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 will be permanently affordable, and the balance will be affordable under a 60-year regulatory agreement. The 30-story building will feature a 24-hour attended lobby, security camera system throughout, multipurpose room for community events and meetings, a digital library, a fitness room, and reimagined plaza space for public use at the corner of Sands and Jay Streets. Breaking Ground seeks to bring in community-serving uses to occupy more than 28,000 square feet of community facility and commercial space on the ground floor and two lower levels. Construction completion is expected in the first quarter of 2022.
950-unit Gowanus project to go 100% affordable
One of the largest projects on its way to Gowanus will consist entirely of affordable housing, according to the city. Gowanus Green, designed to contain about 950 units across six buildings, has been in the works for more than a decade. At least half of the project’s apartments will be for households earning less than half of area median income—about $51,200 for a family of three—and 15% will be for the formerly homeless, the city said. A maximum of 40% of apartments will be for families earning 80% to 120% of area median income—about $81,920 to $122,880 for a family of three. The project also will include senior-citizen and supportive housing, as well as opportunities for affordable homeownership, the city said. The project is located at an empty city-owned site at Smith and Fifth streets, by the Gowanus Canal. Application details, rent and construction timeline are not available yet.
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: Outdoor dining and take-out only with a maximum 4 people at a table, closing of gyms, nail studios etc, schools remote with “test out” to open
Red Zone (4% positivity rate): Dining take out and delivery only (no outdoor dining), essential businesses open only, schools remote with “test out” to open
As of November 19th, all students in public schools in NYC learn remotely. While the City is negotiating reopening criteria with stakeholders and the State, this is what we know so far:
In the week after Thanksgiving a plan will be put forward on the reopening of school buildings and this plan will be implemented in the weeks ahead
There will be much more testing, students will have to have a testing consent form on file before returning to school, testing will be an ongoing routine for all in public schools
Reopening will happen in stages. District 75 schools for children with special needs will be top priority to reopen, followed by 3’s and 4’s Pre-K programs, followed by elementary schools
Even in an orange or red zone, schools will be able to reopen under certain criteria including testing
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 has opened a new dental care practice in Downtown Brooklyn’s City Point. The practice brings low-cost dental care for adults and children to the Brooklyn community offering services at reduced cost and accepting Medicaid.
NYU Dentistry Brooklyn Patient Care provides general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry. The practice—which will see 25,000 to 30,000 patients each year—is staffed by NYU Dentistry faculty and will also include advanced dental students.
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Meet creative Brooklyn mom and non-profit founder Seema Aghera
Friday, November 13, 2020
Meet Downtown Brooklyn mom and co-founder of Brooklyn Book Bodega Seema Aghera, find out about her non-profit that has distributed over 50,000 books to children in Brooklyn, her work during the pandemic and life in Brooklyn.
Your job title: Seema Aghera, Cofounder of Brooklyn Book Bodega
Your work in one sentence: ... (read more).
Donate your new and gently used children’s books at one of our book donation
locations in Brooklyn
Donate through our website. The Brooklyn Book Bodega is a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization. Your donation is 100% tax deductible
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Virtual Preschool Tours at Building Bridges Preschool (sponsored)
Friday, November 13, 2020
Fall has finally arrived and we are excited to invite you to attend one of our Virtual Preschool Tours at Building Bridges Preschool at Cadman Plaza! Please follow this link to sign up on our website! We look forward to welcoming families into our beautiful classrooms ... (read more).
Fall has finally arrived and we are excited to invite you to attend one of our Virtual Preschool Tours at Building Bridges Preschool at Cadman Plaza! Please follow this link to sign up on our website! We look forward to welcoming families into our beautiful classrooms and discussing our wonderful programs with you.
In order to attend a 2020 tour your child must be 2 years old on or before September 1, 2021. *Please note – we have limited availability for this school year, 2020-21, in our Two’s/Three’s and PreK programs – please get in touch for more information.
Building Bridges Preschool is a non-denominational preschool providing a warm and nurturing experience for children ages 2 to 5 years. We are located across the street from Cadman Plaza Park at 250 Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights. Part time and full time options available. Please call or email their Co-Director/Founder Susan Kuhlmann, info@buildingbridgesbklyn.com or call 347-334-6474 for more information.
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Free virtual middle school fair
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
We are hosting our first Free Middle School Fair with public and independent middle schools in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan. Find out about many different middle school programs in one evening!
Admissions directors and representatives from public and independent schools in Brooklyn and Manhattan will provide information about their middle school ... (read more).
, Pine Street School and Poly Prep. There will be a Q&A following the presentations. The event is geared towards parents with children born in 2009, 2010 and 2011 living in District 13 and 15.
