This Saturday, March 2, starting at 3:00 PM at the McKinney Chapel of the First Unitarian Congregational Society, 121 Pierrepont Street, the Repast Baroque Ensemble will present “Telemann: the faithful Music Master,” a concert of works by the early 18th century German composer Georg Philipp Telemann: Master of all forms and national styles, Georg Philipp […]
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Repast Baroque Ensemble Presents “Telemann: the Faithful Music Master” Saturday Afternoon
A Murder is Announced—in March
There were several dramatic murders down on Willow Place just a couple of weeks ago, but at least this next one will be announced. Don’t miss A Murder is Announced, the latest from the neighborhood’s enchanting community theater, the Heights Players. This is an Agatha Christie caper, so channel your best Miss Marple and mark your calendars for March […]
Brooklyn Art Song Society Presents “February House” at First Unitarian Friday Evening
This Friday evening, March 1, the Brooklyn Art Song Society will present “February House”, a collection of songs by artists who lived at or were associated with the house at 7 Middagh Street, later demolished to make way for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which got its name from the fact that several of its inhabitants had […]
Kitten & Young Boy’s Story Leads to $50,000 Grant to the Cat Cafe
“Whenever Happy comes to me for a cuddle I whisper my thanks to him for all he has done for Maya.” Thus began Naomi Shrenzel’s story about her son Maya and their kitten Happy, a story of how the kitten and the boy changed each other’s lives, a story that won $50,000 for the Brooklyn […]
Montague Street BID Meeting Featuring Martha Foley, Wed. Feb. 28, 3 PM
Montague Street BID’s annual meeting this year will feature an honorary contributor of Brooklyn Heights Blog, Martha Foley, by virtue of being married to BHB’s Claude Scales for a very long time. Martha has also contributed many photos and tips to Claude over the years that generated many a blog posts. Not only one half […]
Kogane Ramen Closed by Health Department
Kogane Ramen, 76 Henry Street, has been closed by the City Health Department, having been assessed a total of 106 violation points following its last inspection. You can read the whole, quite disturbing, list here (click on “Read full story” for link).
Brooklyn Heights Association Annual Meeting Monday, March 4
The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Heights Association will be on Monday, March 4, starting at 6:30 PM. It will be held at the First Unitarian Congregational Society, 119 Pierrepont Street (corner of Monroe Place). There will be a livestream link provided for anyone unable to attend in person. All are invited, whether BHA members […]
84th Precinct “Build the Block” Meeting Friday; Community Council Meeting Tuesday
The New York Police Department’s 84th Precinct, which covers Brooklyn Heights, will hold a quarterly “Build the Block” Meeting this Friday, February 16 at 2:30 PM at the Brooklyn Heights Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 286 Cadman Plaza West. PO Justin Mateo, the 84th’s Community Coordination Officer, will be there to discuss issues concerning […]
Feds Turn Down Fund Request for BQE Redesign and Reconstruction
Accoring to amNewYork Metro the Federal Highway Administration has rejected the City Department of Transportation’s request for funds to redesign and rebuild the “central section” of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, the 1.5 mile section between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street that includes the cantilevered stretch below Brooklyn Heights. In December 2022 the DOT revealed three […]
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