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Thousands Enjoy ‘Night Out’ in Shore Road Park

August 13, 2012 – 12:33 pm

Police Chief Thomas Chan (left), commanding officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, and Capt. Richard DiBlasio, commander of the 68th Precinct, greet Marathon Bank representatives Zoe Koutsoupakis (second from left) and Monika Buono. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

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Music was in the air at the Bay Ridge version of “National Night Out,” the anti-crime event aimed at bringing cops and citizens closer together.
Thousands of people came to Shore Road Park at 79th Street to enjoy a concert by ABBA Girlz, an ABBA tribute band, Tuesday night.
The show was part of an event that had a festival atmosphere. read more »

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Tonight: ‘Summer Stroll’ Returns to Third Ave.

August 10, 2012 – 1:48 am

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a stroll along Third Avenue on Friday, July 27. Thousands more are expected to turn out for the next installment of “Summer Stroll on 3rd” on Friday, Aug. 11. Eagle photos by Marc Hibsher and Rick Buttacavoli

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Get your comfortable shoes on … it’s time to take another stroll along Third Avenue!
After a one-week hiatus, the popular “Summer Stroll on 3rd” event returns to Bay Ridge tonight, Aug. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m., and promises to provide even more great cultural activities. read more »

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UPDATE: City Says Sinkholes No Cause For Alarm

August 5, 2012 – 5:14 pm

Repair work continues at the 79th Street sinkhole site Sunday afternoon. Photo by Richie Buttacavoli

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Bay Ridge – Seeking to ease Bay Ridgeites’ concerns about sinkholes, a spokesman for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said there is no cause for alarm.
“There is no need to worry,” Ted Timbers said. read more »

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Buy Fresh Fruits, Veggies Every Sunday

August 4, 2012 – 9:08 am

Nate King (left), owner of Rexcroft Farm in Athens, N.Y., sells fruits and vegetables, assisted by his nephew James King. Eagle photos by Paula Katinas

Bensonhurst — For the past few Sundays, local residents have been buying farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at the community’s very own Greenmarket.
The Bensonhurst Greenmarket, at which farmers from all over the tri-state area sell their produce, opened last month in Milestone Park on 18th Avenue and 81st Street. 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

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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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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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Thousands of Fans Cheer TNA Wrestling Stars

July 22, 2012 – 10:18 pm

Thousands of fans flooded MCU Park in Coney Island Saturday night to cheer for their favorite TNA Wrestling Superstars, as the company’s third annual “Basebrawl” tour touched down in Brooklyn. Prior to the event, fans who had purchased a VIP ticket package got the unique opportunity to meet several “Impact Wrestling” stars, including Kazarian, Robbie E., Mr. Anderson, Gail Kim, Christy Hemme and Brooklyn’s own Rosita. read more »

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Partial Building Collapse Leads to Total Demolition

July 19, 2012 – 3:23 pm

Neighbors were forced to evacuate following the partial collapse of a building at 552 Ovington Ave. early Monday morning. The unoccupied building, about which Councilman Vincent Gentile said his office had received numerous complaints over the past several months, was condemned and demolished that same day. Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

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By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — All it took was water to topple the unoccupied eyesore that caused residents of two neighboring Ovington Avenue buildings to evacuate their homes after it partially collapsed early Monday morning, witnesses said.
“The building came down with just a water spray. Unbelievable!” said a photographer at the scene late Monday afternoon. read more »

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Thousands Enjoy Sixth Annual Arab-American Bazaar

July 13, 2012 – 4:19 pm

Bay Ridge — Thousands of people — Arabs and non-Arabs alike — flocked to Shore Road Park to enjoy the music, dancing, and culinary treats of the Sixth Annual Arab-American Bazaar on July 8.
Sponsored by the Arab-American Association of New York, the bazaar featured Middle Eastern music, chicken kebabs, fruit smoothies, rides for children, and tents in which vendors sold such items as handmade head scarves for women. read more »

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