The event will take place on Thursday, November 19 from 6 to 8 pm. Zoom link will be sent out 60 minutes in advance and a recording of the event will be shared with ticket holders afterwards.
RSVP here.
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Latest update on COVID-19 cases in our neighborhoods
Monday, November 9, 2020
The 7-day rolling average test positivity rate is over 2.6% citywide as of Tuesday 11/12. The average number of new cases is 870. Public schools will get closed if the 7-day average test positivity rate reaches 3%. The latest numbers of testing in public schools going back to mid September ... (read more).
: People tested 2,286, Positive tests 21, Positivity rate 0.92%
Zip code 11231 (Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook): People tested 1,232, Positive tests 8, Positivity rate 0.65%
Zip code 11205 (Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene): People tested 1,217, Positive tests 14, Positivity rate 1.15%
Zip codes 11217, 11243 (Boerum Hill, Park Slope): People tested 1,390, Positive tests 11, Positivity rate 0.79%
Zip code 11238 (Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights): People tested 2,038, Positive tests 23, Positivity rate 1.13%
Find out more here.
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Local restaurants offering outdoor dining with heaters
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Once the City becomes an “orange zone” with a 3% positivity rate according to New York State, only outdoor dining with max. 4 people at a table and take-out will be allowed. Check out our overview of local restaurants offering outdoor dining with heaters in Brooklyn.
Boerum Hill
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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)
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)
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
Heat Lamps coming soon: 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)
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)
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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Columbia Street Penthouse in the Sky (sponsored)
Thursday, November 5, 2020
This truly extraordinary, triple-mint penthouse in the sky is finally available for purchase. With 1,956 square feet of impeccably designed interior space and a must be seen to be believed 1,000+ square foot roof terrace featuring unobstructed views of Downtown Manhattan, The Statue of Liberty, The ... (read more).
This truly extraordinary, triple-mint penthouse in the sky is finally available for purchase. With 1,956 square feet of impeccably designed interior space and a must be seen to be believed 1,000+ square foot roof terrace featuring unobstructed views of Downtown Manhattan, The Statue of Liberty, The Hudson River and beyond, this home is the modern epitome of indoor/outdoor living.
Chef’s kitchen with skylight, four open exposures, private landing with built-ins, storage lockers, bicycle storage and in-unit washer/dryer all included. Currently zoned for PS 29.
Contact: Alex Pearl, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Compass // alex.pearl@compass.com | 917.952.4900
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Drop-in indoor activities for kids in Brooklyn
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Our annual overview of indoor activities in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Downtown Brooklyn looks different this time due to COVID-19. Many places continue to be closed. However, some have reopened and put safety protocols in place. Our list includes what is open and what is still ... (read more).
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Weaving – DUMBO: Loop of the Loom’s weaving studio at 197 Plymouth Street in DUMBO offers 2 hour drop-in classes at $65 for kids and $75 for grown-ups. Children as young as 6 years old can weave in the studio. Sessions are available Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 6pm by appointment (closed on Mondays). Our classes are currently running at a reduced capacity and can be private by request. Book a class online here.
Laser Tag – DUMBO: Area 53 laser tag is located in a dual-level, eerie looking basement at 53 Bridge Street in DUMBO, ideal for ages 8 years and up. They are limiting the number of players that can play at one time, and the number of guests at their facility. Everyone must follow all Covid-19 restrictions and keep social distance requirements. Open Thursdays to Sundays, tickets are $37 – $47 per person. Find out more here.
Camp – City Point Downtown Brooklyn: The Camp store at City Point is operating with a 30 person capacity in the experience, 16 people in the theater for crafting and 12 in their canteen, so that families can maintain their distance. Masks are required to enter the experience. They are not charging for drop-in play, anyone can come join the experience. Best suited for ages 2 to 11. Find out more here.
Closed due to COVID-19:
Transit Museum Downtown Brooklyn
Environmental Education Center in DUMBO
Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Kidville in Carroll Gardens and Park Slope
Families First in Cobble Hill
All programs at Brooklyn Public Library branches
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Brooklyn Public Library opening new libraries in Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO next summer
Sunday, November 1, 2020
The 26,000 square feet Brooklyn Heights Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library will open in summer 2021 at Cadman Plaza West. The new library will have more public space than any other branch in Brooklyn and an open design with flexible spaces for books, programs and technology.
Highlights of the new ... (read more).
. The interim library at Our Lady of Lebanon Church (109 Remsen Street) will not reopen.
The new Adams Street library in DUMBO is also expected to open in summer 2021. The 6,500 square feet ground floor space with windows overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park will feature an elevated kids area with “stroller parking garage”, Teen’s area, adult reading area, lounge area, meeting room, multi purpose room and 4 bathrooms and a cool art-filled tunnel-like area through which you will be able to access the children’s space.
