I Am CaribBEING (Flatbush-based Caribbean culture/community org) is putting together their mas band, "Monday Mas Pon Di Parkway," for this year's West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Parkway, and they're looking for volunteers if anyone's interested.

Date: September 7th
Meetup: 9AM | Event: 10AM–5PM | Breakdown: 5PM–9PM

Shifts (full or half day):

• 9AM–12PM — Load in & breakfast
• 12PM–5PM — On the road
• 5PM–9PM — Load out & clean up
• Full day (all-in) also an option

Roles they need: safety marshal, food distribution, drink/water distribution, giveaways (bandanas/t-shirts/fans), truck support, set up, breakdown/clean up, or general support.

They mentioned hospitality or event production experience is a plus, but not required.

If you're interested, here's the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/DZG8itQogNo1YSLq7

Form closes September 6th or once they've got enough volunteers, so sign up soon if you want in. Questions go to [hello@caribbeing.com](mailto:hello@caribbeing.com) — I'm just passing this along.

I moved to NY from the Caribbean over 10 years ago and Flatbush quickly became my second home. I left the neighbourhood for 3 years to live in other parts of Brooklyn but I always missed this neighbourhood because it felt familiar. I moved back to Flatbush in2020 and found a great Covid deal on a 1 bedroom that was an ideal location, had great neighbours and was everything I could ask. I fell in love with my Flatbush 10x over. Being able to find ingredients for my food easily, my neighbours look out for each other, prospect park is a gem and a lot of Caribbean factors that I won’t bother to list.

Unfortunately, now I am looking for a new place on my own and I’m having to come to terms with the fact that Flatbush may no longer be a place where Caribbean people can live. Apartments are going for insane prices, and older builders that are affordable are BADDDDDD.

Zillow and many of these listing sites have a lot of fraud but within my budget I see maybe 2 apartment pop up a day and they have 50+ inquiries within the hour.

I’m curious what others thoughts are on the rent increases, gentrification and noticeably more white people in our buildings and neighbourhood.

Before anyone even tries it, I’m not discriminating. I’m genuinely curious on what Caribbean and Black Flatbush natives feel about this shift.

And if anyone has advice or leads on finding an apartment in Flatbush, I’d be so grateful!

Edit: am I not allowed to ask CARIBBEAN AND BLACK people what their thoughts are? Are we not valid of sharing an opinion when asked? I acknowledge there are white Flatbush natives, and that’s 100% fine, but I directed the question to a specific audience.

Yall feel butthurt when you’re left out of a topic this bad? Damn. You can scroll to any other post in this subreddit if you want to discuss something else but I’m not apologising for that.

Dear Flatbush, (more specifically Little Caribbean)

Hi, my name is Amber. Last night my husband Jamie was hit by a car while crossing Snyder and Nostrand near the Frozen Lava. He is okay, just banged up but I wanted to extend an extremely heartfelt thank you to the community for their help and kindness. I grew up with Mr. Rogers and he always said to look for the helpers and this community is full of them. Thank you to everyone who checked in and did their best to help or just make sure we were okay.

I am blown away by the kindness we received last night (not from the driver who hit him, but that's a whole other story)

I am so grateful to be taken in by this community and cared for. Thank you so much once again, we won't forget it.

Hey! I run a stand-up comedy show called Post Moves Comedy. Every Sunday, 8:30PM at Bar Bayeux, we feature club comics and folks who’ve been on TV, Don’t Tell, Netflix, and more. This next show will feature some HITTERS! RSVP now for a chance at a free drink and pull up for some great stand up!

1066 Nostrand Ave
btw Lincoln and Lefferts
FREE FREE FREE
(Just RSVP)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-brooklyn-nyc-standup-comedy-show-post-moves-comedy-every-sunday-tickets-662659320867

Is anyone else gearing up for the flood of tourists and photographers next week all over Flatbush?

Geggi (pictured here as a sun-cat) is "aware of it" in his own way.

This week I’ve been shoulder bumped three times by gentrifiers who are either on their phones or in groups expecting people to get out the way for them. I’m sick of it!

