Community Corner
The Early Word: G Train Extension Causes Surge in Ridership
Stations at risk of closure are heavily used, study shows
1. MTA ridership figures show that the G train extension has resulted in a significant increase in ridership on the train, the Brooklyn Paper reported yesterday. Each of the stations now serviced by the train—Church Avenue, Seventh Avenue–Ninth Street, and Fourth Avenue–Ninth Street—were used by an additional 4700 per day in 2011 than in 2008 (when they were only serviced by the F train). Last month, Fort Greene politician Lincoln Restler started a petition drive to
2. Come see respected academics like Edward Fergus of NYU, powerful officials like Borough President Marty Markowitz, and many others speak about The event will take place between 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Kumble Theater at Limited seating is available with RSVP at info@kumbletheater.org.
3. Celebrate Friday with a relaxing wine tasting at the on Fulton Street. A wine of the week will be paired with snacks from . 6:00PM, 765 Fulton Street.
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4. Senior cinema at BAM presents John Sayles classic This quirky and heartfelt film depicts a mute, black alien who crash lands in Harlem and wins over easygoing manners and a knack for telekinesis.
5. Five piece acoustic band play BAMcafe Live at 10pm. Veterans of SXSW and CMJ Music Festival, this group plays tight, catchy rock. Free, 30 Lafayette Avenue.
