bank robber
Source: Billy Hathorn via Wikimedia CommonsYesterday, the FBI arrested a man wanted for a December 2011 Dyker Heights bank robbery. The robbery happened at Capital One bank and the culprit was a seasoned robber. Prior to hitting up the bank, Jack Mannino had recently been released from prison after serving
catering halls
Source: Fastily via Wikimedia CommonsAt a catering hall after a great party, generous patrons can dole out more than 20 percent in tips. A new bill, sponored by Long Island-based State Senator Jack Martins, would allow eateries to tack on an extra 20 percent in service fees, a charge that
jeffrey shalom
1621 East 61st StreetMassey Knakal Realty Services made a $1.7M sale on a vacant lot at 1621 East 61st Street. The 8,000 square foot site also has a 6,000 square foot commercial building ready for use. “The buyer plans on building a synagogue on the site,” said
astrology
Source: Enceladus via Wikimedia Commons, March 2011 SupermoonUnfortunately, the supermoon was a disappoinment for lunar-loving New Yorkers who instead witnessed a lot of clouds. “I waited near the Verrazano,” said J.R., a Gravesend resident. “It was too cloudy, I didn’t see it.” The supermoon is a natural phenomena
lost pets
Help us find LuckyOur reader notified us that their beloved family pet Lucky has gone missing. If you see him, please call (917) 921-0482. The family is offering a reward for his safe return.
jamal iqbal
Source: Eyone via Wikimedia CommonsAs reported by Sheepshead Bites [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/05/ocean-parkway-accident-leaves-1-dead-2-injured-on-saturday-night/] , a major collision on Ocean Parkway and Avenue X left one young college student dead. The accident happened at about midnight on Saturday night. Jamal Iqbal was driving a minivan and was hit by
bensonhurst restaurants
Source: Jaime de la Fuente via Wikimedia CommonsA website has recently gone hyperlocal by making it easy to find the most recent health inspections information on your favorite local restaurants. EveryBlock [http://nyc.everyblock.com/locations/neighborhoods/] takes recent restaurant inspections from New York City’s Department of Health and
Source: Councilman GreenfieldOn this beautiful Sunday morning, over one hundred local Bath Beach and Bensonhurst residents came out to cleanup their streets. As previously reported, Councilman David G. Greenfield and Assemblyman Bill Colton sponsored the neighborhood beautification event of Bay Parkway, [/greenfield-colton-host-bay-parkway-cleanup-event/]and they were delighted in the large turnout.
aelita
Aelita, “Queen of the Cabaret” is set to perform at the The Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst on May 10, beginning at 7 p.m. The cabaret performance will be in Yiddish, Russian, English and French. Tickets prior to the date are $20 and $25 at
anthony gecebice
Source: Nate Allen via Wikimedia CommonsThe Law Enforcement Explorers [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/community_affairs/youth_programs_explorers.shtml] program is held at the 62nd Precinct. The program is designed to educate young men and women, ages 14-20, about police duty. Ultimately, the Explorers Program encourages students
brooklyn realty center
7002 18th AvenueCorner retail space at 7002 – 7004 18th Avenue sold for $2,075,000, which is about $371 per square foot. Jing Liang Chen and Wan Xian He acquired the retail property from from Kenneth Siu. Brooklyn Realty Center’s Tony Ursino represented the seller. The three-story, 5,598-square-foot
Source: Erik Calonius via FlickrCommuters, here are your weekend MTA service changes: D Train: All service changes occurring from Saturday 12:01 a.m. to Monday 5 a.m., May 5 – 7. For service to 25th Street, Prospect Avenue, 4th Avenue-9th Street and Union Street, take the D Train to