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Steve Saperstein says the homeless epidemic needs to be addressed. Photo courtesy of Steve Saperstein

Saperstein: Deutsch is failing to address Brooklyn's homelessness

Steve Saperstein, the Republican candidate for City Council in Brooklyn's 48th District (Sheepshead Bay-Brighton Beach) called out his opponent Councilmember Chaim Deutsch for failing to "tidy up" Brooklyn’s homeless problem. … Full Article
 
This is landmarked F.W.I.L. Lundy Brothers Restaurant building, as seen in a spring 2017 photo. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

Former Lundy's, Sheepshead Bay's only landmark, gets 'thumbs down' for new lighting proposal

Let there be light.

But don't do it by cluttering the building's facade. … Full Article
 
Emmanuel Ledesma scored his team-leading fifth goal of the year for the Cosmos on Saturday. The Argentine midfielder has scored a goal every 65 minutes since June 1st. Ledesma’s brace, however, was not enough as New York lost 2-1 to Indy Eleven. Photos courtesy of Indy Eleven

Cosmos fall 2-1 to Indy in tough road test

Indianapolis has been an unkind place for the Cosmos to play through the years. Going into Saturday’s match, New York had not won against Indy Eleven in the Midwest city in five meetings. … Full Article
 
Michael Rubinsteyn, co-owner of the Efes Cafe and Bakery, poses for a photo on Friday, July 7, inside his business located in Brighton Beach. Rubinsteyn, 68, emigrated to the U.S. from Russia 40 years ago. New York City's Russian community has mixed emotions about the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. AP Photo/Steve Peoples

Brighton Beach Russians wary of Trump-Putin meeting in Germany

The men sipping coffee in this Brighton Beach cafe have mixed emotions about the world leaders shaking hands on the television above the cash register. … Full Article
 
Emmanuel Ledesma (18) salvaged a point for the New York Cosmos on Tuesday when he tied the game in the 85th minute on a penalty kick against Indy Eleven. The brace was the midfielder’s fourth goal of the season and his third in three games. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Ledesma lights up the sky, rescues point for Cosmos on July 4th

It was America’s birthday, and the country’s most famous soccer team put on a show that rivaled the excitement levels of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Fourth of July fireworks show.  … Full Article
 
An amazing July 4 fireworks display in Coney Island lights up the night sky. Eagle photos by Samantha Alexander

VIDEO: Neighborhood tempers explode from all-night fireworks

The organized Fourth of July Festivities went off without a hitch last night, except for the residents in neighborhoods where illegal fireworks were set off all through the night and into the early hours of the morning. … Full Article
 
Claiming his record 10th victory, Joey Chestnut won the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July at the historic Coney Island Nathan’s. Green confetti rained down around him and sweat rolled down his face after he stuffed 72 hot dogs and buns into his stomach in 10 minutes. AP photo by Bebeto Matthews

Joey Chestnut wins record 10th Nathan's hot dog eating contest

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut continues his reign as the chowing champion at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in New York. … Full Article
 
This old black and white photo from 1977 shows David Berkowitz in police custody. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel

Smithsonian Channel revisits ‘Son of Sam’ case

To anyone who was living in New York City in 1977, the words “Son of Sam” have a chilling connotation even to this day. … Full Article
 
John Abi-Habib is one of several men in Southwest Brooklyn who are making a positive difference in their communities, according to Assemblymember Pamela Harris. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Harris salutes Brooklyn’s Men of Honor

Twenty of the most quietly influential men in Southwest Brooklyn received recognition for their contributions to their communities from Assemblymember Pamela Harris who bestowed on them Men of Honor awards during a recent ceremony in Coney Island. … Full Article
 
The Cosmos fell 2-1 to Miami FC on Saturday. With the loss, New York was officially eliminated from contention for the North American Soccer League Spring title. Photos courtesy of Miami FC

Cosmos fall to Miami FC, eliminated from spring title contention

The Cosmos traveled to South Florida on Saturday for a must-win game that would determine their season against first-place Miami FC.   … Full Article
 

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