Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate #EarthDay2026 by reducing waste, lowering your carbon footprint, and protecting nature. Some simple things you can do:
-- recycle and compost
-- shop and buy local
-- walk, bike, and take public transport more often
-- conserve energy and water at home
Go green! ♻️

Colorful photo and design announcing Uganda as the featured country at BAM's annual DanceAFrica event, May 22-25.

DanceAfrica returns to @bambrooklyn.bsky.social with dance, music, film, and visual art -- plus plenty of food, fashion, and crafts at the outdoor bazaar. It's a tradition! Mark your calendars now, May 22 - 25.
#Brooklyn #Uganda

Good news: Salon 718 on Fulton Street is BACK!
We're happy to welcome them back, and if you missed them, too, pop in and say hi, book a service!
📍940 Fulton

Remember those jazzy summer afternoons at Jitu Weusi Plaza? They're not that far away... Jazz at Jitu returns, May 28!
#Brooklyn

Animated graphic of blue sky and dogs on green grass, with details about the pet event on Sat. April 25 at Gates Ave Plaza, 11am to 3pm

It's gonna be a dog-gone good time!
We're celebrating the FAB pets in our neighborhood during our FREE Pet Fest, Saturday, April 25, at Gates Avenue Plaza! Bring your four-legged best friends for fun, games, resource information, and more. Get all the deets here: 🐾https://bit.ly/FABPetFest

The Impressive Strategy 1 NYC Wine Shop Is Using to Beat Soaring Import Tariffs Importers are getting hit by tariffs. But what if they didn't have to bring the wine into the country?

Congrats to FAB-area biz Leon and Son Wine: they shared a little business insight on how they're handling tariffs, with @inc.com!
www.inc.com/amaya-nichol...
#brooklyn

Illustrated graphic of Fulton Street showing trees and people, and the event information: Fri., 4/24, 10 am to 2 pm at 686 Fulton Street.

SAVE THE DATE!
Street Tree Care Day, Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Fort Greene! Get your hands a li'l dirty and touch trees during Earth Week! Sign up here: bit.ly/FABTreeDay26
#Brooklyn

Plazas are back Wed., April 1, in time for spring sunshine! 🌿 Help keep them welcoming:
✅ Keep it clean; use nearby trash bins
✅ Respect fellow visitors, businesses, neighbors
✅ Adhere to posted NYC DOT rules
Stay tuned for activities announcements. Get outside!
#FowlerSquare #GatesAvenue #JituWeusi

Friday, March 20, marks Eid Al-Fitr. No Parking signs are up on Fulton Street between Washington and St. James to accommodate the celebration at Masjid Al-Ihsaan. Alternate-side parking is also suspended citywide on Friday, 3/20, and Saturday, 3/21.

@cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social and Brooklyn Prom Project will host a prom wear giveaway at Barclays Center, Sun., March 15, 12-4 pm. Registered graduating seniors can receive free prom wear, including dresses, suits, and accessories. Parents can volunteer too! Registration here: bklynpromproject.org

FAB Bizs! Attend this ADA Compliance workshop from @651arts.bsky.social and Start Small, Think Big. It's TOMORROW, Wed., March 11 at 1pm. Can't go? Tune in virtually! Get details and register for this FREE informational event now:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-brookl...

You MUST try the next cake decorating class at Saint Street Cakes (86 S. Portland). Getting creative while taking on a little sugar rush is our kind of afternoon carrying on! Be warned: reservations fill up quickly, so follow Saint Street Cakes to stay on top of the news!
saintstreetcakes.com

FAB NEWSletter, March 2026:
Countdown to Spring!
conta.cc/4l6DWSl

‪L Plus Beauty, a natural nails and waxing salon, has opened at 450 Grand on Jitu Weusi Plaza! Offering clean, non-toxic products for both nail and waxing services, you now have a new spot for your spring beauty reset. Book online, and get 10% off your first visit: the-lplus.com
#Brooklyn

@nycschools.bsky.social 3-K & pre-k applications close THIS FRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026! 📆

Here's how to apply:

💻 Online at MySchools.nyc
📞 Call 718-935-2009
😊 Visit a Family Welcome Center

Need help with the admissions process?

Visit: nyc.gov/3K and nyc.gov/PreK

Dr. Corey Black of SmileSpace: 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful Career As A Dentist “Stop waiting for a seat at the table. Build your own.”

Say hello to Dr. Corey Black, of SmileSpace! Medium mag caught up with Dr. Black and asked him to share his insights on success -- and although we're partial to the Fulton Street office, we're celebrating his news of a third location, coming soon! #BlackHistoryMonth
medium.com/authority-ma...

Meet Bati Kitchen owner Hibist Legesse, who regularly serves up a winning combination of cultured fare, live music, signature cocktails, and immaculate vibes! The Our New York Table podcast chatted with Legesse about how her grandmother influenced her menu:
www.instagram.com/p/DUvrSK-icH...

It's #BlackHistoryMonth!
Check out our profile of By Any Other Name, the first and only legal cannabis dispensary in the FAB district, owned by Ted Crawford. See it on our IG page: www.instagram.com/p/DUdwBOQD8p...
#brooklyn #blackownedbusiness

Shared from brightblackcandle ✨
Today, a #nationalshutdown is being observed nationwide. Do what you can to fight back. 👊 Check our Instagram post today for 20 ways to show up if you can't strike. And refer to our IG stories for FAB businesses who have posted their support and intentions.

NYC lot or building owners, you must:

❄️Clear snow + ice on sidewalk; create path at least 4 ft wide
❄️Clear path to the crosswalk, incl pedestrian ramps, if you own corner property
❄️Shovel bus stops + fire hydrants in front of your property
❄️Do not shovel snow into the street
on.nyc.gov/SnowRemoval

We're expecting a major winter storm, perhaps 6 to 12 inches of snow.

With the heaviest snow likely to arrive on Sun., plan ahead!
Get sufficient food, water, and medicine at home for you and your family in case stores or deliveries are unavailable.

Alerts: portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kan...

We're deep in winter now, and temps are below freezing. If you see anyone at risk, especially those living on the street, please call 311. During #CodeBlue, shelter is available system-wide for anyone brought to a shelter by outreach teams. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins. #NYC

It's "wing" season, with all the football culminating in playoffs and bowls! You need game day eats everyone will love: head to Smack Burger (917 Fulton) and try their huge portions in flavors like Lemon Pepper, and with hot fries!
#brooklyn

Start the new year with a good deed!
Donate to Prema Yoga's Winter Clothing Drive this Sunday, Jan. 11! (And if you know someone in NEED of clothing, please pass the information along, as well!)
📍976 Fulton
#Brooklyn

Community boards drive NYC’s grassroots democracy. Explore how local democracy thrives with a panel of four leaders who know these institutions from the inside.

Wed., Jan. 21, 2026
6:30–9 PM
Center for Brooklyn History
www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cbh...
#brooklyn

Check out what's new! FAB January Community Newsletter:
conta.cc/3YXsGgW
#brooklyn

#HappyNewYear!

There are simple steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves and those around them from the flu, including getting vaccinated, staying home when sick, and practicing everyday preventive measures, via @nysdoh.bsky.social:
health.ny.gov/press/releas...

Complete this brief survey and share your thoughts about the commercial areas in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. What do you want to see in your neighborhood?
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Pick up the FAB Local Holiday Guide for tips on where to go this winter for good eats, special drinks, and other seasonal treats! We'll have guides available at our Holiday Caroling event on Fowler Square Plaza this Sat., Dec. 13 (12-3 pm).
#Brooklyn