Concerns Voiced to City Over Plaza Construction

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On Monday evening, over 100 people gathered for the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Business Improvement District (BID) 12th Annual Meeting at Cultura Pan Latin Cooking in Clinton Hill. The event provides an opportunity for BID Members – property owners, merchants, and residents within the district – to review the BID’s work over the past year. The meeting closed with a forum for sharing the concerns of merchants who have been impacted by the prolonged construction of the new Myrtle Avenue Plaza. Representatives from various city agencies and elected offices were on hand to listen to community members, pledge action for improving the construction process, and provide updates on the remaining construction activity.

Following invitations from the BID, staff from the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) were on hand to outline remaining construction schedules and to address long periods of inactivity occurred throughout 2016. Additionally, representatives from the NYC Department of Small Business Services, Comptroller Scott Stringer’s office, and Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo were present and advocated for the impacted small business community.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, who is responsible for managing the construction of the project, stated that the plaza will be fully finished by May 2017. Additionally, concrete work is on schedule to be complete by December 25, 2017; with plantings and furniture installation occurring in early 2017.

Several small business owners whose businesses face the plaza construction addressed the city’s representatives, citing the work’s impacts on their ability to conduct business. Representatives from Liberty Pizza, Salon 718, Bergen Bagels, Key Food, Tipsy Wine, TD Bank and the former Pushkin Creperie all shared hardships caused by lack of communication, miscommunication, extensive construction delays, and the prolonged impact of construction on the community.

The discussion around plaza construction followed the official business portion of the BID’s Annual Meeting, in which several directors of the board were renominated. The four directors who were reinstated include Doug Bowen, Kevin Shirley of Apple Bank for Savings, John Dew, and Larry Hoy. Additionally, board officers were re-elected: Dr. Thomas F. Schutte as chair, John Dew as vice-chair, and Larry Esposito as treasurer. Kevin Shirley was newly elected to the position of secretary.

It’s Not Goodbye, But See You Soon

Zaytoons Restaurant, located in Clinton Hill, announced last week that the restaurant at 472 Myrtle Avenue will be closing temporarily for renovations. The owners will reopen with a new name and concept in January. Stay tuned for the upcoming culinary treat.

A thank you letter to customer hangs in the window and it reads as follows:

A HUGE & SINCERE THANK YOU to you, our dear customers!

THANK YOU for your 15 years of loyal support of Zaytoons on Myrtle Ave.

Every celebratory moment and success at Zaytoons is due to your support and patronage.

You are THE BEST!

It’s not goodbye, thankfully – it’s see you soon.

We’re not closed for good – we will reopen with a new name and concept in January 2017. Please bear with us while we undergo space renovations, starting on December 3^rd.

In the meantime, we look forward to sharing our brand new concept here at 472 Myrtle Avenue with you in just a few months as well as serving and breaking bread with you once again.

Happy Holidays!

Still Craving Zaytoons?
For the best in Middle Eastern cuisine, the delicious award-winning cuisine can still be enjoyed at Zaytoons’ Prospect Heights location at 594 Vanderbilt Avenue, (718) 230-3200.

Essential Gifts You Can Find on Myrtle

Sometimes life in Brooklyn is centered around survival. Coffee, food, and apartment repairs are seemingly inseparable from our daily routines. So this holiday season, don’t rule out life’s essential products when seeking to make that perfect gesture!

Coffee
Free coffee and bagels are the perfect pick-me-up for a wayward traveler: Most people who live, work, or play along Myrtle are already familiar with the excellent coffee choices nearby. Nearly any Brooklynite would instantly recognize and appreciate a gift from Brewklyn Grind Coffee Roasters , Connecticut Muffin, Pecks or Red Lantern Bicycles Cafe . Easy to carry. Easy to use. Gift cards from local businesses turn the average stocking stuffer into a thoughtful gesture.

Essential Oils & Luxurious Lotions
Often overlooked during the shopping season, pharmacies offer a plethora of affordable must-haves. From essential oils to luxurious lotions and lip gloss, our pharmacies on Myrtle are sure to have the perfect little something for those stockings. Check out a list of our pharmacies here.

