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Brooklyn Accu-weather forecast

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FX show “Rescue Me” films interior shots in our district

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Community Notice - Traffic changes

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 03/01/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment

On Monday, March 8, 2010 by 6 AM, the following streets in Brooklyn will be permanently closed:

• Fifth Avenue (between Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues)

• Pacific Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)

• Pacific Street (between Vanderbilt and Carlton Avenues)

Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained as needed.

These streets are being closed to accommodate the Atlantic Yards project. Northbound traffic on Fifth Avenue can use Flatbush

Avenue or Sixth Avenue to continue north; southbound traffic can use Sixth Avenue. Eastbound traffic on Pacific Street can use

Dean Street; westbound traffic can use Bergen Street.

To facilitate vehicle circulation, Sixth Avenue (between Flatbush Avenue and Pacific Street) will become two-way and the block of

Pacific Street (between Carlton and Sixth Avenues) will become one-way westbound.

These changes necessitate the removal of the Cobble Hill-bound B63 bus stop on Fifth Avenue, between Pacific Street and Atlantic

Avenue. Passengers can use existing bus stops on Fifth Avenue (at Bergen Street) and on Atlantic Avenue (at Fourth Avenue).

Please see the detour map below.

Advisory signs will be posted in advance of the closures and detour signs will be posted during the work. Traffic agents will be

assigned to facilitate the flow of traffic and pedestrians.

Questions relating to this project may be addressed to:

Atlantic Yards Community Liaison Office Empire State Development Corporation

(866) 923-5315 Office of the Atlantic Yards Ombudsman

communityliaison@atlanticyards.com (212) 803-3233

atlanticyards@empire.

press release

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/25/2010 under press release | Be the First to Comment

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER LETITIA JAMES

 

67 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, NY 11217

(718) 260-9191

     Press Release

 

**For Immediate Release**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       February 24, 2010

 

 

Contacts: Amyre Loomis at (718) 260-9191, and Sharon Davidson at (718) 783-1685

 

Council Member Letitia James, North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District, DOT, and the community continue to pray for two young women struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn last weekend

 

Community stakeholders gather at DOT offices to consider adding more funding for traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures to the North Flatbush Avenue BID’s Capital Project Streetscape Design 

 

On Sunday morning, Erinn Phelan, an employee of the mayor’s office was declared brain-dead after she and Alma Guerrero were struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn , according to the police.  A car traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck the women near the intersection of Prospect Place in Prospect Heights , around 4:30 am, authorities said.  When officers arrived at the scene, they found both women lying in the street.  

 

“This accident is a terrible tragedy for the families of Erinn Phelan, and Alma Guerrero, as well as the community.  It is my hope that once again, important lessons will be learned from this incident.  I offer the families of these young women any assistance needed, as they are all in my thoughts and prayers,” said Council Member James.

 

Coincidentally, this accident happened on the eve of a previously scheduled meeting that was held Tuesday with DOT and community stakeholders, including the North Flatbush Avenue BID; Prospect Heights Development Corporation; Park Slope Civic Association; Borough President Marty Markowitz; Council Member Letitia James and Council Member Stephen Levin.  The group looked at traffic calming initiatives such as street furniture, synchronization of lights, islands and other calming methods.  A meeting is also planned with commanders of the 77^th and 78^th Police Precincts to discuss enforcement.

 

“For the past several years, the North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District has been working with DOT to address pedestrian safety issues, and create traffic calming designs for Flatbush Avenue ,” said Sharon Davidson, Executive Director of the North Flatbush Avenue BID.

 

Recently, a study by the Park Slope Neighborhood Council in coordination with the BID and DOT, resulted in the installation of painted channelization markings and enhanced crosswalk markings – specifically at the Carlton Avenue triangle to reduce speeding traffic from Flatbush Avenue onto Carlton Avenue , and to increase pedestrian safety.

 

“Also, since 1986, the North Avenue Flatbush BID has had good relationships with the 78th and 77th Precincts, and we will continue to address these traffic issues.  The DOT and NYPD collaborations will continue to focus on pedestrian safety.  The BID has expectations for more changes and improvements in the near future,” said Sharon Davidson.

 

Council Member James said: “I look forward to working with the administration to promote greater safety on City streets when driving, because these accidents occur far too often.  Also, residents walking should always be cautious when crossing speedways such as Flatbush Avenue , which may get worse because of the proposed Atlantic Yards Project near this accident site and growth of Brooklyn .  Lastly, I and the City Council will continue to stand beside these victims and family members during their time of need.”                           

