Congrats to Brooklyn French Bakers for winning the Best Croissant Competition 2026! Their original Columbia Street spot is still the best.

The 'new' Court Street after 6-plus months: A business survey and traffic study 🚙 🚴

The Carroll Gardens Times checked in with dozens of businesses, and spent hours closely observing how traffic is moving on the redesigned street and bike lane.

https://thecarrollgardenstimes.substack.com/p/the-new-court-street-after-6-plus

I've gotten some great input from Bushwick redditors in the past, so please let me know if you have any hobby happenings (dj classes, mahjong workshops, pickleball clinics etc) coming up that I can include in next month's roundup!

I tend to only include experiences that will really help someone dive into a new hobby and gain enough skill/community to feel equipped to keep going, but you know of shorter experiences (less than 2 hours), I can still include those in the weekly emails.

https://ooonyc.substack.com/p/june-hobby-guide-brooklyn-edition

Thanks in advance 😄

I am a local printmaker, just sharing my newest work, a tribute to Brooklyn's beautiful Brownstones,

Hello,

I don’t live in this neighborhood but if anyone is looking for a tabby medium build domestic short hair I found him dead on the side in front of the U-Haul renting parking lot. It was such a sad sight to see. If this is your cat I am so sorry sorry for your loss. I’m assuming they got hit by a car. I’m sorry I didn’t move them but I don’t have anything on me to help me move them. I wanted to post here in case anyone was looking for this sweet angel.

On Court, between Ven Space and the flower shop run by the two old guys who sometimes sit in sun chairs and share stories about the history of the neighborhood.

Looked like a cafe or restaurant interior renovation over the past few weeks. No signs or permit stuff visible. I also can’t remember what was in this space before… a toy shop?

Not Iceland but Brooklyn

Hey Park Slope parents and students,

U.Santini Moving & Storage is looking for a few hardworking college students home for the summer to join our team. We’re a family-owned moving company based in Park Slope that’s been moving New Yorkers since 1930.

A big reason I wanted to post here is because I grew up working summers at U.Santini throughout high school and college, along with a lot of my friends. Looking back, it honestly gave many of us some of the best real-world experience we could’ve asked for at that age.

The job taught us:
work ethic
responsibility
teamwork
communication skills
how to handle pressure
how to work with all kinds of people
It also gave us a level of confidence and discipline that carried into life long after the job itself.

For students:
solid hourly pay
cash tips
active, team-oriented work
real responsibility
no experience needed, we’ll train the right people

For parents:
We take pride in running a respectful, professional company with high standards and a strong crew culture. This job can genuinely be a great experience for young people willing to work hard and learn.
Most of our work is throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan helping families move between apartments, brownstones, and homes across NYC. Every day is different and you get a real look at the city.

If interested, send me a message with a little about yourself and your availability or give our office a call! (718)-768-6778 or message me directly david@usantini.com

David
U.Santini Moving & Storage
Park Slope, Brooklyn since 1930

Park Slope neighbors — spring refresh season is here ✨

I’m a local cleaning business owner currently booking spring deep cleans, organizing projects, and recurring cleaning services to get your home (or workspace) fresh and ready for summer.

Services include:
• Residential & commercial cleaning
• Deep cleans
• Move-in / move-out cleaning
• Airbnb & rental turnovers
• Home organization
• Office & studio cleaning
• Recurring weekly/biweekly/monthly service

Ready to swap out winter clutter and start the season with a fresh, organized space?

Email me to schedule a walkthrough and get a custom quote.

brightworknyc@gmail.com