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Update: we received a response from the city indicating that private cars are not allowed to park in the film crews’ “no parking” zones. See below. … Full Article

CEO Maureen Maldari and her creative partner Rob Baiocco launched The BAM Connection at 20 Jay Street in DUMBO in late June. The BAM Connection is a branding and content creation agency that believes “Simplicity Liberates Creativity,” the team said. … Full Article

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is home to many diverse activities, including yoga classes, kids’ events, movie screenings and even floating concerts. But beyond all of the entertaining it does, the BBP has a very honorable mantra: “We’re committed to respecting Mother Nature,” its website reads. … Full Article

The Fourth of July’s spectacular red, white and blue fireworks display, launched from three barges in the East River and from the Brooklyn Bridge itself, thrilled spectators across New York City and across the country. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Hospital Center Foundation said on Monday that its annual gala raised $1.7 million, which will go towards funding the expansion and renovation of its emergency department and pediatric care areas. … Full Article

Holy hellfire! Big-bucks landlord Larry Wohl wants to construct a six-story, four-unit apartment building in landmarked Brooklyn Heights that would loom over the nave of historic St. Charles Borromeo Church. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has announced the election of Chris Coffey to the organization’s Board of Directors. The election took place at the Conservancy’s April 1 board meeting.
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Queens author Scott Cheshire will be launching his debut novel, "High as the Horses' Bridles," Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the powerHouse Arena in DUMBO. … Full Article

Old Walentas, new Walentas. Gaze into the glass façade of the DUMBO developer family's Dock Street project, on the left side of  this new Brooklyn Eagle photo. That's the famed Clocktower Building you see reflected there. … Full Article

The first 20 minutes of “Thanksgiving” resemble an extended Vampire Weekend music video, but devoid of any self-mocking irony. … Full Article