🏛️Our executive director Kelly Carroll traveled to Albany with colleagues for BID Lobby Day recently and got to meet with our State elected officials from districts all across the city to learn about new legislation that impacts our neighborhoods, and explain the important role of what we do every day to legislators who may not have BIDs in their districts.

🚸We met with Senator Gounardes @sen_gounardes and thank him for many things: representing and supporting us and several other BIDs here in Brooklyn; passing life-saving traffic safety laws like expanding red light cameras in NYC and holding super speeders accountable; for celebrating and supporting Brooklyn’s legacy businesses; and for stepping off the floor during a very busy day to meet with us and take a photo.

🚦Atlantic Avenue is an amazing place, but we are a mapped of truck route and Vision Zero corridor. Pedestrian safety remains one of our largest hindrances to creating a safe and vibrant place for everyone.

#atlanticanimals

This is Benny, the charismatic sidekick to Anna who owns Boy Luv Girl Salon at 109 Atlantic Avenue 💇‍♂️. Benny is a 16-year-old dachshund and loves keeping Anna and her clients company. When he’s not in the salon, you can find Benny visiting his neighbors at @heightschateau 👋.

To be featured in this series your pet must be photographed within the district and should mention a beloved local business!

#atlanticavenue #pets #dog #smallbusiness

#sidestreetsaturday
Recapping our Atlantic Avenue Day of Design 🧡! We had a blast as a host site for @nycxdesign’s citywide festival, swipe through to see just a few of many wonderful moments from the day.

We loved seeing everyone who stopped by our HQ on Hoyt Street to say hello, take a photo with @photoboothnyc.co, or enjoy the beats by @makerparkradio 😆. Thank you to @somedaybarnyc , @freerangebrooklyn, and @cosbar for also being part of this experience.

We are proud to be an official design district and we hope everyone explored and engaged with the unique small design businesses in our district. Shoutout to all of the amazing participating stores 🙌: @artofplay,
@assemblylineshop,@bondhausdesign,@cabinmodern,@hardsoulboutique,@harrishomebk,@michelevarian, @lindquist.object, @makeitframe,@mpatmos, @misha_and_puff, @writtenbyforest, and Yerba Buena!

#design #shopsmall #smallbusiness #interiordesign

PSA! We installed new tree guards in the corridor as part of our mission to beautify our streets. We also repaired a tree guard on Atlantic Avenue by the Queensbound BQE ramp after it was destroyed (again 😒) by a vehicle.

This is our reminder to the community to remain alert and vigilant at all times! Vehicular violence on Atlantic Avenue is constant and deadly, swipe to see the shocking scenes in which vehicles have forcefully found themselves on the sidewalk. 🚨

We recognize this dangerous pattern and as a Vision Zero Corridor, we will continue to advocate for the safety of our community and pedestrians. This includes calling for the closure of the BQE on-ramp to Queens, enforcement of illegal placard parking, incorporating traffic calming measures and red-light cameras, and more.

Read our statements via the link in our bio 🔗.

#traffic #safety #bqe #pedestrian

✨#newontheavenue✨

@bathhouse is officially open on Atlantic Avenue! The sleek and modern space features saunas, thermal pools, a banya, and steam room 🧖‍♀️.

Treat yourself to a day pass which start at $29 and vary based on the day and time. Feeling a little more indulgent? Try out their full-body or pro massage for yourself or make it a couples massage! Their massages target deep tissue work and recovery. 😌

Unwind at Bath House and then shop and dine in the district. 🙌

Open everyday from 8AM to 11:30PM

📍540 Atlantic Avenue

#atlanticavenue #bathhouse #spa #relax

#sidestreetsaturday and ✨#newontheavenue✨

Welcome, @bondhausdesign 🧡! The studio recently opened its doors for our Atlantic Avenue Day of Design, inviting guests to explore their inaugural furniture pieces made for urban living. With a focus on modular, timeless design, Bondhaus embraces sustainability by creating pieces meant to evolve with you through every phase of life. Remember to shop small and shop local!
 
P.S. Bondhaus is looking forward to hosting future pop-ups in collaboration with local designers and artists, so be sure to follow along for upcoming events. 😎

Please note that the store does not currently hold regular hours as it also doubles as a work studio.

📍82 Bond Street

#atlanticave #artist #design

Mark your calendars!

👉Our Annual Meeting is on June 3rd at 10AM! Join us inside the beautiful space that is @eleventhhour_art, where you can learn about what we have been up to and what we are looking forward to 😉. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know us and connect with the community, residents, and other small business owners. We will also hear remarks from our district’s Council Members, @cmshahanahanif and @cmrestler 👏!

*If you are a property owner, commercial tenant or a resident within the Atlantic Avenue BID’s boundaries, we encourage you to register as a member. Membership is free and entitles you to vote at our annual meeting, which includes choosing board members that will represent you. Please see the link in our bio to register*

👉On May 30th at 11AM, @zing.kids is back on our Hoyt Open Street! Looking for a fun and energetic weekend activity? This all-ages movement class is a great experience for the kids. Drop-in any time and let them have some fun while empowering them and their minds through play. 🤸‍♀️

#atlanticave #programs #community #brooklyn #kidsactivity

#sidestreetsaturday AND ✨#newontheavenue✨

The anticipation is officially over, @dinahbrooklyn is now open 👏! We were curious when we first learned the former @atlanticbagelsbk was set to transform into a classic Brooklyn diner with a modern twist. Upon entering you are met with the friendliest team and a vibrant space.

A few notable mentions from their menu include BLTs, omelettes, and lox stacked on their hand rolled bagels 🤤. In true diner fashion, they also offer lunch and dinner!

Their current hours are Wednesday from 5PM-9PM, Thursday and Friday from 7AM-9PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-3PM.

📍200 Clinton Street

#atlanticave #diner #brunch

#sidestreetsaturday

In case you missed it, our district has some new art 🎨! After being tagged with graffiti, local artist John Macchione, a.k.a @cantbekilled.co, offered to cover up this space with a new mural. We are deeply appreciative of their work and thank John for showing up for the community in such a creative way.

We love the details and encourage you all to check out this vibrant mural for yourself when you are out and about. 👀🐦

📍455 Atlantic Avenue (the mural is on Nevins Street)

#murals #art #pigeon #streetartistry