Looks like Brooklyn will be able to preserve its skyscrapers after all. While the plan still needs to be approved by the full City Council, the landmarks subcommittee just voted 4-0 to approve of the preservation plan. Preserving Traditions As Councilman Steve Levin (D-downtown Brooklyn) explained the rationale behind the preservation. “There’s been a lot…
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Fat Lady Offering Amazing Prices
If you enjoy opera, it’s time to run, not walk, to the New York City Opera right now! As a result of a gift by the Reed Foundation and the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, tickets for the next two productions at the Brooklyn Academy of Music will only cost $25. Bright Spot for Opera House…
New York’s Landmarks Preservation Commission Auctions Off Treasure Trove
New York’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has finally sold a chunk of the architectural goodies it has been keeping in a warehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for years. Four lucky bidders took home the trove for around $19,500. The warehouse has been home to salvaged materials from demolished buildings (including theaters, post offices, and city slaughterhouses) since…
Experience Unisex Salon Offers It Up Late At Night
We all know that we’ve got a lot of hard working people here in Brooklyn – but these guys take the cake. A Crown Heights barber shop is staying open until all hours of the night, making sure that the neighborhood guys can look their best in the morning. Experience Unisex Salon is actually open…
‘Street Art Legends Collective’ Displays Graffiti in Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights’ FiveMyles Gallery is hosting the artwork of five graffiti legends in an exhibit that will open later this week. The gallery, which will display 7-10 creations by each artist, is called “Street Art Legends Collective.” The featured artists include Albert Mercado, known as Lava Iⅈ Jaime Ramirez, aka MICO; Richie Admiral, or Bama,…
Brooklyn Florist Gets White House Ready for Christmas
Brooklyn residents should take pride, once again, in one of our own. Brooklyn florist Emily Thompson has been asked to bring her talents to The White House and to transform the East Room for the holidays. Getting the Call Receiving a call from on-staff florist Laura Dowling quite awhile ago, Thompson replied, “My answer was…
Gowanus Park Plans Approved by Community Board 6
Families living near the Gowanus Houses on Wyckoff Street are undoubtedly thrilled with the results of last night’s Community Board 6 meeting. At the meeting, which took place at NYCHA Miccio Community Center, Glen Kelly of CB6 Parks and Recreation Committee motioned to fund a total renovation of the Naquan Heyward Jr. Playground. The plans…
Prospect Park Named “Danger Zone” Due to Speeding Cyclists
Over the past six months, several women were almost killed in collisions with cyclists in Prospect Park. Still, bike riders continue to ride at incredible speeds. A reporter, armed with a radar gun, discovered that riders go as fast as 31mph, which is faster than the 25mph speed limit in the area. Many riders move…
New York Projects Awarded $14.4 Million In Tax Credits
Earlier this week, New York allotted $14.4 million in low income housing tax credits to numerous inexpensive housing projects throughout the city, three of which are located in Brooklyn. Working alongside the Cuomo administration in Albany, New York City’s project will support 737 affordable homes. Work being done on these units is projected to create…
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Captain Brooklyn Coming to a Shop Near You
You may have to see it to believe it, but it’s really true. Brooklyn is soon going to get its very own superhero – in the form of Captain Brooklyn. According to the insider scoop from an article in The New York Post, Captain Brooklyn has superpowers from time spent in the Gowanus Canal, and…
1st Place Record for New York City Marathon
The famous New York City Marathon took place again this weekend, to a smashing win by Geoffrey Mutai of Kapng’etuny, Kenya. Leading a massive pack of 47,438 runners, Geoffrey Mutai won the 42nd marathon with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 6 seconds. Modestly, he replied after his win, “The race was not…
Celebrating the Transformation at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden has been having some serious reconstruction done but finally the first phase of what is being called the “MSG Transformation” has come to its happy conclusion. The arena and theater are back, and the moment was celebrated last Sunday, October 23rd with its first concert, featuring SMTOWN Live. This coming Thursday night…
Gowanus Studio Hosts Jell-O Mold Competition
If you’ve never heard of the Jell-O Mold Competition at the Gowanus Studio, you’re definitely missing out. Each year, they hold a Jell-O Mold Competition that will knock your socks off (or make them jiggle as the case may be). It’s a site to behold and to taste. Artists who convene on the Gowanus Studio…
Anita Lo Cookbook Debuts
If you’ve been trying to get a reservation at Annisa in the West Village – fear no more. Now, instead of waiting for that table, you can set your own table and make the same delicious foods that owner Anita Lo makes for the hot eatery. New Cookbook That’s because Anita Lo has just put…
