tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54419688937739555082024-03-05T04:18:37.520-08:00strawberry blonde hairstrawberry blonde hair salonIMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.comBlogger587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-53306865970005889152012-12-21T14:42:00.001-08:002012-12-21T14:42:49.734-08:00Pacifico Is No More In Boerum Hill<strong>Pacifico Is No More In Boerum Hill</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0879" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8292434160_4cf5d6a9fe_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0876" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8291366965_960261eb70_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0875" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8291363501_b18a2a8e9f_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0878" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8292430986_889cfae584_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0871" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8291359243_1e9b11a0d5_z.jpg" width="480" />It would appear that Pacifico, the Mexican bar and restaurant in Boerum Hill has closed its doors.<br />Yesterday, I received an email from Reader Lara, who shared this bit of news about the eatery:<br /><i>Your readers might be interested to know that long time nabe staple Pacifico is no more.We went last night and were told they closed on Dec 9th for good as they had a dispute with the landlord over the lease (which was up) and the amount the landlord wanted to charge them for the space.</i>Pacifico, which opened in 2003, was one in a chain of eateries opened by 'pioneer' restaurateurs Brooklyn Alan Hardingâ"Jim Mamary.<br />Pacifico at 269 Pacific Street was actually more of an outdoor venue on an empty lot that connected to a small storefront on Smith Street<br />In 2009, it was reported that the restaurant's manager, Richard Kraus, was going to take it over. <br /><br />Just recently, construction began on the big empty lot right next to Pacifico. That may also have had something to do with the eatery finally calling it quits.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-73858966840016810072012-12-20T19:39:00.009-08:002012-12-20T19:39:14.889-08:00Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye<strong>Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0841" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8284829252_e1bf33fee8_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0814" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8283753525_d21e6db8f2_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0837" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8284827722_24be12e574_z.jpg" width="480" />CB6 Charirman Daniel Kumer<img alt="IMG_0851" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8283773441_2c861bc3ca_z.jpg" width="480" />Craig Hammerman and Irene LoRe<img alt="IMG_0833" height="555" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8284826694_e06bb349f3_z.jpg" width="640" />Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Branch<img alt="IMG_0829" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8283764487_ec9d243d88_z.jpg" width="480" />Gary Reilley<img alt="IMG_0824" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8284821782_77582470fe_z.jpg" width="480" />Assemblywoman Joan Millman<img alt="IMG_0823" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8283760685_a1ddb94c4f_z.jpg" width="480" />Lou Sones<img alt="IMG_0822" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8283759943_f2f025d1f3_z.jpg" width="480" />Peter Fleming<img alt="IMG_0826" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8283763111_1f1b6471aa_z.jpg" width="480" />Zach Abrams<img alt="IMG_0808" height="522" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8283751577_9c03bf3a49_z.jpg" width="640" />Michael Sorgatz, Eleanor Traubman and Pearl Lau<img alt="IMG_0831" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283766219_d069f0dc9c_z.jpg" width="480" />Democratic District Leader Jo Anne Simon<img alt="IMG_0811" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8284811860_0042c917ce_z.jpg" width="640" />Officer Joe Morone and Captain Jeffrey Schiff of the 76th Precinct<img alt="IMG_0855" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8283775393_2f99a6e156_z.jpg" width="640" />Kimberly Price and George Fiala of The Red Hook Star Review<img alt="IMG_0818" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283758953_af6e6baa6f_z.jpg" width="480" />Celia Cacace<img alt="IMG_0852" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8284834438_66a460911c_z.jpg" width="640" />Councilman Brad Lander and Celia Cacace<br />Members of Brooklyn Community Board 6 gathered at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue last night for their yearly Holiday party. It was an opportunity to celebrate after spending many hours volunteering by representing the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods throughout 2012.<br />CB6 was joined by many of their friends, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, District Leader Jo Anne Simon and the Captain of the 76th Precinct, Jeffrey Schiff.<br /><br />Many local businesses had contributed prizes to a raffle, whose proceeds will go to Friends Of Community Board 6.<br /><br />Sadly amongst all the good cheer, there was a sad farewell to Celia Cacace, who was a Community Board member for many years.<br />Celia spent her entire life in Carroll Gardens Red Hook. ( Celia never adopted her neighborhood's new name, introduced by gentrifying real estate brokers in the late 1960's, early '70's) She raised a family here and became an advocate for the community's senior citizens, our local schools and Carroll Park.<br />For decades, she never missed a meeting and was involved in every issue.<br />Unfortunately, Celia will have to move out of her apartment by the middle of next month. Since she has not yet found another living arrangement in the neighborhood, she will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her son.<br />She does not want to leave, but does not have a choice.<br />Everyone who knows Celia knows what a big hole she will leave in the community. If anyone knows of a small apartment in the neighborhood, please contact me or leave a comment.<br />Let's help keep Celia right here where she belongs.