New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch at a media briefing on the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Williamsburg on Wednesday. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
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The Lede: A man suspected of shooting and killing a 7-month-old baby in a stroller Wednesday afternoon will be charged with murder, and police are seeking a second suspect, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a press conference on Thursday.
The Rundown
Signs point to Mermaid Parade being saved: As of Thursday, $39,023 had been raised of its $40,000 goal on a GoFundMe page set up last month for the event. Residents contributed in amounts both small and large, with one person donating $5 and another giving a whopping $5,000.
Police to charge suspect in fatal shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn — manhunt continues for second man: The horrifying incident took place when a man riding on the back of a moped fired at a group of adults and children on a sidewalk in Williamsburg, killing Kaori Patterson–Moore.
Mamdani announces a $108M investment to improve sewer performance: Mayor Zohran Mamdani was in Sunset Park on Tuesday with the Department of Environmental Protection to announce an $108 million city investment to upgrade and replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next 10 years.
Brooklyn third graders release classroom-raised trout into Westchester stream: Thirty-six third graders from Public School 56 Lewis H. Latimer in Clinton Hill traveled to Westchester County to release more than 30 juvenile trout they had raised in their classroom since October, the Department of Environmental Protection announced.
Roadway dining sheds return to city streets, but participation lags pandemic peak: Roughly 500 roadside setups have been approved so far this year, according to the Department of Transportation — a fraction of the approximately 8,000 restaurants that took part during the program’s height.
Bay Ridge captain promoted to deputy inspector: The top cop of the 68th Precinct, Commanding Officer John Dasaro, was promoted to deputy inspector during a ceremony on Monday.
Man, 40, fatally shot near East New York playground: The victim, identified as Edwin Guevarez Jr., sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and right leg and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
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Our World in Photos
BUCHAREST — A young woman poses for photographers surrounded by pairs of red shoes, a symbol of solidarity with victims of domestic violence, during an awareness event at the Romanian Athenaeum. Photo: Andreea Alexandru/AP
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The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1933, the Eagle reported, "BOMBAY (AP) — Mt. Everest, highest mountain in the world, was crossed by airplane today for the first time in history." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
📔 IMPRINT
Vogue Portugal’s latest cover features actress Maya Hawke, photographed by Brooklynphile Pierre Crosby.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not attend Easter church service" (BBC)
🏀 SPORTS
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart say, ‘I’m staying’ (Brooklyn Eagle)
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Jazz pianist and singer Mitch Woods, who was born in Brooklyn
“Beverly Hills Cop” star Eddie Murphy, who was born in Brooklyn
“How I Met Your Mother” star Cobie Smulders
“30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin
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