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The 'Cirkus' comes to Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brought joy to the Open Streets event, promoting community engagement and sustainability in Brooklyn Heights.
#real-estate

A Wonderfully Sprawling Lenox Hill Three-Bedroom for $849,000

Affordable housing options under a million dollars feature unique configurations and desirable locations in New York City.

Ed Sheeran's Brooklyn Heights apartment can be yours for just $38K a month - Brooklyn Magazine

Ed Sheeran's former Brooklyn Heights duplex is available for rent at $38,000 a month, featuring luxury amenities and stunning views.
from Brownstoner
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn News: A Housing Lottery Launches in Williamsburg

Affordable housing lottery launched for new Williamsburg development with $1,467 studios.
Unique Brooklyn Heights loft renovation enhances character using wood and glass.
Historic Park Slope Neo-Grec hits the market, showcasing original details.
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2 weeks ago

'Game of Thrones,' 'Succession' filmmaker's Brooklyn Heights property catches fire

A fire broke out in a Brooklyn Heights brownstone, quickly extinguished by FDNY with no reported injuries.

Monroe Place rental building sold at 13% loss, even after renovations

The sale of 25 Monroe Place demonstrates significant financial losses in the rental market due to changing regulations and market conditions.

A Milk-Themed Tribeca Bedroom and Other Things We Dug Up This Week

Real estate listings can reveal intriguing stories and histories behind properties.
Staging choices in high-end condos can reflect broader controversies in the marketing firms involved.
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2 weeks ago

A Wonderfully Sprawling Lenox Hill Three-Bedroom for $849,000

Affordable housing options under a million dollars feature unique configurations and desirable locations in New York City.

Ed Sheeran's Brooklyn Heights apartment can be yours for just $38K a month - Brooklyn Magazine

Ed Sheeran's former Brooklyn Heights duplex is available for rent at $38,000 a month, featuring luxury amenities and stunning views.

Brooklyn News: A Housing Lottery Launches in Williamsburg

Affordable housing lottery launched for new Williamsburg development with $1,467 studios.
Unique Brooklyn Heights loft renovation enhances character using wood and glass.
Historic Park Slope Neo-Grec hits the market, showcasing original details.

'Game of Thrones,' 'Succession' filmmaker's Brooklyn Heights property catches fire

A fire broke out in a Brooklyn Heights brownstone, quickly extinguished by FDNY with no reported injuries.

Monroe Place rental building sold at 13% loss, even after renovations

The sale of 25 Monroe Place demonstrates significant financial losses in the rental market due to changing regulations and market conditions.

A Milk-Themed Tribeca Bedroom and Other Things We Dug Up This Week

Real estate listings can reveal intriguing stories and histories behind properties.
Staging choices in high-end condos can reflect broader controversies in the marketing firms involved.
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#community

An all-star team of Brooklynites open a terrific new pizza restaurant on Henry Street - Brooklyn Magazine

Jules is a new pizzeria in Brooklyn Heights, offering a fresh dining experience with a strong community focus.

Premium Content: Gabriel Nussbaum fills a diner niche for diner people

Montague Diner was founded by friends seeking to create a lively diner experience in Brooklyn Heights reminiscent of classic New York diners.

Faith communities gather for 9/11 services

Brooklyn Heights community continues its annual tradition of remembrance for the 9/11 attacks with prayer and reflection.

An all-star team of Brooklynites open a terrific new pizza restaurant on Henry Street - Brooklyn Magazine

Jules is a new pizzeria in Brooklyn Heights, offering a fresh dining experience with a strong community focus.

Premium Content: Gabriel Nussbaum fills a diner niche for diner people

Montague Diner was founded by friends seeking to create a lively diner experience in Brooklyn Heights reminiscent of classic New York diners.

Faith communities gather for 9/11 services

Brooklyn Heights community continues its annual tradition of remembrance for the 9/11 attacks with prayer and reflection.
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#designer-showhouse

Designer Showhouse features programs on tablescaping, evolution of Brooklyn's townhouses

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse features design workshops and a panel on historic townhouses, blending architecture with modern design.

A visit to the extraordinary Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

The 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse showcases modern interior design while fundraising for community initiatives and celebrating local history.

Local Talent Dazzles at Brooklyn Heights Showhouse

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse features creative interior designs in a historic townhouse, open to the public until November 3.

