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Biking is a great form of exercise , good for the enviroment, and offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the neighborhoods of New York City especially Greenways of Brooklyn . If you are new to biking or a season veteran Bike Expo New York provides a venue where you can meet other bikers, check out new equipment and have an informative funpacked day. Bike New York will feature vendors, live-performances, bike gear giveaways and , free bicycle classes. When: Thursday, May 3, 2012 to Saturday, May 5,2012 Thursday, May 3 – 12 PM – 9 … (1 comments)
Brooklynites interested in learning about the types of Birds that vist our neighborhoods, the Prospect Park Alliance offers a free intro to Birdwatching class in Prospect Park Introduction To Birdwatching- Prospect Park cost: Free Saturday May 5th, 2012 12:00pm-1:30pm Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park Near the Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn Class repeats every Saturday until 5/26/12 Buy a Brooklyn home, plant a garden, build memories for your family and wait for nature arrivals . … (1 comments)
Brooklyn Seniors- U.S. National Parks Service offers $10 lifetime Pass - 04/28/12 10:11 AM
Brooklyn Seniors – U.S National Parks Service Offers You a Unique Opportunity to visit and explore our National Parks for $10 lifetime pass Brooklyn Seniors and the U.S. National Parks Service senior pass $10 lifetime Brooklyn Seniors, retired , looking for an opportunity to hit the open road and visit the National Parks of the U.S. should purchase a Senior National Park Pass. * $10 inperson purchase lifetime fee or $20 if pass is requested via mail. You must be at lease 62 years of age, either a US or Permanent Resident. Owning a Senior National Parks pass is your ticket to visit and explore more than … (1 comments)
Fillmore Real Estate Ave J office just closed on this lovely Old Mill Basin Brooklyn two bedroom co-op for sale. Asking $185,000 Located in the Old Mill Basin Brooklyn Kings Villege co-op complex This lovely 2 bedroom co-op was totally renovated, featuring a large living/dining, lots of closets. Located in a doorman building, with onsite laundry, parking is available. The Kings Village complex is located in the residential neighborhood of Old Mill Basin where you'll also find lots of single and two to three family homes available. … (0 comments)
Brooklynites Jobs Will Be Available At The New Barclays Center Arena - 04/26/12 01:25 PM
Brooklynites Jobs Available at the New Barclays Center Arena Brooklyn Barclays Center Arena Schedule to open in September 2012 the Brooklyn Barclays Center will need support staff in various areas. It is expected that Barclays Center will need to fill over 2,000 position. If you are a Brooklynite who is looking for a job read more at Barclay Center Jobs
When you are ready to buy or sell Brooklyn Real Estate call 917-861-9166 Michele Cadogan Fillmore Real Estate Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker www.brooklynhomesbymichele.com … (0 comments)
Brooklyn Deaf and Hearing Impaired Community- Bklyn DA office Advocate Programs For Your Community - 04/26/12 12:57 PM
Brooklyn Deaf and Hearing Impaired community – Brooklyn DA office Provides advocate programs To Your Community Brooklyn deaf and hard of Hearing Community – Brooklyn DA office DeafWay Program provides the Brooklyn deaf and hard of hearing community with access to programs and services by providing a Deaf Victim Advocate and five Community Ambassadors who are well versed in sign language . Brooklyns Deaf Advocates can be reached at (VP) 718-250-2338; (TTY) 718-250-3072 . Read more at DeafWay If you are a deaf or hearing impared Brooklynite hopefully you will find this service to be of benefit to you.
When you are ready to buy … (0 comments)
Brooklyn Seniors- NYC launches First Aging Improvement District in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn - 04/26/12 12:50 PM
Brooklyn Seniors- Bedford Stuyvesant Seniors NYC launches first Aging Improvement District in Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn Senior Improvement District Bed-Stuy’s Aging Improvement District is Brooklyn’s first senior improvement zone. The Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford-Stuyvesant, CIBS will create senior-friendly retail zones where merchants will offer senior discounts and accomodate Bed Stuy Seniors by providing access to such amenities as seating and use of restroom facilities . Read more at Brooklyn Senior Improvement zones in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn . This is such a wondeful Brooklyn Neighborhood program to engage our seniors and help make Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn more senior friendly. When you are ready … (0 comments)
New York City - City Parks Foundation today released the 2012 Summerstage season calender. This free performing arts festival event will showcase acts throughout the city parks of the five boroughs of New York City. Performances ran from comedy, theater, Latin, world music, American pop and dance. With such a variety of acts there is something for everyone. SummerStage events are schedule from June 6th, 2012 - August 30th, 2012. for the complete schedule of events read Sumerstage 2012
If you are a current Brooklyn multifam homeowner or you are thinking of becoming a first time multifam landlord and you are concerned about your buildings energy effiency performance , the NYSERDA MPP program maybe ideal for your. This programs is open to Brooklyn multi family building owners- building with 5 or more residential units, condos and co-op owners. New York State Energy Research and Developement Authority offers Multifamily Performance Programs (MPP) to help your reduce your buildings energy cost. Read more at NYSERDA MPP.
