A huge American flag was hung from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge for the 1976 Bicentennial. It only lasted about an hour and a half before strong winds tore it apart. Photo: Robert Cranston Jr.
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The Lede: Good morning. A large American flag will be displayed on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge over the July Fourth weekend to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, elected officials confirmed to this paper.
The Rundown
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100: The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to display American flag for Fourth of July: A giant American flag was installed on the bridge in June 1976 for the United States Bicentennial, but it only lasted about an hour and a half before strong winds tore it apart.
Rent Guidelines Board votes 7-1 to pass a 2-year rent freeze: Tenants and tenant advocates celebrated after the board voted 7-1 to freeze the rent for both one- and two-year leases renewing between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2027.
The next big thing that fizzles: "At the end of 1999, I obtained a leaked book proposal for a secret invention so classified that its creator, the engineer and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, had given it a code name: Ginger," writes Adam Penenberg.
Texas’ 1877 tall ship ELISSA to join international vessels at Brooklyn Bridge Park for Sail250: The historic merchant ship Elissa, built in 1877, will be the oldest tall ship visiting the park and will dock at the Brooklyn Bridge Marina.
The United Auto Workers is New York City’s unlikeliest kingmaker: For the second consecutive year, the UAW bet early on long-shot candidates, putting themselves in opposition to their allies in labor. Now 2 of its own are set to serve in Congress. (The City Reporter)
Our world in photos: Birds, dogs, horses and more.
Our World in Photos
GERMANY — A one-week-old sparrow that fled out of its nest due to the hot temperatures sits on the hand of a veterinarian in Wehrheim near Frankfurt. Photo: Michael Probst/AP
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Staff Picks
READ: "Route 66 Is Turning 100 This Year. It Still Has Stories to Tell About America." (Esquire)
EAT: Here are the best burgers in New York City. (Eater)
CARTOON: In the dog house. (Brooklyn Eagle)
LIVE: "Adam Driver drops $12M on three units in Brooklyn Heights condo" (The Real Deal)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1876, the Eagle reported, "The display of pianos at the Centennial is something bewildering, and the music performed on some of them is said to be even more amazing. Bedlam let loose is a tranquil scene compared to it, so we are asked to believe." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
📔 IMPRINT
American actress and producer Camila Mendes graces the latest cover of InStyle Mexico.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Prince Harry and family’s UK visit ‘pulled from under their feet at 11th hour’" (The Guardian)
🏀 SPORTS
"Report: Nets decline Ziaire Williams' $6.25 million team option" (Nets Wire)
“Lethal Weapon” star Gary Busey
Former U.S. Rep. Fred Grandy
“Alone Again” singer Don Dokken
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
L.A. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard
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