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Joey Chestnut, defending champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, left, works to outpace former champion Takeru Kobayashi, right, July 4, 2009, in New York. AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File

Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to compete in Netflix competition

June 13 | Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press

After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his “fiercest rival.” Chestnut, a 16-time hot dog-eating champion, will face off with his frequent Nathan’s competitor, Takeru Kobayashi, […]

Missing girl in Little Haiti

June 13 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

FLATBUSH — POLICE ARE SEARCHING for missing teen Alicia Greene, age 15, who was last seen on the night of Sunday, June 2, leaving her residence near the Newkirk Avenue-Little Haiti 2 and 5 train stop. Alicia is approximately 5 feet and 5 inches tall, weighs 135 pounds and has a light complexion. She was […]

Chestnut to face Kobayashi in rival hot dog contest after Nathan’s ban

June 13 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

CONEY ISLAND — LEGENDARY 16-TIME NATHAN’S Hot Dog Eating Competition winner Joey Chestnut will face his longtime rival Takeru Kobayashi in a competitive eating battle of the greats — but the faceoff won’t be at the Nathan’s stage in Coney Island this July 4, after Chestnut was banned this week over an endorsement deal with […]