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Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso delivered his second State of the Union speech Wednesday night, March 13.Photo: Jordi-Lakeem Foster

HOW’S BROOKLYN? BP Antonio Reynoso delivers 2024 State of the Borough Address

March 14 | Special from Borough Hall

JAY STREET — Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso last night delivered his second State of the Borough address, during which he announced Borough Hall as a satellite Asylum Application Help Center supporting up to 180 undocumented people applying for work authorizations each week. Reynoso looked back at 2023’s accomplishments — such as the launch of […]

Justice Donald Kurtz (center) with friends and colleagues, Hon. Lawrence Knipel (left) and Hon. Mark Partnow, at the retirement party for Justice Kurtz in Downtown Brooklyn last month.Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

Celebrating a stellar judicial career: Justice Donald Scott Kurtz retires

March 8 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Full slideshow below After an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Justice Donald Kurtz retired at the end of last year, marking the end of a distinguished tenure that has significantly impacted the Kings County Supreme Court. Justice Kurtz’s judicial journey began in 2000 with his election as a Judge of the Civil Court of […]