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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
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FFLA, BHA, and the New York Landmarks Conservancy File Suit to Halt Secret Removal of Public Parkland in Brooklyn Bridge Park
This morning, FFLA, Brooklyn Heights Association and the NY Landmarks Conservancy filed suit to stop a secret expropriation of the Tobacco Warehouse, a national historic landmark in the Fulton Ferry Historic District. We are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the … Continue reading
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Brooklyn Bridge Car Fire
A car fire broke out on the Manhattan-bound lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge shortly before 4PM on Sunday afternoon. It was brought under control quickly, and traffic resumed flowing within a half hour. See photos below. Smoke pours from a … Continue reading
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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
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FFLA neighborhood meeting – take the poll
It has been awhile since the last FFLA full membership meeting. Partly this is due to lack of a proper venue in the area, one that would not charge too much for their space (free would be even better!) Another … Continue reading
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