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State Sen. Marty Golden congratulates Sherry Kayser, the winner of the 2013 Brooklyn Senior Idol talent contest

Brooklyn gets set to crown a new Senior Idol

Older adults all over Brooklyn are spending the summer rehearsing for the chance to become a star. … Full Article
Andrew Cuomo is considering a trip to Israel to emphasize the "special relationship" New York and Israel have

Cuomo considering trip to Israel despite Gaza conflict

ALBANY— New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's considering a visit to Israel, despite that nation's ongoing conflict with the militant group Hamas in Gaza. … Full Article

Design firm unveils ‘Ultimate Urban Bicycle’

“New York City is super dense,” said Mark Prommel, partner and director of the design firm Pensa, at his DUMBO office. “There are constant traffic constraints, but also an ebb and flow. … Full Article
Congressional candidate Domenic Recchia (center) organized a group of volunteers to go door to door to talk to voters

Recchia launches grassroots campaign push

With a little over three months to go until Election Day, Democrat Domenic Recchia, hoping to wrest the congressional seat that covers Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Staten Island away from Republica … Full Article

NEWS

Melissa Burch, of Forest City Ratner, one of the development companies assisting with education residents on how to apply for affordable housing
The Brooklyn Bridge is still on high alert after last week's incident

BROOKLYN BOOKBEAT

Patti Smith reads at a previous Books Beneath the Bridge event. This literary series brings award-winning and emerging authors to read and discuss their work in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo by Julienne Schaer
Jenna Leigh Evans author of Prosperity
Courtney Maum debuts novel "I'm Having So Much Fun Here Without You"

COURTS AND LAW

Merchants of Third Avenue President Robert Howe (right) greets Brian Chin, Northfield Bank manager and Merchants of Third Avenue co-treasurer
Hon. Arthur M. Schack listens as Mark Yagerman (standing, right), trial counsel to defense attorney Wallace D. Gossett, conducts a direct examination of a witness in the case of Johnny Searcy v. NYCTA & MTA
Sadie Silver, principal at P.S. 28 Warren Prep Academy, allegedly attempted to smuggle heroin and prescription drugs into Coxsackie Correctional Facility

BUSINESS

Lyft will soon operate in New York City
Vanessa Palazio Opened 'Little Nica' in Her 'Little Muenster' DUMBO Branch

EDUCATION & KIDS

Thomas Greene (far left) and volunteers spent a recent Saturday afternoon clearing debris from Denyse Wharf. Greene is advocating for the construction of a marine science lab at the pier. After the cleanup, students went kayaking!
Heartshare Carey Gardens Coney Summer Youth programs include games of hoops
Fontbonne Academy girls at YWCA

RELIGION

Paul Richard Olson, organist and choirmaster at Grace Church, always presents creative ways of learning new music. He leads a new series of the popular August Hymn Sings, starting on Aug. 5
Members and guests of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue and Masjid Dawood partake in Moroccan specialties, such as chicken with dried plums and raisins, cumin carrots and saffron couscous, at this year’s Iftar. Photo by Francesca Norsen Tate
St. John's Episcopal Church

HISTORY

Formula One racing star Fernando Alonso turns 33 today
San Antonio Spurs star guard Manu Ginobili celebrates his birthday today
Tim McGrath, who wrote a biography of Commodore John Barry, was honored at a dinner sponsored by the Naval Historical Foundation and the National Maritime Museum.

REAL ESTATE

Daniel Tropp, vice president, Ariel Property Advisors.
Bird's eye view of concrete being poured at the Oosten site, and what a view, what with the Williamsburg Bridge and all. Photo by Shawn A. Lawrence
A set from a Tim Burton film? No, this city landmark at 125 Heyward St. was built as Public School 71K. Photos by Rob Abruzzese

SPORTS

The Nets officially welcomed forward Bojan Bogdanovic to the NBA on Monday
During NYC Football Club’s press conference to announce that it had signed Frank Lampard (pictured), 40 middle schoolers had the chance to take part in a youth clinic with the new star. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese.
Mets’ first-round pick Michael Conforto is batting a sizzling .400 in his first five games as a Brooklyn Cyclone. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Cyclones

POLITICS

Andrew Cuomo is considering a trip to Israel to emphasize the "special relationship" New York and Israel have
Congressional candidate Domenic Recchia (center) organized a group of volunteers to go door to door to talk to voters
The de Blasio family, shown here with the mayor of Rome, moved to Gracie Mansion

HEALTH

Bill de Blasio's paid sick leave movement begins on Wednesday
Sandy inflicted heavy damage in the New York area and the elderly was at significant risk
Sen. Schumer. AP photo by Susan Walsh

ARTS AND FUN

“Nonetheless,” performed in 2011 at Peridance in New York City
The 'Migration Festival' will take place in Narrowsburg, New York
State Sen. Marty Golden congratulates Sherry Kayser, the winner of the 2013 Brooklyn Senior Idol talent contest

CRIME

The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to the media outside the Brooklyn funeral service of Eric Garner, the 43-year-old New York City man whose death while in police custody has led to accusations of police misconduct
Emerald Garner, right, stands next to the coffin of her father, Eric Garner, during his funeral at Bethel Baptist Church in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Garner died in police custody after an officer placed him in an apparent chokehold
Demonstrators chant as they march towards the 120th Precinct following a vigil demanding justice for Eric Garner, a Staten Island man who died while being arrested by New York City police.

OPINIONS

John Quaglione wants more participatory budgeting in NYC
Leslie Lewis, the 84th precinct community council president.
The unused Thunderbolt roller-coaster, then owned by Horace Bullard, is seen in this 1995 photo

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