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Report: More NYC Residents Facing Eviction Have Access To Legal Help

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanIf you are a low-income tenant facing eviction, it may be easier than ever to get lawyer these days, according to a report released by the city yesterday. Mayor Bill de Blasio touted the findings by the Office of Civil Justice (OCJ), which show that now 27

Kids & Family

Mayor Signs Lactation Bill Into Law

“Our vision is to make life easier for families.” – Mayor @BilldeBlasio #LactationStations #BillSigning pic.twitter.com/MxdO0oQoGb — NYC Mayor’s CAU (@mayorsCAU) August 11, 2016 Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law Thursday, Intro. 1063-A, which requires city-run social service agencies to make lactation rooms available at locations throughout the

News

‘Round Brooklyn: Cursed Jewels, Eyes On Eid, Spumoni Sadness, And More

Photo via gregmillerfotoThe entire borough was jumpin’ this week. And you were busy jumpin’ as well. Here’s a chance to catch up on all the goings on throughout the county of Kings. Con artists targeting Asian women with “cursed jewelry” curse again, say cops. [Bensonhurst Bean] Suspect in beating

Announcements

Get Seinfeldian With Corner Media At The Brooklyn Cyclones On July 2

Elaine look-alikes show off their moves at the Brooklyn Cyclones’ Seinfeld Night. (Courtesy of Brooklyn Cyclones/Facebook)Come hang with the staff of Corner Media Group and celebrate Seinfeld at the Brooklyn Cyclones game this weekend. At the Saturday, July 2 Salute to Seinfeld III “Make Kramerica Great Again” game,

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City Council Proposes Bill To Combat Illegal Home Conversions

Courtesy of Councilman Vincent Gentile’s OfficeCouncilmembers Jumaane D. Williams and Vincent Gentile, along with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, rallied with members of the Dyker Heights community Monday afternoon, in support of City Council legislation they will introduce to increase the penalties for aggravated illegal conversions, which are defined

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How To Get Your Money Back If You Were Wrongfully Ticketed At A Pedestrian Ramp

Photo by Park Slope StoopNow that we know that the NYPD has been wrongfully ticketing thousands of legally parked vehicles, raking in millions of dollars in fines, how can drivers get their money back? Here is a step-by-step guide: The Department of Finance has said that they will review wrongfully

Events

Apply Now For The ‘NYC Born & Raised’ College Scholarship

Photo by suewaters/FlickrAre you a native New Yorker who is currently in college? Got tenacity and grit? This Brooklyn-born lawyer wants to pay it forward by launching a scholarship fund to benefit one hard working college student each year. Born in what today is called Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and raised

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Rabbi Andy Bachman Claims He Was ‘Booted’ From Bernie Event Over Pro-Clinton Tweets

(Courtesy Rabbi Bachman’s Facebook)Rabbi Andy Bachman claims a few pro-Clinton tweets got him dismissed from presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ event focused on open dialogue. The former rabbi at Congregation Beth Elohim claims that he was abruptly uninvited from a “Faith and Social Justice Roundtable” at First Unitarian Congregational

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The Brooklyn Campaign Trail, Mapped

With New York’s presidential primary coming up on April 19, Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls descended on our fine borough this week to court voters and vie for Brooklyn’s electoral heart. We’ve mapped the pit stops made by the candidates along the campaign trail — some showed Kings

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Lander One of Only Jewish Council Members That Did Not Sign Letter Endorsing Hillary

Photo: Councilman David Greendfield & Alex Ellefson/Bensonhurst BeanTwelve members of City Council’s Jewish caucus, including Councilman David Greenfield and Councilman Mark Treyger, endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee in New York’s primary election next week, reports the Jewish Daily Forward. “Hillary Clinton has delivered time and

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Suspect In Fatal Carjacking Previously Arrested 30 Times

24-year-old Joshua Colon was arrested in an incident on Monday which led to the death of local business owner Phil Dellegrazie. (Image via NYPD)A criminal from Bensonhurst with a lengthy rap sheet has been accused in Monday’s carjacking, which left a beloved father and business owner dead and

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Clinton & Sanders May Debate In Brooklyn Ahead Of April Primary

Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders may face off in a debate in Sanders’ home borough ahead of New York’s April 19 primaries after all. Though Clinton’s campaign has previously said she would only participate in a post-New York primary debate, Clinton changed her tune at

