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Friday Photo Finish: 62nd Street Station

The above photo, courtesy of David Tan, shows foot-tapping commuters waiting for the next Coney Island bound D Train on the elevated platform of the 62nd Street Station. It was taken on August 13, 2011, using a Canon A-1 armed with Kodak Ultra Max 400 film [http://pic.atpic.com/

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Happy Holidays!

“When Worlds Collide” by periwinklekog via FlickrWith Passover beginning tonight at sundown, and Easter this Sunday, all of us here at Bensonhurst Bean want to wish our readers a happy and safe holiday weekend!

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Bensonhurst Kitchen: Cajun Spiced Steak Salad

My favorite nickname for this dish is the “Big Mac Salad,” although that name probably doesn’t do it justice. While this recipe combines beef, lettuce and dressing in a way that’s similar to the famous McSandwich, you could say it includes ingredients of a somewhat different quality. Instead

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Joe Sitt’s Summer Plans For Stillwell Avenue In Coney Island

Source: w00kie via FlickrWhile we didn’t plan on doing another Coney Island story today, with summer on its way and Coney Island still in a transitional period, there’s simply an above average amount of chatter out there. With so many changes on the horizon, we want to give

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62nd Precinct Crime Statistics: 3/19 – 3/25/2012

Click to enlargeCompStat reports are produced by the New York Police Department on a weekly basis. We publish the week’s statistics for the 62nd Precinct reports every Friday. The 62nd Precinct is the police command responsible for Bensonhurst and Bath Beach.

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Ruby’s To Use Reclaimed Boardwalk Wood In Renovation

Source: emilydickinsonridesabmx via FlickrRuby’s Bar and Grill in Coney Island is currently undergoing a full renovation which, thanks to owner Michael Sarrel, will include the use of reclaimed wood from Coney’s world-famous Riegelmann Boardwalk. The repurposed boards will decorate the soon-to-be revived watering hole, which opened in 1934

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Fidler Pulls Ahead (Unofficially), Alleges Voter Fraud In Still Undecided Race For Kruger’s Seat

The contentious race for disgraced local pol Carl Kruger’s former state senate seat – which represents a district that will no longer exist at the end of the year due to redistricting – is still undecided more than two weeks after the March 20, special election. In the latest twist, Councilman

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NYPD Releases Sketch Of Coney Island Sexual Assault Suspect

Source: NYPD via DNAinfoYesterday the NYPD released a sketch of a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in Coney Island. The victim was walking near the intersection of Neptune Avenue and West 30th Street on March 27, at around 9:20 p.m. when she was allegedly attacked, reports

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Greenfield Demands DOT Repave Worst Streets, Stop Permitting Repaved Streets to Be Cut Up

The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman David Greenfield: Greenfield Demands DOT Repave Worst Local Streets and Stop Permitting Repaved Streets to Be Cut Up Brooklyn – Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Brooklyn) yesterday questioned New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) officials over the unacceptable conditions

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Should New York State Raise The Minimum Wage?

While the phrase, “a rising tide lifts all boats” has often been used in defense of tax cuts for those with higher incomes, a newly released report concludes that a slight increase in income for New York’s lowest earners could add a significant boost to the state’s economy.

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Greenfield, Gentile Thank DOE For Keeping FDR Open

The following is a joint press release from the offices of City Council Members David Greenfield and Vincent Gentile: Council Members Greenfield, Gentile and Gonzalez Thank DOE for Agreeing to Keep FDR High School Open CMs Had Objected to Closure Plan in Letter to Chancellor Brooklyn, NY – Council Members David

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Sign This Petition To Save McKinley’s After School Program

State Senatorial hopeful Andrew Gounardes [/video-andrew-gounardes-makes-case-for-marty-goldens-seat/] sent out a press release yesterday regarding a threatened after school program at Bay Ridge’s J.H.S. 259 the William McKinley School [7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy]. It seems that city officials announced last week that the program, known as McKinley Beacon, would

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CB 10 Chair: Future Of Community’s Health Care Still Unclear

