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Brooklyn Heights, Celebrity Residents, Real Estate

Are Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick Brooklyn Heights-Bound?

September 24, 2012

Back in March, it was national news that Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick were purchasing a pair of townhouses in south Brooklyn Heights on State Street near Sidney Place, which would total 7,000sf when combined. It was reported then that the celebrity couple was selling their West Village townhouse because they “wanted something more private, laid-back and discreet.” In mid-September, that property on East 10th Street was listed for $25 million.

But Brownstoner now reports that the State Street deal fell through, and Parker & Broderick—with their son James Wilkie and twin daughters Marion and Tabitha—have purchased a new-build townhouse in Brooklyn Heights for more than $4 million. Brownstoner coyly offers, “We know the address, and the building was recently taken off the market, but we don’t want to say more.” This, however, refutes other media outlets that are sticking by the State Street purchase. Stay tuned! (Photo: New York Daily News)

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48213

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Downtown Brooklyn, Events, Food, Music

Dekalb Market Says Bye Bye On Sunday, 9/30

September 24, 2012

Dekalb Market, which was booted by development at its Downtown Brooklyn locale, will host a farewell party on Sunday, September 30, from 3-9 p.m. Among the features: an authentic Pig Roast hosted by modern Filipino food vendor Maharlika ($30 a plate), ping pong courtesy of party sponsor PUMA, and a bouncy castle for kids.

Throughout the afternoon and evening, live performances from Brooklyn-based artists will rock the public space, including psychedelic indie-pop band Monogold; funky indie-rocker Sinkane; vibrant dance-rock band Dinowalrus; and DJ sets by Thomas Millarney III and Jacob Gossett (collectively known as Beacon). There will also be raffle giveaways and specials/discounts from various food and retail shops.

The event takes place at Dekalb Market at 138 Willoughby Street and Flatbush Avenue. More info is here.

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48208

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Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Events, Food

Sunday’s Summer Space (Bow) Wows With Annual BHA Dog Show

September 24, 2012

While Sunday’s second Montague Street BID Summer Space event included plenty of recreational activities, with music, games, dance, restaurant & retailer goodies, the main event was without a doubt the annual Brooklyn Heights Association-sponsored Dog Show, which offered prizes for: Best Treat Catcher, Best Tail Wagger, Best Hairdo, Coolest Ears, Best Trick, Cutest Medium-Big Dog, Most Affectionate, Cutest Small Dog and Dog Who Most Likes The Judges.

The show not only prompted dozens upon dozens of canine entries, but drew a massive crowd of hundreds of enthusiastic onlookers on Montague Street, between Henry and Hicks streets. Your correspondent was consumed pawning his wares down the block during his coop’s (well-timed) annual sidewalk sale, so no news on the victors… but for the many that visited the neighborhood, it couldn’t have been a more perfect advent for autumn. (More photos below)

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48154

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Arts and Entertainment, Books, Events

Tale of the Tweets: The Brooklyn Book Festival

September 24, 2012

Hundreds of authors and 70s TV icon Jimmy “JJ” Walker were on hand for the 6th annual Brooklyn Book Fair at Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza on Sunday. Check out what the attendees had to say on “the Twitter”: Continue Reading…

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Celebrity Residents, Life

Celebs Just Like Us! Time Warner Cable Baffles New Park Sloper Patrick Stewart Too

September 19, 2012

Legendary actor Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) may have travelled the galaxy as Star Trek’s Captain Picard but while he may have triumphed over the evil Borg, Time Warner Cable nearly vanquished him this week.

The actor’s tweet about his problem getting cable installed for his new Park Slope pad inspired hundreds of retweets and stoked the flames of Time Warner Cable hate throughout Brooklyn and beyond. Check the tale of the tweets after the jump and add your TWC horror story. Continue Reading…

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Events, Real Estate

City Modern Brooklyn Home Tour Sweeps Through Boerum Hill Sunday, 10/7

September 18, 2012

New York magazine and design periodical Dwell are co-sponsoring the City Modern Brooklyn Home Tour, with five renovated homes in Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights, on Sunday, October 7. The starting point is modular design retailer Module R, 141 Atlantic Avenue (between Clinton and Henry).

For more information, see the Brooklyn Heights Blog here. (Photo: Peter Aaron/OTTO)

Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7836

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Food

Atlantic Avenue’s Sahadi’s Preps For Wall-To-Wall (To Wall) Expansion

September 15, 2012

It was more than a year ago that neighborhood institution Sahadi’s petitioned to expand the gourmet & Middle Eastern food market at 187 Atlantic Avenue. Good things come to those who wait: Sahadi’s will close from September 17-23, as it begins an extensive expansion that will tie in three storefronts. Read more on the Brooklyn Heights blog here.

Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7829

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Cobble Hill’s Sugar Shop Hires Security Guards After Rash Of Robberies

September 13, 2012

Cobble Hill candy store Sugar Shop has hired two part-time security guards for $500 a week, after a rash of summer robberies. Former football linebacker Andre Young, 23 (pictured, right), is among those standing guard to make sure there are no repeats of an August 25 flash mob where 40 teens swiped Now and Later taffies, Pop Rocks and Nerds, according to The New York Daily News.

The owners of the Baltic Street business, Jennifer Bischoff and Sara Houchins, opened five months ago and never expected the store—which mainly sells high-end $9 chocolate bars and $10.99-per-pound jelly beans and gummies—to become a consistent crime target. Sugar Shop was also part of a July 4th burglary spree where a lone crook broke into several Cobble Hill businesses, including Dominic Cusimano funeral home on Court Street and Picnic baby clothes boutique on Amity Street, taking money and computers, the News reports.

Then came the August throng of shoplifters: Four days after the flash mob, a smaller group of teens visited the store stealing sweets. Troye Pryor, Young’s boss and owner of First Rate security, the firm hired by Sugar Shop, noted, “Times are different. It’s rough out there.”

Bischoff has complained to the 76th Precinct, asking cops to send out more foot patrols: “It’s rare to even see a cop car in this neighborhood. They are heavily watching Red Hook. There are more dangerous crimes happening in Red Hook, but we want to be safe, too.”

(Photo: NY Daily News)

Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7825

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Brooklyn Heights, Cocktails, Profiles

Mixed Bag at Heights Chateau

September 11, 2012

After a perfunctory weekend Trader Joe’s jaunt – and a walk down a the visibly revitilzed north end of Atlantic Ave, this reporter found herself at Heights Chateau [123 Atlantic Avenue]. I was drawn to a group of carrier bags of wines displayed in the front of the store. That display as well as well as a tasting going on in the back of the store was a welcoming and creative sight. The store has been in business for over 26 years (originally in the “Floyd” spot down the street), but clearly makes a point of staying timely.

Read the full story at Brooklyn Heights Blog

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Brooklyn’s Community Board 2 Meeting: Wednesday, September 12

September 7, 2012

Brooklyn’s Community Board 2 will hold its next general meeting Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the third-floor auditorium of The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue at St. Felix Street. The meet will include presentations from Dr. Richard Becker, President & CEO of The Brooklyn Hospital; and Dr. Stacy De-Lin, with the Committee of Residents and Interns at the Save Our Safety Net Campaign. Other items include the Chairperson’s Report from John Dew, District Manager’s Report from Robert Perris, as well as an Open Session for community issues.