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High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY

November 28 | Brian Melley, Associated Press

A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 passenger airplane

High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil-fuel-free transatlantic crossing from London to NY

November 28 | Brian Melley, Associated Press

The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high...

The Christmas tree at Brooklyn Commons. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn’s tallest Christmas tree to be lit Wednesday

November 28 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — This giant fir tree at Brooklyn Commons (formerly called MetroTech...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg photographed at an event at the NYC Bar Association in February 2020.Photo: Caroline Ourso/Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn Bar Association hosts seminar on the life and legacy of the borough’s own supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

November 28 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

On Nov. 15, the Brooklyn Bar Association hosted a continuing legal education...

LONDON — Controversial, and headless, ancient marble sculptures attract tourists: Visitors look at ancient sculptures that are part of the Parthenon Marbles at the British Museum in London, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Greek officials said Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, that they will continue talks with the British Museum on bringing the Parthenon Marbles back to Athens, despite U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceling a meeting with his Greek counterpart where the contested antiquities were due to be discussed.Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

Our world in photos: November 28

November 28 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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Justice Bianka Perez became the first person of Dominican descent to serve on the bench in NYS’ Appellate Term, First Department. Photo courtesy of the Office for Court Administration

Justice Bianka Perez joins appellate term, first department

November 28 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announced the appointment of Hon. Bianka Perez...

Attorney General Letitia James, in a dedicated effort to ensure transparency and integrity in charitable giving, releases the 'Pennies for Charity' report.Photo: Seth Wenig/AP

Attorney general report reveals decline in charitable giving, high fundraiser fees

November 28 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

As the season of giving approaches, Attorney General Letitia James released the...

The Kings Theater hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon this past Thursday, November 23 – a free community meal open to New Yorkers in need.

A Thanksgiving fit for ‘Kings’

November 28 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman  

The seventh annual Kings Cares Thanksgiving luncheon, hosted by the Kings Theater...

Sharks’ title hunt continues in NCAAs

November 28 | John Torenli, Sports Editor

The Long Island University women’s volleyball team lost its six...

Food waste donations

Tackling climate change and alleviating hunger: States recycle and donate food headed to landfills

November 27 | David R. Martin and Michael Casey, Associated Press

When Sean Rafferty got his start in the grocery business, anything that...

MILAN — A bright scarlet abuse symbol: A woman attends a demonstration on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Nov.25, 2023. Thousands of people are expected to take the streets in Rome and other major Italian cities as part of what organizers call a "revolution" underway in Italians' approach to violence against women, a few days after the horrifying killing of a college student allegedly by her resentful ex-boyfriend sparked an outcry over the country's "patriarchal" culture.Photo: Luca Bruno/AP

Our world in photos: November 27

November 27 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges

Nets hit NBA season-high 25 3-pointers, beat Bulls 118-106

November 27 | Denis P. Gorman, Associated Press

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points and the Brooklyn Nets made...

Garret Kurtz aka “Stevie Windows,” who recently lost his life due to unknown causes, with the Verrazzano Bridge in the background.Photo courtesy of Robbyn Fahey

Revered Brooklyn squeegee man dies, leaves lasting legacy

November 27 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Garret Kurtz, aka “Stevie Windows,” a beloved staple in the Brooklyn community...

Brandon Steiner just collects memories

November 27 | Andy Furman

Brandon Steiner says it’s all about memories. He knows – better than...

Dean and President David Meyer of Brooklyn Law School addressed the community on the school's commitment to combat anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate, reinforcing the importance of a safe and inclusive environment for all students.Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn Law School takes stand against antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate

November 27 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

In an address to the Brooklyn Law School community, President and Dean...

Sebastian Telfair, once a rising star from Coney Island, was sentenced to three-and-a-half in prison for a gun charge stemming from a 2017 arrest. However, the NYS Court of Appeals ordered a new trial on Tuesday. Here, he is seen playing for Oklahoma City in 2014.Photo: John Minchillo/AP

Court of Appeals orders new trial for ex-NBA player Sebastian Telfair in gun case

November 27 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

In a significant reversal, the New York Court of Appeals has ordered...

William Neri, the Principal Law Clerk to Kings County Supreme Court Justice Vincent Del Giudice, is pictured alongside Yolanda Guadagnoli, president of the Columbian Lawyers Association, at the Columbian Lawyers Association's recent meeting.Photos courtesy of William Neri

William Neri addresses gun case issues at Columbian Lawyers Association meeting

November 27 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

At the monthly meeting of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn on...

