Sports
By Jerry Del Priore Professional boxer Julian Sosa is busier than your average 20-year-old. Sosa, a welterweight from Sunset Park, has fought seven times since turning professional approximately a year and a half ago, including his impressive, unanimous six-round decision over Rene Marquez (5-2, KOs) Sunday at the Ford Amphitheater
Events
WHO: Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation® also known as T.E.A.L.® WHAT: The 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk and 5K Run raising money for Ovarian Cancer research and awareness WHERE: Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY (9th Street and
Announcements
WHO: Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation® also known as T.E.A.L.® WHAT: The 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk and 5K Run raising money for Ovarian Cancer research and awareness WHERE: Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY (9th Street and
News
Residents lining up to ask questions. By Lenore FedowBy Lenore Fedow Councilman Chaim Deutsch, district 48, held an open community forum August 10 at James Madison High School to address the flooding and sewage backups that tend to follow heavy rainfall [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2016/07/trees-power-outages-reported-southern-brooklyn-flash-flood-photos/] . “We should
Food & Drink
By Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food Blog You’ll want to bookmark this crisp, tangy Raw Corn Salsa for Labor Day or your next BBQ. Whichever comes first! Photo by Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food BlogYes, Virginia, you can eat corn raw. When it’s perfectly in season (aka NOW) and those
Business
Everyone is searching for a five-star meal without the Manhattan crowds and prices. Good news, foodies: Dine in Brooklyn [http://brooklyn-usa.org/dine-in-bk/] is back! Asya Indian Restaurant (Photo credit: Erica Sherman/Office of the Brooklyn Borough President)From Thursday, August 11th through Monday, August 22nd, you can enjoy over
Announcements
Everyone is searching for a five-star meal without the Manhattan crowds and prices. Good news, foodies: Dine in Brooklyn [http://brooklyn-usa.org/dine-in-bk/] is back! Asya Indian Restaurant (Photo credit: Erica Sherman/Office of the Brooklyn Borough President)From Thursday, August 11th through Monday, August 22nd, you can enjoy over
Business
Sweatbox Brooklyn. (Photo: Jacqueline Frias)By Jacqueline Frias When Argenis Arce saw the infamous ‘Rocky’ scene — where he runs up the stairs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NubH5BDOaD8] — he knew he wanted to become a boxer at an early age. Arce would train himself by running laps around his
Animals
Jack is a 1-year-old, 35-pound bundle of love. Incredibly sweet natured, he does great with all people and dogs. (Courtesy of Facebook)Are you looking to save a precious little life, and get your face painted? Look no further than the second annual Adoptapalooza [http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/events/featured/
North Western Brooklyn
Courtesy of DOTA New York City Department of Transportation comprehensive plan for the Flatbush Avenue/Atlantic Avenue area, presented at a public meeting Wednesday, included several proposals for changes around Times Plaza [/blog/politics/local-politicians-remind-dot-safety-design-must-co-exist-times-plaza/] , the triangle created by the intersections of Flatbush, Atlantic and Fourth Avenue. Noting that there
Neighbors
Photo by Jerry Del Priore By Jerry Del Priore Two of the borough’s most prominent fighters, Paulie Malignaggi and Gabriel Bracero,squared off Saturday night in a 10-round welterweight bout at the Barclays Center [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2016/07/two-boxers-sunset-park-bensonhurst-battle-championship-barclays-center/#.V5-SaJMrI9c] on Showtime Extreme-aired — part of the preliminary
Destinations
Courtesy of Aviator Sports and Events CenterThe Rio Olympics is on the horizon, and with Team USA poised for success again, there is a lot of buzz about gymnastics. At Aviator Sports and Events Center, we are excited too! Gymnastics can be a wonderful part of a child’s athletic