Hit series, Golden Globes, media darling and generational “it” girl… Of course you’re destined to become a target for haters. While HBO’s “Girls” continues to be a solid hit in its just-launched sophomore season (866,000 viewers), Brooklyn Heights rez and show creator, star, et al, Lena Dunham gets another feminine lashing, courtesy of Heather Wilhelm […]
About Chuck Taylor
Journalist Chuck Taylor worked as a writer and Senior Editor at Billboard magazine for 14 years, has interviewed more than 500 entertainers and music executives, and penned front-page stories for Billboard about Celine Dion, Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Elton John, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Tony Bennett and many more. He has been interviewed on an array of music and pop culture topics for ABC's “20/20,” “CBS Evening News,” CNN FN, VH1's “Behind the Music,” MTV, BBC and A&E's Biography"; and has been quoted in the New York Times, USA Today, TV Guide, People, Entertainment Weekly and numerous others. He is a voting member of NARAS (Grammy Awards).Author Archive | Chuck Taylor
Mayoral Candidate Lhota Pushes For Commuter Tax Redux
Republican mayoral candidate Joseph Lhota—the former MTA commish, Brooklyn Heights resident and BHB Ten 2012 member—believes it’s time to bring back New York City’s commuter tax, which asks for a few bucks from those who work in the city but live elsewhere. In the 1990s, the tax contributed hundreds of millions of dollars into city […]
Landmarks Unamused By Interior Alterations At Former Gage & Tollner Space
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to deny an application to legalize changes made to the interior of the former Gage and Tollner Restaurant at 372 Fulton Street. The landmarked interior, which has housed a discount jewelry store since 2010 (formerly Arby’s and TGI Friday’s) has already faced mounting fines because it masked the interior […]
Neighbors Fume Over Iris Cafe’s Java Fumes
Every dog deserves its day, right? Last year BHB had a heyday with the infamous Montague Street hotdog controversy, after a vendor dared to sell wieners to the olfactory offense of a number of readers. Even the New York Post got into the story. And now, a 2013 controversy involving Brooklyn Heights’ otherwise beloved Iris […]
Long Island College Hospital Faces Potential Shutdown
The Long Island College Hospital in Cobble Hill is facing potential closure as it continues to lose money for owner State University of New York. According to stories in The New York Times and New York Daily News, the 150-year-old facility at 339 Hicks Street is on the table with State University trustees. But a […]
What Are Brooklyn Heights’ Most Popular Dog Names & Breeds?
While Brooklyn Bridge Park is asking for locals to pick the pooch with the cutest mug, WYNC’s Dogs Of New York webbie explores New York’s most popular dog names & breeds by zip code. The tops in each category were mined from Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene dog license data. In Brooklyn Heights (and […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ‘Cutest Dog Run’ Contest: And The Finalists Are…
Let the voting begin! Brooklyn Bridge Park’s previously announced “Cutest Dog at the Dog Run” contest is off and running. The 16 finalists—whose pics were snapped at BBP’s Main Street and/or Pier 6 dog runs—are now posted on the Park’s Facebook page. The pooch (and owner) with the most Facebook “Likes” from each location will […]
Open Thread Wednesday: January 23, 2013
Happy Open Thread Wednesday for January 23, 2013. Interesting numbers, given that temps this week are in the neighborhood of 13 to 23 degrees or so, eh? So what’s making you feel hot, cold, bothered and blithe? Comment away, BHB minions! (Photo/Joralemon & Court streets: CT) Share this Story: Tweet
148 Hicks Street: Front Room For $3.50 A Week (In 1902)
Earlier this month, we shared CWB Architects’ photos of its interior reno at 146 Hicks Street, after 2011′s Hurricane Irene hurled a mature elm from Mansion House into the two adjoining townhomes at 146 & 148 Hicks Street. Now it’s time to give a little love to the equally lovely wood clapboard residence at 148 […]
Wednesday’s Wicked Deep Freeze
Winter is showing its true colors this week—with a dusting of snow this morning—while Wednesday is going to be the most frigid day we’ve yet had this season. By midnight, temps will settle at 17 degrees, continuing to dip before reaching their wicked low just before sunrise: 14 degrees. The high during the day Wednesday, […]
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