Community Education Council 20. Montly meeting. PS 200 (1940 Benson Ave., between 19th and 20th avenues in Bensonhurst), 7 pm.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 10, 2008.

• 1584 86th St., Bay Ridge

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on September 18, 2008.

62nd Precinct Community Council. Monthly meeting. 62nd Precinct stationhouse (1925 Bath Ave., at Bay 22nd Street in Bensonhurst), 7 pm. Call (718) 236-2501.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on September 11, 2008.

During the 27 years that now-retired bus driver Fred Santoro spent working at the Ulmer Park depot in Bath Beach, employees could always count on the Brooklynite for a song.

Published by New York Daily News on September 6, 2008.

Most of the “operations” took place at Nicelli’s funeral home at 1852 Bath Ave. without the knowledge or consent of more than 1,000 families. The cutters replaced bones with plastic PVC pipes and often sold diseased body parts that they said were healthy.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on September 5, 2008.

Steve Harrison, the former chairman of Community Board 10, openly courts the “progressive” wing of the Democratic party and categorizes his opponent, Councilman Michael McMahon (D–Staten Island) as “a centrist,” — as if it were a dirty word in a district covering Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and Staten Island that elected Republican representatives since the 1980s.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on September 4, 2008.

Steve Harrison, the former chairman of Community Board 10, openly courts the “progressive” wing of the Democratic party and categorizes his opponent, Councilman Michael McMahon (D–Staten Island) as “a centrist,” — as if it were a dirty word in a district covering Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and Staten Island that elected Republican representatives since the 1980s.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on September 4, 2008.

The possible successor to Feuer may be announced at the next board meeting, on Wed., Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Home, 1740 84th St. A leading candidate is Elias-Pavia, the assistant district manager for 10 years, who first worked with Feuer at the Sea Gate Association.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on September 2, 2008.

The retired printer and school security officer is fighting the city’s plan to tear up the sidewalk in front of his 80th Street home to plant a tree.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on August 26, 2008.

The bandit got his start with a half dozen robberies in Queens banks -- in Forest Hills and Astoria -- then moved on to Brooklyn, committing his last 15 heists in that borough. He's hit banks in Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, New Utrecht and Borough Park, and he's not picky about which banks he robs.

Published by SI Live on August 20, 2008.

The bandit got his start with a half dozen robberies in Queens banks -- in Forest Hills and Astoria -- then moved on to Brooklyn, committing his last 15 heists in that borough. He's hit banks in Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, New Utrecht and Borough Park, and he's not picky about which banks he robs.

Published by SI Live on August 20, 2008.

"I have pictures everywhere, and we talk about my husband all day," said Linda Graffagnino from the Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, home that her husband renovated room by room.

Published by New York Daily News on August 18, 2008.

Most of the so-called “operations” took place at Nicelli’s funeral home at 1852 Bath Ave. without the knowledge or consent of over 1,000 families. The cutters replaced bones with plastic PVC pipes and often sold diseased body parts that they said were healthy.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on August 14, 2008.

The frown line and furrowed brow eraser is being sold for $10 a unit — as opposed to $15 a unit, according to Rejuvenation owner — and Dyker Heights native — Nick DeFonte, who transformed the business from LOMA Wellness Center to Rejuvenation in May.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on August 8, 2008.

Hours earlier, two knife-wielding thugs stabbed another man on Bath Avenue near 18th Avenue. That victim told cops that he was near the corner at around 1:30 am when the thieves struck.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 30, 2008.

The victim told cops that he left the car overnight on 18th Avenue near Cropsey Avenue, but when he returned in the morning, his car was no longer in drivable condition.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 30, 2008.

Brooklyn was hit harder: about 3,500 customers, located mainly in the Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge neighborhoods, lost power in today's storms.

Published by SI Live on July 27, 2008.

Two armed perps held up a Bath Avenue pharmacy on July 20 — but they should have tried to steal headache medicine, because cops certainly gave them one. The perps entered the drugstore, which is near Bay 26th Street, at around 3:30 am and started shoplifting jewelry and prescription drugs.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 23, 2008.

Another clerk’s purse was swiped at a bodega on Bath Avenue on July 10 at around 8 pm. The clerk, whose store is between Bay 26th Street and Bay Parkway, put her purse behind the counter, but discovered it missing an hour later.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 16, 2008.

A wily woman nabbed a Cropsey Avenue hair salon clerk’s pocketbook on July 13 at around 4:30 pm. The perp then fled the store, which is between 20th Avenue and Bay 25th Street, with $180 and the victim’s credit cards.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 16, 2008.

• A woman told cops that she left her bag in a cart at a Laundromat on 20th Avenue and Bath Avenue on July 6 at around 2 pm. When she reached for it several minutes later, she discovered that its contents had been pilfered.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 16, 2008.

Most of the so-called “operations” took place at Daniel George and Son funeral home at 1852 Bath Ave. without the knowledge or consent of over 1,000 families. Joseph Nicelli, the former owner of the funeral home, will also likely face trial in connection to the ghoulish scheme.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on July 16, 2008.

Though the backing of elected leaders in the party could help Straniere tap into various bases of support around the district, which includes Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights, some analysts say candidates can win even if the party is split.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 16, 2008.

The B9, a vital route for residents of the northern part of Bay Ridge trying to get to Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and the Kings Plaza mall, saw a 36-percent increase in ridership, yet had a 2-percent decline in service.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 11, 2008.

