In Thursday’s Brooklyn Daily Eagle, community advocate Doreen Gallo tweaked the raw nerve that is the proposed sale of the Brooklyn Heights and Pacific branches of the Brooklyn Public Library. The BPL’s controversial plan to sell the two properties—eliminating costly repairs and maintenance in exchange for new much reduced libraries rebuilt by developers—has been roundly [...]
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Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
There will be a few subway disruptions this Easter/Passover weekend. There will be no 4 trains running in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19-20. However, 5 trains, which don’t normally serve Brooklyn on weekends, will be running to and from Brooklyn during these hours. So, if you’re returning from [...]
Get Ready Brooklyn Heights! Fireworks Returning to the East River
The New York Observer is reporting that, according to “sources,” Mayor de Blasio will be on the Promenade at 2 pm today to announce that Heights residents will once again have a prime view of 4th of July fireworks. The NY Daily News confirms the return of the Macy’s spectacular: “I’m thrilled that, after years of working [...]
BHA Events: “Vision Zero” Workshop April 24; BHA Social! April 29; House Tour May 10
The Brooklyn Heights Association has a full schedule of events over the coming thirty days. On Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Plymouth Church there will be a public workshop, sponsored by the NYC DOT, on Mayor de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” plan to reduce traffic fatalities. All are welcome, and if you [...]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
It’s spring, really spring, so you may feel like getting outside and doing a little gardening. The Poplar Street Community Garden is having their first Workday of the season this Saturday, April 12, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The Garden is located at Poplar and Hicks streets. Bring your own pruning shears, or use theirs. [...]
What’s Your Favorite Asian Restaurant In Brooklyn Heights?
Norman Mailer loved Fortune House and a few months before he shuffled off this mortal coil, Mrs. Fink spotted him at Tenda (now “Saketumi“). Anyone who has walked around Brooklyn Heights knows one thing for sure — there are many Asian restaurants to choose from – Chinese, sushi, Thai, “fusion” et al. What’s your favorite? [...]
New York Daily News: Citizens Defending Libraries Ask deBlasio To “Help Pay” BPL’s $300 Million Repair Bill
Brooklyn Heights based Citizens Defending Libraries will hold a rally tonight (4/8) at 5pm in front of the Brooklyn Public Library’s main branch at Grand Army Plaza. On the docket, the NY Daily News reports, is a request that Mayor deBlasio find a way to help the system with its $300 million dollar repair bill [...]
Brooklyn Heights New Neighbor Open Thread 4/7/14
New to Brooklyn Heights? Curious about local vendors, the off-the-chain nightlife, and other stuff about the neighborhood? Ask away here!
Montague Street’s Heights Café To Reboot With New Menu, New Chef And A New Vibe
After a renovation six weeks in the making, Heights Café will re-open next week presenting Robert C. Weiner as the restaurant’s new executive chef. After almost 20 years, Heights Café owners Greg, Glenn and Martin Markman and Joseph Secondino say that now was an ideal time to revitalize the restaurant. With a completely renovated interior, [...]
Grace Church “Evening Under the Stars” Gala Saturday
This coming Saturday evening, April 5, starting at 6:30 p.m., Grace Church will present its annual Gala and Silent Auction. The theme this year is “An Evening Under the Stars” as guests will have the opportunity to view the church’s restored nave with its star-spangled ceiling (photo), decorated walls, and impressive array of stained glass [...]
Brooklyn Heights Appears on ‘The Following’, Reducing Its Bacon Number to One
“The Following” starring Kevin Bacon shot here last year. That episode aired on Monday. You can watch it here and help us piece together where Brooklyn Heights appeared in the show. Feel free to post screenshots and your guesses in the comments below. Of course, the biggest news is that everyone in Brooklyn Heights just [...]
Despair Turns To Delight As Brooklyn Heights Cinema Reports Fundraising Success – But To Reach Their Goal, They Still Need Your Help
With less than two weeks remaining in an Indiegogo campaign to raise $30,000 for new digital projection equipment, the mood permeating the empty lobby of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema Monday night was decidedly bleak. A month into their six-week fundraising campaign, and with only $10,000 committed for equipment vital to the theater’s future, cinema manager [...]
Devastation: Lamppost Down On Hicks and Cranberry Streets in Brooklyn Heights
Watch out folks – a lamppost is down on Hicks and Cranberry Streets. Mrs. Fink snapped some photos of the downed utility pole today. Judging by the yellow tape, looks like the situation is under control.
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
This (Friday, March 14) evening, starting at 7:00, Bargemusic will present a “Here and Now” concert of piano works by composer David Del Tredici {photo}, whom Aareon Copland called “a creator with a truly original gift,” performed by Mr. Del Tredici and by Marc Peloquin. On Saturday evening at 7:00 there will be a “Masterworks” [...]
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Open Thread Wednesday 4/16/14
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What’s Your Favorite Asian Restaurant In Brooklyn Heights?
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Fireworks Will Return to East River this Fourth of July Says deBlasio at Brooklyn Heights Promenade Press Conference [Video]
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Electeds to de Blasio: Slow the Roll on Brooklyn Bridge Park Housing
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Citibikes Gone From Clark Street Station In Brooklyn Heights
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Spring’s Poppin’ at Sociale and All Along Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights
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Brooklyn Heights Veterinary Hospital Update: Renovating and Open for Business
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Open Thread Wednesday 4/9/14
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Willowtown Assn: Block off Joralemon at Furman to Curb Fast Riding Brooklyn Bridge Park Visitors
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Hipsters Flocking to #Smorgasburg Don’t Seem to Faze Joralemon Street Residents
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DUMBO Leader Tweaks Raw Nerve in Brooklyn Heights Library Re-development Dispute
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A Beautiful Day for an Egg Hunt
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Downtown Brooklyn’s Fulton Mall Gets Free WiFi and Excuse for Celebratory Selfies
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Willowtown Assn: Block off Joralemon at Furman to Curb Fast Riding Brooklyn Bridge Park Visitors
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The Story Behind the Long Island Bar and Restaurant from Emma Montero Sullivan
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
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Brooklyn Heights Association Landmark House and Garden Tour to be Held on May 10
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Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
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Spring’s Poppin’ at Sociale and All Along Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights
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Open Thread Wednesday 4/16/14
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