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Willow Street Car Crash Shooting Photos

By on January 1, 2012 3:38 am in Brooklyn Heights, crime


Returning from the airport tonight at around 2am, I snapped a few photos of the scene of the New Year’s Eve shooting on Willow and Clark Street. Police were on hand gathering evidence. Continue Reading →

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Cars Crash into Scaffolding on Pineapple and Hicks Streets in Brooklyn Heights

Cars Crash into Scaffolding on Pineapple and Hicks Streets in Brooklyn Heights

By on December 8, 2011 2:15 pm in Brooklyn Heights

This just in…Two cars collided at the corner of Pineapple and Hicks Street at around 1pm. No reported injuries. Emergency services on the scene. Continue Reading →

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Board of Directors Meeting, Monday Dec 5th, Open to the Public

By on November 28, 2011 4:08 pm in brooklyn bridge park

This brief announcement just received from the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation: Continue Reading →

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Hotel/Housing Design Proposals Revealed for Brooklyn Bridge Park

Hotel/Housing Design Proposals Revealed for Brooklyn Bridge Park

By on November 23, 2011 1:52 pm in brooklyn bridge park, Brooklyn Heights

 

Last night at Borough Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation (BBPDC) representatives publicly revealed seven responses to the previously announced Request for Proposals (RFP) for a developer to build and operate a hotel and market priced residential housing on two reserved development parcels in Brooklyn Bridge Park near Pier 1.  Representatives presented slide visuals  to the general public, the BBP Citizens Advisory Council, and Community Board 2 Parks Committee members. Following the presentation there was a question and comments period.

The BBPDC slide presentation provides renderings of each developer’s proposal.  Click to view the presentation (PDF/40mg).

The selection process now enters a month-long public comment period.  What do you think about the proposals?  Applause, criticism, favorite designs?  The public is welcome to submit comments. And of course let’s also hear what everyone thinks through BHB comments below.

The Brooklyn Paper also has an article about last night’s meeting and development presentation.

 

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Reminder: Annual Doggie Howl-o-Ween Parade/Contest This Sunday, 1-3pm

Reminder: Annual Doggie Howl-o-Ween Parade/Contest This Sunday, 1-3pm

By on October 24, 2011 9:10 am in Brooklyn Heights, Fun, Pets

Dog owners and those that love them:  A reminder that the 9th Annual Heights Doggie Howl-o-Ween Parade and Costume Contest is this Sunday, October 30th at 1pm.   Contestants and onlookers meet at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade and stroll in Halloween Costume regalia to the north end to face a panel of celebrity judges.  Tickets to register your pooch are $25 and should be purchased in advance at Perfect Paws (102 Hicks Street, corner of Pineapple).  All proceeds donated to animal charities. Continue Reading →

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9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sun. Oct 30, 1-3pm

9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sun. Oct 30, 1-3pm

By on October 3, 2011 8:41 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, Fun, Kids, Parents, Pets

Dog obsessed Brooklynites: You know what time it is!

The 9th Annual Howl-o-Ween Charity Doggie Costume Parade and Contest has been scheduled for Sunday, October 30th from 1-3pm on the Promenade.

If you’d like to enter your dog in the parade/costume contest, you’ll need to pre-register at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street (corner of Pineapple). The cost of entry is $25/dog, all of which is a  tax deductible charitable donation and all of which will be distributed among three animal-related charities: Continue Reading →

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Reminder: 8th Annual Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Parade This Saturday!

By on October 25, 2010 12:49 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Events, Kids, Parents, Pets

Hippie Dog

Only a few days left to head over to Perfect Paws on the corner of Hicks and Pineapple streets to purchase tix to the Howl-o-Ween doggie costume parade/contest. (It’s free to watch if you don’t have a dog in this contest).

The Parade/Contest will be held on the Promenade at 1pm on Saturday, Oct 30th. All entry fees go to several animal-related charities (and the fee is tax deductible).

Newly announced celebrity judges this year!

  1. Soul/Jazz singer Monet Dunham.
  2. Dina Manzo, cast member from the Real Housewives of New Jersey.
  3. Probably one or two local nabe celebs.

Big after-party starting at 3pm at Vinegar Hill Vet where winners will be announced and prizes awarded.

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8th Annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Saturday Oct. 30, 1-3pm

By on October 5, 2010 10:26 am in Brooklyn Heights
Howl-o-Ween

Last year's Howl-o-Ween Parade Insanity

Don’t let the inclement skies get you down. It’s a bellwether for the new season, and the Annual Charity Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest is just around the corner!

  • This year’s charity Howl-o-ween Parade will be held Saturday, October 30th from 1-3pm on the Promenade.
  • Parade participants should registerat Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks St, corner of Pineapple St., by Sunday, October 24th.
  • The registration fee is $25.00 per dog. Late registrations at the parade will be $30.00 per dog. All registration fees are tax deductible. All proceeds go to animal-related charities.
  • Blow-out after party following the parade  at Vinegar Hill Vet, 57 Front Street  in Dumbo, where the winners will be announced and prizes awarded. (Thank you Dr. Sara Neuman!) Last year’s after party was fabulous.

