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​From left: U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, state Sen. Kevin Parker and Hon. Una Clarke. Photo courtesy of Sen. Parker’s office

OPINION: Caribbean Heritage Month and its importance to African-American history

“Life Needs the Caribbean!” So read the tagline of a full-length commercial that ran in frequent rotation on national network television a couple years ago. … Full Article
The town hall, organized by the group El Grito de Sunset Park, is expected to feature a lively discussion on police-community relations. Photo courtesy of El Grito de Sunset Park

Broken windows policing focus of Sunset Park forum

“Broken windows,” a crime-fighting theory practiced by NYPD for decades, holds that putting an emphasis on fighting quality of life crimes such as vandalism, public drinking and turnstile-jumping h … Full Article
“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

Electrifying 'Measure for Measure' at TFANA's Polonsky Shakespeare Center

This is a play about justice and mercy, hypocrisy and a hot nun. Yes, a hot nun. … Full Article
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.

With failure of Albany to extend mayoral control of schools, school boards may come back to NYC

With the failure of the state Legislature Wednesday night to approve the extension of mayoral control of the New York City school system by the end of its formal session, the city could return to t … Full Article

NEWS

The state Legislature in Albany failed to approve a money- and time-saving method known as design-build to expedite the Brooklyn Queens Expressway’s long-overdue $1.9 billion rehabilitation. Officials called the failure “a disgrace.” Photo by Mary Frost
Salaam Club Scholarship Committee Chairman Tony Msallem (left) with award recipient Pascale Saad (holding envelope), her family and Salaam Club President Joe Avignone (right). Eagle photos by John Alexander
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, bottom center, marches during the New York City Pride Parade on Sunday. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

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

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli arrived at Brooklyn Federal Court Monday for jury deliberations in his fraud trial. Court sketch by Shirley Shepard.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association installed Michele Mirman as its president during a ceremony in Brooklyn Heights on Monday. Pictured from left: President-elect Carrie Anne Cavallo, outgoing President Sara Gozo, Hon. Randall T. Eng, Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, President Michele Mirman, Hon. Marsha Steinhardt and Elaine Avery. Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

BUSINESS

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
Kings Beer Hall

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

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
Maria Vasaka-Monioudis and Ioannis Pavlakos with Father Gerasimos Makris. Photo by Rigo Nasopoulos
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks about the power of compassionate words, both in science and in everyday life. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

HISTORY

Singer Ariana Grande celebrates her birthday today. Photo by Dave Hogan via AP
Comedian Ricky Gervais celebrates his birthday today. Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Soccer player Lionel Messi celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

REAL ESTATE

Welcome to Pratt Sculpture Park, where works including “Brickhead: Yemanja” by James Tyler are on display. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
This fine survivor from the 1840s is 200 Lafayette Ave., AKA the Joseph Steele House, in Clinton Hill. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
Clinton Hill is a neighborhood of historic homes of varied architectural styles — including Gothic Revival, as this 1840s house on Clinton Avenue attests. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

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
John Tavares will again lead the Islanders into the 2017-2018 season. AP Photo/Chris Szagola
D'Angelo Russell will be the point guard of the future for the Brooklyn Nets. AP Photo/Jim Mone

POLITICS

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
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the appointment of Brooklyn Heights resident Joseph Lhota to serve as the chairman of the MTA. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

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

“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
From left to right, Mariam Steifel of Just Energy; Brooklyn Chamber President and CEO Andrew Hoan; Assembly Member Joe Lentol, Brooklyn Chamber Board Chair Denise Arbesu; Assembly Member Nicole Malliotakis; Pasquale Patrone of Cohn Reznick; and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon. Photos courtesy of Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
Taste of Katz’s cranks out helpings of sliced meat. Eagle photos by Andy Katz.

CRIME

Wu Long Chen is on trial before a jury and Judge Neil Firetog at Brooklyn Supreme Court for allegedly killing a man in cold blood. Eagle file photo by Paul Frangipane.
Mug shot of Marcus Gamble. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn DA's Office.
Kenia Valdez Alvarez pleaded guilty to international drug dealing charges at Brooklyn Federal Court. Eagle file photo by Paul Frangipane.

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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