The BHA works all year long both in front of and behind the scenes to make our neighborhood the best possible place it can be! Over the past year we've:

Helped many neighbors "cut through the red tape" and get the attention they need from city agencies like the MTA, Parks, DSNY and others. 

Advocated tirelessly for a forward-looking and climate-friendly solution to the BQE reconstruction and built a strong coalition of like minded organizations and residents around the issue. 

Sponsored your favorite neighborhood events like the Halloween Parade, Spring Into Service, and the Egg Hunt at Pierrepont Playground.

We've partnered with the Montague BID to support the May-Oct season of Montague Open Streets and brought you two exciting innovations for 2023 The Cocktail Co-op and the 1st Annual (we hope!) Montague Pickleball Open.

As we shared in our Thanksgiving message, we take comfort and joy in the positive impact we have locally and the critical role we play in creating and maintaining a community where, in the words of the New York Times, "people want to stay forever."  

It's not an exaggeration to say we can't do it without you. Your support makes all of these things (and more) possible. We hope you will demonstrate your commitment to Brooklyn Heights with a contribution to our annual appeal today.

PS: Did you know you can donate appreciated stock to the BHA? You won't pay capital gains tax — so all of your money goes to support the vitality of our community. Call us at 718-858-9193 for more details and assistance. We’re happy to help.

With the holidays approaching, many of us are looking for ways to give back. Supporting a holiday gift drive is one way to do that, and there are many to choose from. Here are just a few of the options: 

Want to donate toys? Our Neighborhood Partner, Park Plaza Restaurant (220 Cadman Plaza West) is collecting new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.  Donations will be delivered to children in the NYC area. Gifts accepted through December 15th.

Want to shop online? Little Essentials (one of our Spring into Service partners), is hosting a Toy Drive with an Amazon Wish List.  Based out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Little Essentials offers at-risk families urgently needed children's supplies and parenting education.  Gifts accepted through December 15th.

Want to help out in person? Join Brooklyn Community Services' annual gift wrapping party on Thursday, December 7th at 151 Lawrence Street in Downtown Brooklyn.  Sign up for a 2-hour slot between 12-5pm

Brooklyn Bridge Parents has a list of many more opportunities to participate in a holiday gift drive.

With the 2023 gardening season wrapping up, we wanted to take a moment to thank all the volunteers who have come out to the Promenade (and Cadman Park) to weed, mulch, plant and prune over the past 8 months. The commitment of the PGC helps make Brooklyn Heights a beautiful place to live and visit. 

And speaking of the environment....

CM Restler's office is working hard to plant 3,400 new street trees in every available tree bed across our district over the next few years. Help us raise funds by donating directly to help get a new tree planted on your block or in our neighborhood. You can also designate another area in the district with your donation. As we all know, new trees improve air quality, strengthen resilience, and keep our communities cool on the hottest days.

We are almost halfway to our goal of collecting 50 coats for the New York Cares 35th Annual Coat Drive.  Please keep them coming!

The Coat Drive is a city-wide effort which aims to collect 100,000 coats this year and distribute them to New Yorkers who need them most in the colder months. The BHA is accepting new and very gently used coats at our office through mid-December.  Bring them to 55 Pierrepont Street (the entrance with the big awning), go to the 2nd floor and turn right off the elevator.

Mondays: 11am - 2pm

Wednesdays:  10am - 1pm

Thursdays: 1pm - 4pm 

Have a question?  Call our office at 718-858-9193

For the first three weekends of December, Manhattan bound lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed in order for electrical work to be performed on tower lighting. There will be no overnight cars entering Manhattan from 12/2 to 12/4, 12/9 to 12/11, and 12/16 to 12/18. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, cars will be prohibited from midnight to 8AM and on Monday mornings from midnight to 5AM. Drivers are encouraged to use the Manhattan Bridge.

Brooklyn Poets Awards Gala | Sunday, December 10th from 5-10pm @ Dumbo Loft.  Tickets start at $175 for single admission and $325 for couples. The gala is critical to raising funds for their fellowship program, which enables students from historically underserved communities to attend  workshops at Brooklyn Poets for free or at reduced cost. Details and tickets here.

Heights Players 68th Season | 26 Willow Place | Next Show: It's a Wonderful Life beginning December 1st.  Each production runs for 2 weeks of the month, through May.  See the line-up and purchase tickets here. Have never been to a Heights Players production?  You're not alone!  Read Caroline Koster's "Confessions of a Failed Community Theater Fan" on the Brooklyn Heights Blog. 

Menorah Lighting @ Borough Hall | Thursday, December 7th @ 5pm, corner of Court Street and Montague Street.  Come enjoy this giant menorah for the start of Hanukkah. The lighting will continue every night through December 16th.  See details for times here.  Looking for other events to celebrate the festival of lights?  Look no further than here!

Voices in the Heights | Saturday, December 9th @ 7:30 | First Unitarian Congressional Society, 119 -121 Pierrepont Street. Enjoy the sounds of talented musicians in a historic space with your neighbors AND sample delicious free homemade desserts.  Tickets are "pay what you can" in advance and $20 at the door. This is a hidden gem in our 'hood.

Annual Promenade Tree Lighting | Thursday, December 13th @ 5:30pm.  Save the date! The Brooklyn Heights Garden Club's annual tree lighting is scheduled!  Join us on the Promenade @ Montague Street for a tree lighting ceremony, including a visit from Santa and singing by the always wonderful Grace Chorale.