Tonight was the fourth night of Chanukah and the official lighting of Brooklyn’s largest menorah. Borough President Marty Markowitz was on hand as was Mehmet Şimşek, the council general of the Republic of Turkey. Markowitz said that Israel’s relationship with Turkey was a sign of the possibility of peace in the Middle East. More photos […]
Archive | December, 2009
Promenade Tree Lighting and Caroling on Montague Street This Wednesday
This Wednesday, holiday festivities will be in full swing in Brooklyn Heights with the Montague Street Business Improvement District hosting a pair of events. In the afternoon, a group from St. Ann’s School will sing carols on Montague Street at 12:15 p.m. Later that evening at will be the annual lighting of the Brooklyn Heights […]
The Tree is Up
After an aborted attempt to set it up in gale force winds a few days ago, a Parks Department crew successfully installed the Heights Christmas tree next to the Menorah at the Montague Street entrance to the Promenade this morning. The tree lighting will take place this Wednesday evening at 5:30.
Decision Week for the BHB Ten 2009
We’re going to conjure the BHB Ten for 2009 this week and you’re part of that process. So far you’ve made some great suggestions but there’s still time to make more! The BHB Ten is a list of influential Brooklyn Heights residents and/or those who have made the Heights a better place to live. Submit […]
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A Christmas (Tree) Story or a Tale of Two Romps
The New York Times profiles Christmas tree merchants Billy and Patti Romp. The Vermont couple began a Christmas tree business years ago on Jane Street in Manhattan which has now grown to 8 other stands across New York City. Now separated, Billy holds the fort down on Jane while Patti sets up shop on […]
Fish ‘n’ Chip Paper 12/14/09
Here are some of last week’s headlines in case you missed ’em: The Slappaccino Dad Saga Santacon NYC 2009 Fun! Menorah Lighting and Other Chanukah Events Juggler Miffed Over Lack of Menorah Small Fire at Plymouth Church Mr. Junkersfeld and the Giant Brooklyn Borough Hall Christmas Tree A Slice of Freedom 84th Precinct Police Blotter […]
Santacon NYC 2009 Fun!
Brooklyn Bugle publisher Homer Fink took part in Santacon 2009 along with his trusty attorney “PezzKandy” on Saturday (12/12). The event kicked off at Franklin Park in Crown Heights. See the video of Santa Fink’s journey with a thousand other Claus-a-likes into Manhattan at The Brooklyn Bugle.
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Menorah Lighting and Other Chanukah Events
Although the first lighting of the giant Chanukah menorah outside the Brooklyn Supreme Court will be tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m., the official inauguration celebration will be held on Monday night at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be led by Rabbi Aaron Raskin and Borough President Marty Markowitz, and will feature a live band and holiday treats.
Juggler Miffed Over Lack of Menorah
Submitted for your discussion, this clip from YourNabe.com: YourNabe.com : A Brooklyn Heights woman is claiming her freedom of worship is being denied because a menorah is not allowed in the lobby of her co-op building. Justine Swartz, who also goes by the name Justine Juggler because of her ability to juggle seven items at […]
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