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March 8, 2017

"With another successful holiday season in the books for Dyker Heights, the neighborhood’s civic association on Tuesday, March 7 tipped its hats to members of the 68th Precinct who, this year, played their part in keeping the spectacular “Dyker Heights Lights” running smoothly, and residents feeling safe.

Sergeant Peter Jessnik, Police Officer Susan Porcello, Police Officer Richard Galletta and Police Officer Yaser Shohatee were recognized at the group’s March meeting, held at St. Philip’s Parish Hall, along with members of the 68th Precinct Auxiliary and the 68th Precinct Explorers..."

March 11, 2016

Dyker Heights is where it’s at.

According to a new Trulia report, one that uses interactive maps to highlight which neighborhoods in the country are the best for “living well,” Dyker Heights made the top three for New York City.

The map measures livability based on three criteria: quiet streets; great places to play – which includes trails, playgrounds and other recreational areas; and care and essentials such as hospitals, pharmacies, day cares and pediatricians..."

February 12, 2016

"Another local landmark is reportedly on the market.

Dyker Heights’ Angel Guardian Home – a once-orphanage owned and operated by the Sisters of Mercy – is said to be up for sale.

The 140,000-square-foot space – located at 6301 12th Avenue – was  built in 1902, according to city records, and served as an extension of the Convent of Mercy, housing hundreds of orphans and eventually acting as a formal adoption agency until the 1970s.

In 2003, the Angel Guardian Home merged with St. Mary’s of the Angels Home to form the MercyFirst network of agencies. Today, the campus – which spans the entire block – houses the offices for the Sisters’ foster care program as well as a senior center..."

December 10, 2015

"To support a local family, one Bay Ridge eatery is hosting a fundraiser—just in time for the holidays.

Third Avenue eatery Zitelli’s will be holding the fundraiser to benefit Julia Bruzzese and her family on Wednesday, December 16 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Twelve-year-old Julia lost mobility in her legs over a year ago. Months of devastating doctors’ appointments and dead-end diagnoses led to a likely diagnosis of Lyme disease."

November 6, 2015

"Local business owners are both treasured and honored for giving back to their community.

On Thursday October 29, the Dyker Heights Civic Association hosted its annual dinner commemorating its 87th year. Alongside marking a joyous anniversary, the night was made even more special with the celebration of honorees Nick Nikolopoulos and Ralph Succar. Both Nikolopoulos and Succar were selected by the civic association as honorees for their continuous support and service to the community.

Dyker Civic Fran Vella-Marrone told this paper that the event, 'Was a great success; we had a very good crowd. Everyone had a great time.''

August 28, 2015

"Change has come quickly, but not easily, to Dyker Heights, a fast-growing middle-class enclave in southwest Brooklyn.

Its top-ranked schools are among New York City’s most crowded, and complaints about illegally subdivided homes have soared as the neighborhood’s population has grown over the past decade, residents and local officials say. Known for its extravagant Christmastime displays on its attached row houses and redbrick Colonials, Dyker Heights has attracted an influx of affluent Asian professionals and families, leading to ballooning home prices, and tension between new residents and the area’s older, largely Italian-American population.

“In some ways, it’s not a very busy community. It’s more laid-back and kind of sleepy,” saidFran Vella-Marrone, president of the Dyker Heights Civic Association, who has lived in the neighborhood for almost three decades."

June 29, 2015

Brooklynites gathered on Saturday, June 27, for the 110th annual Independence Day Parade in Dyker Heights.

The oldest Independence Day Parade in New York City was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, with the cooperation of the 13rd Avenue Merchants Association of Bay Ridge...

June 22, 2015

The system is working — finally.

The Department of Buildings has at last stepped up enforcement against illegally converted homes in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, residents say. Locals have long battled the practice of dicing one-and two-family homes into multi-family apartments without city permits and contrary to building codes — now residents and the city are advancing the line of scrimmage, according to local leaders....

June 2015

March 12, 2015

Just a week after a standing-room-only town hall brought Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge residents face to face with representatives of the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB), the agency has responded to specific concerns raised at the meeting by revoking the permits for two Bay Ridge Parkway homes that residents contend have been converted into illegal single room occupancy buildings...