Not only does the forecast call for 94 degree temperatures in the NYC metro area today (Tuesday), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory from 10:00AM until 10:00PM.
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, according to DEC.
The humidity will make temperatures feel hotter as well.
An approaching cold front will give the area a chance for showers and thunderstorms, mainly from the afternoon into Tuesday night.
For more information, visit the National Weather Service at http://www.1.usa.gov/16w10Sq or the Department of Environmental Conservation at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
94 Degrees in NYC Today and Lousy Air Quality
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Brooklyn's U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Applauds Appointment of Special Prosecutor in Trump Case
“The appointment of the special prosecutor to oversee the criminal investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible illegal collusion with Russia is an important step in the right direction. America can now have a greater degree of confidence that the investigation will be fair, impartial and comprehensive. No man is above the law in this country. If Donald Trump broke it, he must be vigorously prosecuted without fear or favor.”
Mueller is considered by both Republicans and Democrats to be a serious, highly competent man.
(According to Politico, some conservatives are hinting that Vice President Pence looks like a particularly good alternative to Trump right now, especially as the Justice Department moves ahead with a special prosecutor for the FBI’s Russia probe.)
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Monday, May 15, 2017
Brooklyn Heights Library Coming Down Piece by Piece
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| A small, beloved library in Brooklyn Heights is being demolished. |
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| A few years from now, a luxury skyscraper will take its place. |
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| The library was caught in the intersection of money and politics. A shiny, smaller library will be built into the base of the new tower. Photos by MK Metz |
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Wed., NYC: U.S. Congress Members to Address Trump's Firing of FBI Director James Comey
— Stone Cold Truth (@StoneColdTruth) May 9, 2017Today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m., New York City congressional delegation members will address Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey and what their release calls "the growing constitutional crisis being inflicted on our democracy by Donald Trump."
Where: Foley Square, 111 Worth St, New York
Delegation includes Brooklyn's Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), Gregory Meeks (NY-05) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
This follows Tuesday's uproar over Trump's firing of Comey. Among other officials, Sen. Chuck Schumer has called for a special prosecutor to look into Trump camp's ties to Russia, which Comey was investigating.
THe tweet above is from Trump advisor Roger Stone, also under investigation.
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Monday, April 10, 2017
Get Ready for More 'Planned Flyovers' Over NYC
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| A Cessna 208B SKS Caravan by Shawn from Airdrie, Canada |
At the same time, Notify NYC also warns us of another set of planned flyovers that started April 8 and will continue until April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., centered over Midtown Manhattan. In this case, the flyover will be conducted by a tan/brown/yellow PA 27 Piper Aztec aircraft with tail #N170TA.
Recent Activity
There have been numerous flyovers in recent months. There was a flyover on March 30: "Three helicopters at low altitudes conducting aerial photography," we're told.
And on March 25, eight Alpha Jets conducted a flyover in the vicinity of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty.
Just the day before, on March 24, we were told to expect "three helicopters at low altitudes conducting aerial photography."
Another flyover was set for March 13, this one with 10 military helicopters which were conducting an "exercise over NYC at an altitude of 500-1,000 feet."
And another one on March 5: the same tan/brown/yellow PA 27 Piper Aztec aircraft with tail #N170TA, flying over.
Wow, what a lot of flyovers! (We're assuming that some of this activity has to do with Trump, since it picked up with his election as president.)
So there's no need to be alarmed. If you see a plane buzzing your building, it's likely just your government (and your taxes) at work.
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Friday, March 17, 2017
'Dine in Brooklyn' Starts This Monday, Features 90 Brooklyn Restaurants and Bars
Dine In Brooklyn offers three-course dinners for $28, two-course lunches for $15, and weekend brunches for $12.
Some noted restaurants are participating this year, including Friend of a Farmer in Brooklyn Heights, Chez Oskar in Bedford-Stuyvesant, La Palina in Bensonhurst, BKW by Brooklyn Winery in Crown Heights, Boqueria in Fort Green and many more.
Go to the restaurant page to find your newest favorite by location, style or number of views.
(More here.)
