Monthly Archives: July 2012

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ABBA Tribute Concert Highlights 68th Pct. ‘Night Out’

July 31, 2012 – 1:13 pm

Bay Ridge – The 68th Precinct Community Council is using music to bring neighborhood residents and police together in the hope of forging a partnership to fight crime.
A concert by The ABBA Girlz, an ABBA tribute band, is expected to be the main draw to “National Night Out,” an anti-crime event co-hosted by the community council and the 68th Precinct, on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in Shore Road Park at 79th Street, from 6 to 9 p.m. read more »

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Crime News

Victim’s Family Visits 5th Ave. Murder Scene

July 30, 2012 – 7:37 pm

This photo of victim Mohamed Gebeli was shown to reporters at the press conference. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Hunt for Merchant’s
Killer Continues

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge – The family of murdered Valentino Fashion owner Mohamed Gebeli paid an emotional visit to the Fifth Avenue storefront in which he was killed. It was the family’s first visit to the scene since the July 6 slaying.
The family gathered outside the shop, at 7718 Fifth Ave., on Friday, July 29, for a press conference held by state Sen. Marty Golden at which he and business leader Habib Joudeh renewed their call for information that might lead to the killer’s capture. read more »

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Sinkhole Repair Progress Topic of Public Meeting

July 30, 2012 – 11:09 am

A crew member is pictured at the sinkhole site late last week as a crane is used in the background. Eagle photos by Rick Buttacavoli

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — It’s taking longer than originally anticipated to fix the 92nd Street sinkhole, according to state Sen. Marty Golden, who said he is considering holding a public meeting to calm local residents’ jittery nerves.
“I’m looking to have everybody — residents and merchants — come down to a meeting, maybe next week, so we can explain to people that this thing is very involved,” Golden said. read more »

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Fans the Biggest Winners at TNA’s Brooklyn Show

July 28, 2012 – 8:17 am


Here are some more photos from TNA’s third annual “Basebrawl” event at MCU Park, held Saturday, July 21. The event featured plenty of in-ring action, but the fans were arguably the night’s biggest winners, as they were given unprecedented access to their favorite stars. read more »

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Viva Rosita! Local Star Shines in Squared Circle

July 27, 2012 – 2:13 pm
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Hometown girl Rosita strikes a pose in the ring before her thrilling victory. Photo by Eric Rosen

TNA ‘Brawls’ at MCU Park

Editor’s note: Be sure to click below for tons more photos!

By Rick Buttacavoli

Viva Rosita! Brooklyn’s hometown girl made good on her promise to entertain her fans on Saturday, July 21, as she defeated TNA Knockouts legend Gail Kim in front of thousands of supporters at MCU Park.
Kim and Rosita, who was joined at ringside by Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg, did battle as part of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s annual “Basebrawl” event. The Brooklyn show was the pro wrestling company’s biggest non-televised event of the year, according to TNA officials.
For Rosita, a former Bay Ridge resident, the victory was especially meaningful because she was able to share it with friends and family members in attendance.
“It was crazy,” she told the Eagle after the match. “To get to perform in my hometown and to come out and see so many people stand up. I couldn’t believe it!” read more »

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Shore Hill Center Offers Meals, Exercise, Company

July 27, 2012 – 2:13 am

Sister Frances Picone, director of services for older adults, shows a book that was created by a young student as a gift for a senior citizen. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — At the Shore Hill Center, the staff recognizes that it’s not just what you do that’s important. It’s how you do it.
“We serve hot, delicious, nutritious lunches here,” said Sister Fran Picone, director of services for older adults at the senior citizens center at 9000 Shore Road. “Our chef takes great pride in his work and always presents the meals in a wonderful way. The meals always look so attractive on the plate. There’s always parsley, or a slice of lemon to decorate the plate. We always try to make everything nice for our members.” read more »

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The Voice of Experience: World War II Veteran, 88, Deciphered Japanese Code

July 27, 2012 – 1:57 am

Ruth Soranno served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. At age 88, she enjoys spending time at the Shore Hill Center. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — Ruth Soranno wanted to enlist in the U.S. Navy after Pearl Harbor.
“But the Navy wouldn’t take you until you were 20, so I had to wait a little while,” she said.
She was 17 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the nation was plunged into World War II. She eventually got her chance to serve her country and make her contribution to the war effort.
Soranno served in a U.S. Navy office in Washington, D.C., helping the Allies decipher Japanese code.
“It was mostly about the weather,” she said.
The communications might have been about the weather, but these were not casual conversations. Commanders had to take weather patterns into consideration when planning military operations, she said. read more »

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Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat: July 26, 2012

July 27, 2012 – 1:44 am

Editor’s Note: “Citizen Kane’s Bay Ridge Beat” was created by late Bay Ridge Eagle Community Editor Tom Kane, who passed away in February 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. This column, now penned by Friends of Tom Kane, continues to publish as a tribute to its creator.

Parkville engagement … The Parkville Youth Organization is proud to announce the engagement of one of its own, Dianna Solitario, who was recently engaged to one of New York City’s “Finest,” P.O. Steven Fursa of the 71st Precinct. read more »

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Rain or Shine: ‘Summer Stroll’ Draws Crowds

July 26, 2012 – 9:18 pm

The rain didn't stop Dennis (left) and Gilda King from enjoying the inaugural "Summer Stroll" last Friday evening. They took shelter under Bay Ridge Eagle Editor-in-Chief Rick Buttacavoli's Mets umbrella, joined by Marc Hibsher (second from right). Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — Rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the first night of “Summer Stroll on 3rd,” the eagerly anticipated event designed to open Third Avenue up to pedestrians and shoppers.
Thousands of people turned out to enjoy a carefree stroll on the vehicle-free avenue on the night of July 20.
The next event is scheduled to take place tomorrow, July 27. read more »

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History News

Fort Hamilton Welcomes New Commander

July 26, 2012 – 6:57 pm
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Col. Eluyn Ginés (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince stand behind a cake welcoming Ginés to Fort Hamilton Army Base. Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — Fresh from a tour of duty in the Middle East, Col. Eluyn Ginés has arrived in Bay Ridge to become the new commander of the Fort Hamilton Army Base.
The official “Change of Command” ceremony, signifying the installation of Ginés as the leader of the fort, took place inside the military base, on a bluff overlooking New York Harbor, Wednesday morning.
Ginés served two tours of duty in Iraq. Prior to his assignment at Fort Hamilton, he served at the U.S. Army Central Command in Kuwait. read more »

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