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Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended in Clinton Hill

Published by arZan May 6th, 2009 in Neighborhood and Streets and Parking. Closed

This has to be some of the best news in a long time for the neighborhood.   Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Starting May 18 for Six to Eight Weeks as DOT Posts New, Reduced Street-Cleaning Restrictions Release # 09-020 Suspension is the first of three phases for […]



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Polish Bar of Brooklyn: Horrible Customer Service

Published by arZan March 9th, 2009 in Issues and Neighborhood. 4 Comments

My wife went in for a touch up to her extended nails. The owner Tricialee Riley told her that the nail extensions needed to be replaced and that she would offer them at the removal and the new set at 50% off. She asked my wife to come in yesterday and get her old extensions […]



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NYTimes Introduces a Local Clinton Hill Blog

Published by arZan March 5th, 2009 in Blog and Neighborhood. Closed

The NYTimes introduces a local Fort Greene-Clinton Hill blog. This is a testament to our neighborhood getting its own seat of prominence. So, without wasting time, hop on over.



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FreshDirect Now in BedStuy too

Published by arZan April 17th, 2008 in Food Markets and Neighborhood. 1 Comment

An email pops in today from Reaghan Roper at MWW Group. It is a press release. This was in response to my post about FreshDirect [1] [2]. One of criticism was that FreshDirect was selective in which neighborhoods it delivers to. And the press release continues to say Leading Online Grocer Now Delivering to Residents […]



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Brooklyn Flea Starts Today

Published by arZan April 6th, 2008 in Food Markets, Neighborhood and Streets. 2 Comments

Today was the first Sunday of the Brooklyn Flea for the year 2008. Brooklyn Flea is a flea market that meets every Sunday at Lafayette Avenue at the corner of Cleremont in Clinton Hill. From the pictures below you will see that the fair was packed today, the gusty winds not withstanding. BrooklynFlea.com is the […]



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Join the Junior League of Brooklyn

Published by arZan January 10th, 2008 in Neighborhood. Closed

Do you love Brooklyn? Do you want to help make it better? Join the Junior League of Brooklyn This is a press release from the Junior League of Brooklyn The Junior League of Brooklyn has been serving the needs of women and children for over 97 years. We are a 100% volunteer-run, non-profit organization of […]



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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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CH Tour This Sunday

Published by arZan May 4th, 2007 in Buildings and Neighborhood. Closed

From the Society for Clinton Hill THE 2007 HOUSE TOUR A unique opportunity to see 12 marvelous private homes, apartments, and private spaces in several public institutions. Learn more about the neighborhood, its architectural history, and surprising interiors. Get ideas for your own projects and appreciate the blending of art, architecture, interior design, and creative […]



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Cambodia On My Mind at Smooch

Published by arZan April 9th, 2007 in Art, Neighborhood and Photographs. Closed

Cambodia On My Mind: Photographs by Amir Ebrahimi is a photo exhibition going on at Smooch. “Cambo on my mind” is a series of images taken while visiting my brother in Cambodia the summer of 2006. My brother, Nader Ebrahimi, has been a huge influence in my life. My move from San Francisco to New […]



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    Editors note: This post originally ran in 2016 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. The holiday season may be a bit different this year, but the sidewalks of Brooklyn will still be green and fragrant despite the cold weather when Christmas tree sellers line up on… Read More > The […]
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  • Park Slope Italianate With Marble Mantels, Plasterwork Asks $3.395 Million November 25, 2020
    There are marble mantels, wood shutters and other original details to be found inside this Park Slope two-family. Dating to the 1870s, the house at 26 Berkeley Place is located at the edge of the Park Slope Historic District. It's one of a row of five brownstones constructed by an unknown… Read More > The […]
  • City Reveals Plans for Bigger, 100 Percent Affordable Gowanus Green Development November 25, 2020
    A long-in-the works residential development will be bigger and more affordable than originally planned and also have a school, city officials said Thursday. The Gowanus Green project along Smith and 5th streets in Gowanus will be 100 percent below-market rate housing. “Gowanus Green helps realize the city’s commitment to fair housing… Read More > The […]
  • Bushwick Locals Renew Push for Historic District After Lindemann House Faces Wrecking Ball November 25, 2020
    Residents are making another attempt at landmarking historic Bushwick Avenue. A group that included members of the community board, representatives for local officials and concerned residents held a virtual meeting Tuesday night to talk about strategies to reignite a landmarking proposal that was recently introduced as part of the stalled Bushwick… Read More > The […]



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