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SPONSORED: Getting a home renovated in NYC is very exciting. But, it is also incredibly complex. To help make sure your renovation is successful and as stress-free as possible, the team at Home Evolutions Corp [https://homeevolutions.us/] has put together the top three questions you should ask a general
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The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Explore Brooklyn would like you to join them at their inaugural BROOKLYN RUNS 5K Corporate Challenge [https://www.brooklynruns.nyc/] presented by Just Energy. Run (or walk) as an individual or as a team and join us for a complimentary cocktail reception, with bar
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – After nine years in Brooklyn Heights, Icelandic singer/songwriter, Björk Guðmundsdóttir is selling her luxury penthouse on Henry Street for $9 million. Via Property Shark (Photo: Christopher Bride)Douglas Elliman is listing [https://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/160-henry-street-penthouse-brooklyn-ccybezr?mod=article_inline] the 3,000-square-foot residence that occupies the
Downtown Brooklyn
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The NYC Department of Transportation [https://www.bqe-i278.com/en] (DOT) is hosting a meeting this Thursday, September 27 to discuss the agency’s two proposed plans on rehabilitating the deteriorating Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street. BQE and Brooklyn Heights Promenade (Photo: Nathan Haselby)
Business
Brooklyn is buzzing with new coffee shops! BKLYNER visited three new cafés today where you can get your caffeine fix, sit and relax, and meet some super friendly baristas. About Coffee, 187 State Street (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)About Coffee, 187 State Street (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)About Coffee, 187
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The lottery has opened for 100 affordable units available at the two-tower Pier 6 development [/teaser-site-pricing-revealed-brooklyn-bridge-park-pier-6-condo-tower/] located in Brooklyn Bridge Park. > [https://www.instagram.com/p/BZL587zFKtl/?utm_source=ig_embed_loading] [https://www.instagram.com/p/BZL587zFKtl/?utm_source=ig_embed_loading] The first Pier 6
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – A new 20-story tower located at 126 Pierrepont Street will start leasing this Fall. The Pierrepont, 146 Pierrepont Street (rendering via Marvel Architects [http://marvelarchitects.com/project/montague-pierrepont-apartments/])The Pierrepont features 128,000 square feet of residential space, with 86 “family-sized homes” designed with “meaningful amenities and community
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) will host two “Pool Talks” this month to hear the public’s ideas on the new swimming area planned for Squibb Park. Rendering courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge Park“We want to hear about your experiences, your ideas and concerns and your perspective, to guide
Downtown Brooklyn
Here’s some news on eateries opening soon and closing in northwestern Brooklyn’s ever-evolving restaurant scene. It’s difficult to keep up with all the changes, so tips are always welcome at editor@bklyner.com. Stumptown Coffee, 212 Pacific Street (Photo: Nathan Haselby)Stumptown Coffee, 212 Pacific Street (Photo:
Central Brooklyn
John B. King Jr. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Former Secretary of Education during the Obama administration, John B. King Jr., was the keynote speaker at the NYU Tandon STEMNOW [http://engineering.nyu.edu/k12stem/stemnow/] kickoff luncheon yesterday, July 12 – one of NYC’s largest lineups of summer
Business
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – After demolishing the Brooklyn Heights Library [https://ny.curbed.com/2017/6/19/15829320/brooklyn-heights-library-demolition-condo] almost a year ago, construction is moving along at the site of its former home at 280 Cadman Plaza West [http://280cadman.com]. 280 Cadman Plaza West rendering [http://280cadman.com] via Marvel
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Locals upset over the loss of Brooklyn Bridge Park [https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/press/brooklyn-bridge-park-announces-plans-to-build-a-permanent-pool] ’s much-loved pop-up pool [http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/attractions/pop-up-pool] will be happy to hear that a permanent pool is planned for nearby Squibb Park in Brooklyn Heights. Rendering courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge