The Brooklyn Eagle writes today about legendary author/former 70 Willow Street resident Truman Capote on the 25th anniversary of his death.
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Bishop’s Crooks Going Brooklyn Heights Wide
The Brooklyn Heights Association announced in the its latest membership newsletter that early 20th century “bishop’s crook” style lamposts will be installed at 229 locations around Brooklyn Heights. The Brooklyn Heights Press reports in today’s edition that $650K in City and federal dollars are being spent to launch Phase 1 of the Historic Lighting Project […]
Little People Visit Downtown Brooklyn
It sounds like a setup for an episode of CSI: New York – the 2009 Little People of America convention is being held at the Downtown Brooklyn Marriot this week through Friday. [Conference brochure here] Brooklyn Eagle: “Brooklyn has been a very gracious host, opening up her heart to us and showing us the small […]
Eagle: Hey Kid No Bikes on the Promenade
The Brooklyn Eagle has published a photo by its nonagenarian photographer, Don Evans, of a youngster riding his bike on the Promenade. This following copy accompanied the picture: CUTE BUT PROHIBITED: A youngster wheels along the Heights Promenade, which is officially reserved for strolling. Ouch. See the photo here.
Thompson: Nix on HOD Deal to Expand
Two weeks after a judge ruled that the Brooklyn House of Detention could reopen but not expand without city approval, Comptroller William Thompson has rejected a contract made with the architect to design the facility’s expansion the Brooklyn Eagle reports.
Sweet Pea CSA, Others Profiled in Brooklyn Eagle
The Brooklyn Eagle rounds up info on the various CSAs in Brooklyn, including Brooklyn Heights’ own Sweet Pea CSA. Anyone a member? How is it? Brooklyn Eagle: Brooklyn Leading Outer Boroughs…: Anne Petersen is the treasurer, records keeper and membership coordinator of the Sweet Pea CSA in Brooklyn Heights, which is in its third season […]
Public Service or Propaganda?
From the BHB Inbox comes photos of a “diorama” from Two Trees promoting its Dock Street DUMBO project in the window of The Brooklyn Eagle’s headquarters at 30 Henry Street. Is this a sign that the Eagle is “in the tank” for the Walentas or is it an old media version of a “guest post” […]
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