[UPDATE: Council Member Levin provided a statement on the proposed relocation of the Brooklyn Borough Property Clerk’s Office to 11 Front Street. Full text below after the jump.]

We’ve heard from a few sources that NYPD is planning to move the Brooklyn Property Clerk’s office, currently at 301 Gold Street, to the former Police Garage under the Brooklyn Bridge in Dumbo. CB2 was presented with the plan, as well as the DUMBO BID, and Council member Steve Levin has been working to block this move.

Although the move has not been formally announced, measurements have been taken inside the building for the new office. According to a retired officer, “If the office is moved here, it will bring all sorts down here to retrieve their belongings after release from jail.”

One tipster says: “Obviously, residents are concerned about this, and the placement directly across the street from the planned middle school seems especially unwise. The large numbers of tourists who walk around Fulton Ferry and Dumbo would also be potentially at risk.” We’re not sure if this will happen or if there’s a timetable for this move. What do you think? Will this bring some trouble to Dumbo?

Online information about what the NYPD Property Clerk Division does.

NYC.gov: NYPD Property Clerk
Photo by Josh Derr

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DAMN Digital Studio is hosting a meet-up tonight, Friday August 5th at 6:00pm at their studio location (45 Main Street, Suite 410, Brooklyn, NY 11201) to which all residents and businesses from the New York community are invited to take part in. This event will be centered around “Pro Tools Music Production” and will be hosted by their very own Composer/Audio Engineer Jay Simmons. This interactive seminar will be the first of its kind to take place at their studio and will showcase Simmons’ technical insight and innovative presentation to all who attend.

A bit about DAMN Digital:
We are an interactive advertising agency located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, where newness and artistic visions boom on the streets everyday. Inspired by the go green culture, DAMN Digital strives to kindle a cultural shift to the digital lifestyle and ultimately eliminate the everyday use of paper. This is our company’s mission, and our lifetime goal. Our efforts will work to accomplish our vision of a world where all communications take place via digital platforms, and the reckless slashing and pillage of trees and paper-wasting habits can come to an end, once and for all.

Yes, we are the new kids on the block. You may have heard of us Digital Defenders/advocates of the paperless, digital lifestyle, but most of you have not. So today, we introduce ourselves-the DAMN Digital Team.

As we set off on our go-digital campaign to stimulate the digital (r)evolution, we seek your support. Thinkers and idealists alike, we welcome you to champion our cause. Visit our website www.DamnDigitalStudio.com and look out for our upcoming mini web series called “The Digital Zone,” which will illustrate the animated lives of 6 individuals as they transition into the digital lifestyle.

To contribute, go to our KickStarter and donate your dollars-hugs are accepted too. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damndigital/you-are-now-entering-the-digital-zone?ref=live

Welcome DAMN Digital to the New York Digital District!

Permit # TV96: Friday, 8/5/2011 between 6am – 1am

Filming for Person of Interest will occur today, Friday, August 5, 2011 around Front Street between York and Main Streets, on Jay Street, and Cadman Plaza. Person of Interest is a J.J. Abrams pilot TV show starring James Caviezel.

All filming posts are tagged here: DumboNYC.com/tag/filming

1) First Thursday Gallery Walk

The First Thursday Dumbo Gallery Walk is tonight, Thursday, August 4, 2011, between 6-9pm. The gallery walk is free.
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2) Get Smart at Galapagos

Thursday, August 4, 2011
Doors: 6:30pm / Start: 7:30pm
Free Admission

Galapagos Art Space presents Get Smart, a new type of lecture series that combines discussions from some of the greatest minds in New York City with world-class entertainment and delicious cocktails. Each evening will feature three dynamic 15-minute lectures, punctuated by performances and cocktails befitting of the evening’s conversation. Learning’s finally sexy again at Galapagos every Thursday night. More information.

3) DAC Presents: Search Engine Friendly Family Feud Game Night

DAC Presents: Family Feud
Thursday, August 4th, 7:00PM (Free)

Join on August 4 as two teams duke it out and discover the hidden underbelly of the Internet! In an update to the traditional Family Feud format, two teams of contestants will compete to guess which questions are most commonly asked through Google. Rev your search engines – winners will be awarded a selection of fabulous prizes!

RSVP to angie@couchprojects.com to ensure a place on a team. Walk-in participation is also encouraged. Feeling shy? Come grab a beer and join the audience instead. The excitement starts at 7pm!

Hosted by Angie Waller. Part of (The Missing Library).

Sample Questions:

• According to search engine data, what are things people want to extend? Answer: 1.) Software trial. 2.) Their life. 3.) A room. 4.) Adderalls peak. 5.) Cellphone range.
• According to search engine data, people want to know how these things were done in the old days…. Answers: 1.) How did grandparents have sex? 2.) How did they kill witches? 3.) How did GPS work? 4.) How did they keep chickens?
• Some other tough questions asked of Google: “What artist sings a certain song?,” “How to compose an angry email?” “What is the opposite of deja vu?” and “How do I compliment breasts without making it awkward?”

