In Focus
Book Collection
June 29
The BHA is collecting books to support the NYPD’s initiative to set up a children’s library in each precinct. To promote reading by children, the books will be provided to any child to read or keep.Read More…
Corner of Columbia Heights and Orange St Renamed Emily Warren Roebling Way
With the support of the BHA, the City Council approved renaming the corner of Columbia Heights and Orange Street for Emily Warren Roebling, who took over the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband was disabled by caisson disease in January 1879. This location is close to the home where she and Washington Roebling Read More...
The BQE Reconstruction Project and Design-Build Authorization
BQE Triple Cantilever is deteriorating rapidly The BQE triple cantilever is nearly a quarter century beyond its design life, and to make matters worse, the wear-and-tear from 150,000 vehicles daily, road salt, and water penetration are accelerating its deterioration. Since ongoing repairs are costly, but do not address the highway’s initial design deficiencies, only major Read More...
Hearings on Pier 6 Lawsuit Conclude
The final court hearing on the BHA’s lawsuit to prevent the construction of two residential towers on Pier 6 concluded on November 15th. Justice Carmen Victoria St. George of NYS Supreme Court presided over four days of hearings after her assignment to the case last summer. During this period she continued the attempts of the prior Read More...
The First Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse was a great success
After starting with a bang and the clinking of glasses at our Preview Party, the inaugural Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse opened to the public for five busy weeks. Read More...
Latest News
Court Issues a Preliminary Injunction Regarding Pier 6 Construction
Aug 14
On August 4th, Justice Lucy Billings granted a preliminary injunction barring the developers at Pier 6 from undertaking any construction “that is irreversible or incapable of restoration to its original condition” pending the Court’s eventual final ruling on the merits of the the BHA’s Petition. Justice Billings subsequently made public a written decision (Preliminary Injunction Ruling)
memorializing her order, which reiterates her August 4th oral statement that to the extent the developers continue construction activities in this period, they will have to “proceed at their own peril” and that any construction activity that takes place before the new judge, Justice St. George, issues the final ruling on the merits of the BHA’s Petition “will not affect the court’s determination of the petition.” Read More…
BHA Leading Design-Build Advocacy for BQE Rehab
Jun 30
The State’s legislative session ended on June 21st leaving much important business unfinished. Of critical importance to Brooklyn Heights, and to the entire region, was the State Legislature’s failure to authorize the City’s use of “design build” in undertaking the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. As a “creature of the State”, the State must specifically delegate to the City the authority to use this approach in its infrastructure projects.
Clark St Subway Tunnel Repairs
Jun 16
Clark Street Station to be closed on weekends till Spring 2018
Starting on Friday, June 16th, reconstruction of the Clark St Tube will be in effect every weekend. Service through the tunnel will be stopped from 11:45 p.m. Fridays until 5 a.m. Mondays. Work is expected to last until the Spring of 2018. The Clark Street Station will be closed, and no 
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trains will be stopping at Borough Hall.
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Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse Opening September 29
Jun 10
Get ready for something new. This coming Fall, the BHA will debut on September 29th an exciting benefit event to pick up where our traditional House & Garden Tour left off. Introducing the 2017 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, a new way to celebrate the historic district we love and showcase the design creativity of Brooklyn today.Read More…
Upcoming Events
Java with Jo Anne
Assemblymember Simon is hosting another “Java with Jo Anne” on Thursday, August 16th, from 8:30 – 10:30 am at Daly Pie in Prospect Heights. Join Jo Anne for a cup of coffee and to discuss a community issue or current event you care about. Read More...
Party at Rocco & Jezebel to Honor Hillary Demetropoulos’ Life
The entire community (including pets) is invited to join Andrea Demetropoulos, the owner of Rocco & Jezebel for Pets, at a party in honor of her daughter Hillary’s life. Hillary Demetropoulos passed away on July 26, 2018 from Stage 4 non-smoking lung cancer at the age of 43. In lieu of a wake or funeral Read More...
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