Residents of Brooklyn Heights have likely ventured down Grace Court and seen the curiosity that must be the smallest named “park” in the neighborhood. At the end of the street, where it dead ends before the BQE below, is a tiny little green space tagged Greenstreets.
Archive | June, 2012
Weeniegate Raises Question: Why Can’t We Have Nice Things?
The recent imbroglio over the Montague Terrace Hot Dog Dude (aka Weeniegate) has made the fact that it’s illegal for ANY mobile food vendor to set up shop on Montague Street from Court to the Promenade a hot topic. While we’re sure the regulation was well-thought out by the “olds” backintheday, many things have changed […]
Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd Shoot at Tazza in Brooklyn Heights
BHB reader/Brooklyn Heights resident @joshisagoodman alerted us to a movie shoot at Clark and Henry Streets via Twitter today for They Came Together. The film is scheduled for a 2014 release and is directed and co-written by David Wain (The State, Wainy Days). Mrs. Fink sent us an urgent dispatch during our “grownup workday” that […]
Bird Buffs Gather At BBP This Saturday, June 30
This Saturday, June 30, Audubon New York aficionados will guide “birders” and bird enthusiasts on a walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1. The educators will teach attendees how to spot and identify common and popular NYC feathered friends. The event takes place from 10-11 a.m., and is free to all enthusiasts. More information is […]
Open Thread Wednesday: June 27, 2012
Well, hot dog! It’s another Open Thread Wednesday. What’s cooking in your mind that you can’t wait to share with your Brooklyn Heights Blog brothers and sisters? (Photo: Chuck Taylor)
Velazquez, Long are Primary Winners
According to NY1, incumbent U.S. Representative Nydia Velazquez easily staved off a well-financed primary challenge by City Councilman Erik Dilan, as well as two lesser known challengers, for the Democratic nomination for the 7th Congressional District seat. The margin of her victory (she got 61% of the vote) must come as a blow to North […]
Starbucks Deems Fulton Street Mall a Worthy New Locale
While it’s certainly no problem getting a morning java fix in Brooklyn Heights, a new Starbucks is coming to Fulton Mall, at 348 Fulton Street, next to Bank of America and across from Shake Shack. Obviously, the ubiquitous chain is demonstrating belief in the rapidly gentrifying Downtown Brooklyn nabe. In May, the Heights’ Bucks relocated […]
BBP Fieldhouse Planners Really Want Your Ideas
At yesterday evening’s meeting at St. Francis College, New York City Fieldhouse, Inc.’s Executive Director, Greg Brooks (photo) said the project is in its early planning stage, and that the organization’s goal is to “meet public demand.” He said inquiries had revealed strong demand for indoor recreational facilities from area residents, community groups, and schools […]
Don’t Forget to Vote Tuesday
Tuesday, June 26 is the primary election date for both Democrats and Republicans (we understand there are a few of these latter around, including our own T.K. Small). On the Democratic side, incumbent U.S. Representative Nydia Velazquez is being challenged by three hopefuls: Erik Dilan, George Martinez, and Dan O’Connor. On the Republican side three […]
BHB Guest Post: ‘A Fan’s Open Letter to the Wiener Whiners’
BHB received this guest post Monday. The neighborhood wiener roast gets one more grilling… (Editor’s note: Please check update of this story here.) I am a Washington, D.C., native who is lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time in beautiful Brooklyn Heights. Consequently, I read the local blogs and am following with bemusement […]
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