Claude Scales

6 days ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales |Brooklyn Heights

By on 10:35 pm in 11201, BQE rehab, Brooklyn Heights, TrafficAs we noted in November of 2023, at that time equipment was in place to measure the weight of trucks traveling on the northbound, or Queens-bound, lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. These are the lanes closest to the Promenade (see photo). This equipment allows enforcement of the weight limit imposed to prevent further damage to the cantilevered structure that carries the BQE below Brooklyn Heights.

1 week ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales

By on 10:37 pm in Subway Service Alerts, TransportationThis weekend – late Friday evening, June 20 to early Monday morning, June 23 – just like last weekend there will be no service at the 4/5 platforms at Borough Hall as 4 trains will originate and terminate at Bowling Green in Manhattan and 5 trains do not serve Brooklyn on weekends. Those traveling to or from the East Side of Manhattan can transfer between 4 trains and N or R trains, which should be running normally, at Canal Street.

1 week ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales

New York is having a blood emergency; supplies are needed urgently. You can help this Sunday, June 22 at Open Streets Montague from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm when a busmobile will be parked in front of 157 Montague (between Henry and Clinton; near the Court Street subway entrance) to accept your donation. There’s more information here and you can schedule your donation here. There will also be plenty of fun along Montague this Sunday.

2 weeks ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales |Brooklyn Heights

The Poplar Street Community Garden, located at Poplar and Hicks streets, will host a party this Saturday, June 14 from noon until 3:00 pm. The party will feature “[g]arden tours, live music, refreshments and more!” It’s all free.

2 weeks ago | brooklynheightsblog.com | Claude Scales

By on 11:16 pm in 11201, Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Dance, Events, Food, Fun, Games, Local Businesses, Montague St. BID, Music, Open Streets, Restaurants This Sunday, June 15 is Father’s Day, and for Open Streets Montague, from noon until 5:00 pm between Henry and Hicks streets, as “a gift to our community” Chama Mama will, “honoring all of the incredible fathers,” present “a joyful afternoon filled with culture, community, and love” There will be traditional Georgian music...