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The Smartest Buy in Brooklyn! (sponsored)
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Come experience Brooklyn Point–newly completed and ready for move in. Brooklyn Point offers luxury one to three bedroom homes for-sale at City Point with a 25-year tax abatement and extremely low carrying costs, priced from $1,049,000.
Enjoy 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities – including the highest residential infinity ... (read more).
Come experience Brooklyn Point–newly completed and ready for move in. Brooklyn Point offers luxury one to three bedroom homes for-sale at City Point with a 25-year tax abatement and extremely low carrying costs, priced from $1,049,000.
Enjoy 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities – including the highest residential infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere, game room, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, indoor swimming pool and screening room.
Only one stop from Manhattan and with convenient access to 11 subway lines, all the best neighborhoods, cultural destinations, shopping and parks are at your front door. Contact us today to schedule a tour.
info@BrooklynPointNYC.com
718-222-5770
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New renderings released for the Alloy Block in Downtown Brooklyn
Monday, July 26, 2021
New renderings have been revealed for “The Alloy Block”, a two-tower mixed-use development designed and developed by Alloy Development and located at 80 Flatbush Avenue and 100 Flatbush Avenue on the border of Downtown Brooklyn and Boerum Hill. The complex will also house a new public elementary school.
The project will ... (read more).
 high school and a 500-seat elementary school. The public schools will meet the highest standards of energy efficiency and indoor air quality according to the developer.
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Free upcoming kid-friendly events and activities in Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Our overview of upcoming outdoor activities and events including free dance classes, movie nights, basketball and fishing clinics, story times and much more.
Young Dancemakers Company Performance | Downtown Brooklyn | 7/23
Young Dancemakers Company – a performing ensemble of NYC teens – presents a free concert of their unique, original choreography ... (read more).
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Capoeira Class | Albee Square | Tuesdays
Local martial arts studio Motumbaxé will make Albee Square the home of the Afro-Brazilian martial art form, capoeira. Combining self-defense, acrobatics, dance, music and song, the art form is derived from traditions brought across the Atlantic Ocean by enslaved Africans and fueled by the desire for freedom. Taught by Mestre Lampréia, the class will build confidence, focus, and community. All levels and kids welcome! Tuesdays in July from 6.30 to 7.30 pm.
Kids activity & DJ | DUMBO Archway | Thursdays
The DUMBO BID is hosting free kids activities with story time, kids concerts, arts & crafts on Thursdays at 5 pm in the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge. DJ until 8 pm. All summer long until the end of August – rain or shine.
Live Music | DUMBO Archway | Fridays
Fridays Live at the Archway: Live music every Friday from 5 to 8 pm.
Kayaking | Red Hook & Brooklyn Bridge Park | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
You can take the kids kayaking in Red Hook and Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer – for free. All details here.
Swimming in NYC public pools | Daily weather permitting
NYC outdoor pools are back open and free to the public. Pool hours are from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3 and 4 p.m. Outdoor pools are open from June 26 through September 12, 2021. FInd out more here.
Playgrounds with sprinklers | Daily weather permitting
Our list of water sprinklers in the neighborhood that are open weather permitting above 80 degrees throughout summer. Enjoy the water fun!
Photo: Brooklyn Bridge Park / Etienne Frossard
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A Tough Market for Brownstone Buyers (sponsored)
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
If you are in the market for a new home in Brooklyn you are sure to have felt the fierce competition between prospective purchasers. In particular, single family and two family homes are in high demand and there is currently very low inventory. The days of long lines at open ... (read more).
If you are in the market for a new home in Brooklyn you are sure to have felt the fierce competition between prospective purchasers. In particular, single family and two family homes are in high demand and there is currently very low inventory. The days of long lines at open houses, competitive bidding, and appreciation are back as this sector of the market emerged from the pandemic unscathed. This has many would-be buyers wondering what they can do to get an edge?
Through our community network and trusted colleagues, the Riolo Team has developed a list of several homes that are coming to market in the near future, but can be shown prior to formally being listed. These homes range in location, scale, and level of finish, so there is really something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a fixer upper two family in Park Slope or an immaculate single family in Cobble Hill, or a development site in Crown Heights, we have several off market houses for you to consider. Please contact us for more information and mention Brooklyn Bridge Parents!
Peter Michael Riolo
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
m: 917.905.0099
https://rioloteam.com/
Brownstones,Brooklyn,NYC.
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Curbside composting is coming back
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Curbside Composting is coming back fall 2021 in a new way! The City will collect food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste and turn it into compost or renewable energy. This service is voluntary, and residents must sign up.
The program is open to both 1 and 2-family ... (read more).
Free summer outdoor movie showings in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park and Fort Greene
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Movies with a View in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Movies with a View in Brooklyn Bridge Park returns with 4 showings on Thursdays in August at the Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn.
August 5: Shaun of the Dead
August 12: Patti Cake$
August 19: Akeelah and the ... (read more).
