Every year since I was 13, I’ve read something by H.P. Lovecraft around Halloween. My parents had several collections of his stories, and by the time I reached high school, I was hooked. Lovecraft was a horror/science fiction writer, whose work appeared in magazines like Weird Tales, Amazing Stories, and other pulp magazines in the […]
Archive | October, 2010
100 Clark Street Sold
The partially demolished building at 100 Clark Street has been sold “in an all cash transaction valued at $1.25 million” according to a press release from Massey Knakal. The building was listed by MK back in April. In their press release at that time, it was claimed that “three tenants retain occupancy rights; however preliminary […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter – 10/26/10
A rash of incidents on Montague Street threaten to turn Brooklyn Heights into Escape From New York. It’s this week’s blotter.
RadioShack Robbed
Police are responding to an apparent armed robbery at the RadioShack at 110 Montague St. Initial reports are that two males wearing UPS uniforms robbed the store at gunpoint and fled in a delivery van.
Mark Your Calendars: Yankee Fair November 6th
I’m a Mets fan, but this is one Yankee event even I will go to. Mostly because it’s not about the New York baseball Yankees but about bouncy inflatables and baked goods. It’s the Plymouth Church Yankee Fair, Saturday November 6th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More information after the jump.
Brooklyn Bridge On-Ramp Closures, Manhattan Side
Starting next Monday, November 1, at 1:00 a.m. and continuing Monday through Saturday, 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. for approximately three weeks, the Centre Street (from uptown) and Park Row (from downtown) entry ramps to the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed for repair work. During these hours, all Brooklyn-bound traffic will be diverted to the Pearl […]
Reminder: 8th Annual Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Parade This Saturday!
Only a few days left to head over to Perfect Paws on the corner of Hicks and Pineapple streets to purchase tix to the Howl-o-Ween doggie costume parade/contest. (It’s free to watch if you don’t have a dog in this contest). The Parade/Contest will be held on the Promenade at 1pm on Saturday, Oct 30th. All […]
Ouchy Pier 1 Gravel and High Heels Don’t Mix
Mrs. Fink shot this picture Saturday afternoon at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 showing that the new gravel walkway is not a big hit with these wedding party members in high heels. She observes, ” Doesn’t bode well when your feet hurt before the wedding even starts.”
Brooklyn Heights Decked Out in Halloween Decor
Brooklyn Heights is getting into the Halloween spirit! Check out the neighborhood’s spooky decor. Many more photos after the jump.
Brooklyn Heights’ Brad Smith “Do-Gooder” Finalist
Willowtown resident Brad Smith has been chosen a finalist in the community development category of the “Brooklyn Do-Gooders” campaign, sponsored by the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Smith is recognized for his work as a Big Apple Greeter, in which he gives tourists free guided tours of Brooklyn neighborhoods. As the BCF website notes:
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