ENDING ON HIGH NOTES!
Marathon Sunday is a special NYC tradition and we can’t wait to show the world how Brooklyn welcomes the athletes who come from all over to set their personal best! Join us Sunday, Nov. 3 on #FABMile8, the stretch of Lafayette from Flatbush into Clinton Hill; grab a sign or a cowbell from our team and claim your spot on the sidelines as all the marathoners make their way through the borough. No doubt, it will be a raucous scene with music and cheering; marathon energy is through the roof! It’s the perfect brunch backdrop, too — many area eateries will be open early for reservations. Check out Black Forest Brooklyn, Deniz Mediterranean, Fancy Free, Fritz Cocktail Bar, Endswell, DSK, Babacool, Fulton Hall, and more.
Let’s spread love the Brooklyn way even more: bring a gently used warm coat for our collection box in Fowler Square (Fulton + Lafayette). We’ll be taking donations for the annual New York Cares Coat Drive from 8 a.m. to noon. In addition, if you have extra Fresh Direct bags lying around at home, bring those, too: local non-profit organization One Community needs them for their upcoming Thanksgiving deliveries. See you out on #FABMile8!
And if you don’t plan to join the Marathon festivities, you should be aware of all the race closures and routes; go here for complete race details.
CAST YOUR BALLOT!
It’s election season, so be sure to make your voice heard and your vote count.
✅ Early Voting
Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3
- 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays
- 8 am to 5 pm on weekends
✅ Election Day
Tuesday, November 5
- 6 am to 9 pm
Find your early voting polling place and your election day polling place (they are usually not the same location), by going to NYC Votes, here.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IS NOV. 30
The holiday shopping season kicks off right after Thanksgiving with Small Business Saturday! Created in 2010, this day is dedicated to supporting mom-and-pop businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally.
Join us on Saturday, November 30 from 12 noon to 3 pm at Fowler Square Plaza (Fulton + Lafayette) for an afternoon of holiday cheer to get you in the shopping mood! We’ll have seasonal refreshments, raffles, and complimentary gift wrapping. Aaaannnddd, prep your pipes to sing along with choir members from Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, who will bring the holiday vibes with caroling! (Our coat collection box will make another appearance to take your gently used warm coats for the New York Cares Coat Drive, too!)
FAB ANNUAL MEETING
The FAB Fulton Annual Meeting, set for Thursday, December 5 at 11 am, will be an online Zoom event. It is open to the public and you are invited to log in. If you would like to attend, please send us a quick email here with your full name, email address, and also “FAB Meeting” in the subject line. You will be placed on the list to receive log-in details.
PLAZA SEASON HAS ENDED
Even though Mother Nature (and climate change) has gifted us warmer autumn days, the season has ended for our public plazas in the district. According to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), plaza season is April 1 through October 31. So, the plaza furniture (tables, chairs, and umbrellas) will not be placed out daily and instead remain stored and locked for the winter season. You are welcome to enjoy the public plazas via adjacent seating such as the silver benches and areas around the statue (in Fowler Square) or the boulders (in Gates Avenue Plaza).
COMMUNITY VISIONING WORKSHOP – NOV. 18
Join NYS Empire State Development (ESD), State Senator Jabari Brisport, State Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, State Attorney General Letitia James, and City Councilmember Crystal Hudson for a community visioning workshop about 1024 Fulton Street and help shape the future of the site. RSVP here for the event at PS 56 (170 Gates Ave), 6:30 pm.
BETHEL SDA VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION EVENT
On Sat., November 9, Bethel SDA plans a Veterans Celebration Service and Recognition Luncheon, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at their 457 Grand Avenue church home. They welcome you to submit the info of a veteran special to you, and RSVP for lunch. Each registered veteran in attendance will receive a certificate of appreciation for their service, and a wonderful vegan lunch will served for the vets and their guests. In a call, voice, or text message, send name, email address, branch of service, years of service, and number of guests that will accompany the vet. The number is: 347-403-8236; the deadline to submit vet info is November 2.
COMMUNITY CHOICE: FAB FLICKS
Are you a FAB Flicks fan?
Summers on Fulton Street have been the scene of many a favorite film, like “Purple Rain,” “West Side Story,” “Coco,” “Mahogany,” and many more! Thanks to our partnership with BAM, we’ve screened blockbuster releases, award-winning independent works, and critically acclaimed documentaries; there’s been something for all audiences.
We need your help for our 2025 season!
While we work on plans for next year, we want to hear what you’d like to see — drop us a line here (and tell us your top 3 choices for summer outdoor movie nights. We’ll narrow the selections down for a final vote: at least one of our movie nights next summer will be the “Community Choice” flick. So, send us your picks today!
ABOUT FAB FULTON
The Fulton Area Business Alliance (FAB FULTON) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and collaborates with small businesses and property owners along Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community while securing resources and partnerships for initiatives that enhance and promote the district.