I’ve only used non-trans fat oils for the past eight years, but in the early 1990s, all we used was trans fat. The new oils cost about 10-15 percent more, but we just bump up the price to compensate. It tastes better anyway. Salvatore Scudiero , 42, Dyker Heights

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 2, 2008.

Staten Island Democratic leaders have endorsed City Councilman Michael E. McMahon for the seat. The 13th Congressional District includes Staten Island and the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights. The Brooklyn side makes up about a third of the district.

Published by New York Times on June 22, 2008.

He also found time to play soccer and volunteer in his Dyker Heights neighborhood.

Published by New York Post on June 17, 2008.

Bay Ridge: Councilman Vince Gentile appointed three new members to Community Boards 10 in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights. No surprise was his appointment of ferry advocate Heather McCowan, who carried Gentile’s water on 69th Street. Gentile also appointed real-estate guru Salvatore Girgenti and pharmacy owner Habib Joudeh. He also appointed Charles Farrauto to neighboring Community Board 11 in Bensonhurst. …

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 13, 2008.

62nd Precinct Community Council. Monthly meeting. 62nd Precinct stationhouse (1925 Bath Ave., at Bay 22nd Street in Bensonhurst), 7 pm. Call (718) 236-2501.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 13, 2008.

Mayor Bloomberg broke in the putting green at the new junior golf center in Dyker Heights. Here, Hannah Yousset, 12, followed Hizzoner.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 13, 2008.

St. Cecilia’s will join two other Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn that will close this year — St. Fortunata School in East New York and St. Finbar School in Bath Beach — and some 40 elementary schools that have been shut down by the Diocese since 1995.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 6, 2008.

A Brooklyn woman and her son were tied up in a violent home invasion in Bath Beach.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 5, 2008.

To his Dyker Heights constituents, the Democrat is "Assemblyman Pothole." His relationship with his district — an elderly and Italian demographic — is personal, typified by the Memorial Day barbecue he throws every year at his home. Over the holiday weekend, his staff and volunteers walk around the neighborhood and give invitations to residents who hang American flags outside their homes.

Published by New York Sun on May 20, 2008.

A merciless marauder broke into a Dyker Heights apartment on May 9 — two days before Mother’s Day — and slugged a 69-year-old grandmother on the head, knocking her to the floor.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on May 15, 2008.

Police presence is at a high level Sunday night in Dyker Heights as authorities search for the man who invaded a home and brutally beat the 69-year-old woman who lived inside. Police believe they may have caught a break - a surveillance video apparently captured the image of the suspect fleeing the scene.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 12, 2008.

Residents on 70th Street in Dyker Heights said it used to be a quiet community, but a couple of recent incidents have left many here on edge.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 11, 2008.

Carmela Boccadifuoco and her mother, 97, were watching TV in their longtime Dyker Heights home Friday when the prowler entered the 70th Street building through a rear window, said friends and relatives of the two women.

Published by New York Post on May 11, 2008.

Officials said the person entered through a kitchen window at the Dyker Heights home on 70 Street and found the homeowner inside.

Published by WNBC on May 10, 2008.

The embarrassing incident could hurt Mr. Fossella's chances of retaining his seat representing the 13th district of New York — an area made up of all of Staten Island and the Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst sections of Brooklyn — during next year's election.

Published by New York Sun on May 2, 2008.

Fossella was elected to Congress in a special election to represent the 13th Congressional District of New York in November 1997, according to a biography on his Web site. The district includes Staten Island and the Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and the Bensonhurst and Gravesend neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

Published by The New York Observer on May 1, 2008.

The district includes Staten Island and the Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and the Bensonhurst and Gravesend neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

Published by WNBC on May 1, 2008.

Fossella was elected to Congress in a special election to represent the 13th Congressional District of New York in November 1997, according to a biography on his Web site. The district includes Staten Island and the Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and the Bensonhurst and Gravesend neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

Published by The New York Observer on May 1, 2008.

James Oddo (R–Dyker Heights) and Simcha Felder (D–Boro Park) want the city to enforce existing rules that require contractors who damage pavement to provide a full curb-to-curb repair.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on May 1, 2008.

A former city councilman, Fossella's district includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and Gravesend.

Published by New York Daily News on May 1, 2008.

Community Board 10 is asking the city for a ban on new curb cuts in Bay Ridge — an explosive issue for locals.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on May 1, 2008.

Residents contacted Beckmann's office after the 5-foot tall porcelain bear that stands guard at a Dyker Heights playground was found with its ears and claws sharpened to points.

Published by New York Daily News on April 24, 2008.

Jimmy would have turned 30 on Sept. 12, 2001. Part of the street in Brooklyn where James Riches and the boys’ mother, Rita, live and where Jimmy grew up — Bay Eighth Street, in Dyker Heights — was renamed Firefighter Jimmy Riches Way.

Published by New York Times on April 21, 2008.

We hear that Jamie Lynn’s Kitchen, a four-month old eatery in Bensonhurst known for its tapas and “world famous” chicken salad panini, is opening its garden in the coming weeks.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on April 17, 2008.

...collapsed and died Jan. 18 from undiagnosed heart and brain ailments during a touch/tackle football game in Dyker Heights.

Published by New York Daily News on April 14, 2008.

Prosecutors allege Arena decided he couldn't stand Braccia, 27, shortly after meeting him at a Bensonhurst social club.

Published by New York Post on April 11, 2008.