In Focus
Clark St Station Overhaul Presented at Packed Town Hall
September 19
The community came out in full force on Monday night to hear and be heard on the issue of the possible subway station closure at Clark Street. To kick off the meeting, NYC Transit President Andy Byford presented three different options for repairing the aged and failing elevators in the Clark Street 2/3 subway station. President Byford repeatedly said that he was interested in hearing from the community and that no decision had been made. Read More…
Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
Sep 27
The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse is the BHA’s main fundraiser, and it offers a rare opportunity to visit a historic single-family home while discovering the work of cutting edge designers. Fifteen designers add their unique touch to the rooms of a wood frame house, blending old with new Brooklyn chic. Read More...
Lara Birnback to Join the BHA as Executive Director
We are very pleased to announce that Lara Birnback will join the BHA as our new Executive Director. Read More...
Mayor’s Panel Confirms Promenade Highway Unlikely to Pass
The Mayor’s BQE Panel met on June 27th with stakeholders from up and down the BQE corridor. The announcement by Panel Chair Carlo Scissura that DOT’s proposal for a 6-lane elevated highway on the Promenade “has very little chance of being approved” given the political and legal approvals it would face received an enthusiastic response. Read More...
Town Hall Meeting a Roaring Success
The Community Sent the City a Clear Message: We Won’t Back Down A rousing refrain was heard at Wednesday night’s Town Hall that the Brooklyn Heights community will “stand its ground and won’t back down” in its resolve for a better BQE plan. Read More...
Latest News
Potential Closure of Clark St Station
May 9
BHA Enlists the Help of Elected Officials Regarding the Potential Closing of the Clark Street Subway Station
BHA statement on the BQE Reconstruction plan by DOT
Oct 2
BHA and Community Oppose “Innovative” Approach
The BHA was extremely heartened by the strong attendance at the Department of Transportation’s September 27 presentation of their proposed approaches to the necessary reconstruction of the BQE. Of the two options, first, a lane-by-lane reconstruction (“Traditional Approach”), and second, a temporary 6-lane highway on the Promenade to expedite reconstruction of the roadway below (“Innovative Approach”), DOT gave clear preference for the second, “Innovative,” option.Read More…
Book Collection
Jun 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
Jun 6
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 resided at 110 Columbia Heights, now no longer standing. Read More…
Upcoming Events
Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse is the BHA’s main fundraiser, and it offers a rare opportunity to visit a historic single-family home while discovering the work of cutting edge designers. Fifteen designers add their unique touch to the rooms of a wood frame house, blending old with new Brooklyn chic. Read More...