Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/18/2010 under What's New | 
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.
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/15/2010 under What's New |
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.
- Oasis Spa
Dont forget to visit all our merchants along North Flatbush Avenue. Feel free to pick up one of our new Shopping and Services Guide that displays all of our merchants. Email us at: info@nfbid.com
Posted by Sharon Davidson on under What's New |
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.
Posted by Sharon Davidson on 02/04/2010 under What's New |
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.
