State Department of Transportation officials studying ways to improve the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which is cantilevered on two levels below the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, then curves to the northeast near Middagh, Willow, Poplar and Hicks streets, are considering a scenario under which widening of the highway would necessitate taking some residential buildings near Middagh and Willow […]
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Two Heights Residents Join CB2
John Dew, Chairperson of Community Board 2, an independent city agency that provides local review of land use and other applications, the city budget and municipal service delivery for Brooklyn Heights and nearby neighborhoods, welcomed three new members of the Board, two to replace outgoing members whose terms have expired and one to fill the […]
CB2 Hearing on Starbucks Sidewalk Cafe Tomorrow
“Huh?” you’re saying to yourself, “Hasn’t Starbucks on Montague had tables outside during the warm months for the last gosh-knows-how-many years? Don’t they have a permit?” Fact is, they don’t. So, since someone has now noticed, they need to jump through the proper hoops. There will be a hearing before the Community Board 2 land […]
CB2 Approves River Cafe Cabaret License
Last night, a CB2 committee approved a cabaret license for Dumbo’s River Cafe without much of a battle in a 6-1 vote. The swank eatery, which earned its first Michelin Star this year, was revealed by the Post this week to only pay $5,536 a month in rent, while the restaurant’s tasting menu is $125 […]
71 Pineapple Liquor License Approved by CB2 Committee
Following a contentious meeting and several compromises, a CB2 committee unanimously approved a liquor license for a forthcoming cafe at 71 Pineapple St. Angry neighbors showed up to battle over the serving of alcohol in the cafe’s backyard space, which they said was unfit for a residential neighborhood. That fight, however, turned out to be […]
CB2 January Meeting Recap
Last night’s Community Board 2 meeting began on a somber note, as Borough President Marty Markowitz addressed the board about the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti. “Whatever impacts Haiti impacts Brooklyn big time,” he said, citing that Brooklyn has the largest Haitian population in the United States. He encouraged people to open their checkbooks in […]
Community Board Meeting Tonight
The first Community Board 2 meeting of the year will be held tonight in the courtroom of Borough Hall at 209 Joralemon Street at 6 p.m. On the agenda tonight is a proposal that would require New York City restaurants to display their inspection grades.
71 Pineapple Liquor License Meeting Postponed
The new lounge/backyard garden planned for 71 Pineapple Street has postponed its liquor license application until next month’s community board meeting. The owners will make their case on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. during CB2’s Health, Environment and Social Services Committee meeting at Brooklyn Hospital. BHB contributor Miriam said the postponement was requested by […]
Community Board Meeting Tonight
Tonight’s December Community Board 2 meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Brooklyn Tabernacle, located at 180 Livingston Street, between Smith and Hoyt streets. On the agenda for this evening is an update on Long Island College Hospital and a presentation on the Parks Department’s Million Tree Program’s planting efforts in the city.
CB2 Meeting Recap
It was a packed house last night at this month’s full Community Board 2 meeting. The night included several presentations and a goodbye from David Yassky.
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