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Swing at LICH Playground Unsafe

By on February 8, 2012 in parenting

We’ve received this message from a reader:

This swing (photo) at the “little” LICH playground on Henry Street (corner of Amity) has been broken for about a year. It’s very frustrating because small kids don’t realize it, try to sit on it, and it’s obviously very unsafe. I’ve seen about a hundred tantrums where parents are prying their disappointed kids off of it. I wonder why it hasn’t been repaired after all this time and I’d like to call some attention to it, is possible. I think many, many families will agree with me that this needs to be addressed at this beloved park for small kids.

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Diane Ravitch, Noted Education Historian, to Speak at P.S. 29

By on January 4, 2012 in Events, parenting

Diane Ravitch, a prominent historian of education, author of The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education and many other books and articles, and Research Professor of Education at New York University, will be the inaugural speaker in a series of three lectures at the P.S. 29 auditorium, 425 Henry Street. She will speak on the state of education reforms in New York City on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. “She asks that attendees read the epilogue in the paperback version of [Death and Life] (Nov. 2011 version) and come prepared with questions.” Discounted copies of her book will be available for purchase through the P.S. 29 parent coordinator. Admission is free, and all are welcome; childcare will be provided for P.S. 29 parents. Continue Reading →

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P.S. 29 Outcast – Providence Hogan

By on October 10, 2011 in Crime, Education, parenting

In an NYTimes article entitled, “The Outcast of Brownstone Brooklyn” a detailed examination of the negotiations concerning restitution in the now notorious PS 29 embezzlement scandal is provided.

Putting aside Ms. Providence Hogan’s admission to stealing $100,000 from the PS 29 PTA  to pay for rent, for her home and business, as well as fertility treatments, the question remains, when and if restitution will occur.  Alternatively, should she go to jail?  What do you think? Continue Reading →

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Allegedly Taking Candy from Babies

By on March 30, 2011 in Cobble Hill, Crime, Education, parenting, Police Blotter, Uncategorized

The NYTimes reports that a Former PTA Treasurer at Brooklyn School Is Indicted in Theft of $100,000. Providence Hogan, former treasurer of the PS 29 PTA and who is also the owner of Providence Day Spa, allegedly took the money for personal expenses including rent and fertility treatments.

PS 29 is a highly regarded local school that offers many extracurricular activities funded through the PTA. To Cobble Hill parents, what do you think could have been provided with this extra $100,000?

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Brooklyn Lyceum’s Holiday Marketplace

By on December 15, 2010 in Events, Gowanus, parenting, Pets, Red Hook

Though not quite in Cobble Hill, the folks at Brooklyn Lyceum (227 4th Avenue) will be holding their third annual Holiday Marketplace this weekend. There will be crafts, food and art for sale… and a batting cage. Kids can get their photos taken with Santa or enjoy some Charlie Brown’s Christmas.

The market will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.  More information can be found here.

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“Shop and Play” this weekend

By on December 15, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Events, parenting

This weekend, finish (or start) your holiday shopping in the Columbia Waterfront District. On Saturday, December 18th, Everyday Athlete (136 Union Street) will host a holiday market with a wide variety of items. Karen and the Jitterbugs will perform for children at 4 and 5pm and The Coffee Den (corner of Union and Hicks) will offer cupcake decorating all day.

The market will be open from 2-6pm. For more details, click on the flier or visit http://wordoncolumbiastreet.blogspot.com/.

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Reminder: Eat Pie & Shop This Sunday!

By on December 2, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Events, Food, parenting

Don’t forget that this Sunday from 11am-5pm is PS 29′s Eat Pie & Shop fundraiser.  As previously reported, there will be a gift fair, short films for kids and a pie contest with celebrity judges.  It should be a great event and is for a great cause!

Full details and a list of vendors can be found here.

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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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Halloween Event Round-Up

By on October 29, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Events, parenting, Pets

Here’s a quick round-up of the Halloween events happening in the neighborhood this weekend:

Saturday, October 30th

Sunday, October 31st

Any other suggestions?

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Area Mom, Listserv Get Shout Out in USA Today

By on June 22, 2010 in Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, parenting

In a USA Today article this morning about mommy listservs and sites,  the “Bococa” listserv gets a shout out:

USA Today: Based on a count of lists on Google and Yahoo, they seem to be more an urban than suburban phenomenon. “You live in New York City, you’re one of 8 million people, but yet you can feel all alone,” says Sheryl Braun, who founded the Bococa parents list for the neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn.

Parents tell Braun that they felt isolated and disconnected. But then they joined the list, which has 2,500 members, “and it made those things go away.”

Are you a parent? What local online resources do you use?

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