We’re bringing back a BHB tradition of an annual list, described by our founder John Loscalzo aka Homer Fink as “10 people who live or work in Brooklyn Heights who we think made an impact on our neighborhood, the city, the country, or the world” or who are “influential, altruistic or just plain special.” After […]
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Italians Pay Tribute To Engine Company 205 Ladder 118 In Song
YouTube user Peter Aaron posted a video this week of what appears to be an Italian tour group paying tribute to the members of Engine Company 205 Ladder 118. Our Middagh Street firehouse lost 8 men on 9/11/01.
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FDNY Responds to Fire at 31 Willow Street
A little before 2pm, the FDNY responded to a smoke condition at 31 Willow Street in Brooklyn Heights. Firefighters identified the source of the smoke on top floor and roof of the building at the southeast corner of Willow and Cranberry Streets. No flames were visible from the street and smoke appeared to be coming […]
St. George Hotel Fire 16 Years Ago Today
BHB contributor Weegee points out to us that today is the 16th anniversary of St. George Hotel fire. The 18 alarm blaze devastated the building, which in its early days was touted as being “absolutely fire-proof“. FDNY chief Steven DeRosa wrote about the blaze on FDNewYork.com:
Actor Steve Buscemi Attends Save Engine 205 Rally in Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn native/actor Steve Buscemi attended today’s Save Engine 205 rally on Middagh Street. The company is one of many FDNY units on Mayor Bloomberg’s budget hitlist. Heather Quinlan was on the scene and we’ll be posting a full video report later.
Car Crash at Henry and Middagh
There was a severe car crash at Henry and Middagh streets this afternoon which resulted in injuries to both drivers and extensive damage to both cars, one of which was propelled by the force of the impact off the street and against the wall of the building housing the offices of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. […]
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