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Archive | November, 2011
Karl Visits Hugh McMahon’s Pumpkin Carvery
Yeah, we know, pumpkins are so October 31. But, wait. What kind of pie are you likely to be eating Thursday? Anyway, Karl and cam paid a visit to legendary carver and Brooklyn Heights resident Hugh McMahon’s workshop. We start with an overview of some of McMahon’s recent work, including carvings of presidents past and […]
BHA’s Stanton: Eagle’s Report Wrong on 30 Henry Condo Height
Brooklyn Heights Association Executive Director Judy Stanton sent us a dispatch this morning about construction plans for 30 Henry Street. The site has been sold by its owners, the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper, to DUMBO based developers the Fortis Group. The Eagle’s own report on the sale claims that Fortis plans to build a 65 foot, […]
Brooklyn Eagle HQ Sale – Flying Too High?
The Brooklyn Eagle’s headquarters at 30 Henry Street has been sold to the Fortis Group. They are reportedly determined to replace it with a 65 foot, 6 story condo structure, 15 feet higher than currently allowed in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District. This is a curious farewell to Brooklyn Heights for the Eagle. They also […]
Save the Date: December 14 for the Next BHB Mixer at Vineapple
Due to popular demand – save the date – December 14 for the next BHB/Brooklyn Bugle mixer at Vineapple. Mrs. Fink would like you to know that this will have some “holiday” flair! And we’re planning an interesting panel/group discussion as well. More details soon.
The Roebling Legacy, with a Real Life Roebling, at PowerHouse Arena
Clifford Zink will be reading from his book “The Roebling Legacy” at PowerHouse Arena [37 Main Street] in DUMBO on November 29 at 7pm. He’ll discuss the Brooklyn Bridge, among other things, and be introduced by Washington Roebling’s great-great-great grandson/Brooklyn Heights resident Kriss Roebling:
74 Hicks Street Makes List of This Year’s Biggest Sales
Brownstoner reports that 74 Hicks Street has sold for $6 million, making it one of the borough’s biggest sales of the year. Pretty good considering the slight haircut from the original asking price of $6.5 million.
Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra to Rock Heights
This dispatch just in from the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra about their big holiday performance on December 18:
Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde Shooting in Brooklyn Heights
The Longest Week the Peter Glanz film starring Jason Bateman and Olivia Wilde is shooting today and tomorrow in the North Heights. Karl Junkersfeld got some video earlier today of the shoot on Orange Street check it out after the jump.
Grimaldi’s Moving to 1 Front Street
The Brooklyn Paper reports that Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has solved two problems by moving to 1 Front Street – a contentious relationship with its landlord and the cycle of truly lousy tenants at the historic cast iron building:
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