in starting a Food Co-op in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. Check out the blog and sign up if you are interested.



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Safe City and Jail Nightmares

Published by arZan December 27th, 2007 in Issues and Neighborhood. Closed

Just this week NYC announced that crime is down to a record low in 17 years and how the city has evolved into a really safe city. Now that statement has to be taken with a pinch of salt. Yes murders and killings may be down but regular vandalism is not. Ask any car owning […]



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FreshDirect going Green

Published by arZan December 2nd, 2007 in Uncategorized. Closed


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  • Goodbye, The Local. Hello, The Nabe May 15, 2013
    After four years of work in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, this is the last week of publication at The Local. But there's a fresh start over at The Nabe.
  • The Day: Citi Bike Memberships, Bike Basics and Credit Repair May 15, 2013
    In today's Fort Greene and Clinton Hill morning news wrap get info on Citi Bike, cycling classes and Council Member Letitia James' credit cleaning event.
  • The Day: BAM for Kids and the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival May 14, 2013
    Get news about Fort Greene and Clinton Hill in our daily roundup, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music's summer slate of youth-oriented programs and the third annual Art of Brooklyn Film Festival coming to St. Joseph's College in Clinton Hill.
  • The Day: Artisan Market, Pratt Exhibition and a Recording Studio May 13, 2013
    In today's daily post, you'll find news on the spring opening of the Fort Greene Artisan Market, a Pratt Institute student artwork display at a Gagosian Gallery in Manhattan and a new recording studio in the nabe.
  • Crime Report: A Deli Theft, Unauthorized Bank Activity and Home Burglaries May 10, 2013
    In this crime report, locals told police that their belongings were stolen from cars and trucks, their homes were burglarized and their bank accounts were used in unauthorized ways. Also, disputes between significant others resulted in violence and robberies last week. The trend of robberies on the B38 bus continued last week, with another incident […]

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  • Friday Blogwrap January 30, 2015
    Food Co-op Slated to Open at 825 Caton Avenue in March [DPC] Two-Story Building for Sale on 4th Avenue Has Nine-Story Construction Plans [South Slope News] Checking in on Long-Stalled Construction at 337 Degraw Street [PMFA] Overcrowding at P.S. 176 Prompts DOE to Lease New Building, Rezone [Bean] Please Sign Petition for Zoning Study to Begin [Q Parkside] Pols […]
  • Closing Bell: Tenants’ Rights Forum Next Week in Brownsville January 30, 2015
    If you’re confused about rent stabilization, Section 8 housing, or any of your legal rights as a tenant, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is hosting a forum next month in Brownsville to answer your questions. HPD reps will also discuss housing code violations, NYCHA housing, bed bugs, rent protections for seniors and […]
  • Building of the Day: 21-27 North Oxford Street January 30, 2015
    Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Former bakery, now empty? Address: 21-27 North Oxford Street Cross Streets: Flushing and Park Avenues Neighborhood: Fort Greene (Wallabout) Year Built: Early 20th century Architectural Style: Brick 19th century style factory Architect: Unknown Landmarked: No The story: South Oxford Street turns into North Oxford when it crosses Myrtle […]
  • Rudy’s Barbershop Opens in Historic Bank on Grand Street in Williamsburg January 30, 2015
    The retail space in the old North Side Savings Bank — designed by architect Theobald Engelhardt in 1889 — at 33-35 Grand Street is empty no more. Rudy’s Barbershop opened December 11, a spokeswoman let us know. Before that, the Seattle-based firm had a popup shop there from November of 2013 to July 2014. That […]
  • Open House Picks January 30, 2015
    Boerum Hill 60 Dean Street Broker: Corcoran Price: $3,999,000 Sunday 12:00 – 2:00 GMAP Park Slope 593 3rd Street Broker: Brown Harris Stevens Price: $3,750,000 Sunday 12:30 – 2:00 GMAP Bed Stuy 277 Skillman Street Broker: Urban Compass Price: $1,325,000 Saturday 2:15 – 3:30 GMAP Bed Stuy 243 Howard Avenue Broker: Corcoran Price: $1,199,000 Sunday 12:00 – […]



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