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Washington Cemetery is an important Brooklyn graveyard. It was founded in the 1840s. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Washington Cemetery is a historic treasure

Ten thousand fans rioted at her grave. Crowds at Washington Cemetery went wild at Brooklyn-born Hollywood actress Lilyan Tashman's March 1934 burial. … Full Article
 
Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa with City Council Candidate Bob Capano. Photo courtesy of Bob Capano

Curtis Sliwa joins Bob Capano in calling for release of city-funded study of ‘Intravenous Injection Centers’

In March, City Council candidate Bob Capano received an endorsement from Guardian Angels founder and popular WABC radio personality Curtis Sliwa. Now Sliwa is joining Capano in calling for the release of a city-funded study of intravenous injection centers. … Full Article
 
Dyker Heights is one of a handful of Brooklyn neighborhoods with overhead electrical wires. This photo was taken on 10th Avenue near 84th Street. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Report: Mom, daughter shocked, injured by downed wires

A mother and her 18-year-old daughter received serious shocks when they were hit by electrical wires that suddenly fell to the ground in front of their Dyker Heights home early Tuesday morning, according to CBS2 News. … Full Article
 
The Rev. Khader El-Yateem (left), pictured with voters at a Summer Stroll on 3rd event, has joined a chorus of community activists demanding name changes at Fort Hamilton. Eagle photo by John Alexander

El-Yateem demands street name change at Ft. Hamilton

As the fallout from the Charlottesville tragedy continued to unfold across the nation, a Bay Ridge City Council candidate joined an ongoing effort by Democratic elected officials to push the U.S. Army to strip the names of Confederate Gens. Robert E. … Full Article
 
The air was filled with music on Third Avenue during Summer Stroll. A trio played some cool jazz for diners outside the Brooklyn Firefly restaurant. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Final Bay Ridge Summer Stroll caps successful season

The final Summer Stroll on 3rd of the 2017 season took place in Bay Ridge on Aug. 11, giving thousands of visitors one last chance to enjoy the novelty of walking down the middle of a street free of vehicular traffic. … Full Article
 
Max Rose says he is running for Congress because the people of the 11th District “deserve to be represented by someone who shows up for them.” Photo courtesy of Rose’s campaign

Max Rose latest candidate to take on Donovan

The unpopularity of President Donald Trump, who is stuck with approval ratings below 40 percent in most polls, has emboldened Democrats to run for public office, even in a Republican stronghold like the 11th Congressional District. … Full Article
 
From left: UFA Vice President Leroy G. McGinnis, Brooklyn Trustee Chairman of the Board John G. Kelly Jr., City Council candidate John Quaglione, state Sen. Marty Golden, UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald and Fire Marshal Representative Steven Tagliani. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Uniformed Firefighters Association endorses John Quaglione for City Council

On Thursday, City Council candidate John Quaglione received the endorsement of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) of Greater New York. Quaglione, the former deputy chief of staff to state Sen. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Peter Abbate (left) says Justin Brannan (right) has “unrivaled passion and energy” to tackle the problems facing the 43rd Council District. Photo courtesy of Brannan’s campaign

Brannan picks up big endorsement from Abbate

Justin Brannan, seeking to emerge from a crowded field of Democrats running in the party’s primary on Sept. 12 for the City Council seat being vacated by Vincent Gentile, has landed one of his most significant endorsements to date.  … Full Article
 
John and Kerry Quaglione and their daughters Natalie and Olivia are pictured with Ashleigh Carney, assistant store manager of Macy’s Herald Square at a kickoff event for the Shop For A Cause program. Photo courtesy of March of Dimes

Quaglione urges shoppers to support March of Dimes

A Bay Ridge father of two who takes part every year in the March for Babies event sponsored by the March of Dimes is encouraging Brooklyn residents to support the organization by going shopping at Macy’s. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says the nation needs to meet the challenges of finding energy sources in the 21st Century. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

Donovan talks energy security in Norway

U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan headed to Oslo, Norway this week, but he wasn’t traveling there for a vacation. The representative is taking part in an international conference focusing on such topics as alternative energy sources and policies on fighting terrorism. … Full Article
 

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