Monday, February 4, 2013
Sign the Petition for a New Elementary School in Downtown Brooklyn
The group is called Downtown Brooklyn School Solution and is for parents of school-aged (or soon to be school-aged) children to learn about what their options are for public elementary schools and also to advocate that the city build a new school in the neighborhood.
We've started the petition to show the City that there is a need and a demand in the neighborhood for a school to accommodate the building boom. The Department of City Planning made an error back in 2004 when they underestimated the number of residential units that would be built as a result of the rezoning and they and the DOE need to start planning for all the children moving to the neighborhood. Anyone can sign, because a new school would benefit all of the residents of the community and the surrounding neighborhoods. Click on the title of this post to be linked to the petition
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
DraftHouse coming to Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Downtown Brooklyn Book Fest this Sunday
Sunday August 23 is the Downtown Brooklyn bookfest. Don't miss out on meeting some A listers.
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/a-list-crowds-expected-at-brooklyn-book-fest-1.4015660
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/a-list-crowds-expected-at-brooklyn-book-fest-1.4015660
Friday, September 14, 2012
More Yummy options coming to Downtown Brooklyn
Real Estate Spotlight: 223 Warren street
Monday, September 10, 2012
New Restaurant in Downtown Brooklyn: "Dining Room"
Dining Room is a new restaurant that just opened up this past weekend. While I don't have a menu to share as of yet, they will be preparing seasonal dishes from locally sourced farms as well as locally brewed beers, local wines, local whiskey's and vodkas as well as some familiar favorites. For the residents of Downtown Brooklyn, this is heaven sent and a welcome addition to the burgoning new collection of retail and restaurant options. Be prepared for more news to come. If your not familiar with where they are located, they are in the former Kevin Barry's space at 56 Willoughby Street. Click the map for a location.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Brooklyn Industries coming to Fulton Mall in Downtown Brooklyn
(Brooklyn Heights Blog)
Love this store. Welcome to the neighborhood.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Neighborland.com
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
What does 1.1 Million buy you in Downtown Brooklyn
(NY 1)
A lot compared to LIC and the Upper West Side.
A lot compared to LIC and the Upper West Side.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Votes are in. DoBro wins Neighborhood of the year
Curbed voters have spoken. Downtown Brooklyn voted Neighborhood of the Year.
Friday, December 30, 2011
The Time to Vote is Now. DoBro for Neighborhood of the Year
(Image courtesy of Curbed.com)
Let's not allow this opportunity to pass us by. Those of us living and working in Downtown Brooklyn have seen incredible changes to the neighborhood this year. Hotels are sprouting from every corner, residential buildings are filling up at a rampant pace and Dekalb Market was a huge success. Vote now. Be heard. Also, Curbed article reads Shack Shack soon to open. In fact, it's already open and delicious. Much more in the pipeline for 2012.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
By Deadline, 7 Bids in Science School by Post Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11305/1186642-298.stm?cmpid=news.xml
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Article: Video: Why Are Blacks Leaving Brooklyn?
In my opinion, this appears to be a very one sided view of what is happening in Downtown Brooklyn. I wouldn't be surprised if FUREE funded it themselves. They forget to tell you that an unusually small amount of people have been displaced from there homes because the rezoning that happened in 2004 which was manly targeted at using under utilized commercial spaces and turning them into luxury rentals and condos. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and come from humble beginnings. Am I now supposed to feel guilty because I'm in a better place financially and am very interested in Downtown Brooklyn becoming more diverse? I think not. Neighborhoods in Brooklyn have gone through many changes over the last 30-40 years. It took all this time for people to realize that Downtown is a prime location to live and commute into the city.
The truth of it all is Fulton Mall is changing to accommodate some of the new residential arrivals. It won't be exactly the way it was before. You can't freeze time because you liked the olden days. It just doesn't work that way. Does anyone remember what Park Slope looked like in the mid 1980's? Unfortunately, I do. Not a fun place to live or drive through. I welcome the new and improved Downtown with open arms.
On another note, the vibe I was picking up on in this video clip lead me to believe that the title should read "why are all of these OTHER people walking where I shop with my people".
I'm calling it like I see it.
Change is constant.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Complete guide to Dekalb market
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Brooklyn Eagle: Councilwoman James Protests Closure of Neighborhood Business
I'm sorry but I can't agree with James on this one. I understand that we want some things to stay the same but there are building codes for a reason. Just because they have been able to operate their business under the radar of the building department doesn't make it ok. If the building can't support it, they have to leave. It's a danger to residents. Doesn't anyone remember the antique statue business on the corner of 2nd Ave and Houston Street in the city. They were there for a long time an the building collapsed under it's own weight because the overloaded the floors. The building department has a responsibility to protect the public. That simple.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Article: Sources: City Takes Bids To Add Retail Space To Brooklyn Municipal Building - NY1.com
Sources: City Takes Bids To Add Retail Space To Brooklyn Municipal Building - NY1.com - brooklyn.ny1.com
http://media.ny1.com:80/media/2011/4/4/images/PervPastorChurchd7aae2dd-f711-400c-98d2-2c906d2b13ec.jpg
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
NYC’s First Solar-Powered EV C... (inhabitat.com)
NYC's First Solar-Powered EV Charging Station Opens at Brooklyn Bridge Park
inhabitat.com/nyc/nycs-first-solar-powered-ev...
Friday, March 11, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Downtown clocking some numbers
"An estimated 500000 people live in the neighborhoods around downtown and studies show that the city's largest income growth is in Downtown Brooklyn" Brooklyn Daily Eagle Quote
Battle of the Burgers in Downtown Brooklyn
The New York ObserverI think there is plenty of room for both of them. I could do without McDonalds and Burger King.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Rum Tasting Saturday at Wright & Goebel
Rum Tasting Saturday!Join us in the tasting room with the folksfrom Bank's Rum. Every good barkeepknows about the old daiquiri test...So that's how we're going to do it.Please bring a friend!3–6pm this Saturday, the 5th of FebruaryAnd don't forget to sign up for our very, veryspecial Valentine's Champagne Tasting andamuse bouche on the 13th and 14th.Space is limited.Best,Stephanie & OwenWright & Goebel Wine & Spirits147 Flatbush Ave Extension646-495-1520
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wright & Goebel Wine shop on Flatbush Ave
Wright & Goebel is located at 147 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the # is (646) 495-1520. I passed by for the first time this past Friday night. I really have only great things to say about my experience. The staff is friendly and quite knowledgeable about wine. Know, that may sound like it should be a given but I've been in too many local wine & liquor stores that have clueless staff. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Owen. Owen showed me around the store and explained the layout of the wines. I was happy to see that they have quite the interesting selection and not the standard issue wines you see everywhere. They also have a huge selection of wines in a very reasonable price range (from $10 to $25) Suffice to say, I left with a case on my shoulder. Although, the next time I will take them up on the suggestion of having it delivered. That case got pretty heavy after a block or so.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Downtown Brooklyn Condo buyers get together online
Click the Link above for Commoncharges.com. It's a great message board were all the residents of Downtown Brooklyn can discuss common interests that benefit the neighborhood.
Taco debacle! Loading Dock, Downtown Mexican haven, to close (The Brooklyn Paper)
Turns out that there brand new truck was stolen during the blizzard on Dec. 27th and they are closing there doors. The will be sorely missed. I really loved there tacos.
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