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Capt. Ray Festino, commanding officer of the 68th Precinct accepts a handmade poster from two of his biggest fans, Nicholas and Julianna Bambina. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Kids lead chorus of praise for 68th Precinct cops

Children led the way as the Bay Ridge community took time out on Thursday to come to the 68th Precinct to offer a show of support to the NYPD at a time in the city’s history when police-community relations could use an injection of positive energy. … Full Article
 
The officers of the Merchants of Third Avenue introduce the Pioneer Award winners. Pictured seated are Merchants member Rhea McCone, and Pioneers Donna Burg, Phillipa Morrish, Kathy Khatari and Anne Strafaci (left to right). Standing are Merchants leaders Bob Howe and Charles Otey and Pioneers Brian Chin, Anton Fallah, Giacomo Santangelo, Lisa Becker and Annette Fisher. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Third Avenue Merchants introduce Pioneer Award winners

Business owners who have made Third Avenue their home for many years, surviving the ups and downs of the economy and staying true to small town feel of Bay Ridge, will be rewarded for their efforts by the Merchants of Third Avenue at a champagne cocktail reception on Oct. 26. … Full Article
 
The golf outing brought out the Jordan Spieth in everyone. Photo courtesy of Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn

Golfers raise funds ‘fore’ Adelphi Academy

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn’s Annual Golf Classic gave supporters of the private school in Bay Ridge a chance to channel their inner Jordan Spieth. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis says CPR classes she sponsored in the past were well attended. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Malliotakis, Maimonides team up to teach CPR

Brooklyn residents can learn how to save lives — by going to church. … Full Article
 
Hon. Patricia DiMango, star of “Hot Bench,” was one of three grand marshals in the Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade in Bensonhurst on Saturday. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

La Dolce Vita! Columbus Parade brings Italy to Brooklyn

Hon. Patricia DiMango, star of the hit CBS show “Hot Bench,” came back home to Brooklyn to star as a grand marshal in the 34th annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade on Oct. … Full Article
 
Members of Transportation Alternatives and the Harbor Ring Committee get their point across. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Verrazano Bridge bike path supporters push for Sunday access

Now that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has decided to take a serious look at building a bike-pedestrian path on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, two groups advocating for the walkway are pushing the agency to open the Brooklyn-Staten Island span to bike riders and walkers on  … Full Article
 
P.S. 127 Assistant Principal Kerry Quaglione; City Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia; PS 127 Principal Agatha Alicandro; essay contest organizer Kim Parker; and state Sen. Marty Golden (left to right) are all looking forward to hearing the children’s ideas for making streets clean and litter-free. Photo courtesy of Golden’s office

Essay topic for kids: How to stop littering

Children in Southwest Brooklyn are being asked to put on their thinking caps and come up with ideas on how to stop their fellow New Yorkers from littering. And if the kids do a good job, they’ll win pizza! … Full Article
 
Councilmembers David Greenfield and Brad Lander, along with Brooklyn Public Library President and CEO Linda Johnson, greet staff members at the Midwood Library, which will now be open on Sundays. Photo courtesy of Greenfield’s office

Pols say new library hours help Orthodox Jews

The Brooklyn Public Library’s new six-days-a-week schedule will be a boon to residents of Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods, according to two City Councilmembers who said branches in those communities can now be open on Sundays. … Full Article
 
Natural gas did not cause a deadly explosion on Sunday in Borough Park, according to the FDNY. AP Photos/Mark Lennihan

FDNY: Gas did not cause Brooklyn building explosion

Authorities have identified the second victim who died when a Brooklyn apartment building exploded last week. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Mark Treyger says he’s pleased that Lafayette Playground is included in the NYC Community Parks Initiative. Photo courtesy of Treyger’s office

City plans $9.9 million repairs of two parks

Two parks in Bensonhurst and Gravesend will be getting some much needed attention to the tune of $9.9 million under the NYC Community Parks Initiative, a Mayor Bill de Blasio administration program designed to rebuild smaller, neglected recreation spaces around the city. … Full Article
 

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