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Crown Heights - suitable for international student?

newguy88 — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:52 +0000

I live off of Nostrand and Park. Never had a problem and I really like the neighborhood. $1,700 seems pretty pricey to me. But then again its a fully furnished short term lease. You can easily take the 3 to Clark Street and walk over to DUMBO from there. The ads says there is monthly fee. Make sure you try to negotiate that down if you can.

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newguy88 — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:46:28 +0000

I guess I won't be running through prospect park tomorrow morning. Thanks for the heads up!

Volunteer with Friends of the Berms - Sat May 18

Biker — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:52:08 +0000

Friends of the Berms meets Saturday, May 18 from 10 am-Noon for cleaning and greening of the Plaza Street parks. Beautiful spring weather is forecast- partly sunny, high near 70! We'll meet at our usual spot - the corner of Plaza St & Vanderbilt Ave. - and then move to the day's work area. Please try to arrive by 10:00 so we don't miss you! All hands are welcome - adults and supervised children, experienced or not. Gloves and tools are provided.

The Great Googa Mooga

Walkathon — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:51:33 +0000

Hamilton: If you start practicing now, you too can have a band playing at Googa Mooga next year. By the way, an article in today's N.Y. Times says the park receives $75,000 from the concert promoters and the promoters pay the $325,000 in police costs, a real bargain compared to the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Portable toilets on Eastern Parkway

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:25:54 +0000

<blockquote><cite>ParadeRest <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/portable-toilets-on-eastern-parkway#post-768270">said</a>:</cite> There are actually porta-johns along the parade route. They bring them in by the tractor trailer full. </blockquote> yup. I think part of the problem is the WIDP has about a million people who spend the day along about a three mile route (Utica to GAP), whereas the 1/2 marathon has about 25,000 people who spend a few hours dispersed over roughly 13 miles. ...more time is spent at the start and end, of course. As a result, the latter may have less total pee to collect, and easier logistics in collecting it.

Portable toilets on Eastern Parkway

Lox — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:03:07 +0000

whynot, that totally makes sense. would be great if the sponsors of the parade could do the same but may not be feasible. i guess many years of parade-goers trying to get into our building to piss in the foyer has grown on me.

Portable toilets on Eastern Parkway

ParadeRest — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:42:09 +0000

There are actually porta-johns along the parade route. They bring them in by the tractor trailer full.

May 18, 2013, Saturday: Kingston Ave's "Weekend Walk"

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:15:20 +0000

After some back and forth, the agenda is set: <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374982_10100128388605018_931801016_n.jpg">

Portable toilets on Eastern Parkway

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:06:21 +0000

$55 for members and $75 for non members seems about right <a href="http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2013/brooklyn-half-marathon" rel="nofollow">http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2013/brooklyn-half-marathon</a>

Portable toilets on Eastern Parkway

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:05:21 +0000

Are you sure the city is providing (paying for) the toilets, and not the admission fee charged to the runners? I would hate for the city to mandate the WIDP organizers pay for toilets for the WIDP, it might effectively cancel the free event.

Portable toilets on Eastern Parkway

Lox — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:38:08 +0000

So the city provides hundreds of them for the Brooklyn Marathon but zero for the West Indian Day parade. Hmmm...I wonder why.

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whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:11 +0000

Man, that would stink.

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inpixels — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:58 +0000

@<a href='http://brooklynian.com/forum/profile/bropook'>bropook</a> <blockquote>i'm nervous that this is for something else</blockquote> burrito eating contest? <a href="http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/155649/that-was-no-fluke-crap" rel="nofollow">http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/155649/that-was-no-fluke-crap</a>

Crown Heights - suitable for international student?