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-43916693478956586532012-12-20T19:39:00.007-08:002012-12-20T19:39:13.723-08:00Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye<strong>Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0841" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8284829252_e1bf33fee8_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0814" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8283753525_d21e6db8f2_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0837" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8284827722_24be12e574_z.jpg" width="480" />CB6 Charirman Daniel Kumer<img alt="IMG_0851" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8283773441_2c861bc3ca_z.jpg" width="480" />Craig Hammerman and Irene LoRe<img alt="IMG_0833" height="555" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8284826694_e06bb349f3_z.jpg" width="640" />Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Branch<img alt="IMG_0829" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8283764487_ec9d243d88_z.jpg" width="480" />Gary Reilley<img alt="IMG_0824" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8284821782_77582470fe_z.jpg" width="480" />Assemblywoman Joan Millman<img alt="IMG_0823" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8283760685_a1ddb94c4f_z.jpg" width="480" />Lou Sones<img alt="IMG_0822" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8283759943_f2f025d1f3_z.jpg" width="480" />Peter Fleming<img alt="IMG_0826" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8283763111_1f1b6471aa_z.jpg" width="480" />Zach Abrams<img alt="IMG_0808" height="522" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8283751577_9c03bf3a49_z.jpg" width="640" />Michael Sorgatz, Eleanor Traubman and Pearl Lau<img alt="IMG_0831" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283766219_d069f0dc9c_z.jpg" width="480" />Democratic District Leader Jo Anne Simon<img alt="IMG_0811" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8284811860_0042c917ce_z.jpg" width="640" />Officer Joe Morone and Captain Jeffrey Schiff of the 76th Precinct<img alt="IMG_0855" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8283775393_2f99a6e156_z.jpg" width="640" />Kimberly Price and George Fiala of The Red Hook Star Review<img alt="IMG_0818" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283758953_af6e6baa6f_z.jpg" width="480" />Celia Cacace<img alt="IMG_0852" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8284834438_66a460911c_z.jpg" width="640" />Councilman Brad Lander and Celia Cacace<br />Members of Brooklyn Community Board 6 gathered at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue last night for their yearly Holiday party. It was an opportunity to celebrate after spending many hours volunteering by representing the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods throughout 2012.<br />CB6 was joined by many of their friends, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, District Leader Jo Anne Simon and the Captain of the 76th Precinct, Jeffrey Schiff.<br /><br />Many local businesses had contributed prizes to a raffle, whose proceeds will go to Friends Of Community Board 6.<br /><br />Sadly amongst all the good cheer, there was a sad farewell to Celia Cacace, who was a Community Board member for many years.<br />Celia spent her entire life in Carroll Gardens Red Hook. ( Celia never adopted her neighborhood's new name, introduced by gentrifying real estate brokers in the late 1960's, early '70's) She raised a family here and became an advocate for the community's senior citizens, our local schools and Carroll Park.<br />For decades, she never missed a meeting and was involved in every issue.<br />Unfortunately, Celia will have to move out of her apartment by the middle of next month. Since she has not yet found another living arrangement in the neighborhood, she will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her son.<br />She does not want to leave, but does not have a choice.<br />Everyone who knows Celia knows what a big hole she will leave in the community. If anyone knows of a small apartment in the neighborhood, please contact me or leave a comment.<br />Let's help keep Celia right here where she belongs.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-39817137425416066332012-12-20T19:39:00.005-08:002012-12-20T19:39:13.398-08:00Pacifico Is No More In Boerum Hill<strong>Pacifico Is No More In Boerum Hill</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0879" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8292434160_4cf5d6a9fe_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0876" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8291366965_960261eb70_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0875" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8291363501_b18a2a8e9f_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0878" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8292430986_889cfae584_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0871" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8291359243_1e9b11a0d5_z.jpg" width="480" />It would appear that Pacifico, the Mexican bar and restaurant in Boerum Hill has closed its doors.<br />Yesterday, I received an email from Reader Lara, who shared this bit of news about the eatery:<br /><i>Your readers might be interested to know that long time nabe staple Pacifico is no more.We went last night and were told they closed on Dec 9th for good as they had a dispute with the landlord over the lease (which was up) and the amount the landlord wanted to charge them for the space.</i>Pacifico, which opened in 2003, was one in a chain of eateries opened by 'pioneer' restaurateurs Brooklyn Alan Hardingâ"Jim Mamary.<br />Pacifico at 269 Pacific Street was actually more of an outdoor venue on an empty lot that connected to a small storefront on Smith Street<br />In 2009, it was reported that the restaurant's manager, Richard Kraus, was going to take it over. <br /><br />Just recently, construction began on the big empty lot right next to Pacifico. That may also have had something to do with the eatery finally calling it quits.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-82410241739212363692012-12-20T19:39:00.003-08:002012-12-20T19:39:13.185-08:00Pacifico Is No More In Boerum Hill<strong>Pacifico Is No More In Boerum Hill</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0879" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8292434160_4cf5d6a9fe_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0876" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8291366965_960261eb70_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0875" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8291363501_b18a2a8e9f_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0878" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8292430986_889cfae584_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0871" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8291359243_1e9b11a0d5_z.jpg" width="480" />It would appear that Pacifico, the Mexican bar and restaurant in Boerum Hill has closed its doors.