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This image provided by the American Museum of Natural History shows a new planetarium show showing a backwards S-shaped spiral in what's known as the Oort Cloud far beyond Pluto. American Museum of Natural History via AP

Science & Technology

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe’s inner workings

June 3 | Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

This image provided by the American Museum of Natural History shows a new planetarium show showing a backwards S-shaped spiral in what's known as the Oort Cloud far beyond Pluto. American Museum of Natural History via AP

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe’s inner workings

June 3 | Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from...

David Castro with Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain juniper) in the Bonsai Museum. Photo by Sarah Gowanlock courtesy of Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Rare collection of bonsai at Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates centennial this month

June 3 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) celebrates a centennial this month: its collection of...

A New York Police Department harbor unit passes in front of the Cuauhtémoc, a masted Mexican Navy training ship as it sits stranded near the Manhattan Bridge after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

Mexican sailors to resume training after Brooklyn Bridge crash

June 3 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Mexican Navy cadets from the ARM Cuauhtémoc sailing ship, which crashed...

One of the many old trains that can be seen at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of NY Transit Museum

‘Parade of Trains’ brings historic cars to Brooklyn rails

June 3 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

THE MTA AND New York Transit Museum’s annual “Parade of Trains...

Liberty match best start ever

June 3 | John Torenli, Sports Editor

Sabrina Ionescu scored 18 points and knocked down four of the Liberty...

A scientist from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute captures a bat for research in Gamboa, Panama, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Our world in photos: June 2

June 2 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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

Coach Pops with his Bronx High School of Science basketball team. Photo courtesy of Howie Adelson

Pops shows the kids some new tricks

June 2 | Andy Furman

Howard Adelson could stay away for only so long — until his grandson...

A United Airlines plane, top left, takes off from Newark Liberty International Airport. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

June 2 | Josh Funk, Associated Press

The Federal Transportation Department said that some of the runway equipment must...

Tariff Effects by Christopher Weyant

Cartoon Sketchbook: June 2

June 2 | Curated by Brooklyn Eagle Staff

A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the...

Before vending on the Brooklyn Bridge was prohibited in January 2024, sellers often took up almost an entire pedestrian lane. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle

Keeping vendors off the Brooklyn Bridge is not an easy job

June 2 | Mary Frost

The 84th’s Commanding Officer, Captain Thomas Maffei, praised the cop for...

This 2023 file photo shows a vacant MTA lot at 66th Street and Bay Parkway in Bay Ridge. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Denise Romano

Council: Adams must fund lot cleanup to win rat war

June 2 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

30 City Councilmembers signed a letter to Mayor Eric Adams over inadequate...

The U.S. Eastern District Courthouse in Central Islip, Long Island. Wikimedia photo by Americasroof

Bloods gang leader convicted of narcotics distribution resulting in three overdoses

June 2 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Bloods gang leader Gary Johnson was convicted on 22 counts, including narcotics...

Ellie the Elephant holding a giant Brooklyn Public Library card celebrating the 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty. Photo courtesy of New York Liberty

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Liberty, BPL collaborate to offer library cards, hosts event to celebrate reading

June 2 | Jaime DeJesus

The WNBA Champion New York Liberty and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) are...

‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ filmed at a transformed Brooklyn Borough Hall Thursday and Friday evening. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle

‘Daredevil’ gives an ominous look to Brooklyn Borough Hall

May 31 | Mary Frost

Downtown Brooklyn passers-by were treated to moody lighting and fog effects...

Assistant US Attorney Madison Smyser, center, asks Special Agent Gerard Gannon, far right, to stand and show the jury the high heeled platform red shoes found along with fire arms during a search of Combs' Star Island residence during Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan federal court, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in New York. Elizabeth Williams via AP

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say ex-assistant’s social media posts undercut her rape allegation

May 30 | Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Diddy's lawyers confronted his rape-alleging former personal assistant on Friday...

View of the New York state Capitol, Jan. 5, 2022, in Albany, N.Y. AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File

‘Right to Remain Silent’ bill passes assembly

May 30 | Ryan Schwach

Assembly passes “Right to Remain Silent” Act to protect minors’ rights, requiring...

A bill to push the mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices from 70 to 76 is backed by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal. Photo: Hans Pennink/AP

Bill to push back mandatory retirement age for judges moves through senate

May 30 | Noah Powelson

NY bill seeks to raise judges’ mandatory retirement age from 70 to...

Big Beautiful Bill Debt Bipartisanship REPOST by Rick McKee

Cartoon Sketchbook: May 30

May 30 | Curated by Brooklyn Eagle Staff

A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the...

North Brooklyn Angels cofounders John Merz and Neil Sheehan pose next to one of the non-profit’s “Angelmobiles” on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo by Owen Lavine

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Reverend John Merz is helping lead a gang with ‘prosocial values’

May 30 | Owen Lavine

It’s hard to miss the blue and white North Brooklyn Angels...

Department of Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, who was praised for her recent efforts to reform Rikers Island by the federal monitor appointed to keep track of conditions in the jails. File Photo via DOC/X

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

May 30 | Jacob Kaye

A judge ordered Rikers into receivership, citing ongoing violence. A federal monitor...

An EVgo charging station. Photo courtesy of EVgo website

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CEC VP raises concern at potential EV charging station built across street from P.S. 104

May 30 | Jaime DeJesus

Parents of a school located right across the street are nervous about...

This image released by Carnegie Mellon University shows Gary Edwin Robinson, recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Award, posing in front of a mural at the Boys and Girls High School in the Brooklyn borough of New York on May 7, 2025. Pam Wigley/Carnegie Mellon University via AP

Special Tony for educators goes to Brooklyn high school teacher who urges students to ‘step out the box’

May 29 | Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Gary Edwin Robinson, head of the Theatre Arts Program at Boys and...

President Donald Trump pardoned former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm. Eagle Urban Media/File photo by Jaime DeJesus

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Trump pardons former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm

May 29 | Jaime DeJesus

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm was fully pardoned by President...

Unemployment Insurance Services offices at 250 Schermerhorn St. in Downtown Brooklyn. Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Paul Frangipane

Brooklyn man sentenced to 60 months in prison for $1.75M COVID-19 unemployment fraud

May 29 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Bryan Abraham got 5 years for a $579K COVID fraud, part of...

Rep. Dan Goldman. Photo: Craig Ruttle/AP

Rep. Dan Goldman leads bipartisan effort to protect federal judges from doxxing and threats

May 29 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Reps. Goldman & Sherrill push for $10M to protect judges' personal info online...

Consumers and tariffs by Dave Whamond

Cartoon Sketchbook: May 29

May 29 | Curated by Brooklyn Eagle Staff

A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the...

Roughly 2,500 toy elephants were dropped from rooftops onto Washington Street in DUMBO for the third annual DUMBO Drop. Eagle photo by Paul Frangipane

DUMBO Drop set for Friday

May 29 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

During the drop, thousands of elephant figurines attached to mini parachutes will...

In 2019, Brooklyn Botanic Garden opened an exhibit about the threat to its Conservatories, seen here, which it said was posed by the Continuum development. Eagle file photo by Paul Frangipane

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s bonsai collection turns 100

May 29 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its bonsai...

Liberty roster running 12 deep

May 29 | John Torenli, Sports Editor

"Our bench and our depth is what is going to separate us...

A peregrine falcon flies over San Francisco, April 23, 2012. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

May 28 | Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Their populations declined with the use of the pesticide DDT, which infiltrated...

The sun sets as seen between buildings along 42nd Street in New York, May 30, 2023. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, file

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

May 28 | Associated Press

The event is a favorite of photographers and often brings people out...