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Community Forum w/ BP Adams - This Time on Empire Blvd
The Sterling St Block Association and the group called MTOPP have convinced Eric Adams to host a town hall on what they're calling "THE rezoning of Empire Blvd." Personally I'm a bit tired of their...
View ArticleSo, What Am I Currently Allowed To Build On Empire Blvd?
Thanks to Jessica for pointing out the sorts of establishments that are currently zoned "as of right" on Empire Blvd.Lest anyone think that zoning doesn't matter, I give you Article III Chapter 2...
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The Q and Friends Sponsor A Senate Debate: August 28
Hey y'all. With pals Demetrius Lawrence and Avi Leshes, I'll be moderating a debate for the State Senate position currently vacant since the ascent of Eric Adams to BP. I hope you all come, because it...
View ArticleFriday's Zoning Meeting A Bust
Changes of venue, concerns over Shabbat, MTOPP's name change, a feisty borough president, lots of hoopla over not-so-much...these appear to be just a few of the notes that have filtered north to the Q...
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Pooh Bear Flashes Thumbs-Up To Lefferts
Pooh Scores Roof-Top Honey 9.83 In 100-Acre Woods Condiment OlympicsWhile more trend-conscious neighborhoods may boast Beer Gardens, Lefferts has its very own Bee Garden. The Q got a note and the above...
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The Flabenue Gets Serious About Trash
Perhaps you've noticed that our glorious Main Street can get a bit, mmm, untidy from time to time? Since the Q first arrived in the 'Bush 11 years ago, he's witnessed many attempts to address the...
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Kittens! Kittens!! Kittens!!!
It's a bumper crop of cuteness. It's a snuggle harvest of kittens with pretty little mittens, giving little cat kisses to all who hug 'em and scratch their adorable little noggins. Whiskers? You...
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An Actual Debate for State Senate on August 28
Hey y'all. For the State Senate debate we had to exchange Demetrius Lawrence (too partisan say some) for Milford Prewitt, long of the Lefferts Manor "Echo," meaning you can count on some actual...
View ArticleBig Change At the Jackie Robinson School
Word has reached the Q that the longtime principal and assistant principal at PS375 - the Jackie Robinson School - will NOT be returning this Fall. That's right. New leadership, new opportunity.To...
View ArticleLet's Talk Zoning - Calmly and Respectfully - August 27 - Tafari Cafe
Lots of talk so far about zoning and we're at the point where the City Planning folk need to hear from as many voices as possible. And we need to inform ourselves so we can be active participants in...
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LL Cool J and Mavado Shoot Vid at Pepa's
So...you saw the scene on Flatbush at Woodruff this afternoon? What was your first thought? Then your second? Then your...1,425th? I guarantee you didn't guess it right off. Now, for number...
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What A Difference Four Weeks Make
Can't hardly swing a dead cat around here without hitting a new shoppe or commercial enterprise. "Cinnamon Girl" is already up and running in the old Pilar salon at 583 Flatbush. With two other...
View ArticleYep. Landlords Matter.
Last weekend two men were shot in the lobby of 250 Clarkson, between Rogers and Nostrand. It's always harrowing when bullets fly in such a public place, and a stark reminder that we live in a City in...
View ArticleThe Game Plan for Erv's on Beekman
An eagle-eyed reader notes that NY Magazine gave a shout out to soon-to-open imbibery Erv's. Here's what they said:Erv’s 2122 Beekman Pl., nr. Flatbush Ave., Lefferts Gardens; 718-662-8813; early Sept....
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This Your Bike?
Cops found this bike. Anyone missing a lady's Razor "Aggrssor?" Call Vinnie at 718-735-0527.
View ArticleZoning Workshop Tonight at Tafari
To help answer some of the community's many questions about zoning and the zoning process now that we are finally beginning discussions with Department of City Planning, Prospect Park East...
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Gandhi Restaurant Review
From the PLGourmand, comes a review of a longtime fave of the Q's: Gandhi Indian Restaurant tucked away on Bedford near Clarkson.Most locals know this Indian restaurant as a delicious take-out/delivery...
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Zoning and Stoning
the lovely space that is Tafari Cafe last nightDespite enduring a mean-spirited personal attack, I quite enjoyed the tone and message from last night's zoning workshop/info session with Tom Angotti. I...
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Kickin' New Mural On Winthrop at Flatbush
Shout outs due to Kwenci Jones and Richard Greene for this spectacular new mural. In the name of peace, indeed.
View ArticleCome By Erv's Today And Say Hi
Stop by today at Erv's, the new coffee-cocktails joint on Beekman, and say hi to general manager Rob Giles and crew. It's Pay What You Want for medium or small coffees and $2.50 for espresso drinks....
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