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Who Needs Groundhogs? You Can Have Your Own Shadow!

Like his namesake, Shadow is tough to capture, at least in a photograph; this 7-month-old wonder boy almost never stops moving, and posing for pictures is not his preference when there’s a whole world to explore and other cats to play with. Part of a litter that was rescued in Sunnyside, Queens, this long-legged, silky, […]

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Looking For A Long-Term Relationship? Adopt Bebe!

On this Valentine’s Day, we kick off a new BHB feature, doing our part to help you find the love of your life. The good folks at the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt cats, dogs, rabbits, and whatever other animals cross their path in need of assistance, so […]

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Heather Thomson Is The New Vet On Hicks Street In Brooklyn Heights

When Dr. Richard Turoff’s Heights Veterinary Hospital closed in January, many wondered what would happen in that space at 59 Hicks Street. This week, a sign was posted announcing the arrival of Dr. Heather Thompson. Pet parents can call 718-624-1200. From her website: Dr. Heather Thomson has over 13 years experience in private small animal […]

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Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group Opens Heights Office

The Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group is branching out to Brooklyn Heights with their new clinic on 10 Columbia Place. Opening today, the clinic will be available for scheduled and walk-in appointments Monday-Saturday, and “promises to deliver the same high quality of care that Vinegar Hill Vet Group clients have already come to recognize and appreciate.” […]

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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby

The Heights Players’ production of Twelve Angry Men premieres this weekend at the Players’ playhouse, 26 Willow Place, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 12:00. This now classic drama began life as a television show in the 1950s, was made into a movie (12 Angry Men) by Henry […]

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Whole Lhota Pussycats: Subway Kitties Move To Brooklyn Heights

Today’s NY Daily News reports that famed kittens August and Arthur, who earlier this year brought the Q train to a grinding halt while playing on the Brighton Line subway tracks, have been adopted by Heights couple Katherine Lynn and Keith Lubeley.  Perhaps they’ll run into “cat lover” Joe Lhota at the Pet Emporium? Photo: NY […]

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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby

The weekend starts early at Brooklyn Heights Cinema, with two special events tonight (Thursday, October 24). There will be a sneak preview at 9:15 p.m. of Robert Redford’s new solo turn, All is Lost. Before that, starting at 7:30 p.m. there will be a unique artistic event, Now Playing, I and II: Light artists Gibson […]

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BHA Dog Show: The Video

As previously reported, the BHA’s Dog Show was a good time for all on September 22 at the Montague Summer Space. Today, the BHA posted their video of the event.

Watch the video after the jump.

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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby

This Sunday, September 22 is the Brooklyn Book Festival (photo; video after the jump), “the largest free literary event in New York City.” It will take place at Borough Hall and the adjacent plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine. Possible thunderstorms are forecast, but with luck they’ll stay away, and plenty […]

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Brooklyn Heights Ass’n Launches “BHA Social”

The Brooklyn Heights Association is starting “BHA Social,” the “fun, casual side of our operation that will organize social events at local establishments.” The first BHA Social event will be the Dog Show to be held this coming Sunday, September 22 at the Montague Street BID’s SummerSpace. The next event will be a Business Networking […]

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