There have been some wacky sights at Borough Hall, but the fact that this truck of stuffed animals may be attached to that are part of shadowy graffiti artist Banksy’s “Sirens of the Lambs” made many take notice. Including the Daily News—although they couldn’t verify that this was the work of Banksy, they did get […]
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Levin Schedules Community Participatory Budgeting Meetings
City Council Member Steve Levin has announced a round of Neighborhood Assemblies, open to all, to discuss the implementation of the participatory budgeting process next year. The first meeting will be held this Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, and another will be on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
This Sunday, September 22 is the Brooklyn Book Festival (photo; video after the jump), “the largest free literary event in New York City.” It will take place at Borough Hall and the adjacent plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine. Possible thunderstorms are forecast, but with luck they’ll stay away, and plenty […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
On Saturday evening, August 10, soccer fans can watch the New York Red Bulls play a road game against the Columbus Crew on a giant screen at the Harbor View Lawn, Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park. The game starts at 7:30, but plan to arrive by 7:00 to get a good spot. The event is […]
Rally Tomorrow Morning to Demand MTA Action For Passengers During R Train Tunnel Closure
Tomorrow (Thursday, June 27) morning at 11:00 there will be a rally on the steps of Borough Hall. Riders Alliance gives us the following details: Elected officials and community organizations from Brooklyn and Queens will rally on Thursday on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall to demand that the MTA and the City create a […]
#SaveLICH Rally Theme: Where’s Cuomo?
Arriving at the rally in one of the small playgrounds adjoining LICH this morning, I found Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez speaking eloquently about the need to save the hospital, and its importance to the people in nearby neighborhoods. Public Advocate and mayoral aspirant Bill de Blasio listened to Rep. Velazquez’s speech. As this young lady and […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
Step out into the cool(er) evening air and do some stargazing this Saturday (June 1) evening at Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, starting at 8:00. Feel like making some music? The Sing For Hope pianos will be available this Saturday through Sunday, June 16. In our area, pianos can be found at Pier 1, Brooklyn […]
Vote For Local Project Funding From Councilman Steve Levin’s Kitty
As we reported last October, Steve Levin, who represents our district in the City Council, has $1 million in discretionary funds that may be used to bankroll projects in the area. Back then he had a community meeting to solicit ideas; now he has a list of sixteen “viable” projects and is asking constituents to […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
As befits the season, this will be a big weekend for musical events in Brooklyn Heights. On Saturday evening, December 15, the Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus (photo) will present their Winter Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry Street (near Clark) starting at 5:30 p.m. The program includes Puccini’s “Gloria” (from Messa di Gloria), John Rutter’s […]
Lighting Of The Borough Hall Christmas Tree: December 6
On Thursday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m. Brooklyn Borough Prez Marty Markowitz will emcee the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Borough Hall Plaza. A lucky kid from the audience will be chosen to flip the switch and illuminate the 40-foot-tall balsam fir, which Time Out New York hailed as one of the city’s holiday […]
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