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Battle of Brooklyn Faces Off in Fort Greene
LIU is three points from a playoff spot. A win on Sunday would help them secure a path to the NEC Championships. (Photo by Mike McLaughlin) It may not be a revolution, but the Battle of Brooklyn...
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The Day: A Stop and Frisk Forum and Local Poets
It’s squash season around the Nabe. Do you have any good recipes? Share them with us here. (Photo by Mitchell Trinka) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. This Veteran’s Day is shaping up to be...
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The Day: A Nabe Grocery Store Expansion and NYPD Visits the Community
Autumn is still alive in the nabe, but Mother Nature is sure to bring winter winds to Brooklyn soon. (Photo by Francisco Daum) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Get outside this weekend,...
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Business Booming for Melt Massage in Fort Greene
Melt Massage offers customer-tailored massages and classes at its new space in Fort Greene. (Photo courtesy of Melt Massage and Bodyworks) Becky Raik and Alexis Nalhoum started Melt Massage and...
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Pet Spotlight: Sammy the Poovanese
Sammy the Poovanese is adjusting well to his new home in the nabe. (Photo by Daniel Lewis) We met up with Samuel Buttons Schultz (Sammy, for short) and his owner Susan Schultz on a crisp fall afternoon...
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Designers Make Scarves in the Name of Brooklyn
Sanksshep Mahendra and Namrata Vansadia studied architecture design and communication design respectively in the grad program at Pratt Institute. (Photo courtesy of Sanksshep Mahendra) Gray, pink, a...
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The Day: A Post Office Proposal and Sip While You Shop
It might be getting cold in the nabe, but there’s still more than a few trees yet to drop all their leaves. (Photo by Francisco Daum) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Break out the down...
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Renegade Craft Fair Invades Fort Greene With Indie Offerings
The Renegade Craft Fair will make its first winter stop in Fort Greene this weekend. Locals are encouraged to start their holiday shopping now at this indie, do-it-yourself market. (Photo courtesy of...
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The Day: Community Board Meetings and Gunslingers
Though the temperatures were cool this weekend, we were able to enjoy some blushing sunsets. (Photo by Francisco Daum) Good Morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Brace yourselves – it’s going to be...
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Pet Spotlight: Zola the Wheaton Terrier
Zola the Wheaton Terrier looks on as Dominique Townsend’s son Sage mugs for the camera. (Photo by Daniel Lewis) You’d never guess that Zola was 7 years old. The Wheaton Terrier may have the calm...
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The Day: Grinchy Carols, College Courses and Holiday Parties
What did you give thanks for this weekend, neighbors? Tell us in the comments. (Photo by Elizabeth Hagen) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. How’s that food coma been treating you, locals?...
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Christmas Trees Herald the Start of the Holiday Season
Michael Ju has sold Christmas trees out of Greene-Ville Garden on Myrtle Avenue for years. (Photo by Daniel Lewis) Christmastime waits for no one. For 22-year-old Charles Therrien, the season started...
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The Day: Fort Greene Remembers Nelson Mandela
Madiba Restaurant in Fort Greene set off paper lanterns in honor of Nelson Mandela last night. The restaurant is named for the South African anti-apartheid leader and serves as a New York gathering...
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Fort Greene Fashion Designer Crafts Sweaters for Furry Friends
Paula Cheng was inspired by her dog, Monkie, to create a line of luxury pet sweaters. (Photo by Paula Cheng) Winter is almost here, and for many Brooklyn residents, this means bundling up in warm...
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The Day: New Plays, Feminist Art and a Holiday Fair at MoCADA
Soon we’ll be up to our elbows in snow, neighbors. But today we’re dealing with some cold rain.. (Photo by The Nabe) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. As nice as last night’s snow was, the...
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Poll: What Kind of Tree Are You Getting For Christmas?
Which is your favorite type of tree, locals? (Drawing by Daniel Lewis) Every year throughout December, stands of Christmas trees pop up along the sidewalk. Of all the variations, what’s your favorite...
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Army Veteran Continues Service with Local Cooking and Food Education
Darrell Robinson, 62, is a chef, community volunteer and Army veteran who says he is committed to serving his Fort Greene neighborhood. (Photo by Amanda Woods) For chef and community volunteer Darrell...
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The Day: Wintery Weather, Holiday Fairs and Christmas Hymns
Mother Nature is finally starting to bring winter to the city. Look out for those white flakes around the nabe this weekend. (Photo by Oswald Cabrera) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill....
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The Day: LIU Plays Lamar, Experimental Ragas and Free Jokes
Fulton Avenue’s all lit up for the holidays. (Photo by Francisco Daum) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Make sure to take in some sun today, neighbors. Although it’s looking a bit windy,...
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Paper Lanterns Memorialize Mandela at Madiba Restaurant
Outside Madiba Restaurant on DeKalb Avenue, people lit paper lanterns in honor of Nelson Mandela. (Photo by Daniel Lewis) South Africans and native New Yorkers alike gathered outside of Madiba...
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