The Speedies, \”Let Me Take Your Photo\” (1979) With BHB entry about the Villagers’ Conor O’Brien, as well as the ongoing conversation about amplified music/noise coming from Pier 1, I thought people might find this interesting. This clip was brought to my attention by a former Brooklyn Heights resident in another social networking medium (yes, […]
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Gotham Gazette Previews Upcoming Primary
As a sign that the race between Doug Biviano and Joan Millman might actually be competitive, yesterday, the Gotham Gazette analyzed this contest. However, despite the coverage of this race by the influential Gotham Gazette, there is approximately a 30-1 difference in the campaign war chests. Can you guess which candidate has more money to […]
Save Our Buses Protest!
Here’s the official press release from Brooklyn Beep Markowitz on today’s protest regarding cuts to the B51, B39 and other bus routes: Share this Story: Tweet
Brooklyn Bridge Park Access Denied
By all estimation, Tuesday afternoon June 15, was one of those uniquely beautiful days which should be spent outside, walking/rolling around Brooklyn Heights. Since I had not been down to Pier 1 Park recently, that was my destination after conducting some errands. However, you cannot fully appreciate my rage when I discovered that it is […]
Community Board 2 Meeting Tonight
There has been a lot going on in Brooklyn Heights lately and it might be interesting for BHB members to take the pulse of our democracy at the most local level. Just this week there was an interesting article on the Gotham Gazette entitled: Endangered Community Boards which suggested that some think that Community Boards […]
Squadron Supports Residential Parking Permits
This morning on The Brian Lehrer Show, State Senator Daniel Squadron spoke about why he wants to bring a residential parking permit system to New York City. Jay Rowell, deputy director of the Chicago City Clerk’s office, and Judson True, spokesperson for the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority, discuss how it works in their cities–and whether […]
St. Francis College & WNYC Forum Tonight – Teaching to the Testing
One of the few things that Brooklyn Heights residents will probably agree upon is the importance of a quality education. However, with the increased reliance on standardized tests, what will this mean for kids at PS 8 and private schools in the neighborhood? Does this mean that as standardized tests become a bigger part of […]
Yassky and Squadron Speak Out on Budget Process
On Friday, November 14, City Council member David Yassky and State Senator elect Dan Squadron issued a joint op-ed in the New York Post entitled: “YOU MAKE RULES, YOU FOOT BILL.” The somewhat unusual joint statement came shortly after New York State Governor David Patterson announced his proposed budget modifications which will be debated at […]
T.K. Small Discusses Voting Access on NY1
As the hangovers subside and people gradually get used to the fact that the last eight years of horrendous governance will be coming to an end shortly, I thought I would share with the BHB community my experience voting during this historic election. At some point during the day I commented on BHB that there […]
BP Marty Hears from Community: “Save LICH!”
Packed into the ceremonial courtroom of Borough Hall was a standing room only audience that sent a unified message to the politicians and officials as to the importance of saving Long Island College Hospital. Both medical staff and neighborhood residents of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, etc. told personal stories […]
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