The DUMBO interim library at 1 John Street is already open for lobby service, you can take a grab-and-go craft kit, and, as weather permits, browse a limited selection of books outside. The Annex is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m to pick up and drop-off of books.
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Boutique Residences in Prime Prospect Heights (sponsored)
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Exceptional living at 856 Washington, where oversized condominiums enjoy convenience of living steps away from Prospect Park. The boutique collection of only 26 residences offers a landscaped roof deck with Manhattan skyline views, private courtyard, fitness center and yoga room, library salon with kitchenette, entertainment lounge, bike storage ... (read more).
Exceptional living at 856 Washington, where oversized condominiums enjoy convenience of living steps away from Prospect Park. The boutique collection of only 26 residences offers a landscaped roof deck with Manhattan skyline views, private courtyard, fitness center and yoga room, library salon with kitchenette, entertainment lounge, bike storage and a part-time doorman. Immediate Occupancy.
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 and the new “Antigen” or “Rapid Antigen Test” which is less reliable but offers results in minutes/hours. Our overview of test centers includes locations where you and your kids can get tested in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Fort Greene and beyond.
NYC Health and Hospital community testing sites
Testing at the NYC Health and Hospitals sites in Brooklyn is fast and free (not even a co-pay)! Children 2 years and up as well as adults can get tested there. These NYC Health and Hospital sites offer the PCR tests which deliver results in 2 to 4 days. No appointment necessary, just walk in.
NYC Health and Hospitals Red Hook Recreation Center | 155 Bay Street
PCR tests and antibody tests available now. Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
NYC Health and Hospitals Brooklyn Army Terminal | 140 58th Street
PCR tests available only. Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Fort Greene | 100 North Portland Ave
PCR and antibody tests available only. Covid testing offered Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out more here.
Public COVID-19 Express testing
You can now make an appointment for a free rapid COVID-19 virus test at COVID Express Quickie Lab sites throughout the city. All tests performed at these sites are PCR-based laboratory diagnostic tests, which are the most accurate type of test available. Testing will be available by appointment only. The fastest way to make an appointment is to choose a time through their online scheduler. These tests are also free for New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status.
Crown Heights, 1218 Prospect Place
Fort Greene, 295 Flatbush Avenue Extension
Private providers
The private providers below might charge a co-pay or fee for the test. Patient responsibility, or your out-of-pocket cost, for COVID testing is based on your specific insurance coverage and plan.
BHMA Urgent Care Downtown Brooklyn | 514 Fulton Street
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Find out more here.
CityMD Urgent Care Brooklyn Heights | 135 Montague Street
CityMD is currently offering three forms of COVID-19 testing at all locations – Rapid testing, PCR testing and Serum Antibody IgG testing. COVID-19 testing is walk-in only, no appointment needed. Weekdays 8 am to 8 pm, weekends 9 am to 6 pm. Find out more here.
CityMD Urgent Care Boerum Hill | 457 Atlantic Street
CityMD is currently offering three forms of COVID-19 testing at all locations – Rapid testing, PCR testing and Serum Antibody IgG testing. COVID-19 testing is walk-in only, no appointment needed. Weekdays 8 am to 8 pm, weekends 9 am to 6 pm. Find out more here.
CityMD Urgent Care Cobble Hill | 228 Court Street
CityMD is currently offering three forms of COVID-19 testing at all locations – Rapid testing, PCR testing and Serum Antibody IgG testing. COVID-19 testing is walk-in only, no appointment needed. Weekdays 8 am to 8 pm, weekends 9 am to 6 pm. Find out more here.
Leaf Medical DUMBO | 18 Adams Street
Leaf Medical offers the PCR test and antibody test. Schedule a telemedicine visit first. Find out more here.
Leaf Medical Carroll Gardens | 325 Smith Street
Leaf Medical offers the PCR test and antibody test. Schedule a telemedicine visit first. Find out more here.
One Medical| 386 Atlantic Avenue
We’re currently offering PCR testing to anyone with coronavirus concerns by appointment only. Find out more here.
PM Pediatrics Boerum Hill | 240 Atlantic Avenue
PM Pediatrics is offering COVID-19 PCR, rapid antigen tests and antibody tests for children and adults. Walk-ins welcome. The center is open seven days per week from 12 to 10 pm. Find out more here.
ProHealth Urgent Care Carroll Gardens | 330 Court Street
ProHealth Urgent Care is offering COVID and antibody testing. No symptoms or referrals needed to get tested. Weekdays 8 am to 8 pm, weekends 8 am to 5 pm. Find out more here.
Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Park Slope | 365 Flatbush Avenue
PCR tests and antibody tests available, make an appointment first to get tested. Opening hours are 8 am to 8 pm from Monday through Friday and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more here.
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