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Congressman-elect Dan Donovan talks to a voter during a campaign swing in Dyker Heights on May 4. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Donovan to be sworn into office May 12

Congressman-elect Daniel Donovan is about to become Congressman Daniel Donovan. … Full Article
 
At the May 12 performance, Jackie Hayes will play Carmen. Photos submitted by Regina Opera

Regina Opera to present free performance of ‘Carmen’

Regina Opera will present a free-admission performance of Bizet’s "Carmen" on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The opera will be fully staged with piano accompaniment and English supertitles. … Full Article
 
Teresa McPhail accepts a Woman of Distinction Award from state Sen. Marty Golden in Albany. Photo courtesy Golden’s office

Gateway Pre-K director wins state recognition

A Bay Ridge church leader who also directs a pre-kindergarten program had to take time out of her busy schedule to accept an award in Albany. … Full Article
 
Marchers make their way up Third Avenue in last year’s parade. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge ready to host Norwegian Day Parade

One of Bay Ridge’s longstanding traditions is once again on its way. The 63rd Annual 17th of May Parade, also known as the Norwegian Day Parade, will take place on Sunday, May 17, on Third Avenue, starting at 1:30 p.m. … Full Article
 
Congressman-elect Dan Donovan talks to a voter while campaigning in Dyker Heights Monday. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Transportation, Sandy relief top Donovan’s agenda

Congressman-elect Daniel Donovan, who won a decisive victory over City Councilmember Vincent Gentile in the special election in the 11th Congressional District (Southwest Brooklyn-Staten Island) Tuesday night, vowed to get to work immediately on issues such as transpor … Full Article
 
Students had a great time running on the Shore Road Promenade. Photo by Julie Brown/Bay Ridge Prep

Bay Ridge Prep’s Tiger Trot raises $117,000

Running along Shore Road with the sun shining down on you, the wind at your back, and the warm breeze from New York Harbor greeting you…what could be better? … Full Article
 
Express buses in Brooklyn are habitually late, according to an audit conducted by Comptroller Scott Stringer. The X28 bus runs along 86th Street in Bay Ridge for part of its route. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Stringer audit shows express buses habitually late

If you ride the X27 or X28 express buses from Brooklyn to Manhattan and feel like you wait a long time for your bus to arrive, City Comptroller Scott Stringer says you’re right. … Full Article
 
Steven Dominguez (left) of the Wicked Monk bar-restaurant and Executive Chef Russell Titland serve pulled pork and chicken at the fundraiser. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

St. Nicholas Home hosts barbecue-fundraiser

Dozens of civic leaders from Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst munched on pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, Buffalo wings and other tasty finger foods at a backyard barbecue Sunday afternoon, but they weren’t eating just for the fun of it. It was part of a fundraiser for the St. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Bill Colton charges that the construction site where a new trash pant is being built contains violations. Photo courtesy Colton’s office

Bensonhurst pols demand city halt trash plant construction

Two Bensonhurst lawmakers charged that the construction site of a new waterfront trash plant is rife with violations and demanded that the city halt the work immediately. … Full Article
 
Travis Zurita celebrates after hitting an inside-the-park-homer that put Poly Prep up over George Washington 4-0 in the second inning. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Poly Prep pitcher leads team to big win against George Washington

It was supposed to be a pitchers duel between two of New York City’s best — Poly Prep’s Nick Storz against George Washington’s Wesley Rodriguez — but Rodriguez didn’t take the mound that day. … Full Article
 

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