New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn, is home to nearly 2.6 million residents. If Brooklyn were an independent city it would be the fourth largest city in the United States. While Brooklyn has become the epitome of ‘cool and hip’ in recent years, for those that were born here, raised families here and improved communities over the years, Brooklyn has never been ‘uncool’.

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June 29: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

June 29 | Brooklyn Eagle History

ON THIS DAY IN 1871, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle said, “The national anniversary is coming quietly. The Fourth of July is only four days distant, yet there is less of premonitory excitement than there used to be. There would seem to be a falling-off of enthusiasm in regard to the holiday ― not perhaps so […]

June 28: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

June 28 | Brooklyn Eagle History

ON THIS DAY IN 1853, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The arrangements for celebrating the Fourth of July in this city are perfected. In the morning there will be a military parade and in the evening there will be a display of fireworks from Fort Greene. The military will form at 6 1-2 A.M. and […]

The teams of Australia, Romania, Germany, the United States, China and Poland, from top, compete in the Women's Eight preliminary race on the first day of the 2025 World Rowing Cup at Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Our world in photos: June 27

June 27 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world, photos courtesy of the Associated Press.