Monthly Archives: August 2007

Fire in the North Stuy

Posted on August 21, 2007 by The Changeling

A reader sent in these pics of a blaze that took place today on the corner of Marcy and Stockton. It appears that the building that caught fire was under construction (a pre-Fedders Delight hovel-to-be). I posted a picture of this lot back in May before the building began to take shape. [...]

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Lexington Seascape

Posted on August 21, 2007 by The Changeling

Seascapes on Lexington and Throop Avenues, Bed-Stuy

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Obama in Brooklyn!

Posted on August 21, 2007 by The Changeling

[ August 22, 2007; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ]
This is from our friends at Brooklyn for Barack. Senator Barack Obama will be visiting Brooklyn on Wednesday, August 22nd and holding a $25 per person fundraiser at the New York Marriot at the Brooklyn Bridge.

You can find out more about this event here.

Obama-philes, rejoice!

Obama for America Fundraiser
Wednesday, August 22nd
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 [...]

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Sidewalk Saints

Posted on August 20, 2007 by The Changeling

Saints on Lexington Avenue, Bed-Stuy

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Preparing for the 26th Annual Bedford-Stuyvesant 10K Run and Fun Walk

Posted on August 20, 2007 by The Changeling

[ October 7, 2007; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] On October 7, 2007 Bed-Stuy will hold its annual 10K race. The 26th Annual Bedford-Stuyvesant 10K will include hundreds of runners and walkers and 1000 spectators cheering them on.

A nice thing about this event is that the cost is so reasonable. Registration is $15 before 9/15 and $20 after, and runners [...]

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Saturday Stoop Sales

Posted on August 18, 2007 by The Changeling

[ August 18, 2007; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] We just got word of these block-wide stoop sales going on in the neighborhood. Looks like a great opportunity to pick up some bargain clothing, home decor and refreshments.

The Quincy Street Block Association will be holding stoop sales on Quincy between Patchen and Malcolm X Boulevard. The money raised from these sales will [...]

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Madison & Lewis Stoop Sale, Sat Aug 18

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Alexa11221

[ August 18, 2007; ] I know this is kind of late notice, but I just came back from the green market and walked by this block-long sale as they were setting up, and, I have to say, it’s looking really good.

I would have browsed more myself but I was laden with fresh vegetables and hot tea from Bread [...]

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Universal Hip Hop Parade

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Alexa11221

Spotted last Saturday on my way home from lunch at Folukie:

Car club

Sponsor’s van.

FDNY

NYPD

Unknown!

Cheerleaders.

The end.

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Sunflower King

Posted on August 17, 2007 by The Changeling

An 8 ft. tall sunflower reigns on Madison Street, Bed-Stuy

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2nd Annual Hattie Carthan Community Garden Food & Film Festival

Posted on August 17, 2007 by The Changeling

[ August 18, 2007; 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Media That Matters, Bailey’s Café, interrupcion* and the Center for International Art in Community partner for the 2nd Annual Hattie Carthan Community Garden Food & Film Festival on Saturday, August 18th. At 2:00 p.m. the community garden will be hosting an international food festival that includes music and open mic performances, and at 8:00 [...]

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