Late Monday afternoon, cops ribboned off entrances to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade with yellow tape… which promptly blew away. By 5, two strands replaced it, imprinted with “Police Line: Do Not Cross.” That wasn’t enough to stop a fairly constant flow of folks taking a peek at the East River below (as we see in […]
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VIDEO: #Sandy in Brooklyn Heights
BHB’s “Man with a Cam” Karl Junkersfeld hit the streets of Brooklyn Heights earlier this afternoon and reported back with some compelling footage. Our takeaway? SANDY IS NOT JOKE. Watch the clip after the jump.
84th Precinct Hurricane Advisory
Capt. Maximo Tolentino, new Commanding Officer of the 84th Precinct, has released this advisory: 1340 Hours: In connection with hurricane Sandy, staffing at the 84th Precinct has been consolidated into 2-12 hour tours, allowing for better coverage during this emergency. Since yesterday, 0700 hours, 84 Precinct personnel have been continuously visiting all areas looking for […]
Few Doors Open Monday Along Montague Street Retail Corridor
At noon Monday, a vast majority of restaurants and retailers along Brooklyn Heights’ Montague Street corridor were shuttered for the day. Among those open: Custom House, Connecticut Muffin, Subway, Lassen & Hennig, Heights Deli & Convenience, Le Pain Quotidien, Montague Street Bagels and, uh, Verizon Wireless(?). Key Food was also open, with lines out the […]
NYC Schools Remain Closed Tuesday
In his 11:30 a.m. storm status report Monday, Mayor Bloomberg announced that NYC Public Schools will remain closed tomorrow.
Taping Windows for #Sandy is Total Bull
This missive was originally prepared for Hurricane Irene and we thought it was a good idea to republish here:
There Will Be Garbage Pickup in Brooklyn Heights Monday
This just in from the BHA: CHANGING REPORT: The garbage trucks ARE coming around in all sections of the Heights today. Overnight, the local garage information has changed. As of 8:30 a.m., I’m hearing that our garage will run “full service”, and recycling pick ups will take place as well. I am sorry for the […]
Brooklyn Borough Prez Markowitz Weighs In On Hurricane Sandy
Brooklyn Borough Prez Marty Markowitz has posted a statement for Brooklyn residents regarding Hurricane Sandy. See his full statement here. He advises, “Forecasters expect Sandy to have more far-reaching impacts than Irene, so residents need to remain vigilant, follow directives of the city and emergency officials, and remain home if not under an evacuation order.
No Garbage Collection In Brooklyn Heights Until Further Notice
UPDATE: GARBAGE PICK WILL BE HAPPENING MONDAY. READ MORE. Brooklyn Heights Association Executive Director Judy Stanton shares with BHB: “The word from our local NYC DSNY garage superintendent is that he does not expect to be picking up garbage Monday during the day shift. The garage that services Brooklyn Heights is located in the flood […]
It’s 9 O’Clock. You Know Where Your Storm Center Is?
The waiting continues, as Hurricane Sandy continues barreling Northeast, with “unheard of” winds already reaching 75 mph. The storm is moving 15 mph, and could make landfall anywhere between Sandy Hook, N.J., and Delaware. “Once it arrives, a high-pressure system will have the effect of a cork in a bottle, sealing the storm in the […]
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