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Hundreds of kids jammed Squibb Hill in Brooklyn Heights Monday, shrieking with delight as they flew down the slope on sleds, flying saucers and snow tubes. Photos by Mary Frost

PHOTOS: Snow day! Super sledding at Squibb Hill in Brooklyn

While what was dubbed the Blizzard of 2015 had less impact than predicted in New York City, more than a million school kids thought the surprise snow day was totally awesome. … Full Article
Following the publication of a recent Brooklyn Eagle article on the future home of the anchor at 76 Montague St., community members have weighed in on the issue. Eagle file photo by Don Evans

Future home of anchor at 76 Montague spurs community discussion

Following a Brooklyn Daily Eagle article that discussed the new tenants of 76 Montague St., who wish to move the 19th century anchor that sits by the storefront, there w … Full Article
Lionel Hollins could be out of Brooklyn soon if the Nets don't stop getting embarrassed on the court. Associated Press photo

Winds of change continue to blow for Nets

The Brooklyn Nets may be on the verge of cleaning house, or at least re-renovating, as their third season here in our fair borough continues to produce disappointing results. … Full Article
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is transported by federal agents to federal court on Thursday. Silver, who has been one of the most powerful men in Albany for more than two decades, was arrested Thursday on public corruption charges. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Calls for ouster of NY Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver increase

ALBANY— New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was fighting to keep his grip on power Monday amid widening calls for his resignation in the wake of federal corruption charges. … Full Article

NEWS

Streets are mainly clear on Tuesday on 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, with the Verrazano Bridge in sight. Photo by Rob Abruzzese
Snow covered sidewalks and cars on 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas
Following the publication of a recent Brooklyn Eagle article on the future home of the anchor at 76 Montague St., community members have weighed in on the issue. Eagle file photo by Don Evans

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland will appear at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation on Jan. 26 to read from her book “Life in Motion.” Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP
John Clarkson, author of “Among Thieves.” Photo courtesy of Minotaur Books
Alan Hruska, a former trial lawyer, is the author of “Pardon the Ravens.” Photo by Beowulf Sheehan

COURTS AND LAW

Lisa Becker, Eagle file photo by Mario Belluomo
Federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis warned Brooklyn defense attorney Howard Greenberg of a criminal contempt sanction for threatening to not participate in a trial in order to secure a reversal on appeal. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese
The Kings County Criminal Bar Association held it's annual meeting where it swore in new president Michael Farkas. Pictured left to right: Hon. Matthew D’Emic, immediate past president of the KCCBA Jay Schwitzman, President of the KCCBA Michael Farkas and his father George Farkas, past president of the KCCBA. Photos by Rob Abruzzese.

BUSINESS

Daimler’s Car2go car-sharing program opened in Brooklyn in October. Photo: Aaron Rogosin Photography
Opponents of Airbnb hold a rally outside City Hall on Tuesday in New York. With home-as-hotel sites like Airbnb doing booming business, New York City lawmakers are holding a hearing to scrutinizing how the trend affects the housing market and economy. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews
Bob Howe, president of the Merchants of Third Avenue, says he likes the proposed tax cut, but is concerned that costs will increase in other ways. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

EDUCATION & KIDS

Rosemarie McGoldrick, principal of Holy Angels Academy, and her students welcomed visitors to an Open House at the Bay Ridge school on Sunday. Pictured with McGoldrick are Jonathan Mundy, Emma Bolino, Caroline Chelales, Anna Bolino, Meaghan Delle Cave and Daniel Mundy (left to right). Eagle photo by Paula Katinas
Bill de Blasio cancelled NYC schools for Tuesday due to the impending winter storm. AP Photo/John Minchillo
Students got the chance to display their debate skills at the event held at Brooklyn College. Photo by Janet Marcic/Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow

