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Court sketch by Alba Acevedo

SKETCHES OF COURT: Jury verdict against minor in pedestrian knock-down trial

July 25 | By Alba Acevedo

In this courtroom sketch, Hon. Devin Cohen listens as plaintiff’s attorney...

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Gloria Liu (left), who attends Duke Law School in North Carolina, is interning for Justice Genine D. Edwards (right) this summer. Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

A look at the summer intern experience with Justice Edwards

July 22 | By Gloria Liu

In January, I received a telephone call regarding my acceptance into the...

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Judge Matthew D'Emic formed Whippoorwill in 2010 after a judicial ethics committee ruled that judges could play in bands for money. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Justice Matthew D’Emic’s band a hit in Brooklyn’s legal community

July 21 | By Rob Abruzzese

Justice Matthew J. D’Emic put together his band Whippoorwill six years...

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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File

Schneiderman announces $13M to combat ‘zombie homes’

July 21 | By David Klepper

Communities across New York state still reeling from the housing crisis are...

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The Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York and the Haitian American Caucus hosted a community discussion on race relations and law enforcement. Pictured from left: Emmanuel Depas, Josué Pierre, Marc Fliedner, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, Gregory P. Mouton, Ritha Pierre, Samuel M. Pierre, Raniece Medley, New York state Sen. Roxanne Persaud and Mario Michel. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Haitian Bar Association hosts talk on community-police relations

July 20 | By Rob Abruzzese

This past Monday, at the Mount Zion Church of God 7th Day...

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Despite reports emphasizing crime near Brooklyn Bridge Park, crime within the 84th Precinct, which includes the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Vinegar Hill and the Farragut Houses, is down more than 13 percent so far in 2016, the ninth biggest decrease among New York City neighborhoods. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

84th Precinct is in top 10 in crime reduction in NYC

July 19 | By Rob Abruzzese

Crime in the NYPD’s 84th Precinct has gotten a lot of...

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SKETCHES OF COURT: Jury returns liability verdict for plaintiff in premises liability trial

July 18 | By Alba Acevedo

In this courtroom sketch, Hon. Dawn Jimenez-Salta listens as attorney...

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SKETCHES OF COURT: Jury favors defendant in Fort Greene car accident trial

July 15 | By Alba Acevedo

In this courtroom sketch, Hon. Genine Edwards listens as defendant’s attorney...

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Hon. Robin Sheares and Leah Richardson from the Kings County Supreme Court ran a program designed to teach the court’s summer interns how to properly utilize social media to better prepare them for college and the workplace. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Court interns get a lesson in social media accountability

July 14 | By Rob Abruzzese

Students from the Kings County Supreme Court Student Employment and Internship Program...

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    Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa knocks down a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Eric Wagaman before fielding it to make the out at first during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Pittsburgh.
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    Grounds keepers use mowers on the 15th hole during a practice round ahead of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa.
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    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and the Republican leadership depart a news conference after defending President Donald Trump's handling of protests in Los Angeles by sending thousands of National Guard troops and 700 active duty Marines to quell the immigration protests, at the RNC near the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives to speak before President Donald Trump at Fort Bragg, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Fort Bragg, N.C.
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    South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, right, dives to field the ball on his own delivery during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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    Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro shows his cell phone during his Supreme Court trial as he and others face charges for an alleged coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election defeat, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
    Photo: Eraldo Peres/AP
    Workers install security fencing on the National Mall, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, outside the USDA Whitten Building where a large photograph of President Donald Trump is draped, in Washington.
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    Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court during his retrial, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in New York.
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      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.”
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      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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    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.

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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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    There were paws, pups and plenty of fun at the 202 There were paws, pups and plenty of fun at the 2025 Brooklyn Heights Association Dog Show! 🐾

All proceeds supported Paws NY (@pawsny), providing vital care to pets across the city. From creative homemade costumes to adorable rookie tricks, this event was pure joy for every dog lover! 

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    Downtown Brooklyn was treated to moody lighting an Downtown Brooklyn was treated to moody lighting and fog effects at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Thursday evening when the Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again” (@daredevil) filmed a scene on the plaza steps. 

Banners showing a man’s stern face (“Mayor Fisk,” aka crime boss “Kingpin,” played by Brooklyn-born actor Vincent D’Onofrio) and the words “New York Born Again” hung between the pillars; an armored vehicle was parked on the plaza; and flowers were piled on the steps, giving the scene an ominous air.

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