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Landmarks Commission Approves Changes To 15 Willow Street

After making changes to their proposal, the four-story building at 15 Willow Street (which is at the corner of Middagh Street) will be getting a new façade. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved those changes at Tuesday morning’s session.

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Old Fulton Street Site To Remain Vacant After Landmarks Rejects Proposal

The lot at 20 Old Fulton Street (between Everit and Elizabeth) has been vacant since for nearly 40 years.

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Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg Film ‘St. James Place’ In Brooklyn Heights

There was a bit of a commotion centered around the corner of Henry Street and Love Lane on Sunday night. If you’re wondering what it was (and didn’t see the yellow or pink signs all over the place), it was the filming of director Steven Spielberg’s new film “St. James Place.”

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Landmarks Commission Says Hicks Street Townhouses Are A No-Go

A proposal for three neighboring townhouses at 295-299 Hicks Street (between Joralemon and State) did not pass muster at Tuesday’s session of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Curbed NY’s Evan Bindelglass reported. The townhouses would each have had four bedrooms, four stories, and front and rear terraces. The idea for townhouses on the long-vacant site didn’t […]

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Heights History: A Look Into The Past Of Some Montague Street Restaurants

We recently went on a trip back in time at some of the restaurants in the North Heights. Now it’s time to start doing the same down on Montague Street. What was there before today’s eateries? What do the owners want you to order if you stop by? Let’s find out! Our first stop will […]

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Heights History: The Story Behind Some of the North Heights’ Restaurants And A Look At Them From 47 Years Ago

Ever wondered what the story was behind your favorite restaurant? Well, it might be about more than food or even one man’s dream. Here is an exploration of how some Brooklyn Heights restaurants came to be and what their owners say best exemplifies their spirit. Plus, you will get to see what they looked like back in 1967!

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