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Nurses at New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope rallied on Monday to bring attention to what they call unsafe staffing levels. Photo by Mary Frost

Nurses at New York Methodist Hospital rally for ‘safe staffing’

Nurses at New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope chanted and marched at a rally on Monday, to bring attention to what they called unsafe levels of staffing at the hospital. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke says she’s pleased her fellow Democrats have put her on one of the most important committees in the House. Photo courtesy Clarke’s office

Clarke named to Energy and Commerce Committee

Brooklyn will have a seat at the table when it comes to crafting legislation on everything from consumer protections to telecommunications when the new congress convenes in early January. … Full Article
 
COOL QUOTIENT- BCS COLLEGE MARCH

Brooklyn HS seniors stage College March

High school seniors from the Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies (BCS) in Carroll Gardens were cheered on by hundreds of their fellow students, teachers, parents and supporters on Friday as they marched to a mobile post office van to have their college applications specially stamped and col … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney says the insurance program is essential to New York’s economy. Photo courtesy Maloney’s office

Maloney hails passage of terrorism insurance bill

After months of debate and nail-biting negotiations, the House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) for an additional six years, according to U.S. Rep. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams tries on a scarf at the inaugural Holiday Market Village in Columbus Park, which he launched with the Congress of Racial Equity (CORE), who is organizing and operating the effort. Photo Credit: Kathryn Kirk/Brooklyn BP’s Office

Eric Adams launches first Holiday Market Village in Downtown Brooklyn

Thursday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams formally launched the inaugural Holiday Market Village in Columbus Park, located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. … Full Article
 
Elizabeth Gaffney. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

Longtime residents reflect on their time in Brooklyn Heights

Linda and Henry Cateura have lived in the same house on Willow Street since 1966. Around the corner, Ann Walker Gaffney and her late husband, Richard, moved into their Hicks Street brownstone that same year.  … Full Article
 
Meet John Douglas Thompson, star of Polonsky Shakespeare Center's “Tamburlaine,” shown at home in his Bed-Stuy loft. His Obie Award is hanging over his right shoulder. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

At home in Bed-Stuy with 'Tamburlaine' star John Douglas Thompson

Keep your eyes peeled, Brooklynites. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Daniel Squadron (center) joins Build Up NYC activists, led by Santa Claus, at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBPC) Headquarters on Wednesday to push for transparency from the BBPC on the plans for housing at Pier 6. Photo courtesy of Build Up NYC

Carolers sing about transparency at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corp. headquarters

More than a dozen Build Up NYC activists, led by Santa Claus, arrived at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation’s office Wednesday morning to sing their own rendition of “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.” … Full Article
 
Rare 12th and 13th century manuscripts related to St. Francis of Assisi will be displayed at a significant exhibition at Brooklyn Borough Hall starting Dec. 17. AP Photo by Seth Wenig

Historic exhibition of St. Francis of Assisi manuscripts coming to Brooklyn Borough Hall

Historic 12th and 13th century manuscripts relating to St. Francis of Assisi are going on display starting Dec. 17 at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Borough President Eric Adams announced on Wednesday. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus, a Brooklyn Heights-based group, will perform its winter concert on Dec. 14. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus

Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus presents winter concert

Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus’ 2014 winter concert will be held on Dec. 14 in Park Slope. The event will include performances of Vivaldi “Gloria,” Poulenc “Gloria” and Rutter “Gloria,” as well as favorite holiday songs, including Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs. … Full Article
 

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