In the spirit of the holiday season, both City Councilmember Lincoln Rester and State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon are each holding toy drives on Saturday, December 17th. Assembly Woman Simon has also spearheaded a food voucher drive for the benefit of Gowanus Mutual Aid. From the Office of Lincoln Restler: “Help spread joy to a […]
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Happy Chanukah in Brooklyn Heights
Chanukah began tonight at 5pm when our man in the NYS Senate Daniel Squadron “lit” the giant menorah at Borough Hall Plaza.
Borough Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Monday
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will light the Borough Hall Christmas Tree (last year’s in photo) this Monday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. There will be entertainment (besides the always entertaining Marty) and a visit from Santa. Refreshments will be served afterward in Borough Hall. Chanukah comes late this year. The first candle on the […]
Menorah Lighting and Other Chanukah Events
Although the first lighting of the giant Chanukah menorah outside the Brooklyn Supreme Court will be tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m., the official inauguration celebration will be held on Monday night at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be led by Rabbi Aaron Raskin and Borough President Marty Markowitz, and will feature a live band and holiday treats.
Juggler Miffed Over Lack of Menorah
Submitted for your discussion, this clip from YourNabe.com: YourNabe.com : A Brooklyn Heights woman is claiming her freedom of worship is being denied because a menorah is not allowed in the lobby of her co-op building. Justine Swartz, who also goes by the name Justine Juggler because of her ability to juggle seven items at […]
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