All Season Blankets
Blankets are an ideal item to add to any home. Add an extra layer of warmth to a loved one’s bedroom or a throw for their living room couch. Several of our independent boutiques carry a warm selection of blankets and throws for winter snuggling: cashmere blankets, as well as Indian embroidered throws are available at 21 Tara, artisan woven blankets are sold at the Fort Greene artist hub, Jill Lindsey and our eco-friendly one-stop shop, Green in Bklyn, has a vibrant selection of Indian kantha quilts using recycled materials and locally designed baby blankets.

Footwear
Boots & Shoes that will hold up in NYC’s weather conditions are always an essential. Protection for your feet is a must and it doesn’t hurt if they are fashionable too. Leisure Life NYC has a limited selection of Clark Wallabies and high top sneakers and Jill Lindsey carries vintage boots, leather dress shoes, and slip on sneakers.

Bicycle Gear
Myrtle is home to two well-established bike shops. For an affordable gift, drop in for ultra bright tail lights, head lights and bicycle bells. (All legal requirements in NYC). Urban Cycles in Clinton Hill has an excellent selection of new bicycles, urban fixies, and micro mini scooters. Red Lantern Bicycles in Fort Greene specializes in useful and functional bicycles and is the premier XtraCycle dealer on the entire east coast. They sell more XtraCycle (ultimate cargo bikes) and accessories than any other shop around.

Tools & Hardware
Get the right tool for the job from your local Myrtle Ave. hardware store. Few can survive apartment life for long without essentials like screwdriver sets, drill bits and wrenches. Clinton Hill True Value Hardware and Pratt Hardware (521B Myrtle Avenue) have an excellent selection for our fellow DIY enthusiasts.

Toys
As soon as people have kids, toys become a big part of their home and life. Why not make the gift one made of renewable resources that will last generations? Green in Bklyn is an earth-friendly gem with toys made in the USA. Find fun options made from sustainable wood & recycled paper including blocks, magic wands, doll houses, board books, games, pencils, coloring books and hand puppets!

Wine & Spirits
While not essential to everyone most Americans appreciate the occasional drink, and if the quantity of stores is any measure, so does Myrtle Avenue! Myrtle is home to Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn, Gnarly Vines, Klevor Liquors, Philip’s Liquor, Pratt Wine & Liquor, and Tipsy. Not to mention the many craft beer selections from the strip’s many bodegas.

With such wide-ranging retail diversity on Myrtle, it’s easy to shop local this holiday season. Even one purchase from a local business makes a big difference to the home-grown entrepreneurs who play a vital role in the active street life we’ve all come to love.

Shop till you jingle!

BID Releases 2016 Annual Report

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Business Improvement District (BID) has released its 2016 Annual Report, highlighting its work on the Fort Greene and Clinton Hill commercial district over the past year. We released the report at the organization’s annual meeting, which is recapped here.

In 2016, as the report notes, the BID was active in serving local businesses, marketing the district, hosting community events and arts programs, and managing the avenue’s public space. Click through the report above, or download here, to find out more about the BID’s work during 2016.

Past annual reports can be found here.

Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting Sunday 12/4

Save the Date on Sunday, December 4th for the 3rd Annual Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting, sponsored by Apple Bank. Join us at the community event which will feature FREE cookies, hot chocolate, live holiday music performed by the Dr. Susan McKinney Secondary School of the Arts choir, a toy drive and Santa Claus!

Enjoy all of the fun happenings beginning at 4:30pm, and see the lighting of the tree at 5pm. Please bring new, unwrapped toys to be collected and donated to neighborhood holiday toy drives held by Fort Greene SNAP and the Whitman Resident Association.

FREE Hot Cocoa and Cookies are being served from Brooklyn Sweet Spot and Castro’s.

The event is presented by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and Fort Greene Park Conservancy.

Opening Soon: The Halal Spot

A new eatery will soon be opening on Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, providing a new option for fast, convenient dining. The Halal Spot is planning a December opening at 474 Myrtle Avenue, between Washington Avenue and Hall Street.

