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Brooklyn Heights–Downtown

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Big ‘signs’ of improvement

By Marie Cunningham
DUMBO: Tourists will no longer be scratching their heads searching for the long-hidden Brooklyn Bridge footpath, thanks to a new map, directional signs, travel guides and stunning lighting on our side of the storied span. The new signage — dubbed “This Way” by its designers — will be officially unveiled on Wednesday afternoon. Comment.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Brooklyn gets ‘Real’

By Sarah Portlock
Downtown: MTV’s reality show “The Real World” is coming to Brooklyn this summer — and its seven housemates may be inhabiting the luxurious BellTel Lofts in not-quite-hip Downtown, sources familiar with the discussions said. Comments (3).

Gristedes will reopen

By Sarah Portlock
Brooklyn Heights: Construction crews are working round-the-clock to open Henry Street’s Gristedes by the end of July. Comments (2).

Bridge bash

By Adam Rathe
Event: Starting Thursday, May 22, the city will throw a five-day party to celebrate the Brooklyn Bridge’s 125th birthday. Comment.

‘Designs’ reflects boro’s style

By Lisa J. Curtis and Adam Rathe
Shopping: Despite a rainy start, BKLYN Designs, the annual home furnishings fair that sprawled over four DUMBO locations, drew in more than 6,500 attendees from May 9 through May 11 to check out the work of artisans who either design or manufacture their wares in the borough. Comment.

Walk the walk in Downtown

By Sarah Portlock
Heights Lowdown: Our columnist takes a Downtown podcast walking tour. Comments (2).

‘Hop’ to it

By Adam Rathe
Music: Tickets are already on sale for July’s “Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.” Comment.

Greek beauty

By Adam Rathe
Shopping: Astoria is normally credited with being the most Hellenic ‘hood in town, but with the May 8 opening of Korres, an Athens-based cosmetics company, Brooklyn Heights might be giving Queens a run for its drachmas. Comments (1).

Cart-astrophe!

By Mike McLaughlin
Downtown: Thieves stole a Brooklyn Heights vendor’s cart from his Joralemon Street corner on May 10. Plus all the crime news from Downtown, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights and Boerum Hill’s 84th Precinct. Comment.
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