Friday's Post Issue #18

May 29, 2026

Photo Taken May 28th, 2026 - Three Pillars Park ( Small is Beautiful)

With all the hubbub surrounding the cost of World Cup Tickets, transportation to and fro and the almost impossible odds to secure a $50 ticket via Soccer Lottery until tomorrow you might as well enjoy it at one of our local bars and treat it as if you’re watching from abroad! But, I’ll be sure to head to the watch party set up over at Brooklyn Heights or anywhere around the city. The energy will be electric and the communities of all the countries involved will find ways to gather. Here’s the schedule for Group Sage Round 1 for when the US play! Christian Pulisic is the star of the team! If they make it to the Quarter Finals- that would be an amazing feat!

Here is EVERYTHING YOU NEED to know about how to enjoy the World Cup Around The City

Meanwhile, for all you die-hard Arsenal and/or PSG fans, the Champions League final tomorrow will be fun to watch ( 6pmEST) and if you didn’t know, Spike Lee is a huge Arsenal supporter so I’m sure if you head over to his wonderful 40 Acres and A Mule HQ in Fort Greene you’ll be with the Arsenal Army!

Finally, our NY Knicks start the NBA Finals games next Wed June 3rd, so whatever you do make sure you plan your life around these days , nights and weekends!

NEIGHBORHOOD (and surrounding)

• Powerhouse Books announced they are leaving their 8th Avenue location and headed up to Columbus Circle. While it will be sad to see them leave, we still have Windsor Terrace Books to rely on. Here’s the message on their website

• The Arrow Linen Update from the Houses not High Rises organization posted that they are presumably going to start the demo of the facilities on Prospect Avenue this coming August. Neighbors who have spoken with Arrow’s workers were told that the operation will be moving to Sunset Park in August.

This is what the organization is working on;

The Council Member’s office to initiate the Construction Task Force as specified in the Community Benefit Agreement. Structural engineers to help neighbors adjacent to Arrow’s property with pre-construction engineering reports. Construction lawyers to better understand Arrow’s financial and safety obligations during the demolition and construction process

• 5/29 (FRI) KoKo NYC & Open Source Gallery (South Slope): The beloved local youth arts organization KoKo NYC (frequently known for its soapbox derbies) and the Open Source Gallery on 17th Street are hosting their major 2026 Spring Party on Friday evening, May 29, to secure funding for local summer art and design camps. Fun Family Event here’s the info

• Our beloved Windsor Terrace Food Coop is offering Home-Cooked Meals from Immigrant Chefs. Check their Website for weekly offerings - typically you order by 7pm Wed for a next day Thursday pick up!

• The Mayor’s office just launched this Summer In NYC for KIDS website for FREE area events throughout the Summer!

• The beautifully restored Green House at GreenWood Cemetery is open for the space to be rented out - Maybe for you engaged couples, retirement parties or special occasions - what a setting!

• Hootenanny Brooklyn’s August Summer Camps for little one’s ages 4-8 is open for registration

• 5/30 (Sat) Prospect Park Bike Day @ Bartel-Pritchard Square, 11am-2pm*: Join the Prospect Park community for a family-friendly, educational afternoon in Brooklyn’s Backyard dedicated to the joy and culture of cycling. This is more than just a cycling event. It is a Bicycle Bonanza!!! Expect guided rides, classes for kids, free minor bike repairs, tips, and a helmet giveaway. FREE.

• 5/30 (Sat) The Pottery Fair @ Old Stone House, 10am-5pm: Come spend the day shopping at the largest ceramics event in New York City! This community based event showcases over 100 talented ceramic artists from across NYC. From decorative sculptures to functional bowls, mugs, vases and more there is something for everyone at The Pottery Fair. Come shop with local artists, watch demonstrations, and win raffle prizes throughout the day from 10 am - 5pm. FREE.

• The very cool folks at House of Goal will literally be taking over Industry City during the World Cup. Tons of kid and adult friendly events the entire 3 weeks plus food, games, etc. Here’s the info

• 6/4 (Thur) Opening Night for BRIC ARTS Concerts with Sheila E- Summer officially starts around here! Lena Horne Bandshell!

• Nordstrom’s HALF YEARLY SALE ( until Mon Jun 1st) is going on NOW

• I can not BELIEVE the TWO BOOTS in the East Village is closing after 39 years in the same location. I have spent many a late nights ending up there eating their delicious pizza. Story here

• Sames goes for Cozy Soup and Burger on Broadway near 8th Street- They are permanently closing their doors- an NYU staple - another place I ended up grabbing a late night /early morning breakfast!

• I’m adding this in because, like me, I was fortunate to experience eating at an actual Pizza Hut restaurant out on Strong Island- the red cups, bad lighting, not great salad bar but it was a family thing! They are bringing it back - here’s the story and locations RETRO PIZZA HUT

TRANSPORTATION (Weekender Fri 11:30pm- Mon 5am)

F Train Manhattan Bound SKIPS Fort Hamilton, 15th St and 4th and 9th Ave ( Catch it at 7th Ave)

G Train NOT Running between Church Ave and Bedford

F Train making ALL Stops between Jay Street and Church Avenue

Here’s a great article on the latest Amtrak’s rolling out in the Pacific Northwest. In a complete overhaul of the system, these brand new trains will be deployed over the next few years across the country - more efficient, modern, hybrid/electric, better Wi-Fi and food options - with speeds up to 125MPH - is better than nothing!

Amtrak new AIRO Trains

(Created by Gemini Banana)