In his 11:30 a.m. storm status report Monday, Mayor Bloomberg announced that NYC Public Schools will remain closed tomorrow. Share this Story: Tweet
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MTA’s ‘Fastrack’ Service Changes Return Monday
This week, another “Fastrack” service outage is planned for the Lexington Avenue line through the Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. Beginning at 10 p.m. each night through Thursday, all 4/5 and 6 train service is suspended between 42 St-Grand Central and Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center until 5 a.m. the following morning. Customers can use the 2/3 (extended to New […]
Is Your Cat Missing?
A “friendly” black/brown tabby cat with a white flea collar but no ID was found Saturday on Joralemon Street near Garden Place. If it’s your pet, or you know who it belongs to, please call 646-261-6300. Share this Story: Tweet
SUV Crashes into Building at Henry & Remsen Streets
Henry Street is currently closed to traffic and pedestrians at Remsen Street as Police investigate how an SUV apparently backed into a building scaffold and damaged the brick wall at Henry and Hunts Lane. The scaffolding is hanging precipitously, and will presumably need to be stabilized before the crash site can be examined. Mrs. Qfwfq […]
Feeling Blue? No New York Primary For You…
Today, April 24, is the date for New York’s presidential primary election—but only Brooklyn Heights Republicans need apply. Because Democrat Barack Obama has no primary competition, there’s only a Republican race on the ballot. Registered Republicans have a choice between Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and the recently dropped-out Rick Santorum. Polls are open, as usual, until […]
Le Pain Quotidien Open For Business This Weekend!
The doors are still closed for staff training, but French Bread loaves are stocking the shelves at Le Pain Quotidien and al fresco seating has appear on the sidewalk. According to the Manager who was fielding questions from passersby, they will “definitely” be open tomorrow. EDITOR’S NOTE: The restaurant opened for business Saturday! Stop by on […]
Chez Moi? Mais Oui!
Chez Moi, a French bistro that took over the former La Mancha space at Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street has opened its doors. The soft opening was yesterday evening, and it appears they’ll be taking a week or two to work out operational kinks and flesh out the “classic French with a twist” menu. My […]
The Walking Dead…
Fifty zombies were on the march today in Columbus Park in search of fresh…lottery tickets? The undead were shooting a commercial for the New York Lottery. No word on whether any sank their teeth into the winning numbers for tonights $290 Million jackpot. Share this Story: Tweet
New Congressional District Lines May Shake Up BH Politics
The Special Master appointed by the Federal Court to develop new Congressional District lines for New York State (in the absence of the State Legislature’s ability to do so) has issued its proposed district boundaries. Brooklyn Heights had previously been primarily represented by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, with some snippets given to Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez and Congressman […]
Damascus Bakery getting some competition
Apparently hookah pipes don’t pay the rent; a new middle eastern bakery is promised on Atlantic Avenue in a basement store under MOCHA, the hookah lounge / cafe / ice cream parlor in the former FOUNTAIN CAFE space. Share this Story: Tweet
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