The restaurant will offer a full salad bar, loaded with fresh veggies and healthy dining options. A hot-bar will also be available, providing customers an opportunity to craft their own personal bowls and plates via counter service. The fast, casual eatery will place emphasis on having quality food ready instantly for Clinton Hill diners.

Hours will include both lunch and dinner. Stay tuned for more details in December.

The Halal Spot, 474 Myrtle Avenue, between Washington Ave & Hall Street

Depend on Your Local Wine Shop this Holiday Season

Some people may choose to drink Pumpkin Ale at their Thanksgiving feast because the fall classic is their favorite, but we recommend that you reach out to your local wine merchants to plan your drink menu for Turkey Day!

If you are the host of a Thanksgiving feast, you’ll most definitely want to find the perfect wine to pair with your turkey. Contact these Myrtle wine shops for the best recommendations:

Karin from Corkscrew Brooklyn Wines
489 Myrtle Ave between Hall Street & Ryerson
(718) 230-WINE
Brian from Gnarly Vines
350 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Carlton
(718) 797-3183

TIPSY
584 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon
(347) 599-1672

2016 Myrtle Avenue Neighborhood Shopping & Dining Guide

Click through the pages above to view the current Myrtle Avenue Neighborhood Shopping & Dining Guide.
Or click here to search our directory of businesses.

Small Business Saturday Happy Hour Specials!

Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday! The blue and white signs (the trademark colors of Small Business Saturday) are all around.

And after beating off the crowds to score great gifts and bargains for your favorite people, we’d bet there’s nothing you’d like better to come back to the neighborhood and into the comfort your favorite restaurant or bar. And you’re in luck!

Myrtle Avenue Small Business Saturday Drink Specials — yep, blue-colored drinks served at a special price from 4pm to 7pm in honor of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26!

#ShopSmall

Soco, 509 Myrtle Ave between Grand and Ryerson (718) 783-1936

Soco Island (pineapple vodka, blue curacao, fresh lemonade) + F-Que wings (smoked jumbo wings, housemade pepper jelly, tzatziki dip) — $7

Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Ave, corner of Clinton Ave (347) 799-2382

Blueberry Margarita (tequila, blue curacao, blueberries) — $6

Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club, 459 Myrtle Ave, corner of Washington Ave (718) 852-0202

Blue Long Beach (Blue Long Island Iced Tea) — $7

Los Pollitos III, 499 Myrtle Ave, corner of Ryerson (718) 636-6125

Blueberry Margarita (tequila and blue curacao) — $5

The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Ave, near Emerson Place corner (347) 763-1310

Nothing’s off limits in this Happy Hour. From the blue-labeled Pabst Blue Ribbon to $5 well drinks, drafts from $3 to $5 and cocktails at $10 and tis the season for $9 hot whiskey ciders.

Pre-Order Your Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

If the thought of playing host or hostess this Holiday season stresses you out, why not call in for some help and order some pre-made Thanksgiving dishes? Peck’s is ready to help make your Thanksgiving Feast easier and delicious. Whether you need a side of mashed potatoes and mac & cheese or you need the whole bird, Theo and his team are there to help make your Thanksgiving one to remember. The specialty food shop will be OPEN from 7:30am- NOON on Thanksgiving Day! Check out their menu below.

BOARDS
Meat, Cheese, or Meat & Cheese Boards ranging from $75- $175
Crudite Platter with Feta Herb Dip $50
Peck’s Pate, Small or Large for $12- $16

BITES (six per order)
Mini Kielbasas in a bacon blanket with Horseradish Mustard for $15
Pastrami or Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms for $15

THE BIRD
Whole Turkeys (Organic, Pasture Raised, Hormone Free, Local) for $7.99 per lb
Roasted & Pastrami Stuffed Turkey Roulade $24 per lb.