Sytse — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:36:31 +0000

Hi there! This summer I will be doing a summer course in New York at the Miami Ad School (located in Dumbo near the Brooklyn bridge). I'm looking for a place to stay during those 3 months, but as an international student (I live in The Netherlands) it's quite hard to exactly understand where it's safe to life and where it's not. Hopefully you guys can help me out. Currently I'm looking at 2 appartments (via <a href="http://www.nyurbanliving.com">nyurbanliving.com</a> ): <a href="http://www.nyurbanliving.com/en/,long-term-rentals/descriptionmap/ULI6991-saint-marks-place-house-brooklyn-crown-heights/">Kingston ave / St Marks ave</a> What's this block like? <a href="http://www.nyurbanliving.com/en/,long-term-rentals/descriptionmap/ULI11684-sterling-place-townhouse-brooklyn-crown-heights/">Nostrand ave / Eastern Parkway</a> What's this block like? Would you guys consider these apartments a good deal and in a good (enough) neighbourhood for a student? Is it easy to find transportation from here to Dumbo? Thanks a bunch!

Lula Bagel coming to Lincoln and Nostrand, 816 Nostrand

crownheightster — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:22:30 +0000

I am SO excited!

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OpossumQueen — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:29 +0000

I'm friends with Prospect Park on facebook and they post park events before each weekend. It's kind of nice to have some warning of when/where/what is going on in the way of larger events in the park since I walk my dog there a couple of times a day.

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bropook — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:49 +0000

Good call. It does look like the half marathon starts at Washington & Eastern Parkway tomorrow morning...

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OpossumQueen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:34 +0000

There is a half marathon around here Saturday. Perhaps they are for that? It's supposed to have 25,000 runners and I know part of the route goes through the park.

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bropook — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:37:29 +0000

There must be at least 100 of them on Eastern Parkway between Franklin and Washington and they are still unloading them. Is this for the Great Googa Mooga? i'm nervous that this is for something else.

Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:39 +0000

While I have some sources who may be able to find out details beforehand, the next big update on whether they will successfully take over the space presently occupied by Shane's (798 Washington) will occur on June 3rd. That is when the CB8 Committee on alcohol permits meets.

Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Old Goat in FL — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:09 +0000

Hi Folks, Been very busy packing and making arrangements for move. Closing is on the 29th but we took our apartment effective the 20th. Gives us some wiggle room. Will make several trips bringing stuff before and after the movers. Now we just have to hope that the closing goes smoothly. <img src="http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/eusa_shifty.gif" title="8-[" class="bb_smilies" />

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mishaps — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:37 +0000

Not sure of where you are, but the Great Googa Mooga restaurant/music festival is in Prospect Park this weekend.

How Do I Convince Potential Roommate to Move To Crown Heights?

goldemi — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:27 +0000

Agree w/what others have said. Really gotta visit the neighborhood and walk a bit. Being right on E.Pkwy means she wont have to walk the quieter side streets at night. Its big and well lit. More and more stuff slowly seems to be coming to Nostrand, although it has enough going on (food, little markets, etc). For bars and restaurants, Franklin is a short walk, and with a bike or subway, you'd be to other places in minutes. Plus you'd be short-ish distance to the park, museum, botanical garden, whatever. I think if she saw the size/condition/price of manhattan apartments and what you apparently can get on E.Pkwy, she might change her mind. Although, there are plenty of people who are happy paying higher prices for less space and crazy amount of noise just to live in the middle of places like the East Village. You only live once, and maybe want to experience it for a year or two. I did, and then made my way to Park Slope, and now own in Crown Heights and LOVE it. I like the easy access to everything but with more of a neighborhood feel, and better prices....and i can finally sleep at night.

Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen

inpixels — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:13 +0000

GRL'D CHZ PLZ July 23, 2011- Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen launches at Dekalb Market, in Downtown Brooklyn. <a href="http://mrsdorseyskitchen.com/" rel="nofollow">http://mrsdorseyskitchen.com/</a> <img src="http://mrsdorseyskitchen.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/dsc_4259.jpg?w=1000&h="> <img src="http://mrsdorseyskitchen.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/mdk-hester-nights.jpeg?w=1000&h="> The how the where and perhaps the why <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/cafe-shane-closed?replies=42" rel="nofollow">http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/cafe-shane-closed?replies=42</a>

Cafe Shane closed

inpixels — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:49:43 +0000

The space could be split. Remeber it did merge. Anyway why don't we create a new thread? <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/mrs-dorsey%E2%80%99s-kitchen?replies=1#post-768253" rel="nofollow">http://brooklynian.com/forum/prospect-heights/mrs-dorsey%E2%80%99s-kitchen?replies=1#post-768253</a>

Royal Flush

inpixels — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:48:26 +0000

I have never seen this many porta-potties in my life. Why?

Stocked Brooklyn opening in the former Back 9 space June1

LauraB — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:06 +0000

Just a friend of the owner and fan of local business.

RIGHT BRAIN BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP JUNE 7-8

ArtistKaren — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:42 +0000

FUN & INTERACTIVE WAY TO GET YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS ON TRACK Finally get your business plan done and have fun doing it! Do you stress out at the mere thought of planning your business? But you know how important it is to have clear goals and action steps for your business to succeed. This workshop is designed just for you! Instead of staying stuck and frustrated, how about having fun while moving forward with the [b]Right Brain Business Plan 1-1/2 day workshop on June 7th & 8th, Friday night 7-9:45PM and Saturday 9AM-4:45PM in Brooklyn.[/b] This interactive workshop is based on the bestselling book The Right Brain Business Plan by author/coach Jennifer Lee and led by licensed facilitator & artist, Karen Friedland. You will learn a visual, creative and accessible process to illucidate your vision, goals and actions. Even the traditional (a.k.a. “intimidating”) parts like competitive analysis, marketing and finances will be tackled in a way that’s creative, inspiring, engaging and expressive (just like YOU!) This fun and interactive workshop is perfect for you if… * You've tried to do a business plan the "traditional way" and you got stuck, overwhelmed, and demotivated * You already have a business plan, but you need to breathe new life into it * You can't stand spreadsheets * Numbers numb you out * AND you’d be a heck of a lot happier planning your business in the same intuitive, authentic, and expressive way that you live your creative life (yes, indeed, it can be that fun and fulfilling!) You get the following (and much, much more!) from this workshop: * Detailed, do-able assignments… that deal with all the parts of a business plan, from start to finish * Intuitive exercises and inspiring materials… that tap into your natural creative genius, transforming drudgery into joy * Hands-on support, guidance, and accountability… from a licensed facilitator plus the wisdom and perspectives of your fellow creative cohorts in the circle * A copy of the best-selling book The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for Success by Jennifer Lee * A follow up coaching session with your facilitator What people have said about the Right-Brain Business Plan® and Karen Friedland: “This course helped me re-energize and align my vision, purpose and actions. In fact, engaging in this class got me so inspired again about my business that I found myself in action implementing my plan while simultaneously creating it! Results are already materializing.” — Amy Egenberger, Spirit Out!, Inc, www.spiritout.com "Karen Friedland is an inspiring and energizing creativity coach. She combines talent, energy, great personal warmth, and marketing savvy. She has the ideal set of skills and experience for coaching creative people in their enterprises.” -- Brenda Becker, blogger/writer, <a href="http://ayearinthepark.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">http://ayearinthepark.typepad.com</a> For more information & to register, go to <a href="http://www.ArtistKaren.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ArtistKaren.com</a> click on Right Brain Business Plan button Plus, if you register by May 24th, save $50! Register with a friend and you both get 10% more off!

