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OPINION: The fault in renaming Polytech Institute, founded in 1854

Renaming the Polytechnic implies that this venerable institution of learning was — and is — of little consequence starting from its establishment back in 1854. … Full Article
 
Nilla won the Canine Couture category dressed in a pirate costume. Photos by Mary Frost

Despite nor’easter, Brooklyn Heights Association Dog Show goes on as planned

The dog owners of Brooklyn Heights are a hearty breed, showing their mettle at the 2015 Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) Dog Show on Saturday, despite wind gusts of up to 40 mph from the remnants of a passing nor’easter. … Full Article
 
The New York Landmarks Conservancy believes the Warren & Wetmore Chapel at Green-Wood Cemetery should be landmarked — but not the entire cemetery. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Preservationist titan Otis Pearsall opposes the landmarking of Green-Wood Cemetery

One of the living legends of landmarking, Otis Pearsall, opposes the landmarking of Green-Wood Cemetery. … Full Article
 
James Thierrée. Photos by Jack Vartoogian, courtesy of BAM

Live at BAM: ‘Tabac Rouge’

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ingest a large amount of hallucinogens before horsing around on wheeled office furniture? … Full Article
 
Roughly 15,000 charter school supporters, many from the city’s 34 Success Academy schools, rallied in Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn Wednesday morning. Organized by Families for Excellent Schools, speakers called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to end what they called two separate school systems. Photo by Mary Frost

Charter school rally in Downtown Brooklyn draws 15,000

As helicopters buzzed overhead and chartered buses lined Cadman Plaza West, roughly 15,000 chanting charter school supporters -- many from the city’s 34 Success Academy schools -- held a politically-charged rally in Cadman Plaza Park in Downtown Brooklyn Wednesday morning. … Full Article
 
An aerial view of the former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) site. Eagle file photo by Mary Frost

Fortis Property Group files permits for row of townhouses at former LICH site

Fortis Property Group has filed permit applications for eight townhouses in Cobble Hill at the former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) site, despite the fact that serious talks are underway regarding an extensive rezoning proposal. … Full Article
 
A view of St. Ann's theater from Water Street. Eagle photos by Albin Lohr-Jones

St. Ann’s Warehouse cuts the ribbon on new home

Thunderous applause inaugurated the final grand opening of St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO on Tuesday morning, celebrating a long-running theater in Brooklyn. … Full Article
 
Image courtesy of Green-Wood

Author to discuss new book on influential 19th century reformer and Green-Wood resident Henry George

On Oct. 17, historian, author and Professor Edward T. O'Donnell will visit Green-Wood Cemetery for a fascinating discussion about his new book, “Progress and Poverty in the Gilded Age: Henry George and the Crisis of Inequality.” The event will begin at 1 p.m. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn D.A. Kenneth Thompson. Eagle file Youtube photo

Brooklyn D.A. to get federal funds to fight sex traffickers

Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson’s office will be getting federal funds to assist victims of sex trafficking, according to U.S. senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who said the Department of Justice is allocating more than $2 million to four recipients in New York City. … Full Article
 
Bishop Gregory Mansour is the leader of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of the Eparchy

Maronite Catholics to hold fundraising dinner

Maronite Catholics from the greater New York area and beyond will gather on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan for the Sixth Annual Benefit Dinner for the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn. … Full Article
 

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