2023 has given us more than an easily expected share of disasters and disfunction: a horrific war in the Middle East along with a continued one in Ukraine; near gridlock in Congress; tempestous weather. We at Brooklyn Heights Blog can celebrate the arrival of two new contributors: Caroline Koster, who joined us in September, and […]
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New Year’s Fireworks
New York City has three planned fireworks displays that will commence at 12:00 AM on New Year’s Day. The one most visible from Brooklyn Heights will be from the waters near the Statue of Liberty. This should be easily visible from the Promenade. There will be one at Prospect Park, which likely will be less […]
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
This New Year’s weekend and the following work week: Friday evening, December 30 through Friday evening, January 5, there are no planned route changes or cancellations directly affecting service at any local stations. Those planning to join the festivities at Times Square should know that the Times Square-42nd Street street exits for the 1, 2, […]
New Year’s Fireworks
The New Year’s Fireworks will go off at the stroke of midnight, just as the ball is dropping at Times Square. They will be launched from near Liberty Island, and so will be easily visible from the Promenade, or from Heights rooftops. Unfortunately, the forecast temperature at that time is fourteen degrees Fahrenheit. Dress for […]
It’s Cold Out There!
Who better to know than the Eagle’s Mary (ahem!) Frost, who found the sign at TD Bank, near the corner of Montague and Court streets, registering a temperature of seventeen degrees today. She cites a 2013 New York Times story that declared Montague and Court “the windiest intersection in all of New York City.” My […]
Bargemusic This Weekend
On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, Bargemusic will present two concerts, one at 5:00 PM and one at 7:00 PM, both featuring works by J.S. Bach and Vivaldi — go for Baroque! The music will be performed on violin by Bargemusic’s Artistic Director, Mark Peskanov, along with many celebrated musicians. There will be no […]
Yes, There Will Be New Years Eve Fireworks.
They just won’t be as close (or as earsplitting) as we’ve had for some years. At midnight, a fireworks display will be launched from a barge near Liberty Island. These will be easily visible (and heard) from the Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and strategically placed Brooklyn Heights rooftops. This should draw some spectators from afar, […]
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