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Dr. Laura Malaga-Dieguez specializes in pediatric nephrology at NYU Lutheran Medical Center. Photo courtesy of NYU Lutheran

NYU Lutheran helps kids with ‘white coat hypertension’

Doctors at NYU Lutheran Medical Center have made an interesting discovery with the help of new technology and the results could go a long way toward helping children avoid high blood pressure. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Jesse Hamilton says that “our common humanity” should serve as a salve for the hurt the nation is currently experiencing. Photo courtesy of Hamilton’s office

Pols to lead unity walk in Central Brooklyn

Calling on residents of all races and nationalities to come together in the country’s moment of grief, state Sen. Jesse Hamilton announced that he and the United Against Violence Task Force will lead a unity march through Central Brooklyn on July 12. … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Heights Association filed a lawsuit on Thursday to halt a controversial two-tower development planned for Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Shown: The two towers can be seen above, center and left. Rendering courtesy of ODA-RAL Development Services - Oliver's Realty Group

Brooklyn Heights Association files lawsuit to halt Pier 6 project

The Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA) filed a lawsuit on Thursday to halt a controversial two-tower development planned for Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. … Full Article
 
Albert C. Wiltshire. Eagle file photo by Georgine Benvenuto

Brooklyn Navy Yard names employment center for Wiltshire

The Brooklyn Navy Yard has honored Albert C. Wiltshire, a veteran of decades of public service, by naming its onsite employment center after him.  … Full Article
 
The city has issued an RFP for two mixed-income buildings to be developed on spare land in the Wyckoff Gardens public housing project in Boerum Hill. Shown above: One of the new buildings will be built where a parking lot now stands at the corner of Nevins and Wyckoff streets. Image data © Google Maps

Private development slated for Boerum Hill housing project

Private development is coming to a NYCHA project in Boerum Hill. The city has issued an RFP for two mixed-income buildings to be built on undeveloped corners of the Wyckoff Gardens housing project. … Full Article
 
Photo courtesy of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

DBP and DBAA release cultural policy blueprint for Downtown Brooklyn

On July 6, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) and Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance (DBAA) released a first-of-its-kind cultural plan, Culture Forward, to build on Downtown Brooklyn’s … Full Article
 
The Brooklyn Historical Society is located in Brooklyn Heights. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn Historical Society honored by American Association for State and Local History

The Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) has been recognized with a Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for its project “Crossing Borders, Bridging Generations” (CBBG). … Full Article
 
A buyer has signed a contract for our favorite house in Williamsburg, 61 S. 4th St. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

There's a buyer for our favorite Billyburg house

Fix it up or tear it down? We're waiting to see what happens to our favorite Williamsburg house, 61 S. 4th St., when its sale is finalized. … Full Article
 
This is the first new building to be constructed at the Domino Sugar Refinery site, as seen from the corner of Kent Avenue and S. 4th Street. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

How sweet it is: Construction progress at the Domino Sugar site

What a difference a year makes. Just look at the first new building Two Trees Management is constructing at its 11-acre Domino Sugar Refinery site in Williamsburg, and you'll see what we mean.  … Full Article
 
There's a new hotel on the horizon in Billyburg — the William Vale. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

The William Vale, Williamsburg's new hotel, is set to open in August

You can see it from the Kosciuszko Bridge. And from the Greenpoint ferry pier. That's the William Vale standing tall in the distance, the latest addition to the Williamsburg skyline. … Full Article
 

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