Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Downtown — Brooklynian

Jehovah's Witness tunnels

mrs.booklaw — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:55:32 +0000

Has anyone ever been in one of the tunnels which connect several of the Watchtower buildings ( now being sold) in Brooklyn Heights? For a piece of fiction I am writing,I have a few simple questions, not answered by anything in print I have found. Many thanks!

Brooklyn College 2017 MFA Thesis Exhibition at Smack Mellon

ARTMFABCOLLEGE — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:34:41 +0000

Food, Drink, Dancing, Jazz, and Supporting Brooklyn's Community Choir.

Gracechorale — Tue, 16 May 2017 23:40:54 +0000

- The gala will take place on Monday May 22, 7-10pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, a gorgeous architectural landmark, and a great space for a party. Weather permitting, we will be able to toast the chorus outside in the sweet spring air. - Matt Podd and his jazz group Mimi & the Podd Brothers are coming to Brooklyn to perform for us! - We will have a chance to dance! - and a quick swing lesson will start us off. - Delicious hors d'oeuvres by the catering company EVENTfull will be offered, as well as beer and wine! - You are free to wander through the museum’s exhibition, - A very cool silent auction, with all kinds of treasures. _ $75 admission which is a donation to this wonderful community choir!

Basketball fundraising guys not so nice after all?

goldemi1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:41:30 +0000

I thought they were all good kids who just want to go to summer basketball camp

https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170208/downtown-brooklyn/cellphone-robbery-dekalb-avenue-station-devante-ware

Drama at Brooklyn Bridge Park

crownheightster — Wed, 18 May 2016 18:45:05 +0000

Cue the pearl clutching:

https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20160518/brooklyn-heights/teen-brawls-at-brooklyn-bridge-park-lead-nypd-close-pier-2

What do you think of the proposed 73-story tower going up in Downtown Brooklyn?

MOD — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 16:39:49 +0000

Supertall Brooklyn building proposal finds fury among area’s residents

A proposed 1,066-foot-tall skyscraper in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn has fury soaring among residents and community groups over concerns the neighborhood will be vertically engulfed by “supertalls.” JDS Development Group and the Chetrit Group revealed their plans this week for the 73-story residential building at 9 DeKalb Ave., which would be the tallest structure in the borough and sit right next to the iconic Junior’s restaurant. The design didn’t sit well with some Brooklynites, who said the building’s towering stature will destroy the neighborhood’s character. “This is becoming more and more like skyscraper Manhattan-type of living,” said Kenneth Peterkin, 52, of Bed-Stuy. “Instead of office buildings, they’re building these high rise apartments and how many of us can really, honestly, get into them?”

Mario Messina, an over-development watchdog, said the tower is a strong indication that the “supertall” trend hitting in parts of Manhattan has crossed the East River. “These tall buildings turn the neighborhood into high rise wastelands,” he said. “When the developers see that they don’t have any more room to butcher Manhattan, they will go elsewhere.” JDS and Chetrit can build the tower as of right, due to zoning changes for Downtown Brooklyn that were enacted in 2004. However, they need to get approval from the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission to remove part of the Brooklyn Dime Savings Bank building, which is on the same block. A LPC spokeswoman declined to comment ahead of the agency’s hearing about the plan on March 15.

READ MORE HERE:
http://www.amny.com/real-estate/supertall-brooklyn-building-proposal-finds-fury-among-area-s-residents-1.11487363

Gothamist: Trader Joe's is coming to Downtown Brooklyn.

mugofmead111 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:23:59 +0000

The future space will be at City Point at 1 DeKalb Avenue.

City Point info.

Gothamist link.

Brooklyn Could Get A Medical Marijuana Dispensary

southeast — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:43:53 +0000

Came across this - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/05/medical-marijuana-brooklyn-new-york_n_7518724.html. What are your thoughts?

Photos: Downtown Brooklyn Area Getting A HUGE Makeover

mugofmead111 — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:17:49 +0000

From Gothamist: "With DUMBO quickly transforming into a luxury-condo landscape, and with the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront being further developed every day, the city is now ready to dig its shovels into the mostly underdeveloped, unused area that connects Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn. A major renovation could happen that would change the look and function of many outdoor spaces in the area just off the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway."

Free Comedy Series Coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park - Sunday, July 19 @ 2p

nylaughs — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 23:01:38 +0000

NYLaughs is a unique non profit that works to change the perception of stand-up comedy, deepen the appreciation of it as an art form and build community via laughter. Its signature summer comedy series in NYC parks called "Laughter in the Park" will premiere its 9th season on July 5 in Central Park in Mineral Springs.

