Despite his continuing dominance of the Kings County Democratic Committee, State Assembly Member Vito Lopez faces some major challenges: The New York Times: Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez, a long-serving Brooklyn Democratic leader who is widely viewed as the borough’s patronage king, is at the center of two separate federal investigations, according to several people briefed […]
Archive | September, 2010
Get Pampered for a Good Cause at City Chemist
Indian summer got you looking a little frazzled? Never fear—tomorrow from 12-6, City Chemist will be hosting a day of beauty to benefit Project Ladybug. The fabulous agenda includes: ~Facials with Caudile ~Massage ~Hair Consultation with Bumble & bumble ~Facials & Makeup with Dr. Hauschka ~Hand Treatment with Ahava Skincare ~Makeup by Smashbox ~Hair Analysis […]
Sustainability at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Go on a tour with Regina Myer, President of the Brooklyn Bridge Park, as she points out the park’s many sustainable elements. Sustainability at Brooklyn Bridge Park from Heather Quinlan on Vimeo.
Next Brooklyn Heights 101 Tour – October 23
Annie Fitzsimmons will lead another Brooklyn Heights 101 Walking Tour on October 23 at 11am. It’s a great introduction to Brooklyn Heights for visitors, new arrivals and long time residents who would like a primer on the history of our neighborhood. Tickets are available now at Eventbrite.
Squibb Playground in Lively Use
Long deserted, Squibb Playground was alive with frolicking kids (from PS 8?) this morning. No skateboard pipe yet.
Unidentified Non-Flying Object on Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Seen near the north end of Pier 1 today. Sculpture?
Millman Slams MTA for Poor Management; Favoring Suburban Commuters
State Assembly Member Joan Millman, whose district includes Brooklyn Heights, testified Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s public hearing. She sharply criticized MTA management for focusing on fare increases and service cuts to solve the Authority’s fiscal problems instead of rectifying what she said are serious management deficiencies that are costing the MTA “hundreds […]
Park Committee to Hire Consultants on Housing Alternatives
At its meeting today the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation’s Committee on Housing Alternatives decided to seek outside help. Brooklyn Daily Eagle: The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation’s Committee on Alternatives to Housing [Wednesday] got things off the ground by voting to approve the issuing of a Request for Proposals for a consultant to explore alternate funding […]
Time Out Surveys Brooklyn Heights
Time Out New York has a piece about the Heights as part of its “Own This City” series of neighborhood guides. Its summary is: Brooklyn Heights is a peculiar piece of real estate among the five boroughs: a quiet, clean suburb with tree-lined streets and a wide-screen view of FiDi. Thanks to the perfectly preserved […]
Brooklyn Bridge Rehab Update: Some Good News
Closure of Manhattan-bound lanes at night will continue through this coming Sunday, September 26, but after that, there will be no night lane closures until further notice. In other words, starting Monday, September 27, traffic will flow in both directions on the Brooklyn Bridge 24 hours a day (although single lanes may be closed occasionally […]
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