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
MTA Fare Hike Goes Into Effect This Sunday
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| Photo by MK Metz |
The fare for a single ride will remain $2.75 ... but weekly and monthly MetroCards will see increases.
- A 7-day pass will increase from $31 to $32.
- A 30-day pass goes from $116.50 to $121.
More details at BKLYNER.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
De Blasio Declares State of Emergency in NYC, Due to Storm Stella and Blizzard2017
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| Photo by MK Metz |
This order means people have to stay off the roads until midnight Tuesday (or longer) and use public transportation whenever possible.
Those who must drive due to an emergency must exercise extreme caution. Vehicles blocking snow plows will be towed.
Here is a partial list of the things that are closed in NYC Tuesday:
Public schools are closed; after school programs and PSAL activities are canceled
CUNY colleges and central offices are closed
Alternate side parking is suspended; meters are in effect
MTA subway express service is suspended
MTA above-ground subway service is suspended starting at 4 AM
MTA underground subway service is running; expect delays
MTA bus service is likely to be suspended; check MTA.info for the latest status
LIRR service is likely to be suspended; check MTA.info for the latest status
MetroNorth service is likely to be suspended; check MTA.info for the latest status
Garbage, recycling, and organics collections are suspended
Post offices are open; mail will be delivered
Courts, including the Office of Court Administration, are closed
Libraries are closed
ACS EarlyLearn Child Centers are closed
DFTA Senior Centers are closed
DPR Recreation Centers are closed
Some IDNYC Enrollment Centers are closed
NYC Business Solution Centers are closed
NYCHA Senior Centers are closed
TLC offices are closed to customer transactions
Workforce1 Centers are closed
NYC government offices are open unless otherwise noted
Some civil service exams are canceled or rescheduled
***DMV offices are open***
For more on what's closed and what's open, visit NYC.gov.
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Monday, March 13, 2017
NYC: Prepare For Winter Storm 'Stella' Bringing Blizzard, Up to 18 Inches of Snow
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| Snow on Cadman Plaza West. By MK Metz |
NYC Emergency Management is advising everyone in the NYC area to prepare for a nor'easter*, forecast to bring cold temperatures, 12-18 inches of snow, and winds of 20-30mph with gusts up to 50mph. Winds and the weight of the snow could cause tree damage and power outages.
The mysterious governing body that name storms have dubbed this one "Stella."
Bullet Points:
○ Heaviest snowfall is expected in the morning through the afternoon, with rates as much as 2 to 4 inches per hour possible.
○ Slippery roads and visibility of one quarter mile or less at times. Avoid driving.
○ Coastal Flood Watch from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday.
○ Alternate Side Parking regulations are suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday. Meters remain in effect. Garbage/recycling collections will be suspended once snow operations begin.
○ If this thing drags on, check in on housebound neighbors.
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*According to Wikipedia,a nor'easter is a "macro-scale cyclone."Nor'easters differ from tropical cyclones in that nor'easters are cold-core low-pressure systems, as opposed to warm ones.
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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Developer Preps Brooklyn Heights Library for Demolition
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| Workers set up barriers around Brooklyn Heights Library. Photo: MK Metz |
The city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) recently gave its official approval for the demolition.
Locals fought the sale of the library to a private developer, Hudson Companies, for years, but in the end, the city and Brooklyn Public Library prevailed.
A 36-story luxury residential tower is going up on the site. A newer, somewhat smaller library will be built on the ground floor, a mezzanine and on a lower level.
Hudson told the Brooklyn Eagle it has not yet closed on the site, but expects to in the coming weeks.
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Friday, February 3, 2017
Yemeni Bodega Trump Protest Brings Thousands to Brooklyn Borough Hall
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| Photo by MK Metz for McBrooklyn |
The ban targets Muslims from seven countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Supporters of all ethnicities joined their fellow New Yorkers in a remarkable show of unity.
Additional great photos and video here.
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Friday, December 16, 2016
BP Adams to Call Again for a Burn Unit in Brooklyn, Following Death of Toddler in Brownsville
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| BP Eric Adams By MK Metz |
Many of the injured suffered from smoke inhalation that would have been treatable at a burn unit.
