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Lawmakers seek to extend deadline for WTC victims to get medical help
Even 13 years later, people who worked on the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center in the aftermath of Sept. … Full Article
Gentile throws house warming party at his new office
Councilmember Vincent Gentile threw open the doors to his new district office, welcomed well wishers and, like any good host, provided visitors with lots of food, turning the official opening of his office into a house party on Saturday. … Full Article
More than a dozen sex offenders residing in unmarked Prospect-Lefferts Gardens building
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens residents were alarmed to discover that a nondescript, unmarked building in their neighborhood has been home to more than a dozen sex offenders. 1785 Bedford Ave., between Sterling St. and Lefferts Ave., began housing the dangerous residents about two years ago. … Full Article
Ragamuffin Parade luncheon raises funds for kiddie march
Preparations are being finalized for the 48th Annual Ragamuffin Parade, an event that features thousands of children wearing homemade costumes marching up Third Avenue in Bay Ridge to the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators lining the streets. … Full Article
Xaverian students tie giant gold ribbon around school for cancer awareness
There's plenty of gold in Bay Ridge! … Full Article
Bay Ridge Lawyers swear in Lisa Becker as president
The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA) held its Passing of the Gavel ceremony at Hunters Steakhouse in Bay Ridge on Wednesday night, when Hon. Matthew D'Emic swore in the association's new officers, directors and incoming president, Lisa M. Becker. … Full Article
Grimm-Recchia poll numbers suggest a tight race
The first major poll in the race between U.S. Rep. … Full Article
Brooklyn’s newest Democratic district leader makes history
In an event that will mark a major milestone in Brooklyn politics, Nancy Tong will be sworn into office on Sept. 21 as the Democratic Party district leader in Gravesend-Bensonhurst, the first Asian-American to hold a political post in the borough. … Full Article
Meticulous makeover for former Loew's Kings movie palace in Flatbush
Back from the dead.
A former Loew's picture palace in Flatbush that showed its final film when Jimmy Carter was president is making a comeback as a meticulously renovated performing arts venue. … Full Article
Drug rehab center opens in Bay Ridge
A Sunset Park-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that has been operating for two decades has opened up a satellite site in neighboring Bay Ridge and has already seen a big demand for its services, the founder announced this week. … Full Article
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