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Pedestrians make their way along a shoveled Bensonhurst sidewalk following a 2016 snow storm. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Snowy sidewalks an issue in Bay Ridge council race

In the wake of the snowstorm that hit New York City last week, the icy winter weather has become a hot issue in the Bay Ridge City Council race. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Kevin Parker (at podium) and Democratic senate colleagues reveal their plans at a press conference. Photo courtesy of Parker’s office

State Senate Democrats mount resistance agenda to fight Trump

In a concerted effort to show their opposition to Donald Trump, Democratic state senators are mounting what the lawmakers are calling a “Resistance Agenda” aimed at fighting the president’s policies. … Full Article
 
Shoppers won’t have to pay five cents for plastic bags at the supermarket, now that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to stop the city from imposing the fee. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Brooklyn pols differ on Cuomo plastic bag fee move

Lawmakers on both sides of the issue spoke out in the wake of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision Tuesday to back the state Legislature’s move to stop New York City from imposing a fee on shoppers using plastic bags at retail stores. … Full Article
 
From left to right: Ralph Succar, Tony Troia, Albana Krasniqi, Car Campagna, Mary Reardon, Francesco Di Marco, Vito Parente, Ben Trucali with Blendina, Muhala, Vlera and Erina. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Rotary Club of Verrazano raises money for a good cause

The Rotary Club of Verrazano held its 21st annual Fashion Show on Friday, Feb. 10, at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile, pictured at the podium at a 2015 rally calling for better R train service, has endorsed a proposal for low income New Yorkers to get half-fare Metrocards. Photo courtesy of Gentile’s office

City Council looks at half-price Metrocard plan for low-income riders

Transportation advocates pushing for low-income straphangers to get a break on the price of a MetroCard had a double dose of activities on Monday. … Full Article
 
One way to help prevent pipes from freezing in the winter is to leave cabinet doors open to let warm air in, according to one expert. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Expert tells how to keep water pipes from freezing

The snowstorm that hit New York City last week also brought sub-freezing temperatures to the region and added to homeowners’ worries over the possibility of water pipes freezing or even rupturing. … Full Article
 
Fontbonne students pose on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art after taking a guided tour of the museum’s world-renowned collection of ancient art. Photos courtesy of Fontbonne Hall Academy

Busy times for Fontbonne Hall Academy students

The year 2017 is proving to be a busy one so far for students at Fontbonne Hall Academy in Bay Ridge, who started off the year by taking a tour of the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and signing up for a contest for high school entrepreneurs. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis and state Sen. Marty Golden held a press conference in Albany to discuss their efforts to get the bill passed. Photo courtesy of Golden’s office

Pols say Randolph Holder bill would make streets safer

A bill that would place strict guidelines on how criminal defendants are placed in drug rehabilitation programs in lieu of jail is now heading for the state Assembly after it won approval in the state Senate. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Simcha Felder crafted his bill so that only a City Council with new members would be able to re-introduce the fee on plastic bags. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bag tax opponents push recycling over fees

The City Council should drop its quest to have shoppers pay five cents for each plastic bag they use to carry their groceries out of the supermarket and instead explore expanding its waste recycling program, according to state lawmakers who voted to stop the council in its tracks. … Full Article
 
President Donald Trump is coming under fire from Democrats over a variety of issues, including alleged ties to Russia and possible conflicts of interests. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Nadler uses obscure House rule to pressure Trump

As controversy continued to swirl around the White House, a lawmaker who has been a member of the House of Representatives for nearly a quarter of century is using his vast knowledge of Capitol Hill rules to try and force the Trump administration to reveal information on any investigations  … Full Article
 

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