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Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Brooklyn Tuesday night, but he couldn’t do anything to prevent the Cyclones from suffering their franchise-record 11th straight loss. AP Photo by Seth Wenig

Familia shines, but Cyclones drop 11th straight

Jeurys Familia’s path back toward the Majors continued Tuesday night at Coney Island’s MCU Park, as did the Cyclones’ road to making history of the worst kind. … Full Article
Because we wanted to see this landmarked shelter pavilion in Monsignor McGolrick Park, we visited the park and the blocks surrounding it two days before the murder of George Carroll. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Solidarity with Greenpoint

We are offering these photos as a way to say we stand with Greenpoint in protest against senseless violence. … Full Article
The Department of Motor Vehicles’ upgrade of facial recognition software has allowed law enforcement to catch an increased number of fraudsters attempting to obtain second IDs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Monday. Shown above is a sample of a New York State license. Photo courtesy of the NYS DMV

No more phony IDs from the DMV thanks to improved facial recognition technology

It’s gotten much harder to obtain a New York State driver’s license under false pretenses since the state upgraded its facial recognition technology 18 months ago, Gov. … Full Article
From left: City Councilmember Jumaane Williams; J’Ouvert City International President Yvette Rennie; Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams; NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio; NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill; NYPD Chief of Patrol Terence Monahan; Commander, Brooklyn South, Deputy Chief Steven Powers; NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert K. Boyce. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

City Hall announces major revamp of Brooklyn’s J’Ouvert Festival

Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, City Councilmember Jumaane Williams, NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill and other senior NYPD officials on Monday to outline th … Full Article

NEWS

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From left: U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, Leonora Bulychova, founder of the Aelita Club holding her award; District 47 Assemblymember William Colton; City Council candidate Nancy Tong; attorney Anna Latkovskaia; and Democratic District leader Ari Kagan. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin. Photo courtesy of Aaron L. Raskin
Poster courtesy of BKBF, created by Adrian Tomine and Rodrigo Corral
Author Colin Harrison. David Zheng Photography

COURTS AND LAW

Court sketch by Alba Acevedo
The nearly 400 students entering Brooklyn Law School. Eagle photos by Paul Frangipane.
Civil Court judge candidate Patria Frias-Colon visits the office of the Brooklyn Eagle. Eagle photo by John Alexander

BUSINESS

Photos courtesy of Ridgewood Savings Bank
North Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and grill maestro Paul Samulski works the coals to the benefit of all. Eagle photos by Andy Katz
From left: BCC President and CEO Andrew Hoan; Young BK Professionals Committee Chairman Jonathan Judge; Assemblymember Pamela Harris; and Founder of Unplugged Influence Raphael Mavi. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

EDUCATION & KIDS

Five more Brooklyn schools have joined a NYC program teaching beginning computer coding and robotics to kids starting in kindergarten. Photo courtesy of the NYC Department of Education
Sheryl Chen was presented with a medallion at the awards ceremony at the National Liberty Museum. Photo by Shira Yudkoff
Assemblymember Robert Carroll and, right, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon hosted a press conference last week to announce that SUNY Downstate will be keeping five School Based Health Centers in Brooklyn open for one more year. Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Carroll’s Office

RELIGION

The Rev. Kate Salisbury, associate rector of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio speaks during a 2016 interfaith rally at Grand Army Plaza. Standing with him are Rabbi Joseph Potasnik of the New York Board of Rabbis, and Msgr. David Cassato. Rabbi Potasnik is one of the signers of Gov. Cuomo’s just-released statement against hatred. Eagle file photo by Francesca N. Tate
Members of First Unitarian Church are pictured at a July 11, 2016 prayer vigil brought more than a thousand Brooklynites and others around the metropolitan area to Grand Army Plaza for a rally hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. First Unitarian Church will participate in an interfaith gathering on Tuesday. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

HISTORY

Comedian Stephen Fry poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film “Genius” in London on March 30. Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP
In this June 9, 2016 file photo, retired NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant poses at the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles. Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File
Host James Corden raps at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12 in Los Angeles. Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

REAL ESTATE

Here’s the elegant new Kosciuszko Bridge, seen through the open gate of a business on Gardner Avenue in Greenpoint. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
Because we wanted to see this landmarked shelter pavilion in Monsignor McGolrick Park, we visited the park and the blocks surrounding it two days before the murder of George Carroll. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
Welcome to The Greenpoint, AKA 21 India St. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Brooklyn Tuesday night, but he couldn’t do anything to prevent the Cyclones from suffering their franchise-record 11th straight loss. AP Photo by Seth Wenig
Pro golfer Daniel Berger gives tips to young golfers on the putting green. Photo by Alan Roche
Mets All-Star closer Jeurys Familia will be appearing twice out of the Brooklyn bullpen this week as they open an extended homestand against Hudson Valley. AP Photo by Jeff Roberson

POLITICS

Republican City Council candidate Bob Capano says the mayor’s plan to form a statue task force “is a waste of time.” Photo courtesy of Capano’s campaign
U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke (at podium) says Confederate monuments at Fort Hamilton are “personal insult to the hundreds of thousands of women and men in Brooklyn who are descendants of a people held in bondage.” Photo courtesy of Clarke’s office
StreetsPAC praised Councilmember Stephen Levin’s efforts to get the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety measures on Jay Street. Photo courtesy of Levin’s office

HEALTH

A plan to eliminate inpatient surgery at Brooklyn’s VA hospital is raising alarm among Brooklyn and Staten Island military veterans and local officials. Shown: Due to budget cuts, in June 2016, the VA closed another health care facility at 25 Chapel St. in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo by Mary Frost
Sheryl Haft joins kids at Magical Years Early Childhood Center for a reading and a sing-a-long of her newly released book. Photo courtesy of Family Health Centers at NYU Langone
Music That Heals musician and singer David Diedrich plays his keytar for a hospital patient. Photo courtesy of Kathy Lord

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

This image released by IFC Films shows Lakeith Stanfield in "Crown Heights." IFC Films via AP
Warm inviting weather brought families out to the park for the Canarsie Love Festival. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta
“Leslie and Jack are geniuses!” City Councilmember Brad Lander insists as he describes the past season as one of BRIC’s finest. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

CRIME

Jermaine Matthews was sentenced to 18 years in prison at Brooklyn Supreme Court Wednesday for a fatal stabbing. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese.
Erica McRae, right, met with her lawyer Sanford Rubenstein to speak out about her life since the alleged forceful sexual conduct from Sgt. Timothy Nolan. Eagle photos by Paul Frangipane.
Terrell Henry, 22, was murdered by alleged Loot Gang member Quincy Vital for being mistaken as a rival gang member. Photos courtesy of the Brooklyn DA’s Office.

OPINIONS

Trucks on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. Eagle file photo by Don Evans
Steve Wagner. Photo courtesy of Steve Wagner
Liam McCabe, at the podium. Photo courtesy of McCabe

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