Tag Archives: Lewis Avenue

New On The Block

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Alexa11221

Lewis Ave between Lafayette and Kosciusko
I haven’t eaten here but welcome the sight of a new place in the barren northern regions of Lewis Avenue. I applaud them for their fresh-looking awning and snazzy outdoor seating!

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Park on Putnam Young Entrepreneurs Expo

Posted on June 23, 2009 by The Changeling

[ June 25, 2009; 7:30 pm; ]
If you ever thought that you were too young to start your own business, then this event is for you! The Park on Putnam Young Entrepreneurs Expo will host a panel of young marketing and public relations professionals who will speak about marketing, branding, and using new media.

Young Entrepreneurs Expo
Thursday, June 25th
7:30 p.m.
House of [...]

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Preserving Family History (Another Free Family Day Photo Shoot)

Posted on June 15, 2009 by The Changeling

The African American Heritage Center at Macon Library preserves and presents the history and culture of African Americans, with a special focus on Bedford-Stuyvesant’s rich history and its African American residents. The Generation Preservation Project will fulfill this vision through a series of photo shoots designed to document the history of families in Bedford-Stuyvesant. [...]

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Saraghina Lives Up to the Hype

Posted on June 9, 2009 by The Changeling

Inquisigal and I got there just before the dinner rush. Soon the place would be packed.

Wonderful, wonderful pizza! This was definitely the best that I’ve had in NYC. Yeah, that’s right, I said it. Best in NY. And no, I’ve never been to Grimaldi’s.

I never knew that pizza was supposed to taste this [...]

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Saraghina Opens Tonight

Posted on June 8, 2009 by The Changeling

[ June 8, 2009; 5:30 pm; ]
According to the sign in the window, the long awaited Saraghina will open this evening. They’ll be serving up Neapolitan style pizzas starting at 5:30 p.m. New York Magazine has posted the menu and a slideshow of the interior. It’s nice!

In case you missed it, here’s our original post on Saraghina.

Saraghina
435 Halsey [...]

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Meet the Candidates Forum Tomorrow

Posted on June 5, 2009 by The Changeling

[ June 6, 2009; 9:00 am; ] The Stuyvesant Heights Parents Association is having a Candidates Forum tomorrow at Brownstone Books (409 Lewis Avenue between Decatur and MacDonough). This is your opportunity to meet the candidates running for District 36 Council Member Seat and to hear about their vision for our neighborhood.

Our Times Press has posted an article on this [...]

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Swap+Meet This Saturday!

Posted on June 4, 2009 by The Changeling

[ June 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Economy getting you down? In the market for some new clothes? Need an excuse to clear up some clutter? Let’s have a clothing swap!

Bed Stuy based Brooklyn Clothing Exchange presents swap * meet
Saturday June 6 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Brooklyn Public Library > Macon branch
361 Lewis Avenue at Macon Street **
Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn
718-573-5606

**We’ll [...]

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Preserving Family History (A Free Family Day Photo Shoot)

Posted on May 4, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 16, 2009; 12:00 pm; June 20, 2009; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] The African American Heritage Center at Macon Library preserves and presents the history and culture of African Americans, with a special focus on Bedford-Stuyvesant’s rich history and its African American residents. The Generation Preservation Project will fulfill this vision through a series of photo shoots designed to document the history of families in Bedford-Stuyvesant. [...]

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Lewis Avenue Flea Market Gears Up for its Eighth Season

Posted on April 10, 2009 by The Changeling

Saturday, May 2nd marks the start of the eighth season of the Lewis Avenue Flea Market (located at MS-35 on the corner of Lewis Avenue and Decatur Street). If you are a vendor and would like to sell your wares at this lively market then send an email to veronicanero@gmail.com.

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Creative Blossoms’ Grand Opening Celebration

Posted on April 6, 2009 by The Changeling

When I first moved to Bed-Stuy, I recall hearing (and reading) comments from a lot of residents regarding the dearth of flower shops in the area. Now that Creative Blossoms has opened up shop on Lewis Avenue, I hope that the community will offer strong financial support for this business. This is a [...]

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