Tobacco Warehouse (left), Empire Stores (right). By MK MetzUPDATE with letter from the Brooklyn Heights Association at end of post. The NY Daily News is reporting that a deal has been cut to turn over the Civil-War era Tobacco Warehouse and Empire Stor... »
The 15th-annual meeting of the Montague Street District Management Assn., part of the Montague Street Business Improvement District, will convene Thursday June 14, 4-6 p.m., on the second floor of Eamonn Doran’s at 174 Montague Street. Addressing the g... »
As terms limits usher Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz out of Borough Hall in 2013 (after 11 years in office), State Sen. Eric Adams appears poised to have his name carved in gold lettering on the front door. The ex-cop—best known for his “St... »
This Thursday the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is looking at “Brooklyn’s sustainable future and present” through discussing projects like the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Broadway Stages. The panel includes Andrew Kimball, the p... »
Silicon Alley is thick with startups, but Dumbo is emerging as the more laid-back option. The cheaper rents, Manhattan skyline and a relaxed atmosphere agree with entrepreneurs who want to ride a bike or bring a dog to work. Dumbo’s tech residents are ... »
Despite a rough economy, Manhattan rents continue to climb and are higher now than they were in 2007. A president for an appraisal firm notes that the high prices arise from "a tight credit market that forces people to stay in the rental market and lim... »
[As published in The Amsterdam News, April 19 - April 25, 2012] By Ron Howell It can’t be overstated. The battle to replace Congressman Ed Towns is capturing the racial moment of America like possibly no other contest in the... »
The 2012 Hoyt Street Association Plant Sale will be held at the garage of 110 Hoyt Street near the corner of Pacific Street on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you've never been, organ... »
