Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this weekend (late tomorrow evening, Friday, July 10 through early Monday morning, July 13) should be a “green light weekend,” as there are no planned cancellations, route changes, or station skips directly and negatively affecting service at any local stations.

The following work week — Monday morning, July 13 through Friday evening, July 17 — late nights to early mornings all week there will be no 3 train service at Clark Street or at the 2/3 platforms at Borough Hall/Court Street. 2 trains should be running normally and will serve all 3 train stops between here and Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College. 4 trains, which should also be running normally, will servae all 3 train stops between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and New Lots Avenue. These same late nights to early mornings all week there will be no Manhattan bound service at High Street, as Manhattan bound A trains will be re-routed to the F line between Jay Street-MetroTech and 4th Street-Washington Square, and C trains do not serve Brooklyn overnight. This means there will be extra Manhattan bound service at York Street in DUMBO.

These are the PLANNED changes affecting local service for this weekend and for the following week. Always check MTA Info for unplanned service changes that may affect local service or service on other parts of your trip, or for planned service changes that affect stations to or from which you may be traveling. You can also get real time service alerts: register here.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park’s annual summer “Movies With A View” series, held on Pier One’s Harbor View Lawn and presented by Persol, will have a delayed opening this Thursday, July 9, with a screening of Hamilton, the 2025 filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s long running Broadway hit about one of our nation’s founders. Details are here. The show was originally scheduled for last Thursday, July 2, but was postponed for a week because of extreme heat. This caused the late Rob Reiner’s When Harry Met Sally (1989) to be bounced from the schedule. If you’re longing to hear Reiner’s mom, in a cameo, say to a Katz’s waiter, “I’ll have what she’s having”; sorry, you’ll have to go to Netflix.

The complete schedule of Movies With A View for this summer is here.

The first fleet of tall ships for Sail4th 250 will arrive tomorrow (Friday, July 3) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. They will be coming by way of Long Island Sound and the East River, so will first be seen from Brooklyn Heights as they pass under the Brooklyn Bridge. They can be viewed from the Promenade and from Brooklyn Bridge Park, both of which will be open all day. On the Fourth (Saturday) a larger fleet will arrive,  from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. They will come in under the Verrazano Bridge, sail past the far side of Governors Island, then head up the Hudson River. They will be clearly visible from Brooklyn Heights only between Governors Island and the southern tip of Manhattan. The can be viewed from the Promenade, which will be open to all until 3:00 pm, but not from Brooklyn Bridge Park, which will be closed until 6:30 pm, when only fireworks ticket holders will be allowed in.

The photo is of Elissa, a tall ship of 1877 vintage, that beat the rush and arrived here two days ago from her home port of Galveston, Texas.

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Updated: Unfortunately, we were notified that all available tickets to view the fireworks from the Promenade have been claimed. Only ticket holders will be allowed onto the Promenade, which will be closed to all others from 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 4. Ticket holders will be allowed to enter starting at 6:30.

Streets shown in red on the map, the “frozen zones,” which prominently include Joralemon and Montague from Court Street to their eastern ends and the entire length of Columbia Heights/Pierrepont Place, will be subject to parking and traffic restrictions beginning on Friday, July 3. No parking will be allowed on these streets on July 3 or 4, and parked cars will be towed beginning the evening of July 3. Car traffic (but no parking) will be allowed in the frozen zones until 1:00 pm on the Fourth. After 1:00 on the Fourth pedestrians or cyclists entering frozen zones will need to show proof of residency. Guests will need to have guest passes, which can be obtained by emailing City Councilmember Lincoln Restler’s office – district33@council.nyc.gov – stating your (the resident’s) name and address, and the number of guest passes you need. Montague street will be open to pedestrian and cycle traffic all day on the Fourth from Court to Hicks streets. Those (like me) living on Montague between Hicks and the Promenade will need proof of residency, and our guests will need guest passes (or, if they were lucky enough to get them, tickets for the Promenade).

Montague Street between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks will be closed to traffic from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm; all parked vehicles must be moved from these blocks by 10:00 am Sunday.      .

Barring unforseen circumstances it’s a green light for local stations this coming weekend (late Friday evening, June 26 through early Monday morning, June 29) and through the following work week (Monday morning, June 29 through Friday evening, July 3), as there are no planned cancellations, route changes, or station skips directly and negatively affecting service at any local stations.

Altough there are no PLANNED changes affecting local service for this weekend and for the following week, always check MTA Info for unplanned service changes that may affect local service or service on other parts of your trip, or for planned service changes that affect stations to or from which you may be traveling. You can also get real time service alerts: register here.

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This coming weekend – late Friday evening, June 19 through early Monday morning, June 22 – the only planned service change affecting service at local stations is that on Saturday and Sunday there will be no Brooklyn bound C train service at High Street, as Brooklyn bound C trains will be re-routed to the F line between 34th Street-Herald Square and Jay Street-MetroTech. A trains should be running normally in both directions. There will be more frequent Brooklyn bound service at York Street in DUMBO.

