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Commodore Barry Club Treasurer Peter Lovett (center) receives a City Council certificate from Councilmember Vincent Gentile at the club’s recent tea social. At right is President Mary Nolan. Photo courtesy of Commodore Barry Club

Commodore Barry Club essay contest focuses on naval hero

The life of the Revolutionary War naval hero Commodore John Barry will be the subject of a student essay contest sponsored by a Brooklyn-based group bearing the name of the patriot. … Full Article
 
Election worker Rozina Akter talks with a voter on Election Day in Borough Park. Akter, a Muslim, is originally from Bangladesh. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Brooklyn pols to worried Kensington Bangladeshi immigrants: We’ve got your back

Bangladeshi Muslims in Brooklyn’s Kensington community who — like immigrant groups across the U.S. — harbor fears of deportation in the wake of the election of Donald Trump had those fears eased somewhat by their local leaders and elected officials last week. … Full Article
 
State Assemblymember Bill Colton (second row, center) honors veterans in the Bensonhurst-Gravesend area during a ceremony at the United Progressive Democratic Club. Photo courtesy of Colton’s office

Pols honor veterans with wreaths, certificates, breakfast

Elected officials in Southwest Brooklyn didn’t wait for Nov. 11 to honor local veterans. … Full Article
 
Andrew Gounardes finished his first New York City Marathon in 4 hours and 18 minutes. Photo courtesy of Gounardes

Gounardes raises more than $9,500 in marathon

Bay Ridge runner Andrew Gounardes was a man on a mission when it came to the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Jumaane Williams, pictured at a Dyker Heights rally in June, is one of the sponsors of the bill. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Pols push housing bill after city vacates another Dyker Heights home

Elected officials pushing legislation to crack down on landlords of illegally converted homes seized upon a vacate order issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) on a Dyker Heights house on Nov. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden was one of several incumbents who ran unopposed for re-election on Tuesday. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Brooklyn proves unfriendly to election challengers

A closer look at the results from Tuesday’s election shows that once again Brooklyn was inhospitable territory to challengers seeking to oust incumbents. … Full Article
 
Students from Saint Anselm Catholic Academy collected supplies for Haitian victims of Hurricane Matthew. Photo courtesy of John Quaglione

St. Anselm students to send supplies, love to Haiti

When students at a Bay Ridge Catholic school heard about the path of destruction Hurricane Matthew spread across Haiti in October, they decided to do something to help the victims. … Full Article
 
Louis Peters talks with members and answers their questions during the luncheon. Eagle photo by John Alexander

Colonial Club offers informative talk about Medicare benefits

The Colonial Club of Bay Ridge strives to offer insightful and engaging talks about community events and issues that pertain to its devoted membership. The club is comprised of community leaders and professionals, including bankers, doctors, realtors and insurance agents, among others. … Full Article
 
Det. Steven McDonald chats with Stephanie Gabriele, the mother of a St. Patrick Catholic Academy student. Her husband Joseph, an electrician, wired the injured detective’s house. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Det. McDonald urges Bay Ridge kids to forgive

A police detective who was shot in the line of duty 30 years ago and was left a quadriplegic  came to St.Patrick Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge on Friday and delivered a powerful message of faith, hope and forgiveness to students who were riveted by his every word. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan had a candid discussion with a small group of military veterans in Dyker Heights about the need to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

Veterans tell Donovan VA needs overhaul

The problems associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including long waits to receive care at VA hospitals and delays in paperwork to obtain benefits, were among the topics of discussion when U.S. Rep. … Full Article
 

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