According to Brownstoner, an 1846 vintage row house on Sidney Place is being made into a “Passive House”, a technology developed in Germany that, through use of insulation, airtight windows and doors, and high efficiency heat pumps, reduces the energy needed to heat or cool the house by 80 to 90 percent.
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Pigeons Under the Overpass, Alas
Mr. J. finds a disturbing scene of carnage under the BQE overpass on Atlantic Avenue, near the entrance to the Pier 6 playground. Video after the jump.
Latest on Garbage and Recyclables Collection
Judy Stanton of the BHA has the word from the DOS garage: Everyone may put their regular trash out tonight, and expect that there will be a few trucks out in the Heights tomorrow, and even more trucks out tomorrow night. However, be advised that most of our service in Brooklyn Heights will occur late […]
Latest on Garbage and Recyclables Collection
This in from Judy Stanton, executive director of the Brooklyn Heights Association: Here is an update from our local DSNY garage superintendent:
City Moves to Stop Tour Bus Congestion at Fulton Ferry
The City’s Department of Transportation and NYPD are taking action to alleviate what was a serious problem in the Fulton Ferry area during the warmer months last year: New York Post: The city is moving to stop droves of double-decker tour buses from idling and clogging the foot of Old Fulton Street during the summer […]
Update: No Recyclables Collection Monday; No More Garbage Collection Until Wednesday
We have now been advised by the Brooklyn Heights Association that, contrary to earlier advice the BHA had received, recyclables collection for streets south of Joralemon will not be done this Monday, which is a holiday. It will be done the following Monday, January 24. So, if you live in the affected area, please do […]
Updates on Parking; Garbage
From Notify NYC comes word that alternate side parking is suspended for tomorrow, Friday, January 14 and Sturday, January 15. The Brooklyn Heights Association advises us that garbage collection will resume tomorrow throughout the Heights, though the process may be slow and will likely continue into the night. Collection of recyclables for those living on […]
Chopper Noise Complaints Resurgent; Squadron Demands “100% Compliance”
It won’t be news to most BHB readers, but the helicopter noise problem, which we highlighted early last April, and which was apparently at least partially resolved at the end of that month with an agreement to ban tourist helicopters from flying over Brooklyn, is still with us. Citywide media are now noticing.
It’s Official: Snow Emergency
This from Notify NYC: The Mayor has issued a Weather Emergency Declaration for NYC. The public is urged to avoid all unnecessary driving for the duration of the storm and use public transportation. For info on MTA service visit http://www.mta.info. Any vehicle found blocking roadways or impeding ability to plow streets will be towed at […]
More Info on Garbage Collection: Recyclables Start Tomorrow (Sunday)
This in from Judy Stanton of the Brooklyn Heights Association: [T]he DSNY is working tomorrow (SUNDAY), and the very diligent chief of the DSNY garage that services our district has called me at home to advise that he’s sending out collection trucks tomorrow morning, starting at 7 AM, to pick up recylables as follows in […]
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