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Dec
06

62nd Precinct Crime Statistics: 11/19 – 11/25/2012

Click to enlargeCompStat reports are produced by the New York Police Department on a weekly basis. We publish the week’
Dec
05

In Focus: Humble Beginnings For The Sea Beach Line

Photographer: Urquhart. Source: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn CollectionThis July 17, 1914 photo showcases workers lifting sandbags, operating a cement mixer
Dec
05

In 30 Years, Russians Will No Longer Be Brighton Beach’s Majority

Mosque construction in February. Photo by nolastname.A Voices of NY [https://voicesofny.org/2012/11/in-brighton-beach-jews-and-muslims-united-against-sandy/] article reveals a
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Dec
05

Councilman Recchia Won’t Be Making A Bid For The NYC Comptroller’s Seat In 2013

Source: Ronzoni via Wikimedia CommonsYesterday, Councilman Domenic Recchia announced that he has decided not to run in the 2013 Comptroller
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Dec
04

When Maple Lanes Closes, Shell Lanes May Get Angled Parking To Accommodate Bowlers

Source: Helena F. via YelpMaple Lanes, the beloved Bensonhurst bowling alley that has stood at 1570 60th Street for over
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Dec
04

Dyker Heights Takes Top Honors In The Five Best Places To See Christmas Lights

Source: wonggawei via Wikimedia CommonsDyker Heights was recently named number one in the top five place to see Christmas Lights.
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Dec
04

Assemblyman William Colton And UPDC President Mark Treyger Honor Local Veterans

Assemblyman William Colton and U.S. Marine Manuel Marin. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman William Colton’s office.From the offices
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Dec
04

Former Principal Of Elite High School Convicted Of 75 Counts Of Sexual Abuse

Elite High School. Source: Google MapsFormer principal of Elite High School, a Jewish school serving Russian Jewish immigrants, Emanuel Yegutkin,
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Dec
03

Wednesday: Sheepshead Bay Block Captain’s Meeting

With the motto, “No Neighbor Left Behind,” the Bay Improvement Group, along with Sheepshead Bay Plumb Beach Civic Association, Occupy
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Dec
03

$235.7M Awarded For Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Upper Deck And HOV Lane Project

Source: Ibagli via Wikimedia CommonsFrom the offices of the Metropolitan Transit Authority: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Sunday that
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