Woman Struck in Gowanus by FDNY Ambulance Still in Court Six Years Later

Intersection of Union and Bond Streets, where Aeliana Boyer was struck by an FDNY Ambulance six years agoFDNY EMS Station 32 at Carroll StreetImages credit: google.comDear Neighbors,The article below was written by Joseph Alexiou, a journalist, licensed New York City tour guide and the author of Gowanus: Brooklyn's Curious Canal. His freelance...

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Sad Neighborhood News: On The Passing Of Celia Cacace

Celia Cacace (in red) on a visit back to "South Brooklyn in 2015.UPDATEA mass for Celia (Cecilia ) Maniero Cacace will be held on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 AM at Sacred Hearts & St. Stephens Church, located at 125 Summit St. (between Hicks and Henry Street).This afternoon, I received some very sad news. Celia Cacace, who was born and raised in...

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City Harvest Food Drive At Carroll Park On Sundays Now Through January

Friends of Carroll Park has organized a food drive with City Harvest each Sunday starting on November 28, 2021 through January2, 2022 and help feed those in need this winter.Volunteers will be in front of the Bob Acito park house from 11am to 1pm to accept your food donations.The most needed items are: canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter (in...

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When It Comes To The Gowanus Rezone, We Cannot Trust Brad Lander

Pardon Me For Asking has been a bit quiet of late, and for this, I apologize. I should have updated this little site long ago, I know.Thank you to all who have reached out to say that they have missed the neighborhood information posted here and to make sure all is well.  I want to reassure everyone that I am doing great and that I intend to resume...

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'Collective Kind', a Progressive Pre-School, Is Coming To Gowanus

Great news for those with little ones! Collective Kind, the first NYC-based network of Montessori Microschools "providing high quality early education for working families of all backgrounds", is coming to Gowanus.The progressive pre-school offers a socially engaged early childhood education. It is based on the wonderful mission of creating a space...

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Newly-Opened On Court Street, 'Mexico In My Pocket' Celebrates Mexican Culture And Artisans

In case you have not yet discovered Mexico In My Pocket at 415 Court Street yet, permit us to introduce you. This colorful and joyful little store, which opened just recently, celebrates the culture of Mexico. It features wonderful home decor items, gifts, and jewelry, crafted by artisans from different parts of the country.The selection has been...

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No Gowanus Rezone! Reverend Billy And His 'Stop Shopping Choir' Join Voice Of Gowanus In Celebration Of Biodiversity Day

In case you missed it, this Sunday was Biodiversity Day.  It only seemed fitting to us to celebrate the occasion in Gowanus, Brooklyn, with members of Voice of Gowanus, Gowanus Artists In Alliance (GAIA) and Reverend Billy Talen for some good old fashioned activism Reverend Billy, in a lime green suit, led members of his Stop Shopping...

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This Sunday, Come Celebrate Biodiversity Day In Gowanus With Reverent Billy And Local Activists

Sunday 23rd of May, Biodiversity Day 3:30 PMUnion Street Bridge, (Union St between Nevins & Bond) in Gowanus BrooklynA celebration with the Stop Shopping Choir (Reverend Billy), Voice of Gowanus and Gowanus Artists In Alliance (GAIA) for Biodiversity Day in advance of a city land grab - the proposed Gowanus re-zoningFestive attire, protest signs,...

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Picture of the Day: Subway Plaza

Lovely to see the space in front of the Carroll Gardens subway entrance at Second Place transformed into a cute plaza where people can meet up. What do you think?createSummaryAndThumb("summary2510236599717676051"); ...

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Great News! Seeds Of Love Coffee Shop On Court Street Reopens In Same Space as Psychedelicatessen Sandwich Shop

 When Seeds of Love, the tiny coffee and pastry shop at 421 Court Street closed in mid-March after serving the Carroll Gardens community for over seven years, many local residents were surprised and saddened. After all, SoL had been one of the few local businesses who had consistently stayed open throughout the 2020 pandemic and represented a...

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Watch The Video Now! Voice Of Gowanus Town Hall "Water, Water Everywhere Town Hall: Climate Change, Flooding and the Gowanus Rezone"

On May 11, grassroots community coalition Voice of Gowanus hosted a Town Hall for the Gowanus community entitled Water, Water Everywhere: Climate Change, Flooding and the Gowanus Rezone. It was a fascinating panel discussion with Flood Risk and Climate Change experts Adrian Santiago Tate, D.J. Rassmussen, Noah Dewar, as well as Maureen Koetz, Esq,...

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A Jane's Walk This Friday: Gowanus – What the Hell is Going On?

The Municipal Art Society's much loved Jane's Walk event is a tradition to all those who love New York City and its diverse neighborhoods. This volunteer-led celebration of urban life, inspired by Jane Jacobs, includes two Gowanus tours this year that may interest you.Gowanus-What The Hell Is Going On?  May 6th at 6pm on Zoom.This tour...

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