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Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project

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Fire Horse year welcomed with snow as 18th Avenue Lunar New Year Parade marches on in Bensonhurst

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Bensonhurst church leader, neighbors arrested by ICE

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Erica Price

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PHOTOS | Bensonhurst celebrates annual Columbus Day Parade along 18th Avenue

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Brooklyn pol intros bill requiring Parks Department to report on patrol staffing, safety

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Arts & Entertainment

Rooted in tradition, Bensonhurst kicks off 51st annual Santa Rosalia Feast

By Olivia Seaman

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Business

‘This place is home’: Bensonhurst bids farewell to beloved Bari Pork Store

By Robert Pearl

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Politics

With all votes counted, George Sarantopoulos wins narrow victory in Council District 47 Republican primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Business

Bari Pork Store, longtime Bensonhurst Italian staple, to close after 55 years

By Olivia Seaman

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‘Shalom Dragon’ festival celebrates Asian and Jewish cultures

By Gabriele Holtermann

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News

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

By Robert Pearl

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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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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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