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Voting machine mayhem; Pols pushing old levers

Bensonhurst
Everything old is new again!  … Full Article
 

PRO BONO BARRISTER: Kings Inn talks law and alcohol

Bay Ridge
Members of the Kings County American Inn of Court – led by indomitable President Marc Dittenhoefer --  packed the 123 Remsen St. … Full Article
 

Civic leaders plead to state; Give us ER in Bay Ridge!

Bay Ridge
While Long Island College Hospital is fighting against the odds for survival, the medical situation in southwest Brooklyn is also in critical condition, according to a group of community leaders. … Full Article
 

OPINION: Granny shouldn’t have to be in the garbage

Bensonhurst
A while back, we ran an article in this paper about a local Bensonhurst celebrity, “Maria, the Ice Cream Girl,” who is well-known for her charity efforts and her occasional forays into show business as well as for selling ice cream. … Full Article
 

Catholic school’s name change marks beginning of a new era

Bensonhurst
Starting in September, students at Saint Mary Mother of Jesus – Saint Frances Cabrini Academy in Bensonhurst will be attending Saint Peter Catholic Academy, but they won’t have to take a bus or a train to their new school. … Full Article
 

Grimm votes for budget to save fort’s anti-terror unit

Bay Ridge
At least something good is coming out of the nasty budget battles in Washington, a local lawmaker said. … Full Article
 

RACIST RANT? 'Ice Cream Girl' pulls 'Yo Granny's in my Garbage' video

Bensonhurst
Faced with mounting criticsm, a Bensonhurst ice cream pedler on Wednesday afternoon pulled from YouTube a music video that ridicules older Asian women who rummage through garbage cans collecting redeemable cans and bottles. … Full Article
 

Bay Ridge's Regina Opera presents `La Serva Padrona,’ Suor Angelica’

Bay Ridge
The Regina Opera, in its 43rd season, gave us an afternoon to treasure with a double bill that offered a dollop of laughter and a gallon of tears.  … Full Article
 

Immigrant workers rebuild storm ravaged waterfront job center

Bensonhurst
An employment center destroyed by Hurricane Sandy was rebuilt by determined immigrants who congregate there in the hope of finding day jobs. … Full Article
 

City eases up on fines against street vendors

Bay Ridge
The guy who owns the falafel stand on your street corner can breathe a little easier, thanks to the City Council, which voted overwhelmingly last week to ease restrictions on street vendors. … Full Article
 

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