<br />Yesterday, I received an email from Reader Lara, who shared this bit of news about the eatery:<br /><i>Your readers might be interested to know that long time nabe staple Pacifico is no more.We went last night and were told they closed on Dec 9th for good as they had a dispute with the landlord over the lease (which was up) and the amount the landlord wanted to charge them for the space.</i>Pacifico, which opened in 2003, was one in a chain of eateries opened by 'pioneer' restaurateurs Brooklyn Alan Hardingâ"Jim Mamary.<br />Pacifico at 269 Pacific Street was actually more of an outdoor venue on an empty lot that connected to a small storefront on Smith Street<br />In 2009, it was reported that the restaurant's manager, Richard Kraus, was going to take it over. <br /><br />Just recently, construction began on the big empty lot right next to Pacifico. That may also have had something to do with the eatery finally calling it quits.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-8111855732557140792012-12-20T19:39:00.001-08:002012-12-20T19:39:12.725-08:00Picture Of The Day: Very Wintery<strong>Picture Of The Day: Very Wintery</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0885" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8291394829_5b9559cf25_z.jpg" width="480" />Ice skates, greenery, blue chair and an old 7UP crate in from to Smith & Butler on Smith Street<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-83171329397114767172012-12-20T09:45:00.001-08:002012-12-20T09:45:11.715-08:00Coalition For Carroll Gardens Asks For Support "To Stop Corrupt No Bid Contracts" For 170-Bed Homeless Shelter On West 9th Street<strong>Coalition For Carroll Gardens Asks For Support "To Stop Corrupt No Bid Contracts" For 170-Bed Homeless Shelter On West 9th Street</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_9779" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8068667616_390d7d8921_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_9780" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/8068674435_ace1566c06_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_9781" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/8068673530_6e029a6309_z.jpg" width="640" />The Coalition for Carroll Gardens (CCG), represents the residents, business owners, and neighbors of Carroll Gardens has continued to expressing serious concerns about the lack of public process surrounding the placement of a proposed 170-bed shelter at 165 West 9th Street. Specifically, they have raised questions regarding the suitability of the building, illegal construction, lack of provision of social services, or security. Last, but not least, the Coalition is troubled by the fact that the landlord of the building, Alan Lapes, is tightly connected to Housing Solutions USA/Aguila Inc., the non-profit organization that has put forth the plan for the shelter. Incidentally, Housing Solutions USA/Aguila is headed by Robert Hess, the Bloomberg administrationâs former head of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).<br /><br />CCG formed shortly after learning of the proposed shelter and has worked tirelessly over the last two months to reach out to elected officials, local businesses and neighbors to demand transparency and an open public pocess. They have also raised funds to hire attorney Steven Kirkpatrick as legal council, On the Coalition's behalf, Kirkpatrick filed Article 78 proceeding against the City.<br /><br />On November 20, Kings County Supreme Justice David Schmidt issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) prohibiting the City and its contractors from âusing the Building in violation of applicable laws and requirements.â<br /><br />On December 7th, Judge Carl Landisino continued the TRO and gave the group until January 25, 2012 to put in additional papers and for the respondents to reply.<br /><br />In order to continue legal action, CCG is asking for donations from the community to cover costs.Below is a press release just issued by the group.<u><i><br /></i></u><u><i>SUPPORT THE COALTION FOR CARROLL GARDENS DONATE NOW!</i></u><i>WHY SHOULD YOU DONATE?<br />⢠The proposal to house 170 men is wildly out of proportion with the original intended use of the building, creating an illegal and unsafe situation for clients and neighbors alike.<br />⢠The landlord with a criminal record received a no-bid city contract for the shelter, generating over $520K a month. (Corruption Link)⢠Housing Solutions USAâs board members have numerous connections to shelter operators and landlords with a history of running substandard, dangerous, and crime-ridden facilities (eg the Alladin Homeless Shelter on West 45th St). (Corruption Link)⢠165 West 9th st, built by an architect now barred from practicing in NY State, has been empty since its construction over ten years ago due to code violations and no legal Certificate of Occupancy. (Corruption Link)</i><i>WHO IS THE COALITION FOR CARROLL GARDENS (CCG)?<br />⢠CCG is a growing coalition of over 120 families, 700 residents and representatives from their buildings and coop boards and 100 businesses .</i> <i>WHAT IS CCG DOING TO BLOCK THE PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER?<br />⢠CCG has retained an attorney, Steven Kirkpatrick, from Belkin, Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP to represent us in a lawsuit against the City of New York.</i> <i>WHERE DOES THE LAWSUIT CURRENTLY STAND?<br />⢠On December 7th, the Honorable Carl Landisino granted a continuation of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that requires the respondants to comply with all applicable laws regarding the opening and operation of the proposed shelter until the next hearing date scheduled for January 25, 2013. The City is currently attempting to have the case dismissed so that they can move forward on the proposed 170 bed menâs shelter.</i> <i>WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?<br />⢠The six-week adjournment without occupancy gives us an ample opportunity to scrutinize and refute the claims of the City. HOWEVER, CCG cannot continue to fund the attorney and our case without help from YOU!</i> <i>DONATE NOW TO STOP CORRUPT NO BID CONTRACTS THAT SIDELINE LOCAL COMMUNITY INPUT!<br />⢠All money is directed through the Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association and goes directly towards legal costs.<br />Weâve raised approximated $20,000 from households and businesses throughout the neighborhood. We need $30,000 more to be sure we can continue this case!