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Three New York City police officers were recovering Friday, hours after being shot in separate incidents that left one suspect dead and four under arrest. The shootings occurred in a one-hour span Thursday night. … Full Article

Here are three words any Bay Ridge resident with a car would love to hear: More parking spaces!  The idea of creating additional on-street spaces for cars in parking-starved Bay Ridge is a dream held by many motorists in the community. … Full Article

With Mayor Michael Bloomberg about to leave office at the end of the year, excitement and speculation are building about the upcoming mayoral race. … Full Article

In an effort to reassure parents that their children are safe in a post-Sandy Hook world, the Community Education Council of School District 20 is holding a meeting to discuss safety measures taken in public schools in Bay Ridge and surrounding communities. … Full Article

Witnesses said they saw a man jump from the upper level of the the Verrazano Bridge sometime before 4 p.m. … Full Article

Under pressure from Republican members of the House from New York and New Jersey, House Speaker John Boehner promised that a vote for a bill to provide $60.4 billion in federal aid to states hit by Hurricane Sandy would indeed take place, according to one of those members, U.S. Rep. … Full Article

We found an archived blog post from Clean Plate Charlie (Miami New Times) highlighting Brooklyn boy Larry King's move from his lege … Full Article

WASHINGTON — New York-area lawmakers in both parties erupted in anger after learning the House Republican leadership decided to allow the current term of Congress to end without holding a vote on aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy. … Full Article

One of the New York State Assembly’s junior members is also one of its fastest rising political stars. … Full Article

“It is getting harder and harder to find homes for these pets,” said Mary Jo Tobin, founder of Love Wanted, a Bay Ridge-based group that seeks to match rescue animals with loving families. … Full Article