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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
 
Hark, glorious 166 Montague St., seen from an upstairs floor of the Brooklyn Trust Company Building. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

A new look at an old Brooklyn Heights icon, 166 Montague St.

It's one of the glories of Montague Street. And some people who purchase condos at the Brooklyn Trust Company Building are going to get great views of it. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Trust Company Building condos will have a Pierrepont Street entrance with a canopy, shown here behind the tree at left. Rendering by DBOX

Bellissimo! Montague Street palazzo could be ready for residents in August

Here's a new way for people to live in Brooklyn Heights — inside a bank that looks like a palazzo in Romeo and Juliet's hometown. … Full Article
 
An overview of the “ULURP version” of the planned LICH development. Rendering courtesy of Williams New York

Fortis reveals first look at LICH development plans

Developer Fortis Property Group presented its first look at plans for the site of the former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) at a standing-room-only meeting of the Cobble Hill Association (CHA) on Monday. … Full Article
 

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