Monthly Archives: December 2010

Macon Mystery Solved!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by The Changeling

Image courtesy of Forgotten NY

What’s the story of this mysterious relic on Macon Street? Kevin Walsh, the indefatigable urban historian and author of the book Forgotten New York, did a little detective work to find out. Click over to his Forgotten New York website to see how he sheds light on this mystery.
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CB3 Meeting on Monday

Posted on December 30, 2010 by The Changeling

[ January 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The first Community Board 3 meeting of the new year will be held on Monday, January 3rd 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.

Jan 3rd 2011 CB3 Meeting Agenda

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Snow on Taaffe

Posted on December 29, 2010 by The Changeling

Here’s a photo of Taaffe Place looking oh so tertiary on Wednesday afternoon. I heard that these streets would be cleaned up by tomorrow morning. We shall see. We shall see.

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Still Snowed In?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by The Changeling

I received this from the Chairman of CB3, Henry L. Butler late Monday:
Ms. Phillips the district manager spoke to sanitation garage superintendent Cutrupi for an update. He stated they are having a hard time removing the snow because so many vehicles including mta buses are stuck in the middle of the blocks. They don’t have [...]

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#Snowpocalypse or #Snowloko?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Alexa11221

Hey, it hasn’t snowed in over 24 hours and it still looks pretty much like this on my block. Has your block been plowed yet? The Mayor is making his excuses on air right now.
UPDATE: The La Table Exquise fundraiser originally scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Jan. 8

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2010 by The Changeling

We’re off enjoying Festivus, so we may not post again until 2011. Happy holidays!

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Fundraiser for La Table Exquise

Posted on December 22, 2010 by The Changeling

[ December 28, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

On Friday Tuesday, December 28th, from 7pm to 9pm, at La Table Exquise at 370 Tompkins Avenue, members of the Bedford Stuyvesant community will celebrate the exquisite food artistry of Chef Sebastien with wine donated by Olivino and a delicious menu of French pastry. Tickets are $20 per person, include wine and a wide [...]

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D’oh!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by The Changeling

I’m kicking myself for not posting about this place before Brownstoner. Dough, located on the corner of Lafayette and Franklin, is a new doughnut shop from the folks behind Choice Market. I haven’t been in to try it yet, because, well, I’m from the south which means that when it comes to doughnuts I’m [...]

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La Table Exquise Holiday Menu!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Vettievette

Holiday Menu @ La Table Exquise
Chef Sebastien of La Table Exquise will be preparing a very special Holiday menu through the New Year.  This features some savory dishes and of course pastries. I ordered a customized gift basket from him last week and will be picking it up Christmas Day. He informed me that he [...]

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The New Tiny Cup

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Alexa11221

Speaking of coffee shops, I see that Tiny Cup has re-opened! Anyone been in yet?

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