Roof Cornice Breaks Off At 7 Old Fulton Street

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Roof Cornice Breaks Off At 7 Old Fulton Street

By Chuck Taylor on May 21, 2012 2:15 pm in brooklyn bridge park, Brooklyn Heights, Commercial Real Estate, DUMBO, Landmark Preservation, Video

Our faithful videographer & correspondent Karl Junkersfeld was on the scene on the Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO border as a piece of the roof cornice at 7 Old Fulton Street—which houses a restaurant by the same name and has apartments above—collapsed onto the street, at 12:45 Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no one was injured. Karl notes that a similar incident recently took place at Grimaldi’s Pizza up the street. See his 1:21-minute report below. Continue Reading →

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Karl Grooves on Booker T. Jones

By Claude Scales on May 11, 2012 3:40 pm in Arts and Entertainment, brooklyn bridge park, Dance, Events, Fun, Music, Video

Our Mr. J. and his cam were on hand at Pier 1 yesterday evening for the opening event in the Dance Party series co-sponsored by BRIC Arts Media and Brooklyn Bridge Park. As you can see, Karl got right into the funk groove. Don’t forget, next Thursday it’s Brazilian. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Saturday’s Spring Egg Hunt A Smash Success!

By Chuck Taylor on April 8, 2012 11:13 am in Brooklyn Heights, Events, Fun, Kids, Video

The Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday drew a crowd of parents and kids that started lining up to the entrance of the Pierrepont Playground by 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. event. Within 15 minutes, the line extended past 2 Montague Terrace all the way to Remsen Street. See Karl Junkersfeld’s action-packed video after the jump! Continue Reading →

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75 Clinton Street Offers Promotional Video For New 74-Unit Rental

By Chuck Taylor on April 4, 2012 2:56 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Real Estate, Video

The 74-unit, nine-story 75 Clinton Street, which shifted from condos to rentals in late January, has released a 2-minute promotional video, accessible here on YouTube. Posted by Milestone Property Management, the clip showcases numerous neighborhood destinations, including Baluchi’s, Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar, Heights Cafe and Henry’s End.

The video also offers interior views of the studio & 1/2/3-bedroom units, boasting such “condominium finishes” as bamboo floors, in-unit W/D, custom lacquer cabinetry, private outdoor space, a rooftop terrace and fitness center. Continue Reading →

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Mr. J. Goes Mexican At <em>Gran Electrica</em>

Mr. J. Goes Mexican At Gran Electrica

By Claude Scales on March 28, 2012 7:36 pm in Food, Video

The intrepid Karl and his cam trek southward, both geographically and gustatorially, to try the fare at Gran Electrica, the new Mexican restaurant at Five Front Street, just below Old Fulton, recently opened by the owners of Colonie. His verdict on the spareribs? Delicioso. The climb back up Squibb Hill may have helped to burn off some of the calories. Video after the jump.

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VW Bugged: Tree Falls on Columbia Heights

By Matthew Parker on March 26, 2012 8:11 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Video

Looks like this tree branch went after the VW rather than wait for a bug to come to it. At around 1:30 p.m. on Columbia Heights near Clark Street, a tree branch crashed on the hood of this vintage Volkswagen Bug. The good news is that there doesn’t appear to be much, if any, damage. They just don’t make cars like that anymore.

Our intrepid correspondent Karl Junkersfeld shot video as well, which you can view by clicking on Continue Reading →

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Karl and Claude’s Excellent Culinary Adventure at Dine in Brooklyn Presser

By Claude Scales on March 14, 2012 10:51 am in Events, Food, Fun, Video

Yesterday, Borough President Marty Markowitz hosted a Dine in Brooklyn (details on this forthcoming event are in Chuck Taylor’s post) preview tasting for the press at Borough Hall, and Karl, his cam, and your correspondent were there. Results: some taste thrills, two full tummies (yes, Karl did his share of eating, too), and a splattered shirt. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Michael Randazzo, Ubiquitous Brooklyn Heights Resident, Interviewed on Channel 2 News

By Claude Scales on March 10, 2012 11:39 am in Profiles, Video

Some readers spotted the Channel 2 News crew on the Promenade Thursday, interviewing passers-by about the unseasonably balmy weather. One of those was Heights resident Michael Randazzo, who was out walking his dog Enzo. Karl Junkersfeld has made a video that incorporates Michael’s moment on citywide news, as well as footage of him in other settings. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Truck Downs Mature Elm At Montague & Henry Streets

By Chuck Taylor on February 29, 2012 12:40 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Streets, Video

A beautiful, mature elm tree was downed this morning in front of Andy’s Chinese at 128 Montague Street, when an oversized truck attempted to make a left turn from Montague Street onto Henry. Local fire department crews responded and removed much of the debris by noon, with police tape wrapped around the trunk and remaining brush.

See Karl Junkersfeld’s fantastic on-the-scene coverage in this 2-minute video here (also embedded below the jump), which revisits other trees that Brooklyn Heights has lost, in addition to footage immediately after today’s cataclysm. Continue Reading →

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Mr. J. Loves Baluchi’s

By Claude Scales on February 1, 2012 12:16 am in Food, Video

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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Brooklyn Heights Cinema and Knish Fundraiser on News 12

By Heather Quinlan on January 16, 2012 11:27 am in Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Events, movies, News, Video

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 →

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Guest Post: Brooklyn Heights Cinema Owner Kenn Lowy Responds to Possible Closing

By brooklynheightsblog on January 13, 2012 9:52 pm in Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Video

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.”

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New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn Heights

By Homer Fink on January 1, 2012 12:49 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Video

Karl Junkersfeld explores the sights and sounds of New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn Heights. Watch after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Willow Street Shooting [Video]

By Homer Fink on January 1, 2012 9:32 am in crime, Video

Karl Junkersfeld surveys the scene of last night’s shooting on Willow Street. Watch after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Henrik Krogius Talks About His New Book About the Creation of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade [Video]

By brooklynheightsblog on December 28, 2011 12:10 am in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn History, History, Video

A new book ,“The Brooklyn Heights Promenade,” by long-time Brooklyn Heights Press editor Henrik Krogius has prompted the Schneider/Junkersfeld team to produce a lively and informative video about one of New York’s major tourist destinations.