And here I thought hooligans had broken into the empty lot across the street to set off M-80s. It turns out the explosions heard throughout the day yesterday in Carroll Gardens were an electrical issue. The 76th Precinct explains:
During the past several hours, several “booming” noises have been heard throughout Carroll Gardens and parts of [...]
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Con Ed Complicates Congress
A friendly CHB tipster sent us a pic this morning of Con Ed’s street work at Congress Street between Court and Clinton. The tipster said it appears that nothing is happening at the site. Has anyone seen them working? Con Ed, do you read Cobble Hill Blog? Help us out!
From the tipster:
Photo of Con Ed’s [...]
Fire at Baptist Temple Church
A three alarm fire broke out at Baptist Temple Church [360 Schermerhorn Street] last night around 11:45 pm. The blaze was brought under control around 1:30 am this morning. It is believed the fire began in the church’s organ loft. The organ had just been renovated. WABC-TV reports that part of the church’s [...]
Around Brooklyn 7/7/10
Don’t Frack with NYC Water [FIPS]
New Look for Caserta Vecchia [PMFA]
Barber Shop Coming Soon to DUMBO [DUMBONYC]
Annie Hall Kick Off Movies with a View [BHB]
New Barber for the Neighborhood [Carroll Gardens Diary]
More Around Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Bugle
Today in Cooklyn
NYC set a record high for July 6th temperatures this afternoon, clocking in at 102 degrees when measured in Central Park. And given the heavy humidity, the heat index was as high as 109. Whew! Still short of the all-time high of 106.
It was even hotter inside this parked car. And at 4:30 even!
Changes Coming Quickly to Pier 6 Approach
Our friends at the Cobble Hill Association have been pushing for changes to the entry points of the exciting new Pier 6 playground, and their efforts are proving successful. This just in from State Senator Daniel Squadron’s office – the DOT has suggested the following improvements:
-“Stop Here on Red” sign on Atlantic Avenue at the [...]
76th Precinct on Fireworks
From our friends at the 76th Precinct comes an important notice regarding celebrations this July 4th:
As many of you are aware, the Macy’s fireworks display, which is traditionally launched from barges in the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan will be relocated this year to the Hudson River, between Manhattan and New Jersey. Unfortunately, this means that [...]
Say It Ain’t So, Ko! Kobayashi Out for Hot Dog Contest
Reports are coming in that world champion eater Takeru Kobayashi has dropped out of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this weekend due to a contract impasse. How will this (heart)breaking news change your weekend plans?
Flickr photo by drivenbyboredom
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MTA Doomsday Cuts Take Effect
The MTA’s dire slashing of services across the city has hit Brooklyn buses especially hard. The Brooklyn Paper points out today that the borough has lost 298 bus stops out of a total 570! What did Brooklyn ever do wrong?
How have the cuts affected you?
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