Archive for November, 2024

New Book Talk: The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York

Posted: 22nd November 2024 by The Hatching Cat in Book Talk, FDNY Horses/Mascots
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This Monday night, I will be sharing some stories and photos from my new book, The Bravest Pets of Gotham: Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York. The 35-minute presentation will be virtual on Zoom and free of charge. Read on for more details…

1911: The Day it Rained Cats on Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Posted: 8th November 2024 by The Hatching Cat in Cat Stories, Cats in the Mews
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Every so often, I find an animal story of Old New York that is so silly or absurd, I start laughing out loud. I hope this following tale of a neighbor dispute on Putnam Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn will also leave you laughing.