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Dov Hikind was arrested during a protest against Iran on Thursday. Photo courtesy Hikind’s office

Brooklyn pol Dov Hikind among 8 arrested at Iran protest

Authorities say eight people, including a state politician, have been arrested at a Manhattan demonstration against the proposed U.S. deal with Iran. … Full Article
In the first half of this year, eight new tenants joined the Brooklyn Navy Yard, seen in this photo taken from the roof of Building 77. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

Leasing surge brings jobs to the Brooklyn Navy Yard

The Brooklyn Navy Yard welcomed new tenants working in beverage manufacturing, apparel, architecture and design in the first half of 2015, contributing to its thriving ecosystem of small busi … Full Article
Harley Perez, of Manhattan, who makes $8.75 an hour working at a McDonald's, smiles during a rally after the New York Wage Board endorsed a proposal to set a $15 minimum wage for workers at fast-food restaurants with 30 or more locations on Wednesday. The increase would be phased in over three years in New York City and over six years elsewhere. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Fast-food workers celebrate plan for $15 wage in New York

Fast-food workers in New York state heralded a proposal to raise their minimum wage to $15 even as restaurant owners vowed to fight what they said would be an arbitrary and damaging increase. … Full Article
Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of the Diocese of Washington, lays hands on new Auxiliary Bishop James Massa. Timothy Cardinal Dolan, archbishop of the Diocese of New York (at left) was also one of the co-consecrators. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Consecration of two new auxiliary bishops brings in dignitaries from around the world

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn now has five auxiliary bishops to serve its wide and diverse geographical area. … Full Article

NEWS

The' N. Pham/The Virginian-Pilot via AP
Elected officials, religious leaders and police brass meet to discuss recent shocking anti-Semitic crimes in South Williamsburg. Photo courtesy Assemblymember Lentol’s office
Community groups and elected officials rallied on the steps of City Hall on Thursday in support of a City Council bill that would ban noisy sightseeing helicopters. Shown: Councilmember Margaret Chin at podium. Councilmember Helen K. Rosenthal, one of the bill’s sponsors, stands third from right. Brooklyn Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon is standing third from left. Photo by Mary Frost

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Brooklyn author Jeff Diamant will appear at BookCourt in Cobble Hill on Aug. 7 to discuss his book “Heist.” Photo by Gayle Shomer
Tanwi Nandini Islam will speak about her debut novel “Bright Lines” at Greenlight Bookstore (686 Fulton St.) in Fort Greene on Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Scott Dunn
Image courtesy of the author

COURTS AND LAW

Dominic Famulari has worked as an attorney in Brooklyn for 18 years. He currently works on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge at John D. Famulari Law Offices with his father. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese.
Court sketch by Alba Acevedo
Lois Robb (right) has served as vice president of the Gay/Straight Alliance of the New York State Justice System for the past 11 years, but will step down from her position and retire from the Brooklyn Supreme Court as she battles two forms of cancer. She is pictured with the Alliance’s President Marc Levine. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese.

BUSINESS

In the first half of this year, eight new tenants joined the Brooklyn Navy Yard, seen in this photo taken from the roof of Building 77. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese
Building Brooklyn Awards 2015
Desktop 3D printer innovator MakerBot cut the ribbon on Wednesday on a new and larger factory at the Industry City complex in Sunset Park. Photo courtesy of MakerBot

EDUCATION & KIDS

Councilmember Mark Treyger (far right) is joined by P.S. 95 Assistant Principal Kim Worsdale, Principal Janet Ndzibah, Assistant Principal Christine Vigliotti, Assistant Principal Cecile Jamir, Gravesend resident Vincent Sampieri, Assemblymember William Colton and P.S. 95 Parent-Teacher Association President Lulu Elaza (left to right) at the site of the speed bump. Photo courtesy Treyger’s Office
Laurie Windsor was re-elected to her CEC 20 post. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas
Brooklyn Law School Dean Nicholas Allard said the school hopes to ease pressure some students feel to take any job just to pay loans and living expenses.

RELIGION

Our Lady of Refuge Church Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Francesca N. Tate
Mark Meyer Appel (center), co-founder of The Bridge Project, receives a citation from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams at the July 9 Iftar. Standing with them (at left) is Dr. Khadijah Abdul-Matin, the evening’s master of ceremonies. Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Francesca N. Tate
Back row, left to right: Youth Coordinator Abir Hussein, Daniel Caspi, Ismael Ali, Abdou Barry, Adam Neto, Salomon Cohen. Front row: Elizabeth Xochimitl, Darryahn Knight, Alyssa, Tasneem Mohammad, Thanushka Bachan and Grace Oladayo.

HISTORY

Jennifer Lopez celebrates her birthday today. Eagle file photo
Actor Daniel Radcliffe celebrates his birthday today. AP photo
John Leguizamo celebrates his birthday today. Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP

REAL ESTATE

Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of the Diocese of Washington, lays hands on new Auxiliary Bishop James Massa. Timothy Cardinal Dolan, archbishop of the Diocese of New York (at left) was also one of the co-consecrators. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate
This mysterious marble building at the edge of the Brooklyn Navy Yard was America's first Naval hospital. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese
This urban farm you see on the roof of Building 3 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is called Brooklyn Grange. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

SPORTS

Jeff Diehl’s third homer of the summer was one of the few bright spots in slumping Brooklyn’s ugly 8-1 loss at West Virginia on Wednesday night. Photo provided by the Brooklyn Cyclones
Despite crushing his first homer of the summer, reigning NCAA long ball leader David Thompson was unable to drive Brooklyn to victory in West Virginia on Tuesday night. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Cyclones
Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Rugby Club

POLITICS

State Sen. Kevin Parker says two bills he has sponsored would help working parents become more involved in their children’s schools and improve the education system. Photo courtesy of Kevin Parker
Anthony Weiner. Photo by Mary Frost
An Uber sign on one of their designated vehicles. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

HEALTH

Lidiya Markova, M.D., physician at New York Methodist Hospital's new NYM Medical Associates of Brooklyn Heights practice, with a patient. Photo courtesy of NYM
Councilmember Mark Treyger (kneeling at left) and the game’s participants raised $1,300 for the Coney Island Autism Angels. Photo courtesy Treyger’s office
Patients and family members dress up in fun costumes and pose for pictures in the photo booth. Photo courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center

ARTS AND FUN

Councilmember Vincent Gentile says the evening will also include family friendly activities like face-painting. Photo courtesy Gentile’s office
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis and state Sen. Marty Golden (front and center) are making free yoga lessons available in Shore Road Park. Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Malliotakis’ Office
Mike Perry created an intricate, two-dimensional map of Brooklyn to celebrate the Pacific Park Arts project. The illustrated map includes well-known landmarks, recognizable neighborhood topography and pedestrians enjoying daily life in the city’s most dynamic borough. Images by Mike Perry

CRIME

Map courtesy of NYAlert.gov
State Sen. Diane Savino and Councilmember Mark Treyger (at podium) gather with Coney Island community leaders to call on City Hall to take specific steps to respond to gun violence in the neighborhood. Photo courtesy Treyger’s office
Kelly T. Currie, acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Eagle file photo

OPINIONS

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Brooklyn Bridge Park has recommended RAL Development Services and Oliver’s Realty Group to develop the project. Rendering courtesy of ODA/RAL Development Services/Oliver’s Realty Group
Brooklyn Bridge Park has chosen RAL Development Services and Oliver’s Realty Group to develop the project.

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