A tipster sent in these photos of a crane lift at the building being renovated at 183 Columbia Heights.
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“Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend” Makes Its Brooklyn Premiere Thursday
Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend will be making its Brooklyn premiere at Brooklyn Heights Cinema. The film was directed by Gian Godoy and Esther Anderson; Anderson is a Jamaican actress who filmed the rise of Bob Marley and the Wailers in the early ’70s, and recovered the footage 30 years later. For those […]
LICH Rally Monday (7/8) at Gov’s NYC Office
In the continuing efforts to keep Long Island College Hospital open, there will be a rally today (7/8/13) from 4-6 outside Governor Cuomo’s Manhattan office. According to the Brooklyn Heights Association, the rally has been organized by LICH doctors, nurses, and members of the Local 1199/United Healthcare Workers. The address is 633 Third Avenue, between […]
Montero Bar & Grill Looking for Life Preserver
No, it’s not in danger of closing. Montero Bar & Grill on Atlantic Ave is now without its famous life preserver, reports the New York Post. “Somebody must have walked off with it on a busy night,” owner Pepe Montero told the Post. “S.S. Montero” and “Brooklyn, NY” were painted on it by Montero’s nephew, […]
Bikelyn: Bike Tours through Brooklyn
Looking for something to do with your summertime guests? Or want to see Brooklyn from two wheels instead of four? Dutch transplant Frank Muller has just the thing—Bikelyn, a series of tours given Mondays and Tuesdays each week (with private tours available upon request). Muller has taken to his new city rather quickly—after moving here […]
NY1 Covers Missing Scooter
As a follow-up to the story we reported last week—this morning, NY1 covered the case of a Heights man whose scooter was stolen on June 25th. The criminal was caught in the act on tape, though neither he nor the scooter have yet been found. The victim, Charles D. Younger, said he needs the scooter […]
Man Shot, Robbed Outside Brooklyn DA’s Office
The New York Post and Daily News report that a security guard was shot and robbed of a “large sum of cash” outside the Brooklyn DA’s office on Pearl Street around 5:50 pm yesterday. The unidentified man is being treated at Bellevue Hospital and is listed in stable condition. The assailant is currently at large. […]
H&M Opening Wednesday on Fulton Street
Racked reports that H&M is opening a 29,000-square-foot store in Downtown Brooklyn at noon on Wednesday. And much fanfare will go with it, including a block party, H&M gift cards, and the first 250 customers will receive what Racked called “Access to Fashion Pass” worth between $10 and $300. (That’s quite a range.) And, of […]
Mara’s Bakery and Cafe Opens Today on Livingston
A tipster attended yesterday’s soft opening of Mara’s Bakery and Café on 88 Livingston St. She reports that, “I stopped in for a coffee and cinnamon roll (quite tasty!). It’s a really cute and inviting place with a nice seating area where you can enjoy your pastry, sandwich, or gelato—seems like they have something for […]
Han’s Market Now Selling Bike Helmets For Citibikers
Seeing opportunity outside the door, Han’s Market on Clark Street is now selling bicycle helmets alongside the cereal and cookies. They cost $20 each and come in various sizes, though the law states that only children 13 and under are required to wear one. Share this Story: Tweet
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