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You're My Blue Sky (Thank you, Allman Brothers): There's a condo conversion going on at 51 Jay St. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

From forks to fancy condos at 51 Jay St. in DUMBO

Knives, forks, spoons, condos. This word sequence makes sense if you're talking about 51 Jay St. … Full Article
 
Up on the Brooklyn Bridge, there's a good view of Two Trees Management's new glass-faced apartment building, 60 Water St. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

December's the move-in date for the first tenants of Walentas' Dock Street development in DUMBO

Before you know it, tenants will be living in a new apartment building thisclose to the Brooklyn Bridge. … Full Article
 
A van that's an integral part of the Jim Carrey film “Dumb and Dumber To” (or a replica of it) randomly drove down the street in DUMBO the other day. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

DUMBO is so photogenic, it's ridiculous

Seriously. If this place were any more picturesque, it would be a crime. We were walking around DUMBO recently to eyeball its residential construction sites. As any self-respecting tourist can tell you, the neighborhood is rip-roaringly scenic.  … Full Article
 
Here's the money shot — a view of the Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, which is a real visitors' magnet. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Here’s everyone's favorite street for photos in DUMBO

DUMBO's Washington Street is where it's at as far as photographers are concerned. Whether they're selfie-snappers or wielders of long-angle lenses, hordes of picture-takers gravitate to the end of the street closest to the Manhattan Bridge.  … Full Article
 
FAMOUS NEIGHBORS OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

VIDEO: Famous literary figures who've called Brooklyn Heights home

Louis Shaeffer. Arthur Miller. Thomas Wolfe. Salvador Dali. Norman Rosten. These world-renowned authors poets and literary figures all called Brooklyn Heights home. … Full Article
 
Ceremony at Brooklyn Borough Hall honors heroes who helped save stabbing victim. Photo by Mary Frost

Three who helped save Montague Street stabbing victim honored at Borough Hall

Borough President Eric Adams paid tribute on Monday to three Brooklyn heroes for helping to save the life of a man stabbed by an employee on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights on September 22. … Full Article
 
The Barclays Center, near the area in dispute. Eagle file photo by Mary Frost

Brooklyn workers headed to trial in Atlantic Yards case

A federal judge has issued a decision denying building developer Forest City Ratner and now defunct organization Brooklyn United for Innovative Local Development (BUILD) summary judgment on a case involving claims of unpaid wages and false promises of employment.  … Full Article
 
People waited on the F train more than any other subway line in 2013. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

OPINION: More F trains could alleviate express problem for Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill

Every few years, it seems, a call goes out to restore rush-hour express service on the F train. The last time this happened, the campaign died down after the G train, which shares part of its route with the F, was extended to Church Avenue. … Full Article
 
Rabbi Eli Cohen of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council says that everyone in his neighborhood “has the same aspirations. They want safe streets, they want order. And we’re all working for that together.” Photo by Matthew Taub

Community calm but cautious following spate of Crown Heights attacks

While still apprehensive after a recent spate of attacks, Crown Heights community leaders are reassured by a consistently prompt and thorough response from the NYPD and coordination among various groups to champion safety and calm. … Full Article
 
Writers, editors and interns from A Public Space hosted a “Rent Party” to raise money to pay the rent while the Brooklyn Heights non-profit magazine is in a state of transition. From left to right: Jonathan Lee, Elizabeth Gaffney, Lena Valencia, Laura Preston, Dwyer Murphy, Megha Majumdar and Nooshin Ahdoot. Eagle photos by Rob Aburzzese

Brooklyn literary magazine transitions to a new era

Brooklyn has been home to some of America’s greatest writers — from Walt Whitman to Truman Capote — and the next one could be discovered in the pages of A Public Space. But for that to happen, the magazine must carry on. … Full Article
 

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