
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Thousands of eggs, hundreds of kids and “tons of volunteers” made the twin egg hunts in Brooklyn Heights a smashing success, Brooklyn Heights Executive Director Lara Birnback told the Brooklyn Eagle.
“The kids came out in spite of the chilly, very early spring weather we’re having today, and it looks like everyone’s having a fantastic time,” she said. “This is one of our most popular events. It’s so joyful and fun, and we’re just glad to see everyone.”

The event became so popular a few years ago that it was split in two locations. At Harry Chapin Playground, the under-threes scrambled to find colorful plastic eggs tucked under trees and stashed atop playground equipment. Slightly older children brought their Easter baskets to Pierrepont Playground, where a giant white bunny, provided by sponsor City Point, entertained and posed with kids (and local officials) for adorable photos.
Volunteers manned a table filled with homemade and donated baked goods and hot java donated by Joe Coffee.














SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.