Dastardly thieves find hidden pocketbooks, the Henry St. Tazza is hit again, and a gallery owner goes berzerk in Boerum Hill. It’s this week’s blotter.
Archive | May, 2011
Local Pols Ask Consideration of Watchtower Properties for Park Funding
In a letter to Robert Steel, Chair of the Committee on Alternatives to Housing of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Board and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assembly Member Joan Millman, and City Council Members Steve Levin and Brad Lander urged further consideration of payments […]
E-Waste Event May 14
The BHA and others are sponsoring an E-Waste disposal event on May 14. Can’t wait to get rid of that answering machine from the 80s? Here’s your chance.
Bentley’s Sign #Fail on Montague Street
BHB reader Stacey sent us this photo of a sign in the window of Bentley’s [144 Montague Street] — guys, it’s “liquidation”. Next time call our pals at Ace Banner, they’ll nudge you to proofread…twice.
NYT Reviews Colonie
The New York Times reviews Colonie [127 Atlantic Avenue] and awards it one star. The review, by Heights native Sam Sifton, is mixed and throws an elbow at what the writer feels is uneven service. On different note, BHB reader/pumpkin carver of Grace Court Alley Peter Steinberg and his wife (whose wedding we covered here) are […]
Squadron to Hold Interactive Ethics Reform Meeting Wednesday
This just in from our man in the NYS Senate, Daniel Squadron: Dear Friend: Tomorrow afternoon, I will be hosting the first-ever interactive public forum on ethics reform–and I want you to join me! Since January, we have been calling on the Republican Senate majority to call hearings on ethics reform. They have refused. That’s […]
St. Ann’s Puppet Parade 2011
The annual St. Ann’s Puppet Parade was today and BHB pal/Brooklyn Heights resident/King of the Daily Greg Clayman sent us these photos of the fun.
Willowtown Fair Saturday, May 14, to Celebrate Maritime Heritage
This in from Ben Bankson, President of the Willowtown Association: A treasure hunt with a historic focus and lobster rolls served by Iris Café are among ways this year’s Spring Fair sponsored by the Willowtown Association will celebrate the maritime heritage of Willowtown in Brooklyn Heights. The fair will take place Saturday, May 14, from […]
Work Starts on Clark Street Sinkhole
At 7:45 this morning, a crew was already busy at the Clark Street entrance to the Promenade, excavating the area around the sinkhole that has kept the entrance closed for some months. We’ll monitor progress and keep you updated.
Norman Mailer’s “Nautical Wonderland”
The New York Times has an article on writer Norman Mailer’s final home in Brooklyn Heights. Now on the market for $2.5 million, the home (described as a “quirky cross between a Victorian parlor and the cabin of a sailing yacht”) features knick-knacks and mementos such as a campaign button that says “I would sleep […]
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