This is really last minute. This (Thursday, December 12) evening the Brooklyn Historical Society is presenting “Book Talk: Sarah Zorn and Brooklyn Chef’s Table,” in the Society’s Great Hall, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton), starting at 6:30 p.m. A fantastic panel of chefs/restaurateurs profiled by Brooklyn food writer Sarah Zorn discuss the borough’s deliciously [...]
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Will Brooklyn Heights Lose Senator Squadron?
Crain’s New York reports today that several political aspirants are gearing up to run for Daniel Squadron’s Senate seat, in anticipation that Squadron may be headed to City Hall, possibly to serve as Parks Commissioner. Lower Manhattan District Leaders Jenifer Rajkumar and Paul Newell, and for Brooklyn District Leader Lincoln Restler are are reportedly interested. Crain’s: [...]
How Sweet it Is: Sephora’s Downtown Neighbor Will Be Candy Store It’s Sugar
For those whose sweet tooth may not be satisfied by the new chocolate shop on Montague St, a candy store is moving into a space near the Heights. It’s Sugar, a national chain will be opening next to Sephora in the Municipal Building. It’s Sugar features gourmet and bulk chocolates as well as candy novelties [...]
In Brooklyn Heights, A Burglary Reveals Stories Of Two Different Families In Turmoil
When cops nabbed career criminal Ronald Swindell and his nephew Steffon red handed after robbing the home of actress Keri Russell and another down the block, two stories about two very different families became public. As the news of Russell’s brush with crime broke, questions about where her husband, contractor Shane Deary, and two childern [...]
BHA, Brooklyn Heights Cinema Present Movie Night Thursday
The next BHA Social event, co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Heights Cinema and the Brooklyn Heights Association will be this coming Thursday evening, December 12, at the Cinema, 70 Henry Street (corner of Orange). Come at 7:30 to socialize with BHA representatives and neighbors while enjoying red wine donated by Montague Wine & Spirits. The movie, [...]
Brooklyn Holiday Events Galore This Weekend and Next
Besides the tree lighting and caroling on Wednesday, December 18, there are other local seasonal events coming up. If you know of anything not listed here, please add a comment. Today (Friday, December 6) until 3:00 p.m. Plymouth Church School is having its Holiday Bazaar, with lots of gifts for sale. Enter through the Beecher [...]
Cleaning Up in Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights has never felt so fresh. Just in time for the holidays, the bustling Brooklyn Heights intersection of Clark and Henry is about to smell a whole lot better, thanks to local soap makers Ross Caudill and his fiancé Joanna Maltese. Named after the famed intersection, Clark & Henry recently opened as an online [...]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
The Heights Players are opening their production of Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with a score by Roger Miller and book by William Hauptman. Shows will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, at the Playhouse at 26 Willow Place. There’s more [...]
‘Tis the Season for Lights
The lights on the menorah at the Montague Street entrance to the Promenade, sponsored by Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, are already shining. Tomorrow (Monday, December 2) at 5:30 p.m. there will be a ceremonial lighting of the giant menorah, also sponsored by Chabad, in Columbus Park in front of the Supreme Court building. Also tomorrow [...]
Philip Levine, Poet, on Living in Brooklyn Heights
Philip Levine, Poet Laureate of the U.S. for 2011-2012 (poets laureate are appointed for two year terms) divides his time between California and Brooklyn Heights, but as he says in the video you can see after the jump, Brooklyn is what he calls home. The video, published by the Cortland Review, starts in Levine’s residence, [...]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
If you’re here for the post-Thanksgiving weekend, you should know there are some things going on locally. The gift shop at the Brooklyn Historical Society will have a sale this Saturday, November 30, from noon until 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Small Business Saturday and the Shop Local campaign. All purchasers will receive a 20% discount [...]
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This Memo From The BPL President Says The New Brooklyn Heights Library Will Be Awesome
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More On That Proposed Bar At 72 Clark Street In Brooklyn Heights
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Brooklyn Heights Open Thread Wednesday 12/11/13
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Open Thread Wednesday 12/4/13
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In Brooklyn Heights, A Burglary Reveals Stories Of Two Different Families In Turmoil
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Cleaning Up in Brooklyn Heights
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Gallito’s Kitchen On Montague Street Opening Monday For Dinner
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Cops Nab Uncle-Nephew Burglars After They Rob Keri Russell’s Hicks Street Brownstone
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How Two NYPD Detectives Saved A Despondent Man From Jumping Off The Brooklyn Bridge Tuesday Morning
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Looks Like Clark Street In Brooklyn Heights Is About To Get A Tavern
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Fireworks Tonight; Blue Angels Flyover Tomorrow
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St Francis’ Run to NCAA Water Polo Championship Ended by #1 USC
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
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Karl on Heather’s TV Interview
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Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
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Brooklyn Heights Open Thread Wednesday 12/11/13
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More On That Proposed Bar At 72 Clark Street In Brooklyn Heights
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Will Brooklyn Heights Lose Senator Squadron?
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Here’s A Great Video About Modernity And Columbia Heights
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How Sweet it Is: Sephora’s Downtown Neighbor Will Be Candy Store It’s Sugar
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