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NYU Langone Health—Cobble Hill
Emergency Department
83 Amity Street
(Corner of Amity and Hicks Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Emergency Department
Level 1 Trauma Center
150 55th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
COURIER L 6 IFE, DEC. 18–24, 2020 PS
The Remsen Street entrance of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade is now protected by rock
barriers. Photo by Susan De Vries
Rock blockers!
Following drunk driving incident,
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
gets protective barriers
BY SUSAN DE VRIES
Park stewards have installed new
strategically placed boulders at several
entrances to the Brooklyn Heights
Promenade, which will prevent cars
from speeding onto the walkway and
endangering pedestrians.
The installation comes less than
two weeks after 33-year-old Eric James
drove his car onto the walkway while
allegedly driving drunk on Dec. 2, before
speeding southbound down the
waterfront pathway.
Cops quickly arrived on the scene
to fi nd James behind the wheel of his
blue Toyota, and arrested the suspect
on a slew of charges — including drunk
driving, reckless endangerment, and
driving with an open container of alcohol,
according to police.
Authorities say that no one was injured
during the stunt.
Now, the protective barriers will
aim to stop cars from entering the
walkway all together, as vehicles will
be unable to overcome the rough rocks
that now live outside the promenade’s
entrances.
Video from the scene shows an alleged drunk driver speeding along the promenade.
If you are experiencing an emergency, such as
symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, or severe pain,
call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room to
seek immediate care. Please do not risk your life by
staying home.
We specialize in emergency medicine, and treat
children and adults who need immediate care for
injuries, illness, and life-threatening conditions. As
part of a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive
Stroke Center, we can provide immediate stroke care.
NYU Langone Health—Cobble Hill has extensive
precautions in place to ensure everyone’s safety
in our emergency department, including patients
with COVID-19 symptoms.
NYU Langone Health—Cobble Hill
83 Amity Street (Corner of Amity and Hicks Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
646-754-7900