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A kea parrot drops an ice cube that was brought to its enclosure on a hot and sunny day at the Zoo in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Our world in photos: July 1

July 1 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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

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From left: Hon. Norman St. George, first deputy chief administrative judge; Hon. Rowan Wilson, chief judge of the State of New York; Tony Walters, NYS Unified Court System director; Hon. Genine Edwards, administrative judge of the Kings County Supreme Court’s Civil Term; Hon. Dena Douglas, co-chair of the Kings County Courts Caribbean Heritage Month Committee; New York County Clerk Milton Tingling; and Hon. Matthew D’Emic, administrative judge for Criminal Matters in Kings County Supreme Court. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Mario Belluomo

Caribbean Heritage Month Committee’s message of ‘diversity and strength’ speaks volumes at annual courthouse celebration

July 1 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Caribbean Heritage Month celebrated in Brooklyn court, honoring culture, unity and diversity...

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The 68th Precinct in Bay Ridge. Image via Google Maps

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68th Precinct to receive “Flag of Support” to thank officers

July 1 | Jaime DeJesus

The 68th Precinct Community Council announced they will be presenting the precinct...

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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...

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The 68th Precinct in Bay Ridge. Image via Google Maps

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68th Precinct to receive “Flag of Support” to thank officers

July 1 | Jaime DeJesus

The 68th Precinct Community Council announced they will be presenting the precinct...

FDNY EMTs Amber Black and Mitchell Tarnapolsky received the received the Christopher J. Prescott Medal. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Two EMTs honored at FDNY Medal Day for saving two from drowning in Coney Island waters

June 10 | Jaime DeJesus

FDNY EMTs Amber Black & Mitchell Tarnapolsky honored for heroic rescue of two...

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Liberty reeling after bad trip

July 1 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Breanna Stewart readily admitted last week that being down two starters for...

Jeff Albies. Photo courtesy of Jeff Albies

Jeff Albies never lost his true love

June 30 | Andy Furman

Jeff Albies says he pulled the plug too early. “I gave up...

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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...