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Bob Capano (second from left) receives endorsements from Craig Eaton, John Catsimatidis, and Curtis Sliwa (left to right). Photo courtesy of Campano campaign

Curtis Sliwa helps Capano launch council campaign

With a boost from Guardian Angels founder and popular WABC radio personality Curtis Sliwa, Republican Bob Capano officially kicked off his City Council campaign with a fundraiser at the Bean Post, a pub in the heart of the Bay Ridge council district he hopes to represent. … Full Article
 
Antonia Clemente, executive director of The Healing Center, and Rosemary Gabriel, coordinator of the Children’s program speak at Colonial Club meeting. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Brooklyn Colonial Club addresses issue of domestic violence

While you are reading this first paragraph, more than 20 people have been physically abused in a domestic setting in the U.S. In the crowded conditions of New York City — and Brooklyn — this is actually intensified. … Full Article
 
Members of the Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn march into Commodore Barry park to commemorate the naval hero’s birthday last year. Photo courtesy of Brian Kassenbrock

Commodore Barry Club selects essay contest winners

The Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn, a group dedicated to raising public awareness of the heroism of Revolutionary War hero John Barry, has announced the winners of its student essay contest. … Full Article
 
These images of the murder suspect are included on a reward poster. Photos courtesy of NYPD

Owl’s Head Park killer still at large

Jennifer Cohen’s killer is still out there somewhere, to the great frustration of the police who have not been able to make an arrest several months after the slaying. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Kevin Parker (at podium) with domestic violence prevention advocates, says his aim is to reduce the number of incidents in New York State. Photo courtesy of Parker’s office

Parker wants New York to do more for domestic violence victims

Domestic violence brings with it a heavy cost in the U.S., according to state Sen. Kevin Parker, who said the toll exceeds an astounding $5.8 billion a year. … Full Article
 
This Google maps file photo shows the exterior of 510 Flatbush Ave. © 2017 Google

Pop-up party snafu: The Sonic Jungle forced to relocate for lack of permits, DOB official says

If it sounds too good to be true, it normally is. … Full Article
 
LVAD recipient Henry Scarpati and his wife Patricia (seated) said they are grateful to the Maimonides team: Dr. Aleksandar Adzic, Dr. Gregory Crooke, LVAD Program Coordinator Rivka Mintz, Registered Nurse Lorraine Carroll, Dr. Norbert Moskovits and Dr. Paul Saunders(left to right). Photo courtesy of Maimonides

Dyker Heights heart patient gets new lease on life

Henry Scarpati said he feels lucky to be alive. Back in November, Scarpati, 64, a lifelong resident of Dyker Heights, felt serious chest pains on his way to visit his mother. He’d had a heart attack ten years earlier and knew more than the average person about coronary artery disease. … Full Article
 
Republican mayoral candidates Rev. Michel Faulkner and Paul Massey. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Brooklyn GOP hosts mayoral forum in Dyker Heights

The Brooklyn Republican Party and its executive committee sponsored a well-attended forum for the two currently leading mayoral candidates, the Rev. … Full Article
 
The B1 bus travels along 86th Street in Bensonhurst. Councilmember Vincent Gentile is soliciting suggestions from his constituents on how to improve transportation services in Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Got an idea? Gentile looking to make your commute better

Councilmember Vincent Gentile wants your best ideas on how to make transit services better in Southwest Brooklyn. The lawmaker, who is in the twilight of his long career in the City Council, decided to make one of his last bold initiatives a transportation survey. … Full Article
 
Councilmember David Greenfield led a rally last year to call for more security measures in non-public schools. Photo courtesy of Greenfield’s office

Cuomo to beef up security in yeshivas

In the wake of a spate of shocking anti-Semitic attacks across the country, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is putting $25 million in state funds toward combating hate crimes. … Full Article
 

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