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The old-fashioned charm of 2167 East 12th St. harkens back to the days when this neighborhood was called Homecrest by the Sea. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Do you know the way to Homecrest by the Sea?

By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea. Can you hear this song from long ago wafting on the summer breeze? … Full Article
 
Rev. Khader El-Yateem says his ability to garner nearly 3,000 signatures on nominating petitions “should send a clear signal that people in this district are finished with politics as usual.” Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of South Brooklyn Progressive Resistance

El-Yateem will file 2,850 petition signatures to get on ballot

Rev. Khader El-Yateem apparently isn’t taking any chances. A City Council candidate hoping to get his or her name on the ballot for the Sept. … Full Article
 
Residents of Bay Ridge Parkway between Fourth and Fifth avenues want their street to be named a Historic District by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge block seeks special status from city

A tree-lined Bay Ridge block that boasts beautiful limestone row houses built in the early 20th century would be granted special status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission if a proposal being put forth by the block association succeeds. … Full Article
 
Phillip Martin’s late wife, Diana Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of the New York City Police Department.

Lawyer for man who allegedly dismembered wife says her death was ‘totally accidental’

The lawyer for a Prospect-Lefferts Gardens man who allegedly killed his wife on his birthday and waited a week before dismembering her, said Monday that it was all in self-defense. … Full Article
 
Eight transportation advocacy organizations have banded together to come up with an agenda that the leaders want political candidates to support. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Transit advocates serve notice to political candidates

Candidates running for office in New York City this November should be paying attention to the need for major transportation improvements, according to the leaders of eight transit advocacy organizations who have released a comprehensive agenda and are asking lawmakers and others to sign on to th … Full Article
 
Bay Ridge ophthalmologist Douglas R. Lazzaro will oversee the expansion of the NYU Eye Center. Photo courtesy of NYU Langone Health System

NYU Langone launches two new eye centers in Brooklyn

NYU Langone has launched two new eye care practices in Brooklyn, as it continues to expand access to its medical services throughout the borough. … Full Article
 
Sheryl Chen will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

Bay Ridge grad wins Ronald Reagan Scholarship

Just a quick glance at Sheryl Chen’s resume offers numerous clues as to how she was selected to be one of only 20 students from around the U.S. to be named a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship winner. … Full Article
 
City Council candidate Justin Brannan announced that he has received the endorsement of the Transport Workers Union. Eagle photo by John Alexander

Transport Workers Union backs Brannan for City Council, candidate announces

City Council candidate Justin Brannan announced that he has garnered the support of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) 100. … Full Article
 
Douglas Jablon, senior vice president of Patient Relations; Alla Zats, director of Volunteer and Student Services; First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray; President and CEO Kenneth D. Gibbs; and Executive Vice President and COO Dominick Stanzione (left to right) all praised the work done by volunteers. Photos courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center

Maimonides Medical Center pays tribute to volunteers

The work done by people volunteering their time in the city’s hospitals makes a big difference in the lives of patients, according to New York’s first lady Chirlane McCray who told guests at a Maimonides Medical Center luncheon that volunteers are vital. … Full Article
 
President Donald Trump, waving as he boards Air Force One with first lady Melania Trump for a trip to Poland and Germany on Wednesday, is now being brought into the race for mayor of New York City. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

De Blasio looks to link Malliotakis to Trump

Donald Trump’s name is not on the ballot in the New York City mayoral race, but Mayor Bill de Blasio appears to be trying to bring the president into the fray. … Full Article
 

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