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Members of the Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn hold many events throughout the year to pay tribute to the Father of the U.S. Navy. Photo courtesy of Brian Kassenbrock

Commodore Barry Club to visit namesake's grave in Philadelphia

The Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn will travel to Philadelphia by bus on Sunday, May 29, for a day of commemoration and festivities honoring the life of John Barry, an Irish immigrant who led the U.S. Navy during the Revolutionary War. … Full Article
 
The parade’s organizing committee after a recent meeting. Photo courtesy of Raymond Aalbue

Memorial Day Parade committee meets to plan big march

The organizing committee of the 149th Kings County Memorial Day Parade will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 17, to finalize plans for the big march to take place in Bay Ridge later this month. … Full Article
 
Members of the parade organizing committee proudly carry their banner in last year’s parade. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge's Norwegian Day Parade set for May 15

The Vikings are coming! The 64th Annual 17th of May Parade, one of Bay Ridge’s most beloved traditions, is coming this weekend. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says “pills and heroin are claiming a generation before our eyes.” Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Donovan says feds responding to prescription drug epidemic

The federal government is set to take strong and bold action to curb the growing opioid drug epidemic in America, according to U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, who said the House voted affirmatively on a bill to provide funding for prevention and treatment. … Full Article
 
The Gowanus Expressway is part of Interstate 278 that would be renamed the “Brooklyn Veterans Memorial Highway.” Eagle photo by Paula Katinas.

State Senate votes to name Brooklyn highway after veterans

The New York State Senate has voted in favor of renaming a stretch of Interstate 278 running through Brooklyn in honor of military veterans. … Full Article
 
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
 

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