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‘Not merely a crossing’: The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, a marvel …
Nov 20, 2024 · The bridge was initially proposed to connect Staten Island with the rest of the boroughs. According to Stuart Rankin, a professional engineer and senior vice president of the National Bridges and Structures Practice at WSP, Staten Island was effectively cut off from the rest of the city before the bridge’s opening in 1964.
Two Brooklyn natives make New York Road Runners’ ‘Team …
Oct 10, 2024 · The countdown to the much-anticipated TCS New York City Marathon is on, and Brooklyn has two new hometown heroes to cheer for. With just 26 days to go until the race, New York Road Runners announced the formation of Team Inspire — a team comprised of 26 runners, each representing a mile of the marathon and each with compelling personal stories highlighting the transformative power of running.
EXCLUSIVE | Brooklyn-based mob drama ‘Gravesend’ to start …
Dec 18, 2023 · Fans of the Brooklyn-based crime drama series “Gravesend” have a reason to rejoice with the announcement of the show’s highly anticipated third season.
Domino Square opens, transforming Williamsburg waterfront with …
Sep 24, 2024 · Domino Square, the penultimate piece of Two Trees’ major redevelopment of the Williamsburg waterfront on the site of the old Domino Sugar Refinery, has opened, providing an acre of open public space next to the landmarked Refinery building.
Save A Lot opens automated grocery delivery hub in Brooklyn, …
Oct 10, 2024 · Robots find food inside the Save A Lot facility and bring it to human packers, who assemble the orders. Photo courtesy of Save A Lot. The system can put together a 50-item grocery order in as little as six minutes, according to Fabric, and orders could be delivered to the consumer’s door in half an hour.
Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries could become …
Nov 5, 2024 · The outcomes of some tight races may not be clear until several days after the election, as officials count early and mail-in votes — but the New York Times predicts concrete results out of New York late on election night, or early the following morning.. What happens if Democrats take the House?
‘I’m not alone’: Maimonides art show ‘Lines of Sight’ explores …
Nov 22, 2024 · Maimonides Medical Center unveiled its latest art exhibition, “Lines of Sight,” on Nov. 20, transforming the creative expressions of 37 art therapy patients into a powerful showcase of healing.
Brooklyn man accused of murdering father at luxury Irish hotel
Nov 14, 2024 · A Brooklyn man has been accused of murdering his father, whose body was discovered at a luxury hotel in Ireland earlier this week. Henry McGowan, 30, of Carroll Gardens, appeared in Portlaoise District Court in Ireland on Thursday, where he faced charges stemming from the alleged murder of his father, John McGowan, 60.
City employee arraigned in alleged $624K pension fraud case
Nov 20, 2024 · Gregory Mathieu, 40, of Canarsie, was arraigned Tuesday on a nine-count indictment in Brooklyn Supreme Court, accused of stealing $624,000 from the pensions of two retired New York City employees while working at the …