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As he considers legalizing marijuana in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is conducting a marijuana “listening tour,” which is coming to Brooklyn on Sept. 25. In the meantime, the Brooklyn Eagle conducted its own mini listening tour. AP file photo/Dan Balilty

Legal weed? Cuomo wants your opinion

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sending members of his administration on a marijuana “listening tour” to learn if New Yorkers think pot should be legalized and regulated. One of the sessions will take place in Brooklyn on Sept. 25. … Full Article
 
AP file photo/John Minchillo

L-Train to run on September weekends

Good news for those waiting uneasily to face the impending L-Train shutdown: there will be no weekend shutdowns throughout September. … Full Article
 
A rendering of the archway, as displayed at the celebration. Eagle photos by Jaime DeJesus

Officials celebrate agreement to bring friendship archway to Sunset Park

The wait is finally coming to an end. On Tuesday, August 29, at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Borough President Eric Adams held a ceremony that cemented a formal agreement that will bring the long awaited Friendship Archway in Sunset Park, making it the first of its kind in New York City. … Full Article
 
Gowanus Canal. Photo courtesy of Brad Vogel

Developers want to build with higher density along Gowanus Canal

In June, the Department of City Planning released guidelines for rezoning the Gowanus Canal area. While these proposed rules mentioned green spaces and affordable housing, they didn’t mention the density levels that the city would allow along the canal.  … Full Article
 
Kownacki won his most recent fight with Artur Szpilka and upped his record to 17-0. Photos courtesy of Adam Kownacki

Eagle Q&A: Undefeated Greenpoint-raised boxing sensation Adam "Babyface" Kownacki

Brooklyn has raised some of the most successful boxers in the world — from the former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to the current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Soon, another name may join those ranks. … Full Article
 
Erie Basin Park. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

Pig Island pork festival returns to Red Hook

The Pig Island pork festival is coming back to Red Hook for its 9th year running next weekend. … Full Article
 
This NYC Ferry boat plies the waters near the South Williamsburg dock. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Ferry passenger plunges into East River near DUMBO

A ferry passenger plunged into the East River during a trip from DUMBO to Hunters Point, Queens, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday. … Full Article
 
71 North Seventh St. in Williamsburg. Photo © 2018 Google Maps photo

Low-rise office building to rise near Williamsburg waterfront

Renderings have been filed for a new office building in Williamsburg near East River State Park. The project at 71 North Seventh St. will turn a one-story warehouse into three stories of Class A office space with additional office space in a new basement level. … Full Article
 
AP file photo by Elizabeth Karmel

Hank’s Saloon lives on at Austin-inspired food park Downtown

When Hank’s Saloon, a long-beloved dive bar and music venue in Boerum Hill, announced its closing last year, the owner took to Facebook to put out a call to “Keep Hank’s Alive.” Now, those who have been regulars at Hank’s for the past 13 years will be pleased to know that Hank’s is indeed b … Full Article
 
Kavita Gupta maintains a globe-trotting schedule in search of new ideas for the Ethereum ecosystem. Photo courtesy of ConsenSys

A Bushwick-based venture capital fund with $50 million to spend talks about blockchain

While the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has been notoriously volatile, the growth of mainstream interest in developing applications for the underlying blockchain technology has been much steadier. … Full Article
 

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