Tour Every Room Inside the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse 2024

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse showcases diverse design talents while capturing the unique 'Brooklyn vibe' that characterizes the neighborhood.

Designers Start Work on the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

The 19th-century house is transformed for the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse fundraiser, showcasing diverse designers and historic architecture.

Designer Showhouse features programs on tablescaping, evolution of Brooklyn's townhouses

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse features design workshops and a panel on historic townhouses, blending architecture with modern design.

A visit to the extraordinary Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

The 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse showcases modern interior design while fundraising for community initiatives and celebrating local history.

Local Talent Dazzles at Brooklyn Heights Showhouse

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse features creative interior designs in a historic townhouse, open to the public until November 3.

Tour Every Room Inside the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse 2024

The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse showcases diverse design talents while capturing the unique 'Brooklyn vibe' that characterizes the neighborhood.

Designers Start Work on the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse

The 19th-century house is transformed for the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse fundraiser, showcasing diverse designers and historic architecture.
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#senior-living

Explore The Possibilities at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights offers luxurious senior living with comprehensive care and upscale amenities.

Explore The Possibilities at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights combines luxury living with comprehensive care for seniors, providing a vibrant community with excellent amenities and services.

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights Redefines Senior Living

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights provides innovative, tailored senior care emphasizing lifelong learning, holistic well-being, and active engagement in community life.

Explore The Possibilities at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights offers luxurious senior living with comprehensive care and upscale amenities.

Explore The Possibilities at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights combines luxury living with comprehensive care for seniors, providing a vibrant community with excellent amenities and services.

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights Redefines Senior Living

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights provides innovative, tailored senior care emphasizing lifelong learning, holistic well-being, and active engagement in community life.
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TD Bank celebrates grand opening of new Brooklyn Heights location with festive fall celebration * Brooklyn Paper

TD Bank has opened a new branch in Brooklyn Heights, enhancing its presence with renovations and a commitment to personalized banking.

Theater 2020's "Critters & Kindness" presents new take on classic fables

Theater 2020 presents a free puppet adaptation of Aesop's Fables at the Brooklyn Heights Library, teaching kindness and tenacity for all ages.
#open-streets

First 'Montague Open' Pickleball Tournament a smashing success

The first-ever Montague Open Pickleball Tournament successfully brought the community together, showcasing local businesses, and featured spirited competition among participants.

Montague Open Streets holding 'Wellness and Workout' day

Montague's Open Streets program offers a mix of exercise and wellness activities on October 13.

Pickleball, pet prayers, pastries at this week's Montague open streets

The Montague open street this weekend features a pickleball tournament, soccer training for kids, a prayer service, and food vendors.

Back to School Party on Montague Street this Sunday

The event on Montague Street will feature 40 free activities for children and a book drive supporting literacy.
Entertainment includes a concert for kids and a dance party, showcasing community spirit and fun.

First 'Montague Open' Pickleball Tournament a smashing success

The first-ever Montague Open Pickleball Tournament successfully brought the community together, showcasing local businesses, and featured spirited competition among participants.

Montague Open Streets holding 'Wellness and Workout' day

Montague's Open Streets program offers a mix of exercise and wellness activities on October 13.

Pickleball, pet prayers, pastries at this week's Montague open streets

The Montague open street this weekend features a pickleball tournament, soccer training for kids, a prayer service, and food vendors.

Back to School Party on Montague Street this Sunday

The event on Montague Street will feature 40 free activities for children and a book drive supporting literacy.
Entertainment includes a concert for kids and a dance party, showcasing community spirit and fun.
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Gaumarjos! Chama Mama expands culinary horizons in Brooklyn Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Chama Mama is a Georgian restaurant in Brooklyn Heights known for its authentic cuisine and commitment to quality dining.
#historic-architecture

Brooklyn News: Williamsburg's Domino Square Opens

Domino Square Public Plaza opens, enhancing the Williamsburg waterfront and community space.
MTA capital plan proposes a transformative light rail link between Brooklyn and Queens.

7 Brilliant Things To Do In Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is a charming neighborhood with historic architecture, waterfront walkways, and fantastic bars.

Brooklyn News: Williamsburg's Domino Square Opens

Domino Square Public Plaza opens, enhancing the Williamsburg waterfront and community space.
MTA capital plan proposes a transformative light rail link between Brooklyn and Queens.

