As seen from the Promenade, a klatch (is that the right plural noun?) of Kayaks was on the water between Piers 1 and 2 this morning.
Archive | August, 2010
BHB Wins Signage Change, Parking Clarification at 20 Henry
Thanks to a campaign spearheaded by BHB reader my2cents and taken up by our Karl Junkersfeld (who made the video above), the City has installed new, easily visible signs adjacent to 29 Henry Street, which now make it clear that parking is allowed along part of the block except on Wednesdays, when street cleaning is […]
Cast Your Vote: Movies in the Park on September 2!
Ever wish you could select the movies played at Brooklyn Bridge Park? Here’s your chance! The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy announced that the polls are open for the final evening of this season’s Syfy presents Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies with a View. On September 2nd, the pick will be determined by public vote. Here are […]
Washington Was Here, 234 Years Ago
On this day in 1776, what would prove to be the largest battle of the Revolutionary War happened just to the east of Brooklyn Heights, which was then the site of the principal encampment of the Continental Army on Long Island. The battle was originally called the Battle of Long Island, as much of it […]
Storm Troopers Invade DUMBO
Members of the Empire City Garrison — the NYC-based branch of the global Star Wars costuming group, the 501st Legion, enforce the Empire’s might on DUMBO Thursday, 8/26. LucasFilm requested that the troopers pay a surprise visit to Big Spaceship’s offices on Main Street. (Yes, one of them is a pal of Homer’s.)
Muskrat Love at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Karl Junkersfeld discovers actual wildlife at Brooklyn Bridge Park and he names it “Dodger”. Is this muskrat supposed to be there? Has he been bused in or is he a native? Anyone know? And should we be cranking this song?
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Shows It’s a House of Prayer for All Peoples by Inviting Muslims
The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue broke bread (literally) with area Muslims Wednesday night in a show of solidarity, reports the Brooklyn Eagle:
TINSTAAFH? Nah!
So, you’ve been told, “There Is No Such Thing As A Free Haircut”? Wrongo! According to this Craigslist item, “licensed stylists” will be snipping away for free at an undisclosed location in Brooklyn Heights, under the supervision of “senior staff”. So, if a “graduated bob” (see photo) is what you seek, and you’re short of […]
Tug and Barge Week at Pier 6
The historic tug Pegasus and Lehigh Valley Barge No. 79, the latter property of the Waterfront Museum at Red Hook, will be visiting Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park (foot of Atlantic Avenue; to get there, go to the foot of Joralemon Street, cross Furman, turn left and walk one block to the pier entrance), arriving […]
Car Crash at Henry and Middagh
There was a severe car crash at Henry and Middagh streets this afternoon which resulted in injuries to both drivers and extensive damage to both cars, one of which was propelled by the force of the impact off the street and against the wall of the building housing the offices of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. […]
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