We’ve heard reports of power issues on Columbia Heights and Clinton street last night into this morning. There’s Con Ed activity on Columbia Heights around Clark Street as of 12pm. We’re trying to find out more (we’ve heard that for those that lost it, they were told by Con Ed it would be repaired by […]
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Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade 10/28 — Volunteers Still Needed!
The Annual Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade is this Saturday, the 28th! Start time is around 10am, with the usual bake sale, craft table, and (family-friendly) mayhem! They are still looking for volunteers, so sign up here if you’re interested. If you would like to provide baked treats, just remember — fake eyeballs are okay, but […]
Pierrepont Playground Egg Hunt 4/8: Volunteers Needed!
Saturday, April 8th, will be Pierrepont Playground’s umpteenth annual Egg Hunt! Over a week away! Plenty of time to clear your schedule! The great hunt will start at 10am, and there will be a (nut-free) bake sale as well. They are still looking for volunteers, so if you want to help clean up, or provide […]
Swastikas and Trump Graffiti Discovered At Adam Yauch Park
Earlier this evening, graffiti of swastikas and “Go Trump” were discovered at Adam Yauch Park. We should have more shortly. DEVELOPING…. Share this Story: Tweet
Trash Fire at Packer
The trash is on fire in front of Packer on Joralemon Street right now… At around 8:10pm a fire truck arrived. It looked like the cardboard recycling pile caught fire. As I type the fire department is putting it out. If anyone has any more info, let us know or comment! Share this Story: Tweet
Annual Pierrepont Halloween Parade 10/29: Volunteers Needed!
Start planning your family’s coordinated Stranger Things theme costumes… The Annual Pierrepont Playground Halloween Parade is Saturday, October 29th! Parade starts around 10:30ish, followed by the bake sale and “playground fun”. They are still looking for volunteers, so if you’re interested, visit the online signup form and add your name. Looks like they still need […]
BBP Members Among The First To Own A Pierhouse Tower Condo… Because What Else Did You Expect
In case you thought this story couldn’t get any loopier (or fade into obscurity), DNA Info NY reported that two of the BBP Board members — David Offensend and Henry “Hank” Gutman — were among the first to buy condos in the Pierhouse Tower in March 2014. According to the article: Offensend, who stepped down […]
Empire State Development Meeting About Pier 6 Tomorrow, RSVP NOW!!
The folks at Save The View Now would like everyone to know that the Empire State Development meeting concerning BBP Pier 6 will be occurring at 9:30am tomorrow, but you must RSVP by 5pm TODAY. So, you have less than hour to do that. Presumably, they will be discussing infilling the childrens water park and […]
Power Outages On Columbia Heights
We’ve received some reports that there’s been power outages along Columbia Heights since last night. We haven’t heard or seen any official comment on the situation. Anyone out there affected by power outages (and presumably have enough juice in their cell phone battery to comment)? UPDATE 11:54am: Sources tell us that the new estimate for […]
Trees Down On Poplar Street
We’ve received reports of downed trees all along Poplar Street from C.F.: Basically every tree behind 55 Poplar lining the garden and behind the parking lot is down, one has fallen on a VW, smashed windshield in one corner. Tree from behind 55 Poplar fence fell over onto Hicks Street partially obstructing the street. Also […]
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