Brooklyn Grange setting up mini-farms, beehives and chicken coops all over city
A pioneering rooftop farm, with sprawling operations in Long Island City and the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is branching out. The Brooklyn Grange is offering its expertise to help space-challenged urban dwellers and businesses set up city farms, planters, chicken coops and beehives. “People want to grow food now,” said Chief Operating Officer Gwen Schantz, who […]
Long Island City Hotspot Alobar Fights to Lift Ban on Outdoor Seating
LONG ISLAND CITY — Popular Hunters Point eatery Alobar is petitioning Community Board 2 to lift a ban on the use of its backyard space, saying another summer without outdoor seating will be detrimental to business. The restaurant, at 46-42 Vernon Blvd., can’t seat customers in its 18- by 20-foot rear yard, a stipulation requested […]