The series has been featured in the NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, NY1 and more! There are five shows this year and the series comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sunday July 19 at 2p at Granite Prospect. Some of the comedians performing include Michelle Wolf from "Late Night with Seth Meyers," Chris DiStefano from MTV's "Guy Code," Ophira Eisenberg host of "The Moth" and more!

Check us out at nylaughs.org and laughterinthepark.org. We're also seeking volunteers for audience management and counting, as well as, photographers. Interested volunteers can contact us at nylaughs@gmail.com.

Here are our 2015 dates and locations:

Sunday, July 5 - 2-4p / Central Park

Sunday, July 12 - 2-4p / Washington Square Park

Sunday, July 19 - 2-4p / Brooklyn Bridge Park

Sunday, July 26 - 2-4p / Central Park

Online Farmers Market - Brooklyn Heights Farmigo - 40% off your first order!

tariqc — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:53:07 +0000

Hey all. My name is Tariq I am a relatively new resident here in Brooklyn Heights. I recently started a pickup site for Farmigo. Farmigo is an online farmers market that delivers weekly to my residence providing convenient pickup location for you.

Check out the market, unlike a typical CSA's you can pick out the produce and meats that you want. https://www.farmigo.com/brooklynheights

If this is your first Farmigo order, please use the coupon code FARMIGO40 to get 40% off your first order.

Also, like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brooklynheightsfarmigo to help this community grow!

Lost Dark Red Wallet

jadambro — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:55:55 +0000

I lost a dark red wallet with a large metal clasp on Tuesday 2/24 at approximately 3pm at the corner of Clinton and Remsen Street. It was either left in the taxi or fell on the ground when I was getting out.

I am happy to offer a reward, can easily identify the contents.

Grateful in advance for any help.

Learn how to enter, and perhaps win, a housing lottery: Feb 23 at Metrotech

whynot_31 — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:42:40 +0000

The odds of winning are low, but the stakes are high.

Bank Street Summer Camp in Brooklyn

cookiemellitz — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:55:05 +0000

Bank Street Summer Camp is opening up in Brooklyn Heights summer 2015. We will be hosted at the Mary McDowell School in Brooklyn Heights.

Is there a gym in your building where I could train people?

movewithmo — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:37:19 +0000

Since moving to DUMBO, I'm bringing my Manhattan personal training business exclusively into Brooklyn. I'd like to let residents in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, and Downtown know that I am available to train them by putting up/sending fliers to buildings that have gyms in them. Does anyone know any places where I can put up fliers that won't get torn down quickly? What buildings do you know of that have community gyms where I can offer training sessions to residents? I appreciate your help.

You can find more info about me below.

www.movewithmo.com

facebook @movewithmo

www.vizualize.me/movewithmo

The 2014 Atlantic Antic, Sunday Sept 28th, 12 - 6 PM.

whynot_31 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 09:44:08 +0000

40th year. Atlantic Avenue between Barclays and the BQE. http://atlanticave.org/index.php

Hebrew School Open House - Thursday, September 18, 5:30pm

CMSBrooklyn — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:48:06 +0000

Congregation Mount Sinai welcomes you to an open house at our warm and friendly Hebrew School program. Meet the director, faculty, and rabbi of the synagogue and learn about our education program, family events, and get ready for the high holidays!

Thursday, September 18, 5:30-7:00pm

Congregation Mount Sinai

250 Cadman Plaza West

Brooklyn, NY 11201

sound proofing a ceiling.

popstar0 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:18:27 +0000

i can hear the proverbial pin drop from my upstairs family members. i am interested in having the ceilings filled with a foam or some sort of spray product, preferably non toxic. has anyone done this before and does it really block out the sound well. a fork dropping on the floor upstairs sounds like a bomb going off. any suggestions. thanks in advance.

The Recycling Scavengers of Brooklyn Heights

homerfink — Wed, 21 May 2014 10:44:59 +0000

They rifle through your garbage, leave a mess while taking cans and bottles.

What do you think? Leave 'em alone or round them up?

Full story

Petition to stop the 30 story condo tower in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Ren — Fri, 09 May 2014 23:21:29 +0000

Trying to stop the mayor from putting a 30+ story condo in the middle of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Parks are for children and plants, not skyscrapers and their shadows. Please sign the online petition below and spread the link on Facebook. http://www.change.org/petitions/bill-de-blasio-stop-brooklyn-bridge-park-pier-6-development-gone-awry

A Vision Zero mtg at Borough Hall, April 1

whynot_31 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:35:43 +0000

While I have no belief that traffic fatalities (of any variety) will be reduced to "Zero", I am finding this effort/movement to be interesting viewing.

A lot of people want to build on the efforts that took place under Bloomberg, and it should be interesting to see just how much MORE they can change the city's roads.

