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Some Scenes From a Busy Weekend in Brooklyn Heights

By on October 6, 2014 10:38 am in Arts and Entertainment, brooklyn bridge park, Crafts, Events, Fireworks, Food, Fun, Pets, Photos

There was a lot going on in and near Brooklyn Heights this past weekend. Among the many events were: the Cranberry Street Fair; a Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange; blessings of animals for St. Francis Day at local churches; and, last night, the Deepavali fireworks. Artistically carved pumpkins and a stuffed dog decorated […]

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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby

By on October 2, 2014 11:53 am in Architecture, Arts and Entertainment, brooklyn bridge park, Brooklyn History, Crafts, Events, Food, Fun, History, Kids, Maritime, Music, Shopping

A replica of the slave ship Amistad (photo above from her 2006 visit to the Battery Park City marina), built for Steven Spielberg’s 1997 movie about the rebellion aboard her in 1839, and subsequent trial in a U.S. court, arrived today at Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park, near the foot of Joralemon Street. Amistad will […]

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