Fans of local children’s book author Darren Farrel will be lining up at Book Court Sunday at 11 a.m. when he signs his latest, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, a handy summary is after the jump. Share this Story: Tweet
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Get Your Free Scoop of Häagen-Dazs!
Häagen-Dazs has turned its 50th anniversary into quite the event, what with a DJ and Buddy from Cake Boss bringing his own Häagen-Dazs cake creation. (I’m sure it has fondant, he loves that stuff.) So don’t delay—be like these fine folks and head over to Montague for your free scoop! Share this Story: Tweet
BREAKING: Trees Planted Today on Henry; Hole Remains Vacant
Tipster “DL” writes: They are planting trees on Henry but the guys said they are skipping the one on the empty one on the corner—somebody is making the decision not to fill. Also, an anonymous source said he planted a tree in that well last year, but the Park’s Department cut it down. “I turned […]
Nail Wars: Where’s the Best Mani/Pedi in the Heights?
One question I’m asked by the new ladies in town is—where can a gal get a manicure around here? Obviously there are lots of places, but what they want is the inside scoop. I frequent two spots, Dashing Diva on Montague and Samoa across the street. Dashing Diva is pink and clean and they offer […]
Free Häagen-Dazs May 14th!
Though Brooklyn Heights has felt like an icebox the last few days, tomorrow’s weather forecast calls for 78 degrees with 100% chance of free ice cream. That’s right—Häagen-Dazs is celebrating its 50th birthday by giving special thanks to the customers at its first store on Montague St. Free scoops of their original flavors—chocolate, vanilla and […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 5/11/10
A date by Peas & Pickles gone horribly wrong, a terrifying scene at the Flatbush Ave. subway, and the umpteenth woman leaves her bag unattended at Macy’s. It’s this week’s police blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
Everybody Limbo!
Local resident finds unique way to pass the time, by the ever-present cones on Hicks and Remsen. Share this Story: Tweet
A Tree (Doesn’t) Grow in Brooklyn Part 3: The Evidence
From ClarknHenry: Just last night, I was awakened at 4am by a delivery truck… blowing its horn to get another vehicle out of that space right by the hole! The truck then climbed onto the sidewalk and right into the hole, making it even deeper. I would LOVE to see a tree in that spot, […]
BKLYN DESIGNS This Weekend at St. Ann’s Warehouse
Touted as “New York’s premier exhibition of designers of contemporary furnishings or home accessories,” BKLYN DESIGNS is showing off the best in home-grown artists and craftsmen. I went to the load-in yesterday and filmed local artists from the neighborhood, and also got a sneak peek of what’s to come this weekend. In the following video […]
280 Hicks: Sold!
According to Cullen & Dykman, the law firm that handled the estate, “280 Hicks went to contract for $2,080,000 to a person in the neighborhood who intends on fixing it up and living there.” Perhaps a happy end for a house that had fallen on hard times over the past several decades. Share this Story: […]
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