This just in from the BHA:
CHANGING REPORT: The garbage trucks ARE coming around in all sections of the Heights today. Overnight, the local garage information has changed. As of 8:30 a.m., I’m hearing that our garage will run “full service”, and recycling pick ups will take place as well. I am sorry for the confusion. Let’s hope the storm is not as bad as expected.
Judy Stanton, BHA Executive Director
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As rain began falling steadily early Monday, winds are slowing picking up, reaching around 27 mph by 8 a.m. Temps: 54 degrees, remaining steady throughout the day. The storm is currently 265 miles southeast of Atlantic City, and 310 miles south-southeast of New York City. Maximum sustained winds are predicted to reach 85 mph, according to the National Weather Service. A northwest turn is expected later this morning, followed by a move west-northwest tonight. See interactive storm map here.
A quick trip to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade post-dawn revealed plenty of leaves collecting—a good thing, since that means trees have less weight to carry amid gale-force winds. “It’s living up to all the hype,” 1010 WINS reported after 8 a.m. “The Hudson River looks angry.” More pics below. (CT)
Check out MTA’s Flickr page for some eerie images of empty subway stations around NYC.
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Brooklyn Borough Prez Marty Markowitz has posted a statement for Brooklyn residents regarding Hurricane Sandy. See his full statement here. He advises, “Forecasters expect Sandy to have more far-reaching impacts than Irene, so residents need to remain vigilant, follow directives of the city and emergency officials, and remain home if not under an evacuation order. Brooklynites are tough but it’s important to use common sense and err on the side of caution. I know our borough and city will band together, help our neighbors, and weather the storm.” See the link for webbie, Facebook and Twitter resources, as well. (Graphic: CT)
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Brooklyn Heights Association Executive Director Judy Stanton shares with BHB: “The word from our local NYC DSNY garage superintendent is that he does not expect to be picking up garbage Monday during the day shift. The garage that services Brooklyn Heights is located in the flood evacuation zone, making collection suspensions likely until the storm subsides.”
In addition, Monday recycling is canceled, most likely all week. Please do not put it out until further notice. Stanton will share updates about garbage collection as the week progresses, adding, “Superintendents will have a difficult time planning ahead, but in the interest of keeping Brooklyn Heights clean, we ask them to hold back garbage until it is certain to be picked up.” Further, if garbage has been put to the curb, she asks to bring it behind front railings, “and do everything necessary to prevent it from becoming airborne during the worst hours of the storm.”
In addition, please keep in mind that public trashcans along streets will also not be emptied as the storm endures.
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The waiting continues, as Hurricane Sandy continues barreling Northeast, with “unheard of” winds already reaching 75 mph. The storm is moving 15 mph, and could make landfall anywhere between Sandy Hook, N.J., and Delaware. “Once it arrives, a high-pressure system will have the effect of a cork in a bottle, sealing the storm in the area so it can’t escape,” reports CBS 2 
meteorologist Lonnie Quinn.
Meanwhile, the BH Promenade is eerily quiet and virtually deserted, while the BQE was spooky desolate, as area residents hunker down for predicted rains of 5-9″ and sustained winds of 40 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph, which could persist for up to 36 hours. Quinn says, “It’s like giving this storm a Monster energy drink.”
Last year, Hurricane Irene dumped 11 inches of rain over 3 to 7 hours, as opposed to “Frankenstorm’s” predicted 24-36 hour lockdown. Photos below. (Chuck Taylor)
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We interrupt this storm for… the 10th-annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie costume charity contest! Despite brisk breezes and the imminent threat of Hurricane Sandy Sunday night, 
the pet parade took place as planned on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade from 1 to 3 p.m., with Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group sponsoring the after-party.
All proceeds for $25 entry were donated to three animal-related charities: Friends of Hillside Dog Park, Sean Casey Animal Rescue and Blue Rider Stables. Each participating dog was also awarded a goodie bag. See pics below. (Photos: Chuck Taylor)
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With the impending storm, Brooklyn Bridge Park will close at 5 p.m. Sunday. The park advisory reads: “Hurricane Sandy is headed our way. For your safety, Brooklyn Bridge Park will close, when the likelihood of high winds will increase the danger of downed limbs.” Obviously, Smorgasburg, scheduled today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is also canceled. (Photo: Chuck Taylor)
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As one might expect, hundreds are rushing to neighborhood groceries to scoop up what appears to be enough staples for the remainder of the year. A stop by Key Food on Montague Street around 1 p.m. Sunday revealed a checkout line that more closely resembled the Court Street Trader Joes—wrapping all the way from the front aisles around the entire back of the store. Bread, veges, milk, eggs… gone! Spirits, however, were high, as smiles were in abundance amid the mob scene. And speaking of spirits, a clerk at nearby Montague Wine said that sales were “crazy.” Food… check! Booze… check! More images below. (Photos: Chuck Taylor)
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As Tropical Storm Sandy approaches Brooklyn, folks are flocking to area stores to stock up on supplies. This, in turn, is burning up the Twitter with observations, gripes and comments about the situation. Read the Tale of the Tweets after the jump. Plus, enjoy our special theme song for the storm from the Brooklyn based band The Lone Bellow. Continue Reading…
As winds are expected to reach 40 to 60 mph from Hurricane Sandy on Monday, the Hotel Bossert on Montague Street is taking no chances. Early Sunday afternoon, its cup-shaped awning was wisely removed… Stay tuned for more images as the storm mounts. (Chuck Taylor)
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