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Mayor Bill de Blasio, who supported the idea of saving Long Island College Hospital (LICH) while running for Mayor (as seen above), says the city will cooperate with an investigation over his support of the sale of the hospital to developer Fortis. Photo by Mary Frost

De Blasio: City will cooperate in LICH probe

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday insisted that the city acted appropriately in the controversial sale of Long Island College Hospital (LICH), and said his administration is “absolutely ready to cooperate in every way” with any federal probe into his role in the sale. … Full Article
 
Environmental Protection Agency Soil Sampling Location Map. Photo courtesy of U.S. EPA 8-2-16

EPA to update public on state of contaminated Red Hook ball fields

The Red Hook ball fields have long been plagued by uneven playing surfaces, puddles of water and trash. Student-athletes who utilize the fields are all too familiar with the miscellaneous drug paraphernalia, used contraceptives and broken glass that litter the grounds. … Full Article
 
The half-demolished building on the corner is 100 Clark St., AKA 1 Monroe Place, in Brooklyn Heights. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Landmarks Preservation Commission approves reconstruction plan for Brooklyn Heights eyesore 100 Clark St.

It's déjà vu all over again. … Full Article
 
Bushwick-based playwright Jaclyn Backhaus. Photo by Kate Freer, courtesy of Jaclyn Backhaus

An interview with Bushwick-based playwright Jaclyn Backhaus on her new play ‘Men on Boats’

The most exuberant, clever, frisky, ingenious, inventive and audacious play of the season, Jaclyn Backhaus’ “Men on Boats,” is currently being presented by Playwrights Horizons and Clubbed Thumb at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater on the far west side of 42nd Street. … Full Article
 
A Brooklyn judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit attempting to block construction of a section of the Pierhouse residential/ hotel complex in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The structure partially blocks the protected view of a section of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Promenade. Photo by Mary Frost

Judge throws out Brooklyn Bridge Park Pierhouse lawsuit

State Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Knipel on Thursday threw out a lawsuit attempting to block construction of part of the Pierhouse residential/ hotel complex at 130 Furman Street in Brooklyn Bridge Park. … Full Article
 
Construction of residential towers on Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park won’t begin until at least December 1, as a court mulls a request by the park to move a lawsuit seeking to block the development from a Manhattan court to Brooklyn. Shown: The two towers can be seen above, center and left. Rendering courtesy of ODA-RAL Development Services - Oliver's Realty Group

Brooklyn Bridge Park seeks to move Pier 6 lawsuit from Manhattan to Brooklyn court

Construction of two controversial residential towers on Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park won’t begin until at least Dec. 1 as a court mulls a request by the park to change the venue of a lawsuit seeking to block the development. … Full Article
 
Rendering courtesy of the NYC Department of Design and Construction

FDNY breaks ground on new home for Rescue Company 2 in Ocean Hill

New York City Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Feniosky Peña-Mora and Fire Department Commissioner Daniel A. … Full Article
 
As public advocate, Bill de Blasio protested the closure of Long Island College Hospital. Now his role in selling the hospital may be under investigation by the U.S. attorney. Shown: De Blasio storms LICH during a protest in 2013, before he became mayor. Photo by Mary Frost

Brooklyn residents react to investigation into de Blasio’s role in LICH closure

U.S. … Full Article
 
The award-winning chamber musical “Ghost Quartet” will be performed in Bushwick’s Maria Hernandez Park on July 29. AP Photo/Kathy Willens

‘Off-Broadway in the Boros’ bringing ‘Ghost Quartet’ to Bushwick

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is presenting its inaugural “Off-Broadway in the Boros” event on Friday, July 29, featuring a free outdoor performance of award-winning chamber musical “Ghost Quartet” in Bushwick’s Maria Hernandez Park. … Full Article
 
Representatives of the Online Trading Academy cut the ribbon to mark the opening of a new location in downtown Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of Online Trading Academy

Online finance school opens branch in downtown Brooklyn

A school that teaches students financial literacy and investment strategies is investing in Downtown Brooklyn. The Online Trading Academy has opened a new education center at 2 Hanson Place, across the street from Barclays Center. … Full Article
 

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