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Brooklyn Pet Owners- NY Senate Passes Pet Protection Bill on April 18th, 2012 for your four legged family members - 04/22/12 04:29 PM
Brooklyn Pet Owners - NY Senate Passes Pet Protection Bill April 18th, 2012 New York Senate Passes Pet Protection Bill April 18th, 2012 Brooklyn homeowners or home buyers who own pets most you have either purchase your homes or you are currently looking for Brooklyn home that in addition to your two legged family members will also accomodate your four legged family members. Some of you may have requested that your Real Estate Agents find a home with a large yard , near a park with a dog run or a pet friendly building. Because of your emotional ties to your furry friends many of your will … (1 comments)
This lovely detailed ironwork piece was found in an old Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn Brownstone for sale. It takes you back to an era when such pieces were forged by hand. … (0 comments)
Brooklyn Block Association members and community members, this is a great opportunity to meet with various city agencies, organizations and company representatives to discuss the conserns of your Blocks and communities. Keynote Speaker Darryl C Towns- commissioner/ceo NYS Homes and Community Renewal
Presentations by- HPD NYC Green House- NYSERDA, Citizens Committe for NYC and much more
Brooklyn Home owners here is a free tree giveaway event by the NYC Parks department that you can use to create more curb appeal for your Brooklyn home. In a continued effort to get to the Million Trees planted goal, free trees will be given away to NYC residents on a first-come first-served basis until supplies run out by the nyc Parks Department . One tree can be adopted per address. Tree planting and care instructions will come with your tree. All you need is a place to plant and water your … (1 comments)
Old School "Street Games" returns to New York City April 28th, 2012 - 04/21/12 03:39 PM
New York City Parks Annual Street Games Event 2012 Saturday, April 28, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Park 114th Street & First Avenue, Manhattan FREE EVENTRain or shineIn the event of rain, Street Games will be moved indoors to the Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center located in the park.
This New York City Street Games event brings back the old street games of the ’60s and ’70s such as : Stickball Pogo sticks Hula Hoops Double-Dutch Hippity Hop Yo-Yos Skateboarding clinics Street hockey New activities this year include: Soap Box Derby – located behind the main stage! Sky Bounce Youth Handball Tournament … (0 comments)
New York Department of Sanitation presents it annual NYC Safe Disposal Events throughout the five boroughs of New york city. New York city residents may bring solvents, automotive materials, flammables and electronic items for safe disposal. Sunday April 22nd 10-4 Manhattan Union Square , North Plaza- South of 17th st bet Park & Bway Saturday April 28th 10-4 Queens St Johns University Alumni Hall parking Lot- Utopia Pkwy & Union Turnpike cars should enter at gate 4 Sunday May 6th, 10-4 Brooklyn Prospect Park, Park Circle- Parkside & Prospect Park SW Saturday May 12th, 10-4 … (0 comments)
Free Earth Day Event in East Flatbush Brooklyn- Sunday April 22nd- National Grid Presents Earth Day in Brooklyn New York - 04/21/12 01:38 PM
Earth Day in East Flatbush Brooklyn Sunday April 22, 2012 3:00 pm Brooklyn College 2900 Campus RdBrooklyn, NY 11210(718) 951-4600 Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presentsNational Grid Earth Day CelebrationSunday, April 22, 2012 at 3pmNational Grid Celebrates Earth Day in Brooklyn New York at - Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College the event was designed to show families how to help care for the Earth and maintain a more sustainable future. There will be interactive family activities, educational materials, give-away items ,and items for sale promote the need for conserving energy, recycling, and how families can be more aware … (2 comments)
Brooklyn Seniors Housing Resources - 04/18/12 12:50 PM
Brooklyn Seniors looking for New York City Senior Housing Resources Brooklyn Seniors looking for New York city Senior Housing Resources Brooklyn Seniors, New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides a lists of senior housing by borough and type. This informative packet describes different types of senior housing such as adult homes, Mitchell-Lama built for or set aside for the elderly, public housing built for the elderly, Section 202, Section 8 and SROs for the elderly. There is also a guide titled Senior Housing Resource Guide. This Guide includes state and federal websites, addresses and phone numbers; details on senior housing benefits, your rights … (0 comments)
Brooklyn Seniors - Join NYC Stay Well Senior Exercise Programs - 04/18/12 12:15 PM
