The Eagle reports that the City’s Department of Buildings has approved the application of the developer Hudson Companies to demolish what had been the Brooklyn Heights Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The building has been vacant since late July, when staff and contents were moved to an interim facility in Our Lady of Lebanon […]
Archive | October, 2016
Coming at Brooklyn Historical Society
On Tuesday evening, November 1, at 6:30 the Brooklyn Historical Society will present a screening of Los Sures, a 1984 film by Diego Echeverria that documents the lives of four people living in the largely Dominican and Puerto Rican section of South Williamsburg that was then one of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods. A panel […]
Halloween Happenings: Brooklyn Heights and Boo-Yond!
Boo, Eek! Halloween is finally upon us!! Here’s a round up of the best of what our end of Brooklyn has to offer. Add additional events or photos of your Halloween celebrations in the comments. Trick or Treat! Hands down, parents in Brooklyn Heights know the two best places to be on Halloween are […]
Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Holiday Preview Party This Thursday
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, 55 Pierrepont Street, will hold its annual Holiday Preview Party this Thursday evening, November 3, from 5:00 to 7:30. It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner! Come to the Exchange on Thursday, November 3rd to get yourself in the spirit! The lights will be up, the tree […]
Senator Squadron’s Community Town Hall at Brooklyn Law School Wednesday Evening, November 10
State Senator Daniel Squadron will hold a Community Town Hall on Wednesday evening, November 10 from 6:00 to 7:00 at the Brooklyn Law School Student Lounge, 250 Joralemon Street, between Court Street and Boerum Place. The purpose is to [f]ollow up to Senator Squadron’s Community Convention, at which many neighborhood issues were discussed, including parks, […]
Breathing and the presidency: Local yoga teacher weighs in
For the last four months, Hayley Winter has been teaching yoga classes at Eastern Athletic Club as part of her Yoga Sports Science Institute. Offering classes in the morning, mid-day, and evening, she focuses on using the science of yoga to eliminate pain and stiffness and increase balance and flexibility, in a departure from traditional yoga […]
Theater 2020 Presents “Salute to Sondheim” Next Saturday Evening
Next Saturday evening, November 5, Theater 2020, Brooklyn Heights’ own, award winning professional stage company, will present “Broadway in Brooklyn, a Salute to Sondheim”. This concert of the music of one of Broadway’s all time great composers features: Dorothy Kiara (Forbidden Broadway / Broadway: Nine, Anything Goes, Wonderful Town & They’re Playing Our Song), Karen […]
Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park Tomorrow
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 29) Brooklyn Bridge Park will present its seventh annual Harvest Festival on Pier 6, near the foot of Atlantic Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Activities will include a parade, games, crafts, face painting courtesy of CATS on Broadway (and meet cast members), and a chance to learn Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” […]
Fireworks Tomorrow Night
Update: I was wrong. Tonight’s fireworks are on, too. Right on schedule. Tomorrow evening (Friday, October 28) starting at approximately 11:20 there will be a fireworks display. It will be launched from a barge near Liberty Island, and should be easily seen (and heard) here in Brooklyn Heights. The NYC Fireworks Displays site lists the […]
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
The service alerts for this coming Halloween weekend and week are the same as for the previous. From 11:45 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, October 28) to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 31 there will be no 4 or 5 trains running in either direction at Borough Hall. Use 2, 3, A, C, R, or (late night) N […]
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