Uniqlo Coming To Atlantic Terminal
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo announced the opening of 10 new U.S. stores yesterday including one planned for Brooklyn’s Atlantic…
July 12, 2013-
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Yoga and Dining “Take Root” In Carroll Gardens
Last fall, Anna Hieronimus and Elise Kornack were all set to open their new restaurant/yoga studio, on a quiet,…
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NYT: Downtown Brooklyn Park Will Be Partially Financed By Underground Garage
Downtown Brooklyn will have a park to rival Manhattan’s Bryant Park and a high tech underground parking garage will help finance its construction. The New York Times reports that the city is planning to have the Willoughby Square opened in 2016.
July 9, 2013
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Jehovah’s Witnesses Sell Dumbo Properties for $375 Million
Real estate investment firm RFR and Kushner Companies today announced that they have entered into a contract to acquire six properties in Brooklyn from the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for $375 million.
July 9, 2013
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British Pathé Newsreel: S.S. United States wins the Blue Riband on her maiden voyage.
The Blue Riband? It’s an award that is not likely ever to be given again. It was for the passenger ship that made the fastest crossings, both eastward and westward, of the Atlantic, measured between the Ambrose Lightship off New York harbor and Bishop’…
July 8, 2013
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Tell The Bartender Episode 12: A Lesson In Transformation
Listen to Episode 12: A Lesson in Transformation Download From iTunes Here In this Episode: Transformers (More Than Meets The Eye): Lauren Hennessy always felt that he is male in a female body, an explains why he is not transitioning. Barry White Cover Album: Jack Katz always felt that he is male in a female body, and explains […]
July 7, 2013
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Bikelyn: Bike Tours through Brooklyn
Looking for something to do with your summertime guests? Or want to see Brooklyn from two wheels instead of four? Dutch transplant Frank Muller has just the thing—Bikelyn, a series of tours given Mondays and Tuesdays each week (with private tours available upon request). Muller has taken to his new city rather quickly—after moving here […]
July 7, 2013
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Man Shot, Robbed Outside Brooklyn DA’s Office
The New York Post and Daily News report that a security guard was shot and robbed of a “large sum of cash” outside the Brooklyn DA’s office on Pearl Street around 5:50 pm yesterday. The unidentified man is being treated at Bel…
July 2, 2013
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Update on 93 Court Street And Boneheads’ Arrival
A BHB tipster told us last December about the arrival of Boneheads BBQ to 93 Court Street. While the opening has been delayed, the Brooklyn Eagle’s Lore Croghan writes a fascinating piece about how the Ditmas Park based landlords are choosing who gets to rent from them. Also in the article an update on Boneheads’ […]
June 30, 2013
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Cobble Hill Man’s Petition To Save Pacific Green Gourmet From Becoming a J. Crew Tops 1300 Signatures
Cobble Hill resident Carl Foner’s Change.org petition asking J. Crew to set up shop somewhere else and not displace the Pacific Green Gourmet market has topped 1300 signatures. Earlier this week Foner wrote to supporters when the list hit 1250:
June 29, 2013
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