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Via BrooklyneagleCity hopes to reduce traffic, again, on historic Montague Street strip
The NYC Department of Transportation’s efforts to prioritize pedestrians on Montague Street have sparked debate among business owners and residents over the loss of parking and the aesthetic impact of new infrastructure.
· 3 months ago
Via BkmagWhere to Watch the World Cup in Brooklyn, Country by Country - BKMAG
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings matches to the nearby Meadowlands, a variety of Brooklyn establishments are hosting localized watch parties tailored to international team affiliations.
· 3 months ago
Via BrooklyneagleNo parking on Columbia Heights, as BQE interim repairs continue
The NYC DOT has suspended parking on Columbia Heights until June 11 to facilitate critical interim joint repairs on the BQE overpass.
· 3 months ago
Via CrainsnewyorkWhole Foods signs lease at former Cobble Hill Rite Aid space
Whole Foods has signed a lease to open a new grocery store at the former Rite Aid location at 182 Smith Street in Cobble Hill.
· 3 months ago
Via BkmagA $15,000,000 Promenade View, Boarded Up and Vacant for Decades in Brooklyn Heights
A long-vacant six-story brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights has hit the market for $15 million, appearing for sale after sitting boarded up for over 40 years.
· 3 months ago
Via GrubstreetConfidant Is a Neighborhood Joint That’s Found Its Neighbors
Restaurant duo Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman have relocated Confidant from Industry City to the former Colonie space on Atlantic Avenue, embracing a neighborhood-focused identity.
· 3 months ago
Via GrubstreetTitán Is an All-Star Cantina Built for Regulars
New Mexican cantina Titán will open mid-June at 5 Front Street in Dumbo, featuring a collaboration between chef Alan Delgado and acclaimed bartender Ivy Mix.
· 3 months ago
Via AndreastrongBig News: Danny Meyer to Open at the Hotel Bossert
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open a flagship restaurant in the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street, marking the group's first full-service venture in Brooklyn.
· 3 months ago
Via Page SixRose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale stun neighbors by holding stoop sale outside Brooklyn home
Boerum Hill residents Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne hosted a traditional stoop sale outside their brownstone this weekend following a reported move to a new local residence.
· 3 months ago
Via CurbedAlison Roman Is Opening First Bloom in Brooklyn Heights
Cookbook author Alison Roman is bringing her boutique grocery store First Bloom to Brooklyn Heights this fall, with local chatter pointing to a flagship location on Montague Street.
· 3 months ago
Via Books Are MagicAlyssa Shelasky: Sex Diaries w/ Molly Roden Winter | Books Are Magic
Local Brooklyn Heights resident and NY Mag columnist will give a talk on her new book at Books Are Magic.
· about 2 months ago
Via Brooklyn Eagle — Heights PressNets select Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 overall
The Brooklyn Nets selected Louisville point guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday, marking the team’s highest selection in 16 years.
· 2 months ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsFavorite bakeries in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn
A new community-sourced guide highlights the top bakeries and dessert shops across Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, and Boerum Hill, featuring local staples and unique international patisseries.
· 2 months ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsBest family-friendly restaurants in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn
A new roundup of family-friendly dining options across Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens highlights neighborhood staples ranging from casual diners to upscale Italian eateries.
· 2 months ago
Via Brooklyn Bridge ParentsDance and ballet classes in Brooklyn
A new guide to Brooklyn dance schools highlights several local studios in Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights offering ballet, hip-hop, and Irish dance for all ages.
· 2 months ago