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Cops arrest trio for Bensonhurst sewer break-in, fourth suspect remains at large

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Police shoot man who allegedly violently attacked children inside Bensonhurst home

By Dean Moses

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Shore Parkway Promenade from Verrazzano to Ceasar’s Bay set for revamp

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Politics

AM Lester Chang sworn in for second term, calls for unity and community service

By Robert Pearl

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Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS | Brooklyn streets glow red and gold for Lunar New Year celebrations

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Politics

Stephen Chan celebrates historic win at State Senate swearing-in ceremony

By Lauren Rapp

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‘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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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

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News

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

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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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

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

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

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AMNY

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

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