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Free Outdoor Fitness Classes in the Putnam Plaza Triangle

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Get the whole family moving outside with FAB's Fitness Classes in the

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Putnam Triangle Hot Spots

Thursday, May 9, 2013
At the cross-roads of Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights the Putnam Triangle Plaza is convenient to get to and has a wide variety of places to check out once you are there.
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Announcing the 2013 FAB FRIDAYS Line Up

Monday, April 29, 2013
It is time to get outside and enjoy some fun in Brooklyn. FAB ALLIANCE is bringing FAB FRIDAYS to Fulton Street in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Come join in the fun! There will be Live Concerts after work along with activities and games for kids in the afternoon.
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"Fulton Street Vision Plan" Available Online

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Three architecture firms have been working with input provided directly by the community, including during the public workshop held in June 2012 where over 100 people explored the design and usage of public spaces; relationships between pedestrians, cars, and bikes; opportunities for vacant lots and underutilized spaces; environmental initiatives; accessibility for an aging population; retai

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Restaurants, Bars, Shops and 11 Subway Lines Within Walking Distance of Barclays Center Arena

Thursday, September 27, 2012
The bars, restaurants and shops of Fulton Street in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are a short walk from the new Barclays Center Arena.
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Fulton Street Visioning Project Launched!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
FAB is proud to have been one of 12 organizations throughout New York City awarded pro-bono resources in 2012 by DesignNYC, whose mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers through the power of design by connecting designers with nonprofits.
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Free Help for Merchants and Property Owners

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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New Plaza at Fulton & Lafayette

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
FAB is a proud partner of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) in transforming under-utilized spaces into public, open green spaces for use by the entire community. In September 2011 the DOT, after receiving significant community input, installed a pedestrian plaza at the Putnam Triangle on Fulton and Grand Avenue in Clinton Hill.
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FAB Fridays- Much to do on Fulton Street

Sunday, July 22, 2012
What do a Soul Train line, an ice cream social, sidewalk chalk and live outdoor concerts have in common?
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District Attorney Hynes comes to Fulton Street

Saturday, July 21, 2012
Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes visited a local Clinton Hill restaurant to host one of his “Cup of Joe” meetings with FAB merchants and residents. The purpose of the meeting, arranged with FAB’s cooperation, was to discuss local public safety concerns and community programs.
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Retail Market Study - Fulton Area

Monday, May 21, 2012
Report courtesy New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), prepared for the Fulton Area Business (FAB) Alliance by JGSC Group.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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