Category Archives: Quality of Life
The Revised DOT proposal for Fulton Ferry Traffic Calming and Two Way Furman Street
On Tuesday, Jan 17th, the City’s Department of Transportation (DOT) made a presentation to the Transportation Committee of Community Board 2 (CB2) which included a slightly revised plan to calm traffic in our neighborhood incorporating some input from our community … Continue reading
Filed under B25 bus service cuts, Quality of Life, Traffic and Parking, Uncategorized
Brooklyn Bridge Construction–Abrasion Blasting and Noise
A number of you have asked about the noise from the abrasion blasting taking place nearby, and several of you have registered complaints about the same. We have been told that the permit from the City allows this particular work … Continue reading
Filed under Quality of Life
The new building on the block: Plans for 9 Old Fulton Street to be presented at CB2 Feb 16th
Way back in April, 2009 we alerted you that an application had been submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for constructing a new building at 9 Old Fulton Street. After a change of architects and design, the LPC approved the plan, … Continue reading
Filed under Local Real Estate, Quality of Life
Out your window and front door–Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 1
Most of us have watched as the once-ugly Port Authority sheds have been replaced by new trees, grass (sod, actually), landscaping and paths both large and small. You may have also noticed the tall light poles (described in this article … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Local Businesses, Local politics, Quality of Life, Uncategorized
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Local Businesses, Local politics, Quality of Life
