As reported by Mary Frost in the Eagle, the shaded oval area at the north end of Cadman Park has been re-opened “after a year-long, $64 million upgrade that includes a new lawn and plantings, new paths, replaced plumbing for drinking fountains, and new lighting.” The Eagle story quotes Cadman Park Conservancy president Doreen Gallo […]
Archive | Cadman Park RSS feed for this section
Monday is Earth Day — Celebrate This Weekend!
This coming Monday, April 22, is Earth Day. The Brooklyn Heights Association has notified us of many celebratory activities this Saturday, April 20 taking place near Brooklyn Heights. The Atlantic Avenue BID is having a celebration on Hoyt Street between Atlantic Avenue and State Street from noon until 3:00 PM on Saturday. The Downtown Brooklyn […]
Brooklyn Heights Association Meeting Focuses on Accomplishments, BQE, and Public Realm
Despite the protestors who prevented Senator Kirsten Gillibrand from speaking (see previous post) at the Brooklyn Heights Association’s Annual Meeting, much else was accomplished. As reported by Mary Frost in the Eagle, BHA president Koren Volk (photo), whose term ends soon, although she will remain on BHA’s board of directors, gave an account of BHA […]
New Turf Down, Cadman Park Open!
We don’t have stats, but we’re guessing the synthetic turf replacement at Cadman Park was finished in record time. The work started August 14th, so that’s under a month. Much shorter than the 2-3 months we were warned about. As of early evening today, soccer players were on the field, kids were frolicking, and Luis […]
Cadman Park Turf Replacement Update: Looking Good!
Work started just two weeks ago to replace the 16 year old, worn-and-torn Astroturf at Cadman Park, and impressive progress can be seen already. The new turf is much more plush. Gone are the thousands of crumb rubber bits that your kids dragged home in the crevices of their shoe bottoms, their socks, their hair, […]
Community Board 2 Seeks Comments on Funding Priorities
This coming Monday, January 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Community Board 2, which includes Brooklyn Heights, will have a public Zoom meeting to invite comments on CB 2’s “Community District Needs Statement” and city agencies’ responses to those needs. CB 2’s needs, and the agency responses, can be seen here at pages 24-50. […]
It’s Showtime! “Screaming” of Beetlejuice in Cadman Park Conservancy This Sunday
Who’s got the Halloween spirit? And, who’s the “Ghost with the Most, babe?” Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle… SSSSHHHH! DON’T SAY IT!!!! Join the Cadman Park Conservancy this Sunday, October 16th for a screening of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice. Grab a seat on the lawn at 6:00 pm, the movie starts at sundown. Adam and Barbara […]
Free Screening of “Grease” Thursday Evening at Cadman Park
As a tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John, the Cadman Park Conservancy, in conjunction with Parks NYC, will present a free screening of Grease (1978), in which Ms. Newton-John co-starred with John Travolta. It will be held the evening of Thursday, August 25 on the lawn in front of the Brooklyn War Memorial starting at […]
Brooklyn Barbeque Launches on Pineapple Walk Tonight!
Besides fireworks, what’s synonymous with summer and the Fourth of July? Barbeque! Tonight Chef Dimitri Likourentzos and General Manager of Park Plaza Diner is thrilled to host a “soft launch” of Brooklyn Barbeque. “We’ll be having a limited menu starting from 5:00 pm until closing, 10:00 pm. Full bar available. And we have an exciting, brand […]
Juneteenth Events: Celebration at Cadman Park and Abolitionist Walk at BBP
Cadman Park Conservancy’s Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Cadman Park The Cadman Park Conservancy will celebrate Juneteenth with “world renowned” DJ Tedsmooth, a free yoga class, children’s activities, performances, and more. Black-owned businesses, including Drip Coffee, NYC and Pixie Pods Kids, will be there to showcase their merchandise […]
Latest Stories
- Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
- Atlantic Avenue Safety Improvements Finally Coming, Thanks to Advocates and Electeds
- Open Thread Wednesday
- Free Concert at Brooklyn Bridge Park – Rhapsody for This Land: The American Odyssey – Sat. July 27th at 6 pm
- Does Brooklyn Heights Have a Record for Sidewalk Shed Duration?
Support BHB
Buy all your favorite AMAZON products via the BHB Store. Click here to get started.
Nabe Chatter