About.com does Sunset Park

There is a profile of the nabe I stumbled on in about.com . about one of the few things they got kind of right was the borders. They actually start at 17th street not 15th, but at least it's close. It's an interesting read. Of course our blog isn't mentioned, but that's ok. Neither is the main website which we run. Just figured I'd link it so you can read it..

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The minaret of the BEIT EL MAQDIS mosque ans Islamic Center stands out  in this shot. Located on 62nd street and 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City..

Store of the Day: The Geek Shop ( Computer & Laptop Repairs )

The Geek Shop is a relatively new store on 5th Avenue near 49th street. It's run by two IT guys who are credentialed Certified Microsoft and Apple techs. One is Hispanic and his partner is Chinese so they basically have the whole area covered. Yes, they both speak English. The do not just computer repairs but Cellphones as well. If you need your iPhone done right THIS is the place. They are also CLEAR dealers, so if you need a mobile solution for internet access they can help you. They serve clients in Sunset Park, Bay Ridge and Park Slope. Many of their clients even come from other boroughs like Manhattan. Many computer shops in the nabe and the rest of the city are not credentialed so it's good to know where there is one.  By all means, tell them I sent you.

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Store of the Day (Good Pizza Good Price)

M & F Pizzeria is a relatively new place that opened recently on 4th Avenue. It currently has a special of two slices for $4 and it includes soda. Currently it is the best Pizza deal in Sunset Park, so you can't go wrong. The place has a full pizzeriaa menu as you find in most pizzerias. If you are going to take advantage of the $4 deal I would hurry. Don't know how long that will last. They are located at 23rd street and 4th Avenue on the East side of the avenue. The part Real Estate agents market as Greenwood Heights. Oh, and the pizza is pretty good too....

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Strolling along late at night along 8th Avenue in my nabe of Sunset Park I passed this Budhist temple that had it's doors open and the lit statue of Budha at the rear. Always carrying a camera is a good thing. You never know when you come accross something. Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York..

Best Dumpling Place, Great Taste Dumpling

Great Taste Dumpling, formerly known as Prosperity Dumpling serves the best dumplings in Sunset Park. Their fried dumplings are five for a dollar (other places give you 4). For a couple of bucks you can have a hearty and filling meal and they taste great as well. Try their stir noodles as well. A plate for a mere $1.75 and you can't go wrong. They have an excelent menu and one of the few  ATM's that dispenses $10 bills. It's on the corner of 44th and 8th and the place is always busy.

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Colorful hand carved and painted dragon at La Casa Artesanal @ 5th Avenue and 12th street. Just over the border in Park Slope. I couldn't resist the colors. It's an eclectic shop that has jewelry, furniture and household stuff from all over the world. It has a sister store on 7th Avenue called El Milagro..

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Colorful candies at a styore on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park..

New Yortk Magazine Profile for Sunset Park

New York Magazine has a profile for Sunset Park on it's site with links to other articles the magazine has done on the nabe. You can find the article HERE.

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Multi neon colored  toys in front of a 99 cent store on 8th Avenue, Brooklyn's Chinatown. Brooklyn, New York...

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A golden Dragon Keeps watch at the entrance to a food court in Brooklyn's Chinatown of Sunset Park. Brooklyn, New York...

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A lone Dendelion in the grass tells us that Spring is here to stay.

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Fixing shoes along 8th Avenue in Sunset Park..

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Golden Budha in a curio shop, Sunset Park on 8th Avenue...

Foreclosure help for Sunset Park and Brooklyn

With the increased number of foreclosures in New York and in Brooklyn all neighborhoods are affected. I recently came into contact with attorney Carl Person. He is one of the top attorneys dealing with foreclosures in the country. He has gone against some of the biggest Law Firms in the country representing some of the biggest banks. While he is based in New York he deals with clients throughout the 50 states. He offers Cadillac services at Chevrolet prices. He is an activist who works for the small guy. I am including his video in this post. If your are in the neighborhood or nearby or anywhere in the city I urge you to watch it. If you are in danger of being foreclosed or have problems with your mortgage you should give him a call. The consultation is FREE and it will only cost you a bit of time. Chances are high that he can help you. Tell him this blog sent you over.

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Fixing watches on Sunset Park's 8th Avenue..

Year of the Dragon Celebrations, Sunset Park 2012 Photos

The weather cooperated quite a bit earlier today and the celebrations started at 11 o'clock on schedule. This year we had the usual gang of politicians including the Boro President and our senator Chuckie Schumer. There was a crew from Brooklyn Independent television there and there will be video online soon. All in all it was a great day and everybody had fun. Enjoy the pictures...

Lookee here a white tourist in a sea of China...

Now there's a cute face in the crowd.....

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