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The Cosmos extended their unbeaten streak to six games on Saturday after the team tied the San Francisco Deltas 0-0 in Coney Island. Emmanuel Ledesma (18) earned man of the match honors for his dangerous play. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Cosmos extend unbeaten streak to six games

The Cosmos did everything right on Saturday except put the ball in the back of the net. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat, is reaching across the aisle to work with Republican U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy on criminal justice reform legislation. Photo courtesy of Jeffries’ office

Jeffries introduces bipartisan bill to help young drug offenders

The fierce political partisanship in Washington, D.C. … Full Article
 
Navy Diver 1st Class Sean Dargie, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, performs a somersault for a tour group at the New York Aquarium during a community relations event as part of Fleet Week New York 2017. U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released

Fleet Week NY: U.S. Navy divers swim with stingrays at New York Aquarium

There were Spanish hogfish, purplemouth moray eels, queen angelfish and stingrays. And then there were U.S. Navy divers. From behind a coral reef emerged two men, adorned in camouflage, bubbles bursting from their mouths. … Full Article
 
Councilmember Chaim Deutsch (right) says the new law he crafted will help first responders get to emergency scenes faster. The bill was signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio. At left is Councilmember Robert Cornegy Jr. Photo courtesy of Deutsch’s office

Cops, firefighters to get prior notification of street closures under new law

A new law crafted by Councilmember Chaim Deutsch will require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to notify NYPD and the FDNY prior to closing down a street. Deutsch’s bill, Intro 1311, was signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio last week. … Full Article
 
Wendy Shomer commands a ceremony to open Miramar Yacht Club for the 2017 season. Eagle photos by Paul Frangipane

Sheepshead Bay Sailing Club rings in new season

As Brooklyn in the new century rediscovers and develops its waterfront from Newtown Creek in Greenpoint through Brooklyn Bridge Park and Gowanus to Coney Island, a dedicated group of Brooklynites in Sheepshead Bay have cherished a connection to the water since 1932. … Full Article
 
Ryan Richter celebrates his first goal of the season on Sunday. The Cosmos beat visiting Puerto Rico FC 4-3 to earn their first home win of the season. New York is now unbeaten in their last five games. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Cosmos earn first home win of season at MCU Park

For a Mother’s Day matinee, the Cosmos displayed a spirited and gutsy performance to come back from two goals down to earn their first home win of the season against Puerto Rico FC 4-3. … Full Article
 
This is Childs Restaurant, which is part of Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Landmarked Childs Restaurant is looking good

This landmark on the Coney Island boardwalk is starting to look good.

Renovators have made great strides on the restoration of Childs Restaurant, which was constructed in 1923.| … Full Article
 
People love to photograph Coney Island icons — especially the Wonder Wheel. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Coney Island sights everybody loves to photograph

In the spring, the temperature in Brooklyn goes up and down like Coney Island's landmarked Cyclone roller coaster. … Full Article
 
The Shore Theater, on this prominent Coney Island corner, is in need of a fix-up. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

We're waiting for the makeover of Coney Island's Shore Theater

Coney Island's summer season will soon begin. And the Shore Theater is still sitting there, empty and desolate-looking. When will the long-vacant — if you don't count the presence of homeless squatters a few years ago — Roaring Twenties movie palace finally get a makeover? … Full Article
 
The Cosmos dropped into a two-way tie for third place following the team’s 1-1 draw on Saturday against Jacksonville Armada FC. Photos courtesy of Jacksonville Armada FC

Cosmos extend unbeaten streak away from home

“It’s heartbreak, man. It’s like getting broken up with in middle school by the girl you’ve loved since kindergarten,” Jacksonville Armada FC midfielder Zach Steinberger said after his team lost to the Cosmos in the dying minutes of a game last season. … Full Article
 

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