The Brooklyn Eagle reports that tours of the Atlantic Avenue tunnel are done. Mcbrooklyn adds that the Atlantic Tunnel hero Bob Diamond is leaving Brooklyn, possibly because he can’t fight Borough Hall. Though he found the oldest subway tunnel in the world right underneath Atlantic Avenue, he has been unable to get the ok to […]
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84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/31/10
Ladies’ handbags can’t stay still; Equinox fills the void left by Planet Fitness; and a thief makes off with a $700 vibrator. It’s this week’s blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/24/10
A $2,500 diamond necklace is stolen; a $10,000 antique box of silverware is stolen; and vehicles of various Blue Book values are driven away into oblivion. It’s this week’s crime blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
Roebling Inn Hosts Liverpool FC
Roebling Inn recently became the official Brooklyn outpost of the Liverpool Supporter’s Club. To find out why, I spoke with BHB Soccer Correspondent Ed Winnick, as well as Roebling’s Jason Furlani and a host of Liverpool fans. Roebling’s will be airing all the Liverpool matches, so here’s a handy schedule. Video below, with help from […]
Atlantic Avenue Subway Tunnel: Holding Out for a Hero
The Brooklyn Paper features an update on Bob Diamond’s quest to tear down the wall he believes hides a locomotive from the mid-19th century. More on the story after the jump. Share this Story: Tweet
Brooklyn Green Roofs: Sitting On Top of the World
I recently met up with Inger Yancey, architect and founder of Brooklyn Green Roofs, a company that designs and installs green roofs atop city homes and offices. Green roofs not only bring a bit of nature back to the city, but create more energy-efficient buildings as well. More information after the jump! Share this Story: […]
DWR Artists Showcase
Some footage from last night’s Design Within Reach event celebrating Brooklyn talent. Have a look-see: DWR Artists Showcase from Heather Quinlan on Vimeo. Share this Story: Tweet
Brooklyn Artist Showcase Thursday at DWR
Beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Design Within Reach will be showing off the work of local artists. We are showcasing Brooklyn artists’ work throughout the studio, all with their own interpretation of a Brooklyn theme. Stop by to meet local designers, clients and art dealers, including Clementine, Kory O’Donnell, Kate Fauvell, Todd Boebel, Sloke One, […]
Vacate Order on Old Fulton Street
Following April’s full vacate order for buildings 11, 13 and 15 Old Fulton St., the NYC Department of Buildings has now issued the same for #9, citing “major structural defects to exterior walls.” According to DumboNYC: A source close to the situation told us that 11-15 Old Fulton are going through the process of what […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/10/10
A man is attacked by a cabbie after trying to pay by credit card; the Clark St. shooting finally makes the report; and on my way to the precinct, I get sprayed with cement. It’s this week’s police blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
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