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Holiday Weekend Open Thread

By on July 2, 2011 10:51 am in open thread

In town for the Fourth? Let us know what you like or dislike about being in Brooklyn Heights for a long weekend. Away for the holiday? Let us know if you’ve found a choice spot for a short break, especially if it’s not too distant and accessible by public transportation. Otherwise, just let us know what’s on your mind.

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Open Thread Wednesday 2/23/11

Open Thread Wednesday 2/23/11

By on February 23, 2011 12:49 am in open thread

What’s on your mind? Comment away!
Flickr photo via labyrinthx2

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Open Thread Weekend

By on October 9, 2010 1:44 pm in open thread

BHB photo by C. Scales


It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Comment away!

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Open Thread Wednesday 9/29/10

By on September 29, 2010 8:24 am in Brooklyn Heights, open thread

BHB photo by C. Scales

Wasssup?! Comment away!

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Open Thread Weekend

By on September 25, 2010 2:20 pm in open thread

BHB photo by C. Scales


What’s on your mind? Been to the DUMBO Art Festival? Greenway opening celebration? Selling anything in the “Stoopendous” sale tomorrow? Comment away. (Photo above: the tug Ellen S. Bouchard passes the exposed pilings at the north end of Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, yesterday morning.)

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Cell Phone Service and Brooklyn Heights: Not a Love Story

By on July 22, 2010 2:08 pm in Brooklyn Heights, open thread

iphoneMaking a cell phone call from my apartment on Pierrepont Street goes like this:

1: Look at phone to see how many bars I have

2: If three or more bars are present, dial phone

3: If not, wait for the “No Service” indicator to vanish, then dial

4: Wait for person on other end to answer

5: Warn this person that the call could be disconnected with very little notice at any given moment

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Running the Heights!

By on May 26, 2010 5:18 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Fun, Health, Nature, open thread, Sports

cadman-track1With the nice weather finally upon us, it’s prime time to explore the beauty of Brooklyn Heights and squeeze in a workout at the same time: go for a run! As a BHB contributor and avid runner, I pose to my fellow pavement pounders a thread to share routes short and long, intense and easy, at sunrise or sunset. Sick of the crowds on the Brooklyn Bridge? Ready to throw a tourist over the Promenade railing? Share your hidden gem of a trail!
To begin, here’s one of mine: Julie’s 4-miler

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Open Thread Wednesday 4/21/10

By on April 21, 2010 12:10 am in open thread
Flickr photo by lumierefl

Flickr photo by lumierefl

What’s on your mind? Comment away!

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