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President Donald Trump is coming under fire from Democrats over a variety of issues, including alleged ties to Russia and possible conflicts of interests. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Nadler uses obscure House rule to pressure Trump

As controversy continued to swirl around the White House, a lawmaker who has been a member of the House of Representatives for nearly a quarter of century is using his vast knowledge of Capitol Hill rules to try and force the Trump administration to reveal information on any investigations  … Full Article
 
Bay Ridge Cares leaders Karen Tadross (second from left) and Justin Brannan accepted certificates of appreciation for their work in helping the recovery effort after Superstorm Sandy in 2012 from Community Board 10 officials Joanne Seminara (left) and Josephine Beckmann. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge Cares invites residents to pancake breakfast

Bay Ridge, for many of the residents who live there, is like a small town. And to demonstrate that the community has a Middle-America feel, a local charity group is organizing a pancake breakfast for the entire neighborhood. … Full Article
 
Kevin Peter Carroll says he will pay attention to grassroots issues. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Carroll hopes to join cousin as Bay Ridge elected official

The Carrolls may have two elected officials in the family by year’s end. Political leader Kevin Peter Carroll, the cousin of Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D-Park Slope), announced on Wednesday that he is running for the City Council seat in Bay Ridge. … Full Article
 
Bob Capano, manager of a Gristedes supermarket in Manhattan, has been fighting against the plastic bag fee law for months. Photo courtesy of Capano

Legislature vote doesn’t end debate over plastic bag fee

The state Legislature has voted, but the debate is still raging in Brooklyn over a controversial city law that would force retail stores to charge five cents for each plastic bag a shopper uses. … Full Article
 
Liam McCabe has high hopes for his City Council run. Photo courtesy of McCabe

McCabe throws his hat into ring for council seat

Liam McCabe, a Bay Ridge civic activist who founded an organization to help the homeless, is the latest person to throw his hat into the ring for the local City Council seat. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden and state Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis are cosponsors of a bill that will be put before the Senate today. Eagle photo by John Alexander

Golden and Malliotakis push for passage of Officer Randolph Holder Law

State Sen. … Full Article
 
Bullseye, the famous mascot of Target, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo courtesy of Target

Target to open Bensonhurst store this fall

Target, which recently launched a new store in Downtown Brooklyn, has announced plans to open a brand new shop in the borough. Construction is currently underway in preparation for a new Target to open at 6401 18th Ave. in Bensonhurst. … Full Article
 
In many schools, children would not be permitted to wear their pajamas for class. But on Jan. 27, that’s exactly what Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Adelphi allowed students to do. It’s all in the spirit of fun, school administrators said. Photo courtesy of Adelphi Academy

Adelphi lets kids wear pajamas to school for Spirit Day

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn’s popular Spirit Day program, in which students and teachers are allowed to come to school once a month dressed as Disney characters and superheroes, or in ugly sweaters and pajamas, is continuing this year. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis says she is committed to helping the National Foundation for Women Legislators address the needs of female legislators in New York State. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’ office

Malliotakis named director of women legislators group

A nationwide organization that works to provide more opportunities for female lawmakers is getting some Brooklyn-style input. Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis has been named by the National Foundation for Women Legislators to serve as its New York state director. … Full Article
 
John Quaglione is the latest candidate to enter the City Council race in Bay Ridge. Photo courtesy of Quaglione

Quaglione announces City Council run

In a move that sets up a potentially exciting three-candidate Republican primary, John Quaglione announced on Thursday that he will run for the City Council seat in Bay Ridge. … Full Article
 

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