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Pumpkin Day on Montague Street
Yesterday was the second annual Pumpkin Day on Montague Street, hosted by the Montague Street Business Improvement District (BID). BID distributed free pumpkins to Montague Street businesses for display, with the help of Marty Markowitz, BID’s board of directors, and local middle school students. Over 50 Montague Street businesses are now ready for Halloween. Share […]
New pharmacy open
Photo, Brownstoner. Last week, Brownstoner brought attention to a new pharmacy opening up at 79 Atlantic Avenue. Readers commented on the actual pharmaceutical aspects to the pharmacy, claiming that it wasn’t a true pharmacy since it didn’t list such characteristics on its sign, a sign which another reader suggested was in violation of landmark rules. […]
String Orchestra of Brooklyn concert tomorrow
The String Orchestra of Brooklyn will be performing Saturday night at St. Ann + the Holy Trinity Church (157 Montague Street). Creative Director Eli Spindel will lead the Orchestra in Bach’s Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080, Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue, k. 546, and Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge, Op. 133. The concert begins at 8pm and tickets are $10. […]
Markowitz endorses Bloomberg for Mayor
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz endorsed Michael Bloomberg for Mayor this morning. Just a few months ago at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, Marty was non-committal when asked about a possible third term for Bloomie. However he was clear about running for mayor himself saying, “not this time”. Get the full story on today’s endorsement […]
Last chance for Murder on the Nile at Heights Players
The current Heights Players production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile is a murder mystery that takes place aboard a cruise ship in Egypt. The play, adapted from Christie’s novel Death on the Nile, debuted on Broadway in 1946. This is the second time the Heights Players have done a production of the play, and both […]
Gossip Girl takes over Clinton Street
Filming of Gossip Girl is going to cause some parking headaches- there will be no parking on Clinton Street from Joralemon to Remsen starting at 8:00pm tonight, through 10:00pm on Tuesday night. I’m pretty sure that’s the extent of the tow-away zone, please let us know if it goes further. Share this Story: Tweet
Murder on the Nile comes to the Heights
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile opens tonight at The Heights Players (26 Willow Place), with shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through the rest of March. Tickets (adults $15, children/seniors $13) can be purchased here or by calling 718-237-2752. THP: Murder on the Nile has an interesting history. Christie’s 1937 novel, Death on the Nile, was based on an […]
BSO Show Sunday
The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra will be performing a classical concert this Sunday, February 22, at 3:00 pm. The concert will take place at the Church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity at 157 Montague Street (corner of Clinton and Montague Streets) and there is a suggested donation of $15 (children free). Read more Share […]
Contract Rejected for Brooklyn House of Detention
New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., announced today the rejection of an architectural contract submitted to his office by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) for construction-related services at the Brooklyn House of Detention, citing ballooning costs and lack of documentation. Among the problems with the documentation include the “failure to adequately explain an almost […]
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