News
Original + aggregated
Via BrooklyneagleIllegal semi-trailer snarls Brooklyn Heights intersection for hours
· about 2 months ago
Via Brooklyn EagleA new Barrel Yard — combo distillery, winery, cidery — opens in historic Red Hook
· about 2 months ago
Via SecretnycSt. 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.
· about 2 months ago- Via Gothamist
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.
· about 2 months ago
Via CurbedVegas 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.
· about 2 months ago
Via ThecutMargaret 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.
· about 2 months ago
Via NypostHistoric 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.
· about 2 months ago
Via TherealdealBrooklyn 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.
· about 2 months ago
Via SouthbrooklynhistoryBeloved 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.
· about 2 months ago
Via NyNoodle 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.
· 2 months ago
Via BkmagAdam 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.
· 2 months ago
Via NewyorkyimbyDemolition Complete for 47-Story Skyscraper at 205 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights - New York YIMBY
· 2 months ago
Via NycOpinion: 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.
· 2 months ago- Via Gothamist
NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves 2-year rent freeze, fulfilling Mamdani campaign pledge
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board approved a historic two-year rent freeze for one million stabilized apartments, fulfilling a major campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
· 2 months ago
Via PunchdrinkMontero Bar & Grill Sets Sail Into a New Era
The historic Montero Bar and Grill on Atlantic Avenue has transitioned to new ownership under the Pincus brothers, who aim to preserve the nearly 90-year-old dive bar legacy.
· 2 months ago