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 […]
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National Grid Contractors Caused Joralemon Explosions
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 […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/19/10
A robbery at a bodega and a subway theft top an otherwise quiet week in this week’s police blotter. Share this Story: Tweet
Five Questions for Steve Levin
Earlier 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 […]
CB2 January Meeting Recap
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 […]
Community Board Meeting Tonight
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. Share this Story: Tweet
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/12/10
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. Share this Story: Tweet
Murder-Suicide on Sands Street; 84th Precinct Police Blotter – 1/7/10
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. Share this Story: Tweet
Le Petit Marche Will Re-open as Bread and Butter
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 […]
71 Pineapple Liquor License Meeting Postponed
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 […]
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