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WeWork will be occupying the top four floors of 195 Montague St. in Brooklyn Heights. Eagle photo by Scott Enman

WeWork leases top 4 floors of 195 Montague St.

WeWork — a co-working company that currently has more than 50 physical locations in 17 cities and four countries — is coming to Brooklyn Heights. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn and Queens: It was a long day for Gregory and Shamar, 12 and 14 years old. Along with their uncle Otto Starzman, the boys helped set up and break down two food pantries in two different boroughs since their alarms went off at 4:30 a.m. Each Week, a typical pantry will distribute thousands of pounds of food to New Yorkers in need. Much of the heavy lifting is done by volunteers, many of whom depend of the pantries to feed their own families. Photos by Joey O’Loughlin

‘Portraits of Hunger in NYC’ exhibited at Brooklyn Historical Society

Food Bank for New York City and the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) are presenting a joint exhibition, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Portraits of Hunger in NYC,” which opened on Nov. 6 at the BHS (128 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights). … Full Article
 
This screen shot shows the image included in the Craigslist ad for a dumpster that can be rented as a housing space in Williamsburg.

UPDATE: Ad for rentable dumpster in Williamsburg debunked

An ad that surfaced last week on Craigslist offering a tricked-out dumpster as a rentable apartment was phony, the Brooklyn Eagle has learned.  … Full Article
 
Members of the NYU Lutheran stroke treatment team. Photo courtesy of NYU Lutheran

NYU Lutheran wins Gold Seal from Joint Commission

NYU Lutheran Medical Center, which has a comprehensive stroke treatment facility, has received recognition from two nationwide medical groups. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Diana C. Richardson says the Nov. 18 event is already creating excitement in her district. Photo courtesy of Richardson’s office

Richardson looking for mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters event

In an effort to attract volunteers to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City program, Assemblymember Diana C. Richardson will host an information forum in partnership with the organization to provide details to residents considering becoming mentors to young people. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn schools in the Achievement First network. Map by Achievement First

OPINION: Many positive things happening at Crown Heights charter school

Re: “More lawsuits for Brooklyn charter accused of mistreating disabled students?" … Full Article
 
Deborah Kass, OY/YO, 2015, Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photos: Etienne Frossard ©Deborah Kass Studio LLC, Courtesy Two Trees Management Co

Whimsical Art in Brooklyn Bridge Park: OY/YO sculpture on view through August

By now, you’ve probably seen or heard about Brooklyn-based artist Deborah Kass’ first monumental sculpture in Brooklyn Bridge Park’s newly renovated Main Street lawn. … Full Article
 
Hand-shaped vessels in the "Stacked" collection of salvaged walnut with a custom oil/polyurethane polished finish by Williamsburg-based artist Richard Haining. Photos courtesy of J M Byington & Associates, Inc.

Brooklyn Museum to house American Fine Craft Show Brooklyn

Two Brooklyn jewelers, a handbag designer, a potter, a woodworker/furniture maker and a woodworker whose studios are in Fort Greene, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park and Williamsburg will be among 90 exhibitors at the third American Fine Craft Show Brooklyn at Brooklyn Museum on Nov. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Antonio Reynoso (at podium) would like to become the first Dominican elected to Congress someday. Photo by William Alatriste for New York City Council

In Public Service: Reynoso brings community organizing skills to council

Councilmember Antonio Reynoso rode his bike from Williamsburg to the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge for an interview with the Brooklyn Eagle. … Full Article
 
The pickleback drink was created at Bushwick Country Club in East Williamsburg. Photos courtesy of Bushwick Country Club

The true origin of the Pickleback

No cocktail raises more eyebrows and yields more skepticism than the pickleback. … Full Article
 

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