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Mayor Bill de Blasio marches up Fifth Ave during the 59th National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Sunday, June 12, 2016. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Malliotakis to boycott Puerto Rican Day Parade

Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis, who is traveling all over the city trying to win over voters, has decided that there is one group of people she will not visit: the organizers of the 60th National Puerto Rican Day Parade. … Full Article
 
The Metropolitan Detention Center is located at 29th St. and Third Avenue in Park Slope. Courtesy of MDC Brooklyn

Warden at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center speaks to Bay Ridge Colonial Club

Herman Quay, warden at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, was the guest speaker of at the Colonial Club of Bay Ridge’s bimonthly meeting at Gino’s restaurant on Thursday. He was joined by Cindy Hugar, executive assistant at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile presents Frank Sorci, former Walgreens store manager, and his staff with a proclamation from the City Council. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Bay Ridge Greenmarket celebrates 10th anniversary

On Saturday, the Bay Ridge Grow NYC Greenmarket celebrated its 10th season grand opening with a fun day that included music, free raffles, prizes and a birthday cake. … Full Article
 
Bay Ridge Avenue filled with families attending Rock the Block. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

Rock the Block brings medical screenings, political candidates to western Bay Ridge

Republican Liam McCabe and Democrat Rev. … Full Article
 
The cast of “Show Board, in Concert” gathered for a rehearsal at St. Patrick’s Church Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Narrows Community Theater

Narrows Community Theater dedicates “Show Boat” concert to late member

The Narrows Community Theater will pay tribute to the memory of a late board member when the company presents a weekend of concerts featuring songs from the legendary musical “Show Boat” in Bay Ridge. … Full Article
 
Sophie Feldman, who won the Miss Heritage title in the Miss Norway of Greater New York contest, enjoys riding the parade route. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Norwegian pride shines in Bay Ridge

The weather was perfect for the 65th Annual Norwegian Day Parade on Sunday with bright, sunny skies greeting the marchers and spectators for the big event. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden says children should be able to feel safe anywhere, at home, at school at the playground. He is calling for a commission to be established to study child abuse prevention. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Golden wants commission to study child abuse prevention

Families in which children are in grave danger of being abused have only a small number of programs that can help them avoid tragedy, according to state Sen. Marty Golden, who said New York state needs to do more to save children’s lives. … Full Article
 
The students loved touring the campus of Trinity College in Dublin. Photo courtesy of Bishop Kearney High School

Bishop Kearney students enjoy wonders of Ireland

Trinity College in Dublin was among the stops on a nine-day tour of Ireland, England and Scotland taken by a group of Bishop Kearney High School students this spring, a journey that gave the teens the opportunity to see sights they will remember for the rest of their lives. … Full Article
 
An expansion of the state’s Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption law could make more older homeowners eligible for a break in their property taxes, according to state Sen. Diane Savino. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Property tax relief bill passes state senate

Homeowners would see a big savings the next time a property tax bill arrives in the mailbox if legislation passed by state Senate eventually becomes law. … Full Article
 
Holocaust survivor Sally Frishberg emphasizes talks with English class students at the College of Staten Island. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Midwood Holocaust survivor shares her story with Staten Island students

Sally Frishberg is a true survivor, having escaped from Germany during WWII, and lived to tell her inspiring story to generations of students at a recent lecture at the College of Staten Island. … Full Article
 

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