Light snow began tickling its way to the ground around 6 a.m., and continues to fall ever so delicately into the afternoon. Many streets were being promptly scraped by 10 a.m. This one doesn’t look major; enjoy its beauty. More pics after the jump.
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Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tomorrow
Notify NYC has announced that, because of the impending winter storm, alternate side parking rules are suspended tomorrow, Saturday, January 21, citywide. Parking meters and other parking regulations remain in effect.
Manhattan Bound Brooklyn Bridge Closed
According to Notify NYC as of 7:25 a.m., the Manhattan bound traffic lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are closed because of flooding. We’ll keep you posted. Update: as of 1:30 p.m., Manhattan bound traffic is restored.
Sunday Sunset: A Gift From The Heavens
The view Sunday at dusk’s peak from a Montague Street rooftop (nope, photo is not edited, colored or digitally manipulated one iota).
Tree Damage? City Wants to Know
This in from NotifyNYC: The heavy wet snow and strong wind gusts combined with trees still in leaf have damaged trees on streets and in parks throughout the city. Forestry crews are working to address the damage and we urge the public to be cautious when travelling. Avoid entering parks during the storm. The City […]
Harbinger of Autumn?
The touch of fall in the air today is corroborated by red leaves on sumac, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1.
Sawdust Memories: Mansion House Elm Ain’t Nothin’ but Mulch Now
BHB reader “Carl” shot these photos of yesterday’s clean up of the Mansion House American Elm, which met its demise early Sunday morning. Just as many of the trees felled by Hurricane Irene and its aftermath, Brooklyn Heights’ beloved elm will be ground down into mulch. “Too bad it couldn’t be turned into lumber to […]
If a Tree Falls in Brooklyn Heights… Report It!
This just in from CB2’s Robert Perris: Downed Trees The 311 call system is currently operating at capacity. Fallen tree or branch removal requests can be made on-line. The City removes street trees and large branches that have fallen to the ground in front of houses, in parks, and in other public spaces. The City […]
Big Tree Falls on Joralemon Street
Just as your humble publisher was mulling over when to move his car out of the relative safety of the Cadman Plaza garage (tonight?), comes this dispatch from Karl Junkersfeld: A very large tree on Jorelemon near Willow Place just came down and i got the video to prove it. Totally wrecked 2 cars that […]
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