RELIGION

Pope Francis is visiting NYC in September. AP Photo/Giuseppe Cacace, pool
Fr. Solanus Benfatti, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, presents the closing lecture on the manuscripts of St. Francis of Assisi. Photo by Francesca Norsen Tate
Left to right: Pastor Rohann D. Wellington, moderator; Dr. Allen Martin, Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church; NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Ben Tucker; Pastor Shane Vidal, Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church; U.S. Reps Hakeem Jeffries and Yvette Clarke; and Pastor Gilford Monrose, president of the 67th Precinct Clergy Association. Eagle photos by Francesca Norsen Tate

HISTORY

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts celebrates his birthday today. AP photo
Ellen DeGeneres celebrates her birthday today. AP photo
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

REAL ESTATE

The landmarked Dime Savings Bank at 9 DeKalb Ave. is for sale. The City Point development is seen on the left edge of the photo, and Junior's Restaurant on the right. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
Historic buildings like this one make a walk around Red Hook worthwhile, whether or not the weather is freezing. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
You See Right Through Me (Ah, a Nicki Minaj lyric): The arctic air whips through windowless 160 Imlay St., which is undergoing a residential conversion. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

Brent Jones became St. Francis Brooklyn's all-time leading passer with an 11 point, nine assist performance against Robert Morris. He is now has 536 in his NCAA career. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese
Lionel Hollins could be out of Brooklyn soon if the Nets don't stop getting embarrassed on the court. Associated Press photo
Sarah Benedetti led St. Francis with 20 points in a losing effort against Robert Morris on Saturday. Photo by Rob Abruzzese.

POLITICS

A GRAND WELCOME FOR NYS ASSEMBLYWOMAN JO ANNE SIMON
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is transported by federal agents to federal court on Thursday. Silver, who has been one of the most powerful men in Albany for more than two decades, was arrested Thursday on public corruption charges. AP Photo/Seth Wenig
In this Jan. 22 file photo, New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is transported by federal agents to federal court in New York. Even after his arrest on federal corruption charges, Silver remains one of the most powerful politicians in New York. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File

HEALTH

Basketball players and kids had fun at last year’s “Swish for Kids” event. The children in front are holding a portrait of Francesco Loccisano, whose death inspired his mother to start a foundation in his memory. Photo courtesy St. Ephrem Basketball/Youth Program
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget released on Wednesday includes $700 million in capital funding for the health care in central and eastern Brooklyn. AP photo by Mike Groll
The New York City Health Department says flu is making the rounds in the city. Kids are hit the hardest. AP photo

ARTS AND FUN

The Kings Theatre on Flatbush Avenue shut its doors in 1977. The venue's grand opening performance will take place on Feb. 3, 2015, when Diana Ross takes the stage. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese
Kathleen Chalfant and her husband, Henry. Chalfant family photos, courtesy of Kathleen Chalfant
Ethan Sirotko, a Brooklyn-based writer, is a finalist in the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbeine’s International David and Clare Rosen Memorial Play Contest. Photo by Janet Kaplan

CRIME

New York City Police officers stand in front of a Home Depot in Manhattan on Sunday. Police said an employee at the store argued with a co-worker before fatally shooting him and then killing himself. AP Photo/Seth Wenig
Eastern District Attorney Loretta Lynch. Eagle file photo
In this photo from a surveillance video provided by the NYPD, an alleged suspect orders food at a Chinese restaurant in the Bronx on Monday. Two New York City police officers responding to a robbery in the Bronx were shot and wounded Monday night, and a manhunt was still underway hours later for a pair of suspects, authorities said. AP Photo/NYPD

OPINIONS

Esther Meroño, an undocumented American who was born in Spain, is an Online Organizer at Auburn Seminary and a volunteer ambassador at FWD.us. She has joined others across the country in using the hashtag #undocumentedandunafraid. Photo courtesy of Esther Meroño
Steven Doloff is a Professor in the Dept. of Humanities at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of Steven Doloff
Michael Farkas, Eagle file photo by Mario Belluomo

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