Today’s Helicopter Noise Press Conference, courtesy of Karl Junkersfeld. WPIX-TV’s 6:30pm package after the jump. Share this Story: Tweet
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Crumbs Bakery Opening on Montague?
BHB Headquarters just received this tip: My son has just reported that in the old Heights Books space, the cupcake bakery “Crumbs” is opening! I say YES!! We are assuming this is the “Crumbs” Bakery chain that originated in NYC some years ago. Their Store Locations page doesn’t yet list a Montague Street address yet. […]
Montague Street Fire: Aftermath Video
Karl Junkersfeld surveys the aftermath of today’s fire on Montague Street. There are conflicting reports in Brooklyn’s newspapers as to where the blaze began. Share this Story: Tweet
Good Morning: “Smoke Condition” At Clark Street, 2/3 Trains Not Running
There’s a “Smoke Condition” at the Clark Street station, according to the MTA, which explains all the fire trucks at Henry and Clark. All 2 and 3 trains have been suspended between Chambers and Atlantic. People are being told to take either the A/C or the R. Update: Service was restored. Share this Story: Tweet
Two Trees Snail Mail Spam
A tipster sent us this unsolicited letter they received today, from Two Trees Management, asking for support for their Dock Street Dumbo plan. Yelling “IT’S NOW OR NEVER FOR A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DUMBO AND OUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S FIRST EVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING!”, they ask the recipient to contact David Yassky immediately, and attend a hearing […]
Super Discussion
So, the superintendent of our 25+ tenant co-op building has left for another job elsewhere (actually, he was “poached” by our own management company, but that’s another story), which has left us in a bind. We are torn between finding another on-site superintendent, who would live rent free in a studio apartment, or hiring some […]
BREAKING: Community Board 2 Approves Dock Street DUMBO Project
According to sources at tonight’s meeting, Community Board 2 gave their stamp of approval for the Two Trees’ Dock Street DUMBO project. The final vote was 30 yeah, 7 nay. More details to hopefully arrive soon. Congratulations, Two Trees! Looks like the $180k spent on lobbying firms last year really paid off! Share this Story: […]
Film Shooting Alert Tomorrow: TV Show “Damages”
The TV show “Damages”, starring local celebrity William Hurt, will be annexing parts of Montague and Hicks Streets tomorrow, from around 5am to 9pm, though whether the scenes will feature Mr. Hurt is not known. A local tipster overheard they would start towing cars tonight at 10pm. So if your car is parked around the […]
Fire Guts 67 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights
BHB newshound BP sent in this photo of a fire at on Cranberry, between Henry and Hicks streets. No further details as of yet. Says BP: “I think that’s the one that’s under construction..” Update: this has been confirmed, it’s 67 Cranberry, which was undergoing a gut renovation. According to neighborhood photojournalist Marc “weegee” Hermann, […]
P.S. 8 School Report Card: Take a Look for Yourself
The 2007-2008 NYC DOE’s Progress “Report Card” for P.S. 8 can be found here. Notice the chasm of difference between PS 8’s performance relative to City-wide schools and Peer-wide schools, particularly in the School Performance section. Whereas it is an “F” school compared to it’s “peers”, it looks like around a B or a B+ […]
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