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MTA’s Subway ‘Hurricane Sandy Recovery Map’

October 31, 2012

Now this is genius… MTA has released an up to-the-minute map that shows which subway lines will be operating beginning Thursday, November 1. No lines are making stops below 42nd Street, while, as you’ll also see, unfortunately, there is no service yet connecting Brooklyn Heights with Manhattan. Info about transit options connecting buses from Jay Street to NYC are in the post below here. Hold onto this link: The map will be updated daily as more subway lines are deemed safe and available for public access.

See full map below, along with a line-by-line subway & bus update from Montague Street BID. (Just added a nifty widget from the MTA, after the jump.)

Brooklyn subway service will be as follows:
2 — No service in Brooklyn
3 — No service in Brooklyn
4 — Borough Hall-New Lots Av (Local)
5 — Atlantic Av/Barclays Center-Flatbush Av (Express)
A — Jay St/MetroTech-Lefferts Blvd (Local)
B — No Service
C — No Service (See A service above)
D — Atlantic Av/Barclays Center-Bay Pkwy (Express Pacific – 36 St)
F — Jay St/MetroTech-Av X (Local)
G — No Service
L — Broadway Junction-Rockaway Pkwy (Local)
M — Myrtle Av/Broadway-Metropolitan Av (Shuttle)
Q — No Service
R — Jay St/MetroTech-95 St (Local)
S Franklin Avenue Shuttle — No Service
S Rockaway Park Shuttle — No Service

Shuttle buses:
All buses run north on 3rd Av and south on Lexington Ave.
Atlantic Ave/Barclays Center to 57 St/Lexington Ave via Manhattan Bridge
Jay St/MetroTech to 57 St/Lexington Ave via Manhattan Bridge
Hewes St to 57 St/Lexington Ave via Williamsburg Bridge

Try this handy widget from the MTA. – Homer



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http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/50874

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National Guard Drops In On DUMBO

October 31, 2012

Just as Brooklyn Borough Prez Marty Markowitz had issued a plea for “allocating as many National Guard troops as possible” to BK neighborhoods hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy, the troops touched down in DUMBO.

Owen Hughes provided BHB with these stirring pics, telling us: “There’s a building on the corner of Jay Street and John Street that houses Northrop Grumann, the defense contractor. This morning about 10 a.m. the National Guard shows up to remove a lot of equipment from the building and takes off again.” More pics and Markowitz’s full statement below.

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MARTY MARKOWITZ: “Let me start by saying that our elected officials—from President Obama, Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg to our Brooklyn Congressional and legislative delegations and City Council, with particular thanks to Senator Schumer—have done an admirable job under very trying conditions, and we especially appreciate President Obama’s commitment to New York before, during and after the storm.

Governor Cuomo also acted quickly by activating the National Guard prior to the storm, and I urge him to allocate as many troops as possible to Brooklyn—troops from New York or any other states that can spare them. During my tours of the hardest hit Brooklyn neighborhoods yesterday and again today, it was apparent that the devastation is so widespread and overwhelming that it’s in the best interest of all of our residents for a more significant National Guard presence to supplement the great work being done by our brave—but overwhelmed—first responders, including our amazing NYPD and FDNY.

In addition to flooding, power outages, lack of utilities, sanitation and water issues, and no transportation in neighborhoods such as Coney Island, Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, Mill Basin, Sheepshead Bay, DUMBO, Red Hook and others, there have been unfortunate incidents of looting in some locations. All of our resources have been stretched to the limit, but in the name of public safety we need to send more National Guard personnel into Coney Island, Manhattan Beach , Gerritsen Beach, Red Hook and any other locations the governor deems appropriate.

After my survey of the affected areas, I also reached out to the American Red Cross and the appropriate city agencies to ask that more help be brought in, particularly water—which is in very short supply right now—sanitation, portable electricity and possibly another shelter in Gerritsen Beach.

My office continues to monitor the recovery effort, and we urge Brooklynites to contact our Community Service Center at 718-802-3777 with any non-emergency issues, and follow us at Facebook (www.facebook.com/martymarkowitz) and Twitter (@MartyMarkowitz) for the very latest information.


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http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/50828

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@thelonebellow Help Folks in Red Hook

October 31, 2012

This afternoon (10/31) at 4pm, our official troubadours of #BrooklynSandy, The Lone Bellow, led by fellow Brooklyn resident, Zach Williams will be accompanied by friends to give out emergency supplies to those who need them in Red Hook. You can help! Purchase flashlights, batteries and matches and bring them to the flag pole at 450 Columbia Street at 4pm.

And that’s because sometimes You DO need Somebody…

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Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Chamber Offers Space For Displaced Member Businesses

October 31, 2012

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has set up a resource guide with information and phone numbers that borough businesses may contact for assistance and emergency loans in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. It is also offering temporary work space at its offices through the end of the year for Chamber members displaced by the storm. The location: 25 Elm Place. Contact the Chamber at 718-875-1000.

Carlo A. Scissura, Chamber President & CEO, says, “If Chamber members need help filling out applications, do not hesitate to come to our offices or call us. Together we can help businesses rebuild bigger and better and continue to make Brooklyn the wonderful place we all know it is.”


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http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/50819

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BREAKING: Public Transportation From Brooklyn To Manhattan Begins Thursday

October 31, 2012

BREAKING: CBS 2 reports that limited New York City subway service will resume Thursday, supplemented with a bus between Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to NY Gov. Cuomo. There will be no subway service south of 48th Street. BHB will update as more info is available. Update:MTA head (and Heights resident) Joseph Lhota says water has been cleared from the 2/3, 4/5, and F train tunnels. These need to be thoroughly checked for signal and switch fuctionality before service can be restored, but it may not be too long.