</i> <i>DONATE BY PAYPAL:<br />http://www.ccgbrooklyn.com/donate/<br />DONATE BY MAIL:<br />Please send checks payable to:<br />CGNA (Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association)<br />Mail to:<br />RY Management<br />505 Court Street<br />Brooklyn, NY 11231</i><i><br /></i> <i><br /> <br /> </i> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-19372230780260696592012-12-19T18:12:00.001-08:002012-12-19T18:12:45.120-08:00Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye<strong>Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0841" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8284829252_e1bf33fee8_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0814" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8283753525_d21e6db8f2_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0837" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8284827722_24be12e574_z.jpg" width="480" />CB6 Charirman Daniel Kumer<img alt="IMG_0851" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8283773441_2c861bc3ca_z.jpg" width="480" />Craig Hammerman and Irene LoRe<img alt="IMG_0833" height="555" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8284826694_e06bb349f3_z.jpg" width="640" />Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Branch<img alt="IMG_0829" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8283764487_ec9d243d88_z.jpg" width="480" />Gary Reilley<img alt="IMG_0824" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8284821782_77582470fe_z.jpg" width="480" />Assemblywoman Joan Millman<img alt="IMG_0823" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8283760685_a1ddb94c4f_z.jpg" width="480" />Lou Sones<img alt="IMG_0822" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8283759943_f2f025d1f3_z.jpg" width="480" />Peter Fleming<img alt="IMG_0826" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8283763111_1f1b6471aa_z.jpg" width="480" />Zach Abrams<img alt="IMG_0808" height="522" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8283751577_9c03bf3a49_z.jpg" width="640" />Michael Sorgatz, Eleanor Traubman and Pearl Lau<img alt="IMG_0831" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283766219_d069f0dc9c_z.jpg" width="480" />Democratic District Leader Jo Anne Simon<img alt="IMG_0811" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8284811860_0042c917ce_z.jpg" width="640" />Officer Joe Morone and Captain Jeffrey Schiff of the 76th Precinct<img alt="IMG_0855" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8283775393_2f99a6e156_z.jpg" width="640" />Kimberly Price and George Fiala of The Red Hook Star Review<img alt="IMG_0818" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283758953_af6e6baa6f_z.jpg" width="480" />Celia Cacace<img alt="IMG_0852" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8284834438_66a460911c_z.jpg" width="640" />Councilman Brad Lander and Celia Cacace<br />Members of Brooklyn Community Board 6 gathered at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue last night for their yearly Holiday party. It was an opportunity to celebrate after spending many hours volunteering by representing the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods throughout 2012.<br />CB6 was joined by many of their friends, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, District Leader Jo Anne Simon and the Captain of the 76th Precinct, Jeffrey Schiff.<br /><br />Many local businesses had contributed prizes to a raffle, whose proceeds will go to Friends Of Community Board 6.<br /><br />Sadly amongst all the good cheer, there was a sad farewell to Celia Cacace, who was a Community Board member for many years.<br />Celia spent her entire life in Carroll Gardens Red Hook. ( Celia never adopted her neighborhood's new name, introduced by gentrifying real estate brokers in the late 1960's, early '70's) She raised a family here and became an advocate for the community's senior citizens, our local schools and Carroll Park.<br />For decades, she never missed a meeting and was involved in every issue.<br />Unfortunately, Celia will have to move out of her apartment by the middle of next month. Since she has not yet found another living arrangement in the neighborhood, she will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her son.<br />She does not want to leave, but does not have a choice.<br />Everyone who knows Celia knows what a big hole she will leave in the community. If anyone knows of a small apartment in the neighborhood, please contact me or leave a comment.<br />Let's help keep Celia right here where she belongs.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-18767801740384388802012-12-19T13:05:00.002-08:002012-12-19T13:06:47.083-08:00Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting<strong>Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0798" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8281555616_54a1ccbb37_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0800" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8281557506_ae3a96c9ed_z.jpg" width="480" />A black squirrel sitting on a stoop on Union Street.<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-1912806710419291392012-12-19T13:05:00.001-08:002012-12-19T13:05:25.101-08:00Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting<strong>Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0798" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8281555616_54a1ccbb37_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0800" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8281557506_ae3a96c9ed_z.jpg" width="480" />A black squirrel sitting on a stoop on Union Street.<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-45595893418153246682012-12-19T06:06:00.001-08:002012-12-19T06:06:22.273-08:00Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye<strong>Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0841" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8284829252_e1bf33fee8_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0814" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8283753525_d21e6db8f2_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0837" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8284827722_24be12e574_z.jpg" width="480" />CB6 Charirman Daniel Kumer<img alt="IMG_0851" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8283773441_2c861bc3ca_z.jpg" width="480" />Craig Hammerman and Irene LoRe<img alt="IMG_0833" height="555" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8284826694_e06bb349f3_z.jpg" width="640" />Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Branch<img alt="IMG_0829" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8283764487_ec9d243d88_z.jpg" width="480" />Gary