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One of 14 proposals for the contested Pier 6 development. Rendering by Asymptote Architecture

Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier 6 opponents settle lawsuit; Park plan to be revised

Brooklyn Bridge Park and a neighborhood advocacy group fighting two high-rise towers planned for Pier 6, near the park’s Atlantic Avenue entrance, have agreed to settle a lawsuit by going through a process that would allow modifications to the par … Full Article
 
The exhibit was curated by a team of teen curators who participated in BHS’ free after-school museum studies program, which is known as Exhibition Laboratory or Ex Lab. Photo by Lita Riddock

Brooklyn Historical Society unveils exhibit on borough’s sewer system

On June 9, the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) at 128 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights plans to open an exhibition that explores one of Brooklyn’s oldest and most extensive infrastructure projects: its sewer system. … Full Article
 
Garden Club photo by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn Eagle to offer cash prizes in Garden Club Contest

As the Brooklyn Heights Garden Club celebrates its 75th anniversary, its motto reflects its continuous purpose since 1940: “Everyone’s a winner when Brooklyn blooms.” … Full Article
 
The NY Waterway ferry and the New York Water Taxi at Pier 1 were popular modes of transport on Memorial Day weekend. Photos by Mary Frost

Visitors pour into Brooklyn Bridge Park over Memorial Day weekend

Visitors flocked to Brooklyn Bridge Park over Memorial Day weekend to relax in the sun, enjoy a barbecue, roller skate or play basketball and marvel at the interactive artworks of Jeppe Hein’s Please Touch the Art exhibition. Locals and tourists arrived by foot, subway, car and ferry. … Full Article
 
Dozens of World War II veterans were honored during a ceremony outside the Brooklyn War Memorial in Cadman Plaza Park at the inaugural Brooklyn War Memorial Honors on Sunday. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Push to reopen War Memorial kicks off during Memorial Day celebration

Within Cadman Plaza Park is the Brooklyn War Memorial, a granite and limestone tribute to the more than 300,000 brave men and women from the borough who served in World War II. … Full Article
 
The now vacant space in front of 76 Montague St. where the anchor had sat since 1981. Eagle photos by Claude Scales

Montague Street anchor away, but maybe not for long

If you walked on Montague Street between Hicks Street and Montague Terrace/Pierrepont Place on Saturday, you may have noticed that the large iron anchor, a fixture in front of 76 Montague St. since 1981, is gone.  … Full Article
 
Kirk E. Pillow has been named as next provost at Pratt. Photo by CJ Harker, courtesy of Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute names Kirk E. Pillow as next provost

Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte announced on Wednesday that Kirk E. Pillow will become its next provost. … Full Article
 
Resident historian of Green-Wood Cemetery Jeff Richman walks among Civil War gravestones in the cemetery on Friday. The cemetery, last resting place for thousands of Civil War veterans, is opening an exhibit, titled "To Bid You All Good Bye: Civil War Stories," commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the nation's bloodiest conflict. AP Photo/Richard Drew

Green-Wood Cemetery's exhibit marks end of Civil War 150 years ago

Brooklyn's historic Green-Wood Cemetery, last resting place for thousands of Civil War veterans, is opening an exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the nation's bloodiest conflict. … Full Article
 
Teams of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics rushed to rescue mock victims at MetroTech in Downtown Brooklyn on Thursday as the New York City Fire Department hosted its 15th annual FDNY EMS Competition and health fair. Photo by Mary Frost

Mock disasters rock MetroTech at FDNY EMS competition

Downtown Brooklyn was the scene of numerous staged fires, explosions and gas leaks on Thursday as the New York City Fire Department hosted its 15th annual FDNY EMS Competition and health fair, which takes place as part of National EMS Week. … Full Article
 
The Ohio Players were featured at last year’s Summer@MetroTech as part of the BAM R&B Festival. Photo courtesy of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

Forest City Ratner announces Downtown Brooklyn’s 3rd Annual [email protected] Summer Series

“[email protected]” — a summer-long cultural and entertainment festival that includes free music, movies, activities and televised sporting events — is returning to Downtown Brooklyn’s MetroTech Commons. … Full Article
 

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