A WPIX TV report tells us what we already knew. Video after the jump. Share this Story: Tweet
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 Opens!
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, […]
Heights Clothes and Goods Dropoff Site for Haiti Relief Effort
Perfect 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 […]
Reminder: Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Parade this Sunday @1pm
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 […]
Annual Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Parade/Contest, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-3pm
As 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 […]
This Saturday’s Dog & Cat Adoption Event Postponed to May 30th
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 […]
Heights Dog & Cat Adoption Event
A Brooklyn Heights dog adoption event will be held this Saturday, May 16th, Saturday, May 30th at the corner of Hicks and Pineapple Street. [Note date change] Many beautiful dogs who are seeking their forever homes will be on hand for those interested in adopting. The event is sponsored by Animal Haven, Perfect Paws, and Friends […]
Been Thinking of Adopting a Dog? Great Opportunity to Adopt Locally…
Over the past two days, two dogs have been abandoned at Hillside Dog Park. They are currently being fostered in the nabe, and are available for adoption to good homes. I’m fostering the Akita, which Akita Rescue believes is a full breed. He’s male, and the vet estimates he’s between 4-5 years old. He’s a gorgeous […]
BBPDC Open Meeting Recap
Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation (BBPDC), the New York State government entity charged with designing and constructing the nascent Brooklyn Bridge Park, held a public meeting Wednesday night lasting over two and a half hours at a Polytechnic University auditorium in Metrotech to update the public on the park’s financial model for park construction and […]
Howl-o-Ween Parade Crowns Pooch Palin
Great day yesterday, perfect weather, huge turnout, lots of fun, innovative costumes. The NY Daily News covered the parade as well. Video after the jump. Share this Story: Tweet
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