Attorney General Letitia James, in a dedicated effort to ensure transparency and integrity in charitable giving, releases the 'Pennies for Charity' report.Photo: Seth Wenig/AP

New York doctor convicted in major medicaid fraud and kickback operation

November 27 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A jury found Dr. Payam Toobian and his company, America’s...

Past presidents Lisa Becker Mercante and Mary Ann Stathopoulos represented the Bay Ridge Lawyers in the annual Light the Night walk in Staten Island last month. The association helped to raise over $3,000, which made it the largest corporate sponsor at the event.Photos courtesy of Lisa Becker Mercante

Bay Ridge lawyers association shines at ‘Light the Night’ walk

November 26 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

On a rain-drenched Oct. 14, 2023, members of the Bay Ridge...

State Street in Boerum Hill

This quiet Brooklyn block has become overrun with druggies and dealers

November 25 | Mary Frost

BOERUM HILL — Residents of State Street between Hoyt and Bond streets in...

TEXAS — Thankful for the win: Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, left, and quarterback Dak Prescott celebrate by eating Thanksgiving turkey legs after the Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.Photo: Sam Hodde/AP

Our world in photos: November 24

November 24 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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The first photograph captures a masked individual, later identified as Fathy Hussein, actively committing the robbery. He is seen behind the checkout counter, clad in dark green pants with distinctive multicolored underwear peeking above the waistband, as he gathers cash and items.Screenshots of video footage provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the EDNY

Bizarre underwear helps ID robber in Queens tobacco shop heist

November 24 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A thief in Queens was literally caught with his pants down as...

A flu shot at Maimonides Medical Center

Maimonides promotes preventive medicine at community health fair

November 24 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

They braved the wind and colder temperatures — for their health. The Maimonides...

Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young burns Brooklyn Nets in OT thriller

November 24 | John Torenli, Sports Editor

The Brooklyn Nets may have some digestion issues when they sit down...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filing

November 24 | Associated Press

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting...

A float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Balloons, bands and Santa: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in holiday season in New York

November 23 | Liset Cruz, Associated Press

Beloved characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants soared through the skies above...

Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?

November 23 | Troy Bickham, The Conversation

Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving revolves around turkey and not ham...

Thanksgiving hymns are a few centuries old, tops – but biblical psalms of gratitude and praise go back thousands of years

November 23 | David W. Stowe, The Conversation

Thanksgiving doesn’t ring in the ear for months on end, unlike...

A woman shares Jehovah's Witnesses' literature with a passerby.

Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours

November 22 | Peter Smith, Associated Press

Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for proselytizing door-to-door...

PHILADELPHIA — Rushing home for the holiday weekend: In this image, made with a long exposure, motor vehicles move along Interstate 76 ahead of the Thanksgiving Day holiday in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.Photo: Matt Rourke/AP

Our world in photos: November 22

November 22 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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Robbery suspect’s colorful underwear helped police arrest him, authorities say

November 22 | Associated Press

A pair of multicolored briefs peeking out above a robbery suspect’...

Then-Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras speaks in St. Paul, Minn., May 13, 2010. A divided federal appeals court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.Photo: Jim Mone/AP

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can’t sue 

November 22 | Christina Cassidy and Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals...

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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“Skaters have gleefully taken to the ice at the “Skaters have gleefully taken to the ice at the new, 8,600-square-foot skating rink called “Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park,” which opened in Emily Warren Roebling Plaza on Nov. 15. The views from the rink, with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge towering overhead and the East River and Manhattan beyond, are spectacular.” Read the rest of Mary Frost’s latest “Ice skating rink with amazing views opens under Brooklyn Bridge” article, which is linked in our bio.
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“A historic collection of four adjacent townhous “A historic collection of four adjacent townhouses, with its own private park, has quietly gone on sale for $25 million in Brooklyn Heights. Called Valentine’s Way, the brownstones at 60, 62, 64 and 66 Clark St., between Henry and Hicks streets, are subject to a conservation easement established by the dedicated preservationists who have spent four decades meticulously restoring them. The conservation easement assures that the buildings’ exteriors, front gardens and ironwork, which have been judged to be of cultural, architectural and historical significance, will be maintained in perpetuity.” Read the rest of Mary Frost’s latest “Valentine’s Way, preservationists’ labor of love, comes onto the market in Brooklyn Heights” article, which is linked in our bio.
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