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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says the reforms are part of the assembly’s “continued commitment” to cleaning up Albany. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

GOP says Albany ethics reforms do not go far enough

The New York State Assembly’s efforts to clean up corruption in state government are noble, but don’t go far enough, according to a Brooklyn lawmaker who has been calling for major ethics reforms in Albany since she was first elected in 2010. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Peter Abbate congratulates the Women of Distinction: Maggie Gu, Laurie Windsor, Genevieve Incontrera, Haney Ho, and Barbara Turchio (left to right). Photo courtesy of Abbate’s office

Abbate honors Women of Distinction in celebration of Women’s History Month

In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Peter Abbate honored five females from his district as the 2016 Women of Distinction. The winners were recognized at an awards ceremony in Abbate’s district office on Fort Hamilton Parkway on March 24.   … Full Article
 
Mayor Bill de Blasio enters a town hall in Bay Ridge on Feb. 16. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photo Office

De Blasio takes bow after winning affordable housing fight

Fresh off his big victory in the affordable housing fight, Mayor Bill de Blasio took a bow, sending an email out to Democratic supporters boasting that his grand plan will secure 200,000 affordable apartments by the year 2024. … Full Article
 
Col. Tracey Nicholson (left) is welcomed back to Bay Ridge by Community Board 10 member Judith Collins. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Former Fort Hamilton commander lauds female-friendly changes

The U.S. military has made great strides in terms of women’s rights, the former commander of the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton told a group of soldiers and civilian workers at a Women’s History Month observance at the fort on March 23. … Full Article
 
Junior John Paul Cashman puts his talent on display in the robotics competition. Photo courtesy of Xaverian High School

Xaverian robotics teams come up big in FIRST competition

Xaverian High School had a strong showing in the New York City FIRST Competition and Expo, a citywide contest for robotics teams. FIRST is a trademarked term that means For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile said he is pleased the hotel is being sold. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Local pols ‘pleased’ that Prince Hotel is up for auction June 8

Bay Ridge’s elected officials could hardly contain their glee at the news that a fleabag hotel that one lawmaker called “an albatross around the area’s quality of life,” will soon be changing owners. … Full Article
 
Marty Golden says people learning to drive should be taught pedestrian safety. Photo courtesy of Golden’s office

State senate looks to add pedestrian safety to driver’s ed

Forty-eight pedestrians were struck by vehicles and killed on Brooklyn streets in 2014, according to state Sen. Marty Golden, who cited statistics from the New York City Department of Transportation. Another 3,559 pedestrians were injured in accidents.   … Full Article
 
Josephine Beckmann says residents should be aware of the different types of scams out there. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge district manager warns of scams

Josephine Beckmann said she has heard of numerous incidents in which senior citizens have been conned out of their money by clever scam artists who use a variety of ways to steal cash from unsuspecting victims. … Full Article
 
Teenage fans profess their undying love for their idol, Conrad Birdie. Photos courtesy of Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn

Adelphi Academy wows audiences with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

At Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, students said “Bye Bye Birdie” and audiences said “Hi Hi Fun!” … Full Article
 
The program will create 135 medical technology jobs, including nine in Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of ESD

Histowiz Joins Start-UP NY at SUNY Downstate

Cancer researcher Histowiz will be participating in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s START-UP NY business-friendly program, at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical College in Flatbush, the governor recently announced. … Full Article
 

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