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Brooklyn Law School held a panel discussion about criminal justice reform as NYC works to close Rikers Island. Pictured from left: Darren Mack, Jill Harris, Rogelio Headley, professor Jocelyn Simonson, Tina Luongo of the Legal Aid Society and Councilmember Stephen Levin. Eagle photos by Edward King

Advocates want criminal justice reform to go beyond simply closing Rikers Island

As the city is working on a long-term plan to close Rikers Island and replace it with five smaller borough-based jails, including a potential expansion of the Brooklyn House of Detention on Atlantic Avenue, reform advocates gathered together at Brooklyn Law School to discuss the move which  … Full Article
 
To the relief of Brooklyn residents and drivers, the New York State Senate passed a bill early Saturday authorizing a cheaper, quicker fix for the upcoming Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) rehabilitation. Photo by Mary Frost

Faster, cheaper fix for BQE authorized in NYS Senate Bill, averting Brooklyn crisis

After more than a year of intense advocacy by elected officials and Brooklyn residents, the New York State Senate passed a bill early Saturday authorizing a bidding method that will shave two years off the upcoming $1.9 billion Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) rehabilitation. … Full Article
 
Jelena Kovacevic was named NYU Tandon’s first female dean in its 164-year history. Photo courtesy of NYU Tandon

NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering appoints first female dean

For the first time in its 164-year history, the former Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn appointed its first female dean yesterday. Jelena Kovacevic was named dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering by President Andrew Hamilton and Provost Katherine Fleming, effective Aug. 15. … Full Article
 
Michael Mann was convicted of predatory sexual assault, sexual abuse and other sexually motivated charges at Brooklyn Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of the New York State Sex Offender Registry

Sex offender delays sentencing by refusing to show in court

A registered sex offender refused to show up in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Monday to face a possible life sentence and hear a statement from his victim whom he raped and robbed in the middle of a Bushwick street. … Full Article
 
Magnolia trees at Brooklyn Botanic Garden flourish in front of a landmarked building designed by McKim, Mead & White. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Magnolias are the early spring stars at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Oy vey. It was snowing today. In April. Brooklynites are hungry for spring. Sorry about this temporary setback. To cheer you up, here are photos from this past Saturday, when the sun actually came out and the weather was warm-ish. … Full Article
 
Two Evenings with Saudi Arabian Traditions

VIDEO: Brooklyn Museum showcases Saudi traditions

A space enhanced with geometrical patterns and improvised melodies of Arabic Maqam music, assorted baskets of dates, women in hijabs and men wearing thobes and kafiyyehs pace back and forth. The scent of vanilla and cinnamon fills the air. It looks like a bazaar in Mecca, but it’s not. … Full Article
 
Elozer Porges outside Brooklyn’s federal court. Eagle photos by Paul Frangipane

Hasidic school officials plead guilty to fraud in $3M Brooklyn school lunch scheme

Two former officials of a Brooklyn Hasidic school system pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud at Brooklyn’s federal court on Friday for scamming the federal government over $3 million in a school lunch scheme. … Full Article
 
Nine businesses operating out of the Brooklyn Army Terminal are taking part in the ApprenticeNYC program and will train new workers. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

You can learn to be a machinist at Brooklyn Army Terminal

The Brooklyn Army Terminal, which is already a beehive of activity, is about to get a lot busier, thanks to a new partnership between the city and forward-thinking private businesses that will provide paid apprenticeships to workers hoping to gain a foothold in manufacturing. … Full Article
 
Teens worked on teams to create apps to promote strong communities during the day-long technology fair at Medgar Evers College. Photo courtesy of state Sen. Jesse Hamilton’s office

Teens excel at Youth Tech Challenge

More than 50 students from Central Brooklyn got the chance to learn how to code, create apps and solve problems at a Youth Tech Challenge held at Medgar Evers College on a recent Sunday. … Full Article
 
In this rendering, the 80 Flatbush development's supertall skyscraper is at right and the clock-topped Williamsburgh Savings Bank is at left. Rendering by Alloy Development/Luxigon

Supertall skyscraper plan for 80 Flatbush Ave. sparks neighbors' ire

The neighbors are angry. Alloy Development wants to build a supertall skyscraper in low-rise brownstone Boerum Hill — and get the city to triple existing zoning limits for the project site. … Full Article
 

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