13 ave - Bklyner

Borough Park Woman Turns In $100K She Found At Bank, Now Wonders Where It Went

Source: Google MapsAn honest little old lady turned in $100,000 to bank authorities that she and her beau found in a safety deposit box, but now she’s wondering where the funds have gone off to – and wants a cut. The Daily News’ Denis Hamill broke the story [http:

11 ave

Dyker Heights Takes Top Honors In The Five Best Places To See Christmas Lights

Source: wonggawei via Wikimedia CommonsDyker Heights was recently named number one in the top five place to see Christmas Lights. This may not come as a surprise to most locals. For years, residents of Dyker Heights have spent a pretty penny to make their homes the most festive in the

13 ave

Amateur Genealogist Discovers That Her Roots Lead To Brooklyn

Source: Robert N. Dennis collection via FlickrEmily Ann Frances was searching for her roots and the search led her to the homes of her grandparents at 1353 69th Street in Dyker Heights. The search was motivated by her mother’s battle with Parkinsonism. After spending a lot of time looking

107 annual parade

June 30: The 107th Annual Dyker Heights Fourth Of July Parade

Source: Jnn13 via Wikimedia CommonsOur local Fourth of July parade is scheduled for June 30, a few days before the July 4th weekend to ensure a high turnout for the occasion. Parade formation begins at 11:15 a.m. and marching kicks off at noon at 13th Avenue and 71st