. The pre-movie lineup includes a DJ and a short film featuring local filmmakers curated by BAM Cinématek.
FAB Flicks Movies
FAB FULTON is bringing back the FAB Flicks movie series to help celebrate this season of being outside again. In partnership with BAM Film they are showing in two venues along Fulton Street: The “Back Lot” at Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center (650 Fulton) in Fort Greene, and Jitu Weusi (Putnam) Plaza (Grand + Fulton) in Clinton Hill. Doors open at 7:30pm; movie begins at dusk. A limited number of seats will be available via RSVP, however, you are welcome to bring your own lawn seating or a blanket. Arrive early for music, fun giveaways and special treats! Check the upcoming line-up including Coco and Crooklyn starting July 22 and RSVP here.
Summer Movies under the Stars in Prospect Park
The free series kicks off Thursday, July 29, and runs for four consecutive Thursdays through August 19. The month-long series lineup includes Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Goonies, Jumanji: The Next Level and Black Panther. The films will begin shortly after sundown at the north end of the Prospect Park Long Meadow, located nearest to the Grand Army Plaza entrance.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse July 29
Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers after a radioactive spider bite. Miles transforms into Spider-Man, but there’s an interdimensional twist when he learns that he is not alone with his otherworldly gifts.
The Goonies August 5
A group of young misfits discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate’s long-lost treasure in this Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg classic.
Jumanji: The Next Level August 12
The crew is back, but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the Jumanji players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
Black Panther August 19
T’Challa, heir to the advanced yet hidden kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from the past.
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New mini-golf course open on Williamsburg waterfront
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The climate change-themed 18 holes mini-golf course PUTTING GREEN has opened to the public as a new interim use at the River Ring site along the North Williamsburg waterfront. It is open seven days a week, Monday to Wednesday 12 to 8 pm and Thursday to ... (read more).
Go Solar Now To Avoid Paying More: ConEd is Changing How They Measure Solar Energy (sponsored)
Monday, July 12, 2021
For New Yorkers considering solar, be aware that Con Edison is changing their Net Metering program, which makes now the optimal time to go solar with Brooklyn SolarWorks and ensure you receive the full financial benefits.
NYSERDA announced last July that Phase One ... (read more).
For New Yorkers considering solar, be aware that Con Edison is changing their Net Metering program, which makes now the optimal time to go solar with Brooklyn SolarWorks and ensure you receive the full financial benefits.
NYSERDA announced last July that Phase One Net Metering will only be available for projects interconnected before January 1, 2022. Projects that qualify for Phase One Net Metering will continue to receive the full retail value of their solar power for 20 years post interconnection, with no additional charges.
Projects interconnected on or after January 1, 2022 will be charged a monthly Customer Benefit Contribution (CBC). For residential customers considering a solar installation, this new charge could reduce potential bill savings by over 20%. So when interested homeowners approach us about solar, we stress that moving forward sooner than later is in their best interest. Going solar before the end of 2021 locks you into the current Net Metering program, where you get the full retail value of solar power for 20 years.
And while going solar will always make financial sense and benefit the planet, why pay an extra monthly fee when you still have time not to? If you plan on going solar eventually, 2021 is the year to do it. Join over 1,000 of your neighbors and make the switch to solar with Brooklyn SolarWorks.
Take charge of your future and go solar now! Schedule your free consultation today.
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DUMBO, Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn with highest sales prices in Q2 2021
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Hit hard by the pandemic, New York City’s real estate market is proving its resilience once again according to a new report by Property Shark. 8,343 residential sales closed in Q2 2021 across the city, marking an 88% year-over-year (Y-o-Y) increase compared to the lockdown-depressed figures of Q2 2020. Brooklyn ... (read more).
 increase compared to the lockdown-depressed figures of Q2 2020. Brooklyn also had the sharpest year-over-year increase among the four boroughs: Its $828,000 median sale price was up 18% Y-o-Y and 15% higher than Q2 2019 figures.
Coming in at #9, DUMBO was the only neighborhood outside of Manhattan to make it onto the list of the city’s 10 priciest in Q2 2021.As a result, DUMBO was Brooklyn’s most expensive neighborhood yet again, despite a 28% Y-o-Y price drop that took the neighborhood’s median sale price from north of $2 million last year to just $1.49 million in Q2 2021. That drop was partially fueled by 8 of its 28 sales closing at 98 Front St. at a noticeably lower price point than the neighborhood median.
Brooklyn’s #2 most expensive neighborhood was Cobble Hill with a $1,385,000 median sales price. Its median contracted, as well — decreasing 5% Y-o-Y — which brought the neighborhood down from the city’s eighth-priciest last year to just missing out on the top 10 this year.
Downtown Brooklyn, on the other hand, became the borough’s #3 most expensive, following a 79% Y-o-Y increase. That surge brought the neighborhood’s median from Q2 2020’s $765,000 to its current $1,368,000, lifting it 31 spots among the city’s most expensive neighborhoods to become #13 in NYC. But, more important, Downtown Brooklyn’s 79% jump also marked the sharpest price increase among the city’s top neighborhoods.