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Taxpayer Outreach Event

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/18/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment

IRS and IRS partners will provide assistance to low income taxpayers and those who are affected by economic changes. The Taxpayer Assistance Centers will offer everyday services and partners will prepare current year tax returns. Service is extended to individual taxpayers only.  Business tax payers are advised to call the SBSE toll free # at 1-800-906-9887 Monday to Friday.  

When:  Saturday, February 20, 2010

Time:  9am to 2pm

Where:  Participating TACS

log onto this website to find your nearest participating TACS center

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/2010eitc.pdf

for current year tax prep only.

We lose a merchant and gain 3 more!

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/15/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment

After 7 years in our district, New York Naturals will be shuttering its doors by the end of February.  Owner Joe Orr said that high rents and the economic downturn has kept him from stocking the store the way he would like to.   Joe Orr is also one of the North Flatbush Avenue BID’s board member so we will be losing a friend as well.  Right now, New York Naturals will be selling out the store until all inventory is diminished at 30-50% off. We wish Joe Orr well.

The BID welcomes 3 new merchants to our neighborhood.

Cafe Cubana, located at 80 6th Avenue, at the corner of Flatbush and St. Marks Avenue, is a  welcome little casita with a traditional cuban menu including cuban sandwichand pulled pork with yuca.

Born Thai Restaurant

Born is our latest new Thai Restaurant located at 293 Flatbush Avenue between Prospect Place and St. Marks Avenue.   Born has a pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and an eye catching menu. Dont forget the BORN lunch Specials for only $9 served from 12:00 to 3:30pm. 

Oasis Spa will soon open in our district before the end of February.  Oasis will be a full service spa for Park Slopers.   

Our new banners are up!

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Our new Merchant Sponsored Banners for 2010 are up and displayed along our Avenue. 

One of the BID’s new initiaves for 2010 was a “Sponsor a Banner Program” for our district.  We are happy with the overwhelming response of 6 merchant sponsors for a total of 30 new banners. This new intitiative got under way as a means to showcase our district merchants.  The banners and our merchant’s logo will be visible to pedestrians and over 25,000 passing vehicles per day.  The banners stand 9 feet tall along our city lamp posts.  These poly vinyl banners were printed, produced and installed by Five Boro Flag, Banner and Sign Inc. of  of Queens Village, New York. www.allstargraphics.com.  Five Boro is responsible for the giant banners that hang in front of the Museum of Natural History. The BID’s banners will be adorned along our streets for approximately 5-6 months.  When the banners are taken down, the BID donates them to  First World Trash who handmake products almost entirely from recycled materials, such as banners and billboard materials.   Our previous banners have been turned  into durable urban totes, messenger bags and laptop sleeves.  You can visit First World Trash by going to www.FirstWorldTrash.com and see the many products they have to offer. 

If you or your business would like to participate in our next set of Sponsored Banners, please give the BID  a call at 718-783-1685 or email us at info@nfbid.com. We will be happy to send out a MediaKit for you. And remember, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so your sponsorship is tax deductible.

New Traffic Changes for our Area

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/04/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment

Please be advised that the new revisions to the street closures during the construction of the FCR Arena are as follows:

6th Avenue to Carlton Street will be WESTBOUND  ONLY. As a result of Community Board 8  input, it was decided that this was a safer route for pedestrians and traffic. 

The following street closures will still be in effect:

Fifth Avenue (between Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues)

Pacific Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)

Pacific Street (between Vanderbilt and Carlton Avenues)

Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained as needed.

A Message from the Mayor - HAITI RELIEF FUND

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 01/22/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment

Dear New Yorker:
I am sure you have seen the news of the terrible suffering in Haiti. While the full toll of the devastation isn’t known yet, one thing is clear — the people of Haiti need our support. Many people have asked how they can help. With critical infrastructure still severely damaged, and reports of a bottleneck of food and supplies, we have been advised not to send goods. Right now the most pressing need is financial help.
To provide a secure vehicle for donations, the City established the Haiti Relief Fund at the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. The Mayor’s Fund will ensure 100% of contributions are directed to reputable organizations that are providing relief in Haiti, such as the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, and UNICEF.
To Donate
Online: www.nyc.gov/fund 
Call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK outside NYC)
By mail: Make check payable to: Mayor’s Fund
and send to:
Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City
One Centre Street, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Note: Haiti Relief Fund
To those who’ve given already: Thank you.

And to our Haitian-American neighbors: We are with you.
Sincerely,

Michael R. Bloomberg

Mayor

Posted by Sharon Davidson on 01/14/2010 under Annual reports | Be the First to Comment

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