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Resident historian of Green-Wood Cemetery Jeff Richman walks among Civil War gravestones in the cemetery on Friday. The cemetery, last resting place for thousands of Civil War veterans, is opening an exhibit, titled "To Bid You All Good Bye: Civil War Stories," commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the nation's bloodiest conflict. AP Photo/Richard Drew

Green-Wood Cemetery's exhibit marks end of Civil War 150 years ago

Brooklyn's historic Green-Wood Cemetery, last resting place for thousands of Civil War veterans, is opening an exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the nation's bloodiest conflict. … Full Article
 
Teams of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics rushed to rescue mock victims at MetroTech in Downtown Brooklyn on Thursday as the New York City Fire Department hosted its 15th annual FDNY EMS Competition and health fair. Photo by Mary Frost

Mock disasters rock MetroTech at FDNY EMS competition

Downtown Brooklyn was the scene of numerous staged fires, explosions and gas leaks on Thursday as the New York City Fire Department hosted its 15th annual FDNY EMS Competition and health fair, which takes place as part of National EMS Week. … Full Article
 
The Ohio Players were featured at last year’s Summer@MetroTech as part of the BAM R&B Festival. Photo courtesy of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

Forest City Ratner announces Downtown Brooklyn’s 3rd Annual ‘[email protected]’ Summer Series

“[email protected]” — a summer-long cultural and entertainment festival that includes free music, movies, activities and televised sporting events — is returning to Downtown Brooklyn’s MetroTech Commons. … Full Article
 
Valedictorian Tvrtko Vrdoljak speaks at St Francis’ commencement. Photos courtesy of St. Francis College

St. Francis College holds graduation in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Gray skies turned to a bright, sunny day at Brooklyn Bridge Park for the 3,000 people celebrating St. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke says Internet users must become sophisticated in their methods to protect personal information in order to stay ahead of hackers. Photo courtesy Clarke’s office

Clarke hosts cyber security forum to combat hackers

Hackers are becoming so sophisticated that law-abiding Internet users must become sophisticated themselves when it comes to protecting their personal information online, according to U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke. … Full Article
 
Community Council President Leslie Lewis (left) and Capt. Sergio Centa (right) presented Sgt. David Cheesewright (second from left), Officer John Uske (second from right) and Lt. Frank Jurs (not pictured) with the Cop of the Month Award. Photo courtesy of Steve Neiman.

Police captain not confident Brooklyn Bridge Park will get more cops

New construction is happening everywhere in Brooklyn, and with many of those projects focused in Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights, it is putting stress on the area’s infrastructure. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Public Library's Clinton Hill branch is among ten finalists for the second annual NYC Neighborhood Library Awards. To recognize the branch's contributions to the neighborhood, City Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo joined Clinton Hill Library patrons, staff and community members for a celebration of the branch’s efforts to beautify the front of the building. Photo courtesy of BPL

Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo visits Clinton Hill Library, a finalist for the NYC Neighborhood Library Awards

Brooklyn Public Library's (BPL) Clinton Hill branch is among ten finalists for the second annual NYC Neighborhood Library Awards. To recognize the branch's contributions to the neighborhood, City Councilmember Laurie A. … Full Article
 
The 19th century anchor that sits in front of 76 Montague St. takes too much space in the proposed outdoor café of Friend Of A Farmer, the new tenant (see logo, inset). It will most likely find a home, accompanied by a plaque about the shipping heritage in Brooklyn Heights, somewhere along the Promenade. Eagle photo by Don Evans

Historic anchor, loved by many, seeks new Heights home

A ceremonial departure for the historic ship’s anchor that sat for decades in front of 76 Montague St. will take place soon. Friend Of A Farmer, the new tenant in that building, will offer refreshments as a show of good will to new neighbors and customers in Brooklyn Heights. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Museum announced on Tuesday that it has named Anne Pasternak, president and artistic director of Creative Time, as its new director. Photo by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Brooklyn Museum appoints Anne Pasternak as director

The Brooklyn Museum announced on Tuesday that it has named Anne Pasternak, president and artistic director of Creative Time, as its new director. … Full Article
 
From left: Bill Safka, host Robert Krakovski and Judy and Nino Pantano. Photo by yneleal.com/still

Casa Duse hosts musical performances in Park Slope

During the weekend of May 8 to 10, the Casa Duse on Prospect Park West in Park Slope and host Robert Krakovski offered three special musical events. … Full Article
 

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