Tag Archive | "gravesend"

Republicans See Gains in Brooklyn

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Though there wasn't much excitement about New York's Republican Presidential primaries on April 24, Republicans in Brooklyn are optimistic about the ground they’ve gained in the borough, particularly in Southern Brooklyn.

Reality TV Takes Over Brooklyn

Monday, March 26, 2012

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“Brooklyn 11223,” a highly criticized show that's been compared to the "Jersey Shore," is one of three reality TV programs based in Brooklyn that are premiering within a couple months of each other.

Nine Children, One Adult Injured in Yellow School Bus Crash

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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Nine children were on a yellow school bus this morning when it  jumped a curb and crashed into a Capital One Bank  in Gravesend. One adult was severely injured and the children, students at Mark [...]

BK Eats – Deli Line Dance

Friday, December 3, 2010

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By Lillian Rizzo Ordering a hero at John’s Deli in Gravesend is not as easy as standing on line and choosing cold cuts. First, I learned the hard way, you have to know precisely how [...]

Police Ask for Help in the Fur Store Robbery

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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The New York City Police Department is asking for any information concerning a robbery at the the Mazari Fur Store, 161 Brighton 11 St. On Nov. 2, three suspects stole two fur coats. When a [...]

Brooklyn Man Shot In Front of Donut Shop

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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According to police, Jose Miguel Serrano-Munoz, 23, was shot multiple times in the wee hours of Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Gravesend. Serrano-Munoz was shot in front of a donut shop at 1503 Avenue U. [...]

Traffic Island Irks Merchants

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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By Lillian Rizzo In the middle of West Sixth Street lies a cement island that is a refuge to some and aggravation to others. Smack in the middle of the former-four lane street, the pedestrian [...]

The Sainos: Well Liked and Well Armed

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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By ALYSON MARTIN On this West Street block in Gravesend, across from P.S. 216, it’s a bit like Cheers. Everyone seems to know the Sainos. Once or twice a week, Thomas, Kathleen or Vincent Saino [...]