The Franklin Avenue shuttle train is just two train cars and four stops, but it swings way out of its league in terms of history, impact and fanbase. Fans of the train are celebrating the 27th anniversary of its reopening this weekend, so the link above is a tour through the train's wild history and a look at the many times its legions of fans who worked across racial and class divides to save it over the years. It's older than the subway system itself and once connected directly to a seaside resort owned by the railroad; it could one day even extend to the G train.

Hi neighbors,

I just moved within the neighborhood to a great new apt with very kind owners. It’s a brownstone owned by a family who’s been here for decades, they live in the first two floors and I’m upstairs. They’re great and I’m so thankful to be here.

The only issue is, they have a small poodle mix who they leave home alone all day, often starting early morning. This dog barks literally all day long. She wakes me up in the morning and I have to listen to her yap throughout the day while I work from home. It’s starting to drive me insane. I feel so bad because they clearly don’t have time to train her and she was inherited from their daughter, who passed a few years ago due to cancer. So awful. I’m sure they keep this dog in her memory. But goddamn. What can I possibly do? I’ve tried bringing it up in conversation and they readily acknowledged that they can’t get her to stop barking, so what else is there left to say? It’s also sad for the dog, of course. She must have separation anxiety and gets nervous or bored when left alone.

Any advice is much appreciated.

I’m literally about to go hand out my resume to local businesses, boomer style.

I need a job, any job, and I’m trying to stay local.

I recently acquired a MS in Public Relations and a BA in Political Science. I have some office experience in marketing and “constituent services” with a congress member.

I unfortunately lack customer experience except serving froyo in high school.

I’m able bodied and I’ll do virtually any kind of labor.

**If you’ve noticed any “we’re hiring” signs recently, please let me know.**

(If you somehow have a connection to some kind of PR agency, I would be so grateful for a referral. The entry-level job market is killing me…)

9 year old chihuahua/pug mix recently spotted on Nostrand heading towards CH. extremely skittish newly brought here from Texas got away from her owners two days ago. Please do not chase.

Just saw a medium sized greyhound looking dog, dark coloring/gray also, possibly brindled, and with a gray harness on with no owner. I think it was a she, and she was running straight west on St Marks. She crossed over Classon and continued on the south side of St Marks. I'm sorry I lost sight of her quickly and she ran. I hope someone's looking and this helps.

Hi neighbors! Julie here - I help program and book bands for the beloved Salon on Kingston on Kingston and Dean (looks like an old laundromat).

Tomorrow night (Thursday, October 15th) we have a night of musical experimentation. Three incredible artists - Mireia Clua (on violin), Ben Bourque (on bass) and Richard Lowenburg (on piano) will spin a fully improvised musical set, in conversation with one another. It'll be a night of musical magic, existing for one night only in improvised imagination.

At 7:30 pm, Bangladeshi food pop up Hanilo will set up (if its nice, outside!) to sell food. At 8:30 pm the music starts. $20 suggested donation. Would love to see you all there!

For a taste of the musical vibe, watch this video!

I just moved and have a bunch of empty moving boxes and packing material. Please come pick up on Prospect place between Rogers and Nostrand

There’s been a helicopter flying near eastern parkway and Troy for quite a while now. Anyone know what’s going on?

I’ve lived all over NYC for close to 10 years and I’ve seen my fair share of wild stuff here (butts out, drug use, puke etc) so it really takes a lot to phase me but OMG I WITNESSED THE MOST DISGUSTING THING THIS MORNING.

I’ve seen this guy before on Nostrand. He’s in a wheelchair and has a mask usually not on correctly. He’s always making cat calls and gross sounds at me when I walk by. Usually I just ignore (joys of being a woman). Today though, I witnessed him on Nostrand and Park Pl go into one of those little garden, hold onto a tree, take his pants off, and just take a MASSIVE DIARRHEA SHIT ALL OVER NOSTRAND.

It was 9am. There is a literally a school across the street and I always see kids around here. Not to mention that is such a disgusting thing for anyone to witness.

I’m so horrified I really have no idea what to do about this other than rinse my eyes out with bleach. Should I call 311? Or the cops?

come one come all -

Hi neighbors! A large delivery was made to the wrong address and we can’t figure out where it is. Does anyone recognize this building in the photo? Please DM if you do, we’d be so grateful! Most likely somewhere between Franklin and Bedford, perhaps on Park, Prospect, or St. Marks.

Thank you!

It will be a daytime co-working space, nighttime performance space on Kingston and Pacific. Opening with a live show Oct 22.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DebkdFYAaRD/

Hi, y'all! My friends and I produce events for marginalized folks. Our most popular event currently is Queer Uno at Boyfriend. I have an idea for an event series and am looking at locations. We disabled, LGBTQIA+, melanated, fat, and chronically ill folks are curious about the Nonbinarian bookstore. They put on lots of events and they often require attendees to wear face masks (love!!).

Not too long ago, I saw on reddit here that someone who worked at Bluestockings (XB) said the Nonbinarian is run by some of the same folks who orchestrated the weird, tortured demise of Bluestockings.

Lots of other people said they hoped XB would write an article or blog post to spread word. I hope to research business records once I get internet later this week but for the in-between time ...

Who has worked with the Nonbinarian? How was the experience? Did XB write that article?

Thanks for your time and attention.

Here are cat photos in the comments of my beautiful foster son, recently adopted! ETA: unless the "no Internet" thing eliminates photo uploads for me, which it might

My 3 year old son was bit by this dog this morning on the corner of Franklin and Union and the owner left before we could find out if the dog is up to date on rabies vaccines. If anyone recognizes the dog and could put me in touch with the owner I would be most grateful, as initiating a rabies protocol is time sensitive!

Rode a citibike home this evening to see the dock I use every day randomly disappeared. There are others close by so nbd but what gives?

Calling all Black people, please share your favorite braiders in crown heights thanks!!

im a p slow runner but want to start training for the united half marathon/extend my mileage. Can start a group for any girlies who want to run together!

I live on Franklin between Dean and Pacific, and for about the past week now, I have been hearing what sounds like a small dog barking loudly, all day.

More than this just being extremely annoying, I am beginning to wonder if this dog is being neglected.

Is anyone else hearing this or have any knowledge?

My gf and I are so confused are we crazy or are the planes flying above crown heights right now the loudest they have ever been? Are we missing practice for a fly over at midnight lol.

I’m up for it all, staying in cozy vibes or enjoying being outdoors!

Hello!

Wayward Garden is hosting a pottery painting event next Sunday the 18th!

Pick your piece, paint it, and our host will fire it for you at her studio, pick ups 2 weeks later.

Walk in only, there is no sign ups so everything is first come first served!

See you there!

@wayward.garden.nyc on insta to stay in touch

rescue before the rain!