Trying to have a block party in september - submitted application and it has been pending for about 30 days. Starting to get anxious so tell me your experience!
Hey all - 35M here, looking to get back into playing soccer after a few years away.
I’ve played casually with friends growing up back in the motherland (Italy), but never competitively, and I’m definitely a little rusty at this point 😅. I’m looking for casual pickup games on weekends and/or occasional weekday evenings.
More than anything, I’d love to find a regular group to play with and hopefully build a bit of a community here.
If anyone knows of a regular pickup group, league, WhatsApp group, or just a group that could use another player, I’d love to join.
Thanks!
Hi neighbors! Earlier this year I posted here about building more community in the neighborhood, and it really struck a chord. From that thread, a few of us started the Carroll Gardens Social Club, which has grown to over 100 members in our WhatsApp group. We host events on a monthly basis and our next event is this Friday after work!
A little context on the group: most members are around 28 to 45, with a good mix of singles and couples. People come from all over the surrounding neighborhoods too, not just Carroll Gardens. It’s a genuinely great group of people, and I’m happy to vouch for it.
If you’re interested, comment below and I’ll dm you with the WhatsApp link.
Hey all! Just moved to the area around the Bergen F/G. I’d love to hear local suggestions for a wash and fold place in the area that isn’t super expensive but does a decent job (and/or a laundromat, but I think that’s easier for me find). I’ll likely be using a combo of both depending on the day.
Appreciate the help!
I’ve tried a few salons but nothing has really stood out to me. Was wondering if anyone had a salon or tech they recommend in the area!!
Is this some kind of game or something? I see this way too much and it’s crazy dangerous. The one guy caused an accident and hit the deli but many more just speed past people who aren’t looking in that direction cause it’s a one way street.
It’s always from 2nd place turning right to go north. What the fuck is with people
*UPDATE: our bird friend is headed to NYC Animal Sanctuary here in Brooklyn; thanks all!
There’s a large (domestic?) bird on a stoop at 506 Henry; unclear where it came from and not quite sure what to do as most wildlife shelters are closed. Any advice on what to do?
I spent way too much time digging through class schedules, community calendars, and studio websites, so I figured I'd share the highlights.
If you've been saying "I need a hobby," here's what's on offer this summer. This directory covers the following hobbies:
The full guide includes prices, neighborhoods, and start dates (there are 70+ listings across Brooklyn).
Hope many of you find it helpful or inspiring!
If I missed any great classes or recurring meetups, I'd love to add them for the next edition.
Hey everyone, my name is Rishi, I started Valet Network to solve parking for New York. I've lived in Boerum for a year and a half now, and started this during my senior year at NYU, and I've been full time for the last 4 weeks. I noticed a lot of people in my block (and cg) either waste their time sitting in their car to wait out street cleaning, or waste their money paying the ticket.
I'd love it if you guys checked out my service (linked above) - I move cars for street cleaning ($15), and offer general parking services ($10 for the whole day). Matter of fact, you can use my service every day, and it would still be cheaper than getting a ticket. There's no subscription to use anything I offer, no hidden fees, or anything extra, and all prices include tax.
I've been lucky enough to be trusted by 2 hotels in the LES, and I do all of the parkings myself. If you have any questions, thoughts or comments, please do let me know either here or through the site - I'm very responsive, and I hope I can save y'all a lot of time and money. Thanks :)
edit: I'd like to clarify that I don't engage in double parking, all the parkings are insured, and tickets got (if any) during our parkings are handled by me.
This summer they’ve been just relentless, seems worse than ever. It’s been so nonstop wet and humid that they never quit, and it really sucks to feel like it will only get worse. I don’t want to bathe in DEET just to leave the apartment…
Commiserate with me, neighbors
Looks like the whole building is gonna get a reno, not just ground floor. Lot of bags being carted away today.
Hello- just moved here from Clinton Hill- used to live here years ago. Are both sides of Court Street now for commercial parking only...?? So if you're not a commercial truck or van, you can only park on side streets? Surely this hurts businesses too?
I used to write all the time and really loved it, but life has gotten in the way and I keep pushing it off. I want to join a chill writing group with no stakes or pressure to share what I write. All levels welcomed please! Preferably a group that simply just meets, is given a topic or prompt, and time is set aside to all collectively write. No expectations other than a group that sits and writes together during an allotted time :)
Has anyone successfully rented out their apt for short term / week at a time? if yes, where have you had success posting? i cant get on airbnb due to landlord issues (dumb violations he wont fix so city won’t give me a permit), but want to sublet my place out furnished when i travel. i’d love your advice on where to post. Thx!
What happened to the tamale vendor that used to set up around the corner of the former vape shop at Court and President (since at least 2024)? I know construction plywood was put up around the building a few months ago and the vendor squeezed in between the fence and the plywood wall. Looks like whatever business is going in that location extended the wall to the iron gate recently.
Feeling like a real cat magnet this summer for the most pitiful kitties. This is Captain. He's been trying to survive in a backyard but the other cats in that area have been bullying him nonstop. Finally, the homeowners' daughter managed to bring him inside and now he's back from the vet and, whadya know, super friendly. Poor guy needs to decompress from what he's just been through. Would anyone be willing to foster this guy? He's just a baby, not even 2 years old...
does anyone live in a basement or ground floor in Carroll gardens and have any feedback?
Slightly worried about rats and insects and flooding.
Anyone in the neighborhood want a free chaise lounge chair? The local buy nothing group never responded to our join request, but would love for it to go to someone in the neighborhood who will make use of it.
53" L x 38" W x 31" H. Very comfortable and the upholstery is in excellent condition. One of the back legs is loose but very fixable; we just never bothered because the chair was too big for our space.
Note: it is from a house with both a cat and dog. We keep it very clean and there shouldn't be any animal hair, but there could be some leftover dander in the cushions.
Pick-up on Court St. and 3rd Place