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From left: Cherie Foster, Jennifer Joly, Nicole Smith, Hon. John Hecht, Hon. Deborah Dowling, Hon. Christopher Robles, and Hon. Claudia Daniels-DePeyster. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Kings County Court’s Internship Program celebrates 35 years

July 3 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

The Kings County Courts Izetta Johnson Internship Program celebrates 35 years, offering...

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From left to right: Hon. Norma J. Jennings, Hon. Seth Marnin and Hon. Shirin Zarabi at the Kings County Supreme Court during the Second Judicial Department's annual Pride Month celebration on June 23, 2025. The three judges were honored for their leadership and visibility in the LGBTQ+ legal community. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Robert Abruzzese

At pride event, Brooklyn judiciary puts inclusion on the record

July 3 | Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn judges honored at “United in Pride” for advancing LGBTQ+ visibility in...

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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference regarding immigration enforcement at the Justice Department, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. Photo: Ben Curtis/AP

11 defendants indicted in multi-billion health care fraud scheme

July 3 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

Fifteen charged in $10.6B health care fraud scheme, including Russian-linked...

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Crime

A police officer sits in a car near the Brooklyn Bridge, Dec. 16, 2022 in Brooklyn. AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, file

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Intoxicated driver in Bay Ridge kills Sunset Park resident

June 24 | Jaime DeJesus

Joel Mota from Sunset Park was driving his moped with a male...

The Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse at Kingsland Point Park sits on the Hudson River at sunset, July 26, 2017, in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File

Historic New York lighthouse was vandalized and set on fire

June 9 | Dave Collins, Associated Press

County officials say there is at least $100,000 in damage, and...

Police & Fire

AT&T and T-Mobile technicians install COWs — temporary cell towers — in case 100,000 people start using their phones all at once during the Fourth of July fireworks in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Eagle Photo by Mary Frost

COWs in Brooklyn Heights cause stir before July 4 fireworks

July 3 | Mary Frost

Temporary cell towers and extensive security measures, including thousands of officers and...

Officer Carmona with the award outside Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo courtesy of Officer Angel Carmona

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Officer honored for community involvement during Mass for American Independence Day Parade

July 3 | Jaime DeJesus

NYPD officer Angel Carmona of the 72nd Precinct was awarded during a...

Sports

Fiery point guard Natasha Cloud isn't fretting just because the shorthanded Liberty have lost five of their last seven games. Photo: Lindsey Wasson/AP

Slumping Liberty not in ‘panic’ mode

July 3 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

The Liberty face struggles but stay confident as injured stars return for...

Nets welcome their new ‘Fab Five’

July 2 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

The Nets debut five new draft picks as a major roster overhaul...

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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

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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...