Check out this building on Quincy between Downing and Classon across from the huge Salvation Army:
Condos? Man, this block is going to change fast.
Oh, wait- here's some info on Brownstoner (posted while I was in Poland). Looks like affordable housing...
Location: 384 Waverly
The storefront where ghosts do business. Note that the upper floors are perfectly UN-haunted!
From the Society for Clinton Hill: Dear Clinton Hillers:
The DDDB 2007 Walkathon is one week away - Oct. 14, Sunday. Won't you support the effort to protect Clinton Hill from massive over-development? The development of Atlantic Yards doesn't have to be so huge and so environmentally disastrous! Right now, the only thing standing between reasonable development and massive over-development there are the eminent domain and environmental lawsuits. It is a David and Goliath thing – we 26 community groups against Ratner and his political cronies.
The time is short to get our walkers together and to find sponsors for everyone. Tish James, our hero who has lead the community on this lengthy fight, is our team leader this year. We need to show our support for her, help DDDB help us, and show that Fort Greene and Clinton Hill will again this year be one of the top producing teams.
Please consider being a walker and asking family and friends to sponsor you. If that isn't your thing, check out our team, sponsor Tish or someone else by making a donation on their behalf. Or, you can contribute to the team in general. You can also set up your own team, if you are so motivated. Remember, all contributions are tax-deductible!
This is really important and it is a fun and exciting day as well. The walk is short and easy with entertainment on both ends. So, please, go to the web site below and sign up. WE NEED YOU!
www.dddb.net/walkathon Our team is the Fort Greene – Clinton Hill Tish Team. Go to the site, see the list of teams on the right, scroll down to find our team, and join as a walker or be a sponsor of one of the walkers listed there. It is such a worthy cause …the scale and character of our neighborhood... our quality of life.
If you should have any problem making a credit card contribution, which is tax-deductible, you can:
1. Drop a check off to 138 Lafayette Ave. (corner of Carlton) and put in a note indicating you want it attributed to the Fort Greene – Clinton Hill Tish Team, or another team, and listing the walker you want to sponsor.
2. Mail a check to DDDB, 121 Fifth Ave., #150, Bklyn 11217 (include same note as above.)
3. Or, call Lucy at 718-938-3935 for help.
Make checks payable to DDDB-Legal Fund.
Walk with us…we need your help!
Society for Clinton Hill
From the NYT: Brooklyn: Pair Sought in Two Robberies By MICHAEL WILSON Published: October 8, 2007
Two robbers armed with a handgun held up a storage facility in Prospect Heights and a fast-food restaurant in Clinton Hill yesterday, the police said. The first robbery occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m., when two men, dressed in dark clothes and caps, entered Storage Deluxe at 945 Atlantic Avenue and stole cash, the police said. The amount stolen was not disclosed yesterday. About 15 minutes later, a pair believed to be the same two men robbed a White Castle at 531 Myrtle Avenue of an undisclosed amount of cash, the police said.
Location: 476 Washington bt Greene and Gates
This piece o' crap is being sold as-is. It comes with a lot of ghosts, I suspect.
Just received this info about an awesome week-long Bed-Stuy event! THIRD ANNUAL BED STUY ALIVE! TASTE, STRUT, TOUR, KNOW Festive Celebration Honoring Brooklyn’s Culturally Enriched Neighborhood Village Wide Affair Encourages Economic Empowerment & Community Pride
In the spirit of Kwanza principle Ujaama (cooperative economics), Community Board 3 in association with the Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant Inc., Bedford Stuyvesant Artists’ Association (BeSaa), Bridge Street Development Corporation and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation encourages New York to support the 3rd Annual Bed Stuy Alive! Taste, Strut, Tour Know. This festive event, which runs from Saturday, October 13 – Saturday, October 20, celebrates Bedford Stuyvesant’s vibrant business, cultural and artistic communities while promoting pride among its residents.
Has anyone notices the trees, especially on Clinton Ave, that produce those foul-smelling berries?!
Once they burst, they smell like ass.
Location: 65 Grand at Park
Nice use of spray paint to mark the house number.
Location: 1000 Fulton at Downing
Looks like this place might be de-haunted pretty soon. Great graffiti!
Location: Greene at Classon
This looks to be all that's left of an old house, behind an empty storefront for sale. All these poor ghosts are cramped into this one little space!
(BQE, Park Ave)
A source tells me that the space formerly occupied by Bodegas restaurant (SE corner of Fulton and Clinton, R.I.P.), is now slated to become an Italian fusion restaurant. The source tells me it will be called "Clinton Hill Bistro," but maybe she was confused as that's what the windows at Bodegas said. Or alternately, the new owners decided to just call the restaurant that and save themselves the trouble of redoing the windows.
Last I heard it was supposed to be a bank.
Remember when Bodegas took over that extra space on the far left for catering? The sign said, "Occasions." Did that ever even open?
Location: 53 Lexington, bt Grand and Classon
Metal gate, padlock, cemented windows...a ghoul's dream! Though note the tasteful flower planter right outside. Guess even ghosts like to landscape.
