Author Archives: Lillian Rizzo

Disturbing the Avenue N Peace

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

Normally standing in front of the Avenue N strip mall, police officers flocked to a dispute around the corner at Original’s II Pizzeria, on a chilly day in February. Once out of sight, the children piling down the street from … Continue reading →

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Look at the boards and know the community

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

On a typical Saturday afternoon children are roaming the bookshelves, surfing the web and whispering loudly across beige wooden tables in the Mill Basin library branch. The children’s section information desk assistant rarely sits except to search the database for … Continue reading →

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Conflict Arising in Quiet South Brooklyn

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

Taking up ten blocks of the neighborhood, Avenue N is the main source that pumps life into Mill Basin. The major businesses and community gatherings are located on the block and as a resident it is truly difficult to avod … Continue reading →

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A Treasure Chest in Brooklyn

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

Shiny glass cases enclose gold, silver and platinum necklaces, rings and bracelets in an established Brooklyn jewelry store new to Mill Basin. Seaview Jewelers opened 47 years ago in Canarsie, a neighboring community, and in January it relocated to Avenue … Continue reading →

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A Place for Books and Residents

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

The library is not just a place to check out books in Mill Basin. Besides housing computers, books and classes for all Brooklyn residents, it lets the community know what is going on with a bulletin board plastered with events … Continue reading →

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Mecca of Mill Basin

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

On a Saturday afternoon, people are passing through stores on Avenue N, the Mecca of Mill Basin. Avenue N may be seven or eight blocks away from the multi-million dollar homes, but it is what breathes life into the quiet Brooklyn community. … Continue reading →

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