BEST ACCOUNTANT/CPA
OG TAX AND ACCOUNTING GROUP INC
164 20th St #4E
(718) 788-1327 www.ogcpafirm.com
For efficient and honest work with guaranteed
results, OG Tax and Accounting Group is the best
in Kings County. Certified public accountant Oleg
Gorshkov pays the same attention to all clients,
whether big or small, business or individual. Each
service is tailor-made for each unique client, so no
one’s needs go unmet. A commitment to customer
needs is part of what makes OG so successful. It
treats its clients with dignity and respect, so they
come back again and again.
BEST BUS COMPANY
CAREFUL BUS SERVICE INC.
5015 Bay Pkwy Brooklyn
(718) 338-4140
Dependable, trustworthy and careful, Careful Bus
Service Inc. offers reliable transportation for the
ones you care about. Careful Bus Service’ number
one priority is children’s safety, making sure each
kid is seated, buckled up and has a smooth ride.
Its drivers are punctual, kind, responsible and
sensitive to the needs of its passengers. Whether
it’s the ride to school or the return home, they pull
up with a smile each day and make each child feel
at ease. The buses here are carefully maintained
to make each one is reliable and meets safety
protocols. Parents and students across southern
Brooklyn place their trust in Careful Bus Service,
and you can rest assured that your child is in great
hands every day.
BEST CEMETERY
GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY
500 25th St Brooklyn
(718) 768-7300 green-wood.com
Opened in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery was one of
the first rural cemeteries in the United States. By
the 1860s, Green-Wood built a reputation for its
beauty, and that reputation still holds true today.
With 478 acres of hills, valleys, ponds and paths,
Green-Wood is the ideal place to lay your loved
one to rest. The property is beautiful and spacious
and offers a pleasant place to take a stroll on a
sunny Saturday afternoon. If you look around, you
are likely to find one of Green-Wood’s 570,000
permanent residents, including several artists,
entertainers, Civil War generals, politicians and
more. Visit and see why Green-Wood has been
designated a national landmark.
BEST COMPUTER
SERVICES
MIKEY’S HOOKUP
88 N 6th St Brooklyn
(718) 599-8906 www.mikeyshookup.com
Computer problems are a thing of the past when
you’ve got a hookup like Mikey’s Hookup. Serving
Brooklynites for more than two decades now,
Mikey’s Hookup specializes in an array of repair
and other computer services. From data recovery
and memory upgrades to storage upgrades,
laptop rentals, video projectors, loud speaker and
microphone rentals and more, Mikey’s Hookup
has you covered when working with devices both in
and out of warrantee. They’re even an authorized
Apple seller, which makes this Williamsburg tech
haven a one-stop-shop for all of your Apple product
repairs, your computer needs, your tech supplies
and more. Open every day on North Sixth Street,
Mikey’s Hookup is the best in the biz when it comes
to computer services.
BEST DIVORCE LAWYER
THE LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER GARCIA
1041 44th St
(347) 915-0651 www.jgarcialaw.com
Going through a divorce or separation can be
stressful, but it does not have to be messy. The
Law Office of Jennifer Garcia will help you come
to an agreement with your former partner while
identifying and executing realistic goals in a
reasonable amount of time. For Garcia, you are
not just some other client. She knows that this is
your life, and she will work with you to find the best
course of action for your case with the attentiveness
and thoughtfulness that you deserve. Even during
the highly emotional process of divorce, Garcia will
help you put those emotions to the side so you can
make rational decisions.
BEST DRY CLEANING
SERVICES
LA CLEANERS & TAILOR
130 Union St #A Brooklyn
(718) 852-0966
For years, LA Cleaners & Tailor on Union Street
has made a name for itself as being quick and
reliable. When it comes to dry cleaning, we’re
often entrusting businesses with some of our most
important garments: from suits and dresses to
school uniforms and even theater costumes. With
that in mind, you want a dry cleaner that’s going to
take unmatched care of your clothes. That’s exactly
what LA Cleaners & Tailor does. In fact, it’s what
they’re best at. They come highly recommended for
everything from recreating services and clothing
restoration to bridesmaid dress alterations and
recutting, resizing and restyling services. If you
(and your clothes) are in need of a good dry cleaner
who can do it all, look no further than LA Cleaners
& Tailor.
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL
ORGANIZATION
WOODY WOODPECKER TREE SERVICE
20 Keen Ct Brooklyn
(347) 252-2792 www.woodytreeremoval.com
From private property to public parks and land,
New York City’s green spaces need top notch care.
Brooklyn’s Woody Woodpecker Tree Service is a
family owned and operated business that has been
caring for the city’s trees for over 40 years. From
tree removal to land clearing, Woody Woodpecker
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Tree Service is committed to providing professional
service with every job it performs. The team also
offers landscaping services so you can give your
yard high quality care, and any estimate it quotes
you will be the most reasonable around. There is
no job that these pros can’t handle, so give Woody
Woodpecker Tree Service a call today!
