New York Times reporter James Barron hit the streets of Brooklyn Heights with a wind expert and a “self made weather obsessive” to find the coldest spot in Brooklyn. They found it at the corner of Montague and Court Streets:
Archive | January, 2013
Neighbors Fume Over Iris Cafe’s Java Fumes
Every dog deserves its day, right? Last year BHB had a heyday with the infamous Montague Street hotdog controversy, after a vendor dared to sell wieners to the olfactory offense of a number of readers. Even the New York Post got into the story. And now, a 2013 controversy involving Brooklyn Heights’ otherwise beloved Iris […]
Jo Anne Simon Will Not Run for City Council
Jo Anne Simon, Democratic District Leader for the 52nd AD, announced in an email to her constituents this evening that she will not challenge Steve Levin for D33 city council seat. Simon was a candidate in the 2009 race which featured a cast of colorful candidates. Simon is a long time outspoken critic of scandal […]
Rally to Save LICH Friday (1/25) at 11AM
This just in from NYS Senator Daniel Squadron regarding a rally Friday (1/25) to save Long Island College Hospital. The institution in is danger of shutting down over financial issues. Follow Sen. Squadron live via Twitter after the jump.
Grace Church Winterfair Coming Saturday, February 2
Grace Church’s annual Winterfair will be held on Saturday, February 2. The fair will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and you can shop for children’s clothing and toys; books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and records for all ages; baked goods, flowers and plants, furniture, men’s and women’s fashions, sportswear, and sporting equipment. A […]
Long Island College Hospital Faces Potential Shutdown
The Long Island College Hospital in Cobble Hill is facing potential closure as it continues to lose money for owner State University of New York. According to stories in The New York Times and New York Daily News, the 150-year-old facility at 339 Hicks Street is on the table with State University trustees. But a […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
This will be another musical weekend, with Mozart’s birthday coming on Sunday, January 27. You can celebrate that afternoon by attending the Grace & Spiritus Chorale concert at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, featuring Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” along with two more contemporary masses. There will also be performances Friday and Saturday evenings at […]
Subway Service Alerts: Weekend and the Following Week
Our run of good luck continues, as there are no planned diversions or cancellations that affect service at any local stations this coming weekend. If you’re going to Manhattan on the R or (late at night) N, you should know that uptown trains will be skipping local stops between Canal and 34th streets. If you’re […]
What Are Brooklyn Heights’ Most Popular Dog Names & Breeds?
While Brooklyn Bridge Park is asking for locals to pick the pooch with the cutest mug, WYNC’s Dogs Of New York webbie explores New York’s most popular dog names & breeds by zip code. The tops in each category were mined from Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene dog license data. In Brooklyn Heights (and […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s ‘Cutest Dog Run’ Contest: And The Finalists Are…
Let the voting begin! Brooklyn Bridge Park’s previously announced “Cutest Dog at the Dog Run” contest is off and running. The 16 finalists—whose pics were snapped at BBP’s Main Street and/or Pier 6 dog runs—are now posted on the Park’s Facebook page. The pooch (and owner) with the most Facebook “Likes” from each location will […]
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