7 Brilliant Things To Do In Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is a charming neighborhood with historic architecture, waterfront walkways, and fantastic bars.
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#interior-design

A 900-Square-Foot Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Gets a Kaleidoscopic Spin

Studio LGB transformed a Brooklyn Heights apartment with a focus on combining shapes, textures, and colors for a sophisticated urban aesthetic.

It Takes Two: A Pair of Brooklyn Heights Apartments Reconfigured Into One, by Shapeless Studio - Remodelista

A creative renovation merged two Brooklyn Heights apartments, combining industrial style with modern functionality for a family-friendly home.

Montague Diner is an instant classic in Brooklyn Heights - Brooklyn Magazine

The Montague Diner offers a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a quick build-out by a team of Brooklynites and hospitality experts.
The diner's design successfully marries old-school charm with modern elements like vintage glassware and a pinwheel tile floor.

This Perfectly Curated Brooklyn Rental Is Pretty Much Our Dream Home

Finding a spacious and chic home in New York is challenging.
Architect Crina Arghirescu Rogard found a new home through a serendipitous connection.

A 900-Square-Foot Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Gets a Kaleidoscopic Spin

Studio LGB transformed a Brooklyn Heights apartment with a focus on combining shapes, textures, and colors for a sophisticated urban aesthetic.

It Takes Two: A Pair of Brooklyn Heights Apartments Reconfigured Into One, by Shapeless Studio - Remodelista

A creative renovation merged two Brooklyn Heights apartments, combining industrial style with modern functionality for a family-friendly home.

Montague Diner is an instant classic in Brooklyn Heights - Brooklyn Magazine

The Montague Diner offers a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a quick build-out by a team of Brooklynites and hospitality experts.
The diner's design successfully marries old-school charm with modern elements like vintage glassware and a pinwheel tile floor.

This Perfectly Curated Brooklyn Rental Is Pretty Much Our Dream Home

Finding a spacious and chic home in New York is challenging.
Architect Crina Arghirescu Rogard found a new home through a serendipitous connection.
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Brooklyn Heights Showhouse Started as a Family Home

The row house on Clinton Street is a significant historical site connected to both local history and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Oktoberfest hearkens to Brooklyn's German heritage

The Oktoberfest at Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates German culture and cuisine, fostering community engagement in Brooklyn Heights.

A Final Trip to Stock Up at Perelandra

Perelandra, a Brooklyn Heights grocery, is closing due to rent increases and profitability challenges after decades of service.

Giant trucks causing chaos on narrow streets of Brooklyn Heights

A large delivery truck disrupts Brooklyn Heights, causing frustration and safety concerns among residents.
Residents report severe traffic blockages and ineffective responses from city authorities.

Perelandra Natural Foods to close Sunday, shocking Heights residents

Perelandra, a beloved health food store in Brooklyn Heights, is closing due to financial struggles exacerbated by the pandemic and increased rent.
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Back to School Party rocks Montague Street

The back-to-school celebration on Montague Street featured engaging activities, performances, and educational initiatives, fostering community spirit among families.

Saturday: Willowtown Spring Fair in Brooklyn Heights

The Willowtown Association's annual Spring Fair celebrates the neighborhood spirit of Brooklyn Heights.

Back to School Party rocks Montague Street

The back-to-school celebration on Montague Street featured engaging activities, performances, and educational initiatives, fostering community spirit among families.

Saturday: Willowtown Spring Fair in Brooklyn Heights

The Willowtown Association's annual Spring Fair celebrates the neighborhood spirit of Brooklyn Heights.
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75-year-old Brooklyn woman conned out of $100,000 in computer-repair scam

A 75-year-old woman was scammed out of $100,000 by a man posing as a computer repair technician.
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1 month ago

Empellon Owner Will Open Two New Spots Inside a Manhattan Hotel

Alex Stupak will launch two new venues, The Otter and Sloane's, this fall in Soho's The Manner hotel.

Why are mail collection boxes disappearing in Brooklyn Heights?

USPS is replacing mail collection boxes in Brooklyn Heights due to high theft incidents, impacting residents' ability to send mail securely.

Sidewalk Cafes Are the Latest Target of New York's Outdoor Dining Crackdown

New York City's limited outdoor dining regulations are impacting restaurants on Montague Street, signaling a shift from pandemic-era practices.
#robbery

Dog-gone! Brooklyn Heights vendor's $40K hot dog cart vanishes * Brooklyn Paper

A hot dog vendor's $40,000 cart was stolen in Brooklyn Heights amid rising crime rates in the area.

