Brooklyn Beep Marty Markowitz endorsed Vito Lopez staffer Steve Levin as his pick of the Herd for the 33rd yesterday: Brooklyn Paper: In thinly veiled language, Markowitz made it clear that he endorsed Levin because he is the only candidate who supports the city’s plan for the Broadway Triangle, which opponents say is flawed because […]
Archive | August, 2009
Park Progress: Twenty-Fifth Report, and a Contest Winner
Your correspondent has returned from vacation, and resumed his photographic rounds. North end, Pier 1, Friday, August 14, 2009. North end, Pier 1, Tuesday, August 25, 2009. In my previous report, I proposed a contest to name the hill that has been constructed on the north end of Pier 1, which begins near the bottom […]
Biviano Accuses Thies of Running Anonymous Blog
In recent weeks a new blog, Real Reform Brooklyn, has sprung up and posted critiques of candidates for the 33rd District City Council seat, primarily Jo Anne Simon and Steve Levin. Today, however, the Doug Biviano campaign accused rival candidate Evan Thies as the man behind the anonymous blog.
Yassky’s New Spotsky with Marty
Watch this new Yassky for Comptroller spot. The Brooklyn Heights resident’s campaign has gone Catskills on us… we think.
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 8/26/09
The southeast corner of Court and Montague streets was particularly dangerous this week with two robberies.
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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