Schlitzie's fame began at Coney Island’s Dreamland Circus Side Show in 1922. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan — Western Brooklyn

Schlitzie's fame began at Coney Island’s Dreamland Circus Side Show in 1922. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

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Laurie Cumbo practiced making a grand entrance at Industry City. 2025 marks her fifth time going to the Met Gala. She first attended at 16 as an intern for The Metropolitan Museum of Art and this year is her fourth time attending as NYC commissioner of cultural affairs. Photo by Beth Eisgrau-Heller

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NYC Commissioner of Cultural Affairs styled for Met Gala by noted Brooklyn designer

May 14 | Beth Eisgrau-Heller

The Brooklyn Made Store at Industry City is honored to host this high-style moment in celebration of New York City’s cultural leadership.

An undated photo of actress Mary Pickford in "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall." Photo: Associated Press

Mary Pickford’s Ditmas Park home for sale

April 30 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

A 5,000-SQUARE-FOOD neo-Tudor home at 1320 Ditmas Ave. in Ditmas Park, built in 1910 for Mary Pickford, is listed for $2.99 million.

Industry City surpasses 650 businesses. Photo courtesy of Industry City

Industry City surpasses 650 businesses

April 8 | Special from Industry City News

Industry City is a 35-acre mixed-use complex composed of 16 buildings attracting a diverse mix of companies and retailers.