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The construction of the ferry landing is right on schedule, according to NYCEDC officials. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge ferry dock construction on schedule, NYC Economic Development Corporation says

Construction of a new ferry landing at the 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge is right on schedule, according to officials from the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), who said the pier will be one of the key stops on the South Brooklyn route of the new Citywide Ferry Servic … Full Article
 
The taped-off ramp that leads to St. Patrick’s Field at Shore Road and 97th Street remains unfixed a year after its collapse. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Controversy brews over collapsed ramp at Shore Road Park

The arrival of spring and warmer weather means that folks of all ages will soon be heading to city parks. But for some residents of Bay Ridge, getting to the park is not as easy as it may seem. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says a Medicaid provision within the American Health Care Act would be an unfair burden on New York City residents. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

Donovan to vote against Obamacare repeal bill

In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, the lone Republican in New York City’s congressional delegation, planned to buck his party’s leadership in the House of Representatives and vote against the GOP’s repeal of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Mark Treyger will be a guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the new political club. Photo by William Alatriste

Young Democrats launch new club in South Brooklyn

The election of Republican Donald Trump has led to a dramatic rise in political activism by Democrats across the country, as evidenced by the massive Women’s March on Washington the day after his inauguration that drew an estimated crowd of 500,000 of protesters, as well as a demonstration  … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler charged that President Donald Trump's budget is absurd. AP Photo

Brooklyn Democrats say Trump budget will damage country

The budget unveiled recently by President Donald Trump’s administration, which included deep cuts to programs like Meals on Wheels, is being denounced by Brooklyn Democrats at all levels of government as being draconian and harmful to working men and women. … Full Article
 
Susan Lavin, director of the Aging Mastery Program at Kingsborough Community College, says the classes will instruct seniors on everything from the best way to prevent falls to how to enjoy healthy relationships. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Kingsborough offers Aging Mastery Program for seniors

Brooklyn senior citizens are getting an exciting chance to take a specialized course at Kingsborough Community College this spring, thanks to a new program the college will offer to teach adults the best ways to navigate their older years and remain healthy and financially solvent. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden (at podium) says the bill that he and Assemblymember Peter Abbate are pushing would help to ease the stress on public employees when they apply for disability pensions. Photo courtesy of Golden’s office

Bill would cut red tape for workers seeking disability pensions

Two Brooklyn lawmakers from opposing political parties are working across the aisle to help ease the burden on public employees, like EMS workers, seeking disability pensions. … Full Article
 
Rev. Khader El-Yateem has gotten off to a fast start with his fundraising for his City Council race. Eagle file photo by John Alexander

Rev. El-Yateem leads council field in campaign fundraising

Rev. … Full Article
 
DOT wants to adjustment its original plan and add protected bike lanes along Fourth Avenue from Sunset Park to Boerum Hill. Graphic courtesy of NYC DOT

DOT wants to add 8 miles of protected bike lanes to Fourth Ave.

In what would be a major transformation of one of the city’s “Great Streets,” the Department of Transportation (DOT) wants to add eight miles of protected bike lanes to Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue, from Dean Street in Boerum Hill to 65th Street in Sunset Park. … Full Article
 
John Quaglione proposes Independent Theater Week at a “Meet the Candidates” forum. Photo courtesy of John Quaglione

City Council candidate John Quaglione proposes NYC Independent Theater Week

City Council candidate John Quaglione— who’s running in District 43, consisting of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst— proposed the establishment of a New York City Independent Theater Week to be organized and promoted by the city's official marketing organization known as NYC & C … Full Article
 

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