Here is a brief recap of the ConEd meeting from the Vinegar Hill Neighborhood Association. There will be a more detailed recap but wanted to get this initial information out … Read more

Jeff Newell, a musician and music historian, teaching the kids about how music of the early 20th century relates to music they may hear today. He has a studio in … Read more

(Photo by Chris Frank) Con Ed will brief neighbors on the recent fire and findings of the investigation into the fire tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7pm at … Read more

The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission has a few calendar items related to buildings in Dumbo: 81 Front Street (June 5, 2012): hearing is for an application to replace storefront infill … Read more

(Photo by Ben A Cobb) The following are selected links from this past week on blogs and websites with discussion about Dumbo (and its neighboring areas): Marcus Bleecker Debuts Dumbo … Read more

According to the April 2012 Brooklyn Rental Market Report by MNS, prices have increased year over year for studios, one bedroooms, and two bedrooms, and Dumbo is the most expensive … Read more

The 2012 New York Photo Festival opens to the public today, Thursday, May 17, 2012 (11am). Tickets are not required to view exhibitions, but will be required for presentations and … Read more

Photoville (photovillenyc.org) is a new Brooklyn-based photo destination – a veritable village of freight containers transformed into temporary exhibition spaces, taking place this summer from June 22 to July 1, … Read more

According to Gothamist and Brooklyn Paper articles, the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment limited film shoots in Dumbo, restricting movies being filmed for a 6 week period in … Read more

Apparently during the 89 John Street Con Ed substation explosion and subsequent fire on April 29, collateral damage was done to surrounding cars parked on Plymouth Street. In addition, a … Read more

(Photo by epc) The following are selected links from this past week on blogs and websites with discussion about Dumbo (and its neighboring areas): ‘Creative Renegades’ at Creative Week, 08May2012, … Read more

Nerds LOVE Bitcoin. It’s technologically and cryptographically fascinating. But is it actually a currency? Kenneth Bromberg, lead programmer of Bloomberg’s foreign exchange platform, will explain what actually makes something a … Read more

The NY Times published an article about the 30 Washington Street building conversion, which will be about 100 rental apartments and will take about a year to renovate. Writer Jake … Read more

Permit #NA: Thursday, May 10, 2012 A filming for TV series Louis (third season) is taking place in Dumbo Brooklyn in Dumbo Brookyn on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Filming and … Read more

Dumbo Gem Spa (dumbogemspa.com) 57 Front Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (718) 576-3173 Read more

Creative Week NY, a celebration of creativity in advertising, design, digital media and all the arts that feed and touch those disciplines is taking place in Dumbo Brooklyn this week. … Read more

(Five Boro Bike Tour is today) The following are selected links from this past week on blogs and websites with discussion about Dumbo (and its neighboring areas): Brooklyn Kids’ Stores: … Read more

(Photo courtesy of NY Times) An article in the NY Post yesterday reported a brutal barfight between party promoters a few weeks ago in Dumbo. A follow up Daily Mail … Read more

From the Dumbo BID on First Thursdays (tonight from 6pm): We know you’re heading to DUMBO for First Thursday – but please head back on Saturday May 5th for Smack … Read more

When: Thursday, May 3rd 2012, 7:00 PM Where: Huge BK, 45 Main St. Suite 220 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Description: Combining inspiration with e-commerce, New York-based startup Svpply has created the … Read more

Gothamist reports that Dumbo Kitchen is open with a soft launch of the new concept take out and dine-in at 108 Jay Street. The former Gallery Cafe has been redesigned … Read more

According to a NYC Dept of Health sticker, Water Street Pub & Restaurant has been temporarily closed by the city. The notice is dated 4/30/2012, but there are no details … Read more

There is an open house at PS 307 Vinegar Hill (209 York Street) tomorrow, May 3, 2012 from 9:30am-11:00am and 6:00pm-7:30pm. From the school: Still looking for a school for … Read more

Teddy Goff (Digital Director) and Joe Rospars (Chief Digital Strategist) lead President Obama campaign’s digitial initiatives (website/apps). They will be in Dumbo for a reception and fundraiser at Powerhouse Arena … Read more

From Dumbo Gymnastics: Sign up with a friend and you both get 10% off the summer session. Read more

A fire at the 89 John Street Con Ed substation in Vinegar Hill Brooklyn broke out yesterday (on Plymouth Street between Gold and Bridge Streets) at approximately 5:15pm. News first … Read more

(Photo by NYCphotos) The following are selected links from this past week on blogs and websites with discussion about Dumbo (and its neighboring areas): 25 Jay Street Rental $3950, 25Apr2012, … Read more

Image courtesy of Jane Kratochvil on Flickr. cnn.com on Space Shuttle Enterprise coming to NYC. Read more

[+] The old photo above, courtesy of New York City Municipal Archives, from 1908 of Manhattan Bridge shows the bridge under construction. 870,000 photographs of New York and its municipal … Read more