Brooklyn Seniors Stay Well Exercise Programs Stay Well Exercise Program For Brooklyn Seniors New York City Department For the Aging has a wonderful Exercise Programs for Brooklyn Seniors led by Senior center members who have volunteer to be trained on the exercise program geared toward senior abilities. The Senior Stay Well exercise program is tailored to the individual fitness needs and abilities, be it chair exercises to aerobics and last for about 50min one day a week . The program is designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and endurance for our Brooklyn seniors . To Find a Brooklyn Senior Center Near you visit … (1 comments)
Brooklynites is your Brooklyn Home on the New York City Lien Sale List - 04/18/12 10:39 AM
Brooklynites is your Brooklyn Home on the NYC Lien Sale List- or Did you recently received a lien sale notice on your Brooklyn Home Avoiding New York City Lien Sale on your Brooklyn Home Brooklyn New York homeowners if you have received a lien sale notice on your Brooklyn Real Estate property because of unpaid taxes, deliquent water, sewer or other charges against your Brooklyn home. New York City Community Action Center (CAC) can help you set up a payment plan or even help you get removed from the New York City Lien sales list by researching your eligibility for exemptions … (0 comments)
Brooklynites looking for something to do after attending weekend Open Houses- Brooklyn Food Truck Rally Returns To Grand Army Plaza - 04/12/12 01:33 PM
Food Truck Rally returns to Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza 2012 Food Truck Rally returns to Grand Army Plaza 2012 April 15 – October 21, 2012 Grand Army Plaza Flatbush Ave and Prospect Park W at Eastern PkwyBrooklyn, NY Brooklynites- what you do you on a Sunday afternoon after Visiting Fillmore Real Estate Brooklyn Open Houses? If you are a Brooklyn Foodies its that time again to get your grub on as we welcome the Food Truck Rally back to Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza. On the third Sunday of the month from April through October, these trucks vendors will welcome customers with the … (2 comments)
Are you thinking of doing a short sale on your Brooklyn New York Home? Is the loan modification process not working for you ? Would you like to avoid foreclosure- judgments, bankruptcy, negative credit and be able to get a new mortgage possible within 2 years , then a short sale on your Brooklyn Home may be the best move for you. There are many benefits to doing a short sale on your Brooklyn … (1 comments)
New Yorkers, Want To See How The State of New York Spends Your Tax Dollars- See NY State Open Book - 04/10/12 06:11 PM
New Yorkers want to See how the State Of New York spends your tax dollars- see NY State Open Book New York Where Does my New York Tax Dollars Go? How Does The State of New York Spend My Tax Dollars ? New Yorkers, it tax season time and I am sure that you have often asked yourselves the above questions. If you are interested in knowing how the State of New York spends your tax dollars, the State Comptrollers office has an Open Book site that shows you how your funds are spent. Open Book New York tracks Federal tax stimulus … (2 comments)
New York City Parks Free Swim Programs 2012 - 04/09/12 10:03 AM
New York City Parks Free Swim Programs 2012 New York City Parks Swim Program 2012 New Yorkers if you are looking free swimming programs thoughout the five boroughs before the start of summer New York City Parks offers free classes for toddlers ages 1 1/2-5, children- ages 6-17 and adults ages 18+. The online lottery registration for spring 2012 begins Friday April 13 and ends on April 18th, 2012. For additional details and access to the online registation visit NYC Swims
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Summer Jobs in NYC- New York City Summer Youth Employment 2012 application deadline May 18th, 2012 - 04/09/12 09:34 AM
Summer Jobs in NYC- New York City Summer Youth Employment 2012 application deadline May 18th, 2012 New York City Summer Youth Employment Program 2012 Application dealine May 18th, 2012 Young New Yorkers ages 14-24 don't miss this deadline of submitting your application for Summer Youth Employment in New York City. For an applicaton and additional details regarding the employment opportunies available read more at NYC Summer Youth Employment. … (1 comments)
New Yorkers Schools are closed this week but our City Parks are open For Kids Week 2012 NYC - 04/08/12 05:00 PM
Kids Week 2012 in New York City Parks New York City parents looking for free events to keep your children entertained this vacation week. Take your children to one of our many parks and join the Urban Park Rangers for Kids Week in NYC Parks where the parks will become classrooms with fun hands on experiences from bird watcing, insect trivia, american history and much more. For a park near you and the schedule of events read Kids Week in NYC Parks. Have a Safe and Happy week.
This quaint pond can be found in the front garden of a lovely Bedford Stuyvesant Brownstone home. If you look closely you can even see that it is filled with fish.
