New Tennis league starting May 15
Josh Guttman | May 7, 2008
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I came across this new tennis league starting up May 15. Since I’ve been wanting to get more serious about tennis this spring and play more matches, I’m hoping the league gets lots of interest. If enough Bergen Carroll-ers sign up, we could organize a local Brooklyn branch which would be ideal.
FYI - I signed up as advanced. If you wanna play me, join the same league. Technically, I’m probably advanced-intermediate, but I’m betting that most players overestimate their skills:)
Sphere: Related ContentFrom the Desk of Marty: Newark–Brooklyn Smackdown!
Julia Lipkins | May 2, 2008
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Yesterday, The Star-Ledger of New Jersey reported that NJ Devils owner Jeffrey Vanderbeek is working with Newark Mayor Cory Booker to “assemble a group of investors to buy the Nets and move the basketball team to Newark.” Unnamed sources also told the paper that Booker discussed the Newark deal with an official at Forest City Ratner – the developer behind the Atlantic Yards project.
A long-time supporter of the Atlantic Yards project, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz released a statement about the Star-Ledger’s report:
After years of obscurity mired in the Meadowlands, the Nets are ready for a slam dunk in the Brooklyn big leagues—who knows, maybe the Devils want to lace up and come here too! If my esteemed colleague Cory Booker in Brooklyn’s ‘western suburb,’ a.k.a. Newark, New Jersey, is looking for a professional basketball team, maybe he should ask the Knicks. But seriously, I own a Brooklyn Nets jersey and I’m ready to suit up and cheer for our new ‘dem bums’ in Brooklyn’s fabulous new Barclay’s Center.
Booker was none to pleased that Markowitz called Newark a “western suburb.” In response, Booker said:
I yield to…Marty Markowitz, my esteemed colleague in the “eastern suburb” of Newark a.k.a Brooklyn, and would like to officially challenge him with the remaining shreds of my athletic pride to a one and one basketball game to battle for the Nets!
Markowitz replied, “…I am only 5-foot-5…I’ll accept the challenge only if I can have a ringer play against him.”
Maybe Markowitz could expand his list of classified ads to include a “proxy/ basketball star.”
Sphere: Related ContentCobble Hill Tree Fund - May 3
Josh Guttman | April 28, 2008
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The Cobble Hill Tree Fund will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 10:30 to 2:30pm at the Clinton Street entrance to Cobble Hill Park. Direct from the fund:
Sphere: Related ContentWe expect to have an excellent selection of annuals for planting in gardens, tree pits and window boxes. There will be plants for both sun and shade. Our flyer can be viewed at www.CHTreefund.org. We also hope to have some good perennials.
Exposed asbestos at 340 Court St?
Josh Guttman | April 22, 2008
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Got this email forwarded to me today from someone in the neighborhood. If his suspicions are well founded, this is more than a little concerning.
Sphere: Related ContentHi all,
The “little boy” somewhere within me secretly loves watching the demolition taking place at the 340 court st site… I like watching the machinery, the plasma torches, etc, etc… It’s fun!
However, today I saw something less fun. They’re taking apart the smaller of the two ill-fated buildings at the moment, and they exposed these hot-water pipes which are encased in with what appears to be asbestos insulation. They then started trying to break the pipes by swinging the backhoe-like arm of the excavator laterally, but this ended up breaking off chunks of the asbestos, along with the tell-tale spindly white fibers which are no doubt flying around our neighborhood at the moment (not to mention their own working environment).
I’m no expert on this stuff, but it seemed troubling so my roommate took a picture of the pipes with the asbestos insulation that remains (it used to go all the way up and down the pipes).
Sigh…
- Ben
Gowanus Yacht Club Opens!!
Josh Guttman | April 20, 2008
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As Gothamist reported Thurdsay, our favorite summer neighborhood bar, Gowanus Yacht Club is now open!! While today isn’t necessarily a day for GYC, there’s plenty of summer left for PBRs, hot dogs and hamburgers. I’m glad to see this place is still around. As you might recall, there was talk of closing it last year after some irritable neighbors complained.
