History

“Don’t Rain on My Parade,” is the title of a show-stopping number sung by Barbra Streisand in the Broadway musical “Funny Girl” and in the movie version of the show in the 1960s. … Full Article

Good morning. Today is the 140th day of the year. On this day in 1902, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on public hearings about the “Brooklyn tunnel contract.” This was a contract to connect the city’s new subway system to Brooklyn. … Full Article

Good morning. Today is the 137th day of the year. On this day in 1902, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported that Coney Island’s police force had been increased by 31 more officers in order to deal with the huge crowds. … Full Article

Kriss Roebling, a lifelong New Yorker and great-great-great grandson of Washington and Emily Roebling, the husband-and-wife team who built the Brooklyn Bridge, has now developed a new tour app for people who want to explore the bridge and learn more about it. … Full Article

Good morning. Today is the 135th day of the year. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle for May 15, 1902, carried an article about the dedication of the new “Naval YMCA” on Sands and Charles streets. This YMCA was meant to serve the needs of the sailors and officers at the nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard. … Full Article

 On May 15th, the Museum of the City of New York will open A Beautiful Way to Go: New York’s Green-Wood Cemetery to mark the 175th anniversary of this National Historic Landmark located in Brooklyn. T … Full Article

A man with a strong background in history has been elected president of an organization promoting the importance of Brooklyn’s history. … Full Article

Good morning. Today is the 130th day of the year. … Full Article

Good morning. Today is the 129th day of the year. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle of May 9, 1871, reported that the Brooklyn caisson, or retaining structure, for the western tower of the Brooklyn Bridge had been implanted in the bed of the East River. … Full Article

Diversity and distinctiveness are part of the historic fabric of Brooklyn—they are part of its people, landmarks, favorite events and more. Borough Historian John B. … Full Article