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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.
Cat lovers build shelters to help Brooklyn’s feral felines face winter ...
Nov 27, 2024 · But they make a big impact for the cats, said Max Branch, Director of Community Programs at Flatbush Cats. “We’ve gotten used to seeing cats outside, that doesn’t mean they’re able to fend for themselves,” Branch said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frightful fun: A guide to Halloween festivities in Brooklyn
Oct 23, 2024 · Free, RSVP in advance. Courtyard 1/2 at Industry City, 220 36th St. between 2nd and 3rd avenues in Sunset Park. Halloween at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum: Head to BCM for a day of costumed fun and trick-or-treating in the museum’s exhibits — plus a special anime-themed celebration curated by AniTOMO Con. Be sure to stop by the Nature’s Engineers exhibit to suggest names for the ...
Brooklyn-based mob drama ‘Gravesend’ premieres on Amazon …
Apr 3, 2020 · In 2019, he brought his “Gotti” co-star John Travolta back to Lenny’s — the Bensonhurst pizza place that, like Travolta, had a starring role in the 1977 classic “Saturday Night Fever.”. But DeMeo considers “Gravesend” one of his best works. “This is all independently made,” he said, “and it’s as good as what’s on television — it’s network-ready.
New season, new swag: Nets’ new jerseys are a nod to Brooklyn …
Nov 14, 2024 · The Brooklyn Nets unveiled their 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition uniform on Thursday, marking the second collaboration with Brooklyn artist KAWS and underscoring the team’s commitment to supporting local designers.