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Boxes of stolen frozen eels sit stacked up in a Sunset Park warehouse. Photo courtesy of NYPD DCPI

Bandits nabbed in Dyker Heights, charged with theft of $1 million in frozen eels

Thou shalt not st-eel. Three not-so-slick thieves were busted near Brooklyn’s Chinatown Monday and charged with stealing more than $1 million worth of frozen eels from an Elizabeth, N.J. shipping terminal, police said. … Full Article
 
Craig DiMonda (left), assistant store manager of Macy’s Kings Plaza, John Quaglione (center) and Gerard Guichard, Macy’s Kings Plaza store manager, join forces to promote the “Shop for a Cause” fundraising event. Photo courtesy of Quaglione

Quaglione heads up Brooklyn Chapter of March of Dimes

A Bay Ridge man who takes part every year in the March for Babies event sponsored by the March of Dimes is expanding his mission. … Full Article
 
Fr. Gerald Emem Umoren shakes hands with a well-wisher. Photos by Arthur DeGaeta

St. Athanasius Church makes anniversary extra sweet for visiting Nigerian priest

The people of St. Athanasius Church on Sunday feted a beloved Nigerian priest on the 20th anniversary of his ordination. … Full Article
 
Bensonhurst Park is slated for a $6.5 million renovation. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Gentile wants input into Bensonhurst Park fix-up plans

City Councilmember Vincent Gentile is looking for ideas on how to renovate Bensonhurst Park and he is reaching out to the public for input. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Dov Hikind says he enjoyed meeting Brooklyn College President Michelle Anderson. Photo courtesy of Hikind’s office

Hikind has high hopes for Brooklyn College president

The often-troubled relationship between Brooklyn College and an outspoken Brooklyn lawmaker appears to be on the mend. … Full Article
 
Councilmember David Greenfield (second from right) cuts the ribbon with Community Board 12 District Manager Barry Spitzer, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey and state Sen. Simcha Felder (left to right) to mark the reopening of Gravesend Park. Photos courtesy of Greenfield’s office

Gravesend Park reopens after $7.25 million renovation

Borough Park residents can once again enjoy Gravesend Park now that the city has completed a $7.25 million renovation of the popular recreation area. … Full Article
 
Liam McCabe poses playfully for the camera with his pet Siberian husky Barrow. Photo courtesy of McCabe

Pet owner wants trees planted in Bay Ridge dog run

Liam McCabe said his dog Barrow loves to be outdoors, but the Bay Ridge resident hasn’t taken his pet pooch to one of his favorite places, the dog run at Owl’s Head Park, all summer. … Full Article
 
Daniel Fitzpatrick, who attended Holy Angels Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge, committed suicide last Thursday. Photo from www.gofundme.com

Tears for boy who committed suicide over bullying

Daniel Fitzpatrick lived for only 13 years on this earth, but his family appears to be determined that his legacy lives on so that other children can be helped. … Full Article
 
Sara Steinweiss says everything she has worked for in her life has brought her to this moment: starting her own company. Photo courtesy of Sara Steinweiss

Having a conflict? New company aims to resolve it

The most important communication skill is the ability to listen. That’s one of the things Sara Steinweiss tries to get across to clients who hire her new firm, Conflict Resolution Systems LLC. … Full Article
 
Supporters of Chris McCreight will gather at a Bay Ridge restaurant for a fundraiser Wednesday evening. Photo courtesy of McCreight

Gentile to headline McCreight fundraiser

Councilmember Vincent Gentile and other key supporters of Chris McCreight’s will host a fundraiser for the district leader candidate in Bay Ridge on Wednesday. … Full Article
 

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