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A four-time world champion, Adrien Broner hopes to get his world-class status and swagger back Saturday night when he takes on unbeaten Mikey Garcia at Downtown’s Barclays Center. AP Photo by David Becker

Broner looking for Barclays redemption

Adrien Broner has been on the other side of this matchup many times during his mercurial rise through the ranks of boxing. … Full Article
Eagle photo by John Alexander

Gentile makes final push, urging MTA to fix ailing R trains

In light of the “summer of hell” on New York’s commuter railways, city Councilmember Vincent Gentile, in a letter to returning MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, made a second call for an audit of the i … Full Article
Two of the luxury cars that were allegedly paid for by the proceeds of the nearly million-dollar heroin ring. Photos courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office

Lavish spending Brooklyn gang indicted, linked to Mexican cartel

Six Brooklyn men were charged Wednesday for allegedly dealing $900,000 worth of heroin and using guns to protect their Brooklyn- and Queens-based ring that had connections to the Mexican cart … Full Article
There are stellar views no matter which direction you turn at the rooftop bar at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Check out the views from 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge's rooftop bar

With views like this, how can guests close their eyes long enough to get any sleep? … Full Article

NEWS

AP Photo/Francisco Seco
A plan to build a vertical walkway between the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park has received backing from Rep. Nydia Velázquez. One idea is for a series of steps to connect from the Montague Street section of the Promenade to a grass-covered sound-attenuating berm, shown lower left, or a ventilation building, shown in the center. Eagle photo

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Author professor Emily Horowitz. Photo courtesy of St. Francis College
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

COURTS AND LAW

Government prosecutor Alixandra E. Smith makes her closing arguments in front of Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto during the trial of Martin Shkreli on Thursday. Court sketch by Shirley Shepard
Avery Eli Okin (center) and the Brooklyn Bar Association have welcomed a pair of new staff members into the association — Jen Bryan (left), who will serve as the member services director; and Charles Van Order (right), the new financial controller. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese
Philip R. Shawe (center), is pictured with New York Giants Bradley Wing (left) and Jason Pierre-Paul (right) during the Phil Shawe Charity Gala, which gave out $115,000 worth of scholarships to three law school students. Photos courtesy of the Phil Shawe Summer Charity Gala

BUSINESS

The Wing, a women-only club and workspace, is slated to open its third location in DUMBO’s Clocktower Building in 2018. Photos courtesy of Two Trees Management/ The Wing
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

EDUCATION & KIDS

More freshmen are applying to attend schools in the City University of New York system this year than last year. Pictured: the entrance gate of Brooklyn College. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas
The cast of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” painted this one-of-a-kind piano for the Sing for Hope program. Photo courtesy of Sing for Hope
Chef Vincent Tropepe (fourth from left) says he was impressed by the new app developed by teacher Jason Slabodsky (far left) and recent graduates of the Secondary School for Journalism. Photo courtesy of Tropepe

RELIGION

Rabbi Dan Ain. Photo courtesy of Because Jewish
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

HISTORY

Maya Rudolph from the cast of “The Emoji Movie” celebrates World Emoji Day at Saks Fifth Avenue on July 17 in New York. Photo by Andy Kropa/ Invision/AP
Actor Kevin Spacey celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian
Actor Matt LeBlanc celebrates his birthday today. AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File

REAL ESTATE

The second house from the left is 6 Willow Place, one of several Brooklyn Heights Historic District houses that changed hands in recent months. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan
This is a new rooftop amenity space Two Trees Management built at 45 Main St. Photos by Matthew Williams courtesy of Two Trees Management
There are stellar views no matter which direction you turn at the rooftop bar at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

SPORTS

A four-time world champion, Adrien Broner hopes to get his world-class status and swagger back Saturday night when he takes on unbeaten Mikey Garcia at Downtown’s Barclays Center. AP Photo by David Becker
Allen Crabbe is the newest Brooklyn Net after general manager Sean Marks finally landed the sharp-shooting forward, one year after inking him to a $75 million offer sheet that Portland matched last summer. AP Photo by Frank Franklin II
After a tumultuous preseason, the New York Cosmos made the most of their first season in Coney Island, finishing third in the spring standings. In addition, the team defeated Spanish giant Valencia on Saturday to build momentum going into the fall campaign. Photo courtesy of the New York Cosmos

POLITICS

State Sen. Jesse Hamilton (at podium) and Assemblymember Tremaine Wright (right) speak at a press conference outside the Franklin Ave subway station, where they were joined by transit and criminal justice reform advocates. Photo courtesy of Hamilton’s office
Eagle photo by John Alexander
President Donald Trump announced his sweeping decision with a series of tweets on Twitter. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

HEALTH

Dr. Prashant Sinha is named Chief of Surgery at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
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

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Jane’s Carousel hosted its 1,000th birthday party on Sunday. Eagle photos by Andy Katz
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

CRIME

Kurdel Emmanuel was remanded at Brooklyn Supreme Court Thursday after he was released without bail previously. Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Court sketch of Martin Shkreli at closing statements of his trial in Brooklyn federal court. Court sketch by Shirley Shepard
Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

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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