Monthly Archives: June 2010

ABSOLUT Vodka Donates to Habitat for Humanity New York City to Help Build Affordable Housing in Bed-Stuy

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Changeling

Today filmmaker Spike Lee, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Josh Lockwood, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity NYC, join together to celebrate the efforts made by ABSOLUT and its partners towards improving the lives of hard-working, low-income families in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. ABSOLUT VODKA announced that they would donate $50,000 of the profits [...]

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Mixing Styles on Myrtle

Posted on June 8, 2010 by The Changeling

I know this is just beyond the borders of Bed-Stuy (it’s just a few blocks into Clinton Hill), but I just had to take a photo of the building addition on Myrtle between Ryerson and Grand. It’s a real sight to see. It looks like a new building is sneaking up behind an old [...]

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What’s Your Stoop Story?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by The Changeling

I love Brooklyn stoop culture.
I didn’t grow up in the city, so I didn’t sit out on the stoop as a kid. (We had a porch, but I was generally encouraged pack my business up and take it into the fenced in backyard.) In fact, my only experience of the brownstone stoop as a [...]

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Chestnut Supermarket to Open Soon

Posted on June 7, 2010 by The Changeling

The new kosher grocery store located on the corner of Myrtle and Spencer finally has a name! It’s going to be called Chestnut Supermarket and it looks like it will be opening very soon. Question: what’s with all the new Bed-Stuy markets having “nut” in the name. Butternut, Chestnut… I guess two [...]

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Rash of Roof Break-Ins in the Neighborhood

Posted on June 7, 2010 by The Changeling

This weekend I received this from a reader who lives on Quincy near Throop. He is hoping to spread the word so that others won’t have the same experience:

Could you please put the word out that there has been a rash of home break-ins lately? It appears as though some people are specializing in [...]

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CB3 Meeting Tonight

Posted on June 7, 2010 by The Changeling

[ June 7, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The next Community Board 3 meeting will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation 1368 Fulton Street (Between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues on the Lower Level). To see the agenda for this meeting, click here.

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Billboards Down

Posted on June 4, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Odd seeing two familiar billboards down yesterday evening at the intersection of Lewis and Jefferson Avenues.  One is usually positioned on the side of Betty Brite Dry Cleaners.  The other is located across the street from Betty Brite’s entrance, on the side of the corner deli and grocery bodega.  It’s not common for billboards to [...]

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A Sign Appears at Tin City Drug & General Store

Posted on June 4, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

It’s official.  A printed sign appeared in the storefront window yesterday – a hint of vintage black type on white.  We learned from Saratu Nafziger about the business when we inquired about the renovations a couple of weeks ago.  Saratu says “it will carry body and personal care products, over-the-counter drugs, cosmetics, eco-friendly household supplies, [...]

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Where Do I (Will I) Live in Bed Stuy?

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Michael Corley

So you’ve decided that of all the neighborhoods in the borough, city and tri-state area, Bedford Stuyvesant is the place you’ll call home (or already do)… Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Commercial Property at 480 Halsey Street

Posted on June 3, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Last month, we inquired about this commercial space at 480 Halsey Street (at Lewis Avenue), which was available for some time.   Is it possible this is now rented?  A week ago, the security shutters were up and workers were feverishly clearing out the main floor and storing items in the basement.   I was [...]

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