The following work week – Monday morning, June 22 through Friday evening, June 26 – the only planned service change affecting local stations is that late nights Monday to Tuesday and Tuesday to Wednesday there will be extra Manhattan bound service at Court Street and at the N/R platforms at Borough Hall and at Jay Street-MetroTech, as Manhattan bound Q trains will be re-routed to the N/R line from DeKalb Avenue to Canal Street.

These are the PLANNED changes affecting local service for this weekend and for the following week. Always check MTA Info for unplanned service changes that may affect local service or service on other parts of your trip, or for planned service changes that affect stations to or from which you may be traveling. You can also get real time service alerts: register here.

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This coming Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day. Montague Open Streets, sponsored by the Montague Street BID, has lots in store for Dad. He can improve (or show off) his golf swing at Golf v.2; sharpen and broaden his chef skills at Chama Mama’s Khinkali Party; and, if he is on the metrosexual (or should we now say looksmaxing) side, get a facial at City Chemist. These are but a few of the treats, activities, and music for men, women, and kids on Montague this Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm; there’s more information here. Oh, yes, it’s also the summer solstice, the year’s day of longest daylight for those of us here in the Northern Hemisphere.

Montague Street between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks will be closed to traffic from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm; all parked vehicles must be moved from these blocks by 10:00 am Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Montague Street BID.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this weekend (late tomorrow evening, Friday, June 12 through early Monday morning, June 15) should be a “green light weekend,” as there are no planned cancellations, route changes, or station skips directly and negatively affecting service at any local stations. Indeed, there will be more service during the daytimes Saturday and Sunday at Court Street and at the N/R platforms at Borough Hall and at Jay Street-MetroTech, as N trains, which normally only serve these stations late at night, will be re-routed to serve them during the daytime Saturday and Sunday.

The following work week – Monday morning, June 15 through Friday evening, June 19 – the following overnight service changes will affect local stations. Overnight between Monday to Tuesday and Tuesday to Wednesday 2 train service will be suspended in both directions between Chambers Street and Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center. As 3 trains do not serve Brooklyn overnight, this means no overnight service at Court Street or at the 2/3 platforms at Borough Hall. A, N, R, and 4 trains should be running normally. Overnight Wednesday to Thursday there will only be Manhattan bound N train service at Court Street and at the N/R platforms at Borough Hall and at Jay Street-MetroTech, as Brooklyn bound N train service will be suspended, as will R train service in both directions. Overnight Thursday to Friday there will only be Brooklyn bound N train service at Court Street and at the N/R platforms at Borough Hall and at Jay Street-MetroTech, as Manhattan bound N train service will be suspended, as will R train service in  both directions.

These are the PLANNED changes affecting local service for this weekend and for the following week. Always check MTA Info for unplanned service changes that may affect local service or service on other parts of your trip, or for planned service changes that affect stations to or from which you may be traveling. You can also get real time service alerts: register here.

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This Sunday’s (June 14) Open Streets Montague is for the dogs, in the best kind of way, and for people who own or just love them. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Brooklyn Heights Association’s annual Dog Show (photo courtesy of the BHA). If you think your dog is a winner in any one of several categories, you can register here. The Dog Show will take place starting at 1:00 pm between Henry and Hicks streets. There will be “Doggie Flow Yoga” for dogs and their people by GTHR Yoga starting at 3:00, also between Henry and Hicks; register here. From noon until 5:00 Eloise, “a seven year old Saint Bernard therapy dog,” als0 a “Storybook star” and “Brooklyn sweetheart,” will be somewhere between Clinton and Henry or Henry and Hicks; you can “pick up a copy of her new children’s book, and grab a sample of her dog friendly mocktail.” Starting at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 pm, between Clinton and Henry, Lauren Fornoles, who autographed one of her books for my granddaughter at last Sunday’s FAD Market, will present “interactive family storytimes featuring her books ‘Night Owl and Early Bird,’ ‘Sheba the Alley Cat,’ and ‘The Pearl Caper.’” There will be lots more; there’s a full schedule here (scroll down to June 14).

Montague Street between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks will be closed to traffic from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm; all parked vehicles must be moved from these blocks by 10:00 am Sunday.

Heather Wolf, Brooklyn’s avian maven, will lead another of her always popular bird tours in Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sunday morning, June 21. “Join me for a walk on the first day of summer! We’ll look for Barn Swallows, Gray Catbirds, Common Terns, and more.” Ms. Wolf took the photo above of a barn swallow gathering nesting material on Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 marsh. She also notes that “this is baby bird season.” The tour is free, but the number taking it is limited, so you must register in advance. Tickets will be available starting this Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 am ET; you may register here. After you have registered you will receive by email details of when and where the tour will begin.

This coming weekend – late Friday evening, June 5 through early Monday morning, June 8 – there will be no Manhattan bound service at High Street as Manhattan bound A and C trains will be re-routed to the F line, A trains between Jay Street-MetroTech and West 4th Street-Washington Square and C trains between Jay Street-MetroTech and 34th Street-Herald Square. This means extra Manhattan bound service at York Street in DUMBO. 2 and 3 trains will be running on reduced schedules, so be prepared to wait longer.

