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Tell Your Summer in the City Story With the Urban Archive Photo Call
Photos don’t necessarily have to be vintage, but they do need to have been taken within the five boroughs and feature at least one person in the shot.
Elevated Lead Levels in Kids at NYCHA Childcare Centers Raise Alarms
There were more cases in three months than there had been in two previous years. While a new more rigorous standard may take some blame, frustrated parents are still left with questions.
Daily Links: Crown Heights’ Eastern Parkway to Get ADA Upgrades
Street vendors to catch break under City Council bill, Prospect Park ‘dog killer’ threatens to shoot pet owner, and more Brooklyn news.
Daily Links: Brooklyn Heights’ St. Ann’s Wins Funds for Preservation
A Heights allergist’s office was once home to a spy, Joey Chestnut regains title at hot dog eating contest, and more Brooklyn news.
Modular Restrooms Open in NYC Parks at Close to $1 Million Each
Irving Square Park in Bushwick was among the parks to receive a modular loo, part of a program to add 46 restrooms to the city in less than a decade.
Thanks for this item. PLG is like what most Brooklyn brownstone neighborhoods used to be lime.
Hunt for Bargains at the Neighborhood-Wide PLG Stoop and Sidewalk SaleThere's another place opening soon at Howard & Bainbridge as well — "french rotisserie chicken": https://www.instagram.com/badaboom.nyc/
Tapas, Gyoza, and More Coming to Bed Stuy, Ocean Hill With New EateriesI’ll be working the noon to 2:30 shift in a house on Midwood Street. I’d love a chance to chat with other Brownstoner readers.
PLG House Tour Is This Weekend as Newsletter Goes Up OnlineFWIW there are two PLG tours scheduled for Sunday June 4th. The one organized by the Lefferts Manor Association is”The Historic Architecture of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Lefferts Manor and More” led by LMA Board members Bill Butts and Suki Cheung. I’ll try to tag along to kibbitz.
Jane’s Walk Tours Give Insider Look at Brooklyn and Beyond