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Archive | September, 2020
Stacey Abrams to Speak in Brooklyn Historical Society Virtual Tribute to “Women + Power”
Stacey Abrams, who served as minority leader in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017, and narrowly lost the gubernatorial election in 2018, will appear on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in an on line discussion with Raquel Willis, director of communication for the Ms. Foundation for Women, which co-sponsors this event. […]
Well, We Saw This Coming: First Day of In-School Instruction Delayed Until September 21
Of the ten largest school systems in the country, the NYC DOE was the only one with plans to start the 2020-21 school year as originally intended on September 10th. By comparison, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago opted for fully virtual schooling in mid-July and early August respectively. But by now parents are, however painfully, aware New York City […]
Poll on Closing Montague Street for Outdoor Dining
Update: the survey resulted in Montague being kept open to car traffic on weekends. Our friends at the Montague Street BID and at Brooklyn Community Board 2 have alerted us to a poll being run by the BID asking whether Montague Street should be closed to auto traffic on Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. […]
EMERGENCY: Cat Stolen From Our Cat Cafe
Update: Good news! Felicia has been found, and is safe. On Tuesday evening, Felicia was stolen in her carrier from outside the Cafe on Montague Street. The man who took her was “older” and headed down Joralemon Street towards Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please contact the Cafe at (347) 946-2286 if you see her or her carrier. Felicia […]
EXTENDED! Cat Cafe Drive For Supplies
As we noted last week, the Cat Café is collecting clean towels, blankets, sheets, and pet beds for NYC’s Animal Care Centers. Initially slated to wrap up on Aug. 28, the drive has been extended until this Friday, September 4. In addition, the Café is seeking donations of newspapers, either tied up or in bags, which volunteers use […]
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