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Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina. AP file photo

Education officials announce 2 Brooklyn charter school closures

Education officials announced Thursday that two Brooklyn charter schools they say are not meeting performance standards are to be closed in Jun … Full Article
Michael Grimm's request was denied. AP Photo/John Minchillo

Grimm’s travel request denied by judge

A federal judge has denied former Staten Island-Southwest Brooklyn Congressman Michael Grimm his request to travel to Europe for a job interview. … Full Article
Brooklyn BP Eric Adams has announced a march over the Brooklyn Bridge to take place this Saturday.

Brooklyn Bridge march on Saturday to commemorate Selma 1965’s ‘Bloody Sunday’

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of a pivotal voting rights march in 1965 over the Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma, Alabama to the state's capital of Montgomery, Brooklyn BP Eric Adams has  … Full Article
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced on Thursday that they will be eliminating elephants from all circus performances by 2018. Shown: Elephants from the circus visited DUMBO prior to a performance at Barclays Center in 2013. Photo by Rob Abruzzese

Ringling Bros. to eliminate elephant performances

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced on Thursday that they will be eliminating elephants from all circus performances by 2018. … Full Article

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Brooklyn BP Eric Adams has announced a march over the Brooklyn Bridge to take place this Saturday.
Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Actors John Doman (left), Reshma Shetty (second from left), Mercedes Ruehl (second from right) and Christian Scheider (right) joined author Andrea Chapin (center) in Brooklyn Heights on Wednesday to perform scenes from Chapin’s debut novel “The Tutor.” Photos by Ric Kallaher
“The Book of Memory Gaps,” by debut author Cecilia Ruiz, will be featured at Greenpoint’s WORD Bookstore on March 12. Image: Copyright Cecilia Ruiz 2015
Authors Neil Gaiman (l.) and Daniel Handler (known as Lemony Snicket) appeared in conversation at BAM this week. Photo by Elena Olivo, courtesy of BAM

COURTS AND LAW

Court sketch by Alba Acevedo
Michael Grimm's request was denied. AP Photo/John Minchillo
A group from the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association went to P.S. 274 in Bushwick to read Dr. Seuss books to first graders. From left: Hon. Nancy Bannon, Joy Thompson, Principal Maritza Ollivierra-Jones, Hon. Sadia Graham, Hon. Joanne Quiñones, Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, Derefim Neckles, Deborah Johnson and Assistant Principal Aimee Perez. See brooklynarchive.com for more photos. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

BUSINESS

A recent opening of a TD Bank branch at 18th Ave. and 57th Street. Photo courtesy of TD Bank
Hall and Oates are not amused. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File
Pictured from left: Edward Kramer, a member of the Operation Hope Northeastern Board; Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, CEO, New York and Division President, HOPE Youth Empowerment Group Operation HOPE, Inc.; U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke; Assemblymember Annette Robinson; Brian Doran, N.Y. Metro Region executive, PCB; and Pedro Barry, Small Business Program manager, Operation HOPE. Photo courtesy of Popular Community Bank

EDUCATION & KIDS

Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina. AP file photo
Emily Raleigh, founder and CEO of Smart Girls Group, speaks to students in the classroom. Photo courtesy Fontbonne Hall Academy
NYC schools chancellor Carmen Farina. AP file photo

RELIGION

The side aisle ceilings at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph depict devotionals of the Blessed Mother from the language apostolates of many nationalities. This photo was taken at the May 13, 2014 re-dedication of St. Joseph’s Church as a co-cathedral. Photo by Francesca Norsen Tate
This depiction of the First Station of the Cross, titled “Jesus Condemned — Station 1” is created in mixed media. Artwork courtesy of Joseph Anastasi
Stephanie Argueta (striped shirt) teaches merengue, bachata and salsa steps. With her in the foreground is Jefferson Walters, who also nimbly taught freestyle ballroom dancing.

HISTORY

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry celebrates his birthday today. AP photo
Actor Daniel Craig celebrates his birthday today. AP photo
Singer Michael Bolton celebrates his birthday today. Photo by Rob Latour/Invision/AP

REAL ESTATE

It all started when we decided to try cooking like a grownup, and picked out this Mexican soup recipe. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
In honor of an upcoming visit the city Landmarks Preservation Commission plans to make to Sunset Park, we snapped photos of 15 blocks where there is significant homeowner support for landmarking. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
The Landmarks Preservation Commission plans a site visit in Sunset Park — soon. In honor of the upcoming tour, we photographed 15 blocks where there is strong support by homeowners for landmarking. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

Mets star David Wright spoke with the sons of fallen officer Rafael Ramos. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Brook Lopez and the Nets suffered a major letdown at Downtown’s Barclays Center in a key matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. AP Photo
Senior Brent Jones rises to the occasion Wednesday night as St. Francis Brooklyn toppled neighborhood rival LIU-Brooklyn in the opening round of the NEC Tournament on Remsen Street. Photo courtesy of SFC-Brooklyn Athletics

POLITICS

Michael Grimm may be searching for a job overseas. AP Photo/John Minchillo
NYPD commissioner William Bratton. AP file photo
Green Party candidate James Lane says he wants to “give a voice to average New Yorkers in this election.” Photo courtesy Lane campaign

HEALTH

Jonathan M. Weld. Photo courtesy of The Brooklyn Hospital Center
NYC Councilmember Mathieu Eugene on Friday presented a check for $2.8 million to Kings County Hospital Center.
Members of the team responsible for the Heart & Vascular Center at Maimonides Medical Center present the flag in honor of National Heart Month. At left is Dominick Stanzione, executive vice president and COO of Maimonides. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

ARTS AND FUN

The Brooklyn Public Library’s 18th annual gala, which honored attorneys David Boies (second from left) and Theodore B. Olson (far right). Also pictured are New York Times columnist Frank Bruni (left), BPL President and CEO Linda E. Johnson (second from right) and board chair Nicholas A. Gravante Jr. (center). Photo by Elizabeth Leitzell
The Summer Stroll on 3rd event last year included outdoor cafes where families could relax, dine and enjoy the ambiance. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas
Seen here from left: Brooklyn’s Best producer Keith L. Forest; Honoree Richard Beavers; City Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy; Honoree Celeste Douglas-Wheeler; Honoree Morgan Munsey and Bed-Stuy Gateway BID Executive Director Michael Lambert. Photos by Qlick Photos

CRIME

Former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, center, arrives for his arraignment on charges in a $4 million bribery case on Feb. 24 in New York. Silver faces arraignment on bribery charges that spurred his resignation from his role as one of New York's foremost political powerbrokers. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews
Brooklyn D.A. Kenneth Thompson. Eagle file Youtube screenshot
This .40 caliber was caught by TSA officers at a security checkpoint at JFK Thursday morning. Photo courtesy of TSA

OPINIONS

Meagan Wills is a Brooklyn College psychology student. Photo courtesy of Meagan Wills
Crown Heights resident Gyaltsen F. Go has worked in New York City and as a Methadone Maintenance Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. Photo courtesy of Gyaltsen F. Go
In this Nov. 6, 2013, photo, Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, leave their house in Park Slope. While the mayor and his family now reside at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan, de Blasio still frequents the Prospect Park YMCA in his old neighborhood. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

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