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84th Precinct Police Blotter – 2/9/10

By on February 9, 2010 3:41 pm in crime, Police Blotter

bugleblotter-300x1711 A pair of robberies at a department store top this week’s police blotter. Continue Reading →

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CB2 Approves River Cafe Cabaret License

By on February 4, 2010 4:57 pm in DUMBO, Government

Last night, a CB2 committee approved a cabaret license for Dumbo’s River Cafe without much of a battle in a 6-1 vote.

The swank eatery, which earned its first Michelin Star this year, was revealed by the Post this week to only pay $5,536 a month in rent, while the restaurant’s tasting menu is $125 a person.

Owner Michael “Buzzy” O’Keeffe, who also operates Pershing Square and Water Grill, has a lease from the city through 2025. A lawyer for the restaurant said last night that the cabaret license, which allows patrons to dance, was intended to bring a “supper club” ambiance to the restaurant, allowing late diners to dance after the final dinners were served for the night. Continue Reading →

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71 Pineapple Liquor License Approved by CB2 Committee

By on February 3, 2010 11:57 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Commercial Real Estate, Government

Following a contentious meeting and several compromises, a CB2 committee unanimously approved a liquor license for a forthcoming cafe at 71 Pineapple St.

Angry neighbors showed up to battle over the serving of alcohol in the cafe’s backyard space, which they said was unfit for a residential neighborhood. That fight, however, turned out to be a non-issue tonight when the owners were informed by the Community Board that a separate application would need to be filed to approve the serving of alcohol outside. Continue Reading →

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84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/26/10

By on January 26, 2010 4:07 pm in Brooklyn Heights

bugleblotter-300x1711 A pair of car thefts and a robbery from a 14-year-old girl top this week’s police blotter. Continue Reading →

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Tires Stolen Near Poplar and Hicks

By on January 21, 2010 4:22 pm in Brooklyn Heights, crime

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BHB tipster Matthew sends us this photo of a SUV that had all four of its tires stolen this morning, near the corner of Poplar and Hicks streets.

Our tipster writes in:

The car was held up by the jack earlier, but then apparently the hoodlums came back for their jack and left the car on blocks.

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Mr. Junkersfeld on Pineapple Street

By on January 20, 2010 10:27 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Real Estate

BHB contributor Karl Junkersfeld delivers another report, this time on the progress at 73 Pineapple.  The formerly vacant lot has made much progress in the last year, rising more than halfway towards the five-story residential property it will become.

Information is still slim on the proposed lounge next door, on the ground floor of 71 Pineapple Street. The owners of the space will make a presentation supporting their liquor license application at the February 3 meeting of CB2’s Health, Environment and Social Services Committee, which will be held at 6 p.m. on the third floor of Brooklyn Hospital (DeKalb Avenue at St. Felix Street).

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National Grid Contractors Caused Joralemon Explosions

By on January 19, 2010 2:05 pm in Brooklyn Heights

Contractors hired by National Grid working to install gas service to the home at 25 Willow Place were the cause of the electrical explosions that rocked Brooklyn Heights yesterday afternoon, company officials told BHB today. This confirms our report of a neighbor’s claim at the scene yesterday.

While workers were digging to install gas service to the unoccupied building, they came in contact with an MTA New York City Transit electrical line, sparking electrical fires that caused several manholes in the area to blow sky high.

One house on Joralemon Street temporarily suffered loss of gas service, but the repairs were made last night.

Headline updated for clarification at 3:37pm 1/19/10

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84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/19/10

By on January 19, 2010 1:51 pm in crime, Police Blotter

bugleblotter-300x1711 A robbery at a bodega and a subway theft top an otherwise quiet week in this week’s police blotter. Continue Reading →

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Five Questions for Steve Levin

By on January 14, 2010 2:27 pm in Government

levinEarlier this month, Steve Levin began work as the new City Council member for the 33rd District. BHB caught up with Levin to see how he was enjoying his new gig.

How was your first week?
It’s been great. My days have been busy with various constituent groups. We’re facing a lot of progress on a number of issues.

How’s the office? Have you decorated yet?
Just for this month we’re in the former council member Yassky’s office on Court Street, so were keeping the decorations to a minimum.

What’s the first thing you want to get done?
There are a lot of issues rapidly approaching, but what’s important is addressing community issues. We’re working on the traffic issue in Brooklyn Heights. One issue is I see cars circling looking for parking, so we’re working on a residential parking permit program. Continue Reading →

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CB2 January Meeting Recap

By on January 14, 2010 5:40 am in Brooklyn Heights

Last night’s Community Board 2 meeting began on a somber note, as Borough President Marty Markowitz addressed the board about the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti.

“Whatever impacts Haiti impacts Brooklyn big time,” he said, citing that Brooklyn has the largest Haitian population in the United States. He encouraged people to open their checkbooks in the coming days.

On the transportation front, the committee chair told the board that there was a discussion about reversing the direction of traffic on Love Lane, which runs in Brooklyn Heights between Henry and Hicks streets. The reason for the potential switch is because trucks are having trouble delivering to the CVS Pharmacy on the corner. Continue Reading →

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Community Board Meeting Tonight

By on January 13, 2010 11:02 am in Brooklyn Heights

The first Community Board 2 meeting of the year will be held tonight in the courtroom of Borough Hall at 209 Joralemon Street at 6 p.m. On the agenda tonight is a proposal that would require New York City restaurants to display their inspection grades.

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84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/12/10

By on January 12, 2010 10:57 am in Brooklyn Heights

bugleblotter-300x1711 It was a crime-filled week in the transit system. Additionally, criminals embarked on a cell phone stealing spree in this week’s police blotter. Continue Reading →

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Murder-Suicide on Sands Street; 84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/7/10

By on January 7, 2010 3:33 pm in crime, Police Blotter

bugleblotter-300x1711 After one of the safest years on record for the 84th Police Precinct, the year closed with a murder-suicide on New Year’s Eve on Sands Street. Continue Reading →

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Le Petit Marche Will Re-open as Bread and Butter

By on January 5, 2010 12:50 am in Brooklyn Heights, Food

With the end of 2009 also came the end of Le Petit Marche. The three-year-old French restaurant shuttered on New Year’s Eve, and the owners said the space will re-open under new management as early as this weekend.

The new restaurant will be called Bread and Butter, and specialize in American comfort. Dishes will include southern fried chicken, lobster rolls and three different types of macaroni and cheese.

Rob Weiner, who served as chef when Le Petit Marche opened, will return to be chef and co-owner for the new venture, along with co-owner Daniella Silone.

“Le Petit Marche has lived its life,” Weiner said. “I’m totally psyched and hope to recreate the magic.” Continue Reading →

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71 Pineapple Liquor License Meeting Postponed

By on January 4, 2010 2:18 pm in Brooklyn Heights

The new lounge/backyard garden planned for 71 Pineapple Street has postponed its liquor license application until next month’s community board meeting. The owners will make their case on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. during CB2’s Health, Environment and Social Services Committee meeting at Brooklyn Hospital.

BHB contributor Miriam said the postponement was requested by the applicant’s attorney. Continue Reading →

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