Next up was Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn’s #4 most expensive borough with a $1,335,000 median following a 35% Y-o-Y drop. As a result, Carroll Gardens marked the sharpest price decrease among the city’s 50 most expensive neighborhoods.
Find out more here.
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Hollow Nickel, 494 Atlantic Avenue (American)
Someday Bar, 364 Atlantic Avenue (Bar)
Bijans, 81 Hoyt Street (Persian)
Little Sweet Café, 77 Hoyt Street (coffee shop)
Grand Army, corner of Hoyt and State Streets (American)
Rucola, corner of Hoyt and Dean Streets (Italian)
Absolute Coffee, 327 Atlantic Avenue
French Louie, 320 Atlantic Avenue (French American)
Sottocasa, 298 Atlantic Avenue (Pizza)
two8two burger, 282 Atlantic Avenue
Tenichi ramen, 116 Smith
Bar Tabac, front area bar only, 128 Smith Street
Hi Hi Room, 138 Smith Street (American)
Sixth Ward, 166 Smith Street (tex-mex)
Brooklyn Heights
Heights Cafe on Montague Street (American)
Cafe Buon Gusto on Montague Street (Italian)
Dellarocco’s on Hicks Street (Italian)
Vineapple Cafe on Pineapple Street (French/international)
Henry’s End on Henry Street (American)
Clark’s on Clark Street (American)
Estuary at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park (American)
Kogane Ramen on Henry Street (Ramen)
Carroll Gardens
Fragole on Court Street (Italian)
Court Street Tavern on Court Street (American)
Enoteca on Court Street
Cobble Hill
Black Forest Brooklyn on Smith Street (German)
June on Court Street (wine bar)
Kitchen on Court Street (American)
La Vara on Clinton Street (Spanish)
La Cigogne on Union Street (French)
Gersi on Court Street (Italian)
Verde on Smith Street (Italian)
Big Tiny on Smith Street (French)
Savelli – fully enclosed backyard, 195 Smith Street (Italian)
Jolie Bistro, 241 Smith Street (French Mexican)
Karazishi Botan, 255 Smith Street (Ramen)
FOB Filipino BBQ, 271 Smith Street (Filipino)
White Maize, 277 Smith Street (Venezuelan)
Kittery, corner of Smith and Union streets (American)
Cubana Café, 272 Smith Street
Clover Club, 210 Smith Street
Clinton Hill
Locanda on Gates Ave (Italian)
Aita on Greene Avenue (Italian)
Putnam’s Pub on Myrtle Ave (American)
Downtown Brooklyn
Circa Brewing Co on Willoughby Street
Pollo D’Oro on Gold Street
Menya Jiro on Gold Street
Juniors on Flatbush Ave
DUMBO
Westville DUMBO (American)
Cecconi’s DUMBO (Italian)
The Osprey at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park (American)
Time Out Market (various cuisines ->closing again December 20)
Fort Greene
Dino on Dekalb Ave (Northern Italian)
Miss Ada on Dekalb Ave (Israeli)
Evelina on Dekalb Ave (Italian)
Colonia Verde on Dekalb Ave (Latin)
Olea on Lafayette Ave (Mediterranean)
Black Forest Brooklyn on Fulton Street (German)
LaRina on Myrtle Avenue (Italian)
Gowanus
Claro on 3rd Ave (Mexican)
Leyenda on Smith Street (Latin)
Jolie Bistro on Smith Street (French/Mexican)
Lavender Lake (bar) on Carroll Street
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 named Kosmo Kidd crash lands his wind-up rocket ship in Lily’s kitchen. Kosmo whisks Lily away to his floating treehouse in Outer Outer Space, to join his Spacetronaut crew. Lily and Kosmo share many adventures, exploring exotic alien worlds and facing fearsome villains, as Lily proves that a girl from Brooklyn can hold her own among the galaxy’s greatest junior space cadets. Recommended for 7-10 year olds. Shop here.
Mermaids on Parade by Mel Hope Greenberg
Excited about wearing her own special costume for the day, a little girl goes with her family to Coney Island to take part in all the festivities of the Mermaid Parade where mermaids, Neptunes, and sea creatures of all shapes, colors, and sizes go to strut their stuff! Recommended for ages 4 to 7. Shop here.
How Emily saved the Bridge by Fieda Wishinsky
The Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic suspension bridge that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn, was completed in 1883. It is thanks to Emily Warren Roebling that the bridge was finished at all. Emily was not an engineer, but she was educated in math and science. She married Washington Roebling, the chief engineer of the famous bridge. When Washington became ill from decompression sickness, Emily stepped in, doing everything from keeping the books, to carrying messages for her husband, to monitoring the construction of the bridge. She was the first person to cross the Brooklyn Bridge when it opened. Recommended for ages 3 to 6. Shop here.
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