New York couple Michael & Danielle take in the view from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade on the day national headlines proclaimed that One World Trade has surpassed the height of the Empire State Building—to once again become New York City’s tallest building. With its unfinished frame, the structure now stands at just over 1,250 feet […]
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Boom! Fireworks Friday Night From Liberty Island
A fireworks display will light the sky tonight—Friday April 20— at 10:30 p.m. from a barge near Liberty Island in New York Harbor, which should make it visible from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. McBrooklyn tips that the display is sponsored by event-planning company AlliedPRA.
Event Horizon: One World Trade Close To Topping Out
The No. 1 attraction of Brooklyn Heights, according to any tourist guide, is the dramatic view of Manhattan over yonder from the Promenade. Of course, more than a decade ago, we lost a primary component of that cityscape, on 9/11/2001. The Wall Street Journal offers an update on construction of One World Trade Center: It […]
Heights History: The Brooklyn Waterfront 30 Years Ago
While this photograph from the U.S. Library of Congress’ digitized collection may not be in color, who doesn’t recall the powder blue warehouses that lined the Brooklyn Heights waterfront below the Promenade? Progress on Brooklyn Bridge Park may seem sluggish, but things have certainly changed, haven’t they? (Photo: Jet Lowe, 1982)
Brooklyn Heights Promenade Paradise
With temps tickling the mid-70s over the weekend, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade was teeming with tourists and locals taking in the consummate view of Lower Manhattan. Wowsah!
Is Brooklyn Heights Walkable? Part II
It appears your BHB correspondents had the same idea, following our post about The L Magazine naming Brooklyn Heights among New York City’s Most Walkable neighborhoods. With camera in hand, I ambled from end to end along the Heights Promenade, showcasing how “L” got this one right. With Claude Scales’ pics taken across a wide […]
Volunteers Needed To Maintain Promenade Gardens Each Tuesday Morning
The Promenade Partnership, in association with the Brooklyn Heights Association, is inviting all volunteers to “Get Buzy” and assist with getting the gardens in purty shape for the Spring season. Work groups are meeting Tuesday mornings at 9:30 in front of the Montague Street flagpole. If you have questions: promgarden@aol.com.
Quote Of The Day: Actress Ana Gasteyer Praises The Promenade
ABC comedy Suburgatory cast member and former Saturday Night Live regular Ana Gasteyer, who resides in DUMBO, is profiled in New York magazine’s Daily Intel. Among the questions New York mag tossed at the actor, singer and comedienne: “Where do you go to be alone?” Her response: “The Brooklyn Heights Promenade and the Brooklyn Botanic […]
Hello First Day Of Spring 2012!
In New York, “What took you so long?” is the typical query to welcome Spring after a long, dark, dank, gray, snowy winter. Not this time! The predicted high for this first day of the new season is 70 degrees.
Henrik Krogius Shares Promenade History At BK Women’s Exchange Reading
A presentation and discussion hosted by Brooklyn Heights Press editor and local historian Henrik Krogius Thursday March 1—based on his 2011 book, The Brooklyn Heights Promenade—offered a wealth of fascinating historical facts and anecdotes about Brooklyn Heights’ most beloved public space, which acknowledged its 60th anniversary December 7, 2011. The event was held at the […]
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