Archive | October, 2008

Have You Seen… Turkey?

Spotted yesterday – this flier about a lost dog answering to the name of “Turkey”.  Last seen at Cadman Plaza Tuesday night at 8pm.  The poster claims that there is a reward – 646-413-2513 or 917-406-1239.

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Reminder: Doggie Howl-o-Ween Costume Parade/Contest this Sunday, 1-4pm

The weather forecast for Sunday, Oct. 26th is calling for mostly sunny and 60 degrees. Reminder that to participate in the parade, you must purchase a ticket in advance at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street, corner of Pineapple St.  100% of proceeds donated to animal-related charities. It’s free to watch. More event info at this […]

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PS 8 Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

From the BHB Inbox: All week, starting today and continuing through October 29, you can shop at Barnes & Noble and raise money for our excellent neighborhood public school! Just bring a copy of the voucher to any Barnes & Noble, or mention book fair ID # 356766 when you shop, and a portion of […]

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Bell House to Host Benefit for Jonah Eller-Isaacs

From Cobble Hill Blog:  Friends of musician/writer/former Magnetic Field bartender Jonah Eller-Isaacs are throwing a benefit concert for him at the Bell House [149 7th Street] on November 13th.   Eller-Isaacs, known to his friends as not only a fun guy to be around but an actual living breathing altruist,  has been battling cancer this year […]

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Get Ready for the Great Debate, What Would You Ask?

BHB’s “Great Debate” between  NYS Senate District 25 candidates Daniel Squadron (D/WP) and John Chromczak (R) is happening this Tuesday October 28.  We need your help in determining the list of questions that will shape the debate. Add you suggestions here. Event Information Day: Tuesday October 28 Location: St. Francis College Auditorium, 180 Remsen Street […]

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Councilmembers Gale Brewer, David Yassky, and Alan Gerson at City Hall today.

Yassky Proposes Term Limit Referendum

On the eve of a City Council vote on the fate of term limits for elected officials, Brooklyn Heights Councilman David Yassky and two of his colleagues officially remain undecided—but they have a better idea, anyway.

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Car Fire on Atlantic Avenue

From the BHB Inbox comes this news item and photo from”Valerie”:

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The Manneken Pis of Montague Street

This fire hydrant in front of 65 Montague has been doing its imitation of the famous Brussels statue for some time, despite numerous 311 calls.

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Nabe Crime Roundup

The Brooklyn Paper’s Police Blotter is chock full of Brooklyn Heights heists this week including this robbery: A perp broke into an apartment on Willow Street between Middagh and Cranberry streets on Oct. 17, getting a television, several video game consoles and programs, a laptop, an iPod, and several pieces of expensive jewelry. The woman […]

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BHB Photo Club Pic by Brian W Ferry via Flickr

Open Thread Wednesday 10/22/08

What’s on your mind? Comment away!

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