Monthly Archives: July 2009

New Trees on Myrtle

Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Changeling

When I read that that Mayor Bloomberg was setting the ambitious goal of planting a million trees in NYC, I thought, “Yeah, right. He won’t be able to plant 10 trees without folks complaining about it and trying to shut it down.” Well, luckily I was wrong. The MillionTreesNYC initiative is a success! [...]

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Block Party Shootout

Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

A Saturday block party that continued into midnight ended suddenly when shots were fired.  One young man was reportedly shot in the leg on Putnam Avenue between Lewis and Stuyvesant Avenues.  Police were looking for suspects at the time.

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Neglected Community Garden Needs Rescuing

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Alexa11221

There is a community garden here in the neighborhood, on Gates and Patchen, that has been neglected and is in danger of being closed down. It’s currently owned by the Parks Department, and apparently there has been no activity in it at all.
So if you, or your group, or a group of people you know, [...]

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Roommates Wanted

Posted on July 17, 2009 by The Changeling

A friend of a friend is looking for some roommates to share her large 3-bedroom duplex apartment on Nostrand. If you are a health nut, then this is the apartment for you because you’re just one block away from the Bed-Stuy YMCA. If you’re a smoker and a drinker, then this is the [...]

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Film & Thought 4 Talk at the Macon Library

Posted on July 17, 2009 by The Changeling

[ July 18, 2009; 1:00 pm; ] Film & Thought 4 Talk is a film screening and discussion series held at the Macon Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library every first and third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

This Saturday, July 18th they will be screening The Conformist: [107 minutes – 1970].

The Conformist is about wanting to be normal. Directed [...]

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New Habitat for Humanity Homes Coming to Bed-Stuy

Posted on July 17, 2009 by The Changeling

Renderings for the Hart St. and Lafayette Avenue homes.

Habitat for Humanity will be building new homes in Bed-Stuy soon. If you are interested in becoming a homeowner, then you should visit the Habitat for Humanity website for information on this affordable housing opportunity.
Sixteen families will help build their future homes in these four row [...]

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Calling All Filmmakers! Annual Bread Stuy Backyard Film Fest

Posted on July 15, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

The Bread Stuy Backyard Film Fest kicked off last Wednesday and they’re looking for filmmakers who are interested in submitting their shorts as a prelude to the feature film.  This is a great way for Bed-Stuy’s own to get some exposure.  The flim fest happens every Wednesday.  For time, venue and more details, please contact [...]

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Introducing The Progressive Southside…Now in Bed-Stuy!

Posted on July 15, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

Hey BSB!  I’m a new writer to this online community, but I’ve been an avid reader for a good while.  I’m Brooklyn born and raised.  In 2006, I was at a crossroad after trying to run away from a vermin attacked building.  I thought I should do something a bit different.  Since the world lives [...]

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The Jazzmobile Presents Vanessa Rubin

Posted on July 14, 2009 by The Changeling

[ July 20, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
The Macon Street Block Association (between Patchen and Ralph Avenues) invites you to join them on Monday, July 20th for an evening of jazz with vocalist, composer, and producer, Vanessa Rubin. She will be performing from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Jazzmobile, and I highly recommend it. I [...]

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New On The Block

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Alexa11221

Lewis Ave between Lafayette and Kosciusko
I haven’t eaten here but welcome the sight of a new place in the barren northern regions of Lewis Avenue. I applaud them for their fresh-looking awning and snazzy outdoor seating!

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