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NYC parks breaks ground on Glenwood Playground construction

NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey Tuesday joined representative Kai Feder from the office of the Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, City Councilmember Jumaane D. … Full Article

Sports broadcaster Bob Costas (center) made a surprise visit to Xaverian High School’s annual gala so that he could be on hand to present his friend, Dr. Andrew Fiore (left) with an award. At right is Xaverian President Robert Alesi. Photo courtesy Carl Gachet Photography

Bob Costas goes to bat for buddy at Xaverian gala

Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas, who has covered everything from the Olympics to the World Series for NBC during his long career, took on the role of surprise guest at the Xaverian High School Gala, where he introduced one of the evening’s award winners, his friend Dr. Andrew C. … Full Article

Santa Claus (AKA Eagle columnist Charles Otey) and Councilmember Vincent Gentile (fourth from left) enjoy the party with Fort Hamilton commander Col. Joseph Davidson (third from left), fort personnel, and members of military families. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge business leaders collect toys for service members' kids

Bay Ridge business leaders saluted the men and women of the military by conducting a toy drive for the children of service members stationed at the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton so the youngsters can enjoy the holidays even though they are far away from home. … Full Article

Chancellor Carmen Fariña is likely to face questions about school overcrowding when she meets parents at a town hall in Bay Ridge on Dec. 10. AP Photo/Mike Groll

Fariña to speak at town hall in Bay Ridge school

City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña is coming to Bay Ridge for a town hall on Dec. 10, where she will likely face questions from parents about overcrowded classrooms and other issues. … Full Article

The Rev. Paul Knudsen, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Fort Hamilton High School students made Thanksgiving a little less lonely for homebound senior citizens by delivering turkey dinners to them on Thursday. The meal distribution was coordinated by the Bay Ridge Center, which runs senior citizen programs. Photo courtesy of Bay Ridge Center

Homebound elderly residents get special delivery on Thanksgiving

Frail and elderly Bay Ridge residents who couldn’t make it to the homes of relatives for Thanksgiving were still able to enjoy turkey dinners with all the trimmings, thanks to a group of volunteers. … Full Article

Lt. Joel Ashcroft (center) and Austin Chung of the Bay Ridge Salvation Army Corps were presented with dozens of canned goods donated by Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn students as part of the academy’s annual holiday food drive. Also pictured are Adelphi’s Academic Coordinator/Guidance Counselor Patrizia Vicino, Director of Academy Operations Albert C. Corhan and Head of School Iphigenia Romanos (left to right).

Adelphi Academy students give back for the holidays

Volunteers from Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn recently turned into Santa’s helpers for a good cause. … Full Article

Students at St. Peter Catholic Academy take turns saying what they are thankful for. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

St. Peter Academy students organize Thanksgiving prayer service

Thanksgiving weekend got off to a prayerful start at Saint Peter Catholic Academy in Bensonhurst as students from kindergarten to eighth grade took part in a church service Wednesday morning to express their gratitude for the good things in their lives. … Full Article