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Jun
09

Petition Aims To Reclaim Missing Z In Verrazano-Narrow Bridge

Photo by Wesley EngWhen did we drop the Z in Verrazano-Narrows Bridge? As reported in our fact sheet about the
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Jan
20
Insurance Agent Who Scammed Elderly Pleads Guilty To Hate Crime Charges 

Insurance Agent Who Scammed Elderly Pleads Guilty To Hate Crime Charges 

8403 7th Avenue (source: Google Maps)A Staten Island insurance agent who ran a business [/dyker-heights-insurance-agent-slapped-with-hate-crime-charges-for-targeting-the-elderly-in-fraud-scheme/] on the Bay Ridge-Dyker
2 min read
Nov
03

Chatting With Diana Marie Paunetto, Bensonhurst’s 11-Year-Old Singing Sensation

Everyone in Bensonhurst knows Diana Marie Paunetto [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Z85wcfRzWgH4zc39rRfqQ]. The 11-year-old budding opera singer is a
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Aug
19

Bensonhurst’s 18th Avenue Feast Kicks Off Tomorrow — Here’s What You Need To Know

Rice balls at last year’s 18th Avenue Feast (Photo by Ned Berke/Bensonhurst Bean)If the red, green, and
2 min read
Dec
29
Photo Of The Day: Dual Citizenship

Photo Of The Day: Dual Citizenship

Spotted on 72 Street, near 20th Avenue. Does anyone know what this place is? Take any photos in Bensonhurst recently?
1 min read
Oct
14

Recchia Outlines His Strategy To Take Down Grimm

Congressman Michael Grimm and Councilman Domenic RecchiaThe upcoming race between Congressman Michael Grimm and Councilman Domenic Recchia has already been
1 min read
May
23

Reverend Gelfant Named Grand Marshall Of Columbus Day Parade

Source: Wikimedia CommonsReverend Michael Louis Gelfant of the Saint Finbar Catholic Church (128 Bay 20th Street) was selected as the
1 min read
Oct
26

Italian Culture And Heritage Community Awards Will Celebrate Italian Heritage Month

Source: Eintracht4ever via Wikimedia CommonsOn Tuesday, October 30 several members of the Italian-American community will be honored at the Italian
1 min read
Sep
18

Documentary “The Italians” Needs Your Family Photos

Source: Whiskeygonebad via FlickrAn interesting proposition has come up: Sara Lee of ArkMedia Productions [www.ark-media.net] is looking for
1 min read
Mar
26

When “Brooklyn 11223” Airs Tonight, Opponents May Tune In

Despite having misgivings about the trashy, exploitative reality TV show Brooklyn 11223 airing tonight on Oxygen, some Bay Ridgites admit
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