A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a series of burglaries in Bensonhurst between August 2022 and January 2023, resulting in the theft of more than $150,000 worth of jewelry and cash. The defendant, John Catullo, 55, targeted both private residences and local businesses during his crime spree. “These prison […]
Daniel Paterna is a Bensonhurst native whose Italian-American heritage and eye for design melded into his best-selling book, “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” named for the famous Christmas Eve meal. As much a memoir as a cookbook, Daniel’s story spans multiple generations, with tales of immigration, love, and, at the forefront, good, simple food that […]
BENSONHURST — Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) recently joined concerned Brooklynites in calling on the City Council to repeal zoning laws that have allowed hotels to function as shelters as of right without any input from the community. The calls come as the city is proposing a new homeless shelter in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, that would provide temporary housing […]