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Cobble Hill Association’s Fall General Meeting: Monday, October 29

October 16, 2012

The Cobble Hill Association will hold its Fall General Meeting on Monday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m., at Long Island College Hospital, 339 Hicks Street. Two guest speakers will be present: John F. Williams, MD, EdD, MPH and the new President of SUNY Downstate Medical Center; and Tony Lewis, new CEO of the Cobble Hill Health Center.

CHA notes, “As always, there are many items to discuss in the neighborhood, from recently approved extended hours in our local park to safety enhancements on our local streets to ongoing repairs to our beloved Christ Church. For updates on these items as well as a presentation from representatives of Long Island College Hospital, please join us. All are welcome!”


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Cobble Hill Residents Request Later Park Closure To Avoid Parking Tickets

October 15, 2012

Neighborhood residents are calling for a pushback on the closing time of Cobble Hill Park in an effort to reduce traffic tickets, following what the Brooklyn Paper deems “a mini-ticket blitz that (leaves) late-night visitors facing costly summonses.” A burgeoning group is fighting to extend the park’s curfew from 9 to 10 p.m. amid complaints that cops are issuing $250 tickets for “harmless after-hours activities,” bounded by Congress, Clinton & Henry streets and Verandah Place.

Community Board 6 recently met with members of the Cobble Hill Association to discuss the issue, insisting that later hours for the park would decrease the number of superfluous summonses. Detective Paul Grudzinski of the 76th Precinct counters, “We’re not looking to storm in 5 minutes after closing, then start writing tickets, but we have to enforce the rules fairly and across the board”—although he said that he supports the later curfew, which would also put the park in line with nearby Carroll Park’s hours. Read the full Brooklyn Paper story here. (Photo: Chuck Taylor)


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http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7903

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Brooklyn Heights

Montague Street Featured In (Another) New York Lottery Commercial

October 15, 2012

In the BHB post last Thursday about Brooklyn Heights’ most recent inundation of film crews, Wiley E mused in a comment, “BH = Brooklyn’s Hollywood.” And how. On Monday, Montague Street was abuzz with a robust posse of equipment for a lil’ ole New York Lottery commercial. This morning, the entrance to the Promenade resembled the bravado of a major West Coast film shoot, while all afternoon, the action was centered inside Plaza Cleaners at 84 Montague, tucked between Heights Cafe and Teresa’s Restaurant. Throughout the day, trucks were parked along the entire south side of Montague between Henry and Clinton streets.

You may recall that in March 2012, New York Lottery filmed a commercial on Montague Street with a full cast of zombies in and around the newspaper vendor in front of City Chemist at 129 Montague. At least this time there were no overturned cars or sightings of the undead. (Photo: Chuck Taylor)


Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/49290

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Brooklyn Heights

Open Thread: The Most Beautiful ‘Aaaah’ Destination In Brooklyn Heights

October 15, 2012

Brooklyn Heights Blog’s 2012 series on the Best of the Heights this week is a suggestion from our Proprietor Homer Fink. He’d like to know your take on the Best Spot To Read the Paper, Relax, Ponder Life… and just go… aaaah.” The Promenade is an obvious choice, but we feel certain that BHB readers have numerous other precious sanctuaries for solace.

Please share where you most enjoy peaceful moments in the Heights, the time of day and/or day of the week and what makes it so special for you. Despite the natural inclination to fear that exposing your hallowed hideaway might compromise its tranquility, consider all the new neighborhood friends you might make, right?

If you’ve missed previous “Best Of” surveys, see them here: Most Beautiful Building, Best Burger, Best Dry Cleaner, Best Pizza Pie, Best Handyman, Best Car Service and Best Vet & Dog Walker. (Photo: Chuck Taylor/)


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http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/49261

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Cobble Hill’s PS 29 Hosts Fall Earth Day Recycling Event Sunday, October 21

October 15, 2012

Ready to get geared up for next weekend? On Sunday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., PS 29 will host its Fall Earth Day Recycling Event, in association with the Cobble Hill Association, featuring electronics, textiles, document and hard drive shredding. Also: a clothing rummage sale, with proceeds to help out the school. It all takes place at the PS 29 schoolyard at 425 Henry Street (Baltic Street between Henry and Clinton streets).

All items collected during the day will be recycled according to the highest environmental standards. Specifically, old computers and electronics will be collected by Lower East Side Ecology Center, in conjunction with CHA. Acceptable items include: computers, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, network devices, keyboards, mice, cables, hard drives, CD-roms, circuit boards, VHS & DVD players, radios & stereos, phones, answering machines, pagers, batteries and the like. See the complete list here.

