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An unknown artist placed a poster on a traffic signal in front of the building where Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign offices are located on Sunday in Brooklyn. A top adviser to Clinton announced her much-awaited second campaign for the White House on Sunday in an email to alumni of her first presidential campaign. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Second shot: Hillary Clinton running again for president

WASHINGTON— Hillary Rodham Clinton jumped back into presidential politics on Sunday, announcing her much-awaited second campaign for the White House. "Everyday Americans need a champion. I want to be that champion," she said. … Full Article
 
Haitian activists protested outside of Hillary Clinton’s headquarters in Brooklyn Heights on Thursday. Photo by John Torenli

Haitians protest outside Hillary HQ in Brooklyn

The ink is barely dry on the lease for Hillary Clinton’s headquarters at 1 Pierrepont Plaza in Brooklyn Heights, but the protests have already begun. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke says the federal government needs to act now to ensure that older adults will get proper care in the future. Photo courtesy Clarke’s office

Clarke signs House letter demanding resources for elderly

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke was among 33 members of congress the Eldercare Workforce Alliance lauded for signing a letter demanding billions of dollars in federal resources for the country’s elderly and their caregivers. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Bridge Park officials confirmed this week that they will pursue the recovery of almost $700,000 to repair the popular Squibb Park Bridge, the bouncy pedestrian walkway which connects Squibb Park to the waterfront park. Photo by Will Hasty

Brooklyn Bridge Park commits to pursuing $700,000 cost to repair ‘bouncy’ Squibb Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) confirmed it will pursue the recovery of the roughly $700,000 it will cost to repair disabled Squibb Park Bridge, the bouncy pedestrian walkway that connects Squibb Park to the waterfront park. … Full Article
 
This rendering shows Brooklyn Bridge Park access via new retail and public assembly amenities on Furman Street. As so much attention has been focused on the rooftop treatment of the Pierhouse buildings, many forget that the ground level treatments will bring new life to a long-barren Furman Street. Renderings courtesy of Marvel Architects

Despite controversy, ‘Marvelous’ Heights architect leads transformative projects

Like an albatross, controversy seems to drape itself over some of the biggest Brooklyn projects of architect Jonathan Marvel. … Full Article
 
Hon. Laura Lee Jacobson, Yvonne R. Marin, Reece, Izetta Johnson and Hon. Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix During the Brooklyn Supreme Court's Bring Your Child to Work Day. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Kings County Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Gender Fairness Committee hosted its annual Bring Your Child to Work Day program at the Kings County Supreme Court on Wednesday. … Full Article
 
Renowned writer Junot Díaz will speak at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights on April 16. Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Acclaimed novelist Junot Díaz to speak at St. Francis College

Author Junot Díaz's book “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” was recently named the best novel of the 21st century so far by BBC Culture. … Full Article
 
Photo by Samir, Courtesy of ISC

Boxing and chamber music combine in ‘Strike!’

The International Street Cannibals (ISC) — a collection of seasoned musicians and composers directed by Dan Barrett — will join forces with young boxers from the legendary Gleason’s Gym in DUMBO for another round of “Strike!” — a special performance on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. … Full Article
 
Katy Clark, photo courtesy of BAM

Katy Clark named president of Brooklyn Academy of Music

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Chairman Alan H. Fishman has announced the appointment of Katy Clark as incoming BAM president. She succeeds President Karen Brooks Hopkins, who will step down at the end of June. Katy Clark comes to BAM from New York’s Orchestra of St. … Full Article
 
Heavily armed U.S. Marshals stand guard outside federal court April 2, in Brooklyn. A fourth person was arraigned in Brooklyn on Wednesday, accused of supporting ISIS. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Terror plot suspect arraigned in Brooklyn court

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — A terror suspect accused of raising money for a plot to have U.S. residents travel overseas to fight for ISIS has pleaded not guilty. … Full Article
 

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