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City Council hopeful Justin Brannan says he has “incredible grassroots support” for his run at public office. Photo courtesy of Brannan

Justin Brannan raises $57,000 for council run

Democratic city council hopeful Justin Brannan has raised more than $57,000 from hundreds of local donors for his campaign and said he is poised to qualify for the city's matching funds program. … Full Article

Vito Fossella exits the Alexandria General Court after his sentencing for drunk driving in Alexandria, Va., on Dec. 8, 2008. Fossella was sentenced to five days in jail, a humiliating coda to a political career ruined by revelations he'd fathered a child from an extramarital affair. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Vito Fossella stars in pro-Trump cable show

President-elect Donald Trump is getting help bolstering his image from a former member of Congress who left office nine years ago under a cloud of scandal. … Full Article

NYPD Mounted Unit Officer Ramos introduces a young Brooklyn boy to Pompeii. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Meet the NYPD mounted unit patrolling Bay Ridge

“A horse is a horse of course, of course,” unless the horse is part of the NYPD Mounted Unit, a program that enables them to help protect the community. … Full Article

The incident at the 86th Street station caused service disruptions on the R subway line for more than an hour. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Subway rider hit by R train in Bay Ridge

Police are investigating an incident in which a man was struck by a northbound R train in a Bay Ridge subway station Wednesday afternoon. … Full Article

State Sen. Marty Golden offers free tax preparation services every year. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Golden invites residents to get taxes done at his office

State Sen. Marty Golden isn’t trying to compete with H&R Block, but the Southwest Brooklyn lawmaker is offering tax preparation services in his district office in Bay Ridge. … Full Article

Det. Steven McDonald chatted with Stephanie Gabriele, the mother of a St. Patrick Catholic Academy student, during his visit to the school in Bay Ridge in November. McDonald died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 59 years old. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Tributes pour in for late Detective Steven McDonald

The death of hero cop Steven McDonald is touching New Yorkers of all stripes, from former Mayor Michael Bloomberg to kids at a Bay Ridge Catholic school who were deeply moved by the inspiring words the legendary detective delivered during a visit there two months ago. … Full Article