When you are ready to buy a home in Brooklyn and create your own oasis give me a call at 917-861-9166 … (0 comments)
Brooklynites- Hunger Game Fans- How About Learning Archery in Marine Park- Sunday April 8th, 2012 1:00 - 04/07/12 07:27 PM
Archery in Marine Park Sunday April 8th 2012 1:00 New York Park Urban Rangers is offering an Archery program where they will demonstrate the safe and proper way to draw a bow and shoot an arrow and introduce you to the art of Archery. Families and children ages 8 years and older are welcome to participate in this program along with a fishing program. Participation in a mandatory safety review lead by a trained ranger is required. All equipment is provided. Lenape Playground in Marine Park Brooklyn
Cost Free for additional information contact the Urban Rangers … (1 comments)
Brooklynites if you are looking for free activities for your children sign them up for NYC Parks Free Youth Sports clinics. New York City's Parks and Recreation along with Modells invite our city youth between the ages of 8-17 to come on out and try a new sport and get active during this Spring Sports Clinic Month . All equipment is provided during these free, one-day clinics . Since these clinics are in different neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs , parents this is a wonderful oporunity to check out the … (1 comments)
Residential Brooklyn NY 1-3 Family homes for Sale New Listings 83 Sold 13 Pending 37 Avg sell Price $ 508,461.54 Median List Price $ 499,000
Vacant Land In Brooklyn Sold Listings 1 Sale Price $1,110,000
Commercial Properties in Brooklyn for Sale New Listings 5
Multi- fam properties for sale in Brooklyn NY 4+/ Mixed use properties Store/apartments New listings 8 Sold Listings 2 Avg sell price $ 480,000 Median List Price $ 539,500
Co-ops and Condos for Sale in Brooklyn New York New … (0 comments)
East Flatbush Brooklyn community forum - April 12th, 2012 - 04/05/12 11:42 AM
East Flatbush Brooklyn Community Forum – Thursday April 12th, 2012 East Flatbush Brooklyn Community Forum April 12th, 2012 6:30pm St Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church 4410 Avenue D Come and welcome the new 67th Precinct: Deputy Inspector Kenneth Lehr Topics include Understanding Medicare Parts A , B and D Programs by Department of Aging for Brooklyn Seniors Protecting our Seniors from scams by the The District Attorneys office Hosted by : Kings County South Civic Association for more questions call 718-629-0982
When you are ready to buy or sell Brooklyn Real Estate call me at 917-861-9166 … (2 comments)
Brooklyn Artist-Its Time To showcase your creative side- NYCHA Annual Art Show - 04/05/12 11:38 AM
Brooklyn Housing Authority Residents and Local Artist It Time For NYCHA Annual Art Show Brooklyn Artist / New York City Housing Authority Residents 22nd Annual Resident Art Show 2012 Artwork for the 2012 studio NYCHA art show will be accepted from April 16th through 20th, 2012 Between 12:00pm and 5:00pm at the Harborview Visual Arts Center 536 West 56th Street New York, NY (Between 10th and 11th Avenues) For more information, please call: (212) 541-5172 or 212-306-2920
THE ART COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS CITYWIDE for more info read Studio NYCHA Art Show
If you are thinking of buying … (0 comments)
Little League Opening Day Parade in Brooklyn New York April 7th, 2012 - 04/04/12 10:00 AM
Little League Parade in Brooklyn New York Saturday April 7th, 2012 10:am-12:00pm Come joing and celebrate Brooklyn's Little Leaguers Opening Day - Little leaguers and their parents will march through Park Slope and into Prospect Park. The ceremonial first pitch of the season will be thrown at the Prospect Park Bandshell. The parade begins at 7th Avenue and 2nd Street in Park Slope . Brooklynites- sign your kids up for T-Ball, little league baseball or softball To Find a local league visit: Little League Finder New York City Citywide Softball League (May 21– June 14)The Citywide Softball … (0 comments)
Canarsie Brooklyn Home 2 fam Home For Sale $659,000
Canarsie Brooklyn is where you'll find this lovely s/d 2 fam Canarsie home for sale. Featuring 4 bedroom duplex apartment over 2 bedroom rental + full finished basement, pvt driveway and one car garage.
Sunday Afternoons offers a great opportunity to visit Open Houses or simply walk the beautiful neighborhoods of Brooklyn New York. This lovely garden can be found in East Flatbush Brooklyn- which is an ideal walkable neighborhood where you'll find easy access to mass transit, shopping, schools, public parks and much more..
East Flatbush Brooklyn one fam Home for sale $440,000
East Flatbush Brooklyn is where you will find this lovely s/d brick one fam 3 bedroom duplex home for sale- large eat in kitchen with breakfast nook, new … (1 comments)
Looking to rent two bedroom apartment in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn? Here is a lovely spacious Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn 2 bedroom Apartment for rent, all in great conditon, hardwood floors throughout, modern appliances, lots of closets space. Located on a wonderful Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn block. near shopping and transportation Monthly rent $1550 call Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166 Fillmore Real Estate Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker www.brookynhomesbymichele.com Call me for all your Brooklyn … (0 comments)
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