Dumbo in the News: Jehovah’s Witnesses Put 85 Jay Street on the Market

Dumbo Development: Watchtower Jehovah's Witnesses

News broke this week that the Jehovah’s Witnesses are selling their property at 85 Jay Street, as well as 25-30 Columbia Heights and 124 Columbia Heights. That much undeveloped land in Dumbo is bound to command a huge price. Also in Dumbo news: more debate about schools, Google gives local techies startup tips, and a new challenger for a congressional seat steps into the ring.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Put Three Hot Sites on the Market in Dumbo and Heights [Brownstoner]
Dumbo Neighborhood Group Slams P.S. 8, P.S. 307 Rezoning Plan [Eagle]
Yungman Lee Mounts Primary Challenge to Velazquez in 7th Congressional District [Eagle]
Google Introduces Primer Mobile App at Digital DUMBO [Technical.ly]

Above: Photo of 85 Jay Street via Watchtower