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Brooklyn Senior Idol 2010 winner Nunzio Franzese. (Photo: Martin J. Golden / Facebook)Got a favorite song and love to sing? Are you over 50? Then this competition is for you! Senator Marty Golden, in conjunction with Xaverian High School [http://www.xaverian.org/page], announced details for the 10th Annual
Police & Fire
Scene of the fatal accident last month that took the life of Sean Ryan on Gerritsen Avenue. (Photo: Mike Wright/ Facebook)History is repeating itself in Gerritsen Beach as far as traffic safety goes. Last week we reported [/teen-death-bike-accident-brings-call-gerritsen-avenue-traffic-lights/] that a petition was started to install more traffic lights on
Bensonhurst
Photo by William CarusoGet ready, party people, because Bensonhurst’s 18th Avenue Feast [/?s=18th+avenue+feast#.V6DA99ArI9c] is back! The 41st annual Festa di Santa Rosalia starts August 18, on the boulevard named for Cristoforo Colombo, between 68th Street and 75th Street, and continues through August 28. On weekdays,
Events
> Mayor @BilldeBlasio [https://twitter.com/BilldeBlasio] joined thousands of Muslim New Yorkers in #BathBeach [https://twitter.com/hashtag/BathBeach?src=hash] #BK [https://twitter.com/hashtag/BK?src=hash] to celebrate Eid ul Fitr – Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/sSaPb8dJH3 [https://t.co/sSaPb8dJH3] — NYC Mayor’s CAU (@mayorsCAU)
Arts & Culture
Photo via Sha-Doobie [https://www.facebook.com/300890483385429/photos/pb.300890483385429.-2207520000.1435594656./432715656869577/?type=3&theater] Looking to boogie down at your local park this summer? Senator Marty Golden has announced the lineup for his free summer concert series. The musical acts offer a little something for everyone
News
> #SOD [https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOD?src=hash] on the scene of a building collapse @ 70 Beacon Court @NYPD61Pct [https://twitter.com/NYPD61Pct]. Unoccupied, under construction. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/qVG9Fi8zx4 [https://t.co/qVG9Fi8zx4] — NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) June 22, 2016 [https://twitter.com/NYPDSpecialops/status/745704042555379712]
Bensonhurst
Photo by Bensonhurst BeanDrug dealers, beware: You may serve more jail time if you are arrested selling narcotics to children under 14 or if you are caught at a park or a playground. The State Senate passed two drug-related bills yesterday, the first sponsored by Senator Jack Martins and the
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Health
The Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Photo: Google Maps)The revolting stench that blanketed parts of Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Beach earlier this year was caused by a mechanical failure at the Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/dep_projects/cp_coney_island_plant.
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Photo by mta_subways [http://websta.me/p/1026851306904496366_1799578081]Q train riders can look forward to shuttle bus service between Kings Highway and Atlantic Avenue for four consecutive weekends starting at the end of January while the MTA does needed track work. A representative for Senator Marty Golden informed
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Photo by mta_subways [http://websta.me/p/1026851306904496366_1799578081]Q train riders can look forward to shuttle bus service between Kings Highway and Atlantic Avenue for four consecutive weekends starting at the end of January while the MTA does needed track work. A representative for Senator Marty Golden informed
Central Brooklyn
Governor Andrew Cuomo at his 2016 State of the State speech. (Photo: PROgovernorandrewcuomo [https://www.flickr.com/photos/governorandrewcuomo/23994415209/] / Flickr) Governor Andrew Cuomo rolled out a five-year, $20 billion housing plan during his State of the State speech [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-outlines-2016-agenda-signature-proposals-ensuring-new-york-and-will-continue-be] on Wednesday that promised
Police & Fire
Sergeant Cara Mulham standing between City Councilman Chaim Deutsch, left, and Captain Winston Faison. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)A local cop received heaps of gratitude Wednesday night at the 61st Precinct’s community council meeting for helping deliver a baby boy [/local-cop-helps-deliver-newborn-on-the-way-to-the-hospital/] while riding in an ambulance on the
Bensonhurst
Photo by herblessedjourney [http://websta.me/p/1042299262142572358_18787616] Safety advocated are hailing a new law, sponsored by Senator Marty Golden and Assemblyman James Brennan, as an important tool in protecting commuters and MTA workers from crime and sexual assault. The bill, signed into law this week by Governor Andrew
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Courtesy of Senator Marty Golden via FacebookSenator Marty Golden has announced his final two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies [/golden-hosting-two-brooklyn-tree-lighting-ceremony-this-week/] of the season to be held this week — at two historically significant locations — bringing holiday cheer and excitement, with Christmas carols, a special visit from Santa Claus and hot chocolate for
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Photo by Alex Ellefson/Sheepshead BitesSenator Marty Golden will once again host two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies this week, including carols, a special visit from Santa Claus, and hot chocolate for all. The events will take place tonight and tomorrow at the following locations: * Wednesday, December 2, starting at 6: