BHB’s Qfwfq shot this photo on Sunday on Columbia Place. Seems as though a giant decorative spider was lifted from 149 Columbia Heights Halloween night. A “spider hotline” has been set up – 718-855-0772 – for any tipsters to drop the time on the fake spider thief. Nabe resident Peter Steinberg writes BHB with his […]
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Report: Thug Slugs B&N Manager
Brownstoner is reporting that a teen thug who had been knocking books off the shelves at the Court Street Barnes and Noble assaulted the manager who asked him to leave: Brownstoner: The manager had asked him to leave the store. “You disrespectin’ me?” the teen shouted back. No, that’s why I’m asking you nicely to […]
Music Events This Week
If you are looking to expand your music knowledge or check out what’s new on the scene, there are two events this week at Galapagos and Halcyon. The Galapagos space in Williamsburg has moved to DUMBO. This weekend they are hosting a music project. Details after the jump. Share this Story: Tweet
BHB Events: Poetry and a Party
Featured Poets at the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Heights tonight: Michael Cirelli, Jackson Taylor, Cari Jackson & Sian Killingsworth with open mic after When: Wednesday, August 27th at 7:30 PM Where: First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Heights 124 Henry Street, Brooklyn NY Refreshments will be served This is the second in a two part series. […]
Is the New Hot Spot Spicy?
The customers at the new Spicy Pickle restaurant [143 Montague Street] seem to think it’s a “spicy” new hot spot. The people I spoke to were return customers who raved about the food. Others walked in and already knew what they wanted – like they were old time Spicy Pickle regulars. Share this Story: Tweet
CHA – More Fun than the BHA?
Cobble Hill Blog writes today about an awesome Potluck Dinner sponsored by the Cobble Hill Association next month. “Summer travels are ending for some of us and beginning for others. The CHA Social Committee is getting ready to welcome everyone back to town in September by reviving a great neighborhood tradition: the Cobble Hill Park […]
Connect to Your Creative Side: Free Poetry Readings
Sian Killingsworth is a mother, writer, teacher and Park Slope local. As a prelude to her poetry workshop, she is hosting 2 poetry readings in Brooklyn Heights featuring accomplished poets with open mic afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Schedule and location details below. When: Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM August 13th Poets: Mark Bibbins, Susan Miller, […]
Children’s Events at Brooklyn Bridge Park
“On-the-Go at Brooklyn Bridge Park” is hosting two free children’s programs this week. It is a great way to introduce kids to the abundance of nature in their local Brooklyn neighborhood. Brooklyn Bugs! Date: August 19, 2008 at 3:30PM Brooklyn Bridge Park Website: brooklynkids.org The Brooklyn Children’s Museum at large hosts a bug event at the Dumbo […]
Squadron’s Camp Responds to Push Poll Controversy
Well, we’ve got a “turkey” of denials regarding the alleged telephone “push poll” that was reportedly conducted by somebody running for the NYS senate seat representing the 25th District last week. Josh Kriegman from Daniel Squadron’s campaign writes to BHB, “The campaign has not engaged in push polling and will not do so.” So either […]
Truck Hits Tree on Hicks Street
This dispatch and photo from BHB tipster “Dwight': In an effort to bypass an illegally parked van, an oversized transportation truck hit a large Ginkgo tree in front of 165 Hicks Street. No one was injured. The fire department was called to remove the tree. This accident has left many in the neighborhood wondering if […]
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