Author: Halden
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New Blog in Town
NAG – Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (the second “G” is silent) – has started a new blog. NAG’s blog focuses on the issue that matter most to the organization: balanced growth in north Brooklyn. The blog officially went live on Saturday, but they have been posting for a couple of weeks on topics such…
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Lawanna’s Closing
Lawanna’s, which moved this past year from the heart of the Bedford strip to Grand Street, is having a closing sale. Apparently, the Grand Street location did not have the drop-in foot traffic necessary to maintain the business. (Grand Street, is a great retail area, but realistically, it probably is more of a destination retail…
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This Weekend
Photo: Neighbors Allied for Good Growth Among the many things going on this weekend: Williasmburg Walks: Week 3. Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m., Bedford Avenue will again be closed from Metropolitan to North 9th. Last weekend saw cooler temperatures and more use of the sidewalks by merchants. The forecast for tomorrow is for even…
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268 Wythe
http://curbed.com/archives/2008/07/30/burg_reveal_1_268_wythe_aka_80_metropolitans_friend.php
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Inclusionary
Rededication at 306 Union. Yesterday, St. Nick’s Neighborhood Preservation Corporation held a rededication for its property at 306 Union Avenue (WilliamsburgIsDead was there too). St. Nick’s acquired 306 Union from the City in the 1980s. They rehabbed the abandoned building using low-income housing tax credits, and turned it into a model housing development for formerly…
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Today: Finger Building Appeal
It was postponed last week (apparently because the developer was selling the property – does anyone have any further information on that?), but the Finger Building appeal at the Board of Standards and Appeal is scheduled to go forward this morning. The hearing will be held at the BSA at 40 Rector Street, 6th Floor:…
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Stop The Violence Rally: 2 August
A number of local politicians and churches are sponsoring a prayer rally and concert on 2 August to protest the recent spate of violence in the Southside. The rally will start at 5 p.m., at Continental Plaza at Roebling and South 5th Street.
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Williamsburger
Williamsburger (South 2nd and Wythe). Last night, CB1’s land use committee approved an application for a sidewalk cafe at the new Williamsburger restaurant, located at the corner of South 2nd and Wythe. According to the owner, the restaurant will be a burger and shake joint, and should be open with a week or two. Williamsburger…
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Krap on Broadway
152 Broadway Architect: Spencer Bush Associates Why am I not surprised that 152 Broadway is a KAI development? A year ago, this building was a twin to 154 Broadway (immediately to the left). The rooftop addition was never a promising sign, and the insertion of bicycle racks balconies screamed insensitivity. Still, the original facade remained,…