December 20, 2008: Vol. 31, No. 50
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Bridge ‘Park’: The promise of construction of the Brooklyn Bridge Park development along the DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights waterfront may be a symbol of a glorious future for the borough — but it has also revealed a scintillating symbol of Brooklyn’s glorious past. Comment.
Vote is ‘docked’! Big crowd delays CB2 vote on Walentas tower
DUMBO: David and Jed Walentas’s proposal for an 18-story building next to the Brooklyn Bridge is so controversial that when all of the angry opponents and passionate supporters were finished speaking at the first public hearing on the project, members of the community board no longer had time to vote. Comments (7).
Broad daylight shooting!
Brooklyn Heights: A mugger shoots his victim twice on Schermerhorn Street. Plus all the crime news from Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Downtown and DUMBO’s 84th Precinct. Comment.
‘Squarehead’ squashed! DUMBO break-in artist is behind bars
DUMBO: A career criminal who smashed car windows throughout DUMBO over the summer will be making license plates for at least 3-1/2 years. Comments (1).
Work on Bridge ‘Park’ to start today (no, really)
Bridge ‘Park’: The construction of Brooklyn Bridge Park is supposed to begin today. Comments (1).
Mmmm — We drink hot chocolate!
DUMBO: Borough President Markowitz summoned the Brooklyn press corps to DUMBO to drink Jacques Torres hot chocolate and listen to the Beep talk about the importance of supporting local businesses this holiday season. With video … Comment.
Buzz-y off! CB2 says no to River Cafe owner’s bid for booze on pier
DUMBO: A community board has said no to River Cafe owner Buzzy O’Keefe’s bid to commandeer a small portion of cherished public open space adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge for booze-fueled private parties. Comments (1).
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