Barring unforeseen circumstances it’s another green light weekend (Friday evening, June 20 to Monday morning, June 23) for the Heights, as there are no planned cancellations, route diversions, or station skips directly affecting service at any local stations. The same holds true the following week (Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27) except that those […]
Archive | June, 2014
Video: Karl Documents VW vs. Scooter Accident Mishap; Asks How Many People Can Fit into a SmartCar
Our man Karl Junkersfeld left the air conditioned comfort of his North Heights home this afternoon, under the auspices of just taking a leisurely stroll. But no matter how hard he tries to avoid newsworthy items — THEY KEEP PULLING HIM BACK IN. Case in point – an accident between a VW and scooter on […]
84th Precinct Police Blotter: Cell Phone Theft at Pierrepont Playground
Welp, HQ is still galavanting what with the 86 Mets so here’s an item from our pals at the Brooklyn Paper:
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 4 Beach Hazard to be Removed
Last month BHB reader “Liam” alerted us to a potential hazard on the newly opened “beach” at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 4 — metal pillars poking out of the sand. Park officials quickly responded and roped off the area promising that they’d resolve the issue. DNAinfo reports that those pillars will be removed during low […]
Wondering What To Do This Weekend? Karl’s Video of Governor’s Island Makes The Decision Easy
There are many great weekends ahead this summer on Governor’s Island, so having a “I don’t know what do you want to do Marty” problem every weekend is totally avoidable. Check out the island’s schedule here. And watch Karl’s video after the jump!
Open Thread Wednesday 6/18/14
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Watch Brooklyn Heights Blog’s Karl Junkersfeld be the First Customer at Shake Shack DUMBO
Our Karl Junkersfeld documents his adventure as the first customer at Shake Shack’s newest outlet – Old Fulton Street in DUMBO (oh OK, the Fulton Ferry Landing Historic District).
Brooklyn Heights Blog World Cup Journal: USA 2, Ghana 1
On a balmy Monday night a jam-packed Brooklyn Heights crowd watching the United States World Cup opener on the big screens at The Custom House was treated to a number of US firsts: fifth fastest Cup goal in history (but the fastest in US World Cup history), defender John Brooks’ first-ever goal as a member […]
Poplar Street Garden Party Saturday
This coming Saturday, June 21 is the date of the summer solstice, and to celebrate, the gardeners of Poplar Street Community Garden, northwest corner of Poplar and Hicks streets, have invited all to their Fourth Annual Summer Solstice Garden Party. From the gardeners: Please join us this coming Saturday for our annual celebration of the […]
Local Elected Officials’ Statement on LICH
We’ve received this statement about the SUNY deal with Fortis concerning Long Island College Hospital from the office of State Senator Daniel Squadron (photo). It is also signed by Assemblywoman Joan Millman, and Councilmembers Brad Lander, Steve Levin, and Carlos Menchaca: We are distressed that SUNY has yet again ignored the needs of the community. […]
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