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Community Notice - Everyone is welcome
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 08/09/2010 under Upcoming Events, What's New | Be the First to Comment
Now that the North Flatbush Avenue BID has secured close to $3M is capital funding for our streetscape project, the NYC Department of Transportation is ready to present scoping and conceptuals to Community Board 6 and 8. This will be a joint Transporation meeting.
We invite all neighbors, businesses, organizations to join us. This is an opportunity to view plans for Flatbush Avenue and for your input or comments.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TIME: 7:00PM
WHERE: Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation - 727 Classon Avenue
Community Notice: Brooklyn Bridge construction closures
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 08/24/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
Monday, August 23, marks the beginning of our first westbound (Manhattan-bound) road closure. Starting at 11pm on Monday, August 23, westbound traffic will be routed over the Manhattan Bridge. All Brooklyn-bound traffic will continue using the Brooklyn Bridge; however, that traffic will be using the opposite (north) roadway while work is being done on the south roadway. This counter-flow operation will be in effect until 6am exactly. All lanes reopen in the morning. More information on weekend hours and route detours can be found HERE.
Garden Day with Eladia’s Kids
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 08/09/2010 under Video Gallery | Be the First to Comment
Garden Day
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 08/06/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
On Tuesday, July 27th, the North Flatbush Avenue BID and the Pacific St. Bears Community Garden hosted a GARDEN DAY with Eladia’s Kids. The Pacific Street Garden is a beautiful lush oasis on Flatbush Avenue.
Children were mesmerized by the pond
With 20 2 to 3 year olds in tow, the children spent the perfect weather morning observing the fruit trees, the veggie beds, the pond, squash plants and flowers. Jiwon Choi, a long time Bears Garden member, was instrumental in using her past teaching skills to teach the children about important concepts and interactions among plants and birds by observing the birds in the garden. The children took to the drawing pads and drew their inspirations of their garden tour.
The North Flatbush Avenue BID sponsored Facepainting and temporary botanical tattoos by BERT, reuseable canvas tote bags that the children decorated, seeds,soil and decomposable pots and green garden activity books.
Eladia’s Kids school has 3 locations, a family run business, and a mainstay in our community for 10 years. Eladia’s Kids curriculum is designed to develope children’s comunication and social skills with a strong emphasis on building life-long learners.
Learning to plant with seeds and soil
AND THE WINNER IS……
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 08/04/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
Burrito Bar and Kitchen located at 307 Flatbush Avenue on the corner of Prospect Place
The winners of the 16th Annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest were announced on Tuesday, August 4th at a press conference sponsored by the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens GreenBridge Program. And the winner is……… our very own Burrito Bar and Kitchen! Burrito Bar won First Prize for GREENEST STOREFRONT and by looking at the photo you can understand why. After winning second place in 2008 and 2009, owner Greg Yerman was “thrilled” to have received this honor.
The Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest is a project of GreenBridge, the community environmental horticulture program of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Borough President Marty Markowitz. Sponsored by Brooklyn Community Foundation.
The North Flatbush BID, Burrito Bar and all the participants will be honored at a ceremony at Borough Hall with Borough President Marty Markowitz in September 2010.
To view all of the winners of this contest, please visit www.bbg.org.
BP Marty Markowitz showing off his new Burrito Bar and Kitchen t-shirt with owner, Greg Yerman
Community Notice - traffic changes
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 07/27/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
UPDATE: Temporary traffic changes will be in effect starting on Friday, August 20th, not August 1.
celebrating bastille day with Bklyn Crepe and juice
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 07/19/2010 under Video Gallery, What's New | Be the First to Comment
On July 14,The North Flatbush Avenue BID joined Brklyn Crepe and celebrated like it was 1785! We put down our freedom fries and ate sweet French crepes on Flatbush Avenue. Evan Franca, owner of BklynCrepe, located at 274 Flatbush Avenue, celebrated not only Bastille Day, but his 2nd Anniversary on Flatbush Avenue. A welcome surprise when Andrew Steininger dropped by from the Brooklyn Borough Presidents office and awarded Evan with a City Proclamation from Marty Markowitz. BklynCrepe serves delicious crepes all day and all year, from sweet to savory at great prices. Dont forget to try the Park Slope or the Prospect Heights crepe or the Coney Island… !! Made fresh to order.
BigBelly is coming to Flatbush Avenue
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 06/25/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
The BigBelly is Coming to Flatbush Avenue!
It was announced at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
If you were there, you have heard Carlo Scissura, Chief of Staff, Borough Presidents office, as he told the audience that Marty Markowitz has awarded $120,000. to the North Flatbush Avenue BID for the BigBelly to line the streets of our District. NFBID, is the first BID in Brooklyn to have these units.
Manufactured by DEC, Direct Environment Corporation,located in the Bronx. The Solar Powered Trash Compactors demonstrates a commitment to the community and the environment, incorporates clean solar energy and allows for sponsorship opportunities. They will decrease litter along the district and will reduce collection pick up trips, instead of once a day, pick up will be once a week. There will also be a BigBelly recyclable attachment unit for cans and bottles.
