Consider this guy the antithesis of Brooklyn Heights hipster residents Lena Dunham or Björk. Harry Kelber has announced his intention to run for President of the AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest labor organization… at the age of 98. Longtime labor activist Kelber, an outspoken critic of the AFL-CIO, announced his candidacy late last month on the […]
Archive | July, 2012
Downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Square Aims To Become Foodie Outpost
The outdoor Albee Square Public Plaza off Fulton Street Mall in Downtown Brooklyn has its sights set on becoming a foodie outpost. The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is searching for a single market operator to select a number of food, wine, beer and crafts vendors to fill more than dozen spaces within the 27,000-square-foot space.
Oscar Tuazon Tree Sculptures Take Root At Brooklyn Bridge Park
Three tree-like “sculptures” that, uh, resemble barren dead hardwood, have taken root in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Created by Oscar Tuazon and presented by the Public Art Fund, the towering artworks, curiously titled “People,” are located on Piers 1 and 2 and will be on luminescent display through April 26, 2013. According to a release, “These […]
NYC Bike Share Program Delayed To Summer’s End Because Of ‘Software Glitch’
For those anticipating New York City’s Bike Share Program, which included locations in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park and nearby Downtown Brooklyn, you might as well hang up your helmets. The 600 city bike share stations, which were scheduled to be in place by the end of July, have been stalled until late summer, according […]
What A Difference A Week Makes…
Friday, July 20… 63 degrees and rainy. Friday, July 13… 93 degrees and blazing bright like a blow torch. (Photo/Collage: Chuck Taylor)
As BBP Struggles For Funding, Self-Sustaining High Line Park Gets $5M Gift From City
While Brooklyn Bridge Park continues to scrounge together funding to continue buildout of the slow-as-molasses 85-acre waterfront project, Manhattan’s High Line Park has received a $5 million windfall from the city. This, despite the fact that the West Side tourist destination has raked in $85 million in private sector donations, in addition to a lucrative […]
This Should Be Fun To Watch: Belly Dancing At BBP Friday
Friday, July 20, Brooklyn Bridge Park will feature “Waterfront Workouts: Belly Dance with Dodge YMCA,” from 7-8 p.m. “Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations.” The class focuses on core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. Because of rain, the Belly Dancing festivities will be held in the white tent at the entrance […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Once again, the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) is presenting a tour of its historic building, designed by eminent 19th century architect George Post, who also designed the New York Stock Exchange. The tour begins at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. It is free for BHS members; otherwise $6 adults, $4 students/teachers/seniors, […]
Subway Service Alerts: Weekend and the Following Week
There is only one planned route diversion that will directly affect service at any of the local stations this weekend. Brooklyn bound A and C trains will be re-routed over the F line between West 4th Street and Jay Street-Metro Tech. This means no service from Manhattan to High Street, although there will be normal […]
Should They? Chipotle On Montague Offers Cops A 50% Discount
While the north side of Montague Street, between Clinton and Court, has been obstructed with scaffolding for what feels like forever, it seems that a bargain cannot be hidden. According to a story in The New York Times, “At Chipotle, an Unofficial and Prohibited Discount for Officers” that talks specifically about the Brooklyn Heights locale, uniformed […]
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