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Councilmember Vincent Gentile checks his watch to see how late the R train is at the 95th Street station in Bay Ridge. Photo courtesy of Gentile’s office

Gentile says R train service getting worse

Service on the R subway line, already the source of numerous complaints from riders, is getting worse, according to Councilmember Vincent Gentile. … Full Article
 
Ray and Joanna Riley posted this photo on Facebook to announce that they’re having a baby. The food fest photo was his wife’s idea, Riley said. Photo courtesy of Ray Riley

Bay Ridge couple’s baby news has humorous touch

Bay Ridge residents Ray and Joanna Riley, who are expecting their first child later this year, did what many young couples do these days: They used social media to communicate their joyful news to the world. … Full Article
 
The owner of the notorious Prince Hotel has gone to court to stop the sale of the building. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Prince Hotel owner takes city to court to stop sale

The city is moving ahead with the planned auction of the trouble-plagued Prince Hotel in Bay Ridge, despite the fact that the hotel’s owner is taking the de Blasio administration to court over the matter, according to a local lawmaker. … Full Article
 
Carlos Jaguande says he’s thrilled to be a part of the growth of Xaverian’s soccer program. Photo courtesy of Xaverian High School

Xaverian taps Jaguande to head soccer program

Carlos Jaguande, an educator who has served as the coach of the varsity soccer team at Xaverian High School for 12 years, has been promoted to the post of director of operations for the entire soccer program at the school, officials announced. … Full Article
 
Math Bee winner James Schmidt, pictured with his proud father, also named James, picks up his championship trophy. Photo courtesy of St. Anselm Catholic Academy

St. Anselm student wins diocese math bee

His knowledge of numbers and his coolness under pressure have won a Bay Ridge student the top prize in a big contest. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler says keeping guns out of the hands of convicted sex offenders “should be the easiest place to start.” Photo courtesy of Nadler’s office

Nadler: Keep guns away from sex criminals

U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, said a loophole in the law is allowing anyone convicted of a misdemeanor sex crime against a minor to acquire a firearm. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Mathieu Eugene tells protesters that he will fight to restore funding for summer youth programs. Photo courtesy of Eugene’s office

Eugene fights to restore funding to summer camp program

More than 30,000 kids will be left on city streets with nothing to do this summer due to a serious lack of funding for youth programs, elected officials and advocates charged. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden (right) and members of his staff helped DEP distribute hundreds of rain barrels. Photo courtesy of DEP

DEP has gift for Brooklyn homeowners: rain barrels

Hundreds of homeowners all over Southwest Brooklyn got a gift from the city, thanks to the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which handed out free rain barrels as part of an ambitious water conservation effort. … Full Article
 
The Dyker Heights Library has been nominated for the award because of its service to patrons. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Brooklyn libraries in the running for $20,000 prizes

Three Brooklyn libraries are among the finalists for the NYC Neighborhood Library Awards and will be vying for top prizes of $20,000, sponsors announced. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis says the MTA is already carrying too much debt. Photo courtesy of Malliotakis’s office

Malliotakis says state failing to curb MTA debt

The recently adopted New York state budget “strikes a fatal blow” to efforts made by fiscally conservative lawmakers to bring fiscal accountability to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis charged. … Full Article
 

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