A rainy and otherwise quiet Thanksgiving afternoon on Remsen Street between Henry and Hicks was disturbed by a manhole explosion that severely damaged a car parked in front of 73 Remsen. Shortly after, a fire broke out across the street in a fourth floor apartment at 76 Remsen (see photo). The Daily News quotes FDNY Deputy Chief […]
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Carjacking on Joralemon?
The website Citizen reports a possible carjacking that took place yesterday (Wednesday, November 20) at about 4:57 AM in front of 129 Joralemon Street, between Clinton and Henry. According to the story: Police are searching for two suspects, described as men wearing all black clothing with their faces covered with balaclava masks, after they brandished the handle […]
Repast Baroque Returns to Brooklyn Heights Saturday Celebrating St. Cecilia
Repast Baroque will return this Saturday afternoon, starting at 3:00, to the McKinney Chapel of the First Unitarian Congregational Society, Brooklyn, 121 Pierrepont Street, to continue their 2024-25 season, which has the theme “Feast Days.” Saturday’s concert will celebrate the Feast of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians. It will feature Repast’s regular members Sarah Abigael Stone on cello, Stephanie […]
Get a Photo with Mrs. Claus at Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, Saturday, Dec. 7th
Santa is nice and all, but how about some love for Mrs. Claus? The marvelous Missus and her elf will be taking the Polar Express straight from the North Pole to the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, arriving on Saturday, December 7! Bring your children, pets or family between 11 am to 4 pm to take a photo […]
Danish Christmas Fair This Weekend
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping, and enjoy some Danish delicacies and drinks as well? The Danish Seamen’s Church, 102 Willow Street (near Clark) will hold its annual Christmas Fair, or Julmarked, this coming weekend, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM both Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, Novembe24. Shop unique Scandinavian designs, knitwear, gift items, […]
New York Magazine’s Curbed Asks “Why is 194 Columbia Heights Abandoned?”
New York Magazine‘s Curbed asks “Why is 194 Columbia Heights Abandoned?” in an article that aims to solve Brooklyn Heights’ longest standing mystery. And who did they talk to about this vexing question and how did they find him? None other than our most prolific commenter Andrew Porter via the BHB Open Thread Wednesdays. See excerpt below […]
Restler Hosts Virtual “Brownstone Brooklyn Town Hall”; Co-sponsors Winter Coat Drive
Thanks to the Brooklyn Heights Association for this tip: Councilmember Lincoln Restler and his team are holding a virtual town hall this fall to connect with neighbors and to discuss the issues most important to you. They will share updates about what their office has been working on and have City agencies on hand to address all of your questions and concerns. The […]
Delights of the 2024 Brooklyn Music Festival
The 2024 Brooklyn Folk Festival, presented by the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, drew large crowds to St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church Friday evening through Sunday evening. It also created its share of excitement, as shown by the audience members up and dancing in the photo above, to the sound of Shiva Lakhan (at center on stage) and friends […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Holiday Open House Thursday
This Thursday, November 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 137 Montague Street (between Clinton and Henry) will have its Holiday Open House. [C]elebrate the holidays with us and be one of the first to shop our wide selection of one-of-a kind ornaments, holiday decor and handmade gifts. Enjoy bubbles and bites as you […]
Brooklyn Folk Festival at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church This Coming Weekend
The Brooklyn Folk Festival returns to St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, Clinton and Montague streets, this coming Friday evening, November 8, with performances continuing through Saturday and Sunday. There’s a complete schedule here. Among the performers will be long time Folk Festival favorites Nora Brown (photo above by C. Scales for BHB), The Down Hill Strugglers, Feral Foster, and Jerron Paxton. Among […]
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