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Assembly hopeful Rob Curry-Smithson (right) gets some help on the campaign trail from former student Allen Tapia. The two men distributed campaign literature outside the Fort Hamilton Parkway subway station. Photo courtesy of Rob Curry-Smithson

Sanders supporter hopes to shake up assembly race

A teacher who campaigned for Bernie Sanders during the Democratic Primary season is seeking to bring the Vermont senator’s message of economic equality to the voters of a Brooklyn assembly district. … Full Article
 
Activists are urging Carmelo Anthony to withdraw his support from the planned redevelopment of the Bedford Union Armory. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Activists not mellow over ’Melo’s link to Armory project

For New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, it may be game time at the Rio Olympics, but it’s shame time in Brooklyn. … Full Article
 
The Gowanus Canal and the rooftop lounge of the new 365 Bond St. apartments, right, are seen in this photo. On Tuesday, local residents and activists attended an open house to discuss how the area surrounding the canal should be redeveloped. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

Locals turn out for a midsummer night’s Gowanus dream

If you show it, they will come. … Full Article
 
Matt Damon’s daughters have been denied admission to Brooklyn Heights’ prestigious Saint Ann’s school because the school is fully booked for the upcoming year. Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

'Bourne Dilemma': Brooklyn's Saint Ann's says no to Damon

While this problem will certainly not be a new Bourne segment in Matt Damon's successful movie series, it has been making headlines anyway. … Full Article
 
Here's the fencing room in the Bedford Union Armory, a historic Crown Heights South property that preservation advocate Evelyn Tully Costa photographed during a February 2014 tour. Photos by Evelyn Tully Costa

A peek inside the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights South

Which way to the fencing room? The magnificent Bedford Union Armory, now vacant, has a fencing room with a sky-high ceiling and a balcony where a fencing master observed the goings-on down below. … Full Article
 
The Crown Heights South Association will propose city landmark designation for an area called the Armory District, named in honor of the Bedford Union Armory, shown here. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Crown Heights South landmarking drive will amp up this fall

Respect and protect the architectural heritage of Crown Heights South. If the neighborhood's new preservation group decides to adopt a motto, this would surely be a suitable one. … Full Article
 
Prospect Park may be pretty, but it’s listed among the top five New York City parks with the most overall crime between April 2015 and April 2016. Eagle file photo by Samantha Samel

Watchdog Group: Prospect Park among 5 most crime-ridden parks in NYC

Brooklyn’s Prospect Park is listed among the top five New York City parks with the most overall crime between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016, according to the New York Post. … Full Article
 
Say hello to Brooklyn's new landmark, the former Williamsburgh Trust Company Building. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

The Williamsburgh Trust Company Building gets landmarked

Amen, brother. A magnificent church that began its existence as the Williamsburgh Trust Company Building has been in landmarking limbo since 1966. On Tuesday, it was liberated from limbo — and designated as a city landmark. … Full Article
 

Plymouth Church bids godspeed to beloved assistant minister

Plymouth Church bid farewell last Sunday to the Rev. Dr. Jane Huber, who has served this faith community as Interim Assistant Minister for the past three years. … Full Article
 
Two Brooklyn Heights buildings will be considered for landmark designation: The yellow building, center, which is 185 Montague St., and the building to its left, 181-183 Montague St. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Two Brooklyn Heights buildings up for landmarking consideration

At last. … Full Article
 

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