Textile collection is sponsored by Wearable Collections. Acceptable items include clothing, hats, belts, bags, handbags, matched shoes, curtains, linens, towels, pillows, stuffed animals and Halloween costumes. Stained & ripped clothing and other textiles are welcome. See the complete list here.

For more info: PS29RECYCLES@gmail.com.


Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7899

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Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Sports

Brooklyn Bridge Park Ponders Additional Facilities In DUMBO’s Main Street Park

October 15, 2012

An unused area of the Main Street Park in DUMBO is among expansion plans being discussed for Brooklyn Bridge Park. The area currently houses an unused Department of Environmental Protection building & Department of Transportation paint shed. Brownstoner reports that discussions are ongoing to add a sports court, dog run, skate park, boating program or climbing wall.

Reps will be at the Community Board 2 parks meeting Monday, October 15 at 6 p.m. (121 Dekalb Avenue) to discuss a design for the proposed Main Street conversion. BBP’s proposed timeline: A Board plan review in November, presentation to the Public Design Commission in December, and submitted design to the National Parks Service in January 2013.


Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/49276

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Arts and Entertainment, Music

Tale of the Tweets: Streisand Comes Home to Brooklyn for Concerts at Barclays Center

October 14, 2012

Brooklynites of a certain age are kvelling this weekend as Barbra Streisand, Erasmus Hall’s favorite alum (with apologies to Neil Diamond, natch) plays a two night stand at the brand spaking new Barclays Center. Some of her classmates were on hand as well as Atlantic Yards Report’s Norman Oder who was making doubly sure traffic in the area was running smoothly.

The Daily News’ Jim Farber writes, “In her very first number, Streisand fiddled liberally with the lyrics of “As If We Never Said Goodbye,” adding shout outs to Erasmus High, her old yeshiva, and salty lox.”

Check out all in action in our the Tale of the Tweets after the jump. Continue Reading…

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Arts and Entertainment

Suerte’s Creation of Nu Hotel Room Mural in Time Lapse

October 14, 2012

CHB pal/Cobble Hill native Adam Suerte recently revealed his mural in Room 302 at the Nu Hotel. This is the latest in a series of artist-friendly events at the hotel. After the jump check out a time lapse of Suerte in action shot by CHB’s Official Photographer Jason Shaltz.(Photo: Adam Suerte)


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http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7882

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Brooklyn Heights, News, Real Estate

As Rental Rates Rise, Brooklyn Heights Remains Among Top BK Destinations

October 13, 2012

While residential rental prices in Manhattan rose more than 10% over last year to a median of $3,195, Brooklyn also remains a prime destination. Overall prices in the borough slipped 2.1% from 2011, although 1 bedroom rental units jumped 10.5% to a median $2,100 a month, while 2 bedrooms rose 6.9% to $2,673 a month. The research was conducted by Miller Samuel, whose CEO Jonathan Miller tells NY1 that potential homebuyers are remaining in the rental market, “sometimes not by choice, and that’s tipping the market” upward.

Prudential Douglas Elliman Executive VP Michael Guerra says that the most in-demand neighborhoods in Brooklyn are Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope. He notes, “Brooklyn is offering the same amenities Manhattan used to be known for. As Manhattan has become dominated by big businesses and larger kinds of stores or chains, Brooklyn is still a place with boutiques, something funky, something different, something unusual.”
(Photo: Chuck Taylor)


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http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/49245

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Brooklyn Heights

Green Concession Stand Lands At Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5

October 13, 2012

A large crane lowered a fully constructed “green’ building” on Thursday near Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, destined to become a series of concession stands. Constructed off-site, the structure will be clad in salvaged pine and feature a green roof to absorb rainwater, provide building insulation, create habitat for wildlife and help lower urban air temperatures, according to reports. A request for proposals from food vendors will be issued in 2013.

Spokeswoman Maureen Lynch noted, “In keeping with the park’s sustainable design, the pine is recycled wood, salvaged from the cold storage buildings on the uplands of Pier 1 and used throughout the park.” In addition to the concession stands, Pier 5 is prepping for shade sails, playground equipment, barbecue grills, picnic tables and synthetic turf for a new soccer field, DNAInfo reports. All arrived on site in the last few weeks. Pier 5 is scheduled to open to the public this fall.


Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/49239

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