Council Member Letitia James and State Senator Kevin Parker to Cut Ribbon on Upscale Brooklyn Café That’s Transforming Atlantic AvenueCouncil Member Letitia James and State Senator Kevin Parker will cut the ribbon on FRANK WHITE, a new upscale café/lounge that’s single handedly pioneering the industrial stretch of Atlantic Avenue that is aligned with auto shops and warehouses to a social destination for progressive and global Brooklynites. Serving gourmet coffee and a menu featuring vegetarian, organic and fair trade selections, fresh juices, smoothies, and teas, Frank White serves up a healthy alternative for this Clinton Hill neighborhood. The swanky venue doubles as a news/reading/screening room and gallery space exhibiting works of local, national and international emerging and established artists.
The indoor/outdoor space is reminiscent of an old world formal dining room complete with distinctive Damask print wallpaper, dark hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers, and antique wood and brocade furniture. The 1200sf garden/patio is designed with a wood deck for outdoor entertaining. For those in the know, Frank White was an alias of the late rapper Notorious BIG who grew up a block away from where the café is located. Students from Sankofa Academy, an independent private school will perform in honor of the opening. Coffee and refreshments will be served. WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2007 TIME: 10:00AM WHERE: 936 Atlantic Avenue and St. James Place
On October 5th from 7:30 - 11pm RePOP invites you to join us at the shop for our First Friday group show entitled Under All The Rocks We Have Ever Found featuring the mixed media works of husband and wife duo Amy Michelle Asher & Arian Gimbutas.
With Amy working primarily in tar and Arian in bleach (combinined with oil and ink), both artists explore the vastness of space and light. The colors they are able to discover within two such contrasting mediums is at once haunting and astounding. This particular collection, all created within the last year, offers a beautiful entrance into the fall season with an adornment of abstract landscapes, illustrative renderings and unique musings.
The shop will be open for business on this special evening offering a first hand glimpse at Asher and Gimbutas' collection. Come down to the Navy Yard and enjoy a wonderful social event with complimentary wine, snacks and 10% off all merchandise.
New arrivals include: American Folk Art from the 1930's - 1950's, Vintage Stamp Collections, Antique Chemistry Beakers and Wares, the stunning new jewelry collection from Miss Ellie, a pluthera of fantastic furnishings and lighting from the mid-century and beyond, vintage house dresses from the 50's and 60's and just in time for Halloween......a new crazed doll baby assortment!
RePOP 95% Recycled 68 Washington Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11205 718-260-8032
The Crown Heights North Association (CHNA) is sponsoring our first Annual House and Garden Tour, this Saturday, October 6th, from 12 – 5. We are celebrating the beauty and culture of our neighborhood, and our recent designation as the first new Historic District in Brooklyn in over 10 years. This inaugural year, we are showing 10 houses, 2 historic churches and one community garden. There will be a celebratory kick off at 10:30. Mayor Bloomberg, Marty Markowitz, LPC Commissioner Tierney, and local officials have been invited. We will also be thanking sponsors and committee members. Because of our new HD status, and possible appearance by the above, there will be media coverage.
Celebration and first stop/ticket location: St. Gregory’s RC Church, 991 St. Johns Place at Brooklyn Ave. By subway: 3 train to Nostrand or Kingston Ave. Brooklyn Ave is between the two stops. Go north on Brooklyn Ave 3 blocks to St. Johns Place. Church is on corner. Other subway stops: A train to Nostrand Ave. or 2/5 train to President St.
Tickets are $25, and are available via the website, or at St. Gregory’s day of tour. Self guided tour begins promptly at noon, and no tickets will be sold after 3:30 pm. Houses close at 5 pm sharp. Tour will take place rain or shine.
Location: 64 Putnam
You can almost see ghosts in the upper windows! What's that yellow X for? Demolition?
A few of you have mentioned this in the comments, and I haven't yet stopped by. BUT, they're hosting a FREE wine tasting tonight! Please join Gnarly Vines for the first of many free winemaker tasting events: Wednesday, October 3rd from 6-8pm at Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue (between Carlton and Adelphi). Chrystal Clifton of Brewer-Clifton and Palmina Wineries will be pouring the following spectacular, handcrafted, small-production wines made by her, her husband Steve and their partner Greg Brewer:
2006 Palmina Malvasia Bianca, Larner Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley (187 cases produced) 2005 Palmina Dolcetto, Santa Barbara County 2005 Brewer-Clifton, Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (576 cases produced) 2005 Melville, Estate-Verna's Syrah, Santa Barbara County (2864 cases produced)
Their grand opening party is slated for November, and they hope to have several events lined up, including wine-food pairings with local restaurants. Welcome!
Myrtle Minutes has a great article about Gnarley Vines here.
I love Law & Order, especially since it's actually filmed IN NYC (unlike CSI:NY). Anyway, Criminal Intent will be filming on Downing and Gates near Broken Angel on Thursday. (ching ching)
Local photographer Geralyn Shukwit has been in the 'hood for awhile. Recently, she posted some "Then and Now" photos on her blog that really highlight the changes we've seen in the last decade: Cumberland at Myrtle: Then (1998)
Now:
Candy Store on Myrtle near FG Park: Then (2000)
Now:
For more of Gerayn's photos, click here. Her professional website is www.eyemaze.net.
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