Admit it. Part of you has always wanted to be one of those sun-bronzed, bleached-haired California (What’s the difference between Californians and Swedes? Swedes speak better English.) beach bums or bumettes. So, put on your Hollister tee, baggies, and flip-flops (you’ll be kicking them off when you get to the court) and head for the […]
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Scenes From a Morning Walk
Your correspondent took his morning walk today along Brooklyn Bridge Park from Pier 6 to DUMBO, and got some photos along the way. Here is the East River Ferry passing Pier 1 on its northbound run, making haste from downtown Manhattan to Fulton Ferry Landing. More photos and text follow the jump.
Tug and Barge Week Coming to Pier 6
The historic tugboat Pegasus and Lehigh Valley Barge No. 79 will arrive at Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park (foot of Atlantic Avenue) this Thursday, July 14, and remain until Monday, July 25. A schedule of activities is here. This Saturday, July 16, is City of Water Day, and Brooklyn Bridge Park will participate with tug […]
Volleyball for the People, or for Profit?
The pristine sand volleyball courts at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 offer one of the best views in town. As luck would have it, playing volleyball on them is also free. Enter Big City Volleyball and Metro Beach Sports, two city-wide volleyball leagues, and suddenly that privilege costs a pretty penny, even if league director […]
Discussion on Pier 6 Access Reveals Albany’s Stranglehold on City Traffic Control
Yesterday evening’s discussion with City Department of Transportation representatives about DOT’s plans for improving pedestrian access and safety at the Pier 6 entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park culminated in a resolution by the Transportation Committee of Community Board 6 endorsing DOT’s plans, with some modifications, and with the further proviso that DOT plan for more […]
DOT Proposes Safety Changes for Pier 6 Access; Meeting at LICH Thursday Evening
Read about it on CHB.
Upcoming Events at Brooklyn Bridge Park
More stargazing; crafts; a show featuring puppets, banners and music; and lots of fitness classes and activities are planned for this summer at Brooklyn Bridge Park. All of these events and classes are free. Details after the jump.
East River Ferry Service Starts Today; Rides Free Through June 24
We noted in February that new ferry service among points along the East River, including Fulton Ferry Landing, at the foot of Old Fulton Street, and. on Fridays in summer, Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, at the foot of Atlantic Avenue, would start this month. The service is making its debut today, and rides […]
Karl Catches the Action at Pier 6
Our man with cam scopes out the scene at the newly-opened section of Pier 6 yesterday, and your correspondent also visited and got some stills, including the volleyball action above. Video and another photo after the jump.
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