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This renovated building housed the outpatient department at now-closed Greenpoint Hospital. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

What ever happened to Greenpoint Hospital and other shut-down Brooklyn healthcare institutions?

The afterlife of a closed-down hospital can be complicated. Bureaucracy, bankruptcy and bad financial markets can all slow down the process of putting the real estate that's left behind to new uses. … Full Article
 
Long Island College Hospital. Photo by Mary Frost

State AG and Comptroller sign off on LICH sale to Fortis

The state Attorney General and Comptroller on Tuesday approved SUNY's plan to sell Brooklyn’s Long Island College Hospital (LICH) to real estate developer Fortis Property Group. … Full Article
 
A man was struck by a car in Brooklyn Heights. Photo by Mary Frost

Accident in Brooklyn Heights brings NYC’s 25-mph speed limit into focus

“That’s why they want to lower the speed limit to 25,” an observer said as FDNY EMTs hoisted a man into an ambulance around 9 p.m. Friday night. … Full Article
 
Writer Julie Salamon will appear at BookCourt in Cobble Hill on Nov. 2 to speak about her new book “Cat in the City.” Photo courtesy of Penguin Young Readers Group

New NY-centric children’s book follows ‘Cat in the City’

Julie Salamon and Jill Weber, the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator team that brought readers “The Christmas Tree,” introduce  a new animal adventure in the tradition of “A Cricket in Times Square” with “Cat in the City” (Dial) — the tale of a streetwise feline living in  … Full Article
 
Writer Jenny Offill’s book “Dept. of Speculation” is now out in paperback. Photo by Michael Lionstar

Writer to discuss mystery novel in Brooklyn

From the acclaimed author of “Last Things,” Jenny Offill’s “Dept. of Speculation,” newly out in paperback, paints a nuanced portrait of a complicated marriage – weaving in an element of mystery.  … Full Article
 
John Catsimatidis is a successful businessman and former independent Republican candidate for Mayor. AP Photo/Craig Ruttle

OPINION: Protecting Brooklyn jobs, environment: Biodiesel fuel plant to open in Greenpoint

Many would be surprised to learn that the oil used to cook french fries can be turned into a safer fuel that can supply diesel vehicles. By spring 2015, we expect to open New York City’s first large scale biodiesel fuel production facility in Greenpoint. … Full Article
 
Members of the tour group strike the same pose as the statue of Minerva, who stands at the highest point in Green-Wood Cemetery and seemingly waves hello to the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Green-Wood Cemetery tour digs up fun facts

One of the liveliest places in Brooklyn is a spot where the dead are buried. … Full Article
 
Thing 1 and Thing 2 twirled their way through the parade at BBG's Ghouls & Gourdes celebration. Photos by Mary Frost

PHOTOS: ‘Ghouls & Gourds’ Halloween celebration at BBG

Ghouls & Gourds, a zany Halloween party at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, entertained hundreds of costumed kids and their parents on Saturday. … Full Article
 
Mark Snyder faced endless paperwork and repetitive requests for the same information when he sought assistance for his Red Hook winery after Superstorm Sandy. He ultimately withdrew his application and sought assistance elsewhere — but not before the federal government threatened him with tax consequences. Photo by Matthew Taub

Report: Government still ill-equipped to aid small businesses after natural disasters

The federal government not only failed to effectively and timely provide assistance in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, but also remains ill-equipped to assist distressed business owners in another natural disaster despite reforms that were passed and should have been … Full Article
 
Brooklyn residents and officials marched down Atlantic Avenue on Sunday to rally for Long Island College Hospital (LICH) in Cobble Hill. Photos by Mary Frost

March for LICH draws chanting crowd to Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn

Many carried signs and some carried canes: A crowd of Brooklyn residents and officials marched down Atlantic Avenue on Sunday to rally for Long Island College Hospital (LICH) in Cobble Hill.  … Full Article
 

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