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There are construction permits in the window of 8686 15th Ave., which changed hands in December 2013. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

The Bath Beach sale market: A sampler

Bath Beach homes that aren't decaying like 85 Bay 8th St. — see related story — command solid sale prices, even those destined for major renovations. … Full Article
 
The sign on the boarded-up window of 85 Bay 8th St. says the property is under contract — but in reality, the sale already closed. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Attorney buys 85 Bay 8th St., a Bath Beach eyesore

There's promising news for fed-up residents of Bay 8th Street and Benson Avenue. The derelict house in their midst has a new owner. Surely something will be done now about the mess and decay that have plagued the place for years. … Full Article
 
Walk This Way (yes, that's an Aerosmith song ): You'll see the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge over your shoulder as you stroll along the promenade from Bay Ridge to Bath Beach. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Walk This Way to a Bath Beach getaway

Head for the shoreline and swing left. Another neighborhood awaits. Even when your own neighborhood has everything you need to live well, an occasional change of scenery is good for the soul. … Full Article
 
A recent Invest in Libraries rally. Photo courtesy of BPL

Patrons, elected officials call for 6-day library service at Coney Island, Bushwick branches

Patrons and elected officials are scheduled to rally this morning outside of two Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) branches — in Bushwick and in Coney Island — forced to close on Mondays due to budget cuts. … Full Article
 
At a reception held after the mass, the Rev. Michael Louis Gelfant is greeted by parishioners and friends Isabella Biesty, Madeline Oddo, Marjorie Klimuk, Salvatrice Schillaci and Maria Biesty (left to right). Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

St. Finbar Church pastor marks 10 years in priesthood

One of the youngest pastors in the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn marked the 10th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood by celebrating a mass on Sunday and then serving as the guest of honor at a crowded reception that a group of parishioners had secretly planned as a surprise for him. … Full Article
 
Siblings Mark, Paul and Donnie Wahlberg, (left to right) along with their mother Alma, are getting ready to open their new restaurant Wahlburgers, on Stillwell Avenue. Photo by Zach Dilgard

Wahlburgers to hold Coney Island job fair

Hey Coney Island residents, how would you like the chance to work at a job where you can rub elbows with celebrities? … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is part of a bi-partisan effort to get the bill passed. Photo courtesy Jeffries’ office

Jeffries seeks financial aid for children of fallen soldiers

Children of military service members killed in the line of duty would be eligible for more student aid and other forms of financial assistance if a bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries becomes law. … Full Article
 
Coney Island Beach Expects 10 Million Visitors

VIDEO: Coney Island beach expected to attract 10M visitors this year

While the summer sun has teased New Yorkers for the past few weeks, residents are not deterred. … Full Article
 
The ad campaign seeks to raise public awareness of the services available to victims of Superstorm Sandy. Photo courtesy NYC Dept. of Health

City offers mental health help to young Sandy victims

Many of Superstorm Sandy’s youngest victims are still suffering, more than two years after the devastating hurricane, according to officials at the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. … Full Article
 
Greg Poleon is a two-sport athlete at Lincoln High School, but he said that most of his classmates have no idea that he has been playing baseball for more than 10 years. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Lincoln’s baseball team is trying to make a name for itself

Lincoln High School has a legendary basketball program that has been featured in many documentaries, movies and even referenced in jokes on “30 Rock.” The football program has gained prominence as it has dominated New York City in recent years. … Full Article
 

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