Bea Arthur painting sold for almost $2 Million-Whats the true value of my Weiner

Hamilton — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:46 +0000

When the art world starts selling paintings of a topless Bea Arthur for almost $2 Million, it makes me wonder what the true value of my Weiner is. <center><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8747311391_2818261e91.jpg"></center> <center>WEINER EXPOSED <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/8747311365_ff5af63aa2_c.jpg"></center>

The Great Googa Mooga

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:37:40 +0000

Here we go: <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/944617_10200498741724853_208940074_n.jpg">

Cafe Shane closed

whynot_31 — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:22 +0000

yes, the people that own Glady's (at Lincoln and Franklin) concluded that they could make far more $ on dinner type food (i.e. not grilled cheese), and have yet to open for lunch as a result. I am optimistic that a Washington Avenue location is still affordable enough that I can get a somewhat simple sandwich. I am a somewhat simple man.

How Do I Convince Potential Roommate to Move To Crown Heights?

CrownheightsNewbie — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:58 +0000

Hi Ingenuity-Jen, You have a good point. Although I have physically seen the apt, she has only seen pictures. So it wouldn't be fair to her to take it sight unseen. And honestly maybe it's a lost cause because some people just might not FEEL right even with the gentrification. Thanks!

Brooklyn Baby Expo - Sunday June 2nd 10am-4pm in Carroll Gardens

A Child Grows — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:13 +0000

Join us for the 2nd Annual <a href="http://www.achildgrows.com/expo">Brooklyn Baby Expo</a> – Sunday June 2, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the International School of Brooklyn (477 Court Street) in Carroll Gardens presented by A Child Grows in Brooklyn (www.achildgrows.com/expo) The event is for expectant and new parents (of children up to age 3) and will be a day of fun and education, where participants can interact with other parents, exhibitors and experts. Exhibitors will showcase products and services covering all phases of life as a new parent! Bring your partner, a friend or the whole family (older children are welcome!) and enjoy free lunch in our Fairway Café, play in our movement room and get comfortable in our nursing lounge! Attendees can learn about and shop for everything from gear, clothing and furniture, to child care services and organic baby food. Hands-on activities include testing baby carriers, strollers and car seats, participating in demos, and learning how to make baby food. Parents (and parents-to-be) can attend seminars about preparing for birth and post-natal care, navigating the new-parent world in Brooklyn, raising a good sleeper, best gear for baby and kids, and more. Everyone will be entered to win awesome raffle prizes throughout the day, individually valued between $50-$850. Giveaways include strollers, high chairs, car seats, carriers, kid classes, tickets, gift certificates and more. VIP ticket holders will receive a gift bag hand made by Hiho Batik, which will include a BabaSling Lite by Joovy (retail value $99), and many other full-sized samples and premium gifts from sponsors, valued at over $250. Premium ticket holders will receive a gift bag filled with fabulous samples from our sponsors, values at over $150. Find more info at <a href="http://www.achildgrows.com/expo">http://www.achildgrows.com/expo</a> Tickets on sale now at <a href="http://brooklynbabyexpo2013.eventbrite.com/">http://brooklynbabyexpo2013.eventbrite.com/</a>

Cafe Shane closed

mishaps — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:20 +0000

I think that place is way too big to just do grilled cheese, even if it also serves wine and beer. Will be interesting to see what happens.

How Do I Convince Potential Roommate to Move To Crown Heights?

ingenuity-jen — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:25 +0000

A couple of things could could help: - You're going to be very close to the subway if that's a selling point, and that makes late night walks/commutes easier and safer. EP is well-lit. - Send your roommate some of the Brooklynian threads where we're chatting about coffee shops and bars the entire time. If the locals are talking mostly about where to eat and not how to leave/hide, that's gotta say something? - Curbed/Brownstoner articles about real estate prices/gentrification? So many of these businesses wouldn't be moving in if they didn't know they had a client base, and many wouldn't have the client base if it wasn't safe. Are you both able to visit before moving in? Or are you asking your roommate to agree to an apartment without visiting? That's a tough situation, even if the apartment's amazing. At any rate, some people never really get comfortable in the area and let past prejudices/events/crime rates color their current perceptions. I had a friend that ended up moving to the Upper East Side even though she loved a 1BR here in Crown Heights. She admitted it felt safe, but she just couldn't get over the area's past reputation. Oh well.