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Mug shot of Wu Long Chen, convicted of second-degree murder over an ancient family dispute. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn DA’s Office.

Chinese military veteran found guilty for Sunset Park revenge grudge murder

A Sunset Park shooter was convicted Tuesday for murder of a 68-year-old man after a 20-year family dispute in China left him seeking vengeance. … Full Article
Travis Hamonic was introduced as a member of the Calgary Flames on Monday, donning his new No. 24 jersey. He wore No. 3 here for the Islanders. AP Photo by Jeff McIntosh

Hamonic latest Islander to depart Brooklyn

Last summer it was Kyle Okposo, Matt Martin and Frans Nielsen, three integral parts of the New York Islanders’ inaugural roster here in Brooklyn, who departed via free agency. … Full Article
Frogs on a Wythe Avenue mural seem to be thinking, “I only have eyes for you.” Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Construction updates on Williamsburg's Hotel Row, AKA Wythe Avenue

I only have eyes for you, dear. That classic Harry Warren-Al Dubin tune comes to mind when we walk up Wythe Avenue. … Full Article
Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Wednesday June 28, Our World in Pictures

DUMBO — Sailing Past the Shoreline: There's Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park, as seen from the deck of a ferry boat headed to Williamsburg. … Full Article

NEWS

This old black and white photo from 1977 shows David Berkowitz in police custody. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel
Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Brooklyn-based author Jill Eisenstadt has released "Swell," her first novel in 26 years. She is also the author of "From Rockaway" and "Kiss Out." Beowulf Sheehan/Lee Boudreaux Books via AP
Brooklyn-born and raised “Ages of Oz” creator Gabriel Gale. Photo courtesy of Brian Keith
Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers.

COURTS AND LAW

The Seneca Club of Brooklyn hosted its annual awards dinner where it honored more than 50 people and businesses including Maxwell Schwartz (second from the right), who created a political club at his high school. Pictured from left: Steve Cohn, Maxwell Schwartz, Public Advocate Letitia James and Steven Schwartz. Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
The Brooklyn Bar Association’s Foundation Law Committee hosts regular events that are free and designed to inform the public of their legal rights. On Monday, the group covered landlord and tenant law. Pictured from left: Jimmy Lathrop, Fern J. Finkel, Raniece Medley and Emily Sweet. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese
Martin Shkreli, the former pharmaceutical CEO who became a pariah after raising the cost of a life-saving drug 5,000 percent, arrives at federal court in Brooklyn for jury selection in his trial on Monday. AP Photo/Richard Drew

BUSINESS

(L-R) Brian Chin, president of Northfield Bank, Elana Ehrenberg, community development supervisor NYC Ferry, Brooklyn Eagle Senior Editor John Alexander and Walter Ochoa of Right at Home health care service. Eagle photos by Arthur Da Gaeta
DUMBO-based Etsy announced a second round of layoffs on Wednesday. The tech company cut 140 positions or 15 percent of its staff. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File
Rocky Schiano holds up a guitar made by Stephen Stern from reclaimed Brooklyn wood. Photo by Jimmy Coppola

EDUCATION & KIDS

The state Senate failed to extend mayoral control of the New York City school system, making it possible that the old Board of Education system with its 32 different local school boards could return. AP photo by Bebeto Matthews.
Bishop Kearney High School has sent a team to the Relay for Life event for 10 years. This year’s team braved a heavy rainstorm to raise money for cancer research. Photo courtesy of Bishop Kearney High School
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released a report on Wednesday outlining their proposals to eliminate disparities in gifted education in New York City. They presented their findings at Tweed Courthouse alongside task force members Steven Francisco (left) and Geneal Chacon (rear). Photo by Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP’s Office

