10th Annual Clinton Hill Day

 

 
          A time honored tradition during the summer time in New York City is the block party. A block party is a gathering of the neighborhood on a closed off block in which music is played, dancing goes on, and food is served…more than likely off a barbecue grill.  A derivative of the block party [...]

Clinton Hill Chill t-shirts

For those interested Clinton Hill Chill t-shirts will be sold on the corner of Clinton and Greene avenues today from 4pm-8pm and this weekend. They will have various sizes and colors for the cost of ten dollars per t-shirt…adults and kids sizes!  Represent the neighborhood and wear it with pride!!

Informative post from “Hill Observer” Part 1 & 2

In the comments section from my post “Dear Clinton Ave residents”, someone posted some very informative comments on the situation. I felt compelled to put it up front so more people can read the dirty tactics being used against the tenants of 400 clinton ave. and the ugly side of gentrification. Since the intitial post [...]

The Disappearing Bodega/Corner store

 
         During the past decade it’s no secret that mom and pop businesses in New York City have been rapidly closing, many due to exorbitant rents that have risen as a result of gentrification. It’s a trend that continues to happen all over the city…from Hells Kitchen to Harlem and beyond.  In this neighborhood, [...]