News 12 did a feature from the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, where they interviewed me about “If These Knishes Could Talk”, and a few lucky matinee customers about the New York accent. They also put in a plug for the upcoming Knish/New York accent film fundraiser. (Glad my mascara held, it was quite a windy day.) Hope you like the segment and hope to see you all there February 9th! With news of the possible closing of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, it’ll be good to rally the troops and show the theater some love. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →
About Heather Quinlan
Shake Shack Grand Opening
I make no bones about my love of Shake Shack—yes, the lines are long, but I will happily endure for their burgers. I even missed the first pitch thrown at Citi Field because I was waiting for a Shake Shack Burger. And I’d do it again. Especially because what have the Mets done for me lately?
Having said that, I completely forgot about Opening Day of Downtown Brooklyn’s Shake Shack until I saw Councilman Stephen Levin’s pics of the Burger Summit on his Facebook page. I was out of my apartment faster than you can say, “But what about the blotter, Heather?”
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 9/7/11
Dean St. was hit bad; Conway’s was, too; and Planet Fitness. It’s this week’s police blotter.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/30/11
Planet Fitness, a HUGE robbery, and someone really wanted Taylor Swift tickets. It’s this week’s police blotter.
Literary Brooklyn: The Book
Literary Brooklyn, written by Evan Hughes, chronicles the writers and artists who made Brooklyn home before Jonathan Lethem did. Today’s Daily News does a write-up of the book, along with the who’s who of Literary Brooklyn Heights: your Truman Capote, W.H. Auden, and the gang at February House. Read all about it here.
Art of Brooklyn Festival Postponed
This just in: The last day of The Art of Brooklyn Festival (featuring If These Knishes Could Talk) has been postponed until Wednesday, as St. Francis has closed for the weekend. More info to come.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/24/11
Henry St. was hit by thieves last week. Meanwhile, $3,660 was stolen from 99 Cent City. It’s this week’s police blotter.
Restaurant Closings Sweep the Heights
So long, Amin India. Farewell, Fresh Cafeé Bar. Sayonara, Sushi Gallery and Migita Sushi. And whither Fortune House? These restaurants and possibly others that I’ve forgotten have suddenly shut down, shuttered up and, as in the case of Sushi Gallery, appear to have split under cover of the night. Is it the economy? Rent? Or something else we have yet to discover? At the very least, am wondering what restaurants will move in to the neighborhood next.
Reminder: Film Festival This Weekend
Just a reminder that The Art of Brooklyn film festival kicks off tomorrow at St. Francis College on 180 Remsen St. And the first film up is a 25-minute version of “The These Knishes Could Talk,” my documentary on the New York accent. Hope you all can make it, especially since you’ve seen postings about it for over a year now, and are probably wondering what the heck these knishes are saying already. Tickets can be bought here or at the door, and the festival runs through August 27th.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/17/11
Hank’s Saloon is the site of a stabbing; copper is the new gold; and a developing story on a break-in at the Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar. It’s this week’s blotter.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/3/11
The weather is hot, and so are a lot of iPhones. Oh, and someone from the Department of Homeland Security had his equipment stolen. It’s this week’s blotter.
Dep’t of Homeland Security Employee Robbed of GPS, Phone, Documents on Warren St.
While reading the police reports for the blotter today, I came across one that was a departure from the usual iPhone and handbag thefts. On July 28th, an unnamed man from the Department of Homeland Security said he parked and locked his car on Warren St. near Smith St. around 8 p.m. The following morning at 6:30 a.m. he was told some of his belongings had been found near Smith and Douglas; upon returning to his car he saw the passenger-side window had been broken and the following items stolen: Continue Reading →
Missing Cat Day 30: The Search for BeeBop Continues
Despite a month of searching, Brooklyn Heights cat BeeBop is still missing. Have you’ve seen him? Owner Cathy explains: Continue Reading →
Bark If You Like Hot Dogs
This just in: In addition to weekends, Bark Hot Dogs will now be available Thursdays at Pier 6.
Also, tonight’s film on Pier 1 will be Basquiat starring Jeffrey Wright, Claire Forlani and Christopher Walken.
Tonight: Brooklyn Beer and the Bobbed-Haired Bandit
This evening, the Brooklyn Historical Society continues its monthly beer garden series with $5 lagers and summer ales. In addition, the cast of The Bobbed-Haired Bandit will perform songs from their show before it heads to the New York International Fringe Festival; The Bobbed-Haired Bandit is based on Ed and Celia Cooney, Brooklyn’s answer to Bonnie and Clyde. More information here.
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Brooklyn Bugle
- Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “The Discovery of Slowness” by Sten Nadolny
- Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank” by Nathan Englander
- #BackintheDay: The Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique
- March Forth: CFAF Offers Heights “Family Walking Tour”
- Missed Connections at NY Transit Museum on Valentine’s Day
- Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “The Stranger’s Child” by Alan Hollinghurst
- Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson
- Transit Museum Introduces New Discussion Series “Problem Solvers” with guest Sarah Kaufman
- Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “The Thorn and the Blossom” by Theodora Goss
- Transit Museum Plans Day for Special Needs Kids January 22
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Open Thread Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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UPDATE: Shiba Inu “Lili” Is Home!
- P.S. 8 Middle School Approved
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The Brooklyn Bugle’s Knishes Preview at Brooklyn Heights Cinema a Success
- Lost Dog: Lili, a Shiba Inu
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Montague Street, Meet Your New Starbucks
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Le Pain Quotidien Taking Shape
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I Want Candy? 20 Henry Condos At Last Hit The Market
- Squadron Eyeing Run for Borough Prexy?
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Damascus Bakery getting some competition
- Brooklyn Heights Woman Latest Identified 9/11 Victim
- Squadron Eyeing Run for Borough Prexy?
- Here’s Looking At You, Brooklyn
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The Brooklyn Bugle’s Knishes Preview at Brooklyn Heights Cinema a Success
- Pet Adoption Event Sunday
- P.S. 8 Middle School Approved
- Subway Service Alerts
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UPDATE: Shiba Inu “Lili” Is Home!
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TONIGHT! Preview of Heather Quinlan’s “If These Kniches Could Talk”
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I Want Candy? 20 Henry Condos At Last Hit The Market
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