Keep in mind subways will be operating on a holiday schedule Monday ("President's Day"). Those of us with the misfortune of working for employers who hate presidents should take note. The 2/3: Running normally in Brooklyn, they take over the 1's duties in Manhattan, and run local between Chambers and 96th streets. In protest, the […]
Archive | February, 2007
Brooklyn Paper Jumps into Barber Fray
Brooklyn Paper's nabe correspondent Christie Rizk writes about the controversy over the Clinton Street Barbershop's sign first covered by BHB earlier this week:
New Neighbor: Area Kids
From "P.S." : Note the "Area Kids" on Montague a few steps down from street level near Monty Q's. I think it used to be a real estate office? This is maybe Area's 10th store in brownstone brooklyn — let's hope it catches on or moves to a bigger location — maybe the empty florist […]
St. Charles Borromeo School Shuts Down
A week after it suffered a small fire, the Brooklyn Eagle reports that St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School has closed its doors due to low enrollment. The paper reports that parents were told of the closing on Monday.
Nabe Crime Wave?
Marc Hermann posts a BHB comment: Seen on Montague Street yesterday: hanging from the railing of a front stoop, encased in a Ziplock bag, was a printed piece of paper, with the headline ** THIEVES TAKE NOTICE ** Thinking I had discovered an 18th century broadside proclaiming that the King is in need of men […]
Open Thread Wednesday
Another week, another open thread. Talk about anything including: Renovation of 135 Joralemon – anyone have news? Happy Valentine's Day! Are you planning to spend it at one of the nabe's fine eateries or somewhere else? Marty Markowitz for Mayor? Are Brooklyn streets that dangerous — and does it really matter if you're wearing in […]
Windsor Terrace is No Brooklyn Heights
Our pals at Brownstoner ask the question today, why pay over $1 million for a 2BR on Henry Street when you can buy an entire house for the same money in Windsor Terrace?
Brooklyn Heights at Night:
Tavern Through a Wine Glass
Photo by World's Worst Photographer in the World I am beginning to love Jack The Horse Tavern. The Mac & Cheese is amazing — the perfect combination of crunch and goo — and they make the best burger I've had in a long time. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, though that could be […]
Joanie Beats Brigate
Another week, another loss for Brigate Bocce. Despite Naked Idiot's Dan scoring a four-pointer to save the second set, Joanie Loves Bocce squeaked out a win (7-3, 5-7, 7-4) in the final frame in Sunday's (2/11) match. Although each of their first two games have gone 3 sets, the Brigates just can't seem to wrap […]
The Barber of Clinton Street
This cellphone photo shows what some may call an eyesore — the storefront of the Clinton Street Barber Shop. Is it the store sign or the blinking neon light that has some neighbors cringing?
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