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State Sen. Marty Golden says Antonia Clemente, executive director of The Healing Center, has saved the lives of countless domestic violence victims. Photo courtesy of Golden’s office

Golden praises Healing Center director as life saver

A woman who founded a center in Southwest Brooklyn to assist domestic violence victims and their children is winning recognition from the New York state Senate for her work. … Full Article
 
Sen. Marty Golden (left) presents legislative resolution to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Adib Kassis. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

St. Nicholas Home hosts 35th Anniversary Gala

On Saturday, March 15, the St. Nicholas Home, a nonprofit interdenominational residence for elderly individuals in Bay Ridge, hosted its 35th Anniversary Gala at The Vanderbilt at South Beach on Staten Island. … Full Article
 
Councilmember David G. Greenfield has his district take part in participatory budgeting every year. Photo courtesy of Greenfield’s office

Greenfield sets aside $1 million for participatory budgeting

Councilmember David G. Greenfield has set aside $1 million out of the city budget to give residents of his council district the chance to decide how to spend the money. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan was prepared to vote against the AHCA before House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the controversial legislation. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

AARP says Donovan did right thing opposing AHCA

U.S. Rep. … Full Article
 
The Rev. Msgr. Kieran Harrington, the parade’s grand marshal, walked the parade route with a friendly dog. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Irish eyes smiling at Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The skies over Bay Ridge were cloudy but the smiles were sunny as the community played host to the 24th Annual Bay Ridge Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. Luckily, it didn’t rain on the parade! … Full Article
 
“If a citizen does not want to exercise that privilege, it is also their right,” says Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’ office

Malliotakis says non-voters shouldn’t be hit with fines

In the 2016 presidential election, 55.98 percent of eligible voters in New York City went to the polls, according to the Board of Elections. But an effort to increase those numbers for the next election is running into opposition in Albany. … Full Article
 
The construction of the ferry landing is right on schedule, according to NYCEDC officials. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge ferry dock construction on schedule, NYC Economic Development Corporation says

Construction of a new ferry landing at the 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge is right on schedule, according to officials from the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), who said the pier will be one of the key stops on the South Brooklyn route of the new Citywide Ferry Servic … Full Article
 
The taped-off ramp that leads to St. Patrick’s Field at Shore Road and 97th Street remains unfixed a year after its collapse. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Controversy brews over collapsed ramp at Shore Road Park

The arrival of spring and warmer weather means that folks of all ages will soon be heading to city parks. But for some residents of Bay Ridge, getting to the park is not as easy as it may seem. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says a Medicaid provision within the American Health Care Act would be an unfair burden on New York City residents. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

Donovan to vote against Obamacare repeal bill

In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, the lone Republican in New York City’s congressional delegation, planned to buck his party’s leadership in the House of Representatives and vote against the GOP’s repeal of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Mark Treyger will be a guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the new political club. Photo by William Alatriste

Young Democrats launch new club in South Brooklyn

The election of Republican Donald Trump has led to a dramatic rise in political activism by Democrats across the country, as evidenced by the massive Women’s March on Washington the day after his inauguration that drew an estimated crowd of 500,000 of protesters, as well as a demonstration  … Full Article
 

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