Reilley<img alt="IMG_0824" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8284821782_77582470fe_z.jpg" width="480" />Assemblywoman Joan Millman<img alt="IMG_0823" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8283760685_a1ddb94c4f_z.jpg" width="480" />Lou Sones<img alt="IMG_0822" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8283759943_f2f025d1f3_z.jpg" width="480" />Peter Fleming<img alt="IMG_0826" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8283763111_1f1b6471aa_z.jpg" width="480" />Zach Abrams<img alt="IMG_0808" height="522" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8283751577_9c03bf3a49_z.jpg" width="640" />Michael Sorgatz, Eleanor Traubman and Pearl Lau<img alt="IMG_0831" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283766219_d069f0dc9c_z.jpg" width="480" />Democratic District Leader Jo Anne Simon<img alt="IMG_0811" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8284811860_0042c917ce_z.jpg" width="640" />Officer Joe Morone and Captain Jeffrey Schiff of the 76th Precinct<img alt="IMG_0855" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8283775393_2f99a6e156_z.jpg" width="640" />Kimberly Price and George Fiala of The Red Hook Star Review<img alt="IMG_0818" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283758953_af6e6baa6f_z.jpg" width="480" />Celia Cacace<img alt="IMG_0852" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8284834438_66a460911c_z.jpg" width="640" />Councilman Brad Lander and Celia Cacace<br />Members of Brooklyn Community Board 6 gathered at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue last night for their yearly Holiday party. It was an opportunity to celebrate after spending many hours volunteering by representing the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods throughout 2012.<br />CB6 was joined by many of their friends, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, District Leader Jo Anne Simon and the Captain of the 76th Precinct, Jeffrey Schiff.<br /><br />Many local businesses had contributed prizes to a raffle, whose proceeds will go to Friends Of Community Board 6.<br /><br />Sadly amongst all the good cheer, there was a sad farewell to Celia Cacace, who was a Community Board member for many years.<br />Celia spent her entire life in Carroll Gardens Red Hook. ( Celia never adopted her neighborhood's new name, introduced by gentrifying real estate brokers in the late 1960's, early '70's) She raised a family here and became an advocate for the community's senior citizens, our local schools and Carroll Park.<br />For decades, she never missed a meeting and was involved in every issue.<br />Unfortunately, Celia will have to move out of her apartment by the middle of next month. Since she has not yet found another living arrangement in the neighborhood, she will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her son.<br />She does not want to leave, but does not have a choice.<br />Everyone who knows Celia knows what a big hole she will leave in the community. If anyone knows of a small apartment in the neighborhood, please contact me or leave a comment.<br />Let's help keep Celia right here where she belongs.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-78496820140309310622012-12-18T22:57:00.003-08:002012-12-18T22:57:37.423-08:00Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye<strong>Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0841" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8284829252_e1bf33fee8_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0814" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8283753525_d21e6db8f2_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0837" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8284827722_24be12e574_z.jpg" width="480" />CB6 Charirman Daniel Kumer<img alt="IMG_0851" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8283773441_2c861bc3ca_z.jpg" width="480" />Craig Hammerman and Irene LoRe<img alt="IMG_0833" height="555" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8284826694_e06bb349f3_z.jpg" width="640" />Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Branch<img alt="IMG_0829" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8283764487_ec9d243d88_z.jpg" width="480" />Gary Reilley<img alt="IMG_0824" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8284821782_77582470fe_z.jpg" width="480" />Assemblywoman Joan Millman<img alt="IMG_0823" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8283760685_a1ddb94c4f_z.jpg" width="480" />Lou Sones<img alt="IMG_0822" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8283759943_f2f025d1f3_z.jpg" width="480" />Peter Fleming<img alt="IMG_0826" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8283763111_1f1b6471aa_z.jpg" width="480" />Zach Abrams<img alt="IMG_0808" height="522" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8283751577_9c03bf3a49_z.jpg" width="640" />Michael Sorgatz, Eleanor Traubman and Pearl Lau<img alt="IMG_0831" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283766219_d069f0dc9c_z.jpg" width="480" />Democratic District Leader Jo Anne Simon<img alt="IMG_0811" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8284811860_0042c917ce_z.jpg" width="640" />Officer Joe Morone and Captain Jeffrey Schiff of the 76th Precinct<img alt="IMG_0855" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8283775393_2f99a6e156_z.jpg" width="640" />Kimberly Price and George Fiala of The Red Hook Star Review<img alt="IMG_0818" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283758953_af6e6baa6f_z.jpg" width="480" />Celia Cacace<img alt="IMG_0852" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8284834438_66a460911c_z.jpg" width="640" />Councilman Brad Lander and Celia Cacace<br />Members of Brooklyn Community Board 6 gathered at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue last night for their yearly Holiday party. It was an opportunity to celebrate after spending many hours volunteering by representing the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods throughout 2012.<br />CB6 was joined by many of their friends, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, District Leader Jo Anne Simon and the Captain of the 76th Precinct, Jeffrey Schiff.<br /><br />Many local businesses had contributed prizes to a raffle, whose proceeds will go to Friends Of Community Board 6.<br /><br />Sadly amongst all the good cheer, there was a sad farewell to Celia Cacace, who was a Community Board member for many years.<br />Celia spent her entire life in Carroll Gardens Red Hook. ( Celia never adopted her neighborhood's new name, introduced by gentrifying real estate brokers in the late 1960's, early '70's) She raised a family here and became an advocate for the community's senior citizens, our local schools and Carroll Park.