Picketers outside 195 Montague St. held signs and chanted in support of the union’s demands. Photo: Agatha Scaggiante/Brooklyn Eagle
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THE LEDE: Good morning. Hundreds of Brooklyn Defender Services workers picketed across Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights on Monday, marking the third official day of a strike by staff who provide free legal representation and advocacy to low-income New Yorkers.
The Rundown
Arson charge lodged against ex-Army soldier in fiery attack on Manhattan federal building: Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was charged in Manhattan federal court a day after the attack at 26 Federal Plaza that injured three people before security officers subdued him.
Public defense workers picket for better conditions in Downtown Brooklyn: The workers are demanding higher wages and improved working conditions, including work-from-home benefits. Pickets were held outside the organization’s offices at 195 Montague St., 180 Livingston St. and 330 Jay St.
Gun buyback gets nearly 200 guns, says James: At the no-questions-asked event, community members turned in 162 handguns, nine assault weapons and four long guns.
City of Water Day champions NYC waterways with free events: The 19th annual City of Water Day takes place on Saturday with free, family-friendly events on or near the water. The mission of the annual event is to boost engagement and education on New York and New Jersey waterways.
Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada denounces violence as he’s sentenced to life in prison: Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced in a U.S. court on Monday to life in prison and called for an end to the brand of brutal violence he used to grow the Sinaloa cartel into what prosecutors said was the world’s largest drug trafficking organization.
Chasing croakers with the night fishing crews of Sheepshead Bay: Fewer boats are keeping the business alive these days, but those that do say it’s worth it for the memories anglers make on board. (The City Reporter)
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ARGENTINA — A fan reacts to Spain’s victory over Argentina in the World Cup final soccer match at a fan gathering in Buenos Aires. Photo: Gustavo Garello/AP
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