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New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer. Photo courtesy of Stringer's office

Stringer Audit: NY Sandy relief program paid $6.8 million for flawed work

March 31 | By Mike Balsamo

New York City’s comptroller says a program that was supposed...

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City Councilmember Stephen Levin received praise this week for his daring rescue of an abused cat on the BQE. Photos courtesy of BARC Shelter

After Levin’s daring rescue of abused cat in Brooklyn, praise and outrage

March 31 | By Mary Frost

City Councilmember Stephen Levin’s rescue of an abused and terrified cat...

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Golden hosts Easter Egg Hunt in Marine Park

March 31 | Anna Spivak

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Brooklyn bids for Indiana business

March 31 | Helen Klein

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Reporters Harry Siegel (left) and Azi Paybarah were at St. Francis College on Monday to discuss “Policing in New York and America.” Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

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March 31 | By Rob Abruzzese

St. Francis College hosted two reporters — Harry Siegel and Azi Paybarah — for...

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Common Sense: Counseling the Council

March 31 | JERRY KASSAR

For a political columnist, the New York City Council is truly the...

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Councilmember Stephen Levin (second from left) honored Brooklyn Friends School Head Dr. Larry Weiss (left) and Athletic Director David Gardella. Right: BFS parent and park Community Advisory Council member Doreen Gallo. Photo by Mary Frost

Two honored for advocating for regulation-size playing field in Brooklyn Bridge Park

March 30 | By Mary Frost

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Opening Day Nightmare: Coney Island Cyclone gets stuck

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The popular Coney Island Cyclone, a roller coaster ride at the beachfront...

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2015 season kicks off at Coney

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      ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??”  Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers ... this is 21st Century.”
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    Many of the 100,000 people who held city-issued Br Many of the 100,000 people who held city-issued Brooklyn Bridge Park viewing tickets for The Macy’s July 4 Fireworks called the event a “total fiasco,” with a large number not making it onto the piers. Numerous people told the Brooklyn Eagle they found themselves in panic-inducing logjams while trying to get into the park. Many commenters said there appeared to be no central coordination for handling the huge crowds, and photos show unsafe, crammed streets.  🔗Click the link in the bio to read more and to see more photos. Photos courtesy of Murray Schechter (1), Justin Pollock (2) and Marc Hermann (3).
    It was like a bombshell dropped on Brooklyn Height It was like a bombshell dropped on Brooklyn Heights earlier this week when the city announced a police shutdown of traffic into the neighborhood — particularly, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which will be closed to all public viewing of the Macy’s July 4th fireworks 🎇 on the waterfront. For the full story, click the link in bio. #4thofjuly #brooklynheights #brooklynheightspromenade #policeshutdown #fireworks #bkheights #promanadelockdown #brooklynbridgepark #bkeagle #news #BKnews
    This year, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — usua This year, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — usually one of the best spots to watch the Macy’s fireworks — will be off-limits to the public and reserved exclusively for 4,000 city employees.
 The surrounding neighborhood will face major disruptions starting at 2 PM: 
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🚷 Clark Street subway station skipped from 8–11 PM For the full story, visit the link in bio.
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    Coney Island could be getting a $3 billion casino. Coney Island could be getting a $3 billion casino. Developers say “The Coney” will bring jobs, tourists and upgrades to Stillwell Avenue and Bowery Street — but not everyone’s on board. We spoke with Coney Islanders to hear their thoughts. What’s your take? 🔗Click the link in the bio to read more. #ConeyIsland #TheConey #BrooklynNews#UrbanDevelopment #LocalVoices#ConeyIslandResidents #CommunityVoices#BrooklynEagle #CasinoProposal#ConeyIslandLegacy
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