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David A. Boody’s Chess Team Are Champions

I.S. 228 champions and Chess Master Bruce Fuchs and Principal Dominick D’Angelo via FacebookThe chess team of David A. Boody Middle Schools I.S. 228 (228 Avenue S) took home the title of Junior High School Novice Level at the 47th Annual Greater NY Chess Championship Competition this

Feb 3: Free Practice SAT Exam At Marks JCH

Is your child taking the SAT’s soon? The Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst is hosting an SAT practice test at 7802 Bay Parkway. The test starts at 3:00 p.m. and runs through 7:00 p.m. It is free and open to all

Local Pols Oppose Upcoming “Anti-Israeli Event” Sponsored By Brooklyn College

thekingsmanpaper.comFrom the offices of Council Members Lew Fidler and David Greenfield: Council Members Lew Fidler and David Greenfield, along with several of their Council colleagues representing diverse backgrounds and parts of the City, mailed a letter today to the President of Brooklyn College, Karen Gould, objecting to her school

62nd Precinct Crime Statistics: 1/14 – 1/20/2013

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.

Is Gino’s Focacceria Due To Close?

Source: city-data.comWe have some sad news to report today: Gino’s Focacceria, located at 7118 18th Avenue, may be closing down. The news comes from local resident John G., who was unable to get any more details as to why the neighborhood staple will be shut. On several occasions,

In Focus: Chilly Soup For Spanish

Source: Carmen T.Our lovely reader and tipster Carmen T. sent us this photo of Matreshka (8022 20th Avenue) along with the following note: > Matreshka store, under new management. Russian, Middle Eastern and Latino style hot food to go!!Sounds delicious. I wonder if I can order the chilly

Echo iPhone App Aims To Connect Bensonhurst Residents With Each Other

Source: EcholocationNew York City has become a major player in the world of tech start-ups. The push has been felt by New Yorkers all over the five boroughs. For example, commuters can now use MTA phone apps [http://www.mta.info/apps/] to determine more accurate train or bus arrival

Councilman Gentile To Host Property Tax Seminar

Source: nyccouncil.tumblr.comFrom the office of Councilman Vincent Gentile: Do you have questions about your property taxes? Want to know how you can appeal them? Are you looking for ways to lower property taxes? Councilman Vincent J. Gentile invites you to a presentation and Q&A on “How

Local Advocate Mark Treyger Marks 10th Year As United Progressive Democratic Club President

(l t r) President Treyger’s parents Norman and Tatyana Treyger, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and UPDC President Mark TreygerLocal community advocate Mark Treyger marks his 10th year anniversary as president of the United Progressive Democratic Club at their general membership breakfast. The guest speaker was New York State Comptroller

Jan 31: Student And Teacher Art Exhibition And Auction At I.S. 228

Source: Bill Tucker via www.quickanded.comThis Thursday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m., the teachers and students of David A. Boody Art Magnet are putting on an art show. “An Artistic Winter Evening: An Exhibition of Student and Teacher Art,” is a collaborative show from the school’s