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Strawberry the kitten appears on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Associated Press bureau in New York. AP Photo/Mary Conlon

Welcome to kitten season, when animal shelters need all the help they can get

June 9 | Leanne Italie, Associated Press

Kitten season, typically landing during warmer months, is the time of year...

Bodega cat, Snowy, reunited and celebrated by community

June 2 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

The Flatbush community is celebrating the return of Snowy, a white fluffy...

Snowy the cat stolen from Flatbush Bodega

May 13 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Snowy, a five-month-old Persian cat beloved by customers and staff...

Elias stands briefly on the checkout counter at Stars Deli in Williamsburg, Friday, March 14, 2025. AP Photo/Richard Drew

Bodega cats make New Yorkers’ hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations

April 3 | Cedar Attanasio and Julie Walker, Associated Press

New York City’s “bodega cats” are beloved fixtures in the Big...

Brooklyn kitten confirmed as second city avian flu victim

March 17 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

A ONE-YEAR-OLD Brooklyn kitten who passed away on Feb. 1...

Willow, the Biden family's pet cat, lies on a carpet in the White House. Photo: Erin Scott/The White House via AP

Veterinarians urge cat owners to protect their pets from bird flu

February 12 | Mary Frost

It has been detected in all kinds of mammals, including dairy cows...

Brooklyn Cat Cafe to host Winter Art Benefit on Dec. 5

November 26 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

THE FELINE-THEMED Brooklyn Cat Cafe at 76 Montague Street will be...

Puppies play in a Maryland pet store in this 2019 photo. In New York State, a statewide ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits (similar to one that already exists in Maryland) takes effect on Dec. 15, aimed at ending the "puppy mill" pipeline. Photo: Luis Magana/AP

Pet sales in retail stores to be banned in New York starting Dec. 15

November 25 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Beginning Dec. 15, selling dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores will...

Willow, the Biden family's pet cat, lies on a carpet in the White House. Photo: Erin Scott/The White House via AP

These cats found high-profile homes in unexpected ways

August 5 | Associated Press

Cats have a reputation for finding their forever families in unexpected ways...

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      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.”
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    Many of the 100,000 people who held city-issued Br Many of the 100,000 people who held city-issued Brooklyn Bridge Park viewing tickets for The Macy’s July 4 Fireworks called the event a “total fiasco,” with a large number not making it onto the piers. Numerous people told the Brooklyn Eagle they found themselves in panic-inducing logjams while trying to get into the park. Many commenters said there appeared to be no central coordination for handling the huge crowds, and photos show unsafe, crammed streets.  🔗Click the link in the bio to read more and to see more photos. Photos courtesy of Murray Schechter (1), Justin Pollock (2) and Marc Hermann (3).
    It was like a bombshell dropped on Brooklyn Height It was like a bombshell dropped on Brooklyn Heights earlier this week when the city announced a police shutdown of traffic into the neighborhood — particularly, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which will be closed to all public viewing of the Macy’s July 4th fireworks 🎇 on the waterfront. For the full story, click the link in bio. #4thofjuly #brooklynheights #brooklynheightspromenade #policeshutdown #fireworks #bkheights #promanadelockdown #brooklynbridgepark #bkeagle #news #BKnews
    This year, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — usua This year, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — usually one of the best spots to watch the Macy’s fireworks — will be off-limits to the public and reserved exclusively for 4,000 city employees.
 The surrounding neighborhood will face major disruptions starting at 2 PM: 
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🚫 No vehicle access in key areas
🚷 Clark Street subway station skipped from 8–11 PM For the full story, visit the link in bio.
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    Coney Island could be getting a $3 billion casino. Coney Island could be getting a $3 billion casino. Developers say “The Coney” will bring jobs, tourists and upgrades to Stillwell Avenue and Bowery Street — but not everyone’s on board. We spoke with Coney Islanders to hear their thoughts. What’s your take? 🔗Click the link in the bio to read more. #ConeyIsland #TheConey #BrooklynNews#UrbanDevelopment #LocalVoices#ConeyIslandResidents #CommunityVoices#BrooklynEagle #CasinoProposal#ConeyIslandLegacy
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