A BHB reader notes on Facebook that the Pierhouse is continuing to rise and block the view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Of course, it doesn’t block the historic view plane if you ask park officials. And heck, if you believe what we reported on in 2007, the big fun is JUST GETTING STARTED. In any […]
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How Do Ya Like That: Proposed Look Of The Pierhouse Brooklyn Bridge Park Condos
The NY Post reports on the Toll Brothers and Starwood Capital’s unveiling of the “new look” of the Pierhouse condos planned for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1.
News 12 Brooklyn Picks Up BBP Gravel Story
News12 Brooklyn picked up on the our story about the new gravel in Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1. No mention of us, but all the points brought up in the post and in your comments basically make the cut! Glad we could help!
Gravel at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 – Good?
They’ve laid down some gravel over the blacktop on pathways at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1. TK Small mentioned it earlier in the week and brought up the fact that it could pose a challenge for strollers and those in unpowered wheelchairs. We found it to be a little tough on our tender feet – […]
Dude Abides at BBP’s Movies with a View
It was really crowded at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 last night for the latest in the Movies with a View series The Big Lebowski. I swung by for about 5 minutes and noticed a couple of things – the movie volume seemed very low and the flora and fauna smelled really funny. TK Small […]
Pier 1’s Night at the Opera
BHB’s Karl Junkersfeld reports on last night’s Metropolitan Opera event at Pier 1. The singers, in order of appearance, are: Christopher Magiera (baritone), Susanna Phillips (soprano) and Michael Fabiano (tenor), accompanied by pianist Jonathan Kelly.
Mr. Junkersfeld Discovers Julia Ilowiecki
Our Karl Junkersfeld is head over heels for Good Morning America staffer turned up and coming pop star Julia Ilowieki (@Julia_ilowiecki). He caught her playing the Streetpiano on Pier 1 and he hasn’t stopped talking about it. For days. Seriously. Without further ado, here’s his video:
Kayaks Launch at Pier 1
BHB Photo Club member Pat Bianculli snapped this shot of kayaks launching from the new boat ramp at Pier 1 Sunday.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Access Denied
By all estimation, Tuesday afternoon June 15, was one of those uniquely beautiful days which should be spent outside, walking/rolling around Brooklyn Heights. Since I had not been down to Pier 1 Park recently, that was my destination after conducting some errands. However, you cannot fully appreciate my rage when I discovered that it is […]
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1’s Red Hot Steel Domes Covered Up
Brooklyn Bridge Park officials placed tents over steel domes in Pier 1’s playground because they become red hot in midday sun. The NY Daily News ran a story today saying children were crying out in pain after touching the shiny objects. Raw video from WPIX-TV after the jump.
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