In an advance put out yesterday, Adams' office said he would note that Brooklyn had 8,518 structural fires last year — 31 percent of the citywide total. He'll talk about the urgent need for a burn unit when time is a critical factor.
Adams first called for a burn unit in Brooklyn in March of 2015, following the devastating deaths of seven siblings in a Midwood house fire; in that case, the mother and her lone surviving daughter were treated at two different hospitals in two different boroughs.
Joining Adams will be State Senators Jesse Hamilton and Kevin Parker as well as Assembly Member Latrice Walker.
It seems incredible that there is no burn unit in a borough of more than 2.6 million residents and growing.
We applaud Adams' initiative in the burn unit issue, and urge him to push for even more hospital beds and full-service emergency rooms in Brooklyn.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
LICH Development in Brooklyn Pushes Forward with Plans Filed for Two New Towers
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| Rendering courtesy of Rendering by FXFOWLE Architects |
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, these include a17-story tower at the site of a seven-story garage at 350 Hicks St. at the corner of Atlantic Avenue, and a 15-story residential building at 347 Henry St., the former LICH the pharmacy/nurse’s residence at the corner of Amity Street.
The Eagle also reports that a building on Pacific Street will be demolished, and provides a map of the planned demolitions.
Fortis files plans to build towers on two sites at former Long Island College Hospital [Brooklyn Eagle]
Fortis Plans 17-Story and 15-Story Buildings on Long Island College Hospital Campus [NY YIMBY]
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City Council Affirms NYC's Status as Sanctuary City, Trump Be Damned
Today the @NYCCouncil of this immigrant city proudly affirms our status as a sanctuary city. The "ayes" have it! https://t.co/2yId8reGBf pic.twitter.com/GGnAlnfyoz— Brad Lander (@bradlander) December 6, 2016
Here are the sponsors of the City Council's resolution "affirming that despite president-elect Donald Trump's senseless threats, New York City will remain a Sanctuary City for immigrant residents." Brooklyn is well represented:
Melissa Mark-Viverito, Brad S. Lander, Carlos Menchaca, Ben Kallos, Laurie A. Cumbo, Antonio Reynoso, Stephen T. Levin, Jumaane D. Williams, Rafael L. Espinal, Jr., Helen K. Rosenthal, Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Margaret S. Chin, Rory I. Lancman, Deborah L. Rose, I. Daneek Miller, Ydanis A. Rodriguez, Mark Levine, Mark Treyger, Daniel R. Garodnick, Rosie Mendez, Costa G. Constantinides, Peter A. Koo.
Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to Sanctuary Cities. Cutting off all federal funds would have a “devastating impact” on the city’s budget, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer warned.
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Saturday, December 3, 2016
Parking Solution for Over-the-Top Christmas Lights in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn?
It's holiday season again in Dyker Heights. The annual Christmas display, which gets more elaborate every year, is said to draw more than 100,000 visitors to Brooklyn from across the country.Annual Dyker Heights light displays bring holiday cheer: https://t.co/RjmvToDiOS pic.twitter.com/VpUmBK0t9l— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) December 3, 2016
This charming event draws so many tour buses, however, that police recently revoked parking privileges for locals along 86th Street between 11th and 13th Avenues from 5 p.m. to midnight. This drew quite an outcry from residents.
Now, according to Bensonhurst Bean, NYPD Brooklyn South Chief Steven Powers has decided to revise the controversial plan, and reserve only three bus lengths along 86th Street for buses.
A reasonable solution?
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 🎄#christmaslights @yourtake @NYCDailyPics @nycfeelings @nyc pic.twitter.com/9Ocz68ze25— Mickey (@MickmickNYC) December 2, 2016
How to get to Dyker Heights and tips for your trip.
The creativity is amazing.Sam the Greek's house, nicknamed the "Las Vegas of Brooklyn," is one of the highlights of @BKNYbus_tours Dyker Heights tour! #inbrooklyn pic.twitter.com/CB2mbflflM— NYC & Company (@nycgo_press) December 2, 2016
— Josie (@juzifin29) December 4, 2016
Ground zero for Christmas lights in Dyker Heights is between 81st and 83rd streets and 11 and 13 avenues. Commenters on Yelp say try to walk it if you can for the best experience.
