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 […]
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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 […]
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. Share this Story: Tweet
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. Share this Story: Tweet
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 […]
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. Share this Story: Tweet
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 […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 7/27/11
The heat is on, but that hasn’t stopped the purse, wallet and chain snatchings. It’s this week’s police blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
Announcing Montague St. Photo Contest
Do you have an artistic eye? Do you need decorative furnishings? Then the Montague Street BID has just the contest for you! The BID is looking for striking images taken along Montague Street (between Court Street and the Brooklyn Promenade) in Brooklyn, NY. Images may show architecture, storefronts and displays, people, streetscape elements, or a […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 7/20/11
The blotter had been on assignment at South of the Border cracking down on illegal fireworks, only to learn fireworks are legal there. Oops. At any rate, today we bring you a brief rundown on neighborhood nefariousness, with the blotter returning in full force next week. Until then.. Share this Story: Tweet
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