The defendant was Andres “Andy” Fernandez of Melville, Long Island. The murder occurred soon after Barbati left his restaurant, located at 2725 86th St., carrying a plastic bag containing $15,483 in cash. When Barbati reached his home on 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights and got out of his car, Fernandez, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, shot him several times, killing him. He then fled the scene without taking the money, according to the DA’s Office.
ebrooklyn media/file photo The scene of the shooting of L&B Spumoni Gardens owner Louis Barbati.
“With today’s verdict, this defendant has been brought to justice for the murder of a beloved husband, father and fixture of the Gravesend community,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. “I commend the jury for its hard work convicting this defendant, and for bringing some solace to the family, friends and many Brooklynites affected by this senseless tragedy.” The jury trial took place before Kings County Supreme Court Judge Danny Chun
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.
