DNAinfo reports that Brooklyn Bridge Park is suing two firms it hired to illuminate the fields at Pier 5, alleging that the fixtures weren’t built to BBP’s wind-resistant specifications. The playing field was opened to the public Dec. 13, 2012, but just eight days later, the shade structures were damaged by wind gusts of less […]
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Put Up Three More Buildings For Sale
The Real Deal is reporting that the Jehovah’s Witnesses have three more of their local properties on the market, including their flagship building at 25-30 Columbia Heights. The properties being marketed are a 135,000-square-foot development site at 85 Jay Street in Dumbo, a residential building at 124 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn Heights and Jehovah’s Witnesses’ current […]
Help Find Maggie!
A lovely tabby has gone missing in our neighborhood, according to this sign posted at the corner of Clinton and Joralemon. On chilly days, it’s not uncommon for animals to climb up into cars to keep warm — rap on your hood and check underneath before pulling away. And keep your eyes peeled for […]
Are You Missing a Puggle?
Commenter Elaine Rendon posted in Open Thread that this sweet little guy was found in the area. He is at the Manhattan ACC. His I.D is: #A1058862. Let’s hope we can get him home. Share this Story: Tweet
Construction for Brooklyn Heights Cinema Slated for Spring
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reports that construction on the property at the corner of Orange and Henry is due to begin this spring. The developers who plan to turn Brooklyn Heights’ shuttered movie theater into condos expect to start construction in spring 2016 and complete the job in fall 2017, according to Colin Lieu, who handles […]
Study Finds $250 Million Needed For Maintenance in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Crain’s New York reports today on a new study, commissioned by Brooklyn Bridge Park Corp., that recommends spending $250 million to maintain the wooden pilings on which the Park sits…money that would come from the two residential towers planned for Pier Six. In this case, maintenance would require a $90 million upfront investment—a sum that the […]
Watch the Mets’ Game 1 at Borough Hall
From McBrooklyn: Borough president Eric Adams is opening up Borough Hall to watch tonight’s Mets’ game, the first in their World Series tilt against the Kansas City Royals. Come to #Brooklyn Borough Hall on Tuesday at 7:30 PM as we cheer on our @Mets in the #WorldSeries! When we watch together, we win together! — […]
Howl-O-Ween Happens Today!
Don’t let a little rain deter you…join the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition today for the annual Howl-O-Ween Pet pet parade and adoption event on the Promenade. The parade will begin at 1 pm, with winners announced at 3 pm. You can register your pet on the spot for a chance to win great prizes from local donors. Thank […]
New Plan for LICH Site: A Dormitory?
According to Capital New York, our erstwhile neighborhood hospital may be slated to become…a big dormitory. Following local outcries against Fortis Property Group’s plans to build high-rise luxury condos on the same, the developer has put forth another plan, which can, according to the story, be constructed without neighborhood feedback. Fortis Property Group, the developer […]
Shots Fired On Old Fulton Street; DUMBO Party Blamed
The Brooklyn Eagle reports that an automatic rifle was discharged early Sunday morning following a DUMBO party, with bullets spraying into nearby residences. According to the NYPD, a 21-year-old man was shot one time in the arm at roughly 1:30 a.m. at the corner of Water Street and Old Fulton Street. He took private transportation […]
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