Friday evening, parents, children and community members met in the schoolyard of PS 29 to protest what they deemed "risky asbestos removal" scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. A group of approximately 50 individuals gathered, holding signs that read "SCA A... »
The 2012 Hoyt Street Association Plant Sale will be held at the garage of 110 Hoyt Street near the corner of Pacific Street on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you've never been, organ... »
There will be very few remaining cherry blossoms at this year's Sakura Matsuri festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. But that's of little concern to garden officials, who say that the festival is about Japanese culture as much as the blooms. The f... »
We at Patch took a little field trip to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center today to try to nab some sweet shots of the space shuttle Enterprise as she made her entrance to New York City. Our success was middling—the shuttle and 747 toting her n... »
Following Thursday night's heated PTA meeting, Carroll Gardens Patch has received word that a rally is planned to take place at the PS 29 schoolyard this evening, Friday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. The SCA stated last night that it would move forward with a... »
We asked you, our readers in Brooklyn, to let us know your favorite spot to grab flowers. Here are the results: Windsor Terrace-Kensignton David Shannon Florist & Nursery was voted as the area's best. Bed Stuy Flowerworks on Nostrand Ave. not only ... »
In a contentious PTA meeting held inside the PS 29 auditorium Thursday night, parents raised concerns about the handling of a $7 million remediation at the school, stating that the SCA has put children's health at risk and work should halt until classe... »
According to an article that ran on Gothamist Thursday afternoon, Gowanus may be the future home of New York City's first shuffleboard club. "We hear your grandparent's favorite game could get a proper welcome to the city, with a 17,000-square-foot clu... »
A PTA meeting at PS 29 is planned for this evening that will largely center around the announcement of an asbestos abatement at the school. The short notice given regarding scheduled work with toxic chemicals has resulted in a petition and protest by p... »
Representatives from the Small Business Services group met with Smith Street owners Wednesday, April 26 to hear concerns regarding current construction along the corridor between 3rd Place and Union Street. Many storefronts have been suffering due to t... »
Each week, we'll point you toward neighborhood open houses. Because who doesn't like a little real estate?! *** 40 Dean Street - Apt: 2A Open house on Sunday, April 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This 2 bedroom with 2 bath, condo apartment in prime Co... »
After multiple community complaints about speeding and a recent tragic accident involving a 5-year-old who was struck by a yellow cab, a sign and speed tracker has been installed at the intersection of Degraw and Hicks Street. The sign clearly states ... »
The Cobble Hill Tree Fund will host its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 28, from 10:30a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cobble Hill Park. Offering a wide variety of annuals, herbs, perennials, geraniums and hanging baskets, all of the proceeds will go toward r... »
Much worry has already been expressed about the expected crush of passenger cars in the wake of Barclays Center's planned opening in September. But now longtime critics of the project are sounding the alarm over another potential traffic jam—this time ... »
Members of the Gowanus Canal Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) voted to adopt a resolution asking for a total elimination of New York City's Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) into the waterway at a general meeting held Tuesday evening, April 24. “... »
