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The sun rises over Pangong lake in Maan village, Ladakh, India, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Our world in photos: July 8

July 8 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world...

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Following the passage of the city’s budget, Mayor Eric Adams announced that a new office had been created to assist immigrant residents in finding pro bono legal services. Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor forms new office for free legal services

July 8 | Noah Powelson

NYC launched a new office to connect residents with free legal help...

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Mario Romano, right, is joined by Dr. Regina DiGiovanna, center, and longtime friend and past president Stephen Chiaino, left, during the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association’s annual dinner at The Vanderbilt at South Beach on June 25. The event marked the close of Romano’s term as president, a role he approached with gratitude and collaboration at its core. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Mario Belluomo

Mario Romano honored at Bay Ridge Lawyers dinner for year of service

July 8 | Rob Abruzzese

Bay Ridge Lawyers honored outgoing president Mario Romano at its annual dinner...

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Crime

A police officer sits in a car near the Brooklyn Bridge, Dec. 16, 2022 in Brooklyn. AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, file

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Intoxicated driver in Bay Ridge kills Sunset Park resident

June 24 | Jaime DeJesus

Joel Mota from Sunset Park was driving his moped with a male...

The Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse at Kingsland Point Park sits on the Hudson River at sunset, July 26, 2017, in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File

Historic New York lighthouse was vandalized and set on fire

June 9 | Dave Collins, Associated Press

County officials say there is at least $100,000 in damage, and...

Police & Fire

AT&T and T-Mobile technicians install COWs — temporary cell towers — in case 100,000 people start using their phones all at once during the Fourth of July fireworks in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Mary Frost

COWs in Brooklyn Heights cause stir before July 4 fireworks

July 3 | Mary Frost

Temporary cell towers and extensive security measures, including thousands of officers and...

Officer Carmona with the award outside Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo courtesy of Officer Angel Carmona

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Officer honored for community involvement during Mass for American Independence Day Parade

July 3 | Jaime DeJesus

NYPD officer Angel Carmona of the 72nd Precinct was awarded during a...

Sports

Liberty trying to weather the storm

July 8 | John Torenli, Sports Editor

Sabrina Ionescu scored 22 points, but only two after halftime as the...

Former NBA basketball player and coach Lenny Wilkens poses for a photo with his statue after its unveiling outside of Climate Pledge Arena, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Seattle. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson

Lenny Wilkens: From Boys High to bronze

July 8 | Andy Furman

As a player, he was a true giant on the basketball floor...

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John Abi-Habib founded a number of civic organizations in Bay Ridge.Photos: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

Faces of Bay Ridge: John Abi-Habib, a mover and a shaker

January 22 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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Staten Island Man With History of Hate Indicted For Firefighter’s Murder

December 18 | Christina Carrega

A Staten Island man pleaded not guilty on Tues., Dec. 18 for...