Gary Francis stands beside the Gowanus Canal. He’s been monitoring the canal’s water quality since July 2023. Photo: Olivia Richter/Brooklyn Eagle
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THE LEDE: Good morning. For three years, Gary Francis has tracked the Gowanus Canal’s changing conditions, challenging assumptions about one of New York City’s most notorious waterways.
The Rundown
Brooklyn Heights apartment fire draws massive FDNY response: A smokey fire broke out Sunday afternoon in a ground-floor apartment at 35 Orange St., a six-story brick residential building at the corner of Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights.
The Gowanus Canal has a pulse, and Gary Francis is measuring it: As new high-rise apartments and commercial buildings ascend across Gowanus, residents have worried construction could worsen pollution. Gary Francis’ data, however, has revealed a surprising trend.
Reactions to the Mamdani administration’s BQE rehab plan: Here are reactions received from elected officials, organizations and other stakeholders.
Battle of Brooklyn, largest battle of Revolutionary War, reenacted in Prospect Park: It featured approximately 300 reenactors in period-appropriate uniforms with muskets, following the path of the historic battle.
Street co-named after FDNY firefighter in Bay Ridge: A hero was honored in Bay Ridge in a street co-naming ceremony held for Fire Department of New York firefighter Frank J. Gasparino on the corner of Colonial Road and 87th Street.
Burmese python confiscated from showman in Coney Island: New York State law prohibits ownership of Burmese pythons because they are considered potentially dangerous both to people and to native wildlife species.
Mamdani Administration says NYC needs to build 700,000 new housing units in the next decade: Meeting the new target will require ambitious construction projects across the city, especially in low-density neighborhoods identified in the City Hall report. (The City Reporter)
Our world in photos: Kids, kicks, cosplayers and more.
Our World in Photos
DUBAI — A child plays among fountains to cool off during hot weather in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Fatima Shbair/AP
More Brooklyn News
"Another group of people spotted emerging from an NYC manhole" (Gothamist)
"Police Tout ‘Safest Year So Far in Public Housing’ As Murders, Shootings Reach Record Lows" (City Limits)
"L Train Repairs Turn Canarsie Commutes Into A Three Part Trip" (News 12)
Staff Picks
READ: "Melon’s Odyssey On The Black Market For Life-Saving Cat Medicine" (Defector)
EAT: Two Texas pitmasters are opening a barbecue restaurant in Greenpoint on Sunday. (Eater)
CARTOON: Summer items for sale. (The New Yorker)
LIVE: "Breaking down my $159,000 salary in Brooklyn" (Business Insider)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1941, the Eagle reported, "LONDON (U.P.) — British and Russian armed forces struck into Iran without warning today and were reported meeting resistance in their campaign to oust German agents and protect the Red Army’s oil fields and supply lines." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
📔 IMPRINT
American actress Adria Arjona graces the latest cover of Vogue Mexico.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"The Royal Family Gathers at Balmoral Ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return to the UK" (Vanity Fair)
🏀 SPORTS
Kingsborough’s new baseball coach wants to build a debt-free destination (Brooklyn Eagle)
“Saturday Night Fever” director John Badham
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons (Kiss)
“Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively
“The O.C.” star Rachel Bilson
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello
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