Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/20/2009 under Upcoming Events, What's New | 
It is beginning to feel a lot like……….
It is that jolly time of year again when Santa will be making his special guest appearance on Flatbush Avenue from Plaza Street to Bergen street in his Elf Driven Rickshaw! What a site it is, waving to the children, handing out candy canes. Children will have an opportunity to have a photo op with Santa !!
Santa and his elves will be visiting the North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District on Saturday, December 12th from 1pm to 4pm just in time for the holidays. Santa will be riding on his elf driven rickshaw sleigh throughout the district waving to the children and handing out candy canes. His little elves will also be on hand to hand out candy canes and some surprises. Children can find Bert the childrens face painter inside Healthy Nibbles Organic Lounge located at 305 Flatbush Avenue . Bert will also have sparkling glitter temporary tattoos. Just look for the colorful balloons outside of healthy nibbles.
Our participating merchants in our district will be providing special offers and give a ways to holiday shoppers. Some participating merchants will be handing out free gift wrapping paper and ribbons.
What Better Gift for the Holidays than the Gift of Life!!
Kings Pharmacy will be sponsoring a Blood Drive in coordination with the New York Blood Center and the North Flatbush Avenue BID in the Mobile bus in front of 357 Flatbush Avenue. Give the Gift of Life and sign up to become a Blood Donor. Each donor will receive a free tote bag filled with goodies. Please bring ID. You must 16 or over to donate blood.
Please join us on Saturday, December 12th and lets all celebrate the holidays together.
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/19/2009 under What's New |
On Wednesday, November 16th, our district became a little more festive, thanks to Five Boro Banner and Sign Co. who installed 30 new decorative Seasons Greetings holiday banners at 9:00 am.
These new holiday banners were hung next to our brand new sparkling giant snowflakes that will also illuminate our streets through the New Year. After the New Year you can expect to see our new set of banners sponsored by our local merchants. These new banners are expected to be hung in mid January and are the the result of a Banner Contest the BID has initiated with the local colleges, high schools and graphic designers in our area. The entries are pouring in and we expect to choose a designer by the December 12th deadline. We invite the public to participate in this contest. If you would like an RFP or more information on how you can participate please feel free to call our office.
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/12/2009 under Video Gallery |
Posted by Sharon Davidson on under Upcoming Events |
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke will be presenting a Tele-Townhall Meeting on the H1N1Virus - Part Two. Topic: How New York City is Coping with the National Shortage of the H1N1 Vaccine.
Special Guest: Dr. Aletha Maybank, Assistant Commissioner of New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Dr Maybank will join Rep. Clarke to discuss how people can better access the H1N1 Vaccine.
When: November 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Call In Number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 13319
If you would like additional information, please contact: 718-287-1142
Posted by Sharon Davidson on under Upcoming Events |
All residents, merchants and property owners of the Park Slope/Prospect Heights community are invited to attend this very important community meeting hosted by the
The Kings County District Attorneys Office and the 78th Precinct Community Council .
Topic: Identity Theft, Scams and Insurance Fraud Presentation
When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Time: 7:30PM
Where: The 78th Police Precinct - 65 Sixth Avenue (between Dean/Bergen)
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/05/2009 under What's New |
The New York Yankees Victory Parade is expected to cause heavy delays for the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel traffic in either direction on Friday, November 6 from 9:00 am to approx. 3:00p.m. The tunnel will remain open, but delays are expected due to lower Manhattan street closures in effect for the parade and crowds.
PLEASE USE PUBLIC MASS TRANSIT IF YOU CAN.
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Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/04/2009 under What's New |
OUR NEW SNOWFLAKES HAVE ARRIVED THIS MORNING ON FLATBUSH AVENUE.
This year’s snowflakes are bigger, brighter and we have more than last year lighting up our district for the holiday season.
The BID will be installing new Holiday Banners in a few weeks, in the meantime enjoy the snowflakes.
Keep watching our website for holiday activities the BID has planned on Flatbush Avenue for the 2009 Season or feel call to give us a call, Monday through Friday 12pm to 6pm. 718-783-1685 with any comments, concerns or suggestions for our district.
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/03/2009 under What's New |
Mei Chi Liquors located at 391 Flatbush Avenue is now holding Wine Tastings, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Thursday, November 12th
is SAKE Tasting from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Mei Chi Liquors has one of the largest selections of fine wines in Brooklyn.
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Posted by Sharon Davidson on 11/02/2009 under What's New |
HBO is currently in production on a new television show “Boardwalk Empire”, losely based on the historical nonfiction book “Boardwalk Empire”: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City” by Nelson Johnson. The show is set in 1920’s Atlantic City at the dawn of prohibition, a time of corruption and decadence.
On Thursday, November 19th, 2009 Bootleg Productions will be filming interior scenes in our neighborhood from 9:00 am - 12:00 am. In order to facilitate filming, they will need to hold parking for the production vehicles beginning on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
The streets affected will be:
Both sides of Lincoln Place between 8th Avenue and Plaza Street West
West side of Plaza Street West between St. Johns Place and Lincoln Pl
Boths sides of 8th Avenue between St. Johns Pl and Berkley Place
Both sides of St. Johns Place between 6th and 8th Avenue
If you have particular concerns (scheduled deliveries, moving, construction, accessibility needs, etc.) that must be address, please call the Locations Department at 917-671-5250 or see a member of the Locations Department on set. Please know that Bootleg Productions is working in close cooperation with the Mayor’s Office of Film Theater and Broadcasting and the NYPD Film and Television unit.
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 09/02/2009 under Upcoming Events |
This is our last MERCHANT MEETING for 2009 and we hope everyone will turn out as this is a very important meeting for all business owners and Residents of our District.
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Christian Science Reading Room -338 Flatbush Ave at Sterling Pl.
TOPIC: SHOP BROOKLYN
Guest Speaker: Mr. Andrew Steininger, Representative for Borough President Marty Markowitz office
Andrew will be discussing the Borough Presidents initiative and the very popular holiday campaign SHOP BROOKLYN. Shop Brooklyn is a borough-wide shop local campaign that highlights the individuality of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and shopping corridors while uniting Brooklyn’s main streets under one cohesive banner and special Brooklyn Bonus offer. This campaign will ensure that the borough remains a powerful economic engine during this difficult economic time. They will promote your business, if you agree to participate, on ishopbrooklyn.com free of charge. Its a great way to invite customers to your store during the holidays.
TOPIC : KEEPING SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Guest Speaker: Vivienne Santiago, Crime Prevention Officer - 78th Precint
Ms. Santiago will be providing security and safety related tips for the merchants during this holiday shopping season, especially if you plan to keep your business open later than usual. She will present safety and neighborhood livability information. If you have any safety or security concerns, this is a great forum for a Q & A afterwards.
COFFEE, MUFFINS AND FRUIT WILL BE SERVED !!!
