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Justin Kearney, 6, invited his grandparents, Anita and Gerard Kearney, to spend the morning with him at school. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Kids invite grandparents to tea at St. Anselm Academy

Students at St. Anselm Catholic Academy decided to forgo milk and cookies in favor of tea and biscuits on Thursday morning, but it wasn’t because their tastes in snacks had suddenly changed. It was because they had some very special guests they wanted to impress. … Full Article
 
The cast gets playful during a rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Narrows Community Theater

Narrows Community Theater presents romantic comedy ‘Men Are Dogs’

The Narrows Community Theater, a Bay Ridge performing arts group, will present “Men Are Dogs,” a romantic comedy written by playwright Joseph Simonelli, for two weekends at St. Patrick Catholic Academy, Fourth Avenue and 97th Street, starting Feb. 19. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan is seeking information from the Centers for Disease Control about how it plans to combat the Zika virus and if there is more that Congress can do to help. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

Donovan asks: Does U.S. have resources to fight Zika?

In the wake of the World Health Organization’s declaration that the Zika virus is spreading explosively throughout the Americas, U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan has requested information from the U.S. … Full Article
 
Liam McCabe (at podium) says the city’s Hope count is personal to him. Photo courtesy of McCabe

Bay Ridge political leader urges residents to count homeless

For Liam McCabe, the plight of the homeless is personal and poignant. … Full Article
 
Grand Marshal James B. McHugh (second from left) is congratulated by parade committee members Linda Gallagher, Frankie Marra, Barbara Slattery and Brendan Moloney (left to right). Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

McHugh named grand marshal of Bay Ridge St. Patrick Parade

A bank executive with a strong commitment to Catholic education has been selected to serve as the grand marshal of the 23rd annual Bay Ridge Saint Patrick Parade to take place next month. … Full Article
 
Democratic District Leader Nancy Tong and Assemblymember William Colton, shown at the United Progressive Democratic Club in Bensonhurst, are looking for residents to sign on as poll workers on Election Day. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Colton looking for election poll workers

Workers at Election Day polling sites are an important part of democracy, according to Assemblymember William Colton, who said they play a key role in ensuring that voters’ rights are respected. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden has provided help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for 17 years. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Golden offers free tax filing help

State Sen. Marty Golden announced that his office will host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, a project sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that offers free tax preparation help for residents making less than $30,000 a year. … Full Article
 
The Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue BID runs from 65th Street to 85th Street. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

City Council votes to boost BID budgets

Nine business improvement districts in New York City, including two in Brooklyn, will see a big boost in their annual operating budgets thanks to the City Council, which has voted to allow the groups to raise more cash to cover expenses. … Full Article
 
The site of the former Waldbaum’s Supermarket won’t be empty for much longer, according to media reports. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bensonhurst Waldbaum’s to become Asian market

A shuttered Waldbaum’s supermarket in Bensonhurst will reopen as a food market specializing in Asian goods, according to a consumer news website, which reported that the new owners were the highest bidders at a Jan. 26 bankruptcy auction of the property. … Full Article
 
Members of the organizing committee are busy planning the 149th Annual Kings County Memorial Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Raymond Aalbue

Memorial Day Parade committee plans 2016 march

The Kings County Memorial Day Parade is one of the oldest, continuously run parades in the U.S., according to organizers who are busy making plans for the 2016 version. … Full Article
 

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