Gentile's Statement on Bensonhurst Brothel Sweep

In a media release this week, City Council Member Vinnie Gentile announced the arrests of 15 sex workers at nine brothels fronted as massage parlors in Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights:


Fenny Beauty, 6701 11th Avenue
Happy Beauty/Lyn Spa, 7110 20th Avenue
On Hung Beauty Center, 7303 18th Avenue
Ocean Beauty Spa, 7312 18th Avenue
Yan Yan Spa, 7901B 17th Avenue
Josomodo Spa “Happy”, 7401 New

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David McCallum to Be Freed

Rubin (Hurricane) Carter's dying wish has been granted.

As reported by the Daily News, Bushwick native David McCallum, who has served 29 years for murder, is expected to have his conviction thrown out today.

Carter's advocacy, and a documentary by filmmaker Ray Klonsky, are credited with playing a role in Brooklyn D.A. Ken Thompson's decision to review the case.

Based solely on conflicting

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