On Saturday, October 19th from 7:00-9:00 p.m., the First Presbyterian Church (124 Henry close to Clark) will be holding a fundraising auction. Up for grabs are goodies such as: —one week at a private home on Martha’s Vineyard —one week at a private home in East Hampton —a pair tickets to the Daily Show with […]
About Heather Quinlan
Author Archive | Heather Quinlan
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 10/9/13
Hello sports fans! If you were wondering where I went, A) I got a full-time job in August, but B) that has meant little time for me to trek to the 84 to transcribe police reports about hot iPhones. However, Homer’s sobbing pleas, the fact that I work from home, and the sky-high Brooklyn Heights […]
Fire Sparks Atlantic Ave Shutdown
A fire on the basement and first floors at around 174 Atlantic Ave forced a shutdown of the street between Court and Clinton. According to the FDNY, the fire is now extinguished and there were no fatalities.
Paul Giamatti Speaks!
Paul Giamatti, lovable harumpher around town, granted an interview with DNAInfo where he revealed that he visits local joints Teresa’s and Hanco’s. Unsurprisingly, he said he picked Brooklyn Heights to live in because, “I think it was just something pretty mellow and different from where I had lived, which was in the Lower East Side.” […]
Silver Alert for Richard Rosenthal
Update: Mr. Rosenthal has been found safe. A Silver Alert has been issued regarding the disappearance of Richard Rosenthal, 87 years old, from Hicks and State Sts. Mr. Rosenthal was last seen wearing red sweatpants, a black coat, and white sneakers with no socks at approximately 3:45 PM on Sept 30th, near Court and Pierrepont. […]
Fascati’s Returns Tomorrow
I went for a slice of pizza at Fascati’s last weekend and saw that it was still closed. Well, our wait is nearly over, as the Henry St. mainstay will be ending its annual summer break on Wednesday, September 11th. Share this Story: Tweet
Avast! It’s Red Hook’s Pirate Ball
The historic Waterfront Barge Museum, docked at Red Hook and the site of many a tour and theatrical event, is returning to its maritime roots with a Pirate Ball on September 19th from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The gala will celebrate the barge’s upcoming 100th birthday and include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music from Brooklyn’s own […]
The Heights Players Take on Horton Foote’s Dividing the Estate
Horton Foote’s Dividing the Estate has its Brooklyn Premiere with The Heights Players tonight; the run lasts through September 22nd. As with many of Foote’s plays, Dividing the Estate is set in the fictional town of Harrison, Texas in 1987. This prize-winning play focuses on the Gordon clan, led by octogenarian Stella Gordon. In the […]
Writer Amy Grace Loyd on Brooklyn Heights
Local writer Amy Grace Loyd, whose first novel, The Affairs of Others, was published last month, sounds off about the neighborhood in Brooklyn Magazine. A resident since the early ’90s, Loyd offers her opinions on best coffee (the oft-forgotten Connecticut Muffin), best place to see a movie (Heights Cinema) and, interestingly, best dry cleaners (Heights Cleaners). More of Loyd’s best-ofs, and what amuses her bouche, are here.
Markowitz Endorses Squadron for Public Advocate
Calling him a man who “knows how to get results,” Brooklyn Beep Marty Markowitz joined Senator Chuck Schumer and The New York Times in endorsing State Senator Daniel Squadron for the next Public Advocate. Squadon is in his third term serving New York’s 26th senate district, which includes Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens and DUMBO, as […]
Nabe Chatter