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Despite setbacks delivered by Mother Nature, construction is moving full speed ahead on building 20-30-foot sound attenuating hills at Brooklyn Bridge Park, according to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. … Full Article

We owe the Brooklyn Heights Promenade to Robert Moses, even if it’s not what he set out to build, but rather came about as an unintended com- promise. … Full Article

The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing. For those who like to browse handmade crafts, listen to music and drink hot cider, nothing beats a holiday crafts market. This weekend a number of great fairs and craft parties are taking place across Brooklyn. … Full Article

In its ongoing consideration of the controversial conversion of the Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Heights back to its original transient hotel status, the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) has asked for papers from both the development team and its opponents. … Full Article

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A monumental display of laser beams shooting across the sky over the city amazed those who happened to look up last night. … Full Article

A 19-year-old man leapt to his death Tuesday morning from the Brooklyn Bridge during morning rush hour traffic, the New York Post reports. … Full Article

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand recently called for a hurricane protection plan for New York’s coastline, asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study a series of projects meant to protect cities from future storm surges. … Full Article

The annual Julemarked – Christmas Fair – at the Danish Seamen’s Church brought holiday cheer, Danish crafts and food, and a delicious hot holiday drink called glogg to Brooklyn Heights this past weekend.  … Full Article

The 19th century Empire Stores warehouse in DUMBO suffered doors torn from their hinges and other damage from Hurricane Sandy. … Full Article