The following work week – Monday morning, June 8 through Friday evening, June 12 – late nights Monday to Tuesday through Thursday to Friday there will be no service at the 4/5 platforms at Borough Hall as 4 train service will terminate and originate at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and 5 trains do not serve Brooklyn on weekends however, 2 and 3 trains should between be running normally between here and Manhattan and 3 trains, which normally do not serve Brooklyn overnight, will provide service between here and New Lots Avenue all weekend. R trains should be running normally all week and N trains late nights to early mornings, provide service to and from lower Manhattan, and connect with 4 trains at 14th Street-Union Square for those traveling late at night to and from Manhattan’s East Side.

These are the PLANNED changes affecting local service for this weekend and for the following week. Always check MTA Info for unplanned service changes that may affect local service or service on other parts of your trip, or for planned service changes that affect stations to or from which you may be traveling. You can also get real time service alerts: register here.

This Sunday, June 7, Montague Open Streets, presented by the Montague Street BID and the City’s Department of Transportaton, will feature a FAD (Fashion/Arts/Design) Market. Local merchants, restaurants, studios, and spas will be offering free samples or workouts, or special deals. There’s more information here. Montague Street between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks will be closed to traffic from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm; all parked vehicles must be moved from these blocks by 10:00 am Sunday.

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This coming weekend – late Friday, May 29 through Monday morning, June 1 – there will be no service at the 4/5 platforms at Borough Hall as 4 train service will terminate and originate at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and 5 trains do not serve Brooklyn on weekends or holidays; however, 2 and 3 trains should between be running normally between here and Manhattan and 3 trains, which normally do not serve Brooklyn overnight, will provide service between here and New Lots Avenue all weekend. R trains should be running normally days and evenings and N trains late nights to early mornings, and provide service to and from lower Manhattan, and connect with 4 trains at 14th Street-Union Square for those traveling to and from Manhattan’s East Side. Overnight R train service will be suspended.

The following work week – Monday morning, June 1 through Friday evening, June 5 – on the late night Monday to early morning Tuesday there will be no F train service between Jay Street-MetroTech and 4th Avenue/9th Street in Brooklyn. As an alternative catch or take an F train from or to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street. Late nights to early mornings Tuesday to Wednesday through Thursday to Friday 3 trains will continue to substitute for 4 trains between Borough Hall and New Lots Avenue. R train service will be suspened during these same ovenight hours, but N trains should be running normally and provide service to lower Manhattan and connect with 4 trains at 14th Street. During these same late nights to early mornings there will be no Manhattan bound service at High Street, as Manhattan bound A trains will be re-routed to the F line between  Jay Street-MetroTech and West 4th Street-Washington Square and C trains do not serve Brooklyn late at night. 2, 3, and N trains should be running normally and provide alternative service. There will be extra Manhattan bound service at York Street in DUMBO.

These are the PLANNED changes affecting local service for this weekend and for the following week. Always check MTA Info for unplanned service changes that may affect local service or service on other parts of your trip, or for planned service changes that affect stations to or from which you may be traveling. You can also get real time service alerts: register here.

This Sunday’s (May 31) Open Streets Montague has the theme “Montague Knows.” Merchants, restaurants, health clubs, spas, yoga studios, and professionals along Montague will be offering free advice, samples, classes, and sessions. There’s a complete list of what’s on offer here. Montague between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks will be closed to traffic between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm; vehicles parked on these blocks must be moved before 10:00 am. Open Streets Montague is presented by the Montague Street BID in conjunction with the Brooklyn Heights Association, and the New York City Department of Transortation.

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Would you like to see the 1929 “swashbuckler” The Iron Mask, starring Douglas Fairbanks, accompanied by live music performed by first rate musicians? Come to the McKinney Chapel of the First Unitarian Congregational Society, Brooklyn, 119 Pierrepont Street (between Clinton and Monroe Place) at 3:00 pm this Saturday, May 30 for the final concert of Repast Baroque’s ’25-’26 season.

Repast creates a new live score for the film The Iron Mask (1929), based on Alexandre Dumas’s The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later. The final chapter in the D’artangian trilogy, the film follows the Three Musketeers as they return from retirement to save Louis XIV from his illegitimate twin who attempts to usurp the French throne. Music by Lully, Jacquet de La Guerre, Marais, Charpentier,  Couperin, Praetorius, DuCaurroy, Boesset, and Caroubel.

There’s more information and a link to buy tickets here.

The “Community Fridge” is back in service (see the photo I took today, with sandwiches ready to go) in a new location, in front of the building shared by the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Christ the King Church at 125 Henry Street, across the street from its former location. We’ve been advised by the Brooklyn Heights Association that there will be a “Homecoming Party” at the site this coming Sunday, May 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm; details are here.

On Monday, June 1, from 6 to 9 pm, the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange will present a Spring Soirée, “Mingle and Make,” at Gustoso’s at The Watermark (21 Clark Street).

It’s a night of creativity, connection, and community – all tickets and donations keep their shop running. You will create something yourself with guidance from a local crafter while enjoying wine and light refreshments.

Tickets for those wishing to attend, who are neither crafters nor volunteers who work at the Exchange, start at $500; you can buy them here.