On May 1, BP Marty Markowitz was joined by representatives from Karsan USA, elected officials and disability and transportation advocates for a press conference at Borough Hall to call for the selection of Karsan as the manufacturer of New York City’s “Taxi of Tomorrow.” Share this Story: Tweet
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Promenade Protection Progress
Following last Wednesday’s collision on the Promenade, a number of BHB readers were concerned about the potential hazard of the gaping hole between the bent vertical bars. Recognizing that it would be terrible if a child fell through, BHB poster Linda called 311, which resulted in some tape being applied. Share this Story: Tweet
One Pierrepont Mentioned First
In this weekend’s real estate section of the NYTimes, the ” ‘It’ Buildings of the Other Boroughs ” were considered and a noted Brooklyn Heights address was mentioned first. Share this Story: Tweet
Waterfront Development Part of City Vision
Although the NYTimes article entitled, New York’s Next Frontier: The Waterfront doesn’t mention Brooklyn Heights or Brooklyn Bridge Park, clearly the issues raised are relevant to our neighborhood. Whether it is housing, transportation, education, economic development, or environmental sustainability, there is a lot at stake just a few feet away from where we live! Not to […]
BBP promotes E-Waste Recycling Event
While it might not be spring cleaning time yet, Brooklyn Heights residents have a chance to get rid of some clutter and help the environment. Brooklyn Bridge Park, in association with the Lower East Side Ecology Center, will hold its first electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, October 2nd from 10am – 4pm. The event […]
NYTimes Digs into Tunnel Issue
(edited by Qfwfq) The N.Y. Times catches on to the BQE tunnel idea, speaks with vocal local yokel and Judi Francis‘ beau Roy Sloane: A fourth tunnel idea that would skip Brooklyn Heights entirely has been put forward by a local graphic designer, Roy Sloane. He would bore an almost three-mile tube straight under the […]
Breaking News: Otis Found!
I am pleased to report that the formerly lost Otis, has been found! As only a cat can do, Otis decided to go into a part of the carriage house that no one ever enters. Other than being a little skinny, Otis is perfectly okay and is very happy to be back with his parents. Thank […]
Lost Cat Alert – Otis, Please Come Home!
Lost Cat Alert!! “Otis” -an all grey mature male cat from Grace Ct Alley got out an hour or so ago. Please help look for him. All help greatly appreciated. Anyone with sightings or leads on the whereabouts of Otis please call: 917 975 6718. Share this Story: Tweet
New Sign… Same Results
In a moment of heat inspired insanity, yesterday I went out for a roll around the neighborhood and decided to go down to Pier 6. It was my mission to check out whether any improvement had been made in the pedestrian crosswalk situation since it had been reported on BHB that DOT was aware […]
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