From left: Councilmember Lincoln Restler; Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, and Alex Avitabile, a board member of the Dorothy Day Guild. Photo: Mary Frost/Brooklyn Eagle
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The Lede: Antiwar activist, champion of the poor, social justice worker and Catholic radical Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was born at 71 Pineapple St. in Brooklyn Heights. On Saturday, before a crowd of supporters, the intersection of Pineapple and Henry streets was officially dedicated as “Dorothy Day Way,” just a few steps from her birthplace.
The Rundown
The Rolling Stones announce new ‘Foreign Tongues’ album in Brooklyn: To celebrate, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood attended an album announcement event in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon.
Brooklyn Heights street co-named for ‘radical saint’: According to the Religion News Service, 17 boxes of documents — from Dorothy Day’s 50,000 news articles and diary entries to her FBI file — have been sent to the Vatican for review on the way to possible sainthood.
Second annual ‘Pizza Wars’ sees 12 pizzerias face off for title of ‘best slice’: Mancini’s Wood-Fired Pizza, 8504 Fifth Ave., took home first place for its vodka square. “We are truly honored,” said owner Francesco Mancini.
After backlash, Brooklyn College restores graduation stage walk: Student reactions were strongly negative, with graduating seniors telling CBS they found the decision disrespectful and callous. Several thousand people signed an online petition calling for the reversal.
Walking tour to offer inside look at historic Brooklyn Navy Yard: The Navy Yard was once the nation’s premier naval shipyard, from the War of 1812 through the Cold War.
Law Day, a national day dedicated to the rule of law since 1958, continues to unite members of the bench, bar and community: Chief Judge Rowan Wilson said that to realize the American dream, one must devote oneself to creating a society where all can live together. “Following this method, we may be able to teach this world something that it so desperately needs to learn in this hour,” he said.
Video shows ICE agent tasing man multiple times ahead of Bushwick hospital standoff: In a video obtained by THE CITY, an ICE agent fires a taser several times at a man in a car who then screams for help. (THE CITY)
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SENEGAL — A lady attends a dance workshop at the Biennale of Dance in Africa, held at Ecole Des Sables. Photo: Misper Apawu/AP
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⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1937, the Eagle reported, "New Yorkers today awaited the German dirigible Hindenburg, which is due to dock at Lakehurst, N.J., at 6 p.m. It was due to arrive over the city at 3 o’clock." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway embrace for Vogue Korea.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Buckingham Palace confirms royal family pregnancy" (The Independent)
🏀 SPORTS
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu out for 2 weeks (Brooklyn Eagle)
Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger
Two-time Oscar-winner George Clooney
“Empire” star Gabourey Sidibe, who was born in Brooklyn
Olympic gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur
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