Despite the fact that it’s based in neighboring DUMBO, bi-weekly arts & culture freebie The L Magazine apparently doesn’t think much of Brooklyn Heights. The pub ran a feature on “The 50 Best Blocks in Brooklyn,” including the likes of Best Secret Block, Best People Watching, Best Block for Brownstones, Reddest & Bluest Blocks, Best […]
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Traffic Snarl At Cadman Plaza & Pierrepont: Just In Time For Evening Rush
One nitwit driver, six fire engines… A motorist behind the wheel of a Dodge SUV apparently decided the 4 p.m. hour Tuesday would be an ideal occasion to drive over a median strip along Cadman Plaza West at the intersection of Pierrepont Street, snarling traffic just in time for the evening rush. The female driver, […]
UPDATE: Shiba Inu “Lili” Is Home!
We have a message from Ramen Cromwell, owner of 1-1/2-year-old Shiba Inu Lili, who tells us she has been returned to her appreciative owner. Lili slipped from her collar Tuesday night, February 7, while out with her walker. Ramen shares the tail, uh, tale, that led to Lili’s return: A couple saw her in the […]
“Burglary! Burglary”: Henry Street Sign Begs for Alarm to be Shut Off
Mrs. Fink snapped this photo of a sign on Henry Street near Clark requesting that someone “fix or disconnect” their “alarm system” as it is “violating the peace and quiet of the neighborhood continuously.” No word on if this is a store, home or car alarm in question.
Strange Message on Your Cell Phone Tomorrow? Don’t Worry; It’s Just a Test
This just in from Notify NYC: Tomorrow between 10AM-3PM, New York City OEM and the federal government (FEMA) will test the Wireless Emergency Alert System, a new system that allows authorized officials to send alerts to enabled mobile phones. Depending on the model of your phone and carrier you may receive TEST messages. These messages […]
The Blimp! The Blimp!
Notify NYC has given us the following alert, along with the helpful photo at left, in case you don’t know what a blimp looks like. Weather permitting, the U.S. Navy and the FAA will conduct capabilities flights using a U.S. Navy MZ-3A Airship (a blimp) in and around NYC tomorrow, 11/09/11, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. […]
Panic! At Montague Street Key Food (Okay, Not So Much)
Brooklyn Bugle contributor/Brooklyn Heights resident/Homer’s pal/ Celine Dion fan Chuck Taylor reports on his adventure today at the Montague Street Key Food. Baby Fink and I were there earlier today, stocked up on our favorite Ella’s Kitchen baby food (hey, great for grownups too if the Endtimes come) and bought two loaves of bread. We […]
Happy 5th Birthday, BHB
Five years ago today, Brooklyn Heights Blog launched. Five thousand six hundred and seventy five posts later we’re still here. Thanks for reading, commenting and contributing. What would you like to see us do in the next year? Comment below!
Now Playing at the Brooklyn Bugle
We’ve just posted our latest Brooklyn Bugle Session with Locksley performing their new single “The Whip” and a surprise cover song. Check it out here. While you’re at it, check out the entire Bugle music section with contributions from world renowned jazz writer Jim Macnie and our own Claude Scales. Also set the discussion about […]
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