Monthly Archives: September 2010

Kara’s Artisan Bakery

Posted on September 30, 2010 by The Changeling

Thanks to an email from a tipster, we recently stopped by Kara’s Artisan Bakery at 1003 Broadway (Broadway and Willoughby) to check out what the new bakery on the block had to offer. On the day we were there they carried a small assortment of breads, muffins and cakes. The shop was definitely [...]

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Sneak Peek at The Sebastian

Posted on September 29, 2010 by The Changeling

The Sebastian
The Sebastian, located at 467 Hancock Street (between Marcus Garvey and Lewis), is a brand new 6-unit condo develoment brought to you by the design and construction team of Aaron Graf, Ted Haber and Noah Smith. This innovative team was also behind the ubercool Shaker House condominiums and the Sebastian represents phase two [...]

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The Bed-Stuy Blog’s Guide to Finding your New Apartment in Bedford Stuyvesant

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Michael Corley

Seems this neighborhood has gotten popular in the last 10 years. But I knew it would eventually happen. Especially when while driving down lewis Avenue to visit my mother in the projects on Gates Avenue… Continue reading →

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Marcy Tennis Club Jamboree This Saturday!

Posted on September 27, 2010 by The Changeling

[ October 2, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Marcy Tennis Club is having a jamboree this Saturday, October 2nd from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Marcy playground (corner of Myrtle and Nostrand). The kids who have been participants in the club will be receiving trophies and T-shirts, and they will be celebrating with free food, music and a meet and greet [...]

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Why Haven’t I Seen a Bed Stuy Real Estate Wrap Up Post?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Michael Corley

Friends … at least I hope we still are.
You can’t imagine how disappointing it’s been for me not to have written my first post on my recently assigned real estate beat here at Bed-Stuy Blog.
The only explanation I can offer is … life happens.
This has been a tough spring and summer, which I’ve shared with [...]

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Random Pictures of Storm Damage

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Alexa11221

Tree limbs fell on cars along Marcus Garvey Boulevard.

There was also a tree on my block with the top sheared clean off by the wind, a typical sign of tornado damage, according to the New York Times.
How does it look on your block? How did the storm (now classified as not one, but two tornadoes) [...]

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Virtuoso and Veggies at the Greene Acres Community Garden

Posted on September 14, 2010 by The Changeling

[ September 18, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Greene Acres Community Garden
322 Franklin Avenue (at Greene Avenue)

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CB3 Meeting on Monday

Posted on September 12, 2010 by The Changeling

[ September 13, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The next Community Board 3 meeting will be held on Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, 1368 Fulton Street (Between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues on the Lower Level). To download the agenda for this meeting click the link below.

Agenda Sept 2010

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Longtime Business Provides Shiny New Service

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Changeling

It’s easy to notice when a new restaurant or store arrives in the neighborhood, but it is not always so easy to notice when a longtime neighborhood business upgrades and expands its services. These businesses should share the spotlight with the new businesses because they too are responding to the needs of the community [...]

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Clothing Swap This Saturday

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Changeling

[ September 11, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another clothing swap at the Macon Library! All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a great time!
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What’s a clothing swap, you say?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing. It [...]

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