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‘Madame Secretary’ filming photo courtesy of Broadway Stages

New CBS show ‘Madame Secretary’ films in Greenpoint

Greenpoint’s Cafe Edna had some noisy visitors Tuesday afternoon — but few were complaining. “Madam Secretary,” a new CBS drama about Elizabeth Faulkner McCord, a fictional Secretary of State, was filming their upcoming TV series, which will air in September. … Full Article
 
Maggie Niu hopes to be apart of the St. Francis women's volleyball team that finally turns the program around after years of losing records.

St. Francis volleyball looks to improve under new head coach

Abra Rummel hadn’t yet seen the St. Francis College women’s volleyball team play when she was hired on as its new head coach. She had seen one thing though — their 7-25 overall record last season — and it made her nervous. … Full Article
 
You Say You Want A Revolution: This is the Old Stone House, a reconstructed 1699-vintage home that was the site of stirring bravery during the Battle of Brooklyn

I'm Still Standing: Revolutionary War-era houses grace Brooklyn neighborhoods

Witnesses to history. Several houses still standing today were already built by the time the American Revolution rolled fatefully through the lands that became modern-day Brooklyn. One of them was already more than a century old by that time. … Full Article
 
LICH nurses fought for the hospital for almost two years. Photo by Mary Frost

LICH nurses taking SUNY back to court in Brooklyn

Nurses and other staffers at Long Island College Hospital (LICH) are taking the State University of New York (SUNY) back to state Supreme Court in Brooklyn on Wednesday. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Tech High School, courtesy of Google Streetview 2014

Brooklyn Tech teacher indicted for sexting obscene selfies to student

A math and physics teacher at Brooklyn Tech High School in Fort Greene – one of the city’s most selective schools -- was arrested on Tuesday for sexting “disgusting” photos of his genitals to a 16-year-old female student. … Full Article
 
Man arrested after dangerous stroll on Brooklyn Bridge

Adams and Squadron: Throw the book at future Brooklyn Bridge climbers

After a Russian tourist was apprehended climbing on the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and state Sen. … Full Article
 
Doug Biviano, Brooklyn

Primary focus: After initial rejection, Biviano gets a seat at Brooklyn 52nd Assembly debate

Doug Biviano, running for the 52nd Assembly District against Jo Anne Simon and Peter Sikora, argued his way into NY1’s televised debate set for  7 p.m. Monday night after being initially excluded due to his campaign’s lack of financial filings. … Full Article
 
Ron Schweiger, president of the Society of Old Brooklynites, addressed the audience at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Grene Park. Photo by Matthew Taub.

Calls for renewed remembrance at Prison Ship Martyrs Monument

“Keep in mind that in 1908, at the one year commemoration of this monument, there were 20,000 people in attendance, including military regiments and civilian personnel,” said Society of Old Brooklynites member Daniel Cardona. “At the 100 year anniversary in 2008, there were only 200 people.” … Full Article
 
In a re-enactment of the Battle of Brooklyn, Continental Army soldiers fire away- but some had already fallen. Photos by Matthew Taub

Battle of Brooklyn commemorated at Green-Wood Cemetery

“Make ready! Set! Fire!” … Full Article
 
Yaroslav Kolchin, right, is arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Mondau. Kolchin a Russian tourist has been accused of climbing to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge and is facing reckless endangerment and trespass charges

Russian tourist charged after climbing up Brooklyn Bridge

A Russian tourist climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge to take pictures for fun in the landmark's second security breach in a month, authorities said Monday. Yaroslav Kolchin was charged with reckless endangerment, trespassing and disorderly conduct. … Full Article
 

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