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image by Linda S.The presence of rats along New Utrecht Avenue – which allegedly originated from MTA construction work [/exposed-d-train-columns-making-merchants-residents-anxious/] and has been exacerbated by at least one local business [/mess-of-the-week-part-deux-rats-gone-wild-on-new-utrecht/]– continues
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image by Grace O'MalleyThe following is a press release from the office of Rep. Jerrold Nadler: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the senior Northeastern Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, spoke in support of H.R. 2112, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations
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The above photo was taken at the Bensonhurst United Progressive Democratic Club (29 Bay 25th Street)’s Tribute To Veteran’s Night last Wednesday. From left to right: Veteran Henry Wile, Assemblyman William Colton, New Utrecht High School graduate Anthony Ramos, who performed the national anthem, Sergeant Jackson, the ROTC
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Houses facing Seth Low Playground (source: Michael Kirby Smith via New York Times)[UPDATED 5:08 p.m.] As Southern Brooklyn bloggers, it sometimes seems as if we’re expected to criticize any attempt by larger, non-hyperlocal publications to curate, define or otherwise classify our turf – especially in terms
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Protesters march across Brooklyn Bridge yesterday while below, commuter traffic flows freely (source: Michael Yam via NY Times)The following is a press release from the office of Rep. Michael Grimm: WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement on the two-month anniversary of
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It’s autumn, aka fall, and in orchards and backyards throughout the tri-state area – falling is exactly what apples are doing. Whether sweet red, yellow – or a tangy green, one of these crispy orbs is probably pulling a Newton off a branch near you as we speak. As much
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The N train station at 20th Ave is in desperate need of repairs - Will a national transportation bill help pay for next year's planned rehab?The following is a press release from the office of Rep. Jerrold Nadler: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the
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Code Talkers Monument in Ocala, Florida's Memorial Park (source: wikipedia.org) According to an article posted today on the Brooklyn Daily Eagle’s website, a group of WWII veterans from the now-famous “Code Talkers” unit were honored last Saturday over dinner at Tomasso Restaurant (1464 86th Street
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The latest CompStat report. Click to enlarge.It looks like Bensonhurst is still crazy safe [/bensonhurst-were-crazy-safe/]. A recent CompStat [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs062pct.pdf] report shows a more than six percent reduction in year-to-date crime from the same
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(source wm.edu)To many, the highlight of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, besides the balloons, is the first official appearance of Santa Claus. Along with Mrs. Claus, the bearded, jolly sight of Saint Nick serves as an early warning signal to revelers that the Christmas shopping season
Bedford Avenue, near Avenue V (Source: Google Maps)A man was found with a gunshot wound to the head yesterday in his basement apartment on Bedford Avenue near Avenue V in Sheepshead Bay. The victim’s wife walked in on him lying face down, after she returned from an errand.