A car fire shut down all Manhattan bound traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge around 4pm Sunday afternoon. Writer Peter Hyman snapped a few photos and published this report:
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La Pizzetta Now Cafe Tua
A few commenters mentioned that La Pizzetta [145 Atlantic Avenue] would soon be under new management and undergo a name change. In December, the eatery ran into some plumbing related DOH issues. Today Brownstoner reports: Another update for the stretch of Atlantic between Henry and Clinton: La Pizzetta, which opened in the fall of ’08, is […]
It’s a Diner! It’s a Deli! It’s Both and Coming to Court Street
Well, you just can’t have too many diners in a neighborhood, right? And that could also be said for delis, eh? Well get ready because just like the great taste of chocolate and peanut butter changed the world, so could the promised “Court Diner Deli” set to open in the old F. Martinella space at […]
Cabbie Sideswipes Brownstoner’s Wife in Brooklyn Heights
Getting in an accident stinks. When the reckless wacko who sideswipes you is a cabbie – ostensibly a “professional” driver – it just makes things worse. Our pal Brownstoner just posted this dispatch: A few minutes ago Mrs. B was side-swiped on Pierrepont Street in a hit-and-run by a yellow cab with medallion number […]
New pharmacy open
Photo, Brownstoner. Last week, Brownstoner brought attention to a new pharmacy opening up at 79 Atlantic Avenue. Readers commented on the actual pharmaceutical aspects to the pharmacy, claiming that it wasn’t a true pharmacy since it didn’t list such characteristics on its sign, a sign which another reader suggested was in violation of landmark rules. […]
Brownstoner: Price Cuts at One BBP
Brownstoner writes today about price reductions at One Brooklyn Bridge Park (aka 360 Furman): Brownstoner: On the heels of the news that the developer of One Brooklyn Bridge Park has started renting out a small portion of the 300 or so units that remain vacant comes word of price reductions at 15 apartments in the […]
B’Stoner on Hunts Lane Construction
Brownstoner writes about the construction at 8 Hunts Lane today, but doesn’t mention that some neighbors are going mad over the accompanying noise.
What $4.25 Million Buys You in Brooklyn Heights
Brownstoner ponders if a 3,000 square foot penthouse at 160 Henry is worth $4.25 million especially in this economy. Add on the $4,250 in monthly maintainence and you’ve got one big monthly nut. But how about that floorplan!
Great Buys at DUMBO Flea
Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea continues in DUMBO this weekend. Highlights include the unique but classic jewelery designs of Maya Coppola (pictured). The multi-talented artist is also busy recording a new album.
Judy Stanton of BHA Named One of 50 “Most Influential”
Judy Stanton, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Heights Association, was recently named one of the fifty most influential people “who have shaped Brooklyn neighborhoods” by Brownstoner, which noted: Judy Stanton, head of the Brooklyn Heights Association, has been particularly effective in her role guarding the tony neighborhood. As one insider put it, Stanton “does change things when […]
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