Jul. 10, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Thirteen pups went for gold at the inaugural Pup-lympics on Saturday, July 6, at Hillside Dog Park, a 1.4-acre canine playground in Brooklyn Heights, recently voted one of New York City’s best dog parks.
Jun. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly
Concerned residents in Bay Ridge successfully orchestrated the rescue of a parrot that was living alone in a smoke shop for three months after the store was shuttered by the city in February.
May. 28, 2024 By Adam Daly
The owners of the dog café Boris & Horton announced last week that their Williamsburg location will close its doors for good at the end of the month, much to the ire of individuals who had contributed to a fundraising campaign aimed at salvaging the struggling business.
May. 28, 2024 By Adam Daly
Families descended on Prospect Park Zoo over Memorial Day weekend for its grand reopening following an eight-month closure for storm-related repairs.
May. 28, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld & Brooklyn Paper staff
Three adorable peregrine falcon chicks hatched this month in a purpose-built nest atop the nearly 700-foot-tall Brooklyn Tower of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge.
May. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The springtime sun is bringing Kings County back to life, drawing Brooklynites out by the thousands to enjoy the borough’s lush parks and sandy beaches.
May. 8, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
An endangered sei whale died in what may have been a ship strike at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook on Saturday.
May. 6, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
It was a dog’s day out in Park Slope on Saturday, as Badass Animal Rescue transformed a stretch of President Street into one big block party for Brooklyn’s four-legged friends.
Feb. 29, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
In just one weekend, supporters of beloved dog café Boris & Horton banded together to help keep its doors open — raising a whopping $250,000 to do so.
Feb. 23, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
It’s been a ruff few weeks for beloved dog café Boris & Horton, but in the face of imminent closure, locals are banding together to help keep the shop’s doors open.