Following the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Montague Street entrance to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, the Grace & Spiritus Chorale of Brooklyn—which will perform at the 63rd annual event—will walk up Montague Street, singing carols and spreading holiday cheer. Residents and visitors are invited to join in […]
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Montague Street BID Wednesday Eve Update
The Montague Street Business Improvement District filed a Wednesday evening update for businesses and local residents in the wake of all things storm-related. Highlights follow: * Sanitation Collection: “Although not formally confirmed, it is expected garbage collections will resume either tonight or tomorrow morning along Montague Street. Recycling collections are suspended until further notice.” * […]
Notice From Montague Street BID: Clean-Up
The Montague Street BID shares sanitation collection info with Brooklyn Heights’ residents & businesses: “DSNY will be on 12-hour split shifts, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday. We will be picking up refuse and recycling, but encourage citizens to put waste out Tuesday morning to prevent cans blowing in the wind. Crews will also be […]
Sunday’s Summer Space (Bow) Wows With Annual BHA Dog Show
While Sunday’s second Montague Street BID Summer Space event included plenty of recreational activities, with music, games, dance, restaurant & retailer goodies, the main event was without a doubt the annual Brooklyn Heights Association-sponsored Dog Show, which offered prizes for: Best Treat Catcher, Best Tail Wagger, Best Hairdo, Coolest Ears, Best Trick, Cutest Medium-Big Dog, […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
There’s a lot going on this first weekend after Labor Day. Don’t forget Smorgasburg is coming to the Tobacco Warehouse this Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and will return for succeeding Sundays through November 18. Summer isn’t officially over yet–the autumnal equinox comes on September 22–so it’s still time this Sunday for the […]
Montague Street BID Hires New Maintenance Firm
On August 1, the Montague Street Business Improvement District hired a new sanitation contractor, Block By Block, which BID says is a nationally recognized provider of supplemental sanitation and streetscape maintenance. Its team will be working year-round, seven days a week to keep Montague Street up to par. The company brings to the neighborhood a […]
‘Summer Space’ Returns To Montague Street, September 9 & 23
Coming up Sunday, September 9th and September 23rd, the Montague Street BID presents its annual Summer Space, with a bevy of fun, free events. Closed to traffic and re-imagined as a pedestrian oasis from noon to 5 p.m. both Sundays, Montague Street restaurants will expand outdoor seating and hand out free samples, while other retailers […]
Bossert Plans Draw Cheers and Caveats
Update: Following last evening’s hearing, a majority of the Community Board 2 Land Use Committee voted to approve the new owner’s request for a variance to re-convert the Bossert to transient hotel use. The matter will now go to the full Community Board for consideration. We’ll keep you posted. David Bistricer, buyer of the Bossert […]
Reminder: ‘First Wednesday’ on Montague Street Tonight
This month’s “First Wednesday” event is starting now (5 p.m.) and continues until 8 p.m. Details on special deals available from merchants and restaurants on Montague Street are here. The Brooklyn Heights Association also reminds us to please take the Montague Street BID’s survey. By completing the survey, you are entered to win a $50 […]
Another Montague Street “First Wednesday” This Week
This Wednesday, April 4, is another “First Wednesday”, presented by the Montague Street Business Improvement District, featuring special shopping and dining deals from merchants and restaurants on Montague. The theme of this month’s event is “Spring is Here” (maybe it will be back by Wednesday). Details on what is available are here.
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