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Daniel Donovan (photo left) stopped in Dyker Heights over the weekend as the race against Vincent Gentile (photo right) headed into the final stretch. Donovan photo courtesy of Donovan campaign. Gentile photo by Paula Katinas

As race winds down, Gentile, Donovan make last-minute push for votes

As the campaign for the Southwest Brooklyn-Staten Island congressional seat entered its final day before Tuesday’s special election, Republican Daniel Donovan and Democrat Vincent Gentile were crisscrossing the district, meeting voters and making a last-minute pitch for votes. … Full Article

This splendid tree looks a lot like the ones on Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Esplanade — but it's on Ovington Avenue in Bay Ridge. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

PHOTOS: Flower Power takes over Bay Ridge

The skies are smiling in Brooklyn, and blossoms are bursting forth all over the borough. We hear the famous cherry blossoms in Brooklyn Botanic Garden are looking absolutely spectacular these days. … Full Article

Vincent Gentile is getting some last minute support from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Cuomo endorses Gentile for congress

Democrat Vincent Gentile is getting a last-minute boost in his congressional campaign from Governor Andrew Cuomo. … Full Article

State Sen. Simcha Felder says the fair will provide residents a chance to meet officials from important agencies. Photo courtesy Felder’s office

Felder hosting agency fair in Midwood

Residents will get a chance to meet representatives from various city agencies and civic organizations and get their questions answered on everything from how to pay water bills to applying for senior housing at a special fair state Sen. Simcha Felder is hosting on May 7. … Full Article

Councilmember Mark Treyger says moving the speed camera will help increase safety. Photo courtesy Treyger’s office

DOT agrees to move ‘cash cow’ speed camera

A speed camera sitting at the end of a Belt Parkway exit ramp that has been the target of numerous complaints from drivers charging that it’s nothing but a cash cow for the city is going to be moved to a different location. … Full Article

State Sen. Marty Golden says it seems like there are new reports of scams coming in every day. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge pols warn: Beware of phone scammers

You’re sitting at home watching “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC and you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who tells you that you owe a fortune in back taxes and that if you don’t pay up immediately, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. … Full Article