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Emily Raleigh, founder and CEO of Smart Girls Group, speaks to students in the classroom. Photo courtesy Fontbonne Hall Academy

Fontbonne Hall starts guest speaker circuit to empower students

Fontbonne Hall Academy students have been exposed to a wide variety of viewpoints, thanks to the school’s Guest Speaker Circuit, a new program in which speakers are invited to the school to share tips on how to get ahead. … Full Article
 
The Dept. of Buildings issued a Stop-Work order on this Bay Ridge Parkway house after neighbors raised suspicions about construction taking place there. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Adams pushes plan to fight illegal home conversions

Combating the rash of illegal home conversions taking place in Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and other Brooklyn neighborhoods will take a combination of strong legislation and beefed-up investigations by inspectors from the New York City Department of Buildings, according to housing preservation advoc … Full Article
 
Linda Sarsour, executive director of the Arab-American Association of New York, was one of the leaders advocating for the two holidays to be included in the school calendar. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge leaders praise inclusion of Muslim school holidays

Bay Ridge boasts a large population of Arab-Americans and leaders of that community were full of praise for the announcement by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña to add two Muslim holidays to the public school calendar. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Bill Colton says the seminar will offer important information to residents on planning for their retirement years. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Colton to co-host seminar on how to prepare for retirement

The issues surrounding retirement, including when to retire and how much money one should be saving toward retirement, will be the main focus of a seminar to take place in Bensonhurst next month. … Full Article
 
Rawle Alkins, a Canarsie native, helped to defeat Xaverian during the Brooklyn-Queens final when he scored 27 points and played excellent defensive basketball. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

Xaverian falls to Christ the King in Brooklyn-Queens championship

Xaverian High School lost 66-59 to Christ the King High School during the Catholic High School Athletic Association Brooklyn-Queens Diocesan tournament in Queens on Feb. 27. … Full Article
 
Green Party candidate James Lane says he wants to “give a voice to average New Yorkers in this election.” Photo courtesy Lane campaign

Green Party candidate enters race for congress

The special election in the 11th Congressional District is no longer a two-man race. … Full Article
 
The Summer Stroll on 3rd event last year included outdoor cafes where families could relax, dine and enjoy the ambiance. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge board says yes to another Summer Stroll on 3rd

Old Man Winter still has a firm grip on New York City, but that’s not stopping Bay Ridge business leaders from thinking ahead to the long, hot summer. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Vincent Gentile has picked up the endorsement of the Working Families Party in his quest to become a congress member. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Working Families Party endorses Gentile for congress

Democrat Vincent Gentile, a councilmember seeking to become a Congress member, has picked up the endorsement of the Working Families Party in his race against Republican Daniel Donovan. … Full Article
 
Students came to school one say in green to symbolize the importance of taking care of the environment. Photos courtesy Stefanie Fatino

At one Bay Ridge school, respect comes in many different colors

Students at P.S.127 recently spent a week wearing a rainbow of colors to school – a special color for each day – to symbolize their sense of brotherhood. … Full Article
 
Community Board 10 District Manager Josephine Beckmann says many homeowners are not living up to their responsibility of clearing snow and ice off their sidewalks. The photo shows a sidewalk in Dyker Heights. Used with permission from photographer

Bay Ridge official warns residents to shovel snow

Shovel your sidewalk! That’s the warning issued by a Bay Ridge official, who said some homeowners and merchants in the area have been falling down on the job and creating a public safety hazard this snowy winter. … Full Article
 

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