Monthly Archives: September 2009

Seen on Marcy

Posted on September 2, 2009 by The Changeling

I snapped the picture above on Marcy a few days ago. It was on a construction site on the corner of Myrtle. A day or so later a reader sent me a photo showing a new tag/response to the question:

“Yes, for those who can afford it!”
The stance of the first tag is clear, but [...]

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Check Out Our New Bike Shop: Lit Fuse Cyclery

Posted on September 1, 2009 by The Changeling

Recently I received an email from a reader praising a new bike shop in the neighborhood. The shop, Lit Fuse Cyclery, opened this past winter but I somehow managed to miss it. The person who wrote me was so passionate about this business that he emailed Clinton Hill Blog and Bed-Stuy Banana about it [...]

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SOLA’s Sidewalk Soiree

Posted on August 25, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ September 19, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]

SHOPS OF LEWIS AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION (SOLA)
presents the
4th Annual Sidewalk Soiree
Saturday, September 19, 2009  10AM-6PM
on the sidewalks of Lewis Avenue between Decatur and Halsey Streets

Music
Food
Fashion
Art
Healthy Living

Join the shops of Lewis Avenue along with other Bed-Stuy merchants for their annual showcase of local businesses.  This year’s soiree will include an array of Bed-Stuy retailers and home-based [...]

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BSDC Webinar Foreclosure Series

Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Changeling

[ August 11, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. September 16, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. October 14, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Bridge Street Development Corporation is hosting a webinar series that provides useful information for homeowners and renters alike. They just sent this announcement:

While there is a wealth of information available about obtaining a mortgage, there is very little information about help available to distressed homeowners to keep their home, their most valuable asset. Bridge [...]

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Register Now for the 28th Annual 10K

Posted on July 13, 2009 by The Changeling

[ September 25, 2009; October 11, 2009; 10:00 am; ]

The Annual 10K Community Run and Fun Walk is one of the premier 10Ks held in all New York City. Given its proximity to the NYC Marathon, many athletes see Restoration’s 10K as a “warm up” to their long-distance run in November. However, people of all fitness levels and ages are attracted to the race [...]

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Free Foreclosure Webinar Series

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Changeling

[ June 30, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. July 15, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. August 11, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. September 15, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. October 14, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

Bridge Street Development Corporation (BSDC) cordially invites those who are interested in learning about “What to Expect When Facing Foreclosure” to participate in the launch of a FREE educational Webinar Series from the privacy and comfort of their home or office, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30th. The Webinar Series [...]

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