<br />For decades, she never missed a meeting and was involved in every issue.<br />Unfortunately, Celia will have to move out of her apartment by the middle of next month. Since she has not yet found another living arrangement in the neighborhood, she will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her son.<br />She does not want to leave, but does not have a choice.<br />Everyone who knows Celia knows what a big hole she will leave in the community. If anyone knows of a small apartment in the neighborhood, please contact me or leave a comment.<br />Let's help keep Celia right here where she belongs.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-56239611369901988652012-12-18T22:57:00.001-08:002012-12-18T22:57:37.209-08:00Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting<strong>Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0798" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8281555616_54a1ccbb37_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0800" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8281557506_ae3a96c9ed_z.jpg" width="480" />A black squirrel sitting on a stoop on Union Street.<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-86071849697021805752012-12-18T10:48:00.007-08:002012-12-18T10:50:12.543-08:00Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye<strong>Community Board 6 Ends The Year With Holiday Cheer And One Sad Good-Bye</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0841" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8284829252_e1bf33fee8_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0814" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8283753525_d21e6db8f2_z.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="IMG_0837" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8284827722_24be12e574_z.jpg" width="480" />CB6 Charirman Daniel Kumer<img alt="IMG_0851" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8283773441_2c861bc3ca_z.jpg" width="480" />Craig Hammerman and Irene LoRe<img alt="IMG_0833" height="555" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8284826694_e06bb349f3_z.jpg" width="640" />Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Branch<img alt="IMG_0829" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8283764487_ec9d243d88_z.jpg" width="480" />Gary Reilley<img alt="IMG_0824" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8284821782_77582470fe_z.jpg" width="480" />Assemblywoman Joan Millman<img alt="IMG_0823" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8283760685_a1ddb94c4f_z.jpg" width="480" />Lou Sones<img alt="IMG_0822" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8283759943_f2f025d1f3_z.jpg" width="480" />Peter Fleming<img alt="IMG_0826" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8283763111_1f1b6471aa_z.jpg" width="480" />Zach Abrams<img alt="IMG_0808" height="522" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8283751577_9c03bf3a49_z.jpg" width="640" />Michael Sorgatz, Eleanor Traubman and Pearl Lau<img alt="IMG_0831" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283766219_d069f0dc9c_z.jpg" width="480" />Democratic District Leader Jo Anne Simon<img alt="IMG_0811" height="467" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8284811860_0042c917ce_z.jpg" width="640" />Officer Joe Morone and Captain Jeffrey Schiff of the 76th Precinct<img alt="IMG_0855" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8283775393_2f99a6e156_z.jpg" width="640" />Kimberly Price and Thomas. Rupolo of The Red Hook Star Review<img alt="IMG_0818" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8283758953_af6e6baa6f_z.jpg" width="480" />Celia Cacace<img alt="IMG_0852" height="518" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8284834438_66a460911c_z.jpg" width="640" />Councilman Brad Lander and Celia Cacace<br />Members of Brooklyn Community Board 6 gathered at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue last night for their yearly Holiday party. It was an opportunity to celebrate after spending many hours volunteering by representing the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope neighborhoods throughout 2012.<br />CB6 was joined by many of their friends, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Councilman Brad Lander, District Leader Jo Anne Simon and the Captain of the 76th Precinct, Jeffrey Schiff.<br /><br />Many local businesses had contributed prizes to a raffle, whose proceeds will go to Friends Of Community Board 6.<br /><br />Sadly amongst all the good cheer, there was a sad farewell to Celia Cacace, who was a Community Board member for many years.<br />Celia spent her entire life in Carroll Gardens Red Hook. ( Celia never adopted her neighborhood's new name, introduced by gentrifying real estate brokers in the late 1960's, early '70's) She raised a family here and became an advocate for the community's senior citizens, our local schools and Carroll Park.<br />For decades, she never missed a meeting and was involved in every issue.<br />Unfortunately, Celia will have to move out of her apartment by the middle of next month. Since she has not yet found another living arrangement in the neighborhood, she will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her son.<br />She does not want to leave, but does not have a choice.<br />Everyone who knows Celia knows what a big hole she will leave in the community. If anyone knows of a small apartment in the neighborhood, please contact me or leave a comment.<br />Let's help keep Celia right here where she belongs.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-29919118512908195792012-12-18T10:48:00.006-08:002012-12-18T10:49:47.482-08:00Join Community Board 6 At Their Yearly Holiday Party Tonight<strong>Join Community Board 6 At Their Yearly Holiday Party Tonight</strong><br/><br/><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJKY8Kx6RkWuR4qbRFXzBCyn9sKeHgjYLuogB4vBTZ4eA4cQfhSzgv3rdgJiHrgUz-hfz7fTsOzl3sg2ZbAIXz6kj7QrpMMOBmebA68-hU0aS50W7mAgwj9kF3DKJfjNhevQIlfahtPI/s640/IMG_0801.JPG" width="514" />Community Board 6, which represents Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope, is holding its yearly Holiday party tonight. The event will take place at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue.<br />More from District Manager Craig Hammerman below:<br /><i>Each year Brooklyn CB6 holds a holiday party as an excuse to put down our minutes pad, ignore Robert's Rule of Order and suspend procedures so we could simply socialize and spend some quality time together. We work hard throughout the year - many as volunteers - because of our fierce dedication and commitment to our community. It is only fitting that we play hard and share some quality community-building time together too every once in awhile.