Save the Date - 10.27 - Cobble Hill Association Fall General Meeting

Two weeks from today, the Cobble Hill Association will hold its fall general meeting. In addition to brief updates on the area's most pressing issues like Long Island College Hospital & Pier 6 developments at Brooklyn Bridge Park, we'll host a presentation by Jonathan Matz, Campaign Coordinator and Analyst for Move NY, a transportation reform group run by former NYC Department of Transportation commissioner, Sam Schwartz. In addition, officers of the Cobble Hill Association will host an open question session to get full feedback from the community.

What: Cobble Hill Association Fall General Meeting
When: Monday, October 27th @ 7pm
Where: Cobble Hill Health Center, 380 Henry Street

Cobble Hill History Walking Tour - 10/19

Mark your calendars. One of NYC's most accomplished historians Francis Morrone will offer a walking tour of the Cobble Hill historic district on Sunday, October 19th. The walking tour is limited to 30 participants, so please RSVP early.

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person ($10 for Cobble Hill Association members)
RSVP: CobbleHillAssociation@gmail.com

Details: Join Francis Morrone, director of the CHA Cobble Hill History Project, on a walking tour of Cobble Hill history and architecture, ranging from Jennie Jerome to the impact of the BQE to Cobble Hill's unparalleled collection of ornamental ironwork--and much, much more. The roughly two-hour walk begins at Court and Congress streets in front of St. Paul's Church. The tour will also be a chance to learn more about the History Project and opportunities to volunteer and share information.

Halloween is almost here

One of our neighborhood's most beloved events, the Cobble Hill Halloween Parade is right around the bend. Get your costumes ready and save the date and time to join us!

Also know, its success is always based on volunteer help. If you're available to help decorate at noon or clean up at 8:30pm, please email Cobblehillassociation@gmail.com

Participatory Budgeting is Back

Local Councilman Brad Lander is kicking off his 4th year of Participatory Budgeting and wants your input. Throughout October, he and his staff will hold a series of assembly workshops to gather ideas, present proposals, and eventually vote on projects seeking $1.5 million of your tax dollars.

Hicks Safety Fix

The Cobble Hill Association has been working in tandem with the NYC Department of Transportation to blanket our neighborhood with small, but significant street enhancements over the last few years. These additions improve pedestrian quality of life and make our area safer for all road users. Recently, State Senator Daniel Squadron announced another small step forward  along the lines - a leading pedestrian interval (LPI) at Hicks and Atlantic. This change will give pedestrians an extra few seconds to cross before turning cars get the green light and will reduce potentially dangerous conflicts between those on two feet and those behind the wheel.

See Senator Squadron's press release link below for further details.
http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/squadron-announces-safety-measures-two-busy-intersections

Atlantic Avenue BID updates

One of several spots from the AA BID's "Park(ing) Day" celebration

Tens of thousands came to our area this past weekend for the 40th annual Atlantic Antic. As always, it was a tremendous success in which local shops and Brooklyn businesses and institutions came out to welcome New Yorkers to a car-free boulevard from Hicks Street to Flatbush Avenue.

On the heels of that celebration, the Atlantic Avenue Business District has provided us with some updates of their many recent activities, including new banners which were unveiled during the Antic itself.

1) New banners designed by artist Josh Gosfield have been installed... and featured in the New York Daily News. http://nydn.us/1rqJMhW . 

2) 2nd Halloween Pub Crawl was announced via a 'Thriller' group dance at the Antic. (See some amateur video of it here http://youtu.be/fmTZchEF6OQ) To purchase wristbands for the event visit http://atlanticavebid.ticketleap.com/hauntlantic/ (of course only after first coming to the family friendly Halloween Parade at Cobble Hill Park that day)

3) Multiple businesses partnered with the Atlantic Avenue BID and Transportation Alternatives to temporarily redesign parking spaces on the Avenue into new uses. Check out pics from the event here. http://www.atlanticavebid.org/atlantic-avenues-first-parking-day-a-great-success/

4) Long-awaited tree guards have finally been installed between 3rd and 4th Avenue. Based on the board's decision to invest in the streetscape, they were ordered in the Spring and installed in the past week. Here is a picture: http://instagram.com/p/tVILdyRXtj/?modal=true . 

