“Phyllis”, who lives in the north Heights, has lost a London Plane tree. She reports: grew this one from a seedling that took root in my backyard about five years ago, must have blown in from the park across the street. Will miss the shade, screening and wonderful sense of a Brooklyn treed back yard. […]
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Just now – tree down on Sidney Place
A 50-foot tree in the back yard of 34 Sidney Place was just uprooted by the post-Hurricane wind gusts and came crashing down on the back side of the building, causing some minor damage to the fraternity at 36 Sidney Place. Fire Dept is on the scene. Share this Story: Tweet
It’s never the wrong time for Breakfast…
Despite the weather and Mayor Bloomberg’s call for people to stay off the streets, the Happy Days Diner (and the next-door newsstand) was open for business this morning – the only business activity on Montague St. Share this Story: Tweet
Hurricane #Irene – A Tree Falls in Brooklyn
The American elm at the Mansion House [145-153 Hicks Street] has come down in the middle of the street, smashing a brick wall at the apartment building, and breaking a window at the house across the street. Fortunately, nobody was parked underneath. We remember the tree and the controversy it caused here. Share this Story: […]
#Hurricane Damage on Clinton Street
Hurricane Irene took its toll on 144 Clinton Street, the former Doctor’s Office (and Bohack Grocery Store for old-timers). The entire 2nd floor window frame has been ripped out by the storm and is lying in the front yard. The building has been unoccupied, so no injuries. Share this Story: Tweet
Hurricane #Irene UPDATE: NYC calling for evacuation of residents in low-lying areas
The Mayor has said that residents in Zone A are advised to leave their homes before the storm arrives and are strongly encouraged to stay with friends or family outside an evacuation zone. Evacuation Centers will be open Friday at 4 PM for residents who have no alternative shelter. Full map after the jump. Share […]
NYC opening Hurricane Evacuation Shelters
In anticipation that Hurricane Irene might hit the NYC area this weekend, the City of New York has announced that Evacuations Shelters will open at 4 PM this afternoon. Initially, this will be for Senior Citizens and other vulnerable people in the Orange Zone (see map in yesterday’s posting). This City will decided by 8 […]
Brooklyn Heights in the Path of Hurricane Irene
It’s still three days away, and the path it follows changes continually, but the current (Thursday afternoon) “center” track of Hurricane Irene is now projected to pass through Brooklyn and Manhattan, and the eye could potentially go right over the Brooklyn Heights Area. Share this Story: Tweet
Atlantic Book Shop closing
The handwriting has been on the wall (or in this case the window) for the past month or so, but Atlantic Book Shop, the used book store on Atlantic Avenue is going out of business. A “store for rent” sign has appeared, and remaining books are being sold off at a 75% discount. Share this […]
Oh là là: Montreal bagels coming Tuesday
Empire Bistro, the new bakery cafe at Atlantic Ave and Clinton St was open for friends today, and on Tuesday will start rolling out it’s sweet “Montreal-style” bagels, along with breakfast pancakes, crepes, and omelettes; luncheon salads and sandwiches; and dinner platters. Their full menu is available on the web. Share this Story: Tweet
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