This will be the annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the participating religious institutions. It will give you the opportunity to visit and receive architectural and historical information about several local houses of worship, including the newly restored interior of Grace Church (photo). The local participating institutions, […]
Archive | May, 2014
Gothamist Reports That reBar Owner Jason Stevens Was in Court Today
reBar owner Jason Stevens, who abruptly closed the DUMBO eatery last week destroying the wedding plans of many couples, appeared in Brooklyn Criminal Court today according to Gothamist. Gothamist: In an email, our tipster writes, “I’m a criminal defense attorney in Brooklyn and a colleague of mine just witnessed the criminal arraignment of Jason Stevens. […]
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
It’s déjà vu all over again, as we have service, with no planned changes, in both directions at all local stations this coming weekend (Friday evening, May 16 to Monday morning, May 19). 3 trains will not be running from 11:30 p.m. Friday until 5:00 a.m. Monday, but 2 trains will be running, so there […]
#SaveLICH: Ambulance Diversions Set to Begin Thursday
As the drama at Long Island College Hospital continues to unfold, ambulances will start being diverted to other hospitals starting Thursday (5/15).
Haagen Dazs Free Cone Day a Hit in Brooklyn Heights
Our Heather Quinlan snapped this pick of the long line yesterday afternoon at the Montague Haagen Dazs for Free Cone Day. The Montague Street location is the world’s first Haagen Dazs store and has been open since November 15, 1976.
New Building at 172 Montague Street Starts to Rise
The Brooklyn Eagle observes that the new building at 172 Montague Street is starting to take shape: Brooklyn Eagle: he new apartment tower at 172 Montague St. sprang up into plain view seemingly overnight after demurely hiding for several months. Bonjour Capital is building the 19-story Brooklyn Heights residential tower. When can we find out […]
Open Thread: Brooklyn Bridge Park Issues Pier 6 Housing RFP
Brooklyn Bridge Park released its RFP for residential development on Pier 6 this afternoon. For your review here’s the full press release and RFP. Comment away!
Cause of Gas Smell in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday Revealed
Some residents of the north Heights may have been puzzled about a gas smell in the area on Saturday (5/10) afternoon. The Brooklyn Eagle reveals that the source was the result a truck knocking the head off of a gas lamp on Poplar Street. Brooklyn Eagle: FDNY ladder companies 110, 118 and engine 205, along […]
Here’s the Full Schedule of Free Events at Brooklyn Bridge Park for Summer 2014
Brooklyn Bridge Park may be getting even more popular this summer — there’s a robust schedule of free events.
Full calendar after the jump.
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