Thieves make off with more than $600 in product from Brooklyn Heights smoke shop * Brooklyn Paper

Robbery at a Brooklyn Heights smoke shop involved stealing $670 worth of cannabis products.
Reported robberies in Brooklyn Heights' 84th Precinct have increased by 193% this year.

84th Precinct: ATM thieves at large * Brooklyn Paper

Thieves stole an ATM from a Brooklyn Heights bodega.
A thief stole $10,000 worth of copper and brass from a Boerum Hill construction site.
A delivery man was robbed of two pizzas in Downtown Brooklyn.

84th Precinct: Thief snatches gold chain * Brooklyn Paper

A woman's gold chain was snatched off her neck in Boerum Hill.
A delivery driver had his belongings stolen in Downtown.
A 14-year-old girl was robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn Heights.

Dog-gone! Brooklyn Heights vendor's $40K hot dog cart vanishes * Brooklyn Paper

A hot dog vendor's $40,000 cart was stolen in Brooklyn Heights amid rising crime rates in the area.

Thieves make off with more than $600 in product from Brooklyn Heights smoke shop * Brooklyn Paper

Robbery at a Brooklyn Heights smoke shop involved stealing $670 worth of cannabis products.
Reported robberies in Brooklyn Heights' 84th Precinct have increased by 193% this year.

84th Precinct: ATM thieves at large * Brooklyn Paper

Thieves stole an ATM from a Brooklyn Heights bodega.
A thief stole $10,000 worth of copper and brass from a Boerum Hill construction site.
A delivery man was robbed of two pizzas in Downtown Brooklyn.

84th Precinct: Thief snatches gold chain * Brooklyn Paper

A woman's gold chain was snatched off her neck in Boerum Hill.
A delivery driver had his belongings stolen in Downtown.
A 14-year-old girl was robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn Heights.
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Weight sensor program on BQE reduced overweight trucks by 64%

Automated weigh-in-motion enforcement program led to 64% reduction in overweight trucks on Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
#nyc-dot

Queens-bound BQE in Brooklyn Heights will be fully closed this weekend, June 1-3

Travel advisory: Queens-bound BQE closure for repairs on June 1-3, 2024.

Queens-bound BQE in Brooklyn Heights will be fully closed June 1-3

Interim repairs on the Queens-bound BQE in Brooklyn Heights aim to extend the structure's lifespan until a permanent redesign.

Queens-bound BQE in Brooklyn Heights will be fully closed this weekend, June 1-3

Travel advisory: Queens-bound BQE closure for repairs on June 1-3, 2024.

Queens-bound BQE in Brooklyn Heights will be fully closed June 1-3

Interim repairs on the Queens-bound BQE in Brooklyn Heights aim to extend the structure's lifespan until a permanent redesign.
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Landmarks approves modern build for long-empty Cranberry Street site in Brooklyn Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Architect Tom Kowalski designed a unique and modern four-story brick house in Brooklyn Heights, approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission after multiple revisions.

Former Nets coach Jacque Vaughn has scored a $2.5M Brooklyn home

High-priced home in Brooklyn Heights with top amenities and celebrity residents.

Heights Brownstone With Designer Reno Asks $6.995 Million

The 1850s row house in Brooklyn Heights underwent an extensive renovation, converting from a four-family to a sleek, modern single-family dwelling with custom millwork and a full-floor primary suite.

Brooklyn Heights Homes Top Borough's Luxury Market

Townhouses in Brooklyn Heights dominated Brooklyn's luxury market, with two landmarked properties leading the sales.

Spring has officially sprung in Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn

Collaboration between Parks Department, volunteers, and Mother Nature leads to a burst of spring colors in Brooklyn.

Cobble Hill Condo Tops Brooklyn's Luxury Market

Slower luxury contracts week in Brooklyn, Cobble Hill condo at $5 million was the priciest deal with fewer contracts signed compared to the previous period.
#crown-heights

Brooklyn News: Crown Heights Ex-School to Become Shelter

Historic school in Crown Heights to be converted to a homeless shelter.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Park Slope Neo-Grec

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Prospect Heights, a two-family in Crown Heights, and a standalone in Flatbush.Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Flatbush were popular this week.The least expensive on the list is a Flatbush rental at $2,400 a month and the most expensive a townhouse in Brooklyn Heights at $9.75 million.

