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Brooklyn Bridge Park Seeks Input on Squibb Pool
Want to offer feedback on the proposed pool? Here you go. The survey takes just a few minutes. Share this Story: Tweet
The Cat Cafe Presents: CPR For Cats and Dogs
Maybe you heard about the Italian kitten saved by mouth-to-mouth? Or the cats on Long Island that were revived after a fire by CPR? Now you, too, can become certified in CPR and First Aid for cats and dogs, on July 18 from 7-10 pm. Who knows? Maybe you can be a hero, […]
Is The Bossert Back?
If so, the Eagle is on it. Following reports of a party on the Bossert’s famous roof (on which the Brooklyn Dodgers celebrated their only World Series win), the Eagle contacted one of the hotel’s owners, who said, “We plan to make a major announcement soon.” The hotel has been under renovation since it was sold in […]
Never Mind the Bollards, Here Are The Local Landmarks
If local officials have their way, habitues of the Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park might need to watch where they’re going. According to the Eagle, the city has been considering since last fall the installation of retractable bollards at entrances to the Park and the Promenade, spurred by the attack on the West Side walking path in […]
Battle Brewing Over Park Bridge On Montague
It was just a matter of time. A few days ago, we shared Brooklyn Paper‘s news about the possibility of an access bridge from Montague St. to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Today, the Eagle writes about the inevitable objections raised by Montague St. residents. Montague Street to Brooklyn Bridge Park will ruin the “peace and relaxation” of the […]
BBP Infrastructure Updates: Swimming In Construction
The ever-on-top-of-it reporters at Brooklyn Paper have more info on the good news/bad news about the permanent pool coming to the neighborhood. The good news is that the pool is expected to be completed in about two years. The bad news is that its construction may well wreak havoc on park access. When I first posted […]
The Subway Is Going to Pieces
Literally. The sky is falling. Multiple news outlets reported yesterday that a piece of the ceiling over the 4/5 platform at Borough Hall simply fell at around 3pm on Wednesday. @NYCTSubway I heard a loud bang, I turn around, and a part of the ceiling COLLAPSED. This was on the Manhattan bound 4/5 train platform […]
Coming up: Stuff-A-Sack Sale at Underground Thrift Store
A couple of times a year, the Underground Thrift Store (which is upstairs at Plymouth Church) clears its shelves and you, dear customers, are the lucky recipients. On Sunday, June 17 and Sunday, June 24 from 12:30 – 4:00 pm, for $25 you can “stuff a sack” with clothes and shoes for men, women, and […]
Dog Vaccines Today at Borough Hall
Thanks to Mary Frost and the Brooklyn Eagle for this info. Because of the continued spread of canine influenza, you can get your dog (or cat) vaccinated for free today at Borough Hall from 11 am – 4 pm. Details of the symptoms of the canine flu here. Share this Story: Tweet
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