VIDEO: Sandy in Brooklyn Heights #brooklynsandy
Brooklyn Bugle Media Kingpin Homer Fink and videographer Karl Junkersfeld hit the streets of Brooklyn Heights and return (barely)…
October 29, 2012-
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84th Precinct Hurricane Advisory
Capt. Maximo Tolentino, new Commanding Officer of the 84th Precinct, has released this advisory: 1340 Hours: In connection with hurricane Sandy, staffing at the 84th Precinct has been consolidated into 2-12 hour tours, allowing for better coverage during this emergency. Since yesterday, 0700 hours, 84 Precinct personnel have been continuously visiting all areas looking for […]
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Few Doors Open Monday Along Montague Street Retail Corridor
At noon Monday, a vast majority of restaurants and retailers along Brooklyn Heights’ Montague Street corridor were shuttered for the day. Among those open: Custom House, Connecticut Muffin, Subway, Lassen & Hennig, Heights Deli & Convenience, Le Pain Quotidien, Montague Street Bagels and, uh, Verizon Wireless(?). Key Food was also open, with lines out the […]
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NYC Schools Remain Closed Tuesday
In his 11:30 a.m. storm status report Monday, Mayor Bloomberg announced that NYC Public Schools will remain closed tomorrow.
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Hurricane Sandy Updates: Keep Up With Storm’s Brooklyn Progress
Lots of information about Hurricane Sandy is flowing on the Cobble Hill Blog’s sister Brooklyn Heights Blog. See continuing coverage of storm-related news and local info here and here, including statements from the Brooklyn Chamber of Com…
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Statement: BK Chamber Of Commerce’s Scissura On Hurricane Sandy
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlo A. Scissura has issued a statement to borough residents and businesses about Hurricane Sandy, regarding flooding, downed trees and other storm-related damage. Read it here.
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Taping Windows for #Sandy is Total Bull
This missive was originally prepared for Hurricane Irene and we thought it was a good idea to republish here: BHB regular commenter/voice of reason “Hoppy” notes in our Hurricane Irene Open Thread that taping your windows to prevent breakage seems silly. Well according to the premiere urban fable busting site Snopes.com, he’s right. It’s total […]
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There Will Be Garbage Pickup in Brooklyn Heights Monday
This just in from the BHA: CHANGING REPORT: The garbage trucks ARE coming around in all sections of the Heights today. Overnight, the local garage information has changed. As of 8:30 a.m., I’m hearing that our garage will run “full service”, and recycling pick ups will take place as well. I am sorry for the […]
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Hurricane Sandy Update: 310 Miles From NYC At 8 AM
As rain began falling steadily early Monday, winds are slowing picking up, reaching around 27 mph by 8 a.m. Temps: 54 degrees, remaining steady throughout the day. The storm is currently 265 miles southeast of Atlantic City, and 310 miles south-southeast of New York City. Maximum sustained winds are predicted to reach 85 mph, according […]
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Brooklyn Borough Prez Markowitz Weighs In On Hurricane Sandy
Brooklyn Borough Prez Marty Markowitz has posted a statement for Brooklyn residents regarding Hurricane Sandy. See his full statement here. He advises, “Forecasters expect Sandy to have more far-reaching impacts than Irene, so residents need to remain vigilant, follow directives of the city and emergency officials, and remain home if not under an evacuation order. […]
October 29, 2012
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