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Another Mulch-fest comes and goes + other notes from CHA
Josh Guttman | January 14, 2009
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This year’s tree-mulching campaign in Cobble Hill Park was a great success. Tom Synnott of the Cobble Hill From the Cobble Hill Tree Fund:
“Despite the cold weather and the threat of deep snow (which never materialized) we had a record tree chipping - 631 trees. A good deal of mulch was given back to parents and children in Mulch-fest bags provided by our friend and Brooklyn Forester, Andy Rabb.”
You can read Tom’s entire tree-mulching report at our blog:
Tom’s personal mulch-fest account
Brooklyn Bridge Park: January 29 meeting about money
The Cobble Hill Association has had many questions over the past several years about the funding scheme for Brooklyn Bridge Park. We are pleased to report that, after the prodding of State Senator Daniel Squadron, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation (BBPDC) has announced that it will release revised cost and revenue projections.
One would think that such reporting and transparency would be automatic for a public entity like the BBPDC, a subsidiary of the Empire State Development Corporation, but one would be wrong. We are grateful to Senator Squadron for his work on this matter. Here is the 411 on the meeting:
What: BBPDC public meeting about the Park’s financial model.
When: January 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: Dibner Auditorium, NYU-Polytechnic University, 5 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn.
Senator Squadron’s staff has told us that the BBPDC will release financial data before the meeting. We will keep you in the loop once the data have been released. We will also distribute information to help the community frame questions for the event. Stay tuned.
MTA hearing on service cuts and fare hikes: January 28
The MTA will hold a public hearing in Brooklyn on January 28 regarding its proposed service cuts and fare hikes. We encourage everyone to attend and make the case for more public transportation, not less. The MTA’s official hearing notice explains the procedures for speaking:
‘Registration to speak will be open until 9 p.m. on the dates of the hearings. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. To register to speak in advance of the hearings, for more information, or to comment in writing contact Douglas Sussman, Dir, MTA Community Affairs, 347 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10017, (212) 878-7483. Additional information can be found at www.mta.info <http://www.mta.info/> . Comments may also be made on the MTA website.’
What: MTA hearing
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Where: 333 Adams Street, the Brooklyn Marriott
The announcement on CHA blog
Today is the day - cast your vote!!
Josh Guttman | November 4, 2008
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If you haven’t been at least slightly drawn in by the presidential election - yeah, the one that has dominated the media for the past two years - it’s time to crawl out from under that rock you’ve been using as shelter. Whether it’s relief (that it’s finally here) or excitement (for the opportunity it represents), all of us are experiencing some emotional reaction to the day finally arriving.
So make sure that YOU get out and cast your vote. Neighborhood polling stations include PS 29 and PS 58, among others. If you don’t know where to vote, you can look it up here. Every registered voter has the right to cast their vote, so get out today and make sure you do it. We may not see an election this important for quite some time.
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Halloween Parade today @ 4pm Cobble Hill Park!!
Josh Guttman | October 31, 2008
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This afternoon at 4pm is the annual halloween parade in Cobble Hill Park. This is one of the best annual events in the neighborhood. The creativity that expresses itself through the costumes worn by this neighborhood’s parents and kids is truly inspiring. After the parade, Verandah and Congress become prime trick or treating (mostly treating) corridors. Click here to see photos of last year’s parade.
Electronic recycling drive hosted by Cobble Hill Association
Josh Guttman | October 30, 2008
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Paco Abraham, Green Chair of the Cobble Hill Association, just emailed me this information about the electronics recycling drive this coming Saturday. The drive is sponsored by Councilmember Bill DeBlasio, the Cobble Hill Association and PS 29 PTA.
Electronics Recycling
Saturday, November 1 - 10am-4pm
Schoolyard PS 29, 425 Henry Street (entrance is on Baltic between Henry & Clinton)
They will accept working and non-working:
-Computers (laptop & desktop), Monitors
-Printers, scanners, fax-machines, copiers
-Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
-Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, etc.)
-Components (hard drives, CD Roms, circuit boards, power supplies, etc,)
-TVs,VCR & DVD Players
-Radios/Stereos
-Cell Phones, pagers
-PDAs,Telecommunication (phones, answering machines, etc.)
-Media (SMALL QUANTITIES of floppies, cd’s, zips, VHS tapes)
Gowanus Harvest Festival - this Saturday 10/11
Josh Guttman | October 10, 2008
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What’s become a bit of an annual tradition now, the Gowanus Harvest Festival will take place this Saturday at our neighborhood’s makeshift outdoor waterfront venue, The Yard. These guys are doing great work in the name of charity. The events has been somewhat hit or miss though, in the past. Nice fall outdoor experiences sometimes offset by long lines, expensive beer and poor sound systems, not to mention musicians of questionable talent. I’m hoping the organizers continue to improve on past events though, because the space has enormous potential. Official event announcement follows….
Brooklyn! Fall! Brews! Bounty! Yes, its that time of year again. The Yard is once again hosting a day of farm fresh food, live music, local vendors, delicious brews and other triumphs of sustainable urban living. Join us! Last year, over 1,000 people flocked to the banks of the Gowanus Canal. This year, with pony-rides, arts n crafts, pumpkin carving, pie bake-offs, urban chickens, raffle prizes, composting, transportation alternatives, voter education, and tons of surprises… it will be a day to remember. Best of all, proceeds from the Gowanus Harvest Festival will be donated to Just Food.
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Atlantic Antic returns to Atlantic Ave Sunday 10/5
Josh Guttman | October 3, 2008
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This Sunday, our neighborhood’s famed main street extravaganza - The Atlantic Antic - returns.
“Spanning 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill all the way to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the Atlantic Antic is New York’s number one street festival, offering something for everyone!”
