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Civil rights attorney and B’nai Avraham member Sanford Rubenstein (center) with Nicole Bell (at right) and Laura Harvey. Eagle photos by Francesca N. Tate

Congregation B’nai Avraham, celebrating its 27th year, honors 3 community leaders

The ability to maintain courage through adversity and working for justice was the central theme of Congregation B’nai Avraham’s 27th annual dinner this past Tuesday. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Stephen Levin (center) with city officials at a press conference announcing the traffic study. Photo courtesy of Councilmember Levin’s Office

NYC to study transportation, parking in booming north Williamsburg, Greenpoint

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Keith Bray and Councilmember Stephen Levin announced on Tuesday that the city will begin a comprehensive study to look at traffic and transportation in rapidly-growing North Williamsburg and Greenpoint. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Borough Board voted to approve the $52 million sale of the Brooklyn Heights Library to developer Hudson Companies Tuesday night

Borough Board approves sale of Brooklyn Heights Library

Protesters were shushed by Borough President Eric Adams on Tuesday night as the Brooklyn Borough Board voted to approve the sale of the Brooklyn Heights Library. … Full Article
 
A man was shot at 1575 Dean Street in Crown Heights on Wednesday afternoon. Map data courtesy Google

Shooting near Crown Heights schools Wednesday

Police said a 20 year-old man was shot in the buttox in front of the Weeksville housing project, at 1575 Dean Street near Troy Avenue in Crown Heights at approximately 2:47 p.m. on Wednesday. … Full Article
 
Moms who received the hand-made baby blankets are pictured with the Sunset Park seniors who made them and with officials from NYU Lutheran Family Health Centers. Photo courtesy of NYU Lutheran

Seniors make blankets for NYU Lutheran newborns

In an act of love and generosity, senior citizens from the Sunset Park Neighborhood Center devoted four months to knitting baby blankets for new moms in need, according to officials at NYU Lutheran, who said the seniors recently visited NYU Lutheran Family Health Centers Women and Children' … Full Article
 
We took Greenpoint construction photos, but renderings are more interesting, so they go first. This is the Gibraltar at 160 West St. Rendering courtesy of Bryan Atienza and Ryan Serhant

Greenpoint construction checklist

Can you even keep track of all the residential development that's going on in Greenpoint? It's not an easy task. … Full Article
 
When spring arrives early in Greenpoint, it's time to bring out the scooters. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Spring comes early to Greenpoint

Nothing could be finer than the first taste of spring. Especially when it comes in winter. … Full Article
 
Citizens Defending Libraries, Love Brooklyn Libraries! and other library advocates protest the sale of the Brooklyn Heights Library at a rally in front of Borough Hall Monday. Photo by Doreen Gallo

Group files federal complaint over sale of Brooklyn Heights Library

An advocacy group filed a complaint with the United States Attorney’s Office on Tuesday over the planned $52 million sale of the Brooklyn Heights Library to developer Hudson Companies. … Full Article
 
Virginia “Gina” Sheehan has been marching in both the Manhattan and Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parades for many years. Photo by Daniel Sheehan

Greenpoint woman is aide to St. Patrick grand marshal

A lifelong resident of Greenpoint who is active in the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) and the Catholic charitable group the Saint Vincent de Paul Society has been tapped to serve as the Brooklyn aide to the grand marshal of the New York St. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, who founded Brooklyn’s Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, will join renowned photographer Chester Higgins at the Brooklyn Historical Society on March 3. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Times photographer Chester Higgins Jr. to join Councilmember Laurie Cumbo in conversation at Brooklyn Historical Society

On March 3, venerable New York Times photographer Chester Higgins Jr. will join City Councilmember and founder of Brooklyn’s Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts Laurie Cumbo in conversation at the Brooklyn Historical Society. … Full Article
 

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