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South Brooklyn stands for Israel; electeds & community leaders rally for release of hostages held by Hamas this Sunday

May 18 | Special to IN PUBLIC SERVICE

SHEEPSHEAD BAY – This Sunday, May 19th, elected officials, community organizations, advocates and leaders will rally at the South Brooklyn Stands With Israel event at the Holocaust Memorial Park. Elected officials – including Assemblymember and Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Assemblymember William Colton and Council Member Susan Zhuang – will call for the release of the hostages captured by […]

The Miramar crew: From left (top row): David Shin, past commodore; Nasim Shamailov, commodore; and club member and attorney George Farkas.From left (seated): Leon Paley, club member; Barbara Banchik, Miramar past commodore; and Ollie Alpert, club member.Brooklyn Eagle Photos by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Brooklyn’s many boat clubs prep for new season

March 11 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

SHEEPSHEAD BAY — With spring fast approaching and the 2024 boating season just around the corner, the Brooklyn waterfront is once again catapulting into the public spotlight. Whether it be boat or yacht clubs along Paerdegat Basin (the Diamond Point Yacht Club, Hudson River Yacht Club, Midget Squadron Yacht Club, Paerdegat Yacht Club, and Sebago […]

Alex Zhorov, president of Be Proud Inc. (left), along with Be Proud volunteers Barbara Oterin, age 9, and Andrew Contrino at Toys for Tots event. Photos: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

Toys for Tots event brings gaiety (and Santa) to neighborhood children

December 15 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Full slideshow below SHEEPSHEAD BAY — The joy that emanated from the youngsters at Be Proud Inc.’s 15th annual Toys for Tots event on Monday evening was as contagious as the common cold — but much more coveted. The gathering, which brought in hundreds of toys and even featured a special guest appearance by Santa […]