Fort Greene, Brooklyn[Image courtesy of gaby 72/flickr]

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A hijacked FedEx truck full of holiday gifts was found in Greenpoint. The truck was taken at gunpoint and had more than $1 million in gifts inside. Apparently, the gifts were still inside. No word on deliveries.–KDKA via Greenpointers

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Montague Street, Brooklyn Heights[Photo courtesy of ystrickler/flickr]

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“Aveda’s path through peaces goes through Brooklyn.” If you’re still out there acquiring things to give on Tuesday, think about Aveda’s eco-friendly products with gifts sets wrapped in sustainably-sourced Latka paper from a women’s cooperative in Nepal. There’s a spa on Fourth Street near Seventh Avenue in Park Slope that sells the product line, so […]

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Here’s a short Brookvid from last year in Williamsburg.

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It appears that 333 Carroll Street, which is also known as the Carroll Gardens Hell Building and also “What the Hell is That?” due to the supersized addition on top, is back in business. At least, the Department of Buildings has re-issued permits for the controversial building redo by architect Robert Scarano. Work on the […]

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The special correspondent who sent the photo of G&D Television on Henry Street we posted yesterday, went for another look and sent the photos here and filed this report: Walked past G&D (329 Henry), just a minute ago, and it is indeed empty as is my little deli with the cat. Completely stripped and bare […]

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Miss Heather is still recovering from her interrogation by the NYPD for daring to take Santa pictures, but has posted a further installment in the compelling tale of Pete McGuinness, the Brooklynite after whom the fabulous boulevard is named. “After being ousted as Alderman, our very own Peter J. McGuinness set his sights on becoming […]

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For a symbol of everything that is wrong with the system regulating demolition, construction and development in New York City and Brooklyn, look no further than 5 Roebling Street, aka the Giant Fart Cloud Building. Demolition work was stopped temporarily last month after a neighboring building was threatened. The demolition is back in full swing […]

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A potentially significant zoning change for small part of Williamsburg that was not included in the 2005 Williamsburg and Greenpoint rezoning is making its way through the system. The change could kill several planned tall buildings, but is also likely to spark a construction frenzy among developers trying to beat any zoning change. The rezone […]

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Yes, we know it was only a few days ago that more grassroots artwork was added to our favorite wall in Brooklyn, but this new addition just popped up. We love the neighborhood spirit and old-fashioned way of communication the Carroll Gardens Democracy Wall represents. (We’re also proud to note that GL and Curbed posts […]

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[Photo courtesy of threecee/flickr] This is the site of the former B65 bus stop on Dean Street near Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Heights, where water and sewer work has been going on. It only took a few days to let befuddled passengers know they were waiting for a bus that would never come at the […]

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“The Brooklyn Flea is starting to take shape, with excellent local merchants like Prague Kolektiv, Olde Good Things, Demolition Depot, Build it Green!, RePop, Housing Works Used Book Café, and Journey Home joining homespun folks like Georgia’s Homemade Toffees, Gavin & Lily Jewelry (made by Catskill, NY, Brooklyn transplant Sarah Stoudt), and WFMU DJ Small […]

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Of all the historic structures in Brooklyn, one of the most beloved and distinctive are the old Civil War Era warehouses known as the Empire Stores. It is impossible to imagine the Dumbo waterfront without them. Yesterday brought distressing news from the state that there are some “structural deficiencies and deteriorating conditions” and that Empire-Fulton […]

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Brooklinks is a selection of Brooklyn-related information and images. If you are among the many leaving town today to be with family and friends for the holidays, we wish you all the best. GL will be here posting next week, although we reserve the right to take it a little easy from time to time. […]

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There’s a clothing recycling project coming to the Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza after the New Year. It’s called “Second Chance Saturdays: Recycle your Unwanted Clothing and Textiles” and it will start on Saturday, January 5. Per the email about it: This pilot builds on the already successful project at the Union Square Greenmarket, where […]

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It takes place tonight at 7PM at Artezn, which is at 444 Atlantic, between Bonds and Nevins. While one is there, there are many last minutes holiday gift items, like Brooklyn Landmark Pint Glasses and Brooklyn Skull T-Shirts. Entertainment and shopping!

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Borough Hall, Brooklyn[Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Hilary/flickr]

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Here’s a very extensive list of holiday events (mostly in Brooklyn, but also elsewhere in the city) for adults and children. For instance, did you know that Santa is coming to the Hamilton Dog House on Fort Hamilton Parkway tomorrow? There’s a lot more too.–A Child Grows in Brooklyn

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We took this photo last year in Red Hook. A film crew was shooting there and had set up this Christmas tree. That’s an old friend in the background that went away this year.

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[Photo courtesy of a special GL Correspondent] Every time we turn around, something is disappearing in Brooklyn. It’s not that we would expect TV repair shops to exist forever, having become another dying art form. We expect to see them shuttered and being cleared out. (Who’s old enough to remember when one called a TV […]

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Work is underway at the big site between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street and N. 3rd and N. 4th Streets in Williamsburg. Part of the property is the site of a big Quadriad development. There are several parcels with different owners on the block and there have been a variety of safety issues, like the […]

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[Photo courtesy of Dana F/flickr] Work on the big Brooklyn Bridge Park development, which has been stalled and steeped in controversy, could get underway by next month. If so, it will start with a wrecking ball. Jotham Sederstrom reports in today’s Daily News that the first construction phase, which could be approved today, will include […]

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So, why were Marshall’s clearing out and locking up Silver Button on Flatbush Avenue? Well, it’s the holidays, so any number of things can happen for any number of reasons.–Icky in Brooklyn

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We could honor 1059 Manhattan Avenue as a Construction Site Du Jour because of its vile condition. We could also note that it appears to have caused a crack problem in a neighboring building. We will do both of those thing, but we will also focus on the fact that it has erected an obstacle […]

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