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Former “Arrested Development” star David Cross spoke at BAM on March 25. Photo by Rebecca Greenfield, courtesy of BAM

At BAM, famed comedian David Cross talks Trump, gun violence

A thin-skinned audience would surely take umbrage at the comedy of David Cross. They'd consider his jokes bashing organized religion and his stories about masturbating while fantasizing about the Statue of Liberty (because he loves America so much) offensive. … Full Article
 
For Brooklynites in search of photogenic scenery, the most compelling reason to head for Jay Street is its direct access to this recently-opened section of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

A stroll along DUMBO's Jay Street

Washington Street is where the whole world stops for selfies. But DUMBO's Jay Street has many charms. … Full Article
 
Welcome to 51 Jay St., which is undergoing a condo conversion. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Bidding wars for condos at DUMBO's 51 Jay St.

As a frequent photographer in DUMBO, we're obsessed with 51 Jay St. For the past couple years, we've been keeping our Eye on the industrial building formerly owned by the Forman family as it undergoes a condo conversion. … Full Article
 
Alex Hassell as Henry V. Photos by Keith Pattison, courtesy of BAM

Shakespearean Kings in Cycle at BAM: Modern themes of leadership & downfall

With an especially raucous presidential campaign season upon us, it's an interesting time to reflect upon the lives of medieval kings. … Full Article
 
Graphic courtesy of New York City Independent Budget Office

Brooklyn school districts to add school seats in response to increased development

The recent influx of new developments in Brooklyn and an increasing demand for future properties among real estate developers are putting a strain on the borough’s infrastructure. … Full Article
 
Police swarm the Brooklyn Bridge after German artists replaced the American flags atop the towers of the bridge in 2014. Photo by Mary Frost

Bill that would penalize bridge climbers winds through Senate

New York City bridge climbers may soon be faced with up to a year in the slammer, if a bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn Heights-Greenpoint-Lower Manhattan) moves to a full Senate vote. … Full Article
 
These dusty old files contain a gold mine of information about Sunset Park circa 1980. Photo courtesy of Tony Giordano

Sunset Park leader finds treasure trove of historic data

When the owner of a Fifth Avenue commercial building was cleaning his basement last year in preparation of selling the property, he came across cabinets filled with dusty old files and knew exactly what to do with them. … Full Article
 
The city’s participatory budgeting process was a big hit in the 38th Council District last year, according Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, who represents the district and who said he’s hoping for an even larger turnout this time around. On Saturday, a new round of participatory budgeting was scheduled to begin with residents reviewing and voting on which proposed capital projects they want the city to fund in the next city budget. Under participatory budgeting (PB), a portion of a councilmember’s discretio

Menchaca asks residents to vote on budget

The city’s participatory budgeting process was a big hit in the 38th Council District last year, according Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, who represents the district and who said he’s hoping for an even larger turnout this time around. … Full Article
 
Here's a hillside view of famed Green-Wood Cemetery. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Green-Wood Historic Fund gets national grant

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) on Thursday announced that the Green-Wood Historic Fund has been awarded a $40,000 grant that will support the first and critical planning phase of digitizing the cemetery’s 177-year-old archives and historic collections.  … Full Article
 
Bridge Over Troubled Water (thank you, Simon & Garfunkel for that lyric), AKA the Union Street Bridge. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Love that dirty water: The Gowanus Canal's Union Street Bridge

Tainted Love. That song by Soft Cell could serve as the sound track for a visit to the Gowanus Canal. Just about everybody in Brooklyn is enamored of the dangerously dirty waterway, and rightfully so.  … Full Article
 

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