In advance of the Brooklyn Heights Blog’s presentation September 2 of one of the few public discussions on the 52nd Assembly District Race, an important political contest in New York City this year, the BHB sat down with Cobble Hill resident Pete Sikora to discuss his candidacy for the seat that outgoing Assembly Member Joan […]
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St. Francis Men’s Soccer Looks To Repeat Last Year’s Success
When the St. Francis Brooklyn men’s soccer team opens their season tomorrow in Philadelphia against St. Joseph’s University, head coach Tom Giovatto will field a radically different lineup from the 2013 Northeast Conference title champions that captured the Terriers’ first NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament berth since 1998. Gone is a majority of the offense that […]
BHB Exclusive: Jo Anne Simon Talks About Her Campaign for the 52nd AD Seat
In advance of the Brooklyn Heights Blog’s presentation September 2 of one of the few public discussions on the 52nd Assembly District Race, an important political contest in New York City this year, the BHB sat down with longtime Cobble Hill resident Jo Anne Simon to discuss her candidacy for the seat that outgoing Assembly […]
BHB Exclusive: Doug Biviano Talks About His Campaign for the 52nd AD Seat
In advance of the Brooklyn Heights Blog’s presentation September 2 of one of the few public discussions on the 52nd Assembly District Race, an important political contest in New York City this year, we sat down with longtime Heights resident Doug Biviano to discuss his second attempt to capture the seat that outgoing Assembly Member […]
Brooklyn Heights Library Weathers The Summer Just Fine
With the days shortening and the buzz of a new school year underscoring that summer’s end is near, BHB checked in on the Brooklyn Heights Library branch, whose hours the past three summers have been drastically curtailed due to a defunct air condition system. On a recent balmy August weekday, the branch appears as active […]
After Being Dissed by Errol Louis, Biviano Wins First Fight; Forces Invite to NY 1 52nd AD Debate
Brooklyn Heights resident Doug Biviano (BHB Ten ’09), a candidate on the ballot in September 9 Democratic primary election for the 52nd Assembly District seat being vacated by Joan Millman, reports that after initially being excluded, he has now been invited to participate in an upcoming debate for candidates that will be televised live on […]
Beep Adams Takes Water Polo Plunge at St. Francis College
This past Sunday in the St. Francis Brooklyn pool at the Pope Athletic Complex, Borough President Eric Adams—who has made youth sports a focus of his administration—joined elite young swimmers from all over the world in learning water polo drills from members of the Terriers’ nationally-ranked water polo squad. The water polo demonstration was the […]
With 70 Henry Street in Contract the Brooklyn Heights Cinema Will Close on August 27 and Look for a New Location
A spokesperson for Massey Knakal tells BHB that 70 Henry Street, currently the home of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, is in contract to be sold. The theater will go dark on Thursday, August 27 after 44 years of operation. Kenn Lowy, who has run the Cinema since 2011, has plans to open at a new […]
Taking a Stand: Two Brooklyn Heights Residents Fight the Power
Two Brooklyn Heights residents have challenged powerful opponents. Michael White of Citizens Defending Libraries (CDL) and Lori Schomp of the People for Green Space Foundation have recently earned significant victories in their respective battles with the Brooklyn Public Library and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Mr. White has wielded social and print media like a cudgel to […]
Battle Royale at Borough Hall: BBPC Board Shoots Down Pier 6 Opponents
As witnessed yesterday by an overflow audience massed in Brooklyn Borough Hall Community Room, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Board of Directors turned a deaf ear to impassioned pleas from John Raskin, New York City Council Member Stephen Levin, New York State Senator Daniel Squadron and many others regarding future housing development in Brooklyn Bridge […]
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