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RAL Development says financing for two controversial Pier 6 towers, shown center and left, could fall through if the state doesn’t approve the project by April 30. Rendering courtesy of ODA-RAL Development Services -- Oliver's Realty Group

Brooklyn’s Pier 6 developer says financing could fall through if state doesn’t OK plan

RAL Development, the developer behind two controversial residential towers at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, has warned state and city officials that the project’s financing will be lost if the state doesn’t move the delayed project ahead by April 30. … Full Article
 
This rendering shows the proposed design for a new residential building (center) that would occupy a substantial portion of the Dean Sage Residence's side lawn. Rendering by Dattner Architects and Easton Architects via the Landmarks Preservation Commission

Landmarking agency asks for design changes for supportive housing project on Crown Heights North mansion's lawn

What's the appropriate way to construct a new building that wraps around a landmarked mansion and occupies a big chunk of its garden? … Full Article
 
Photo courtesy of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership to install smart waste, recycling system

The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) on Monday announced the installation of Bigbelly’s smart waste and recycling system throughout Downtown Brooklyn. … Full Article
 
This is proposed office project 25 Kent Ave., which was the subject of a ULURP hearing at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Monday night. Rendering by Steelblue

Proposed zoning change related to Williamsburg's 25 Kent Ave. office project is criticized at Borough Hall hearing

Will this actually help industrial businesses in New York City? The critics don't think so.  … Full Article
 
Here today, gone tomorrow: An art exhibit springs up for just one afternoon at Bridge Park II in DUMBO. This work is by Brian Fernandes-Halloran. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Surprise! An art show pops up for one afternoon in DUMBO

Art is long, and Time is fleeting. So goes the famous Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem. In this case, though, the art came and went in a flash. … Full Article
 
Yasser Ashburn. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice

Brooklyn Folk Nation gang leader sentenced to consecutive terms of life imprisonment

Thursday at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Yasser Ashburn, the leader of a set of the violent street gang Folk Nation operating primarily in the Crown Heights and East Flatbush neighborhoods of Brooklyn, was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment. On Nov. … Full Article
 
The book distribution is a great way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, according to the Irish Arts Center. Photo courtesy of Irish Arts Center

Irish Arts Center hosts book giveaway for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for parade fans. It’s a good day to celebrate Ireland’s rich literary tradition, according to members of the Irish Arts Center, who celebrated the holiday by giving away thousands of free books at carious locations around the city. … Full Article
 
Dr. Kathleen Cashin (center) receives a bottle from Brooklyn Winery as a gift from Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlo Scissura (second from left) and Board Chairperson Denise Arbesu (second from right). John Stires (left) is the owner of Brooklyn Winery. At right is Joni Yoswein, of Yoswein New York. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

NY State regent cites ties between business and education

Business owners have an important role to play in educating children, from providing jobs to parents to hiring student interns to helping stabilize communities, according to Dr. … Full Article
 
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney will be in Brooklyn on March 22 to discuss her book at Greenlight Bookstore. Photo courtesy of Ecco

Author of novel hailed by Amy Poehler to read at Greenlight Bookstore

Named one of the most anticipated books of 2016 by Entertainment Weekly,  … Full Article
 
Chamber President Carlo Scissura welcomes members of the Brooklyn delegation to the Brooklyn Night celebration. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Brooklyn Chamber brings food, fun times to State Capitol

Who would have guessed that the best way to show off Brooklyn’s culinary status to Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature was by presenting chocolate treats shaped like donkeys and elephants? … Full Article
 

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