A BHB tipster alerts us to a potential hazard on the brand new “beach” at Pier 4 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
UPDATE: Repairs are underway – photos after the jump.
Archive | May, 2014
Lemi, the Missing Brooklyn Heights Parakeet, is Spotted by Instagram User
Lemi, the yellow parakeet who flew away from his Brooklyn Heights home the weekend of May 10, was spotted last Tuesday (5/13) by Instagram user @alexcarabano. However, Lemi’s owner who had posted signs all around the area wasn’t notified of the sighting until last night. The photo was taken on Flatbush near the Manhattan Bridge. […]
NYS Assemblymember Joan Millman Will Not Seek Reelection
Assemblymember Joan Millman, who has served AD 52 for 17 years, announced yesterday that she will not seek reelection. She will be taking a position at the New York City Department for the Aging, the Brooklyn Eagle reports. Brooklyn Eagle: “It has been my great pleasure to represent our communities in the State Assembly for […]
Tickets Available Now for Saturday’s (5/24) Homer Fink’s Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour
BHB publisher/ LICENSED NYC tour guide Homer Fink is brushing off his walking tour shoes and hosting another edition of his Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour on Saturday (5/24).
Official Opening of Pier 2 and Pier 4 Beach Thursday
While the Pier 4 beach (photo) and Pier 2, with its athletic facilities (see photo after the jump) have been accessible to the public for several days now, they will both be officially opened this Thursday (May 22) afternoon. From Brooklyn Bridge Park: Our program will kick off promptly at 3:30pm with a celebratory ribbon-cutting, […]
This Video of the Annual 4th Window Concert in Brooklyn Heights Will Make Your Day
It was a beautiful day for a concert on Sunday (5/18) and The Music House at Henry and State streets presented its annual Fourth Window Concert. Students performed a variety of classics of the Rock ‘n’ Roll variety from their first floor classroom to an adoring crowd seated outside. Every student was great – especially […]
Theater 2020 Presents King Lear
Theater 2020, Brooklyn Heights’ own professional stage company, will present Shakespeare’s King Lear starting next weekend (video after the jump). There will be performances on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 starting at 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 25 starting at 3:00 p.m. The play will run through the following two weekends (May […]
Who Says There Are No Bargains in Brooklyn Heights?
A rare find at 250 Henry Street. Also see photo below (after the jump). Of course, an econ professor who believes in efficient market theory would say, “Impossible. Someone would already have taken them.”
Window Concert Tomorrow Afternoon at Henry and State Streets
The Music House, Henry and State streets, will present its Annual Fourth Window Concert tomorrow (Sunday, May 18) starting at 4:00 p.m. As you can see from the photo, at last year’s concert, seating was provided, but if you get there late, it’s SRO. According to TMH “your favorite rock songs” will be on the […]
A Look at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 [VIDEO]
Our Karl Junkersfeld takes a look at the brand spankin’ new Pier 2 at Brooklyn Bridge Park. What does it feature? Karl says, among other things, “The most beautiful artificial turf I’ve ever touched or seen!” Also – handball courts, basketball courts and BOCCE COURTS! Oh yeah and a roller skating rink “big enough for […]
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