BHB tipsters and Gothamist newsmap report a fire overnight at 142 Montague Street, the location of Taze Restaurant and Aerosoles. Anyone have info? Update: BHB contributor/nabe photog Marc Hermann checks in with an account of the incident and some photos: FDNY received a call just after 3:00 a.m. reporting smoke on the upper floors of […]
Archive | March, 2007
Spring is Here and It’s Plastic
The Astroturf at Cadman Plaza Park is almost ready for prime time as this photo taken over the weekend reveals.
Where Did the Extra “I” Come From?
Last week “Heights 97″ commented that the street sign for Pierrepont Place near the Pierrepont Playground was spelled wrong. Now, through the miracle of digital photography, we have proof. The sign at Montague Street and Pierrepont Place is correctly spelled. What’s the deal?
With a Little Practice and a Lotta Vagina
Brigate Bocce evens out their record, heading into spring with a much needed win for a scoredcard of 3-3, winning this Sunday over Hanukkah in Hollis, 7 -3, 7 – 3. This was no slam dunk victory – it entailed inches, a wild course, tequila and some smart moves on the part of both teams. BB would […]
Busy Chef Unveils Website
BHB commenter/webhound “bosox” alerted us to the spankin’ new Busy Chef website. The site doesn’t tell us much about what the new establishment will offer, but it’s logo suggests that it’s more than a bakery. So does this passage: At Busy Chef, we appreciate the difference natural, preservative-free food can make in our clients’ lives. […]
Beats Workin’
One of the many Clochards of Brooklyn Heights is captured in this Orange Street photo by BHB Photo Club member fkuffel.
Fake Bomber Busted!
Nabe photog Marc Hermann tipped us off to the fact that WNBC-TV is reporting that the Fake Bomber, who has robbed 4 banks in the Nabe and surrounding area in the last two weeks, has been arrested. And surprise (!) he might be a heroin addict. WNBC.com: Suspect Bank Bomb Robber Busted: The FBI arrested […]
Fleshtones Live at Magnetic Field
Saturday (3/23) at 8pm The Fleshtones take the stage at Magnetic Field. Current indie fave bands like Cold War Kids and Menomena were mere zygotes when the 'Tones were rockin' the 80s alternative scene. They're still going strong and are about to embark on a tour of France, Greece and Germany. There will also be […]
NYT Picks Up on Fake Bomber
Sure, once the Fake Bomber moves his bank robbin' ways out of Brooklyn Heights, the MSM picks up on the story. Could this be a result of BHB's finger wagging? New York Times: In 4th Case in 2 Weeks, a Bank Robber Says He Has Explosives: Police helicopters whirred overhead yesterday in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, […]
Your Weekend Subway Clusterf… er, “Advisory”
Here is slightly less than a noseful of weekend subway disruptions, courtesy of the nosegays at the MTA: The 1/2/3: The 1 train won't be sniffing around between South Ferry and 14th Street in Manhattan, but that's okay, because the 2/3 will be running locally nose-and-nose between Chambers and 96 streets. The 4/5: The 4/5 […]
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