Entries Tagged as ‘Local Businesses’

December 29, 2009

Cabaret License on Hold — For Now

Update: We noticed this invitation today for a NYE party that goes until 5AM. If things get rowdy in the wee hours, call 311.
Since our last post, the Executive Committee of Community Board 2 voted unanimously to oppose the cabaret license application  of One Front, fully supporting the recommendations of the Health, Environment and Social [...]

November 8, 2009

CB2 Committee Votes No to Cabaret

Following a meeting of the Health, Environment and Social Services committee of Community Board 2 last Wednesday night, members voted 5-2, with 2 abstentions, against recommending a cabaret license be issued for the top floor of the One Front Street restaurant. Four residents of the community, including two current and one former member of the [...]

November 2, 2009

Application for a Cabaret License by One Front–CB2 on 11/4

According to a small sign posted on the window of One Front Restaurant (previously Toro), the owners are seeking a cabaret license for their 314 person capacity establishment.  A cabaret license is issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, and is distinct from an on-premises liquor license in that it allows for patron dancing in connection with the [...]

May 28, 2009

Brooklyn Flea update

FFLA representatives met with the owners of the Brooklyn Flea recently, and we discussed potential quality-of-life issues to ensure that Fulton Ferry residents will only have a positive experience with the new Sunday enterprise under the Brooklyn Bridge. Among the topics discussed were garbage cleanup, air and noise pollution, and traffic.
The Flea will employ 4 [...]

May 5, 2009

Brooklyn Flea Moves Under the Bridge

 
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation has announced that the Brooklyn Flea will be moving its outdoor market to our front doorstep, that is, under the Brooklyn Bridge, in the space formerly occupied by the Purchase Building. The Flea will be open every Sunday starting June 14th and run through October. This will bring dozens [...]