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Hundreds Gather in Adam Yauch Park in Brooklyn Heights to Denounce Swastikas, Trump Graffiti
A huge crowd gathered Sunday morning in Adam Yauch Park on Brooklyn Heights to denounce another Trump-related incident of intolerance.
State Sen. Daniel Squadron was joined by Beastie Boys member Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, officials and religious leaders to make a statement against the swastikas and "Go Trump" graffiti that recently appeared in the park.
“Hatred has no place in our backyard, no place in our city, and no place in our country,” Squadron said.
"Spray painting swastika's in a children's playground is a messed-up thing to do," said Ad-Rock. See Kimberly Logan's video of Ad-Rock's speech to the crowd above.
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| Photo courtesy of Sen. Squadron's Office |
I'm proud to see the outpouring of #peace and #diversity at the rally standing up to acts of hate in #BrooklynHeights' #AdamYauch Park. pic.twitter.com/mSJDCkA3eD— Eric Adams (@BPEricAdams) November 20, 2016
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
America Reels in Aftermath of Trump Election Win
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| Courtesy of Trump Campaign |
After a bizarre campaign where he insulted more than half of the planet's inhabitants, changed his mind frequently on his post-election plans and outlined his goal to get even with women who claimed he had sexually assaulted them, TV host and non-tax-paying millionaire Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States.
“No dream is too big, no challenge is too great...America will no longer settle for anything less than the best.” – President-elect Trump. pic.twitter.com/iXCrVkpODJ— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) November 9, 2016
Van Jones, looking choked up, somehow manages to sum up the fear and pain that many are feeling tonight. pic.twitter.com/K7eiJdO8Aj— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) November 9, 2016
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Hillary Clinton Won Big In Brooklyn, Lost Big In Staten Island
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| Courtesy Clinton Campaign |
According to NPR, Clinton won 79.7 percent of the Brooklyn vote, versus 17.9 percent for Trump. (Johnson got .9 percent of the vote while Stein won 1.5 percent. )
The ratio was roughly the same in Queens, with Clinton receiving 75.5 percent of the vote and Trump receiving 22.1 percent.
Clinton got even more of the vote in Manhattan (87.2 vs 10 percent) and the Bronx (88.7 vs 9.6 percent).
But the story was different in Staten Island, where Trump got 57.2 percent and Clinton received 40.4 percent of the vote.
In other races, Charles Schumer won re-election to the Senate, according to the Brooklyn Eagle.
The Eagle also tweeted that Nydia Velazquez has been re-elected to Congress.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Last Minute NYC Voting Guide
- Find your polling site in NYC at the Board of Elections Election Day website.
- You're not just voting for president: Go to Ballotpedia and type in your address to see a complete list of candidates (for Senate, etc.) in your district.
- Know your voting rights!
- Where to complain if you run into voting problems. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- And if you're in Brooklyn, you can also tweet Borough President Eric Adams about voting problems at
- How to write in Bernie Sanders on your ballot.
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Friday, November 4, 2016
Forest City Delays Pacific Park Brooklyn Over Real Estate Market Woes
The loss includes "an impairment of non-depreciable real estate of $307.6 million, primarily related to Pacific Park Brooklyn," FCR reports. (This is the Atlantic Yards project near Atlantic Terminal Mall.)
The company decided to revise the overall project schedule to "delay future vertical development."
Forest City blamed negative market conditions and timing. These include "the impact of increased apartment supply, uncertainty surrounding 421A tax abatement and continued escalation in construction and trade costs," the company said.
Three properties at Pacific Park Brooklyn that are part of the company's partnership with Greenland USA are still under construction:
- 535 Carlton, a 298-unit, all-affordable apartment community, is expected to begin phased opening in the fourth quarter of 2016.
- 550 Vanderbilt, a 278-unit condominium property, is expected to begin phased opening in the first quarter of 2017.
- 38 Sixth Avenue, a 303-unit, all-affordable apartment community with 6,000 feet of street-level retail, is expected to begin phased opening in the second quarter of 2017
Additional insight at Atlantic Yards /Pacific Park Report.
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