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A farmers market comes to Empire and Flatbush, placing it in direct competition with Wendy's.

193 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mugofmead111 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Giving up my cats.

My cat allergies have gotten out of control and my doctor recommends that I get rid of my cats. I really love them and am torn. I'd almost rather get close to asthma than give up my kitties. I've had them for five months and they are a joy.

I'm still ...

Closed 241 views 21 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by brooklynbound July 2014Brooklyn Pets

sound proofing a ceiling.

i can hear the proverbial pin drop from my upstairs family members. i am interested in having the ceilings filled with a foam or some sort of spray product, preferably non toxic. has anyone done this before and does it really block out the sound well. a fork dropping on the floor upstairs sounds like ...

616 views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by jar2005 July 2014Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Downtown

Nostrand Avenue, are you ready?

"Nostrand Avenue is the next logical destination for retailers in this part of Brooklyn.
Indeed, with great access to the subway and a recent uptick in residential development in the immediate area, Nostrand Avenue is slated to share in the success of preceding retail arteries such as Franklin Avenue, Vanderbilt Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue."
Page 7
http://www.cpexre.com/system/assets/research/documents/106/original/2014_Brooklyn_Retail_Report.pdf?1399997575

865 views 30 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by McChloe July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Ask CM Cumbo to bring Participatory Budgeting to her district

A lot of council members are doing participatory budgeting this year, but I haven't heard anything about it coming to Laurie Cumbo's district.

Participatory Budgeting gives community members a chance to decide how city funding is allocated. Here's more info about last year, and all the other districts who are participating. http://pbnyc.org/. Here's what got funded ...

108 views 1 comment 0 points Started by montgomery rogers July 2014 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Fundraiser for the 77th Pct Community Council, July 13th

Meet many of the local activist types.....

125 views 2 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Albany Houses won't be receiving more funds to fight crime

"New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $210 million plan to fight crime at 15 of the city’s most crime-ridden public housing developments across the city." "The city is deploying the new safety measures first to the 15 NYCHA developments that account for nearly 20 percent of all violent crime in public housing, ...

504 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Trees on Nostrand Ave

Is there a way to get more trees on Nostrand Ave? We have quite a few beautiful trees, but there are some stretches of the ave that are in desperate need of some shady greenery. Is this something you go to the Community Board for? Or does each individual merchant have to request a tree? ...

311 views 14 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Mimosa Floral Design Studio Opens on Kingston

A floral/special events shop is opening at 237 Kingston (the old record shop that we were talking about here: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38679/new-businesses-on-kingston#Item_19). I saw two women setting up inside this morning and after chatting with them a bit found out that they're going to be concentrating on the summer wedding season for now, as that's the majority ...

423 views 6 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by nothinlikeabklyngirl July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Tipping Man with a Van

I'm trying to arrange "a man with a van" to pick up an arm chair and ottoman from the West Village and deliver it to me in Park Slope. West Village is elevator building. There's one flight of stairs in Park Slope. He's charging me $65 for the move. What is the proper tipping etiquette? ...

234 views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by newguy88 July 2014The Lounge / Random Stuff

responsible PH tenants on an apt hunt - tips? advice?

HI there -

I've been lurking on these forums for a few years now. We've been living on the corner of Sterling and Washington since 2009 and we are head over heels for the neighborhood. Our landlord has decided to sell our apartment and has given us a few months to find a new ...

389 views 14 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by laura palmer July 2014Prospect Heights

The big 6 developments in Western CH in 2013; the big 11 developments in 2014

I use this thread as an index thread, which links to the main developments I watch. You are encouraged to bookmark it and do the same.

The thread started at the end of 2012, and I add developments to it, and occasionally clean it up so it is readable. Skip to the end to ...

1.6K views 18 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

734 Nostrand, the former site of IMHOTEP

Photo: NYC Tax DeptFor decades, Nostrand Avenue in CH featured a vegetarian restaurant, known as IMHOTEP. Here is a review:

http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/imhotep_health_and_vegan_restaurant/

photo: whereyoueat.comThe property changed hands in late 2012, for $900k:

http://www.point2homes.com/US/Other-Property/NY/Brooklyn/Crown-Heights/734-Nostrand-Ave/151641.htmlAnd, soon after, IMHOTEP was closed and interior demolition has ...

464 views 7 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Dawndew July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Does anyone remember, C. Scoby Stroman

Scoby was a drummer, dancer (sand), & a great poet?
I need to publish his poetry book, everyone in his family has died. I lived with him 4 ,10 yrs. and he gave me his unpublished works to publish. ](*,)

383 views 6 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Damali July 2014Brooklyn Back When

Chinese food

Hi All
Can anyone recommend real good Chinese food in the area? I tried so many with no luck at all.

