A Cadman Plaza West resident tells Gothamist that they are losing sleep due to overnight work on the Brooklyn Bridge. An email exchange between the sleepless reader and outreach coordinator for the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation project, Sabrina Lau basically nets out with something like – there are rules in place to curb noise but there’s […]
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Accident Jams Eastbound BQE at Brooklyn Bridge
If you’re hearing a lot of horn-honking coming from the BQE, Notify NYC explains why: Due to a motor vehicle accident, all eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expy are temporarily closed at the Brooklyn Bridge (BK). Expect extensive delays and consider alternate routes. Update: the easbound lanes have been re-opened but, says Notify NYC, […]
That Crunching Sound? Crane on Barge Hits Scaffolding Under Brooklyn Bridge
The Daily News reports that Tuesday evening, a crane carried on a barge ripped into the scaffolding, in place for repair work, under the Brooklyn Bridge. The Daily News story says there are no reported injuries, and no apparent structural damage to the bridge, though it is being inspected. At 9:15, Notify NYC reported that […]
Traffic Delays on Brooklyn Bridge
This just in from Notify NYC: Due to Fire Department activity, traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge is being delayed in both directions. Consider alternate routes. Update: No further word from Notify NYC, but NY 1’s traffic page shows no unusual delays on the Bridge at this time (noon).
Overturned Truck on Eastbound BQE Near Brooklyn Bridge
This in from Notify NYC: Notification issued 01/30/12 at 8:40 AM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of an overturned truck on the eastbound Brooklyn Queens Expressway near the Brooklyn Bridge. As a result, the eastbound Brooklyn Queens Expressway is temporarily closed near Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. Expect traffic delays and consider alternate routes.
The New Reflects the Old
Glass on the addition, under construction, to 20 Henry Street, reflects the facade of the building at the northwest corner of Henry and Poplar streets, as seen from the Brooklyn Bridge on January 7.
Karl Gets Video of NYC SANTACON
Mr. J. and his cam went to Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, to see the crowd assemble for SANTACON, then joined them on their march over the Brooklyn Bridge. Watch after the jump.
Manhattan Bound Brooklyn Bridge Closed
According to Notify NYC as of 7:25 a.m., the Manhattan bound traffic lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are closed because of flooding. We’ll keep you posted. Update: as of 1:30 p.m., Manhattan bound traffic is restored.
Early Autumn at Brooklyn Bridge Park
A monarch butterfly, on its annual migration to Mexico, pauses on Pier 1. More photos and text after the jump.
Karl’s Love Letter to Jane’s Carousel
Mr. J. covers the opening ceremony and the first rides, and gets some great shots from inside the pavilion, both of the carousel horses and of the Brooklyn Bridge as seen, in a funhouse mirror effect, through the slightly irregular glass. Video after the jump.
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