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Welcome to the part of Crown Heights South that preservationists want the city Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider for historic district designation. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Crown Heights South eye candy

Sooo pretty. Charming rows of old homes mingle with stately apartment houses in the section of Crown Heights South that neighborhood preservationists would like to see landmarked first. … Full Article
 
Neighborhood preservationists want the section of Crown Heights South where the former Consumers Park Brewery complex is located to be considered for city historic district designation. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Landmarking push planned for Crown Heights South

Such a splendid smell. It hit us when we were down the block from an intriguing old Crown Heights South factory complex. … Full Article
 
The Stedmans perform in front of thousands of attendees in McCarren Park. Photo by Sam Polcer

Thousands flock to Williamsburg, Greenpoint for Northside Festival

Although the first day of summer isn’t technically until June 20, roughly 100,000 individuals swarmed to Williamsburg and Greenpoint last week to celebrate the unofficial start of the season with the Northside Festival. … Full Article
 
A new mural, “Into the Wild, Brooklyn” by Nelson Rivas (“Cekis”), was dedicated on Monday. The piece graces the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway underpass on Atlantic Avenue leading to Brooklyn Bridge Park. The once-desolate area is now considered to be the "Atlantic Avenue Gateway" to the park. Photo by Mary Frost

‘Wild’ new mural dedicated at Atlantic Ave. entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park

Officials cut the ribbon on a “wild” new mural Monday at the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) underpass at the Atlantic Avenue entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP). … Full Article
 
Last summer, students were given the opportunity to go kayaking and seining off Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photos courtesy of St. Francis College

St. Francis Summer Science Academy launches 16th year

For the 16th year, St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights is offering an opportunity for dozens of New York City high school students to get real-world experience in the sciences during its free, two-week Summer Science Academy. … Full Article
 
This photo spread narrates various aspects of the story of San Paolino’s rescue from captivity. Pictured: the full height of the Giglio right before one of the night lifts a few years ago. Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Platoon of 125 men lifting tower is highlight of Williamsburg’s beloved Giglio Feast

Williamsburg’s world-class Italian festival, The Giglio Feast, runs from July 6-17, and is second in size, but 40 years older, than the San Gennaro Festival. The Feast celebrates the dramatic rescue story of St. Paulinus/San Paolino. … Full Article
 
“Who can tell me what this is not for?” asks Audubon NY educator Tom Van Duyne. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

Audubon New York’s For the Birds! lands in Greenpoint

“OK, who can tell me what these are not for?” Audubon New York educator Tom Van Duyne asked, holding a garden trowel with a white metal blade and bright orange handle before the dozen or so uplifted faces that surrounded him in a rough semi-circle. … Full Article
 
Kate Ross plays Prospero in Smith Street Stage's production of “The Tempest” in Carroll Park. Photos by Chris Montgomery

Smith Street Stage delivers a spellbinding 'Tempest' in Carroll Park

Are we ready for a female president? That remains to be seen. Are we ready for a female Prospero? Absolutely. Especially when she's Kate Ross. … Full Article
 
State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jimenez-Salta is considering the case of an advocacy group suing to halt the sale and development of the Brooklyn Heights Library. The project includes a 36-story tower with 139 condominium units (the tallest building shown) and two retail spaces on Clinton Street. Rendering courtesy of Marvel Architects

Judge mulls suit to block sale of Brooklyn Heights Library

State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jimenez-Salta heard attorneys’ arguments in her chambers on Friday in the case of an advocacy group suing to halt the sale and development of the Brooklyn Heights Library. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Mirage last summer. Photo by Amanda Kari McHugh, www.mandakphoto.net

Contentious East Williamsburg club is back open after city shutdown

The controversial pop-up club The Brooklyn Mirage was indeed living up to its name following the city’s May 27 decision to shut it down, deeming the club a fire hazard. … Full Article
 

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