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U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says his committee assignments will allow him to play a key role in decisions affecting America’s role on the world stage. AP photo/Julie Jacobson

Donovan named to House Homeland Security Committee

U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, who was only recently elected to office, has already landed a plum assignment in the House of Representatives. On Thursday, the freshman congressman announced that he will serve as a member of two high-profile committees; Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Marty Golden sponsored a bill to create a commission to come up with ideas on how to prevent child abuse. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

State Senate targets domestic violence, child abuse

Members of the New York State Senate predicted that a pair of bills they recently passed will help victims of domestic violence and child abuse in the state if the proposed legislation is eventually signed into law. … Full Article
 
Baritone Masami Morimoto is among the Regina Opera performers who will be singing in the May 27 concert. Photo courtesy Regina Opera

Regina Opera to perform at Bay Ridge Library

Opera arias and Broadway show tunes will both be on the song list when the Regina Opera company presents a free concert at the Bay Ridge Library on Wednesday, May 27. … Full Article
 
World War II veteran Howard Dunn is the grand marshal of this year’s parade. Photo by Raymond Aalbue

Bay Ridge veteran is grand marshal of Memorial Day Parade

A Bay Ridge World War II veteran who spearheaded a project to plant American flags on sidewalks in the community’s shopping strips will serve as the grand marshal of 148th Annual Kings County Memorial day Parade. … Full Article
 
Officials celebrate the start of the renovation project in Gravesend Park. Photo courtesy Councilmember David G. Greenfield’s office

City breaks ground on Gravesend Park renovation project

A Brooklyn neighborhood that has a serious shortage of parkland is going to be getting a new version of an old familiar park. … Full Article
 
Madison's coach contends that quite a bit of luck has helped his team this year, but Shawn James' 0.21 ERA has a whole lot more to do with skill than luck. The Knights will rely on him and Chris Karnbach to get them through the playoffs this year. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Better to be lucky than good for Madison High School

Madison High School coach Vincent Caiazza knew that he had a young team this year and didn't expect a whole lot, but as the Public School Athletic League has wrapped up its regular season, the Knights have the best record of all of Brooklyn’s AAA public schools. They’ll represent the No. … Full Article
 
Margaux Walter said the goal of her work, which is on display in the front window of Enchanted Florist at7515 Fifth Ave., is to encourage the viewer to notice the beauty of flowers. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Storefront Art Walk wows Bay Ridge shoppers

The new Whitney Museum is grand, but you don’t have to go to there to see thought-provoking works of art. All you have to do is shop on Bay Ridge’s Fifth Avenue. … Full Article
 
The parade committee marches up Third Avenue proudly displaying their banner. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

17th of May Parade brings out Norwegian in everyone

Everyone was Norwegian in Bay Ridge on Sunday, even if they weren’t born Norwegian! A special Scandinavian spirit took over the neighborhood as the 63rd Annual 17th of May Parade — also known as the Norwegian Day Parade — took place on Third Avenue. … Full Article
 
Members of the Community Education Council want the city to offer more half-day pre-k options for parents. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge school board backs parent demands for more half-day pre-K

A Bay Ridge school board is siding with parents who are demanding that the de Blasio administration offer more half-day pre-kindergarten classes for their children. … Full Article
 
Chris Cannizzaro went down swinging as Hackley School ended Poly Prep's hopes for a five-peat on Saturday.

No Five-Peat: Poly Prep upset in Ivy Prep League baseball quarterfinals

Poly Prep's incredible run of four consecutive Ivy Prep League championships is officially over after the Blue Devils lost 5-3 to Hackley in the quarterfinals round of the New York State Association of Independent Schools playoffs in Bay Ridge on Saturday. … Full Article
 

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