It’s free to watch the parade if you don’t have a dog in this race. ;-)

Last year’s parade/contest had over 70 costumed entrants and attracted many amused neighbors, kids, gawking tourists and international news media on the famous Brooklyn Heights Promenade to watch the parade and costume judging.

The Howl-o-Ween parade is sponsored by Perfect Paws and Friends of Hillside Dog Park. For more info, contact Tom Vasquez at Perfect Paws: (718) 852-6200.

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Another Ricky’s Boycott Protest on Montague St.

By on September 29, 2010 7:40 pm in Brooklyn Heights

Approximately 20 activists protested Ricky’s yesterday evening on Montague Street, some waving Palestine flags, and holding signs encouraging boycott of an Israeli-made cosmetics company called Ahava whose products are  carried by the store. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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WPIX Declares Hillside Best Dog Run in NYC

By on August 25, 2010 12:49 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Pets

A WPIX TV report tells us what we already knew. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 Opens!

By on March 22, 2010 11:34 am in Architecture, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Fun

A rainy morning could not dampen the spirits of the hundreds who turned out for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier ribbon cutting ceremony–a day over a quarter century in the making.

Many past and current elected and appointed officials were on hand including Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Gov. David Paterson, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Senator Daniel Squadron, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, BBPDC President Regina Myer, and many others too numerous to mention were beaming in the misty weather.  Many civic leaders and local citizens who have toiled tirelessly were also there on this historic day.

The park is beautiful and in this humble correspondent’s opinion the early plans and photos don’t do it justice.  Go see for yourself, and enjoy NYC’s newest parkland!

More photos here: http://tinyurl.com/yhlxk2e

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Heights Clothes and Goods Dropoff Site for Haiti Relief Effort

By on January 29, 2010 4:33 pm in Brooklyn Heights

photo29Perfect Paws at 102 Hicks Street (corner Pineapple St), is acting as a collection point for good condition clothes, canned goods, can openers, shoes, linens, and bottled water. 

By hosting a convenient local collection site, Tom and the crew at Perfect Paws are hoping Brooklyn Heights area residents can generously donate their spare items taking up room in their closets.  All items collected will be donated to churches that will ship the items directly to Haiti.

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Reminder: Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade this Sunday @1pm

By on October 23, 2009 3:59 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Fun, Kids, Pets

Perfect weather predicted for the Howl-o-Ween charity costume parade, which will begin this Sunday, 1pm, at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade. Following the procession up the Promenade, there will be costume judging at the corner of Middagh and Columbia Heights at approximately 1:30pm.

If you and your dog will participate in the contest make sure you purchase your tax deductible entrance ticket ($25) at Perfect Paws (corner of Hicks and Pineapple Street), by Saturday afternoon. More info here.

Lots of prizes and goodies for entrants this year, including Visa gift cards, gift certificates from local restaurants, vets, and other stores.  All event proceeds go to animal-related charities.

If you just want to watch the madness, come on down–it’s free to observe. Bring the kids.  It’s a lot of fun.

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Annual Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-3pm

By on October 11, 2009 7:12 pm in Arts and Entertainment, Brooklyn Heights, Events, Fun, Kids, Pets

Dog HalloweenAs the weather gets crisper, your dog obsessed neighbors’ thoughts turn to the annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie Charity Costume Parade and Contest, organized by Perfect Paws and Friends of Hillside Dog Park.

This year, the event will be held on Sunday, October 25th at 1pm, beginning at the Remsen Street entrance to the Promenade.

It’s free to attend the parade, but if you want to enter your dog the cost is $25. All proceeds will be donated to nonprofit animal  causes, including a portion to Friends of Hillside Dog Park, Inc., which is the nonprofit that advocates for Hillside.

To the amazement and bewilderment of tourists and locals alike, the parade will march to the north end of the Promenade then cross the street at the corner of Columbia Heights and Middagh Street where a team of local celebrity judges will review the contestants starting around 2:00pm.

Fun will be had by all, including prizes and doggie bags for contestants. If you’ve participated in the past, you know what a blast it is. If you’ve never joined, come on down and have a good time.  We’ll have the usual contingent of costumed adults and kids, dolled up dogs, and drag queens.

The costumes are always imaginative and usually hysterical. It’s a fun way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon in the Heights.

Following the judging and the prizes, all contestants and their humans are welcome to burn off the stress of competition at Hillside Dog Park.

Tickets are now available at Perfect Paws at 102 Hicks Street, the corner of Pineapple Street. Tel: (718) 852-6200

You must purchase your ticket at least a day before the event to register your dog.

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This Saturday’s Dog & Cat Adoption Event Postponed to May 30th

By on May 15, 2009 10:41 am in Pets

Due to a possible conflict with the Jen Aniston movie currently being filmed around Pineapple St. that may take up available parking spaces, the mobile dog/cat adoption event originally scheduled for May 16th has been postponed until May 30th.

Sorry folks, but due to another last minute  issue with Animal Haven, the Height adoption event is cancelled. We’ll try this again in the future with another animal adoption shelter.

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