In anticipation of the Indian chain Baluchi’s opening today in the former Seasons spot on Henry between Cranberry and Middagh, Karl took his cam to the store on Warren Street in lower Manhattan. Was it DEE-licious? Give it a look. Continue Reading →
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Mr. J. returns with video from some weekend events and locales: the Danish Christmas Fair; the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, where he watched potter Drew Montgomery at work; the perhaps suddenly chic Cranberry’s; the now-padlocked Tobacco Warehouse; Brooklyn Bridge Park and Jane’s Carousel. He finishes with an extended, annotated clip from Sweet November, a 1968 movie (not to be confused with a more recent one with the same title) starring Sandy Dennis and Anthony Newley (photo) and featuring some vintage Brooklyn Heights scenes. Did Spector’s pharmacy once occupy the space now taken by City Chemist, as the opening scene suggests? Video after the jump. Continue Reading →
Brooklyn Heights Cinema and Knish Fundraiser on News 12
News 12 did a feature from the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, where they interviewed me about “If These Knishes Could Talk”, and a few lucky matinee customers about the New York accent. They also put in a plug for the upcoming Knish/New York accent film fundraiser. (Glad my mascara held, it was quite a windy day.) Hope you like the segment and hope to see you all there February 9th! With news of the possible closing of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, it’ll be good to rally the troops and show the theater some love. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Brooklyn Heights Cinema Owner Kenn Lowy Responds to Possible Closing
Brooklyn Heights Cinema owner Kenn Lowy has written this guest post in response to the news that the building may be demolished to make way for a 5-story residence.
“So the news is out: the Brooklyn Heights Cinema building is going to be demolished and a 5 story condo will take its place. A lot of people have asked me if I knew this could happen? The answer is yes. When I met with the landlord last year he told me there was a good chance he would develop it. So I had a choice, let it close or move forward and take my chances. Actually, there wasn’t a choice for me because this was a once in a lifetime opportunity. If I succeeded at making it better and growing the business, then I knew I could continue it elsewhere if it came to that. I wanted to make it more of a destination adding music, comedy (coming in February) and silent films with live music and you (my neighbors) have been very supportive.”
New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn Heights
Karl Junkersfeld explores the sights and sounds of New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn Heights. Watch after the jump. Continue Reading →
Willow Street Shooting [Video]
Karl Junkersfeld surveys the scene of last night’s shooting on Willow Street. Watch after the jump. Continue Reading →
Henrik Krogius Talks About His New Book About the Creation of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade [Video]
The video features Krogius and numerous images that tell the complex story of one of our neighborhood’s prize treasures.
Henrik’s thoroughly researched and illustrated book is available locally at The Women’s Exchange on Pierrepont Street and Book Court in Cobble Hill.
Watch the full video interview after the jump. Continue Reading →
New Grimaldi’s Open at 1 Front Street, Karl Fresses and Reports [Video]
Karl Junkersfeld checks out the new location of Grimaldi’s at 1 Front Street in his latest video.
Grimaldi’s needed to move from its former location next door after it was announced that the original pizza man himself, Patsy Grimaldi, would be opening his own pizzeria called Juliana’s there.
Watch the video after the jump. Continue Reading →
Seasons Closes, Indian Eatery Coming? [Video]
Karl Junkersfeld notes the closing of Seasons on Henry Street with his latest video. He was there at the opening and files this epitaph with a curious, yet fitting, theme song.
Oh and Mr. J gets the scoop that an Indian restaurant is reportedly moving into the space at 46 Henry Street. Watch the video after the jump. Continue Reading →
Bloomie, Marty Attend Shake Shack Opening in Downtown Brooklyn [Video]
Shake Shack [409 Fulton Street] has arrived and not a moment too soon for this writer. Before locating on Fulton and Adams, I had to trek to Battery Park City to get my Double Burger with French Fries (100% free of artificial trans-fats and made from Yukon Gold potatoes, 25% less fat than average fries) and chocolate Hand-Spun shake eaten with a spoon. Yes, these shakes are thick enough to be eaten with a spoon and every spoonful is delectable. Shake Shake doesn’t come cheap though. A burger, fries and shake will cost close to $20 but it is worth every penny.
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Mayor Mike Bloomberg and others were on hand for today’s opening. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →
Karl’s Brooklyn Heights Christmas Card
Your correspondent got home too late to see the Christmas tree lighting (or, actually, re-lighting) ceremonies yesterday. Fortunately, Mr. J. was there with cam to record the event. His video begins with some other Heights scenes. Enjoy! (Video after the jump.) Continue Reading →
Karl Gets Video of NYC SANTACON
Mr. J. and his cam went to Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, to see the crowd assemble for SANTACON, then joined them on their march over the Brooklyn Bridge. Watch after the jump. Continue Reading →
Reminder: Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Meeting Monday at Noon (12/5)
No word yet on whether the 7 hotel/housing schemes proposed for Brooklyn Bridge Park with be on the BBPC’s meeting Monday (12/5) afternoon but it would be totally bananas if it wasn’t on the agenda.
The meeting is open to the public and while they may or may not be taking questions, if you’re a fan/not a fan of those proposals or other issues regarding the park it’s a good idea to show up.
The meeting will be held at “approximately” 12:00 PM, at the Corporation’s offices at 334 Furman Street (at Joralemon Street).
Read more about the hotel/housing proposals here.
Here’s the “anticipated” agenda in PDF form. (Thanks Matt Parker for the link)
FDNY Responds to Fire at 31 Willow Street
A little before 2pm, the FDNY responded to a smoke condition at 31 Willow Street in Brooklyn Heights. Firefighters identified the source of the smoke on top floor and roof of the building at the southeast corner of Willow and Cranberry Streets. No flames were visible from the street and smoke appeared to be coming through a chimney and the top floor apartment. Fireplace issue?
FDNY appears to be clearing the situation as of 2:45pm.
Photos and video after the jump. Continue Reading →
Karl Visits Hugh McMahon’s Pumpkin Carvery
Yeah, we know, pumpkins are so October 31. But, wait. What kind of pie are you likely to be eating Thursday? Anyway, Karl and cam paid a visit to legendary carver and Brooklyn Heights resident Hugh McMahon’s workshop. We start with an overview of some of McMahon’s recent work, including carvings of presidents past and present, as well as icons of the entertainment world. We also see an NY1 clip of his huge carving in honor of the Mexican Day of the Dead, displayed at Chelsea Market in Manhattan. Karl then interviews the artist, who shows and discusses the making of his carving of Sitting Bull. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →
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