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Honoree Eileen LaRuffa (right) accepting her award from Assemblyman William Colton and Councilmember Susan Zhuang. Brooklyn Eagle Photos by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

South Brooklyn leadership celebrates unsung heroes during Women’s History Month

March 13 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

BATH BEACH — For decades, Women’s History Month — an honorary observance designated by Congress to acknowledge the contributions of women throughout history and today — has been recognized during the month of March in the United States and around the world. Brooklyn being no different, the celebrations continue to occur, with several taking place […]

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 […]

The F train travels over its long elevated stretch south of Church Avenue.

Elected officials form bipartisan effort to combat subway noise    

March 7 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

CONEY ISLAND — For decades, the noise emanating from the curved subway tracks near the West 8th Street F/Q train station has been a proverbial thorn in the side of residents that live nearby — and once again members of the surrounding community are hoping something can be done about it. On Friday, Democratic New […]