BEST FINANCIAL
ADVISOR
CULTIVATING WEALTH–SARA STANICH
41 Schermerhorn St #147 Brooklyn
(646) 693-7451 www.cultivatingwealth.com
At Cultivating Weath, the team works hard to do
just that for its clients. Residing at the intersection
of life and finances, this Schermerhorn Street
business offers fee-only financial planning services
for people who want to take power over their
wealth. Their highly-trained advisors help clients
make smart financial decisions over a lifetime —
and one of them is the best in the borough. founder
Sara Stanich. Sara Stanich launched The Stanich
Group, a fee-only Registered Investment Advisory
Firm in 2016. The launch of her own firm came
after nearly 10 years in the industry as a Financial
Advisor affiliated with Raymond James and Merrill
Lynch. She has since relocated from Brooklyn
Heights to Montauk, but continues to serve her
home-borough with great care, and financial
prowess.
BEST FUNERAL HOME
MARINE PARK FUNERAL HOME INC.
3024 Quentin Rd Brooklyn
(718) 339-8900 www.marineparkfh.com
Losing a loved one can be extremely difficult, but
the team at Marine Park Funeral Home hopes to
be there to lighten the load for you. Marine Park
Funeral Home has been assisting families with
some of the hardest services of their lives since
1980. This now-third-generation family-owned
business has over 35 years of experience working
to support families in their time of need. The
current owner and operator, John J. Pavone Jr., is
continuing the family legacy of providing dignified
funeral arrangement services to Marine Park and
beyond. Marine Park Funeral Home provides
pre-planning services as well as time-of services,
merchandise and local resources to help you
navigate this difficult time.
BEST GOLD BUYER
GEM PAWNBROKERS–FLATBUSH
1535 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
(718) 421-0033 www.gempawnbrokers.com
It’s hard to part with jewelry, but Gem Pawnbrokers
in Flatbush makes the decision (and the process) a
bit easier on people looking to let go of even the most
sentimental pieces of gold. For more than 70 years,
Gem Pawnbrokers has worked hard to solidify itself
as the most trusted pawnbroker in New York City.
And it has certainly done so. Established in 1947 by
the late Martin Kaminsky, Gem Pawnbrokers has
gone on to open two dozen locations across the five
boroughs, including its outpost on Flatbush Avenue,
voted the best gold buyer in all of Brooklyn. Today,
the family-owned-and-operated business contines to
provide people the best deals on their goods, making
them the most trusted name in all of New York.
BEST HOTEL
THE WILLIAM VALE
111 N 12th St
(718) 631-8400 www.thewilliamvale.com
If you’re looking for a hotel in Brooklyn, the
William Vale is truly the best of the best. The
William Vale will truly help you complete your
New York City escape. Each room is set up with all
the comfort of home plus seamlessly integrating
technology, views of the city and so much more.
Start the day with the room’s luxurious glassenclosed
rain shower and by sipping on an espresso
on your room’s balcony. Enjoy a meal in the hotel’s
in-house dining hall and take a dip in the pool. The
comfy beds are the perfect place to lay your head
after a long day of exploring the city.
BEST INSURANCE
AGENCY
NARROWS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
8804 4th Ave 4th Fl Brooklyn
(718) 745-1500 www.narrowsins.com
Tired of calling multiple companies for your
insurance needs wasting valuable time? Narrows
Insurance Agency takes care of it all in one place.
Full service, Narrows Insurance Agency cares for
your car, home, life, and health with professionals
and administrative staff so you can get what you
need done. The company believes in putting clients
first which shines through its work. Operating
with this philosophy, Narrows Insurance Agency
provides you with a unique, personal experience
using its licensed, experienced team to put you
first. Its mission as a brokerage matches yours,
find the most affordable policies from a quality
provider. Representing companies like Progressive
and Metlife makes negotiating the best insurance
for you easy. Narrows Insurance Agency has the
Tri-State area covered, but most importantly, it has
your back.
BEST LAUNDROMAT
BUBBLES & SUDS LAUNDROMAT
7418 5th Ave Brooklyn
(347) 497-4325
www.bubblesandsudslaundry.com
Getting your clothes clean from pesky stains is a
hassle, but Bubbles & Suds Laundromat makes it so
that the clothes cleaning experience is the complete
opposite. If you’re in a pinch, the laundromat offers
same-day service and online pickup so you’ll be
able to go on about your day in no time. If you’re
in for a standard wash and fold, you can sit back,
relax and take advantage of the facility’s Wi-Fi, TV
and air conditioning to cool off during those hot,
sticky days. Brooklyn residents rely on Bubbles &
Suds Laundromat due to its location, proximity and
overall feeling of being prepared for the upcoming
week.
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