SIDES
Pastrami, Rye, Kraut, and Pepper Stuffing for $15.00 per lb.
Homey Black Pepper Gravy (12oz in Pint Container) for $12.00 per lb
Star Anise & Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce Pint for $12.00
Corn and Green Bean Succotash 1lb for $15.00
Mashed Potatoes with shmaltz fried onions 1lb for $15.00
Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar, Marshmallows, Candied Pecans 1lb for $15.00
Brussel Sprouts with onion jam and pancetta bits 1lb for $15.00
Maple / Orange / Chipotle Glazed Carrots 1lb $15.00
Mac & Cheese Casseroles $15.00 each

BREADS
Mini Gougeres ($10 for 6)
Mini Corn Muffins ($12 for 6)
Maple Biscuits ($9 for 6)

PIES
Pumpkin Pie ($45)
Pecan / Chocolate Chunk Pie ($45)

Peck’s encourage orders to be made by Monday, November 21.

Peck’s, 455A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly
(347) 689-4969

Myrtle Avenue Plaza Work Resumes

After a long hiatus on the Myrtle Avenue Plaza construction project – being managed by the NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) – crews have returned to Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill to continue work on the forthcoming plaza.

During the week of November 14, crews will be excavating and laying framework for the small plaza area at the corner of Hall Street and Myrtle Avenue. Once completed, this pedestrian space, directly in front of TD Bank, will include a raised planting area with two trees, six fixed benches and a number of bike racks. The seating area – just outside of Key Food, Liberty Pizza, John’s Diner, and so many other eateries – may be a favorite new lunch spot for the neighborhood.

The city’s construction management agency, DDC, is projecting that plaza construction will be complete by mid-December 2016.

[Salon] 718 Owner Heads to San Fran With Top Small Businesses

Michaella Blissett-Williams, owner of [Salon]718, a much respected and loved hair salon with three locations in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill, including one located at 456 Myrtle Avenue between Washington and Waverly Avenues, has been invited to Yelp headquarters in San Francisco along with 100 other small businesses across the country. The exclusive group are invited to Yelp’s 2nd annual Coast-to-Coast: Community Powered Progress! conference, which brings together small business leaders in 80 North American markets for two days of inspiration and education to help them continue their major success in promoting their businesses, including their utilization and understanding of Yelp tools.

Leaders at Yelp will share expertise and arm these small business champions of local businesses with best practices that will help them to continue to grow. Attendees represent a wide range of categories and different levels of experience and years in business. The one thing they all have in common is their steadfast desire to build a robust business in the local market, according to Yelp.

Congratulations Michaella and [Salon] 718!

Follow [Salon]718 on social media to keep up with their attendance and experiences at the Coast to Coast conference.

[Salon]718, 456 Myrtle Avenue between Washington and Waverly Avenues
(718) 802-9200

Mildred Keel-Williams, Soldier for Economic Development in Brooklyn

The Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) announced the passing of Mildred Keel-Williams, the long-time former Director of Economic Development Programs. Mildred lost a long and courageous battle with cancer earlier this week. Known for her passion for and wide knowledge in the field of economic development, Mildred, who always made time for a kind word or a listening ear, will be tremendously missed.

“Mildred was a true visionary who led the community through change and development, organizing and engaging local merchants, revitalizing local commercial strips, and engaging businesses in the civic life of the community. She ran our SYEP program for many years, managed our first adult employment center, and led public benefits enrollment and free tax preparation efforts that served thousands of community members. She opened a thrift store with a retail training component and she worked tirelessly on every ‘WE LOVE CYPRESS HILLS DAY!’ In her 25+ years with Cypress Hills Development Corporation, she touched all of us with her warmth and passion, her love for Cypress Hills and her unmatched commitment to making our community a wonderful place to live and work. In her personal life Mildred was a loving wife and mother; an inspired artist and poet; a woman of strong, unwavering faith and a true friend to so many of us, shared the staff of the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation on their website.

We’ll miss you Mildred. Sending our thoughts and prayers to our friends at the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, friends and family, including Mildred’s husband Michael and daughter Mari.

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn BID Annual Report 2016

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Call for Artwork Extended: Black Artstory Month

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is proud to present the 5th Annual Black Artstory Month, titled The Altar: Rituals of Healing in the African Diaspora.

