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Isabella Grillo (second from left) receives congratulations from Associate Principal Gilda T. King, Principal Mary Ann Spicijaric and Assistant Principal Lauriann Wierzbowski (left to right) after learning that she has been named a Commended Student. Photo courtesy of Fontbonne Hall Academy

Fontbonne student earns National Merit honors

A Fontbonne Hall Academy student has distinguished herself by being named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program, according to school officials. … Full Article
 
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña waits her turn at the pop up IDNYC center at Fort Hamilton High School on Wednesday. Photos courtesy of Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

Fariña encourages students to sign up for IDNYC cards

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña came to Fort Hamilton High School on Wednesday, but she wasn’t there to talk about Common Core or other educational issues. … Full Article
 
The parade draws children from all of the area’s schools. Students from P.S. 102 marched behind their school banner in the 2014 parade. Eagle file photos by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge set to host Ragamuffin Parade, 3 Ave. Fest

Bay Ridge will devote an entire day this weekend to the joys of childhood and will follow it up by hosting a family-oriented event the next day. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says his proposed legislation is a direct response to testimony at subcommittee hearings that the chaired. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

House passes Donovan anti-terror bills

Two anti-terror bills sponsored by the lone Republican in New York City’s congressional delegation were passed by the House this week as lawmakers turned their attention to securing transportation systems and cyber space in the wake of the bombing in Chelsea. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis adopted her pet Chihuahua, Peanut. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’ office

Malliotakis to host pet adoption event at Third Ave. Festival

Pet lovers will have an extra special reason to attend the 43rd Annual Third Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge on Sunday. They will have a chance to adopt a pet and give an animal a loving home. … Full Article
 
Bay Ridge Cares has led a Go Gold Bay Ridge campaign for the past few years. Volunteers even decorated a tree on Fifth Avenue with gold yarn in 2014. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Petri Plumbing goes gold for pediatric cancer

Bay Ridge Cares, a nonprofit group of volunteers who have provided hot meals to Superstorm Sandy victims rebuilding their homes and financial assistance to cancer victims rebuilding their lives, now has a new ally in its mission. … Full Article
 
Mike Long, pictured with his wife Eileen at a luncheon in Bay Ridge, says he is grateful to the delegates who voted to give him another term as party chairman. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Long wins new term as Conservative Party chairman

Mike Long, the Bay Ridge business leader who has been the outspoken head of the New York State Conservative Party for more than two decades, has been re-elected to another term as the party’s chairman. … Full Article
 
Olympic Gold Medalist and GoGo squeeZ Goodness Ambassador Dominique Dawes discusses the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle with fifth grade students during an event at P.S.6 in Flatbush. Photos by Phillip Reed

Three-time Olympic gymnast Dominque Dawes visits Flatbush school to discuss physical education

East Flatbush’s P.S. 6 has just received a $1,000 grant that will change the way its students think about eating and exercising. … Full Article
 
CEC 20 President Laurie Windsor says the members will be pouring over applications from prospective members. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Help Wanted: CEC 20 has opening for new member

The “Help Wanted” ad could read something like this: Seeking member for an important panel working to improve the lives of thousands school children in Southwest Brooklyn. The Community Education Council (CEC) of School District 20 has an opening that it is trying to fill. … Full Article
 
Jonas and Lily Cruz came to the community board meeting to see their grandmother, Doris Cruz, officially installed as the new chairperson. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Cruz takes helm at Community Board 10

The Community Board 10 meeting this week marked the official debut of the new chairperson, Doris Cruz, who took the oath of office from Councilmember Vincent Gentile and immediately issued a call for unity on the board and in the neighborhoods the board represents. … Full Article
 

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