</i> <i> Please consider joining us.</i> <i>What: BrooklynCB6 2012 Holiday Party</i> <i>When: Monday, December 17th, 6:00-9:00pm</i> <i>Where: Sheep Station, 149 4th Avenue (corner Douglass Street)</i> <i>Cost: $30 per person includes hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages (there is a cash bar)</i><i>This event is also a fundraiser for our non-profit organization, Friends of Brooklyn CB6, Inc. so any contribution above the $30 per person cost would be appreciated. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event for many fabulous prizes that have been donated by a variety of generous merchants and businesses throughout our district. Please consider making a year-end donation to FBCB6.</i><i>In this post-Sandy holiday season it is more important than ever to shop locally and help our independent and locally-owned businesses as they continue to recover and rebuild.</i>See you all Monday night!<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-22884542085167334902012-12-18T10:48:00.005-08:002012-12-18T10:48:29.990-08:00If You Are Going To Ride One Of Those Big Dutch Bikes In Carroll Gardens....<strong>If You Are Going To Ride One Of Those Big Dutch Bikes In Carroll Gardens....</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0775" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8261750071_d5244725c3_z.jpg" width="448" /><img alt="IMG_0776" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8261751377_a627b6bf54_z.jpg" width="480" />...perhaps you would not mind parking it just a bit off to the side and not in the middle of the sidewalk. There is a perfectly good bicycle stand right by the curb. See it?<br />And perhaps, it may be better to not leave your child unattended sitting in the cargo box, even if it is just for a second. <br /><br /><br />In front of Canteen on Smith Street a few afternoons ago.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-8634658274570727322012-12-18T10:48:00.003-08:002012-12-18T10:48:29.822-08:00In PMFA's Mailbox: Stockpiling Mail<strong>In PMFA's Mailbox: Stockpiling Mail</strong><br/><br/><img border="0" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUELykyZuu84BbbU-d-H9pouX-jYqZPmg7krMPbgST0RamJqrWg7Fg0rtJ5w-cZ3AXXWeGr5UBGLcKLR75mx5edumfErvtyfvJTRq7qeJEx65Vc7IAt8-7LX8DskOCAuDjzRbpS0WyVA/s640/5303449964_bd2928780c_o.jpg" width="640" />A Carroll Gardens reader contacted me to find out if others in the neighborhood have had trouble receiving their mail in the last few weeks. She writes: <br /><i>"There was a lot of talk at our book club about the mail problems post-Sandy. We are not getting a good deal of our mail, especially magazines. And a number of us have had problems mailing out checks but the recipients still not receiving them weeks later.What's up with the post office? Where are they stockpiling all this mail?</i> <i>Should we be hand delivering our Christmas cards?"</i>The Red Hook post office at 615 Clinton Street was closed for a while after the storm, which certainly delayed some mail delivery. <br /><br />I have been trying to contact the post office to make sure that they are back to normal, but have only gotten a busy signal.<br /><br />Has anyone else had issues with mail delivery lately?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-33452906014796167732012-12-18T10:48:00.001-08:002012-12-18T10:48:29.567-08:00Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting<strong>Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0798" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8281555616_54a1ccbb37_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0800" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8281557506_ae3a96c9ed_z.jpg" width="480" />A black squirrel sitting on a stoop on Union Street.<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-84099523543062961912012-12-17T19:48:00.003-08:002012-12-17T19:50:46.112-08:00Join Community Board 6 At Their Yearly Holiday Party Tonight<strong>Join Community Board 6 At Their Yearly Holiday Party Tonight</strong><br/><br/><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJKY8Kx6RkWuR4qbRFXzBCyn9sKeHgjYLuogB4vBTZ4eA4cQfhSzgv3rdgJiHrgUz-hfz7fTsOzl3sg2ZbAIXz6kj7QrpMMOBmebA68-hU0aS50W7mAgwj9kF3DKJfjNhevQIlfahtPI/s640/IMG_0801.JPG" width="514" />Community Board 6, which represents Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope, is holding its yearly Holiday party tonight. The event will take place at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue.<br />More from District Manager Craig Hammerman below:<br /><i>Each year Brooklyn CB6 holds a holiday party as an excuse to put down our minutes pad, ignore Robert's Rule of Order and suspend procedures so we could simply socialize and spend some quality time together. We work hard throughout the year - many as volunteers - because of our fierce dedication and commitment to our community. It is only fitting that we play hard and share some quality community-building time together too every once in awhile.</i> <i> Please consider joining us.</i> <i>What: BrooklynCB6 2012 Holiday Party</i> <i>When: Monday, December 17th, 6:00-9:00pm</i> <i>Where: Sheep Station, 149 4th Avenue (corner Douglass Street)</i> <i>Cost: $30 per person includes hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages (there is a cash bar)</i><i>This event is also a fundraiser for our non-profit organization, Friends of Brooklyn CB6, Inc. so any contribution above the $30 per person cost would be appreciated. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event for many fabulous prizes that have been donated by a variety of generous merchants and businesses throughout our district. Please consider making ayear-end donation to FBCB6.</i><i>In this post-Sandy holiday season it is more important than ever to shop locally and help our independent and locally-owned businesses as they continue to recover and rebuild.</i>See you all Monday night!<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-88615841099990934262012-12-17T19:48:00.002-08:002012-12-17T19:49:06.106-08:00If You Are Going To Ride One Of Those Big Dutch Bikes In Carroll Gardens....<strong>If You Are Going To Ride One Of Those Big Dutch Bikes In Carroll Gardens....</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0775" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8261750071_d5244725c3_z.jpg" width="448" /><img alt="IMG_0776" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8261751377_a627b6bf54_z.jpg" width="480" />...perhaps you would not mind parking it just a bit off to the side and not in the middle of the sidewalk. There is a perfectly good bicycle stand right by the curb. See it?