Category Archives: Small Business Initiative

Comprehensive Platform to Reinvigorate NYC’s Industrial and Manufacturing Sectors

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: November 20, 2014

VIA http://council.nyc.gov/html/pr/111914eo.shtml New York— Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council issued a comprehensive report detailing the state of New York City’s industrial sector and proposed new approaches to reinvigorating New York’s manufacturing districts as engines of economic opportunity. The report identifies new zoning and land use tools that can help New […]

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Gowanus United Mobilization Meeting. Thursday October 23

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: October 21, 2014

As you know, NYS is constructing a large-scale parole facility in the heart of Gowanus. The building will open as early as December. To fight this, residents, business owners, artists and civic groups have mobilized and formed Gowanus United (GU). Together we are determined to do what we could never do alone — and we […]

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NBC Report Regarding Parole Facility

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: October 10, 2014
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Transparency & Fairness in Brooklyn Parole Headquarters Siting

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: October 8, 2014

If you oppose current plans for parolee facility in Gowanus, please take a moment to sign this petition. http://docfacility-bradlander.nationbuilder.com/doc_petition?utm_campaign=doccs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bradlander

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Public Meeting Regarding New Parolee Facility on 9/29

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: September 24, 2014
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Diaper Kind is Looking for Drivers!

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: July 31, 2014

The basics are… 2 to 3 nights per week: Monday and/or Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights after 8:30pm. Starting at 9:00pm, for 2 to 5 hours per night. Delivering in either:  Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens or Brooklyn Must be a non-smoker. Must clear a background check. Must have a valid drivers license and have/use your own […]

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Hamill: Decades-old Brooklyn family business becomes victim of red tape – NY Daily News

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: July 8, 2014

Statewide Fireproof Door Co. in Carroll Gardens, which has been in business for 49 years, will soon close its doors after seeing its workman comp insurance rates increase 380% for six workers. President Darrel Caneiro appealed to a number of pols to fix the problem, but says, ultimately, ‘bureaucracy killed us.’   Hamill: Decades-old Brooklyn […]

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Ennis Playground Community Celebration 2014

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: June 26, 2014

This past Sunday we had another exciting and productive Clean and Green event at Ennis Playground. Volunteers from Gowanus Alliance, Gowanus Canal Conservancy, Whole Foods, and residents of the neighborhood joined forces and cleaned up our beloved park. Raizes do Brasil Capoeira brought volunteers as well and after lunch (donated by Number One Deli and […]

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Shout Out Tuesday

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: June 24, 2014

Today’s Shout out goes to… Morbid Anatomy Museum! We are super excited for this unique and interesting addition to our community and we can’t wait to visit! Check out kickstarter video about them here!

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ATTENTION Property and Business Owners

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: June 23, 2014

Third and Final Bridging Gowanus Meeting this Wednesday, June 25th.

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