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Updated: Closure on Court St.

By on January 19, 2011 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Transportation

Update: One lane of Court Street has reopened and will remain open. It is still unknown how long it will take to complete the rest of the road work.

Earlier today, work on Court Street between 1st & 2nd Place caused a partial street collapse, closing the block off to traffic. A water line was ruptured, causing flooding in several basements. One lane for traffic was cleared at 6pm and will remain open until 7am tomorrow. At that point, the street will close between President Street and 2nd Place so that Con Ed and National Grid can fix the problem. After their work is complete, city agencies will begin discussions on resurfacing the roadway and sidewalk. Traffic Agents will be on hand to control the flow of traffic tomorrow.

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Make Your Own Kimchi at Brooklyn Brainery

By on January 18, 2011 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Events, Food

The Brooklyn Brainery has opened a new space for collaborative learning classes in Carroll Gardens at 515 Court Street (at West 9th). Their first event will be a “Make Your Own Kimchi Party” on Sunday, January 23rd from 2 to 7pm. Cabbage, radishes, spices and other ingredients will be provided along with instructions on how to make your own recipe. The class costs $5 and is drop-in, but registration is recommended.  For full details or to sign up, visit the Brainery’s web site.

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No Changes to F & G Train Service This Weekend

By on January 7, 2011 in Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Transportation

Due to today’s snow, the planned changes to F & G train service this weekend have been canceled. The changes will instead start next Friday, January 14th. That means the Smith-9th St. stop will remain open.

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Not Kosher: Salt Pile Dustup on Columbia Street

By on December 10, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Red Hook

South Brooklyn Post reports on an annual issue on the waterfront – a big pile of road salt on Columbia Street that blows all over the place each time it’s accessed by sanitation crews: Continue Reading →

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Carolers Hit the Streets Tomorrow

By on December 9, 2010 in Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Events

Keep your ears open tomorrow night and you just might hear caroling on the streets of Cobble Hill. Alumni members of The Trinity Pipes from Trinity College will be singing acappella Christmas carols throughout the neighborhood and surrounding areas.  They will make stops on streets from Carroll to Kane between Clinton and Hoyt, with some stops in some bars on Smith St. to warm up.  The group will likely be out from 8:30 to 10pm or so.

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How Could You Not Love the Pig?!

By on November 20, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Food, Pets, Uncategorized

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 ?

By on November 17, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, News, Red Hook

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 →

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Ideas for Improving BQE Trench Revealed

By on November 17, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Real Estate, Uncategorized

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.

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Final BQE Enhancement Workshop Scheduled for 11/15

By on November 9, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Events, Real Estate

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.

via Cobble Hill Association

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P.S. 58 to Unveil New Playground

By on November 2, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Education, Events, parenting

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.

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