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Andrew Kimball, CEO of Industry City, said that Time Inc.’s “move is further proof that Industry City is at the forefront of New York’s technology and innovation boom.” Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Time Inc. signs long-term lease at Industry City

Time Inc. announced on Thursday that it has signed a long-term lease at Industry City in Sunset Park. More than 300 employees in the company’s technology, content solutions and editorial innovation departments will move to a 55,000-square-foot facility in the complex at the end of the year. … Full Article
 
Dr. Joyce Singer, left, daughter of one of the residents, and Nancy Richardson, who visits her friend at the Prospect Park Residence every week, attended a hearing about the seniors’ plight in June. Photo by Mary Frost

Brooklyn judge rules seniors at Prospect Park Residence can have their day in court

Seven very old but determined residents of the Prospect Park Residence, an embattled assisted living facility in Park Slope, were handed a victory in court last Thursday when a Brooklyn judge denied a motion made by their landlord and the state Department of Health (DOH) to dismiss their many com … Full Article
 
The Dance Cartel will perform “Wet Clutch” in Brooklyn on July 17 and 18. Photo by Maddy Talias

NYRP/BAM to present immersive dance performance

On July 17 and 18, Arts in the Gardens — a series by New York Restoration Project (NYRP) and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) — will present a two-night run of The Dance Cartel’s “Wet Clutch.”  … Full Article
 
The Marcy Plaza Farmers Market will return to Bedford-Stuyvesant on July 15. Photo courtesy of Emblem Health

Marcy Plaza Farmers Market, EmblemHealth return to Bed-Stuy for 2015 season

The Marcy Plaza Farmers Market will make its official return to Bedford-Stuyvesant on Wednesday, July 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez wants the White House to help resolve Puerto Rico’s money woes. Photo courtesy Velazquez’s office

Velazquez calls on Obama to fix Puerto Rico’s debt crisis

The world’s attention is focused on the financial crisis in Greece, but a debt dilemma closer to U.S. shores has a local member of Congress reaching out to the White House for help. … Full Article
 
An interior view of the Pratt Institute’s new Film/Video Department building at 550 Myrtle Ave. Rendering courtesy of Pratt Institute

Pratt unveils new state-of-the-art film and video building

Pratt Institute recently opened a new home for its Film/Video Department in the former Prattstore building at 550 Myrtle Ave. in Brooklyn, as part of the university’s main campus. … Full Article
 
Community Board 2’s Land Use Committee voted 8 to 4 on Monday to approve the controversial sale and development of the Brooklyn Heights Library – with caveats. Renderings courtesy of Marvel Architects

CB2 committee approves sale of Brooklyn Heights Library, with caveats

Community Board 2’s Land Use Committee voted 8 to 4 to approve the controversial $52 million sale and development of the Brooklyn Heights Library – with caveats -- Monday night at a meeting at St. Francis College. … Full Article
 
Head gardener Matthew Morrow. Eagle photos by Cody Brooks

Promenade Gardens getting a modern makeover with WiFi

Volunteers gathered at the Promenade Gardens in Brooklyn Heights on Tuesday morning to pack new plants into the dirt, trim the brush and help solve the modern problem of bringing WiFi to the Promenade. … Full Article
 
Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Credit: OLMC

Williamsburg gears up for 128th annual Giglio Festival

Italians in Williamsburg hold three major feasts especially close to their hearts —Easter, Christmas and the annual Giglio Festival at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish. … Full Article
 
Jo Anne Simon. Eagle file photo by Mary Frost

Community, Brooklyn leaders announce vision for public middle school at Atlantic Yards

A coalition on Tuesday announced M.S. OneBrooklyn, a community vision for a new public middle school to serve District 13. … Full Article
 

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