Jaime DeJesus

2 weeks ago | brooklyneagle.com | Jaime DeJesus

BENSONHURST – Another Bensonhurst fixture is saying goodbye. After decades in the neighborhood, Bari Pork Store, 6319 18th Ave., will be closing for good June 30. They are known as “King of the Sausage” and “The last real Salumeria on 18th Avenue,” with its meats and cookies, heroes and other Italian delicacies. Some of the sandwiches made at the store.

2 weeks ago | brooklyneagle.com | Jaime DeJesus

BAY RIDGE – Following news that some parents had concerns about an EV charging station potentially opening across the street from P.S. 104, 9115 5th Ave., the company is trying to ease their minds. EVgo is in the very early stages of bringing the station to the former site of a former Kentucky Fried Chicken at 9201 Fifth Ave. The company is listed on its site as one of the nation’s largest providers of public fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

2 weeks ago | brooklyneagle.com | Jaime DeJesus

SUNSET PARK — ¡Viva Puerto Rico!Sunset Park’s ninth annual Puerto Rican Parade and Festival will be held on June 8. The march will begin on Fifth Avenue and 59th Street and will include floats, vintage cars and motorcycles. The music festival will start at 6:30 p.m. near the entrance to Sunset Park on Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street. A past Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Sunset Park. Eagle Urban Media File photoOnce again, community group El Grito will host the event.

2 weeks ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

The store has been open for over 37 yearsAnother Bensonhurst fixture is saying goodbye. After decades in the neighborhood, Bari Pork Store, 6319 18th Ave., will be closing for good June 30. They are known as “King of the Sausage” and “The last real Salumeria on 18th Avenue,” with its meats and cookies, heroes and other Italian delicacies. Co-owners Tony Turrigiano and George Firrantello made the announcement on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

2 weeks ago | brooklynreporter.com | Jaime DeJesus

Rodriguez performed at A Prayer for America: Yankee Stadium Memorial, a service where all the religions and religious leaders gathered to pray for the country following the September 11 attacksDaniel Rodriguez performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at Angel Stadium when the New York Yankees played the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Memorial Day May 26. The retired police officer, who has performed the songs at many events, told this paper that the performance meant a lot to him.