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After Complaints, Waldbaum’s Keeps Parking Lot Clean

A spotless Waldbaums parking lot sat silently in the dark Autumn evening. The grocery chain, which nests at 18th Avenue and New Utrecht, has become the subject of complaints for trash build-up on its property. At its October 7 meeting, Community Board 11 members reported grievances due to litter at

Five Guys Burgers And Fries Coming To Ceasar’s Bay!

A Five Guys Burger and Fries will be Bensonhurst’s newest neighbor. The popular food chain in under construction and is set to open at the Ceasar’s Bay Shopping Plaza. Standing at 1608 Shore Parkway, adjacent to the new Vitamin Shoppe, the venue will boast burgers, hot dogs, and

Lutzina, A New Hookah Restaurant And Karaoke Bar, Takes On Bath Beach

Source: LutzinaLutzina Bar & Lounge, a posh new hookah lounge, karaoke bar, and dining venue is celebrating its one-month anniversary in Bath Beach this week. Nesting at 2031 Bath Avenue [/lutzina-bar-lounge-opens-bath-avenue/], the lounge resembles a classy, contemporary page out of a Martha Stewart Home and Garden catalog. Stepping in, you

Community Board Seeks To Curb Illegal Curb Cuts

June’s Community Board 11 meeting focused on three main points: the curb-cutting ‘crisis’, the new Bensonhurst BJ’s location, and the Shore Parkway promenade changes soon happening in the neighborhood. Assemblyman Peter Abbate and Councilman Vincent Gentile joined Community Board 11 at Thursday’s meeting at the Bensonhurst Center

Photos: Bensonhurst’s 86th Street Festival Keeps Community Vibrant!

Thousands of current and former Southern Brooklynites gathered on the pothole-pocked streets [/dot-repave-potholes-nasty-stretch-86th-street/] of Bensonhurst to munch on arepas, taste-test some homemade pink lemonade, and bargain-down designer-ish handbags at the beloved 86th Street Festival on Sunday, June 8. The festival spanned from 19th Avenue and 86th Street to Bay Parkway

Civic Group Seeks Plan To Curb Neighborhood Filth, Faces Pushback Over Agency Jurisdiction

Source: Lisanne AndersonThe Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association met on Thursday to create a roadmap for tackling the neighborhood’s trash problem, but faced pushback from the Department of Sanitation, which claimed some of their concerns were better addressed to other agencies. Approximately 50 neighbors gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center

Bensonhurst JCH Draws 700 Neighbors For Purim Spiel

The Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst (7802 Bay Parkway) held their popular annual Purim Carnival last Sunday afternoon. This year, the themed “Purim Spiel” incorporated a live theatrical performance and drew close to 700 locals to celebrate this festive Jewish holiday, almost double that of last year. Program Director of

The Coney Island Cat Crisis: Josie And The Neighborhood Cats

Josie Marrero sometimes loves cats more than she loves people. Every month, she spends $400 on veterinarian bills, $300 on cat food, $130 on kitty litter, and the rest of her saved income on personal groceries. “I pay basic rent and utilities. Everything else goes to the cats,” Josie says.

How To Get To The Thanksgiving Day Parade By Mass Transit

Source: Selbe B/FlickrIf the crazed crowds, projected low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and scary Black Friday mobs still don’t hinder your urge to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade in person, here are some transit tips. On Thanksgiving Day, trains and buses will be running on a Sunday schedule.

How To Get To The Thanksgiving Day Parade By Mass Transit

Source: Selbe B/FlickrIf the crazed crowds, projected low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and scary Black Friday mobs still don’t hinder your urge to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade in person, here are some transit tips. On Thanksgiving Day, trains and buses will be running on a Sunday schedule.