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Xaverian head coach Jack Alesi called Doyin Isaac (center with the ball) a “top-three guard” in the Catholic High School Athletic League. Alesi said he is the biggest reason for the school’s recent winning streak. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Xaverian extends winning streak to 9 with win over St. Mary's

The Xaverian Clippers beat St. Mary’s 65-58 in Bay Ridge on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to nine games. The impressive run was news to head coach Jack Alesi, who is so locked into his two-year plan that he isn’t worried about wins so early in January. … Full Article

Councilmember Mark Treyger (left) and Democratic District Leader Nancy Tong organized a rally to push Assemblymember Bill Colton (right) to run for Congress. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Colton supporters urge him to run for congress

With the Staten Island Republican Party announcing its selection of that borough’s District Attorney Daniel Donovan as its candidate to run for the congressional seat left vacant by Michael Grimm, attention is now turning to the Democratic Party. … Full Article

A student demonstrates how easy it is to pull the athletic field’s turf up like a rug. Photo courtesy Nick Koven

Students mount campaign to fix Fort Hamilton Athletic Field

Years of football games, track meets and outdoor physical education classes have taken a toll on the Fort Hamilton High School Athletic Field, according to students, who said the field is in terrible shape and is badly in need of repairs. … Full Article

Hon. Genine D. Edwards had words of advice for Bensonhurst residents on how to navigate the court system. She spoke at a Community Board 11 meeting Jan. 8. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Don’t ignore lawsuits, judge warns Bensonhurst residents

If someone files a lawsuit against you, don’t ignore it thinking it will just go away. It won’t. And you’ll wind up paying big time. … Full Article

Councilmember Vincent Gentile is offering women the opportunity to get free mammograms. Photo courtesy Gentile’s office

Gentile sponsoring free mammograms

Women seeking mammograms can get the all-important the breast cancer screening for free, thanks to Councilmember Vincent Gentile and the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, who are teaming up to provide a mobile clinic outside the lawmaker’s Bay Ridge district office on Jan. 9. … Full Article

Members of Grace Chorale of Brooklyn will be performing in Bay Ridge on Jan. 11. Photo courtesy Art on the Corner

Grace Chorale to perform ‘Luminous Night’ in Bay Ridge

Works by Beethoven as well as music from contemporary composers will be on the program when Grace Chorale of Brooklyn makes its first appearance at Art on the Corner, an arts program in Bay Ridge. … Full Article

Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey (center) helps cut the ribbon to open new basketball and handball courts at Colonel David Marcus Playground. At right is Councilmember David Greenfield. Community Board 12 Chairman Yidel Perlstein is at left. Photo courtesy Greenfield’s office

Midwood kids get new basketball, handball courts

Midwood kids who visit Colonel David Marcus Playground are now getting the chance to try out their athletic skills on new basketball and handball courts. … Full Article

Local elected officials and Community Board 12 leaders join Project Sweep workers at the launch of the anti-litter program on 18th Avenue. Photo courtesy Felder’s office

Borough Park sidewalks getting a clean sweep

With help from $100,000 in state funding provided by state Sen. Simcha Felder, the sidewalks in Borough Park are looking a lot cleaner these days. … Full Article

Nordic Delicacies owner Arlene Bakke Rutuelo (right) with Miss Norway contest winner Jillian McDonald in April, says she will remain active in Bay Ridge civic life. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge’s Norwegian specialty shop to close

One of the last links to Bay Ridge’s Norwegian-American past will soon be no more. Nordic Delicacies, a Third Avenue shop specializing in homemade Scandinavian dishes and imported goods, is closing its doors on Jan. 31, owner Arlene Bakke Rutuelo has confirmed. … Full Article