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Councilmember Mark Treyger says he’s pleased that Lafayette Playground is included in the NYC Community Parks Initiative. Photo courtesy of Treyger’s office

City plans $9.9 million repairs of two parks

Two parks in Bensonhurst and Gravesend will be getting some much needed attention to the tune of $9.9 million under the NYC Community Parks Initiative, a Mayor Bill de Blasio administration program designed to rebuild smaller, neglected recreation spaces around the city. … Full Article

Ilene Sacco, president of the 68th Precinct Community Council, announced the Summer of Support in June. Eagle file photos by Paula Katinas

NYPD fans set to ‘wallpaper’ precinct with messages of support

The walls of the 68th Precinct station house are going to be getting a new look, but it’s not because an interior decorator is coming. … Full Article

Bike riders and pedestrians will be able to ride and walk from Bay Ridge to Staten Island via the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge if the MTA builds a walkway on the bridge. Eagle file photo by Rick Buttacavoli

Bike path pushers to rally at foot of Verrazano Bridge

Buoyed by news that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is looking into the possibility of installing bike-pedestrian lanes on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, two environmental activist groups will hold a rally on the Bay Ridge side of the Brooklyn-Staten Island span on Saturday to boos … Full Article

The 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program participants at Maimonides Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Maimonides Medical Center

Maimonides celebrates participants of Summer Youth Employment Program

Maimonides Medical Center recently honored the participants of the Summer Youth Employment Program at a special recognition ceremony. … Full Article

Bishop Kearney High School student council members Samantha Rubino, Annaliese Tucci, Johanna Sullivan, Amanda Potter and Carrie Guan (left to right) spearheaded the school’s Go Gold campaign. Photo courtesy of Bishop Kearney High School

Bishop Kearney HS goes gold for alum’s daughter

Bishop Kearney High School held a fundraiser and tied gold bows on the fence surrounding the school in September to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and to pay tribute to the courage of the young daughter of a Kearney alum. … Full Article

Judge Barbara Panepinto swears in Grace Borrino as the newest president of the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Bay Ridge Lawyers install Grace Borrino as president

The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association hosted its annual Passing of the Gavel ceremony as Grace Borrino was sworn in as the newest president along with the other officers and directors by Judge Barbara Panepinto at Hunter's Steak and Ale House on Wednesday night. … Full Article