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Local officials say Brooklyn Bridge Park needs to start working on a plan for a pool there during the summer of 2019. Shown: Dozens of families cooled off in the Pop-Up Pool on opening day last June. Photos by Mary Frost

Time to get cracking on a permanent pool in Brooklyn Bridge Park, officials say

The insanely popular Pop-Up Pool in Brooklyn Bridge Park will be dismantled after this summer’s season, and the pressure is building to get a substitute in place before the dog days of 2019. … Full Article
Former Rep. Michael Grimm at a recent Bay Ridge parade.

Cuomo move would have helped felon Michael Grimm vote for Donald Trump

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s move to allow paroled felons to vote would have helped ex-con and former congressman Michael Grimm elect President Donald Trump — but the disgraced former lawmake … Full Article

FILE - In this 1990 file photo, first lady Barbara Bush poses with her dog Millie in Washington. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. AP Photo/Doug Mills, File

Brooklyn Political Roundup, April 18: Local pols give praise to Barbara Bush

Praise for Barbara Bush … Full Article

Park Slope synagogue cleans up its portfolio by divesting from Chase Bank

A Park Slope synagogue is taking scripture about God’s green earth literally. … Full Article

NEWS

Police closed down Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 in April 2016 after large crowds, violent incidents and death threats on Facebook. Photo by Mary Frost
A few cherry trees are in full bloom, but the cold spring played havoc with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden this year.

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Michelle Tea. Images courtesy of Feminist Press
Jessica Blank. Photo by Peter Konerko

COURTS AND LAW

Nadine Johnson presented Presiding Justice Alan Scheinkman, of the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, with the William Goodstein Memorial Award during the Association of Law Secretaries to the Justices of the Supreme and Surrogate's Courts of New York City’s annual awards dinner in Manhattan on Tuesday. Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
From left: Inspector Christine Bastendbeck, Officer of the Month Jason Cruz with his wife and daughter, Transit Captain Zahid Miller, Executive Officer Tyrice Miller, and Mark Gelbs.
Natasha Worthen was inspired by her own parents’ activism to create the 115 Ocean Avenue Tenant Association, which has helped residents facing eviction to hire attorneys and stay in their homes. Today, she works with the Flatbush Tenant Coalition to help people get pro bono attorneys. Eagle photos by Edward King

BUSINESS

Andrew Hoan was cited by the U.S. Small Business Administration for his advocacy. Eagle file photo by Arthur DeGaeta
The Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue BID, which already hosts the highly successful Fifth Avenue Spring Festival, a street fair featuring live music, dancing and outdoor, is now planning to host one of the city Weekend Walks events. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas
Nine businesses operating out of the Brooklyn Army Terminal are taking part in the ApprenticeNYC program and will train new workers. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

EDUCATION & KIDS

The students carefully look after the tiny gardens they planted this semester in school. Photo courtesy of Saint Anselm Catholic Academy
Local kids will be offering their written suggestions on getting New Yorkers to stop littering. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas
The fair included 60 information booths where students could learn about the latest developments. Photos courtesy of TechNYC

RELIGION

The Religious Society of Friends Meeting House on Schermerhorn Street. Photo courtesy of the New York Landmarks Conservancy
Jews and visitors from around the world visit and pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City. It is a remnant from the Second Temple that Herod the Great built during his reign. It was destroyed in 70 C.E., during the First Jewish-Roman War. The history of the Jewish people and the Holy Land are topics to be explored in a 20-week Introduction to Judaism Course that several Brooklyn synagogues are co-sponsoring. Eagle file photo by Francesca N. Tate
Plymouth Church's sanctuary. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

HISTORY

Victoria Beckham. AP Photo/Kin Cheung
Baron Davis. Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP
Brendon Urie. Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

REAL ESTATE

Here is the Lowe’s site Two Trees Management reportedly now owns.
This is movie mega-star of yesteryear Mary Pickford, in costume for her role in the 1924 film “Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.” AP Photo
The Vitagraph Smokestack stands tall in Midwood. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

Adrien Broner went from playful to angry to offensive to realistic during his press conference rant ahead of Saturday night’s headline bout against Jessie Vargas at Downtown’s Barclays Center. Photo courtesy of Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment
Super rookie Mathew Barzal isn’t done playing hockey this year just yet. He and four other Islanders were selected to represent Team Canada in next month’s IIHF World Championships in Denmark. AP photo by Adam Hunger
General manager Sean Marks and head coach Kenny Atkinson have remained true to their vision of building a winning culture here in Brooklyn. But when will the Nets begin winning during their respective tenures? AP Photo by Kathy Willens

POLITICS

Former Rep. Michael Grimm at a recent Bay Ridge parade.
FILE - In this 1990 file photo, first lady Barbara Bush poses with her dog Millie in Washington. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. AP Photo/Doug Mills, File
Julia Salazar says Albany politicians are putting the interests of the wealthy ahead of the needs of community residents. Photo courtesy of Salazar’s campaign

HEALTH

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams compares today’s opioid epidemic with the crack cocaine scourge of the 1980s. Eagle photos by Andy Katz
New Bushwick Cafe Where You Can Get a Healthy Meal & Not Go Broke
Doctors and officials from Maimonides Medical Center cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new Spine Center. Pictured left to right are: Chairman of Orthopedics Dr. Jack Choueka; Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Ahmed Saleh; Director of Spinal Neurosurgery and Neurotrauma Dr. John Houten; Maimonides President and CEO Kenneth Gibbs; Senior VP of Operations and Clinical Programs Declan Doyle; and Chairman of Surgery Dr. Patrick Borgen. Photo courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Actress Allison Mack was arrested on sex trafficking charges for her alleged participation in a sex cult. Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP
Woman in white: Mimi Ndiweni as Cordelia. Photos by Richard Termine
Artist Erwin Wurm’s “Hot Dog Bus,” a modified, vintage Volkswagen Microbus that has been transformed into a bloated and bizarre hot dog stand is coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer. Photo courtesy of Studio Erwin Wurm, Bonn 2017

CRIME

The Dyker Heights Post Office on 13th Avenue is not very popular. This story might explain why.
Ralph Nimmons’s aunt Eliose Siverls, left, joined protesters calling for a boycott of Stop & Shop, where her nephew was killed.
Police officers Yaser Shohatee (left) and Mathew Slavin bought victim Wu Xu a new wheelchair. Photo courtesy of state Sen. Martin Golden’s office

OPINIONS

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