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Brooklyn power! New York City Public Advocate Letitia James (left) took part in a panel discussion led by Jennifer Rodgers. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Small donors can propel political victory, James says

Brooklyn made its presence felt at the first-ever Unrig the System Summit when New York City Public Advocate Letitia James served as one of the featured speakers at an event to kick off the conference’s second day and later appeared at a panel discussion on the role played by government wat … Full Article
 
Ravi Ragbir at the high pulpit in St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Francesca N. Tate

Immigration rights activist Ravi Ragbir honored by bishop of Long Island Diocese

Ravidath Ragbir, the immigration rights leader who has personally faced imprisonment and deportation, received the Bishop’s Cross Sunday in Brooklyn Heights for his work in the community. … Full Article
 
Actress Jennifer Lawrence interviews Trevor Potter about the ways mega-donors flout campaign finance laws. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Jennifer Lawrence discusses how to ‘Unrig the System’

The current political system in which Democrats and Republicans fight like cats and dogs and nothing gets done can be changed, but only if Americans are willing to roll up their sleeves and work on a grass-roots level to make those changes. … Full Article
 
Neighbors have started a fundraising campaign to save Mohammed Kamara’s Crown Heights hardware store. Photo courtesy of Maria Padilla

Neighbors campaign to save threatened Crown Heights hardware store

Customers and neighbors are rallying to help a hardworking Crown Heights hardware store owner save his business. … Full Article
 
L Train Coalition organizer Felice Kirby makes a point during meeting’s opening minutes. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

L Train coalition prepares to confront agencies on behalf of North Brooklyn

The words “New York City,” “transportation” and “crisis” have become as redundant as that “expect delays” sign that overlooks the Gowanus Expressway.  Just navigating around to observe and report on Gotham’s growing transit problems gets harder every day. … Full Article
 
Members of the Middle School Chamber Orchestra entertained at Friday’s celebration. Shown playing is Breyten Neill, accompanied by chamber teacher Elvira Sullivan and high school student Maya Holtham. Eagle photo by Mary Frost

Brooklyn Friends School celebrates ‘150 Years of Light’

A blowout celebration held at the Brooklyn Historical Society on Jan. 29 honored the 150th anniversary of Brooklyn Friends School (BFS). … Full Article
 

Hollywood East on Wallabout Bay: Eagle interview with Doug Steiner

Editor’s note: Doug Steiner’s impact on Brooklyn ranks him among the most influential people of the new century. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Law School will honor three of its distinguished alumni during a luncheon in Manhattan on Friday. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Law Schoo

Brooklyn Law School to honor counsel for China's Silk Road fund

Brooklyn Law School (BLS) will honor three of its distinguished alumni, including Hannah Cao, who is the general counsel of China's Silk Road Fund, during its annual alumni awards luncheon that will take place on Friday in Manhattan. … Full Article
 
Two Trees Management is purchasing two sites in Gowanus for more than $100 million, according to Crain’s New York Business. The sign for one of the sites, the Lowe’s Home Improvement store, can be seen rising next to the Gowanus Canal. Photo courtesy of Katia Kelly, @pardonmeforasking

Two Trees impact may come to new coastline: Gowanus

Two Trees Management, the development company noted for having created DUMBO, as well as iconic waterfront amenities like Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park and a new waterfront park at the Domino site in Williamsburg may someday bring their magic to another coast: the Gowanus Canal. … Full Article
 
Juliana Canfield, left, plays Kay and Tom Pecinka, right, plays Chris in the world premiere of Adrienne Kennedy's play, “He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box.” Photos by Gerry Goodstein

Riveting premiere of “He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box” at Brooklyn’s Polonsky Shakespeare Center

Adrienne Kennedy is brilliant. She will make you weep. Her first new play in a decade, “He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box,” packs a devastating emotional wallop. … Full Article
 

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