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Residential construction is full speed ahead in Downtown Brooklyn, as this view of Flatbush Avenue Extension and the City Point development shows.

What's up (or headed that way) on Downtown Brooklyn's skyline? Part One

Up, up and away. It's time for Eye on Real Estate's periodic check-up on new Downtown Brooklyn apartment buildings which are rising skywards, bringing ever greater numbers of families to the area. … Full Article
 
A rendering of the new library by the developer Hudson Co. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library approves $52 million sale of Brooklyn Heights branch to developer Hudson Co.

A sale of the Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) to real estate developer the Hudson Companies for $52 million will be recommended when the library’s board convenes this evening. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile speaks at a press conference Monday evening at Borough Hall announcing that the Hall will 'go gold' for childhood cancer awareness month.

Borough Hall is ‘going gold’

For families afflicted by the cruel menace of childhood cancer, the devastating disease is only compounded by a dearth of funding and dated treatments that are not only painful, but also risky. … Full Article
 
Hill Country Live’s Brooklyn opening.

Music Series brings local country talent to Willoughby Plaza

Hill Country College Music Series, a music contest that gives local college roots, Americana and alt-country bands the opportunity to play, will take place at Willoughby Plaza, kicking off on Sept. 26.   … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Heights Association is recruiting dogs for its annual neighborhood dog show on Montague Street. The show, takes place Sept. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. Shown above are poodles Romaine and Lollie, who competed in last year’s dog show.

Montague St. Summer Space slated for Sept. 21

This Sunday, Sept. … Full Article
 
OKCupid co-founder and CEO Christian Rudder will speak about his new book at the Brooklyn Book Festival on Sept. 21.

OKCupid founder’s book explores ‘Who We Are’ in digital age

In the digital age, when human tendencies and our lifestyles are constantly evolving, it can be difficult to discern who we are and how we engage with others and the world around us. Christian Rudder, president and co-founder of OkCupid – one of the largest dating websites in the U.S. … Full Article
 
This is the Church of the Redeemer, which has just been sold for $20 million. Eagle photo by Josh Ross

Deconsecrated Church of the Redeemer sold for $20 million

Gone Baby Gone. The historic Church of the Redeemer right near Barclays Center has been sold for $20 million. Can anybody say condo site? … Full Article
 

It's Baaaaack! R Train service returns to the Montague Tube

R U pleased the Montague Tube is repaired and reopened? … Full Article
 
This Scholz Bros. Beverages truck -- packed with 18 varieties of soda and seltzer – was part of the set of a Steven Spielberg thriller being filmed in DUMBO. Photo by Mary Frost

DUMBO transformed for Spielberg Film

Steven Spielberg transformed DUMBO into a Cold War era set over this past weekend for his spy thriller with the working title “St. James Place.” … Full Article
 
Junior’s flagship location is at Flatbush Avenue Extension and DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn.

OPINION: Junior’s is not just cheesecake

By now, most people know that the owner of Junior’s Restaurant, Alan Rosen, has decided not to sell Junior’s famed flagship location at Flatbush Avenue Extension and DeKalb Avenue, instead opting to keep the restaurant in the same space it has occupied since 1950 (actually, 1929 if you coun … Full Article
 

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