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The Corridor Gallery Brings Art and Fun to Fort GreeneArtist Danny Simmons and the Corridor Gallery have provided major community support over the years. The gallery showcases a mix of emerging artists and well known contemporary work.- Fort Greene Association Will Present Schooling Options at Next MeetingParents who want to explore new or different schooling options in Fort Greene should attend the next Fort Greene Association (FGA) meeting on November 17, 2010.
- WTF? New Cafe Opens in Fort Greene Serving Seriously Savvy CoffeeYour regular morning cup o' joe has been getting a serious upgrade for the last twenty years.
- Brooklyn Technical High School's PTA Launches New Fundraiser in Fort GreeneThe PTA at Brooklyn Technical High School in Fort Greene wants the community to save the date for an upcoming fundraiser for the school. Brooklyn Tech will host its first Gala Auction and International Food Festival on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
- Affordable Green Housing Development in Fort GreeneFifth Avenue Committee (FAC) worked with Citi Community Development and Microfinance to bring affordable housing to Fort Greene. Atlantic Terrace will add 80 green housing units to the neighborhood.
- Fort Greene's Moe's Bar is ClosingMoe's in Fort Greene announced that it will be closing soon. Known for being a laid back bar with an eclectic mix of patrons, this neighborhood hang out will be missed.
No Mo' Moe's in Fort GreeneThe popular Fort Green bar, Moe's, at 80 Lafayette Avenue announced to its followers recently that it will close at the end of February 2011.- SNAP Offers Free Computer Lab Use for Fort Greene ResidentsFort Greene job hunters may be unaware of the Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership's (SNAP) free computer lab on Myrtle Avenue. The Free Public Access Computer Center has 12 computers available on a first come, first served basis.
Free Daffodils from the Fort Greene AssociationHelp give next spring a boost by planting daffodils around the neighborhood.- Citizen Teachers Needed at Fort Greene's Urban Assembly Academy of Arts and LettersFort Greene's Urban Assembly Academy of Arts and Letters needs volunteers to become Citizen Teachers for their middle school students.
- Free Talk from Author of Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Architectural Book, Nov 3rdSt. Joseph's College is hosting a free book reading on November 3rd, from 7 to 8pm with Francis Morrone, author of The Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Neighborhood Architectural Guide.
- Fort Greene CSA Has Available Low Cost SharesThe Fort Greene Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) helps bring locally grown, pesticide-free food to the community. Find out how to become a member!
- Free Flower Bulbs for Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Neighbors!New Yorkers for Parks, an organization dedicated to improving parks all around the city, has provided five thousand bulbs to Fort Greene and Clinton Hill residents through the Fort Greene Association.
- Increased Police Enforcement in Fort GreeneFort Greene residents may notice more police offers around the neighborhood in the next few days.
- Two Books Detail the History of Fort Greene and Clinton HillThe first was recently published, whereas the author of the second is asking the community for help compiling photographs for his upcoming book.
- South Oxford Street Opera Crosses Cultural Boundaries in Fort GreeneAmerican Opera Projects, a Fort Greene based organization which mentors new talent and offers free programs to introduce young adults and diverse communities to opera will be featuring local collective South Oxford Six in a series of new concerts.
- All Units Rented at the New Andrea Building in Fort GreeneThe Andrea, the new 95-unit residential building at 218 Myrtle Avenue has rented all units.
- Fort Greene Express to U Street in Washington, D.C.This $40 roundtrip bus goes straight from the U Street Cadozo Metro Station in Washington, D.C. to Fort Greene's Atlantic terminal at Flatbush and Fourth Street.
Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill's Jed Marcus Named Do-Gooder FinalistGreen Fort Greene & Clinton Hill co-coordinator, Jed Marcus, named a finalist in the inaugural Do-Gooder Awards.- Brooklyn Bridge Traffic Added to Fort GreeneNo matter how you slice it, Brooklyn Bridge closure adds traffic to Fort Greene.
- Fort Greene Association Meeting Re: Improving Pedestrian Safety of Fort Greene & Clinton HillMeeting of the Fort Greene Association addresses ways to improve pedestrian safety in Fort Greene & Clinton Hill
- The Hill/Fort Greene Advocates for State CommitteeLincoln Restler, a fellow Brooklynite who informed me that he was running for State Committee for the Clinton Hill/Fort Greene areas.
88th Precinct Commander Addresses Recent Fort Greene Crime Wave, Oct 19thMy Little O reported from the 88th Precinct Community Council meeting on October 19th that the previous month has indeed seen a relative rash of violent crimes in the Fort Greene area compared to last year.- Looting and Vandalism Rampant in Fort GreeneCrime reports for the last week in Fort Greene.
Crime Warning for Fort Greene Area WomenThe Blotter does not state that these crimes were committed by the same thug, but given the MO, it's likely.
Flea Market Frenzy in Fort GreeneThe Fort Greene Flea has everything you could every imagine. Check it out for great deals on clothing, furniture and everything in between.- Gifted and Talented Program Testing for Fort Greene Elementary StudentsThe Department of Education is launching their application process for the Gifted and Talented program for elementary school students. Find out how to apply!
- Fort Greene's Ba Da Bing Records Rocks OutEthical guidance of musical artists? That's the way for Ben Goldberg and his Fort Greene Ba Da Bing Records.
- Brooklyn Flea Canvas Bags Available in Fort GreeneThe very popular flea market has a line of very popular reusable bags which are available for purchase on Saturdays.
- Become a Member of the Fort Greene Conservancy and Get Discounts Throughout Fort Greene/Clinton HillPurchase a membership with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy and receive discounts throughout many local Fort Greene/Clinton Hill businesses.
Six New Businesses Opening in Fort GreeneSome great choices are coming to Myrtle Avenue. Check them out.- Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Commute Brought to a Standstill from ShootingWhile Myrtle Avenue used to be known as 'Murder Avenue' imagine Fort Greene and Clinton Hill's surprise when murder happens on the morning commute
Knife Attack in Nearby Fort Greene Follows String of CrimesA man was attacked with a knife on Flatbush Ave near Atlantic on September 27th at midnight. What is being done to stop this recent run of theft and assaults in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene?- Shirley Chisholm Has State Office Building Take Her NameRep Shirley Chisholm never apologized for taking anything which was due her. So too will she be glad that the Fort Greene state office building will take her name.
- 11th Annual FREE Fort Greene Halloween Festival: For the Kids!Saturday, October 30th, the Fort Greene Park Conservatory guys are hosting a huge FREE Halloween festival, from 12 noon to 3pm.
Fort Greene/Clinton Hill's Thistle & CloverAs I patrolled through Fort Greene/Clinton Hill (I consider this my beat), you cannot imagine the excitement that engulfed me as I stumbled upon Thistle & Clover, on 221 DeKalb Avenue (in Brooklyn).- Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Valentine's Day Dinner GuideIf you are reading this article we assume you don't have a dinner reservation yet, so get on that ASAP! Here we present a non-exhaustive guide to Valentine's Day dinners in the Clinton Hill area.
- Smashburger Coming to Fort GreeneSmashburger is opening its first New York restaurant in Fort Greene.
- ICI in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Unveils $65 New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner MenuFor Fort Greene and Clinton Hill folks, ICI just announced their New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner menu, possibly making the decision of where to spend your New Year's Eve a little easier.
- A Culinary New Year in Fort Greene at Chez LolaChez Lola is making the question of where to go for New Year's Eve easy, offering a three course prix fixe menu for a mere $40, complete with champagne toast and party favors.
