LMA Holiday Party

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Site Publisher

By Roberta Woelfling
Axion AddictsIt was great to see so many of you at Lefferts Manor Association’s holiday party in December. LMA added a bit of spice to this function by involving our local PLG Arts group to provide some live entertainment. We are grateful to the band Axiom Addicts who played two wonderful sets of music including some holiday numbers. They were so professional and we were lucky that they agreed to play our little party. It helps when the lead singer and keyboard player live in the Manor. Thanks to Rina & Steve Kleege of Maple Street.

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LMA General Membership Meeting

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Site Publisher

by Lucia Haring

The Lefferts Manor Association held its General Membership Meeting on October 25, 2008 at The Church of the Evangel.

Committees reported on recent activities and the membership elected a new board member before invited guests spoke, including Deputy Inspector Simonetti of the 71st Precinct, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and of course, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.  Continue reading →

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Proposed Lincoln Road Tower Sparks Neighborhood Controversy

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Site Publisher

Rendering of TowerControversy about the proposed glass tower on Lincoln Road dominated neighborhood news for a period last summer. The economic downturn appears to have put this project, like so many others, on hold for the time being. The Lefferts Manor Association has not taken a position on this project, but, the following article, provided by Jan Clausen, of a group called “Concerned Residents of PLG” and “ pro-tower” arguments, from the Hawthorne Street blog, illustrate the range of opinions throughout our neighborhood:

”Concerned Residents” Call for Responsible Development
On May 20th, Concerned Residents of Greater Prospect Lefferts Gardens hosted a public meeting in Grace Church chapel to address concerns about the neighborhood’s future. Front and center on the agenda was the 23-story glass apartment tower planned for 27-35A Lincoln Road. Speakers also pointed to skyrocketing rents, abusive landlords, and worries about our area’s vulnerability to the displacement that accompanies unchecked gentrification.

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Trees Available

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Site Publisher

LMA recently received this from the Citizens Committee for New York City; Pinky Vincent is their Director of External Affairs:

Wish your block were tree-lined? Have a great location in the neighborhood in mind for a tree? Let us know! Citizens Committee for New York City is partnering with The MillionTreesNYC campaign to ensure that neighborhoods across the city get trees. We’ll provide the trees, supplies and training if you and your neighbors, colleagues and friends are wiling to provide the volunteer hours needed to plant and care for the trees. If you are interested, please answer the following questions and contact Pinky Vincent at 212-989-0909 or by email at: pvincent@citizensnyc.org Continue reading →

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Flower Barrels

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Site Publisher

Leffets Manor Association Flower DistributionThe Lefferts Manor Association Plants flower barrels in front of homes every May. This year’s planting is tentatively set for Saturday, May 2nd–something nice to contemplate in the dead of winter!

Holiday Wreaths

LMA volunteers once again distributed hundreds of holiday wreaths on December 6th to members who had paid their dues in 2008. Many thanks to LMA Board member Mary Miller, who coordinated this effort.

The easiest way to make sure you receive your wreath in 2009 is to pay your ’09 dues now.

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