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“Les Blank,” a 17-film retrospective, will screen at BAM from Sept. 2 through 10. Images courtesy of Flower Films/Photofest.

BAMcinématek to present ‘Les Blank’: A documentary retrospective

From Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Sept. 10, Brooklyn Academy of Music’s (BAM) BAMcinématek will present "Les Blank," a 17-film retrospective of the legendary documentarian and frequent Werner Herzog collaborator. … Full Article

Gubernatorial hopeful Zephyr Teachout plans to run against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic Primary. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Central Brooklyn Dems hold off on Teachout endorsement

After receiving an endorsement from the Public Employees Federation, gubernatorial hopeful Zephyr Teachout was in Park Slope on Thursday hoping to receive another endorsement — from the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID). … Full Article

LIU Brooklyn women’s soccer looks for third NEC title in four years

It might be Jim Robbins' first year as head coach of the LIU Brooklyn women's soccer team, but he expects the team to win right away — and would eventually like to see it compete annually in the NCAA tournament. … Full Article

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Pacific Street Library handicapped by lack of funding

A persistent shortfall in funding has curtailed the potential of the Pacific Street Library, where entrances do not accommodate those with disabilities, extra rooms on higher floors remain closed off due to a lack of staffing and infrastructural problems persist, officials say. … Full Article

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stopped by P.S. 261 on Tuesday the check out kids participating in the New York Academy of Science’s summer program being run out of the school.

Gillibrand tours Brooklyn YMCA summer camp after neighborhood complaints

Politicians visited a YMCA summer camp at P.S. 261 Tuesday after recent noise complaints from Boerum Hill neighbors. The visitors, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Councilmember Stephen Levin, additionally highlighted benefits of the summer learning environment. … Full Article