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Hundreds of kids jammed Squibb Hill in Brooklyn Heights Monday, shrieking with delight as they flew down the slope on sleds, flying saucers and snow tubes. Photos by Mary Frost

PHOTOS: Snow day! Super sledding at Squibb Hill in Brooklyn

While what was dubbed the Blizzard of 2015 had less impact than predicted in New York City, more than a million school kids thought the surprise snow day was totally awesome. … Full Article
 
Following the publication of a recent Brooklyn Eagle article on the future home of the anchor at 76 Montague St., community members have weighed in on the issue. Eagle file photo by Don Evans

Future home of anchor at 76 Montague spurs community discussion

Following a Brooklyn Daily Eagle article that discussed the new tenants of 76 Montague St., who wish to move the 19th century anchor that sits by the storefront, there was much dialogue about the issue from Brooklyn Heights residents and community members.  … Full Article
 
Brent Jones became St. Francis Brooklyn's all-time leading passer with an 11 point, nine assist performance against Robert Morris. He is now has 536 in his NCAA career. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

St. Francis point guard sets assists record in loss to Robert Morris

Brent Jones made St. Francis Brooklyn history early in the game when he became the school's all-time assists leader, but it turned out to be bittersweet as Jones missed a shot at the buzzer and the Terriers lost 67-65 to Robert Morris in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday. … Full Article
 
Eagle photo by Dipti Kumar

"Save Pier 6" members convene in Brooklyn

Members and supporters of “Save Pier 6,” an advocacy group fighting against plans for two high-rise residential buildings to be built at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6, congregated inside the Zion German Lutheran Church on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights on Sunday, ahead of the … Full Article
 
Sarah Benedetti led St. Francis with 20 points in a losing effort against Robert Morris on Saturday. Photo by Rob Abruzzese.

St. Francis women’s basketball team loses to Robert Morris

The St. Francis Terriers women’s basketball team lost 69-64 to Robert Morris University in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday afternoon. … Full Article
 
Kathleen Chalfant and her husband, Henry. Chalfant family photos, courtesy of Kathleen Chalfant

Award-winning actress, new to Brooklyn Heights, falls in love with the place

Can a Stanford-educated, Oakland-born actress whose career is peaking as she moves into her 70s find happiness with a Brooklyn Heights brownstone as her home base? … Full Article
 
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has set July 25, 2016 as the date of the upcoming Democratic Convention. Brooklyn is one of three finalists. Photo by Mary Frost

Democrats set convention date for July 2016

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has set July 25, 2016 as the date of the upcoming Democratic Convention. The committee is still in final contract negotiations to choose a host city for the convention and will announce the decision in the coming weeks, according to the DNC. … Full Article
 
Students got the chance to display their debate skills at the event held at Brooklyn College. Photo by Janet Marcic/Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow

Brooklyn students debate to sharpen their public speaking skills

A non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged young people who have fallen through the cracks earn high school diplomas is also helping them improve their public speaking skills to give them more self-confidence. … Full Article
 
Zak Smith is playing a show at the ShapeShifter Lab in Park Slope at 7 p.m. on Jan. 23. Photo by Stephan Alessi

Zak Smith Band heads to Park Slope to perform Americana-style music

While singer-songwriter Zak Smith may describe his sound as Americana or alternative, his thoughtful lyrics mixed with light accompaniment blend to create a fresh sound not heard often in the New York and Brooklyn music scene. … Full Article
 
In the weeks following the deaths of NYPD Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, the 84th Precinct has been flooded with flowers, food, sympathy cards and other gifts as people pay their respects to the fallen officers. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Fallen officers remembered at 84th Precinct meeting

Instead of presenting crime reports and Cop of the Month awards, this month’s 84th Precinct Community Council meeting focused on commemorating NYPD Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who died in the line of duty last month. … Full Article
 

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