According to this notice posted in the window of the ex-Spicy Pickle, soon-to-be Armando’s reborn location, Community Board 2’s Health, Environment and Social Services Committee invites public comment on the application of Peter Byros Enterprises, Inc. for a Beer/Wine & Liquor license at the Committee’s next meeting, to be held on April 1 at 6:00pm, […]
Archive | March, 2009
What $4.25 Million Buys You in Brooklyn Heights
Brownstoner ponders if a 3,000 square foot penthouse at 160 Henry is worth $4.25 million especially in this economy. Add on the $4,250 in monthly maintainence and you’ve got one big monthly nut. But how about that floorplan!
Celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday
If you’re looking out your window or gazing up from the promenade towards Manhattan on Saturday night, you’ll notice that the Empire State Building is black. That’s because between 8:30 and 9:30 pm, the iconic building will go black — that is, no lights — to celebrate “Earth Hour” as part of the World Wildlife […]
Best Teacher in Brooklyn Heights Open Thread
Here’s a chance to let others know who you think is the best teacher in Brooklyn Heights. Anyone teaching K -12 is eligible. Comment away!
Millman: pass April 1 budget, MTA is next
We spoke with Assemblywoman Joan Millman this afternoon about her thoughts on the MTA fare hikes and what she’s doing to fix the situation. Here are her responses, verbatim:
Update2 on Promenade trees
How long will it be until we know the fate of the trees on the Promenade and at River Cafe, following last summer’s aborcidal salty spray from the NYC Waterfalls? The Eagle published a story yesterday, and we spoke with Parks Department spokesman Phil Abramson today about what the city is doing to monitor the […]
There Must Be Some Way Outta Here: Watchtower Plans Rockland Compound
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is planning to build an 850 person residential and administrative complex in Rockland County according to the Journal News. The organization paid $11.5 million for the land in Ramapo which is located near its printing facilities in Ulster County. The Watchtower successfully sold a few of its properties in […]
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