Brooklyn News: Brooklyn Teacher Achieves Ownership Dream

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Crown Heights.They range in price from $1.85 million to $11.49 million.-
The Insider: All-Out Renovation of Brooklyn Heights Gothic Revival Fulfills Homeowner's 50-Year Dream This transformation of a grand brownstone was a long time coming - five decades, approximately.

Brooklyn News: Crown Heights Ex-School to Become Shelter

Historic school in Crown Heights to be converted to a homeless shelter.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Park Slope Neo-Grec

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Prospect Heights, a two-family in Crown Heights, and a standalone in Flatbush.Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Flatbush were popular this week.The least expensive on the list is a Flatbush rental at $2,400 a month and the most expensive a townhouse in Brooklyn Heights at $9.75 million.

Brooklyn News: Brooklyn Teacher Achieves Ownership Dream

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Crown Heights.They range in price from $1.85 million to $11.49 million.-
The Insider: All-Out Renovation of Brooklyn Heights Gothic Revival Fulfills Homeowner's 50-Year Dream This transformation of a grand brownstone was a long time coming - five decades, approximately.
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6 months ago

Armed robbers target Brooklyn Heights smoke shops amid Downtown robbery spike * Brooklyn Paper

Smoke shops in Brooklyn Heights targeted by armed robbers resulted in significant losses of cannabis products and damage.
The rise in robbery incidents in Downtown Brooklyn reflects a substantial increase compared to the previous year.
from Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago

Dog walker stabbed by unhinged man in Brooklyn Heights: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn dog walkers have been targeted in violent attacks.
There have been multiple incidents of dog walkers being assaulted in the Brooklyn Heights area.

Armed robbers target Brooklyn Heights smoke shops amid Downtown robbery spike * Brooklyn Paper

Smoke shops in Brooklyn Heights targeted by armed robbers resulted in significant losses of cannabis products and damage.
The rise in robbery incidents in Downtown Brooklyn reflects a substantial increase compared to the previous year.

Dog walker stabbed by unhinged man in Brooklyn Heights: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn dog walkers have been targeted in violent attacks.
There have been multiple incidents of dog walkers being assaulted in the Brooklyn Heights area.
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exhibition inspired by ukrainian artist john graham occupies his own brooklyn heights home

John Graham's artistic legacy is being showcased in his historic Brooklyn townhouse through a curated exhibition by The Brooklyn Home Company.
Graham's multifaceted life as an artist, writer, collector, and advocate is highlighted, revealing his diverse background and contributions to the art world.

Quay Tower Leads Brooklyn's Luxury Market

Quay Tower penthouse at $6.5 million was Brooklyn's priciest home sold in a week.
Brooklyn's luxury market saw an increase in contracts for homes over $2 million.

Brooklyn Heights firefighters practice climbing in windows

Firefighters in Brooklyn Heights practiced ladder skills on a sunny Saturday.
Community members watched as firefighters from two firehouses in Brooklyn Heights conducted ladder training.

Police Search For Four Suspects Linked to Brooklyn Bodega Robbery

NYPD detectives seek public help in finding burglary suspects
Four suspects involved in Brooklyn Heights business burglary
#assault

Man Arrested Arrested For Assault, Shoplifting in Brooklyn Heights

Man arrested for assaulting clerk over shoplifted cookie
Incident occurred on Valentine's Day in Brooklyn Heights

One tough cookie: Alleged crook arrested for assaulting Brooklyn Heights store clerk over $4 treat theft * Brooklyn Paper

Clerk assaulted over$4 cookie
Reported robberies up 125% in 84th Precinct

84th Precinct: Dog walker Stabbed

Dog walker assaulted in Brooklyn Heights
Assailant yelled derogatory remarks before attacking

84th Precinct: Dog walker stabbed * Brooklyn Paper

A 76-year-old man was assaulted with a shopping cart in Brooklyn Heights.
A dog walker was stabbed in Brooklyn Heights.

