Author: Brooklyn Eagle
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Liberty finally grab Title I in OT
Sabrina Ionescu releases the emotions of 28 years of waiting for the New York Liberty’s first WNBA title in Downtown Brooklyn Sunday. Photo by Brandon Todd/New York Liberty Okay, so the parade won’t be along Flatbush Avenue. The Canyon of Heroes isn’t such a bad alternative for a franchise that has been waiting 28 years…
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Premium Content: Newly redesigned Dumbo Archway Plaza unveiled
DUMBO — The Dumbo Improvement District (DID) unveiled the newly redesigned Dumbo Archway Plaza on Water Street with an opening night celebration on Friday, Oct. 18. “New York’s oldest plaza is now its newest and we are thrilled with the vibe it’s already creating down here!” said Alexandria Sica, president of the DID. A jazz…
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Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Johnny Podres is lifted by catcher Roy Campanella (39) after the final out of the seventh and deciding game of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, Oct. 4, 1955, in New York. AP Photo, File Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the…
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Don Landolphi was the only choice for this award
Don Landolphi will be honored at the annual Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of Andy Furman He returned from England with a fifth-place medal, but please, don’t feel too badly for the USA coach – Don Landolphi. He is set to be honored at the annual Italian American Baseball Foundation…
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Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Amendment 3 supporters Luz Maria Henriquez, second from left, executive director of the ACLU Missouri, celebrates with Mallory Schwarz, center, of Abortion Action Missouri, after the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City, Mo., ruled that the amendment to protect abortion rights would stay on the November ballot in on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Robert Cohen/St.…
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Local opera house honors Giacomo Puccini on 100th anniversary of his passing
SUNSET PARK — Brooklyn-based Regina Opera Company recently opened its 2024-2025 season with a two-hour “All-Puccini Concert” commemorating the 100th anniversary of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s death. The Oct. 6 performance, which took place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy at 5902 Sixth Avenue, boasted various selections from his more famous works. They included…
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Premium Content: Regina Opera pays homage to Italian composer Giacomo Puccini
SUNSET PARK — Brooklyn-based Regina Opera Company recently opened its 2024-2025 season with a two-hour “All-Puccini Concert” commemorating the 100th anniversary of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s death. The Oct. 6 performance, which took place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy at 5902 Sixth Avenue, boasted various selections from his more famous works. Regina Opera…
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Premium Content: Special report by NY State Comptroller tells where New Yorkers work post-pandemic
Special from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli In 2023, full recovery of the significant job losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic had yet to be achieved at the state level and across the state’s economic regions. Recovery varied widely by sector; in some cases, job gains or losses accelerated what had been…
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Comptroller reports healthcare and social work jobs had greatest post-pandemic recovery
STATEWIDE — Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reported Friday, Oct. 18, that the pandemic significantly reshaped the employment landscape. Employment in healthcare and social services increased more than other sectors since 2019, making up one in five jobs across New York. The report also notes that New York did not recover from job losses until April…
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Scholastic Roundup: He was the dean of PSAL track and field
When the subject of high school track and field in the PSAL is mentioned, often the name Marty Lewis is discussed.Lewis lived in Bay Ridge – before moving to Monroe Township. He served as assistant principal at South Shore High School where he taught and worked before retiring in 1993. But it was track and…