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Softee showdown: Ice cream trucks battle it out for sales in Pierrepont Playground

A cluster of ice cream trucks at Pierrepont Playground highlights the competitive and complex licensing system behind one of Brooklyn Heights’ busiest vending spots.

Brooklyn Bar Association to sell century-old Brooklyn Heights HQ

The Brooklyn Bar Association is listing its century-old headquarters at 123 Remsen Street in Brooklyn Heights for sale as of early July 2026.

Illegal semi-trailer snarls Brooklyn Heights intersection for hours

A new Barrel Yard — combo distillery, winery, cidery — opens in historic Red Hook

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church is home to the city’s largest E.M. Skinner organ and America’s oldest figural stained-glass windows

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church on Montague Street continues to serve as a cultural hub with upcoming Candlelight concert series events featuring classical tributes to modern artists.

NYC job alert: City seeks BQE czar to rebuild ramshackle triple-cantilever

The NYC Department of Transportation is hiring an assistant commissioner to serve as a BQE czar tasked with finalizing a long-term fix for the crumbling triple-cantilever structure beneath the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

Vegas Lite Is Coming for the Former Brooklyn Macy’s

Developers have unveiled plans to transform the former Macy’s on Fulton Street into BKX, a 440,000-square-foot commercial and experiential hub featuring flagship retail and immersive entertainment.

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff Have Reportedly Separated

Actress Margaret Qualley and music producer Jack Antonoff have reportedly separated after nearly one year of marriage according to multiple reports.

Historic vessel mysteriously sinks in NYC — just days after schooner-turned-bar met similar fate

Two historic schooners owned by the hospitality group Crew have mysteriously sank days apart at the Henry Street Basin near Red Hook, prompting concerns over the maintenance of the landmark vessels.

Brooklyn Heights townhouse trades for $25M

A civil war-era townhouse at 192 Columbia Heights has sold for $24.5 million in an off-market deal, marking the most expensive residential transaction in Brooklyn so far this year.

Beloved Former Restaurant Boat Sinks In Red Hook

The historic 1924 racing schooner Pilot, formerly a popular floating restaurant at Pier 6, sank overnight at its maintenance mooring in Red Hook earlier this week.

Noodle Pudding Is NYC’s Ideal Neighborhood Restaurant

The long-standing Henry Street Italian staple Noodle Pudding is highlighted for its neighborhood charm, traditional hospitality, and signature dishes like bucatini cacio e pepe.

Adam Driver Lists Brooklyn Heights Apartment for $5 million

Actor Adam Driver has listed his 2,681-square-foot loft at 20 Henry Street for $5 million as he prepares to move into a larger $11.5 million residence at The Standish.

Demolition Complete for 47-Story Skyscraper at 205 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights - New York YIMBY

Opinion: The Case for Letting the BQE Fail - Streetsblog New York City

Community organizers are considering the removal of the BQE as an alternative to expensive repairs on the triple cantilever, drawing parallels to the 1970s dismantling of the West Side Highway.