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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