Karl Junkersfeld reports on today’s Save LICH rally in Cobble Hill. DEVELOPING…
Eagle: LICH Worth More Dead Than Alive
The Brooklyn Eagle’s Mary Frost writes in today’s edition that Long Island College Hospital would be worth more “dead than alive” according to insiders. How much more? At least $100 million more:
Landmarks Unamused By Interior Alterations At Former Gage & Tollner Space
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to deny an application to legalize changes made to the interior of the former Gage and Tollner Restaurant at 372 Fulton Street. The landmarked interior, which has housed a discount jewelry store since 2010 (formerly Arby’s and TGI Friday’s) has already faced mounting fines because it masked the interior [...]
NYT Finds Coldest Spot in Brooklyn at Montague and Court Streets
New York Times reporter James Barron hit the streets of Brooklyn Heights with a wind expert and a “self made weather obsessive” to find the coldest spot in Brooklyn. They found it at the corner of Montague and Court Streets:
Neighbors Fume Over Iris Cafe’s Java Fumes
Every dog deserves its day, right? Last year BHB had a heyday with the infamous Montague Street hotdog controversy, after a vendor dared to sell wieners to the olfactory offense of a number of readers. Even the New York Post got into the story. And now, a 2013 controversy involving Brooklyn Heights’ otherwise beloved Iris [...]
Jo Anne Simon Will Not Run for City Council
Jo Anne Simon, Democratic District Leader for the 52nd AD, announced in an email to her constituents this evening that she will not challenge Steve Levin for D33 city council seat. Simon was a candidate in the 2009 race which featured a cast of colorful candidates. Simon is a long time outspoken critic of scandal [...]
Rally to Save LICH Friday (1/25) at 11AM
This just in from NYS Senator Daniel Squadron regarding a rally Friday (1/25) to save Long Island College Hospital. The institution in is danger of shutting down over financial issues. Follow Sen. Squadron live via Twitter after the jump.
Grace Church Winterfair Coming Saturday, February 2
Grace Church’s annual Winterfair will be held on Saturday, February 2. The fair will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and you can shop for children’s clothing and toys; books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and records for all ages; baked goods, flowers and plants, furniture, men’s and women’s fashions, sportswear, and sporting equipment. A [...]
Long Island College Hospital Faces Potential Shutdown
The Long Island College Hospital in Cobble Hill is facing potential closure as it continues to lose money for owner State University of New York. According to stories in The New York Times and New York Daily News, the 150-year-old facility at 339 Hicks Street is on the table with State University trustees. But a [...]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
This will be another musical weekend, with Mozart’s birthday coming on Sunday, January 27. You can celebrate that afternoon by attending the Grace & Spiritus Chorale concert at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, featuring Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” along with two more contemporary masses. There will also be performances Friday and Saturday evenings at [...]
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- Open Thread Wednesday: January 23, 2013 January 23, 2013
- BHB Adds Disqus Commenting System January 20, 2013
- Long Island College Hospital Faces Potential Shutdown January 24, 2013
- Neighbors Fume Over Iris Cafe’s Java Fumes January 24, 2013
- NYT Finds Coldest Spot in Brooklyn at Montague and Court Streets January 24, 2013
- Pedestrian Bridge Nears Completion, and More Morning Walk Photos January 22, 2013
- Rally to Save LICH Friday (1/25) at 11AM January 24, 2013
- MLK & Inauguration Day—And A Christmas Tree? January 21, 2013
- The CW’s Carrie Diaries Takes Over Brooklyn Heights January 21, 2013
- ‘Brooklyn Heights Plaza’ At Court & Joralemon Solicits Major Retailer January 21, 2013
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