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20th Avenue Building Evacuated In Sunday Night Blaze [Photos]

By Brad SchundlerA fire ripped through multiple units on the top floor of 8420 20th Avenue Sunday night, prompting emergency crews to evacuate the four-story building, according to fire officials. Firefighters responded to the blaze at 9:43pm and got the flames under control by 10:22pm, said the FDNY.

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Food Stuffs: Doughy, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Taro Buns At Liu’s Sweet Tomatoes Bakery

Photo via 56511627@N04 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/56511627@N04/5625689265] Food Stuffs [/tag/food-stuffs/] is a column exploring the gastronomic landscape of Bensonhurst and the surrounding neighborhoods. Each entry will cover anything and everything remotely related to food. because here in Bensonhurst, food is always news. We’ve

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Photo Of The Day: Orange Blossoms

This little guy was spotted on 20th Avenue. Take any photos in Bensonhurst recently? Send them to editor@bensonhurstbean.com , or tag them #Bensonhurst on Instagram, and we’ll post them here. Also, follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/BensonhurstBean], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BensonhurstBean], and Instagram [http:

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On 25th Anniversary Of Yusef Hawkins’ Death, Reputed Killers And Family Speak Out

The anniversary of Yusef Hawkins’ death [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Yusef_Hawkins] will fall on Saturday, August 23, marking 25 years since the tragic incident nearly set the city on ablaze in racial tensions, and became enmeshed with Bensonhurst’s reputation to this day. The Daily News

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Bensonhurst Locals Launch DIY Music Venue. Flashback To The Punk Temple On Bay Parkway?

All hail the return of local, do-it-yourself rock music for all ages! The Brooklyn Vegan is reporting [http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2014/06/new_diy_venue_o.html] that a new group calling itself Frank’s Basement has popped up in Bensonhurst. The group will put on semi-regular concerts

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New Russian Restaurant, Lazzat, Headed To Bath Avenue

A new Russian restaurant, Restaurant Lazzat, is set to open soon at 1969 Bath Avenue. Elle Spektor, our roaming reporter, writes in: > Noticed this on my way home yesterday and thought it was interesting. There’s a new venue, “Restaurant Lazzat” starting construction on Bath Avenue and 20th Avenue. The

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JC Real Estate Opens On 20th Avenue

A new independently operated real estate firm is now open at 6702 20th Avenue. The brokerage, JC Real Estate, opened this week, according to owner Jean-Claude “JC” Ho. The firm will offer both rental properties as well as properties for sale, and they have agents speaking a variety of languages

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Elevator Coming To New Utrecht Avenue Subway Station

New Utrecht Avenue subway station. (Source: MTAphotos via Flickr).Subway riders gasping for air while climbing the five flights of stairs at the New Utrecht Avenue subway station are getting some sweet relief… in about five years. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle is reporting [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/mta-building-elevator-new-utrecht-ave-subway-station-2013-10-15-161500] that

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Photos: Truck Wedged Under 86th Street El Causes 45-Minute Traffic Backup

Whoops! A truck driver failed to make the 12-foot clearance on 86th Street at 20th Avenue and got wedged underneath the D train el, snarling traffic. Bensonhurst Bean writer Elle Spektor stumbled across the accident, which occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. last night, and took the accompanying photos

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Send Us Your Photos From This Weekend’s 86th Street Festival!

Yep, there will be zeppoles! (Source: x-eyedblonde/Wikimedia Commons)Don’t forget: this Sunday sees the return of the 86th Street Festival [/bensonhursts-86th-street-festival-returns-on-june-9/]! Today and Saturday may see rain all day, but it’s supposed to be warm on Sunday with only a chance – just a chance! – of showers. So

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Bensonhurst Post-Sandy, A First-Person Account

Photo by Elle SpektorBensonhurst seems to be up-and-running without any major issues. While the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy can still be seen, the spirit, energy and work ethic of the community is back and better than ever. Restaurants, coffee houses, banks, supermarkets, retail stores and even gyms are now open.

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One Dead After 20th Avenue Car Collision

An early Wednesday morning accident between Jeep Cherokee and a private sanitation truck left one person dead. John Larocca, 45, a passenger in the SUV, was pronounced dead after the collision. He was a half a block from his home. The accident occurred between 20th Avenue and 61st Street a

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Suspected Thieves Face Trial For Injuring A Cop

Source: Minnesota Historical Society via Wikimedia CommonsTwo suspected thieves stand trial for injuring a police officer while fleeing the scene of a crime over two years ago. The thieves stole a car full of sex toys and when a police officer gave chase, he was badly injured after a motorcycle