Nets vs. Knicks at MSG – Blowout is Latin for “Rivalry”
The rivalry between the Knicks and Nets is heating up. That is until the Knicks bested Brooklyn handily, 100…
December 20, 2012-
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Holiday Tipping – What’s the Deal?
After you’re done racking your brain figuring out what to buy your loved ones for the holidays it’s time…
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St. Francis College Chancellor Frank J. Macchiarola Dies At Age 71
St. Francis College shares with BHB that Chancellor, past-President and alumnus Frank J. Macchiarola died Tuesday, December 18. Macchiarola was 71. After graduating from St. Francis in 1962, he returned to his alma mater as President in 1996. “The college flourished under his 12-year tenure and Dr. Macchiarola relished the time he spent with current […]
December 18, 2012
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MODULE R Founder Donald Rattner Talks Modern Design
Donald Rattner, founder of MODULE R—which opened a year ago at 141 Atlantic Avenue—is profiled in the latest issue of Brooklyn’s The L Magazine. Writer Kristin Iversen offers, “How can we exert some control over our spaces in the absence of oneiric home renovation? Enter MODULE R, a high-concept, modern design store.”
December 18, 2012
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Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5 Opens [VIDEO]
Brooklyn Heights Blog’s Karl Junkersfeld attended the grand opening of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5 Thursday morning. In his video, Karl begins with a retrospective of some of his favorite BBP events from the past few years. He then shows the dignitaries gathering, Mayor Bloomberg’s speech, and the pier’s athletic field in use.
December 16, 2012
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Group Warns That Congestion Is Increasing As Downtown Grows
As Downtown Brooklyn’s population continues to grow, a new report suggests that public transportation in the surrounding neighborhoods—including Brooklyn Heights—is falling behind as congestion mounts. On Tuesday, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Councilwoman Letitia James and three local civic groups released the “Brooklyn gateway transportation vision,” which argues for congestion pricing, residential parking permits, more bike […]
December 14, 2012
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Nets Vs. Knicks – Clash of the Boroughs Part Two
The Knicks returned to Barclays Center tonight to face the Nets in the second Battle of the Boroughs. The Nets won the first outing and while many New Yorkers (of Brooklyn descent) may be torn over who they’re rooting for, judging from tonight’s tweets everyone is in agreement about Spike Lee being fun to watch at a game. Love to hate ’em or love to love ’em?
December 12, 2012 -
By George! Brooklyn DA Candidate Looks to Relax Marijuana Laws
Abe George, a candidate for Brooklyn District Attorney next year has already said he’d like to bring a little…
December 11, 2012 -
Ever Wonder What’s Inside the Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg?
As Two Trees begins its development plans for Williamsburg’s Domino Sugar Factory, filmmaker 2e has posted a really cool look inside the facility on Vimeo.
It’s a special look inside a bygone era. Watch the it after the jump.
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Brooklyn’s Chanukah Menorah Beams At Borough Hall
Monday evening, December 10, in celebration of Chanukah, Brooklyn Borough Prez Marty Markowitz joined Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin of Congregation B’nai Avraham and Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, along with Paul Amit, a parent from Kiddie Korner, and other officials to light Brooklyn’s 29-foot menorah in front of the Supreme Court building in Columbus Park/Borough Hall Plaza. […]
December 11, 2012
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