Discussion and Book Signing with Sayed Kashua: Arab-Israeli Satirist and Writer

CMSBrooklyn — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:32:56 +0000

Join us April 7th at 7:00pm!

Sayed Kashua is a talented and ambitious writer with a top-rated television comedy series, but, as an Arab citizen of Israel, he never feels completely at home. He’s a walking, talking oxymoron, constantly called upon to justify himself, his work, and even his decision to write in Hebrew. Join us for a public conversation, enjoy an episode of "Avodah Aravit" ("Arab Labor") and hear his reflections on his Arab-Israeli experience. Book signing will follow.

250 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn, NY 11201

$15/person & $10/student, payable at the door.

Co-sponsored by Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, Congregation Mount Sinai and Brit Ye’ud: The Brownstone Brooklyn Shlichut

Atlantic Antic

auster agency — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:13:22 +0000

The highly anticipated Atlantic Antic, returns for it's 39th year, on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 in downtown Brooklyn, New York. As the LARGEST and most celebrated street festival in New York City, the Atlantic Antic is one-mile-long, spanning over four neighborhoods from 4th Avenue to Hicks Street, comprising of over 500 merchants and vendors, ten musical stages and attracting over one million attendees!

The Atlantic Antic is presented by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC). Visit www.atlanticave.org for more information.

For marketing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Auster Agency at 718-243-1414.

did you grow up in Brooklyn Heights in the 1960s and 1970s?

jbossert — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:54:33 +0000

Hello:

I'm a writer and editor based in NYC.

I'm working on a novel that is partly set in Brooklyn Heights during the above years.

I need to find a couple people who can help me with first-hand accounts of the area during these years.

Ideally, I'd like to ask you a few questions by e-mail to confirm that this will work out, and then I'd like to set up an interview.

I expect that this will take approximately two hours of your time, and I'll of course pay for the time you'll spend on this.

Please send me a message if you are interested in helping with this project.

Thanks in advance!

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iguidenyc — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:42:40 +0000

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I HATE MY EX!

venttojoy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:49:45 +0000

Empowerment Coach Announces New Service; New Site

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The owner and CEO of Vent To Joy, is pleased to announce the recent launch of the website and business portal. The official launch of the site: www.VentToJoy.com was on March 16th 2013.

The business is located in Brooklyn, NY, and serves anyone via telephone. Most of Lane’s current clientele is in the NY area. The owner and CEO, Joy T. Lane, is a trained Life Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, (IPEC) and prefers to be known as an Empowerment Coach.

The call center at Vent To Joy is available to listen to the clients’ issues, problems, or dilemmas, and help the client reach their own answers.

Lane’s listening ear, empathy, and calm manner have transformed the lives of many.

Lane will provide her undivided attention, compassion, and heart felt desire to be what the individual needs her to be at the time they call.

Every call is different; every person and need is different, so Lane finds that there really is no such thing as a ‘cookie cutter approach’ to the service she provides. She focuses on what the caller wants to discuss. No more; no less.

Interested parties may visit the website at www.VentToJoy.com to learn more about pricing, contact instructions, and opportunities.

Collaborating, Networking, Influence of Social Community-Design Panel/Happy Hour

rockyug — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:52:41 +0000

Learn how to invite others onto your team, collaborate with a community of artists, and tap into social network contacts who can help grow your business. Join UncommonGoods for a design panel and networking happy hour.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

6:30pm-9:00pm

PowerHouse Arena

37 Main Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

click here to RSVP: http://www.uncommongoods.com/designs/events

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Metrotech Dental

amk1894 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:07:25 +0000

Welcome to MetroTech Dental Care! At MetroTech Dental Care, a family dental practice in Downtown

Brooklyn, NY, we understand that a healthy and beautiful smile is an

important personal asset. We are a premier provider of general and

cosmetic dentistry services in Brooklyn, NY and have been offering a

full range of family dental services in the Tri-State Area since the

1990's. Our exceptional and experienced staff is dedicated to improving

our patients' dental health and enhancing smiles. Give us a call today for your perfect smile consultation! 718-488-8585 or visit us @ http://www.metrotechdentalcare.com/. Check out our Facebook page for funny and interesting facts http://www.facebook.com/metrotechdentalclinic. See you soon!

Time Warner Cable down all day!

joebro — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:39:22 +0000

I haven't had TW Cable all day. I'm in the Heights, and it's been out since 9 AM this morning. I have Triple Play, so that means no phone line, Internet, or TV. Fortunately, I have a 4G cell connection supplied by my office. I went around the corner to Montague, and they have cable running there.

What gives? Is anyone else down in the Heights? You only get a message when you call that they are working on it.

House cleaner for apartment in Downtown Brooklyn

lisajac — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:30:53 +0000

Can anyone recommend a housekeeper for a small, tidy apartment?