Since starting BHB in 2006, I have made it a point of expressing my admiration for Brooklyn Paper publisher Ed Weintrob whenever the subject of “hyperlocal” media comes up. Visionaries like him, the late great Paul Sidney from WLNG and Dan’s Papers founder Dan Rattiner have all had an influence on my world view as a “publisher” […]
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Hicks Street Pain in the Neck-down
The Brooklyn Paper reports that the sidewalk widening project underway on Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights may pose a problem for firetrucks attempting to turn into or out of Engine Company 224. B’Paper newshound Stephen Brown found a city inspector who agreed that the new wider sidewalk would be a problem: Brooklyn Paper: “Firetrucks are […]
BHA’s Chopper Stopper Meeting Underwhelms
The Brooklyn Heights Association met with the Economic Development Corporation and the Federal Aviation Administration Friday (10/30) to voice its concern over the planned increase in tourist helicopter flights over the area. BHA Executive Director Judy Stanton tells the Brooklyn Paper they left the meeting with a “lot less than expected.” Brooklyn Paper: A […]
It’s a Drag, Regal Cinemas Lookin’ in Your Bag
File this one under: “First World Problems” but it seems that the “Nightmare on Court Street” aka the Regal Theater is living up to its name once again. This time around it’s about gender specific bag searches and our man in the City Council David Yassky (hey shouldn’t he busy doing “important stuff”?) has gotten […]
Brooklyn Paper Hates Brooklyn Heights Landmark Lighting Plan
Earlier this month, it was announced that a project to replace Brooklyn Heights street lamps with historically accurate “Bishop’s Crooks” fixtures would begin soon. The paper has written about the $650k in Federal and NYC dollars being used to fund Phase 1 of the proposed $2.7 million plan calling it “pork”. This week the paper […]
The Red Socks Debate for the 33rd CD
Brooklyn Independent Television and the Community Newspaper Group have posted video of last week’s NYC Council D33 debate. In addition to the Herd for the 33rd, the Brooklyn Paper’s Gersh Kuntzman and CNG’s Aaron “Red Socks” Short moderate. (Hint: fast forward to 2:45 mins into the video, that’s when the action starts) Also, anyone else […]
101 Clark Residents Miffed Over Transfered Mailman
The Brooklyn Paper reports that the residents of 101 Clark Street are upset over the transfer of their long time postman: Brooklyn Paper: Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays Santos Caraballos from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. But United States Postal Service bureaucrats are another thing entirely. Members […]
If Murdoch Says He’ll Charge for Online Content, Does That Mean the Brooklyn Paper Too?
The Brooklyn Paper, long known as the borough’s favorite free newspaper may soon start charging for access to its website if new owner Rupert Murdoch gets his way. The Financial Times of London reported today that the News Corp chairman stated, “We intend to charge for all our news websites… If we’re successful, we’ll be […]
Biv Against the Machine
The Herd for the 33rd City Council District met last night, minus a couple of sheep, for a debate in Williamsburg. The Brooklyn Paper’s Ben “The Other Guy” Muessig was on the scene and reports that our homegrown candidate, Doug Biviano was quite animated to say the least:
The New Homer Fink Show: Brooklyn Paper’s Gersh Kuntzman and TV News Vet Mark Joyella
Homer talks to the Brooklyn Paper’s Gersh Kuntzman and nabe resident/TV news vet Mark Joyella on the latest edition of the New Homer Fink Show. Listen after the jump.
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