In addition, limited commuter rail service on Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road begins at 2 p.m. Wednesday. “There will be more service, literally, on a day-by-day basis as the MTA is working through this,” Cuomo says.


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Iconic River Cafe Badly Damaged By Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012

Sad news: With major flooding in low-lying DUMBO from Hurricane Sandy Monday night, eateries Bubby’s and Governor suffered major damage. But it appears that the iconic River Café beside Fulton Ferry Landing was all but destroyed by the storm. Huffington Post reports that water reached the restaurant’s doorstep by Monday morning’s high tide at 8 a.m.—and by nightfall, the evening high tide and the storm surge “completely wrecked the restaurant,” with water 3 to 4 feet deep in the dining room and kitchen.

Flooding covered the floors in mud and silt and knocked around the dining room’s red leather banquets, while completely destroying all kitchen appliances, except the range. A valuable Steinway piano made for the restaurant was also destroyed. Owner Michael “Buzzy” O’Keefe says, I built this place. I’ve been here since the beginning in 1977. I’ve seen lots of storms, but there’s never been anything like this.” He estimates millions in damages.

HuffPost adds that the restaurant was open for dinner Sunday night, after which O’Keefe and his staff moved all furniture into the terrace room, as far as possible from the river, then went home. O’Keefe was on the restaurant premises for part of the evening Monday, but with “the wind so strong that he couldn’t stand up straight,” eventually he was forced to seek shelter at his apartment in Brooklyn Heights.

He says, We won’t be able to open for a long time. Probably not for weeks or months. I had regulars calling me yesterday asking if we would be open. I said ‘no,’ so they asked if I would be open tomorrow or the next day. I didn’t quite know how to respond.” More, including pictures, at Huffington Post, here.


Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/50798

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Brooklyn Heights, Food

Iconic River Cafe Decimated By Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012

Sad news: With major flooding in low-lying DUMBO from Hurricane Sandy Monday night, eateries Bubby’s and Governor suffered majored damage. But it appears that the iconic River Café beside Fulton Ferry Landing was all but decimated by the storm. Huffington Post reports that water reached the restaurant’s doorstep by Monday morning’s high tide at 8 a.m.—and by nightfall, the evening high tide and the storm surge “completely wrecked the restaurant,” with water 3 to 4 feet deep in the dining room and kitchen.

Flooding covered the floors in mud and silt and knocked around the dining room’s red leather banquets, while completely destroying all kitchen appliances, except the range. A valuable Steinway piano made for the restaurant was also destroyed. Owner Michael “Buzzy” O’Keefe says, I built this place. I’ve been here since the beginning in 1977. I’ve seen lots of storms, but there’s never been anything like this.” He estimates millions in damages.

HuffPost adds that the restaurant was open for dinner Sunday night, after which O’Keefe and his staff moved all furniture into the terrace room, as far as possible from the river, then went home. O’Keefe was on the restaurant premises for part of the evening Monday, but with “the wind so strong that he couldn’t stand up straight,” eventually he was forced to seek shelter at his apartment in Brooklyn Heights.

He says, We won’t be able to open for a long time. Probably not for weeks or months. I had regulars calling me yesterday asking if we would be open. I said ‘no,’ so they asked if I would be open tomorrow or the next day. I didn’t quite know how to respond.” More, including pictures, at Huffington Post, here.


Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/50798

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New York Marathon Is On… So Far

October 31, 2012

New York City Marathon officials continue to check damage caused by Hurricane Sandy before deciding what impact the storm will have on the race, scheduled this Sunday, November 4.

Mayor Bloomberg said Tuesday the race will “go on as normal, as of now,” although he will continue to discuss logistics with city and marathon officials before a final decision. According to the Marathon website, “NYRR continues to move ahead with its planning and preparation. We will keep all options open with regard to making adjustments necessary to race day and race weekend events. We will provide an update and more detail as information becomes available.”

The 26.2-mile course begins in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island and passes through Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Heights and Boerum Hill, and into Manhattan over the Queensboro Bridge, finishing in Central Park. See the course route here.


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Sunday’s New York City Marathon Is On… So Far

October 31, 2012

New York City Marathon officials continue to check damage caused by Hurricane Sandy before deciding what impact the storm will have on the race, scheduled this Sunday, November 4. Mayor Bloomberg said Tuesday the race will “go on as normal, as of now,” although he will continue to discuss logistics with city & marathon officials before a final decision. According to the Marathon website, “We will keep all options open with regard to making adjustments necessary to race day & race weekend events,” with updates as info becomes available.

The 26.2-mile course begins in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island and—while it does not enter Brooklyn Heights—it grazes the neighborhood past Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush close to Downtown Brooklyn, before heading down Lafayette toward Clinton Hill, Williamsburg and into Manhattan over the Queensboro Bridge, finishing in Central Park. See the route here.


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Brooklyn Heights

Happy Halloween(?)

October 31, 2012

While we certainly had a good fright Monday, compared to so many other areas, Brooklyn Heights was relatively unscathed by Hurricane Sandy’s wicked wrath. It is Halloween, so best wishes to all for a safe holiday. Photo from 140 Remsen Street. P.S. As previously announced, the West Village Halloween Parade has been postponed for the first time in 39 years. Mayor Bloomberg says it may be rescheduled next week. (CT)


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http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/50760

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