Just after midnight, callers reported a heavy smoke condition on Montague St. between Clinton St. & Henry St. to the Fire Department. Upon going to the rooftops, firefighters saw flames in the rear of 142 Montague St., home of Taze Restaurant. Share this Story: Tweet
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Marc Hermann is a Brooklyn Heights native who works as a photographer and photo editor for the New York Daily News. Starting out as a teenager who would chase the local fire companies to emergency scenes, Marc's first news photos appeared in the Packer Collegiate Institute's school paper, before he made the jump to the Brooklyn Paper, Brooklyn Eagle, and, finally, the Daily News. "weegee" is a tribute to the moniker of legendary New York press photographer Arthur Fellig,Author Archive | weegee
Statement from the Toulouse Family
Photo by M. Hermann/BHB; inset courtesy of the Toulouse family The following statement was released by Dr. Chris Toulouse, father of Alexander “Zander” Toulouse: “Zander Toulouse (2000-08) was 8 years-old and a student at PS 29 in Cobble Hill. He was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a Post Office van in downtown Brooklyn. […]
Young Bicyclist Struck on Livingston St.
A youth on a bicycle was hit by a U.S. Postal Service truck at the intersection of Livingston St. & Boerum Pl. around 2:20 p.m. Police and fire units initiated first aid until an ambulance arrived, which transported the child to Long Island College Hospital in critical condition. UPDATE: Police are confirming that the bicyclist, […]
The Great Train Larceny
Cops are at the Clark St. subway station, investigating an attempted larceny. Apparently, the perp tried to grab someone’s bag and, in the struggle, fell to the tracks. He managed to get back up to the platform in time, and fled on the train. No other details as yet. Share this Story: Tweet
Two Held for Car Theft
12:42 a.m. – Cops from the 84th Precinct have just collared two people, a man and a woman, for operating a stolen car. The 2006 Pontiac with Delaware plates was stopped in front of 119 Montague Street, and was found to have been reported stolen when the plates were run. Share this Story: Tweet
Bank Rob Attempt on Montague
This just in (12:17 p.m.) – An attempted bank robbery has just occurred at the Bank of America on Montague Street. No weapons were displayed, and no money was taken. Police are looking for a white male in his mid-to-late 30s, who is 6’2″ and 220 lbs., with dirty blond hair and a mustache. He […]
What’s In HIS Wallet? YOUR Money
Police say this man entered the Capital One bank at 50 Court St. yesterday at 1:55 p.m., approached a teller, and demanded money. He scored an unspecified amount, and fled to parts unknown. He is described as a white male in his 50s, approximately 5’11” tall, 195 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a […]
Becoming a Legal Beagle is a Little Less “Ruff”
Mayor Mike Bloomberg was joined by Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Animal Care & Control Executive Director Charlene Pedrolie, and NY Council of Dog Owner Groups Vice President Matthew Parker in Hillside Park this afternoon to launch a website where dog owners can obtain and renew licenses for their pets. Share this Story: Tweet
Serious injury at Montague & Hicks.
EMS is going to Bellevue Hospital with a victim who has reportedly sustained partial amputation of fingers at Montague St. & Hicks St. a few moments ago. Share this Story: Tweet
Trigger-happy Teens on Heights Rampage
Two teenagers were arrested tonight at Joralemon St. & Clinton St. after going on a rampage with compressed air pistols, fitted with laser sights. According to cops, the duo started out targeting birds in Cadman Plaza Park, later moving west into the Heights, hitting streetlights and windows on Willow St., State St., and Henry St., […]
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