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76th Precinct’s E-Mail on Hurricane #Irene Evacuation

By on August 27, 2011 in Uncategorized

The 76th Precinct has issued this statement regarding any questions or concerns citizens may have regarding evacuation from low lying areas here:

There have been numerous calls to the precinct inquiring as to whether or not they need to evacuate their homes. As the mayor has stated repeatedly if you live in “Zone A” you are in a mandatory evacuation zone. Much of the RedHook area is in “Zone A”. If there are any questions as to what zone you reside in go to nyc.gov and click on hurricaine info.
Inquiries can be made to the 76 Precinct at (718) 834-3211, if that number is busy try (718) 834-3231. The mayor has requested that evacuees ride out the storm with friends or family. For those requiring shelter, the nearest evacuation centers are NYC Technical College located at 300 Jay Street, John Jay HS located at 237 4th Avenue , Brooklyn Tecnical HS located at 29 Fort Greene Place and Cobble Hill High School at 347 Baltic Street.
There will be increased patrols by the 76, to deter crime and aid those in need thoughout the duration of the storm.
Those requiring routine Police assistance are asked to call the numbers above, as well as utilizing the 311 system. As always, emergency situations should be called into 911. Be safe.

Don’t know if you’re in a flood zone? Check the interactive map after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Hurricane #Irene Open Thread

By on August 26, 2011 in Uncategorized

Discuss how you’re preparing for Hurricane Irene, any notable nabe happenings etc here.  Check here for hurricane updates.

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76th Precinct Will Register Your Electronics Wednesday

By on August 16, 2011 in Uncategorized

Tomorrow (8/17) from noon to 6pm the 76th Precinct will be enrolling local residents’ electronic devices in its Crime Prevention program. Take a bite out of crime:

FairWay Market
480 Van Brunt Street
Van Brunt St and Reed St

Bring your Bicycles, Laptop Computers and/or Electronic Devices
(Cell Phones, I-Phones, I-Pads, I-Pods, etc.) to Fairway parking lot
anytime between 12PM and 6PM and the 76 Precinct Crime Prevention Officer will enroll your devices – at no cost to you!

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Millman’s Office Offers Free Osteoporosis Screening Friday

By on May 11, 2011 in Uncategorized

In cooperation with Long Island College Hospital, Assemblywoman Joan Millman is offering free bone density tests to screen for osteoporosis this Friday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at her district office, 341 Smith Street (at Carroll Street). To make an appointment (slots are limited and going fast) please call her office at 718-246-4889. Assemblywoman Millman will be present the entire time, so you may take the opportunity to express your political concerns to her as you have your bone density checked.

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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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Report: Cobble Hill Tennis Bubble Collapses

By on January 27, 2011 in Uncategorized

This just in from a CHB reader:

Not sure if you guys are already aware, and I haven’t seen anything online anywhere mentioning it, but the tennis bubble at the NYSC Cobble Hill appears to have collapsed under the snow.

DEVELOPING…

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Crowd Creates Kimchi at Brooklyn Brainery

By on January 23, 2011 in Carroll Gardens, Events, Food, Uncategorized

Dozens gathered for a Make Your Own Kimchi Party at 515 Court Street in Carroll Gardens this afternoon. The party was hosted by Brooklyn Brainery, a group that hosts cheap collaborative classes on anything from American Sign Language to Microwave Candy. Today’s $5 class taught participants how to combine veggies like cabbage, carrots, and radish with spices to form the pickled Korean treat.

The class ran drop-in style. From 2pm to 7pm, participants could stop by and tune in to presentations every 30 to 60 minutes. All ingredients were provided, but if you wanted to bring your kimchi home, you had to BYOC (bring your own container).

Missed today’s class but want to learn from Brooklyn Brainery too? Sign up for the next class– “Bee Night,” complete with a movie, Q&A session, and honey tasting on January 25th at 7pm. For more details, visit this link.

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February is Mixology Month!

By on January 19, 2011 in Bars, Cobble Hill, Events, Uncategorized

Brooklyn Wine Exchange has deemed February as “Mixology Month.” In its honor, the shop is offering plenty of events to help you become an expert mixologist. Classes will be led by  drink-aficionados like Jeremy Swift from JakeWalk, Dave Wondrich of Esquire Magazine, and Audrey Saunders, one of the leading mixologists in the US. Check out this list of upcoming events and click here to sign up.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 7-8pm : The ABC’s of Mixing Drinks

Saturday, February 5, 2011 4-5pm : American Whiskey

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7-8pm : Gin and the Winter

Saturday, February 12, 2011 4-5pm : Cocktails and Love Potions

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7-8pm : Rum, X2

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 7-8pm: PUNCH

Saturday, February 26, 2011 4-5pm: TBD

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Repair or DIY at Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry Studio

By on January 13, 2011 in Arts and Entertainment, Events, Uncategorized

You don’t have to take your broken beaded necklaces to the jeweler anymore– learn how to fix them yourself in a single session on January 23rd at the Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry Studio. Just bring your broken necklace, and the owner of the studio, CJ Segall-Isaacson will show you how to restring the necklace and professionally attach the clasp. It’s a two-hour session for $25, including all supplies like professional grade beading cord, crimp beads, pliers to use while you’re at the class, and written instructions to keep. The class is limited, so make your reservations now by emailing hungrycatcafejewelry@verizon.net. Two sessions are available, 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm.

Don’t need repairs, but want to learn how to make your own original jewelry? The Beginners’ Bead and Wire Work Course starts on Thursday January 27th. The program includes 6 classes– on Thursdays through March 10 (no class on February 3) from 7pm to 9pm, for $150. Students will make earrings and earring wires, create both delicate and old beaded chains, and engage in a variety of other projects. If you’re interested, email or call 718-462-5607.

The Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry Studio is located at 455 Argyle Road.

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CHB Blizzard Survey

By on December 30, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Uncategorized, Weather

The investigation into why this blizzard was so poorly handled will take quite some time to unravel.  In the meantime, what is your most outrageous, dangerous or inconsiderate observation about all this snow?  Feel free to include any positive instances of neighbors helping neighbors or kids having fun, this might help as we wait for the big melt and 2011 to arrive.

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