Kids & Family

Where To Hunt For Easter Eggs In Brooklyn This Weekend

Photo via maxelmanWith Easter this Sunday, there will be plenty of opportunities this weekend to take the kids hunting for painted eggs (and other goodies!) in and around the neighborhood. We’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of kid-centered Easter events in Brooklyn. As always, if we’ve missed any

Business

Israeli Supermarket Chain Acquires Borough Park Pathmark, Questions Remain On Gowanus Location

Source: Google MapsAn Israeli supermarket chain has purchased the shuttered Pathmark location in Borough Park, reports Bloomberg Business. Jerusalem-based Osher Ad — which is set to open at 1245 61st Street in August — sells strictly Kosher food and is the first Israeli supermarket chain to set up shop in the United

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Portions Of Green-Wood Cemetery And St. Augustine Church Move Forward In LPC Consideration

Photo by Beyond My KenSt. Augustine Roman Catholic Church (116 6th Avenue at Sterling Place) and portions of Green-Wood Cemetery are one step closer to landmark status. At an all-day public meeting Tuesday to address its backlog of 95 properties, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) decided to keep

Business

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend At These Events Across Brooklyn

Image courtesy of Ladyheart.We love you, dear neighbors, and loyal advertisers (double the love for neighborhood advertisers!). Thanks to your support we continue to bring you the news you really care about daily. We have put together a list of some wonderful deals and specials to spread the love

Events

Year Of The Monkey: 7 Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year In Brooklyn

Source: yewenyi via FlickrIt’s the year of the (fire) monkey! February 8 marked the Chinese or Lunar New Year, and since Brooklyn is home to a large Chinese-American community, there will be many opportunities to celebrate this lively cultural event all month long. From red envelopes to lion dances,

jobs

Job Alert: Snow Shovelers Wanted By DSNY – $13.50/Hour

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanAs the cleanup from this weekend’s blizzard continues, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia put out a call today for additional emergency snow laborers to remove snow and ice from bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, step streets, and other locations throughout the city.

Kids & Family

20 Things To Do With The Kids On A Snowy Day

Photo by OmriThe snow has arrived — the first real storm of the year! That means most parents are wondering how on earth they’ll entertain those stir-crazy kids for a full 24 hours. Zoning out in front of the TV all day is just not an option when you are

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N Line Construction (And Wonky Service) To Begin On January 18

Photo by Rachel Silberstein/Bensonhurst BeanSouthern Brooklyn’s decrepit N line stations will finally get some TLC this month, but unfortunately that comes with a price for local commuters. The first half of the MTA’s planned four-year renovation of the long-neglected subway line will begin on January 18, reports

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N Line Construction (And Wonky Service) To Begin On January 18

Photo by Rachel Silberstein/Bensonhurst BeanSouthern Brooklyn’s decrepit N line stations will finally get some TLC this month, but unfortunately that comes with a price for local commuters. The first half of the MTA’s planned four-year renovation of the long-neglected subway line will begin on January 18, reports

Destinations

Banyas Of Brooklyn: Where To Get Your Shvitz On This Winter

Source: Brooklyn Banya/Facebook If you do one thing in 2016, it should be to round up your friends and head to the banya. A banya is a Russian-Turkish bathhouse that typically includes a sauna, a steam room, and a freezing cold pool of water. In the Old Country, they

Destinations

Banyas Of Brooklyn: Where To Get Your Shvitz On This Winter

Source: Brooklyn Banya/FacebookIf you do one thing in 2016, it should be to round up your friends and head to the banya. A banya is a Russian-Turkish bathhouse that typically includes a sauna, a steam room, and a freezing cold pool of water. In the Old Country, they called

Animals

Meet Prospect Park Zoo’s Feisty New Baby Baboon [Video]

Prospect Park Zoo recently welcomed a furry new family member and on Monday, the little guy made his public debut. The mini Hamadryas baboon was born on October 22 to 12-year-old female Kaia, and 23-year-old dad Bole, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). This is Kaia’s second birth

Animals

Meet Prospect Park Zoo’s Feisty New Baby Baboon [Video]

Prospect Park Zoo recently welcomed a furry new family member and on Monday, the little guy made his public debut. The mini Hamadryas baboon was born on October 22 to 12-year-old female Kaia, and 23-year-old dad Bole, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). This is Kaia’s second birth