Karl Junkersfeld’s video of kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park has inspired me to create this “remix” (as I believe is the vernacular). Please do not watch if you are sensitive to “street language” laid down by comedians pretending to be rappers.
Archive | July, 2010
New Sign… Same Results
In a moment of heat inspired insanity, yesterday I went out for a roll around the neighborhood and decided to go down to Pier 6. It was my mission to check out whether any improvement had been made in the pedestrian crosswalk situation since it had been reported on BHB that DOT was aware […]
Junkersfeld Goes Kayaking
When he’s not being interviewed about his accent or crusading against shady parking rules, Karl Junkersfeld can be spotted galavanting around the neighborhood with his new camera. Here he finds fun amidst the new BBP kayaks. Have a look!
ATMs Down at Citibank
If you were considering banking at Citibank this morning, think again, as a hastily-crawled note outside the door proclaimed “No ATMs.” I went in anyway just to test it out, but was shooed off by a security guard. Come Monday morning we may have to do baking the old-fashioned way, by waiting on the teller’s […]
Grand Opening Party at The Heights Salon
Last night, the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood was invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Heights Salon at 136 Montague Street. Armed with wine, cake, and gift bags for all attendees, owners Rafael Nieves and Alfred Tom enthusiastically showed off their beautiful salon space. The salon offers a variety of services to their clients, including haircuts, color […]
Clark Street Promenade Entrance Partially Open
Apparently convinced that the sinkhole won’t suddenly expand and swallow passersby, the Parks Department folks have opened a narrow passage to allow entrance to and exit from the Promenade at Clark Street.
Homer Fink’s Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour Returns August 7 – With Bonus Stops
Brooklyn Bugle Kingpin/ LICENSED NYC Sightseeing Tour Guide John “Homer Fink” Loscalzo will hit the streets once again on August 7 with the Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour. This version – perhaps the last of the season – will feature bonus stops not included in previous walks. Tickets are available now at Eventbrite. Homer Fink’s […]
Feds Grabbing 20 Henry Parking Spots
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle’s Mary Frost reports that federal law enforcement officials, evidently tipped off by our coverage of the “stealth no parking zone” next to 20 Henry Street, have been using the spaces there. The Brooklyn Heights Association’s Judy Stanton took strong exception to this, as Frost’s article notes.
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