Cops still seeking suspect who attacked 76-year-old man with shopping cart in Brooklyn Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Assault on senior with shopping cart in Brooklyn Heights
Rise in felony assault in Brooklyn Heights

Man Arrested Arrested For Assault, Shoplifting in Brooklyn Heights

Man arrested for assaulting clerk over shoplifted cookie
Incident occurred on Valentine's Day in Brooklyn Heights

One tough cookie: Alleged crook arrested for assaulting Brooklyn Heights store clerk over $4 treat theft * Brooklyn Paper

Clerk assaulted over$4 cookie
Reported robberies up 125% in 84th Precinct

84th Precinct: Dog walker Stabbed

Dog walker assaulted in Brooklyn Heights
Assailant yelled derogatory remarks before attacking

84th Precinct: Dog walker stabbed * Brooklyn Paper

A 76-year-old man was assaulted with a shopping cart in Brooklyn Heights.
A dog walker was stabbed in Brooklyn Heights.

Cops still seeking suspect who attacked 76-year-old man with shopping cart in Brooklyn Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Assault on senior with shopping cart in Brooklyn Heights
Rise in felony assault in Brooklyn Heights
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Landmarks rejects townhouse proposal pitched for Brooklyn Heights' historic Grace Court * Brooklyn Paper

The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission rejected a proposed Greek Revival-style townhouse in Brooklyn Heights for being out of character and out of proportion.
There is debate over whether the backyard lot in question should be developed or preserved.

Newly renovated Center for Brooklyn History reopens with interactive crowd-sourced exhibition: "Brooklyn Is..."

The Center for Brooklyn History in Brooklyn Heights has reopened after three years of closure due to COVID and construction.
The renovated space aims to create a welcoming and open atmosphere, encouraging visitors to relax and explore.

Owner of Fort Greene's Margot to take over Happy Days Diner space on Montague Street * Brooklyn Paper

The owner of Margot is applying for a liquor license for the former Happy Days Diner space in Brooklyn Heights.
The new venue will likely have a focus on wine and be more upscale than the previous diner.
#Brooklyn Heights

Kendrick Lamar Buys a Penthouse on the Brooklyn Waterfront

Rapper Kendrick Lamar purchases a duplex penthouse in Brooklyn Heights for $8.6 million.
Other celebrities, such as Zendaya and Matt Damon, have also recently bought property in the borough.

Brooklyn Heights: A Historic Waterfront Community Minutes From Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights is a historic waterfront community known for its artistic and literary residents.
Rent in Brooklyn Heights was affordable in the past, but property values have significantly increased.

84th Precinct: Dog walker assaulted with mirror * Brooklyn Paper

Package thief arrested in Brooklyn Heights after being recognized as a repeat offender.
Police officer assaulted in Downtown Brooklyn with urine and arrested the perpetrator.
Dog walker in Brooklyn Heights injured after being hit with a mirror by a man rummaging through garbage cans.

Kendrick Lamar Buys a Penthouse on the Brooklyn Waterfront

Rapper Kendrick Lamar purchases a duplex penthouse in Brooklyn Heights for $8.6 million.
Other celebrities, such as Zendaya and Matt Damon, have also recently bought property in the borough.

Brooklyn Heights: A Historic Waterfront Community Minutes From Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights is a historic waterfront community known for its artistic and literary residents.
Rent in Brooklyn Heights was affordable in the past, but property values have significantly increased.

84th Precinct: Dog walker assaulted with mirror * Brooklyn Paper

Package thief arrested in Brooklyn Heights after being recognized as a repeat offender.
Police officer assaulted in Downtown Brooklyn with urine and arrested the perpetrator.
Dog walker in Brooklyn Heights injured after being hit with a mirror by a man rummaging through garbage cans.
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#years

Brooklyn News: Brooklyn Homeownership Dream Achieved

Growing up in a rent-stabilized apartment in Park Slope, 44-year-old Amy Hamberry remembers seeing the waves of gentrification roll in.At school, she started to notice differences with other kids, like not being able to go on ski trips, not feeling like she fit in.Having a Black father and a white mother just accentuated that, she said.

Internationally-celebrated OneMusic project to perform in Brooklyn Heights

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS - Part of the "secret sauce" that makes this historic neighborhood unique in New York is a collection of Victorian-era clubs.Unlike the powerful old-boy clubs based in Manhattan, with hugely valuable physical plants and powerful professional networking opportunities, these modest clubs in Brooklyn are dedicated to local camaraderie and love of a particular subject, like music.

