Jackie Robinson

Here’s What’s Behind a Missed Piece of Brooklyn History

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS—Something was clearly missing from the exterior wall of the TD Bank branch at the corner of Montague and Court Street. Peter Duffy told Bklyner that it was “pretty obvious something had been there and was removed,” as he walked past the building in bustling downtown Brooklyn days

Announcements

Brooklyn Celebrates Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBROOKLYN HEIGHTS – To honor baseball legend Jackie Robinson on what would’ve been his 100th birthday, his family was presented the posthumous “Key to Brooklyn” award yesterday afternoon. Though Borough President Eric Adams was not able to make the event – he was stuck in the airport due

Central Brooklyn

Real Estate Roundup: Late Summer Steals

With summer on the wane, folks are flocking to the beaches of Brooklyn and out of the city entirely. That means this is your chance to snag a deal while everyone else is snoozing in the sun. Some of these gets include outdoor space, and all of them are compelling

Arts & Culture

Celebrating Jackie Robinson’s Legacy At The Brooklyn Historical Society

(Photo by Mark Kosin)This past Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Players and teams from around the league honored the venerable ballplayer by wearing number 42 and the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a dramatic new statue of Robinson [http:

brooklyn front runners

Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week

Photo via Christina Sandsengen [https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaSandsengenOfficial/photos/pb.131219127061014.-2207520000.1428959450./333058040210454/?type=3&theater] Happy Monday, neighbors! This week, you can find out what’s happening in our neighborhood at a CB 14 meeting [/blog/politics/ditmas-park-bike-lanes-annual-youth-conference-more-from-community-board-14-this-month] , see guitarist Christina Sandsengen [http://www.christinasandsengen.com/] perform

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Brooklyn Kids Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day At UA Theater

Students from the Millennium Development/Starrett City with former pro baseball player Terry McFarlin (top row left) and Mets Hall of Fame pitcher John Franco (top row in 42 cap)Over 200 students from an assortment of Brooklyn youth groups celebrated Jackie Robinson day Monday by meeting some ex-baseball players

Jackie Robinson

Lecture: “Letters from Jackie” About Famed Brooklyn Baseball Pioneer At The Kings Bay Y

Jackie Robinson, former second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Source: WikipediaLearn about Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodgers’ venerable #42; the racial integration of sports in the 1930s (Robinson came up in the majors in 1947), and discover the interesting relationship that existed between a young man and Robinson