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Congressional candidate Dan Donovan says he has “deep concerns” over the framework deal that the Obama Administration has struck with Iran. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Congressional candidates speak out on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks

Tehran is a long way from Bay Ridge, but the delicate negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over nuclear weapons has become a hot topic in a local congressional race. … Full Article
 
Nine-year-old Casey Bardowell suffers from a rare form of leukemia. She is living with her family in a homeless shelter. Photo courtesy www.SupportOurCasey.com

Bay Ridge family raising funds for homeless child with cancer

A Bay Ridge husband and wife who are dealing with the stress of having a young daughter with leukemia are opening their hearts to help another family struggling to cope with the devastating illness. … Full Article
 
The Very Rev. Eugene N. Pappas leads a recent prayer and study session for students. Photo courtesy Xaverian High School

Christian Orthodox pastor leads Xaverian students in prayer

Xaverian High School was originally founded in 1957 as a Catholic educational institution for boys, but the Bay Ridge school actually has a diverse population that includes students who are Christian Orthodox. … Full Article
 
The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet is headlining the ‘Crime Jazz” show on April 25. Photo courtesy Art on the Corner

Art on the Corner presents an evening of ‘Crime Jazz’

“Crime Jazz” sounds like a music category like “Gangsta Rap” but it’s actually the name of a unique show that will be presented in Bay Ridge this month featuring music associated with crime and criminals. … Full Article
 
Linda Sarsour (at microphone) is co-chairman of March2Justice, a protest to take place on April 13. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge activist leads NYC to DC March2Justice

Brooklyn is expected to have a strong presence at a planned protest march that will take demonstrators from New York City all the way to Washington D.C. on foot. … Full Article
 
Irwin Meyer will conduct the Kings County American Legion Headquarters Band in the April 26 concert. Photo courtesy Friends of Historic New Utrecht

American Legion band to perform at historic church

Veteran conductor Irwin Meyer will lead the Kings County American Legion Headquarters Band in a free concert at the historic New Utrecht Reformed Church in Bensonhurst later this month. … Full Article
 
Jeff Ervine, founder and president of Bridg-it, says the new anti-bullying program his company invented will help make students safer. Photo courtesy Bridg-it

Bensonhurst school uses smart phones to combat bullies

At David Boody Intermediate School, students and teachers are using smart phones for a lot more than just texting and checking emails. Boody is one of a handful of schools using Bridg-it School, a new program aimed at reducing incidents of bullying with the help of technology. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile is getting no help from Democrats in Washington D.C. in his race for congress. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Report: Democrats giving up on Gentile in congress race

If Democrat Vincent Gentile has any chance at winning the special election for the Brooklyn-Staten Island congress seat on May 5, he’s going to have to do it without help from deep pocketed fellow Democrats in Washington D.C., according to a report in the New York Daily News. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden is urging residents to bring as many documents as they wish to his shredding events later this month. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Golden to host ‘Shred Fest’ outside his district offices

One of the best ways to protect yourself against thieves looking to steal your identity is to make sure they can’t get their hands on sensitive documents containing your personal information, according to state Sen. Marty Golden. … Full Article
 
Andrea Stockton, holding her two-month-old daughter, is a stay-at-home mother of three who says the city’s one-size-fits-all universal pre-kindergarten program isn’t the right fit for everyone. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge mom starts petition for half-day pre-k classes

The city’s universal pre-kindergarten program isn’t universally loved. … Full Article
 

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