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BEST ACCOUNTANT CPA
DONOFRIO INC.
8519 4th Avenue
(718) 921–1818 www.donofrioinc.com
John Donofrio founded Donofrio Inc. in
2004. His practice is a tax, accounting and
bookkeeping fi rm. He prides himself on
dedicating attention to detail, a passion
for providing a high-quality service and
taking the time to understand the needs of
his clients. He has been servicing clients
throughout the Metropolitan New York area
and is dedicated to providing his clients
with professional, personalized services and
guidance in a wide range of tax and business
needs. As an Enrolled Agent (EA), Donofrio
is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who
has technical expertise in the fi eld of taxation
and is empowered by the U.S. Department
of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before
all administrative levels of the Internal
Revenue Service for audits, collections and
appeals. Donofrio earned his bachelor’s
degree in business administration at Pace
University and earned his master’s in business
administration in taxation at Bernard Baruch
College. He continues his education annually
through seminars and conferences in order to
stay current with the ever-changing tax laws.
BEST BUS COMPANIES
BEST TRAILS & TRAVEL COORPORATION
5 Sigourney St.
(212) 206-6974 - www.besttrailstravel.com
Wherever you’re going, Best Trails & Travel is
the bus company that’ll get you there happy.
They off er a full range of charter services
for both corporate & private events, as well
as package deals to all Atlantic City casinos,
Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, & theme parks.
Best Trails & Travel connects you to all local
& long distance destinations including airport
transfers, single & multi-day trips. Whether
your trip is pre-arranged or requires planning,
their customer service representatives will
work with you hand in hand to make your trip
a great success Best Trails & Travel provides
the newest luxury coaches, mini coaches &
entertainment coaches in the New York City
area. All of their coaches are fully equipped
with TV, DVD, CD, WI-FI & tables. The
fl eet ranges in size from 24 to 56 passenger
coaches. They guarantee to provide you with
the ultimate coach experience.
BEST CEMETERY
GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY
500 25th St.
(718) 768-7300 – www.green-wood.com
Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic
Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the
fi rst rural cemeteries in America. By the
early 1860s, it had earned an international
reputation for its magnifi cent beauty and
became the prestigious place to be buried,
attracting 500,000 visitors a year, second
only to Niagara Falls as the nation’s greatest
tourist attraction. Crowds fl ocked to the 478
acres to enjoy family outings, carriage rides,
and sculpture viewing in the fi nest of fi rst
generation American landscapes.
BEST CHARITY
GRANDMA’S LOVE INC.
261 68th Street Ground Floor
(347) 432-2408 – www.Grandmasloveinc.org
Grandma’s Love is an organization that truly
believes that children are our future and
need our help and support in many ways and
making sure they have enough food to eat is
important to their physical, psychological,
emotional, educational and social wellbeing.
Their children are chosen quietly by school
social workers and parent coordinators
through conversations with school staff and
principals. Parents are then contacted and
off ered our program. If accepted our children
are discreetly given their food packages each
week.
BEST COMPUTER
SERVICES
BROOKLYN PC CLINIC
68 3rd St., Gowanus
(917) 791-6517 – www.brooklynpcclinic.com
If your computer problems are really bugging
you out, turn to the professionals at Brooklyn
PC Consultants. They’ll remove unneeded
fi les and programs, identify the cause of error
messages and fi x the problem. They’ll scan
and remove viruses, adware and spyware
and provide you with security advice on how
to protect yourself from malware. They’ll
also upgrade hardware and software, adding
memory, upgrading the processor, installing a
CD/DVD burner and reinstalling or upgrading
Windows operating systems. Brooklyn
PC also specializes in smartphones and
connected devices; they’re experts at setting
up smartphones to sync with PCs and MACs
and connecting devices to HDTVs, Apple TVs,
Roku boxes and media servers.
BEST DIVORCE LAWYER
BRIAN D. PERSKIN & ASSOCIATES P.C.
44 Court St. #1210
(718) 875-7584 –
www.newyorkdivorceattorney.com
With more than 40 years of experience,
Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C. is the
team to trust in divorce and custody cases.
