The Eagle’s Mary Frost interviewed prominent Brooklynites, asking for their views on Brooklyn’s future. Carlo Scissura, head of the Mayor’s panel studying the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, predicts that “the BQE will get some much-needed love and attention.” Love? He also thinks the Nets will make the playoffs. Karen Johnson, owner of DUMBO’s Olympia Wine Bar, thinks […]
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What’s in the Crystal Ball for Brooklyn?
By Claude Scales on January 1, 2020 12:20 pm in 11201, BQE rehab, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Nets, Cobble Hill, Development, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Neighborhoods, Real Estate, Restaurants, Transportation
Eagle’s Mary Frost Goes Deep With New BHA Exec Director
By Claude Scales on July 21, 2019 10:21 pm in 11201, BQE rehab, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Development, DUMBO, Education, Environment, Health, Neighborhoods, News
The Eagle’s Mary Frost interviewed in depth the new Brooklyn Heights Association Executive Director Lara Birnback. Ms. Birnback is a California native, but has lived in the Heights for many years. Her husband grew up here. She has extensive experience in community development in the U.S. and abroad. As a Heights resident she is aware […]
New Brooklyn Heights Association Executive Director: Lara Birnback
You may recall that back in March, Peter Bray resigned as Executive Director of the Brooklyn Heights Association to tend to a serious family health issue. Mary Frost at the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reports that Brooklyn Heights resident Lara Birnback has been chosen as his successor. Ms. Birnback’s past experience includes 15 years of experience in the public, […]
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