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Downtown archive

Brooklyn Heights–Downtown

Saturday, April 28, 2007

The 1.25-million-dollar insult?

Heights Lowdown: Is a French baker in DUMBO a racist or just rude? Let’s go to the court papers! Comment.

Building not for sale — yet!

Downtown: The owners of the two-story building at Clinton and Remsen streets say they are not ready, just yet, to sell. Their comment only slightly calmed the concern of Brooklyn Heights residents. Comment.

Some ‘signs’ of success

Downtown: The Parks Department has finally one-upped the legendary “Sign Lady” of Brooklyn Heights. Comment.

Drugged-out robber strikes in the Heights

Downtown: The thief promised he meant no harm, but just needed enough money to buy drugs so he could stop the pain of withdrawal - plus other crime from the 84th Precinct. Comment.

No ‘Pace’ to dorm life

Downtown: Pace University has pulled its 500 students out of a Clark Street dormitory, but the 800-bed facility will likely be busy again when the fall semester starts, experts said. Comment.

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