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Amnesty International is in Brooklyn this weekend for its 50th annual general...

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A woman is consoled as others cry as vehicles carrying the remains of the seven siblings killed in a house fire depart after funeral services, Sunday in Brooklyn. The siblings, ages 5 to 16, died early Saturday when flames engulfed the Sassoon family home in Midwood. Investigators believe a hot plate left on a kitchen counter set off the fire that trapped the children. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

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Brooklyn Public Library and Marvel Architects are holding a workshop at the Brooklyn Heights Library on Monday at 6:30 p.m. to give library users a chance to make suggestions about a new branch library. Photo by Mary Frost

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March 20 | By Mary Frost

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The Ulmer Park branch, on the edge of Bensonhurst, serving many new Chinese immigrants, suffers from chronic leaks and water damage, particularly on the ceiling over the Chinese language section. Photo courtesy of the Invest in Libraries Campaign

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U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke says she was outraged by the attack and was shocked that no one in the fast food restaurant intervened to help the victim. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

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Claire Weisz of WXY Studio discussed recommendations for the Brooklyn Strand that were made following months of community meetings and neighborhood walkthroughs at a meeting Monday night. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

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March 17 | By Rob Abruzzese

Community members met at Brooklyn Law School on Monday night to discuss...

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Kiosks like the one shown in this rendering will be erected all over Brooklyn to provide free wi-fi. Community Board 10 members said that when it comes to erecting them in Bay Ridge, the city will have 58 possible sites from which to choose. Rendering courtesy CityBridge

Bay Ridge leaders wonder where city is building wi-fi kiosks

March 17 | By Paula Katinas

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NEW BILL WILL PROTECT MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES FROM FRAUD: A new legislative package that Governor Kathy Hochul signed yesterday will strengthen New York’s nation-leading program to support Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.

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PROCEEDS FROM SOCIAL BONDS TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING: The City of New York (“the city”) has sold $1.35 billion of General Obligation Bonds, comprised of $950 million of tax-exempt fixed rate bonds and $400 million of taxable fixed-rate bonds designated as Social Bonds, Comptroller Brad Lander’s office reported today.

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SOLID WASTE NOW PICKED UP ON COLUMBUS DAY: As part of New York City’s pilot “on-holiday pick-up” program, residents who normally receive Monday trash collection should place their material at the curb this Sunday evening, October 9, between 4 p.m. and midnight, for collection beginning Monday, October 10. 

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“It’s a momentous day for the comedians and im “It’s a momentous day for the comedians and improvisers of Brooklyn. The Second City is announcing the opening of a brand new entertainment complex in the borough’s hippest neighborhood.” Read the rest of our “‘The Second City’ enters the Brooklyn comedy scene” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall, lifelike puppet of “Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall, lifelike puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, bid goodbye on Sunday to New York City after a whirlwind 19-day visit across all five boroughs. As she walked across the city, Little Amal brought attention to the plight of refugees around the world.” Read the rest of our “Little Amal leaves NYC with spectacular sendoff” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Despite threats of inclement weather, Little Am “Despite threats of inclement weather, Little Amal attracted adoring crowds of Brooklynites on the final day of her visit. She will return, and we hope readers will follow her schedules and her inspirational impact in BROOKLYN EAGLE coverage, online and in print.” Read the rest of our “Little Amal captures more hearts of Brooklyn today, as she bids us farewell” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Early in the morning of Sept. 24, more than a h “Early in the morning of Sept. 24, more than a hundred enthusiastic folks gathered at ONE15 Brooklyn Marina in Brooklyn Bridge Park for a unique adventure: rowing around the entire island of Manhattan in 26-foot Whitehall rowing gigs — a trip of almost 30 miles. Every fall for 14 years, friends and co-workers have joined together in teams to raise money for the nonprofit Rocking the Boat and its programs for youth in the South Bronx. The organization teaches the skills involved in boat building, sailing and environmental science, and provides strong social support.” Read the rest of our “SEE IT: Rowing 30 miles around Manhattan for Rocking the Boat nonprofit” article, which is linked in our bio.
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