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(L-R) Brian Chin, president of Northfield Bank, Elana Ehrenberg, community development supervisor NYC Ferry, Brooklyn Eagle Senior Editor John Alexander and Walter Ochoa of Right at Home health care service. Eagle photos by Arthur Da Gaeta

Talking Shop: Bay Ridge Merchants of Third Ave. set agendas for upcoming festivals

On Monday, the Bay Ridge Merchants of Third Avenue held a special meeting at Cebu Restaurant to discuss plans for upcoming community events including the 2017 Summer Stroll on 3rd which takes place July 14 and Aug. 4 from 80th to 90th Streets and on July 21 and Aug. 11 from 68th to 80th Streets. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis now has the field to herself. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’ campaign

Massey drops out of mayoral race, clearing path for Malliotakis

With millionaire real estate mogul Paul Massey’s abrupt departure from the mayoral race, Republican Nicole Malliotakis now appears to have a clear path to the GOP nomination to run against Democratic incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio in November in what is sure to be one of the hottest races f … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile was a leading architect of a new city law to go after unscrupulous landlords. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

City’s Dyker Heights vacate order sign of progress, leaders say

The latest city crackdown on a suspected illegally converted home in Dyker Heights highlighted the need for the city and state to continue to take strong measures against greedy landlords seeking to cram large numbers of tenants into small living spaces, according to community leaders. … Full Article
 
The Rhapsody Players perform at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Bay Ridge. Eagle photo by John Alexander

Rhapsody Players perform at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Bay Ridge

The Rhapsody Players vocal group, under the direction of founding member John Heffernan, helped usher in the “100th Summer of St. Mary’s Church” on Saturday.  The Antiochian Orthodox church, located at 81st Street and Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge, is celebrating its centennial this year. … Full Article
 
Salaam Club Scholarship Committee Chairman Tony Msallem (left) with award recipient Pascale Saad (holding envelope), her family and Salaam Club President Joe Avignone (right). Eagle photos by John Alexander

The Salaam Club of New York presents scholarships to three deserving recipients

The Salaam Club of New York held its monthly dinner at La Sajj restaurant in Bay Ridge on Thursday to honor deserving young students with a scholarship award. The three recipients were selected from a group of 11 applicants, based on their exemplary grades and community service. … Full Article
 
Preston Ferraiuolo accepts his “Exceptional Friend” award from Arlene Rutuelo and Paul Cassone. Photo by Liz Amato

Guild for Exceptional Children says thanks to ‘Exceptional Friends’

If it takes a village to raise a child, then it also takes a village to help the Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) fulfill its mission. … Full Article
 
FDNY and DOB examine the plans of a house with an illegal cellar unit. Photo by Ray Denaro

Department of Buildings vacates illegally constructed apartments in Dyker Heights

According to a spokesperson for the Department of Buildings (DOB), on Thursday, the DOB made an inspection at 1317 73rd St. responding to a 311 complaint. Upon arrival, DOB inspectors observed an illegally constructed apartment in the cellar, with unpermitted gas and plumbing lines. … Full Article
 
Bishop Kearney High School has sent a team to the Relay for Life event for 10 years. This year’s team braved a heavy rainstorm to raise money for cancer research. Photo courtesy of Bishop Kearney High School

Bishop Kearney team raises $4,000 for cancer research

Students from Bishop Kearney High School became warriors in the war against cancer and raised $4,000 for the effort to find a cure for the devastating disease. … Full Article
 
Liam McCabe with his grandfather Charlie Kerr and state Sen. Marty Golden. Photos courtesy of Liam McCabe

City Council Candidate Liam McCabe learns valuable lesson about honor on the National Honor Flight

At a time when families are honoring their fathers and grandfathers, City Council candidate Liam McCabe reminisced about a special journey he recently took with his war hero grandfather.  … Full Article
 
In one of the more exciting moments during the ferry ride, the students got a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty. Photos by Kreg Holt

Kids had ‘ferry’ good time on Lunchbox boat

A group of second graders from Bay Ridge got the thrill of their young lives on Wednesday when they were treated to a ride on one of the NYC Ferry vessels traveling from the 69th Street Pier to Manhattan. … Full Article
 

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