As the dog days of Summer 2012 continue, it’s time to bow(wow) another Open Thread Wednesday. What’s wagging your tail today? And remember, hounding your fellow posters is impolite, so keep the barking to a minimum. No bitching, please. (Photo: Glenn Bradie)
Archive | July, 2012
Thursday’s ‘Syfy Movies With A View’ At BBP: 1995’s ‘Clueless’
This Thursday’s “Syfy Movies With A View” at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn is “Clueless,” the 1995 hit teen parody starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash and (the late) Brittany Murphy. DJs Ronin & Mosart212 will kick off the evening at 6 p.m., the movie screens at sunset, with a follow-up short “Once […]
BQE Blockage
We received notice from Notify NYC that the eastbound BQE (southbound as it passes Brooklyn Heights) is blocked near the Brooklyn Bridge because of an overturned tractor-trailer. When we arrived at the sidewalk overlooking Hillside Park at about 5:45 p.m., this is what we saw: an upright but apparently disabled tractor-trailer in the left lane; […]
Brooklyn Industries Opens New Flagship Along Fulton Mall
As tipped on BHB July 10, Brooklyn Industries has opened its 16th shop along Fulton Mall in Downtown Brooklyn. The location at 342 Fulton Street, across from Shake Shack—which used to be an HSBC bank—is its ninth Brooklyn store and, according to a manager BHB chatted with Tuesday, is not only its largest destination, but […]
Are Itty-Bitty Domiciles The Wave Of The Future?
After a lot of media attention over the Brooklyn Heights couple that swears their 240-square-foot, $1,500/month apartment is sweet & cozy—along with NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s bizarre notion to inundate the city with “micro-apartments” averaging 275-300sf—Curbed decided to have a jolly good time by searching out the 10 smallest units for sale in Brooklyn. Among contenders […]
BBP & Bossert To Be Addressed At Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable
The Brooklyn Historical Society will host a Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable Luncheon, on Tuesday, August 7, from noon to 2 p.m. Among those scheduled to speak are Clipper Equities principal David Bistricer, who will outline his vision for redevelopment of the Bossert Hotel into a boutique hospitality property; and Regina Myer, Brooklyn Bridge Park president, […]
Help Refill The Sandbox At Harry Chapin Playground: Saturday, July 28
The Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee invites all to help refill the sandbox at the Harry Chapin Playground, on Columbia Heights north of Cranberry Street. The sandy extravaganza will take place this Saturday, July 28, at 8:30 a.m. More information here. (Photo: Claude Scales)
75 Clinton Street Packs In Rental Residents: 90% Capacity
Brooklyn Heights rental property 75 Clinton—at the corner of Montague Street (above Rite Aid)—is 90% leased, with 66 of the 74 units spoken for. Units hit the market in early May 2012. In January, owner Dallas-based investment firm Invesco flipped the nine-story property from condos to rentals, citing the “booming rental market,” with plans to […]
‘Dark Knight’ Sold Out At Court Street Movie Theater Despite Colorado Nightmare
The UA Court Street Stadium 12 movie theater was packed all weekend, with about 20 showings a day of the “The Dark Knight Rises.” McBrooklyn cites Fandango, which shows that most screenings were either sold out or near capacity, despite the horrifying Aurora, Colorado, massacre that left 12 dead and 58 wounded during a midnight […]
Macy’s Finally Sees The Light? ‘Considers’ Fireworks Return To East River
Apparently, Macy’s has finally realized that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. For much of the past year, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and Brooklyn Heights state Sen. Daniel Squadron have been rallying for the annual 4th of July fireworks extravaganza to return to the East River, including public rallies, petitions and a non-stop tirade of […]
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