Sure newly elected 52nd AD (male) district leader Chris Owens went to Harvard and Princeton, is a songwriter, is known for work in the community, is a radio host, is sorta David Yassky’s personal “Newman“, but who knew his brother was Elvin Tibideaux from The Cosby Show?! Even cooler – his actor brother Geoffrey was […]
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Yassky’s Missionsky: Taxis Will Serve Entire City
Brooklyn Heights resident and newly appointed Taxi and Limousine chairman David Yassky is vowing to make hailing a yellow cab outside of Manhattan easier: NY Times: Presumably, he also takes cabs — although a recent study suggested that very few taxis pick up passengers in Brooklyn Heights, Mr. Yassky’s home. In fact, Mr. Yassky said at his […]
Yassky Named Taxi Czarsky
It’s official – our former man in the NYC Council/Brooklyn Heights resident David Yassky has been named head of the Taxi and Limousine Commission. Congrats! Now can you look into the knuckle head who drove our cab Wednesday night around 11pm and who didn’t know where the Brooklyn Bridge or the FDR were located much less […]
Yassky Nextsky Taxi Czarsky?
The NY Times CityRoom reports that our Brooklyn Heights resident and our former man in the NYC Council, David Yassky, could be the city’s next Taxi and Limousine commish:
Five Questions for Steve Levin
Earlier this month, Steve Levin began work as the new City Council member for the 33rd District. BHB caught up with Levin to see how he was enjoying his new gig. How was your first week? It’s been great. My days have been busy with various constituent groups. We’re facing a lot of progress on […]
The BHB Ten 2009
Here they are: the BHB Ten for 2009. Your recommendations and suggestions influenced this year’s list of Brooklyn Heights’ movers and shakers. This year’s members represent new trends in thought, community leadership, the arts and charitable giving. We look forward to their contribution to our neighborhood, our city, our country and the world for […]
Hunts Lane Parking Situation is a Mess
After posting earlier this week about Sunday parishioners blocking the bike lane on Henry Street, we received this parking related dispatch from an anonymous tipster on Hunts Lane:
Levin’s City Council Coronation Complete
Democrat Steve Levin completed his journey to coronation in the 33rd NYC Council District with a landslide win over his “competitor” in yesterday’s election. The Vito Lopez protege won 91% of the vote against Conservative Party candidate Elizabeth Tretter’s 9% (who we’re not sure even knew she was running… really… seriously… anyone hear anything about […]
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 […]
BHA to Meet with EDC Tomorrow About Tourist Choppers
The Brooklyn Heights Association will meet with the Economic Development Corporation tomorrow to discuss banning tourist helicopter flights over Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park. BHA Executive Direct Judy Stanton tells the Brooklyn Paper that chopper noise is so bad that it’s hard to hold a “face to face conversation.” Brooklyn Paper: But […]
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