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The Cathedral-Basilica of St. James Cathedral in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo by Josh Ross

Brooklyn Diocese announces sex abuse compensation program

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing a compensation program for victims of past sexual abuse by priests modeled on the program that the larger New York archdiocese started last year … Full Article
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

Brooklyn’s largest tech company Etsy lays off 15 percent of staff

Brooklyn’s biggest tech company Etsy announced a second round of layoffs on Wednesday, cutting 140 positions, or 15 percent of its staff.  … Full Article
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

BPs Adams, Diaz: Brooklyn and Bronx kids deserve equal access to Gifted & Talented school programs

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. … Full Article
“Operation Wrecking Ball” led to 19 arrests and 226 charges for drug traffickers who delivered cocaine they referred to as “Miley Cyrus” from Brooklyn to Albany, New York. Photo courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office

‘Operation Wrecking Ball’ nabs alleged ‘Miley Cyrus’ cocaine dealers

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his sixth major drug bust in recent weeks, and this one had some star power as "Operation Wrecking Ball" led to 19 arrests on 226 charges as a gun and d … Full Article

NEWS

David Grunfeld/NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via AP
The Cathedral-Basilica of St. James Cathedral in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo by Josh Ross
The 41st Annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks will be returning to the East River this year, but it will only be visible from two sections of Brooklyn: Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Photo by Julienne Schaer

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

Brooklyn DA candidate Ama Dwimoh (second from left) stands in front of Shabaka Shakur (left) and Jabbar Collins (right), a pair of Brooklynites who spent a combined total of 43 years in prison for crimes that they did not commit, as she calls for systemic changes to the DA’s Office. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese
Brooklyn’s Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced an LGBTQ Initiative on Tuesday aimed at helping the LGBTQ community. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese
From left: Immediate past President Grace M. Borrino, Stephen D. Chiaino and Maria E. Ficalora. 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

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
Councilmember Carlos Menchaca says he invited the Brooklyn Book Fair “to create a literary experience” for children at P.S. 24. Photo courtesy of Menchaca’s office
Students turned the school yard into a giant dance floor. Photos courtesy of Stefanie Meola

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

Actress Meryl Streep celebrates her birthday today. Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actor Chris Pratt celebrates his birthday today. AP photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision
Actor John Goodman celebrates his birthday today. Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

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

Jordan Eberle is the newest member of the New York Islanders after being acquired in a trade from the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday morning. AP photo by Rick Scuteri
After nine seasons with the Nets franchise, including the last five here in Brooklyn, Brook Lopez was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, returning to his North Hollywood, California roots. AP Photo by Tony Gutierrez
After a few years as the Cyclones’ bench coach, former Met icon Edgardo Alfonzo will begin his managerial career with Brooklyn here on Coney Island this summer. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Cyclones

POLITICS

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
New York is taking action to assess the threats to the cyber security of New York’s elections, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Shown: Voting stations in Downtown Brooklyn awaiting voters during the 2016 primary election. Eagle photo by Mary Frost
District 47 City Council candidate Ray Denaro received the endorsement of the Brooklyn Conservative Party. Photo courtesy of Ray Denaro

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

Prior to the Consumer Affairs Committee hearing, Espinal hosted a press conference on the steps of City Hall calling for a repeal of the Cabaret Law and the implementation of an Office of Nightlife. Photo courtesy of Councilmember Espinal’s office
In this Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy poses for a photo in New York. Albert Johnson, the skilled rapper and member of the New York hip-hop duo has died. He was 42. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan
Stephanie Becker, an artist from Brooklyn, created this wining entry in the Cross County Shopping Center’s SummerFest Poster Contest. Photo courtesy of SummerFest

CRIME

“Operation Wrecking Ball” led to 19 arrests and 226 charges for drug traffickers who delivered cocaine they referred to as “Miley Cyrus” from Brooklyn to Albany, New York. Photo courtesy of the Attorney General’s Office
Mug shot of Angelo Gigliotti. Photo courtesy of the Eastern District of New York United States Attorney’s office.
Erick Pastuizaca’s bail was raised by Judge Danny Chun at Brooklyn Supreme Court after he allegedly stabbed a man for speaking Arabic and assaulted a prison guard. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese.

OPINIONS

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
Photo courtesy of Cagle Cartoons

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