
MINNESOTA — Protestors Condemn Lion Killing: Kristen Hall leads a group of protestors gathered in front of Dr. Walter Palmer’s dental practice on Wednesday in Bloomington. Palmer has been under fire since his involvement in the death of Cecil the lion became public.
JORDAN — Refugee Feeds Children: In this July 26 photo, Syrian refugee Wazeera Elaiwi, 29, breast-feeds her newly born son Mohammed, 43 days, inside her tent at an informal settlement near the Syrian border on the outskirts of Mafraq. Aid agencies asked for $4.5 billion for 2015 to help refugees, but have been forced to slash support programs because of large funding gaps, which has had a devastating effect on the amount of food aid.
HAITI — Chelsea Clinton Accepts Gift From Child: Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton, left, receives a gift from Theresa Balde, 5, during a visit to the Acceso Peanut Enterprise Corporation and Chakipi Distribution Enterprise in Mirebalais on Wednesday. Clinton was on the last day of a two-day visit to oversee projects financed by the foundation.

GERMANY — Mother Orangutan Admires Cub: Male baby orangutan Dalai lies in the arm of his mother Daisy in the zoo in Dresden on Thursday. One week ago the female orangutan gave birth to her cub and has since recovered from the birth.













SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.