Monthly Archives: June 2010

Renovations Still In Effect at Brooklyn Public Library Macon Branch

Posted on June 2, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

The Brooklyn Public Library Macon Branch (361 Lewis Avenue at Macon Street) recently got a good brick exterior cleaning.  The library will remain closed for the next few weeks for repairs and window installations and is scheduled to reopen on Monday, August 2nd.

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Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Gets A Facelift

Posted on June 1, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Stuyvesant Heights is home to several historical churches.  Among them is Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church (230 Decatur Street at Lewis Avenue), which is undergoing alterations approved by the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission.  A temporary posting board along with permits explain the alterations.  Exterior work will include brick repointing, installation of new copper scuppers [...]

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FREE WINE Comedy Show at Le Sucre

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Alexa11221

[ May 20, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. June 3, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] LIVE in Bed-Stuy, it’s–Thursday Night? Join the inimitable Del Harrison and a rotating group of local comedians for an evening of stand-up and improv comedy at Le Sucre Coffee and Jazz Lounge on DeKalb Ave.

Every 1st and 3rd (and 5th) Thursday of the month, at 7:30 pm, Del and her crew present Del’s FREE WINE [...]

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