
ATLANTIC AVENUE — The Atlantic Avenue BID (Business Improvement District), under the leadership of Executive Director Kelly Carroll, is launching ‘Atlantic After Hours,’ beginning Friday night, Aug. 4. While the remarkable assortment of great restaurants on Atlantic Avenue will be available and participating, primary focus will be on the art galleries. Staying open after normal business hours, the galleries will offer one-on-one conversations with the artists, food and drink, and even a bit of karaoke. Seven galleries, each of which brings vital cultural enrichment to Atlantic Avenue, will be offering special programs and welcoming events.
The following day, Saturday, Aug. 5, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Kuki Tape Art and Maker Park Radio are taking over the traffic-free block of Hoyt Street, between Atlantic and State, to block show off their colorful tape designs and a live DJ set.













SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.