As we noted earlier, this year’s Promenade Christmas tree lighting will be the Wednesday after next, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Montague Street entrance to the Promenade. Following the lighting ceremony (Marty Markowitz has been a faithful attendee; will Beep-to-Be Eric Adams be there this year?) the Grace & Spiritus Chorale will lead […]
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Karl Does Atlantic Antic
Mr. J. and his cam made it through the throngs at yesterday’s Atlantic Antic, capturing the excitement of a festival blessed by near perfect weather. Video after the jump, featuring lots of music, belly dancing, food, fun, and (who else?) Marty Markowitz.
Local Officials Request Action on Alternatives to R and G Trains During Construction
Following a rally yesterday at Borough Hall seventeen local officials, including Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, and City Councilmen Steve Levin and Brad Lander, have sent a letter to MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast and Mayor Michael Bloomberg concerning the planned closure of the R train tunnel between Brooklyn and […]
Your Correspondent Grazes at Dine in Brooklyn Presser
Who could resist an invitation from Borough President Marty Markowitz to sample offerings from many of Brooklyn’s best eateries at Borough Hall as a promotion of the Dine in Brooklyn event taking place from March 11 through 21? Not me. As the opening speeches ended, I found myself near the Chip Shop’s space (photo above). […]
Scenes From Today’s Halloween Parade
This morning was cloudy, but there was no rain and the temperature was…temperate, so conditions were just about ideal for the Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade. Photo (click to enlarge): kids in costumes and parents, many also costumed, gathered in the Pierrepont Playground before the parade. More photos and text after the jump.
Karl and the Nets: Perfect Together?
Our man with cam was on hand for the ceremonies at Borough Hall as Borough President Marty Markowitz welcomed the Nets to Brooklyn. He watched as all star backcourt Joe Johnson and Deron Williams were introduced; then, at the press conference afterward, had a tough question for Nets’ GM Billy King. When King said he […]
Karl Dines at Governor, Sees E.T. at BBP’s ‘Movies With A View’
Mr. J. tries the fare at Governor, the latest dining venue by the folks who brought us Colonie and Gran Electrica. The food at Governor, located at 15 Main Street in DUMBO, elicited a new adjective, SOOO-perb! Afterwards, Mr. J. took the short walk to Pier 1 to catch the opening of this summer’s SyFy […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pool Opens Friday, July 6
We’ve received word from the office of State Senator Daniel Squadron that the “pop-up-pool” near Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park will open Friday morning, July 6, at 9:45 a.m. The Senator will be there, along with Park President Regina Myer, Park Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Webster, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, City Council Member Steve Levin […]
Bossert Plans Draw Cheers and Caveats
Update: Following last evening’s hearing, a majority of the Community Board 2 Land Use Committee voted to approve the new owner’s request for a variance to re-convert the Bossert to transient hotel use. The matter will now go to the full Community Board for consideration. We’ll keep you posted. David Bistricer, buyer of the Bossert […]
Karl and Claude’s Excellent Culinary Adventure at Dine in Brooklyn Presser
Yesterday, Borough President Marty Markowitz hosted a Dine in Brooklyn (details on this forthcoming event are in Chuck Taylor’s post) preview tasting for the press at Borough Hall, and Karl, his cam, and your correspondent were there. Results: some taste thrills, two full tummies (yes, Karl did his share of eating, too), and a splattered […]
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