Gargoyles, dolphins, sea nymphs…in Brooklyn? See them while you can, before they vanish into the past, victims of funding scarcity. Details of the facade of 177-179 Columbia Heights. Click for larger images. There’s an article in the Thursday March 1st edition of the “Brooklyn Heights Press & Cobble Hill News” by Phoebe Neidl about my […]
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Your Weekend Subway Clusterf… er, “Advisory”
This week’s chaotic Subway Service Advisory brought to you by the number “2“, the letter “A“, and Dick Swizzle’s Sudden Death Game Show… if you don’t know trivia, you don’t know Dick. NOTE: UPDATED 3/2 6:52pm FOR The A, F, and D lines Take note of the 2,3 advisory in particular… Share this Story: Tweet
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Your Weekend Subway Clusterf… er, “Advisory”
Brought to you by the MTA Subway Weekend Service Advisory, which I could describe as byzantine if it wasn't so unfair to the Byzantines. Share this Story: Tweet
135 Joralemon: Old Timey Brooklyn
The restoration of 135 Joralemon seems to be nearing completion, at least the exterior is. For better photos… Share this Story: Tweet
Your Weekend Subway Clusterf… er, “Advisory”
Keep in mind subways will be operating on a holiday schedule Monday ("President's Day"). Those of us with the misfortune of working for employers who hate presidents should take note. The 2/3: Running normally in Brooklyn, they take over the 1's duties in Manhattan, and run local between Chambers and 96th streets. In protest, the […]
Brooklyn Heights at Night:
Tavern Through a Wine Glass
Photo by World's Worst Photographer in the World I am beginning to love Jack The Horse Tavern. The Mac & Cheese is amazing — the perfect combination of crunch and goo — and they make the best burger I've had in a long time. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, though that could be […]
Your Weekend Subway Clusterf..er, “Advisory”
Important subway weekend travel news for Brooklyn Heights and nearby neighborhoods: The 2: There will be no downtown service at the Clark and Hoyt Street stations in Brooklyn, and no downtown service at the Park Place, Wall and Fulton Street stations in Manhattan. The downtown 2 is running on the 4 line between 149th Street […]
Coming Soon: “Love Lane Mews”
Via Brownstoner, Brooklyn Eagle reports that The Love Lane Garage will become the "Love Lane Mews", with 38 apartments, two townhouses, and, presumably, stables for the horses. Some "environmental cleanup" is anticipated. This all sounds very up-in-the-air, but perhaps someone should bring it up at the next Brooklyn Heights Association meeting? From the Eagle article: […]
Seen In Brooklyn Heights: DOT Car
A DOT car, on Montague near Hicks, in front of the Bossert. Still parked there as of 10am this morning. I dunno, it amused me. Photo provided by World's Worst Photographer in the World Share this Story: Tweet
Somewhere in Brooklyn Heights, Some Mexican Restaurant is For Sale
Have $389k stashed away and a dream of one day becoming a restauranteur? Restaurant For Sale, somewhere in Brooklyn Heights: Year Established: 1995 Employees: 5 full time – Facilities: All New Facilities location completed entire renovation a year ago, new floor, bar, tables, floor, windows and much more. Market Outlook and Competition: Restaurant it is […]
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