October 2010 Lefferts Manor Echo Available Now

Posted on October 26, 2010 by dennis

The Lefferts Manor Echo October 2010The October issue of the Lefferts Manor Echo newsletter is available now for downloading. It is full of great articles on our neighbors and area businesses that make PLG and Lefferts Manor a great place to live. You can pickup a paper copy at K-Dog & Dunebuggy.

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ArtMart 11225 – Saturday on Lincoln Road

Posted on September 29, 2010 by dennis

ArtMart 11225 Lingua Nigra BanglesPLG Arts’ fifth annual ArtMart 11225 will be held, rain or shine, this Saturday, October 2nd on Lincoln Road between Flatbush and Ocean Avenue. ArtMart will feature the work of local artists, independent designers, and crafters from the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area. This is chance to meet and talk with local artists and to find unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Among the vendors are Barbara Harrison Caban, Alicia Goodwin of Lingua Nigra, Numbisi Nkweti of Vintage Blvd, and Laurie Sheridan.

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LPC Updates Rowhouse Owner’s Manual

Posted on August 23, 2010 by dennis

Landmarks Rowhouse ManualThe Landmarks Preservation Commission has updated and revised its "Rowhouse Manual," a guide designed to help the owners of rowhouses in New York City’s historic districts preserve and maintain their remarkable homes and work successfully with the agency when exterior alterations are needed.
This manual outlines the items that LPC considers ordinary maintenance that do not require Landmarks permits and it outlines the items that do require Landmarks permits. Download your copy here.

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Photos from National Night Out in PLG 2010

Posted on August 17, 2010 by dennis

On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, neighborhoods across the country celebrated The National Night Out Against Crime. The 71st Precinct hosted our local festivities on Sterling Street (between Bedford and Rogers Avenues). The night out featured a delicious barbeque, a bicycle was raffled off, and there were bouncy rides for the kids — but the best part was just hanging out with our neighbors on a beautiful summer night. Thank you to everyone at the 71st Precinct and the residents of Sterling 2 for a great night out!

Photos by Ben Edwards (1-7) and his granddaughter, Aydyn Edwards (8 & 9).

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Rutland 1 Awarded Honorable Mention in the
2010 Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest

Posted on August 8, 2010 by dennis

Rutland Road Greenest Block In Brooklyn 2010Rutland Road between Flatbush Ave. and Bedford Ave. was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s "2010 Greenest Block in Brooklyn" Contest.
According to BBG President, Scott Medbury, 220 blocks from 20 neighborhoods participated in the contest. "It’s a reminder of the incredible growth of this borough. Brooklyn is famous for its ‘can do’ attitude and its one-of-a-kind style." From mid-June through July a panel of more than 30 judges visited the blocks. Each block is is judged by a number of criteria such as color, plant variety, plant suitablility, street trees, and street tree-bed care.

Last year Lincoln Road between Bedford Ave. and Rogers Ave. took first place. It’s good to know that Lefferts Manor still has game. Congradulations to Rutland 1 and all of the home owners, who worked hard throughout this hot and dry summer, for this win!

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