<br />And perhaps, it may be better to not leave your child unattended sitting in the cargo box, even if it is just for a second. <br /><br /><br />In front of Canteen on Smith Street a few afternoons ago.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-64031940542894168132012-12-17T19:48:00.001-08:002012-12-17T19:48:59.892-08:00Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting<strong>Picture(s) Of The Day: An Unusual Sighting</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0798" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8281555616_54a1ccbb37_z.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="IMG_0800" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8281557506_ae3a96c9ed_z.jpg" width="480" />A black squirrel sitting on a stoop on Union Street.<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-25426237781206168572012-12-17T17:22:00.008-08:002012-12-17T17:24:19.445-08:00If You Are Going To Ride One Of Those Big Dutch Bikes In Carroll Gardens....<strong>If You Are Going To Ride One Of Those Big Dutch Bikes In Carroll Gardens....</strong><br/><br/><img alt="IMG_0775" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8261750071_d5244725c3_z.jpg" width="448" /><img alt="IMG_0776" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8261751377_a627b6bf54_z.jpg" width="480" />...perhaps you would not mind parking it just a bit off to the side and not in the middle of the sidewalk. There is a perfectly good bicycle stand right by the curb. See it?<br />And perhaps, it may be better to not leave your child unattended sitting in the cargo box, even if it is just for a second. <br /><br /><br />In front of Canteen on Smith Street a few afternoons ago.<br /><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-20130181712879767252012-12-17T17:22:00.007-08:002012-12-17T17:22:42.214-08:00Best Comment Of The Day: Driving Far Too Fast<strong>Best Comment Of The Day: Driving Far Too Fast</strong><br/><br/><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef4GY4bwHGCJBWF9NjDnDeOG1gd9Jr_MTp0AzzcLnv2ly8kgJzDODJ7I749q3LX9U8u7hNp90J58OP-4h8SReXCtoGvZhNPAa-dxyrsFDYPVt3Q7SQcmtvAoMgnNf4icXdueAx0jCe6Y/s400/Best+Comment+Of+The+Day.jpg" width="400" />Invisible Man has left the following comment on the post ""Car Flip On Huntington Street Last Night": <i>I live just up Huntington St from where this happened. I ran out when I heard the noise and the fire engines and so forth. I was astonished he'd managed to overturn the car in such a narrow street.</i><i>It underlines the point, however, that people drive far, far too fast in the area, especially on Court St. Court Street is currently terrifying for cyclists as cars go way in excess of the speed limit and are not inclined to pass bikes with the required space. Last night's crash underlines how something needs to be done to reduce speeds - for everyone's safety.</i><br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-48301935032727458832012-12-17T17:22:00.005-08:002012-12-17T17:22:42.009-08:00In PMFA's Mailbox: Stockpiling Mail<strong>In PMFA's Mailbox: Stockpiling Mail</strong><br/><br/><img border="0" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUELykyZuu84BbbU-d-H9pouX-jYqZPmg7krMPbgST0RamJqrWg7Fg0rtJ5w-cZ3AXXWeGr5UBGLcKLR75mx5edumfErvtyfvJTRq7qeJEx65Vc7IAt8-7LX8DskOCAuDjzRbpS0WyVA/s640/5303449964_bd2928780c_o.jpg" width="640" />A Carroll Gardens reader contacted me to find out if others in the neighborhood have had trouble receiving their mail in the last few weeks. She writes: <br /><i>"There was a lot of talk at our book club about the mail problems post-Sandy. We are not getting a good deal of our mail, especially magazines. And a number of us have had problems mailing out checks but the recipients still not receiving them weeks later.What's up with the post office? Where are they stockpiling all this mail?</i> <i>Should we be hand delivering our Christmas cards?"</i>The Red Hook post office at 615 Clinton Street was closed for a while after the storm, which certainly delayed some mail delivery. <br /><br />I have been trying to contact the post office to make sure that they are back to normal, but have only gotten a busy signal.<br /><br />Has anyone else had issues with mail delivery lately?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5441968893773955508.post-90693054123367286792012-12-17T17:22:00.003-08:002012-12-17T17:22:41.878-08:00Join Community Board 6 At Their Yearly Holiday Party Tonight<strong>Join Community Board 6 At Their Yearly Holiday Party Tonight</strong><br/><br/><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJKY8Kx6RkWuR4qbRFXzBCyn9sKeHgjYLuogB4vBTZ4eA4cQfhSzgv3rdgJiHrgUz-hfz7fTsOzl3sg2ZbAIXz6kj7QrpMMOBmebA68-hU0aS50W7mAgwj9kF3DKJfjNhevQIlfahtPI/s640/IMG_0801.JPG" width="514" />Community Board 6, which represents Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Gowanus and Park Slope, is holding its yearly Holiday party tonight. The event will take place at Sheep Station on 4th Avenue.<br />More from District Manager Craig Hammerman below:<br /><i>Each year Brooklyn CB6 holds a holiday party as an excuse to put down our minutes pad, ignore Robert's Rule of Order and suspend procedures so we could simply socialize and spend some quality time together. We work hard throughout the year - many as volunteers - because of our fierce dedication and commitment to our community. It is only fitting that we play hard and share some quality community-building time together too every once in awhile.</i> <i> Please consider joining us.</i> <i>What: BrooklynCB6 2012 Holiday Party</i> <i>When: Monday, December 17th, 6:00-9:00pm</i> <i>Where: Sheep Station, 149 4th Avenue (corner Douglass Street)</i> <i>Cost: $30 per person includes hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages (there is a cash bar)</i><i>This event is also a fundraiser for our non-profit organization, Friends of Brooklyn CB6, Inc. so any contribution above the $30 per person cost would be appreciated. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event for many fabulous prizes that have been donated by a variety of generous merchants and businesses throughout our district. Please consider making ayear-end donation to FBCB6.</i><i>In this post-Sandy holiday season it is more important than ever to shop locally and help our independent and locally-owned businesses as they continue to recover and rebuild.</i>See you all Monday night!<br /><br /><br /> IMBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08595046954416297643noreply@blogger.com0