The festival is known for its eclectic delicacies, with an exciting array of foods from around the world, representing the shops that line the thoroughfare from baklava and funnel cake, to grilled sardines and pulled pork sandwiches, to street fair favorites like fresh lemonade, fried mozzarella, and roasted corn. This year, the Atlantic Ave Local Development Corp released this 2008 Food Map detailing the varieties so we can all be super-efficient in getting our munchies on.
Ten live musical stages will offer free performances all day, featuring blues, rock, country, R&B, jazz, music for kids, and belly-dancing. As always, Atlantic Avenue’s trendy restaurants and boutiques along with a host of local vendors, craftspeople, and nonprofits offer a hodgepodge of one-of-a-kind merchandise (as the local restaurants and boutiques continue to improve, so does the festival).
There will also be pony rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, live storytelling, and more for kids and families!
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Our very own Marie Carter to read from The Trapeze Diaries
Josh Guttman | September 28, 2008
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One of our former writers, Marie Carter, has recently published a novel, The Trapeze Diaries, with much fanfare. She’ll be reading from her book at two events, the invitations for which follow:
1) Reading @ McNally Jackson September 30
Please join us to celebrate new titles from Hanging Loose Press. Enjoy the acerbic wit of Tony Towle (WINTER JOURNEY), the energetic hiphop poetry of Michael Cirelli (LOBSTER WITH OL’ DIRTY BASTARD) and the lyrical prose of Marie Carter (THE TRAPEZE DIARIES).
Reading at McNally Jackson Bookstore, 52 Prince Street between Lafayette and Mulberry, NYC, 7 PM, Tuesday September 30. www.mcnallyjackson.com.
2) Reading at Sunny’s in Red Hook, November 2nd
Will be reading at Sunny’s in Red Hook on Sunday November 2nd near the new Ikea and Fairway (yes, you can buy Swedish furniture AND go to a reading all at once!).
I hear they do an awesome cheap brunch at Sunny’s and it’s by the water so a nice Sunday afternoon outing.
Sunny’s
253 Conover Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Sunday November 2nd, 3 PM
Directions at www.sunnysredhook.com. (Water taxis throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn will take you to IKEA).
More info at:
The Trapeze Diaries
LICH Community Forum - Tonight 9/22
Josh Guttman | September 22, 2008
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Are you concerned about the news coming out of LICH? Now is your chance to be heard. Community Board 6 has organized a public forum with the CEO of LICH and the CEO of Continuum Health Partners, the company that owns LICH.
What: discussion with Stanley Brezenoff, President & CEO of Continuum Health Partners, and Dominick Stanzione, Interim CEO of Long Island College Hospital.
When: Monday, September 22 at 6.30 p.m. at LICH.
Where: LICH ground floor, conference rooms A & B, 339 Hicks Street.
Please come out and show the community’s support.
Book Court announces their September schedule
Josh Guttman | August 28, 2008
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Zack over at Book Court just sent me their September schedule of author visits and readings. It’s a good one. What I really wanna know is when will the new cafe be open?
September 2nd 2008 @ 7pm
Matt Weiland
Colson Whitehead & Mike Wallace
Join together to read from and discuss
NAMES ON THE LAND:
A Historical Account of Place-Naming in the United States
September 3rd 2008 @ 7pm
Nellie Hermann
THE CURE FOR GRIEF
September 4th 2008 @ 7pm
Cynthia Saltzman
OLD MASTERS, NEW WORLD:
America’s Raid on Europe’s Great Pictures
September 7th 2008 @ 7pm
Sarah Manguso
THE TWO KINDS OF DECAY
September 8th 2008 @ 7pm
Elizabeth Zechel
IS THERE A MOUSE IN THE BABY’S ROOM?
September 10th, 2008 @ 7pm
Joshua Henkin
MATRIMONY
September 11th, 2008 @ 7pm
Amanda Petrusich
IT STILL MOVES:
Long Songs, Lost Highways, and the Search for the Next American Music
September 16th, 2008 @ 7pm
Phillip Lopate
TWO MARRIAGES
September 22nd, 2008 @ 7pm
Jonathan Mahler
THE CHALLENGE:
Hamdam V. Rumsfeld and the Fight over Presidential Power
September 23rd, 2008 @ 7pm
Alice Matteson
NOTHING IS QUITE FORGOTTEN IN BROOKLYN
September 24th, 2008 @ 7pm
Jonathan Ames & Dean Haspiel
THE ALCOHOLIC
September 30th 2008 @ 7pm
Deborah Copaken Kogan
BETWEEN HERE AND APRIL
Free summer movies in and around Brooklyn
Josh Guttman | August 7, 2008
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The New York Times gave some coverage to Becca’s list, a list put together by Rebecca Shapiro of all the free movies in New York City throughout the summer. This is quite some list and an awesome resource for all of us outdoor summer seekers. Thanks Becca!!
Date and Time Movie Location
Thursday, Aug. 7 “Pleasantville” Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, Aug. 8 “The Goonies” Pier 46, Hudson River Park
Monday, Aug. 11 “The Candidate” Bryant Park
Tuesday, Aug. 12 “Manhattan” 55 Water Street
“28 Days Later” McCarren Park Pool
Thursday, Aug. 14 “Cabaret” Brooklyn Bridge Park
Monday, Aug. 18 “Superman” Bryant Park
Tuesday, Aug. 19 “Killer’s Kiss” 55 Water Street
“Velvet Goldmine” McCarren Park Pool
Thursday, Aug. 21 “Being There” Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, Aug. 22 “Shrek” Pier 46, Hudson River Park
Tuesday, Aug. 26 “Imitation of Life” 55 Water Street
“Blue Velvet” McCarren Park Pool
Thursday, Aug. 28 “The Shining” Brooklyn Bridge Park
