Archive | May, 2011

“Pedals, Pipes and Pinot” at Grace Church Saturday

Fans of what Mozart called the “king of instruments,” the organ, are invited to a free event this Saturday, May 21 from 4:00 to 6;00 p.m., at Grace Church, 254 Hicks Street (between Grace Court and Joralemon), hosted by the Brooklyn chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The program will begin with an informative […]

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“Total Atlantic Avenue Immersion” Saturday Features Discounts, Free Beer

Brooklyn Brewery and Brooklyn Based have joined forces with local merchants to present “The Total Atlantic Avenue Immersion” this Saturday, May 21. To take advantage of the special offers, you’ll need to get a free card, which you can collect at Nunu Chocolates, 529 Atlantic (between 3rd and 4th avenues) at 11:00 a.m. or at […]

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Community Advisory Council Meeting Tuesday

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Community Advisory Council will have its next meeting Tuesday evening, May 24, from 6:30 to 8:30, at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street (between Clinton and Court). No agenda has been published. At its last meeting, on April 20th, the Council passed a resolution urging the Committee on Alternatives to Housing […]

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Smells Like Teen Spirit: Packer Senior Runs Like the Wind

In a week where delinquents are stealing headlines, it’s great to see a story about a Brooklyn Heights based teen who is “on the positive tip” (as we believe is the vernacular). Packer Collegiate senior Eddie Owens gets some ink today in the NY Daily News:

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Where to Wait for the End of the World

Folks, the rapture is scheduled for Saturday (5/21) and we’re here to help. Check out our selections for the best bars to welcome the end of the world at the Brooklyn Bugle.

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Men in Black 3 Invades Brooklyn Heights

This just in from Community Board 2, Men in Black 3 will be shooting on Court Street tomorrow through Saturday. Hopefully, Will Smith will leave his two giant trailers out of the mix.

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Gothamist to the Contrary Notwithstanding, You Won’t be Allowed to Smoke in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Last week, we reported on a city-wide ban on smoking in parks, which includes the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. We assumed this would also include Brooklyn Bridge Park, but today were surprised to see this: Gothamist: Luckily for those who still choose to look really cool and smell terrible, state parks are exempted from the ban […]

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Boom! Out Go the Lights On Columbia Heights and Orange Street in Brooklyn Heights

BHB Tipster Perry says: Columbia Heights & Orange Power out. FDNY IS ON THE SCENE… DEVELOPING….

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Brooklyn Heights “Fire Under the Bridge” Engine 205 on Bloomberg Hitlist for Closure

WABC-TV and major media outlets have published a list released by Mayor Bloomberg’s office of 20 “endangered” firehouses in NYC. Among them is our own Engine 205 on Middagh Street, the house that lost 8 heroes on 9/11/01. The reports claim that no final decision has been made on where the cuts will finally be […]

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Sahadi’s Seeks Community Support for Expansion

This in from Sahadi’s: We need your support. Sahadi’s is applying for a permit to expand our store. Our application is going before the board in a few weeks, and we would like to show the support of all of our friends and customers. If anyone has a minute and would like to send a […]

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