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New public space in The Arches. Credit: NYC DOT

DOT opens up more public space on Manhattan side of Brooklyn Bridge

November 19 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Additional sections of “The Arches,” a greenspace area on the Manhattan side...

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Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of HOV” in

Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of HOV” in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book.

“The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z” debuts Wednesday, following the success of Jay-Z’s free immersive exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, which drew more than 600,000 visitors in a six-month span last year. The 432-page book, released by Assouline, goes on pre-sale Tuesday.

Wednesday is also the rapper’s birthday.

Read more at the link in bio.

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The holiday season really kicks off when the massi

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table.

Click the link in the bio for key things to know about the parade and how to watch it.

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Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzan

Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island, which had a huge impact on the Bay Ridge community. At the time it opened, it was the world’s largest suspension bridge, and remains the longest suspension bridge in North America. Read more at the link in bio.

1. Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle
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3. MTA file photo by Marc Hermann
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5. Photo by Robert Cranston Jr.

“The reason you keep going in life is because of

“The reason you keep going in life is because of friendships, and being connected and caring for each other,” said Grace Gray Faison, 100, at a birthday party in her honor Nov. 2. “All of you who have cared for me have meant so much to me and kept me going, and I just want to say thank you to all of you for being part of my life.”

Dozens of friends attended the event at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights, where Faison has been a devoted member and driving force for more than 70 years.

Read more about the indomitable Faison at the link in bio.

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