DAC is participating in the First Thursday gallery walk event on August 4th, 6-8 PM, presented by Two Trees.

4) SYFY MOVIES WITH A VIEW: AN AMERICAN TAIL

Join us for the 12th season of our movie series on Thursdays this summer! Shorts curated by BAMcinématek, DJs from Brooklyn Radio kick off the evening and bike parking provided by Transportation Alternatives, sponsored by Bike and Roll.

Little Givers, a new educational enrichment program focused on introducing pre-school aged children (3-5) to the world of charitable giving and social action has launched in Dumbo. Our friends who live in Dumbo, Jennifer Cullert, Debra Sapp and Jaimee Schultz were looking for enrichment classes for their pre-school aged children and discovered an important component missing among the music, gym and art offerings in the neighborhood: something that connected the lessons in class to the larger world. So this September, they’ll introduce Little Givers, an enrichment program for three-to-five year olds that combines art, music and storytelling with a community service twist.

During each 11-week session, Little Givers will introduce children to the concept of charitable giving, encourage social awareness and illustrate how an individual’s actions, no matter what age, can impact the world around them. Little Givers programming involves children in age-appropriate activities that benefit their local and global communities – each week children will take on projects that directly impact local homeless shelters, senior centers, and children’s hospitals, as well as other community organizations. In addition, a segment of classes will also focus children on how their actions affect and impact the environment.

The Little Givers curriculum, developed and taught by a certified early childhood education specialist, is specially designed for preschoolers to stimulate social awareness. Little Givers expansion plans include additional neighborhoods and age groups in Winter/Spring 2012.

They are providing a free trial class on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11am at Pomme in Dumbo (81 Washington Street). RSVP for the free trial class to info@littlegivers.com. Regular classes begin September 10. To learn more and register, visit www.littlegivers.com. Congrats Jen, Debra, and Jaimee!

Three digital companies have signed leases in Dumbo last week, according to a Two Trees representative. Official.FM (20 Jay Street), North American Ideon (45 Main Street), and Breakfast (55 Washington Street) have joined the New York Digital District, the neighborhood that offers free wireless access and the Dumbo Business Incubator.

Official.FM U.S.A. Inc, is a company that offers artists, labels and music media a website to share their music. They signed a lease for 1,590 square feet of space in 20 Jay Street. This will be their U.S. office location and they will continue maintain a presence in Europe.

Ideon Financial Solutions, a company that produces software and provides support for financial institutions, is based in North America and Europe, with the main headquarters located in Madrid. North American Ideon, L.L.C., the North American division, are based in New York City with additional offices in San Antonio, Texas and now DUMBO with the acquisition of 1,436 square feet of space at 55 Washington Street they are leasing.

Breakfast are innovators who create and develop new digital products and custom technology. The company will be renting 1,436 square feet of space at 55 Washington Street.

Welcome to Dumbo, the New York Digital District!

Previously:
{Lease News: 4 Digital Firms Sign in Dumbo, 28Jun2010}

What’s new or on your mind about Dumbo? Please keep it as polite as possible.

The Brooklyn Roasting Company Cafe “BRC” is now open at 25 Jay Street. As we mentioned in June, there is a coffee/espresso bar with light snacks and lunch at their first retail location. This location also serves as its main roasting plant and distribution center. They also specialize in repairing high end espresso machines.

We searched for the best the coffee in Dumbo by tasting many espressos, but will need to revisit the “Best Coffee in Dumbo” test after the other coffee bar opens at 14 Jay Street. If anyone has tried BRC, please comment below.

Brooklyn Roasting Company (brooklynroasting.com)
25 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201

(Photo by Josh Derr)

A few months back, I was looking to create a DumboNYC logo. Naturally, I asked around the neighborhood given the many creative directors and designers in Dumbo. There’s a lot of talent in the area. So I got in touch with Jason Carreiro, who has lived in Dumbo for over a dozen years and runs his own design studio. He designed the new logo banner inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge, which borders the east side of Dumbo. The logo is simple, bold, and timeless, like the two bridges that cross over Dumbo. For those interested in learning more about Jason’s design studio, Loop Design, here’s a short description:

Loop Design is an independent, Brooklyn-based design studio run by Designerd and Art Director, Jason Carreiro. Loop Design collaborates with clients (big and small) in developing brand identities, websites and advertising solutions. Prior to starting Loop Design, Jason was the Design Director at the New York office of Delirium Corp. He has over fifteen years of professional experience, designing projects for the likes of Walt Disney, Planet Hollywood, The Rockwell Group, The Boston Bruins, Condé Nast and Ann Taylor.

If you’re interested in seeing more of Jason’s work, go to loopdesigngroup.com. Thanks Jason!