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Jack Skillman, former headmaster of the Packer Collegiate Institute, died Dec. 15 at the age of 80.

Jack Skillman, former headmaster of the Packer Collegiate Institute, dies at 80

John F. Skillman, Jr. “Jack” of Falmouth, ME, a former Headmaster of the Packer Collegiate Institute and life-long educator, died December 15th in Scarborough, ME at the age of 80.  … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney pushed for passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. Photo courtesy Maloney’s office

Maloney says terror risk insurance law extended for six years

U.S. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-North Brooklyn-Manhattan) is hailing the senate’s passage of a bill to help business buy insurance against terrorism. … Full Article
 
Sunset Park Councilmember Carlos Menchaca charged that the Economic Development Corporation balked at the idea of giving the community a say in the development of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, a charge EDC officials denied. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

City tosses Sunset Park waterfront development plan overboard

A $115 million plan to redevelop the Sunset Park waterfront was torpedoed after a dispute erupted between Councilmember Carlos Menchaca and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) over the details of the project. … Full Article
 
The Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park, selected from a pool of nearly 500 candidates, has won a 2015 Honor Award. Photo by Michael Moran/OTTO, courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance

Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center wins prestigious architecture award

American Institute of Architects (AIA) has honored the Samuel  J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park with a 2015 Honor Award, a prestigious honor in the field of architecture. The LeFrak Center was selected for this award from a pool of nearly 500 candidates.   … Full Article
 
The entrance to Lutheran Medical Center, the hospital run by Lutheran HealthCare in Sunset Park. Photo courtesy Lutheran HealthCare

NYU Langone helps Lutheran HealthCare expand pediatric services

The Emergency Department at Lutheran Medical Center will be expanding its services for children, including having some of its doctors and nurses dedicated to pediatric care 24/7 under an agreement with NYU Langone Medical Center, officials announced this week. … Full Article
 
Photo from Blocks, courtesy of Martin Skoog

BAM announces 2015 kids programming

Brooklyn Academy of Music has announced its 2015 BAMkids winter/spring programming — a full line-up of international theater, dance and film for kids and families. … Full Article
 
Paul Moses, left, Brooklyn College professor and author of the book “The Saint and the Sultan,” is shown with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn judge organizes viewing of historic St. Francis of Assisi manuscripts

A group of Brooklyn judges and lawyers had an opportunity to check out a historic exhibition about St. Francis of Assisi and a presentation by Brooklyn College professor Paul Moses at Borough Hall on Tuesday night. … Full Article
 
Author Laura Silver will speak in Brooklyn on Jan. 13. Photo by Joan Roth

Author of ‘Jewish Soul Food’ book to speak in Brooklyn Heights

Laura Silver, author of “Knish: In Search of the Jewish Soul Food” (Brandeis Univ. Press, 2014), will speak at the Brooklyn Heights Branch Library on Jan. 13. … Full Article
 
Renowned Steve Buscemi will introduce the debut event in Brooklyn Historical Society’s new “Movie Mondays” film series. Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Brooklyn Historical Society launches ‘Movie Mondays’ film series

Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is planning to introduce “Movie Mondays,” a new monthly series of film screenings and discussions. … Full Article
 
Valedictorian Tan Cheung with St. Francis Provost Timothy Houlihan and President Brendan J. Dugan ’68. Photos courtesy of St. Francis College

St. Francis College to celebrate commencement on Jan. 14

St. Francis College is pleased to host the 2015 Winter Commencement for College graduates from the past summer and fall semesters at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Wednesday January 14, beginning with a Baccalaureate Mass at 2:00pm, followed by the Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3:00pm. … Full Article
 

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