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A stop order has been lifted at this site on 86th St. and 25th Ave.; its developer plans a homeless shelter in conjunction with the city. Photo courtesy Office of Assemblymember William Colton

Elected officials keep watchful eye on developer of a homeless shelter at 86th St.

June 10 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

GRAVESEND — THE DEVELOPER OF A PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER on 86th Street in Gravesend has been warned that the community is vigilantly watching the site after the lifting of a stop work order. “We are watching everything you do,” declared  Assemblymember William Colton (D-47) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-43), who represent a largely similar […]

Joshua Hurley-Curran and Rebeccah Brann performing a short work inspired by the 1940’s classic film “Casablanca.” Photo: Marla Hirokawa

Covenant Ballet Theatre’s ‘Cocktail Caper’ honors those who support Brooklyn’s best-kept secret’

March 25 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

BROOKLYN’S GRAVESEND neighborhood is home to the Covenant Ballet Theatre, which on Thursday, March 21, hosted its second annual “Cocktail Caper” gala/fundraiser at the Riverside Church in upper Manhattan. Considered “one of the best-kept secrets in Brooklyn,” and founded in 1987, Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn has trained hundreds of students, aged three through adult, from […]