No one seems to know what the orange markings on Clinton Street mean. The Brooklyn Paper notes that they appeared on the freshly repaved stretch near Pierrepont Street recently. Such markings usually indicate that the pavement will be jackhammered to facilitate work on utility, gas, cable, phone, water or electric lines running under the street. […]
Archive | August, 2014
Heights History: The Story Behind Some of the North Heights’ Restaurants And A Look At Them From 47 Years Ago
Ever wondered what the story was behind your favorite restaurant? Well, it might be about more than food or even one man’s dream. Here is an exploration of how some Brooklyn Heights restaurants came to be and what their owners say best exemplifies their spirit. Plus, you will get to see what they looked like back in 1967!
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
On Friday evening, August 15, at 7:00, Bargemusic will present works by Haydn, Schumann, Beethoven, and Smetana played by pianist Roman Rabinovich. On Saturday evening at 7:00 the St. Petersburg String Quartet (photo) will perform works by Shostakovich, Beethoven, Jeremiah Bornfield, and Dvorak. The concert on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 will feature works by Brahms […]
Beep Adams Takes Water Polo Plunge at St. Francis College
This past Sunday in the St. Francis Brooklyn pool at the Pope Athletic Complex, Borough President Eric Adams—who has made youth sports a focus of his administration—joined elite young swimmers from all over the world in learning water polo drills from members of the Terriers’ nationally-ranked water polo squad. The water polo demonstration was the […]
Someone Who Hates Obama is Defacing Brooklyn Heights Area Mailboxes
A BHB reader has uncovered what could be an Obama hate group conspiracy or the work of one really bored person. You decide:
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
Manhattan bound F trains will be diverted to the A/C line between Jay Street-MetroTech and West 4th Street this weekend from 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 18. This means no Manhattan bound service at York Street in DUMBO. Either walk up the hill to High Street or take a Brooklyn […]
So What Do You Think About the New York Times Op-Ed on Brooklyn Bridge Pier 6 Housing?
The New York Times weighs in today on the controversy about the housing planned for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6.
What do you think of their take?
Comment away!
With 70 Henry Street in Contract the Brooklyn Heights Cinema Will Close on August 27 and Look for a New Location
A spokesperson for Massey Knakal tells BHB that 70 Henry Street, currently the home of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema, is in contract to be sold. The theater will go dark on Thursday, August 27 after 44 years of operation. Kenn Lowy, who has run the Cinema since 2011, has plans to open at a new […]
Montague Street BID Wins “Greenest Block” Award
The Montague Street Business Improvement District (BID) won this year’s “Greenest Commercial Block in Brooklyn” award, given by management of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Presumably the specific block in question is that between Clinton and Henry streets (see photo). Accepting the award, BID Executive Director Brigit Pinnell thanked BID Vice President Estela Johannesen, of James […]
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