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News

‘Operation Christmas Smiles’ brings holiday cheer — and toys — to Bensonhurst

By Lauren Rapp

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Food & Drink

L&B Spumoni Gardens opens in Dumbo after five-year wait

By Adam Daly

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News

After financial struggles, Reaching-Out Community Services reopens food pantry in new location

By Arthur de Gaeta & Kirstyn Brendlen

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Politics

Republican Steve Chan declares victory in heated State Senate race, ousting incumbent Iwen Chu

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

42nd Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade marches down ‘Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard’

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Firefighters battle blaze in Bensonhurst linked to damaged lithium batteries

By Lloyd Mitchell

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News

Holocaust survivor and WWII hero celebrates 100th birthday at Bensonhurst Jewish center

By Adam Daly

Bay Ridge 9/11 Vigil

News

Together Brooklyn stands: Borough unites for touching 9/‌11 tributes

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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News

The Feast of Santa Rosalia is back in Bensonhurst for 11 days of food and festivities

By Natalie Dahan

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News

Rain or shine: National Night Out Against Crime thrives in some Brooklyn nabes, despite weather

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Kids & Education

New Utrecht High’s ‘Pigeon’ soars: Student paper amplifies unheard voices through poetry, activism

By Natalie Dahan

Brooklyn murder suspect escorted for perp walk by detectives

AMNY

Horror in Bensonhurst: Man questioned after four people found stabbed to death in apartment

suspect arrested for faridun mavlonov shooting

Cops arrest gunman who allegedly killed Faridun Mavlonov nearly a year after teen’s death

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

Brooklyn probationary firefighter with colleagues after saving man

AMNY

Probationary firefighter in Brooklyn helps save critically injured man in house fire

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Man smashes windows, statues during attack on Bensonhurst church

By Adam Daly

John Catullo stole more than $150,000 worth of jewels and cash during a crime spree in southern Brooklyn, according the Brooklyn DA

Bensonhurst burglar jailed after stealing $150,000 during string of break-ins

By Adam Daly

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Bensonhurst spa offered sex act to undercover cop: lawsuit

By Adam Daly

Firefighters took on a four-alarm fire in Bensonhurst on Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters battle four-alarm blaze spanning multiple Bensonhurst buildings

By Emily Davenport & Lloyd Mitchell

Ortobello restaurant fire

News

Bensonhurst’s beloved Ortobello restaurant looks to rebuild after devastating fire

By Adam Daly

62 Precinct

62nd Precinct: Target employee gets into tussle with customer

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A plane makes a drop as smoke billows from the Palisades Fire at the Mandeville Canyon, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 11, 2025.

New York’s queer bars promote fundraisers to support Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her State of the State speech at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York on Jan. 14, 2025.

Hochul’s ‘fighting for your family’ in 2025 State of the State

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New York Family

Bye-Bye Red Dye! FDA Finally Bans Red No. 3 Food Coloring in U.S.

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Migrant gun runners: Alleged high-ranking street gang member among three charged in Manhattan for firearms trafficking