Monthly Archives: March 2010

Bed-Stuy: Be Counted. Be Heard.

Posted on March 31, 2010 by The Changeling

I know that if you’re reading this you have probably already filled out your Census 2010 form and sent it in, but if you haven’t you should get on it, and if you know other residents who haven’t, then you should definitely encourage them to complete the form and mail it before the deadline. The [...]

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258 Cafe CLOSED

Posted on March 29, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Faithful reader Irving alerted us Thursday of a sign posted on the window of twofiftyeight Cafe (199 Malcolm X Boulevard, between Jefferson and Putnam Avenues) that said they were closed.  Say it isn’t so!  I thought it was a mistake.  I mean, I thought for sure they were opened on that warm Saturday last week.  I hiked [...]

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Partial Building Exterior Collapse on Ralph Avenue

Posted on March 29, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

A partial brick exterior collapse from the second floor of a mixed use building caused police to isolate a Ralph Avenue block late last week.  Although it wasn’t a major collapse, authorities chose to take precaution, sealing off Ralph Avenue between Decatur and Bainbridge Streets.   No reports on if anyone was hurt.  A portion [...]

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Open Ya Eyes

Posted on March 26, 2010 by The Changeling

Classon Avenue G Train Station

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YMCA Splash Week

Posted on March 25, 2010 by The Changeling

Next week is Splash Week at the YMCA! You can learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices as well as the YMCA’s holistic approach to living: combining spirit, mind and body. The best part is that it’s free!
Y Splash Week
March 29-April 2, 2010
Bedford-Stuyvestant YMCA
1121 Bedford Avenue (at Monroe Street)
718-789-1497

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Tompkins Houses Playground JAIL!?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Vettievette

I turned on the evening news and hear that Tompkins Houses has made the news because of their playground structure.  Newsblog – blackandbrownnews – edited by Sharon Toomer broke the news yesterday after the above photo was submitted by photographer, Monifa Bandele.  BBN reports that they visited the playground and called the Mayor’s office.  The [...]

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New Market for Myrtle

Posted on March 24, 2010 by The Changeling

Good news! The ground floor space at the corner of Myrtle and Spencer will become a kosher supermarket. This is one block away from the smallish Fig Tree Market and four blocks from the little Kent Avenue produce market. While both of those places are great and they definitely meet some of [...]

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The Little Jazz Giants

Posted on March 22, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ March 27, 2010; 3:00 pm; ]

The Little Jazz Giants is a musical ensemble of young men between 10-16 years old.  They will be in concert on Saturday, March 27th at 3PM at Siloam Presbyterian Church (260 Jefferson Avenue at Marcy Avenue).  Donation for adults: $20 and children under 13: $10.  Donation includes exhibition, concert and refreshments.   For more information, [...]

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London’s Of New York Brings a Touch of Glamour to Tompkins

Posted on March 19, 2010 by The Changeling

Recently a cute little nail salon opened on Tompkins Avenue between Jefferson and Hancock. The salon is called London’s of New York Nail Bar, and I recently got a chance to sit down with the owners, Phillip Thomas and Musica Lorence. It was so nice to chat with them about their new business.
Phillip Thomas, [...]

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Women of the Media Celebration

Posted on March 19, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ March 29, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is celebrating Women’s History Month.  Parks will be holding discussions and exhibits throughout the five boroughs.  This particular event will be held at Herbert Von King Park, celebrating 15 NYC women who work in the media. There will be a brunch and these women will be in attendance [...]

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