Although technically not within the generally accepted boundaries of Cobble Hill, it isn’t every day that one gets to read about everyone’s favorite mascot in the New York Times. Of course, we are speaking about the anthropomorphic pig outside of G. Esposito and Sons Jersey Pork Store on Court Street. The article goes over some of the 90 year history of the neighborhood pork store. As the current owners, brothers George and John Esposito explain, making sausage and other pork products is physically demanding and the next generation may not be interested in taking over the business. So, get your sausages while they last!
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Open Thread: How Would You #FixtheDitch ?
Sure the “professionals” have come up with ideas to fix the ditch along with input from “the public”. But seriously, besides wonky nerds and bureaucrats who really goes to these meetings? Continue Reading →
Ideas for Improving BQE Trench Revealed
Several ideas were presented at Monday’s meeting to discuss improving the area around the BQE trench. They include planting trees along Hicks Street, installing sound barriers, building new bicycle and pedestrian bridges over the trench, and installing an energy-generating canopy (see photo above). The estimated cost for these changes total over $100 million and the city currently has no timeline or source of funding in place for them.
What do you think? Is it a good idea, or just a dream?
The full story, and more renderings, can be viewed on Curbed.
Final BQE Enhancement Workshop Scheduled for 11/15
The third and final BQE Enhancement community workshop will take place on Monday, November 15th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. There will be a presentation of refined options, cost estimates for each and a discussion of next steps. The meeting will be held at Long Island College Hospital Conference Center, Rooms A & B (399 Hicks Street).
To view the flier click here. RSVP to BQE@nycedc.com.
P.S. 58 to Unveil New Playground
On Thursday, November 4th, P.S. 58 The Carroll School will unveil its newly renovated playground at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Special guests and local officials will be honored, including Borough President Marty Markowitz and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio. Festivities are open to the public and will begin at 9:45am at the corner of Smith and Carroll Streets.
The reconstructed schoolyard has new courts for basketball, tennis, roller hockey and track. There are multi-color play grids, chess tables, and an outdoor stage for performances and improvised games. The schoolyard was designed through a collaboration with Out2Play, a non-profit organization that refurbishes playgrounds in New York City. Financial support was given by Markowitz, de Blasio and the Barclays Nets Community Alliance.
Stinky Bklyn Offers New Series of Classes
Where can you sample cheese, beer, and wine while learning something too? Local cheese shop Stinky Bklyn is offering a whole new list of classes for the Fall season. Classes are $25 to $40– or $60 for a series of three Italian cheese sessions. Call 718-522-7524 to sign up, and check out the schedule:
October 9th, 1pm- Italian Cheese I- Mountains $25/$60
October 10th, 1pm- Cheese 101 $25
October 16th, 1pm- Italian Cheese II-Rivers $25/$60
October 23rd, 1pm- Italian Cheese III- Islands $25/$60
October 30th, 1pm-Dessert Wine and Cheese $40
November 6th, 1pm- Cheese and Wine $30
Visit the shop’s website for full class descriptions.
Briana’s Heartbroken Mom to “Cop” Who Let Her Baby Die: Man Up and Come Forward
While it’s still unknown if a bona fide NYPD officer was the man who quipped “I don’t do CPR” as 11 year old Briana Ojeda lay dying of an asthma attack on Henry Street Sunday, the girl’s mother pleaded with him to “man up” and identify himself to authorities. Update: Officials now say that an officer from the 84th Precinct is responsible. Continue Reading →
Was that an NYPD Officer Who Said “I Don’t Do CPR” and Let Asthmatic Girl Die?
Anyone who has ever been in an emergency medical situation knows just how precious time can become. That concept appears to have been lost on the NYPD officer, or auxiliary officer or traffic agent or private security guard who delayed little Briana Ojeda’s mother from getting her to Long Island College Hospital in time to save her life: Continue Reading →
Smith Union Market Profiled
The folks at Carroll Gardens Diary do a mighty fine profile of Smith Union Market [353 Union Street]: Continue Reading →
FREE Theater Starts Next Week!
Smith Street Stage, a brand new Brooklyn-based theater company, will take the stage next week with their condensed rendition of Romeo & Juliet. The William Shakespeare play that consists of 20 characters will be played by five actors and streamlined to 90 minutes. The shows will be performed at Carroll Park August 16th-20th and 26th-28th at 6:30pm. It’s free of charge, and audience members can bring their own seating.
Using Carroll Park as their only set and eliminating elaborate costumes, Smith Street Stage hopes to put emphasis on the language by having it spoken by classically trained actors. The cast consists of locals from NYU Tisch, UConn Drama, and Yale Grad Acting.
Fore more information, including cast info, albums, and directions to the park, visit www.smithstreetstage.org.
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