Programs and exhibitions are curated by Suhaly Bautista-Carolina:

The Altar is an exploration, through the lens of arts and culture, of healing rituals that span the African Diaspora; a celebration of the practices that fuel us and allow us to thrive in the world as African Descendants; an acknowledgment of our individual and collective healing practices as innate acts of resistance. Through visual art installations, performance, film, poetry and other creative mediums and practices, viewers will encounter how artists are honoring these longstanding healing rituals and traditions. The Altar is thus both an exhibition and an offering of healing strategies, anchored in community, that aim to overcome stress, reinforce our intentions in the world and heal trauma. It is an invitation to learn how we can spiritually protect ourselves and each other and a commemoration of our legacy of healing throughout time and place.

Keywords and concepts:

Altar, Offerings, Heal, Spirit, Soul, Breath, Power, Transference, Inheritance, Ritual, Tradition / Traditional, Generational / Intergenerational, Ancestry / Ancestors / Descendants, Lineage, Timelessness / Time / Temporal, Recipes, Natural Knowing, Blood Memory, Art as release, Art Therapy, Religion, Church, Sacred spaces, Holiness, Liberation / Freedom, Community / Communication, African Diaspora.

Artwork and idea submissions are due by: Please note that deadline has been extended to Monday, November 21st at midnight.

For additional information and to submit, please email Suhaly Bautista-Carolina at blackartstory@myrtleavenue.org.

Please submit:

name, email, website
artist statement
3-5 images of work (jpg)
1 paragraph that ties your work to the theme

Black Artstory Month celebrates the influences and contributions made by African Americans within the visual and performing arts worlds. The month-long celebration, which was designed to coincide with Black History Month, will take place from February 1-28, 2017 at venues, storefronts and merchant spaces along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

FREE events will take place every Friday in February and visitors can also enjoy the artwork any day on display at independent businesses along Myrtle Avenue.

Cupcakes & Other Delights at Brooklyn Sweet Spot

Cupcakes, cookies, cobblers, oh my!

Treat yourself to a sweet treat at Brooklyn Sweet Spot: custom cakes, cupcakes, including, red velvet, ‘All American,’ white grand marnier truffle, mango lime mojito; banana pudding; and peach cobbler. And if you’re lucky — fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies, like the ones above.

Brooklyn Sweet Spot is located at 366 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont and Adelphi.

Myrtle Avenue Shopping & Dining Guide

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership published the 2017 Shopping & Dining Guide featuring listings of 170 businesses within the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Business Improvement District (businesses located on Myrtle Avenue between Flatbush & Classon Avenues). Click below to check it out.

Pic of the Week: Leisure Life’s Vintage Sweatshirts

This week we are featuring the hand stitched sweatshirts from Leisure Life NYC. These colorful vintage sweatshirts are crew neck and made right here in Brooklyn with embroidery by the business owner himself, Charnier Corey. Add that much needed pop of color to your wardrobe with these classic crewnecks. Limited quantities and sizes are available at the shop only.

Leisure Life NYC, 559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon
(347) 725-3167

European Wax Center Coming to Myrtle Avenue

A new waxing center has announced plans to open a location along Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill and plans to kick off their opening with a week of free services. The European Wax Center has signed a lease at 531 Myrtle Avenue, near the corner of Steuben Street, marking their fourth location in Brooklyn.

The wax center provides an expansive menu of waxing services for both men and women. Those looking forward to the opening can sign-up to receive alerts for when “Preview Week” launches at the location, which will offer complimentary wax services for an entire week!

531 Myrtle Avenue is a new construction project, on the site of a former White Castle, which will house three retail storefronts. The two remaining storefronts are available to lease through RKF realty.

European Wax Center was founded in 2004 by a trio of siblings, growing from a single location in Florida to now over 500 locations across the United States.

Buff Patty, Serving Delicious Caribbean Cuisine for Nearly 20 years

Meet Patrick, owner of Buff Patty, located at 376 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi and Clermont. Buff Patty has been serving delicious, authentic Caribbean dishes in the neighborhood for nearly 20 years.

