Announcements
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce [http://www.ibrooklyn.com/] is partnering with the Brooklyn Historical Society [http://www.brooklynhistory.org/] in presenting an exhibition chronicling 100 years of business in the borough. James and Karla Murray, Jimmy’s Stationery & Toys, 2009.
Downtown Brooklyn
Council Speaker Corey Johnson at last Friday’s press conference on BQE repairs (Jeff Reed/NYC Council)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The debate over BQE repairs heated up last week, as state and local politicians gathered in Brooklyn Heights on Friday, calling on Governor Cuomo to include design-build authorization for the project
Announcements
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BKLYNERBROOKLYN – “Sex trafficking in Brooklyn?” – This very question made a young woman create a documentary [http://inourbackyard.nyc/], a young survivor tell her story, and a historic Brooklyn Heights church take a big step to help combat sexual exploitation in the borough we call home. “We Are
Business
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – After removing the iconic Watchtower sign [/iconic-watchtower-sign-gone/] from the Brooklyn skyline last December, Columbia Heights Associates are forging ahead with $80 million in renovations to transform five former Jehovah’s Witnesses buildings into Panorama, a 600,000-square-foot-plus deluxe office and retail complex. Rendering via Columbia Heights Associates/Volley
Announcements
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Founded in 1982, the family-run Court Street Office Supplies [http://www.courtstreet.net] has been stocking nearby offices, homes, schools, and courthouses with legal forms, pens, toner, and stationery products for more than three decades. Court Street Office Supplies, 44 Court Street (Photo: Nathan Haselby)After February 20th,
canarsie
Two women were found dead inside an apartment at 1023 Union Street in Crown Heights last Friday, but details are scarce (Screenshot via Google Maps)CROWN HEIGHTS – On Friday, January 19, police responded to a call of two unconscious females in a Crown Heights building just off Eastern Parkway. Arriving
News
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – A 51-year-old Muslim woman dressed in a hijab was attacked by three pre-teen girls at a Panera Bread on Tuesday, December 26, according to police. Panera Bread, 345 Adams Street via Google MapsThe incident occurred at approximately 5:10pm at the Panera Bread located at 345 Adams Street,
Nonsponsored
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The New York State of Appeals Court dismissed Save the View Now [https://www.facebook.com/savetheviewnow/]‘s case against the developers of the Pierhouse complex on Wednesday, December 27. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)The community group, fighting to preserve views of the iconic
Business
It’s crunch time. Every ad out there keeps reminding you of the countdown to Christmas. With a fresh dusting of snow on the ground and holiday music ringing in your ears it’s a perfect time to get some fresh winter air and shop locally. Brooklyn Women’s Exchange
Downtown Brooklyn
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Silverback Development [http://www.slvrb.com/] has released additional information on the high-rise condo building it has planned for 67 Livingston Street [https://67livingstonst.com/]. Courtesy Silverback DevelopmentThe real estate development firm purchased the 50,000-square-foot property, a former dormitory for students of the Art Institute, earlier this
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Another one of Brooklyn’s most expensive properties has sold after a year and a half on the market and a more than $4 million price chop. Via Douglas Elliman [https://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/146-willow-street-brooklyn-woembsn]146 Willow Street (between Clark & Pierrepont Streets), which initially asked for
Nonsponsored
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – A Florida-based private equity firm has purchased 21 Clark Street (between Hicks & Willow Streets) from the Jehovah’s Witnesses and plans to convert the building into a luxury senior residence. 21 Clark Street via Google MapsKayne Anderson Real Estate Advisors purchased the 16-story property in Brooklyn Heights