Archive | February, 2013

First Presbyterian Church & Key Food Partner To Replenish ‘Mission Brooklyn’ Food Pantry

The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn has partnered with Key Food to help fulfill its “Mission Brooklyn” initiative. On Friday, March 1, from 7-8 p.m., locals may donate contributions and food items at the Key Food @ 102 Montague Street, to help restock FPC’s Food Pantry. After several months of increased need, the church’s pantry, […]

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Boardwalk On Montague

Filming takes place today, Tuesday, on upper Montague Street between Court and Clinton streets, for what appears to be HBO’s fourth season of “Boardwalk Empire.” Curiously, signs are imprinted with “Boardwalk Impire.” Doink!? The series, set in Atlantic City, during the Prohibition era, stars Steve Buscemi. It has won 12 Emmy Awards and received 30 […]

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Morning Walk and Sunset Photos

As I set out on my morning walk early Sunday, the sky was overcast and gloomy. Here is the top of the new One World Trade Center, still under construction, obscured by clouds. This photo was taken from the esplanade at Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park. There are more photos and text after the jump. […]

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Reader Report: Pierrepont Playground Pot Bust

Regular BHB commenter “Monty” comments on this week’s Open Thread about some wacky (tabacky) goings on at the Pierrpont Playground on Sunday (2/24) morning. Seems that a couple of gents were trying to get their mellow on:

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A Shrine for Martha

DNAinfo writes about the tragic death of Martha Atwater, who was killed at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street Friday by an out of control SUV. Accompanying the piece are two photos of an impromptu shrine on the spot where the accident occurred.

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Whacky Faux Townhome @ 58 Joralemon Street Gets Another Plug

Many longtime residents of Brooklyn Heights are familiar with the wild, whacky, wondrous story of 58 Joralemon Street (also part of Homer Fink’s globally renowned Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour). The seemingly innocent Greek Revival townhome was built in the 1840s as a private residence and converted in 1908 to a giant subway ventilator, owned […]

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‘Brooklyn Heights Parents’ Facebook Page Launches

A new Facebook destination, “Brooklyn Heights Parents,” launched this month to serve as an interactive forum for Brooklyn Heights’ families. facebook.com/BrooklynHeightsParents will “provide updates about the neighborhood, our children’s life and everything noteworthy for grown-ups. We filter local news for busy parents to deliver relevant information.” A sister page was simultaneously launched for DUMBO parents […]

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BBP Hotel & Residential Complex To Be Raised 3 Feet To Protect Against Flooding

Developers overseeing the planned hotel and residential complex near Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 close to Old Fulton Street want to raise both buildings by at least 3 feet to avoid potential flood damage from a future Hurricane Sandy, which devastated much of the surrounding DUMBO neighborhood. The development, which comprises a mixed use 159-apartment […]

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Brooklyn Heights Resident Martha Atwater Killed in Tragic Accident on Clinton Street

A local woman was pronounced dead after she was struck by a vehicle which mounted the sidewalk in front of 200 Clinton St. this evening. According to police, Martha Atwater, 48, of Remsen St. was struck by the 2011 Honda pickup truck which jumped the curb as it was heading north on Clinton St. from […]

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Karl: “Be Careful What You Wish For”

Karl discovers the bike parked and chained on the Middagh Street sidewalk, featured in his previous video, has been moved…to his side of the street. He also takes a look at some new and almost new construction in the Heights. Video after the jump.

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