Source: taberandrew via FlickrThe future of health care in Southwestern Brooklyn remains unclear, according to Joanne Seminara, the chair of Bay Ridge’s Community Board 10. In a recent Brooklyn Eagle piece, Seminara says it’s important for neighborhood leaders in Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst to prepare a

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March Blogwrap

Image courtesy of David TanThis is Bensonhurst Bean’s monthly blogwrap, where we highlight some of the stories that have affected Bensonhurst over the last month, as covered by both local and mainstream media. Top Ten Most Outrageous Things JoAnn From Bensonhurst Has Said [http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/

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PHOTOS: Early Morning Fire On Bay 29th Street

Reader Rob Abruzzese snapped these pics late last night at the corner of Bay 29th Street and Benson Avenue. Rob says he was woken up at around 2:30 a.m. by the sound of breaking glass. “I went out to see what was going on and there were about

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Friday Photo Finish: Moonlighting

This week’s image comes courtesy of reader Soo Koon Lee, who writes that “the dissonance of this photo is pretty funny.” Here at Bensonhurst Bean, we were quite shocked to learn that in these tough economic times, even the famous chef character seen on pizza boxes has to moonlight

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9/11 Health Bill Authors Applaud STAC Recommendation to Add Coverage for Cancers Under Zadroga Act

The following is a press release from the office of U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler: 9/11 Health Bill Authors Applaud STAC Recommendation to Add Coverage for Cancers Under Zadroga Act New York, NY – Today, the Science/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the World Trade Center Health Program voted to

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Bensonhurst Kitchen: Orange Currant Scones

Aaah… the humble yet delicious scone. While many cultures throughout the world make a similar cookie-like breakfast bread, scones – in their American incarnation at least, originated in Scotland and Southwest England. They’re also considered a traditional dish in the Republic of Ireland – whose representatives chose the scone as their

62nd Precinct Crime Statistics: 3/12 – 3/18/2012

Click to enlargeCompStat reports are produced by the New York Police Department on a weekly basis. We publish the week’s statistics for the 62nd Precinct reports every Friday. The 62nd Precinct is the police command responsible for Bensonhurst and Bath Beach.

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Colton’s Countdown To Sales Tax Relief

Source: 401K via FlickrIn just a few short days, Bensonhurst shoppers will begin paying less on small purchases at local clothing stores. And in order to commemorate this countdown to compulsory consumer savings, Assemblyman William Colton has sent out a press release with some front-page news for the frugal. It

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Nadler: GOP Budget Is Unmitigated Disaster, Would Send America Deeper Into Economic Tailspin

The following is a press release from the office of U.S. Rep Jerrold Nadler: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) stated his profound opposition to H.CON.RES 112, the Republican FY2013 Budget Resolution.  The Republican Budget would harm middle- and working-class Americans, provide reckless tax cuts

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Council Overrides Mayor – Greenfield’s Bill Banning Parking Violation Stickers Becomes Law

The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman David Greenfield: New York – The New York City Council held a rare vote today to override Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s veto of a bill spearheaded by Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Brooklyn) that bans the city’s use of

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Marty Golden To Host Easter Egg Hunt In Dyker Park Saturday

Source: RichardBH via FlickrState Senator Marty Golden, in association with two community organizations, will host an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday in Dyker Park, as well as a second one in Marine Park. “I encourage all children and families to come out to the Dyker Park and Marine Park and

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Nominate Your Neighbor For New York’s Veteran’s Hall Of Fame!

(Image courtesy of Grace O'Malley)New York State Senate members are currently seeking nominations for the induction of new honorees into the New York State Senate Veteran’s Hall of Fame. State Senator Marty Golden sent out a press release this morning detailing the honors. “The Senate takes this opportunity

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National Geographic Names Coney Island # 2 Boardwalk In U.S.

Source: Nejflo via FlickrA National Geographic listing of the country’s top ten boardwalks has designated Coney Island’s own Riegelmann Boardwalk as our nation’s number two. The list crowned Atlantic City, whose own 1870 wooden walkway predates Coney’s by over 50 years, as the reigning Baron of