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A firefighter approaching the service box. Photo by Amanda Alexander

Loud explosions rock quiet Bay Ridge street

The Brooklyn Eagle was first on the scene when a series of electrical explosions rocked the corner of Oliver Street and Marine Avenue in Bay Ridge on Saturday night.  After 9 p. … Full Article
 
A flier advertising the upcoming senior-friendly sidewalk fair has been posted all over Bay Ridge. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Third Avenue sidewalk fair aims to entice senior citizens

An outdoor casino, free hair washings, wine tastings, Frank Sinatra impersonators and dancing to Motown music. These are just some of the delights awaiting senior citizens who come to Third Avenue in Bay Ridge for “Welcome to the 60s,” a sidewalk social taking place on May 17. … Full Article
 
David Peña says he is grateful for the education he received at Xaverian High School. Photo courtesy of Xaveran HS

Xaverian senior earns scholarship from JP Morgan Chase

David Peña, who will graduate from Xaverian High School next month, won’t have to worry about how he is going to pay his college tuition. His tuition will be paid for in full. … Full Article
 
Gristedes manager Bob Capano says Mayor Bill de Blasio should veto the controversial council bill. Photo courtesy of Capano

Opposition to 5-cent plastic bag fee building

The five-cent fee on plastic shopping bags at New York City supermarkets isn’t even in effect yet, but efforts are already under way to terminate the controversial policy. … Full Article
 
Bob Capano says the fee for bags will hurt customers at Gristedes and other stores. Photo courtesy of Capano

Gristedes manager says plastic bag fee hurts customers

The City Council’s vote to impose a 5-cent fee on plastic and paper shopping bags in stores isn’t sitting well with one supermarket manager, who charged that lawmakers are unfairly “nickel and diming New Yorkers.” … Full Article
 
Jane Kelly (second from left) enjoys a cup of coffee with Judith Grimaldi, Pierre Lehu, Marianne Nicolosi and Todd Fliedner (left to right) as they discuss a new senior citizen survey. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge asks seniors, ‘How are you doing?’

Jane Kelly, 94, sat at a table in the cozy Third Avenue coffee shop Caffe Café Thursday morning with her friends Judith Grimaldi, Pierre Lehu, Marianne Nicolosi and Todd Fliedner chatting about her life as a senior citizen in Bay Ridge. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Dov Hikind says the city shouldn’t be able to plant trees on sidewalks over the objections of homeowners. Photo courtesy of Hikind’s office

Hikind plants protest over sidewalk trees

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is continuing to plant trees on city sidewalks as part of the MillionTreesNYC beautification project started by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but one Brooklyn lawmaker is raising objections to the plan. … Full Article
 
Police Officer Yuroslav Shvartsman (second from left) is congratulated by his commanding officer, Capt. Joseph Hayward, and Committee Co-Chair Jane Kelly, Council President Vincent Bocchino and Committee Co-Chair Irene Hanvey (left to right) at the awards presentation. Photo courtesy of the Bay Ridge Community Council

Bay Ridge Community Council says thank you to cops, firefighters

New York’s Finest and Bravest took bows at a recent ceremony in Bay Ridge, where they were honored for their courage and community service. … Full Article
 
In addition to destroying hundreds of homes, Superstorm Sandy also damaged the seawall in Bensonhurst. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

House passes Donovan homeowner protection bill

U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan said that legislation he sponsored that was recently passed by the House will go a long way toward ensuring that homeowners who are still rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy are treated fairly. … Full Article
 
Hon. Arthur Schack in his chambers in a photo taken in 2015. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Family, friends, community mourn Hon. Arthur Schack

Tributes poured in from Bay Ridge civic leaders and elected officials as news of the death of New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Schack spread throughout Brooklyn. … Full Article
 

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