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Regina Myer, former president of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation, was announced as the new president of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership during the “Make it in Brooklyn” summit, which was held at City Point this week. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

Regina Myer introduced as new president of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership at ‘Make it in Brooklyn’ summit

Shifting her focus from the waterfront to downtown, Regina Myer, former president of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation, was formally introduced as the new president of the Down … Full Article

Park Slope: El Habanero Serves Up the Fresh, Festive Flavor of Tex-Mex

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Macy’s Downtown Brooklyn Department Store on Fulton St. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Miracle on Fulton Street: Fate of Brooklyn’s Macy’s stores remains uncertain

Macy’s has announced that it will be closing 100 of its 675 department stores across the country, with most set to close by early next year. Macy’s has already closed 90 stores over the past six years and has only opened 13 new ones. … Full Article

Rocco Bruno says he will miss the restaurant’s customers. Photo courtesy of Camille Loccisano

Rocco’s Calamari closes after 35 years

A family-owned Italian restaurant in Dyker Heights that served delicious pasta to everyone from movie stars to moving men has closed its doors for good, the owners announced on Aug. 9. … Full Article

Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis (third from left) met with VET representative Craig Wilson and VET participants Chris Shaw and Nina Vizcarrondo, (l. to r.) to discuss the training program. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’s office

NYU teaches veterans how to start a business

Military veterans are getting valuable tips on how to start their own businesses as part of a unique program offered by New York University (NYU) that is being championed by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and lawmakers like state Assemblymembers Joe Lentol and Nicole Malliotakis. … Full Article

Andrew Cuomo signed a bill officially bringing daily fantasy sports back to New York state. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Cuomo signs law to allow daily fantasy sports in New York

ALBANY— Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new law Wednesday to allow the resumption of daily fantasy sports in New York. … Full Article

Representatives of the Online Trading Academy cut the ribbon to mark the opening of a new location in downtown Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of Online Trading Academy

Online finance school opens branch in downtown Brooklyn

A school that teaches students financial literacy and investment strategies is investing in Downtown Brooklyn. The Online Trading Academy has opened a new education center at 2 Hanson Place, across the street from Barclays Center. … Full Article

Del Rio Diner closing after 40 years

An iconic Southwest Brooklyn restaurant that has been a popular dining spot for 40 years is preparing to serve its last meal. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Firefly will open at the Third Avenue site formerly occupied by the Yellow Hook Grille. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

New restaurant to open at Yellow Hook Grille site

When the Yellow Hook Grille closed its doors for good in April, Bay Ridge business leaders lamented the loss of the popular bar-restaurant on Third Avenue. But a new eatery is set to open up at the site, according to a real estate firm. … Full Article