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Michael Grimm is a major opponent of Obamacare

Congress members speak out after courts issue Affordable Care Act rulings

Bay Ridge

Two members of Brooklyn’ congressional delegation spoke out, voicing opposing viewpoints, on the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, after two federal courts issued opposing rulings on the controversial law on Tuesday. … Full Article

In the moment that symbolized the change-of-command, Col. Joseph D. Davidson (left) accepts the fort’s colors from Thomas Schoenbeck, central regional director of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command

New Fort Hamilton commander has close ties to Brooklyn

Bay Ridge

Col. Joseph D. Davidson, the new commanding officer of the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton, officially assumed his new post at the fort Wednesday morning during a ceremony filled with military tradition. … Full Article

Coalition condemns attacks on Brooklyn Muslims

Bay Ridge

Leaders from the Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities came together for a press conference in Bay Ridge on Tuesday to denounce two shocking acts of religious intolerance against Muslims that took over the weekend. … Full Article

Jessica Gelfand and Jennifer Bunin, interns in the Met Council’s Family Violence prevention program, helped coordinate the scholarship program

Met Council gives kids a chance to sit around the camp fire

Borough Park

Sixty kids from Brooklyn and Queens are getting the chance to enjoy swimming, camping, volleyball and other fun-filled activities at summer camp, thanks to the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, which expanded a scholarship fund it runs to enable the kids to get out of the city. … Full Article

Goldie Sohn, 102, is riding in style these days after decorating her wheelchair at the Shore Hill Neighborhood Center

Seniors bring creativity to wheelchair transportation

Bay Ridge

July is National Wheelchair Beautification Month and Bay Ridge senior citizens got into the spirit of the observance in a big way. … Full Article

Bay Ridge triathlete tests his endurance to raise money for cancer research

Bay Ridge

Shelton Hollers of Bay Ridge is one of thousands of people who will take part in the NYC Triathlon on Aug. 3, testing his ability to swim, bike and run for long distances. But he’s after more than just a medal. … Full Article

Thomas Greene (far left) and volunteers spent a recent Saturday afternoon clearing debris from Denyse Wharf. Greene is advocating for the construction of a marine science lab at the pier. After the cleanup, students went kayaking!

Retired educator’s dream: A science lab on Bay Ridge pier

Bay Ridge

Thomas Greene, a retired assistant principal who taught science for many years at Fort Hamilton High School, has dreamed of building a marine science lab on the Bay Ridge waterfront for a long time. … Full Article

The Benito Bravo Dance Company, with its brightly colored costumes and its fast moves, drew applause and admiration from the crowds at the Summer Stoll event

Summer Strollers enjoy the arts outdoors

Bay Ridge

The Bella Voce Singers attracted large crowds of admirers as they sang Italian songs on the street. So did Narrows Community Theater, whose members performed Broadway show tunes. … Full Article

Actor Michael Vincent Carrera, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returns to his home borough to co-star in a production of “Much Ado About Nothing” in Carroll Park

Brooklyn-born actor comes home to perform Shakespeare

Bensonhurst

It’s never too late to pursue your dreams. And if you’re middle aged, still chasing after a dream, and haven’t yet reached your goal, don’t give up. … Full Article