The family and divorce law fi rm works with
clients throughout New York City and the
surrounding areas. While they particularly
handle contested divorce and complex
matrimonial and custody cases, their attorneys
provide legal services for all domestic relations
matters including prenuptial and separation
agreements, as well as uncontested divorce,
spousal support, visitation and domestic
violence. Their law offi ce is composed of highly
dedicated, hardworking divorce attorneys
who work rigorously to assist clients with a
wide variety of family law issues. They aim
to increase clients’ comfort by responding to
inquiries in a timely manner and we regularly
update clients on the status of their cases.
BEST DRY CLEANING
SERVICES
BOERUM HILL DRY CLEANERS
391 Pacifi c St.
(718) 624-9483
It’s important to have a regular dry cleaner to
keep you looking spiff y, and Boerum Hill Dry
Cleaners is a great local option with a loyal
customer base. Having your clothes and sheets
ready to go every week is one of those things
that, when you think about it, provides you
with a piece of mind and checks off something
on your list before you get ready to take on
the world. Boerum Hill Dry Cleaners is at a
convenient location and at unbeatable prices
allows you to take care of the things you need
for your week. They’ll make sure you’ve got
everything you need and that your things are
taken care of. Boerum Hill Dry Cleaners is a
hugely valuable member of its community, one
that residents couldn’t do without.
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL
ORGANIZATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE
257 Park Ave. South
(212) 505-2100 – www.edf.org
In the battle to keep Brooklyn clean, EDF is
on the front lines to help protect the borough’s
air, water and land, while also advocating for
national environmental issues. EDF has grown
into a leading national nonprofi t organization
representing more than two million members
– and in 2017, they celebrated 50 years of
progress. They are grateful to have such a
strong foundation from which to continue to
tackle environmental problems with smart,
lasting solutions. In their strategic plan,
EDF is looking ahead to 2025 and forming a
strategy to stabilize the global climate, build
defenses against extreme weather, ensure food
security and abundant oceans, and reduce
exposure to air pollution and toxic chemicals.
BEST FINANCIAL
ADVISOR
TIMOTHY E MULLINS - EDWARD JONES
113 S 6th Street #201
(718) 388-1768 – www.edwardjones.com
As an Edward Jones fi nancial advisor,
Timothy E Mullins believe it’s important to
invest his time to understand what you’re
working toward before you invest your money.
Working closely with you and your CPA,
attorney and other professionals, he can help
determine the most appropriate fi nancial
strategy for you and your family. Mullins can
also help with your retirement savings strategy
so you have more options when you retire,
regardless of what you decide to do.
BEST FUNERAL HOME
SCARPACI FUNERAL HOME INC.
1401 86th St.
(718) 331-8000 – www.scarpaci.biz
When it comes time to make the decision
regarding the funeral home you will trust to
care for a loved one or to take care of your
pre-planning arrangements, Scarpaci Funeral
Home Inc. off er the following information
about our company history and our valued
staff . Their facilities are designed with your
comfort in mind with a location that is warm
and welcoming. They take pride in the fact that
they have made our facilities a comfortable
space, while providing a respectful and
dignifi ed space to commemorate the life of a
loved one. Scarpaci Funeral Home Inc. embrace
traditional values, diversity, and innovation in
honoring the spirit and life of each person they
serve. They take the most serious moments
seriously and make sure you have everything
you need while going through a diffi cult time.
BEST GOLD BUYER
GLOBAL GOLD & SILVER
8819 3rd Ave.
(718) 833-5900 – www. globalgoldandsilver.com
Founded in 2008, Global Gold & Silver has
established itself into the most trusted and
reputable Jewelry, Diamond and Precious
Metal buyer in the tristate area. Their staff
consists of some of the most knowledgeable
and well-trained jewelry experts in the
country, including Gemological Institute of
America graduate diamond gemologists. When
you step into one of our stores or showrooms,
you know that you’re going to be helped by the
best of the best.
BEST HOTEL
BEST WESTERN GREGORY HOTEL
8315 4th Ave.
(718) 238-3737 – www.bestwestern.com
At the Best Western Gregory, feel free to sleep,
as you’ll need the rest for your upcoming trip
to Brooklyn. Head to the New York metro
area for popular attractions like the Brooklyn
Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden,
and the New York Aquarium. Their guests
enjoy the best of what Brooklyn and New
York City have to off er. This historic hotel
is located within one block of the countless
local restaurants, bars, and boutique shops of
Bay Ridge. The New York City subway is two
blocks away that aff ords easy, direct access
to all of the world renowned attractions of
Manhattan, including Times Square, the
Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
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