Sphere: Related ContentFrom the Desk of Marty Markowitz - Joey Riley
Julia Lipkins | April 1, 2008
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Tonight is your last chance to eat a three-course, prix-fixe menus for $23…and also not gain a pound in the process. BP Markowitz who says, “one of the reasons I’m fat is because I go home, eat and fall asleep” proclaimed that “anyone who participates in Dine in Brooklyn has nothing to worry about…This week is calorie-free.”
Between meals, Markowitz took the time to name a baby kangaroo at the Prospect Park Zoo. “Riley,” as seen below, is the third kangaroo to be born in Brooklyn.
Clarett Group to Present 340 Court Street
Josh Guttman | March 30, 2008
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Developer to Unveil Plans at Behest of Union-Sackett Block Association and Other Community Groups
What: The Clarett Group will unveil its long-awaited plans for 340 Court Street, the site of the former ILA Hospital, at a public meeting.
When: Thursday, April 3, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Where: PS 58 located on Carroll Street, between Smith and Court. Take the F train to the Carroll Street stop.
Context: The project at 340 Court Street arises as development issues in Carroll Gardens are causing increasing concern in the community, a resolution for a 50-foot height limit in the neighborhood has been proposed by Councilmember Bill di Blasio, and there is growing consensus on the need for downzoning. This meeting presents an opportunity for the community to have its voice heard and for the Clarett Group to signal whether it is willing to work with local communities on contextual and responsible development.
A large turnout is expected for this open meeting, which will be hosted by the Union-Sackett Block Association, with support from local elected officials and community groups, including the Coalition for Responsible Development and the Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association. After the Clarett Group and its architect present the current plans for 340 Court Street, the community will have the opportunity to react and respond.
Sphere: Related ContentKids concert at Southpaw, Saturday 3/29 at Noon
Josh Guttman | March 25, 2008
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Brooklyn Free Space will host a benefit concert featuring AudraRox and Toxic Muffin on Saturday March 29 at 12 noon at Southpaw located at 125 5th Avenue. Kids of all ages will enjoy New York’s famous kiddie-rock band AudraRox, a 2007 Parent’s Choice award winner, and pre-teen band sensation Toxic Muffin. This family-friendly concert should not be missed.
Tickets are $12 in advance,
$15 at the door.
Babies 1 and under free
For more details and ticket information please go to SP Sounds
There will be lunch treats and beverages available for purchase.
Brooklyn Free Space, a cooperative nondenominational preschool located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has been in existence since 1978. The director and teaching staff are passionate and dedicated education professionals who have worked at the school for many years.
http://www.brooklynfreespace.org/events/concert
Dangerous cell tower installed on Henry @ President?
Josh Guttman | March 21, 2008
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Got this note last week from a concerned neighbor….does anybody know anything about this?
Sphere: Related ContentHi, I encountered a dangerous situation today at 553 Henry street. It looks as though they installed some new cell phone antennas on the roof. But here is where it gets good; not only did they do that, they also went ahead and put a huge antenna directly on the facade of the building on the 4th story. Now this is pretty scary being we have many small children walking by the building everyday. Not only will this become an issue with a good storm but looking at it makes me nervous.
Brooklyn Cheap Eats Week - Neighborhood Participatants
Julia Lipkins | March 21, 2008
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Dine In Brooklyn is a less fussy version of Manhattan’s Restaurant Week. From March 24th - 31st, more than 175 Brooklyn restaurants will offer three-course, prix-fixe menus for $23.
The following restaurants are located in the Bergen Carroll vicinity and will give you a good bang for your $23 bucks:
Lunetta (d), 116 Smith Street, (718) 488-6269
Alma Restaurant (d), 187 Columbia Street, (718) 643-5400
Chestnut (d), 271 Smith Street, (718) 243-0049
Crave (d), 570 Henry Street, (718) 643-0361
Bocca Lupo (l/d), 391 Henry Street, (718) 243-2522
Miriam (d), 229 Court Street, (718) 522-2220
Quercy Restaurant (d), 242 Court Street, (718) 243-2151
Mazzat (d), 208 Columbia Street, (718) 852-1652
