• Open Thread Wednesday: August 15, 2012

    It appears that our Brooklyn Heights neighbor on Sidney Place who has dedicatedly maintained an “Obama 08″ bumper sticker in his or her front window for five years is still a believer. Recently, the rez demonstrated ongoing support for the Prez with a 2012 sign placed beside the original. Obama, meanwhile, just celebrated his 51st […]
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    August 15, 2012
  • Heights History: 70 Clark Street At Henry, 1948

    The six-story apartment building at 70 Clark Street and Henry is photographed here September 15, 1948. Note the three towering TV antennas along the roofline. The street-level retail gave us Parker Drugs, offering a lunch counter and soda fountain; with “Soda and Lunch,” “Cosmetics and Cigars” advertised along the front signage. (See details below.) Today, […]
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    August 14, 2012
  • Desilicious Freedom Fling: Saturday, 8/18 At Dekalb Market

    Sholay Productions, sponsors of the monthly Manhattan Desilicious bash, are bringing the extravaganza to Brooklyn to celebrate India and Pakistan Day. “Desilicious Freedom Fling: An Outdoor Summer Dance Party” will be held Saturday, August 18, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at Dekalb Market, on an open-air dance floor, featuring a blend of Bollywood, Bhanga and […]
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    August 14, 2012
  • Open Thread: Best Handyman Serving Brooklyn Heights

    Last Thursday’s Open Thread on the Best Car Service serving Brooklyn Heights was an 8-cylinder success. We’ll keep this going every week from here on for as long as we—and you—come up with valuable goods & services that folks rely upon in the neighborhood. Today: your recommendations for the Best Handyman… a guy (or gal) […]
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    August 13, 2012
  • NYC Bike Share Program Faces More Delays, Uncertainty About Rollout

    New York City’s highly touted Bike Share Program, which includes locations in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park and nearby Downtown Brooklyn, has already been delayed until summer’s end because of an alleged “software glitch,” as previously reported by BHB. But now it appears the wheels of progress may be facing greater delays. The New Times […]
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    August 13, 2012