Archive | April, 2019

Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby

This weekend — Friday evening, April 5 to Monday morning, April 8 — is a “green light” weekend, as there are no planned — as always, I stress planned — service changes directly affecting service at any local stations. The following work week — Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 9 — things get a […]

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Quick Takeaways From Tonight’s BQE Town Hall

The Town Hall convened just hours after a bombshell announcement by Mayor de Blasio that he has appointed a panel of experts to evaluate the various proposals for repair of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, thereby backing away from his earlier support of a City Department of Transportation proposal that would replace the Brooklyn Heights Promenade […]

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Open Thread Wednesday

What’s on your mind? Comment away!

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Big Musical Weekend: Bargemusic Returns; also Bach in the Heights and Brooklyn Folk Festival.

Bargemusic returns from its winter break this coming weekend, with three concerts. On Friday evening, April 5 at 7:00 there will be works by contemporary composers Haas, Neuwirth, Kurtág, and Donatoni performed by violinist Miranda Cuckson (photo, by John Rogers) and pianist Conor Hanick. On Saturday evening, April 6 at 6:00 pianist Alexandra Joan will […]

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Annual Pierrepont Playground Park Egg Hunt Saturday, April 6th – Volunteers Still Needed!

The Pierrepont Playground Park Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 6th! The Hunt begins at 10:30am sharp, so tell the kids it starts at 9:30am to get them there on time! This BHA-sponsored event is still looking for volunteers! Whether you’ve got a fresh new take on cupcakes you’ve got to share with the world, […]

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