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Joshua A. Lafazan’s book tells the stories of elected officials who won their first elections before the age of 30. Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis

‘Political Gladiators’ book offers tips to Millennials

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli won his first political office at the tender age of 18 when he was elected to the Mineola school board. Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis was first elected in 2010 at 29 years of age. … Full Article
 
The sign at the 18th Avenue F train station in Borough Park reads local, but Councilmember David G. Greenfield hopes to change it to express. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Greenfield wants F train to run express

F should stand for fast, at least when it comes to subway service, according to Councilmember David G. Greenfield, who is calling on the new president of New York City Transit, Veronique Hakim, to help bring express service to the Brooklyn end of the F train line. … Full Article
 
John Abi-Habib, owner of MSI Net, Inc., is one of the contest judges. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

STEM contest challenges students to create apps

Hey students, here’s a competition that is sure to test your app-titude. U.S. Rep. … Full Article
 
Caught On Camera: Jewish Man Beaten During Vicious Robbery in Brooklyn

Reward offered in vicious attack on Midwood man

A middle-aged man was viciously attacked in Midwood early Monday morning by two hooded assailants. Officials said the victim is Jewish. The attackers have not yet been identified. … Full Article
 
From left: Bay Ridge Counseling Center Senior Director Joseph Scotto, Jewish Board Senior Director of Government Relations Cara Berkowitz, state Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis, Jewish Board Chief Executive Officer David Rivel, state Sen. Marty Golden and Jewish Board Executive Program Director of Community Services Rebecca Wulf.

The Jewish Board holds open house reception at the Bay Ridge Counseling Center

On Dec. 22, The Jewish Board’s volunteers, friends, staff and supporters gathered for an open house reception at the Bay Ridge Counseling Center, a facility that offers mental health services to people of all ages in the Bay Ridge community. … Full Article
 
New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox (center) has holiday wishes for local GOP district leaders Mary John (left) and Francenia Hall, as well as Brooklyn GOP Chairman Arnaldo Ferraro and his wife Jean Ferraro. Photo courtesy of Lucretia Regina-Potter

State GOP chairman parties with Brooklyn leaders

New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox came to the Brooklyn party’s headquarters in Bensonhurst to help new Brooklyn GOP Party Chairman Arnaldo Ferraro and his troops celebrate the holiday season. Ferraro, who was elected chairman of the Brooklyn Republican Party on Sept. … Full Article
 
Welcome to Dyker Heights and its magical lights. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Dyker nights, Dyker lights

Better than Christmas carols. You might chance upon the strains of electropop filling the air when you make your seasonal visit to the famed holiday decorations of Dyker Heights this year. … Full Article
 
At last year’s SAW event, artist Deanna Lee painted the window of Hair Culture at 7910 Fifth Ave. The blue waves could be waves of hair, but they could also be ocean waves, the artist said. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Storefront Art Walk looking for artists

Calling all Brooklyn artists! The people behind the Storefront Art Walk (SAW), the Bay Ridge exhibition that brings creative minds and merchants together, are looking for artists to take part in the 2016 show. … Full Article
 
The windows of the 79th Street apartment where the fire took place have been boarded up. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

FDNY probes fatal Bay Ridge house fire

The Fire Department is investigating to determine the cause of a deadly Bay Ridge fire that killed an elderly woman early Tuesday morning. The fire erupted at 434 79th St., a three-story apartment building, at around 1:30 a.m., authorities said. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Dov Hikind says he sponsored the seminar because, “We can’t just sit back.” Photo courtesy of Hikind’s office

Hikind, NYPD, OEM hold counter-terrorism forum

Officials from the New York Police Department’s Counterterrorism Unit and the city’s Office of Emergency Management came to Borough Park to offer a presentation on how individuals should respond to a potentially deadly situation involving a shooter bent on killing multiple numbers of people … Full Article
 

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