The Brooklyn Eagle reports on the latest in the 20 Henry Street saga: Brooklyn Eagle: New Architect…: New permit applications have been filed with the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the renovation and conversion of a by now familiar building at 20 Henry St. in Brooklyn Heights, more familiarly known in the area as “the […]
Archive | December, 2007
Farwell Wandering Stranger
Deep in the Heart of Brooklyn writes today about the "wandering stranger" of Schermerhorn Street: DITHOB: Coda…: Well, it has been three days and he is gone. I am convinced the Wandering Stranger of Schermerhorn Street has moved on. Incredibly, since even before I first posted about his arrival on Thursday, September 20, 2007, he […]
New Neighbor: Artesana
Apartment Therapy: There's a new shop on Montague Street in Brooklyn. And it's not a cell phone or eyeglasses shop (the typical for the street). This time, it's a home shop, Artesana. This is Artesana's second location in Brooklyn, following the one in Park Slope…
Merry Xmas from FDNY
Merry Xmas from FDNY, BHB Photo Club pic originally uploaded by fkuffel on Flickr
NY Post: Standish Rental Prices
The NY Post reports today that apartments at Standish Arms Hotel, recently sold by the Watchtower, will be rental units starting at $2000/month: New York Post: Jehovah Hits Rental Height$: "This is an incredible property in a great neighborhood with unparalleled views of the New York skyline," said Patrick McGrath, a managing partner with Taurus' […]
The Thrill of Victory
While there's still no gambling at the Heights Casino, it did play host to a big squash championship last weekend (the Brooklyn Eagle says it was THE BEST EVER): Brooklyn Eagle: Everybody Wins…: The matches were long, exciting and often decided by one or two crucial points. But in the end, a previous champion stood […]
Open Thread Wednesday 12/5/07
Runnin' late! What's on your mind? Comment below!! Photo: Crossing Montague 1980s by Coverage Photography via Flickr
‘Tis the Season on Montague
We know it's chilly out, but if you look up from underneath all those layers, you'll notice that the Montague Street holiday decorations are officially in force! This year, the Business Improvement District has decked the lampposts not just with greenery but with holiday lights, which should keep all things merry and bright. By the […]
Two for the Pot Makes Zagat Guide
Two For the Pot [200 Clinton Street] has made Zagat's top 10 places to shop in Brooklyn: Two for the Pot 27 20 25 M200 Clinton St., between Atlantic Ave. and Pacific Sts., Brooklyn Heights, (718) 855-8173. "You never know what treat you'll find" among the jars, tins and boxes steeply stacked in this old-fashioned […]
Giant Menorah Lit
McBrooklyn reports on the the lighting of Cadman Plaza's giant menorah to celebrate Hanukkah.
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