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Dan Donovan has picked up support from a Democratic club in Brooklyn. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Brooklyn Highway Democratic Club endorses Donovan

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, who is running for re-election on Nov. 8, picked up support from a Democratic club in the Brooklyn end of his bi-borough congressional district as the race entered its final two weeks. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Dov Hikind says Midwood residents have been pushing to have signs installed around the perimeter of Friends Field to improve safety for pedestrians entering and leaving the recreational area. Photo courtesy of Hikind’s office

DOT gets ‘friendly’ with Midwood residents

In response to complaints from Midwood residents about traffic problems around Friends Field, the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has erected signs around the popular recreation spot to increase safety in the area. … Full Article
 
Photo: Mario Batali, Ted Nugent, Michael Esposito, Chef Carlos. Caption: (L-R) Mario Batali, Cebu Restaurant owners Ted Nugent and Michael Esposito, Chef Carlos

Mario Batali visits The BookMark Shoppe

World-famous culinary star and restauranteur Mario Batali stopped by The BookMark Shoppe in Bay Ridge on Saturday to meet his fans and sign copies of his new book. “Big American Cookbook” includes 250 of Batali’s favorite recipes from across the USA. … Full Article
 
Bob Capano has selected former Brooklyn Republican Party Chairman Craig Eaton to serve as one of his campaign chairmen. Photo courtesy of Capano

Thinking ahead, Capano picks 4 campaign chairmen

The race to succeed term-limited Councilmember Vincent Gentile will begin in earnest in early 2017, but one potential candidate isn’t waiting for the starting gun to be fired. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says the nation “can’t lose sight of the criminal justice system’s role” in addressing the ongoing epidemic of prescription drug addiction. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

House Republicans go after fentanyl pushers

The nation’s opioid drug crisis is getting worse by the day. … Full Article
 
John Quaglione offers guidance as his daughter Natalie Quaglione (left) and his niece Sophia Giannone give the hopscotch board a fresh coat of paint. Photos courtesy of Quaglione

Play time is paint time for Bay Ridge kids

John Quaglione was walking through Russell Pedersen Playground in Bay Ridge with his 4-year-old daughter Natalie on a summer afternoon when Natalie noticed something that bothered her. “The hopscotch board was all worn out. You couldn’t even see the numbers. … Full Article
 
From left: Honoree Matilda Raffa Cuomo with her granddaughter Amanda Cole and Midwood High School Alumni Association President Harris Sarney. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Midwood High School celebrates 75th anniversary

Midwood High School alumni packed the Grand Prospect Hall on Saturday to celebrate the school’s 75th year as one of Brooklyn’s top-ranked public high schools. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile (center) holds the new street sign as members of the Mega family join in. Photo courtesy of Gentile’s office

Christopher Mega street sign honors late judge

Pre-K classes are a staple of New York City education today, but there was a time when they were considered a bonus instead of a necessary part of a child’s growth. The man who helped change that around was the late Christopher J. Mega, according to Councilmember Vincent Gentile. … Full Article
 
Architects hired by Bay Ridge Prep redrew plans for the façade of the new Upper School building planned for 429 89th St. Image courtesy of Bay Ridge Prep

Community Board 10 approves new school for Bay Ridge Prep

After months of meetings and delicate negotiations, Community Board 10 has voted to recommend that the city approve ambitious plans by a Bay Ridge private school to build a new facility on 89th Street. … Full Article
 
Dyker Heights Civic Association leaders lauded Sandy Irrera for her spirit of volunteerism. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Neighborhood Giveaways founder wins Dyker award

If you ask Sandy Irrera for help, you’ll get it. And if she can’t help you, she can put you in touch with someone who can. That’s the way friends and admirers of Irrera have described this Dyker Heights resident. … Full Article
 

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