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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 [/blog/neighbors/local-owner-killed-by-own-vehicle-while-chasing-carjacker/], which left a beloved father and business

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

Where To Hunt For Easter Eggs In Brooklyn This Weekend

Photo via maxelman [https://www.flickr.com/photos/maxelman/2306436029/]With 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

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 [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-13/first-israeli-supermarket-chain-said-to-open-branch-abroad] . 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

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

Photo by Beyond My Ken [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St._Augustine's_Roman_Catholic_Church_122_Sixth_Avenue_Park_Slope_from_south.jpg] St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church [http://www.staugustineparkslope.org/] (116 6th Avenue at Sterling Place) and portions of Green-Wood Cemetery are one step closer

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend At These Events Across Brooklyn

Image courtesy of Ladyheart [http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/155395]. 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

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

Source: yewenyi [https://www.flickr.com/photos/yewenyi/2256618233/] via Flickr It’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

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.

20 Things To Do With The Kids On A Snowy Day

Photo by Omri [http://instagram.com/p/WmfcUvNWvA/]The 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

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

Photo by Rachel Silberstein/Bensonhurst BeanSouthern Brooklyn’s decrepit N line stations [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/01/post-apocalyptic-n-line-get-repairs-screwing-commute/] 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 [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/