Greenhouses at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

Dozens testify against development that would throw part of Brooklyn Botanic Garden into shade

July 18 | Mary Frost

Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter is bound by the original terms of his release, which includes remaining in the United States. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP

Judge denies ex-NBA player’s motion to retrieve passport and play basketball in Greece

July 18 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Liberty still busy during month-long break

July 18 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

People look out at the New York City skyline at sunset, Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Jersey City, N.J. AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File

A meteor streaked over the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey

July 17 | Associated Press

Brooklyn Federal Courthouse where Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili was indicted on charges of soliciting hate crimes and planning a mass casualty attack. Eagle file photo by Robert Abruzzese

Brooklyn’s Jewish community targeted in alleged poison plot by Neo-Nazi leader

July 17 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announces charges against Asante Kwaku Berko for bribing Ghanaian officials and laundering money through the U.S. banking system. Photo by Seth Wenig/AP

Former banker charged with bribing Ghanaian officials extradited to Brooklyn for arraignment on FCPA violations

July 17 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Crime

Police released additional surveillance images of a group suspected of vandalizing a Brooklyn Heights co-op building on June 12. This still frame was grabbed from a video. Photo: NYPD

NYPD releases new images of Brooklyn Heights hate crime suspects

June 24 | Mary Frost

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The New York Police Department has released new surveillance images...

Real Estate

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden. ebrooklyn media/ File photo by Lore Croghan

Meeting to address buildings overshadowing Brooklyn Botanic Garden slated for Tuesday

July 15 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

A public hearing at Borough Hall on Tuesday, sponsored by the Borough...

A construction fence surrounding a dilapidated Brooklyn Heights building under construction since 2017 blew down Monday night. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle

Construction fence at dilapidated Brooklyn Heights former mansion blows down in wind

June 26 | Mary Frost

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — A construction fence surrounding a dilapidated building with a long...

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

Brooklyn Bridge Park in the evening. Photo: Julienne Schaer

What They’re Saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, July 17

July 17 | Evan Rosen

Movies with a View: Pulp Fiction Film, Community Pier 1, Harbor View...

Dana Mattioli fields a question from moderator Emily Glazer. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

CENTER FOR BROOKLYN HISTORY PRESENTS: New book focusing on Amazon’s ‘Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power’ penned by WSJ reporter

July 17 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The Center for Brooklyn History hosted a discussion on Wall...

Politics

From left: James William Cyprian, Richie Barsamian and Qassarr Mustafa. Photo by Arthur De Gaeta

Pakistani-American Republicans hold interfaith dinner to educate and recruit ‘vital constituency’ in Brooklyn

July 17 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

KENSINGTON — To garner support among their constituents, Pakistani-American Republicans hosted an...

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

New York democrats denounce shooting at Donald Trump rally

July 15 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Reacting to the shooting of former President Donald Trump and three supporters...

City Council files ballot proposal despite possible obstruction from Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission

July 18 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

CITY HALL — THE NYC COUNCIL FILED its advice-and-consent ballot question...

Maimonides’ Bay Ridge Emergency Dept. will mark 1st birthday with ceremony and ball game

July 18 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

BAY RIDGE AND CONEY ISLAND — Maimonides’ Bay Ridge Emergency Department, in addition...

Opinions

Brooklyn Dodgers' pitcher Ed Roebuck is seen at the Dodgers' spring training camp at Vero Beach, Fla., March 1956. AP Photo/Jim Kerlin

Remembering Ed Roebuck of the Brooklyn Dodgers

July 15 | William A. Gralnick

Ever throw a ball or a stone up in the air and...

Ebbets Field. AP Photo/Tom Fitzsimmons, File

Karl Spooner of the Brooklyn Dodgers: A tale of darkness

June 25 | William A. Gralnick

Not every month has a Brooklyn Dodger hanging from the bottom tip...

History

July 18: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

July 18 | Brooklyn Eagle History

ON THIS DAY IN 1871, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The youngest...

July 17: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

July 17 | Brooklyn Eagle History

ON ON THIS DAY IN 1849, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle said, “The...

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