Get Free Daffodil Bulbs To Plant In Public Spaces
We’re only just on the brink of fall, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about next spring! And if you’re anything like us, one of the best indications that winter’s over is the appearance of...
View ArticleWhat To Know Around Town This Labor Day
We hope all our neighbors are enjoying a final summer sendoff this Labor Day. If you’re sticking around the area, here’s some information from the city on what’s open, what’s closed, and what’s running...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as...
View ArticleOn The 13th Anniversary Of 9/11: Memorials Around Brooklyn
Today marks 13 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks. In addition to visiting the 9/11 Memorial site, the Wall of Remembrance in Coney Island, and pledging to do a good deed, here are some ways to...
View ArticleLocal Leaders Push MTA To Restore Express F Train Service
Local leaders are putting pressure on the MTA to restore express service on the F train in Brooklyn, last experienced by commuters in 1987, while the MTA remains a bit iffy on the issue. In a letter...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as...
View ArticlePolice Shoot And Kill Knife-Wielding Suspect On East 26th Street
UPDATE 10/4, 8am: Police have identified the man as 28-year-old Denis Volchkin, and say the shooting occurred after officers responded to two domestic incidents involving Volchkin and his mother. The...
View ArticleHelp Us Build Great Brooklyn Media
We’re hiring our first full-time Account Executive to help serve existing advertisers and find new ones. Please check out the job description below, and if you think you’re the right fit for our team,...
View ArticleLove Your Block? Apply For A Grant To Help It!
Does your area have a project that needs some love — maybe a vacant lot that needs cleaning up, a street that needs more trees planted, walls that need graffiti removed? Show your love for your block...
View ArticleExploring Midwood One Bite At A Time
One of the best ways to get to know a neighborhood is through its food. The Midwood Development Corporation understands this all too well, so now, twice a year, they host a tour of local cafes,...
View ArticleToday Is Election Day! Here’s What You Need To Know
Tuesday, November 4 is election day, and polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Here are some of the things you should know before casting your vote: • Find out where your polling site is with this...
View ArticleKeep A Neighbor Warm, And Donate A Coat At These Collection Sites
The 26th annual New York Cares Coat Drive kicks off today and runs through December 31. There are more than 280 locations around New York City where you can drop off a clean, gently used coat to help...
View Article25 Things You May Not Have Known About The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Opened on November 21, 1964, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, so we’re honoring the occasion by looking at some of the statistics, quirks, and interesting bits of...
View ArticleNo Mail, Alternate Side Parking Suspended & More To Know On Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27 is Thanksgiving, and if you’re headed out of town, here’s hoping your travels are safe and easy despite the crummy weather. If you’re sticking around the neighborhood, here’s some...
View ArticleLady Moody’s House Is One Of Nearly 100 NYC Sites That May Be Removed From...
Almost 100 sites across the city — including our own Lady Deborah Moody’s House in Gravesend — could lose the chance of achieving landmark status in an effort by the Landmarks Preservation Commission...
View ArticleBan On Trashing TVs, Computers & More Starts In 2015
Beginning in 2015, New York will ban curbside disposal of certain electronic equipment, including computers, televisions, video game consoles, iPods, and more. Part of the New York State Electronic...
View ArticleA Quarter Of All Subway Trains Arrive Late
In news that will surprise no one, a lot of the city’s subways aren’t showing up on time — and it’s only gotten worse. The MTA recently released some statistics that show you’re not going crazy when...
View ArticleNo Mail, Alternate Side Parking Suspended & More To Know On Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25 is Christmas, and if you’re headed out of town, here’s hoping your travels are safe and easy despite the crummy weather. If you’re sticking around the neighborhood, note that...
View ArticleHow To Get Rid Of Those Dead Christmas Trees
Now that we’re back to the daily grind following the holidays, it’s also time to consider how to grind up that Christmas tree. The city offers a couple of options that will take your tree and turn it...
View ArticleGot An Idea For A Great Neighborhood Improvement Project? Get A $3,000 Grant...
Working on transforming an empty lot into a garden? Trying to organize tenants to advocate for better housing conditions? Hoping to get your elementary school to recycle more? If you’ve got a community...
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