Brownstoner wrote about some of the history behind Christmas at Borough Hall and how the area has evolved over the last century. That got our Karl Junkersfeld amped up to revisit this 2009 clip. Enjoy!
Archive | December, 2013
Heather Quinlan’s NY Accent Film “If These Knishes Could Talk ” Covered On FOX 5
FOX 5 10:00 News spent time in the Heights last night interviewing BHB’s Heather Quinlan about her New York accent documentary, If These Knishes Could Talk. They also did a little man-on-the street action—see if you can spot the locals. “Knishes” is also available on Amazon.com. New York News
LIU Brooklyn and St. Francis College Both B-ball Winners
Sports guy Michael Randazzo is courtside with a report about college hoops.
More Late Night Manhattan Bound Brooklyn Bridge Closures This Weekend and Next Week
This in from Notify NYC: Notification issued 12/20/13 at 12:00 PM. Due to necessary roadway repairs, the Manhattan-bound Brooklyn Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic overnight during the following dates/times: Saturday 12/21 from midnight to 7 AM, Sunday 12/22 from midnight to 9 AM, Monday 12/23 from midnight to 6 AM, and Monday and […]
Hand Written Signs Bid Clark Street’s Mr. Video III Farewell
Mrs. Fink send us this photo of signs (we assume written by kids, but hey you never know) bidding farewell to Clark Street’s Mr. Video III. Earlier this year, the store announced it was closing at the end of December. No word yet on a new tenant.
Marina, Roller Rink, and More to Come at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Construction work at Brooklyn Bridge Park will pick up further in 2014, thanks to some recent awards in response to Requests for Proposals and decisions regarding other projects. Edgewater Resources, “a multi- disciplinary marina design, development, and management company with extensive national and international experience,” will develop and operate a marina between Piers 4 and […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
Don’t forget Theater 2020’s production of “A Radio Christmas Carol” starting at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30) this Saturday, December 21, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 19 Sidney Place. This is “Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic performed as a radio play, complete with Foley artist sound effects.” Your correspondent attended last year’s performance, and attests […]
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
This coming weekend (Friday evening, December 20 to Monday morning, December 23) there are no planned cancellations, route diversions, or station skips that directly affect service at any local stations. The following week, from 11:30 p.m. Monday, December 23 to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, and from 11:30 p.m. Thursday, December 26 to 5:00 a.m. […]
Karl Covers the Brooklyn Heights Promenade Christmas Tree Lighting
Mr. J. and his cam were on hand for this evening’s Promenade Christmas Tree lighting, then wandered around a bit to get some shots of decorations in the neighborhood and in nearby MetroTech. Video after the jump.
Open Thread Wednesday 12/18/13
What’s on your mind? Comment away! And who would you like to see on this year’s BHB Ten?
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