RELIGION

From left: Tamika Mallory, Ms. Bob Bland and Linda Sarsour. Eagles photo by Francesca N. Tate
Credit St. Charles Borromeo Church
The priests concelebrating the 175th anniversary Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church were (left to right) the Rev. Edward Doran, the Rev. Peter Mahoney, the Rev. Joseph Gaspar Hugo, Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, the Rev. Joel Warden, C.O., Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Rev. Dennis Corrado, the Rev. Michael Carrano, and Deacon Jaime Varela. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

HISTORY

Actor John Cusack celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo by Michael Sohn
Actor Tobey Maguire celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Singer Ariana Grande celebrates her birthday today. Photo by Dave Hogan via AP

REAL ESTATE

It’s time to say goodbye to the Jehovah's Witnesses' famed "Watchtower" emblem that has stood perched over Brooklyn Heights for decades. The religious group recently filed permits to have the 15-foot-tall letters removed. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan
Frogs on a Wythe Avenue mural seem to be thinking, “I only have eyes for you.” Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
That's 325 Kent Ave. shining bright like a diamond, as Rihanna would say. The landmarked Domino Sugar building stands beside it. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

Travis Hamonic was introduced as a member of the Calgary Flames on Monday, donning his new No. 24 jersey. He wore No. 3 here for the Islanders. AP Photo by Jeff McIntosh
D’Angelo Russell is replacing Brook Lopez, the player he was traded for, as the new face of the Brooklyn Nets as they try to rebound from finishing with the NBA’s worst record a season ago. AP Photo by Mark J. Terrill
The Cosmos fell 2-1 to Miami FC on Saturday. With the loss, New York was officially eliminated from contention for the North American Soccer League Spring title. Photos courtesy of Miami FC

POLITICS

Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis now has the field to herself. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’ campaign
Liam McCabe with his grandfather Charlie Kerr and state Sen. Marty Golden. Photos courtesy of Liam McCabe
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo (center) says the support she is receiving from the seven members of the City Council's LGBTQ Caucus is meaningful. Pictured with Cumbo are Ritchie Torres, Daniel Drumm, Rosie Mendez, Corey Johnson, James Van Bramer, James Vacca, and Carlos Menchaca (left to right). Photo courtesy of Cumbo’s campaign

HEALTH

Maimonides Medical Center has released this information sheet to help Brooklyn residents understand the need to take precautions in hot weather. Image courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center
From left: Yvonne Bonaventure, of Midwood; Kathleen O'Donnell, of Windsor Terrace; Olivia Guppy, of Greenwood Heights; and Renee Adler, of Brooklyn Heights.
NYU Langone Senior VP Andrew W. Brotman says the first floor of the new health center at 6740 Fourth Ave. should be ready to open in the fall. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Rhapsody Players perform at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Bay Ridge. Eagle photo by John Alexander
Anna Ziegler. Photo: Will Miller
“Measure for Measure” at Theatre for a New Audience's Polonsky Shakespeare Center features Thomas Jay Ryan as Angelo and Cara Ricketts as Isabella. Photo by Gerry Goodstein

CRIME

Mug shot of Wu Long Chen, convicted of second-degree murder over an ancient family dispute. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn DA’s Office.
Hydrocodone pills, opioid painkillers similar to oxycodone. AP Photo by Toby Talbot
"Goodfellas" mobster Vincent Asaro smiling after he was acquitted two years ago in the famous Kennedy Airport heist. Left, Asaro's lawyer, Elizabeth Macedonio. AP Photo by Bryan R. Smith

OPINIONS

​From left: U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, state Sen. Kevin Parker and Hon. Una Clarke. Photo courtesy of Sen. Parker’s office
Protesters gathered at Silver Lake Village Shopping Center during a demonstration on June 18 in St. Anthony, Minnesota. The protesters marched against the acquittal of Officer Jeronimo Yanez, who was found not guilty of manslaughter for shooting Philando Castile during a traffic stop. Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP
Passengers on board a NYC Ferry watch as the boat departs Sunset Park for Rockaway on May 1. AP Photo by Mark Lenahan

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