As Mary Frost reports in the Eagle, Dozens of Brooklyn Heights residents trekked to the New York City College of Technology on a rainy Thursday night to attend the NYC Department of Transportation’s first community engagement meeting for the redesign of the “Central” portion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The “Central” portion extends from Atlantic […]
Archive | Brooklyn Heights Association RSS feed for this section
Volunteers Wanted For BHA Designer Showhouse
The Brooklyn Heights Association has called for volunteers for its Designer Show House at 145 Columbia Heights, which is open through October 30. Volunteers are not guides, but are stationed in four locations throughout the house to help visitors find their way through a self-guided tour. Volunteer shifts are two and one half or three […]
Town Hall Thursday Evening; BQE Meetings Upcoming
City Council Member Lincoln Restler will hold a Brooklyn Heights Town Hall meeting this Thursday evening, September 29, starting at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held by Zoom; register here to receive information on how to join the meeting. Along with Council Member Restler, representatives of the Brooklyn Heights Association and of various city […]
Brooklyn Heights Association’s Designer Show House Open Now Through October 30
The Brooklyn Heights Association’s Designer Show House, located this year at 145 Columbia Heights (photo), is open now through October 30. Mary Frost in The Eagle gives us an inside look at the rooms and the people involved. Unfortunately, the 1839 vintage house is not wheelchair accessible. Tickets for tours are $40 for individuals, $35 […]
Year’s Final Open Streets Montague This Saturday
The final Open Streets Montague for 2022, sponsored by Montague Street BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association, takes place this Saturday, September 24 from noon to 6:00 PM. All parked cars must be moved from Montague between Clinton Street and Hicks Street before noon; an emergency lane will be open during the event. This Open […]
Does Adams Want to Keep Existing BQE? Repair Plans Announced; Public Discussion Forums Coming
According to Cate Corcoran in Brownstoner, “It seems the mayor has made up his mind.” He wants to repair the triple cantilevered section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway that sits below Brooklyn Heights and leave it and the rest of the highway as is, while mitigating the damage the BQE has done to other neighborhoods with […]
Open Streets Montague Goes to the Dogs
Open Streets Montague, sponsored by Montague Street BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association, returns this Saturday, September 10 from noon to 7:00 PM. All parked cars must be moved from Montague between Clinton Street and Hicks Street before noon; an emergency lane will be open during the event. This Saturday’s Open Streets will feature a […]
Open Streets Montague Returns This Saturday, August 20
Open Streets Montague, sponsored by Montague Street BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association, returns this Saturday, August 26 from noon to 7:00 PM. All parked cars must be moved from Montague between Clinton Street and the Promenade before noon; an emergency lane will be open during the event. From 1:00 to 2:00 PM Rogue Connections, […]
Open Streets Montague, Saturday, August 6
Open Streets Montague, sponsored by Montague Street BID and the Brooklyn Heights Association, returns this Saturday, August 6 from noon to 7:00 PM. All parked cars must be moved from Montague before then; an emergency lane will be open during the event. There will be music, games and activities for kids. From 1:00 to 2:00 […]
Volunteer for Community Clean Up with BHA and Lincoln Restler This Sunday
Volunteer with your neighbors to improve the cleanliness of our sidewalks and streets. Meet at the corner of Henry Street and Hunts Lane at 10am on Sunday July 31st. Great opportunity to volunteer with your kids! Sign up at this link. This event is co-sponsored by the BHA and City Council Member Lincoln Restler.
Nabe Chatter