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Chase Jackson, of the United States, makes an attempt in the women's shot put final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, Friday, March 21, 2025.

Our world in photos: March 21

March 21 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world...

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The U.S. Eastern District of New York’s Brooklyn courthouse. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

Queens man charged with pretending to be a federal agent in immigration scam

March 21 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

In Brooklyn federal court, Tommy Weng Da Silva was indicted on charges...

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From left: Henry Butler, assemblymember, D-56, and vice chair of the Kings County Brooklyn Democratic Party; Hon. Lisa Lewis; and Mistress of Ceremonies Olanike Alabi. Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Mario Belluomo

Hon. Lisa Lewis inducted in downtown ceremony

March 21 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

With more than 25 years of experience in various areas of law...

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Crime

Detective Stephen Agosta receives a plaque from the NYPD during his retirement ceremony. Photo courtesy of NYPD

Community says goodbye to Detective Stephen Agosta of the 62nd Precinct

March 21 | Jaime DeJesus

Hundreds gathered to say farewell to Detective Stephen Agosta of the 62nd...

Police record evidence on Wednesday, May 19, after an 18-year-old was shot at the corner of Cadman Plaza East and York Street in DUMBO. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle

18-year-old shot in DUMBO near Brooklyn Bridge

March 20 | Mary Frost

The victim was shot near the grassy corner of Cadman Plaza East...

Police & Fire

Firefighters put out the flames in the Bay Ridge apartment in less than an hour. Image via Citizen App

Bay Ridge apartment fire injures two

March 20 | Jaime DeJesus

BAY RIDGE — A fire inside a seven-story apartment building on Third...

Police on Thursday arrested parolee Leon Howell, suspected in the brutal beating, robbery and attempted rape of a woman in Brooklyn Heights. Photo: NYPD

Police arrest ‘absconded’ parolee in Brooklyn Heights robbery, attempted rape

February 14 | Mary Frost

Police have arrested a repeat offender for allegedly assaulting, robbing and attempting...

Sports

Scholastic Roundup: Bob ‘The Wizard’ Knapp — back for more

March 21 | Andy Furman

The Wizard is Bob Knapp – the St. Joseph’s Hall of Famer...

Nets visit Indiana for ‘doubleheader’

March 20 | John Torenli, Sports Editor

Brooklyn has spent the past month flushing whatever feint postseason hopes it...

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John Abi-Habib founded a number of civic organizations in Bay Ridge.Photos: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

Faces of Bay Ridge: John Abi-Habib, a mover and a shaker

January 22 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

BAY RIDGE – John Abi-Habib is all about foresight and being on...

Staten Island Man With History of Hate Indicted For Firefighter’s Murder

December 18 | Christina Carrega

A Staten Island man pleaded not guilty on Tues., Dec. 18 for...