Novel-T Team 2 opening party TONIGHT

Local company Novel-T will be launching its second line of T-Shirts tonight at an opening party at Powerhouse books in Dumbo!

There'll be dancing, a Wii home run derby, literary baseball readings, an appearance by the Brooklyn Cyclones' Sandy the Seagull, and more. Also free beer and Cracker Jacks.

Sounds like a fun way to support a locally based shirt company!

More info at http://www.novel-t.com/

Brooklyn Greenway related news and events

Whenever I get an email from the Brooklyn Greenway, its so full of good events and information that i've resorted to just copying and pasting the whole thing here.......

BKLYN DESIGNS Bike Park, St. Ann's Warehouse
Saturday, May 9th, 12:00-6:00PM Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is teaming up with the BKLYN DESIGNS showcase to provide free "valet" bike parking across from St. Ann's Warehouse on Saturday, May 9th, 12:00-6:00PM. See you there! More info

Columbia Greenway Clean-Up
Saturday, May 9th, 10:00-11:30AM Celebrate Bike Month by lending a hand at our monthly greenway cleanup! Meet at BGI's office, 145 Columbia Street; gloves and tools provided, all ages welcome. More info

Get Your Tickets Today for New Views 2009!
Thursday, June 18th, 6:00PM-9:00PM Show your support for the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway by attending New Views 2009, our annual benefit! It will be held on Thursday,
June 18th at IKEA Brooklyn's Erie Basin Park, which includes the first privately funded and implemented section of the Greenway. This year, we are thrilled to honor Christopher O. Ward, Executive Director, The Port Authority of NY & NJ; IKEA Brooklyn and Mike Baker, Store Manager; and Transportation Alternatives. More info and tickets

Pulaski Bridge Walk + Ride Evening Commute
Friday, May 15th, 6:00PM Join Transportation Alternatives and the Pulaski Adopt-A-Bike Lane Initiative for a special Bike Month celebration & advocacy event to support safe walking, cycling and driving on the Pulaski Bridge. Meet at Jackson Avenue & 11th Street, Long Island City. After-party at The Creek, with happy hour continuing until 9:00PM!

"It's My Park Day" Shoreline Clean-Up
Saturday, May 16th, 1:00-5:00PM Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative for the "It's My Park Day" shoreline cleanup at Valentino Park in Red Hook. This event is taking place in partnership with the Red Hook Boaters, who will be providing free walk-up canoe rides all afternoon! More info

MillionTreesNYC Coupon Program
Ongoing through June 15th Help the City reach its PlaNYC goal of planting 1 million trees by 2017! This program provides you with a $20 discount on eligible trees and is good through June 15th. Here's more info about participating nurseries, opportunities for tree planting, and the MillionTreesNYC organization.

Donate Now and Help Build the Greenway!
The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway is quickly becoming a reality – please help to sustain the momentum by supporting BGI with a contribution today! You can donate now or mail your check to Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, 145 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11231.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 was a hit!

The NYPost reported today that the temporary run of Pier 1 at the future site of Brooklyn Bridge Park was a real success. I have to say that I went there once this summer and loved it. If the rest of the park will of similar quality, Broolynites will be in for a real treat. I can't wait!

From the article:

A small temporary park that offered a preview of one of the state's most highly contested projects – the Brooklyn Bridge Park -- was a surprise summer hit with 192,675 people visiting from around the world.

The 26,000-square-foot park at Pier 1 in Brooklyn Heights saw visitors from 440 different ZIP codes during a 13-week run that ended Sunday to make way for construction of the larger, 85-acre park project, according to data released yesterday.

The temporary park was a major draw for out-of-towners with 79 percent coming from outside the immediate area of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and DUMBO.

In fact, 25 percent of all visitors came from 52 different countries, and another 17 percent came from outside New York City.

"I think this will put an end to debate that Brooklyn Bridge Park is nothing but a fancy back yard for the rich," said Mariana Koval, president of the waterfront park's conservancy.

Koval was referring to criticism of a feature of the park plan - luxury high-rise condos to be built in the park to offset maintenance costs.

The temporary park featured a massive sandbox, sprinklers and games for children, wine and beer, food and spectacular New York Harbor views -- including the temporary waterfalls display.

Entire article here.

Photo above from Brooklynbridge.org.

Parks Parks Everywhere!

Just days after the opening of the new Erie Basin Park by Ikea, a short walk South from the Columbia St. Waterfront District, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has announced that a temporary park will also be opened for the summer at Pier 1, part of the future Brooklyn Bridge Park to the North of the neighborhood.

The park, located on the East River at the base of Old Fulton St and Furman St, boasts beautiful harbor views, first time public access, a close up look at the temporary "New York City Waterfall" installation by Olafur Eliasson, a cafe, sand, grass, picnic tables, and more. The plans of the space by by Diand Studio, as seen above, also show what looks like a giant sandbox!

The park opened on June 26th and will remain open until Labor Day