NEIGHBORHOODS
Mapleton

An Abrahamic selfie: Having fun was another vital part of Tuesday’s iftar. Here, Fr. Michael Perry, New York State Democratic District Leader Jacob Gold and Javed from the NYPD’s 70th Precinct enjoy each other’s company. Eagle photo by Francesca N. Tate

Value of fasting is key theme of interfaith iftar in Midwood

“Abraham would be the happiest person,” said Mehmet Kilic, vice president of the Turkish Cultural Center, in his opening remarks to participants in an Interfaith iftar on Tuesday night. … Full Article

Ilene Sacco and Dep. Insp. Ray Festino were the guests of honor at the big bash. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge throws party for outgoing 68th Precinct Council head

It was a going away party, but the guest of honor isn’t planning on leaving, much to the delight of her friends and admirers. … Full Article

Valedictorian Arthur Furman leads the procession into the graduation ceremony. Right behind him is Co-Salutatorian Alan Khanukov. Photos courtesy of Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn

Valedictorian says Adelphi Academy has profound impact

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn provides a warm, nurturing environment that helps students follow their dreams, according to Arthur Furman, the valedictorian of the Class of 2016. … Full Article

Second grader Jaida Cruz created a first class Picasso-style drawing. Her mom and dad, Valerie and Mike Cruz, like it. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

P.S. 229 show brings out artistic side of students

Second-grader Jaida Cruz proudly pointed out her Picasso-inspired drawing to her parents, Valerie and Mike Cruz, as the family toured an art exhibition at P.S. 229 in Dyker Heights Thursday night. … Full Article

Councilmember Vincent Gentile points to photos of a Dyker Heights construction site suspected of being an illegal home conversion. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Council bill would take money from crooked landlords

Charging that unscrupulous landlords are bypassing the city’s zoning laws by gutting one- and two-family homes and turning the dwellings into multiple-unit apartment houses, a trio of Brooklyn elected officials came to Dyker Heights on Monday to announce proposed legislation aimed at stoppi … Full Article

Music superstar Fantasia says she is honored to be singing for the troops. Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

Fantasia to perform in free concert at Fort Hamilton

Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia is giving a special gift to troops at the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. The “American Idol” winner will headline an “Independence Day Salute to the Troops” concert at the army base on July 1. … Full Article