Police monitored Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, after crowds caused chaos on April 13, 2023. Photo: Mary Frost/Brooklyn Eagle
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The Lede: Good morning. A flash mob of hundreds of teens materialized on Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 on March 9, leading police to intervene after fights broke out, according to witnesses and park officials. The youth gathered following social media posts, officials said.
The Rundown
Brooklyn singer from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ takes home Oscar: Songwriter Kim “Ejae” Eun-jae, a Prospect Heights resident and the singing voice of the film’s main character, delivered an emotional acceptance speech, reflecting on the rising popularity of Korean culture.
Lured by social media, hundreds of teens swarm Brooklyn Bridge Park: Video on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook showed police officers struggling with at least one individual as hundreds of high-spirited youth surged around them, some taking video with their cell phones and others running en mass at high speed.
A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged ‘enforcer’ lead to extortion charge in New York: Federal authorities in New York have arrested and charged a lobbyist — one who worked on behalf of an ex-nursing home operator pardoned recently by President Donald Trump — with attempting to force a former client and his son to pay him $500,000, according to documents.
Historic beach where the British landed: Denyse Wharf near Bay Ridge cleaned up by joint military forces: The historic beach where the British landed for the famous Battle of Brooklyn, a little-used waterfront site near Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton, has lately accumulated the usual flotsam and jetsam from harbor traffic.
Man fatally shot inside East New York nightclub, 2 others injured: The victim, identified as Jayden Smith, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital.
New York Transit Museum staff file to unionize: Around 40 staff members at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn are seeking to formally unionize, and on Friday filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election, according to Urgent Matter.
Brooklyn Bird Watch: Evolution in action — the albatross: The majestic albatross has undergone several fascinating evolutionary changes that serve its life as one of the earth’s great seabirds.
Taxi boss hired by ride-hail company once branded ‘illegal’ by former agency: David Do is jumping to Empower after overseeing the city’s sprawling taxi and for-hire vehicle industry. (THE CITY)
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BERLIN — Gay Muslim influencer Ali Darwich, center left, hosts an inclusive Iftar, the Ramadan fast-breaking meal. Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP
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The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1858, the Eagle reported, "Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and thus far, we have had no snow, no rain, no nothing, but sweet sunshine. In fact it is the finest day of the season, and as unlike what it should be to conform to former anniversaries as anything can be." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
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Australian actress Margot Robbie floats in a pool for Chanel.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"‘Meghan’s brainwashed Harry,’ Camilla told a friend" (The Times)
🏀 SPORTS
Brooklyn’s Jay Rokeach gets a timeless gift (Brooklyn Eagle)
Journalist and activist Myrlie Evers-Williams
“Dallas” star Patrick Duffy
National Soccer Hall of Famer Mia Hamm
Swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky
Smashing Pumpkins founder Billy Corgan
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