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The Mermaid Avenue Chase branch was four stories tall when this photo was taken in October 2013, a year after Superstorm Sandy. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

B'KLYN's fascinating fixer-uppers: The Mermaid Avenue Chase branch building

In manicured, marvelous Brooklyn, fixer-upper buildings really stand out. Some are splendid despite their disrepair. The messiness adds to their allure. Some are just a mess. … Full Article
 
Coney Island civic activist Pamela Harris secured endorsements from a litany of elected officials on Sunday.

Working Families Party endorses Harris for Assembly

With the Democratic County Committee poised to meet this week to select a candidate to run for the state Assembly seat vacated by Alec Brook-Krasny, would-be candidates are busy working behind the scenes to try and secure the support of committee members. … Full Article
 
Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz (at left in white shirt) helps Macy’s representatives cut the ribbon to mark the new store’s official opening. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Macy’s opens new Backstage store in Sheepshead Bay

You won’t have to go to Herald Square to shop at Macy’s anymore. The iconic department store has set up shop in Sheepshead Bay, at the site of the former Loehmann’s. … Full Article
 
Freshman Councilmember Mark Treyger pushed for the council to create a new committee on Recovery and Resiliency. Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito appointed him to serve as chairman. Photo courtesy of Councilmember Treyger’s Office

Superstorm Sandy informs Treyger’s City Council philosophy

Much of Councilmember Mark Treyger’s public life has been taken up by his non-stop efforts to help Superstorm Sandy victims recover and move on with their lives. … Full Article
 
Author Mikhail Salita. Photo courtesy of Larry Dell

Local author of ‘B Is For Brighton Beach’ is all about giving back

“B Is For Brighton Beach” is a recently published children’s book with a story and a back-story. … Full Article
 
The celebrations have been lacking on Coney Island lately as Brooklyn has dropped a franchise-record seven straight home games. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Cyclones.

Almonte, Palsha shine in All-Star roles

Gaby Almonte didn’t get to start and Alex Palsha wasn’t permitted the opportunity to finish. … Full Article
 
Rich Demand, John O'Keefe and John Alberga at work on their prize winning sculpture, "Spirits of the Sea." Eagle photos by Albin Lohr Jones

Harry Potter castle, dragons appear at Coney Island’s 25th Annual Sand Sculpting Contest

The beach at Coney Island was teeming with crocodiles, octopi and all manner of creatures — real and imaginary — Saturday morning as Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) and Astella Development Corporation staged its annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams (far left) was among those congratulating the graduates. Photo courtesy of Kingsborough Community College

High school students excel in AT&T science program

High school students from all over the borough got a chance to show off their skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) when they presented project at Kingsborough Community College during a graduation ceremony for the AT&T Brooklyn Science Innovation Initiative. … Full Article
 
State Sen. Diane Savino represents a district that crosses into two boroughs. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Savino: Cops should patrol ‘other’ Coney Island

Coney Island residents are growing increasingly concerned and frustrated by gun violence plaguing their streets, according to a lawmaker who represents them in Albany and who established her district office in the community in a show of solidarity. … Full Article
 
Simone Boyce plans to show a whole new side of New York on her new FOX 5 show, “Simone in the City.” Photo Courtesy of FOX 5

FOX 5 reporter visits Coney Island on her new lifestyle show

Simone Boyce, an entertainment reporter for WNYW/FOX 5, launched her new lifestyle program, “Simone in the City” on Saturday morning by paying a visit to Coney Island. … Full Article
 

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