BHB contributor Marc Hermann took this photo of Brooklyn Heights as seen from Lower Manhattan Saturday afternoon. Join our Open Thread about the storm here.
Archive | August, 2011
Mayor’s Office to Zone A Residents: Evacuate, Don’t End Up in a Katrina Boat
Hurricane #Irene is headed towards Brooklyn Heights and Mayor Bloomberg’s office is urging residents of areas in Zone A, the most prone to flood, to evacuate. To find out if your home is in Zone A, see the NYC Evacuation Map here. Earlier today the @NYCMayor tweeted along with photo above: These are the kinds […]
Art of Brooklyn Festival Postponed
This just in: The last day of The Art of Brooklyn Festival (featuring If These Knishes Could Talk) has been postponed until Wednesday, as St. Francis has closed for the weekend. More info to come.
Panic! At Montague Street Key Food (Okay, Not So Much)
Brooklyn Bugle contributor/Brooklyn Heights resident/Homer’s pal/ Celine Dion fan Chuck Taylor reports on his adventure today at the Montague Street Key Food. Baby Fink and I were there earlier today, stocked up on our favorite Ella’s Kitchen baby food (hey, great for grownups too if the Endtimes come) and bought two loaves of bread. We […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park to Close at Noon on Saturday
This just in from Brooklyn Bridge Park: Brooklyn Bridge Park will close at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 27. The park is within Zone A evacuation area and will be closed for public safety from 12:00pm on Saturday, August 27, until further notice. All programs and events scheduled during this time are cancelled. For more information, […]
84th Precinct: We’ve Got Hurricane #Irene Covered
This just in from the NYPD’s 84th Precinct: Greetings! In regards to of Hurricane Irene and her impending hazardous effects on the New york City Area, the 84th Precinct would like to inform our community that the precinct will have adequate police personnel on duty throughout the duration of this storm. Members of our Community […]
Red Cross Seeking NYC Volunteers for Hurricane #Irene
This just in from the NYC Red Cross: The Red Cross is calling on our core volunteers—people with Red Cross training—to assist in the City’s shelter operations. If you are a trained Red Cross volunteer and can assist this weekend, please call 212-875-2068 or email volunteer@nyredcross.org. If you are a New Yorker who is trained […]
Hurricane #Irene UPDATE: NYC calling for evacuation of residents in low-lying areas
The Mayor has said that residents in Zone A are advised to leave their homes before the storm arrives and are strongly encouraged to stay with friends or family outside an evacuation zone. Evacuation Centers will be open Friday at 4 PM for residents who have no alternative shelter. Full map after the jump.
Hurricane #Irene in Brooklyn Heights Open Thread
Leave your comments here regarding Hurricane Irene including any damage, hazards, closings or other relevant information you may have. Link to any photos, video you may have (if URL is long please use bit.ly or other shortening service).
NYC opening Hurricane Evacuation Shelters
In anticipation that Hurricane Irene might hit the NYC area this weekend, the City of New York has announced that Evacuations Shelters will open at 4 PM this afternoon. Initially, this will be for Senior Citizens and other vulnerable people in the Orange Zone (see map in yesterday’s posting). This City will decided by 8 […]
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