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The city’s Department of Buildings issued a Stop Work order on this house at 978 Bay Ridge Parkway in June following complaints from neighbors about construction taking place there.

Abbate says state may have to step in to stop home conversions

New York State may have to step in to stop the so-called illegal home conversions that are taking place at an epidemic rate in the Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights area, according to Assembly member Peter Abbate, who told residents at a political forum that legislation could be the next step. … Full Article

The Rhapsody Players, pictured backstage at a benefit concert earlier this year, can’t wait to sing at the fundraiser for Saint Patrick Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge.

Rhapsody Players to sing sweet songs for Saint Patrick Catholic Academy

Music lovers will get the chance to hear the biggest hits from the '60s, '70s and '80s and help raise money for a Bay Ridge school at same time on Saturday night. … Full Article

U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm (left) and Democratic challenger Domenic Recchia enter the debate hall for the Bay Ridge Council on Aging debate. It might turn out to be to be the last time voters on the Brooklyn side of the congressional district get to see the two candidates go head to head.

Recchia skips Dyker Heights debate against Grimm

Democratic congressional candidate Domenic Recchia created political shockwaves when he decided to skip a much-anticipated debate against U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm in Dyker Heights Tuesday night, a move that meant the embattled incumbent would have the floor all to himself. … Full Article

A rally for those in favor of putting a foot/bike path on the Verrazano Bridge will be held on Oct. 18 in Staten Island.

OPINION: It’s time for a foot/bike path on Verrazano Bridge

A dedication was held on Nov. 21, 1964, to open the Verrazano Bridge to the public. That day, a group of people spoke out that the bridge should have a walkway. One carried a sign that read, "Are Feet Obsolete?" … Full Article

The grand marshals, Assembly member William Colton, Investors Bank Vice President Regina Scire, Council member Vincent Gentile, and the Rev. Msgr. Jamie Giganitello (left to right) led the marchers up 18th Avenue.

Columbus Day Parade brings out Italian pride in Brooklyn

You don’t have to be Italian to love the Columbus Day Parade. In Bensonhurst, residents of all nationalities came out to watch the 33rd Annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade on Saturday. … Full Article

Police and fire rescue units responded to a boat in distress. Photo by Scarlett

Applause for NYPD, FDNY after routine response in Bensonhurst

It was a call so minor that the city has just the barest record of it in its data bases. But spectators were impressed with the professionalism shown by police and fire rescue units, which went beyond the call of duty during the course of their workday. … Full Article