5) A new shopping guide will be distributed to stores on the avenue in the coming week. Be sure to check out local merchants and grab a copy!

Warner Bros. Filming in Cobble Hill

The location scouts with Warners Brothers pictures have let us know that the final days of their recent shooting stint in our neighborhood will occur 9/26, 9/29, & 9/30.

It will temporarily affect parking on the following streets in Cobble Hill...

Cheever Place bet. Kane & DeGraw Streets, Both Sides

Hicks Street bet. Sackett & Kane Streets, East Side

Henry Street bet. DeGraw & Kane Streets, West Side 1 spot

It will also affect some parking just outside the Cobble Hill district as well, including... 

Sackett Street bet. Hicks & Henry, North Side

Hick Street bet. Woodhull St & Hamilton Ave, East Side

Rapelye Street bet. Hicks & Henry Sts, Both Sides

Woodhull Street bet. Hicks & Henry Sts, South Side

The Sun Will Come Out... on Friday 9/19

You know the story and can sing every line, so come join Cobble Hill's local elementary schoolPS29, for a FREE outdoor movie experience as PS 29 and the Cobble Hill Association present ANNIE - Friday September 19th 7:30pm @ the PS 29 COURTYARD

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and settle into the classic movie.

Total running time: 127 minutes. Movie starts at dusk with a candy concession stand whose proceeds all go to the PS29 PTA.

This event is sponsored by the Cobble Hill Association, with popcorn and beverages courtesy of Moxie Spot and American Beverage Center.

Volunteer at Cobble Hill Park, Tuesdays @ 7 am

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Cobble Hill Park is our neighborhood gem, but sparkles even brighter with volunteers's weekly elbow grease. Join us for some morning park-keeping!

What: Cobble Hill Park volunteers needed
When: every Tuesday morning @ 7:00 am (rescheduled when it rains)
Where: Meet at the Clinton Street entrance to the park
Please RSVP to cobblehillassociation@gmail.com if you'd like to join. 

Cobble Hill on the Big Screen

Cobble Hill has a visual charm that's made it prime setting for many studios to film major motion pictures and tv series. With a recent string of film production crews dominating our local streets this summer to shoot The Intern and The Affair, perhaps it's time to remember some other times our neighborhood played a role in movie magic.

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey shared a scene walking through Cobble Hill park in the comedy Baby Mama (although it was set as Boston). Julia Roberts ate dinner at 172 Pacific Street in her world food adventure Eat, Pray, Love. And perhaps the most "winning" movie moment was when it literally rained money down upon the park.

Check out the this video from NY Lotto spot showcasing Cobble Hill's crown jewel.
http://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/player/53867

76th Precinct's Community Council Meeting - 9/9

Several residents in the community brought up traffic safety concerns after a serious collision in our neighborhood. At the intersection of Court Street and Atlantic Avenue, a livery cab jumped the curb and injured a young woman in front of Rite-Aid. As it was on the north side of the street, the 84th precinct is responsible for handling the investigation. However, residents should know street safety is very much a concern of our own local 76th precinct, run by Captain Lenz.

Recently, the CHA met with Captain Lenz to specifically discuss the mayor's Vision Zero initiative. We were pleased to know street safety is very much an NYPD priority in our district and the numbers are proving effective.  When we met, we compared the numbers to last year and were pleased to see collisions in the 76th were down overall (1034 last year vs 1014 this year). For the week, serious injuries were down too (31 last year vs 27 this year). These are small, but significant improvements and NYPD keeps a close eye on such data so that trends can be seen, and new tactics can be formed, in name of keeping our streets safe for all road users.

This Tuesday, September 9th, the precinct's community council meetings will resume after a brief summer hiatus. All residents are encouraged to attend and let the officers know of any issues in the neighborhood. It is also a great way to get more information about many crime prevention programs offered by NYPD from burglary to VIN etching to identify theft and more.   

Volunteer at Cobble Hill Park, Tuesdays @ 7 am

Cobble Hill Park is our neighborhood gem, but sparkles even brighter with volunteers's weekly elbow grease. Join us for some morning park-keeping!

What: Cobble Hill Park volunteers needed
When: every Tuesday morning @ 7:00 am (rescheduled when it rains)
Where: Meet at the Clinton Street entrance to the park
Please RSVP to cobblehillassociation@gmail.com if you'd like to join.