A tipster alerted us to this news item on The Real Deal blog about the imminent sale of Hotel Bossert: R.A.L. Companies & Affiliates is expected to buy the former Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street for $92 million and turn it into student housing, according to Robert Levine, president and CEO of R.A.L. Companies […]
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Democratic Primaries TOMORROW
For all you registered Democrats (and Republicans!) , a reminder: Tomorrow is Primary Day. Polling places open at 6am and close at 9pm. Don’t know where to vote? The NYC Board of Elections has a handy Polling Site Locator (hint: it’s probably your nearest public school). Don’t know how to vote? The Board of Elections […]
Muppets Take Brooklyn Heights
Peter of FlashlightWorthy Books sent us these photos of the Muppets movie filming on Joralemon Street. More photos… Share this Story: Tweet
Martin Connor’s 1990s’ Apartment Purchases: Too Good Of A Deal?
The Daily News reports NY State Senator Martin Connor bought two apartments for what appears to be less than their worth: one in 1994 for $12,500 and one in 1997 for $50,000: Connor, in a telephone interview, rejected Squadron’s allegations as “nonsense,” insisting he received no special treatment in the purchases. BPC, he insisted, only […]
Mystery Sign On Cranberry Street: Road To Be Closed Next Wednesday
A tipster sent us this photo of a sign posted at the corner of Cranberry Street and Hicks Street. There doesn’t appear any attribution on it, and the tipster noted with sarcasm that it’s “professional looking”. So, be warned: Cranberry Street will be closed next Wednesday from 9am to 3pm, for unknown reasons. Any readers […]
Squadron-Connor Debate Liveblogging 2
8:26pm: Connor to Squadron: Trustafarian! 8:29pm: moderator bitchslaps connor for getting too personal. and I mean, really too personal. the audience started booing and hissing. 8:29pm: Connor to Squadron: Open your books! Who’s funding your existence? 8:32pm: Squadron not getting personal with Connor, won’t ask him about his Jeep Grand Cherokee paid for by campaign […]
Liveblogging The Squadron-Connor Debate
BHB is here at the St. Francis College Auditorium, awaiting what is sure to be a most riveting display of oratorical prowess. So far, the auditorium is PACKED…with empty seats. Come on down! 6:59pm: auditorium filling up nicely. Note to St. Francis College: Free your WiFi, Free Your Mind 7:05pm: and the debate is on! […]
Martin Connor Used Campaign Funds For A Brand New Car, Parking?
This may be old news, but it was news to me: According to a 2006 Report compiled by the nonprofit Common Cause organization on NY State campaign funds misuse, State Senator Martin Connor spent over $70,000 on “other” expenses, including a brand new car (a Jeep Grand Cherokee) and a parking space in Brooklyn Heights, […]
Last Week On The Homer Fink Radio Show…
Just in case anyone missed it: Brooklyn Heights resident, news photographer, BHB contributor, and all around good egg, Marc “weegee” Hermann was on last Friday’s Homer Fink Radio Show, chatting about crime scenes, news photography, and, naturally, Weegee. There’s also a brief interview with the Fruit Dude on Henry Street: Tune in to the Homer […]
The Continuing Saga Of Mike’s Kosher Steakhouse
In a previous post, we parenthetically asked whatever happened to the whole Mike’s Kosher Steakhouse story. Well, It’s been over a year since Mike’s Kosher Steakhouse was shut down under a cloud of allegations — co-owner Mikel Domgjoni was arrested for attempting to molest an 18 year old waitress, and co-owner Nasser “Nando” Ghorchian accused […]
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