See you Saturday!

Food52 recently profiled the Longest Table movement and specifically highlighted our event.  We loved how they summed it up "It creates something increasingly rare in modern city life: unplanned connection. For a few hours, a regular block becomes a place where strangers borrow forks and knives from each other, compliment someone’s baking, talk about schools or dogs or the weather, and leave knowing at least a few more names than they did before."

Have questions?  Here are some that come to mind:

What do I do when I arrive?  Enter either at Montague Street and Montague Terrace or at Remsen Street and Hicks Street.  There will be a welcome table at both entrances with volunteers available to answer any questions as well as to help you get settled if desired. The event begins at 12:30pm and seats are not reserved.  When you arrive, simple grab a spot at the table and join the community for a shared meal.   

What should I bring?  You can bring lunch for yourself and/or a dish to share with your neighbors.  Serving size is up to you, but we think enough for 4-6 people is plenty.  Remember to also bring some plates, napkins, utensils and beverages.  Don't feel like cooking?  Two of our favorite food establishments are offering savings for Longest Table guests.  Save 20% off your to-go order at Dellaroco's or 10% off in-cafe purchases at Poppy's.  Simply mention The Longest Table when you place your order.

Although we have increased the number of tables and chairs this year, we cannot guarantee everyone will have a seat so we encourage you to bring a camp chair or picnic blanket just in case! 

Is there shade?  The forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. Amazing!  Remsen is a beautiful tree-lined street but some tables will be in the sun.  Consider bringing hats, sunglasses, and any other sun protection to best enjoy the event.

Can I recycle and compost?  There will be trash cans onsite, but unfortunately DSNY cannot provide a weekend pickup for recycling and compost. Please consider disposing of recyclables in your home, if possible.

Are there bathrooms?  There are no bathrooms onsite. The nearest bathrooms are located inside Pierrepont playground.

We can't wait to see what you bring and hear the festive conversation that ensues.  This is, above all, a community event, intended to help neighbors meet neighbors and further deepen the local connections we all desire. Any more questions?  Check out our website or email us.

As always, we remain very grateful to our sponsor, CityPoint Brooklyn for helping make this event possible. 

Photo Credit: Noemi Trusty

Montague Open Streets Begins this Sunday

Tree Updates!

BHA Tree Team Partners with Youth Volunteers

This spring, the Brooklyn Heights Tree Team is partnering with The Service Collective on its Street Tree Care initiative. TSC organizes Brooklyn-based volunteer service projects for children, teens, and families. Students in this program learn about the importance of caring for street trees and how to do it. They then put those skills into practice on neighborhood blocks. The goal is for students and families to continue caring for the trees on their own streets long after the project ends.

Do you have any questions? As always, the BHA Tree Team is here to help. Email your questions to trees@thebha.org.

Urban Forest Plan

Help Count the City's Trees

Every ten years, NYC Parks takes stock of every public tree across our five boroughs. to better understand and care for the trees that make our city livable, resilient and beautiful.  The latest tree count began in 2025 and is starting up again this month.  Consider joining an upcoming Tree Count event where you will receive the tools and training you need to help inventory trees across our city. Once you complete the training, you gain access to the official Trees Count app and can continue counting trees on your own or at Trees Count “Meet Ups” throughout the summer and fall.

Tens of thousands of trees are waiting to be counted by someone just like you. Sign up to volunteer.

Attention New Moms!

Do You Know the Story of the BQE?

“The Story of the BQE” documentary is now available to watch online! 

Using archival footage and photography, this 40-minute video shows how the construction of the 16-mile-long BQE demolished historic neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, divided communities, and displaced hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers across the two boroughs.

Adam Paul Susaneck, an architect and urban planner and the creator of the Segregation by Design project created this video last year with the Institute for Public Architecture (IPA) and NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate. Last year, the BHA hosted a sold-out viewing along with the Center for Brooklyn History and the IPA. If you missed it, we encourage you to watch the video online. 

Improv on Pierrepont Street

Nonprofit Spotlight - The Service Collective, Stoop Stories & New Neighbors Partnership

The Service Collective recently held their second annual Family Fundraiser at St Ann and the Holy Trinity Church. It was an evening dedicated to our next generation of volunteers. Led by Executive Director Amanda Jones, The Service Collective partners with a wide range of Brooklyn-based nonprofits, offering children, teens and their families an opportunity to give back and develop their leadership skills.  See more photos on their Instagram and learn how you can support this inspiring local organization.

One of the many local nonprofits that The Service Collective supports is the New Neighbors Partnership, an organization focused on welcoming refugee and asylum-seeking families by fostering local partnerships and community support. Their core clothing partnership program matches refugee families with NYC families who can pass on gently used clothing from season to season.

Stoop Stories founder and Brooklynite, Marj Kleinman, recently interviewed two women who were brought together by New Neighbors Partnership. In this moving short film, Arin and Alissa reflect on what their relationship has meant over time — not only for their children, but for both of them as mothers. It's a story worth watching.

New Waste Containerization Rules Take Effect

Next Month

Spring Calendar

Saturday, May 16.  The Longest Table Brooklyn Heights.  12:30-2:30pm. Remsen Street to the Promenade. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, May 16. Willowtown Fair.  Noon-5pm.  Details.

Saturday, May 16.  Atlantic Avenue Day of Design.  11am-7pm. Details.

Sunday, May 17.  Spring Fling at Montague Open Streets hosted by Brooklyn Bridge Parents.  See all the details.

Monday, May 18.  Moms + Babies + Coffee.  11am. Sign Up.

Tuesday, May 19.  Perennial Party to support the BHA and our climate-focused initiatives. Last chance to buy your ticket.

Tuesday, May 19.  84th Community Council Meeting.  7pm.  Brooklyn Borough Hall.  209 Joralemon Street.

Wednesday, May 20.  Dodge YMCA Spring Fundraiser.  6:30-9:30pm. Buy Tickets.

Thursday, May 21.  Rat Academy for Community Gardeners (virtual).  11am-1pm.  RSVP.

Thursday, May 21.  Book Club - The Rest of our Lives with Author Ben Markovits. Last chance to buy your ticket.

Sunday, May 24. Montague Open Streets.  Relax on Montague. 12pm-5pm.

Sunday, May 31. Montague Open Streets.  Montague Knows. 12pm-5pm.

Thursday, June 4.  Rat Academy (virtual). 5:30-7:30pm.  Sign up.

Sunday, June 7. Montague Open Streets.  FAD Market.  12pm-1pm

Tuesday, June 9.  Rat Academy for Community Gardeners (virtual).  11am-1pm.  RSVP.

Saturday, June 13.  Voices in the Heights.  7pm.  First Unitarian Church.  Buy tickets.

Sunday, June 14. Dog Days on Montague + The BHA Dog Show @ 1pm.  Registration opening soon!

Friday and Saturday, June 19-20.  Heights Players Annual Gala - Celebrating 70 years.  Buy tickets.

Sunday, June 21.  Montague Open Streets.  Summer Solstice + Father's Day. 12pm-5pm.

Thursday, June 25.  Rat Academy (virtual). 5:30-7:30pm. Sign Up.

Sunday, June 27.  Montague Open Streets.  Music Day. 12pm-5pm. Last one before summer break. 

See even more events in our calendar

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