Franklyn Cruz, President of DEC , a 100% minority organization, will walk the district with members of the North Flatbush Avenue BID to determine the best locations for these new units. We hope to have them installed by the end of the year. A demonstration of these units for the public will be made when the official ribbon cutting ceremony is held at the 8th Avenue Triangle. Keep watching our website for time and dates. If you have any questions or comments about the new solar powered trash compactors, contact our offices at 718-783-1685 or email at info@nfbid.com.
What is a District Deal?
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 06/13/2010 under District Deals, What's New | Be the First to Comment
Open to all North Flatbush Avenue BID businesses and organizations, both large and small, the District Deal page is a chance to publicize special deals, offers, items and sales to other BID members and visitors to the North Flatbush Avenue BID website.
To submit your District Deal, email us at info@nfbid.com or call us at 718-783-1685. For questions, comments or if you are unsure whether youare eleiglbel to submit a District Deal, email us at sdavidson@nfbid.com
BklynCrepe & Juice 274 Flatbush Avenue
BklynCrepe & Juice, located at 274 Flatbush Avenue between Prospect Place and St. Marks Avenue is offering a FREE coffee or tea with any purchase of a delicious crepe. All crepes are made with whole wheat flour. Enjoy one of the many organic smoothies too!
CRUNCH 330 Flatbush Avenue
CRUNCh is offering a Two Week “Complimentary” guest pass at the Flatbush AVenue gym only. Get a free tour of the gym, a trial membership and two week guest pass. Call 718-783-5152 and speak with Mr. Henri Williams.
Oceans 8 Billiards - 308 Flatbush Avenue
This is a great offer from Oceans 8 Sports Bar and Grill located at 308 Flatbush Avenue. Brooklyn’s #1 Entertainment Center. 4 Friends, play billiards or ping pong for 3 hours, a free pitcher of Beer for only $20.00. That is $5.00 per person. Dont forget to watch all the Soccer matches on the large HD Screens for Free too! this offer is valid Monday 12pm to closing and Tuesday through Sunday 12pm to 8pm..
- Hooti Couture-321 Flatbush Avenue
Hooti Couture, located at 321 Flatbush Avenue between Park Place and Prospect Place is Brooklyn’s #1 vintage boutique. Hooti has a special offer with every $25 purchase receive a FREE gift. Hooti has a large selection of jewelry, clothing, handbags and so much more. Hooti is open Monday through Sundays 11 am to 8pm.
- Burrito Bar and Kitchen
Keep cool this summer with 1/2 Price Margherita Special at Burrito Bar and Kitchen, located at 307 Flatbush Avenue at the corner of Prospect Place. Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm and Sun. 11pm to midnight!! All margaritas are made with fresh ingredients! Sit in the Margharita Lounge or sit outdoors, nothing like cooling off with a fresh Margharita.
Trash compactors on Flatbush Avenue?
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 06/03/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
The BigBelly solar compactor with integrated recyling units is the world’s only system that provides on-site compaction of solid waste and separation of recyclable materials. The combination of recycling units with BigBelly provides significant economic, environmental and educational benefits.
Let us know what you think… email us at info@nfbid.com.
for more info on the BigBelly and more products, go to www.decgreen.com
another successful Blood Drive
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 05/12/2010 under What's New | Be the First to Comment
Tiphanie Llewellyn, one of our wonderful volunteers standing at BID's complimentary tote bag booth.
On May 20th, 2010, the North Flatbush Avenue BID reached out to the Park Slope and Prospect Heights community for blood donations! The BID was informed by the New York Blood Center, that the Brooklyn region was in desperate need of blood supplies to our local hospitals.
With the help of New York Blood Center, Crunch and Kings Pharmacy we set up a Mobile Bus Unit in front of Crunch, located at 330 Flatbush Avenue . Kings Pharmacy also set up their Monthly Health Fair and educated the public on topics such as tension and sinus headaches and seasonal allergies. The BID, Crunch, Kings Pharmacy, Hooti Couture and Brooklyn Boulders were generous contributors to our complimentary tote bags which were given out to blood donors.
It was a successful day as we reached our goal of 30 donors! The New York Blood Center calculates 25 donors in a 6 hour period as a successful drive. The BID would like to thank each and every one of our donors for rolling up your sleeves and taking the time to donate blood. Giving Blood is giving the Gift of Life. The BID would also like to thank all the volunteers who came out to support us and who helped with the drive. We couldn’t have done it without you. Sharon Davidson, Executive Director of the BID would like to especially thank, Henri Williams, Membership Manager of Crunch and Renita Rembarat of Kings Pharmacy, Alison Houtte of Hooti Couture and Lance Pinn of Brooklyn Boulders for all their time, good energy and generous contributions in helping put this drive together. It was a great team effort!!
Keep checking our website for information for our next Blood Drive. You can also join us on Facebook for updates. click here.
