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BP Adams applauds Ridgewood Savings Bank on new Clinton Hill branch, production of historical documentary

Ridgewood Savings Bank’s Chairman and CEO, Peter Boger, and President & COO, Leonard Stekol, will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony with the executive team on Tuesday, September 12th to commemorate the opening of the bank’s 35th b … Full Article
 
Here’s the elegant new Kosciuszko Bridge, seen through the open gate of a business on Gardner Avenue in Greenpoint. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Where's the best place to photograph the new Kosciuszko Bridge?

The next time you feel the urge to photograph the handsome new Kosciuszko Bridge, tap that Uber app. Or hire a boat. … Full Article
 
Because we wanted to see this landmarked shelter pavilion in Monsignor McGolrick Park, we visited the park and the blocks surrounding it two days before the murder of George Carroll. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Solidarity with Greenpoint

We are offering these photos as a way to say we stand with Greenpoint in protest against senseless violence. On Friday, Aug. 18, a Greenpoint resident named George Carroll was murdered near Monsignor McGolrick Park.  … Full Article
 
Welcome to The Greenpoint, AKA 21 India St. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Construction progress at The Greenpoint

Before you know it, people will be riding NYC Ferry boats to eat at Marcus Samuelsson’s very first Brooklyn restaurant. … Full Article
 
StreetsPAC praised Councilmember Stephen Levin’s efforts to get the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety measures on Jay Street. Photo courtesy of Levin’s office

Levin picks up StreetsPAC endorsement

Councilmember Stephen Levin, who represents a diverse district that runs from Greenpoint to Downtown Brooklyn along with several neighborhoods in between, has picked up a big endorsement in his bid for re-election. … Full Article
 
A teen participates in a past event. Photo courtesy of Melanie Silverio

Navy Yard to host NYC’s only film critics boot camp

For the third consecutive year, HITN/ KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp, a weeklong summer program designed to teach young teens the skills to critique and review films, has once again come to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. … Full Article
 
Erica McRae, right, met with her lawyer Sanford Rubenstein to speak out about her life since the alleged forceful sexual conduct from Sgt. Timothy Nolan. Eagle photos by Paul Frangipane.

Victim of court officer accused of forcing her to perform sex act speaks out

After a Brooklyn court officer was indicted Monday for allegedly forcing a woman to perform a sex act on him, the victim publicly spoke out. … Full Article
 
Terrell Henry, 22, was murdered by alleged Loot Gang member Quincy Vital for being mistaken as a rival gang member. Photos courtesy of the Brooklyn DA’s Office.

John Jay student left dead in wake of Brownsville gang shootings

Nine alleged Brownsville gang members, one as young as 15, were variously charged with conspiracy to commit murder in multiple shootings that left an innocent 22-year-old John Jay student dead and 13 others injured, officials announced Tuesday. … Full Article
 
Gabriel Sanchez was one of hundreds who gathered at Pioneer Works in Red Hook on Monday for a free event celebrating the solar eclipse. Photos by Mary Frost

Photos: Brooklyn celebrates ‘Great American Eclipse’ with science, pinhole cameras and parties

Hundreds of Brooklynites gathered at Pioneer Works, a cultural center in Red Hook on Monday to experience what was dubbed the Great American Eclipse, learn a little about astronomy — and party. … Full Article
 
“Leslie and Jack are geniuses!” City Councilmember Brad Lander insists as he describes the past season as one of BRIC’s finest. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn closes 2017 season in triumph

“I don’t know how they do it,” Councilmember Brad Lander said after getting a Friends of BRIC wristband affixed and heading toward the Prospect Park Bandshell for a very special season finale concert featuring Youssou N’Dour on Aug. 11.  Lander’s excitement was contagious. … Full Article
 

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