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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

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

See Mary Pickford's house and other fine sights in landmark-worthy Ditmas Park West

A century ago, when silent films were all the rage, America's most famous actress almost became a Brooklyn resident. … Full Article
This statue of J. Marion Sims, who operated on black women slaves without anesthesia, was moved from Central Park to Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery on Tuesday following outcry about Sims’ historical legacy. Photo courtesy of the NYC Parks Department

Green-Wood Cemetery accepts a second disgraced statue

It's not a monument to a 19th-century doctor who experimented on slaves — it's a jumping off point for a discussion of history. … Full Article

NEWS

A taxi driver leapt from his cab on the upper level of the Manhattan Bridge on Wednesday after he spied cash blowing around the roadway.
80 Flatbush Ave. Rendering courtesy of Alloy Development

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Protesters interrupted Sean Penn at a book event in Brooklyn Heights on Tuesday night, citing his interview with accused drug kingpin El Chapo.
William Hauptman. Images courtesy of William Hauptman
Sloane Crosley. Photo by Ungano + Agriodimas Studio

COURTS AND LAW

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association honored two during its 100th anniversary party at Brooklyn Law School on Monday. Pictured from left: Brooklyn Bar Association President Aimee Richter, BWBA President Michele Mirman, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore of the Court of Appeals, State of New York and Brooklyn Law School Dean Nicholas Allard. Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
Court sketch by Alba Acevedo
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez (second from left) spoke about his bail policy and said that Brooklyn can eventually end cash bail altogether during the National Association of Women Judges meeting in Downtown Brooklyn this weekend. Others pictured (from left): Bronx DA Darcel Clark, Crystal S. Yang, Skylar Albertson and Martha Rayner. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

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

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
Ticket buyers stand on the Coney Island Boardwalk outside the Wonder Wheel.

SPORTS

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
Jeremy Lin drives during the first quarter of an April 2017 game. AP Photo/Charles Krupa

POLITICS

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
Assemblymember Diana Richardson is receiving support from religious leaders in her district. Photo courtesy of Richardson’s office

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

Lori Stokes (left) received her award from her “Good Day New York” co-host Rosanna Scotto. Photos courtesy of HeartShare Human Services
Arnie Burton. Photo by Carol Rosegg
Director James Martinelli has directed dozens of plays in Brooklyn Heights and has worked as both a choreographer and director for the last 30 years at various theaters throughout the tri-state area and abroad. Photos courtesy of the Heights Players

CRIME

The family of Ralph Nimmons are calling on Brooklyn District Attorney to press charges against the Stop & Shop employees accused of causing their nephew’s death. From left: Uncle Bonezelee Nimmons, attorney Sanford Rubenstein and aunt Eliose Siverls. Eagle photo by Paul Frangipane
Jean Paul Guerrero. Photo via Twitter
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will face a Brooklyn trial where prosecutors accuse him of running an international criminal enterprise. AP file photo by Eduardo Verdugo

OPINIONS

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