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Archive | August, 2009
Truman Capote Remembered 25 Years Later
The Brooklyn Eagle writes today about legendary author/former 70 Willow Street resident Truman Capote on the 25th anniversary of his death.
‘Summer Space’ Returns to Montague Street
For three Sundays in September, cars will be banned from Montague Street between Clinton and Hicks streets as the Summer Space program will once again turn the area into a pedestrian plaza, with outdoor seating and themed activities.
Organized by the Montague Street BID, the first week, September 13th will be focused on food, featuring discounts and samples from more than a dozen Montague Street eateries. September 20th will be dedicated to mind and body, with free outdoor yoga lessons and massages. Finally, September 27th will focus on games, with outdoor hula-hooping and free skateboard lessons. The events will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Biviano and Simon Spar Over Real Estate Contributions
The Doug Biviano campaign today questioned fellow 33rd District City Council candidate Jo Anne Simon’s connections to developers and real estate interests.
At last week’s debate for candidates for the council seat, Simon said that she “[hasn’t] accepted any contributions from real estate interests” in response to a question about her resistance to taking a position on the Gowanus Superfund site.
An examination of the New York City campaign finance board’s database, however, shows campaign contributions totaling $10,498 from individuals who list “real estate” in their occupation title. Continue Reading →
Curry Spot in Brooklyn Heights May Be Good
This just in from “Christina” via the BHB Facebook inbox:
I wanted to tell you about the new Indian restaurant at 151 Remsen Street (used to be Curry Leaf and, more recently, East Meets West). We ordered in from there tonight and the food was AMAZING! Finally, the Heights has a decent place for curry! My husband grew up in the UK where the Indian food is a big deal, and he said it’s the best he’s had since he left there. We tried the Peshwari Naan, Chicken Vindaloo (it’s spicy spicy), Chicken Tikka Masala, Onion Bahjia and Aloo Motor Gobi. The entire meal rocked!!! A nice touch was the free rice pudding and 25% off the meal! The meal was so good, we called them mid-meal to thank them!
https://www.curryspot.com/
The Brooklyn Heights location site was under construction, but you can use the Bronx location’s menu for now.
Anyone else try Curry Spot? Thoughts?
NY Timesky Backskies Yassky
BHB Photo by Marc Hermann
Our man in the NYC Council/Brooklyn Heights resident David Yassky has earned the backing of the NY Times in his bid for NYC Comptroller. In an editorial published today, the paper says, “Mr. Yassky makes the best case for making better use of the powerful tools handed a city comptroller. He promises to use the audit powers — including new ones overseeing the city’s education contracts — to increase productivity and efficiency.”
Yassky commented this morning via Twitter: “I am EXTRAORDINARILY PROUD to have the endorsement of the NY Times in this election Thank you to all for support. We can do it!”
Brooklyn Heights Man Saved by Hero Co-Worker
Brooklyn Heights resident Bobby Keller’s life was saved by a fellow road worker on August 13 the New York Daily News reports today. Michael Hudson pushed Keller out of the path of an out of control vehicle driven by a “doped up driver” saving him from shuffling off this mortal coil. Both men suffered injuries – Keller a shattered ankle and Hudson lost part of his left leg – but both are here to tell the tale. Continue Reading →
Brooklyn Paper Hates Brooklyn Heights Landmark Lighting Plan
Earlier this month, it was announced that a project to replace Brooklyn Heights street lamps with historically accurate “Bishop’s Crooks” fixtures would begin soon. The paper has written about the $650k in Federal and NYC dollars being used to fund Phase 1 of the proposed $2.7 million plan calling it “pork”. This week the paper continues its assault on our landmark district with a cartoon poking fun at the streetlight plan.
While it’s true that we’re in a recession, these fixtures will last far longer than this economic downturn. What do you think?
SNL Writer/Brooklyn Heights Resident Simon Rich Names Giamatti a NY Superhero
Saturday Night Live writer/Brooklyn Heights resident /BHB 10 2008 member Simon Rich and partner New Yorker writer Farley Katz have conjured up a list of New York Superheroes. That list will be released as a deck of collectible cards on August 31. Naturally, BH resident Paul Giamatti makes the list. Other superheroes include Summer Intern and Boring White Guy.
