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Bay Ridge lawmakers, Parks Department officials and civic leaders joined together to reopen a dog run in Dyker Beach Park in 2014 to give canines a safe play to play. Local pet owners are alarmed at reports of animal poisonings. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Cops investigating Bay Ridge animal poisonings

Someone is killing helpless animals on the streets of Bay Ridge. The NYPD confirmed that it is investigating allegations that a serial animal killer is on the loose. … Full Article
 
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Valdosta, Ga. on Monday. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

Fiorello LaGuardia GOP club endorses Trump

Leaders of a Republican club founded by Brooklyn GOP Chairman Arnaldo Ferraro have endorsed Donald Trump for president, citing his stand against illegal immigration as a major reason for their support of the billionaire real estate mogul. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis, pictured with New York Stat Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long (left) and Brooklyn Conservative Chairman Gerard Kassar, says the jury duty scam doesn’t appear to have hit Brooklyn yet. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Officials warn of jury duty scam

Elected officials are warning Brooklyn residents to be wary of a scam involving jury duty. … Full Article
 
State senators Marty Golden, George Amedore Jr. and Terrance Murphy (left to right) are members of the Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

State senate task force looks at heroin crisis

Three members of the New York State Senate came to Dyker Heights to hold a hearing on drug abuse on Friday and heard eye-opening testimony from experts who told the elected officials that the problem is reaching crisis proportions. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte says the state needs to do more to assist minority and women business owners. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

In Public Service: Bichotte proud of her Haitian roots

Rodneyse Bichotte, who is a member of the Black and Latino Women’s Caucus in the New York State Assembly, is a Haitian-American and said she is proud of the fact she was the first Haitian-American woman in New York City to win elective office. … Full Article
 
Comedian Jackie Gleason gestures at news conference in January, 1956 in New York. AP Photo/John Rooney

Centennial of Jackie Gleason's birth celebrated in Bay Ridge tribute

How sweet it is! … Full Article
 
The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA) welcomed back past President Thomas P. Tafuri for a CLE lecture titled "Update of Transfer Tax and Mortgage Tax” at this month’s meeting. Pictured from left: BRLA Vice President Stephen A. Spinelli, Tommy Tafuri and Rosa Pannitto. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Past president Tafuri lectures Bay Ridge Lawyers on transfer and mortgage tax

The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA) welcomed back past President Thomas P. Tafuri for a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lecture titled “Update of Transfer and Mortgage Tax” during its monthly meeting at Hunter’s Steak House in Bay Ridge on Wednesday night. … Full Article
 
In past Summer Stroll events, visitors have enjoyed street performances by folk dancing troupes. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge Merchants look to hold six Summer Stroll dates

The Fifth Annual Summer Stroll on 3rd will be spread across six nights, not four nights as in years past, if the event’s sponsor can successfully convince the Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand the popular street fair. … Full Article
 
Relief may finally be on the way for Bay Ridge residents who have been waiting for the city to do something about the Prince Hotel. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

City looking to force sale of Prince Hotel

In the wake of a raid of the notorious Prince Hotel in Bay Ridge, the New York City Department of Finance is seeking to force the sale of the building. … Full Article
 
Bob Capano told members of the Brownstone Republican Club that Republicans should offer contrasts and solutions. Photo courtesy of Bob Capano

Capano offers ideas on how GOP can win

How can the Republican Party start winning elections in a Democratic stronghold like Brooklyn? Bob Capano, a longtime Republican activist, said one way to attract voters is to offer a clear message. … Full Article
 

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