Four military servicemen who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were remembered by Brooklyn veterans who gathered for a pre-Veterans Day breakfast hosted by state Sen. Marty Golden in Bay Ridge Monday morning. … Full Article
Councilmember David G. Greenfield is once again having his district take part in the City Council’s participatory budgeting process and will hold a kickoff meeting today, Nov. 10. to introduce constituents to the program. … Full Article
Children in day care centers are learning their ABCs, but letters would also come in handy for parents trying to decide if a facility is safe for their child, according to members of the state Senate’s Independent Democratic Conference (IDC), who are calling for new rules to require places … Full Article
A patriotic mural depicting military service members was the backdrop for a pre-Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony led by Councilmember Vincent Gentile in Bay Ridge Friday morning. … Full Article
Hinsch’s is getting a new identity.But don’t worry, all of you ice cream lovers out there, you will still be able to enjoy your sweet treats at the same location. … Full Article
Fresh off her resounding victory in the special election for the Assembly seat in the 46th Assembly District (AD) Tuesday night, Democrat Pam Harris was busy making plans to set up district offices and hire staff to assist constituents, sources told the Brooklyn Eagle … Full Article
Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, who has come under fire from Jewish elected officials over his support for controversial Arab-American leader Linda Sarsour in the wake of her Twitter posts praising Palestinians throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers, met with Assemblymember Dov Hikind at Hikind’ … Full Article
A 9-year-old girl who survived cancer won praise for her courage and determination at a dinner hosted by a Brooklyn-based children’s cancer charity Friday night. … Full Article
A suspect who pleaded guilty to enticing three minors to engage in sexual activity at the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton was sentenced in Brooklyn Federal Court on Monday to 151 months in prison, law enforcement officials said. … Full Article