Thank you :-)

335 views 7 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by sunshine11228 July 2014Bay Ridge/Bensonhurst

Butterfly Lounge on 826 St. Johns (btwn Rogers and Nostrand)

Longtime residents of Western CH may remember that Eve's Lounge on Washington Ave was once known as Butterfly Lounge. Although I am not certain the owners are the same, I have heard an establishment of the same name has recently received its full liquor lic. It is located ...

692 views 10 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by laura palmer July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Goodbye 1078 Pacific, near Franklin

This lot is zoned commercial and is only "for rent", but it isn't too hard to imagine lots of more productive uses: parking, flea market, etc.

The landlord will continue to hold onto the site, yet increase its present rent income while they wait to see what becomes of the M-1 zone.

http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/18685067/1078-Pacific-St-Brooklyn-NY/

The ...

90 views 1 comment 0 points Started by whynot_31 July 2014 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Landmarks

Help! I keep having this recurring flashback to the sixties when there used to be this gas station in Brooklyn that had a huge neon Flying Pegasus suspended over it. Anyone recall this place and remember the location? Photos would be a big bonus too! Please help, this is driving me crazy!

254 views 5 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by MOD July 2014Brooklyn Back When

Progress toward the affordable housing at Atlantic Yards?

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/nyregion/plan-expedited-for-affordable-units-at-atlantic-yards-near-downtown-brooklyn.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0&referrer= A definition of what is affordable, and whether things like credit scores will be used to determine eligiblity would be nice.

259 views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Prospect Heights

The new mural at Bergen and Classon

Looks like this:
crown heights

These folks made it: http://www.mikeperrystudio.com/

Do you like it?

587 views 4 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by Dawndew July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Relocating To Gowanus

I was researching some areas of Brooklyn and am intrigued by all things Gowanus. I want to relocate to the area, move into the Gowanus Houses, swim in the Gowanus Canal, eat and drink at the Gowanus Yacht Club, and become immersed in the neighborhood and local culture. Any suggestions about moving to this neighborhood ...

367 views 14 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by bobmarvin July 2014Gowanus

Park Slope Dog Trainer & Dog Walker!!!

Hey!

"Jason The Dog Walker & Co." is a premier Dog Walking, Pet Sitting & Dog Training service located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Established over 7 years ago, Jason and his Team have been providing the best doggie-day care around!

Check ...

91 views 1 comment 0 points Started by jasonthedogwalker July 2014 Park Slope

New York Times "Discovers' Crown Heights - Now It's Official

The real story in this story is the lack of ownership housing. Most of 1,200 plus units being built in CH are rental. No discussion of why that is in the NY TImes, as it might be "controversial". When I sold two bedroom condos on Bedford Avenue in 2000 for $94,000, the market yawned. Now ...

391 views 7 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Where'd you get that car?

Can any recommend a Brooklyn car dealership where they have had a good experience buying a car, ideally with a specific salesperson to contact...

I have been trying to buy a car over the past few weeks but every time I go to a dealership I am faced with the most obvious and sleazy ...

340 views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by petitchou July 2014Park Slope

It's Sooo Up and Coming: Comedy Show "Where WILL they go?" Edition (video)

Does the fate of Miami's Big Three have you worried sick? (Where will they eat??? Who will drive them??? What will Chris Bosh do with his TWO mansions???) Your concern is understandable, homies. But cheer up! It's almost time for It's Sooo Up & Coming and we've got standup from the very funny:Mary Houlihan (Cube Variety ...

93 views 1 comment 0 points Started by @KhalidNYC July 2014 Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

The 77th Pct's July 2014 Newsletter

Anyone can have this newsletter emailed to them, and I figured this month I would convert the pdf into jpegs and post it for readers.

134 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

It shouldn't surprise regular readers that I am friends with the author

...Who just published this book about the changes occurring in Crown Heights: https://www.createspace.com/4341136

186 views 3 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by whynot_31 July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Incoming PS 9 Families - Stay Informed!

Hi -- Just wanted to let any families who are planning to attend PS 9 next year know that our Parent Teacher Organization has a Facebook page where we post information, updates and invitations to school events and fundraisers. The school's website tends not to be updated too much over the summer due to reduced ...

70 views 1 comment 0 points Started by maggie July 2014 Prospect Heights

Stats Galore! The 2012 Furman Center report for CH and PH (aka CB8)

In the closely related fields of real estate, urban planning and affordable housing, the Furman Center's reports are considered "the bible". Today, July 29, they released their reports for NYC, and here is the sub report that focuses on CH:http://furmancenter.org/files/sotc/SOC2012_BK08.pdfHere's a link to the larger report:

http://furmancenter.org/research/sonychanSo many statistics! ...

161 views 9 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by mike dunlap July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Small Dog Run in Crown Heights

I have been watching this forum for years hoping that we may be able to organize/create a dog run in Crown Heights. I was thrilled and inspired by our Franklin Ave. community garden and sad to see it abruptly shut down. While I'm still hoping we will eventually find a location and the funds to ...

854 views 11 comments 0 points Jump to most recent comment by travelriter July 2014Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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