Once again, the annual BHA Halloween Parade did not disappoint!  We were wowed by all of the creative costumes and contagious energy as taxis and dinosaurs and even spaghetti and meatballs paraded down the Promenade!

Thank you to all the bakers and sellers who supported our treat sale and to our friends at Brooklyn Roasting Company for supplying some delicious and warming coffee.  See our Instagram as well as this Brooklyn Eagle article for more great photos of the day!

And we couldn't wrap up this segment without a shout out to baby Leo fittingly costumed to represent our country's first leader of the Catholic Church.

We wish everyone a festive and safe Halloween weekend!    

Photo Credit: Middle and Bottom photos - Brendan Hogarty, @beeheezyprints

There is just nothing like Halloween in Brooklyn Heights! Check out this fun video organized by BHA Boardmember and journalist, Laura Trevelyan, who speaks with neighbors on Willow Street about what they love about Halloween in the Heights.

Then get ready for some fabulous trick-or-treating! Garden Place was just repaved yesterday thanks to DOT, and Joralemon Street, Willow Place and Columbia Place will all be fully closed to vehicular traffic this year starting at dusk. It's going to be a great time!

Car-free Sundays on Montague had another incredible season. From the BHA Dog Show, to FAD markets, to the BHA Montague Open Pickleball Tournament, to Wellness Days, to the Bindlestiff Circus, to the finale last weekend with the Montague Diner's Dog Costume Contest, we hope you all found something to enjoy during the 2025 Montague Open Streets season.  Huge thank you to the Montague BID for programming and staffing the days and to the Department of Transportation for enabling Open Streets to happen across New York City and to CM Restler for his support and participation.

We look forward to working with our partners again in 2026 for another great season.

Photo Credit:  Beth Heller Photos (top) and Brendan Hogarty (bottom)

CM Lincoln Rester's office has again organized free ADA accessible bus rides every other Tuesday to Wegmans in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, making it easier for seniors in Brooklyn Heights to go food shopping.  If you are an older adult in Brooklyn Heights, you can sign up here, or email with any questions.

Thank you to CM Restler, as well as Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez for making this happen.

As you have probably heard, food assistance programs may be paused beginning Saturday, November 1st.  Over 1.8 million New Yorkers rely on food stamps every week - including 550,000 children and 545,000 older adults. During these stressful and unpredictable times, we encourage those who are able to support organizations addressing food insecurity.  Here are a few nearby options to consider

• • St Ann's Food Pantry
  • CHiPS (Community Help in Park Slope)
  • Vinegar Hill Food Pantry

In addition, the Brooklyn Heights Community Fridge is a great place to bring prepared sandwiches, fresh produce, dairy products and clearly-labeled leftovers. The fridge is currently located in front of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (124 Henry Street)

A civic engagement moment at its finest - join Borough President Reynoso in a brainstorming session on how to spend a portion of the city's budget.  RSVP.

On November 17th at 7pm, CM Restler's office is hosting an information session with DSNY on the new Empire Bin containerization pilot coming to Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn and all of Community Board 2 in Fall 2026.

This will be a chance to hear about DSNY’s plans for mid-size (10-30 units) and larger buildings (30+ units) and get your questions answered. Register for the zoom here.

Sunday, November 2:  Mulch-Fest at Cadman Plaza. Meet at Juneteenth Grove. 10am-12pm

Sunday, November 2:  Deadline to submit your Brooklyn Pin Design.

Tuesday, November 4: Election Day.  Find your poll site and see a sample ballot

Thursday, November 6:  Brooklyn Women's Exchange Holiday Open House.  5-8pm.

Thursday, November 6:  Haunted Heights Tours.  6pm. Spots are limited.  Buy your ticket

Saturday, November 8:  Yankee Fair.  Plymouth Church.  10am-3pm

Saturday, November 8:  Open Streets on Columbia Place.  11am-5pm.

Sunday, November 9:  E-Waste and Textile Recycling event.  10am-2pm. First Unitarian Church. 119-121 Pierrepont Street.

Thursday, November 13: Sanctuary of Sound. St Ann's Church.  6:30pm.  Buy tickets.

Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16:  PS8 Super Sidewalk Sale.  Learn more.

Saturday, November 15.  Voices in the Heights.  First Unitarian Church.  7:30pm.  Buy tickets.

Monday, November 24. Roebling Rink returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park.