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The New York Times Says Montague Street Is Back
The Times looks at the street's comeback: lower vacancy, Alison Roman's First Bloom, the Bossert's Ritz-Carlton conversion, and the storefronts that are still empty.
Via NycDOT Still Doesn't Know When It Will Launch the 'Stop Super Speeder' Program - Streetsblog New York City
DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn declined to commit to a firm May 2027 start date for the Stop Super Speeders program during a City Council hearing, citing potential software and partnership delays.
Brooklyn Heights DispatchHistoric Heights Is Back With a New Edition
Put your neighborhood knowledge to the test in the latest edition of our historic geo-guessing game
Via BrooklynfolkfestBROOKLYN FOLK FESTIVAL
The Brooklyn Folk Festival has announced its 2026 performer lineup, featuring Louis Cato, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, and The Deslondes alongside a diverse slate of traditional and contemporary artists.
Via BrownstonerThe Five Oldest Houses in Brooklyn Heights | Brownstoner
A survey of Federal-style architecture identifies the five oldest standing residences in Brooklyn Heights, with the earliest examples dating back to at least 1822.
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Via BrooklynpaperBrooklyn’s guide to the 2026 General Election: Where to vote, who’s on the ballot, and more
Brooklyn voters are preparing for the November 3 general election, featuring high-stakes congressional challenges in southern Brooklyn and five citywide ballot proposals.
Via HellgatenycWe're Finally Getting the Affordable Housing Bill That Eric Adams Tried to Kill
The City Council has passed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, a bill granting housing nonprofits first refusal on the sales of over 2,000 apartment buildings to preserve affordable housing.
Via CurbedCurbed names Garden Place among NYC's best trick-or-treating blocks
Garden Place remains a primary destination for Brooklyn trick-or-treaters as Curbed highlights the street as "reliably mayhem" and recalling past Paul Rudd sightings.
Brooklyn Heights DispatchIntroducing Historic Heights, a weekly game of old Brooklyn Heights photos
Five historic photos. Pin the past. A new edition every week.
Via NYC.govTrick or Streets!
New York City has launched its Trick-or-Streets initiative, providing residents with an interactive map of car-free zones and seasonal events across the five boroughs for the Halloween season.
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