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While the first day of summer begins a month from now, on June 21, we’re at last enjoying some seasonal temperatures that are allowing Brooklyn Heights’ sidewalk cafes to flourish, while the Promenade is filled with passersby walking dogs, snapping pics of the sunset and even canoodling. This in indeed prime time in the nabe. [...]

On this date in 1856, Frank L. Baum was born in Chittenango, N.Y. He is, of course, best known for writing “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” And just as magical… It’s another Open Thread Wednesday on the Brooklyn Heights Blog. What’s on your mind? Comment away! (CT)

And you thought it was just another Hump Day. But no, it’s Open Thread Wednesday on your favorite local online destination, the Brooklyn Heights Blog. What’s on your mind? Comment away! (CT)

So far this week, it feels like we actually imagine April… springtime in Brooklyn Heights. As one’s fancy turns to enjoying the outdoor neighborhood to its fullest, what is on your radar this Open Thread Wednesday for April 10, 2013? Comment away! (CT)

Perhaps you recall that last Wednesday, we acknowledged the first day of Spring 2013. Since, we’ve enjoyed a couple snow showers, 28-degree temps, robust winter winds and all the trappings of… February. Here’s hoping that the next week fosters an April Fool’s Day that feels a little less fatuous. Geez… (CT)

On this spring eve, let’s wash away the winter blues with the warmth of another Open Thread Wednesday… for March 20, 2013. Who’s a savvy Brooklyn Heights resident? Do youse recognize this pictured little prize parked in the northern section of the nabe? Larger image inside full story. (CT)

Put it all together and today is a mathematical anomaly, of sorts: March 13, 2013 = 03/13/13. Since there’s no 13/13/13, that’s about as clever as it’s going to get this year, right? (Okay, yes, there is 11/12/13.) Meanwhile, today’s the day for you to wax clever on all things in your Heights purview. Comment [...]