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The Feast of Santa Rosalia is back in Bensonhurst for 11 days of food and festivities

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Aug. 16, 2024 By Natalie Dahan The beloved Feast of Santa Rosalia, named after the Patron Saint of Palermo, is back in Bensonhurst for its 50th anniversary from Aug. 15-25.  The celebration — also known as the 18th Avenue Festival — began in Italy over four centuries ago, and emphasizes the joy of Italian-American…