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Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke, shown in this March 2016 photo, plans to do a bit of work on his Boerum Hill rowhouse. Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP

Ethan Hawke's Boerum Hill home-remodeling plan wins the Landmark Preservation Commission's approval

Ethan Hawke got some good news on Tuesday. … Full Article
 
The family and friends of the late Bobby Mendez proudly display the new street sign. Photos courtesy of Councilmember Stephen Levin’s office

Williamsburg street named for Iraq war hero

Residents gathered together on a Williamsburg street corner with local elected officials on April 27 to pay a lasting tribute to a hero who lived in the community and died in the war in Iraq. … Full Article
 
A young woman strolls along the Cherry Walk wearing a red kimono with a blossom over one ear. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates Japan's cherry blossom festival

People from all over the tristate area filled Brooklyn’s Botanic Garden to celebrate the first day of Sakura Matsuri, the traditional Japanese cherry blossom festival, now in its 35th year. … Full Article
 
Rob Buchanan, right, and Marcel Dejean, board members at Village Community Boathouse, are leading volunteers in building an authentic 14-foot wooden Whitehall rowboat in Brooklyn Bridge Park this month. All are welcome to join in.

Volunteers build 1890 Whitehall rowboat at Brooklyn Bridge Park

“If life becomes unlivable in Brooklyn, we plan to evacuate by water,” joked Rob Buchanan, one of the leaders of community boat building sessions taking place this month at Brooklyn Bridge Park. … Full Article
 
The building at left is 124 Columbia Heights, which the Jehovah's Witnesses have just sold. Photo courtesy of Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses sell 124 Columbia Heights to Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola

GOOOOAL, Watchtower! The Jehovah's Witnesses have sold a Brooklyn Heights residential building situated on the Promenade, 124 Columbia Heights, for $105 million, city Finance Department records indicate. … Full Article
 
Eagle photo by Andy Katz

PHOTO: Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

People from all over the tristate area filled Brooklyn’s Botanic Garden to celebrate the first day of Sakura Matsuri, the traditional Japanese cherry blossom festival, now in its 35th year. … Full Article
 
This aerial photo shows 107 Columbia Heights (center), which the Jehovah's Witnesses are selling, surrounded by other properties the Watchtower also has on the market. Photo courtesy of Jehovah's Witnesses

A closer look at 107 Columbia Heights, which the Jehovah's Witnesses are selling

These views are heavenly. Pardon the pun, but we felt compelled to use it. The building with these OMG-worthy vistas belongs to the Jehovah's Witnesses.  … Full Article
 
State Sen. Martin Malavé Dilan

OPINION: Don’t relocate Rikers inmates to Williamsburg

Opposition to a plan to relocate Rikers Island inmates to a corner of Williamsburg was swift. Even rumors of such a proposal stirred long-felt emotions in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. When city officials explored the former Brooklyn Union Gas Company location, the calls flooded in.  … Full Article
 
This is 107 Columbia Heights, which the Jehovah's Witnesses have put up for sale.

All Along the Watchtower: The Jehovah's Witnesses are selling 107 Columbia Heights

Another jewel in the Watchtower's Brooklyn Heights real estate crown is for sale. … Full Article
 
Whimsical and oddly endearing sculptures of canines with cameras, entitled “Paparazzi Dogs,” have been installed in DUMBO. The pieces, by Australian husband-and-wife team Gillie and Marc, will be on display through October. Photo by Clara Schuhmacher

DUMBO is going to the dogs, and these sculptures prove it

Cameras and canines have long been fixtures on the picturesque streets of DUMBO. Now they have been combined into oddly-captivating bronze sculptures of dog-faced paparazzi, on display at two sites in the neighborhood through October. … Full Article
 

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