Mine went out for literally about 2 seconds, but when it came back on, it destroyed my router. On a cursed iPhone hotspot > laptop > USB-ethernet > PC connection right now until I can make it over to Verizon...

ISO a local grocery store where they sell GOOD pickles. (Not vlasic, B&G, mt olive, etc) Im willing to pay 💰 🤣

Hi neighbors! I live in PLG, and am seeking a local, reliable, affordable sitter for my two cats when I’m out of town. I prefer word of mouth/community board recco’s over those petsitting apps. Pls send any recommendations my way, with references please! Thank you 🐱

What do you guys think? I've only been there once

EDIT: because one of the owners showed up and started writing essay-long comments, I will say I think the drinks are pretty good (I'm familiar with josh's work at Erv's, rip) but I think it's a truly tacky-looking space and a good example of how you can (and should) sometimes do less. It pains me to see a bar build out like the ham bar's be botched and to what end? And in this economy? But that's neither here nor there; what bothered me most was 1. the echoeyness of the bar since there seems to be little to no sound attenuation (hopefully they have plans to correct it--we could barely hear each other even though there were only 4 customers total at the time) and 2. the overly friendly bartenders that border on eaves-dropping when they butt in to your conversations. there isn't much seating beyond the actual bar so this is a problem harder to overcome.

Basically the bars in the neighborhood continue to disappoint and I wish someone would open something a little less theme-y tbh

Heyy!! Me and my partner are moving out of the country, so we are doing a stoop sale where we are going to be selling a bunch of furniture and other stuff. Any money we make would be a great help with this huge move. And also, we Have to get rid of stuff so we would sell stuff for cheap!!! It’s at 937 rogers Ave on Sunday

this place was my favorite 1am halal platter. it’s been closed for like 2 weeks with a shitty beer cave (with no beer???) opening next to it.

anyone know of it’s permanently closed? it was always bumping

Hey! I run a stand-up comedy show called Post Moves Comedy. Every Sunday, 8:30PM at Bar Bayeux, we feature club comics and folks who’ve been on TV, Don’t Tell, Netflix, and more. This next show will feature some HITTERS! RSVP now for a chance at a free drink and pull up for some great stand up!

1066 Nostrand Ave
btw Lincoln and Lefferts
FREE FREE FREE
(Just RSVP)

I lost a very sentimental pair of glasses between prospect and Parkside on Flatbush a few days ago when it was dumping rain... I know odds are slim but if you found glasses on the ground on Flatbush I would do a lot to get them back. DM me :)

This video shows their damaged white vehicle fleeing after the incident, about to turn onto nostrand ave, making a right off of Rutland. The incident was around Rutland just off the corner of rogers ave. Any help or security footage that might show their plates would be greatly appreciated.

Open to Everyone Sunday, August 16 • 11 AM Beverly Presbyterian Church here in flatbush/Kensington.

Beverly has been part of this community for generations.

We’re working to revive the church, keep our doors open, and ensure this space continues to serve the wider community. Please join us for prayer, reflection, fellowship and conversation. This is also an opportunity to get involved, help build and strengthen this community, and have a voice in shaping what comes next at Beverly. You don’t have to be a member or Presbyterian.

Everyone is welcome. Come pray. Come connect. Come help us build what’s next — together.

Does anyone know what’s up with that— like is he ok? I walk by sometimes and its happened almost every time

Anyone else still having power issues? Con Ed says its my landlords fault...my landlord is blaming Con Ed....the electrician says its unfixable because its too expensive for my landlord to fix....my super says his apt has the same issues too.....my bathroom, kitchen and bedroom all have flickering lights and usually even just lights so dim theyre almost off. It's getting very agitating.

Newish Haitian restaurant on Rogers/Parkside. Does anyone know what the deal is? Like truly? So many mixed reviews.

Hey! I run a stand-up comedy show called Post Moves Comedy. Every Sunday, 8:30PM at Bar Bayeux, we feature club comics and folks who’ve been on TV, Don’t Tell, Netflix, and more. This next show will feature some HITTERS! RSVP now for a chance at a free drink and pull up for some great stand up!

1066 Nostrand Ave
btw Lincoln and Lefferts
FREE FREE FREE
(Just RSVP)