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Courtesy of Carlo ScissuraConey Island’s 34th Annual Mermaid Parade [http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid-parade-registration-page] is this weekend, and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President Carlo Scissura [/?s=carlo+scissura#.V2GSweYrLot] has been named King Neptune! The Dyker Heights resident, who also heads the Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) [http:
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New Utrecht Library (Google Maps)As of the end of day Monday, June 13, the New Utrecht Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/new-utrecht](1743 86th Street) is temporarily closed for a renovation project and will reopen at the end of July. The project will include new shelving, furniture and
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Photo via Google MapsThe “bored teen” [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2014/04/bored-teen-accused-of-setting-coney-island-fire-now-faces-armed-robbery-charges/#.V2BlyOYrLe0] who set a deadly mattress fire in Coney Island in 2014 has been sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for his felony murder and arson conviction, announced Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson today. Marcell
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Photo via Google MapsThe “bored teen” [/bored-teen-accused-of-setting-coney-island-fire-now-faces-armed-robbery-charges/#.V2BlyOYrLe0] who set a deadly mattress fire in Coney Island in 2014 has been sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for his felony murder and arson conviction, announced Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson today. Marcell Dockery, 18, was convicted [/coney-island-teen-convicted-arson-killing-police-officer/#.V2Bl4OYrLe1]
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Photo by Bensonhurst BeanWe couldn’t have asked for better street fair weather this Sunday, June 12, and neighbors turned out in droves for the 86th Street Festival [/planet-fitness/#.V2AttuYrI9c]. Thousands attended the massive flea market which takes place under the D line tracks each summer, on second Sunday after
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Female District Leader Nancy Tong, Male District Leader Charles Ragusa, and Assemblyman William Colton. (Photo by Bensonhurst Bean)Mysterious leaflets associating Billy Thai [/billy-thai-running-male-district-leader-47th-assembly-district/#.V2ANXuYrLWV]— a challenger for the 47th Assembly District male district leader seat — with Assemblyman William Colton and Female District Leader Nancy Tong, has the assemblyman and
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Photo of flipped car submitted by reader Brian Doherty.A man was arrested Saturday after apparently driving drunk and flipping his car upside down on 18th Avenue. Police officers witnessed a Blue 2003 Nissan Maxima recklessly driving down 18th Avenue at around 1pm, before it slammed into a parked vehicle,
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Photo of bloody sidewalk submitted by anonymous tipsterTwo men are fighting for their lives after being shot at Living Room Steakhouse and Lounge [http://www.yelp.com/biz/livingroom-steak-house-and-lounge-brooklyn] early this morning. A 48-year-old and 31-year-old were struck by bullets at 12:48am Monday, at the 2408 86th Street restaurant
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Celebrating Puerto Rican culture. Courtesy of Facebook.Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week — follow us on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/sunsetparkvoice], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/sunsetparkvoice], and Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/sunsetparkvoice], and sign up for our daily newsletter [http://eepurl.
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Cops are searching for a senior who went missing from Dyker Heights yesterday. Meijin Cao, 76, was last seen Saturday, June 11, at 9am leaving her residence on 11th Avenue and 63rd Street, according to the NYPD. She is described as 5 feet tall, 100 pounds, with a thin build,
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Photo by Bensonhurst BeanIn Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Here are some of the big stories you may have missed this week. You can keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week long. Just follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/#!/bensonhurstbean]and Facebook [http://www.
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(Courtesy of Google Maps)After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites. The Mac is back: The Mac Shack’s innovation inspires