Peek-a-boo! Greetings on this Open Thread Wednesday for April 24, 2013. What’s on your mind? Feel free… Comment away! (CT) Share this Story: Tweet
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
Five Acre Farms Founder/CEO Dan Horan In The Running For SlowMoney Entrepreneur Prize
Longtime Brooklyn Heights resident Dan Horan, Founder/CEO of Five Acre Farms—who was profiled by BHB in 2011—is a finalist for Slow Money USA’s Mamma Chia Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The $50k winner will be announced at the 4th Slow Money National Gathering April 29-30 in Boulder, Colo. Slow Money is a funder of local […]
Montague Street’s Verizon Wireless Storefront Riling Preservationists
Preservations are raising sand that Brooklyn Heights’ Verizon Wireless storefront is parading multiple injustices to the 19th century row-house at 146 Montague Street in which it has long been housed. In a hearing last month, the Landmarks Preservation Commission refused to retroactively permit an illegal aluminum display box, according to a story in the Brooklyn […]
‘Proper: The Accessory Vault’ Opens At 110 Montague Street
A new boutique has quietly opened at 110 Montague Street, above Radio Shack. “Proper: The Accessory Vault’s” webpage is still under construction, but its wares include jewelry, silver, gold-plated, costume jewelry, body scrubs, candles, mens & womens watches, cufflinks, tie bars and other accessories. More online at Instagram. (CT) Share this Story: Tweet
New Farmer’s Market Coming To Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 has gotten greener, with the opening of a new farmer’s market. Down to Earth, based in Ossining, N.Y., and the manager of some 20 markets in and around New York City, will kick off its BBP locale June 2. The new Pier 6 market will feature a minumum of eight […]
Brooklyn Public Library President Addresses Future Of Cadman Plaza Branch
Linda E. Johnson, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Public Library, sent an email to patrons Wednesday about “our efforts to create a better branch in Brooklyn Heights.” In it, she addresses her take on “innovative solutions to help us provide the service Brooklynites deserve” by “constructing a new, modern branch in Brooklyn Heights.” The […]
21 Grace Court Alley Now Up For Sale After Being An $11.5k Monthly Rental
The stately carriage house, number 21, at the end of Grace Court Alley, was marketed as a rental for $11,500/month ($138,000 annually) back in September. It is now on the market for $3.5 million for 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, with parking, central AC, skylights, fireplace, W/D and three outdoor areas. The Brown Harris Stevens listing […]
Reminder: 3 Brooklyn Heights CSAs Accepting Applicants For Summer Season
Deadlines are approaching for the upcoming season at three CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) serving Brooklyn Heights: Brooklyn Bridge CSA @ Congregation Mt. Sinai, 250 Cadman Plaza West; Sweet Pea CSA @ First Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Monroe Place; and the Cobble Hill CSA @ Brooklyn Heights’ Church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity, 157 […]
Elementary Shoots In Cobble Hill
The CBS series “Elementary” will be filming in the Cobble Hill this week. More at Cobble Hill Blog. Share this Story: Tweet
Brooklyn Bridge Park Celebrates Earth Day, Sunday April 21
Brooklyn Bridge Park will honor Earth Day on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Empire Fulton Ferry, with free activities and family fun. Arts & crafts made from recycled materials, presented by Half Pint Citizens and ScrapKins will be on hand, along with live music from Aaron Nigel Smith of […]
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