Daily Gotham Deconstructs Doug Biviano
Daily Gotham’s “Mole 333″ has a beef with Brooklyn Heights resident/ NYC Council D-33 candidate Doug Biviano:
Daily Gotham: I first met Biviano at an IND meeting before IND imploded and I took a possibly permanent leave of absense from their board. Doug was very earnest, thoughtful and seemed very honest and decent. Past times I wrote about Biviano I emphasized that he has little chance, but that I wanted to see him stay in local politics and that he may well have a good future. Now he is starting to use smear tactics and lies that could actually alienate some of the people he might like to have on his side in later years.
Residents React to Björk’s Move
When we first heard a rumor that eccentric Icelandic singer Björk was moving to Brooklyn Heights, there was much skepticism.
But, now it looks all but official that Björk and her artisit husband Matthew Barney are moving into a four-bedroom penthouse art 160 Henry Street. The 3,000 square foot pad was listed for $4.2 million and, according to Street Easy, Björk and Barney have put their $1.7 million West Houston Street apartment on the market.
So how do Henry Street residents feel about their new neighbor? Although no one outside of 160 Henry Street was willing to discuss the newest tenant, others seemed either intrigued or indifferent. Continue Reading →
The Homer Fink Show – My Husband is Annoying’s Tiffanie Wong and Mark Joyella
Listen to the Homer Fink Show with guests Mark Joyella and Tiffanie Wong of My Husband is Annoying. Listen to the show after the jump or download the MP3 here. Continue Reading →
If a Tree Falls at Fulton Landing…
Photo by Marc Hermann/BHB
It made a sound, and there were plenty of people around to hear it. Continue Reading →
NY Times Takes a Stroll Through Brookyn Heights
Bring on more tourists! Bring on more lookey looooos! Thanks to a piece on the NY Times website, we’re sure our streets will be more crowded with day trippers – a great thing for our local businesses! Siggy’s, River Cafe and Cranberry’s among others get shout outs in the article.
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Brooklyn Bugle
- Fun at Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Tale of the Tweets – The Weekend at Googa Mooga
- Heights’ Downtown Neighbor Reclaims Residential Rights
- Marty Markowitz Mourns Death Of Donna Summer
- Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Absolution” by Patrick Flanery
- Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
- Brooklyn Heights Rallies For Montague Street Retail Corridor
- Montague Street Revitalization Continues With Launch Of Ruby And Jenna
- Image Of The Day: Hiccup, Belch… Mother’s Day 2012 Post-Mortem
- Subway Service Alerts: This Weekend and The Following Week
Cobble Hill Blog
- Super Kitsch! Nostalgic Shuffleboard Club Coming To Gowanus
- Yikes! A Bed Bug (As In One) Found On Premises At The Carroll School
- NYC Bike Share Program: Cobble Hill Shunned Until At Least Spring 2013
- Booze & Books: NYC Lit Crawl Coming To Brooklyn For First Time May 19
- SUNY Downstate to Slash Jobs, but LICH May Gain
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Open Thread: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle Tries to Create Controversy Where There Is None
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Let’s Make It Happen: Rename Squibb Park to Adam Yauch Park
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SAT Scores For 200 Students Nixed at Brooklyn Heights’ Packer Institute
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Brooklyn Heights Cinema At 70 Henry Street To Be Razed, After All
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Brooklyn Heights Rallies For Montague Street Retail Corridor
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Montague Street Revitalization Continues With Launch Of Ruby And Jenna
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Squadron (Figuratively) Pours One Out for Beastie Boy, Brooklyn Heights Native Adam Yauch in NYS Senate
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Temporary ‘Photoville’ Village Coming To BBP Pier 3 This Summer
- Image Of The Day: Hiccup, Belch… Mother’s Day 2012 Post-Mortem
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Fun, Food & Wine at Brooklyn Heights’ Willowtown Fair
- Picture Perfect Promenade Sunday
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Fun at Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Heights’ Downtown Neighbor Reclaims Residential Rights
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
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Brooklyn Heights Rallies For Montague Street Retail Corridor
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Montague Street Revitalization Continues With Launch Of Ruby And Jenna
- Image Of The Day: Hiccup, Belch… Mother’s Day 2012 Post-Mortem
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Subway Service Alerts: This Weekend and The Following Week
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Brooklyn Heights Cinema At 70 Henry Street To Be Razed, After All
Nabe Chatter