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VW Bugged: Tree Falls on Columbia Heights

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. […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Truck Downs Mature Elm At Montague & Henry Streets

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 […]

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Mr. J. Loves Baluchi’s

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.

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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.) […]

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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 […]

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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.

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Willow Street Shooting [Video]

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

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Henrik Krogius Talks About His New Book About the Creation of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade [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. The video features Krogius and numerous images that tell the complex story of one of our neighborhood’s prize treasures. Henrik’s […]

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