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From left: Penny Santo, St. Nicholas Home Chairman Ed Mafoud and Alexandra Santo. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

St. Nicholas Home board of directors host Christmas banquet

On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the St. Nicholas Home, a nonprofit interdenominational residence for elderly individuals in Bay Ridge, hosted its board of directors’ Christmas Banquet. … Full Article
 
An off-duty U.S. marshal is accused of waving a gun around outside this McDonald’s on 86th Street after getting into an argument with a restaurant cashier over his long wait for food. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

U.S. Marshal released without bail after McDonald’s gun incident

Bay Ridge is still buzzing about a bizarre incident that took place in a McDonald’s restaurant early Saturday morning. A U.S. … Full Article
 
Staff members at the bank’s Borough Park branch are ready to receive coats for the coat drive. Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Commercial Bank

Metropolitan Commercial Bank organizes winter coat drive

Metropolitan Commercial Bank, which has branches in Manhattan, Long Island and in Borough Park, has organized a winter coat drive to help needy families. Boxes have been set up in all of the bank’s branches to allow customers to drop off coats. … Full Article
 
After years of working behind the scenes to get politicians elected, Justin Brannan is raising funds for his own run for City Council. Photo by Teri Brennan

Brannan kicks off fundraising for City Council run

A website set up by Justin Brannan crashed on Saturday, but you won’t hear him complaining about it. Brannan, who is exploring a run for a City Council seat in Bay Ridge, set up an online fundraising site only to see it crash due to a stampede of donors. … Full Article
 
A sign in front of a decorated house warns visitors to keep off the premises in Dyker Heights. While many residents welcome the crowds that flock to the area to see over-the-top Christmas decorations on private homes, not all residents are happy with the hordes of tourists. AP Photos/Kathy Willens

Over-the-top Dyker Heights Christmas displays draw some bah-humbugs

It's a neighborhood Christmas display with New York City attitude: big, brash, loud and over-the-top. … Full Article
 
Historical Society President Tom McCarthy says guest speaker Jonathan Alter will “provide us with his perspective on the challenges facing the new president, Donald Trump.” Photo courtesy of Bay Ridge Historical Society

Jonathan Alter to speak at Bay Ridge Historical Society meeting

Award-winning political journalist Jonathan Alter, author of the 2013 bestseller “The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies” will discuss President-elect Donald Trump and other issues at the next meeting of the Bay Ridge Historical Society. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis is coming under pressure from Democrats over her IDNYC stance. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Who owns data collected by government? City pols clash, readers may vote below

Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis is fighting City Hall and Democrats in Bay Ridge are fighting her. … Full Article
 
The three-family home at 8877 15th Ave. is on the market for a cool $1.2 million. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Santa Claus is coming to town for an open house

Santa Claus is turning into a real estate agent, at least for one day. Michael Kawochka of Warren Lewis Sotheby’s International Realty, who recently listed a three-family home at 8877 15th Ave. for sale, is turning to Jolly Old St. Nick for help. … Full Article
 
Flatbush Ave. & Church Ave. Business Improvement District’s (BID) Executive Director Lauren Elvers Collins, Councilmember Mathieu Eugene, Jingles the Elf (Sista Zaraya) with Santa and a young fan. Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Flatbush Ave. BID’s ‘Meet Santa’ and tree lighting event brought joy to kids of all ages

On Saturday, Dec. 10, children, teens, and adults waited patiently to meet Santa as he sat on his white and gold throne on the steps of the historic Flatbush Reformed Church. … Full Article
 
Students helped build the holiday display outside the Neponsit Beach home of Joseph Mure Jr. for a charity event he sponsors every year. Photos courtesy of Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn

Adelphi students help Santa at Little North Pole

It has been a busy holiday season for students and teachers at Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, including a recent trip to the Rockaways to help the organizer of a charity event set up a replica of the North Pole. … Full Article
 

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