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Novelist Liz Moore will speak in DUMBO on Sept. 16. Photo: © Olivia Valentine

New novel explores connections between technology and human desire to love

Liz Moore, known for her novels “The Words of Every Song” and the much-acclaimed “Heft,” has recently published “The Unseen World” (W.W. … Full Article

Councilmember Robert Cornegy says the tourism and hospitality industries have spawned economic growth and entrepreneurship in places like Bedford-Stuyvesant. Photo courtesy of Cornegy’s office

Tourism boosting Brooklyn economy, Cornegy says

As chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Small Business, Councilmember Robert Cornegy keeps close tabs on the economic climate in the five boroughs. … Full Article

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke says there should be more of a focus on the lives of black women and girls who, she claims, have largely been ignored or shoved to the sidelines. Photo courtesy of Clarke’s office

In Public Service: Clarke wants more focus on black women

The national conversation about race largely focuses on the plight of black men, but U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke said that it is about to change, as the spotlight is starting to focus on women. … Full Article

Religious leaders of diverse faith traditions assemble on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for a 9/11 memorial service. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Brooklyn Heights remembers 9/11 at Promenade prayer service

Death descended from the sky that day. New Yorkers will never forget. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center, murdering nearly 3,000 innocent people. … Full Article

September 11 Tribute in Light shines bright from Brooklyn Heights Promenade

We will always remember you. Twin beams rose to the heavens on Sunday night, Sept. 11, 2016, in memory of the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. … Full Article

Robert Carroll, who is running for the assembly seat currently held by the retiring James Brennan, is among the candidates winning the endorsement from the New York City Asian-American Democratic Club. Photo courtesy of Friends of Robert Carroll

Asian political club endorses Carroll in primary

Making one of its first forays into Brooklyn politics, a citywide Asian political club announced that it is backing three candidates in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary. … Full Article

Last year’s Walk of Hope raised $4,000 for ovarian cancer research, according to organizer Kim Henry. Photos courtesy of Kim Henry

Cancer Walk of Hope set for Sunset Park on Sept. 17

In loving memory of her late sister, Kim Henry organizes a Walk of Hope in Sunset Park each year to raise funds to fight ovarian cancer, the devastating disease that took her sister Maureen’s life 10 years ago. … Full Article

A look at the crowd from backstage at last year’s Dirtybird BBQ at the Red Hook Grain Terminal. Photos by @Khadija Bhuiyan // KhadijaBhuiyan.com

Dirtybird BBQ flocks to Governors Island this weekend

Although the last day of summer isn’t technically until Sept. 22, thousands of partygoers will be flocking to the banks of New York Harbor this Sunday to celebrate the end of the season at Dirtybird BBQ. … Full Article