NY Times Writer Describes Citi Bike Share Trials And Tribulations
New York Times writer Gina Bellafante writes about her experience with Citi Bike Share and it wasn’t totally awesome.
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Don’t Freak Out: The Long Island Restaurant Sign Is Being Cleaned
CHB pal and neighborhood racounteur EJ Cory tweeted Saturday morning that the Long Island Restaurant’s iconic neon sign had disappeared from the corner of Atlantic and Henry. Don’t fear friends. The Brooklyn Paper reports that the sign will return soon: Brooklyn Paper: Permits on the building say the sign was removed so it could be […]
June 8, 2013
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Yassky Talks About Borough Taxis On NY1
Brooklyn Heights resident/NYC TLC commish David Yassky spoke to NY1 this week about the go ahead for the plan to bring hail cabs to outer boroughs. And the cabs will be painted green(sky). Watch the video here.
June 8, 2013
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London’s Bike Share Chief Says Negativity Will Go Away, While Some Challenges Won’t
London’s Bike Share czar, Nick Aldworth, has some advice for New Yorkers on both sides of the Citi Bike Share scheme. Streetsblog reports on Animal New York’s interview:
June 8, 2013
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Unofficial ‘Girls’ Tour
Because Lena Dunham still lives in Brooklyn Heights, we are legally obligated to cover Girls-related topics. According to Jezebel,…
June 7, 2013
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There Goes The Neighborhood: A J. Crew Grows In Brooklyn
I have never been a pioneer. By that, I mean I’ve never been the type to move somewhere “up and coming”. I’d gladly forego a remodeled kitchen to live in a pristine neighborhood. I’m not the girl in the loft on the wrong side of the tracks. And though I see the promise and fiscal ease of living somewhere on the verge, the thought of said lifestyle makes me on edge.
June 7, 2013
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Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Impeccable Connections: The Rise and Fall of Richard Whitney” by Malcolm MacKay
Richard Whitney had everything: a seat on the Stock Exchange (he was its president for five years – the…
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Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Plans Pride Month Event
The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, at 131 Remsen Street (between Clinton and Henry) is having a special Shabbat service Friday evening, June 14, in honor of Pride Month. This from the Synagogue: Brooklyn Heights Synagogue supports Pride month with a special celebration of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning friends, families and allies. Pride Shabbat […]
June 6, 2013
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Krescendo Announces New Chef Replacing Elizabeth Falkner
Last month, Krescendo’s Chef Elizabeth Falkner announced she was leaving the Boerum Hill eatery. Today, Eater reports that a successor has been named:
June 5, 2013
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84th Precinct Police Blotter – 6/5/13
Wallets worth more than the money inside are stolen. Meanwhile, warm weather means doors and windows open, and you know what that means. It’s this week’s blotter. Where to start? I’ll begin at New York Sports Club. (I’ve lost count at this point, but I still have not come across Planet Fitness. Keep it up!) […]
June 5, 2013
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