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Developers expect to start construction in spring 2016 on the makeover of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema into a condo building, shown in this rendering. Rendering by Morris Adjmi Architects

Spring construction start expected for Brooklyn Heights Cinema building condo makeover

O Wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? And with it, the construction crews. … Full Article
 
From left: Warren Elgort, Sophie Elgort, Spencer Bailey, Arthur Elgort, Grethe Barrett Holby and Ansel Elgort. Photo by Daniel Terna for Pratt Institute

Pratt hosts ‘An Evening with the Elgorts’

On Tuesday, Pratt Institute hosted “An Evening with the Elgorts,” an intimate discussion featuring Arthur Elgort, Grethe Barrett Holby, Sophie Elgort, Warren Elgort and Ansel Elgort.  … Full Article
 
Members and supporters of the Artist Studio Affordability Project are pictured with their “Double Crossing Brooklyn” installation in front of the Brooklyn Museum on Tuesday. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

Museum hosts real estate summit, faces live blowback

Members of the Artist Studio Affordability Project (ASAP) capped a day of protest in front of the Brooklyn Museum Tuesday with a satirical installation of couches, chairs and other indoor furniture to highlight the consequences of neighborhood gentrification. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Historical Society is presenting a host of programs that honor the neighborhood’s half-century anniversary as a historic landmark. Shown: a view of Montague Street in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary of Brooklyn Heights’ designation as historic district

Nov. 23, 2015 will mark the 50th anniversary of Brooklyn Heights’ designation as New York City’s first historic district. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn author Marie-Helene Bertino’s book “2 a.m. at The Cat’s Pajamas” has recently been released in paperback. Photo by Ted Dodson

Brooklyn novelist paints musical portrait of Philly

“Now I live on Prospect Park, which is like winning the lottery every day,” Brooklyn author Marie-Helene Bertino told the Brooklyn Eagle in an interview last year. An award-winning writer, Bertino has recently celebrated the paperback release of her debut novel, “2 … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator Positive Impact Award winners with Pratt Institute President Dr. Thomas Schutte and BF+DA Executive Director Debera Johnson. Photo: Daniel Terna for Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute’s Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator celebrates first year with Positive Impact Awards

Pratt Institute’s Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator (BF + DA) held its first ever Positive Impact Awards Monday night to celebrate its first  … Full Article
 
Charles Gili is saying goodbye to the Parks Department after 33 years of service. Photo courtesy of Gili

Brooklyn parks chief looks back at 33 years of service

Charles Gili could write a book about all of the adventures he has had in New York City’s parks, according to colleagues who said he has seen it all. … Full Article
 
A masked figure in charge of loading blindfolded ravers onto a bus keeps watch. Photos: Daniel Leinweber for Razberry Photography / www.razberryphotography.com

Brooklyn Raves: An escape for some, a nuisance for others

Deafening music. Blinding lights. Decrepit buildings. … Full Article
 
WeWork will be occupying the top four floors of 195 Montague St. in Brooklyn Heights. Eagle photo by Scott Enman

WeWork leases top 4 floors of 195 Montague St.

WeWork — a co-working company that currently has more than 50 physical locations in 17 cities and four countries — is coming to Brooklyn Heights. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn and Queens: It was a long day for Gregory and Shamar, 12 and 14 years old. Along with their uncle Otto Starzman, the boys helped set up and break down two food pantries in two different boroughs since their alarms went off at 4:30 a.m. Each Week, a typical pantry will distribute thousands of pounds of food to New Yorkers in need. Much of the heavy lifting is done by volunteers, many of whom depend of the pantries to feed their own families. Photos by Joey O’Loughlin

‘Portraits of Hunger in NYC’ exhibited at Brooklyn Historical Society

Food Bank for New York City and the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) are presenting a joint exhibition, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Portraits of Hunger in NYC,” which opened on Nov. 6 at the BHS (128 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights). … Full Article
 

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