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Gentile’s district office now has night hours

Councilmember Vincent Gentile announced on Friday he has expanded his office hours. Starting on Oct. 8, Gentile’s office at 8018 Fifth Ave. will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. … Full Article

Protestors against Kapporos on Eastern Parkway.

Animal cruelty protests, legal actions continue over Jewish ‘Kapporos’ ritual

Continuing protests and legal action over Kaporos — a holiday ritual involving the use of live chickens, practiced by some observant Jewish communities — took place in the courts and on the streets over the last few days. … Full Article

U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm (left) and his challenger, former councilmember Domenic Recchia, get set for their big debate Wednesday in Bay Ridge. It was the first time the two have faced each other.

Grimm, Recchia battle in first head to head debate

U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm and his opponent, former Councilmember Domenic Recchia, met for their first head-to-head debate Wednesday morning. While the questions from the audience were provocative, it was the candidates’ questions to each other that generated the most heat. … Full Article

Fort Hamilton quarterback Sharif Legree said it was a huge weight lifted off of his team when they snapped their seven-game losing streak on Saturday against New Utrecht.

Fort Hamilton snaps seven-game losing streak, beats New Utrecht

Fort Hamilton quarterback Sharif Legree walked off the field at New Utrecht smiling and shaking his head at the same time. … Full Article

And they’re off! Runners make their way along the race route in Bay Ridge.

Xaverian’s Hoban Run raises $30,000 for scholarship fund

The memory of a Xaverian High School graduate who died in the line of duty as a police officer more than two decades ago is being kept alive at his old school. The 26th Annual Police Officer Christopher Hoban Memorial Run took place in Bay Ridge on Sept. … Full Article