Entries Tagged as ‘Quality of Life’

December 29, 2009

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Most of us have watched as the once-ugly Port Authority sheds have been replaced by new trees, grass (sod, actually), landscaping and paths both large and small.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 in the Daily News), which have raised some concern in our neighborhood both in terms [...]

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 [...]