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Diane Ravitch, a staunch advocate for public education, will speak at a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Heights branch of Brooklyn Public Library on Monday night. She will autograph copies of her book "Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America's Public Schools." Photo courtesy of Diane Ravitch

Diane Ravitch, ‘Reign of Error’ author, to speak at Brooklyn Heights Library benefit

October 15 | By Mary Frost

The Friends of Brooklyn Heights Branch Library’s 22nd annual benefit on...

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Community Board 2 approved a liquor license for the hotel bar atop the Pierhouse complex on Oct. 7. The rooftop bar can be seen in this rendering at the top left of what will be called 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. Rendering courtesy of 1 Hotels

CB2 approves Pierhouse hotel’s rooftop bar liquor license

October 14 | By Mary Frost

Guests at the Starwood’s 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge will likely be...

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Members of Transportation Alternatives and the Harbor Ring Committee get their point across. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Verrazano Bridge bike path supporters push for Sunday access

October 13 | By Paula Katinas

Now that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has decided to take a...

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The Borough Hall subway station in Downtown Brooklyn was ranked as the second worst in a district survey conducted by state Sen. Daniel Squadron. Squadron was following up on complaints from constituents. Photo by Mary Frost

Sen. Squadron releases report showing the ‘good, bad and ugly’ of subway stations

October 9 | By Mary Frost

State Senator Daniel Squadron released a report on Friday showing “the good...

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Councilmembers David Greenfield and Brad Lander, along with Brooklyn Public Library President and CEO Linda Johnson, greet staff members at the Midwood Library, which will now be open on Sundays. Photo courtesy of Greenfield’s office

Pols say new library hours help Orthodox Jews

October 9 | By Paula Katinas

The Brooklyn Public Library’s new six-days-a-week schedule will...

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Natural gas did not cause a deadly explosion on Sunday in Borough Park, according to the FDNY. AP Photos/Mark Lennihan

FDNY: Gas did not cause Brooklyn building explosion

October 9 | Shlomo Sprung

Authorities have identified the second victim who died when a Brooklyn...

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Councilmember Mark Treyger says he’s pleased that Lafayette Playground is included in the NYC Community Parks Initiative. Photo courtesy of Treyger’s office

City plans $9.9 million repairs of two parks

October 8 | By Paula Katinas

Two parks in Bensonhurst and Gravesend will be getting some much needed...

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Ilene Sacco, president of the 68th Precinct Community Council, announced the Summer of Support in June. Eagle file photos by Paula Katinas

NYPD fans set to ‘wallpaper’ precinct with messages of support

October 8 | By Paula Katinas

The walls of the 68th Precinct station house are going to be...

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CITY EXPANDS ITS MOBILE COVID TEST & TREAT CORPS: The NYC Test & Treat Corps’ first-in-the-nation mobile “Test to Treat” program will double in size over the next three weeks, expanding to 75 mobile units all of which will provide rapid antigen testing, PCR testing and on-site treatment by the end of October. 

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NEW PROGRAM HELPS FOSTER CHILDREN WITH COLLEGE COSTS: “College Choice,” a new program announced this week, will provide college students in foster care with greater support systems, including financial support, so they can attend the college of their dreams without worries about tuition costs. 

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RECYCLING AND SHREDDING EVENT MOVED TO OCTOBER 29: There is a date change for the Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event that City Councilmember Lincoln Restler is sponsoring. Originally scheduled for Oct. 9, it will now take place on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., still in Cadman Plaza Park near Tillary St.

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“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.
“New York’s hottest club this fall? The Brookl “New York’s hottest club this fall? The Brooklyn Museum. It’s got everything.” Read more about the Brooklyn Museum’s fall programming, which is linked in our bio.
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