A brand new community service agriculture program is springing up in Brooklyn Heights this summer. Beginning in June, the Brooklyn Bridge CSA will allow community members to join in a brand-new CSA. In short, a CSA works by having all members pay a farmer upfront for a season’s worth of his produce, which will be […]
Archive | March, 2010
Crumbs Bakery Opening on Montague?
BHB Headquarters just received this tip: My son has just reported that in the old Heights Books space, the cupcake bakery “Crumbs” is opening! I say YES!! We are assuming this is the “Crumbs” Bakery chain that originated in NYC some years ago. Their Store Locations page doesn’t yet list a Montague Street address yet. […]
Former Pier 7 Visitor Repels Somali Pirates
Last September, the Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp (at the far end of the pier in the photo above), along with other NATO warships, docked at Pier 7 near the foot of Atlantic Avenue to allow the crew a few days’ liberty. Earlier today, as Tromp was sailing with other European Union warships off the coast […]
Park Progress Special: Pier 1 to Open Monday
It’s been sitting there–trees, grass, pathways, a pond, and, especially, those gorgeous steps custom-made for lounging and enjoying the view–beckoning to us from the Promenade or the Brooklyn Bridge. At last, word has come that our longing is to be requited. The Pier 1 portion of Brooklyn Bridge Park will be open to the public […]
Heights Resident Gabriel Byrne Named Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador
Local resident and actor Gabriel Byrne has been named Cultural Ambassodor for his native Ireland. The Irish Times: TAOISEACH [PRIME MINISTER] BRIAN Cowen yesterday injected unexpected glamour into St Patrick’s Day festivities by announcing the appointment of Gabriel Byrne, the Irish actor, as Ireland’s new cultural ambassador. “Gabriel Byrne is an internationally renowned, award-winning actor […]
BWE Hosts Kids’ Craft Workshop Saturday, Silhouette Artist in April
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange will host a children’s craft workshop this Saturday, March 20. Children ages 4+ and their caregivers are invited to join members of the BWE this Saturday, March 20th to make a spring craft at 11am or 12 noon. A $5 materials-fee is requested. Please stop into the shop or call us […]
Grace Church Presents Haiti Relief Concert Friday
This Friday, March 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Grace Church will present a concert for Haiti relief. It will be …[a]n eclectic evening of music to include Broadway tunes, Opera, Traditional African Songs with percussion, as well as a Haitian Classic – arranged by a Haitian composer who will also be there performing. Grace Church […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 3/16/10
It was a tough week for vehicles in Brooklyn Heights, with several thefts and a burglary topping this week’s police blotter.
Lookey Loo – 13 Cranberry Street
Photographer Simon Watson’s townhouse at 13 Cranberry Street is on the market and the New York Observer reports that the price has been reduced to $6.5 million from its original ask of $8 million. The paper provides some lovely photos of the interior and if you’re up for it maybe we can take up a collection […]
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