
After freelancing in the journalism world over the past six years, including a year covering Bensonhurst for the Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator
We are excited to have Denise join the company full-time, noted Co-Publisher Joshua Schneps. Living in the neighborhood, she understands the needs and concerns of area residents.
Romano said that she hopes to bring that insiders approach to her coverage. Southwest Brooklyn is an area often overlooked by the city and other media, Romano said. I look forward to covering the stories that matter most to my neighbors.
Among Romanos credits is five years working for the Daily News Brooklyn bureau.
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SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.