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This rendering of the planned Eighth Avenue Center offers a bird’s eye view of the scope of the project. Image courtesy of Richard Chan Architects, P.C.

Community Board 10 looking at Eighth Ave. Center

A massive commercial-residential development on the border of Dyker Heights and Sunset Park is still in the planning stages, but members of Community Board 10 are not waiting until the shovel … Full Article
On Saturday, there will be a parade of lights whirling and whizzing down the shores of the borough as part of the second annual Brooklyn Bike Rave, a unique event where hundreds of cyclists party and pedal en masse down a 7-mile route. The trip spans Greenpoint, Williamsburg, DUMBO, the Navy Yard and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photos courtesy of Brooklyn Greenway Initiative

Night Ride: Party on wheels this weekend at the Brooklyn Bike Rave

On a typical evening by the Brooklyn waterfront, onlookers are treated to a host of luminosities. … Full Article
Carlos Becker, an ex-NYPD highway cop was sentenced to two years in prison for an insurance fraud scheme. AP photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP

Ex-NYPD cop gets two years for collecting insurance money after torching SUV

An ex-NYPD cop was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday for fraudulently collecting insurance money after he arranged to have his SUV torched with some police gear inside. … Full Article
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday a $5.6 billion plan to transform the Long Island Rail Road system. Photo by Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo

Cuomo’s $5.6 billion LIRR Plan: New Hudson tunnel, Penn-Farley complex, transformed Jamaica hub & improved service to Brooklyn

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday a $5.6 billion infrastructure plan, encompassing 100 capital projects, to upgrade and transform the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). … Full Article

NEWS

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This rendering of the planned Eighth Avenue Center offers a bird’s eye view of the scope of the project. Image courtesy of Richard Chan Architects, P.C.

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

Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez took over the DA’s Office when Ken Thompson died in October. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese
Marines carried the casket of Nixzmary Brown into St. Mary's Church on Jan. 18, 2006. Ama Dwimoh eventually secured the convictions of the 7-year-old's stepfather and mother. AP Photo
Clinton Lawson stood before Judge ShawnDya Simpson in Brooklyn Supreme Court as she adjourned his sentencing for more than a month. Eagle photo by Paul Frangipane

BUSINESS

Honors were accorded to the team behind the Ford Amphitheater multiuse center, including, center: Rachel Oehl, Cosmo Marfione (at left), Jeffrey Dewey (right), Joseph Barbagallo, Jay Sugarman and Karl Frey. Eagle photos by Andy Katz
From left: Assemblymember Joe Lentol with former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. Eagle photos by Andy Katz
Van Tran models the wedding dress she created using toilet paper, glue, tape and a needle and thread. Photo courtesy of Cheap Chic Weddings/Quilted Northern

EDUCATION & KIDS

Laurie Windsor (center) shown here receiving the Ronald Reagan Americanism Award from Brooklyn Conservative Party leaders Fran Vella Marrone and Jerry Kassar in 2014, says she will still be active in the community. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas
Photo by Mary Frost
Sheryl Chen will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

RELIGION

From: left: Norm Brodsky, Elaine Brodsky and Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano work the scissors to cut the ribbon and officially launch the North Brooklyn Angelmobile. Brooklyn Eagle Photos by Andy Katz
From left: Tamika Mallory, Ms. Bob Bland and Linda Sarsour. Eagles photo by Francesca N. Tate
Credit St. Charles Borromeo Church

HISTORY

Artist Selena Gomez celebrates her birthday today. Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP
Yankees pitcher C.C. Sabathia celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo/Kathy Willens
Musician Carlos Santana celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

REAL ESTATE

A rendering of the Brooklyn sign in place of the 15-foot-tall "Watchtower" sign that is set to be removed from the Brooklyn skyline. Photos courtesy of Susanna Briselli.
Rooftop of 20 Jay. St. Photo courtesy of Two Trees
The Wyckoff-Bennett Homestead, which was built before the Revolutionary War, is located in the Madison section of Brooklyn. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

Cyclones manager Edgardo Alfonzo hopes to point the way to a furious comeback in the McNamara Division race for his last-place Brooklyn squad. AP Photo by Kathy Willens
Jose Carlos Medina finally notched his first win of the summer Tuesday night with a six-inning gem against arch rival Staten Island at Coney Island’s MCU Park. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Cyclones
Despite four innings of scoreless relief from Nicolas Debora Monday night, the Cyclones couldn’t overcome a brutal first inning in which they yielded four runs to the rival Staten Island Yankees in Coney Island. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Cyclones

POLITICS

Brooklyn Borough President candidate Vito Bruno holds a campaign balloon outside Delia’s Lounge in Bay Ridge. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta
Kalman Yeger has been a member of Community Board 14 for 17 years and has served as an aide to several elected officials, including the man he hopes to replace in the City Council, David Greenfield. Photo courtesy of Yeger’s campaign
First time candidate Vincent Chirico is hoping to win the Democratic Party’s nomination to run for City Council in November. Photo courtesy of Chirico campaign

HEALTH

Jackie and Mike Bezos read to children and families at NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
Bay Ridge ophthalmologist Douglas R. Lazzaro will oversee the expansion of the NYU Eye Center. Photo courtesy of NYU Langone Health System
Douglas Jablon, senior vice president of Patient Relations; Alla Zats, director of Volunteer and Student Services; First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray; President and CEO Kenneth D. Gibbs; and Executive Vice President and COO Dominick Stanzione (left to right) all praised the work done by volunteers. Photos courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

On Saturday, there will be a parade of lights whirling and whizzing down the shores of the borough as part of the second annual Brooklyn Bike Rave, a unique event where hundreds of cyclists party and pedal en masse down a 7-mile route. The trip spans Greenpoint, Williamsburg, DUMBO, the Navy Yard and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photos courtesy of Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
This adorable skateboarder and a half-dozen perky pups lined up to have their photo taken at the 4th Annual Doggy Fashion Show at Freddy's Bar in Park Slope on Saturday. Eagle photo by Mary Frost
David Glover commands the stage as Brutus in the Gallery Players' new production of “Julius Caesar” in Park Slope. Photos courtesy of the Gallery Players

CRIME

The widow who arranged for Dameon Lovell to murder her husband and then hired Kirk Portious to finish the act was sentenced to life in prison on June 29, 2017. Eagle file photo by Paul Frangipane
Carlos Becker, an ex-NYPD highway cop was sentenced to two years in prison for an insurance fraud scheme. AP photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP
Tyson Jeffries dodged a sentencing today for gun possession after a Brooklyn judge gave him two months to prove himself. Eagle file photo by Paul Frangipane

OPINIONS

Photos courtesy of Cagle Cartoons
State Sen. Kevin Parker, second from left, pictured with local students. Photo courtesy of Sen. Parker’s office
The group Too Many Zooz takes part in Music Under New York’s 30th anniversary auditions. The group played at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg earlier this year. Photo courtesy of MTA Arts & Design

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