3 Noteworthy Cafes in Brooklyn, N.Y.

We explore three standout Brooklyn cafés: drip, BKG, and Coffee Project New York.BY EMILY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE
Whether you're a New York local or planning your next NYC trip, you won't want to miss out on Brooklyn's vibrant (and constantly evolving) coffee scene.Today, we're exploring three of Brooklyn's standout cafés: drip, BKG, and Coffee Project New York.

Brooklyn News: Brooklyn Homeownership Dream Achieved

Growing up in a rent-stabilized apartment in Park Slope, 44-year-old Amy Hamberry remembers seeing the waves of gentrification roll in.At school, she started to notice differences with other kids, like not being able to go on ski trips, not feeling like she fit in.Having a Black father and a white mother just accentuated that, she said.

Internationally-celebrated OneMusic project to perform in Brooklyn Heights

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS - Part of the "secret sauce" that makes this historic neighborhood unique in New York is a collection of Victorian-era clubs.Unlike the powerful old-boy clubs based in Manhattan, with hugely valuable physical plants and powerful professional networking opportunities, these modest clubs in Brooklyn are dedicated to local camaraderie and love of a particular subject, like music.

3 Noteworthy Cafes in Brooklyn, N.Y.

We explore three standout Brooklyn cafés: drip, BKG, and Coffee Project New York.BY EMILY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE
Whether you're a New York local or planning your next NYC trip, you won't want to miss out on Brooklyn's vibrant (and constantly evolving) coffee scene.Today, we're exploring three of Brooklyn's standout cafés: drip, BKG, and Coffee Project New York.
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2 novels to cure your winter blahs: Ephron's 'Heartburn' and 'Pineapple Street'

I met a good friend for dinner the other night and told her I was rereading Nora Ephron's novel, Heartburn, which has just come out in a 40th anniversary edition."I'm so pissed off," this friend said, echoing Meryl Streep's words at Ephron's memorial service in 2012."Why isn't she still here?"
#staten-island

Pete Davidson's Brooklyn apartment on the market at a reduced price, report says

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The penthouse apartment Pete Davidson called home is back on the market - and recently dropped its price.The apartment - which Davidson, 29, allegedly rented for between $20,000 and $30,000 per month in 2022 and the beginning of 2023 - is now on the market for $28,000 per month, down from its original $30,000-per-month ask, according to the New York Post.

Ayat Is Rolling Out a Pick-Your-Own Seafood Restaurant, Plus a Manhattan Expansion

Abdul Elenani, founder of Ayat in Bay Ridge, is at the forefront of ushering in a new legacy for halal food in New York City.Even with more than five openings under his belt - the Palestinian Ayat in Bay Ridge in 2020; Al Badawi in Brooklyn Heights in fall 2021, Ayat in Sunset Park, Fatta Mano, also in Bay Ridge, in 2022, followed by a Staten Island location of Ayat in 2023 - he's just getting started, with four more restaurants in the works.

Pete Davidson's Brooklyn apartment on the market at a reduced price, report says

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The penthouse apartment Pete Davidson called home is back on the market - and recently dropped its price.The apartment - which Davidson, 29, allegedly rented for between $20,000 and $30,000 per month in 2022 and the beginning of 2023 - is now on the market for $28,000 per month, down from its original $30,000-per-month ask, according to the New York Post.

Ayat Is Rolling Out a Pick-Your-Own Seafood Restaurant, Plus a Manhattan Expansion

Abdul Elenani, founder of Ayat in Bay Ridge, is at the forefront of ushering in a new legacy for halal food in New York City.Even with more than five openings under his belt - the Palestinian Ayat in Bay Ridge in 2020; Al Badawi in Brooklyn Heights in fall 2021, Ayat in Sunset Park, Fatta Mano, also in Bay Ridge, in 2022, followed by a Staten Island location of Ayat in 2023 - he's just getting started, with four more restaurants in the works.
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Unit in Brooklyn Heights Mansion With Harbor Views Asks $5,800

While not large, this apartment in one of Brooklyn Heights' most storied mansions is elegant, with a carved marble mantel, unusually fine original moldings, and trompe-l'oeil bookcase wallpaper.It also overlooks the East River and has extraordinary views of New York Harbor and lower Manhattan.The three-room one-bedroom is located on the third floor of 3 Pierrepont Place, built in 1857 and formerly home to tea merchant Abiel Low and his son, Seth, who grew up to be mayor of Brooklyn and, later, New York City.
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