Stop in and enjoy hot, heaping dishes of oxtail rice and peas, curried goat, stew beef, escovich fish, cod fish cakes and a whole lot more. Housemade drinks include ginger beer, sorrel, peanut punch and Irish moss.

Buff Patty, 376 Myrtle Avenue (between Adelphi & Clermont)
(718) 855-3266

Halloween Party Ideas for the Host

Hard Cider
For that Halloween Hoop-la, head to Tipsy and check out the hard ciders, two are made locally in New York. The True Believer Hard Cider ($13) is made in Long Island, NY, Eve’s Cidery Beckhorn Hollow Traditional Sparkling Cider ($19) is made in the Finger Lakes, NY and the Astarbe Sagardotegia Sidra Natural ($12) – traditional Spanish cider from the Basque region in Spain. Their Annual Fall Sale is going on now through the month of October online & off.
Tipsy, 584 Myrtle Avenue between Classon & Emerson
(347) 599-1672

Tombstone Cookies, Ciders & Homemade Dinners
Peck’s is making tombstones & candy corn cookies this spooky season. These custom written delights (with people’s names on them) will be creepy & fun. If you don’t feel like cooking on these family-fun filled days, pick up a rotisserie chicken & two sides of vegetables for $26 or a pint of matzo ball soup $8. Seasonal Ciders and Oktoberfest beers are also available.
Pecks, 455A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly
(347) 689-4969

Get Your Spook On in Fort Greene & Clinton Hill

Fort Greene & Clinton Hill were named the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn to go Trick-or-Treating. Check out the fabulous list of kid-friendly haunted houses & events below and see why our neighborhoods are the best Halloween destination.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Pupkin Dog Contest
The Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest is Brooklyn’s largest and most outrageous dog costume contest and is in its 18th year! The dog costume contest, sponsored by Fort Greene PUPS, allows dogs to enter and compete for fabulous prizes and the coveted Great PUPkin rosettes. Interested participants can register early through eventbrite for $5. Day-of registration starts at 10:30am on the monument plaza for $10. Registration is limited to the first 120 people. For more information e-mail info@fortgreenepups.org.
Saturday, October 29, 11:30am-1pm
Northwest Plaza of Fort Greene Park (monument steps)

Backard Boo-Ya!
Mr. Theodore Peck & the entire team at Peck’s are throwing a mini-Halloween party where they will be giving away chocolate, decorating mini-pumpkins & playing spooky games.
Monday, October 31, 2-4pm
Pecks, 455 A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly
(347) 689-4969

Halloween Festival
Join Fort Greene Park Conservancy for their biggest event of the year, the 16th Annual Halloween Festival that features live music, dance workshops, games with giveaways, face-painting, a pumpkin patch, and more! Come dressed in your Halloween best and march in their costume parade around the festival.
Saturday, October 29, 12-3pm
Central Lawn by Dekalb Avenue & Washington Park

Halloween Weekend Fun
Cultura, the Pan Latin restaurant between Clinton & Vanderbilt will have a kid-friendly haunted house on Monday, October 31st with candies and spooky decor. On the weekend, from Friday 28th-Sunday 30th, they will also be serving sparkling apple cider sangria, spiced red apple cider sangria & sparkling peach lambic sangria for parents at happy hour prices – for just $5 each. If you stay for dinner make sure to try the Sopa Temporal, it is a creamy roasted butternut squash blended with homemade chicken stock and garnished with grilled shrimp and crispy cassava.
Haunted House opens Monday, October 31, 4-8pm
Cultura, 425 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Vanderbilt
(718) 855-8106

Halloween Walk
Society for Clinton Hill presents the 23^rd Annual Halloween Walk. Meet rain or full moon for a walk to generous homes giving out treats and see the dazzling shows at 313 Washington Avenue. Costumed trick or treaters up to age 12 are invited to join in the fun. Friends can also start on their own from Myrtle Avenue by picking up the map of homes at Peck’s at 455 A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly. This walk is sponsored by Mekelburg’s.
Monday, October 31st

