Looking like an episode of Victory at Sea, the above was spotted this morning by readers Gracie Court Tipster and OBB. Since many of the maritime vessels in the area tend to be sailboats or kayaks, this one really made a splash. Careful Googling of the number on the side revealed it is German supply [...]
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Plymouth’s Underground Thrift Store “Spring Fever” This Weekend
Plymouth Church’s popular Underground Thrift Store this weekend will celebrate the impending (official) arrival of spring by opening on Saturday, March 15 as well as Sunday. Saturday hours will be the same as Sunday’s: 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Our racks are bursting with the first look at Spring items for men, women and children. [...]
Karl Junkerfeld’s Tribute to Brian McGorry, Brooklyn Heights’ “Mayor of Cranberry Street”
On Saturday, Karl Junkersfeld attended the celebration of the life of his neighbor Brian McGorry. He got video of the beginning of the procession from Brian’s home on to Superfine Restaurant in DUMBO, where the celebration was held, and offers his heartfelt remembrances of “the Mayor of Cranberry Street,” accompanied by bagpipes, which Brian loved.
Video after the jump.
Judge Throws Out 150 Joralemon’s Citibike Lawsuit
We reported last year that the co-op board of 150 Joralemon Street had filed a lawsuit against the City and its Department of Transportation, claiming that the installation of a Citibike rack on the Clinton Street side of the building (photo) was interfering with garbage pickup (building residents expressd displeasure by dumping garbage on the [...]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
The Brooklyn Heights Cinema is showing two new films starting this weekend: The Great Beauty, by Paolo Sorrentino and starring Toni Servillo, winner of this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Film; and ten time Oscar nominated American Hustle. More information and showtimes are here. Don’t forget the Cinema’s campaign to raise funds to buy digital [...]
Friends, Neighbors And Family To Celebrate The Life Of Beloved Brooklyn Heights Resident Brian McGorry Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
A celebration of the life of Brian McGorry, Cranberry Street resident, community activist, and beloved neighbor to many, will be held at the Superfine Restaurant, 126 Front Street in DUMBO, this coming Saturday, March 8, starting at 11:00 a.m. Mr. McGorry’s death last Thursday was announced with great sadness by Brooklyn Heights Association President Alexandra [...]
Shirky Gives the Word at BHA Annual Meeting: the Internet Will Not Destroy Culture
A lot went on at Thursday night’s Brooklyn Heights Association Annual Meeting, much of which is touched on in our “Tale of the Tweets” coverage. I have a few points about the business side of the meeting to expand on. In addition to the awards for “best diner” to Clark Restaurant and to Patricia and [...]
Tale of the Tweets: Brooklyn Heights Association 2014 Meeting
Imagine a place where no one has heard Clay Shirky’s view of the bold new world of the internet, where actual adults hiss at other adults they disagree with and where you learn the difference between SPEED BUMPS and SPEED HUMPS. Ladies and gentleman, welcome the 2014 BHA Annual Meeting.
Behold the Tale of (Mostly Our) Tweets:
Live Tweeting The BHA Annual Meeting
Follow @bkheightsblog on Twitter as we live tweet the BHA annual meeting tonight. If you’re there use the hashtag #shirknado ! DEVELOPING
Theater 2020′s Candide Dazzles
Theater 2020′s production of Candide (Photo by LAB Photography of cast members Ryan Farnsworth as Candide, Lorinne Lampert as the Old Lady, and Ellie Bensinger as Cunegonde; a video follows the jump) continues its run at St. Charles Borromeo Church this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 28 to March 2, and the following weekend, March [...]
Purim Carnival at Congregation Mount Sinai Sunday, March 9
Purim is perhaps the most joyous of Jewish holidays. It commemorates the time when Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai thwarted the plan of the villain Haman to have all the Jews in Babylonian exile murdered. Your gentile correspondent once attended a Purim party that featured, among other things, a bluegrass band, and plenty of [...]
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Open Thread Wednesday 3/5/14
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Citibike Rate Hike May Become Reality
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Judge Throws Out 150 Joralemon’s Citibike Lawsuit
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Scouting NY Reports On The “Lost” Pool At The Hotel St. George In Brooklyn Heights
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Gettysburg: One Woman’s War at St. Francis College This Wednesday
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Brooklyn Heights Resident Lena Dunham Is Hosting Saturday Night Live This Weekend
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Montague Street Tunnel Will Reopen In October, MTA Says
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German Ship Resupplies at Pier 7
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50 Cent Produced Show ‘Power’ Shoots On Hicks, Cranberry Streets On Thursday
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Free Recital Wednesday, March 19 by Classical Pianist Rowena Mariano
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German Ship Resupplies at Pier 7
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Free Recital Wednesday, March 19 by Classical Pianist Rowena Mariano
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Scouting NY Reports On The “Lost” Pool At The Hotel St. George In Brooklyn Heights
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Plymouth’s Underground Thrift Store “Spring Fever” This Weekend
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Karl Junkerfeld’s Tribute to Brian McGorry, Brooklyn Heights’ “Mayor of Cranberry Street”
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Gettysburg: One Woman’s War at St. Francis College This Wednesday
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Cosmos Partner in Soccer Training at Pier 5 This Spring
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Citibike Rate Hike May Become Reality
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Shot In Brooklyn Heights, The Bombtastic ‘Winter’s Tale’ Gets The ‘How Did This Get Made Treatment’
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Archie Comics Taps Nabe Resident Lena Dunham For Limited Run
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