Coverage of the 2016 Flatbush Ave. Street Fair
Mill Basin, Marine Park Courier July 15, 2016
by Alexandra Simon
Coverage of the 2016 Flatbush Ave. Street Fair
Mill Basin, Marine Park Courier July 15, 2016
by Alexandra Simon
Over the next few weeks, National Grid will be doing street work (including adjacent intersections) to improve reliability of their gas system on the following streets (Reference # T101851422):
Tilden Ave. from Flatbush Ave. to Bedford Ave.
Flatbush Ave. from Tilden Ave. to Snyder Ave.
Albemarle Rd. from Flatbush Ave. to Bedford Ave.
What to expect during construction:
Typically, work performed by National Grid will begin with the installation of new gas pipe either in the street or sidewalk. The excavation required will be backfilled at the end of each day. Steel plates will be used to cover any excavations left open allow vehicular traffic, and provide access to driveways, steps, and walkways.
The entire work area will be kept clean and orderly, and attempts will be made to keep noise, dust, and debris to a minimum. All material required on site will be stored neatly in designated areas.
All or part of your gas service may have to be replaced. In order to complete this work, we must gain access to your home at the point where the service enters the building (basement, crawlspace, etc.). If this is the case, you will be contacted by a National Grid representative to make an appointment.
Restoration:
Some excavations may need to remain open until all gas services have been transferred, at which point the old main will be retired and the openings backfilled.
All street & sidewalk surfaces affected by the construction will be repaved to ensure a smooth surface. Temporary asphalt pavement will be used until all National Grid work is complete and permanent restoration can be performed.
Concrete openings should be restored within 21 days, with the exception of work done in mid-winter. Some delays may occur due to inclement weather or when the temperature is too cold to pour concrete.
A Street Fair with Caribbean Flair: Music, Food, Rides Vendors and More!
Date and Time: Sat. July 9, 2016 from 12pm to 6pm
Location: Flatbush Avenue from Parkside Ave. to Cortelyou Rd.
Sponsored by: MetroPlus Health Plan, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, Affinity Health Plan and WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Key Locations along Flatbush Avenue: (From North to South)
Rides: at Clarkson Ave.
DJ: at Lenox Rd
DJ & Sponsor Booth: Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus at Linden Blvd.
BID Table: Raffle, Giveaways, and More! Between Martense St. and Church Ave.
Radio Station & Sponsor Booth: WBLS 107.5 and MetroPlus Health Plan at Church Avenue
Win phones, headsets, and other items: at Cricket Wireless between Church Ave. and Snyder Ave.
Dance: at Snyder Ave.
NYPD Climbing Wall: at Kings Theatre
Vendors: from Parkside Ave. to Cortelyou Rd.
Scheduled Events:
2:00 p.m. Magic Show at MetroPlus Health Plan Church Avenue
4:00 p.m. WBLS Street Team at MetroPlus Health Plan Church Avenue
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Win these great prizes from local businesses:
$20 gift certificates to Island Express Grill (5 chances to win!)
2 Tickets to “Bring It! Live” at the Kings Theatre
$50 gift certificate to Cookies Dept. Store
$100 gift certificate for dancewear or classes at Cynthia King Dance Studio
$50 gift certificate for Barry’s Beauty Bar
1 Kids dance or art & crafts class at The Flatbush Loft
1 Fitness or art class at The Flatbush Loft
6 Stationary sets from CarribBEING
10 Free Ride Tickets for 2016 Street Fair Rides from the Flatbush BID
A Street Fair with Caribbean Flair: Music, Food, Rides Vendors and More!
Date and Time: Sat. July 9, 2016 from 12pm to 6pm
Location: Flatbush Avenue from Parkside Ave. to Cortelyou Rd.
Sponsored by: MetroPlus Health Plan and Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus
For more information visit our Street Fair event page.