disabled
The Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst passed along news of this event, which will keep parents informed of programs and services for those with children with disabilities. The Sunday event, called “Needs, Wants, Wishes and Dreams: Programs and Services that Bring Relief to Parents of Children
1703 sheepshead bay rd
Norodny International Food Store closed up shop at 1703 Sheepshead Bay Road earlier this month, leaving yet another storefront on the commercial corridor empty. The store was open for about seven months, having started business in May [/sheepshead-bay-is-open-for-business/] and replacing a florist that closed after Superstorm Sandy. We were told
There are inflatable Christmas decorations, and LED lights. There are animatronics and neon effects. Some are religious depictions of ancient scenes and others are goofy takes on favored holiday characters. Local photographer and Bensonhurst Bean reader Knightmare6 hit Dyker Heights recently to capture all the different kinds of displays on
overpasses
A truck wedged under the Sheepshead Bay Road overpass. Photo submitted by Craig S.Neighborhoods along the elevated portion of the B/Q Brighton Line are no strangers to the thunderous crash of a truck whacking into the train line’s overpasses. South of Avenue J or so, the elevated
divorces
Screenshot of Voice headline and cover art.A sprawling seven-page article published by the Village Voice [http://www.villagevoice.com/2013-12-04/news/bad-rabbi-othodox-community-mendel-epstein-divorce-brooklyn/] sheds some light on one of the more extreme aspects of Jewish law: granting a get, or a divorce. The article tells the tale of Borough Park
domenic recchia
Is this all Brooklyn and Staten Island have in common? (Source: jasoneppinke/Flickr)It’s not even 2014 yet, but the 2014 Congressional election is already well underway in the 11th Congressional District, where incumbent Michael Grimm faces a challenge from Democratic Councilman Domenic Recchia. To put it frankly, the
Airports
A snowy owl spotted in Jamaica Bay in 2011 (Photo submitted by Stuart Fries, but taken by anonymous friend)UPDATE (11:00 a.m.): Apparently we were a little slow to this story, and a reader in the comments points out that the owls will now be trapped instead of
2811 ave u
Just a few short months after the closure of Jumpin’ Bean at 3081 Emmons Avenue, a new lease has been signed that will see Vittoria Seafood & Grill take over the commercial property. We’re told Vittoria will be opened by the people behind La Trattoria Ristorante Italiano, a long-established
christmas displays
The Dyker Heights Christmas and holiday light show is one of those defining things about our little corner of Brooklyn, drawing thousands from around the tri-state area looking to check out great holiday lights installed by our neighbors. No one knows how or when the tradition began, but it has
1733 sheepshead bay rd
The 1733 Sheepshead Bay Road headquarters of the Bay News, after it moved downtown.News Corp. is looking to sell off its Brooklyn-based newspaper portfolio, a publishing group that includes the Bay News. The company began quietly seeking out potential buyers for its Community Newspaper Group, the publisher of 11
Community Board 11 with hold its monthly general meeting tomorrow, December 12, at 7:30 p.m., at Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare (1740 84th Street). The Board serves as a local conduit to the government of New York City, representing neighbors’ needs and concerns. If you have a
2172 86th st
Source: WhereYouEat.comA few months ago, Hottest 86, an all-you-can-eat sushi and shabu shabu (hot pot) restaurant closed its doors for renovation. The location is now back up and running, and appears to have re-branded as 86 SuperStar at 2172 86th Street. It’s unclear if it’s new owners,