FABlog

Teaming up with BAM for FAB Fridays on May 11

Sunday, May 6, 2012

10:00-11:00am
FREE CONCERT FOR KIDS
featuring
BOBALOO - Stories and Songs with Bob (Bobaloo) Basey
at the Putnam Triangle Plaza, Fulton/Grand

3:00-6:00PM
FREE KID’S ARTS, CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES and GAMES
Including for this special FAB Fridays: MANCALA
> Putnam Triangle Plaza, Fulton/Grand

New Plaza - Work to Begin

Friday, April 27, 2012

After receiving overwhelming support from the Community Board, in partnership with the Fulton Area Business (FAB) Alliance, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will be creating a new pedestrian-only public plaza at Fowler Square in Fort Greene at the intersection of Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue... in the FAB Alliance Business Improvement District (BID).

Spring Cleaning: Graffiti Removal

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Another project of the FAB Alliance is graffiti removal in the BID district along Fulton Street. Unfortunately, it's a project that is never "done" but one that workers stay on top of thoughout the year. In April, a major round of spring cleaning was done with graffiti removed from hundreds of light posts, mail boxes, traffic signals and buildings.

Concerts for Kids, Arts & Crafts Activities and Live Music at 3 stages on Fulton

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

FAB FRIDAYS 2012, a monthly event in the outdoor public spaces and plazas of Fulton Street in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, featuring free live concerts; games, arts & crafts and activities for kids; outdoor performances; and showcases for area cultural and arts organizations. It all starts on FAB FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012... on the weekend of EARTH DAY.

Methadone Clinic Agreement and Other Public Safety Initiatives

Saturday, February 4, 2012

FAB Alliance considers addressing public safety issues to be a major priority for the Business Improvement District (BID), and works diligently on a number of security initiatives with merchants, residents, community organizations, NYPD, the District Attorney’s office, elected officials, Community Board 2 and other city and state agencies.

Improving the Environment of Fulton Street

Friday, February 3, 2012

FAB knows that a large part of attracting customers to the businesses of the district is maintaining an inviting appearance. FAB’s goals include keeping the streets and sidewalks clean and clear, keeping the buildings and street furniture graffiti-free, and maintaining and increasing green spaces. FAB has many initiatives which address these goals, including:

New Public Open Space on Fulton Street

Friday, February 3, 2012

Unique to the FAB Alliance Business Improvement District are the many triangle-shaped public spaces that are formed by Fulton Street’s diagonal path through the area. These spaces, generally underutilized, present tremendous opportunities.

The Holidays: Seasonal Flair to a Year-Round Mission

Monday, January 30, 2012

The holiday season at FAB kicked into high gear the day after Thanksgiving, with Small Business Saturday. FAB’s version of this national program was a joint production with neighboring BID, the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership.

Energizing Fulton Street - Bringing People Out

Saturday, January 28, 2012

FAB Fridays is a roving festival atmosphere designed to spotlight the diverse businesses in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill by attracting both residents and visitors to the area and generating positive impressions of all that is happening on Fulton Street.

Help for FAB's Small Businesses

Thursday, December 1, 2011

FAB Alliance works directly with city agencies created to help small businesses, including NYC Business Solutions — a set of free services offered by the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to help businesses start, operate and expand in New York City.

Small Business Saturday on Thanksgiving Weekend!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

FREE TROLLEY - 10am-6pm
SANTA RIDES THE TROLLEY - 11am-3pm

Celebrating the NEW Putnam Triangle Plaza

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Today, let's let the words and work of this neighborhood filmmaker do the talking with her video and thoughts:

Block Party to Celebrate NEW Putnam Triangle Plaza

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Join the FAB Alliance and its neighborhood partners as they celebrate the launch of the public open space at the new PUTNAM TRIANGLE PLAZA.

BLOCK PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 , 2011
12:00 NOON - 8:00PM
Fulton Street and Grand Avenue

Putnam Triangle Plaza-Coming September, 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

An initiative to transform this vast area of concrete into a new community open space, the Putnam Triangle Plaza in Clinton Hill has the support of community leaders, the surrounding businesses, residents, institutions, elected officials and received unanimous votes of support by Community Board 2.

A very busy month: Putnam Triangle Plaza approved and much more!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The month of June was very busy one for Fulton Street and the FAB Alliance.

Here's an update:

Live Music Welcomes First Day of Summer.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Come out to Fulton Street on JUNE 21, 2011 and take in Make Music NY, the world-wide celebration with over 1000 concerts in New York City alone. Five outdoor locations on Fulton in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill will be energized by music as the first day of summer is ushered in. Schedule is below. Rain or Shine.

Trees get T-L-C from F-A-B

Friday, June 10, 2011

On May 19, 2011, the FAB Alliance installed these green water bags on over 90 street trees in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene along Fulton Street, Lafayette, Greene and Putnam Avenues. Each bag holds 20 gallons of water, which seeps out slowly through small holes in the bottom (the method preferred by arborists).

Creating a New Public Space at the Putnam Triangle!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Are you Interested in being part of creating a new public space in your community?

Do you have programming ideas for a new plaza?

Fulton Street is blooming!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Not only were 300 free trees given away at the Putnam Triangle on March 26, 2011, every person that adopted a tree received an envelope filled with special offers from the local businesses of Fulton Street inviting them to come back after they did their gardening to eat, drink, shop and discover the variety

Bike Racks, Bikes, Earth Day and Habana Outpost Re-Opens!

Monday, April 11, 2011

As Earth Day events and initiatives are celebrated, here are a few from the FAB Alliance and some businesses on Fulton Street in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

TREE GIVEAWAY SUCCESS - AGAIN!

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