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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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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
Nectar Smoothies…a little too sweet?
Josh Guttman | July 24, 2008
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I walked over to Nectar on Court Street today and ordered a smoothie – The Hometown Squeeze in this case – as I do once or twice every week. I’ve always assumed this to be a healthy breakfast or snack, made only with natural ingredients and fruits. The menu says The Hometown Squeeze contains “peach, blueberries and banana”. When the man preparing my smoothie grabbed a plastic juice bottle from the shelf, I was confused so asked to see the bottle. It turns out the Peach Nectar that they were using instead of actual peaches, wasn’t even pure juice. The bottle listed high fructose corn syrup among its ingredients and also claimed “contains 32% real juice”. Needless to say, drinking my smoothie took on a very different experience this morning. Why is Nectar using artificial and unhealthy ingredients in their smoothies? How do people feel about this?
Half of Clinton Street blocked off for commercial today?
Josh Guttman | July 15, 2008
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What’s up with the blockage of Clinton Street from Warren to Amity today for a commercial? How do people feel about this inconvenience…. both sides of the street sequestered? It’s great that film producers have discovered the beauty and charm of our neighborhood, but the frequency of filming and street closures is getting to be overkill. Sure, the city and local merchants get paid, but what about us?, you know…the ones who are actually inconvenienced. Please chime in and voice your opinions on this.
Kids 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?
Hi, 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.
Bergen Carroll needs writers!!
Josh Guttman | February 7, 2008
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You might have noticed the recent slow-down in articles on Bergen Carroll. It’s because nearly all our writers parlayed the exposure they received from Bergen Carroll and were lured away by bigger NYC publishers. If you live in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook or Boerum Hill, have a pulse on what’s happening in the ‘hood and like to put pen to paper (or words to website), please get in touch about joining the sexiest local blog in New York City. We’re at josh [at] bergencarroll [dot] com.
Record attendance at this year’s Halloween parade
Josh Guttman | November 1, 2007
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More than 500 parents, children and onlookers filled Cobble Hill Park yesterday for the largest neighborhood Halloween Parade in history. The parade route ran through the park, exiting on Congress, then back around and through again. Later, trick-or-treaters bombarded Verandah Place and then scattered throughout the neighborhood in search of treasure. Thanks to Diane & Co. for sending me their photos. The flickr stream of photos is here.
