May 2, 1898 Eagle thoughts on the Spanish-American War
Today at 11 a.m. BP Adams will host “Verdict of Brooklyn,” a wine and beer tasting event in the Brooklyn Borough Hall Courtroom that will highlight a distinguished panel of critics in a blind tasting. Local restaurants will be serving food at the event. … On Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. the North Brooklyn Boat Club is welcoming spring with a free public paddling event. They’re offering free kayaking and canoeing, and safety gear will be free as well. The event is happening in the Broadway Stages Boatyard in Greenpoint. … The Brooklyn Community Chorus’s spring concert “Brooklyn On My Mind” is happening Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Bay Ridge.
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Notable people born on this day include David Beckham, Bianca Jagger and Sarah Hughes, the Olympic figure skater.