Citizens Defending Libraries, the Brooklyn Heights-based organization aiming to protect city libraries “from sale, shrinkage and deliberate underfunding,” had an active week, including a story in The New York Times, coverage in The Nation and a sanctioned appearance at City Hall from City Comptroller John C. Liu. In a video posted by Liu’s office, he [...]
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Bank On It: Work Ensues On 177 Montague Street Rear Condo Entrance
The 13-unit condo integration at 177 Montague Street—the location of Chase Bank—is moving forward following its approval by Community Board 2′s Land Use Committee last December. Barry Rice Architects is the firm on the project, which calls for condos in the rear annex building at Pierrepont Street. At year-end, building owners York & Sawyer also [...]
Activity at 186 Remsen Street
One of our eagle-eyed readers spotted some activity at the 186 Remsen building. To wit: “There are no longer any ‘for lease’ signs in the windows, which are all covered over with paper. There is also a dumpster in front of the building.”
27 Cranberry Street Construction Featured In NYT Piece About Issues Facing Neighbors During Construction
What happens when you own a wooden, historic home in a landmarked area and new construction is scheduled in the empty lot next door to you? The New York Times finds out from Brooklyn Heights resident Elisabeth Cunnick, owner of 25 Cranberry Street.
Update: 75 Clinton Street Leases 71 Of 74 Rental Units
Last July, BHB reported that the new build rental property at 75 Clinton Street—at the corner of Montague Street (above Rite Aid)—was 90% leased, with 66 of the 74 units spoken for. Now, only three units remain, according to Curbed, with leasing agent Aptsandlofts taking the marketing reins for the lease-out. Available units include a [...]
NY Post: Squadron Received $65K From Supporters Of Park Housing
The NY Post ran a story today claiming that State Sen. Daniel Squadron received more than $65,000 in contributions from supporters of housing in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The tabloid makes the connection because the donations reportedly came from members of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and Brooklyn Bridge Development Corporation which, it says, “support housing [...]
An Inside Look At Future Condo Site: 172-174 Montague
In February, BHB bid a final farewell to Brooklyn Heights’ long-lived Eammon’s In Brooklyn and the Hallmark store next door, as demo began on the buildings at 172-174 Montague Street. We were able to catch a glance inside the now-leveled grounds earlier this month as the gates opened momentarily, revealing the future site of the [...]
Community Group Continues Robust Push Against Cadman Plaza Library Closure
Citizens Defending Libraries, the Brooklyn Heights-based organization formed to oppose the sale and potential destruction of the Cadman Plaza building, continues to communicate its message in the community. On Saturday, the group was out in force in front of the branch, encouraging locals to sign its ongoing petition (8,300 signatures to date, with a goal [...]
BHA Will Not Oppose Library Plan Under Certain Conditions
The Brooklyn Heights Association has taken an official stance on the potential “redevelopment” of the neighborhood’s Cadman Plaza Public Library branch in a post on the organization’s website. It writes… Like other cultural institutions, the Brooklyn Public Library has faced cuts in its City-provided funding in recent years. The Brooklyn Heights branch library building is [...]
Citizens Defending Libraries Keeps The Ball Rolling…
Brooklyn Heights-based Citizens Defending Libraries rallied in Manhattan last Friday to stop public policy of defunding libraries in order to sell real estate to private developers. The group has several upcoming activities to keep the ball rolling that local citizens can be involved in: • Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 AM: Join the District Council 37 [...]
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- Tell The Bartender Episode 9: Last Days and the Preponderant Shaft Project
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- Fairway Market Contributes $30k to Non-Profit ‘ReStore Red Hook’
- Wanna Own A Piece Of The Brooklyn Bridge? Urban Folk Art Gallery Offers Its Paint!
- New Red Hook Eatery ‘RES’ Offers Artist In Residency For Budding Chefs
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- SUNY Downstate Hosts Town Hall Meeting Monday To Discuss LICH ‘Sustainability Plan’
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Citi Bike Share “Ambassadors” Will Be At Willowtown Fair Saturday
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Open Thread Weekend 5/17/13
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Landmarks Says No Go To Willow Street Backyard Pool
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Mystic Whaler Arrives at Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Bloomberg Nixes East River July 4th Fireworks—But Squadron & Markowitz Fight For Right To Party
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Willowtown Spring Fair a Lively Event
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Another Chance Saturday To See ‘If These Knishes Could Talk’, BHB Contributor Heather Quinlan’s NY Accent Movie
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Prexy Regina Myer Mentioned as Possible City Planning Commissioner
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade Gardens Bake Sale
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Monday’s Resplendent Sunset… Ooh, La La!
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Fairway Market Contributes $30k to Non-Profit ‘ReStore Red Hook’
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Actor Sean Penn Testifies For Release Of Imprisoned Brooklyn Heights Man
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Plymouth Church Hosts 144th-Annual ‘Juneteenth Celebration’ 06/09
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Monday’s Resplendent Sunset… Ooh, La La!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Prexy Regina Myer Mentioned as Possible City Planning Commissioner
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Landmarks Says No Go To Willow Street Backyard Pool
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Brooklyn Heights Resident & Pulitzer Winner Ron Chernow Receives BIO Award
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SUNY Downstate Hosts Town Hall Meeting Monday To Discuss LICH ‘Sustainability Plan’
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Brooklyn Bridge Park’s “Blooms and Bugs”: Lots of Blooms, No Bugs, Some Birds
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Mystic Whaler Arrives at Brooklyn Bridge Park
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