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I never noticed antisemitism, then Oct. 7 happened
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (467+ words) I've never not been jewish. I knew the shabbos prayers before I knew how to read a full sentence in english. I thought the Hanukkah candles were the coolest thing I'd ever seen." Yes there were incidents, but I never…...
DOT releases limited batch of ‘Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way’ street signs
18+ hour, 7+ min ago (206+ words) DOT releases limited batch of "Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way" street signs'Brooklyn Eagle DOT releases limited batch of "Ruth Bader Ginsburg Way" street signs CITYWIDE " NEW YORK CITY Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Monday announced that a limited number…...
Brooklyn SeltzerFest celebrates egg creams, other drinks in Industry City
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (279+ words) SUNSET PARK " This year's sold-out Brooklyn SeltzerFest once again provided a bubbly atmosphere in Industry City on March 15. Over 1,000 people attended the event that included tastings, comedy, activities, music and the Third National Egg Cream Invitational." The day-long festivities were…...
Jurist and community advocate Brian Gotlieb advances to Supreme Court
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (746+ words) DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN " Hon. Brian Gotlieb, a man who has not only dedicated his life to upholding justice and the rule of law, but also significantly to civic life, ascended to the Supreme Court of the State of New York yesterday…...
Celebrate spring at BBG’s Hanami Nights
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (225+ words) Celebrate spring at BBG's Hanami Nights'Brooklyn Eagle Celebrate spring at BBG's Hanami Nights PROSPECT HEIGHTS " THE BROOKLYN BOTANIC Garden's annual cherry blossom celebration, Hanami Nights, is returning next month to the garden's Cherry Esplanade. Musicians and dancers will perform under…...
Mayor, NYC DOT expand Sammy’s Law speed limits around schools
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (224+ words) CITYWIDE " THE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT TO 15 MPH AT EVERY ELIGIBLE SCHOOL LOCATION across the five boroughs by the end of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first term." The mayor and DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn on…...
Lured by social media, hundreds of teens swarm Brooklyn Bridge Park
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (1177+ words) BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK " A flash mob of hundreds of teens materialized on Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 2 on March 9, leading police to intervene after fights broke out, according to witnesses and park officials." The youth gathered following social media posts, officials…...
Bill package aims to end surveillance pricing
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (237+ words) The One Fair Price Package consists of two bills, each in Senate and Assembly committees, to protect New Yorkers from surveillance pricing. Bill package aims to end surveillance pricing ALBANY AND NATIONWIDE " A LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE TO BAN THE PRACTICE OF…...
Three new retail leases at 420 Carroll in Gowanus
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (210+ words) The new tenants will join Gowanus Marketplace, Hey Clay Pottery Studio and The Shop, the project's coworking space." Three new retail leases at 420 Carroll in Gowanus GOWANUS " THE DOMAIN COMPANIES on Monday announced three new retail leases at the mixed-use…...
Luxury housing complexes built in past decade suffer major structural problems: Gothamist
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (244+ words) TENANTS IN AT LEAST TWO LUXURY HIGHRISES IN BROOKLYN have experienced serious maintenance issues, despite recent construction dates. Luxury housing complexes built in past decade suffer major structural problems: Gothamist PROSPECT HEIGHTS AND GREENPOINT " TENANTS IN AT LEAST TWO LUXURY…...