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Assemblymembers Rodneyse Bichotte (left) and Helene Weinstein enjoy tasting lasagna. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce brings borough’s magic to state capitol

State Sen. Diane Savino, a veteran lawmaker who has served in office since 2004, has passed several laws and has seen it all in her time in Albany. But March 13 might have marked the first time she was asked to employ her egg cream-making skills in public.  … Full Article
 
Welcome to Sunset Park, where a group of residents is trying to get part of the neighborhood designated as a historic district. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

What's next in Sunset Park residents' landmarking quest?

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Don't you forget about me.  … Full Article
 
Angel McClean, an amazing Parks Department worker, takes on the Promenade in the midst of the storm.

Scenes from Brooklyn Heights during Winter Storm Stella

The Brooklyn Eagle took a windy stroll through Brooklyn Heights during Winter Storm Stella on Tuesday. Enterprising shovelers were in action on the streets and sidewalks, and valiant Parks Department employees fought a constant battle to keep the Promenade and its entrances clear. … Full Article
 
The corner of Washington and Water streets in DUMBO is normally a hot spot for selfie snappers — but Winter Storm Stella has scared everybody away. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Winter Storm Stella scares selfie snappers away from everyone's favorite street for photos in DUMBO

O.M.G. There's no-bo-dy. Winter Storm Stella has scared selfie snappers from their favorite spot in DUMBO, the intersection of Washington and Water Streets.    … Full Article
 
Winter Storm Stella slams the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza this morning. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

March Madness: Winter Storm Stella slams Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn

It's March Madness. And we're not talking about the NCAA basketball tournament that is scheduled to begin this evening. A storm named Stella is slamming Brooklyn.  … Full Article
 
A new sign reading, “Resist” appeared recently in Gowanus. It’s a political message and the latest installment from photographer Ashton Worthington. Photos by Ashton Worthington

Huge anti-Trump ‘Resist’ sign appears in Gowanus

Gowanus’ skyline now has a new large sign to replace the iconic “Kentile Floors" emblem that stood perched over the neighborhood for more than 50 years.  … Full Article
 
Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with Jewish Children’s Museum founder Devorah Halberstam, Jewish leaders and law enforcement officials on Thursday following an emailed bomb threat. Photo by Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo warns perp behind Jewish Children’s Museum bomb threat: ‘We will find you’

The Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights was evacuated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning after the organization received an email saying several pipe bombs had been hidden in the building. … Full Article
 
Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a $1.4 billion initiative on Thursday that aims to transform Central Brooklyn, long one of the most troubled areas in the city. “Vital Brooklyn” would invest sizable sums in community health services, affordable housing and other areas. Screen grab courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s office

Cuomo’s $1.4B ‘Vital Brooklyn’ plan would invest heavily in Central Brooklyn

Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a $1.4 billion initiative on Thursday that aims to transform Central Brooklyn, long one of the most troubled areas in the city. … Full Article
 
The two residential towers planned for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 (above, center and left). Rendering courtesy of ODA-RAL Development Services - Oliver's Realty Group

OPINION: Update on Pier 6 development

Last summer, the Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) filed a lawsuit against Brooklyn Bridge Park attempting to halt the Pier 6 development, alleging, among other things, that the planned affordable housing is not allowed in the park and that the park does not need the revenue to be generated from … Full Article
 
Veronica Piedra Leon (left) is the new chief of staff to Councilmember Carlos Menchaca (center). At right is Adriana L. Garcia, who will now serve as deputy chief of staff. Photo courtesy of Menchaca’s office

Menchaca marks International Women’s Day with job promotions

One Brooklyn lawmaker celebrated International Women’s Day by hiring a female chief of staff and promoting another employee to be second-in-command. … Full Article
 

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