There will be a meeting of the 84th Precinct community Council this Tuesday evening, January 17, starting at 7:00, at Borough Hall, entrance at 209 Joralemon Street (between Court and Adams streets). All are invited, and refreshments will be served. The agenda includes a presentation by the New York Peace Institute on mediation, the Cop […]
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Borough Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Monday
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will light the Borough Hall Christmas Tree (last year’s in photo) this Monday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. There will be entertainment (besides the always entertaining Marty) and a visit from Santa. Refreshments will be served afterward in Borough Hall. Chanukah comes late this year. The first candle on the […]
BSO Gala, “Hungary for Music,” at Borough Hall Friday Evening
The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra will host a gala party at Borough Hall this Friday evening, June 10, from 6:30 to 8:30. Hungary for Music is going to be an exciting end-of-year party to celebrate our wonderful 2010-2011 season. There will be lots of delicious Hungarian snacks, including Chicken Paprikash skewers, Goulash shooters, a special Dobros […]
“SAYSO!” Event for Sexual Assault Victims Wednesday, April 13
The Safe Horizon Brooklyn Rape and Sexual Assault Program, in conjunction with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, will present the second annual SAYSO! event on the plaza in front of Borough Hall on Wednesday, April 13 from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. SAYSO! is dedicated to promoting healing and raising awareness about sexual assault and […]
A Botanical Tour of Brooklyn Heights
On Thursday, your correspondent joined fifteen or so others for a tour of plant life in the Heights, led by Promenade Gardener Jonathan Landsman (photo) and funded by the Promenade Partnership. Jonathan was joined as a guide by Parks Department arborist Matt Grailich. Also present for the tour was Mary Frost of the Eagle, whose […]
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Lights
No, I’m not referring to those controversial blue lights on Montague Street trees. I’m talking Chanukah menorahs and Christmas trees. Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, and the big menorah (see photo for a Manhattan version) is up in Columbus Park, near Montague and Court streets. Candle lightings will take place from tonight at […]
WA-tuh! WA-tuh! WA-tuh!
Why pay a buck for a bottle when you can have NYC’s finest from a fountain for free? During the heat wave, the City has set up “Water-on-the-Go” stations at convenient spots, including this one on Columbus Plaza near Borough Hall.
Couple More Video Snaps of John Legend and the Roots in Brooklyn Heights
Here’s ?uestlove with Melanie Fiona. And hanging out between takes with John Legend. “Wake Up Everybody” was originally released by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes with Teddy Pendergrass in 1975.
John Legend and the Roots Shoot in Brooklyn Heights
BHB super-tipster sends in this photo of John Legend and the Roots shooting “Wake Up Everybody” at Borough Hall this morning. He adds that Melanie Fiona) was on the scene as well. DEVELOPING…
Piano by Borough Hall Gets Reprieve
Despite the July 5 deadline for removal of the “play me, I’m yours” pianos, the one on the Borough Hall plaza remained in place and in use yesterday afternoon. Update: Alas, the piano is now gone.
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