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City honors Griffin with street named in his memory

March 8 | Heather Chin

The corner of Third Avenue and 88th Street has been named...

Lander and Mamdani endorse each other
Sen. Gounardes’ AI safety bill clears both chambers of NY legislature
Simon’s LICH Act to reform hospital closures passes in Assembly, again
Former chief medical officer of SUNY Downstate and LICH admits stealing $1.4 million
New state Assembly bill would require thorough vetting, in suspected child abuse situations
NY Attorney General Letitia James hails court win over President Trump’s elections directive
Governor, NYC Schools and MTA launch safety campaign against subway surfing
‘No Kings Day’ rallies planned across NYC and nationwide on Saturday
New York’s Election Protection Hotline opens June 14 for early voting
Summer of fun events at the Brooklyn Army Terminal
Federal judge sides with attorneys general in lawsuit against Trump’s election reforms
Queens-bound BQE down to one lane at night through June 24
Gun wielding thief steals $500 from Bay Ridge deli
NY Congressmembers push for more funding to protect houses of worship and nonprofits from terror attacks
Brooklyn Puerto Rican Day parade afterparty raided by police
CM Louis hosts Juneteenth celebration in Central Brooklyn
New York Sign Museum preserves Brooklyn’s graphic heritage
Teen arrested for March murder
Speed devices bill weakened in Albany
Iconic Victorian hits market with cinematic past

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“Is that REALLY going to be a jail??”
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.”
“Hope I can get them into a camp …”
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 26.

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After years behind scaffolding, Brooklyn’s Soldi

After years behind scaffolding, Brooklyn’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch is shining once again.

Built in 1892 to honor Union troops of the Civil War, this iconic Prospect Heights monument stands tall as a symbol of history and pride.

🔗 For the full story on the newly restored Grand Army Plaza Arch, check out the link in bio.  #BrooklynHistory #GrandArmyPlaza #SoldiersAndSailorsArch #NYCLandmarks #ProspectHeights #CivilWarMonument #BrooklynRestoration #HistoricNYC #BrooklynMonument #NYCArchitecture #ArcDeTriompheNYC #BrooklynTourism
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The Federal Courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn was ev

The Federal Courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn was evacuated for hours on Thursday as FDNY, NYPD, Emergency Services and HAZMAT responded to a report of a delivery of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance.

Courthouse personnel were told to just drop what they were doing and get out.

Police told the Brooklyn Eagle that they received a call of a suspicious package at 10:35 a.m., while an FDNY spokesperson said they received a report of a suspicious substance — a white powder.

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On May 17, tragedy struck beneath the Brooklyn Bri

On May 17, tragedy struck beneath the Brooklyn Bridge when the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the overpass.

Two young cadets lost their lives in a heartbreaking accident, and the proud vessel was severely damaged — but not defeated.

Today, a memorial shrine in Brooklyn Bridge Park honors their memory — and the courage that continues to sail on.

🔗 For more, read the full story at the link in bio.

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The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show thi

The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show this year will launch from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River at the Seaport District, Mayor Eric Adams and Macy’s announced on Wednesday.

This year’s show will feature thousands of shells and an array of effects from barges positioned along the East River, with multiple viewing opportunities in Manhattan and Queens, and comes as New York City celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2025.

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