Bensonhurst
A photo of Hazuki and her son, Isse, via policeMother, wife, and Bay Ridge resident Hazuki Matsushita and her 11-month old son Isse Salazar have both been missing since Friday, the police reported. They were last seen leaving Matsushita’s mother-in-law’s home at 3 p.m.
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Photo by BKLYNERThe Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all over Brooklyn. And a bit of ephemera, too. –Cooking ‘Liquid Gold’ Schmaltz & Other Old World Jewish Classics With The Gefilteria. [Gothamist [http://gothamist.com/2016/09/
Central Brooklyn
A small forest has sprung up on Cortelyou Road, 2015. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)Even though we’re still eating turkey and pumpkin pie leftovers, the pundits agree: It’s time to start hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. Here’s your list of the best spots
Events
Photo provided by Prospect Park YMCAAs of the 2010 census, more than 37 percent of city’s residents are foreign-born and 43 percent of the city’s workforce are immigrants. Nearly 85 percent of the total immigrant population in New York speak a language other than English. Within this
Bensonhurst
(Photo: mikey k / flickr)This is a blotter of this past week’s crime in the 60th Precinct, which includes Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and Gravesend. We’ve divided the crimes up by type: robbery, assault, burglary, and larceny. For those who aren’t familiar with the police jargon, robbery
Police & Fire
(Photo: mikey k / flickr)This is a blotter of this past week’s crime in the 60th Precinct, which includes Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst. We’ve divided the crimes up by type: robbery, assault, burglary, and larceny. For those who aren’t familiar with the police jargon,
Events
Gypsy George Mihalopoulos just dropped his new album, Caollaidhe. (Photo credit: Pooya Salehyar)Yes, yes, yes, the holiday season is officially upon us. But so is a fantastic new album release, cinema galore, and an opportunity to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the vital organization, Gowanus Canal Conservancy. Gypsy George
Bensonhurst
From the 60th Precinct’s Mannequin ChallengeSouthern Brooklyn’s Mannequin Challenge game is on point. The 60th Precinct — representing Coney Island and Brighton Beach — officially joined the ranks of Challenge royalty this weekend after posting their take on the viral phenomenon to Twitter. (For those not in the know: the
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Bensonhurst BeanCops arrested two off-duty city employees in two separate incidents for blatant drunk driving over the holiday weekend. FDNY Emergency Medical Technician Oneil Hunter, 35, was arrested on Flatbush Avenue and Caton Avenue on Friday, November 25 at 5:30am, after swerving into a lane of
Bensonhurst
Photo by azernyc [https://www.instagram.com/p/BNVtyl5Bzhz/]This Thursday marks the start of December! With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday cheer is revving up to full swing, meaning it’s prime time for some hot chocolate, and Dyker Heights is brighter than ever. Stay up to date on
Neighbors
Photo screenshot from Google Maps.Anton Yenikeev, 25, was found dead in his apartment on Black Friday, November 25. Police are investigating his death, but the Medical Examiner hasn’t found a cause of death yet. The police showed up to his apartment at 1075 Sheepshead Bay Rd at around
Central Brooklyn
Prospect Park. (Photo by Anna Typor [https://www.facebook.com/anna.typor]) Whether you’re looking to celebrate the start of the holiday season with choral music, a soiree, or an LGBTQ party — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around) Ditmas Park. If you have