Trilok Halloween Festival
The Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education is holding their Annual Halloween Festival in their lot on the corner of Myrtle and Waverly. Kids, families can stop in for lots of Halloween fun! FREE admission and open to all. The festival features pony rides, bouncy castle, games, face painting, a costume parade, foods by local vendors and much more. All proceeds will go towards improvements at the school. The event is also posted on Facebook.
Saturday, October 29th, 1-7pm
Trilok School lot is located near the school at 143 Waverly at the corner of Myrtle
(718) 578-2563

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTIES (FOR ADULTS)

10th Annual Halloween Costume Party
Music by Dem Dey Soundz & Costume Party will take place at Five Spot Soul Food on Saturday. Doors open at 10pm. Buy tickets online.
Saturday, October 29, 10pm
Five Spot Soul Food, 459 Myrtle Avenue at Washington Avenue

The Emerson Halloween Party
The Emerson Halloween Party put on by the bar’s Arts Collective & New Wavey X will feature 80’s movies, a Famous Painters Costume Contest (win a $50 bar tab!) & Live DJ Music by New Wavey Resident DJ. FREE.
Saturday, October 29, 10pm-4am
The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Avenue (between Emerson & Classon)

Halloween Happy Hour & Thriller Dance Contest
The Halloween Happy Hours at Putnam’s will take place Saturday, October 29th – Monday, October 31st, 4-7pm. The restaurant & bar will be offering Spiked Spiced Apple cider (and virgin for the kids!) and $1.50 oysters. Downstairs in the “Lair”, they will have a live DJ playing Friday & Saturday night. The Annual Thriller Dance contest takes place Halloween night at midnight along with a best costume contest with prizes for the winners.
Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Avenue at Clinton Avenue
(347) 799-2382

Parks Without Borders Community Meeting 11/2

This past spring we reported on the NYC Parks Department Parks Without Borders program and their selection of Fort Greene Park as one of the finalists. Fort Greene Park will receive a share of $40M for the redesign of its entrances, edges and underused park spaces. The Parks Without Borders initiative is a new design approach to connecting open spaces to neighborhoods across the city.

NYC Parks Department needs to hear from you as they engage community in conversation on the redesign. Please join in on the conversation as Parks hosts a discussion with refreshments:

Where: Fort Greene Park Visitors Center Willoughby Avenue and Washington Park
When: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6pm – 7:30pm
Children are welcome!

Can’t make the meeting?
You can share your ideas online at nyc.gov/parks/pwb for two weeks after the meeting.
For more information or to get involved, call (718) 965-6991.

Fresh Pantry Distributes 125,000 lbs in One Year

Neighborhood residents and community partners were on hand this past Saturday to help distribute food and celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry, our partnership with City Harvest to help fight high levels of food insecurity and meet the need for access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Deputy Borough President, Diana Reyna came to congratulate the team of partners including MARP, City Harvest, Forest City Ney Yorks, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, Farragut, Whitman and Ingersoll NYCHA Tenants Associations and Brooklyn Navy Yard Boys and Girls Club. Together, we’ve been able to distribute over 125,000 pounds of fresh food in one year alone.

Over 900 households from Farragut, Ingersoll and Whitman Houses have registered for the fresh pantry, which serves anywhere from 300-500 people each month. We are especially grateful to all the committed volunteers who work hard every month to make this distribution possible!

Click here to watch November 2016 social media trend; mannequin-challenge

Thank you to all of our donors and sponsors who have helped support our food work this year, we could never do it without you! We look forward to continuing to serve our community!

Win $100 For Your Thoughts

Do you have ideas on how to make Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill an even better shopping and dining district? Share your thoughts on what types of new businesses you want to see or how you think the area could be cleaner or safer through our 2016 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn District Survey.

Respondents to the survey will be entered to win one of four $100 gift certificates to a Myrtle Avenue of their choice (dependent on the availability of gift cards or certificates from the chosen business). Hurry, the survey closes November 13!

CLICK HERE to take the short survey.