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Visit Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Chefs at Three Locations this Weekend!

Fri, Aug 24th, 2012

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We’re headed fast for August, and month three of #

We’re headed fast for August, and month three of #DoubleYourDollars

💅Get your next summery set done at @rhednailbar

🎨They’ve got you covered for everything from regular mani/pedis to Gel X to Polygel, in every color imaginable!

😌 During #DoubleYourDollars (on now thru Aug 31) shop on Myrtle Ave for your chance to win discounted/FREE nail services! Learn more via link in bio.

#ShopLocal #NYCSmallBiz #DoubleYourDollars

August, and month three of #DoubleYourDollars, is

August, and month three of #DoubleYourDollars, is almost here.

🍷 Today we’re spotlighting @gnarlyvines where Brian Robinson has been sharing sharing natural wines with the community for 18 years.

🌍 This beloved Fort Greene wine shop features wines from across the world, spanning many price ranges, from accessible to vintage.

🍾 During #DoubleYourDollars (on now thru Aug 31) shop on Myrtle Ave for your chance to win a free bottle of @mccallwines! Learn more via link in bio.

#ShopLocal #NYCSmallBiz #DoubleYourDollars

🎉 Shop local, win BIG — it’s that simple with #Dou

🎉 Shop local, win BIG — it’s that simple with #DoubleYourDollarsOnMyrtle.

🌮 Soak up the sun and indulge in authentic Mexican flavors @nenos_nyc!

🌯Scratch for your chance to win tacos, burritos, and margaritas!

🛍️ Shop now through Aug 31 (or while supplies last) to scratch & win!

#ShopLocal #MyrtleAvenue #MyMyrtleMoments

When Fidelio Rita Jr. arrived in the U.S.,his firs

When Fidelio Rita Jr. arrived in the U.S.,his first job was as a dishwasher at Los Pollitos III on Myrtle Ave.

⏩Fast forward many years, and he now owns the restaurant that stands at that corner!

🌮He and his sister Ojayra run @nenos_nyc named to honor their grandmother.

🌯 During #DoubleYourDollars (on now thru Aug 31) shop on Myrtle Ave for your chance win free tacos, burritos, and margaritas from Neno’s! Learn more via link in bio.

#ShopLocal #NYCSmallBiz #DoubleYourDollars #DoubleYourDollarsOnMyrtle #MyrtleAve #MyrtleAvenue #ClintonHill #FortGreene

🎉 Shop local, win BIG — it’s that simple with #Dou

🎉 Shop local, win BIG — it’s that simple with #DoubleYourDollarsOnMyrtle.

☀️Soak up the sun and indulge in freshly made pastries and breakfast sandos from @pecksfood!

🍪Scratch for your chance to win a decadent chocolate chip cookie or other breakfast pastry.

🛍️ Shop now through Aug 31 (or while supplies last) to scratch & win!

#ShopLocal #MyrtleAvenue #MyMyrtleMoments #myrtleave #MyrtleAvenue #ClintonHill #ClintonHillBrooklyn #FortGreene

In Memoriam: Beuford Smith (1936–2025) A beloved

In Memoriam: Beuford Smith (1936–2025)

A beloved Clinton Hill resident, Beuford Smith was more than a neighbor—he was a pillar of the community. Known for his warmth, wisdom, and deep commitment to connecting with people, Mr. Smith had a way of making everyone feel seen.

Whether through mentorship, being ever present in the lives of his friends and family or chatting with the neighborhood’s many dog owners whose dogs just had to stop by his stoop for a treat—he connected with everyone with a genuine generosity of character.

His impact extended far beyond Brooklyn. As a self-taught photographer, he came into his own in the early 1960s as a prominent member of the Harlem-based Kamoinge Workshop—a groundbreaking collective of Black photographers—helping shape a powerful visual narrative of Black life and culture in New York City.

In 1973, he co-founded the Black Photographers Annual, an influential publication that uplifted Black voices through photography, essays, and poetry. The Annual featured work from legends like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Gordon Parks, and remains a vital part of the cultural archive.

Mr. Smith’s photographs are in the collections of major galleries and museums, including MoMA and the Whitney, and over his lifetime, he received many honors including 2017’s Culture of Legacy Award from The Griffin Museum of Photography.

Learn more about Mr. Smith in “How This Self-Taught Photographer Changed the Game | The Darkroom MCs: Beuford Smith” from ALL ARTS TV: https://tr.ee/nhLy04

Also, via these articles:
MoMA Magazine: https://tr.ee/dkaZkU
The New York Times: https://tr.ee/46W8jw

A dedicated family man, Mr. Smith is survived by his son, two grandsons, and a great granddaughter. His wife Evelyn remembers his unwavering presence in their lives, and his lifelong devotion to friends and community.

We honor his life, lens, and legacy—with deep gratitude and love.

📸: Still frame from ALL ARTS TV’s “How This Self-Taught Photographer Changed the Game | The Darkroom MCs: Beuford Smith”

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