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Bob Capano has selected former Brooklyn Republican Party Chairman Craig Eaton to serve as one of his campaign chairmen. Photo courtesy of Capano

Thinking ahead, Capano picks 4 campaign chairmen

The race to succeed term-limited Councilmember Vincent Gentile will begin in earnest in early 2017, but one potential candidate isn’t waiting for the starting gun to be fired. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says the nation “can’t lose sight of the criminal justice system’s role” in addressing the ongoing epidemic of prescription drug addiction. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

House Republicans go after fentanyl pushers

The nation’s opioid drug crisis is getting worse by the day. … Full Article
 
John Quaglione offers guidance as his daughter Natalie Quaglione (left) and his niece Sophia Giannone give the hopscotch board a fresh coat of paint. Photos courtesy of Quaglione

Play time is paint time for Bay Ridge kids

John Quaglione was walking through Russell Pedersen Playground in Bay Ridge with his 4-year-old daughter Natalie on a summer afternoon when Natalie noticed something that bothered her. “The hopscotch board was all worn out. You couldn’t even see the numbers. … Full Article
 
From left: Honoree Matilda Raffa Cuomo with her granddaughter Amanda Cole and Midwood High School Alumni Association President Harris Sarney. Eagle photos by John Alexander

Midwood High School celebrates 75th anniversary

Midwood High School alumni packed the Grand Prospect Hall on Saturday to celebrate the school’s 75th year as one of Brooklyn’s top-ranked public high schools. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile (center) holds the new street sign as members of the Mega family join in. Photo courtesy of Gentile’s office

Christopher Mega street sign honors late judge

Pre-K classes are a staple of New York City education today, but there was a time when they were considered a bonus instead of a necessary part of a child’s growth. The man who helped change that around was the late Christopher J. Mega, according to Councilmember Vincent Gentile. … Full Article
 
Architects hired by Bay Ridge Prep redrew plans for the façade of the new Upper School building planned for 429 89th St. Image courtesy of Bay Ridge Prep

Community Board 10 approves new school for Bay Ridge Prep

After months of meetings and delicate negotiations, Community Board 10 has voted to recommend that the city approve ambitious plans by a Bay Ridge private school to build a new facility on 89th Street. … Full Article
 
Dyker Heights Civic Association leaders lauded Sandy Irrera for her spirit of volunteerism. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Neighborhood Giveaways founder wins Dyker award

If you ask Sandy Irrera for help, you’ll get it. And if she can’t help you, she can put you in touch with someone who can. That’s the way friends and admirers of Irrera have described this Dyker Heights resident. … Full Article
 
Singer Jamie Lynn, disc jockey Chris Van Zant and entertainer Loren (left to right) brought country music to Chadwick’s on Oct. 8. Photo by Vincent Rohan

Country music fans pack Chadwick’s in Bay Ridge

Chadwick’s Restaurant was transformed into a good-timin’, free-wheelin’ country music honky tonk on Saturday night, Oct. 8. The popular Bay Ridge restaurant presented an evening of classic country music, courtesy of featured entertainer Loren.  … Full Article
 
Samantha Alexander admires some of the paintings and drawings up for auction. Photos by Timothy Coan

St. Mary’s Orthodox Church hosts art auction

The St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) recently hosted an art auction featuring some world-class artwork, memorabilia and collectables. … Full Article
 
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña is welcomed by cheerleaders as she arrives for a town hall at McKinley Intermediate School in Bay Ridge in 2014. She is holding another town hall in District 20 on Oct. 25. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Fariña coming to District 20 for education town hall

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, who held a memorable town hall in District 20 two years ago, is paying a return visit to Southwest Brooklyn next week to meet with parents to discuss such issues as student achievement, school finances and the de Blasio administration’s educational goals. … Full Article
 

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