In order to allow our team time with family and friends we won't be sending out a newsletter next week, so I'll take this opportunity to wish everyone a warm and delicious Thanksgiving!  There are many local opportunities to support our neighbors; we've listed one below with Ruth's Refuge, but please check out The Service Collective, Repair the World, and Brooklyn Org for more. 

The BHA also relies on your support - and that includes your financial support. Your generosity is what makes it possible for us to keep going strong in 2025, our 115th year! This past year, like every year, the BHA has been your tireless advocate, working to ensure our neighborhood remains one of the most beloved and livable in New York City.

In 2026, we will continue to invest in a thriving public realm - not just on Montague Street, but across the neighborhood. And we will continue to host and support events that foster community bonds and connections. We've recently started a new mom's group (see below) and can't WAIT to bring back The Longest Table this coming spring! 

Our lengthy and strong relationships with local elected officials and city agencies mean that even with a brand new administration in City Hall, the BHA is well-placed to continue our vital advocacy on the BQE, Land Use, Landmarking and other issues that impact us.

And last but not least, we'll keep you informed and up-to-date through community meetings and events, social media, and newsletters, serving as the essential hub for neighborhood information and dialogue.

Whether you donate $50, $250, or $1,000, your gift helps preserve the things we love about Brooklyn Heights -- while shaping the future of our neighborhood in an ever-evolving New York City. 

Your $250 Donation = Free, Limited Edition Coffee!

As a thank you for gifts of $250 or more, we’re excited to offer “Brewing Community in Brooklyn Heights” -- a special Brooklyn Heights Association Coffee Blend from local purveyors Brooklyn Roasting Company! Donate now to reserve one of these limited-edition coffee tins.

You can make your gift quickly and securely online - just click the button below! 

NEW: We’re now accepting gifts of appreciated stock! Please contact Katherine Davis at kdavis@thebha.org or call us at 718-858-9193 to learn more.

Thank you in advance for helping us serve the neighborhood we all cherish. 

Best wishes,

Lara Birnback
Executive Director

We are excited to continue beautification work on Montague street, represented by new planters filled with evergreens for the fall/winter season. The wavy planters will soon be joined by attached bench-style seating.

These "wavy blocks" are designed by Studio Meanwhile, a certified B-Corp and international designer and manufacturer of street furniture. They are part of our investment in a new, more pedestrian-friendly street design on this important retail corridor. Once the seating is in place, we'll update the community again on this project. We know there exist a variety of opinions about the changes being made to Montague, and we're listening to all views. 

We are looking forward to seeing local residents and visitors to Montague Street  enjoying the new street furniture, and while we know their arrival is unfortunately coinciding with the colder temperatures, we are confident they will enhance the Montague Street experience across the seasons. 

We are thrilled to welcome four new members of the Brooklyn Heights community to the BHA Board of Governors.  This dedicated group of volunteers provide their time, expertise and governance to the organization, greatly adding to our impact. We will profile them over the next series of newsletters, starting with Josh Brandt. 

Learn about all of the BHA Governors.

Thirteen new moms gathered with us earlier this month to discuss the challenges of new motherhood.  The event was such a success that we will be continuing it monthly moving forward!

We invite new moms and their babies to meet one another for a morning of conversation, community and coffee on Monday, December 8th at 11am at our office on Pierrepont Street. This event is free, but please sign up in advance as spots are limited. 

The Brooklyn Bridge Rotary Club is a multi-generational, multi-cultural group of 25 Brooklynites who meet every 2 weeks over dinner and plan service projects to help our local neighbors, as well as people around the globe. The group holds meetings at The Watermark and, last week, they made 400 sandwiches for the Salvation Army!

Joining a Rotary Club connects you to welcoming, like-minded people who want to give back, feel strongly about ethical behavior, enjoy fun & fellowship outings together, and travel opportunities all over the world.

If you'd like to get involved, email admin@brooklynbridgerotaryclub.org or call club president Celia Weintrob at (917) 723-4500.

With the holidays approaching, there are many local performances and holiday fairs happening in our neighborhood. Below are a few we've heard about.  Know of others we should include next time?  Email us! 

Monday, November 24. Roebling Rink returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Sunday, December 6.  Photo with Mrs. Claus at the Brooklyn Women's Exchange.  11am-4pm.  Grab your spot.

Sunday, December 6.  UniFair.  First Unitarian Church.  10am-3pm.

Monday, December 8.  Coffee+Babies+Talk.  11am.  Register.

Monday, December 8.  Rat Academy co-sponsored by the BHA, CHA and AABID. 5-7pm.  Register.

Wednesday, December 17. Brooklyn Heights Garden Club tree lighting. 5:30pm. Montague Street at the Promenade.  Help fund this beloved annual tradition.