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From left: Cobble Hill Association President Amy Breedlove, Adam Forman, chief policy and data officer for the NYC Comptroller’s Office, and state Sen. Brian Kavanagh discuss a plan to deck over the BQE trench. Photo: Caroline Ourso

Cobble Hill’s ‘Fix the Ditch’ plan comes roaring back to life

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BQE: Brooklyn Heights Association celebrates as Promenade is saved

February 27 | Mary Frost

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New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson at a press conference before Tuesday’s hearing on recommendations released by the Council and its engineering firm Arup. Photo: Paul Frangipane, Brooklyn Eagle

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February 26 | Mary Frost

The job of rebuilding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is just too big...

The Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Eagle file photo by Don Evans

After BQE panel report, city to start repairs and truck crackdown

January 31 | Mary Frost

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Friday that the city would begin...

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Brooklyn-Queens Expressway panel delivers long-awaited recommendations

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The BQE panel appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio recommended starting emergency...

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A rundown: What happened with the BQE rehab plan this year

December 24 | Mary Frost

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Leaked plans for patch job on BQE draw mixed reactions from locals

December 16 | Mary Frost

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BQE neighbors present city with united vision for highway’s rehab

November 27 | Mary Frost

A dozen community groups representing residents along the BQE presented the city...

Global health expert Laurie Garrett says scientists need to conduct an air pollution study before the city decides on a plan to rebuild the BQE. Shown: Garrett on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade overlooking the BQE and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Eagle photo by Mary Frost

BQE pollution must be studied before rehab, expert says

September 24 | Mary Frost

A global health expert is urging officials to fund a BQE air...

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

RALLY TO SAVE POSTAL SERVICES: New York Metro Area Postal Union and concerned citizens will rally today, Sept. 23, to protest the reduction of postal delivery services, rate hikes, closing of mail processing plants and shorter branch hours scheduled to take effect next Friday, October 1.

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FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR HEATING BILLS: Funding is now available to help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. 

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BROOKLYN MAN ARRAIGNED IN TODDLER’S DEATH: A Brooklyn man has been arraigned on an indictment for murder, manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. 

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COSMOS FIELD A couple wearing face masks took a s COSMOS FIELD A couple wearing face masks took a selfie in the middle of a cosmos field at Olympic Park in Seoul on Thursday. Link in bio.
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NURSES NEEDED The fourth wave of COVID-19 is exac NURSES NEEDED The fourth wave of COVID-19 is exacerbating the ongoing crisis for the nursing workforce and has led to burnout for many nurses. As a result, many are quitting their jobs in substantial numbers all across the country, with 62% of hospitals reporting a nurse vacancy rate higher than 7.5%, according to a 2021 NSI Nursing Solutions report. Link in bio.
APPLAUSE FOR REZONING OPPOSITION “This a victor APPLAUSE FOR REZONING OPPOSITION “This a victory for the community and for the city,” said BBG president Adrian Benepe. “This ill-conceived luxury housing development would have threatened the future of one of the city’s most cherished cultural institutions and plunged the surrounding community into perpetual shadow. We applaud the City Planning Commission members, Borough President Eric Adams, Community Board 9, and the thousands of local residents who rejected the 960 Franklin Avenue Rezoning application,” Benepe said. Link in bio.
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